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Emma Andrew crowned New York State Dairy Princess

by Pat Malin LIVERPOOL, NY — It’s deja vu for the well-known Andrew sisters of Wayne County.

Continuing a long family tradition associated with the New York State Dairy Princess pageant, Emma Andrew was declared the 2012-13 winner during the 49th annual ceremony on Feb. 21 at the Holiday Inn outside Syracuse.

Andrew, 18, was so overwhelmed by hugs from friends and her large, extended family, she barely had time to breathe after accepting the crown from outgoing princess Madeline Kuhlman.

As the youngest of six sisters who have all participated in previous pageants, Andrew admitted that she had to live up to their expectations.

However, she has seemingly been groomed for this position.

Taking into account her family’s support and armed with considerable experience (she has been involved in dairy promotion 10 years, longer than any other contestant), she became the first Andrew sister to actually win the crown.

“I was nervous,” she said following the ceremony and after an extensive round of photographs. “After they announced my name, I was surprised.

I felt a lot of pressure being the last (sister) to compete, but my sisters were my inspiration. If not for Katy, I don’t know if I would have ever had this experience.”

Katy, 25, is the eldest in the family of eight children of George and Colleen Andrew of Newark, not far from Rochester. Then there’s Hannah, 24, and Abbey, 23. Abbey was named second alternate in 2009-10. Rounding out the family are 20-year-old twins Sarah and Rebecca and brothers, George, 8, and William, 7.

Andrew said her father has been involved with farming for about 20 years. Four families operate the 2,300acre crop and dairy farm with its 900 milking cows.

Alexandra Ormond of Chautauqua County was chosen first alternate and Haley Groat of Delaware County was named second alternate. The new princess and court came from a field of seven semifinalists who were graded over two days by a panel of judges during personal interviews, speech competition, written communication, product knowledge, appearance and personality.

Dairy princesses from 19 of New York’s 62 counties participated this year. Princesses from New Jersey and Pennsylvania also traveled to Liverpool to observe the proceedings.

The Dairy Princess contest is sponsored by the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council Inc. (ADADC), which offers a $1,200 scholarship to the winner and smaller awards to the semifinalists.

ADADC is a non-profit corporation that is funded and directed by dairy farmers’ check-off dollars for the purpose of increasing sales of and demand for dairy products.

Andrew said her sisters provided invaluable advice “on hair, clothes, skills competition, and everything.”

She is a freshman at SUNY Geneseo with a double major in Communications and Spanish. She is also a member of the Junior Holstein Association. Her eventual goal, she added, is to work in agricultural communications.

Any doubts about her abilities as a princess must have been shattered during the two days of competition. A tall blonde, Andrew gave a particularly strong performance in the sponta-

The newly-crowned Dairy Princess poses with her family. Pictured are: (front) brother George; Mom, Colleen; Dad, George; brother Willie; (back) sisters Rebeccah, Sarah, Emma, Hannah, Abigail and Katie.

After the crowning, pictured are: 2nd Alternate State Dairy Princess Haley Groat, of Delaware County; Emma Andrew, the 2012 -2013 New York State Dairy Princess; 1st Alternate State Dairy Princess Alexandra Ormond, of Chautauqua County.

Phots by Jerry Waskiewicz

Dairy princesses from 19 of New York’s 62 counties participated this year.

neous question event on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21.

Master of ceremonies Dale Sweetland asked each of the seven semifinalists the same question.

Andrew went first while the other semifinalists were sequestered in another room. “A family from New York City has moved into your neighborhod.

What would you share with them about your farm?” Sweetland asked.

“I would share the passion of farming,” Andrew responded, thoughtfully.

“I would show them the cows and how we’re saving the environment with our methane digesting; how we care for our cows, that the dairy industry is not about money, but raising your family. I would tell them about the nutritional value of milk, the essential vitamins it contains. And it tastes good! I would also share our cheese with them.”

The semifinalists in addition to Andrew were Kristy Alexander (Tioga County); Haley Groat (Delaware); Marilyn Lamb (Rennselaer); Jennifer Hula (Herkimer); Mary Burgett (Onondaga) and Alexandra Ormond (Chautaugua).

The judges were Jessica Armacost, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Dairy Princess and Promotion Program; Michelle Easterly, Director of Nutrition Education, New York Beef Industry Council, and Dave Weaver, President, New York State Dairy of Distinction. “(Andrew’s) speech really came from the heart,” said Armacost.

Richard Naczi, CEO of New York ADADC, based in Syracuse, is very familiar with the Andrew sisters’ history. “I’ve worked with the sisters in the past in the county pageant and in the

state pageant, and at the farm shows on nutrition programs,” he said.

The three finalists in the Written Communication Award were Abbie Tebor (Tompkins), Sylvie Choiniere (Franklin) and Kristy Alexander (Tioga).

Andrew was one of three finalists in the Product Knowledge Award. The others were Kassandra Johnston (Wyoming) and Marilyn Lamb (Rennselaer). Mary Burgett (Onondaga) was named Miss Congeniality.

Last year’s court and princess were not forgotten, though. The 2010-11 first alternate, Kaitlyn Guptill (Onondaga) received the Robert S. Turner Dairy Promoter of the Year award. She and her court presented 292 school programs, attended four farm meetings and published 26 newspaper articles.

Shortly before the winner was announced, Kuhlman gave her farewell speech. “In the past year, I traveled to places I have never heard of and met all kinds of important people,” she said. “Being a farmer myself, I can’t tell you how much it meant to me. Each day I wake up and thank God that we can live the lifestyle we wish. I hope you girls realize that each day as we struggle to keep our farms running.”

Kuhlman is focused now on her upcoming graduation from Tioga Central School. When asked if she had any advice for her successor, she commented, “Work hard and smile every chance you get.”

With her sisters looking on in admiration, it’s inevitable that Emma Andrew will do just that.

by Katie Navarra “Utility expenses are one of the biggest challenges farmers face,” said Art Whitman, President of the Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance.

Renewable energy sources can be one way for farm owners to dramatically reduce their operating expenses.

With an increased emphasis locally and nationally on renewable energy alternatives, tax credits and incentives offered by organizations like the New York State Energy Research and

Development Authority (NYSERDA) and state/federal government agencies make alternative energy sources an attractive option.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is one option for farmers interested in alternative energy. PV technology captures sunlight and converts it into useable energy. Solar energy can be considered a direct energy offset because it collects and uses energy generated by the sun without the need of additional electricity from an outside source to

Barber Brothers, a dairy in Schulyerville, NY recently had solar panels installed. Steel racking can be attached to poles buried in the ground or be secured to rooftops.

In memoriam Carl J. Nasse Jr., 89, of Palatine Nursing Home and formally of Mapletown Road, Canajoharie passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The only son of Carl and Katherine Jones Nasse, Carl was born on April 19, 1922 on the family farm in Mapletown, where he lived for 81 years before moving to Arkell Center Apartments in Canajoharie. He attended Canajoharie schools where he excelled as a math student. Carl was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ames, NY. Carl operated the family farm for 36 years and later worked for Lee Publications as their Circulation Manager and was a member of their tradeshows team. Carl was very active in several area organizations. He was a former member of the Ames Fire Department, Mapletown Grange, the Farm Bureau, Cross Trails Square Dance Club, Dairymen’s League, Mapletown Cemetery Association, and was a member of the Fonda Fair Board.

Carl married Iva Jean Jackson, who survives, on April 7, 1945. He is also survived by his children, Gretchen Wadsworth of Charlton, NY, Carlajean Nasse (Al Braithwaite) of Oldsmar, FL, Paul Nasse (Terra L ynn) of

Mapletown, NY and Tammie Towse (Mike Weiterschan) of Canajoharie, NY; his 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Camp Scholarship Fund at Cornerstone Baptist Church, the Ames Volunteer Fire Department or Mountain Valley Hospice.

Carl Nasse is shown at the 1996 Empire Truck Show with Jo Dee Messina who at the time was a newcomer to country music but has since gone on to a big name in the business. Carl was part of the trade show team for Lee Trade Shows for many years.

Roxbury Farm, a CSA Farm in Kinderhook, chose solar power as an alternative energy source to offset rising utility expenses.

Photos courtesy of Kevin Bailey run the system’s components.

“Solar systems can be installed for as “No outside energy is required to little as $10,000 to $20,000 or for as operate the system because it is the much as $150,000 to $200,000,” he sun that is producing the electricity,” explained, “however, tax incentives can Kevin Bailey, owner of High Peaks make systems above a specific size Solar located in Sycaway, NY, uneconomical.” explained, “solar power is a localized In addition to receiving incentives production process and can help peo- and tax breaks for installing an alterple save money on utility expenses.” native energy source, farm owners can Solar energy can be an option for any also reap the benefits of lower utility farm regardless of the livestock raised expenses. At a minimum the farm or the crops planted. “Since 2010 we receives credits for the energy it prohave installed solar photovoltaic sys- duces. The credits are applied to tems on two CSA (Community farm’s monthly bill.

Supported Agriculture) farms focusing Solar production follows a bell curve, on vegetables, one grass fed beef oper- with the peak production time taking ation and a dairy in Upstate New place during the summer months.

York,” Bailey said.

Throughout the summer months the Compared with other renewable greatest amount of energy is captured energy systems, the equipment needed and stored earning the farm “credits” for a solar system is relatively simple for the total energy produced. “If the and includes solar panels, steel racking farm is producing 200 kilowatt hours and electrical components. The solar of electricity and only using 100 kilopanels are large flat panels made up of watt hours during the billing cycle solar cells that capture sunlight. Steel then they would be credited 100 kiloracking holds the panels in place and is watt hours towards the next bill,” often mounted on poles or on rooftops. Bailey said.

Depending on how the farm is cateThe electrical components include wiring and an inverter, a device that gorized it may be able to see even greater benefits. “Commercial cusconverts DC current to AC current.

A solar photovoltaic system can be tomers of utility companies do not get installed and fully operational within a credited for surplus under the net few weeks. “They (the systems) go metering laws,” Bailey explained, “they together very quickly,” Bailey noted, can net zero. This is different from res“delays that occur typically happen idential law where residential cuswith the paperwork associated with the tomers can get paid about 1/2 the (tax) incentives or utility companies. retail rate annually for any surplus produced. Some farms fall under resiNot the installation of the equipment.”

Solar photovoltaic systems are dential law.”* With ever increasing utility expenses designed based on a farm’s electrical consumption. “We analyze an existing considering an alternative energy utility bill and then we put together a source may be an investment that system design that can offset a portion reaps you dividends in return. or all of the farm’s utility expenses,” Choosing a renewable energy source Bailey added. PV systems provide a for even a fraction of your farm’s enerwide degree of flexibility and can be gy consumption can be a wise choice designed around a farm owner’s cur- for your farm’s bottom line and the rent finances and future investment environment too. *It is important to remember that decisions. “The system can be custom designed around what is affordable. It the tax incentives and utility credits can also be designed with expansion in can vary from state to state. If solar mind for the future,” Bailey explained. photovoltaic technology is an option The number of solar panels installed you are considering for your farm, is completely dependent on the invest- check with the appropriate state agenment the farmer would like to make. cies for details.

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An alternative energy option: solar power

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Organic farmers discuss strategies for weed management

by Jennifer Wagester On Feb. 14, the second of three New York Certified Organic meetings was held in Jordan Hall at the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. The discussion topic was organic weed management. About 34 participants attended the meeting, while an additional 18 logged on via the internet. Fay Benson, Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland

County Small Farms Educator and NY Organic Dairy Initiative contact, welcomed the group.

Fay serves as a member of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Crop Insurance Education Team. As insurance is an important risk management tool for farmers, Fay led with an overview of crop insurance, highlighting important dates and changes for 2012.

Klaas Martens (right) shares his farming experience during the group discussion.

Last year was the first year organic crops were added to the federal crop insurance program. The five percent surcharge initially put into place for organic coverage has been dropped for 2012.

Organic corn, soybeans, processing tomatoes, and cotton may be covered. Important dates for 2012 are March 15: Sale Closing Date, June 16: Final Planting Date, July 15: Acreage Report Due, and Aug. 15: Payment /Invoice Released.

Chuck Mohler then spoke to the group. Dr. Mohler is a Senior Research Associate for the Cornell University Crop and Soil Sciences Department. He has been conducting weed science research at Cornell since 1983. His latest research project, accomplished with the help of graduate student Neith Little, provides important insight into organic weed management.

While studying the impact organic nutrient amendments have on

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weeds, it was observed that crops reach a maximum yield at moderate rates of compost while weed growth continues to increase even at very high rates. Thus, weeds can utilize the additional nutrients compost provides to reach gigantic proportions. This was also seen as a residual effect, when in year four, no compost was added and weeds continued to achieve large sizes while corn growth did not increase.

In another study, compost (Kreyer’s poultry litter) and manufactured organic fertilizers were compared. The compost test plots showed an increase in weed growth while those fertilized with a mixture of blood meal, bone char, and potassium sulfate did not. It is not known specifically what is causing the difference in weed growth between compost and manufactured fertilizers.

Research suggests that it is not linked to soil health, such as an increase in organic matter, and that phosphorus levels may be a contributing factor.

Dr. Mohler’s research findings mean farms using composted manure as their main fertilizer source will likely experience intense weed pressure. Large weeds compete with crops for water and light.

They also produce a significant amount of seeds, which increases the amount of weed seed in the soil bed.

Penn Yan, NY, farmer Peter Martens provided an overview of the different equipment options and strategies farmers can use to combat weeds. Peter farms about 1,400 acres in conjunction with his father Klaas. Their strategy is to help crops stay ahead of the weeds and eventually crowd them out.

Prior to planting, the soil bed is prepared. A moldboard plow or disk

Dr. Chuck Mohler provided an overview of the latest research findings.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Fay Benson (left) monitored the Webinar while Peter Martens (right) presented.

is used and followed by a disk, drag, or field cultivator. To give crops a great start, the planter is carefully calibrated to ensure optimum planting depth, seed singulation, and fertilizer placement.

Tine weeding takes place before crops emerge from the soil and weeds reach their second leaf.

When weather conditions are wet, tines are set to bury the weeds. If it is dry, weeds are brought to the surface to expose their roots. A variety of tines are available. The 45 degree tine is the most general. It can be used to bury weeds or expose roots.

An 85 degree tine is used for taproot crops, such as soybeans.

For row crops, the first cultivation is done when crops achieve as much growth as possible before weeds are one inch tall. A second cultivation is then done if weeds reach two inches in height or before the crop becomes too tall. In some cases, the crop will grow well and a second cultivation

is not necessary.

After Peter’s presentation, the participants shared a potluck luncheon before discussing specific weed management issues at their farms. During the discussion, using clean seed and sound crop rotations to reduce weed pressure was stressed.

Klaas Martens was on hand to provide examples of crop rotations that have worked well on his farm.

During the meeting it was announced that Sam Sherman of Champlain Valley Milling in Westport, NY, is looking for 15,000 bushels of organic small grains this fall. Sam is trying to fill the request of a large grocer interested in providing baked goods made with locally grown organic flour.

For the past 10 years, New York Certified Organic has been hosting farmer discussion group meetings on topics relevant to growing and marketing organic field crops in New York State.

Cover photo by Jerry Waskiewicz Madeline Kuhlman, the out-going Dairy Princess, places the tiara on Emma Andrew, the 2012-2013 New York State Dairy Princess from Wayne County.

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Approximately 100 people from Otsego, Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Schoharie, Fulton and Montgomery Counties were among those attending the 2012 Central NY Corn Day, which took place at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown on Feb. 14.

Certificates for pesticide recertification credits were given to 57 certified pesticide applicators at the event.

Speakers presented information on several topics of interest to crop farmers, including an update on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with speaker Aaron Ristow, Agricultural Coordinator of the Upper Susquehanna Coalition.

Ristow reminded attendees that an Executive Order, signed by President Barack Obama in 2009, recognized the Chesapeake Bay as a national treasure. This order empowered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set a demanding timetable for federal and state governments to drastically reduce pollutants flowing into the Bay. This order also gives the EPA enforcement authority if established goals are not met.

Agriculture is believed to be a major contributor of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in the watershed. Nineteen counties in New York State comprise one of the seven jurisdictions where pollution controls are to be in place by 2025 — with 60 percent of that implementation to be documented in place by 2017.

Primarily, Allegany, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Livingston, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates counties are affected in New York State. This area is equivalent to 7,500 square miles and affects approximately 650,000 people.

The EPA expects each

CCE CNY Dairy and Field Crop Specialist Dave Balbian assists attendees in filling out DEC Pesticide re-certification forms. state in the jurisdictions to Shearing discussed revise their Watershed management of corn Implementation Plan (WIP) residue with combines

by March of 2012. It is and tillage tools. requested that these plans Uniform distribution of be more specific about chaff and stalks behind their approach as part of the combine is desirable this second phase of plan- and has advantages in ning. New planning tar- no-till, minimum till and gets and strategies should conventional till sysbe focused on in these tems. Better erosion prodocumented reports. tection, less plugging of Ristow stresses that tillage or seeding equipdata collected from all ment, and improved farms in these counties stand establishment, are is extremely important some of the advantages. for the documentation to Shearing pointed out be compiled, proving that studies prove modithat farms are complying fying tillage practices with requirements set by benefit both the farmer the EPA — and to help and the environment. avoid serious penalties.

“Shallow tilling with an Specific allocations for aerator tool conserves nitrogen (N) and phos- nitrogen and results in phorus (P) are of primary better residue coverage concern to the agricul- than chisel plowing,” he tural communities. Farm explained. “There is no management practices, change in the yield.” Sod including conservation rotations, cover crops tillage, crop nutrient and addition of organic management, cover matter may be necessary crops, precision feed before ‘no-till’ practices management, grazing, are successful. Shearing fencing livestock out of mentioned several brand streams, manure stor- name tillage tools that age, grass buffers, and would be useful in modicontrolling runoff from fied tillage practices. barnyards, are all creditHerendeen spoke about ed by the EPA. nitrogen and phosphorus Western NY Crop contributing to environManagement Consultant mental issues. Both are Nate Herendeen and key nutrient components Certified Crop Adviser in starter fertilizers.

David Shearing informed Supplying only enough to CNY Corn Day attendees benefit growing plants, on methods of imple- and not overusing, has menting ‘best manage- become a priority. ment practices’ (BMP) in Testing soils for the field management. nutrient availability and Herendeen pointed out applying chemical fertilthe importance of corn izers only if indications residue management, show it is required for a utilizing manure effi- yield or quality response ciently, nutrient man- is one method of BMP. agement, crop manageUtilizing manure effiment and modifying ciently and applying it to tillage practices for the soil by broadcast and/or purpose of maintaining injection methods has environmental and eco- been shown to provide nomic sustainability. nitrogen equivalent to

(From left) Central NY 2012 Corn Day featured guest speakers CCE CNY Field Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe, Natural Resource Program Specialist & Ag Team Coordinator Aaron Ristow, Crop Consultant Nate Herendeen, Cornell University Department of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Dr. Gary C. Bergstrom, CCA Crop Consultant David Shearing, and Cornell University Field Crop IPM Specialist Ken Wise.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin chemical fertilizers.

Cornell offers Soil “Farmers need to exerThrough soil testing, Health Test kits, which cise more initiative and many farmers are find- measure physical, bio- control,” Herendeen ing that their soil already logical and chemical states. “They need to has sufficient nutrients properties of field soils. realize that management for corn production and CCE Field Crop is an ongoing process.” they are able to make Specialists, such as He advises writing down substantial reductions Kevin Ganoe, are able to and documenting all in starter fertilizer and assist farmers in using implemented management plans. potash, potentially sav- these kits.

More presentations will ing thousands of dollars.

Herendeen commends “Don’t let them sell you a the voluntary participa- be covered in an upcomproduct if you don’t need tion of farmers using ing issue of Country Folks. it!” Herendeen stressed.

BMP plans.

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A floor price is needed under falling milk prices Several National and multi-state organizations have sent a letter to all members of the United States Congress urging them to place a floor price of $20 per cwt (hundredweight) under all milk used for manufacturing dairy products.

The $20 price will be a temporary price until a permanent dairy bill is written that will give dairy farmers the real price they deserve.

The National Family Farm Coalition, the National Farmers Union, the National Dairy Producers Organization, and the food and water organizations are some of the National organizations that are spear-heading the efforts to achieve the $20 price. The National Farmers Organization supports the $20 price, but they feel we need a supply management program to go with the $20 price.

I whole-heartedly agree with NFO, and the milk supply management program in S-1640 (The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 would be something to work for).

However, for the present time let’s go for the $20 floor price.

Several multi-state organizations like Pro-Ag, Family Farm Defenders, ARMPA, several local Granges in Pennsylvania, and many others have signed onto the letter.

In my opinion we can’t sit around and watch prices paid to dairymen drop anywhere near the level of 2009. Remember the average price paid to dairy farmers in Federal Order #1 was $13.01 per cwt (hundred weight) in 2009.

According to USDA figures the all

milk price in 2009 was $12.80 per hundred-weight. Again, according to the USDA’s figures the average cost of producing milk in 2009 was $22.28 per hundred weight.

When you subtract the all milk price of $12.80 from the average cost of production, then the figures are very clear.

The loss to the average dairy farm was $9.40 per hundred weight. The USDA figures indicate the total amount of milk produced and marketed in 2009 was 189.3 Billion pounds which illustrated a total loss to dairy farmers of 17.8 Billion dollars. (This only indicated the losses and not anything towards a profit).

These are astronomical losses. I hope all dairy farmers and organizations will support the efforts of all these fine organizations that want to prevent the losses that dairy farmers will be experiencing in 2012.

To further illustrate the potential losses to the American dairy farmer; the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) latest estimates for the future prices for cheese are: February $16.10 per hundred weight March $15.54 April $15.70 Of course these figures are subject to change.

However, there certainly is the possibility of the all milk price (across the United States) going under $16 per hundred weight (cwt).

Everyone should join in and help to prevent the bloodbath that is on its way.

I can be reached at 570-833-5776.

Arden Tewksbury, Progressive Agriculture Organization, Meshoppen, PA

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Hedged In On Feb. 27 Mark Kastel e-mailed me his article, headlined: “Judge Ridicules Farmers’ Right to Grow Food without Genetic Contamination.”

Kastel is senior farm policy analyst for The Cornucopia Institute, a lobby group dedicated to the fight for economic justice for the familyscale farming community. Cornucopia’s Organic Integrity Project is a corporate watchdog, fighting to protect the credibility of organic farming methods and the right of those producers to receive a reasonable profit.

According to Kastel, a decision by Federal Judge Naomi Buchwald on Feb. 24... handed down in New York City... brought great disappointment to the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGTA).

However, Buchwald’s decision served to rekindle the resolve of OSGTA in the battle against runaway proliferation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Aligned with OSGTA are thousands of organic farmers, seed growers and agricultural organizations.

Daniel Ravicher, lead attorney for the 81 plaintiffs represented in the lawsuit, said, regarding Judge Buchwald, “her decision to deny farmers the right to seek legal protection

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from one of the world’s foremost patent bullies is gravely disappointing.” It is the judge’s opinion that farmers are acting unreasonably as they no longer grow certain crops, just to avoid being sued by huge corporations for patent infringement.

Ravicher contends that it is Buchwald who is unreasonable. This lawyer stresses that the plaintiffs have the right to proceed to the Court of Appeals, which will review the matter, uninfluenced by Buchwald’s decision.

According to Kastel, large biotech corporations historically have powerfully defended their intellectual property central to their patented life forms.

Such defense has included aggressive investigations and lawsuits brought against farmers in America. The threat of this courtroom drama... and its expenses... has been a major concern for organic and non-GMO agricultural producers since the first such lawsuit in the mid-1990s. Since then, 144 farmers have been sued by huge agricultural corporations for alleged violations of their patented seed technology. Seven-hundred additional farmers have settled out-ofcourt rather than face well-paid, skilled attor-

neys hired by Fortune 500 litigants.

Most of these farmers never intended to grow or save seeds that contain corporately patented genes. Seed contamination and pollen drift from genetically engineered crops often migrate to neighboring fields. If this novel seed technology is found on a farmer’s land without a contract, the farmer can be found liable for patent infringement. This scenario resembles one in which a burglar sues a homeowner after tripping over a roller-skate, while committing a robbery.

“Family farmers need the protection of the

court”, said Maine organic seed farmer Jim Gerritsen, President of the OSGTA, the lead plaintiff. The plaintiffs brought the suit against the biotech giants so as to seek judicial protection from such lawsuits, as well as challenge the validity of corporate patents on seeds. Kastel goes even further by saying, “The purpose of our lawsuit is to preemptively challenge (the corporations’) reign of intimidation over organic farmers, and others, who have chosen not to jump on their genetically engineered bandwagon.”

Organic crop people have two main reasons to create a wide boundary between their crops and those that are genetically engineered: first, the National Organic Program mandates that “buffer zones” separate organic cropland from

non-organic; second, plants of the same genus as nearby GMO crops will likely cross-pollinate with those GMO crops, resulting in hybrids that will test positive for genetic engineering. An organic grower, thus contaminated, is at risk for being decertified (organically), as well as being sued by biotech counsel.

Thus, more land must be forfeited from organic production, becoming a buffer zone for these two reasons. In effect this buffer zone fences in the non-GMO crop person, almost making that person captive on his or her own land.

“Seeds are the memory of life,” said Isaura Anduluz of plaintiff Cuatro Puertas in New Mexico.

“If planted and saved annually, cross pollination ensures the seeds continue to adapt. In the Southwest, selection

over many, many generations has resulted in native drought tolerant corn. Now that a patented drought tolerant corn has been released, how do we protect our seeds from contamination and our right to farm?”

Judge Buchwald’s decision, should the Court of Appeals allow it to stand, foretells a tremendous loss of freedom to farm as one sees fit. It’s a stretch, but I see a similarity between the overly close ties between large agricultural corporations’ influence on our regulatory bodies, and the government structure in colonial India.

I take liberty to discuss India, since my daughter -in-law was born and raised in that country. Her father, eight years older than me, had the privilege,

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as a young boy, of meeting Mohandas Gandhi at a political rally.

Sometimes I tell people that I shook the hand of someone who shook Gandhi’s hand... a fact which, along with 85 cents, will buy a senior coffee at the Golden Arches.

A landmark in recent Indian history

is Gandhi’s march to the sea, for the purpose of harvesting salt from the briny surf. The famed march was an act of civil disobedience to the British who maintained economic control over millions of people for almost three centuries. In the marketing and taxation of this vital nutrient lay al-

most absolute power. In 1804, the British monopolized salt in newly conquered Indian territory. The Brits lent money to the locals to finance further salt production. As a result, the local workers became debtors of the British and were virtually brought down to the level of slaves.

To better control the economics of salt commerce, a “customs line” was established throughout India. In the 1840s, a thorn fence was erected along western coastal regions so as to prevent smuggling of salt. By 1857, the thorn fence grew to be 2,500 miles long all along India’s eastern coastal regions. A customs line was established, which stretched across the whole of India, a distance of 2,300 miles, guarded by over 12,000 soldiers. Customs lines consisted of immense impenetrable hedges of thorny trees and bushes, supplemented by

stone wall and ditches, across which no human being or beast of burden or vehicle could pass without being subject to detention or search. Gandhi’s successful non-violent salt march took place in 1930. Following the salt march and World War II, Britain granted India independence. Gandhi only enjoyed a few months of national freedom, as an assassin’s bullet claimed him in early 1948.

What would Gandhi say about the concept of intellectual property? That question is at least partially answered

by Indian citizens who practice civil disobedience against multi-national biotech giants conducting GMO crop research behind serious fences. Those fences aren’t made from super thorny bushes, as was common decades ago, but I like to think that somewhere Gandhi is smiling.

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ASA touts biodiesel, biobased successes in comments to Senate Agriculture Committee In comments submitted Feb. 15, the American Soybean Association (ASA) pointed to the record-setting production of biodiesel from American soy, as well as the success of biobased products before a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the energy component of the upcoming Farm Bill. The hearing, “Energy & Economic Growth for Rural America,” is the first of four convened by Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) in an effort to make progress on the legislation in the last months of the 112th Congress.

ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE, pointed to Farm Bill energy programs that have a direct and

tangible impact on the soybean industry — namely the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program and the Biobased Market Program.

“The Biodiesel Education Program plays a vital role in helping expand marketplace acceptance and use of biodiesel as a low-carbon, renewable diesel replacement fuel,” stated Wellman. “It supports technical outreach efforts to engine manufacturers, truckers, and fuel marketers that will eventually allow the use of higher biodiesel blends in conventional diesel applications. The education program serves to expand and increase market penetration, thus promoting growth for the entire industry. This translates

into higher production, more jobs, and more economic value, especially in rural communities.”

Wellman pointed to the industry’s record production in 2011 as evidence of biodiesel’s impact on and pertinence to the nation’s energy discussion. Last year, the biodiesel industry produced a record 1.1 billion gallons, which supported more than 39,000 jobs, generated income over $1.7 billion, and created more than $3 billion in GDP. Wellman also highlighted the significant contribution of biodiesel to rural economic development, citing that all but a handful of the approximately 170 biodiesel production facilities in the U.S. are located in rural ar-

F UEL eas; approximately half of the annual biodiesel production is from soybean oil and nearly all of the feedstock used to produce biodiesel is grown or originates in rural areas.

Wellman also spoke to the importance of biobased products as successful market vehicles for soybeans, highlighting the contribution of the Biobased Markets Program to the overall development of the market segment.

“The Biobased Market Program continues and expands the federal biobased procurement program and voluntary labeling program,” stated Wellman. “This is an effective and important program for promoting the emerging biobased indus-

USDA Rural Development hosts Rural Energy Roundtable with Stakeholders SYRACUSE, NY — On Feb. 22, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development New York State Director, Jill Harvey hosted a Rural Energy Roundtable.

Stakeholders, state energy partners, lenders, local, state and federal elected officials, and government officers gathered at the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Building in Auburn to discuss ways in which Rural Development can maintain its commitment to helping meet President Barak Obama’s energy independence goals.

As we approach Farm Bill season, USDA Rural

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Time to plan for the New York Spring Dairy Carousel April 13-16 in Syracuse at the New York State Fairgrounds. The 2011 event drew participation from 15 states and Canada and 2012 looks to be every bit as exciting.

The New York Spring Dairy Carousel kicks off Friday, April 13 with the Youth Showmanship Contest at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. the Junior Judging Contest, sponsored by the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnchancement, takes place. At 6 p.m. will be the Protein Breeds Sale.

The New York Junior Holstein Show

starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 14. Juniors will present animals to Judge Luke Johnson, Unadilla, NY. At 1 p.m.

Richard Hill, Cattaraugus, NY, will officiate the Guernsey Show while Jason Lloyd, Middleburgh, NY, will place the Ayrshires. At 4 p.m. the New York Spring Holstein Sale sponsored by the New York Holstein Association and managed by The Cattle Exchange of Delhi, NY, gets rolling. The day concludes with the fun-filled Junior Olympics & Pizza Party for the juniors.

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The 2011 New York Spring Dairy Carousel included this Four-Year-Old Cow class.

Photo courtesy of Diedra Harkenrider 15. The Red & Whites and Jerseys start at 8 a.m. These shows are judged by Lloyd and Hill, respectively. At 1 p.m.

Mark Rueth, Oxford, WI, places the Milking Shorthorn and Hill will line-up the Brown Swiss.

NEW this year on Sunday, April 15, the New York Holstein Association is hosting the National Judges Conference. Holstein Associations USA presents this one-day conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include judging classes as well as classroom time. Conference attendees must be 22 years of age. Pre-registration is $50 and $100 for late registration. A panel of three officials will give attendees meeting the minimum requirements a “satisfactory” rating. Individuals on the Holstein Association USA Judges Lists must have

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Rounding out the four days of the New York Spring Dairy Carousel on Monday, April 16, is the prestigious International Spring Holstein Show at 8 a.m. Mark Rueth has the judging honors.

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Carousel from A9 classes and the entry form are available online at www.nyholsteins.com OR call the New York Holstein Association office 607-273-7591. Early entry deadline is March 12 with entries accepted until March 27.

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Contact information: • Alan Danforth, cattle superintendent: 518-231-6597.

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1993 Wil-Rich 3 Point 10 Shank Chisel Plow w/Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . $2,600 1995 Kuhn FC400RC Hyd. Swing Discbine - Good Condition . . . . . . . $10,200 2009 Erskine 72" Front Mount snowblower for Class III Compact Tractor . $4,760 2003 Challenger PTD10 10' Disc Mower/Conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 2011 N.H. BR7060 4x5 Silage Special Round Baler w/Crop Cutter- Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,250 2011 H & S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,295 NH 258LA, NH 260 RH Rakes w/double Hitch & Dollies, Complete Set. $5,800 New Idea 5209 Disc Mower/Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $$7,700 1998 John Deere 3 Row Corn Head from JD3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 2008 Krause 7300/18WR 18' Cushion gang disc - Demo unit - Like New $25,625 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2007 N.H. M428 Telehandler 42' Reach - 1050 Hrs. . . . . . REDUCED $41,250 2008 N.H. M459 Telehandler 45' Reach - 420 Hrs. . . . . . . REDUCED $62,500 2008 N.H.W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat/Air, Bucket/Forks-375 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $61,250 2007 N.H. E70SR Excavator w/Blade, Steel Tracks, Cab w/Heat/AC - 400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $65,000 2009 N.H. E135B SR Excavator w/Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket - 1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $118,750 2009 N.H. E50B Cab w/Heat & Air, Blade, Rubber Track, Hyd. Thumb - 725 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 2010 N.H. E35B Excavator w/Blade, Rubber Tracks, Cab w/Heat/Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $30,625 2010 N.H. L170 Skidsteer, Cab w/Heat, Pilot Controls, Hyd. Q-Attach Plate 72" Bucket - 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2007 NH W110 Wheel Loader -1025 Hrs. -Excellent Cond.. . . . . . . . . . $87,500 2006 Ingersoll Rand 185 Trailer Compressor w/JD Diesel Engine, 61 Hrs, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 2005 NH LW170B TC Tool Carrier - 1415 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,500 2007 N.H. C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, 84" Bucket - 1088 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,500 2008 N.H. C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd, 84" Bucket, 932 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,750 Mustang MS60P 60" SSL Pickup Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 2008 N.H L160 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat/AC, 72” Bucket - 3476 Hrs . $15,250 2005 N.H. LS180.B Skidsteer, Hyd. Mount Plate, New Tires - 4601 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,750 2009 NH L170 Skidsteer OROPS - 66” Bucket - 1050 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . $14,950 2007 N.H. L170 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, Hyd. Mtg. Plate, 72” Bucket -4914 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 ATTACHMENTS 2008 N.H. /FFC 66" Skidsteer Tiller-Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 1994 Locke 8x18 Tandem axle Goose Neck Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 2008 NH 96" Hyd. Angle Dozer Blade - Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,875 2011 N.H./McMillon Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger . . . . . . . $2,950

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This machine combines the strength and durability of the “lubedfor-life” Optidisc® cutterbar, the simple, pre-

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will cut up to 28’7” using as little as 120 PTO horsepower. The FastFit® blade retention system allows the operator to quickly change blades with the use of a simple tool, yet still achieve the optimum cut quality and blade life seen with the standard system.

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Dividends pile up with “nature’s way” baby calf housing and management Group-housing/ad-libitum feeding systems to be discussed in Cortland, March 13 Newborn calves are infants and a social animal. While we cannot perfectly emulate the beef cow with her calf in a herd on pasture, we can mimic the critical number of feedings and social needs of these young bovines thanks to pioneering dairies that are making group housing work. Newer technologies such as autofeeders (robots), stabilized (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.

PRO-DAIRY and CCE’s South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team are hosting this 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. comprehensive workshop on Tuesday, March 13.

Space has been reserved

at the New York State Grange auditorium, just off Route 13, near the I81 exchange in Cortland.

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.

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 information or to register please contact Sharon VanDeuson at the Cortland CCE office. shv7@cornell.edu or 607-753-5078. RSVPs

by March 7 are greatly appreciated.

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2007 JD 7830 MFWD, cab, air, 165 hp, 1844 hrs, 2 doors, buddy seat 20 speed auto, quad 4 remotes, 540 and big + small 1000 pto front and rear weights front fenders 20.8x42 radials, super sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3 remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs, HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch bucket electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2006 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, left hand reverser 2419 hrs, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat very clean sharp original ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2006 JD 6320 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 1100 hrs, buddy seat dual pto 460/85R/38 and 420/85R/24 front fenders with JD 563 SL loader electronic joystick 3rd valve to front mint cond like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500 2006 JD 110 4WD backhoe loader 808 hrs turf tires plumbed to front of loader ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 2005 JD 5225 468 hrs, 9 speed sync shuttle trans, 2 remotes has E-pto3 point hitch 14.9x28 tires like new . . . . .$16,500 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronic joystick real sharp clean runs ex $52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485 hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes and PTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 1998 JD 5510 narrow orchard tractor 75hp, cab, air, 5621 hrs, syncro reverser, 2 remotes outback plus joystick, loader brackets 380/85/28 rears, 280/80R/18 fronts ex running clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs 16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding roll bar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . .$22,500 1997 JD 7210 MFWD, cab, air, power quad LHR, 4800 hrs, ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials JD 740 SL loader runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,000 1986 JD 2550 cab, air, 3552 hrs, 18.4x30 tires dual remotes with like new JD 620 loader joystick and 7' bucket real clean runs ex only used on a bale spear before . . . . . . .$17,500 1983 JD 2950 with laurin cab 4732 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 16 speed trans dual pto and remotes sharp runs ex .$12,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto 7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1979 JD 4240 cab, air, 18.4x38 rears dual remotes and pto 5653 hrs real clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 1994 Ford 7840 MFWD, 90hp, cab, air, SLE, 4995 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials ex 14.9x28 radials ex Ford 7413 loader very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500

Financing Available Delivery Available

1980 JD 4240 cab, air, with turbo and after cooler 6021 hrs quad range like new 20.8x38 radials, dual pto and remotes, very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new 18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 1982 Ford 3610 42 hp, 3347 hrs, 8 speed trans single remote 540 pto 14.9x28s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 1979 Ford 5600 with hiniker 1300 cab 62 hp 4094 hrs, ex 16.9x30 tires dual remotes 540 pto sharp very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1979 Ford 9700 cab, 5180 hrs, real good 18.4x38 rears dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2008 CIH Maxxum 125 PRO MFWD, cab, air, 517 hrs, 3 remotes power shift LHR, buddy seat 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials front fenders factory loader brackets and joystick loader prep package very sharp like new . . . . . . . .Just In 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1990 CIH 7110 Magnum MFWD, cab, air, 5000 hrs, 20.8x38 rears 14.9x28 fronts front fenders dual pto triple remotes very clean ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38,500 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor .$13,500 1984 IH 3088 2WD 4 post ROPS ex 18.4x38s 81 hp, dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 IH 986 factory cab 5717 hrs, dual pto and remotes like new 20.8x38 firestone 7000 radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 1976 Massey Ferguson 245 diesel 5114 hrs, 13.6x28 rears, 3ph, 1 set of remotes very clean original runs ex . .$5,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . .$32,500 1994 New Holland 575 wire tie baler hydraulic bale tension pickup head and hitch NH model 77 pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 1990 New Holland 575 baler hydraulic drive bale thrower and tension super nice clean original low use baler . . .$10,500 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 New Holland 565 baler with bale chute and hitch very little use off small horse farm very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500

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2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR, 16.9x30 radials rear 11.2x24 fronts, dual remotes, 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 2007 CIH RBX 443 round baler 4x4 baled less than 500 bales like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . .$10,500 1999 New Holland 648 silage special round baler wide pickup head bale ramps very nice 4x5 baler . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1996 New Holland 644 4x5 round baler silage special wide pickup head bale ramps net wrap very nice baler . .$8,500 CIH 3450 4x5 round baler very clean nice baler . . . . .$3,500 2004 JD 467 4x6 silage special round baler mega wide pickup dual twine 11000 bales gauge wheels push bar ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2000 JD 446 4x4 round baler baleage kit like new belts ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1999 JD 446 round baler bale age kit super sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1996 JD 335 4x4 round baler silage special real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 2005 Claas 260 variant with netwrap and twine 4ft by 5ft super sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 Gallignani 3200 4x4 round baler rolls and chains very clean ex bale age baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 2007 NH 1412 discbine impeller conditioner 540 pto very low usage real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2006 NH 1411 discbine rubber rolls 540 pto very low usage real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CIH No 10 flail chopper nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . . .$4,000 Kvernland taarup 17 ft hydraulic fold tedder ex cond 2 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 Fella TH540T 17 ft hydraulic fold hydraulic tilt hay tedder just like new hardly used at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 NH 144 windrow inverter nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 IH manure spreader model 500 ground drive good chain 75 bushel nice little spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800 JD 840 self leveling loader and mounting brackets for JD 7010 series tractor real nice high volume bucket . . . . . . .$7,500 8ft front mounted snow pusher with mounting bracket for farm tractor with cylinder and hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 8ft 6 in hi volume 3ph box blade for snow . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

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by Ann Swanson Egg beaters When I Googled egg beaters I got a surprise.

Instead of the non-electric contraption that is used in the kitchen to mix something, I got pictures of the things that replace eggs in omelets.

Depending on your age, you will have various recollections.

As I perused the sites I did find some pictures of the things that I set out to look for. Many of them were offered for sale —

some as antiques. Imagine that? My kitchen implement is an antique. I did receive it as a shower gift some 40 years ago so I guess that would be about right. Actually some of the things I saw looked like those that my mother and grandmother had.

Grandma kept all of her large baking supplies in a deep drawer in her pantry section of the kitchen. We used the egg beater mostly when

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There are a number of ways that things can be whipped up. I often just pick up my whisk to mix things. If I am making rice pudding I whisk the eggs. I had an e-mail from a lady who bought a cookbook. She thought that I made a mistake about the amount of rice in the rice pudding. I assured her that it was correct. Rice pudding is more custard than rice.

Do you remember those whisks that looked like large springs? I never had one of those, but I used them at others’ homes. They were excellent when making gravy.

The gravy always came out smooth. I remember that my grandmother had to strain hers to get rid of the lumps. I, too, many times have to strain my gravy. I guess maybe I should have had one of the spring things.

As for the egg beaters

that I found information about online, I do not really know what all they contain since I have never bought any of them. I have seen them used when I travel as well. I just cannot bring myself to use a manufactured egg when I can get the real thing with the nutrition that it provides.

Eggs are a complex issue. They have gone back and forth as to their favor with doctors and nutritionists. Once again I say everything in moderation. I do not believe that it hurts me to eat an egg now and then.

I do think that the method of preparation might be a factor. On our Canadian rail trip I was able to order poached eggs. That is the only place that I have ever been able to order a poached egg. That is probably my favorite way to fix an egg. I remember

my grandfather eating a poached egg on toast many mornings.

One of the cooks that I frequently watch mentioned that a little vinegar is added to the water when poaching an egg to keep the protein together. I have not had a chance to try that method, but I assure you I will. You must be careful that the water is hot, but not boiling when you poach something.

When I went to a nonelectric egg beater site I found mostly what I would call whisks shown. There was an egg-shaped plastic battery version that whipped an egg, but other than that they varied in shape and size and were coated with nylon and silicone.

I did find a rotary beater similar to the one I

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we were making whipped cream or pudding. Grandma had an electric mixer that she used when she made cookies. I remember how hard the egg beaters turned. You really had to bear down to get the thing to whip.

My egg beater, on the other hand, turns easily.

It is stainless steel and the gears allow it to move smoothly. I use my egg beater when I make French toast or scrambled eggs. I do not use a lot of whipped cream, but if I need some for a dessert my egg beater comes out. The grandchildren have used it to make instant pudding. That was one of the first things I ever let them make.

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Pennsylvania Farmers Union elects officers, passes bylaws Pennsylvania Farmers Union (PFU) members elected a new board of officers and passed organizational bylaws during the group’s convention Feb. 25 in State College, PA. The board includes President Robert Junk Jr., Vice President Kim Miller, Secretary Greg Boulos, Treasurer Bryan McConnell, Director at Large Brian Snyder, and Regional directors Gary Oakes, Allen Matthews and Lolly Lesher.

“This is a tremendous step for PFU as we continue the reorganization

process,” said Junk. “Members elected a new board and passed bylaws, ensuring they have an organization that will voice their concerns in the coming months and years both in Washington, D.C., and in Harrisburg.”

Junk will represent PFU on National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Board of Directors at NFU’s upcoming convention in Omaha, NE. “This is such an important time for farmers, particularly with the 2012 Farm Bill being written in the coming months,” said NFU President

Roger Johnson. “With the reorganization of PFU, Pennsylvania family farmers and ranchers will ensure their concerns and needs are heard during the process.”

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The National Pork Board’s six producer-led science and technology committees recently met in Dallas, Texas, to make decisions on how to advance pork producers’ research priorities.

Many of the committees reviewed research proposals to select projects that the Pork Checkoff would fund in 2012. In all, the groups reviewed more than 100 proposals, ultimately selecting those that would be of greatest benefit to the

overall industry.

Everett Forkner, a producer from Richards, MO, and president of the National Pork Board, said it’s exciting to see producers, along with allied industry and government, work together to set the course for new pork-specific research.

“We know that the Pork Checkoff’s involvement helps spur advances in science, but what’s particularly gratifying is how this investment in research helps

make a difference in how farmers produce food in an efficient and socially responsible way,” Forkner said.

“Providing unique scientific and technical information that will benefit the entire industry is a major goal of the Pork Checkoff,” said Paul Sundberg, the Checkoff’s vice president of science and technology. “Producers take many things into account when determining what proposals get funded each year, includ-

ing ensuring that the research is not being done elsewhere, the project will impact the industry and the results will be publically available.”

Some of the new information and action, coming from the respective science and technical research committees, included: Animal Science — Research results, addressed by the Checkoff’s Nutritional Efficiency Consortium, are published at pork.org. The

committee asked for a more comprehensive summary of this research to be available later this year. The committee has dedicated resources to work on pork quality, as it relates to on-farm factors that could affect tenderness.

Animal Welfare — Proposals on pain management related to castration and euthanasia were funded. Work on the next version of Pork Quality Assurance® Plus also was discussed, with the launch of the updated program slated for mid-2013. Housing and transportation research remain as key priorities.

Environment — The committee discussed the additional work on the carbon footprint that will be released in 2012, including a baseline report and improvements to the calculator tool. In 2013, an economic component for the calculator is expected, along with a water footprint baseline and calculator and an air emissions model.

Pork Safety, Quality and Human Nutrition — Several proposals related to how the quality of fat affects overall meat quality were funded. The objective of the projects is to help producers raise animals that will provide high-quality pork to help increase consumer demand. For

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Producer/Public Health and Worker Safety — This newly formed committee approved its mission statement: “To acquire and provide science-based information that will protect and improve producer and public health, promote a safe farmwork environment and enhance consumer confidence in U.S. pork production.” Research funded included environmental movement of antimicrobial and resistant bacteria and resistant genes, as well as a study on the impact of pig health on public health.

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not discussed at this meeting, PRRS remains a top concern, and a special call for PRRS research proposals will occur later this year.

Sow Lifetime Productivity Working Group — This group, which included producers from across the science and technology program areas, as well as other producers with a high interest in breeding herd productivity and allied industry representatives, met during a separate meeting in Dallas to dis-

cuss a multidisciplinary approach to improving sow lifetime productivity of the U.S. herd. The group discussed the road map to achieve the specific research needs of the multi-year effort, with a goal of a 30 percent improvement in sow lifetime productivity over the next seven years.

Completed Checkofffunded research results are available at pork.org.

The National Pork Board has the responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion

and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold.

The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environ-

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Biological Engineering class turns out innovative products UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A team of Penn State students is helping a Pennsylvania farm to reduce waste nutrients and generate energy, thanks to a course-based academic competition.

The students participated in an innovative program, called the Learning Factory, through the Biological Engineering Design (BE 466W) class. Since its inception in 1995, the Learning Factory has allowed participants to partner with companies and sponsors, bringing real-world problems to the classroom.

Teams of four to six students receive an initial budget of $1,000 from a sponsor to formally develop a product for the company. These products then are presented at the Engineering Design Showcase, where teams compete in various categories.

A six-student team finished second out of 54 teams in the People’s Choice Award category at the showcase for designing an on-farm anaerobic digester for small-scale farming. The team was sponsored by Ron and Keppy Arnoldsen, who own an 11-acre farm in Huntington.

Team members of the College of Agricultural Sciences included Biological Engineering majors Jonathan Amt (senior, Doylestown), Jason Hegedus (senior, Ruffs Dale), Brian Kelly (senior, West Chester), Tom McCarthy (senior, Spring City) and Andrew Wolos (senior, Bethel Park).

Amanda Peak (senior, Burlington, N.J.), a Chemical Engineering major from the College of Engineering, rounded out the team.

The Arnoldsens were looking to save energy and recycle manure and organic waste on their farm. They also were interested in using recycled energy to power a hydroponic greenhouse, which would allow them to extend the growing

season so they could provide greens to restaurants in winter months.

“We were responsible for three main components: the solar collector, gas collection and the anaerobic digester,” McCarthy explained. “The goal was to put wastes and organic matter — in this case pig manure — into the anaerobic digester to produce usable biogas that could help offset the cost of heating fuel for the greenhouse.”

With this, PEnergy was born.

“We’re hoping that by recycling substances like pig manure and converting it to usable energy, it will not only help reduce energy costs for the farm, but it also will help clean up the Chesapeake Bay watershed,” said Hegedus.

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Manure Handling are not always feasible for small-scale farmers and those on larger farms cost upwards of $1 million, McCarthy pointed out. “There were no previous designs or places of reference to use as examples for some parts of the project,” he said.

The students worked on the design during the fall 2011 semester, designing and building the project, as well as writing technical reports for the class.

“We put in a lot of time, some 12-hour days,” said Hegedus.

“But the engineering experience was very rewarding.”

In the end, the students built a working digester on the farm.

“We were able to work through the whole design and building process,” he added.

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PEnergy is only one example of the projects and products that are churned up by the Biological Engineering 466W class. More than 3,000 projects have been designed and produced for nearly 300 sponsors

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• Nitrate is negatively charged and does not bind to the soil particles; therefore, it moves through the soil with the water and is subject to leaching. In warm, waterlogged soils bacteria take the oxygen from the nitrate, leaving nitrogen gas that is lost to the atmosphere. This process is called denitrification. This form of nitrogen is also available for plant uptake.

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The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association is requesting proposals for 2012 soybean research. Proposals must be received no later than 4 p.m. on March 23 at: NYCSGA, PO Box 605, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685.

E-mailed proposals formatted as a PDF are encouraged and should be sent to juliacrobbins@gmail.com.

Funding decisions are expected to be made on or around April 13. Typical awards are expected to be $10,000 per project or less. NYCGSA reserves the right to negotiate award/contract funding with successful applicants.

The available funds for 2012 research projects will be awarded with funds collected from NYCSGA’s National Soybean Checkoff assessments, and will be based on actual and anticipated collection of Checkoff assessments received in New York State.

Eligible researchers/ investigators may include scientists from colleges and universities or agri-businesses, cooperative extension agents, independent consultants and farmers. Collaboration between academic institutions, businesses and farmers is encouraged.

Please use the following format for your proposal: 1. Project title 2. Investigator(s) name, contact information, and affiliation (contact information should include, phone, address, e-mail).

3. Specific research objectives 4. Brief discussion of the expected benefits of the research to soybean

producers.

5. Concise description of the experimental approach with procedures to be used, and explanation of how the proposed research relates to any past research or showing that no previous research has been done (reference key research publications as appropriate).

6. Detailed line-item budget including any other sources (current or pending) of funding for this same research. Attach supporting date for any proposed expenditures in excess of $10,000. Principal investigator salary and non-expendable equipment are not eligible for funding. NYCSGA will not pay overhead and direct costs.

7. Brief description of investigator qualifications for the proposed research.

8. Signature of authorized representative & date.

Note: If on farm field trials or other farmer engagement is part of the research proposal, then please include letters of collaboration from participating farmers.

While NYCSGA will consider multiyear proposals, funding awards/contracts will only be made for one year at a time given that the Board’s source of funds varies by annual soybean sales and Checkoff assessment collections.

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The following is a summary of New York’s highest priority soybean-related research needs. We encourage you to consider this list as guidance when submitting your proposals. All proposals must clearly show the benefits for soybean farmers.

2012 New York State Soybean Research Priorities, in no particular order: • Tillage practices and planting methods • Row-spacing and related population rates • Seed treatments (insecticides, fungicides and inoculants) • Fertility and micro-nutrient management • White mold (and other pathogens) protection and control • Foliar feeding • Fungicides — applied as a preventative • New grower recruitment and information needs especially to help dairy farmers seeking to diversify • Soybean aphid threat evaluation and insecticide delivery methods and response rates.

• Genetically altered soybeans

• New uses — food and non-food • On-farm animal feed use (whole beans) vs. cash crops • Feeding quality for livestock — whole cooked vs. meal — nutritional value • International and domestic trade marketing • Biodiesel Remember — this is not an exclusive list. If you have an idea for a project that is not listed here but has the potential to benefit New York soybean farmers, you are invited to enter a full proposal.

NYCSGA will require that researchers who are successful in receiving NYCSGA funding for their work will acknowledge NYCSGA and soybean Checkoff support in any publication reporting findings of the NYCSGA sponsored research. In addition, NYCSGA requires electronic copies of the final research reports, any publications of the findings, and a research abstract, all of which NYCSGA may use in describing the project and its findings in any NYCSGA publication or the website.

For more information, please call Julia at NYCSGA at 315-778-1443 or email juliacrobbins@gmail.com.

Conservation program cuts loom large in next Farm Bill

by Bob Gray It is very likely that USDA’s conservation programs will take a significant hit in the next Farm Bill. The House and Senate Agriculture Committees recommended $6 billion in conservation program cuts over the next 10 years to the failed Super Committee efforts last fall. And that number is the most likely place to start in crafting a Farm Bill this year.

This represents 10 percent of the total conservation budget for the various programs funded by USDA. Programs like EQIP have been central to livestock, dairy, poultry and

swine producers who are trying to cope with nutrient run-off around their farm buildings and manure containment facilities. And as reported in past newsletters there is a tremendous backlog (over 3,700 in the Northeast) of unfunded EQIP projects.

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New York farm numbers decrease The number of farms in New York for 2011 decreased from a year earlier, reports King Whetstone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office.

The number of farms for 2011 is estimated at 36,000. Land in farms was 7.00 million acres.

Farms with sales over $500,000 increased by 50 to 1,800 while farms with sales between $250,000 and $499,999 fell by 150 to 1,300. The area of land operated by farms in these two groups totaled 2.50 million acres, equal to a year ago. The next smaller sales class, farms with sales between $100,000 and $249,999 decreased by 200 to 3,200 while land operated by these farms decreased to 1.10 million acres. There were 10,800 farms with sales between $10,000 and $99,999 compared with 10,700 a year earlier.

Land they operated totaled 1.80 million acres. There were 100 less small farms with sales between $1,000 and $9,999 in 2011, at 18,900. Land in farms for this class remained the same as last year at 1.60 million acres.

The number of farms in the United States in 2011 is estimated at 2.2 million, down slightly from 2010. Total land in farms, at 917 million acres, decreased 1.85 million acres from 2010.

The average farm size is 420 acres, up 1 acre from the previous year.

Farm numbers and land in farms are broken down into five economic sales classes. Farms and ranches are classified into these “sales classes” by sum-

ming their sales of agricultural products and government program payments. Sales class breaks occur at $10,000, $100,000, $250,000, and $500,000.

Farm numbers increased slightly in the $10,000-$99,999, $250,000$499,999, and $500,000 and over sales classes. Higher commodity prices and larger value of sales contributed to changes in the number of farms within these sales classes. Farm numbers increased 1.3 percent, to slightly over 600,000 farms in the $10,000 $99,999 sales class and 1.9 percent in the $250,000 - $499,999 sales class to over 100,000 farms. Meanwhile, the number of farms in the $500,000 and over sales class increased by 5.9 percent, to 133,570 farms.

Land in farms increased in the largest sales class while decreasing in all other sales classes.

Land operated by farms in the $500,000 & over in sales class increased 2.5 percent, to 305.7 million acres. Land operated by farms in both $1,000-$9,999 and $100,000$249,999 sales classes decreased by 3.5 percent, to 100.7 million acres and 138.7 million acres respectively.

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607-659-5904.(NY) MORTZ 25’ goose neck trailer & hand turn corn chopper. 716-912-6109.(NY) LIKE NEW recum bent bicycle. Like new, would like to get rid of it. $500 OBO. No Sunday calls Please! 607-243-7119.(NY) WANTED: A model 40 or 420 John Deere tractor, wide front end, 3 ph. 802-2545069.(VT) HAY PACKAGE, NH 268 baler, NH 477 haybine, NH 258 rake, prefer for small farm, field ready, delivery available, $4,000. 607-829-6817.(NY) GEHL 2004 2580 silage special baler, asking $17,500, will trade for dairy cows. 315322-4354.(NY) WANTED: HORSE DRAWN DISK, 6’ or 7’ wide. John L. Stoltzfus, 8049 No. 3 Rd. Lowville, NY 13367.(NY) USED 1000 gal. oil tank, $895./ea. Used 3000 gal. oil tank, $1,895./ea. 15/20 years old; Never in ground; good condition. 203880-6814.(CT) 10 ft. Brillion cultipacker, tandem rolls, 16 ft. transport spring tooth harrow, 12 ft. roller mulcher, four wheel lift. 315-398-9211.(NY) NEW HOLLAND 352 grinder mixer, great shape, ready to use, $4,300; JD F-250 3bottom plow, semi-mount, hyd. reset, $650.

315-497-0860.(NY) RAIN FLOW model 2550 bed former, mulch layer. Krause model 4100 24’ field cultivator. 2 row Powell transplanter. 716445-5218.(NY) 2009 EZ-TRAIL GRAVITY WAGON, like new $4,000. JD 46A loader w/brackets $750. OBO. Noble 6 row cultivator $1,500.

No Sunday calls. 315-536-7841.(NY) 4 HEAVY DUTY frame mount no-till coulters, 5x7, by Pequea planters, good condition, $275. each. 315-536-6150.(NY) J.D. #7000 CORN PLANTER, 6 row $3,200. 607-731-6284.(NY)

WANTED: HUSQVARNA 272XP chainsaw in good running condition. Also, Harrow discs, 18” dia. notched 1” hole. 860-3070043.(CT) MM Super Jetstar 3 with Kelly loader, Oliver Super 55 diesel, 3 ft. power steering,s mall loader will fit Super 55. 607-7613883.(NY) FORD BACKHOE, partial fire damage on one side of engine, good hoe, 4000 commercial three cylinder, taking offers 1965 model. 315-536-1091.(NY) WANTED: 2 flex augers, prefer 5 inch.

FOR SALE: 6 plastic totes, 250 gal. $50 each or BO. 315-651-2043.(NY) CASE IH 781 chopper, 1 hay head, 2 corn heads, 1 parts, 1 new, IDEA hay rake. 315536-7529.(NY) WANTED: HERDI TRAILER SPRAYER with 40’ booms. 585-506-7300.(NY)

2005 DRYHILL MANURE PUMP 32’ multipurpose new gear box 1yr ago works great $8500. 315-246-8439.(NY) WHITE 508 four bottom plow (not spring reset). $1,150; IH 3414 backhoe, $4,900.

607-898-4256.(NY) DELAVEL FLOOR PAILS newer style 70 pound like new, also dumping station with jar and dryer, also newer washer $1,500.

315-298-7246.(NY) JOHN DEERE Van Buren grain drill, fert, grass seed, runs ,all excellent condition, horse or tractor. 607-538-9612.(NY) 9” SNOW PLOW HYDRAULIC angle loader hook up $850; 72” bucket skid loader hook up $650; 1996 6400 $11,900; 315-531-8672.(NY) WANTED: Looking for a farmer in NY, or PA to sell me feeder pigs. If you have, or will have call 802-730-7068.(VT) YORK RAKE, 8 foot; Wood hyd. angle adjustable caster wheels, vgc, $950; Curtis skid steer, snow plow, 8 foot, vgc, $1,250; 585-729-4608.(NY)

MINI DONKEYS, swans, geese, ducks, pheasants, peacocks, Nigerian dwarf goats, chickens, 10 miles North of Utica, 79pm. please leave message. 315-8962336.(NY) 2 TON NAPA cherry picker, like new, $200; 225 Lincoln welder, $100; Hobart 290 TF9 stick welder, older, complete, $350. 315536-3994.(NY) 6600 JD Combine, 15’ grain head, $4,000; 5-18 white plow with side hill, $1,200; NH 315 baler, $400. 315-923-7071.(NY) 2006 F250 4X4, gas, auto, cruise, air, 50,000 miles, one owner $15,000. nice farm truck. 315-232-4326.(NY) IH3588 $9,500. J.D. 7020 $9,500. 1984 GMC 7000 grain truck $7,500. J.D. 8820 combine parts tires B.O. 315-3315388(NY) GEHL MX 135 grinder mixer, NH 352 grinder mixer, NI 323 1-row corn picker.

WANTED: NI box spreaders, good or bad.

315-219-9090.(NY) HERFORD BULL coming 3 proven $1,800.

OBO. 716-604-6087.(NY) WANTED: 18’ - 20’ grain silage body; For sale Ford F-series cab, hood, and parts.

315-364-7936.(NY)

BELGIAN stallion, 14 years old, white m/t, excellent pedigree, long neck, we’ve kept sisters and daughters why selling him (offers). 585-465-0235.(NY)

FOR SALE: Belting wheels pad style.

Rears 20x66, fronts 12x34, very good condition, $3,000 OBO. 315-536-4285.(NY)

COMBINE TRACKS with final drives, fit on 4400 JD combine, $2,900; Also, 7’ Gehl hay head, 2 row corn head. 607-2438282.(NY)

FOR SALE: New Holland 255 skid steer, $6,000; Mensch mod 1150 skid steer mount sand shooter, $1,500; 518-3987665.(NY)

WANTED: JD 146 loader, fit 40-50 series.

FOR SALE: 1961 Case 830 ck tractor, diesel, wf, $4,500 BO. Dave 607-8983821.(NY)

150,000 BTU portable kerosene master heater, excellent condition, $225. 315-2520360.(NY) WANTED: A pair of 18.4-38 rear tractor tires, about 50% wear. 585-567-8941.(NY) WANTED: Pair 15.5x38 rear tractor tires, no dry rot. FOR SALE: Oliver 4-5 bottom plow, new mold boards, coulter blades.

315-945-4044.(NY) FORD TRACTOR rear rim brand new $100. 12v conversion kit for Ford 8N, brand new everything included with instructions $100. 607-532-8512.(NY) 30 DORSET POLYPAY ewes, 2 to 5 years old, lambed in Jan., $130 each. Miller’s, 4948 Rt. 210, Smicksburg, PA, 16256 CASE RBX452 round baler with net wrap, includes rotor cutter knives, baled 7,500 bales, purchased new. 315-539-1333.(NY) ALLIS CHALMERS 5050 2wd 1730 original hours, weights, $6,000 firm. 315-6725674.(NY) WANTED: Parts for Case 1690 tractor, parts for JD 1460 hay mower, good 2nd cutting hay. 434-996-3149, 315-6864787.(NY)

TD15C dozer, Bomag 120 vib/roller, Ford trac. 600, 5000 w/ bkt., 5610 ford bkt. ldr., scraper box, potato equipment, 585-4577061.(NY) 454 INT’L UTILITY TRACTOR, 3 point hitch buzz saw, Int’l belly mount balanced head sickle bar mower farmall parts tractor. 607-343-2768.(NY) ORGANIC SHELLED CORN, organic buch wheat bulk for feed NOFA, NY certified round bales, grass, hay please no Sunday calls. 315-536-7634.(NY) MODEL 451 NEW HOLLAND 9’3” three point hitch sickelbar mower bought new 2001 kept inside excellent condition $2,800. Millerton NY. 845-518-0552 1999 NH 499 haybine hydro tilt header, excellent rollers, comes with extra sickle and rollers. Stored inside. $6,500 firm. 315865-6815.(NY)

FOR SALE: Feeder pigs $70. Emanual Z. Stoltzfus 707 Thompson Rd. Little Falls, NY 13365.

FACTORY 2 POST R.O.P.S. with canopy for IH 766. 802-345-8272.(NY)

FOR SALE: One row potato digger, horse drawn; One row potato planter, horse drawn. $200 ea. or $350 for pair. 518-5973215.(NY) ALPINE BRED DOE, due 1st week of April, $150; Also, (2) 10 month bucks, $100 ea. Stafford Springs. 860-684-5540.(CT) 2ND CUT BALEAGE 5X4 $40 bale, also 590 Allied loader off MF 1085 $2,500.

OBO. 716-572-6217.(NY) 25’ HAY OR GRAIN elevator, good shape, $350. 4831 State Hwy. 10, Fort Plain, NY 13339 NH 355 grinder mixer, used daily, kept inside, $2,250. 518-859-8986.(NY) WANTED: HOOF TRIMMING TABLE, stationary or portable. 607-243-7953.(NY)

NH 258 $2,300; JD 640 $1,900; Rakes/Dolly wheels; JD 6300, cab, 2wd, P.Q., 8,000 hours, 16 speed, asking $16,900. 518-885-5106.(NY) TRANSFER SWITCH to hook up generator use Also 3- wire corn cribs, good shape. 315-673-3995.(NY)

THREE CERTIFIED organic heifers. One Holstein, two Hol/Jers cross. Due May and June to Jersey. $1,500 each Clifton Springs. 585-771-7724.(NY) J.D. 3-PT 2-ROW CORN PLANTER, AB144 irrigation traveler 1 1/2 hose 395 J.D. 630 part restored W.F. 3-PT hitch gas. 978433-8974.(MA) FOR SALE: 1965 Ward LaFrance fire truck, 310 HP, waukesha engine, power steering, 19,000 miles, $6,500 or BO. 315865-5657.(NY)

KELLY RYAN AGBAGGER, nine foot tunnel, good condition Arcade, NY $15,000.

OBO. 585-457-3161

JD 4030 48 loader, one owner, JD 1210A grain wagon Central NY 315-729-8018

OPEN BRED MILKING CROSSBREEDS, also 6 barrel claws with built in valves. 518859-8085(NY)

79 FORD L9000 DUMP TRUCK, 15’ steel box, 671 Detroit 13 speed, 487,000 miles $8,000. 585-332-2037(NY)

LANAIR WASTE OIL HEATER, will trade for diesel dually PU four firestone super rock grip 30ply tires $1,000. 90’s PU. 585991-8489.(NY)

WANTED IN WNY: JD A/60 or 50/520 to make hay for 4h cow herd. Prefer wfe 3 pt running & reasonable. 585-973-7128.(NY)

CATTLE HEAD gate, automatic, manual.

Owego $250. 607-687-4679.(NY)

ANDES Combination wood propane cook stove; Wainscote cupboard; Maytag wringer washer. EVES 315-524-4007.(NY)

FOR SALE: INT. model “1100”, trailer mower, John Deere 4 bottom trailer plow, Farmall “M” with loader. Bath, NY 607-7948380

(1) RAM SHEEP for sale, 1 yr. old, $175. or obo, Seneca Falls. 315-246-0378.(NY)

GOODYEAR Dynatorque 24.5-32 tires, 25% tread, $350/pair. 315-729-0566.(NY)

WANTED: 8’ x 20’ gooseneck livestock trailer, must be good condition, call 315783-2020.(NY)

IH 470 WING DISC 18FT $2,000. JD wheel weights, Devaval plate cooler $275. 315536-3382(NY)

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector with electric controls. Brand new. Still crated.

Complete $5,500. 716-773-5333.(NY)

Fordson Major diesel, Case 430, Moline 6B, Farmall Super H, Ford 2n, Moline U, Moline 2B, call for pics. 518-922-6301.(NY) FOR SALE: 5 large springing Holstein heifers bred to Jersey bull, calf hood, vaccinated & triangle nine.

413-7431990.(MA)

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Milk Supply Outpaces Milk Demand Issued Feb. 24, 2012 January milk production in the top 23 states totaled 15.8 billion pounds, according to USDA’s preliminary data, up 3.7 percent from January 2011. Revisions added a million pounds to the December estimate and put total 2011 production at 196.2 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from 2010. Cow numbers in 2011 totaled 9.19 million head, up 0.8 percent from 2010, and milk per cow averaged 21,345 pounds, up 197 pounds from 2010. The Department pointed out that the average output per cow has risen 14.7 percent

since 2002. January output in the 50 states totaled 16.9 billion pounds, up 3.4 percent.

January cow numbers in the 23 states totaled 8.5 million head, up 13,000 from December and 93,000 above a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,857 pounds, up 46 from a year ago.

California was up a whopping 6.6 percent from a year ago, thanks to 29,000 more cows and a 95 pound gain per cow.

Wisconsin was up 3.7 percent, on a 65 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were unchanged. Idaho was up 4.7 percent on 8,000

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Mielke from B1 more cows and 60 pounds more each. New York was up just 0.3 percent on a 5 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were unchanged.

Pennsylvania was up 0.6 percent on a 20 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were down 3,000. Minnesota was up a half percent, thanks to a 25 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were down 5,000 head.

The biggest gains were again in the west. Arizona was up 7 percent on an 85 pound gain per cow and 5,000 more cows. Texas was up 3.8 percent on a 25 pound gain per cow and 10,000 more cows. Washington State saw a 5.4 percent increase on 11,000 more cows and a 20 pound gain per cow.

Vermont was the only state in the top 23 showing a decline, off a half percent, but New Mexico’s rate of gain slowed in January despite a 12,000 cow increase, up just 0.7 percent. Output per cow plunged 60 pounds.

USDA’s Livestock Slaughter report estimated 263,800 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in January, up just 1,900 from December, and virtually unchanged from the 263,900 in January 2011.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks called the Milk Production report “bearish” on butter but indicates strong pizza sales on the cheese side. Cash block cheese closed February 24 at $1.4675 per pound, down 2 cents on the President’s Day holiday shortened week, and 52 cents below a year ago when it was flirting with the $2 level. Barrel closed at $1.47, down a penny on the week and 48 cents below a year ago. Nineteen cars of block traded hands on the week and five of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.5046, down 2.7 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.5251, down 0.4 cent.

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that cheese production remains above expected levels as increased milk supplies are available and offered at discounts in some cases. Buyers are attempting to determine if this is the “bottom” for the near term and whether to in-

crease orders or wait for lower prices. This waitand-see attitude is increasing inventories at some cheese plants.

Butter closed at $1.4175, up a quartercent on the week, but 60 1/4-cents below a year ago. Nine cars found new homes on the week. The

NASS average fell to $1.4417, down 5.7 cents.

NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3637, down 4 cents, and dry whey averaged 63.95 cents, down 0.2 cent.

Churning schedules across the country remain seasonally strong as cream remains readily

available, according to USDA, and continues to move from one region to another to find churning capacity or willing buyers. Often, churning activity is surpassing demand, thus clearances to inventory continue.

Speaking of inventory; the Agriculture Depart-

ment’s latest Cold Storage report showed January butter stocks soared 60 percent from December and hit 171.2 million pounds, up 44 percent from January 2011.

American type cheese, at 612.5 million pounds, was unchanged from December but 4 percent be-

low a year ago. Total cheese stocks declined 1 percent during January, to 977.8 million pounds, 7 percent below a year ago.

Milk production across the country is generally more enhanced this year than in previous years for

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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, March 5 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 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, 607-8478800, 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 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, March 6 • 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, March 7 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale.

Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, March 8 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our

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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

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 315287-0220 • 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.

Friday, March 9 • 6:03 PM: Short Tract Firehall, Co. Rt. 15, Short Tract, NY. Fishing & Tool Auction. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com Saturday, March 10 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan (Yates Co.) New York. 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, 518-568-2257 • 10:00 AM: R.G. Mason Auction Facility, 10784 Rt. 19, Fillmore, NY. Building, Flooriing, Tool & Remodeled Materials Auction. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Selling bred cows, calves, steers & bulls. Three different groups of bred cows due for spring calving. (10 R&W Herefords bred red, 11 BB crosses bred black, 8 black Angus bred black). Also a set of 20 black Angus heifers weighing 4-500#, 20 good cross hfrs. & bulls weighing 600# and many more consign-

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ments. All consignments welcome. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 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 Monday, March 12 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale.

Group of Springing Heifers from one farm. 1 pm Dairy, followed by sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs & feeders. Calves & Cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, March 16 • On the Farm, 196 Airport Road (county 603), Andover, NJ. Mooney Farms Complete Dairy Dispersal. 180 Head sell - 22 bred heifers, balance open heifers & calves. Hi-Grade Holsteins all AI sired & bred. This is a well bred herd of cows with cows milking over 100 lbs/day and go out everyday. Not many sales held in NJ anymore - this is an opportunity to purchase cattle worth the money. This will be worth your trip.

Cattle will be inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked. Interstate testing will be provided after the sale to anyone who will be needing it. Catalog at ringside. Watch next weeks ad for more details. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, March 17 • 1138 Rte. 318, Waterloo, NY. Third Annual Spring Equipment Auction. Large public auction

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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 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 Monday, March 19 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Dairy 1 pm followed by sheep, lamb, goat, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, March 20 • North Woodstock Rd, Southbridge, MA. Foreclosure Greenhouse Farm Auction. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction. Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 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 • 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 Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 24 • Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted

by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Clymer, NY. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Rt. 37 Constable, NY. 58 head of Jersey, Jersey cross cattle. Plus full line of machinery. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com Monday, March 26

• 10:00 AM: 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.

Note this date is the last week of March. Call for advertising your group - it makes a difference.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 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 Silverado, NH TB100 tractor, MF 573 tractor and more! Watch our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 205 Hanley Rd, Nassua, NY. Estate Auction.

Case-IH 685 4x4 Diesel w/loader, JD 4030, Oliver 1755 tractors, Befco C50 15’ Batwing finish mower, Wood Working & Mechanics tools, Horse equip. & Tack, Lumber, Cattle Show equip. & gates, Asst furniture & collectibles.

Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consign-

ment 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 • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Lamb, Sheep and Goat Easter Sale. All animals taken Fri., March 30 from 8 am - 5 pm.. Also accepting until 10 am day of sale. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 Monday, April 2 • 10:00 AM: Eden, NY. Don Mammoser Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including John Deere and IH tractors, trucks, tillage, harvest, barn and more!

Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.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, 585-3961676 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 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315729-8030 Friday, April 6 • 10:00 AM: Alfred, NY. Alfred State College Spring Fling. All Breed Sale featuring choice cat-

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) tle of all ages! Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.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 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 AM: Independence Township (Allegany Co.) New York. Complete Line of Good Farm Machinery and Livestock Handling and Support Equipment for Lyon View Farm. . Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 11:00 AM: 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, 518481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com Friday, April 13 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. 2 Day Sale April 13-14. 13th: 300 top quality AI sired free stall heifers. 14th: Farm machinery & tiling equipment. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 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 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, April 14 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 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 • 4:00 PM: 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 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, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Comanaged by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 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 • 10:30 AM: Dalton (Livingston Co.) New York.

Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen Retirement Auction. Clydesdale Horses, Show Wagon, Tack, new JD Tractors, haying line & general purpose line. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Tuesday, April 24 • 11:00 AM: Paul & Darcy Graves Farm, Comstock Rd., Adams, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal. Watch future ads and our website for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 Wednesday, April 25 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. Annual Equipment Auction. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, April 28 • Rising Sun, MD. 40 plus tractors. Watch for future ads. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 172 Marsh Rd., Litchfield, CT. Farm Auction for Bill Butts. Hay & Tillage Equipment, Tools & Cattle Support Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • Heifer Haven, North Bangor, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 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, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 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 802388-2661 • 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 • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Spring Dairy Cattle, Feeder Cattle & Machinery Consignment Sale. Good listing f cattle & machinery already. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 Tuesday, May 1 • 5:00 PM: Greenwood (Steuben Co.) New York.

“Warrinerdale Homestead.” The estate of Wayne Warriner, Sr. Farm Equipment. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, May 4 • Ron Paro Farm, Heuvelton, NY. Complete Dairy Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. Watch papers for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 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 George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • 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: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Estate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay & 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.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 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 Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 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. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Pic-

nic. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, 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, 585-394-1515 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 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.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 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, 585-394-1515 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, October 27 • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.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 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.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, 585-394-1515 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

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT February 27 , 2012 Calves: 45-60# .35-.40; 61-75# .55-.65; 76-90# .901; 91-105# 1.05-1.12.50; 106# & up 1.15-1.20.

Farm Calves: 1.20-1.70 Started Calves: .50-.60 Veal Calves: 1.10-1.50 Open Heifers: 1-1.25 Beef Heifers: .85-1.06 Feeder Steers: 1.101.2250 Beef Steers: .84-1.06 Stock Bull: 1.19-1.25 Beef Bull: .92-1.05 Feeder Pigs (ea): 4 at 70 Sheep (ea): 100-110 Lambs (ea): 100-175; Kids ea. 80-180.

Canners: up to 81 Cutters: 82-87 Utility: 83-105 Rabbits: 4-17 Chickens: 4-22 Ducks: 9-12 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT February 27, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean not well tested; Breakers 75-80% lean 85-94.50; Boners 8085% lean 81-89; Lean 8590% lean 70-82.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 87.50-170; 80-92# 85-140; 70-80# 87.50-130.

Vealers: 100-120# not well tested; 90-100# 80-90; 8090# 65-85; 70-80# 65-85; 60-70# 50-60.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA February 29, 2012 Cows: Canners 32-81; Cutters 82-91; Util 92-98.

Bulls: 92 Steers: Ch 122-125; Sel 100-118; Hols. 73-84.

Heifers: Sel 82; Holstein 99-105.

Calves: 5-57 ea.

Feeders: 67-108 Goats: 102-151 Kids: 94-118 ea.

Sows: 47.50 Chickens: 3.50-14 Rabbits: 5-15 Ducks: 5.50-18 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA February 28, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4078; Cutters 75-82; Util 7885; Bulls 85-102; Steers 95-110; Hfrs. 85-100.

Calves: Growers Hvy. 180; Light 150-210; Hfrs. 60150; Veal 75-110.

Hogs: Feeders (ea) 50-80; Roasters 75-120; Sows 45-

50; Boars 22-25; Market 70.

Sheep: 90-120; Lambs 22.50.

Goats: 100-140 ea; Billies 120-200 ea; Kids 45-100 ea.

LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA February 28, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 2036; 61-75# 40-81; 76-95# 56-86; 96-105# 40-68; 106# & up 68-80.

Farm Calves: 95-205/cwt Start Calves: 62/cwt Feeders: 91-105/cwt Heifers: 61-102/cwt Steers: 109/cwt Canners: 20-67.50/cwt Cutters: 68.50-81.50/cwt Utility: 82-93/cwt Sows: 54-66/cwt Hogs: 68-89/cwt Boars: 20.50/cwt Lambs: 270-290/cwt Sheep: 47.50-65/cwt Goats: 51-185 ea.

Rabbits: 2-14 ea.

Poultry: 3.50-18.50 ea.

Hay: 15 lots, 2.905.30/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ February 28, 2012 Livestock Report: 48 Calves .15-4.60, Avg .84; 48 Cows .60-.90, Avg .79; 7 Easy Cows .49.5-.61.75, Avg .56; 11 Feeders 300500# .66-1.38, Avg 1.05; 8 Heifers .65-1.09 Avg .86; 8 Bulls .69-1.08, Avg .96; 6 Steers .80-1.27, Avg 1.03; 2 Hogs .50-.59, Avg .55; 1 Boar 25; 21 Sheep .50-.92, Avg .74; 2 Lambs (ea) 6066, Avg 63, (10 (/#) .953.05, Avg 1.88; 15 Goats (ea) 40.50-185, Avg 110.30, 12 (ea) 80-215, Avg 131.42; 37 Kids (ea) 7180, Avg 54.70. Total 224.

Poultry & Egg Report:Heavy Fowl (/#) .95-1.05; Roosters (ea) 33.25; Rabbits (/#) 2.753.40; Pigeons (ea) 3.507.50; Guineas (ea) 7-9.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.10; Brown Jum XL 1.15-1.25; L 1-1.15; M .90.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 4 Alfalfa 2.50; 40 Mixed 1.50-6.60; 3 Timothy 4-5; 9 Grass 1.30-4; 3 Mulch .80-1.50; 1 Shelled Corn 7.50; 1 Ground Corn 5.75-6.25; 1 Oats 4.50; 1 Feed 6; 3 Firewood 45-70; 2 Cedar Posts 20-130.

Total 68.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY

Gouverneur

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY February 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100185; 80-92# 70-165; Bob Veal 10-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-87; Lean 45-67; Hvy Beef Bulls 74-92.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 800-1350; Bred Hfrs. 800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1450; Open Hfrs.

400-800; Started Hfrs. 150500; Service Bulls 6001000.

Beef: Feeders 50-128; Hols. Sel 84-100.

Slaughter Sheep: 30-100 Goats: Billies 100-180; Nannies 75-135; Kids 2080.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY February 27, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 155-195; 80-92# 120-145; Bob Veal 64-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 85-90.50; Lean 72-79; Hvy. Beef Bulls 82-87.50.

Beef: Steers 78-97.50; Hfrs. 60-97.50; Hols. Feeders 84-88.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 285; Market 180-215; Slaughter Sheep 80-120.

Goats: Billies 175-215; Nannies 155-170; Kids 8090.

Swine: Sow .46/#; Feeder Pig 75 ea. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY February 22, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 120-175; Grower Bulls over 92# 125160; 80-92# 130-162.50; Bob Veal 40-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 81-90; Lean 70-80; Hvy Beef Bulls 93-105.

Beef: Feeders 110-172.50; Veal 200-300# 108-122.50; Ch 98-104; Sel 102-107; Hols. Ch 91-96.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY February 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-150;

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Grower Bulls over 92# 170240; 80-92# 100-180; Bob Veal 5-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-93; Lean 68-78; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-96.

Beef: Feeders 120-147; Hols Ch 105-115.

Swine: Hog 25 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY February 23, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 145-170; 80-92# 110-155; Bob Veal 30-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 76.50-88; Lean 69.50-80; Hvy Beef Bulls 89.50-94.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 200220.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY February 21, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 117-155; 80-92# 90140; Bob Veal 20-50.

Cull Cows Gd 72-84; Lean 60-73.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY February 29, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-88.50; Canners/Cutters 57-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 67-100.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 70-90; 80-95# 6587.50; 60-80# 60-85; Vealers grassers 250# & up 69-100.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 110212.50; 80-95# 100-230; 70-80# 90-200.

Beef Calves Ret. to

Feed: bull over 95# 130210.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 120-132; Sel 103.50-118; Hols. Ch grain fed 98-113; Sel 88.50-94.

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 February 21 & 24, 2012 Hay: 90-205, 1st cut; 105305, 2nd cut.

Straw: 135-250 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY February 27, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70.86; Canners/Cutters .58.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .991.02.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-2.35; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. under 100# 1.90.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1625; Bred Hfrs. up to 1150.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA February 22, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.

Steers Ch 2-3 1648# 92; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 Hols. 1354# 88.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers

75-80% lean 79-83, lo dress 74.50-77.50; Boners 72-77.50, hi dress 75-78, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 7070.50; Lean 85-90% lean 67.50-73, hi dress 73.5075.50, lo dress 62.5066.50, very lo dress 51.5061.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 59-61, lo dress 57-59, very lo dress 40-50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1312# 85.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 3 Hols. 488-562# 91-101; 1046# 82.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 96-112# 170192; 88-90# 167-180; No. 2 94-120# 130-167; 78-92# 140-160; No. 3 72-108# 75125; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95110# 185-190/hd; No. 2 8090# 95-115/hd; Vealers 78116# 60-90.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 260270# 170-177.50/hd; 330# 170/hd; 45-50% lean 250270# 155-162.50/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1055# 15-28; 70-100# 28-38.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 56# 210; 118# 70 Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 75# 160; Sel 2 under 20# 22.50; 30-40# 100-105; 4555# 120-130; Nannies Sel 1 150# 165; Sel 2 90# 135.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 28, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hfrs.

Sel & Ch 1305-1455# 119125.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 85.50-88.25; Boners 8387.50; Lean 77-85.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70.50-79.50; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: YG 2 1 hd 1305# 92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 680-1120# 87-94.50; Hfrs.

L 1 780# Dairy Beef X 105.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-115# 180195; No. 2 80-110# 170185; No. 3 80-120# 100155; Util 90 & dn; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 85# 170.

Swine: Hogs 235-285# 6673; one hd thin 62.50; Sow 310-560# 56.50-67; thin/weak/rough to 51.

Goats (/hd): L Billies/Goat Families 240-260; Fancy Kids 130-155; Fleshy Kids 112-130; Small/thin 62105.

Lambs: Ch 60-75# 240272; one hd 65# 190.

Sheep: all wts. 70-98 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 Sales March 16 & 30.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 28, 2012 Rabbits: 2-25 Pullets: 7 Chickens: 1-8.50 Ducks: 6 Geese: 21 Guinea Pigs: 1.25-3.75 Pigeons: 4.75-5.50 Eggs (/dz): Brown XL 1.95-2.05; XL Green 1.20; S Mixed Colors .75; Duck Eggs 2.50.

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC February 27, 2012 Holstein Steers: Ch 13181536# 102-104; Sel 12521318# 93-96.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 85-90.50; Breakers 77-83; Boners 74-80.50; Lean 65-77.

Bulls: 88.50-98.50.

Feeder Bulls: 392-398# 130-135; 580-730# 100117.50.

Calves: 233. Bull Calves No. 1 94-118# 172-197; 8092# 180-212; Hfrs. No. 1 94-122# 150-185; No. 2 8092# 170-195; No. 3 80-92# 170-195; 94-120# 125-155; 80-92# 125-162; Hfrs. No. 1

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 90-100# 165-195; 84-88# 140-165; No. 2 76-104# 100-150.

Feeder Pigs: 35-40/hd.

Hogs: 258-400# 3447.50.

Goats: Kids 52-65/hd; Nannies 120-145/hd; Billies 200/hd.

EarCorn: 5 lds, 220265/ton Oats: 1 ld, 4.85/bu.

Hay (/ton): 40 lds, Timothy Grass 140-360; Mixed 135405; Grass 140-310; Alfalfa/Grass 135-350.

Straw: 12 lds, 140-225/ton.

Firewood: 5 lds, 32-65/ld.

Round Bales: 5 lds, 30-50 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA February 23, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.

Ch 2-3 1548-1560# 105.50-106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 92.5095.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-86.75, hi dress 8790.50; Boners 80-85% lean 75.75-81.25, hi dress 81.50-86.50; Lean 85-90% lean 71-76.25, hi dress 78.75-83.25, lo dress 6469.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bull calves No. 1 96-124# 190215; 80-94# 180-195; No. 2 96-124# 180-205; 80-94# 155-175; No. 3 96-124# 130-180; 80-94# 100-160; Hols. Hfr. calves No. 1 8488# 155-165; No. 2 92-98# 75-145; Beef X calves 7492# 105-180.

Vealers: Util 66-130# 2082.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA February 25, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 190 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 170275 Timothy: 9 lds, 190-255 Grass: 9 lds, 65-220 Straw: 4 lds, 155-170 Corn: 6 lds, 65-110 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 35 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA February 24, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1615# 127-132; Ch 2-3 12201650# 122-127.50; Sel 2-3 1100-1490# 119-123.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13051655# 110.50-115; Ch 2-3 1260-1730# 102.50-108; Sel 2-3 1195-1580# 96100; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1170-1400# 125-128; Ch 2-3 1080-1430# 120126.50; Sel 2-3 11601355# 116-119.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 9094.50, hi dress 95-99.50, lo dress 82-85; Breakers 7580% lean 84-89, hi dress 89.50-93, lo dress 7982.50; Boners 80-85% lean 82-86.50, hi dress 88.5092, lo dress 75-79; Lean 85-90% lean 74-78, hi dress 78-82, lo dress 6570.

Slaughter Bulls: Thurs.

YG 1 1165-1795# 95-100; hi dress 1305-1700# 102104; lo dress 935-1215# 84-88.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-125# 160175; 80-90# 170-190; No. 2 75-125# 140-160; No. 3 70-145# 100-130; Util 70120# 70-90; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 170-255; No. 2 75-115# 100-160; non-tubing 75-90# 40-70; 50-65# 11-27.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1

120-128# 177; 90-118# 193-201; No. 2 120-128# 177; 94-118# 193-202; 8092# 155-157; No. 3 72130# 145-160; Util 90-110# 40-50; 60-88# 92-122; Hols. Hfr. Calves No. 1 70100# 140-185; No. 2 65100# 80-140.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA February 21, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 87-89; Breakers 75-80% lean 7782; Boners 80-85% lean 75.50-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 67-73, lo dress 54-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1265-1770# 85-86.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 140-172; 8090# 150-180; No. 2 95120# 120-140; 80-90# 110125; No. 3 80-110# 80-125; Util 70-105# 40-75.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA February 22, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 12701680# 102.50-106; Sel 2-3 1260-1710# 95.50-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel 2-3 1090-1145# 112-114.50; Ch Hols. 2-3 1520-1530# 96-99.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 94-96; Breakers 75-80% lean 8489, hi dress 90-93.50; Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-83, hi dress 84.50-87; Lean 8590% lean 73-78, hi dress 80-84, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1215-2025# 95-96.50, lo dress 920-1710# 84-89.

Feeder Cattle: Vealers 70-110# 10-50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 160-200; 8090# 165-180; No. 2 95130# 147.50-187.50; 8090# 120-135; No. 3 80-

120# 120-155.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 100-105# 190-207.50; No. 2 90-125# 85-165.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 60-80# 190-227.50; 100-110# 190-201; Gd & Ch 1-3 30-40# 185-190; Sheep Gd 2-3 130-200# 82.50-102.

Goats: Nannies Sel 2 130# 127.50; Billies Sel 2 150# 142.50.

Slaughter Hogs: 40-45% lean 495# 56.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA February 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1275-1485# 128131.50; Ch 2-3 11751560# 123-128.50;15951615# 120.50-122.50; full/YG 4-5 1445-1525# 121-122.50; Sel 1-3 11401575# 117.50-123; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1325-1395# 110-114; Ch 2-3 12751600# 104-109; Sel 1-3 1230-1465# 97-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1435# 126.50-127.50; Hols.

1535# 104; Ch 2-3 11151435# 123-126.50; full/YG 4-5 1210-1405# 118-121; Hols. Hfrs. 1295-1505# 100-100.50; Sel 1-3 10951185# 114-116.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 88-91; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-86.50, lo dress 7581.50; Boners 80-85% lean 76-82, hi dress 80.50-84, lo dress 70-76; Lean 85-90% lean 71.50-77.50, hi dress 78.50-82, lo dress 67-72, very lo dress 60-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1235-1850# 86.50-98.50, hi dress 1515-1995# 104106.50; lo dress 1345# 84.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 425-495# 171-182; 525660# 151-180; 715-925# 120-137; Herefords 745# 122; M&L 2 280-480# 130173; 515-680# 117-165; 770-845# 110-122; L 3 Hols. 275-450# 92-123; 510-1160# 84-106; Hfrs.

M&L 2 395-478# 130-149; 510-652# 122-150; 730# 122-135; M&L 2 352-455# 122-140; 528-567# 127137; Herefords 475# 122; Bulls M&L 1 302-467# 179195; 505-515# 147-165; 755# 134; M&L 2 435-492# 117-158; 560-657# 122151; 750# 119; Herefords 315-485# 112-132; L 3 Hols. 280-485# 90-115; 610-745# 85-86.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 160-190; 7590# 175-200; No. 2 95115# 130-165; 75-90# 140-

170; No. 3 70-105# 82-130; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-105# 170-180; No. 2 75-115# 85130; Vealers Util 60-110# 32-80.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 225270# 72-78.50, singles 8081; 282-310# 78-84; 4550% lean 235-285# 68-74; Sows US 1-3 370-477# 5059; Boars 490-520# 2930.50; Jr. Boars 270-285# 50-51.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1550# 15-33; 70-80# 31-51; Roasting Pigs 150-210# 63-69/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 42-57# 220-255; Ewes Gd 2-3 150-192# 95107; 215# 95; Rams 210280# 90-92.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 115-135; 60-70# 140-162; Sel 2 under 20# 10-42; 20-40# 40-110; 4560# 70-132; Nannies Sel 1 120# 135; Sel 2 70-110# 100-110; Billies Sel 1 160190# 185-235; Wethers Sel 1 180# 182; Sel 2 130# 157.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA February 27, 2012 Cattle: 67 Steers: Ch 117-119; Gd 110-115.

Heifers: Gd 105-110 Cows: Util & Comm. 75-85; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bulls: YG 1 80-85 Cattle: Steers 120-145; Bulls 110-135; Hfrs. 85135.

Calves: 73. Gd 100-115; Std 15-85; Hols. Bulls 90130# 100-200.

Hogs: 50. US 1-2 75-78; US 1-3 72-75; Sows US 13 50-65.

Sheep: 13. Lambs Ch 180200; Gd 160-180; SI Ewes 70-95.

Goats: 80-140 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 27, 2012 Alfalfa: 165-235 Alfalfa/Grass: 200-280 Grass: 120-200 Timothy: 170-230 Mixed Hay: 120-200 Round Bales: 120-165 Straw: 75-165 Wood: 35-60 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 27, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-7 Hens: 1-3.50

Banties: 1.75-3.75 Pigeons: 2 Guineas: 4 Ducks: 3-5 Bunnies: 1.75-6 Rabbits: 10-28 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA February 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1615# 127132; full 125-127; Ch 2-3 1220-1650# 122-127; Sel 2-3 1100-1490# 119-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13801655# 110.50-115; YG 4-5 1515-1780# 100-108; Ch 2-3 1260-1645# 103-107; Sel 2-3 1265-1510# 96100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1400# 125128; Ch 2-3 1080-1365# 120-122; Sel 2-3 11601355# 116-119.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 9094.50, hi dress 95-99.50, lo dress 82-85; Breakers 7580% lean 84-89, hi dress 89.50-93, lo dress 7982.50; Boners 80-85% lean 82-86.50, hi dress 88.5092, lo dress 75-79; Lean 88-90% lean 74-78, hi dress 78-82, lo dress 6570.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1165-1795# 95-100; hi dress 1305-1700# 102104, lo dress 935-1215# 84-88.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 177; 90-118# 193-201; No. 2 120-128# 177; 94-118# 193-202; 8092# 155-157; No. 3 72130# 145-160; Util 90-110# 40-50; 60-88# 92-122.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 70-100# 140-185; No. 2 65-100# 80-140.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA February 27, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-50# 258274; fancy 312; 50-60# 256-270; fancy 300-320; 60-80# 247-251; 80-90# 226-242; 90-110# 209-224; fancy 90-110# 246; 110130# 196-211; 130-150# 188-205; 150-200# 174188; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 40-60# 230-245; 70-90# 200-237; 90-110# 180-195; 110-130# 185-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 100-115; 160-200# 94-109; 200300# 94-109; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 93-108; 160-200# 82-96.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 108-123; 40-60# 122-141; 60-80# 148-167; 80-100# 160-180; fancy 90-100# 188-206; 100110# 173-188; Sel 2 4060# 90-114; 60-80# 120144; 80-90# 130-145; Sel 3 30-40# 66-80; 40-60# 7096; 60-80# 83-100; 80-90# 94-130; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 156-168; 130180# 166-180; Sel 2 80130# 146-161; Sel 3 5080# 82-97; 80-130# 118133; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 194-209; 150250# 240-265; Sel 2 100150# 147-165.

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 .10 to .20 higher, wheat sold steady to .10 lower, barley sold steady, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold .05-.40 higher.

EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.91-7.26, Avg 7.10, Contracts 5.605.67; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.21-6.98, Avg 6.61, Contracts 6.20-6.21; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70; Oats No. 2 Range 5.10; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.04-12.49, Avg 12.28, Contracts 12-12.09; EarCorn Range 208.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.80-7.45, Avg 7.06; Wheat No. 2 6.98; Barley No. 3 Range 6.50; Oats No. 2 4.50-5, Avg 4.70; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-12.38, Avg 12.06; EarCorn Range 195-225, Avg. 210.33.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7.20, Avg 7.04; Wheat No. 2 Range 6-7.10, Avg 6.50; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6.10, Avg 5.07; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.05-12.40, Avg 11.92; EarCorn Range 195-200, Avg 197.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.85-7.10, Avg 6.93; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.30; Barley No. 3 Range 6; Oats No. 2 Range 4.55; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.65-12.58, Avg 12.16; Gr. Sorghum Range 6.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.807.45, Avg 7.05, Month Ago 7.09, Year Ago 7.12; Wheat No. 2 Range 6-7.30, Avg 6.68, Month Ago 6.39, Year Ago 7.66; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6.50, Avg 5.32, Month Ago 5.26, Year Ago 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.60, Month Ago 4.36, Year Ago 3.55; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.05-12.58, Avg 12.10, Month Ago 11.60, Year Ago 13.16; EarCorn Range 195-225; Avg 204.60, Month Ago 202.60, Year Ago 161.25.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.20-6.50, Avg 6.37; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.06; Oats No. 2 3.50-3.75, Avg 3.63; Soybeans No. 2 12.34.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary February 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 127-132; Ch 1-3 122-127; Sel 1-2 117-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110115; Ch 2-3 102-108; Sel 1-2 94.50-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125-129.50; Ch 13 120-126.50; Sel 1-2 114117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79-87; Boners 80-85% lean 76-83.50; Lean 85-90% lean 71-78.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 102-109; Avg dress 9199.50; lo dress 84-91.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 172-182; 500700# 135-180; M&L 2 300500# 130-175; 500-700# 125-165.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 130-167.50; 500700# 122-150; M&L 2 300500# 122-160; 500-700# 120-158.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 165-195; 500-700# 147-165; M&L 2 300-500# 127.50-168; 500-700# 122151.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30110.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 160-215; 8090# 165-200; No. 2 95120# 140-190; 80-90# 130175; No. 3 95-120# 130180; 75-95# 75-150; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 140220; No. 2 80-105# 85-165.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 68-74; 45-50% lean 220-270# 6165.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 48-55; 500-700# 53-58.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 20-30# 150-165; 4550# 120-125; US 2 20-30# 110-120; 30-40# 130-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 245265; 60-80# 225-245; 80110# 206-230; 110-150# 178-208; Ch 1-3 60-80# 208-226; 80-110# 185-220; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 108-124; 160-200# 103118; Util 1-2 120-160# 101116; 160-200# 90-98.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 122-137; 60-80# 138-165; 80-100# 164-184; Sel 2 40-60# 90-134; 6080# 128-153; 80-100# 140168; Sel 3 20-40# 65-85; 40-60# 88-114; 60-80# 103-130; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 152-167; 130180# 167-175; Sel 2 80130# 129-144; Sel 3 80130# 116-131; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 176-195; 150250# 220-240; Sel 2 100-

150# 156-171.

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 175-325; Mixed Hay 170325; Timothy 150-260; Straw 110-180; Mulch 6090.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 252 lds 46 Straw; Alfalfa 85-400; Mixed Hay 115-375; Timothy 150-410; Grass 135330; Straw 150-220.

Diffenbach Auct, February 20, 112 lds Hay, 21 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-400; Mixed Hay 145-375; Timothy 195-410; Grass 140330; Straw 155-215.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: February 24, 37 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 65-350; Mixed Hay 150-260; Timothy 195-270; Grass Hay 135-270; Straw 170-220.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: February 23, 38 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 170-236; Mixed Hay 115320; Timothy 190-300; Grass 200-255; Straw 150210.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: February 22, 63 lds Hay, 11 Straw. Alfalfa 220330; Mixed Hay 135-365; Timothy 150-260; Grass 142-255; Straw 170-205.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 295 Loads Hay, 62 Straw.

Alfalfa 135-335; Mixed Hay 80-400; Timothy 80-325; Grass 60-275; Straw 90247.50.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: February 22, 46 lds Hay, 6 lds Straw. Alfalfa 305; Mixed 107.50-295; Straw 150-247.50.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: February 20, 34 lds Hay, 17 Straw. Alfalfa 335; Mixed Hay 115-360; Timothy 325;Grass 60-275; Straw 105-245.

Greencastle Livestock: February 20 & 23, 24 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 135250; Mixed Hay 95-207.50; Timothy 152.50-160; Grass 120-177.50; Straw 90-125.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: February 25, 34 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Mixed Hay 170-275; Timothy 190-255; Grass Hay 65-220.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: February 21, 63 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 160335; Mixed Hay 95-400;

Timothy 80-235; Grass 80385; Straw 100-175.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: February 18 & 21, 94 lds Hay, 20 Straw.

Alfalfa 190-300; Mixed Hay 80-305; Timothy 165-265; Grass 82-270; Straw 100167.50.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: February 10, 40 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 180-200; Timothy 160-200; Grass 160180; Straw 75-190.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES February 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1370-1580# 126128.50; Ch 2-3 11251615# 123.50-126.50; Sel 2-3 1180-1250# 119.50122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1350-1660# 111-114.50; Ch 2-3 1250-1530# 104108.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1020-1180# 123.50125.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 85-88, hi dress 91-97, lo dress 7983; Boners 80-85% lean 82-86, hi dress 87-92, lo dress 77-79.50; Lean 8890% lean 78-82, hi dress 83-86, lo dress 72-77.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 few 1715-2120# 94-97.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 160-190; 75-90# 100-125; No. 2 95-125# 110-140; 75-90# 80-90; No. 3 75-125# 80-110; Util 70115# 40-75.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 100-105# 80-125. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale is March 9.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA February 23, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-260 Alfalfa Baleage: 1 ld, 52 Timothy Hay: 4 lds, 160300 Mixed Hay: 27 lds, 115320 Grass: 3 lds, 110-255 Straw: 9 lds, 150-210 EarCorn: 1 ld, 150 Firewood: 5 lds, 22-105 Corn Fodder: 2 lds 105150.

Baleage: 3 lds, 50-60 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA February 28, 2012 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 240-285 Mixed: 10 lds, 230-305 Timothy: 2 lds, 198-205 Grass: 4 lds, 209-265 Straw: 3 lds, 170-180 Fodder: 1 ld, 120 Baleage: 3 lds, 22-65 Firewood: 2 lds, 73-90

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Mielke from B2 this time of the season, according to USDA’s weekly update. As pointed out last week, much of that is attributed to a fairly mild winter and the increasing volumes are being met with challenges as some milk and components are having a hard time finding available processing capacity.

Class I sales are typical for this time of the month although some stronger demand occurred in the Central region where late winter storms sent consumers to stores for bottled milk and food staples.

Last week I reported that Seattlebased Northwest Dairy Association is implementing a “base” program for April through September. Its processor arm, Darigold, experienced a major fire this week in one of its two dryers at its Lynden, Washington plant. Capacity was reduced to 60 percent at an operation that dries 4 million pounds of milk per day. Repairs will take three to five months, according to Darigold officials, and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

On a brighter note, Dairy Profit Weekly Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine broadcast that the Food & Drug Administration’s annual report on milk drug residue testing had some good news. The number of milk samples testing “positive” for drug residues was a record low in 2011. Of nearly 3.8 million milk samples analyzed, just 1,079 (28 one-thousandth of 1%) tested positive and none of those positives were found in pasteurized milk and dairy products headed to consumers.

On the down side, he reported that consumers are getting less milk in fluid form. Based on government estimates, less than 28 percent of all milk marketed in 2011 was sold in gallon jugs and

other packaged fluid products. “With dairy consumption inching upward, that means U.S. consumers are purchasing more cheese, butter, yogurt, dairy protein foods and other dairy products,” Natzke said.

Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $17.60 per hundredweight (cwt.) on January 6, $17.28 on January 13, $16.81 on January 20, $16.85 on January 27, $16.35 on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January Class III milk price) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, and was hovering around $15.71 late morning February 24.

Speaking of milk prices; Dairy Profit Weekly reports that Vermont’s congressional delegation has introduced legislation to extend the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program beyond its expiration date at the end of fiscal year 2012. The MILC Continuation Act of 2012 would extend MILC for one year at current levels.

You’ll recall that the MILC payments are triggered when the Class I price in Boston falls below $16.94 per hundredweight (cwt.). Currently, the base payment rate is any positive difference between $16.94 and the Class I milk price at Boston, times 45 percent. There is also a “feed cost adjuster,” increasing the payment when the price of a cwt. of dairy feed rises above its target of $7.35.

Set to expire September 30, 2012, the potential payment total also takes a significant hit in its final month, when payments drop to 34 percent of the difference in the $16.94/cwt. trigger and

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Meanwhile, the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould, updated his

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The problem, according to Vandenheuvel, is that dairy farmers “produce a highly-perishable product that must be sold every day to a group of buyers (processors) that don’t have to buy every day and don’t have to buy from any specific dairy.” “That fundamental reality,” argued Vandenheuvel, “still impacts our dairy farms just as it did 100 years ago and puts our dairy farmers at an immediate disadvantage when coming to the negotiating table.”

“In response to this fundamental imbalance, our industry has enlisted the government, whether that’s the Federal government (Federal Orders) or a State government (such as California) to act as a “referee” in establishing at least a minimum price that those buyers of milk (including IDFA’s members) must pay for the milk they purchase,” he wrote, “And it’s that government function that IDFA is trying to eliminate.”

Finally, National Milk is expressing concern over a new report on the “anti-competitive practices pervasive in the New Zealand dairy industry.”

The report “highlights why the U.S. dairy farmer sector is so concerned with including U.S.-New Zealand dairy trade in a potential Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement (FTA),” a Federation press release explained, and the issue is one NMPF has communicated to the Obama Administration.

The report was prepared by the Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

An accompanying letter notes that “New Zealand’s largest company has been provided special privileges by the government that enables it to maintain a roughly 90 percent market share of the milk produced in New Zealand. This advantageous position has given this single dairy company direct control of more than one third of world dairy trade without even accounting for the additional sales controlled through its many production and distributor relationships around the world,” USDEC said.

Details are post at www.nmpf.org.

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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

Ford 4610 - 52 PTO HP, 2WD, 8x2 Transmission, Canopy Top, Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,275

New New Holland Workmaster 55 - 47.5 PTO HP, 4 Cylinder, Turbo, 4WD, 3 In Stock . . . . . .Call For Pricing

Ford 241 Discs - 12’ Width, Notched Front, Smooth Rear, Rear Tooth Spike Gang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950

John Deere 110 - 12’ Width, Field Ready . . . . . . .$3,575

2007 Brillion Pulvimulcher - 25’ Working Width, C-Tines, Notched Front and Rear Rollers, Tooth Control . .$24,475

2007 Sunflower 9412 - 12 No Till Drill - 12’ Width, New International 510 - 18 Run, Single Disc, Covering Chain, Kill Bros. 385 - 280 Bushel, 14’ Auger, Ladder, Running Disc Openers, Tow Behind Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,675 Rib Tires, No Fertilizer, Hydraulic Cylinder . . . . . . .$1,975 Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,575

White 230 Cultivator - 25’ Width, Hydraulic Lift and Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,275

Recent Trade In John Deere 3975 - Forage Harvester, Base Unit Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call For Pricing

Gehl 4635 - 44 Engine HP, 1,400 Lbs. Lift Capacity, Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,775

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John Deere 2940 - 81 PTO HP, 2WD, Cab, Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AS IS $12,595

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Will New York be prepared for the “new” Farm Bill?

by Fay Benson, SCNY Dairy Team The USDA classifies New York as an underserved state for crop insurance, meaning, we aren’t using crop insurance to cover our agricultural production at rates seen in other areas of the country. This will put New York at a disadvantage with the direction that the Farm Bill is heading, which is away from Direct Payments and Disaster Assistance to more of a reliance on Risk Management for farmer’s protection from disaster events.

If Crop Insurance is to become one of the key avenues for farms to receive federal protection from adverse weather or market events, New York farmers will be at a disadvantage since they have not had the experience of using it on their farms. They will need to learn more about Crop Insurance and how it can fit their farm. If a natural disaster occurs or market prices plunge, crop insurance allows the producer to pay bills and remain in operation. Beyond this fundamental strength, there are other benefits of crop insurance to producers, government, and the public.

1. Producers share in the program cost.

When a producer wants crop insurance coverage, the producer must pay for it. While the program is partially subsidized by the government, producers have substantial “skin in the game.”

2. Producers receive crop insurance indemnities in the timeliest way. While some farm programs may make payments fairly promptly, such as marketing loan benefits, others pay out long after the payments are needed. For example, the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE) payments may occur about 1 1/2 years after harvest. Crop insurance policies require the companies to pay within 30 days of claim settlement. Losses due to disasters like floods or hurricanes and prevented planting and replant payments may be paid well before harvest.

3. Producers can use crop insurance as collateral for loans. When bankers loan to a pro-

ducer, they require an expectation that the loan can be repaid. Many producers use land, equipment, or crops as collateral to secure the loan.

4. Producer indemnities are not capped by arbitrary payment limits. There are no income caps to be eligible to buy

crop insurance, and crop insurance premium subsidies and indemnities are not limited.

5. Crop insurance has already contributed to deficit reduction. While the budget for the new farm bill remains uncertain, it is likely to be quite limited. The crop

insurance program has the benefit of having recently undergone substantial budget cuts, most of which have been earmarked for deficit reduction.

To learn more about Crop Insurance in New York, contact your County Cornell Cooperative

Extension Office. You can also visit the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Crop Insurance Education Program at www.agriculture.ny.gov/ AP/CropInsurance.html or contact Sarah Johnston at 518-457-4531, sarah.johnston@agriculture.ny.gov .

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) website is www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/126xx/doc12699/0 1-31-2012_Outlook.pdf.

Source: National Crop Insurance Services TODAY – February 2012

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LATE ADDITIONS: TRACTORS: JD 7220 CAH 4x4 IVT Trans, 6000 hrs, sharp; JD 4240 CAH powershift, 6834 hrs; JD 820 diesel, 2 cyl WFE fully restored; JD 730 diesel WFE 3pt fenders, fully restored; MF 135 diesel; Case David Brown 885 diesel; White 100 2WD CAH Cummins, one owner; JD 2755 ROPS; JD 70; JD 5420 new paint; JD 5525 (sharp); JD 5225 sharp; PLANTERS DRILLS: JD 7200 6RN liquid fert frame no till; JD 1560 15ft no till grass box dolly; JD 750 15ft dolly grass box; Kinze 2000 planter; CIH 5100 drill; JD 8300 drill; NH 316 baler w/JD kicker; CIH 950 planter; HAY EQUIP.: JD 854 round baler net wrap silage special cutter like new; Gehl 2365 discbine; CIH 8330 haybine; JD 530 round baler; CIH bale accumulator for big square bales; JD 1008 mower; (2) NH 256 rakes; Kverneland 7550 3pt bale wrapper; 3pt IH 9ft hyd drive rake; Zimmerman 24ft bale wagon; JD 566 round baler; Pequea HR10 rake; Hesston 5217 4 star tedder; (2) NH 56 rakes; Gehl 1470 baler; NH 1499 SP haybine; NH 688 baler (new belts); NH 688 baler; FORAGE EQUIP: Badger 1055 forage wagon, 14 ton tandem gear; Keystone forage wagon front-rear; Claas 4 row chopper head fits JD; Gehl 1540 blower; Badger 1055 forage wagon; Miller Pro 1060 540 RPM; Badger 1055 forage wagon; TILLAGE: JD 635 14ft disc; Brillion 15ft harrow; Glencoe CP-40 15ft packer; Unverferth 4 shank ripper 3pt ARS; Oliver 316 3pt plow ARS; IH 4 bottom plow ARS; OTHER EQUIP: IH 1460 combine 4500 hrs chopper; NI 3739 spreader top beater; 24ft enclosed car trailer; Dresser TD8 dozer 6 way blade; NEW STEINSAMMLER rock forks and grapples; Moline corn sheller mounted on old GMC truck; Knight 8030 spreader; JD 320 skid loader, 1100 hrs; JD 6x4 Gator (nice); JD 4x2 Gator (nice); Gehl 125 grinder mixer.

MANAGER’S NOTE: This is only a partial listing. There will be a lot more equipment by sale day unadvertised. Some equipment is subject to prior sale. We are not responsible for No Shows. C.V.P.A. and Auction Co. are not responsible for accidents on or off premises.

All announcements on auction day take priority over printed materials.

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Agriculture Counts!

by Kevin Pautler, Director NAASS-PA

Editor’s Note: This is a monthly column from the Pennsylvania Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS-PA) operated in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The website is www.nass.usda.gov; for the reports mentioned below, click on the “Publications” tab.

USDA CONDUCTING FLORICULTURE SURVEY TO GATHER DATA ON RAPIDLY CHANGING INDUSTRY: The Commercial Floriculture Survey is being conducted in Pennsylvania and 14 other major floriculture states. Questionnaires were mailed out between Jan. 20 and Jan. 30.

Growers are being asked to provide information on production area, sales of floriculture commodities and the number of agricultural workers on their operation. If the questionnaire is not received back in the office, an enumerator will contact operations by phone or field interview between now and March 31.

The information obtained through this survey will help identify state and national trends in areas such as new product development and changing production practices so that growers can make vital business decisions and evaluate the results of the growing season.

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Feb. 27th sale - cull ave. .73, Top cow .86 wt. 1587 $1364.82, Bulls/Steers top $1.02 wt. 2070 $2111.40, bull calves top $2.35, heifer calves top $1.90. Dairy milking age top $1625, bred heifers up to $1150.

Monday, March 5th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Group of feeders from one farm – Hereford & Black Angus and Holstein steers.

Monday, March 12th - Monthly Heifer Sale. Group of Springing Heifers from one farm. Special for this sale: 50 - 7' Locust post sell.

Friday, March 16th - on the Farm. Andover, NJ. 11:00AM - Mooney Farms Complete Dairy Dispersal. 180 Hi-Grade Holsteins. 90 Milking age, 90 Heifers - All AI sired. This is a well bred year around herd cattle in all stages of lactation with cows milking well over 100#/day. Worth the trip!!

Monday, March 19th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Monday, March 26th - Note we will start this sale at 10AM due to the amount of small animals. Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Note this date is the last week of March. Call for advertising your group - it makes a difference.

Friday, April 6th - 11:30AM Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle give us a call, Join in the Excitement - the boys are getting the really good ones- the best lineup we've ever had, join the outstanding herds that are participating Merrilea, Rolling View, Oakfield Corners, Liddleholm, Lylehaven, SpruceHaven, Muranda, Midas-Touch, Fantasy-Found, Co-Vista, Boanco, Sco-Li, Hills Valley, Dublin Hills, Osborns, Evans, Empire Farm, Wisner Farms, Lundy, Lincoln Hill, Lawton's Jerseys, Pineyvale, Posthaven, Dairysmith, Elm Spring - the list is growing rapidly. We will have it all - Great Individuals, many Generations of VG & EX, Red & White, Milk, Show type (Many will be entered in NY Spring show), Genomics and most importantly commercially sound cattle with great earning potential.

Saturday, April 21st - 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.

Saturday, April 28th - Sale held on Farm. Otego, NY. 11:00 AM. 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.

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW - GIVE US A CALL. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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

By participating in the survey, floriculture growers ensure that we can provide accurate data on floriculture production, thereby enabling USDA and the industry to be more responsive to domestic and international markets and consumer needs.

NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in May in the report, Floriculture Crops.

As with all NASS surveys, the information respondents provide is confidential by law.

NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and

publishes only state and national level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified.

All reports are available on the NASS web site www.nass.usda.gov.

For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Pennsylvania Field Office at 717-787-3904.

PROFITABILITY and FAMILY FARM ECONOMICS: There will continue to be regulations, legislation and other decisions made about agriculture that affect your profits, losses and your ability to farm. Just as

on your farm, decisions made with little or no information are likely to be wrong. I believe that good measures of the farm financial condition and other objective statistics are needed so that decisions affecting agriculture are made with the facts.

Therefore, it is important for us to have an accurate picture of the financial situation of the American farmer. Farm organizations can use this financial picture to review the potential financial effect of additional regulations or other programs and lobby

Congress or Harrisburg on your behalf.

Additionally, individual farmers have called us to get these various economic measures and other official statistics to incorporate into their business plans or to take to their lender.

This survey also provides the data to generate the USDA Annual Report on Family Farms as required by Congress. This detailed report includes information about average farm income, family and non-family ownership of farms, use of farm credit,

Agriculture B17

YOU ARE INVITED John Deere Day - Fultonville Store Saturday March 10th 9-4pm 175 Years of John Deere TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6430 Rental Returns (3) . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4010 w/loader, mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 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

Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 714 forage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Pequea fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7000 6 row. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Brillion Seeder 10’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 11 shank chisel 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 245 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham H&S 235 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Polaris Ranger 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

GOSHEN 845-294-2500

CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION, INC.

2012 SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 @ 9:00AM 3691 STATE ROUTE 14A Dundee-Penn Yan Road Penn Yan, (Yates Co.) New York Planned, managed and proven to draw the largest crowd and net the highest returns! The following list is a sample of items to be sold and there will be much much more! Two auction rings run most of the day with floor items beginning at 9:00 a.m. And outside items starting at 9:30 a.m. plan accordingly!

Consignments Accepted ONLY on Tues.—Wed.—Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!

TRACTORS - CRAWLERS - SKID STEERS: IH 986 tractor with cab; JD 2140 4WD tractor with cab; Ford TW10 tractor with heavy duty loader, bale grabber and bucket; Ford 9600 tractor; JD 630 tractor; Case 455C crawler, undercarriage and engine completely rebuilt; (2) Case 1840 skid loaders; JD 675B skid loader; Heavy duty construction skid steer bucket; CHOPPERS—FORAGE WAGONS: NH 790 chopper with 824 corn head and 890 hay bead; CIH 781 chopper with both heads; Gehl 1250 chopper with both heads; Gehl 860 chopper with both heads; NH 782 chopper; NH 824 two row corn head; NH 790 grass head; (2) JD 716A forage wagons, tandem with roofs; NH #8 forage wagon; Miller Pro 4100 with 12 ton gear; HAYING EQUIPMENT: NH 316 baler with kicker; NH 326 baler with kicker; (2) NH 315 balers with thrower; NH 276 baler with kicker; I&J 3 pt. rotary rake; Kuhn 11 ft. rotary rake; NH 256 hay rake; (2) NH 56 hay rake; JD 640 hay rake; NH 163, 4-star tedder, hyd.

Fold; NH 166 hay inverter; Gehl 260 star rake; Tandem hay rake hitch; CIH 8360 hydroswing haybine; NH 489 haybine; 9 ft. x 16 ft. rack wagon; 8 ft. x 16 ft. rack wagon; CORN PLANTERS—AUGER: JD 7000 6-row corn planter with cross auger; JD 6-row corn planter with dry fert. and monitor; White 5100 4-row corn planter with liquid fert., also has dry fert. boxes; Hutchinson 8 in. x 61 ft. auger, mid drive; TILLAGE—GRAIN: White 549 5-b. on the land plow; IH 145 4-b. roll over plow; White 264 14 ft. disk, completely rebuilt 1 yr. ago; Kewenee 12 ft. disk; Brillion 14 ft. cultipacker; Brillion 12 ft. packer with pups; IH 10 grain drill; JD FBB grain drill; NI 2-row corn picker; IH 15 ft. flex head; IH 153 6-row cultivator;

use of government programs, use of natural resources, off-farm employment, and more.

To generate this financial picture, we annually conduct the Agricultural Resource Management Study (ARMS) across the entire United States. About 540 Pennsylvania growers are being asked for their help along with 245 in New York, 415 in Ohio and 33,522 others nationwide.

In addition to the average farm, this year we are focusing on those that are involved in growing sorghum and barley, and broiler producers. To provide information for the Northeast regional summaries, about 200 of these sampled in Pennsylvania were selected for the commodity-specific questionnaires.

Trained interviewers from the local area will be contacting a pre-selected sample of farmers to ask for their help.

Each survey represents about 100 other farms of similar size across Pennsylvania.

If you are called upon to help, I hope

Martin's Country Market, 1138 State Route 318, Waterloo, NY 13165

From exit 41 off Int. 90 right on 414, 1 mile right on 318, 3 miles auction on left.

From 14, take 318 east 5 miles auction on right.

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SELLING FOR FARMERS, DEALERS, BANK REPO'S, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCKS. SELLING COMPLETE FARM LINES, RECREATIONAL, LAWN AND GARDEN. A FEW EARLY LISTINGS: From Hurst Farms, JD 338 baler w/#40 injector, hyd. tongue, elect. controls; NH 166 inverter w/ ext. table (nice); 3-8x16 wooden hay rack wagons; Zimmerman 36' hay elevator; JD 915 flex head, poly (nice); NH 354 grinder mixer.

FOR HORIZON DAIRY: 2005 JD 7520 4WD, Ivt, w/741 self leveling loader, 3900 hrs, Green Star ready (nice) selling absolute S-RW7520D015265; '98 Houle 9500 gal manure spreader, 4 axles, good tires, brakes, steering, (nice) 32' Houle manure pump w/ 6" fill pipe; 08 Houle 8"-10" discharge pipe w/50' H

LAWN AND GARDEN: Simplicity zero turn riding mower with 50 in. deck; JD 110 riding mower; JD 45 hydro walk behind mower;

EARLY LISTING: White 185 4WD, axle duals, new interior, engine overhaul 1000 hrs ago; JD 8420 4WD axle duals, quick hitch, wheel weights, full set front weights, 5700 hrs; '07 JD 6615 4000 hrs, 3 remotes, syncro shift (nice); McCormick C105 MAX, 2WD, cab, air (only 5 hrs); JD 5400 2WD; JD 2555 4WD open station; Case 870 power shift; A/C WD; CIH L650 front self leveling loader; 3031 Landoll 31' packer (like new); 24' Krause rolling basket crumbler; NH 1431 discbine, rolls, 3pt hook up (nice); NH 570 square baler w/quarter turn chute, (like new); 2 '87 International semis both w/ wet lines; '71 City 28' aluminum dump trailer; 27' Ziegler mower (tractor mount); Schulte rock picker; Patz v350 vertical mixer wagon (only few years old); 08 Tubeline bale wrapper X25500, automatic; 1060 Gehl blower; Pequea tedder; NH 1441 discbine 15', rolls; Hardy Navigator 550 gallon sprayer, 45' hyd lift, elect controls, foam marker; JD 348 square baler string, #40 injector; 18' steel hay wagon; 2 16' wooden hay wagons; NH 315 square baler w/thrower (nice) 400 bu grain cart; NH 166 hay inverter w/etc table; new bale grabber for skid loader, hyd; Hesston 6550 self propelled haybine,12'; JD 55 combine w/grain head 3 remotes to run hyd heads (old but nice); 5 ton Tyler fert spreader; 4000 bu. grain bin w/floor 18' selling by picture, bin is in Hamlin NY; Bush Hog 6 row cultivator; Glenco 6 row cultivator; 12 row cleaners for 7000 corn planter; 4 15" wagon tires; set of 38" axle duals; set of 18.4.34 snap on duals; set of 18.4.38 snap on duals; set of 18.4.42 snap on duals; plastic fert auger w/hyd drive, 15'; hay applicator; Badger 20'silo unloader (complete); Patz 16'-20' silo unloader; Rhino back blade; JD flail chopper; 21 ton hopper tank w/flail and auger; Oliver 546 5 bottom moldboard plow; Land Pride back scraper; 3pt flailer; 28' Westfield auger w/elect motor; 2-258 rakes w/double hitch; 87 RO-CI 14000# trailer; 1500 gallon liquid plastic tank; Surge generator 30kw 40 amp on trailer; 60' of headlocks; 2010 JD 620I Gator XUV, Gas, 4WD, elect dump, brush guard, (only 195 hours) and lots more till auction date.

MISC.: Lincoln Shield Arc junior portable welder 200 amp DC, engine driven Wisconsin VF-4; 5 ft. rotary mower; Gallager 600 series scale indicator, computer; Industrial air dust collector with hopper; Patz 24 in. x 51 ft. belt conveyor; JD 2 ft. backhoe bucket; Pull type air compressor, 180 cfm; (7) Calf-Tel hutches; 22 ft. skeleton bale elevator; 12 ft. ear corn drag elevator; (2) Poly sprayer tanks, 200 gal. & 500 gal.; (12) IH suitcase weights; American 3 pt. wood splitter, self contained; (5) grain partition liners for Morton bld. 6 ft. x 9 ft.; Ford sickle bar mower; Rovabec 530 TMR mixer cart with Honda engine; Set of belting wheels for 4250 4WD; Set of belting wheels for skid loader 12 in. x 29 1/2/81; 2wheeled breaking cart; Trailer load of new power tools and woodworking tools; 275 gal. diesel tank with pump; (5) 48 in. tunnel ventilation fans with louvers; (3) 30 in. x 60 in. shop carts; PRODUCE: IVA mfg. produce sprayer; Rainflo transplanter; NOTE: Fri. March 9 @ 9:00 a.m. Grocery and shipped in produce auction with larger selection than normal plus Hay-Straw Auction @ 11:15 a.m. Preview items to be sold on Sat.!

Lunch-Comfort Facilities and warm up room for customer convenience! Follow the crowd and see your neighbors at the “Produce Auction”.

THIS IS A EARLY LISTING WATCH NEXT WEEK FOR FULL AD

For Information: Harvey Leid 315-536-2698; Reuben Zimmerman 315-536-6013; Edwin Zimmerman 315-536-6252.

Auction sponsored by

Finger Lakes Produce Auction, Inc. Office Phone 315-531-8446 Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Auction Managed By Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. Wayland, New York • 585-728-2520

Agriculture B18

3rd Annual Spring Equipment Auction SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 @ 10:30 AM

MANURE SPREADERS—RUNNING GEARS: Myers V-Max 3245 manure spreader; NI 3626 manure spreader with poly floor and tailgate; 12 ton running gear; Kory tandem running gear;

Terms: CASH. Honorable checks accepted form known parties. Unknown parties may be asked to leave purchase until check clearance. Everything to be paid for in full sale day before it is loaded.

you can take the time to make these financial measurements of U.S. and Northeast agriculture as accurate as possible. It could affect your future.

Being as this is a financial survey involving both on and off farm income, I know that it can be the longest survey we conduct during the year. But unlike other time sensitive surveys, we have a couple of months to gather the data from selected farmers. So we want to work with growers to arrange the most convenient time for the interview.

For previous reports and other summarized data go to www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/ARMS/.

FARMS, LAND IN FARMS and LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS: This report was released Feb. 17. Pennsylvania farm numbers fell slightly from 2010 to 2011 at 62,200 farms. A farm is “any establishment from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were

Auctioneers note: This years spring auction looks bigger then ever. Come be part of this growing auction. We offer a reasonable commission rate and a great location to sell full line or few. To get in advertising or consign call Jay Martin 315-521-3123 or Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Lunch By Allen Martin

Terms of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out of state buyers must bring bank letter of credit made out to Hilltop Auction Company or leave equipment until check clears...

(No buyers premium)

Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

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Agriculture from B17 sold or would normally be sold during the year.” This definition includes government payments and places that had no sales but the value of their animals was at least $1,000. Research, institutional and experimental farms are included as well as places with the entire acreage in government programs such as Conservation or Wetlands Reserve programs.

2011 VEGETABLE SUMMARY PUBLISHED JAN 26: End of season statistics are published annually for major vegetable crops nationwide. Pennsylvania crops are listed here for the 2011 season. Prices received by growers are a weighted average of wholesale and retail sales.

Sweet corn for fresh market totaled 819,000 hundredweight or 8.4 million dozen if using 9.7 pounds per dozen.

This is 13 percent less production than a year earlier. The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $37.30 per hundredweight.

Tomatoes for fresh market totaled 173,000 cwt, down 32 percent from a year earlier. The average Pennsylvania

price in 2011 was $68.50 per cwt.

Snap beans for processing totaled 43,580 tons, up 39 percent from a year earlier. The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $292 per ton.

Cabbage for fresh market totaled 155,000 cwt, down 61 percent from previous year. The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $20.60 per cwt.

Strawberry total production was 40,000 cwt, 29 percent below 2010.

The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $212 per cwt.

Cantaloupe production totaled 185,000 cwt, 28 percent above 2010.

The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $28.10 per cwt.

Pumpkin total production was 1,026,000 cwt, 6 percent above 2010.

The average Pennsylvania price in 2011 was $14.20 per cwt.

CATTLE COUNTS PUBLISHED JAN 27: Pennsylvania farms had 1.61 million bovine on hand Jan. 1, unchanged from the previous year.

Pennsylvania milk cows, at 540,000 head, is down 3,000 head from previous year; 160,000 beef cows — up

3,000 head; 315,000 milk cow replacements — up 5,000 head; 45,000 beef cow replacements — up 5,000 head; 55,000 other heifers — up 5,000 head; 145,000 steers — up 5,000 head; 25,000 bulls — unchanged; and 325,000 calves — down 20,000 head.

Nationwide, bovine inventories are 2 percent below the previous year. Compared to last year’s inventories: Milk cows up 1 percent; beef cows down 3 percent; milk replacement down 1 percent; beef replacements up 1 percent; steers down 2 percent. Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in all feedlots was 14.1 million head, up 1 percent.

SHEEP and WOOL PUBLISHED JAN 27: Pennsylvania farms had 89,000 sheep and lambs on hand Jan 1, down 9 percent from a year earlier. These sheep were on 3,672 farms in Pennsylvania.

Breeding ewes at 56,000 head is

down 10 percent from previous year.

Other changes are: replacement lambs down 19 percent, rams unchanged, and market sheep and lambs unchanged.

Wool production in Pennsylvania totaled 355,000 pounds in 2011, down 5 percent from previous year. Average price to growers was 44 cents per pound, up 7 cents per pound from 2010.

GOATS COUNTS PUBLISHED JAN 27: Pennsylvania farms had 60,500 goats on hand Jan 1. Milk goats at 15,000 head are down 6 percent from last year. Pennsylvania ranked fifth nationally in having the largest number of milk goats. Meat goats at 45,500 head were down 1 percent from previous year. Pennsylvania ranked 14th nationally for the largest amount of meat goats in the United States.

Susquehanna County Spring Consignment Sale

Saturday, April 14, 2012 @ 9:00 a.m.

Lopatofsky Auction LLC 6599 S.R. 374, Clifford Twp, PA. 18470 Directions: I-81 North exit 206. At stop sign, take right onto Rte. 374. Follow 374 approx. 5 miles to first Farm on left.

I-81 South exit 211. At stop sign take right, go 600 ft to red light. AT the light take a Left onto Rte. 106E for 4 miles.

Left onto Rte. 374, first Farm on Left. ***EZ TO GET TO***

Selling: - New w andd Usedd Equipmentt - Tractors,, Skidd Steerss - Industriall Equipment - Buildingg Materialls - 4-wheelers,, Lawn n andd Garden * Wee aree startingg ourr advertisingg campaign.. Calll uss too advertisee you ur items,, whetherr it'ss onlyy onee item, yourr wholee businesss orr farm.. Takee advantagee off thiss opportunityy.* Calll forr Freee Advertisingg - 570-445-0424 u Aprill 13,, 8am m too 4pm m orr byy appointment.

Equipmentt acceptedd Aprill 6 thru h 2 auctioneerss alll day.. Comee earlyy andd bringg a friend. 9am m sellingg wagon n loadd of Willl bee sellingg with m sellingg machineryy outt off thee row.. Don'tt bee late. goodiess andd toys.. 10am Michaell Lopatofsky:: 570-445-04244 www.LopyAuctions.com e-maill lopyauctions@yahoo.com NO O Buyerss Premium!

Terms:: Full payment Auction Day. Cash, Good Check or Credit Card Accepted (4% Administration Fee on Credit Cards) All items will be sold AS IS unless otherwise noted. Verbal Announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over print. Lunch and Loading Dock. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NO SHOWS...

Michaell Lopatofskyy AU005131 **Checkk Auctionzip.com m ID D #125922 & www.lopyAuctionss.com for pictures and daily updates*

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ADVANCE NOTICE CATTLE & HEIFER SALE FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2012 11:00 A.M.

Directions: Salee to o bee held d att Jackk Wood'ss Salee Barn,, located d onn Taylorr Valleyy Rd, Cincinnatus,, NY,, justt offf Routte 26.. Watchh forr auctionn arrows.

(50) Head Dairy, with Super Milk Awards, and cattle milking up to 100 lbs. Good cattle, milking heavy, and safe in calf. (3) Nice Black Crosses, and (4) Jerseys.

Good open heifers with this dairy, breeding age or close. Cattle show milk with good udders.

(20) Head from one Consignor, 1st calf heifers that are springing or fresh by sale day, with some nice open heifers in this group. 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

FRIDAY,, MARCH H 30,, 2012: At Jack Wood's Sale Barn: (40) Head Dairy & Machinery consignment sale. JD 4240 w/cab. White 2-135, 4WD & cab. JD 3020, side console, w/JD 148 loader, gas. Farmall 400, hydraulic's & 3pt hitch. JD 446 Round Baler Silage Special. (Nice). H&S Bale Wagon. Ford disc's, 18 ft. fold up wings. Fransgaurd #4000 Log Winch. NI Manure spreader. More items being consigned daily. Call the auctions service to add your consignment. Advertising deadline is Tuesday, March 20.

1838 State Rt. 11~North Bangor, NY 12966

518-481-MOOO (6666) Sales Managers: Joey St.Mary 518-569-0503 & Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 MARCH 24, 2012 @ 11:00 - COMPLETE DISPERSAL @ Roger & Kathleen Willingham -- Constable, NY. Selling farm machinery & 33 Jersey/Jx cows, 25 heifers. This is a grazed herd with lots of youth, A.I. bred for 26 yrs. 4.1 BF - 3.3 Protein - 250,000 SCC APRIL 7, 2012 @ 11:00 - FARM MACHINERY SALE @ Nelson & Betty Leduc -- Champlain, NY. Super line of machinery that you don't see sold everyday! Lots of new models & low hours APRIL 13 & 14, 2012 - COMPLETE DISPERSAL @ B & R Dairy (Custom feeding heifer facility) -- Chazy, NY 13th - appox. 300 A.I sired Heifers (200) short bred to fresh by sale day, (100) - 600lbs to RTB. Many with 30,000 lbs dams! All heifers are BVD negative, vaccinated 9-way Mod.Live & 9-Way Clostridium 14th - Farm Machinery & Tiling Equipment This is a large line of super maintained equipment, for running a big or small operation.

Also selling 750 ton of corn silage & 750 ton haylage "There's something here for everyone" APRIL 28, 2012- ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT @ Heifer Haven Receiving Station / Joey St.Mary Livestock Call ASAP if you are interested in putting a piece of machinery in. So we can get it advertised for you!!!

Go To www.nnyds.com To View Full Listings & Pictures!!

Showcase your farm’s dedication to demonstrating the industry’s ethical principles as it relates to the environment by applying to be a 2012 Environmen-

Land Available Deleware County 200 Acres in East Stamford For Livestock or Produce

Explore land and classified listings or submit your own, and learn more about farming and land access in the Catskills.

(607) 865-7090 info@catskillsfarmlink.org

tal Steward. The Pork Checkoff and National Hog Farmer magazine annually recognize up to four U.S. pork production operations of all types and sizes that demonstrate a positive commitment to environmental stewardship.

Nominations should focus on one single production site or farm. Applications and nominations are welcome from pork producers, operation managers and other industry-related professionals. The application form is available on pork.org. A national selection committee selects the award winners following a review of: • General production information • Manure/nutrient management

• Soil conservation management • Water conservation management • Air quality management • Wildlife habitat management • Neighbor and community relations efforts • An essay on the meaning of environmental stewardship For more information, contact Allan Stokes at AStokes@pork.org or 515-223-3447 or Mike King at MKing@pork.org or 515-223-3532.

Source: Pork Leader Feb. 23

EPA decision is a win for rural America, national security, and the environment On Feb. 17, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an evaluation of the health effects data requirements for registration of E15: “Today’s decision by EPA to accept the health effects information submitted by the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy clears a major hurdle for E15. Now manufacturers who wish to register E15 may choose to rely on this data for completing their applications.

“We are one step closer to having E15 available for widespread distribution in the U.S. American consumers deserve a choice at the pump. According to Growth Energy, the average price of a gallon of E15 is 76 cents cheaper than a gallon of gasoline. E15 is a homegrown fuel that saves consumers money and helps wean us off of our addiction to foreign oil. Today’s decision is a win for rural America, a win for national security, and a win for the environment.”

13TH ANNUAL SENECA

Farm Toy Show & Auction SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 Show 8:30 A.M. To 2:00 P.M. Auction 3:30 P.M. BENTON CENTER, NY FIRE DEPT., RT. 14A

Consignments Needed - For More Information Call 585-747-5025 Hosted by David and Debra Dean Food & Refreshments Available.

Delos Dann, Auctioneer

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale

Wednesday, March 7 TH 10:30 AM ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME

Special Mention Complete 100 Cows, Heifers & Bulls dispersal for Wilmer Lehman Shafferstown, PA RHA over 24,000 lbs.

Consignors: Please send Sire & Dam Birth Dates, Milk Weights, SCC Information, etc., w/Truckers - Please Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY:

New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

M.C.C. Donation Heifer Sale • Wed., March 21ST

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Apply by March 31 to be a 2012 Environmental Steward

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New York State crop insurance program includes March 15 deadlines Types of Crop Insurance Crop insurance protects the policy holder against either yield or revenue losses that are the result of specific weather-related or other natural events.Crop insurance is administered by the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), and to make coverage affordable and to encourage participation, the federal government subsidizes most premiums.

For a good overview of all types of crop insurance available, with a strong emphasis on field crops, you can download the New York State Crop Insurance for Field Crops bulletin.

Crop insurance is required to qualify for disaster payments The 2008 Farm Bill changed disaster coverage dramatically. Now, all crops grown on a farm must be covered by insurance in order for the farm to receive disaster payments, should a disaster occur. For crops without a specific insurance program, a non-insured crop policy (NAP) must be obtained from your county Farm Service Agency (FSA). It is important to know that the higher your crop insurance coverage, the higher will be your disaster payment. The FSA is the federal agency

that administers the new SURE crop disaster program and can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov The FSA has a disaster payment calculator on their website where you can calculate what your disaster payment will be with various levels of crop insurance coverage.

Written agreements A written agreement is a document designed to provide crop insurance coverage for insurable crops when coverage or rates are unavailable in a county. It can also be used to modify the existing terms and conditions in the crop insurance policy when specifically permitted by the policy.

Finding an agent Perhaps most important is locating a good crop insurance agent that you are comfortable with. You can find a list of crop insurance agents registered to sell crop insurance on the USDA Risk Management Agency’s webpage at: www3.rma.usda.gov/apps/agents/ (In the “specialty” box, choose “crop insurance.” A new box pops up asking what state you want. Then, once you get New York State, you can choose all counties. If you do so, you will get more than 300 listings. The computer

Seneca Farm Toy Show 13th Annual Auction, Sat March 10, 2012, 3:30PM, Benton Fire Dept, 932 Rt. 14A Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yann, NY Selling: Approx. 200 farm toys followed by toy trucks and construction. Consignments accepted on site starting at 9AM. Farm toy show 8:30-2:00PM. Info show hosts David and Debra Dean 585-797-4211 or 585-747-5025.

Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment with Visa, MC, Disc. 3% fee.

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN, 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., March 31, 9AM - Equipment Consignment Auction, Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi S. of Penn Yan, NY. Call by March 17 to advertise major items. Consignments accepted on site Thurs.-Fri. March 29-30, 9-6PM. Thurs., April 5, 11AM - Marvin and Mildred Coek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction, 2324 Ridge Rd, Penn Yan, NY. IH 986, IH “H”, IH 1420 4wd combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting, harvest equip.

Sat., May 12, 9AM - Estate of Tom Oliver, 3080 Spangle St, Canandaigua NY, excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors, Oliver 1800 pedal tractor w/plastic grill.

Sat., June 9, 9AM - Don Rice Jr. 5761 Barber Hill Rd. Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors including 14th built G-1000, Parts, 150 MM Farm toys. MM & gas signs.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Farm Equipment - Guns - Tools - Household

Saturday, March 10th - 9:30 AM Snow Date March 24th

Location: 653 Youkers Bush Rd., St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Directions: Rt. 5 in St. Johnsville go North on N. Division St. stay right onto Lasselsville Rd. approx.

2 miles make left onto Youkers Bush and watch for signs.

FARM EQUIPMENT: Ford 4630 Turbo w/7310 loader low hrs., 987 hrs., very nice and clean; 3pt. Hydr. log splitter; NH 478 Haybine; 258 NH Rollerbar Rake; JD 336 Baler w/thrower; Flat Wagon; NI 351 Manure Spreader; 6' 286 Bush Hog; 6' York Rake; 16' Horse Trailer; John Deere LT160 Lawn Mower; 2003 Polaris 500 Sportsman 4 wheeler all wheel drive only 319 hrs. w/snowblade; Approx. 150 Bales of Hay. Guns: Bolt Action 30-06 w/scope and tripod, nice; Winchester 120 12ga w/scope; Winchester Model 12 12ga.; Compound Bow; Lots of Ammo; Hunting Knives; Misc. Hunting Supplies.

Stoves: Fisher woodstove, nice and clean; Like New Pellet Stove Tools: Stihl 290 Chainsaw, Yard Machine Tiller, Simplicity 560 Snowblower Household: Washer - Dryer - Freezers - Table - Chairs - Misc. Cabinets - Sofas - Gun Cab. and Lots more not listed!

Auctioneer's Note: Owner wants to relocate and everything must go.

Sale Held for Debi Coffin

All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Advertising

only lets you print the entries you see, or the first 20 or so agents. If you choose your county, however, the number of listings drops. If you are unable to work with this website, please contact us and we will mail you a list of all crop insurance agents registered on the USDA RMA website — the same information there.

Important deadlines and updates: The sales closing date and reporting deadlines vary by crop and type of coverage. This table summarizes those deadlines. It is recommended that you meet with a crop insurance agent well

in advance of the deadline, to ensure time to gather documentation.

Please be aware of these upcoming deadlines: • Spring-Planted Field Crops — Corn, Oats, Soybeans, Wheat: March 15 • Vegetables (except onions) – March 15 • Fall-planted Barley and Wheat: The deadline to enroll is Sept. 30 • Apples, Grapes, Peaches – Nov. 20 • Nursery and Greenhouse: Monthly enrollment for new applicants; May 1 Renewal • Dairy — Livestock Gross Margin (LGM): Monthly enrollment available.

Following are excerpts of a column written by Steve Meyer, president of Paragon Economics and a Pork Checkoff consultant, in the spring issue of Pork Checkoff Report magazine.

The final data are in, and 2011 is now officially a year for the record books when it comes to exports of pork and pork variety meats by the U.S. pork sector.

Last year, 2.255 million metric tons (4.971 billion pounds) of pork muscle cuts, pork variety meats and hog sausage casings valued at $6.109 billion dollars left our shores.

Both numbers are far and away record highs, with export volume eclipsing the prior record, set in 2008, by 10.5 percent and the export value breaking last year’s record $4.780 billion by 27.8 percent. What a year!

Pine e Plains s FFA

20th h ANNUAL

FARM M TOY SHOW and

AUCTION

Stissing Mountain Middle/High School Route 199 Pine Plains, N.Y.

S at.,, March h 17,, 2012 9:00 0 am m - 2:00 0 pm AUCTION N starts s att 2:00 Consignmentt & Donations s are e welcome Auction limited to approximately 100 quality items

0 Admission n $3.00 Door Prizes!!!

(Children under 5 FREE!)

Lunch will be available

Pedall Tractorr Pulll 12:00 0 pm Prizes s Awarded!!

18th h EDITION N SHOW W R AVAILABLE TRACTOR CASE E 1175

For Further Information Contact: John Boadle (845) 868-7515

AMERICAN LINEBACK DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION

20th Anniversary Sale!

Sat., March 24th at 12:00 Noon Hosted by Kish Valley Dairy Sales in Belleville, PA Selling 50 Head of Linebacks.

Show Calves, Heifers, Springers, Fresh Cows and a few breeding Bulls.

We have selected a NICE group, something for everyone! Semen also available.

Please join us before the sale for a complimentary pig roast provided for all Lineback enthusiasts to celebrate 20 successful years!

For more info, contact: Park Myers, Jr. - 717-483-6736 Barnard Baily - 484-883-2819 Bob Bashore - 717-865-3161 Elden Woolf - 610-334-1238

What Does It Mean to You? The impact of record U.S. Pork exports by the numbers: • The $6.109 billion dollars in total pork, pork variety meat and hog sausage casing exports accounts for $55.10 for each of the 110.864 million U.S. hogs that went to market in 2011.

• The 1.754 million metric tons (3.865 billion pounds) of product-weight muscle cut exports equates roughly to 5.16 billion pounds of carcass-weight equivalent pork exports. That represents a record 22.7 percent of total carcass-weight pork production, breaking the previous record of 19.9 percent set in 2008. A higher percentage of production going to exports means higher risks and accentuates the importance and value of biosecurity at the borders and on our farms.

• Last year’s records were set with a relatively cheap U.S. dollar, which has strengthened some since mid2011. This has made U.S. Pork more expensive for some buyers and relatively more expensive than pork from some competitors. But a “stronger” dollar is a far cry from a “strong” dollar. Our product remains a bargain for most countries.

• Pork variety meats are becoming more important.

The Livestock Marketing Information Center in Denver estimates that pork by-products, which include variety meats, skin, etc., reached a record value of $23 per head last summer and were near $22 per head at year’s end. That is double the level of just five years ago.

• Trade agreements completed last year with South Korea, Colombia and Panama promise to add significantly to these totals over the next decade.

Source: Pork Leader Feb. 23

ADVANCE NOTICE

MILLER’S FARM AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 , 2012 9:00 ST

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Location: St. Lawrence Co. on SH 68 between Ogdensburg & Canton, NY, take CR-10 in Flackville proceed toward Heuvelton, go 1 mile to farm at 5670-R, CR-10

In relocating to Maine, Mr. & Mrs. Dan H. Miller will offer at Auction: Horse drawn machinery & accessories, milk cows - heifers & 3 work horses, beekeeping equipment, large volume of smalls, both household & farm related found on a very well kept Amish farm.

All details to follow in this paper.

Shattuck Auction Service Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 Dave Bush 315-287-2436 Auctioneers

New w Egyptt Equipmentt Auction Sun., March 11, 2012 @ 10am 49 Hopkins Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533 Tractors & Attachments; Kubota L345 Utility Tractor w/417 Hours, Ford 550 Back Hoe w/Fairly New Rubber, Ford 1920 4x4 with Ford 7108 Front End Loader w/977 Hours, Husqvarna GT 2254 22HP Lawn Tractor, Husqvarna YTH2348 Lawn Tractor, Agri-Fab Tow Behind Leaf Vacuum, New Baja X250 4 Stroke Dirt Bike, Massey Ferguson 3 PtH Sub-Soil Attachment, York Rake, 3 PtH King Kutter Finish Mower, Utility Trailers, PTO Drive Shafts, Top Links, 3 PtH Crane, Shafts, Shop Tools; Miller Welders w/leads, Central Machine Band Saw & Belt/Disk Sander, Craftsman Drill Press, Northern 20 Ton Bearing Press, Scroll Bender w/Scroll Kit, Sharpe Spray Guns, Oxy-Acetylene Torches, Ingersoll Rand 5HP Compressor, Chain Drive Vise, Large Anvil, Craftsman Tools, Pneumatic Tools, HD Black & Decker Drill, Aluminum Siding Brake, Craftsman Power Hammer, HD Offset Grinder, Grinding Wheels, Portable Air Tank, Husky Ladder Rack in box, Porter Cable Pneumatic Framing Hammer, Remington Power Driver w/Fasteners, MK 470 Tile Saw, Table Saws, Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, Cordless Tools, DeWalt Chop Saw, Manual Tire Changer, Bubble Balancer, Vintage Engine Tune Kits and Meters, Timing Lights, Brodeur Sulky, Western Saddle, English Saddle, Tack, GPX Radio Music System and More to Find! www.auctionzip.com #1070 or www.alfredsauctionsinc.com for info.

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Exports of U.S. pork shatter records in 2011, year-end data

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USDA announces CRP general sign-up Landowners and producers will have 4-week window beginning in March to enroll WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS) Michael Scuse announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6.

CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States.

“It is USDA’s goal to ensure that we use CRP to address our most critical resource issues,” said Scuse. “CRP is an important program for protecting our most environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustainability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. As always, we expect strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make cost-effective offers.”

CRP is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers to

help them use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop wildlife habitat. In return, USDA provides participants with rental payments and costshare assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years. Producers with expiring contracts and producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. Producers also are encouraged to look into CRP’s other enrollment opportunities offered on a continuous, non-competitive, signup basis.

Currently, about 30 million acres are enrolled in CRP; and contracts on an estimated 6.5 million acres will expire on Sept. 30, 2012.

Offers for CRP contracts are ranked according to the Environmental Benefits Index (EBI). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) collects data for each of the EBI factors based on the relative environmental benefits for the land offered. Each eligible offer is ranked in comparison to all other offers and se-

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lections made from that ranking. FSA uses the following EBI factors to assess the environmental benefits for the land offered: • Wildlife habitat benefits resulting from covers on contract acreage; • Water quality benefits from reduced erosion, runoff and leaching; • On-farm benefits from reduced erosion; • Benefits that will likely endure beyond the contract period; • Air quality benefits from reduced wind erosion; and • Cost.

Over the past 25 years, farmers, ranchers, conservationists, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts have made CRP the largest and one of the most important in USDA’s conservation portfolio. CRP continues to make major contributions to national efforts to improve water and air quality, prevent soil erosion by protecting the most sensitive areas including those prone to

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At the same time, CRP has helped increase populations of pheasants, quail, ducks, and other rare species, like the sage grouse, the lesser prairie chicken, and others.

Highlights of CRP include: • CRP has restored more than two million acres of wetlands and two million acres of riparian buffers; • Each year, CRP keeps more than 600 million pounds of nitrogen and more than 100 million pounds of phosphorous from flowing into our nation’s streams, rivers, and lakes.

• CRP provides $1.8 billion annually to landowners — dollars that make their way into local economies, supporting small businesses and creating jobs; and • CRP is the largest private lands carbon sequestration program in the country. By placing vulnerable cropland into conservation, CRP sequesters carbon in plants and soil, and re-

FRIDAY,, MARCH H 16,, 2012 2 11:00 0 AM ANDOVER, NJ (SUSSEX COUNTY)

MOONEY FARMS COMPLETE DAIRY DISPERSAL 180 HEAD SELL 90 milking age, 22 bred heifers, balance open heifers & calves. Hi-Grade Holsteins all AI sired & bred. This is a well bred herd of cows with cows milking over 100#/day and go out everyday. Not many sales held in NJ anymore - this is an opportunity to purchase cattle worth the money. This will be worth your trip.

Cattle will be inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked.

Interstate testing will be provided after the sale to anyone who will need it.

Catalog at ringside. Watch next week's ad for more details.

Directions: From Rt. 80 - Exit 19 (Rt. 517) towards Hackettstown to 517/Decker Pond Road, follow a mile to Airport Road (County Road 603) farm on left. From Newton: take Rt. 206 South 3 miles to Brighton Road (County Road 603) 1.8 miles turn right on Pequest Road, County Road 603 farm on right.

Owner Mooney Farms 196 Airport Road (county 603) Andover, NJ 07821

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duces both fuel and fertilizer usage. In 2010, CRP resulted in carbon sequestration equal to taking almost 10 million cars off the road.

In 2011, USDA enrolled a record number of acres of private working lands in conservation programs, working with more than 500,000 farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices that clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and prevent soil erosion. Moreover, the Obama Administration, with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s

leadership, has worked tirelessly to strengthen rural America, implement the Farm Bill, maintain a strong farm safety net, and create opportunities for America’s farmers and ranchers. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its most productive periods in American history thanks to the productivity, resiliency, and resourcefulness of our producers.

For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA service center or www.fsa.usda.gov.

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IH 886 IH B414, ldr IH 1066 IH 404, w/ldr White 2-180, 2wd JD2010

JD 5055E, 4wd, ldr, canopy, 54 hrs.

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Ford 800 Ford 8N Ford 9N Compact tractors Kubota B7610HSD, diesel, 4wd, ldr, 200 hrs.

Kubota B7500HSD, diesel, 4wd, turf, 60" deck, 900 hrs.

Kubota BX2200HSD, diesel, 4wd, turf, ldr, 60" deck, 350 hrs.

Kubota L35 TLB, ldr/backhoe, 2000 hrs.

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Kubota B2400, ldr, turf tires Kubota L3710, cab, ldr, front blower JD 4110, 4wd, soft cab, ldr, blower, 535 hrs.

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Kioti CK30HST, 4wd-hydro-turf, 95 hrs.

Lawn Equipment (2)Toro 17-52 52" Zero turn, deck, Kohler engine Toro 18-52 52" Zero turn, deck, Kaw engine GrassHopper 718, Zero turn, 52" deck, front mount, 1600 hrs.

Gravely PMZ260, Zero turn, 72" deck, 1100 hrs.

Kubota B7610HSD, diesel, 4wd, ldr, 200 hrs.

Kubota B7500HSD, diesel, 4wd, turf, 60" deck, 900 hrs.

Kubota B2400, ldr, turf tires JD LA175, 54" mower deck with mulch kit, 25 hrs.

JD 325,48" mower deck, Hydro-power bagger, 300 hrs.

JD 345, 48" mower deck, 900 hrs.

JD 455, 54" mower deck, diesel, 2000 hrs.

JD LA175 Kubota T1460, 40" deck, 697 hrs.

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Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:00 A.M. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Teitsworth Auction Yard Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks Geneseo, NY Thursday, March 8, 2012 10:00 A.M. Bentley Brothers Inventory Reduction & Consignment Auction Kubota Tractors & Farm Equipment Rt 31, 2 miles west of Albion, NY Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:00 A.M. Saxby Implement Corp. Public Auction 200 Lawn Mowers, Vehicles, New Trailers & Much More Mendon, NY Wednesday, March 21, 2012 9:00 A.M. CORYN FARM SUPPLIES, INC. Public Auction of Farm Equipment & Tools 3186 Freshour Rd. Canandaigua, NY

Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 A.M. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction Clymer, NY Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00 A.M Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn& Garden Equipment Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 A.M. Chautauqua County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Gerry Rodeo Grounds, RT. 60 Gerry, NY Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:00 A.M. 42nd Annual New York's Favorite Consignment Auction Teitsworth auction yard Barber Hill Rd. Geneseo, NY Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:00 A.M. 27th Annual Palmyra Municipal Equipment Auction Town of Palmyra Highway Department Palmyra, NY (Rochester area)

Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:00 A.M. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY 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, NY

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12' Brillion cultimulcher Brillion cultivator, 6 row 16' Oliver 283 drag JD 2 row corn picker JD 7000 4 row planter Ford 3 bottom plow NH 315 w/kicker NH 1411 disk mower NH 847 round baler Hesston 5545 round baler IH 10' offset disk Big Toys: RTV900 camo Yamaha Rhino, 4wd, diff lock EZGO golf cart Misc: 3pt snow blower Snow blade Pallet boxes Pickup fuel tank

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Statement from New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton — reacting to important farm exemption included in Governor Cuomo’s 30-day budget amendments: “The release of Governor Cuomo’s 30-day amendments to the 2012-2013 Executive Budget brought great news for New York’s farmers. When the original budget was released, an important and longstanding agricultural exemption from hours of service traveled within New York State was repealed for technical reasons. This exemption allowed farmers to travel from any location in upstate New York to New York City and sell their products, and still return to the farm that night. Without such an exemption, farmers would be forced to restrict shipments and increase costs for consumers at green markets and farmer’s markets. It is

important also to note that for interstate deliveries farmers will still fall under regulations proscribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Act. “Thanks to the strong grassroots activism of Farm Bureau members and the common sense approach of the Cuomo administration, we were able to correct course before it was too late.

The Governor quickly recognized the roadblock that the loss of this exemption would have placed in front of local farmers trying to deliver farm products, and he acted quickly to reinstate this long-standing provision. On behalf of our farm families, I applaud Governor Cuomo for taking this important step and I urge our friends in the State Legislature to support its inclusion in the final budget agreement.”

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Twenty Susquehanna County 4-Hers recently entered projects at the 96th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show held recently in Harrisburg.

Jr. Breeding Beef: Cassie Clark, Springville — 2nd place Limousin Jr. Yearling Heifer Cassie Clark, Springville — 1st place Limousin Fall Sr. Heifer and Limousin Sr. Champion Heifer Jr. Market Swine: Maggie Kowalewski, Forest City — 13th place Yorkshire Lightweight Greg Kowalewski, Forest City — 13th place Yorkshire Medium Weight Cassie Clark, Springville — 5th place Crossbred Weight Division 2 Trenton Finch, Springville — 8th place Crossbred Weight Division 2 BJ Zembrzycki, Uniondale — 5th place Crossbred Weight Division 4 Jamie Supancik, New Milford — 1st place Crossbred Weight Division 10 and Reserve Champion Medium Weight Crossbred Gina Walsh, Dalton — 6th place Crossbred Weight Division 10 Sabrina Clark, Springville — 3rd place Crossbred Weight Division 14 John Walsh, Dalton — 8th place Crossbred Weight Division 14 Brianna Smarkusky, Nicholson — 11th place Crossbred Weight Division 17

Jr. Market Lambs: Dylan Hollenbeck, Kingsley — 7th place Crossbred Weight Division 1 Devin Hollenbeck, Kingsley — 5th place Crossbred Weight Division 4 James Dommes, Scranton — 6th place Crossbred Weight Division 19 Dempsey Hollenbeck, Kingsley — 5th place Crossbred Weight Division 14 4-H Opportunities/Family Living: Lia Heath, Susquehanna — 4-H Textile Science Beginner Projects: 2nd place Sew Much Fun Skirt; 2nd place Sew Much Fun Other Item Darren Wallace, Thompson — Youth Crafts: 1st place Cloth Toys Kaylin Trynoski, Thompson — 4-H Sketchobook Crossroads and Portfolio Pathways: 1st place Construction Art Zebulun Swartley, Friendsville — 4-H Sketchbook Crossroads and Portfolio Pathways: 3rd place Sculpture Samantha Irwin, Susquehanna — 4H Sketchbook Crossroads and Portfolio Pathways: 3rd place Graphic Design Kaylin Trynoski, Thompson — 4-H Opportunities: 3rd place Wildlife is All Around Us — Woodworking for Wildlife Zebulun Swartley, Friendsville — 4-H Opportunities: 1st place 4-H Safety and Health Poster Geovanni Swartley, Friendsville — 4H Opportunities: 2nd place 4-H Safety

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Susquehanna County well represented at 2012 PA Farm Show

Jamie Supancik won 1st place Crossbred Weight Division 10 and Reserve Champion Medium Weight Crossbred in the Jr. Swine Division.

Photo courtesy of Penn State Extension in Susquehanna County and Health Poster School Enrichment Display Zebulun Swartley, Friendsville — 4-H Zebulun Swartley, Friendsville — 4-H Opportunities: 2nd place 4-H School Opportunities: 3rd place 3-D 4-H Enrichment Poster School Enrichment Display Geovanni Swartley, Friendsville — 4Congratulations to these members on H Opportunities: 2nd place 3-D 4-H participating in the PA Farm Show!

Delaware County 4-H Leaders’ Training

by Emily Roach, 4-H Community Educator On Saturday Jan. 28, a 4-H Leaders’ Training was held for Delaware County leaders and teen members at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Hamden, NY. Twenty-four 4-H leaders and teens attended the four hour training.

The day began with some get-acquainted games provided by 4-H Community Educator Emily Roach.

Emily and 4-H Team Coordinator John Hannum explained the 4-H mini course offerings for the Spring and answered any questions posed by the leaders and teens.

This year each participant had the option of attending two of five classes including creating a Wooden Key Holder taught by Walton Central School Technology Instructor Sal Salvia; a Simple Horse Saddle Rack taught by 4-H Animal Science Educator Donna Carlton and her husband Donn; Lowfat Chocolate Silken Pie 4-H Leader Shannon Christensen, Davenport, and Terry taught by Delaware Hannun, South Kortright, choose the plants they want to Academy Home add to their terrarium project.

Economics teacher and

Instructor Sal Salvia, Walton, teaches a group of 4-H leaders and teens about the science of woodworking and making key holders.

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4-H leader Terri Sherman; Horticulture & Terrariums taught by SUNY Delhi Professor of Horticulture Julia Ward; and Basics of Knitting taught by 4-H Community Educator Emily Roach.

Leaders and teens

attend these classes to further their education and bring new and fun activities and skills to their 4-Hers and clubs.

The instructors did a great job and the day would not have been a success without them.

Thank you to all who

attended.

We appreciate the great work you do with 4-Hers throughout the county.

For more information on 4-H or to join 4-H please contact Emily Roach at 607-865-6531 or esc33@cornell.edu.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Healthy eating, healthy kids and healthy families

by Kathleen Jablonski, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Nutrition. The word evokes thoughts of eating your veggies, picking healthy things to eat and restricting sweets. Yes, that is part of it. Modeling healthy eating habits for children is a HUGE part of what we can do to help youth live a full and healthy life.

When my children were growing up, I worked as a high school family and consumer science (aka home economics) teacher. In that role, I had an opportunity to reach 125 teens a day. You’d better believe they watched what I ate, what I had for snacks and, what went home to my family from the grocery store. At school and at home, I tried to model healthy choices.

The students knew that when they planned a meal in foods lab they would not be using high fat, high sugar recipes, and that they would be making some foods choices based on their body’s nutritional requirements.

It carried over to my own home as well.

My children were given healthy choices, sugary snacks were limited, and sugary drinks were not in the home. They were sent outside to play every day after school. They helped in food preparation, and when appropriate, food growing and shopping. (That’s the national 5-2-1-0 campaign, check it out at www.healthynh.com/fhc/initiatives/ch_obesity/5210.php) My children now have families of their own. I can say the healthy eating modeling paid off in how they make nutritional choices now as well as how they are feeding my grandchildren.

Good nutrition is about choices, healthy choices.

When you read the research on weight control and healthy eating, it all points to one thing: making

healthy, nutrient laden eating choices over a lifetime.

The “new” United States Department of Agriculture’s campaign for Americans is called MyPlate. It is meant to be used in conjunction with the information found in the last 10 years of nutrition research and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/) to help Americans visualize what their plate should look like when making healthy eating choices.

It brings to the American public a tool to use to fight obesity. If serving size recommendations for your age, activity level and size are followed, it will help a person get to and maintain a healthy weight.

It all starts with an eight inch plate divided into four unequal quadrants. The concept is very simple: over half your plate should be fruits and vegetables, with emphasis on the vegetables, protein should be one serving, and the other serving should be grains, preferably whole grains. The beverage should be a non-sugary drink with a dairy product or dairy substitute as the recommendation.

What is a serving size? There are many places you can find this information. I recommend you check out a website from one of the land grant university’s Cooperative Extensions to learn more about serving sizes. Some sites that I like are: www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/, which tells you (by food) how much a serving size it.

This website: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy258 compares servings of food to common household objects. Do you want something to post on your refrigerator? Try this PDF from the University of California: www.ca.uky.edu/ agc/pubs/nep/nep201a/nep201a.pdf Research has found that, on average, most people can stop their natural weight gain by adding 2,000

steps a day to their daily life or by eating 100 less calories. To lose weight, most people need to add more steps and eat less. (Pennington Biomedical Research Center, www.pbrc.edu/ ) This research was duplicated by the University of Kansas Medical Center (www.kumed.com/default.aspx?id=58310).

Their research suggests “…eating 100 fewer calories each day can help you maintain a healthier weight. Did you know that by cutting just 100 calories a day you can lose about 10 pounds in a year? It’s not a diet. It’s a lifestyle change. By trimming a bit here and there, you can still enjoy your favorite foods at home and in restaurants. You’ll soon see that small changes do add up!”

University of Kansas has a list of behaviors families can model to make healthy eating choices. Some of them are the way we eat, not necessarily what we eat.

Their research goes on to recommend the following items. Eat slowly. Eat only when you’re hungry. Use one less tablespoon of butter, margarine or oil.

Choose vinegar and oil salad dressing. Make broth-based soups. Steam your veggies. Don’t clean your plate. Another option, when possible, is to order a smaller entrée portion.

There is research to back up the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.

Breakfast contributes, for youth and adults, to higher achievement, lower rates of absence and tardiness, increased concentration, fewer calories, and better nutrition. We know that children learn from watching parents. It stands to reason that if you do not model eating breakfast; your children will not get the benefits either.

Making healthy eating changes can take a while. Change one habit (or two) at a time, involve the whole family in the decision making and take the first step to healthy eating and living.

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PEANUT HULL BEDDING

Buildings For Sale COVER-ALL BUILDING, 5 years old, 40x154’, good condition, paid $27,000, sell for $10,000. 585-233-0524

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Beef Cattle 1 BLACK Simmental bull calf, 5 months; 1 Black Simmental heifer, 7 months; 1 Red Simmental steer, 7 months. Asking $1,000 for all. 845-4824330 (12) STEERS, 500Lb. avg., wormed & vaccinated, 845978-0054 Available from Applegarth Farm Spring 2012:Start-up beef herd. Some experienced cows and some young heifers. British White Park and Simmentals, all bred, plus two calves from 2011. Registered British White cow due in March.

Call: 607-638-5784 BLACK BALDY with heifer calf, born 1/2/2012, $1,500.

315-269-4667

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LOWLINE ANGUS CALVES for sale. purebred bulls, percentage heifers, steers. Call 315-497-0095 Purebred Angus Heifer Born June 2011. Purebred Angus Steer. Born April 2011. 607293-8855 If no answer, please leave a message RED ANGUS BULL, purchased at Penn State Bull Sale, easy to handle, no bad habits. 607-648-9047 evenings REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

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WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

1987 CASE 580K backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, clamshell bucket, 6,500Hrs., great condition, $21,500. 315-730-2687

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• Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

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Farmer’s Place, International Gold Medal winner for Ham, Bacon, Sausages, and Beef Jerky. Now taking Beef and Hog appointments. Ham and Bacon smoked on site.

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100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due April & May. Had all shots.

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OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

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3487 St. Hwy. 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 (607) 293-7927

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Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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

14 CERTIFIED ORGANIC crossbred springing heifers, due April. 585-593-1631 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

6 SPRINGING HEIFERS due in 4-6 weeks. 3 half Jersey half Holstein, 2 Lineback, 1 Brown Swiss, $1,200 each.

802-879-4185, 802-933-5539 9 WELL GROWN Heifers due April & May. 315-730-4463 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).

FOR SALE: Small young herd of Reg. Jersey milk cows, tested free of Johnes, BVD’s & Leukosis. Popular AI sires, on DHIA, very low SCC, no history of heel warts. Rotationally grazed, friendly & haltered. $2,100 each. 802-866-5001

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315-269-6600 JUST FRESH @ 2-2, “Million Daughter”, deep pedigree, $1,975. 845-386-1771

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USED COWS WANTED

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A MESSAGE TO ALL DAIRY FARMERS We’re not the largest Livestock Dealers, we don’t have the largest advertisements, but we can promise to be honest, fair, and caring when it comes to purchasing and selling your complete dairy herd. You and your cows deserve that much. We also have a quality selection of Reg. and Grade cows at all times for you to choose from.

So if you are thinking of buying or selling, from one cow to an entire herd, give us a call. You will be glad you did.

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ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

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Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

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

1-800-777-2088 AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

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

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Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: Reg. Red & White yearling Holstein service bull.

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WA N T E D

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WANTED ORGANIC DAIRY HERD and

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607-286-7620

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Over 50 Years of Breeding

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CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 COMPLETE BOUMATIC ID system w/240 activity tags.

315-247-8983 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 NuPulse 40 cow pipeline, 2” dia. w/ washer. $1,700. 315496-2356

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JD 9420 4500 HRS . . . . . . . .$95,000 JD 4650 MFD NEW PS . . . . .$29,500 JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 7120 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 FD/NH 8870 MFD NICE . . . .$33,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900

JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD 8300 DRILL W/GRASS . . .$3,750 KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 CORN PLANTERS . . . . . . . . . .CALL ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

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Bliss Farm Enterprises New Hay Wagons-Cheap!

COMPLETE WAGONS 18’ w/8 ton gear . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,400 20’ w/8 ton gear . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,600 24’ w/12 ton tandem gear . . . . .$4,400

RACKS ONLY 18’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 24’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,600 Bale Grabbers . . . . . .$1,800 w/QA incl.

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1066 INTERNATIONAL tractor w/cab, $10,000; 1033 bale wagon, $5,500; Kuhn 5001TH 17’ fold-up tedder, $4,200.

845-877-9377 after 6pm

18 BALE HAY grabber, works with New Holland bale wagons, set up with quarter turn for loading trucks, $4,800. Call 315-945-2259

1256 IH turbo w/cab, 18.4x38 radials, $9,500; IH 966 Hydrostatic w/IH 2350 loader, $12,000; Hesston 7155 chopper, $3,500; Richardton 700 dump wagon, $8,000; 1981 Chevy C60 w/silage dump body, $4,000; old JD rake, $500; Int. 400 gas tractor, $2,000; Harsh 290 mixer wagon, no scales, $1,500.

607-286-9362

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BEST BUYS IN USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT BRILLION 10' SEEDER, HYD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 BRILLION 5 SHANK SUBSOILER W/DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 BRILLION 20' CART HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,900 BRILLION 16' CULTIPACKER, CROW FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,950 BRILLION X-FOLD 28' PACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 BRILLION X-FOLD 38' PACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 CASE-IH 14' RIPPER, 5 SHANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 CASE-IH 3850 18' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 CASE-IH 3900 22' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 CASE-IH 496 30' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 CASE-IH 496 18' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,500 CASE-IH 720 4-18 PLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,950 CASE-IH 720 5-18 PLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,950 DEARBORN DISC HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800 DMI TIGER MATE 30' FIELD CULTIVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 EZEE-ON MFG 5200 24' FIELD CULTIVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 FORD 3 BOTTOM PLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650 GENERIC 300 GAL 26' BOOM SPRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 JD 637 30' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 JD 980 29' 9" FIELD CULTIVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,500 KNOWLES 20' CART HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 KNOWLES 20' CART HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 KNOWLES 20' CART HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950 KRAUSE 3951WR 21' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 KRAUSE 4945 25' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 KRAUSE 7300-21WR 21' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 KRAUSE 21' X-FOLD PACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,800 KVERNELAND 8 BOTTOM 16" PLOW, AUTO, TRAILER . . . . . . . .$15,500 LANDOLL 6230 26' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500 MILLER SERIES II 14' OFFSET DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 SUNFLOWER 1211-13' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 TEBBEN 5 SHANK COULTER RIPPER 12' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COMING WHITE 273 24' DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 WHITE 598 6 BOTTOM PLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 WHITE 598 5 BOTTOM PLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 WIL-RICH 39' FIELD CULTIVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,995 WIL-RICH 27' FIELD CULTIVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900

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1956 FORDSON MAJOR, 4 cylinder diesel, all sheet metal in good shape, newly painted, all rubber is good, runs good, $4,000. 914-388-0103 1966 JOHN DEERE 3020, propane tractor w/JD 48 loader, syncro-range trans., dual remotes, new battery, like new seat, battery box & 15.5x38 rear tires, VG condition, runs excellent, $7,999.

802-866-5001 1975 JOHN DEERE 2630 diesel, 70hp, canopy top, 1600 hrs., w/JD 146 loader, $12,500; John Deere Model L, no tag, rebuilt engine & carburetor, never started, $1,250.

518-966-5766 1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3500 engine hours, excellent condition, w/1020 20’ flex head, excellent shape, always housed, $49,500. 315420-8328, 315-382-6334 1999 DODGE 3500 dually, 4x4, diesel, auto transmission, 215,000 mi., new injection pump and brakes, $6,250/OBO. 607-423-7903 2000 JOHN DEERE 260, 4300 hrs., cab, heat, 2 speed, 78” bucket, ready for work, $11,800. 315-536-3176 2004 2x4 JD 5520 w/Deluxe cab w/heat/AC/stereo & JD loader, 75-80hp dsl., low hrs., 12 speed, power reverser, dual outlets, super clean inside & out! $27,500. 315245-4361, all calls returned.

2007 KRONE BIG X 650, 1156 cutter head hours, 1573 engine hours, 8 row corn head w/processor, 12½’ hay head, all upgrades are done, cab camera, inoculant sprayer, $229,000. 802-373-7215 2007 NEW HOLLAND 575 baler w/automatic acid preserver, good condition, $14,000. 585-624-2208 2008 JD 5103 diesel, 512 loader, quick detach bucket, 480Hrs., $15,000. 315-8225904 2009 CASE IH Maxxum 125 4x4 w/cab, heat, AC, power shift, left hand reverser, air ride seat, Michelin radials, only 230 hours, $65,000. 585526-4785

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2009 JOHN DEERE 5425, 160hrs, C/A/H, 4x4, loader, as new condition, beautiful tractor. 315-497-0095

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2008 New Holland 170LS skid steer, 1750 hrs, hand controls, hydraulic hook up, weights, newer tires, 6ft bucket, pallet forks 2008 NH 150 Manure Spreader PTO Generator, 25Kw cont, 50Kw surge, no rust, used only a few times 5HP Universal Vacuum Pump Surge 1.5 inch pipeline for 80’ barn with receiver jar and milk pump Gutter Plates 2 Fountain Waterers with heaters 80g Propane Hot water heater Propane room heater Water Bowls Head Locks Gates with feeders for small heifers Milk House sinks CIP pipeline washer

ALLIS CHALMERS 6070 fender tractor, 2WD, low hours, very good condition, excellent tires, starts and runs excellent, w/little used Allis 460 quick-attach loader, $10,300 or will sell loader separate. 315-672-5674

Ford 9N, Ford 3000 Diesel, Ford 3000 Gas w/Ldr., Ford 1220 4WD w/Ldr.

JD 7830 MFWD, power shift, duals, front weights, quick hitch, $105,000; JD 8220 MFWD, power shift, duals, quick hitch, front weight bracket, rear weights, $77,500.

315-447-3008

315-730-0201

CLEANING UP: JD 3020, tired engine, $4,500; JD 4630/4640, bad engine, rough, $4,000; JD 148 loader, with valve, $1,800; JD 544 B loader, needs work, $7,000; Case W 24B loader, needs engine work, $4,500; JD 450 dozer, with 6-way blade, needs work, $4,000; JD 5-bottom hydraulic reset plows, good, $1,000; Leon 10’ silage blade, came off JD 4630, $1,000; 2000 Chevy 2500 4wd pickup, needs work, $1,000; Several junk Chevy 16’ silage trucks, and parts; Patz belt feeder and conveyor parts. 716-801-5329

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 2012 E-Z TRAIL & STOLTZFUS kicker bale wagons, 9’x18’ w/new wide track gear, $3,600; 12 bale, low profile, round bale carrier, 31’ long, $3,500; & feeder wagons.

Sunnyhill Farm 518-885-5106 328 NEW HOLLAND MANURE SPREADER: In A1 condition, PTO drive, Little Falls,NY, $2,500. 315-8233478

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BP20 HESSTON Round Bale Shredder. Hull-O Farms 518239-6950 CASE IH 7140 MFWD, local tractor, C/IH 5240, MFWD w/loader, $32,500; Ford 6710 MFWD w/loader, $23,900.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 CIH 1640 COMBINE w/15’ flex head, good condition, $14,000 OBO. 607-351-4505 CIH 5500 GRAIN DRILL; Krause Dominator; CIH Steiger STX-375; CIH 7088 Combine. 585-370-4653

FOR SALE: Wildcat compost turner, less than 50 hours use, mint condition. 315-858-2728

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MABIE BROS., INC. See the Krone Difference for Size, Strength and Unmatched Durability

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS SW 42T 13’ 9” Rake

$149/Mo. with 15% down

1.9% for 60 Mos.

On Most Rakes, Tedders, Mowers and Balers Offer good til 2-28-12

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd. . Kirkville, , NY Y 13082

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1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

607-529-3294 570-888-5370

GEHL CB1000 chopper, corn & hay head, good condition, field ready. Asking $1,800.

Call 802-362-3454.(VT) GEHL Model 7210 mixer with scales, used daily, $2,900 or best offer. 315-868-7092 HOLLAND TRANSPLANTER cup style for planting thru plastic, $1,000. 518-489-3795 after 5pm HOULE scraper units, (2) units w/control boxes, excellent condition, $5,000; (1) parts unit, $400; Cultimulcher, 22’ Kewanee, needs some work, $2,200. 315-662-3625 IH 700 trailer, 7 bottom, good condition; White 598, 4,5&6 bottom; 4 Kilbros gravity bins w/gears. 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 IH dsl. dump truck, $3,000; 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, $9,000; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $13,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up. 6 4x4 Blazers & pickups. Several balers; many discbines; hay wagons; hay rakes; tedders; land plows; discs; 300+ tractors; several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Harrows, Plows & more. Acres of equipment; also parts. Buying Machines Dead or Alive

518-634-2310

JD 1217 haybine, $4,500; International 430 baler w/kicker, $3,500; NH 256, $2,600.

518-842-4552 JD 4455, MFWD, $39,500; JD 4555, MFWD, off farm sale; JD 7810, MFWD, $59,900; JD 4450, 2WD; JD 4455, 2WD. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 JD 750 no till grain drills, 1 JD 1560 w/seeder. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

JD 8300 drill 23x7, double disc, packer wheels, seeder, grain & bean special, excellent, $4,500; JD 8300 drill 21x7, double disc, very nice drill, $2,400. Special Price: IH 620 press drill, 12’ double disc, packer wheels, seeder, nice, $1,800. JD 230 disc, 24’, 22” blades, like new, $6,700; White Oliver 252 disc, 15’, mechanical lift, $2,950; JD BW 13’ disc, $2,300; 4 sets of 6x30 cultivators, $850 to $1,050; JD 2700 spring plow 5x18, $2,850. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 John Deere 2010 diesel, $5,000 OBO, excellent condition; 1976 Ford F350 flatbed dump, $2,200 OBO. 607-3514505 JOHN DEERE 347 wire baler with chute, good shape. 315496-2356 JOHN DEERE 450 grain drill, 21 run, 7-1/2” spacing, excellent condition, $4,000. 607753-0343, 607-423-5775 JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled winrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 1850 Oliver tractor, 100hp, w/Perkins diesel engine. 518-843-0999 JOHN DEERE 6300, 2WD, comfort cab, with power quad transmission, 8000 hours, $16,900. 518-461-5379 JOHN DEERE 6400 MFWD, dual hydraulics, open station, rebuilt trans, 540/1000 PTO, good condition, $14,500. 315536-3807 JOHN DEERE sound guard cab for 3150 w/new compressor & condenser, $3,600 OBO. Nelson Parts 315-5363737

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

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All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” 4x4 Long 50 HP Dsl, Canopy, Reverser Exc Runner/Tin/Rubber Field Ready $6,950; 4x4 Landini 8560F (Vineyard) Less than 60” Wide Dual Outlets 80 HP Dsl, 2800 hrs $8,250; 4x4 Kubora 34 HP Dsl Heated Cab “Ag” Tires Hydro w/New 5’ 3pt Snowblower $9,950 Package; JD 335 Round Baler; NH 451 SB Mower 3 pt 7’; 3pt Snowblowers 5’, 6’, 7’; Ford NH 4630 Heated Cab 55-60 HP Dsl 1800 hrs, Dual Outlets, Super Clean! $11,500; 4x4 JD 4200 Heated Cab 20 HP Dsl w/JD 72” Belly Mower Exc. Cond. $8,950; PTO Generators; 3pt Rototillers; Rotary Mowers: 6’, 7’ & 10’; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Cab/Heat/AC 58-90 HP Dsl, Dual outlets, New, Rear Rubber Exc. Tin/Runner; MF 50 New Rubber; 3pt: Rototillers, Sicklebar Mowers, Landscape Rakes & Lots More

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 KINZE 3000 6-row no-till corn planter, double frame, excellent shape, asking price $20,000. 518-965-8269 LARGEST SELECTION Used Combines on East Coast. All with 1 year motor & trans. warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 LOADER, International 2350 w/84” bucket; Agri-Metal belt conveyor, 60’ long, 18” belt; Flyght manure pump, electric, 20hp. 802-864-5382, 802578-7352 LX565 New Holland Skid Steer, L225 New Holland Skid Steer, Case IH 685 tractor, Int. 574 tractor, Gehl 2330 discbine. (2) Feeder wagons, (1) with headlocks. 315-691-2927

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

NEW HOLLAND 326 baler and thrower, one owner, $6,500. 607-731-6284

• STEIGER PT310 • IHC 1066 • IHC 656 Diesel • IHC 2350 Loader • Double 8 SURGE Parlor, Complete • GIRTON 3000 Gallon Bulk Tank

CORN SILAGE & HAYLAGE FOR SALE. 518-965-8269

NEW HOLLAND 352 grinder mixer, $1,500; IH Rissler 190 Stationary mixer, $2,600; Harsh 290 mixer, $3,200.

Contact 607-279-2933

315-521-2552

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS • Buckets • Manure Forks • Pallet Forks • Bale Spears • Round Bale Grabbers • Feed Pushers • Adapter Plates • Skid Steer Hitch • 3pt. Bale Spears Truck Freight Available

Organic Weed Control

Farm Machinery Wanted

Weeder w/Kovar Tines Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’

Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

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New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

Plant Corn Anywhere

MANURE SPREADER, 2011 H&S 5120 Top Shot, 2000 gallon capacity, just like new.

802-728-5135

In a 42 Mile Radius!

NEW HOLLAND 315 baler, $2,500; Kuhn Model 500 discbine, 16’, $15,000. Call Todd 860-836-1524

WANTED

PLOWS: International 720 6 bottom 6-18, good condition; John Deere 2810, 6 bottom, good condition. $3,500 each.

315-617-3922 REMLINGER PST, strip-till, 12 row, markers, rolling baskets, 3 point, excellent condition. 315-822-5988 SPRAYER 500 Gallon Demco, 30’ manual fold booms, ground drive pump, foam marker, $2,500; IH 510 grain drill, 18 hole w/grass seeder, always shedded, $2,500. 315-656-9977 or 315395-9144

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Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

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

814-793-4293

Looking for a no-till drill and 2 row or 4 row no-till corn planter to rent for a few acres in Allegany County New York. 717-442-9451 SEED PLATES for an older 6 row International corn planter.

315-496-2356

WANTED: 3 point hitch for Steiger PTA 325. 716-4740221 WANTED: Implements for Allis Chalmers Model G tractor. 613-432-5764

PleasantCreekHay.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, running or not. Early or late models 1970’s & newer. Will 315-777-2357

Randolph, NY

NEW HOLLAND 258 hay rake w/ dolly wheels. Not very old, excellent condition, with nice paint. Asking $2,800. IH 710 4 bottom auto-reset plow, excellent condition, with all new wear parts. Asking $1,800.

607-532-8512

814-793-4293 WHITE 2-105, full cab, 105hp, 2WD, over/under direct trans., good rubber, runs excellent, $7,000. 607-745-3115

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768

NEW HOLLAND 1089 automatic bale wagon, 900 hrs., fair condition. Call 315-2463455

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

MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672

MACK ENTERPRISES

McHALE round bale wrapper, sets bale on end, plastic cut & hold, auto bale pickup, used very little, Honda engine & hydraulics, $15,000. 518-6733565

WANTED

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WANTED: MADISON silo, 20 or 24 foot diameter, 1990 or newer. 607-844-8744

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

607-566-9253

ROASTED CORN & SOYBEANS FOR SALE TRY ROASTED CORN AND SOYBEANS AND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE! Higher Digestibility - Research studies show that roasted corn is more digestible than raw corn.

• Energy levels increased by 30% with roasted corn.

• Roasted corn has gelatinized starch just like steam flaked corn but is less costly to produce.

• If your fecal starch levels are above 2.3% roasted corn will increase profitablility.

• Most dairymen are feeding 10% less roasted corn than raw dry corn.

• Some dairymen are seeing an increase in BF. Purer Feed - Flame roasting can effectively remove mold spores and reduce toxin levels that are harmful to livestock, swine and poultry.

• Better herd health.

Pricing & Availability on Request

518-537-6509 DAVE KIMBALL - CUSTOM GRAIN ROASTING

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS It’s easy and economical to add a picture to your ad!

For Information Call

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YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

REED CANARY GRASS SEED, tested for purity and germ, $2.50/lb. Pete Block 814-757-8495, 814-730-5595 please leave message, speak clearly.

WANTED: Moldy or dusty corn, wheat or beans for furnace. Ontario County,NY 585704-0687

Fencing

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771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

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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

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

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• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

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

HAVE WET FIELDS? Have compaction issues? Low yields? Call D&D Farm Service/Agri-SC 1-888-401-4680

Financial Services

Generators

GENERATORS GENERAC SERVICE CENTER PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

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 100 4x5 dry tubed bales, $40/bale, Frankfort, NY Area.

315-360-5145

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647

STANTON BROTHERS

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518-768-2344

Financial Services

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

Roscoe,NY 607-498-5812

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

200 wrapped round bales grass hay, 15-17% protein, all tested, $35-$40/bale. Dry round bales, outside, net wrapped, $25.00/bale. 607865-6313

Put Some “Spring” into your Spring Fencing Projects

3x3x7 LARGE Square Bales 1st cutting; 4x5 round bales 1st cutting. All stored inside.

845-877-9377 after 6pm

(315) 364-5240

2033 Brothertown Road Deansboro, NY 13328

For Rent or Lease

Goats

DAIRY FARM for rent, 66 stall barn + 2 bedroom house, Delaware County. 607-2785168

Boar Billy Goat for sale. 2 years old in excellent shape

Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (314) 841-4649 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Fall/Winter Sat.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY www.williamsfarmfence.com

williamsfence@gmail.com

For Sale

~ Available Now ~ ~ hi tensile ~ wire mesh ~ gates ~ ~ split rail fencing ~ hay feeders ~ posts of all sizes ~ ~ tools ~ cattle handling equipment ~ Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

BULK LIME Hi-Mag Hi-Cal 5 or 8 Ton Spreader Supplied GYPSUM CHICKEN LITTER BEDDING SAND Mercy Hill Farm LLC 315-858-2941 • 315-868-5201 Cell

ROY’S

SPREADING SERVICE LLC Spreader By Float

cell#

607-434-1024

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Roy Van Warner

607-432-7476

New Lime Hi - Cal

SEASONINGS: Home Fries.

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

For Sale Westfield Augers 1 8x41 pto $1000.00 2 8x61 pto $3500.00 ea.

1 8x61 pto $5000.00 585-370-2900

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

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

3x3x8 Squares bales. 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.Early cut 1st cutting square bales, approx. 58lbs. grass & timothy mix. Picked up or delivered, any amount, large quantity. 518-929-3480, 518329-1321 4x4 BALEAGE, $35.00/bale.

607-965-8184 4x4 BALEAGE: 500 bales, grass hay, $40.00/bale, quantity discounts. St. Lawrence County, NY. 315-393-2818 BALEAGE BALES, wrapped second cut, 518-692-9756 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.

315-264-3900 GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266 Grass Hay: 4x5 round, 150+ bales available, stored inside, Troy, NY. 518-5730955.

HAY FOR SALE: 4x5 dry wrapped bales. Larchar Farms, 607-847-8393 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 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

Hay - Straw For Sale

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 JUNE CUT 1st cut grass hay, small square bales, never wet, $3.25/bale firm. Approximately 1600 bales. 518-483-9603 after 8pm, cell 518-232-2770 days.

LARGE SQUARE BALES Wheat & Oat Straw, processed, 3x3x8 bales, approx. 200, clean, $200/ton.

Jay Martin 315-521-3123 LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352 NOFA second cut grass small squares. Cheap round bales.

JD 630 & 3020 PS, recently overhauled. 413-458-3424

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ORGANIC BALEAGE, in tube, 570-549-8119 ORGANIC CERTIFIED baleage, tubed, 4x4, first $35, second, third, $40, round dry 4x5 $30, trucking available.

315-347-2456.

Stefan Hay Co. "Your Hay is Just a Click Away" 3x3x7 bales

For a Complete List Look at

Stefanhay.com 1-800-HAY-0355 TIMOTHY GRASS Horse Hay, approximately 4,000 bales, $3.50/bale. Other hay available. 315-486-0556

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

HAY & STRAW

WANTED:

WANTED

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

CALL TODAY FOR NEW “HIGHER” PRICING Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

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

Heating 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.

Help Wanted ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON for 400 cow Finger Lakes dairy. High production, excellent facilities, competitive compensation. Responsibilities to include fresh & sick cow care, breeding protocols, DC 305 records, calf health.

607-387-6903, 607-387-5105 CHENANGO COUNTY: Small dairy farm looking for a good milker. Good with farm machinery helpful. Wages & house. Or buy the cows & rent farm, I will supply crops.

607-373-0684, 607-334-4917 if don’t answer, leave message, will call back.

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 Help Wanted

Assistant Herd Person

with recent experience doctoring cows. Some assistance in AI breeding on sizeable modern dairy in northern VT. Salary based on experience, housing package possible.

Call 802-782-9058

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED The Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District has the following opening in LaFayette, NY: • Seasonal Aide (Critical Area Seeding) Assisting in Critical Area Seeding on farms and D.O.T. projects. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. (April to October).

For more information, call 315-677-3851 X5. www.ocswcd.org

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Full Time - Permanent Position Counter/Phone Sales, Scheduling/Dispatching Deliveries, Crop Input Recommendations Agronomy Degree and/or Experience in Related Field, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Knowledge Excellent Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resume To:

DAIRY MANAGER 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

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

315-730-4111 Help Wanted

Agricultural Equipment Dealer is looking for an experienced Service Manager to oversee the shop operation. A minimum of 5 years experience in Ag or Industrial equipment machinery a plus. Competitive Salary based on experience.

Excellent benefits package, health insurance, retirement, uniforms, etc.

Randalll Implementss Co.,, Inc. 29911 St.. Hwy.. 5S, Y 12072 Fultonville,, NY or email to randall@telenet.net Agricultural Equipment Dealer is looking for an Assistant Service Manager/Service Writer to assist the Service Manager with repair orders, Warranty entry, telephone, etc. Knowledge of Farm Machinery a plus. Requires computer skills, handling customer service calls, good organization skills, etc. Excellent fringe benefits package.

Salary based on experience.

Randalll Implementss Co.,, Inc. 29911 St.. Hwy.. 5S, Fultonville,, NY Y 12072 or email to randall@telenet.net

Blowers Agra Service, Inc. 4694 Country Road, 5, Hall, NY 14463 585-526-6907 fax 585-526-6880 bagras@frontiernet.net

Sales Position Available Due to our sales rep retiring, Country Folks has an opening in Central NY. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of agriculture, reliable transportation, good driving record and be willing to learn. Sales calls to agribusinesses requires an average of 3 days on the road a week with no overnight travel required.

If you are interested, contact Bruce Button at Country Folks, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge NY 13428 or e-mail your resume to bbutton@leepub.com or fax to 518-673-2381

WRITERS WANTED Wine and Grape Grower is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their latest trade paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

Help Wanted Extension Educator (Extension Educator Ag Entrepreneurship and Community Development) Penn State Extension, Warren County Penn State Extension, Warren County, is seeking and individual to be a member of the Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Economic/ Community Development State Extension Team, providing community and agricultural producer education related to new product development and agricultural venture start-up and business risk management.

Specific program responsibilities include planning, execution and evaluation of impact of educational programming about selection of agricultural alternatives including specialty crops, value added products, and agricultural tourism enterprises, conducting business feasibility and marketing studies, and writing of business and strategic marketing plans. This position will be filled as level 3, level 4, or level 5, depending upon the successful candidates’ education and experience. Requires a Masters Degree or higher plus two years of related experience for a level 3.

Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

Deadline for applying is March 14, 2012. Visit http://psu.jobs/ job # 36116 for details and to apply.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.

FARM HELP WANTED: Basic mechanic skills are necessary. Responsibilities will include: Equipment operation, Milking, Cleaning, Feeding, Equipment maintenance, Crop work. Prior experience required. References required. Family owned 80 cow Registered Holstein Farm. 315-684-9034 Poultry Processing Plant Supervisor. On-farm USDAinspected processing. 7500+ birds per week. Upstate New York location. Experience required. Spanish language helpful. Salary depends on experience. Email resume to: MariaW@hvc.rr.com SEEKING EQUITY PARTNER (S) in New York Dairy Farm. Minority or Majority partner in midsize diary operation. Herd, equipment, or land, or all. Send inquiries to: HedgerowsDairy@gmail.com

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

Hoof Trimming

Llamas

Parts

Parts & Repair

HEAD FEEDER POSITION

DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

LLAMAA/ALPACA CHUTE, used very little, $800.00. New $1,699.00. 315-593-6767

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Available on an Expanding 1,000 Cow Dairy in CNY A successful candidate will be a motivated individual who will be responsible for mixing and delivering a total mixed ration to the dairy herd as well as overseeing bunk management and feed equipment preventative maintenance.

Experience operating machinery, a valid driver’s license, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude are a must. Experience as a feeder is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

Contact Chris At 315-729-3186 after 7PM A job description is available upon request

Horse Equipment 4 PASSENGER Waggonette; Pioneer forecart- deluxe model; One complete set of heavy leather team harness.

518-673-5474 NEW IDEA #12 ground driven rubber-tired manure spreader.

Good working condition. Shed kept. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Horses TEAM of 15-3 hand, drafty black 7 year old Percheron half brother and sister broke to all farm machinery; also traffic safe. Erin C. Lundy 315493-1051

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.

Lawn & Garden

WANTED: FEEDER PIGS in New England or New York.

Please call Loren 802-7307068 w/prices.

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

Maple Syrup Supplies

Maple Syrup Supplies

Hogs

Maple Syrup Equipment & Supplies Serving NY Maple Producers For More Than 80 Years.

Large Inventory In Stock For All Your Needs!

Countryside Hardware PO Box 409, Albany St., DeRuyter, NY 13052

Phone: 315/852-3326 • Fax: 315/852-1104 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00 to 4:00; Sun. 10:00-2:00 www.countrysidehardware.com Shipping UPS Daily

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

Real Estate For Sale

BULK TANK REPAIR PARTS THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet Nozzles/Tips, Nozzle Bodies, Pumps, GPS Guidance, Foam Markers, and much more.

Weasler PTO Driveline Parts available for North American, Italian, and German series. Or call 717-738-7355 ex.275.

BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS!

MARSHALL ELECTRIC Venice Center, NY

315-364-8452 Poultry & Rabbits 1000 NOFA Certified Organic Brown Isa Pullets. Hatched in September just started laying.

Will separate $10.00 each.

Clayville, NY (315) 794-8713

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Real Estate For Sale 100-ACRE FARM: 60 cow barn, 30 heifers barn, house, trailer, ready to milk.

Burke,NY.518-483-3370

L

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73 ACRE former dairy farm with farmhouse, barns, outbuildings. Mature vineyard, bass pond, mixed hardwoods, over 1000 newly planted Christmas trees. Plus a sportsman's cabin. No gas lease and all mineral rights convey. Offered at $259,900.

Call Pete Martino at NY Land Quest 877-236-1117 or www.nylandquest.com

1-800-248-2955

(717) 365-3234

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Special thanks to Ralph and Marilyn Williams of West Winfield, NY for allowing us to sell their beautiful Herkimer County property. We wish them all the best.

Home/Fax: 315-853-7798 Email: info@shawsmapleproducts.com www.shawsmapleproducts.com Carol Shaw Curt Shaw Cell: 315-725-0547 Cell: 315-725-6512

For All Makes & Models

COOPERSTOWN AREA: 40 acre organic dairy, 90 acres additional being rented, well kept, 50 ties, 34x109’ barn, 21x36 machine shed, shop, 3 BR clean good home $249,000. 607-965-9955 www.farmandcountryrealty.com

(607)) 334-97277

7945 Maxwell Rd. • Clinton, NY 13323

518-568-5322

ZERO

787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

SHAW’S MAPLE PRODUCTS

email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

607-642-3293

POSSON REALTY LLC

David C. Posson, Broker

NEPPA Hatchery

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

$$$ Logging $$$- Buying Standing Timber: Professional Free Consultation. 15-1000 acres. Paid before cut. 315668-3786, Cell 315-706-4592

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Parts & Repair

LOCUST 4x4’s, fence posts, split rails, lumber. Natural, chemical free non poisonous alternative to pressure treated that has strength and lasts a lifetime. 518-883-8284

Poultry & Rabbits

2316 6 - 120 0 acree m/ll Hobbyy Farm situated on a quiet road. 30 acres of farm ground used for pasturing and making hay, two year round streams, balance woods, some timber, lots of firewood, excellent hunting. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house inside has been remodeled. New front porch. Good 2 story 30 stall dairy barn, would work well for beef or horses. Good 32x40 shop, concrete floor, and power. Nice building to work on equipment or vehicles.

This farm has a great location close to Lake Delta for boating and fishing. Snow mobile and ATV trails close by. Mins to Rome or Utica, shopping and hospitals close by. Nice area to live and farm, handy to everything. Death in family forces sale price has been reduced to $215,000. This is a great buy on a nice little farm of this size.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

2280 0 - Otsego o Countyy Dairyy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable, balance pasture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or purchase feed dealers in the area. Single story conventional barn with 55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 young stock barn. 2 upright silos 20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bath home in good condition. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, mins to Cooperstown. Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horses or beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $175,000 3 - Madison n Countyy Freee Stalll Operation- 500 acres, 330 2223 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows.

36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home.

This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by.

5 million Long growing season, good milk markets .Askingg $1.35 9 - 135 5 m/ll acres. 20 acres open balance woods. Over a half 2319 of mile of road frontage on a quiet road with beautiful views overlooking a gorgeous valley. Would make a nice piece of land to build a home or cabin on for year round or weekend living. Some timber, awesome deer and turkey hunting. Trails to ride 4 wheelers and snowmobiles. Nice location. Just west of Cooperstown, NY. Close to the City of Utica. Shopping, hospitals within minutes. If you are looking for a piece of property for investment, recreation, or a nice place to build this has a great location and setting. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $195,000

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FARM SALE IN WALWORTH, NY: 88 acres, 60 tillable, 43 cow newly renovated dairy barn, 2 heifer facilities w/full concrete, machine shed in garage, w/beautiful 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house. 315730-3312 GOAT RANCH FOR SALE, 50 acres, 200 goats. Saugerties, NY 845-706-3633

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

NORWOOD: 174 acres /50 ties, 65 good tillable, 25 pastured acres and 84 wooded includes leased 2000 tap sugarbush. Call Bruce at 315287-1651, 607-965-9955 www.farmandcountryrealty.com

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

315-429-0300

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

Real Estate For Sale

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

Roofing

Roofing

ROOFING & SIDING

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #35 - JUST LIKE THE PONDEROSA W/NO NEIGHBORS IN SIGHT! Lots of good hunting & panoramic views - 500 acres in secluded country setting - 206 acres of managed wood lots - 200 acres tillable land - Nice 7 rm. three yr. old modular home w/garage underneath - eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinets, full basement, buried electric & phone line - also 2 story barn w/horse stalls & new 45x30 ft. single story addition - 3 wells, 1 EX. spring & 2 lg. ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,000,000 #20 - Well-kept country property w/12.7 A. - 8 rm., 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, brick ranch home in V.G. condition - 2 rec. rooms in basement - also central air 30x36 ft. unattached garage & lg. paved driveway - tall pole barn is 54x96 ft. w/20x20 ft. heated, insulated office & half bath - 2 wells, spring & creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,000 #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 - WHICH HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price $350,000 #66 - VERY NICE - 5 acre building lot on quiet paved country road, not far out of Utica, 440’ of road frontage, open lot with trees on outside borders. PRICED RIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000 C-40 - Hobby/dairy farm on 70 A. of gravel soil, 40 A. pasture, 30 A. woods 52 tie stalls, 3 lg. pens, 2” pipeline, 5 units, 800 gal. tank, tunnel ventilation, mow conveyor, 2 Patz barn cleaners, 8 ton grain bin, 16x40 & 16x60 silos w/unloaders, tiled mangers, concrete barnyard, 50x80 pole barn & out buildings all w/concrete floors, water & electric - nice 7 room, 3BR, 1 bath home new outside wood furnace, inside oil furnace, drilled wells & spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $260,000 C-62A - 84 Acres farmland, mostly all tillable, spring water supply centrally located in the parcel makes this an ideal acreage for a hobby farm. Could be purchased with homestead listing C-62 or separately. Terms available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $175,000

Services Offered

e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

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ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Seeds

Seeds

NCGA A Winning g Hybrids s Buy Wholesale Direct

Roundup Ready Hybrids Quad Stack Hybrids Conventional Hybrids

starting at $115 per bag 607-237-4871 Services Offered

Services Offered

CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING

FARMS

NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

IN

Real Estate For Sale

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.

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.

Little Falls - 58 Acres - $165,000 Classic Eyebrow Colonial on 58 Acres, Gracious rooms include a kitchen with lots of cabinets, a family room with heatilator fireplace and a center hall foyer. Put up a barn and have a small farm.

Extensive road frontage for possible extra lots.

Seperated from the property are two trailers way down the road that have rights to water from the property.

1-800-836-2888

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2000 Sterling Drywall Boom/Flatbed, Cat 3306 300hp with engine brake, 1998 Peterbilt 357 Dump Truck, Cat C-10, 8LL, 8LL, 18k front axle, 46k full locking rears, double frame, 25’ deck, 30’ of Hendrickson suspension, Double frame, 16’ steel body with electric tarp, 357,503 miles frame behind cab, 177,269 miles. Fasse 300SE boom lift. Rubber 90%. $26,900 $38,500 We will separate the boom from the chassis.

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2008 Peterbilt 365 Cab and Chassis, Cat C-13 375hp, 9LL, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 105,680 miles, 21’ of frame (double) behind the cab, 144” C-T $86,900

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1999 Int 4900, Int TA 24’x96” Flat Dump, DT530E, 9 Spd, WB254”, CT186”, CEF230”, 16/40 Axles, Hend Spring, Double Frame, 262k mi. $24,500

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FEB 20 - MAR 13 Pennsylvania to host Beef Cattle Producer Seminars Seminars beginning at 6 pm are located at the Mercer Co. Extension Office (Feb. 20), Indiana Co. Extension Office (Feb. 22), Belle Vernon Christian Center Church (Feb. 28), and the NRCS Building in Somerset (March 5). Seminars beginning at 6:30 pm are located at Tioga County Fairgrounds (March 7), and Columbia County Extension Office (March 13).

Visit www.uproducers.com or call Blaine Winger at 724996-8608 or Glenn Eberly at 717-943-2962 for more information.

MAR 4-5 Young Farmers and Ranchers Annual Leadership Conference Holiday Inn, Wolf Rd., Albany, NY. There is no need to be a current member of the Young Farmer & Rancher program to attend the conference. The deadline for hotel registration is Feb. 10; the deadline for meal registration is Feb. 22. Contact Jan D’Arcy, 800-342-4143, ext. 5626. On Internet at www.nyfb.org MAR 6 Buy Philly Flower Show Trip tickets now The theme this year “Hawaii - Islands of Aloha.” The cost is $70/person which includes transportation and admission. We will be leaving from the Farm & Home Center on Rt. 44 in Millbrook promptly at 8 am and returning home at approximately 9:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Visa/MC, cash, checks accepted.

Checks should be made out to Cornell Cooperative Extension and mailed to 2715 Rt. 44, Suite 1, Millbrook, NY 12545, Attn: Nancy Halas. Seats will only be reserved upon payment in full. No refunds after Feb. 10.

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On Internet at www.ccedutchess.org Nutrient Management Workshop Watershed Agricultural Program Office, Walton, NY. Contact Kim Holden, 607865-7090.

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip Registration deadline is Feb. 3. Bus Leaves at 6:30 am at the Cracker Barrel Parking Lot. $70/person. Contact Carol, 607-584-9966.

MAR 6, 14 & 15 Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control Workshops Each workshop will run from 10 am to 2 pm and include lunch.

• March 6 - Grace Episcopal Church, Copenhagen. Register with CCE Jefferson County, 315-788-8450 or CCE Lewis County, 315376-5270.

• March 14- Emergency 911 Building, Malone. Register with CCE Franklin County, 518-483-7403.

• March 15 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Learning Farm, Canton. Register with CCE St. Lawrence County, 315-379-9192.

MAR 7 Nutrient Management Workshop Delhi Fire Hall, Delhi, NY. Contact Kim Holden, 607865-7090.

MAR 7-8 Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Conference Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY. Contact Heather Darrow, 607255-4478 or e-mail dmconf@cornell.edu.

MAR 7, 13, 20 & 27 Heardsman Training CCE Oneida office in Oriskany, NY. All class times will run from 10 am until 3 pm unless otherwise noted.

The cost of each session is $5 and includes lunch.2012 Herdsperson Training Sessions: • March 7 - Fresh Cow Care and Monitoring & Cow Handling by Dr. Nick Chuff, German Flatts Vet Clinic.

• March 13 - Milk Quality & Mastitis Issues by Dr. Mike Zurakoski, QMPS. • March 20 - Newborn Calf Care & Dystocia Management by Dr. Mark Thomas, Countryside Vet Clinic, Lowville, and Reproduction Management by Katie Ballard, Miner Institute, Chazy, NY. • March 27 - Hands On Learning Portion, hosted by SUNY Morrisville’s dairy facility faculty. Contact Marylynn Collins, 315-7363394 ext. 132 or e-mail at mrm7@cornell.edu.

MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 & APR 4 Orange County 4-H Tractor Program • March 7 - Chambers Ford, Montgomery • March 14 - Hudson River Tractor Company, Goshen • March 21 - Pine Bush Equipment • March 28 - Pine Bush Equipment • April 4 - Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, Middletown.

These meetings are held from 7-8:30 pm. There will be driving practice on Saturday, April 7, with the testing on Saturday, April 21 (rain date Sunday, April 22). Sign up is due by March 1 and can be done by calling the 4-H Office at 845-344-1234.

Registration fee is $7 for 4-H members, $14 for nonmembers.

MAR 8 Pesticide Applicator Training Education Center, Hudson, NY. The goals of this training are to make the potential applicators aware of the laws and regulations; provide an overview of the application procedures, make materials available to study for the exam and to apply for the certification exam to be taken as scheduled by the applicant. Call 518-8283346.

MAR 10 A Facilitated Workshop on Succession Planning New York State Grange Headquarters off of Clinton Avenue, Cortland, NY. 9 am 4:30 pm. To register, please visit http://Succession Planning.ning.com and click on the Workshops tab or call/e-mail Maureen Mullen, 6 0 7 - 2 5 4 - 6 5 5 6 , mlm394@cornell.edu. The registration deadline is March 5. For more information call 607-756-5991.

Introduction to Grafting Workshop Campbell Tree Farm, 1348 Stitzinger Rd., Tionesta, PA. 1-3 pm. The workshop is free to attend but seating is limited. Please register by March 1. Contact Penn State Extension, 814-755-3544 or email forestext@psu.edu.

Landowners and Your Woods: A Forest Management Primer Agroforestry Resource Center, Acra, NY. Call 518-6229820.

The Finger Lakes 4-H Expo Midlakes High School. 9 am - 2:30 pm. 4-Hers of all ages and 4-H Leaders from Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates County will be spending the day working on 4-H projects and activities in a fun and hands on atmosphere. Contact Amy Rugenstein, 315-331-8415 or e-mail anr32@cornell.edu.

Ties to the Land: Planning for the Future of Your Family Farm and Woodland NY Grange Hall, 100 Grange Place, Cortland, NY. A Succession Planning workshop for keeping family lands in the family. Succession Planning - the human side of estate planning - focuses on the key challenges that farmers and woodland owners face and the communication and legal planning tools needed to maintain family ties to the land. For registration and workshop details, please check http:// SuccessionPlanning.ning.com or e-mail/call Maureen Mullen at mlm394@cornell.edu 607254-6556.

MAR 10-11 Farm Days Oakdale Mall, Binghamton NY. 10 am - 6 pm. Contact Laura Biasillo, 607-7728953 or lw257@cornell.edu.

MAR 12 Workshop on Backyard Poultry Production CCE of Washington County Office, Annex II, 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY. 6-9 pm. $10/person. To preregister, please contact Gale Kohler at 518-765-3500 or e-mail gek4@cornell.edu.

MAR 13 Berry Grower Update Town of Chenango Community Meeting Room, Binghamton, NY. 9 am. $30/person. DEC credits available.

Contact Carol, 607-7728953 or clf62@cornell.edu.

Crop & No-Till School Fire Training Center, Hamden, NY. 11 am - 3 pm. Contact Kim Holden, 607-8657090.

Group-Housing/AdLibitum Feeding Systems to be Discussed New York State Grange auditorium, just off Route 13, near the I-81 exchange in Cortland. 10:30 am - 3 pm.

Cost is $30 and includes lunch, “how to” materials from the Dec. 1, 2011 symposium and the proceedings from the day’s presentations.

RSVPs by March 7 are greatly appreciated. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607753-5078 or e-mail shv7@cornell.edu.

Nutritional Concerns Conference Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY. The deadline for participant registration is March 2, and for exhibitors it is March 1. Anyone interested in exhibiting at the conference is encouraged to call Kim Parnell at Rensselaer County CCE at 518-272-4210.

Contact Diane Whitten, 518-8858995.

MAR 15 & 29, APR 12 Farm Business Planning Course Ithaca, NY. All classes 6-9 pm.

Cost: Sliding scale, $80 - $300

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MAR 16 Grain Day CCE Office, 225 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY. 10 am - 2:30 pm. Recertification credit applied for in the areas of Core and Cat. 21 Field Crops. $25 fee lunch included. Call 315-255-1183 ext 225 or email kvs5@cornell.edu.

MAR 17 Pine Plains FFA Farm Toy Show and Auction Stissing Mountain Middle/ High School, Route 199, Pine Plains, NY. 9 am - 2 pm. The auction starts at 2 pm and is limited to approximately 100 quality items. Consignments and donations are welcome.

The admission cost is $3 and children under 5 will be admitted free. Pedal tractor pull at noon. Vendor tables $15. Contact John Boadle, 845-868-7515.

2006 JD 5105, 4WD, Loader, 16.9-28 Tires, Dual Mid Hydraulics, 45 PTO HP, 2300 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,500

2007 JD 5225, 4WD, Flat Platform, Reverserr Trans, 16.9-30 Tires, 50 HP, Only 400 Hrs . . . . . . . . . .$24,900

1998 NH 595D, 2WD, Cab, Loader, Turf Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900

2009 JD 6430, 4WD, Cab, Power Quad Trans w/Left Hand Reverser, Only 2200 Hrs, 90 HP . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,900

2008 Hesston 9365, Self Propelled Windrower, 16’ Head, 23.1-26 Tires, Advanced Header, Like New, Only 500 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000

2004 JD 7220, 4WD, Cab, Power Quad Trans, 18.4-38 Tires, 95 HP, 4500 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900

2001 JD 8310, 4WD, 20.8-42 Tires, 1000 PTO, 205 HP, 6800 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000

2010 JD 6115D, 4WD, Cab, 18.4-38 Tires, 540-1000 RPM HP, Only 1200 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900

1993 Ford 6640, 4WD, Cab, Loader, 16.9-34 Tires, 76HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500

2002 NH TN 75, 4WD, 16.9-30 Tires, 3 Remotes, 8 Speed Trans, 62 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500

2009 JD 6140, 4WD, Cab, 540-1000 PTO, Air Seat, 18.438 Tires, 115 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,000

2006 NH TB110, 4WD, Loader, 18.4-34 Tires, Dual Remotes, Only 1100 Hrs, 90 HP . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,800

Ford TW20, 2WD, Cab, 20.8-38 Tires, 135 HP, Dual Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000

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1994 JD 5200, 4WD, Loader, 40 PTO HP, 13.6-28 Tires, 2700 Hrs . . . . . . . .$19,500

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Category Tractors - 100 HP to 174 HP Tractors - 175 HP Or Greater Tractors - 175 HP Or Greater Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - 40 HP to 99 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP Tractors - Less than 40 HP

List Price $19,995.00 $94,995.00 $78,495.00 $8,995.00 $7,995.00 $26,995.00 $31,500.00 $32,995.00 $29,995.00 $6,995.00 $12,995.00 $11,950.00 $5,495.00 $29,995.00 $32,900.00 $6,500.00 $26,500.00 $4,995.00 $7,995.00 $6,995.00 $21,500.00 $23,500.00 $34,995.00 $11,995.00 $8,995.00 $8,695.00 $5,495.00 $52,995.00 $9,995.00 $17,900.00 $10,300.00 $14,995.00 $3,750.00 $2,500.00 $14,850.00 $10,000.00

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