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Northeastern cattlemen score bull’s eye at Denver Livestock Show

by A. Rock For some time now cattlemen have learned to come together regionally and nationally with the best of their breeds to meet, compete, recognize, and grow their herds. While many of the finest and biggest ranches oft corner the ribbons and the markets, this year approximately 36 farms exhibiting at the Denver Livestock Show were from the Northeast and proved they could hold their own with the somewhat rare and prized American Highland cattle. Members of the Northeast Highland Cattle Association (Regional) are also in the American Highland Cattle Association (National), which is headquartered in Denver, CO. They were quite pleased with their results at this, “The Super Bowl of Stock Shows.”

The first national Western Stock Show was held in 1906 with four breeds — Angus, Galloway, Hereford, and Shorthorn. “They were the standards of the day and the foundation of the American cattle market.” With the addition of heavier cattle, the industry in America was altered, and the National Western Stock Show also evolved into a show with a wide variety of animals from the world over. Now the exhibition includes sheep, goats, rodeo, working dogs, and a youth competition as well as the best of the best cattle. The National Western stock Show is held every January, still at the original stock yards in Denver, CO. About 125 Highland cattle were shown this year with about 36 farms.

About 1/3 or 30 farmers were from the North East, according to Dick LeClar, who with his wife Joyce LeClar own Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY. “This is probably one of the largest

groups of animals and most farms that have ever traveled to the NWSS. This is our national show,” explains Dick LeClar, “and, as far as I know, the largest show for our breed.”

The Highland breed in America is now a specific breed, but its origin can be traced to Scotland where the early cattle lived in the rugged Highlands and can be traced archaeologically to the 6th century, with written records dating to the 1300s. Only the fittest survived of two early classes: a smaller, usually black Kyloe and a larger, usually reddish strain (Though yellow, dun, white, brindle, and silver also exist). The cattle themselves may no longer be imported, due to mad cow disease in the British Isles a few years ago; only semen may be.

This “Grande Old Breed” was listed in the first herd book of 1885 with records in the United States in the late 1890’s, probably accompanying the immigration of Irish/Scots during those times. The American Highland breed is still uncommon in the United States although the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) describes its existence as a conservation success story. Highlands are seen worldwide as inspiration to breeders of critically rare breeds and some of the strategies may be adaptable as well.

Dick and Joyce LeClar of the Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY, purchased Trafalgar Xerxes at the auction in Denver which is part of the multiday livestock show. This bull is a half brother to the 2012 Grand Champion.

Xerxes is himself the Intermediate Yearling Bull Champion at the 2012 Stock Show (and that’s a Bull’s eye!)

He is a 2-year old who weighs 1260 pounds. LeClar hopes to keep him two

LeClar brushes out his handsome bull named Trafalgar Xerxex.

The LeClars have been raising American Highlands since 1986 on their farm near Boonville, NY. Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz

years, and get him to 1400 pounds, while using him for breeding. Thus, the LeClars hope to enrich their herd with excellent seed stock, which is a prime motivation in attending the Stock Show.

The LeClars have attended since 1995, raising American Highlands since 1986, and in farming formerly with Holsteins and Herefords since Dick LeClar “was a kid”. Now they have 40 all Registered Highland breeding

stock; he likes their looks, hardiness, temperament, and “wanted something different”. Dick LeClar is a member and Vice President of the National Board of American Highland Cattle Association. He’s Past President of the North Eastern Highland Cattle Association.

“In fact this has been an exceptional year, one of the best years the North East has ever had,” states Dick LeClar.

All three major Grand Champions have come from the North East. Usually outstanding results are spread from Denver to Texas to Washington and Oregon.”

An enjoyable footnote for the LeClars is that this year five offspring of cattle that LeClar has sold in Denver over the years were in events. “You must be at the top end of your game, especially with bulls, to be in the Denver events,” exclaims Mr. LeClar.

The American Highland breed is known for its hardiness, vigor, easy handling, exceptional mothering and calving ease along with excellent browsing and grazing ability. It also has outstanding beef quality! Its coat is double. A long coarse outer layer gives strength to a soft, wooly inner layer. This reduces the need for expensive barns and vast shelters. Long hair over the eyes reduces incidences of pinkeye and other fly-borne diseases, according to the Association.

Since it doesn’t need a heavy layer of back fat for insulation, the breed produces lean, low fat, high quality beef. Since calf size is usually small (60-70 pounds) calving difficulty (dystocia) is less common say the experts. They have long, productive life spans.

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin NY Farm Bureau offered an opportunity for all New York State farmers to showcase their finest products to State Legislators on March 5 at the 2012 NY Farm Bureau’s Taste of New York Legislative Reception in Albany.

NYFB Associate Director of Public Policy & Manager of Public Affairs, Matthew Nelligan, reported that 62 booths with displays representing 21 County Farm Bureaus and other agricultural organizations were on exhibit during the event. Legislators and other attendees enjoyed a diverse smorgasbord of meats, fruits, cheeses, yogurt, maple syrup, wines and a vast

assortment of delicacies made from these ingredients.

Legislators obviously appreciated the amount of work that went into the preparation for the event.

“We received a lot of compliments the next day when we were lobbying,” noted Wayne Co. FB President & State Director, John Sorbello.

While over 500 Legislators attended the spectacular reception, approximately 250 NYFB members from across the state participated in Lobby Day on March 6.

Priority State Level Ag issues addressed included ‘Meeting the 2 percent Tax Mandate,’ which although it

(From left) Orleans Co. FFA Albion Chapter President Nicole Nesbitt, NY State FFA President (Jefferson Co.) J. W. Allen; NYS V.P. (Lewis Co.) Nate Lundquist; Lobby Day FB Key Speaker Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (122nd Dist.); and Albion V.P. Paige LeVandowski, discussed Blankenbush's thoughts on Ag in New York State.

NY Farm Bureau county presidents informing legislators about their county's products included, Daniel Hubbard (Steuben), Tony LaPierre (Clinton), Peter Martini (Yates), John Sorbello (Wayne), Bruce Maybury (Seneca), Lisa Grefrath (Ontario), Harvey Skeele (Onondaga), Mike Kiechle (Jefferson), Jon Greenwood (St. Lawrence), Aron Crowell (Chautauqua) and NY FB Associate Director of Public Policy & Manager of Public Affairs Matthew Nelligan.

Key people in NY Farm Bureau industry (from left), Associate Director of National Affairs M. Kelly Young, NY FB Director of Public Policy Julie C. Suarez, and New York Farm Viability Institute Chairman James Bittner pause for a photo. was enacted last year, has not been applied as a cap to Ag assessed land.

According to NYFB President Dean Norton, some Ag land is being assessed with a 10 percent cap.

“This is very important to our rural communities,” stated Sorbello, “especially in this current economic climate.”

Sorbello said that the “Let New York Farm Act,” which opposes extra farm fees, paperwork and red tape was also discussed. “This would lower overhead governmental costs to farmers, said Sorbello, “as well as making some favorable changes to regulatory policies farmers are dealing with.”

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the “Let NY Farm Act.” Sorbello reported that besides meeting with representatives Assemblyman Oaks and Senator Nozzolio, “adopted” legislators from downstate were also met with. “There seems to be a sincere interest — and even a ‘we’re all in this Officers and the Board of Directors of NYS Association of Agricultural Fairs pose for a photo at the Lobby Days reception.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin together’ attitude,” he reported.

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County Ag represented at 2012 NY Farm Bureau Lobby Days & ‘Taste of NY’

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Last year’s flood presented a learning “opportunity” for Schoharie County farmers

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — Farmers are the first to recognize that flooding can cause significant damage to their crops and livestock. So why would they need a seminar telling them so?

First, because of the steps they need to take to restore their fields to viability and how to apply for government assistance. A second reason is how to dispose of contaminated crops under state and federal guidelines.

This was one of many educational lectures presented during this year’s Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo and annual Becker’s Forum at the Onondaga County Convention Center.

Experts from Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the New York Vegetable Growers Association presented valuable information about the flooding.

A third reason for the seminar, according to Cornell University, is that “(m)istrust about modern food production is increasing because of real-life situations like contaminated produce or concerns about intensively-raised livestock that cause the public to question how food is grown.”

Beyond studying the type of contamination found in the sludge, experts can also help farmers prepare for future flooding by building controls (buffer zones) and planning for evacuation.

Richard Ball, first-generation owner of Schoharie Valley Farms, gave a presentation in which he referred to flood research conducted by Peter Bergholz of the Dept. of Food Science at Cornell University. Ball said he and other agricultural specialists were prepared in advance of Hurricane Irene to study the effects of flooding in Schoharie County.

It was the hardest hit area in New York State on Aug. 28 and 29, with some 43,000 acres flooded, according to Ball. Some homeowners and businesses are just now returning to normal in towns like Esperance that were not in the flood plain, but were nonetheless “devastated.”

The day after the hurricane struck, Ball and his associates took 40 different sample sets, four inches deep, equivalent to 30 yards of soil, to use for testing. Ball said 175 acres were under water.

Months later, researchers were still studying the

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Richard Ball, a farmer from Schoharie County, NY, center, discussed the impact of flooding on his crops with Dr. Michelle Smith of the FDA, left, and fellow farmer Cindy Barber following a flood seminar at the Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo in Syracuse. Schoharie County was the hardest hit area of New York State when Hurricane Irene struck the Northeast last August.

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effects of e-coli bacteria and microbial contaminants.

Though they know that fecal contamination occurred, the question is what was its impact on vegetables such as kale and sweet potatoes that were still in the growing season. The location of a farm in relation to Schoharie Creek was important, too, and research determined that the farmland farther from the creek tended to be more contaminated. (Because, like the glaciers that created this landscape eons ago, the heaviest solids were left behind when the waters receded.)

Following the presentation, Ball said this wasn’t the first flood his farm experienced, but the water levels were 10- to 15-feet higher than in any previous storm. “I think we’ll be fine. We’ve picked up the debris and tested the soil. We’ll be ready for spring. We’re going to get through this. Some scars remain, but the rural community is steadfast. We still need agriculture.

Our customers are also our suppliers and our neighbors. The flood is an opportunity to learn something.”

Michelle Smith, PhD, a member of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and a visting professor in the food and safety program at the University of Maryland, discussed rules on handling fresh produce following a flood.

“Flooding events can present a potentially hazardous public health risk,” she said.

Smith said a flood is defined as the “overflowing of a field outside the grower’s control.”

Farmers should not be concerned about adhering to a strict set of guidelines that recommend disposing of the crops.

These guidelines are not set in concrete and are continuing to evolve, she emphasized, thanks to research conducted in previous years, including Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and later storms.

“These guidelines represent the FDA’s current thinking and are intended to be a living document,” she noted. Farmers can actually help the federal agency by

providing their own input. “These are recommendations, not requirements.

There are options,” she added.

“In response to questions from farmers, we revised existing FDA guidelines and looked at existing science,” she explained. “However, we also know that growers are responsible for ensuring the safety of flood-affected crops.”

Factors to consider in determining the likelihood of contamination: the amount of contaminants absorbed by the plants; the degree and duration of crop exposure to flood waters; the type of crop and their stage of growth when damaged. Smith advised growers to contact their local and state FDA specialists for details on proper testing techniques and learn how to dispose of contaminated food crops.

Schoharie County received a lot of attention and visits from Governor Andrew Cuomo, as well as from key agricultural and political leaders such as Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer.

“I was very happy with our government support. They were outstanding,” Ball said of his high-profile visitors.

Although the state has made flood assistance funds available, Ball pointed out that “there are challenges whenever an extreme event like this flood occurs. There’s lots of frustration and the wheels have to turn in Washington (first).”

Another Schoharie County farmer, Cindy Barber, remarked that the timing of the flood wasn’t as bad as it could have been. “If this had happened in spring, instead of fall, it would have been worse. We were lucky, but still, I always err on the side of safety.”

She said the seminar helped her to anticipate consumers’ questions regarding the safety of her produce when she reopens this spring. She destroyed all her crops, she explained, rather than worrying about safety. If her customers question her methods, she asks them to trust her because she, too, consumes the same produce, and “the health of my family comes first.”

Cover photo by Jerry Waskiewicz Dick LeClar with one of his American Highland Cattle from the Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY.

by Sanne Kure-Jensen The National Labor Relations Board has implemented a new rule impacting farms and businesses across America from small operations with just two employees to huge corporations.

Employees must be notified of their rights to organize and join a union.

Farm owners and managers with non-family employees who are NOT exclusively engaged in “agriculture” and who sell across state lines are subject to the National Labor Relations Act. These farms MUST comply with the new posting rule by April 30 or face stiff penalties. Most, but not all, small farms (as well as railroads, airlines and the U.S. Post Office) will be exempt.

The definition of “agriculture” is found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Agriculture” includes farming and all of its primary and secondary functions — cultivating and tilling the soil, producing, cultivating, growing and harvesting agricultural or horticultural commodities, dairying, the raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals or poultry, and the “secondary” functions involved in agriculture such as the packing of produce farmed by that particular employer.

The new labor poster MUST be posted at all non-exempt farms and businesses alerting employees to their rights to unionize.

Employee Notice: The poster includes a summary of these employee rights: 1. Organize a union to negotiate with employer for wages, hours and other terms and condition of employment 2. Form, join and assist a union 3. Bargain collectively through representatives of their choosing for a

contract with their employer 4. Discuss their terms and conditions of employment or union organizing with co-workers or a union (discuss pay) 5. Take action with one or more coworker to improve work conditions raising work-related complaints directly with employer or with government agency and seek help from union 6. Alert employees where to go for help (government agency) or to file charges against employer 7. Strike and picket (depending upon the purpose or means) 8. Choose not to do any of these activities The poster does not list any of the consequences, positive or negative, that employees may encounter by exercising these rights. The poster does not mention that employers have no legal obligation to agree with terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Employers are only required to make a “genuine effort” to reach agreements.

Employers May NOT: 1. Prohibit solicitation or distribution or union-related materials, except during working hours 2. Question employees about their union activities 3. Take adverse action against employees because of union-related activity 4. Threaten to close 5. Promise benefits 6. Prohibit display of union logo or insignia 7. Spy or videotape (or pretend to) on employees who may be engaging in protected union organizing activity Posting Requirements: The poster must be printed 11” by 17”

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It’s not rocket science Senator Schumer!

According to published reports, New York’s senior Senator, Charles Schumer, wants more milk. More milk produced in New York State to be precise. So much so, he is proposing involving scarce U.S. taxpayer dollars in the quest. No surprise there: Senator Schumer’s general approach to problems usually involves throwing some taxpayer cash at them...

This time the question comes down, not only to his choice of a problem but if, in fact, a problem exists at all.

Schumer’s concerns have been stimulated by the construction of several new Greek-style yogurt factories in upstate New York. Up and running, these plants will need milk. The Pepsico/Theo Mueller Wave plant, under construction in Batavia, will be the largest, so far, in North America: it will need lots and lots of milk.

That New York State is capable of producing more milk is not in doubt; it could easily produce three times as much as it does and even more.

Moreover, where better to produce this additional milk than here in the Northeast, where grass is lush, plentiful and watered by natural precipitation. The Greek-style yogurt produced in these new plants will find ready markets near at hand, up and down the densely populated East Coast. All this was known and thoroughly factored before any of these yogurt outfits tossed the first shovel full of New York dirt.

Where New York dairymen should be careful is in gauging the market demand for this additional milk.

Optimistic statements by our senior Senator aside, prudent state dairymen would do well to await the development of a market demand before adjusting their production upward. When market demand kicks in, New York dairy farmers will see it in the prices paid by these yogurt makers and, through the workings of a competitive marketplace, the prices paid by other regional milk processors as well.

Here is why dairymen should wait: looking at the “mailbox” milk prices

and posted in a conspicuous place where other employee notices are posted. If 20 percent or more of your labor force is non-English speaking, there must be a poster in that language as well. You can download the necessary posters at www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/ sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm.

Enforcement and Penalties: Failure to post the notice may result in a finding that the employer is unfriendly to unions. If you don’t display the poster, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may allow a disgruntled employee to bring charges that go back more than six months.

Business owners can face fines that go up daily as well as other penalties.

If there is any chance that your farm is not exclusively an “agricultural employer,” then you should hang the poster by April 30 and check periodically to be sure the poster is still up.

Union Membership: As of 2011, 14.8 million or 11.8 percent of American workers were unionized; 17.4 percent of RI workers were unionized, the sixth highest percent in America. These numbers are down from 1983 when 20.1 percent of RI and 17.7 percent of nationwide workers belonged to unions.

New York has the highest rate of 24.1 percent union workers; North Carolina has the lowest rate at 2.9 percent unionized. Among the top six states, their common or major industries are tourism, aircraft manufacturing and

auto manufacturing.

1. New York 2. Alaska 3. Hawaii 4. Washington 5. Michigan 6. Rhode Island Public sector or government workers are five times more likely to be in a union with 37 percent versus 6.9 percent in private sector jobs. Educators and library staff are the most likely to be in union jobs. In 2010, 67 percent of public sector jobs in Rhode Island were unionized, second only to New York. This includes local government workers like teachers, police officers and fire fighters.

Private sector positions with the most union workers include transportation, utility and construction workers. Sales positions have the fewest unionized employees; workers in these positions generally like individual incentives, such as commissions and bonuses, available through individualized dealings with employers.

Lori Caron Silveira, Esquire of Adler, Pollock & Sheehan presented on this topic in February, 2012 at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. If you have further questions, please see www.nlrb.gov/poster or contact Ms. Silveira at lsilveira@apslaw.com, call 401-2747200 or write c/o Adler, Pollock & Sheehan, One Citizens Plaza, 8th Floor, Providence, RI 02903.

The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 was the first modern farm bill. received by Northeast dairymen over the last two decades, it must be noted that, price-wise, the demand for milk in the Northeast has been flat at best.

Flat demand sires abysmal farm milk prices and those paid in the Northeast have been among the lowest in the nation. The all too obvious bitter fruit of this legacy is plain to see in the dark, empty cowbarns and collapsing former farmsteads that blight the region.

Currently, state dairymen are looking at a further staggering reduction of farm milk prices this spring, officially because of “market forces.” In reality these “market forces” come down to the continuing blatant corporate manipulation of the cheese trading market of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, whose sale data loads the USDA Milk Price Formula. If Senator Schumer had the best interests of his dairymen at heart he would do something less flamboyant and ultimately more useful; join New York’s junior Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, who has correctly identified this problem. She has been calling for investigation and reform of the USDA Milk Price Formula for quite some time now.

So, Senator Schumer wants more milk? This class clown turned U.S. Senator has based his assessment on

the assumption that, at some time in the future, vast amounts of new milk will be required to fuel the new Greek-style yogurt plants that seem to be popping up like mushrooms all over the upstate New York landscape.

If these new projects do come to completion he will no doubt be proven correct.

However, this is not rocket science, Senator Schumer; there is a way to ensure the availability of this milk and it doesn’t even require a single red cent of U.S. taxpayer cash. It’s called basic market economics. Let these firms investing in these yogurt facilities agree to pay the New York dairy farmers that are expected to produce their necessary raw material, (milk) fair and stable prices for their essential contribution. When that happens New York dairymen won’t need their senior Senator to advise them or a government program to fund them.

When market economics dictate an up-tic in New York milk production is needed, our senior Senator should take care to get ... out of the way, lest he risk getting run over by one of all of those new milk trucks...

Nate Wilson, Sinclairville, NY Wilson, 64, has retired after 40 years dairying on a small Chautauqua County grassland dairy farm.

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New national labor posting rule may affect some farms

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Rumbling clouds On Thursday, March 15, I was visiting Hiram, one of my Mohawk Valley customers, whose real name is actually something different. I had accidentally left my tarp at another customer’s place on a sunny day. Rain had begun to fall as I drove next to Hiram’s barn, so his sons and I unloaded his order from my uncovered truck as rapidly as possible. The rain continued, a nice soothing unseasonably warm precipitation.

What happened next was the rattling of Hiram’s metal barn roof as it resonated with thunder. A few minutes later clouds in the distance whitened brightly, followed by thunder after another seven or eight seconds.

At least this part of Central New York was experiencing its first springtime thunderstorm.

I had hoped that the first thunderstorm of the season would wait two or three more weeks, like it did last year. The reason that I had hoped that such an occurrence would hold off a little (or a lot) longer is that a halfyear following the first serious electric storm in the springtime is when we expect autumn’s first killer frost. This forecast only applies to mid-latitude regions, i.e., those located near the 45 degree parallel, a line running between Watertown and Canton, NY. Vast acreages of serious farmland, heavy in dairy, are situated within five degrees of the 45th parallel.

So with a serious thunderstorm striking March 15, we can predict the

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first killer frost on the other end of the growing season will hit six months later. This means folks should try to plant as much short season corn as possible, particularly for grain. Most crop people in the Northeast try to plant short season corn as much as possible anyway. This year that will be more of a challenge than in normal years… whatever a “normal” year is.

Last year’s growing season for seedcorn was unusually harsh (something I will address in more depth next week).

For now, let me shorten that long story by saying that most corn growers will get enough seedcorn, but it probably won’t all be the varieties they were hoping for, particularly for folks waiting till the last minute. These days there seem to be more variety substitutions than there used to be. So often a seed dealer tells a customer, “we ran out of X variety, but we got you Y… which will work just as well”.

There is scientific basis for this 183 day lag between first springtime thunderstorm and the first killer frost at the other end of the growing season. The basis for this prediction is the jet stream polar drift rule.

This phenomenon dictates that one weather extreme deviating timewise from the vernal equinox (March 20 this year… today as I write) will be followed half a year later by the opposite extreme, deviating by the same amount of time from the autumnal equi-

nox (Sept. 22). Since the first thunderstorm hit five days before the vernal equinox, the first killer frost should hit five days before the autumnal equinox, or Sept. 17.

Again, this climatologic pendulum has scientific basis, at least in regions near the 45th parallel, which is half-way between the 30 degree latitude and 60 degree latitude. The 30th parallel, which runs near New Orleans, is home for the

southern branch of the northern hemisphere jet stream. The 60th parallel, which runs near the tip of Canada’s St. James Bay, is home to the northern branch of that jet stream.

When the northern branch of our jet stream veers way north, as was the case on March 15, warm moist southern air plows through our region. At some point this air mass collided with a cold front, causing a thunderstorm. Then the opposite should happen six months later, as the northern branch of the jet stream bounces southward, allowing cold Canadian air to spread frost through the midlatitude regions.

Occasionally, I have backed off from making this forecast when it looks like el Niño might mess things up meteorologically. When this el Niño climate characteristic gets unruly, all bets are off the table, in terms of jet stream behavior. I was able to assess el Niño’s 2012 behavior by referring to the website of the International Research Institute (IRI) for Climate and Society. El Niño is defined as occuring when the Pacific Ocean surface areas along the equator and west of South America experience water temperature increase (compared to normal) of 1.53.5 degrees Celsius (2.76.3 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Like the world we live in, trade initiatives and trends are ever-changing. To stay at the top of the game and maintain a competitive edge, our trade agenda has to be forward-looking and ensure plenty of market access for U.S. farmers.

For example, achieving Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia is Farm Bureau’s main trade priority in 2012. PNTR makes permanent the trade status the U.S. extends to Russia each year. The agreement Russia negotiated with the U.S. and other World Trade Organization member nations includes improved tariff and sanitary provisions particularly affecting U.S. beef, pork and poultry exports. In 2011, the United States was the thirdlargest supplier in the Russian market.

Obtaining PNTR is a critical step to ensure the U.S. stays competitive in that part of the world.

Another priority is the Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP, which aims to eliminate tariff — and non-tariff — barriers to trade between the U.S. and countries like Australia, Chili, Malaysia and many others. Japan, Canada and Mexico have also expressed interest in joining the TPP, which would increase trade opportunities because they would be unable to exclude certain sectors under the

agreement.

For example, Japan is our fourthlargest agricultural export destination, with more than $13 billion in sales in 2011. But, the country has many restrictive policies against certain agricultural imports that would have to be addressed under the TPP. Looking to Europe, efforts are under way to increase agriculture trade with the European Union and remove barriers on U.S. products made with biotechnology. In 2011, the U.S. exported more than $10 billion in agriculture products to the EU. Additional market access to the EU is significant for farmers.

Lastly, China became the United States’ top agricultural importer in 2011, with more than $20 billion in sales. Continued demand from China for a range of products, primarily soybeans and cotton, with growing demand for meats and corn, will keep China in the forefront as an agricultural customer.

If we stay the course and maintain a strong agricultural trade agenda, we can ensure we are reaching all of our potential trading partners while maximizing our full export potential.

Tracy Taylor Grondine is director of media relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Crop from A6 temperatures drop an unusual amount.) Based on IRI’s assessment, I’m accepting that el Niño remains “ruly”, and my jetstream polar drift prediction stands.

Hiram said he saw some lightning two days earlier. I asked if it was accompanied by rain; he said no. No rain meant no storm, so that was good. A Sept. 17 frost will be hard enough to take. Following my last year’s first frost

prediction, my batting average with these forecasts increased to 82.35 percent. This year I hope I’m wrong with first frost dragging way into fall.

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Governor Cuomo announces nearly $1 million in aid to New York farms affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee Funds to help 97 farms in 18 counties Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on March 14 announced nearly $1 million in additional recovery aid to New York farms affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The funds are Round 2 of the Farm Operation Match Component of the Agriculture and Community Recovery Fund (ACRF). The grants will go to 97 farms in 18 counties to replace feed for livestock, as well as farm-raised crops for retail and wholesale operations that were lost as a result of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The first round of grants awarded $1.3 million to 143 farms in 21 counties.

“It has been more than six months since flood waters damaged and destroyed farms across the state, and farmers are still feeling the storms’ effects,” Governor Cuomo said.

“These funds have enabled us to provide vital assistance directly to the farms that were hit the hardest, many of which are family owned, and are facing huge financial burdens as they struggle to rebuild.”

Round 2 of the ACRF Farm Operations Match Program will include a total of $949,727 in aid awarded to 97 farms in 18 counties. Under the pro-

gram, farmers can receive a 50 percent match for the cost of replacing livestock feed, up to $50,000. They can also receive a 50 percent match, up to $10,000, to help cover the purchase of fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, nursery and flowers needed to replace storm-damaged farm products to maintain retail operations. Round 2 of the Farm Operation Match Program also included a component for Wholesale Farm Operations, which provided funds, up to $10,000, to cover the replacement of crops lost in the disasters that would then be offered for wholesale. The first and second rounds of the Farm Operations Match Program have collectively awarded a total of $2,314,460.

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine said, “With fields washed away just in time for harvest, many farmers lost a significant amount of crops to the floods this past summer. This round of funding under the Governor’s Agricultural and Community Recovery Fund will help share the financial burden the floods put on our farmers by providing cash to cover half of the replacement cost for livestock feed, as well as for crops to retail and wholesale.”

Immediately following the Hurricane

Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, Governor Cuomo created the Agricultural and Community Recovery Fund (ACRF) to help rebuild the agricultural industry and farming areas in the impacted areas. This was the first disaster recovery program designed specifically for agriculture in the history of New York State. To date, ACRF has completed three successful components, including the ACRF Conservation Component, ACRF Farm Operation Match Component (Round 1 and Round 2), and the ACRF Main Street Component. Those programs have paid out almost $7 million in cash payments to 552 family farms and $3 million in grants to small businesses in 15 local municipalities across six counties, to help them rebuild and reopen.

A fourth component of the ACRF, the On-Farm Capital Program, is currently accepting applications. This program will help pay for capital losses experienced on the farm, including certain minor structural repairs, permanent fixtures and equipment. The deadline

for submitting applications is April 2, 2012. Program guidelines and applications for the Capital On-Farm Needs Program are available at www.agriculture.ny.gov/disaster-assistance-and-resources.html.

In addition to ACRF, Governor Cuomo announced $50 million in additional flood recovery funds, of which farmers and small business owners are eligible for $21 million for physical floodrelated damage costs, not covered by other federal, state or local recovery programs, or any third party payers.

The guidelines and application for that program can be found at www.esd.ny.gov/BusinessPrograms/F loodRecovery.html.

The combined impacts of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee had a devastating effect on New York State agriculture resulting in an estimated 200,000 acres of cropland damage and $73 million in agricultural damages to crops, buildings, equipment and land resources.

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USDA GEARING UP TO CONDUCT 2012 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE — National Agricultural Classification

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The state average is

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Agriculture Counts!

Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them.

We are asking everyone who received the NACS to respond even if they are not farming so that we build the most accurate and comprehensive mailing list to account for all of U.S. agriculture in the census. The census is the leading source of facts about American agriculture and the only source of agricultural statistics that is comparable for each county in the nation. Farm organizations, businesses, government decision-makers, commodity market analysts, news media, researchers and others use census data to in-

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Agriculture from A9 FEB. 17: Although the Milk Production report is issued monthly with the previous month’s data, the February issue also contains annual statistics for the previous year.

Pennsylvania ranks in fifth place for 2011 milk production nationwide. Milk production ranking was: 1) California with 41.5 billion pounds, 2) Wisconsin with 26.1 billion, 3) Idaho 13.3 billion, 4) New York 12.8 billion and 5) Pennsylvania with 10.6 billion pounds of milk.

Pennsylvania milk production in 2011 was 1.2 percent below last year.

Average milk cow numbers remained steady at 541,000 in 2011. Milk per cow decreased slightly from 19,847 to 19,601 pounds per cow. Idaho increased production by 3.7 percent over last year; California by 2.7 percent; New York by 0.9 percent; and Wisconsin by 0.3 percent.

Due to very different herd sizes, the 2011 ranking for these same five states in the number of licensed dairy herds was: 1) Wisconsin with 12,100 herds, 2) Pennsylvania 7,240, 3) New York 5,450, 4) California 1,675 and 5) Idaho with 575 dairy herds.

2011 CHICKENS & EGGS PUBLISHED FEB. 28: The annual number of layers averaged 25.1 million birds for 2011, up 5 percent from the previous year. This ranks Pennsylvania as the third largest state. Iowa was first with 53.0 million birds, and Ohio averaged 27.7 million layers to rank second.

The Pennsylvania birds produced 7.31 billion or 608.8 million dozen table eggs as well as 245 million hatching eggs for incubation. Taken together, this averaged 291 eggs per bird in 2011, down one egg from 2010.

Pennsylvania had three of the top 25 counties nationwide for laying hens, according to the most recent Ag Census for 2007. Lancaster County ranked third nationally for the number of layers at 7.1 million birds. Berks was 18th with 1.9 million layers; Schuylkill was 25th with 1.7 million. Lebanon County fell from 14th position in 2002 to 28th with 1.5 million layers.

2011 TROUT SUMMARY PUBLISHED FEB. 24: Pennsylvania 2011 trout production ranks third in the nation based on the value of trout sold.

Pennsylvania sales account for 8.2 per-

cent of national trout sales. Only Idaho and North Carolina had more trout sales. The annual survey contacted all known producers and hatcheries.

In Pennsylvania, production (live weight) increased from 1.59 million pounds in 2010 to 1.82 million pounds of trout in 2011 when sales were valued at $6.3 million. State level number of operations will only be published every five years in conjunction with the Census of Agriculture.

Pennsylvania ranks third for the value of trout distributed for conservation

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and recreational purposes, behind California and Washington. With a value of $9.2 million, Pennsylvania accounts for 9.2 percent of the nation’s distributed trout. This includes trout released by state hatcheries, cooperative nurseries, and private fishing clubs.

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Harvest quality dairy forages

by Dr. Tim Snyder, Nutrition Manager, Renaissance Nutrition, Inc. Growing season, variety, chop height, maturity, moisture, (field drying), and likely other factors affect forage quality for dairy feed. With the exception of the first item, most are under your control.

Measuring quality Most dairies grow forages to provide digestible NDF (neutral detergent fiber) which allows more profitable milk production. Lab measurement of the NDF digestible at 24 (NDFD24) or 30 hrs (NDFD30) of rumen fermentation provides a useful quality measure.

Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) provides a better method of valuing forage because it incorporates forage nutrient analysis and digestibility into one number. Relative Forage Value (RFV) didn’t consider digestibility. NDF percent and NDF digestibility are not highly correlated. Grass and small grain forages are

more accurately valued with RFQ. Corn silage RFQ isn’t calculated and NDFD is used.

Growing season Growing season has a large impact on quality, perhaps more than some variety differences. Generally, forages grown under warm, moist conditions are higher in lignin and lower in fiber digestibility.

Yield is high, quality is lower.

The opposite occurs in cool, dry seasons.

Variety Alfalfa breeders continue to progress in providing higher NDFD varieties. Varieties and hybrids are available that may lower stem to leaf ratios. Research is investigating lower lignin varieties that still perform agronomically, and/or do not solubilize as much protein in the silo, saving more usable protein. Grass varieties with higher sugar content are available. These are particularly useful for grazing. However, most sugar

is retained in hay and, while lower in silage (it’s converted to acids), it may still be higher with a higher sugar variety.

Many are familiar with the short harvest window of cereal rye as a quality double crop for silage. Wheat has a longer window, but may come off too late. Newer triticale (wheat/rye cross) varieties offer a solution and are gaining popularity. Additionally, higher yielding forage oats varieties with wider leaves and higher digestibility are available.

Some areas have the growing season to allow triple cropping with a combination of these.

Popularity has jumped dramatically.

Brown mid-rib (BMR) corn has always resulted in about 5 pounds of milk / cow /day. NDFD is much higher than traditional varieties. Some “silage specific” varieties are also marketed with higher NDFD than conventional or dual purpose corn. The company with

BMR in the market for many years has made major agronomic and yield advances. Ask for multi-year, multi-plot NDFD variety comparison results when selecting.

BMR sorghum and sudan varieties and crosses are available. They have much higher fiber digestibility than conventional types, but again differ by genetic strain. BM6 gene varieties are better than others. Multi-plot and year comparisons are best.

Select varieties specifically for grazing, ensiling or baling suitability.

Harvest height Most are familiar with the positive effect on whole plant corn silage quality by chopping higher. More starch and less fiber typically results. There is a yield trade-off with chopping higher of course, but it may be a good trade in a wet growing season.

The same quality/yield

trade may be worth it with alfalfa, grass and small grain forage. Cutting higher will generally leave more of the lower, more lignified, less digestible stem portion in the field.

NDFD should be higher in what is harvested.

Maturity Harvest at one-tenth bloom, harvest at bud stage, if you see purple it’s too late — all have been heard as guides over the years. Alfalfa NDF increases 4-6 per-

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Part 3: Guidelines for the top manager The top manager(s) in a family business has quite different responsibilities than other family members who are in the business. Success or failure in integrating family members into the business rests firmly with the top manager. The top manager may not be the head of the family. For example, the extended family can have a strong matriarchal head who masterminds parenting, the household, family gatherings, and day-to-day family nurturing. The matriarch can greatly influence the integration of some family members into the family business although she has only a minor role in business management.

The following guidelines, written to top managers, provide, tips, ideas, and strategies for successfully handling family business responsibilities. The top manager or managers are the ones with the ultimate responsibility and authority for the business to accomplish its goals.

Successful top managers have successful businesses. Failing top managers have failing businesses.

Develop a mission statement and goals for the business. The informal nature of most family businesses requires that the planning combine formal and informal discussion. The process of planning helps more than the resulting plan. Engaging all the family members in the process assures that they know and understand the goals and why they are important to the business’ future. Broad input into planning rests on the maxim, “All of us together are smarter than any one of us.”

Provide a testing period for family members coming into the business.

The testing period provides a safety valve in cases where the new person doesn’t work out. The parties to a relationship that is not working can break off an employer/employee relationship much easier than a partnership or coinvestor relationship. Starting as an employee provides the family member time to determine whether the family business and working for another family member meet his or her expectations. A two- or three-year starting period as an employee can lead to opportunity to start buying into the business or to be given long-term responsibilities. Starting a new person as a partner or co-investor with long-term promises is like marriage without courtship. Knowing a person well as a son or daughter can be quite different from knowing the person as an adult in a business relationship. Commitments to new in-laws without a testing period are even more problematic.

Provide written job descriptions for each member of the family. Start by making sure that everyone understands your own job description. Job descriptions serve as a valuable communication aid. Too often, family members join the business with only a vague understanding of what their responsibilities will be. Compensation promises may be even more vague

than job responsibilities. Job descriptions pave the way for fair compensation. Open and honest discussion about duties and opportunities for input into management benefit everyone.

Imagine a situation in which Mom and Dad believe their daughter joining the business will solve their labor problems. The daughter thinks joining the business will provide an opportunity to apply all she has learned at college about agriculture. She looks forward to correcting several other mistakes her parents have been making for years.

Laborer or manager? A job description can help answer the question.

Train people to do their jobs. Employees succeed only if they know how to do what they are hired to do. The same goes for family members. New people in the business usually need some training. Even a family member who was “in and around” the business for years during childhood is likely to need some training. You are likely to ask, “Should I ask my brother or new son-in-law to accept some training?”

Answering “no” to this important question is setting the new person up for frustration and perhaps failure.

Delegate responsibility and authority. This guideline combines job descriptions and training. Make responsibility part of the job description, provide the necessary training, and then delegate. Responsibility builds commitment and enthusiasm.

Delegation involves pushing responsibility as far down in the organization as practical. Delegation of responsibility frees you from attention to dayto-day problems so that you can work on new problems. Certain tasks must remain your responsibility, e.g., whether to expand the business. Other responsibilities — for example, when to change the oil in a truck — unnecessarily bog you down.

Operate a profitable business. An unprofitable business must be turned around if you are to avoid longer-run disaster. Of course, profit does not guarantee family business continuity.

It does, however, make it possible to concentrate attention on the family and people issues that can destroy a business just as surely as lack of profit destroys it.

Develop harmony between the business and family. Family businesses bring stress to everyone involved. The work is never-ending.

Family members carry the stress home to their families. On the other hand, stress from home is carried to the business. Marital problems, personal financial problems, and illness, for example, easily affect on-the-job performance. No top manager can control the events causing stress. However, you can be sensitive to the status of family/business interaction. Keep family commitments in mind when scheduling workdays. Be mindful of who worked the last holiday.

Provide leadership and coaching to the business. Every organization

needs leadership to thrive. Family members want you to lead. Family members also want to be coached by a caring person sincerely interested in being helpful. Your failure to lead leaves them waiting for someone to step forward. Sometimes, leadership depends primarily on your delegating specific responsibilities to each member of your family management team.

In some cases, the events call for you to be decisive and firm.

Communicate clearly and often.

Few family members complain about understanding the business too well.

Even fewer complain about a manager who encourages them to ask questions as they occur. Open and clear communication creates an environment in which people can disagree with each other without being disagreeable. The top manager can select from a host of communication aids: staff meetings, weekly management meetings, daily “catch up” conversations, annual family business meetings, quarterly written reports to all personnel, suggestion boxes, managing by “walking about,” performance evaluations, speaking to each key person at least once each day, two-way radios, message boards, or a weekly meal out with family staff. The list suggests that no one way is best for all. Each top manager needs to commit to clear and open communication and then set about finding ways to do it.

Develop pride throughout the family in your business. Being part of a winning team helps build selfconfidence, team spirit, and the conviction that “I am at the right place.”

Success builds pride. Progressive, recognized, adapting, and modern farms build pride. Attractive buildings, hats and shirts with the business name and employees’ names, and a steady flow of visitors also build pride. Pride comes from years of attention to important details.

Nurture each family member in the business. Nurturing is a combination of parenting, caring for, listening to, being concerned about, and being interested in every member of the family. The emotions and feelings that come with nurturing matter most. No one will hand you a recipe for their nurturing. How to do it varies person

by person. Hearing “she/he really cares about me!” signals your success in nurturing.

Celebrate the business’ successes.

Celebrations show that you notice and appreciate the efforts people are making for the good of the business.

Reaching a production goal, making it through a rough winter, finishing a harvest season, or completing a move into new facilities deserve to be celebrated. Each family can discover how it prefers to celebrate. The following can work: picnics, pizza for everyone, a staff day at an amusement park, homemade ice cream, renting the local swimming pool after hours, and one day hiring a limousine to bring people to work.

Catch people doing things right and say thank you. Discipline usually focuses on people’s mistakes. No one is perfect. Discipline comes with supervising people. Making most feedback positive paves the way for discipline having the desired positive results.

Knowing that one is appreciated for the good done helps accept the consequences of mistakes.

Prepare people for their future responsibilities. To some extent, each of the previous guidelines contributes to this preparation. The future generation of top managers can learn much from observing this generation’s managers.

Simply observing is not enough. People need to be given the opportunity to make decisions and then accept responsibility. Getting to know successful managers of other family businesses is helpful. Attending regional and national meetings also helps. A plan works best when it provides for a wide range of experiences, responsibilities, and training.

Have fun. The wisest people in a business emphasize the importance of liking the industry, the place, the people, and the day-to-day life in the business. You face a serious challenge when people in your business stop looking forward to going to work the next day. An anonymous source said it well, “When people stop having fun, none of the rest matters.”

Source: www.extension.org/ pages/15587/building-family-business-relations

Farmers’ Market Information Day New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Farmers’ Market Federation of New York invite farmers’ market managers and vendors to the 2012 Farmers’ Market Information Day on March 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY. Get up to date with the latest information and requirements of the various federal and state nutrition programs that help community members access fresh local food, and help market vendors thrive.

This year’s program will include information on The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, (FMNP) the Electronic

Benefits Transfer Program, (EBT) and the WIC Vegetables and Fruits Check Program, (WICV&F). In addition to training on the EBT program, presenters will discuss progress made in 2011 and how new markets can participate in 2012. This workshop will fulfill the 2012 annual training requirement for vendors for the WIC V&F Program.

There will also be an in depth presentation on the important subject of food safety for direct marketers.

To register, or for more information email: deggert@nyfarmersmarket.com or phone: 315-637-4690, be sure to mention you’re interested in the Oneida County meeting.

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HORSE TALES

acclimate their digestive system. But on frosty mornings it’s better not to let your horses graze at all, at least until the sun has burned off the frost mid-day.

Navicular is a serious problem that can also come from owner neglect.

A horse with a navicular problem will exhibit the classic sign of standing with one foot pointed out in front, sometimes alternating feet, to get the

By Judy Van Put

Sullivan County Horse Council sponsors Farrier Clinic

by Judy Van Put The Sullivan County Chapter of NYS Horse Council sponsored a Farrier’s Clinic, with free trimming of active 4Hers horses’ hooves, on Sunday, March 11, in the huge indoor arena at the Rolling Stone Ranch in Bethel, NY. Volunteers seeking new memberships and renewals manned tables advertising the Sullivan County Chapter as well as the NYS Horse Council.

Hailing from far-away Attica, NY, clinician Kerry Brooks started Farriering in 1986 after graduating from the Eastern School of Farrier Science in Martinsville, VA, and has spent the past 26 years enjoying her job of trimming and shoeing horses. Despite living about a 4-hour-drive away, Kerry spends three days a week trimming and shoeing horses in Delaware County and another in Sullivan before returning home.

Kerry began with an interesting talk and provided lots of visuals — a table filled with various types of horse shoes, models of horse feet and hand-out sheets describing the parts of the horse’s foot. Topics for discussion included Founder, (laminitis) which results from a shock to the horse’s system — whether that shock comes from eating a barrel of feed, heavy /lengthy exercise followed by drinking lots of cold water, or eating too much new grass at once.

And although the horse may just exhibit a ‘belly ache’ and recover the next day, this shock to the horse’s system might not show up in the horse’s feet for one to six months — and should be considered when the horse has foot problems, she explained.

Kerry showed the group a horse’s hoof that had never been trimmed — the poor animal suffered such neglect it had

to be put down. The hoof had grown so long it had curved up like a horn — and it was easy to see on the model that the horse had suffered from severe laminitis. She said that ponies are especially notorious for being prone to laminitis.

Especially during this time of year, early spring, too much grass can be deadly to horses for this reason. Kerry stressed that it is most important to monitor your horse’s grass intake in early spring; as the more he eats, the more susceptible to becoming foundered and contracting laminitis.

The sugars are highest in early lush grasses on

weight off and make the horse more comfortable.

The problem can’t really be totally fixed, she said, but with careful trimming and shoeing the horse can be made more comfortable and still be usable.

Ringbone, she explained, is identified by a pronounced ‘bump’ on the front of the foot — it is a calcification that does not go away; it is a

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Everything Equine “An Extreme Event” is one of the largest equine events in the Northern New York-New England region for horse enthusiasts. The event will take place on April 28-29 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex

Junction, VT. In the ninth year, organizers are excited about the all new layout and programming for “Everything Equine” including: • Our theme this year is Everything Equine “An Extreme Event,” featuring eventing ex-

pert Sue Berrill.

• Sunday April 29 the special guest will be Denny Emerson, “One of the most influential horsemen of the 20th century...” (The Chronicle of the Horse, 2002).

• Over 30 indoor and outdoor demonstrations

& seminars and 130 exhibitors providing equipment, product and services for equine enthusiasts and their horses.

• The Extreme Trail Challenge with $2,700 in prize money on Sunday April 29 at 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., coordinat-

ed by the Northeastern Riding & Driving Club is a great addition.

• The Poulin Grain and Guy’s Farm & Yard Arena has been moved to Expo North.

• Blue Seal Feeds & Farm Family Insurance Breed Row has moved in-

doors and will be setup in Expo South.

• Equine Art Exhibit, artists in various media with a special focus on horses have a chance to submit their work for display and appreciation.

• The Charlotte Pony Club will be working with 4-H to expand & enhance the Equine Kids Corner Activity Center.

• “Horsin’ Around on Saturday Night” is Saturday night April 28 at 6:30. Admission is separate for this popular equine variety show and tickets are limited. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Vermont Farm Bureau.

The two days of Everything Equine involves continued strong partnership between many organizations including Mane Stream, Northwestern Riding & Driving Club, Charlotte Pony Club, 4-H, University of Vermont Extension, Horse Works, Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar, Equine Journal, Poulin Grain, Guy’s Farm & Yard, Alltech, Blue Seal Feeds, and Farm Family Insurance.

Be sure to visit the very popular Breed Row in Expo South sponsored by Blue Seal Feeds and Farm Family Insurance, don’t miss the Equine Art Gallery and 4H & Pony Club Kids Corner in Expo North; these areas offer excellent horse related family activities. Attend educational sessions in the seminar rooms, sponsored by The Equine Journal and watch demonstrations in the Poulin Grain indoor arena. Also get your tickets early for the very entertaining “Horsin’ Around Show” an equine variety show on Saturday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from Horsin’ Around helps benefit the Vermont Farm Bureau Equine Industry Committee. Tickets are available for Everything Equine “An Extreme Event” at the door on April 28-29, children under 5 are free and daily tickets are $8 purchased in advance by April 27 and $10 after April 27. There is no charge for parking.

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have found the price level at which sellers are willing to let go of product,” says Brooks. “There are concerns about future milk supplies and warm weather could be pulling milkfat into ice Dairy Prices Inching Higher But Still Below a Year Ago Issued Mar. 16, 2012 Cash block cheese closed mid March at $1.5825 per pound, up 9 cents on the week, the third week in a row for a gain, but still10 1/4cents below a year ago when they plummeted 33 cents, to $1.6850, and barrels plunged 26 1/2, to $1.70. The barrels also closed Friday at $1.5825, up 8 cents on the week, and 11 3/4cents below a year ago.

The gains came on bids; no cheese was sold in the cash market this week. The blocks have been trading below the barrels from time to time the past few weeks. Why is that noteworthy? The March 15 Daily Dairy Report reminds us that “Margins for block manufacturers are squeezed when the barrel price exceeds the block price.”

cream and other Class II products, he said, but warned; “There is no shortage of milkfat.”

Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of

2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17,

$15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, and was hovering around $16.04 late morning March 16.

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The NASS-surveyed block price inched up a half-cent, to $1.4926.

The barrels averaged $1.5146, up 0.8 cent.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks wrote in the March16 e-Dairy Morning Executive Edition; “There is concern about where milk and dairy product supplies will be later this year and some buying is likely occurring for the summer grilling season.”

In some heavy trading, cash butter closed Friday at $1.5150, up 6 1/2cents on the week, but 55 1/2-cents below a year ago. Twenty six cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.4150, down 0.8 cent. NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3410, down 2.3 cents, but whey reversed six weeks of decline and regained 1.3 cents, climbing back to 61.93 cents per pound.

“Unlike the cheese market, buyers of butter

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Heavy horses, such as Spanish Barbs and Clydesdales are susceptible to ringbone if they are over-fed; their extra weight causes too much pressure on the foot.

Cushings Disease is commonly found in older horses and ponies. The classic symptoms include a very long, heavy hair coat. Cushings is a disorder of the pituitary gland, often caused by a tumor. The horse may exhibit a cresty neck and be overweight, and exhibit laminitis. It is important to monitor the type of hay and feed you’re giving your horse if he has this condition; plain grass hay is preferred over rich alfalfa hay, and grain should not contain molasses.

There are medications on the market to counteract the effects of Cushings disease.

Another word of caution Kerry gave the group had to do with de-wormers. She explained that good hygiene, such as never sharing buckets with other horses and having adequate pasture area for your horse, will go a long way in preventing infestation of worms.

She does not advocate the use of daily dewormers and says that she has had good results using dewormers twice a year — in May and October.

After the question and answer period, Kerry worked on horses that were brought to the clinic. Attendees were encouraged to look at the untrimmed, then trimmed hooves to see how it is done. She stressed the importance of fitting the shoe to the foot, and not the other way around. She also likes to keep as much of the frog as possible, as it

Kerry Brooks trimmed hooves and demonstrated her technique.

acts as the horse’s shock absorber — and a goodsized frog will enable the foot to spread out and be healthy. When re-shoeing a horse she looks closely at the shoe to see how it is worn, in order to learn how the horse is traveling. For uneven hoof wear, such as a “low spot” or in the instance of one horse that had suffered from a ‘gravel’ and had a hole that had grown out to the bottom of its hoof, Kerry uses a liquid filler, “Grand Circuit”.

Lastly she discussed

“dry feet”, comparing it to the dry skin many of us suffer from in winter.

Kerry likes to use Pine Tar and demonstrated

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LIVERPOOL, NY — More than 400 of the dairy industry’s brightest and best assembled recently at the 2012 Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Conference in central New York State. Presented by NEDPA and Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY, the two-day conference provided dairy producers, agriservice personnel, educators, and students with the global perspective, hands-on strategies, and scientific facts they’ll use to propel their industry to even more progressive and profitable levels.

Guest speakers from the United Kingdom and United States explored a broad range of topics including: • How U.S. agriculture and dairy industry are impacted by a world in-

creasingly in chaos • How dairies can capture more value from the marketplace • Why it’s critical that we speak up to support the consumer’s right to choose in the dairy marketplace • Why dairy businesses need to take more leadership in the role as educators of the public • How to minimize challenges and embrace opportunities present in today’s New York dairy industry with the latest technologies and business analysis techniques • What impact new genomic technologies have on producing herd replacements • How to use activity-based accounting systems to manage multiple

business sites • How to employ on-farm mass balance assessments to use nutrients more efficiently • Which management tools best control incidence of “today’s” ketosis • How updated research champions dairy products’ important contribution to U.S. intake of key nutrients, debunks 1950’s failed theory that fats lead to heart disease and saturated fats raise cholesterol levels A panel comprised of Cornell researcher, veterinarian and dairy producer also shared on-farm lessons learned establishing successful grouphoused feeding systems for young calves in locations across the state.

This presentation prompted an extended and spirited discussion with the audience, always eager for battle-tested “take home.”

NEDPA’s Executive Director Caroline Potter provided the membership with a detailed update on the association’s make up, recent accomplishments, strategic plan for the near future, and then introduced the Board’s recentlyelected Directors.

NEDPA is a group of forward-looking dairy producers committed to an efficient, profitable, environmentally-responsible and consumer conscious dairy industry in the Northeast. For more information visit www.nedpa.org.

lower milk per cow in the second half of the year says USDA. Milk production remains heavy in the Southwest, according to USDA’s weekly update. California and New Mexico processing plants are working on extended schedules to handle the milk as conditions are favorable for milk cows.

Pacific Northwest milk output is well above a year ago. Milk and condensed product is being moved around the region to accommodate ongoing repairs at a drying facility in Lynden, Washington. There are more concerns about high feed prices and future milk price projections, according to USDA. Milk production is increasing in Central region. Surplus milk supplies are being discounted at up to $4/cwt. under Class prices. Bottled milk needs are variable with some snow related storms closing schools. Northeast milk output is increasing. Florida and other Southeastern states are also seeing milk output rise. Auxiliary plant capacity continues to be utilized to balance the milk supplies. Pastures are benefiting from rains, according to USDA. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service reports that January exports of cheese and dry whey were up from a year ago.

Exports of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder fell just behind prior year levels, while exports of butter/milkfat and whey protein concentrate were notably lower than a year ago, according to the CME’s Daily Dairy Report.

Cheddar cheese exports increased 27 percent, or 2.4 million pounds, to 10.8 million in January versus a year ago. The DDR said “This stellar gain is due, in part, to the continual growth in Cheddar cheese exports to our neighbor, Mexico.” Cheddar exports to Mexico totaled 2.3 million pounds, up over 560 percent from a year ago. Mexico accounted for over 21 percent of U.S. Cheddar exports during January, according to the DDR. Speaking of exports; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 1.7 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack

cheese and 827,000 pounds of butter to customers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The product will be delivered through August 2012 and pushed CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 30.4 million pounds and butter to 28.8 million to 18 countries. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 876 million pounds or the annual production of approximately 42,570 cows, according to CWT analysis.

In dairy politics; a group of South Dakota dairy manufacturers are opposing the supply management provision included in legislation expected to be included in the draft Farm Bill, according to a press release from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

The group included the presidents and CEOs of four large dairy companies; Saputo Cheese USA, Inc., Lake Norden Food Ingredient Company (Davisco Foods International, Inc.), Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., and Bel Brands USA, and expressed concern to Senator John Thune (R-SD), pointing to the growing dairy industry in South Dakota, and called it “alarming that Congress would consider legislation that would limit milk production, increase regulation and allow government interference in free markets,” according to the release.

Thune sits on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which will consider the legislation as part of the proposed “Dairy Security Act,” expected to be included in the Farm Bill.

“The dairy industry in South Dakota has been growing tremendously in recent years,” the dairy leaders wrote. “Our investments in dairy manufacturing plants in the state bring new jobs as well as increased demand for milk from dairy farmers.

In fact, we have been working with Governor Daugaard in his efforts to bring new milk production to our state in order to keep up with the growth in our operations.”

“It’s also important to note that the opportunity for dairy expansion into global markets is terrific for our industry,” the dairy leaders added. “Just a decade ago, our nation was a net importer of dairy products. Now, we export

the equivalent of 15 percent of the milk produced by our nation’s dairy farmers.” They called on Thune to oppose “this approach for the dairy industry and our nation.”

Meanwhile; National Milk’s (NMPF) Board of Directors supported a resolution urging Congress to pass a Farm Bill in 2012 that contains “an improved safety net for farmers in the form of the Dairy Security Act” (DSA). A press release said the Board does not support any extension of current farm programs and “delay the creation of a better dairy program.”

“Kicking the can down the road into 2013, where the farm bill is concerned, is neither good politics, nor good policy,” said Randy Mooney, Chairman of NMPF and a dairy farmer from Rogersville, MO. “The tough choices about budget priorities won’t be any easier next year. But more to the point, dairy farmers need a better program than what we have right now. A farm bill extension in 2012 doesn’t do us any good.”

The Federation has worked since 2009 to formulate a comprehensive economic safety net that is based on margins, rather than just the farm level price of milk, a NMPF press release stated. After developing its own proposal, the “Foundation for the Future,” NMPF worked with Reps. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Mike Simpson (R-ID) to include those concepts into H.R. 3062, the DSA. NMPF’s Chris Galen reported on the first of four field hearings on the new Farm Bill by the House Ag Committee in Thursday’s DairyLine. The first hearing was held in upstate New York where much of the focus was on dairy. The Federation had three dairy producers testify in support of the DSA, Galen reported.

The Senate, on the other hand, completed its four Farm Bill hearings this week. Galen said “All the cards are now beginning to line up to have something done, at least in the Ag Committees by the end of this spring or by early summer, getting a Farm Bill created.” “The key,” he concluded, “Will be trying to get it passed through Congress and signed by the White House this year before the elections sweep away anything that can get done here in Washington.”

Mielke from A20 California’s April Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $17.21 per cwt. for the north and $17.48 for the south. Both are down 39 cents from March and $4.45 below April 2011. The northern price 2012 average now stands at $18.30, down from $18.56 a year ago at this time and $16.37 in 2010. The southern price average is $18.57, down from $18.83 a year ago and $16.65 in 2010.

The Federal order Class I base price is announced by USDA on March 23.

Milk cow estimates were raised again in the Agriculture Department’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook; although herd size contraction is still expected later in 2012. Milk per cow was also raised above earlier forecasts.

Feed prices are expected to be higher during 2012 than last year. The corn price is expected to average $5.90-$6.50 per bushel for the 2011/12 crop year, an increase from the $5.18 average in 2010/11. Soybean meal is forecast higher than in February at $310-$340 per ton, but lower than the $346 in 2010/11.

The increase in the soybean meal price forecast this month is due to reduced supplies from South America.

The higher feed prices expected this year will continue to pressure the milk-feed price ratio. The preliminary February milk-feed price ratio was 1.58, well below 2.01 posted in February 2011. This producer profitability indicator is unlikely to improve as the effect of higher feed prices will be exacerbated by forecast lower milk and dairy product prices this year.

Prices for replacement heifers which will enter the herd during 2012 and into mid2013 were also above expectations, suggesting that there is demand for dairy replacements and further expansion.

February’s forecast cow numbers were increased to 9.2 million head for the year and production per cow was raised to 21.7 million pounds. Most of the gain in cow numbers is expected to come in the first half of 2012. The relatively mild winter in most of the U.S. is ideal for production, boosting yield per cow in the first half of 2012. However, weaker producer returns are expected to lead to herd contraction and

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cent per week in spring/summer, more slowly in late summer/fall. RFV falls 34 units a day in spring. Wisconsin researchers developed the PEAQ (predictive equations for alfalfa quality) system years ago. Subtracting some loss for harvest and storage gives an idea of feeding value. You can purchase calibrated “PEAQ” sticks or use a yardstick and do the calculations.

Scissor cutting samples and sending to labs for analysis before harvest can estimate quality. This method can vary across states and seasons somewhat and is only useful for first cutting.

Check with local agronomists and find GDD calculators for your area online.

More information on these tools is at www1.umn.edu/mfgc/scissors.htm Alfalfa / grass mixes should be harvested at the best combination of both.

Cornell has a recommended harvest chart based on the proportion of grass in the stand. Harvest grassier fields earlier. New, later maturing grass varieties are available to better match alfalfa maturity. You should be able to harvest these mixes at greater alfalfa height, maintaining quality and capturing higher yields.

More farms are no-till seeding BMR sorghum/sudan into 4th year or depleted alfalfa stands. Triticale harvested at flag leaf stage offers some the highest potential quality forage.

Moisture Moisture targets vary by silo structure. Wetter is okay in bunkers/ piles/bags. Avoid too wet (over 65 per-

cent) in towers. Seepage losses can exceed field drying losses. Ensiling near or above 70 percent moisture will increase protein breakdown. Ammonia increases, clostridial fermentation, butyric acid and other foul byproducts increase.

Test corn whole plant moisture by chopping stalks when near 1/4-1/2 kernel milk line. Prediction charts are available to estimate the time from varying plant growth stages till that point. Be aware with “stay green” varieties the kernels may get too dry while waiting for desirable whole plant moisture.

Applying “wide-swath” practices speeds drying by up to a day.

Overnight drying results in plant respiration which lowers nutrients harvested. Photosynthesis continues in the wide-swath during the day, reducing net losses. Wide- swathing haylage resulted in 11 units more RFQ in a multi-year WI study.

Crimping can actually slow wideswath drying of 65 percent moisture haylage. Crimping is usually beneficial if drying all the way for hay.

Intensively managed grazing may be an option on some farms, reducing the need for stored forage. Cows selectively eat the highest quality forage from the sward. Frequently moving high producing cows, follow on grazing with lower demand animals, clipping and/or harvesting excess growth will maximize quality.

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It says these conditions could be the result of exposure to gas drilling operations.

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The paper’s authors, Robert Oswald, a professor of molecular medicine at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and veterinarian Michelle Bamberger, DVM ‘85, interviewed animal owners

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cows exposed to the creek water, 21 died and 16 failed to produce calves the following spring. None of the 36 cows in separated fields had health problems, though one cow failed to breed in the spring.

• Another farmer reported that 140 of his cows were exposed to hydrofracking fluid when wastewater impoundment was allegedly slit, and the fluid drained into a pasture and a pond. “These farmers saw workers slitting the liner to decrease the amount of liquid in the impoundment in order to refill it,” said Bamberger.

“We have heard it now on several occasions.” Of the 140 cows, about 70 died, and there were high incidences of stillborn and stunted calves.

The authors note that the “most striking finding” of their study was how difficult it was to get solid information on the link between hydrofracking and health effects.

To provide better assessments of health impacts, the researchers recommend: • prohibiting nondisclosure agreements when public health is at stake; • increasing food safety testing and research, as the study documented that animals exposed to chemicals were not tested prior to slaughter, and little is known about the effects of hydrofracking chemicals on meat and dairy products; • improving the monitoring of routes of exposure, including in water, soil and air; and, most importantly, • fully testing the air, water, soil and animals prior to drilling and at regular intervals after drilling is completed, and disclosing fully the chemicals used when hydrofracking.

“Without knowledge of all the chemicals being used, you can’t test before drilling,” said Bamberger. “And if we don’t have predrilling tests then if you find a chemical postdrilling, how can you prove that” it came from hydrofracking, she added.

Source: Chronicle Online e-News, March 7

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Trucks The highway bill: possible change of committee leadership

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Pennsylvania farmers applaud U.S. Senate approved amendment CAMP HILL, PA — Members of the U.S. Senate have adopted a bipartisan amendment, supported by Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB), to prevent federal agencies from demanding that states regulate farmers in the same way they regulate commercial, long-haul truck drivers when using their farm trucks locally. The amendment is part of a larger federal transportation bill (S. 1813).

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Pennsylvania State 4-H Leadership Conference On the weekend of Jan. 20, five 4-H leaders and two 4-Hers traveled to Penn State for the annual Leader’s Forum. Leaders participated in several workshops geared to helping leaders improve their skills within their clubs and community. The broad range of workshops included communications, low cost team building, hay quality, judging, shooting sports, sewing and even “Hula-Hoopla” which was a workshop designed around making a hula hoop and using it to get kids and adults alike, up and moving through games, songs and even the science behind the hula hoop.

The leaders: Marilyn Race, Kim Clark, Sue Graham, Heather Charles and LouAnn Kiefer were treated to a luncheon where Penn State honored those who have served as 4-H leaders

for 20 years or more. This year is the centennial year for 4-H so there are plans being made to observe this great milestone in the history of 4-H across the State! Look for more details coming soon about the great ways we’ll celebrate 100 years of 4-H right here in Susquehanna County.

4-H members, Callie Curley of the D.E.S. and Arrows & Clays 4-H Clubs and Stephanie Koloski of the Cowboys & Cubbers 4-H Club participated in the State Leadership Conference entitled “Wild For Leadership.” The girls rotated through several workshops during the day, including goal setting, how to teach a workshop, critical thinking, communication, marketing and technology tools for leadership.

The whole weekend is culminated by

4-H members and leaders attended the Pennsylvania State 4-H Leadership Conference held Jan. 19-22 at Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. Left to right: Kim Clark, Sue Graham, Stephanie Koloski, Callie Curley, Heather Charles and LouAnn Kiefer. Missing from photo: Marilyn Race.

Photo courtesy of Penn State Extension in Susquehanna County

a semi-formal dinner and dance in which 4-H members from across the state can come together and share the

experiences they have learned throughout the weekend and make new friends.

A life without agriculture is useless

by J.W. Allen, New York State FFA President In a recent publication in the Yahoo news education section, writer Terence Loose, published an article titled “College Majors that are Useless.” Unfortunately for Mr. Loose, his number one useless college major hits home to the Northern New York Community. The number one industry in New York State is agriculture.

However, according to Mr. Loose, agriculture is the number one useless college degree. Not only does it irk me, it worries me. We have citizens who don’t realize nor understand where their food comes from, how our economy is impacted and how we survive.

Every morning I drink a glass of orange juice, have a cup of coffee, eat a bowl of cereal with milk, and have a slice of toast. Now granted I purchased all of those items that I eat from the local grocery store, however that is not where they were produced. All of those perishable items come from the agriculture industry, more specifically a farmer.

Whether the farmer is producing milk, oranges or wheat, my daily breakfast is courtesy of agriculture. That’s pretty important, seeing how I am one of billions of Americans who eat breakfast every morning.

United States consumers spend just 10 percent of their annual income on food, while those in other

countries spend much more. Billions of people rely on a healthy and safe breakfast to kick start their day, it seems to me that agriculture, and learning about it is extremely important.

By the year 2050, the world needs to double food production on the same amount of land.

This is a tremendous challenge that we as Americans will face. In order to ensure that we continue to have the most safe, abundant and affordable food supply in the world, we need agricultural education in our secondary schools, colleges and universities across our country. We need agriculture, we rely on agriculture, and most of all we live on AGRICULTURE. Approximately 22 million people work in agriculture related career fields. Only 10 percent of the 22 million are production farm workers, meaning that they directly work on the farm or ranch.

Currently, there are more than 200 rewarding and rigorous careers related to agriculture.

In 1940, one farmer was producing enough food and fiber for 19 people. Today, one farmer is producing enough food and fiber for 155 people.

Within 70 years, the agriculture industry has been dramatically changed to better serve the needs of the world.

As the population of people continued to grow, farmers responded. By means of new technology and advanced methods

of practice, the agriculture industry adjusted.

As stated previously, we need to double our food production in less than 50 years. In order to develop new efficient methods to increase production, we need new technologies. In order to have these new technologies, we need individuals majoring in and studying agriculture who will develop ways to produce higher yielding crops.

Products we use in our everyday lives come from plants and animals produced by America’s farmers and ranchers.

Personal care products such as, shampoo, soap, cosmetics, lotions, fingernail polish and toothpaste are a result of the agriculture industry.

Moving over to health care products, we have pharmaceuticals, surgical sutures, ointments, latex gloves and x-ray film. On the manufacturing spectrum we have adhesives, lubricants, solvents, detergents, and polymers. For our entertainment which every American loves, agriculture provides film for pictures and strings for musical instruments.

For our children’s education and our everyday needs we rely on agriculture to provide us with crayons, textbooks, chalk, desks, pencils, and paper. What do agriculture and professional sports have in common?

Agriculture provides them with uniforms, baseball bats, leather equipment, balls and

shoes. Transportation is heavily dependent upon agriculture, with the industry contributing biofuels including ethanol and biodiesel, lubricants, antifreeze, tires, upholstery and packing materials. The bottom line is we use agriculture on a daily basis and in many different aspects of our daily life.

It seems that after all agriculture isn’t useless.

As a matter of fact, it’s a necessity for our lives to continue in the comfortable way that we are accustomed to. Our country has never experienced a food shortage.

Our farmers in the

United States have provided for the entire nation and world for over 200 years. Not only have they provided food and other resources, but they have provided it efficiently.

Its cost affordable, its products are healthy and safe. As we look to solve our future problems, avoid food shortages, and turn our economy back around, we must look to our roots, agriculture.

Without advancing technologies and more efficient methods we could be in trouble. I’m proud to say that agriculture isn’t a useless major. It’s one of the greatest majors in our education-

al system. After all, those who serve the agriculture industry or who are majoring in agriculture are doing their job as a citizen of the United States. They are committing themselves to serving others and making the world a better place. So, Mr. Loose, I would like to know how exactly do you survive?

If agriculture is so useless, you must not eat or take part in the daily activities that every human does.

Quite frankly, you must be an exception to the human race, because we all know that a life without agriculture would be useless.

Jaclyn Paquette named the Lohnes 4-H Award recipient Jaclyn Paquette, Rensselaer County 4-H member and daughter of Mary Beth and Thomas Paquette is the recipient of the 4-H Lohnes Award.

The Lohnes Award is a citizenship/sportsmanship award sponsored by Bob Lohnes of Schaghticoke, NY. The award recognizes an outstanding Rensselaer County 4-H Horse project member. Jaclyn was most recently a member of the Stablemates Club.

Jaclyn has been active in many aspects of the horse program from riding and showing both English and Western to Horse Bowl and Horse Communications both as a presenter and Teen

Evaluator.

Jaclyn has been a teen leader and has worked hard behind the scenes of many county wide horse offerings assisting with planning and facilitating.

Jaclyn is currently a student at Hudson Valley Community College and has become a project leader of a newly formed horse club, the Barn Bums.

The Lohnes Awardee is nominated and selected by the members of the 11 different 4-H Horse Clubs in Rensselaer County.

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H in your area, contact your respective

Jaclyn Paquette is the recipient of the 4-H Lohnes Award.

Photo courtesy of Rensselaer County Cooperative Extension office.

Sweet ways to celebrate the season (NAPSA) — A delightful way for your family to greet the spring can be by getting together and baking up tasty treats that signify renewal, such as Sweet Chicks and Bird’s Nest Coffee Cake:

Sweet Chicks Makes 18 chicks 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 large eggs Raisins

Powdered Sugar Glaze: 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 2 to 3 drops yellow or red food coloring 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, lemon peel and salt in large mixing bowl. Heat milk, water and butter till very warm (120° to 130°F).

Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface till smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into 18 equal pieces; roll each into 10-inch rope. Tie each into a knot, leaving one end slightly shorter. Place knots, short ends up, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Pinch short end of knot to form head and pointed beak. Insert 2 raisins for eyes. Press long end of knot down; with sharp knife, make 4 to 5 cuts to form tail. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bake at 375°F 12 to 15 minutes or till done. Cover heads with small pieces of foil if they become too brown. Remove from sheet to wire rack. Brush with Powdered Sugar Glaze: Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth.

Bird’s Nest Coffee Cake

You can hatch up a happy surprise with sweet baby chicks.

3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup milk

Here's an egg-cellent idea: A coffee cake that looks like a nest.

1/4 cup butter or margarine 9 eggs 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon water Food coloring Orange Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, orange peel and salt in large mixing bowl.

Heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into flour mixture. Stir in 1 egg, almonds and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface till smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; roll each half to 30-inch rope. Loosely twist ropes together. Place twisted rope on large greased baking sheet; shape into circle and pinch ends together to seal. Place 7 eggs, evenly spaced, on dough, pressing between ropes in twist. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20 to 40 minutes. Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over dough (not on eggs). Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; let cool on wire rack. Brush eggs with food coloring.

Drizzle Orange Glaze over bread: Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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prevent federal agencies from forcing our state to impose requirements that are not necessary for farm trucks traveling a short distance to deliver goods or transport supplies. The federal government recently required some farm truck drivers to obtain medial cards, log hours of service and perform vehicle inspections before and after each individual trip,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer.

Farm Bureau noted that the amendment would forbid the federal government from withholding funding from a state just because it allows driver exemptions under the state’s transportation code.

The amendment would also clear up confusion over how far a licensed farm vehicle could travel from the home farm. “If enacted, farmers would be able to operate their farm licensed vehicle anywhere within the state, without these onerous regulations on drivers. In addition, farm truck drivers would not be subject to these federal regulations when hauling their goods as far as 150 miles from home into a neighboring state,” concluded Shaffer.

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INDUSTRIAL: JD 3420 telehandler w/cab & AC, Bobcat 325 excavator; Sharp Cat 307 excavator; Ford 455 4WD TLB w/ ext hoe & twistowrist only 2000 hrs; IH TD8-C dozer; Case 580D TLB; NH LB620 dsl ldr backhoe; Drott Feller Buncher on tracks w/ 20in shear head & Cummins dsl; '92 Dodge Cummins DSL low miles; Kubota RTV 1100 camo like new!; Kawasaki Mule 3010 4WD 4 seats - Like new; JD HPX Gator; Cub Cadet Big Country, like new; Bush Hog 12ft batwing finish mwr; (2) 2005 Jacobsen dsl reel mowers; 8ft Harley rake; Arps 3pt vibratory cable plow, like new; New Bradco trencher for SS, grapples, bkts; 20 ton Talbert, 9 ton Interstate trailers, 20ft Hillsboro; & much more!

TILLAGE & PLANTING: JD 1560 10ft NoTill drill w/seed-Very Nice!; Kinze 6R narrow dry fert planter; Case IH DMI 530B EcoloTiger 5 shank-like new!; Case IH 900 9X18 reset plows; White 598 6X variable width; IH 720 5X reset; IH 720 5X reset completely rebuilt; White 508 4X reset completely rebuilt; Kverneland 4X; CIH 6500 9 shank disc chisel, sharp; IH 13 shank disc chisel; Glencoe 7 shank disc chisel; Many more plows all sizes; Haybuster Rock EZ 106 rock picker-very low acres; DMI 7 shank disc-ripper; Brillion 15ft Land Commander; IH 6500 9 shank disc-chisel-like new; Krause 7400 27ft rockflex disc; White 272 30ft rockflex disc; White 273 23ft rockflex discs; Tuffline 16ft rockflex disc; JD 210 & 215 discs; JD 220 20ft rockflex disc; (10) other discs 6-16ft; JD 7200 6R planter; Sharp JD 7000 4R planter; Kinze 4r NoTill planter; Case IH 900 4R planter; Case IH 5100 21X7 press wheel drill w/seed; Case IH 5300 21x7 drill Springfield Tractor Rts. 20 & 80, Springfield Ctr. NY w/seed; IH 5100 drill; Moore No till drill; Marliss 10ft drill-nice!; Excellent Brillion 21ft cultimulcher; Nice 200+ pcs like new garden tractors, compact tractors, toy collection & more! Brillion 13ft & 15ft cultimulchers; New Brillion 6ft cultimulcher; 5 ton tandem fert. spreader; More plows, planters, discs; The nicest tractors for sale anywhere, all will sell w/no minimums or reserves HA Y& HARVEST EQUIP: Our best selection ever! JD 5440 4WD forage harvester-new knives; NEW Kuhn 7922 double rotor 25ft rake; New Kuhn 6622 22' double rotor rake; Kuhn GA4120 Rotary Rake-nearly new; Nothing like it anywhere else!!!!!!!

Kuhn GF5001 tedder-nearly new; NH H7330 discbine-nearly new; (2) NH 1432 discbines; NH 1441 discbine; 21 COMPACT TRACTORS & UTILITY VEHICLES: Kubota L5030 4WD w/ldr & backhoe, 500hrs; (2) Cub Cadet (2) NH 1431 discbines; NH 1412 & 1411 discbines; JD 946 discbine; Gehl 2330 discbine; Nice 2006 NH 575 8404 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet - Yanmar EX 3200 4WD w/ldr; (2) Cub Cadet EX 2900 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet EX baler w/thrower; NH 326 baler w/thrower; ROUND BALERS: Claas 180; JD 446; NH 638; Hesston 856A 2400 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7254 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7265 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 5234 4WD w/ldr; Kubota w/net wrap, like new; Hesston 540; NI 484; Deutz-Allis 280; Kverneland 806S round bale chopper, like new; B2400; (3) Cub Cadet Big Country 4X4 utility vehicles, all low hours; Kawasaki 2510 Mule 4X4 low hours; Case 1150 SQUARE BALERS: '06 NH 575 baler w/ thrower; NH 570; (2) NH 315; Sharp NH 311; JD 336; NH 273 B dozer, very good cond; JD 450C crawler loader, very good cond; IH 656 tractor; Oliver 1550 w/ldr; Farmall M; More w/thrower; JD 946, 930, 1460 discbines; NI 5209 & 5212 discbines; JD 7ft disc mower; Krone 36ft tedder, traded by auction! like new; Kuhn 8501 8 star tedder; (6) Claas, Fahr, & NH 4 star tedders; Kuhn GA4100 rotary rake; NH 166 50+ CUB CADETS: (10) Cub Cadet 3000 series 16-25 hp w/mowers, power steering & some w/snowblowers; (4) Cub inverters; Gehl 1075 FH w/2 heads & kernel processor; Agripac 9100 round bale tuber; JD 3970 FH w/ corn Cadet Super garden tractors; (27) Cub Cadet 2000 series 16-25 hp-many like new; (15) Cub Cadet 1000 series 10-18hp; head-new knives-excellent!; NH 1499 SP haybine; NH 489; Hesston BP25 bale processor; JD 3970 FH-excelSeveral older Cub Cadets including a 100; 107 & more traded in by auction day. lent; Schulte S150 15ft batwing; Bush Hog 3715 15ft HD batwing; Nice Little Giant 32ft elevator; (4)skeleCOMMERCIAL MOWERS: (8) Late model Cub Cadet Zero-Turn mowers 44-48-54-60 inch; Toro 4500D commer- ton elevators; (3) NH 256 rakes; (2) NH 258 rakes w/NH tandem hitch-like new!; NH; NI; Case IH rakes; sicklebar mwrs; NI 2R picker; more coming in!!!! cial mower; JD 525; NH LS45 & more coming in!

50+ TRACTORS OTHER BRANDS: (26) John Deeres 8 - 25hp including 425; 345; 312; 314; 316; 317; & many oth- OTHER FARM EQUIP: Brock 10 ton grain bin-like new; N-Tech 4000 gal tank spreader w/brakes; Husky 4000 gal tank spreader; Calumet 2500 gal tank spreader; Kelley 60 10ft 3pt backhoe; Woods 3pt backhoe; ers; Plus at least 25 more tractors various brands!

200+ PCS MISC NEW & USED EQ.: tillers; dump carts; push mowers; chippers; baggers; generators; log splitter; 3pt Caretree 24" 3pt tree spade; JD 450 HydraPush spreader; NI 3626 spreader; NI 213 spreader, mint! Several hitch implements including mowers, blades, York rakes, snowblowers; (10) pallet lots of misc. parts, owners manuals, smaller manure spreaders; Stoltzfus & H&S feeder wagons; (4) Cultipackers 8-14ft; PTO irrigation pump; Jacto airblast sprayer; (10) rotary mowers 4ft-15ft; (3) 3pt snowblowers; Keenan FP80 & 140 mixer wagons; parts equipment row & much more!!!

(2) Gehl mixer wagons; (5) Used loaders; (20)Farm gates; NI 5623 spreader; (20) New tractor tires 24-38 Selling 10 AM Sharp!!! inch; Belsaw PTO sawmill - 48" blade; M&W dyno; lots of 3pt equipt including tillers; snowblowers; backAntique Cub Cadets - Pedal Tractors & Toys hoes; rakes; plows; rotary mowers + more!

Iver is reducing his collection: LAWN & GARDEN: JD X475 w/bagger; Kubota ZD28F-72P dsl Zeroturn; Kubota ZD331 dsl Zero Turn; (2) 1961 Original Cub Cadet tractors, one electric start, one recoil both restored. 1976 Cub Cadet Spirit of '76 Cub Cadet M72 & M60 Tank ZT mowers; Ferris ProCut 72-like new; Grasshoppper ZT; (2) Jacobsen LF3400 restored. (7) Pedal Tractors: Original open grille Farmall H; IH 400 w/ cart, original, 1986 Kubota 8950, new, dsl comm'l mwrs; & more!

(2) JD 4020 w/wide front; (2) IH 1066; plus approximately 50 farm toys all NIB ANTIQUE TRACTORS: (Selling after 2pm) JD 820 diesel w/ 3200 orig hrs original tires-restored and near Come early & have some fun!!! perfect!! Cockshutt Blackhawk 35, restored; Ford 8N restored S/N 167; JD 435 GM dsl; JD 530; JD 430W TERMS: Cash or good check only! All items sold "as is." List is subject to change. w/PS, mwr, super low hr, orig! Cockshutt 30 restored; JD GP; Wallis 12-20; Rare Ferguson 40 LP gas 1 of 6; NOTE: The best selection of clean Cub Cadets anywhere! Auction under big tent, rain or shine. This auction features AC CA w/WF, low hours orig; (2) JD L; JD unstyled B; MM G100LP-orig; Rare MM Jetstar 3 dsl; Oliver 70 top quality equipment and you set the price!! These tractors are all reconditioned and ready to mow. Many have snow- restd; Orig Ford 9N on steel; 1939 Worthington; 7hp Economy eng; Complete 3pt for Oliver 770 & at least blowers, tillers, cabs, etc. Iver says business has been good and it is again time to clean house for a big spring season. 10 more antique tractors Auctioneer's Note; Most of this clean ready to go equipment is here on a one way ticket with no reserves Plan to attend, a great opportunity!!! or minimums! Be ready to buy! Starting early with 2 auctioneers for the first 3 hours; Big equipment starting at 9 AM! Owner: Springfield Tractor (315) 858-2578 TERMS: All items sold as is, where is. All sales final. List is subject to change. Consignments taken til Fri, Auctioneers: MacFadden & Sons, Inc. March 30th. Trucking available anywhere. All purchases must be paid for on day of sale. Within 72 hours for online bidders. Buyer's premium for online purchases 10% for payment with credit card. 5% for cash, check Rt. 20 Sharon Springs, NY • (518) 284-2090 or wire transfer, $25.00 fee for all wire transfers. Buyer's premium capped at $750.00 per item. Onsite buyer's Pictures at www.macfaddens.com premium 5% for payment with credit card. Onsite premium is waived for payments by cash or good check.

15TH ANNUAL LAWN & GARDEN AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH - 10AM

MACFADDEN N & SONS, , INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 (518) 284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson Spring has sprung!

With the beautiful weather that we have enjoyed for the past week it is hard to deny that spring is here. About one week ago the crocuses in my yard were in full bloom. Years ago when someone helped weed my flower bed they tossed my crocus bulbs out into the lawn not recognizing them. Thanks to that I now have a front lawn filled with delightful purple crocuses.

Saturday I noticed that the daffodils on my bank were showing yellow. By Sunday morning they were in full bloom. I know this is quite early, but I am enjoying it while

it lasts. The tulip leaves are already quite tall.

Who knows when they might decide to open?

The warm weather marked the end of the maple syrup season. I think producers did better than I thought they might. It looked like a very short season.

Maple syrup might just be in short supply this year. There are people who say they will not pay the price for a gallon of syrup. To those people I say enjoy your sugar syrup. They do not realize how hard the maple producers work just to produce a gallon of the amber syrup. It takes about 40 gallons

of sap to boil down to make a gallon of syrup.

Once it gets close to being ready to boil, it takes a lot of watching before it can be bottled.

Temperatures have reached nearly to the 80s.

The clerks in the store were complaining about how hot it was inside.

Businesses are not yet ready to run their air conditioners. The one clerk chastised herself saying, “Listen to me. I am complaining about being hot and it is only March!”

Her sentiment I am sure is echoed by many of us. It certainly has been unseasonably warm. I have already used my sun roof to let the warm air out of my car. When I came out of church the car registered just shy of 80 degrees, but, of course that was in the sun.

My porch rocker is a great place to sit to read.

ESTATE OF RONALD MILCAREK Selling Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Tools, & Household

I have already taken my book out to enjoy it. I am sad that it is once again Daylight Savings Time because now it is still dark in the morning when I am enjoying that first cup of coffee. I used to enjoy taking my coffee out on the porch to listen to the birds. Now I cannot see the birds if they are there.

My dog and I took a walk the other night just for the exercise. We both slept soundly that night.

My granddaughter and I had already walked the track at the YMCA in the morning so I had plenty of exercise.

A day off of school left time for one of the grandsons to walk the trail at the Audubon with me. I had tried to do it earlier in the winter but the weather did not cooperate. The other days he had off it rained and I do not like to walk in the

rain. I do not mind walking the trails in the snow.

That is invigorating.

We opted for the long trail that led around the big pond. We stopped along the way to visit the lookout areas. We saw a number of birds, but little else, but then it is early. We saw robins, red-winged blackbirds, sparrows, geese, and seagulls. We did see a frog jump off the bank into one of the ponds.

He told his father he saw an eagle — that of course, was Liberty! She seemed to be enjoying her day on one of the perches within her cage.

She was quite vocal that morning. Neither of us recalled ever hearing her make that much noise.

There are several points of new construction at the Audubon. A dedicated team of volunteers builds to keep the trails in shape. If you

have never gone for a walk up there, you need to do it. You can pick a short trail to start with so that you see what is available. It is my favorite place to walk. There is always so much to see.

I told my grandson that April would probably be a better month to see things. The wildflowers will be out and the animals will be building nests. He remembered that we saw a goose with eggs right along the trail when we walked there one time. He suggested that we find time to walk in April as well.

Toward the end of April they do bird banding at the Audubon. One year I took the grandchildren up to observe. They were delighted that they each got to hold a bird that was being banded.

It was fun for them to re-

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DON MAMMOSER FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

4584 State Route 20A West, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York

Schuster Road, Eden, New York

Auction to be held at the corner of Dick Road and Route 20A, 2 miles west of Warsaw and Route 19, 1 mile east of Route 238, 25 miles south of NYS Thruway exit 47 & Le Roy, and 24 miles south of NYS Thruway exit 48 & Batavia;

Auction to be held on Schuster Road, just west of East Eden Road, approximately 5 miles south of Hamburg, 5 miles west of Route 219, 9 miles east of Thruway exit 57A.

SELLING FOR THE ESTATE:

HAVING DISCONTINUED OUR DAIRY OPERATION WILL SELL: SELLING: TRACTORS: JD 8640 w/ duals & 6 way Coontz blade; IH 4586 w/ 855 Cummins engine; IH 4568 w/ 855 Cummins engine; IH 1066, blackstripe; IH 4166; IH 1086; IH 826 w/ IH 466 engine; IH 766 w/ IH 360 engine; JD 4030; IH 584; IH 574; Ford 4000; Farmall Cub; LOADERS: NH L455 skid loader; Trojan 1700 pay loader; TRUCKS: '93 IH w/ 466 Diesel & 18' silage box; '84 Ford w/ 3208 Cat & 18' silage box; '83 IH w/ 466 Diesel & 16' silage box; GMC Astro road tractor; IH S1900 liquid fertilizer truck; 1986 GMC 1 ton spray truck w/ 300 gal. tank & 45' booms; HARVEST: JD 6810 Forage Harvester w/ 6 row JD 676 Kemper style corn head & 14' Mezogeph hay head, all new cutter head in 2010 & rebuilt hydraulics; Kuhn 4000 discbine, used one season; NH 1432 discbine; NH 1431 discbine; Kuhn GF7822 MasterDrive rake; Kuhn GF7601 tedder; 2 12' Dump Chief dump carts; TILLAGE: JD 12 row 7200 Conservation planter, liquid fert., finger pickups, soy cups; Krause 21 shank chisel; WilRich 4411 13 shank chisel; DMI 32.5' crumbler; 35' field cultivator; AMCO 30' disc; Miller 14' offset disc; JD 2800 8 bottom plow; JD 2800 6 bottom plow; IH 450 4 bottom plow; Brillion 23' cultimulcher; Simonsen N-52E fertilizer spreader; Westgo rock picker; BARN & MISC: 1973 OshKosh all wheel drive truck w/ Husky 3,500 gal tank; 1970 White 4000 truck w/ Husky 4,400 gal tank; 1975 Mack truck w/ 4,400 gal tank; Husky 3,850 tank spreader w/ flotation tires; Knight 8032 V spreader; JD 780 hydrapush spreader; Husky agitator; Schutte Hammer mill w/ hydraulic auger; Automatic 1200 roller mill/blower; (2) Knight 3450 mixer wagons; (2) sawdust shooters; Haynes 21' stock trailer; 52' house trailer; 8' disc, 6' bushog; drag, misc. small tillage equipment CONSIGNED: Estate of Alan Mammoser: JD 8960 w/ duals; 1999 Ford F150, needs transmission; OTHER: NH 273 baler; NH 256 rake; 4 star tedder; (2) snow plows; flat wagon; 16' stock trailer. Visit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for more information and photos!

VEHICLES: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 pickup truck, 30,000 miles, extended cab, 4X4, automatic; 2006 Kia Spectra SX sedan, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, 4 door; 1980 International 6 wheel truck, 16' box with hoist; TRACTORS: New Holland TB100 tractor, 583 hours, ROPS, 18.4X34 rubber, LIKE NEW!; Massey Ferguson 573 tractor, 200 hours, ROPS, 16.9X30 rubber, shuttle, LIKE NEW!; Ford 4610 tractor, 2,215 hours, with Ford 776F loader, cab, 16.9x30 rubber-good; HARVEST: Gleaner F2 combine, diesel, 4 row corn head, 14' grain head; Fox FA forage harvester, 1 row head; (2) Fox forage harvesters for parts; New idea 310 picker; (2) New Idea pickers for parts; New Holland 38 flail chopper; International 990 haybine; New Holland 275 baler, string; International side delivery rake; (2) older side delivery rakes; (5) wood basket wagons; 325 bu gravity wagon; 250 bu gravity wagon; older gravity wagon; 42' hay & grain elevator; Seifert self unloading wagon; blower; running gear; TILLAGE: International 56 planter, 4 row; Case 308 plow, 3 bottom; 3 bottom full mount plow; International 16 hoe drill; Ontario drill; older drill; Oliver 16' transport disc; McCormick Deering cultipacker; 12' drag; Baltic fertilizer spreader, 3 point; BARN & MISCELLANEOUS: H&S manure spreader; 3 pt snowblower; dump cart; trailer log splitter; snowmobile trailer; Coleman 60 gallon 7 hp air compressor; 3 pt back blade; 14' P&D unloader; 14'x40' silo; 4 ring grain bin; YardMachines 20 hp riding mower; Troybilt rototiller; boat & trailer; Johnson 9.9 motor; older Arctic Cat snowmobile; and assorted tools! PRODUCE: Approximately 500 bales of 2010 grass hay; 200 bales of older hay; Quantity of corn; HOUSEHOLD: Antiques, furniture and more! CONSIGNED: Ford 3000 tractor, 4,275 hours.

Visit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for more information and photos!

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or check. All items sold "AS IS". Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out of state buyers must bring a bank letter of credit made out to William Kent, Inc.

Much of this equipment was rebuilt and repowered by Alan Mammoser in his shop. Not new paint but equipment that will go out and work for you!!

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out of state buyers must bring a bank letter of credit made out to William Kent, Inc. All items sold "AS IS"!

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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 26 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 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. We will start this sale at 10 am due to the amount of small animals. This date is the last week of March.

Group of Boar cross goats from one farm; 2 Boar cross Billy Goats. 25 - 100% Boar kids from one farm. Group of sheep from one flock. Group of 68 lambs from one flock. We expect a good run.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 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 27 • 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 28 • 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 Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 12:00 Noon: East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Dairy/Feeder & Consignment Sale. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 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 • 1:00 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 • 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

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

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

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 29 • 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 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 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., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 11:00 AM: Rt. 5, Coventry, VT. Organic Farm Auction of 135 head organic Holsteins and B.C., Full line of equipment for Paul Lehoullier. Roberts Auction Service, 802-334-2638

Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

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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 Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefiled, CT. Lamb & Goat Sale. This sale will have over 250 lambs, goats, kid goats and sheep to choose from. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, res.

860-346-8550, sale barn 860-349-3204 or e-mail sscirpo35@comcast.net • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Horse & Tack Sale.

Starting with tack at 10 am. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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 315287-0220

Sunday, April 1 • 9:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefiled, CT. Lamb & Goat

THESE

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 Sale. This sale will have over 250 lambs, goats, kid goats and sheep to choose from. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, res.

860-346-8550, sale barn 860-349-3204 or e-mail sscirpo35@comcast.net

Monday, April 2 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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 315-7298030 • 5:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 10:00 AM: Alfred, NY. Alfred State College Spring Fling. All Breed Sale featuring choice cattle 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. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating. Watch our website for complete catalog on line. (Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing). Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, 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, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com

Monday, April 9 • 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. 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, April 6

Tuesday, April 10

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

• Westport, NY. Pat Bennett Equipment Dispersal.

Full line of equipment including 2 2010 John Deere Tractors. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

Wednesday, April 11 • The Pines farm, Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892

Friday, April 13 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. 2 Day Sale April 13-14. 13th: 300 top quality AI sired free stall heifers. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503 www.nnyds.com • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting quality consignments. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.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 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Farm machinery & tiling equipment. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com

• Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • Canton, NY. Machinery Dispersal for Mark Brown Farm. Case 1896 & Case JX80 (both 4WD) & full line. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3003 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • 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

Wednesday, April 18 • 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, April 20 • Pennellville, NY. 2012 Twin Brook Farms Machinery & Equipment Auction to settle the estate of Eugene Blumer. Full line of farm machinery including John Deere & Case tractors, John Deere forage harvester plus harvest, tillage and barn equip. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 9:00 AM: Melvin Miller, 240 Phillip Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Equipment & Tools. Benuel Fisher

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S

HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

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

607-699-3637 Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

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

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

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

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

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

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Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Auctions, 518-568-2257

Saturday, April 21 • Dekalb Junction, NY. 12th Annual Machinery & Equipment Consignment. Call for info or to consign. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3005 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-4838787 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference. Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. 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: Allegany Fairground, 15 North Main St., Angelica, NY. 22nd Annual Spring Extravaganza Auction. Call now to consign for advertising. 585-567-8844 or 585-261-8844 • 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

Monday, April 23 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Boardwalk Holsteins 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592.

SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR. Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.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 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 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 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Townline Equipment Annual Spring Used Equipment Sale. C. W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: 796 No. Cream Hill Rd., Bridport, VT. Jim Ferguson Farm Machinery & Small Equipment Sale. All machinery like new. Wide selection of tractors, tools, hay & farm equip. Well maintained. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 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, 315322-3500, 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 • Rt. 125, East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Machinery Auction. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802388-2661 • Burke, NY. Complete Dispersal. 90 head AI sired, many red & whites plus equipment for Nate & Krista Beachy. Also selling machinery for Don & Jo Eastman, 4 JD tractors, JD discbine & other equipment. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518483-8787, 483-8576, cell 569-0460, Ed Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 832-0616, with Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 • 9:00 AM: Fraley Farm Complex, Muney, PA. 4th Annual Lawn & Garden Event. Everything for your farm, cabin, river lot, garden & home. Shrubs, trees, 100’s of hanging baskets, flowers, plants, lawn furniture, lawn tractors, RTV’s, trailers, campers, boats, tools, etc. Fraley Auction Co. 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com • 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, 518-483-4106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 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

Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

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

Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, 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

Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257

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 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

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

Friday, July 13

Saturday, November 10

• 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

• 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, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic.

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

Tuesday, May 8

Friday, August 3

• Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-5682257

• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal.

Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, 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

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT March 19, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .40-.50; 6175# 1.35-1.40; 76-90# 1.451.50; 91-105# 1.55-1.60; 106# & up 1.65-1.70.

Farm Calves: 1.80-2.30 Started Calves: .60-.72 Veal Calves: 1.10-1.30 Open Heifers: .72-1.60 Beef Heifers: .88-.90 Feeder Steers: .71-1.2750 Beef Steers: .95-1.1750 Stock Bull: .76-1.56 Beef Bull: 1.01-1.03 Sows: 1 at .34 Butcher Hogs: .75-.85 Feeder Pigs: 60-75 Sheep (ea): 120-150 Lambs (ea): 145-260 Goats (ea): 80-255; Kids 8090.

Canners: up to 83.50 Cutters: 84-86 Utility: 87.50-90.50 Rabbits: 10-46 Chickens: 6-35 Ducks: 12-36 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT March 19, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 95-100; Breakers 8095.50; Boners 78-86.50; Lean 60-83.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-220; 80-92# 85205; 70-80# 80-145; Vealers 100-120# not well tested; 90100# 70-90; 80-90# 60-88; 70-80# 65-87.50; 60-70# 5066.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA March 21, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-81; Cutters 81.50-85.50; Util 86-91.

Bulls: 89.50-106 Steers: Ch 121-126.50; Sel 85-120.50; Hols. 100.

Heifers: Ch 120; Sel 114118; Hols. 96 Calves: 51-118 ea.

Lambs: 181 Goats: 123-222 ea.

Kids: 35-86 ea.

Sows: 50-53.50 Hogs: 69-75.50 Chickens: 5.50-21 Rabbits: 6-25 Ducks: 7-22 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA No report NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA March 20, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 15-56; 61-75# 41-72; 76-95# 20-85; 96-105# 49-80; 106# & up 66-90.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwt

Start Calves: 106-110 Feeders: 69-80/cwt Heifers: 40-88.50/cwt Canners: 20-71.50/cwt Cutters: 72-82/cwt Utility: 84-93.50/cwt Sows: 48-53.50/cwt Hogs: 66-72.50/cwt Feeder Pigs: 55 ea.

Lambs: 160-315/cwt Sheep: 30-100/cwt Goats: 30-235 ea.

Rabbits: 3-11.50 ea.

Poultry: 3-17.50 ea.

Hay: 24 lots, 1.50-5.30/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ March 20, 2012 Livestock Report: 44 Calves .35-2, Avg 1.47; 49 Cows .38-.90, Avg .78; 6 Easy Cows .02-.69, Avg .42; 20 Feeder 300-500# .461.30, Avg 1.13; 12 Heifers .58-1.09 Avg .88; 10 Bulls .70-.95, Avg .86; 22 Steers .74-1.02.5, Avg .90; 2 Hogs .65-.74, Avg .68; 3 Roasting Pigs 68.50; 1 Boar .48; 2 Sows .50-.54, Avg .52; 23 Sheep .38-1.40, Avg .85; 2 Lambs (ea) 95, 18 (/#) 1.583.10, Avg 2.22; 9 Goats (ea) 75-170, Avg 144.44, 25 Kids (ea) 42-165, Avg 68.96. Total 248.

Poultry & Egg Report:Heavy Fowl (ea) 5.75; Pullets (ea) 10.50; Roosters (/#) 3.25; Bunnies (ea) 2-10; Rabbits (/#) 1.503.10; Pigeons (ea) 6-7.75.

Grade A Eggs: White Eggs Jum XL 1.25; Brown Jum XL 1.20-1.25; L 1.05-1.15; M .85-.90.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 29 Mixed 2.50-6; 4 Timothy 3.70-4.30; 4 Grass 3.604.60; 1 Mulch 2.30; 1 Wheat Straw 4.60; 1 Ground Corn 10.25; 1 Firewood 15; 1 Cedar Post 30. Total 42.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY March 15, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .50-1.25; 8092# .40-.85.

Cull Cows: Gd .64-.78; Lean .45-.63; Hvy Beef Bulls .62.80.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1500; Springing Cows 750-1400; Springing Hfrs. 800-1350; Bred Hfrs.

700-1100; Fresh Hfrs. 6001300; Open Hfrs. 300-800; Started Hfrs. 100-300.

Beef: Feeders .40-.95; Hols.

Sel .80-.90.

Lamb/Sheep: Market .751.50; Slaughter Sheep .30.55.

Goats: Billies 75-170; Nannies 70-100; Kids 20-80.

Gouverneur

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 110-150; Grower over 92# 185-220; 80-92# 200-240; Bob Veal 71-76.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-87.50; Lean 74-80.50.

Dairy Replacements: Service Bulls 73-78.

Beef:Feeders 128-163; Hfrs.

74-84.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 225270; Market 180-215; Slaughter Sheep 70-78.

Goats: Billies 140-190; Nannies 120-162.50; Kids 40-60.

Swine: Sow 62-65; Boar 50; Feeder Pig 63. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY March 7, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 170; Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.375; 8092# .975-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .635-.755; Lean .60-.75; Hvy Beef Bulls .795-.835.

Dairy Replacements: Open Hfrs. 550-710.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.37; Ch .95-1.25; Hols. Ch .85-1.02.

Goats: Kids .80-1.25.

Swine: Hog .51-.56 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.10-1.60; 80-92# .751.15; Bob Veal .10-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .66-.76; Lean .58-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .68.71.

Beef: Feeders .70-.86; Hols.

Ch .94-1.04; Sel .82-.89.

Goats: Billies 120-160; Nannies 60-90.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.30; Grower over 92# .80-1.70; 80-92# .65-1.10; Bob Veal .25-.53.

Cull Cows: Gd .63-.79; Lean .55-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .75.855.

Beef: Feeders .80-1.40 Calves: Hfrs. .50-1.40; Grower Bull over 92# 1-1.90; 80-92# .70-1.20; Bob Veal .40-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .62-.765; Lean .55-.70; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.80.

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# .90-1.425; 80-92# .40-1.10; Bob Veal .30-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .67-.79; Lean .59-.70.

Beef: Hols. Ch .88-.98 Goats: Nannies 132.50.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY March 15, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.201.35; 80-92# 1-1.25; Bob Veal .20-.65.

Cull Cows Gd .66-.79; Lean .55-.64; Hvy Beef Bulls .70.77.

Beef: Feeders 1.10-1.18.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.501.65; Slaughter Sheep .40.50.

Goats: Billies 100-140; Nannies 75-110; Kids 20-25.

Swine: Sow .47-.55; Boar .10-.20.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY March 21, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 88; Canners/Cutters 74.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 86.50-98.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 90; 80-95# 87.50; 6080# 85.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 113198; 501-700# 102-187; 701# & up 96.50-140.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 217.50; 80-95# 227.50; 70-80# 190; Hfr. calves 200; Beef calves bull over 95# 90-145.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-132.50.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 4567.

Hot House Lambs: 40-50# 177.50-222.

Market Lambs: Ch 147.50167.50.

Rams: Ch over 130# 102.50.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 160-182.50; Nannies L 97.50-142.50.

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 March 13 & 16, 2012 Hay: 85-305, 1st cut; 90365, 2nd cut; 245, 3rd cut.

Straw: 180-200 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY March 19, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.88; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .98.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-2.55; up to 95# .10-2.40; Hols. under 100# 1.60.

Dairy: Milking Age up to 1225.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA March 14, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 76-79.50, lo dress 73.50; Boners 74-77, lo dress 69.50-72; Lean 70-73.50, hi dress 76-76.50, lo dress 6066, very lo dress 52.5059.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 62-67.50, lo dress 5557, very lo dress 36-50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1438# 82.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 780-950# 89-94; Hols. L 3 300-500# 94-108; 500-800# 73-91; Bulls M&L 2 350# 92; 860# 79.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 225-245; 84# 225; No. 2 94-116# 185-220; 8690# 185-210; No. 3 80-116# 100-185; Util 56-116# 10-70.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90# 150/hd; No. 2 80# 130/hd.

Holstein/Beef X Calves: 126# 150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 250-270# 175-180; 45-50% lean 250# 130.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-50# 12-54; 60-80# 50-68.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 44-64# 130-220; 70-108# 130-215; 114-120# 137-165; Yearlings 140-156# 116-127; Ewes Gd 2-3 116-122# 95107; Rams 192-312# 67-88.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 34-52; 60# 135; Nannies Sel 1 160# 130; Billies Sel 2 140# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA March 20, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1450-1590# 130-133.50; Ch 2-3 14101570# 127-29; Ch 4-5 full 1535-1645# 119-126.50; Sel 1210-1300# 17-123; Ret. to Feed 108-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1440-1620# 113.50123; Ch 2-3 1095-1725# 104.50-112.50; cpl full 103.50-106.50; 1 Swiss 1475# full 95; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1275-1415# 129-131; Ch 2-3 1250-1380# 127-129; Thin & Sel 1160-1235# 111124; Ret. to Feed 98-110; 1 Hols. full 1285# 95.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 87-92; Boners 82-89; Lean 75-86.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 63-77; Shelly 62 & dn.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

Section B - Page 8 March 26, 2012 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Bulls: 1475-2235# 86-104.

Feeder Cattle: Steers BW Face 465-875# 115-127; Hols. 325-400# 107-112; 975-1120# 94.50-97.50; Feeder Hfrs. L 2 240-885# 78-104; M&L 1 fleshy 620875# 97-116; 1 hd 1025# 78; Bulls Hols. 465-1015# 73-93; Dairy type stags 545-1070# 82-112.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 240-260; No. 2 70-120# 215-242 No. 3 70-140# 135-205; Util 125 & dn; No. 2 Jerseys 90-115# 115-125.

Swine: Hogs 235-300# 62.50-64; Sow 365-555# 55.50-58.75; Boars 670# 32.

Goats (/hd): Nannies/Billies 129-167; Fleshy Kids 129145; Small/thin/bottle 30-87.

Lambs: Ch 90-115# 210217.50; Sheep all wts. 80112.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Apr 3-17. * Complete Easter Sale March 30.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA March 13, 2012 Rabbits: 14-20 Bunnies: 1-9 Rabbit Family: 42 Chickens: 2-14 Ducks: 8 Guineas: 9-12 Guinea Family: 7 Turkeys: 14 Pigeons: 3.50 Guinea Pigs: .50-1.50 Cockateil: 14 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.50; L Brown 1-1.35; M Brown .75; Sm. Banty .30; Fertile Chicken Eggs 1; Fertile Turkey & Goose Eggs .80-1.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC March 19, 2012 Heifers: 1280# 120 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 83-85; Breakers 8183.50; Boners 80.50-83.50; Lean 71.50-82.

Bulls: 1140-2068# 92-98 Feeder Heifers: 400-600# 107.50-117.50.

Feeder Bulls: Hols. 300500# 105-115.

Calves: 185. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 222-250; 80-92#

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 220-247; No. 2 94-122# 200230; 78-92# 185-217; No. 3 94-120# 145-200; 80-92# 130-180; Hfrs. No. 1 88-120# 230-300; No. 2 70-12# 120205; Util 70-100# 25-90; 5868# 10-37.

Sheep: Lambs 50-70# 255275; Ewes 116-154# 70-75.

Goats: Kids 30-50# 50110/hd; Billies 100# 160180/hd.

EarCorn: 6 lds, 175-200/ton Hay (/ton): 32 lds, Timothy Grass 135-215; Mixed 80330; Grass 170-325; Alfalfa/Grass 250-340.

Straw: 5 lds, 160-300/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 22-75.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-2 1080-1315# 109-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 95-99, hi dress 101-102.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 87-91, hi dress 93; Boners 81-86.50, lo dress 79; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78, hi dress 79-80, lo dress 70-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12502095# 94-100; hi dress 107.50; YG 2 1000-1820# 87-89.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 163-177; 500-700# 157-158; 700-800# 12; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 137.50160; 500-700# 135-147; 700900# 115-125; M&L 2 300500# 111-133; 500-700# 111-130; Bulls M&L 1 400500# 147.50-167.50; 500600# 150-163; 700-900# 114-128; M&L 2 300-400# 139-162.50; 400-500# 113133; 500-600# thin type 135.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 85-120# 225-255; No. 2 80-120# 180-210; No. 3 80120# 110-170; Util 70-120# 40-75; Beef type 155-175# 150-225; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100-165# 135-150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 180-225# 72-74; Boars 800# 16.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3

45-50# 240-262.50; 80-100# 192.50-215; Gd & Ch 1-2 7580# 172.50-182.50; Yearlings Ch 2-3 115-120# 117.50160; Ewes Gd 1-2 118-185# 70-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 88; 65# 125; 72-75# 120-141; Sel 2 60-65# 90112.50; Nannies Sel 2 80100# 75-80/cwt; Billies Sel 1 95# 132.50; Sel 2 115# 95/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1586# 129-133; full/YG 4-5 129.50; 1696# 127.50; Ch 2-3 11501562# 124-129.50; full/YG 118.50-123; Sel 1-3 11941452# 118-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1404-1596# 109.50113.50; Ch 2-3 1308-1574# 102.50-108.50; 1722# 102; Sel 1-3 1196-1428# 99101.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1406# 128.50; Ch 2-3 10981422# 119-123; full/YG 4-5 118; Hols. Hfrs. 1436-1488# 96.50-100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 91.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 8487.50, hi dress 90, lo dress 81-83.75; Boners 80-85% lean 79.75-85, hi dress 85.75-89.50, lo dress 7479.50; Lean 85-90% lean 7379, hi dress 81-85, lo dress 68-73, very lo dress 59.5066.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 70-75, hi dress 7879.50, lo dress 59.50-67.50, very lo dress 50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11642102# 96-105; hi dress 105.50-106, lo dress 91.50; YG 2 1472# 89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 350-450# 160-180; 730# 140; M&L 2 300-500# 126137.50; 500-700# 127.50131; L 3 Hols. 380# 83; 6501140# 82.50-105.50; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-450# 135-165; 550# 137.50; M&L 2 300500# 122.50-145; 500-750# 98-135; Bulls M&L 1 300-

500# 140-190; 500-700# 130-145; 750-900# 111-120; M&L 2 300-500# 131-150; 500# 117.50; Hols. Bulls L 3 Hols. 300-500# 77.50-115; 650-1020# 74-100.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 94-118# 240-262.50; 80-92# 242.50-262.50; No. 2 94-116# 205-250; 80-92# 215-245; No. 3 74-106# 100190; Util 54-84# 10-92.50; Hfrs. No. 1 80-94# 155-200; No. 2 68-96# 95-155; Hols/Beef X 80-112# 175250.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50-65# 225-240; 75110# 192.50-230; 110-140# 170-207.50; Yearlings 98196# 95-122.50; Ewes Gd 23 84-196# 65-95; 278-284# 52.50-55; Rams 260# 65.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 97.50-145; 45-60# 105-147.50; 70-90# 145-165; Sel 2 under 20# 5-45; 20-40# 47.50-102.50; 45-50# 85107.50; 70# 157.50; Nannies Sel 1 100-170# 147.50182.50; Sel 2 110-130# 122.50-140; Billies Sel 1 170# 240; Sel 2 100# 127.50-142.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA March 15, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1388-1488# 125.25-126; Ch 2-3 11981484# 121.50-124.50; Sel 12 1274-1366# 118-121; Hols.

Steers Ch 2-3 1238# 99.50; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 1374# 119.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites hi dress 94; Breakers 75-80% lean hi dress 89.50, lo dress 82.50; Boners 8084.50, hi dress 85-85.75, lo dress 79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-74, lo dress 71.50-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1346# 100.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-400# 120-140; Hfrs.

M&L 1 500-600# 125-145; M&L 2 300-400# 120; 500700# 112.50-120.

Ret. to Farm Feeder

Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 85120# 200-230; No. 2 80-120# 170-190; No. 3 80-120# 120160; Util 70-120# 30-50; Beef type 82-110# 80-110; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 90-120# 150-210.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 214-288# 69-73; Sows US 1-3 600# 56; Boars 400# 21; 600# 24.50; Feeder Pigs 30-50# 37.50-50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 60# 215-260; Ewes Gd 1-2 154-184# 80-92.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 115; 70# 167.50; Sel 2 30# 62.50; Nannies Sel 2 140# 160.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA March 17, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 160-190 Mixed Hay: 17 lds, 120-335 Timothy: 7 lds, 170-260 Grass: 8 lds, 120-250 Straw: 7 lds, 145-175 Firewood: 4 lds, 60-85 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA March 16, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1635# 125-130; Ch 2-3 1160-1590# 122-126; Sel 2-3 1130-1475# 117-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1410-1580# 111.50-114; Ch 2-3 1285-1695# 102108.50; Sel 2-3 1290-1580# 99-102; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1480# 123-126; Ch 2-3 1180-1425# 124-127, late week sales 118-121.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 83.5089, hi dress 90-94.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-88, hi dress 88-94, lo dress 78-81; Boners 80-85% lean 79-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 72.50-79; Lean 85-90% lean 73-81, hi dress 81-85, lo dress 66-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9001835# 93-100; hi dress 100108, lo dress 83-93; 21002355# 94.50-99.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 197; 110118# 249-260; 94-108# 261270; 80-92# 245-255; No. 2 120-128# 228; 98-118# 240252; 94-96# 220-225; 80-92# 237-252; No. 3 90-130# 197207; 80-88# 237; 72-78# 150; Util 60-110# 17-40; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 180-270; No. 2 80-110# 80150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA March 13, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 86.5089; Breakers 75-80% lean 78-81.50, lo dress 74-75; Boners 73.50-77.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-72.50, lo

dress 62-66.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 220-240; 80-90# 200-220; No. 2 80-120# 175210; No. 3 95-120# 150-175; Util 65-130# 30-80.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA March 14, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1265-1430# 124.50-127; Sel 2-3 1220-1565# 117.50122.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1380-1610# 106.50-110; Ch 2-3 1335-1670# 103-107.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 89.50-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-86, lo dress 78-81; Boners 8085% lean 79-83.50, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 74-76; Lean 85-90% lean 72-78, hi dress 79.50-84, lo dress 64-68; Light Lean 88-92% lean lo dress 55-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12801565# 97-99.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 96-124# 235-265; 8094# 255-290; No. 2 96-124# 190-235; 80-94# 205-245; No. 3 96-124# 120-170; 8094# 195-230; Util 65-130# 50-120; Hfrs. No. 1 215-270; No. 2 75# 185; Jersey Hfrs.

55-70# 75-145.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50# 265; Gd & Ch 12 75-80# 195-232.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 215# 75.

Goats: Sel 2 30-50# 55-85; 60# 90-100; Nannies Sel 2 80-130# 127; Sel 3 80-130# 109.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA March 13, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1515# 129132.50; full/YG 4-5 128.50129; Ch 2-3 1225-1540# 124-128.50; Sel 1-3 11401460# 118.50-124; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1335-1585# 110-113.50; Ch 2-3 12951560# 104.50-109.50; Sel 13 1235-1535# 101-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1225-1485# 127129.50; full/YG 4-5 125; Hols.

1340-1380# 100-105; Ch 2-3 1090-1440# 121-125; full/YG 4-5 117-120; Sel 1-3 11251295# 114-117.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83.50-87, lo dress 78.50-82.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84, lo dress 75-79, very lo dress 7073.50; Lean 85-90% lean 72.50-78.50, hi dress 80, lo dress 65-72.50, very lo dress 60-65; Light Lean 85-92% lean 70-74, lo dress 60-65, very lo dress 49.50-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13051785# 89-100; hi dress 102.50; lo dress 81.50-87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 420# 167; 500-550# 135-

150; M&L 2 350-500# 122142; 500-700# 120-128; 850900# 115-125; L 3 Hols. 350500# 95-112 600-1000# 7287; Hfrs. M&L 1 250# 160; 300-500# 132-150; 500-600# 122-132; M&L 2 300-500# 125-127; 500-700# 95-125; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 140165; 500-600# 130-155; M&L 2 250-400# 135-137; Herefords 112-120; Hols Bulls L 3 340# 87; 800# 65.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 220-245; 8090# 222-250; No. 2 95-120# 190-235; 70-90# 190-230; No. 3 65-110# 115-185; Util 60-100# 15-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 100# 195; No. 2 75-90# 100-130.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 235-277# 72-78, singles 80; 280-325# 71-75, singles 78-80; 280325# 71-75, singles 78-80; 45-50% lean 220-265# 65290-325# 67; Sows US 1-3 525-740# 60-69; Boars 825# 30; Jr. Boars 235-370# 5659.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10-35# 39-58; 80# 61; Roasting Pigs 110-190# 55-63/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-65# 180-252; 72# 165; Ewes Gd 2-3 150-175# 72-92; 200-205# 80-85; Rams 270# 185.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-45# 130-127; 80# 165; Sel 2 under 20# 30-55; 2545# 105-125; Nannies Sel 1 100-140# 130-160; Sel 2 8090# 95-110; Billies Sel 2 130# 155.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Cattle: 83 Steers: Gd 108-113 Heifers: Gd 105-110 Cows: Util & Comm. 78-89; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 91-101 Bulls: YG 1 85-90 Cattle: Steers 110-140; Bulls 100-135; Hfrs. 90-135.

Calves: 78. Ch 110-125; Gd 90-105; Std 20-90; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 150-240.

Hogs: 44. US 1-2 73-75; US 1-3 65-72; Sows US 1-3 4257; Boars 22.50-65.

Feeder Pigs: 10. US 1-3 2050# 40-80 Sheep: 58. Lambs Ch 160180; Gd 140-160; Sl Ewes 65-75.

Goats: 15-160 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 150-225 Alfalfa/Grass: 240-275 Grass: 150-200 Timothy: 120-205 Mixed Hay: 95-165 Round Bales: 70-150 Lg. Sq. Bales: 135-230 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-8.50 Hens: 2-4.50 Banties: 1-4 Pigeons: 2 Guineas: 6-14 Ducks: 4-4.50 Bunnies: 3-8.25 Rabbits: 7-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA March 15, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1635# 126-130; Ch 2-3 1220-1535# 122-126; Sel 2-3 1130-1350# 117121; Hols. Ch 2-3 12951540# 100-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1180-1425# 118-121.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 86-89, hi dress 90-92, lo dress 83-85; Breakers 75-80% lean 83.5088, hi dress 88-89, lo dress 78-83; Boners 80-85% lean 82-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 74-80; Lean 88-90% lean 75.50-81, hi dress 8285, lo dress 69-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9101830# 95-100, hi dress 103105, lo dress 88-93; 21002355# 94.50-99.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 197; 110-118# 249-260; 94-108# 261-270; 80-92# 245-255; No. 2 120128# 228; 98-118# 240-252; 94-96# 220-225; 80-92# 237252; No. 3 90-130# 197-207; 80-88# 237; 72-78# 150; Util 60-110# 17-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-100# 180-270; No. 2 80100# 80-150.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA March 7, 2012 US 1-2: 25 hd,, 30-40# 140175; 46 hd, 45-50# 130-150; 4 hd pkg 82# 95.

US 2: 62 hd, 20-30# 160200; 85 hd, 30-40# 160-180; 4 hd, 60-70# 75-110. *Next Feeder Pig Sale is March 21.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 230-250; 4050# fancy 275-288; 60-80# 208-230, fancy 60-70# 250258; 80-90# 190-210; 90110# 176-191; 110-130# 170-183; 130-150# 153-170; 150-200# 164-170; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 217230; 60-80# 178-221; 80-90# 168-183; 90-110# 144-160; 110-130# 142-154; 130-150#

137-152.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 88-105; 160200# 84-102; 200-300# 96100; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 78-94; 160-200# 65-80.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 125-140; 40-60# 127158; 60-80# 160-174; 80100# 162-179; 100-110# 184-198; 110-120# 188-198; Sel 2 20-40# 78-96; 40-60# 100-134; 60-80# 125-156; Sel 3 20-40# 56-73; 40-60# 64-89; 60-70# 101-108; 80100# 108-134; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 147-163; 130-180# 170-180; Sel 2 80-130# 135-150; Sel 3 50-80# 92-107; 80-130# 111-126; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 177-193; 150-250# 222-245; Sel 2 100-150# 151-168; 150-250# 172-189.

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 two weeks corn sold .05 to .10 higher, wheat sold .05 to .10 lower, barley sold steady to .05 lower, Oats sold steady to weak & Soybeans sold .15.20 higher. EarCorn sold 1-2 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.13-7.45, Avg 7.27, Contracts 5.75-5.80; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.617.15, Avg 6.85, Contracts 6.40-6.44; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-6, Avg 5.40, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-5.10, Avg 4.76; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.63-13.07, Avg 12.95, Contracts 12.99-13.50; Avg 13.25, Contracts 112.6412.70; EarCorn Range 208210, Avg 209.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.56, Avg 7.18; Wheat No. 2 6.61; Barley No. 3 Range 5.30; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.30, Avg 12.78; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.23, Avg 6.95; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.50-7.03, Avg 6.74; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.13; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.50, Avg 3.91; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.8713.24, Avg 12.99; EarCorn Range 190.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.32, Avg 7.19; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.45; Barley No. 3 Range 6; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soy-

beans No. 2 Range 12.5013.38, Avg 12.99; Gr. Sorghum Range 6.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.56, Avg 7.17, Month Ago 7.02, Year Ago 6.92; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.50-7.45, Avg 6.88, Month Ago 6.56, Year Ago 7.05; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.33, Month Ago 5.29, Year Ago 4.44; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.41, Month Ago 4.36, Year Ago 3.06; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.30, Avg 13.01, Month Ago 11.67, Year Ago 13.07; EarCorn Range 195-220; Avg 204.60, Month Ago 205.71, Year Ago 171.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.20-7, Avg 6.55; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.37; Oats No. 2 3-4.85, Avg 3.87; Soybeans No. 2 13.29.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary March 16, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 126-132; Ch 1-3 122126; Sel 1-2 117-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-115; Ch 2-3 103-107; Sel 1-2 99-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 123-130; Ch 1-3 118125; Sel 1-2 113-117.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 80-88; Boners 80-85% lean 77-84.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-114; Avg dress 95-100; lo dress 83-92.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 170-187; 500-700# 144-175; M&L 2 300-500# 135-170; 500-700# 120-160.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 140-170; 500-700# 135-160; M&L 2 300-500# 120-145; 500-700# 114-135.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 140-175; 500-700# 130-155; M&L 2 300-500# 120-150; 500-700# 127.50136.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 220-270; 8090# 245-290; No. 2 95-120# 175-220; 80-90# 185-255; No. 3 90-120# 120-200; 7090# 185-240; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-287; No. 2 80-105# 130-225.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 65-71; 45-50% lean 220-270# 6367.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 54.50-58; 500-700# 57.5059.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 140-175; 45-50# 130-150; US 2 20-30# 160200; 30-40# 160-180.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 247-295; 60-80# 217-251; 80-110# 194-221; 110-150# 161-188; Ch 1-3 40-60# 204-235; 60-

80# 203-228; 80-110# 184209; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 86-101; 160-200# 84-100; Util 1-2 120-160# 85-100; 160-200# 82-96.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 82-125; 40-60# 115158; 60-80# 152-171; 80100# 162-182; Sel 2 40-60# 110-137; 60-80# 125-147; Sel 3 20-40# 52-74; 40-60# 70-94; 60-80# 94-101; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 160-176; 130-180# 178-188; Sel 2 80130# 139-154; Sel 3 50-80# 93-108; 80-130# 113-128; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195218; 150-250# 245-267; Sel 2 100-150# 155-170.

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. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 175-325; Mixed Hay 170325; Timothy 150-260; Straw 110-180; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 267 lds 36 Straw; Alfalfa 90405; Mixed Hay 100-440; Timothy 150-370; Grass 120340; Straw 130-265.

Diffenbach Auct, March 12, 110 lds Hay, 13 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 170-405; Mixed Hay 140-440; Timothy 170-370; Grass 120-330; Straw 130250, mostly 145-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: March 16, 43 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 155-335; Mixed Hay 160-355; Timothy 195260; Grass Hay 120-295; Straw 180-265, mostly 180195.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: March 15, 37 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 240-250; Mixed Hay 145-400; Timothy 150335; Grass 140-340; Straw 160-205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: March 14, 77 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 90-310; Mixed Hay 100-365; Timothy 215260; Grass 160-300; Straw 140-167.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 243 Loads Hay, 40 Straw.

Alfalfa 110-385; Mixed Hay 100-400; Timothy 115-260; Grass 95-335; Straw 122200.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: March 14, 43 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 250-265; Mixed 112.50-260; Grass 280; Straw 200.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: March 12 35 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 200-290; Mixed Hay 130-400; Grass 95-335; Straw 160-225.

Greencastle Livestock: March 12 & 15, 14 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed Hay 100152.50; Timothy 122.50-180; Straw 122.50-140.

Kutztown Auction, Kutz-

town: March 17, 35 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 160-190; Mixed Hay 120-230; Timothy 170-260; Grass Hay 195250; Straw 145-175.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: March 13, 51 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 110-385; Mixed Hay 85-340; Timothy 115-215; Grass 85-165; Straw 140-190.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 3 & 6, 65 lds Hay, 17 Straw. Alfalfa 132300; Mixed Hay 95-365; Timothy 140-265; Grass 115280; Straw 100-190.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: March 16, 49 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 100-235; Timothy 190-210; Grass 185-190; Straw 115220.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES March 13, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1285-1550# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1350-1405# 99.50102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1480# 123-126.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 83.5084.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-85, hi dress 86.50-88.50, lo dress 78.50-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84, hi dress 85-87, lo dress 73.50-79; Lean 88-90% lean 75-79, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 6872.50.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 215; 104-113# 235-243; 90-95# 247-257; No. 2 104-114# 227-235; 84-103# 240-247; No. 3 109-110# 195-200; 9394# 200-219; 82-83# 235242; Util 73-103# 20-50.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-111# 270-287, pkg 85# 225; No. 2 90-100# 205225; 82# 150; non-tubing 7283# 55-77.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA March 15, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 240-250 Timothy Hay: 7 lds, 150335 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 290340 Mixed Hay: 20 lds, 145-400 Grass: 5 lds, 140-175 Straw: 6 lds, 160-205 EarCorn: 2 lds, 205-225 Firewood: 1 ld, 40 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 85-115 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 175 Alfalfa Baleage: 2 lds, 4055.

Mixed Baleage: 2 lds, 6070/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA March 14, 2012 Alfalfa: 16 lds, 90-310 Mixed: 42 lds, 185-260 Grass: 13 lds, 160-300 Straw: 10 lds, 140-167 Fodder: 3 lds, 70-125 Firewood: 2 lds, 35-50

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North Country Clean Energy Conference presentation solicitation The North Country Clean Energy Conference has announced the Presentation Solicitation for its upcoming June 21-22 conference at the Lake Placid Conference Center, Lake Placid, NY. The North Country Clean Energy Conference is a forum for educators, practitioners, community leaders, industry professionals and others to share information about clean energy opportunities in the New York’s North Country.

Call for presentations: The Conference is centered around five areas: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and conservation. The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is soliciting presentation topics to be considered for each of the above five areas. If you have something to share, an approach, an experience ... this is the place to present your story.

Presentation nominations are due May 1 and ANCA will reply back to you no later than May 17.

When sending in your nomination, please provide the following • Title • Author(s) • Primary theme of material (i.e. solar, wind, hydro, biomass, conservation) • Abstract: A brief summary of the presentation Send via e-mail to anca@adirondack.org with “Clean Energy Conference Presentation” in the subject line.

Through this Conference, we will: • Share techniques, technology and project learnings as related to clean energy projects in the North Country • Assist participants and lead organizations in identifying potential projects for the next round of proposals that will be considered by the New York

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State development process • Share technical, staffing and regulatory issues as related to clean energy projects • Share funding sources and opportunities for clean energy projects For more information, or to get in-

volved as a conference sponsor contact: Dan Mason, Conference Director: dhmason.uppermeadow@gmail.com or the Adirondack North Country Association, Conference Host: 518-891-6200 or anca@adirondack.org.

E QUIPMENT D ISPERSAL For Daniel Kurtz 999 County Route 39, Bainbridge, NY 13733

I-88 Exit 8 turn on 206 west go to traffic circle, take Cty Rte 39 south 1 mile 10:00 AM • Saturday, March 31, 2012 Equipment: CIH JX80 4x4 open station 364 hours (tractor still new), Cub Cadet 7260 4x4 with loader 6 foot finishing mower, John Deere 250 series 2 skidsteer full cab 1300 hours 2 buckets balespear, CIH DC92 pull type disc mower (like new), John Deere 448 round baler mega wide plus (only baled 500 round bales, still new), S&H V10 wheel rake (like brand new), Taarup bale wrapper 7520 (still new), NH 163H 4 star tedder dig-a-drive, NI tandum spredder, work saver bale clamp, New round bale wagon, AC 10' pull type disc, 12' Brillion cultimulcher, 16' pull type drag, 3 feeder tubs, 3 round bale feeders, 2 bottom plow, head locks, (20) 16' pressure treated 6x6's, Belmont 24’ gooseneck trailer, 9’x16’ hardwood kicker racks, 6’ MC flail mower This equipment has been shed kept and is field ready just like new and sells absolute, be on time, not much small stuff.

lease it. There are pictures in each of the scrapbooks so they will not forgeWe actually walked a combination of trails that yielded about a three mile walk. It was a beautiful day. Although it was cool when we started it was close to 70 degrees when we finished. The sweatshirts came off before we went into the building.

If you are a member of the Audubon you can go into the building with no charge. We wandered through the live exhibits checking out the turtles, snake and fish. If you are not a mem-

ber, you can go up on any Sunday afternoon. Sundays are free. There is never a charge to walk the trails. They do like to have you document anything that you see that is unique.

When people complain that there is nothing to do around here, they do not know what things they are missing out on. Nature is a powerful teacher. Get out and enjoy it!

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

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS

Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Sale e By:: Fred d R.. Belll & Son n Hay,, Cattle e & Auction n Service e (607)) 343-0183 am Saless Manager:: Daniell Ingha z (607)) 435-5060 Daniell Kurtz TERMS: Cash or good check. 10% buyer’s premium $1,500 or less

Food provided by Hitchin Post and comfort facilities on site.

If you are thinking or having a sale give us a call, let out 38 years of auction experience work for you! Your place or ours!!

Upcoming g sales: Aprill 21stt TBA,, Tooll and d Farm m dispersal;; Aprill 28th h Mowhawk Valley y sale,, Sproutt Brook,, NY;; May y 26th h Annuall spring g auction n in n ourr yard.

Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction

Thurs., April 5, 2012, 11am 2324 Ridge Road - 1/2 mi. N. of Himrod Rd., 1 mi. N. of Milo Center,

2456 Route 14 Penn Yan, NY 14527

18 mi. south of Geneva, 18 mi. north of Watkins Glen right along Route 14 Specializing in registered and grade dairy cattle, Jerseys, complete dairy herds, heifers, and service bulls. Set up for interstate transportation. Reasonable commission rates. Great dairy location. Licensed and bonded. Auction held every first Friday of the month. Excellent ventilation, all cattle vaccinated upon arrival and vet checked by Keseca Vet. 1.) 30 cow Holstein dairy from Bob Nipper from Fulton NY. Herd consists of 30 mature cows with large majority comprised of first and second calf heifers, and 4 springing heifers. Cows are in excellent condition and show lots of milk with great udders with 4.2 fat and 3.2 prot. Cows are all AI sired & bred. A few are bred to a pure bred bull out of a 92 point dam, Cows are milked in tie stall and housed in free stall. (Bob and Rhonda are great dairy farmers and it will show) 2.) 45 head Jersey herd from Jim Young from Fleming, NY. Herd consists of 30 cows, 5 bred heifers, 9 younger stock, and 2 young bulls. This is a pure bred herd that didn’t keep papers up to date. Cows have a 4.3 fat and 3.6 prot. Cows are in great condition and show good milk. This is a pasture herd and have a lot due this spring and early summer.

3.) A few pure bred Jerseys from Meadow Brook Farms 4.) 5 fresh top heifers from overstocked farm 5.) 3 pure bred fresh heifers from Bill Brown (nice). Watch next weeks ad for pedigrees 6.) 2 pure bred Jersey Bulls 7.) This is an early listing. Expecting large auction. Call Elmer Zeiset, Jay Martin or Ray Zimmerman to get in next weeks advertising.

Strong demand for quality dairy cattle, last month we sold 140 head with the sale topping out at $1,900.

We have a specialty mix we feed with grass hay to make transitioning smooth for milking cattle.

FOR TRUCKING AND CONSIGNMENT CALL: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Jay Martin 315-521-3123 • Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.

Auctioneers note: If you’re in the dairy industry, you will want to be here!

For maximum price vaccinate 2 weeks prior to auctions.

Food stand by the Zimmermans.

Auction Staff: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 (Pedigrees By) John Mikel 585-356-5551 Leon Good 315-374-2788 Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521 Clarence Shirk 570-259-0032 Melvin Lee High 315-651-1924 Jay Martin 315-521-3123

Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

3 mi. E. of Penn Yan, NY Tractors: IH 986, C/A, ex. 18.4x38, 5000 hrs., 1 owner, always stored inside; 18.4x38 snap on duals; 1950 IH “H”, 1 family owner.

Tillage: White 435 7 shank chisel plow, 1 owner; IH 16’ disk with spike tooth leveler; Dunham Lehr 3 section 16’ cultipacker, 6’ and 2-5’wings; Case 16’ field cultivator with tine leveler Planting: IH 5100 21x7 Soybean Special drill, DD. Packer wheels, grain only, grass seeder; IH 800 6-30 plate planter, dry; Gerber pto seeder; 500 gal trailer sprayer with 30’ booms.

Combine: 1984 IH 1420, 4wd, 2560 hrs. always stored inside, field ready; IH 820 15’ flex head; IH 810 13” rigid head; IH 943 4-30 corn head.

Truck: 1995 Ford F-Series, gas, 5 spd, 53,370 mi., Parkhurst 16’ grain stake body dump.

Grain handling: Turnco gravity box on IH 330 gear; J&M gravity box on home made truck frame; 4x16’ auger; Speed King 51’ elevator; hyd. motor with hoses.

Misc. Equipment: hyd. dump 12’ flat bed on El. Wh. Gear; 2-18.4x38 tires, 1 mounted on IH rim; roll of cable; 300 gal diesel and 150 gal gas tanks with hand pumps; no small tools.

Equipment has had excellent operation and maintenance.

Info: Marvin Koek 315-536-3410 Preview: starts March 31st or by appointment TERMS: ID for bidder number, check or cash or Visa, MasterCard & Discover (3% fee)

D ANN A UCTIONEERS , D ELOS D ANN , 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 9AM

STITZEL'S FARM EQUIPMENT INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE LOCATION: 207 Krick Ln. Hamburg, PA 19526 DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 78 take Exit 29 (Hamburg), go South on Rt. 61, turn left at Ford Dealer toward Hamburg. From Reading Take Rt. 222 to Rt. 61 North to Hamburg, turn right at Ford Dealer, then take the 4th road right (Windsor Castle Rd) follow 2-1/4 miles turn left on Krick Lane. Watch for Sale Signs!

TRACTORS (APPROX NOON TO 3PM) TRACTORS: JD: 8760 4WD, 4255 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 7810, 8630 4WD, 8640 4WD, 8400, 8310, 8100, 7700, 7400, 6420 4WD, 6410, 6310 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 5210 w/Ldr, 4960, 4955 4WD, 4955, 5205, 4755 FWD, 4840, 4640 FWD, 4455 FWD, 4450 FWD, 4440, 4850, 4850 FWD, 2350, 2355, 2440, 2510 Dsl, 2520, 2630, 2640 w/L, 2840 w/L, 2940, 2950, 2955 FWD, 2955 FWD, 300, 3010, 3020, 3020 Gas, 3155, 3155 FWD, 4000, 4010, 4020, 4020 w/L, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4230, 4240, 4250 FWD, 4430, 4520, 4620, 4630, 4650, 5020, 5400, 7410, 830, 2550, 4320. CASE IH: MX270 4WD, MXM130 4WD, 5120 w/Cab 4WD & Ldr, 7240 4WD, 7150 FWD, 7140 FWD, 7120 4WD, 7110, 5250 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 5240 W/L, 5140, 2096, 2594, 3220 4WD, 3588 2+2, 986, 995 w/Forklift. IH: 7110 FWD, 3289 FWD, 3294 4WD, 3388 2+2, 3688, 3788 2+2, 1566, 1486, 1066, 1086, 1586, 5088, 5288, 5488, 84 Hydro, 100 Hydro w/L, 140 w/1R Cult, 274, 3288, 485 w/L, 544 w/L, 574, 595 w/L, 656, 674, 686, 756, 786, 786 w/L, 806, 826, 886, 966, 986 w/L. NH: TS100 4WD w/L. FORD: TW 30 FWD, 8830 FWD, 8210 FWD, 8600, TW-25, 7710, 4610 w/Cab, 2000, 2600, 3000 w/L, 340B w/L, 400, 4000, 5000 w/L, 9600. CASE: 2294, 2390, 2470 4WD. KUBOTA: M9000 w/Ldr. WHITE: 2-105, 2-135, 2-155, 2-85. OLIVER: 1650, 770 w/L. MF: 165 w/L, 2675, 2705, 35 w/L, 3505, 65 w/L, 8140. MM: 602. AC: 6080, 7040, 7030, 7010, 7580, 7060, 185, WD45 w/L, D17. DEUTZ: DX630 FWD. FARMALL: 1566, MTA Gas, Super M, Super C, 200, 300, 460, 560, 806, H, MTA, Super A w/Cult. VERSATILE: Versitile 500 4wd. 2 CYLINDERS: JD A, JD B, JD D, JD G, JD 730 DSl, JD 720, JD 630, JD 620, JD 60, JD 520, JD 50, JD 40. INDUSTRIAL: JD 3400 Telehandler, JCB 505 Telehandler, Case 580K w/Cab 4WD Trac Ldr Extend-A-Hoe, Case 585E Forklift, JD 313 Skidloader, JD 260 Skidloader, JD 250 Skidloader, JD 240 Skidloader, JD 110 TLB, IH 250 TLB, Gehl 4625 Skidloader, Gehl 3Pt Backhoe, Case 40XT Skidloader, Case 1845 C Skidloader, Case 1840 Skidloader, Bobcat 853 Skidloader, Bobcat 843 Skidloader, JD 450 Crawler/Loader, JD 675B Skidloader, NH 840 Skidloader, NH LS180 Skidloader, NH LX885 Skidloader, Vermeer M-470 Trencher Hoe. COMBINES: JD 4420, NH TR70, Gleaner F2. TRUCKS: 1997 Chevy 2500 4x4 Utility Body Myers Plow, 1997 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4 Dsl Dump Truck.

EQUIPMENT 9 AM BALERS: CIH LBX331 Big Sq, NH 575, JD 100 Big Sq, NH 565, Hesston 4900 Big Sq, NH 570, CIH 8545 Inline, JH 348, JD 347, JD 338, JD 337, JD 327. ROUND BALERS: New Hesston 855 Rnd Baler, CIH 3450, CIH 8420, Gehl 1870, Hesston 530, Hesston 5580, JD 375, JD 410, JD 447, JD 535 w/Net Wrap, NH 664, NH 847, NH 855, NH BR730, NH BR740, NI 484, Vermeer 505I. STACK WAGONS: NH 1049 SP, NH 1037, NH 1033, NH 1010. FORAGE WAGONS: Gehl 970 TA, JD 716 TA, NH, NH 716 TA, New Kasten Forage, Gehl 970 TA. MIXER WAGONS: Knight Reel Auggie 3700, Oswalt 250. WAGONS: New Round Bale Carrier Wagon, Parker Bin, Richardton 700 Side Dump, United Farm Tool Side Dump. INVERTERS & TEDDERS: Deutz 4Star, NH 162, NH 169 6Star, Pequea 910. RAKES: Kuhn GA7301, Kuhn GA7302, Miller Pro 1100CIH 86, CIH 860, JD 660, Kuhn Rotary, New 4Star Folding Rotary Rakes, NH 256, NI, Niemeyer Dbl Rotary, Vicon Twin Rotary. DISCBINES: NI 5209, Vicon 9', NH 1431, NH HW340 SP, NH 411, Kuhn 4000, JD 956, JD 955, JD 945, JD 1360, JD 930. HAYBINES: NH 1495 SP, NH 2450 SP, NH 489, NH 1465, JD 1219, Hesston 7', JD 820. SICKLEBAR MOWERS: IH, JD 350, NH 450, NH 451. MOWERS: (2) 15' Batwing, Ford 6', Hardi Disc Bank, JD 3Pt Disc, Volunteer Rotary, JD 12', Rhino 15', Bush Hog 12', JD 6', Land Pride. FLAIL MOWERS: IH No. 10, NH 38. CORNPLANTERS: JD 7200 6R, JD 7200 4R, JD 7000 6R, JD 7000 4R, IH 900 6R. SOIL SAVERS: Glenco 9Tooth, White 445. PLOWS: DMI 5B Reset, IH 710 & 720 5B & 6B, JD 2800 5B Reset, JD 2800 6B Reset, JD 3B, Ford 3B, White 549 5B Reset. CHISEL PLOWS: JD 1600 14 Tooth P/T, JD 11Tooth Chisel. DISCS: JD 215 12' Flex, JD 630, JD 634, JD 638, JD, Rhino, White, Bush Hog, Krause 1824' Rock Flex Folding. PACKERS: 14' Transport, 24' X Fold. V-RIPPERS: Brillion & Sunflower 5' & 7' Shank, M&W 7 Shank Ripper. CULTIVATORS: Brillion 6R, IH 183 6R, JD 6R. CULTIMULCHERS: Brillion 15', JD, CIH 12-15', Bearcat 16'. GRAIN DRILLS: CIH 5300, CIH 5100, JD 8200, JD 8300, CIH 510, Tye. NO TILL DRILLS: JD 750 15', Lilliston 9680,Marliss, Tye 15'.

GRINDER MIXERS: NH 357, NH 358, 355, 354, PAPEC 880. MANURE SPREADERS: Badger TA Manure Tank, NH 155, NI 352, NI 3639 TA, NI 3743 Tandem Axle, Pequea, Steiner Liquid Manure Tank. CORNPICKERS: NI 325 2R, NI 323 1R, JD 300 2R. LOADERS: Ford, IH 2000, IH 2200, IH 2250, JD 148, JD 245, JD 48. HARVESTERS: JD 5440 SP AWD, JD 5730 SP AWD, NH FP240, NH 900, NH 790, JD 3970, JD 3960, JD 3950, IH 8730, CIH 8525, Gehl 1060, Gehl 1265, Gehl 760, IH 830. ROCK PICKERS: 3 Pt Stone, Degleman, Leon. MISC: Brillion 10' & 12' Transport Seeder, Fox Silage Dump Station, G600 Ag Bagger, H&S 40' Hay Merger, IH 50 Stalk Shredder, JD Grain Cart, JD Heavy Front Tractor Blade, Land Pride Box Scraper Blade, Loader Forks, NH 166 Inverter, Peerless Grinder/Blower, Sdi Sprayer, West Field 60' Grain AugerBale Wrapper, Kidd Bale Chopper, Brillion 6R S-Tine Cultivator, Hay Jaw Bale Chopper, Arts Way Stalk Shredder, CIH 600 Blower, Easy Trail Model 500 Dump Cart, Grove Dump Station, JD 15' Stalk Shredder, JD 85 6R Folding Cultivator, JD Roll Bar, Canopies, Killbros Gravity Bin-New, NI 48' Elevator, Parker 375 Bu Gravity Bin, Sm Gravity Bin, UFT Grain Cart, Westfield 51' Grain Auger, Wic TA Liq Tank, Brillion Seeder, Bale Spears, Loader Forks, Loader Buckets, Tractor Cabs.

COMPACT TRACTORS AND LAWN MOWERS (APPROX. 3 PM) (MOST COMPACTS ARE 4WD W/LDRS AND EQUIPMENT) COMPACTS: JD 3203 w/L, JD 4300 TLB, JD 4700 w/L, JD 670 TLB, JD 4200 w/L, JD4100 w/L, JD 955 w/L, JD 850, JD 955, JD 1050 w/L, New Kubota L3940 w/L, Kubota M4050, Kubota L3650, Kubota L2850 w/L, Kubota L2550 TLB, Kubota L4150, Kubota L2900 TLB, Kioti 2204 w/L, NH TC485 TLB, NH TC40 w/L, NH TC30, CC 8454 4WD TLB, CC 7254 w/L & Belly Mower, CC 8404 w/L, Farmall Cub 185, Ford 1920 w/L, CC 5254.

LAWN AND GARDEN: JD 455 Dsl, JD 445, JD 425, JD F935 w/Cab & Mower, Kubota G3200 Dsl w/Blade, Kubota T1600 Dsl, Kubota T1670, Wheel Horse 520H, JD 420, JD 400, JD 330 Dsl, JD 3235A Reel Mower, JD 322 Dsl, JD 318, JD 317, JD 316, JD 1435 Front Mower, JD 112 w/Snowblower, Bolens ST140, CC 1315, CC 1440, CC 1862, CC 1863, CC 2182, CC 2186, Kubota F2100 Front Mower.

ATV/4-WHEELER: Kubota RTV900, Polaris 700 sportsman, Polaris 500 Explorer, Polaris 400, JD 6x4 Gators, Dsl & Gas. ABSOLUTE ROW: JD 4040 Tractor, JD 4240 Tractor, IH 3788 2+2 Tractor, Ford 3600 Dsl Tractor, IH 560 Tractor, Ford 800 Tractor, Farmall M w/Mounted Picker, Farmall M, CIH 1594, 89 Ford Pickup 4x4, Ford & Chevy Pickups.

TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Loading facilities available!

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Attention Farmers & Dealers: BE PROMPT! Equipment - 9AM! Tractors- approx. 12-3PM, Compactsapprox. 3PM Selling with Two Auction Trucks! Bring a friend! This sale is an inventory reduction the result of Paul & Kevin's purchasing a lot of nice equipment and Brian trading a lot of equipment. They need room. Come take advantage of this opportunity to buy!

Food available! Porta Johns! Not responsible for accidents!

List subject to change due to daily business. Some items may be added and some may be deleted prior to the sale date.

SALE FOR: STITZEL FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Email: Stitzelfarmequip@aol.com • 610-562-8377

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Senator Schumer introduces legislation to help dairy farmers meet the growing demand for increased milk production

by Bob Gray On Wednesday, March 14, Senator Schumer (D-NY) introduced legislation to help dairy producers meet the growing demand for yogurt production. Included here is a excerpt from the Senator’s press release.

Schumer: New York has got milk, now we need more “Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is introducing new legislation that will provide New York dairy farmers, who wish to expand their operations to meet the demand being fueled by the Greek yogurt boom, with the financial tools they need. Thanks to new plants, including the Pepsi Project Wave plant, Alpina, Fage, and Chobani, the New York Farm Bureau predicts that New York’s dairy farmers must be able to expand their

output by 15 percent in order to take advantage of the opportunity that Greek yogurt presents for our farmers.

To help dairy owners who wish to expand, Schumer plans to introduce legislation, the DAIRY (Dairy Augmentation for Increased Retail in Yogurt products) Act, that will allow farmers who purchase cows that are already in production to write off the cows as a capital expense, lowering their overall tax burden. Schumer’s bill would also establish federal savings accounts targeted to farmers to help them save and grow during booms and to weather market downturns. The accounts would be structured to reward savings during periods when business is strong and defer taxes on those savings until farmers must withdraw funds to cover new expenses or manage cash flow.”

FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY MARCH 31ST @ 9:30 AM At Visscher Farm Rte. 282 (1400 S Main St) - 1 1/2 miles south of the Village of Nichols, NY 13812 use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte. 17/I86)- 20 miles north of Wysox/Towanda, PA area via Rte. 187 (bridge now open) Compact & Farm Tractors: Ford 5000 w/cab & 777F loader; Case IH 1594 4x4; Allis Chalmers 200 w/cab; Kubota M4700 4x4 w/LA1001 loader; Ford New Holland 1630 w/794 hours; and 7308 loader; Ford 3910; Allis Chalmers "B" w/tools; AC 190XT w/ ldr.; AC 190 (for parts); Farmall 400; MH 44; Ford 9N Construction: John Deere 490 Excavator w/thumb; Dresser TD8 Dozer w/6 way blade new tracks; Int. TD8 w/6 way blade; NH E27SR Mini Excavator 715 hours; Takeuchi TB 125 Mini Excavator; Diesel wood chipper Skid Steers: Bobcat 553; John Deere 240; NH LX885; Case/IH BHX 1102; backhoe attachments for S.S. or compact plus S.S. attachments: grapple bucket; pallet forks; bale spears; snow plow; brush grapple FARM EQUIPMENT: Balers: Gehl 2580 silage special round baler "nice"; Massey 146 round baler; Hesston 5330 w/crowder wheels; New Holland 273 - 268 & other balers Disc & Mower Conditioners: New Holland 1432 discbine w/flails 13' hydro "nice" shed kept; JD 1360 w/flails; Hesston 1014 hydro swing; NH 469; Hesston PT 7; Tedders: 4 star Vicon Fanex 400; Pequea 710 "new"; Hay Rakes; Plows: White 508 spring reset side hill hitch + coulters; JD 4 btm hydraulic reset 3 pt 5 shank chisel; Int 3 btm plow; JD 2 btm 3 pt; Forage Harvestor: Hesston 7155 - 7140; Tillage: IH 18' model 45 field cultivator; Grinder Mixer: Gehl 170 Mix All, double auger, hydraulic drives "nice"; Gravity Wagons: E2 flow w/ext. sides; Grain Drill: JD 8300 double disc w/grass seed; Rotary Cutters: Bush Hog 3 pth; Woods model MD 172 pull type; Int. 6' "new"; Alamo 8' rotary mower 3pt; 5 ft brush mower; offset 8' rotary mower w/tongue; plus other 3 pt & pull type; NI 5 ft brush hog; Corn Planters: JD 7000-4 row w/dry & liq fert, monitor, track eliminator; Case IH 900-4 row cyclo; IH 56 2 row; JD 484-4 row; Rototiller: Bush Hog mdl RT NR60 3 pth; Bale Shedder: Case IH 8610; Manure Spreaders: NI tandem box spreader; Oliver Superior "nice" 4 whl horse drawn Vehicles: 2000 Ford F250 pick up; 2002 Ford F150 pick up 4x4 w/XT cab; 1987 Chevy Toter 83,000 miles; Freightliner tractor; 2004 Honda Civic Si; Trailers: 1988 custom deck over tandem dual HD; tri axle trailer; drop deck trailer; Misc.: pallet forks loader; auger Timber Wolf Firewood Processor Pro CMX; "new" 8'x8' shed-chicken coop-outhouse-bridge-bird houses-planters; 8x8 18ft long landscape timbers; Hale water pump; bale grabs; discs; flotation tires; (13) 2x2x6 concrete blocks; MIG welder; welding cart; "new" electric winch; Farmi winch; rolling ladders (3); "Sharp" NI hay loader; cultivators; sickle bar mowers; drags; 3 pt blades; (4) 20.5x25 loader tires; Grouser S.S. tracks "new" fit 10" tires; Fencing; grain cleaner; Snap On 4 point car lift; service body; 100 gallon 3 pt crop sprayer; 4000 gallon fuel tank; plastic 250 gallon totes; new Titan tires for front backhoe & 4x4 compact; ATVs: John Deere 620 XUV w/280 hours; Bush Hog TH 4400-Honda powered; (2) Kawasaki 610 Mule 4WD; '94 Honda Mdl 300 4 wheeler; plus Nursery Stock: trees, bushes, etc.; tools and smalls in barn

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON www.visscherauction.com SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

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Section B - Page 12 March 26, 2012 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

This March will not be forgotten March 2012 will not soon be forgotten. We usually have three weeks of winter and one week of spring. I’ve been caught off guard this year as spring approaches, but winter is still with us according to the calendar. I know the order of the seasons, but I’m having trouble as spring arrives and winter de-

parts. They should take a look at this year; it’s full of contradictions. A few spring-like days come, then winter hits back, then we return to spring. But don’t be fooled, because Old Man Winter is on the back burner waiting to get us when we least expect it.

A nearby fruit farmer was out calibrating his sprayer the other day and said that he will

have to start spraying his apples on the 19th of March. In all the years we’ve been here, I can’t remember anyone applying their first apple spray in the winter. We also watched as he mowed his orchards in early March. Of course, daylight savings time was pretty early this year.

Our lawn will need attention all too soon and corn planting will begin in around 30 days, unless? Up on the Ridge, just a few miles south of here, they already have sweet corn planted under plastic! The snowdrops are all aglow and the crocuses are blooming while daffodils and

tulips pop up. Even the robins appear to be more plentiful this year and earlier too!

Last weekend we were watching our youngest daughter’s kids while she ran a snowshoe race, but they were having difficulty finding ideal conditions to practice on this winter and some of the races were canceled.

The World’s Championship race was held one hour north of Quebec City last week and even that location was questionable as to whether or not they would have enough snow.

While visiting a dairy farmer this week, he informed us that he’s been

Photos available online at www.marshall-machinery.com

34th Annual Inventory Reduction Auction

New, Used & Consignment Farm, Industrial & Garden Equipment Located on Route 652, 5 miles East of Honesdale, PA Phone 570-729-7117 Fax: 570-729-8455

Saturday April 7, 2012 9:00 AM Sharp COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

Excavators 2009 Kubota KX080-3 C/A/H, hyd thumb, QT bckt 515 hrs.

2009 Kubota KX161-3 C/A/H, hyd. thumb, angle blade, QT, 24 & 36 bckts.

2007 Kubota KX121-3 C/A/H, 1852 hrs 2006 Kubota KX91-3 rops, hyd thumb, 16" qt bucket, 360 hrs 2004 Kubota KX91-3 rops, rubber tracks 18" qt bckt, thumb 2006 Bobcat 430 C/A/H, hyd thumb, 24" bucket, 649 hrs QT bckt 2006 Bobcat 335 rops, hyd thumb, 733 hrs QT bckt 2007 Bobcat 329, 5' blade, 20" bucket, 692 hrs QT bckt 2004 Bobcat 331G, rops, rubber tracks, 18" bucket 645 hrs QT bckt 1999 Bobcat 331 with manual thumb 2500 hrs 2005 Hyundai Robex 110D-7 C/A/H, thumb, good condition, 2939 hrs 1996 Cat 315L with cab and hyd thumb 1991 CAT 307B C/A/H, 2 buckets, thumb, steel tracks, blade, aux hyd (2) 2006 IHI 35NX,orops, front blade, swing boom, aux hyd, rubber tracks 2002 Kobelco SK35SR2E, open rops, 2500 hrs 1990 JD 892DLC with approx 2000 hrs new motor 2007 JCB 8035 ZTS with orops, hyd thumb, 630 hrs Crawlers & Dozers 2004 JD 650HLT 4400 hrs 85% undercarriage JD 550HLT cab, heat, 3200 hrs 85% undercarriage 1997 JD 550G, 6 way blade, long track 3300 hrs 1992 JD650G, open rops, 6 way blade, 8650 hrs 1993 JD 750BLT w/ 10.5ft blade gd. U/C 2004 Rayco C87D, C/A/H, 6-way, pilot controls, winch & forestry package 168 hrs Case 550E 6 way blade, rubber tracks 1988 Case 450C new steering clutches 3274 original hours International TD20E runs and works very good condition JD 555 track loader with forks and bucket, 4500 hrs Wheel Loaders 1999 Samsung 120 loader good rubber 5000 hrs 1997 Cat IT28F loader GP bucket, q coupler, 3rd valve, new rubber, 6722 hrs Cat IT28B loader rubber tire with bucket and forks 1200 hrs good rubber TLBS 2008 Kubota M59 4wd,TLB, hydro, front and rear qt, 24" bucket NH 75LB 4wd, TLB, cab with heater, 4651 hrs AC 715 TLB gd cond.

Compaction 2009 Dynapac CA134D vibratory roller, 54" smooth drum, shell kit, very clean 309 hrs 2002 Ingersoll Rand SD77DX vibratory roller 66" drum, very nice 1631 hrs 1993 Bomag BW172D vibratory roller 66" smooth drum (2) Stone SD54 rhino, single drum, vib. roller Rayco 400A Roller vib roller JD VR73C skid steer mount vibratory roller Allied 1000 Vib compactor 5' skid steer mount very good condition Forklifts & Manlifts 2004 IR 706H forklift, 4wd, 15' see thru mast, 6000 lbs Cummins dsl 1996 Cat TH63 telescopic forklift 6k cap. 41 ft.

1996 JCB 506B telehandler 6k cap. 36ft.

Terex SS836C telehandler cab with heat 8K cap.

36ft.

JLG 450A bucket lift 4wd, max height 45', horizontal lift Forestry 2010 Morbark M20 chipper, 325hp Deere, tandem axle, infeed bed, remote control Morbark 2050 wood chipper, 25 hp, gas, 5' capacity, Woodchuck WC17 chipper

(2) Whisper Chippers Rayco RG1625 stump grinder with fold up ramp Timberjack 380 log skidder new tires Cat D30C end dump 2nd & 3rd transmission problems Omal MB125 hydraulic hammer pin mount with point Rockblaster RB-100G hydraulic hammer fits JD 160 and JD 892 excavator Bobcat HB980 hydraulic hammer good condition x change mount Orsi River L549 4' boom mower 3 pt mount (2) Ground heating blankets 11x23 120 v Torwel EGM-1200 sander with Honda 5.5 hp engine 12 cubic feet Reinco TWm5X VSg hay mulcher 489 hrs Wic blizzard hay mulcher 2 new pressure washers

Skid Steer

2011 Kubota SVL90, hi flow, pilot controls like new, 128 hrs 2011 Kubota SVL75, pilot controls, 156 hrs 2007 Bobcat T190 orops, 68" bucket, 734 hrs 2006 Bobcat T190 new tracks, 74" bucket, 808 hrs 2003 Bobcat T300 C/A/H 80" bckt 2004 Bobcat S250 with 72" bucket 2007 Bobcat MT55 with bucket, good condition, 634 hrs 2007 Cat 256C cab, heat, 6' bucket with grouser tracks 2002 Cat 242, GP bucket, aux hydro, cab with heat, high lift, VTS track system, 2200 hrs 2005 JD 320 on tires C/A/H, foam filled tires, weight package 2005 Mustang MTL16 rubber tracks 1999 Mustang 2060 dsl, 2468 hrs NH L150 with cab, diesel Many new & used skidsteer attachments including, brush hog, grapple buckets, forks, rock bckt, post hole digger, various buckets

Tractors

2008 Kubota M125XDTC 4wd, C/A/H P. shift, 2 remotes, clean 2008 Kubota M108XDTC 4wd C/A/H, w/ loader, p shift, 3 remotes 2007 Kubota M8540HDC 4wd, C/A/H, cast centers, 2 remotes, 640 hrs 2011 Kubota M5140DTC 4wd,C/A/H, ag tires, 8x8 trans, 1 remote 2009 Kubota M5040DT 4wd w/ loader ag tires, 255 hrs 2011 Kubota L5240HST 4wd,hydro w/loader 2009 Kubota L4400, 4wd, TLB, hydro, SS QT, 181 hrs, 2005 Kubota L3430HSTC 4wd, C/A/H with loader, hydro, ag tires, clean 2005 Kubota L39 TLB 4wd,front aux hyd, 1 owner 542 hrs 2007 Kubota L3130 4wd w/loader, hydro, R-4 tires, 347 hrs 2008 Kubota L3400 HST 4wd w/ loader, SS QT, R-4 tires 2008 Kubota L3400 HST 4wd w/ hydro, 206 hrs 2008 Kubota L2800 4wd, TLB, ag tires, thumb, 249 hrs 2008 Kubota L2800 2wd, ag tires 108 hrs 2004 Kubota B2910 4wd TLB, R-4 tires, 112 hrs 2007 Kubota BX24 TLB 4wd 194 hrs 2002 Kubota BX22 TLB, bar tires, 432 hrs 2010 Kubota BX2660 4wd, 26hp, hydro, 60" mower, 59 hrs 2008 Kubota BX2660 4wd,w/ 60" mower Kubota L2950 4wd w/ loader SS QT new rear tires Kubota B6200 HSD 4wd,hydro Kubota B8200 w/ dozer blade, snow blade, 5' mower 2009 Bobcat CT440 4wd w/ loader 68 hrs Bobcat CT122 4wd TLB -New New MF 1528HL 4wd w/ loader 2007 Cub Cadet 7284 4wd TLB, hydro, mid mower, 264 hrs 2010 JD 5055E 4wd with loader 60hrs- like new JD 1050 4wd w/loader, diesel, ag tires

JD 3020 dsl, JD 2010 gas, MF50, FM 504, AC B Ford 545 loader, Sims cab 3pt & pto Lawn and Garden 2010 Kubota ZD331 31 hp diesel, 72" cut 2007 Kubota ZD331 31 hp diesel 60" cut 200 hrs 2008 Kubota ZD21F 21 hp, 60" cut,284 hrs 2008 Kubota ZG327 27 hp gas 60" cut 248 hrs 2009 Kubota ZG227 27 hp gas 54" cut 234 hrs 2010 Bad Boy 6000 CZT 23 hp, 60" cut like new 2007 JD 757 zero turn mower 1285 hrs 2001 JD M665 zero turn mower 60" cut Toro Master 100-52 zero turn mower 675 hrs Cub Cadet R2T50 zero turn mower 412 hrs BCS W/B tractor with tiller, snowblower and broom IR 3018 tractor with mower and snowblower 337 hrs Many other trade in lawn mowers Utility Vehicles 2008 Kubota RTV1100, 4wd, C/A/H, hyd dump, power angle blade 433 hrs 2009 Kubota RTV1140 78 hrs 2008 Kubota RTV900 4wd, canopy, hyd dump bed, 606 hrs 2007 Kubota RTV900, 4wd, canopy 2010 Bobcat 3400G manual dump 69 hrs 2008 Kawasaki 3010 4wd, diesel, 4 seater, 1 owner 2001 Kawasaki 1500 motorcycle garage kept 4268 miles

Trucks and Trailers

Trucks 2001 IHC w/ 350hp cat c-10 engine with 10 speed 33,000 GVW Service body 1990 IHC 2554 fuel truck DT466 engine, manual transmission 1982 IHC 2554 single axle dump truck DT466 engine, automatic transmission 1997 Freightliner 20' flat bed truck, A/C, PS, air brakes, cruise controls, 3126 Cat engine 1993 Ford LTL9000, tri axle, cab & chassis, 46k lock rears, 8 LL trans, 20k lift axle, 18k steer axle 1981 IHC single axle flat bed truck, automatic transmission w.b. 162" 140,075 miles 1984 Ford L9000, single axle, 240 Cummins 9 speed transmission, 2500 gal vacuum tank 2003 Ford F450 w/service body, PTO powered air comp. & generator 1997 Chevy C3500 utility truck 6.5 turbo dsl, auto crane w/ 3k lift cap, air comp, 2002 Chevy bucket truck, diesel, auto transmission, A/C, fiberglass utility box 1998 Chevy C30 cab chassis 1992 Dodge 350 5.9 L Cummins with 5 speed, 11' platform dump 5 ton hoist 1988 GMC Vandura 3500 box truck contains pressure washer system 1979 GMC 3500 service truck Trailers & other (10+) new trailers- all sizes, including single axle, 2 axle, Deck over, Gooseneck, Dump (20+) used trailers- trade ins all sizes 2004 Eager Beever 20 ton trailer 1987 Southwest 16 foot trailer 6 ton BRI-MAR 6 X 12 DUMP TRAILER 10' Heavy Duty Baker Flat bed trailer 11' Reading enclosed service body 16' truck flat bed, 12' truck flat bed 12'flatbed with lift gate for 1 ton truck 9' 3-5 cubic yard dump body with hoist (2) 1991 Brenner stainless steel transport trailer 6,000 gallons with heated valves

FARM EQUIPMENT

Hay Equipment 2008 Claas 350RC Round baler silage with net wrap 2009 Tanco 580S round bale wrapper Elho silage wrapper JD 925 discbine, tine cond.

JD 955 discbine center pivot, tine cond.

NH 1411 discbine NI 5209 discbine, gray model Hesston 1160 haybine 14', center pivot NH 472 haybine, Hesston 1070 haybine, 2003 NH 570 square baler with thrower clean NH 575 baler w/ thrower NH 273 baler NH 1018 bale wagon Pequea HR-15 hay rake NH 258 & 260 rakes NH 144 hay inverter Sitrex RT5200 tedder-New 4star hyd fold Tonutti RCS8 V-rake good condition Gehl BU970 forage wagon tandem axle with roof Manure NH 185 manure spreader. 2 axle with tailgate, good condition NH 145 manure spreader no gate New-Massey Ferguson 3715 manure spreader Millcreek 75 manure spreader low usage, fair condition New- Pequea MS125 manure spreader

Implements and Miscellaneous Equipment

Normal run of 50 plus 3pt attachments including: brush hogs, tillers, disks, plows, rock rakes, box scrapers, post hole diggers, etc.

Schulte RS320 jumbo rock picker, hydraulic drive, 52" head New- Woods BW15LHKW Batwing mower with 15' chain shielding Befco 7-420-SFL 20' batwing finish mower Timberwolf TW-5 Log splitter w/ 4-way & log lift Brillion 8FT 3pt. Seeder Danuser 3pt post hole digger Howse 10FT 3PT rotary mower- New JD 72" mid mount mower with mtg brackets fits 4500 to 4700 series JD HX10 rotary mower Kuhn SD4000 seeder drill, 3pt Old Forge post hole digger Woods RM990W finish mower with chain shielding -New Woods BH65000 Backhoe attachment 300 gallon vacuum skid tank with pump 3 cylinder Deutz diesel motor 1999 Presvac vacuum tank 3,800 gallon Rheintub (Hobbs) irrigation hose reel model VRTB125/400 td Lanco lime spreader, pull type, pto drive

Plus Much More

milking cows for 60 years. He seems to still be going strong, with only a slight limp. He also told us that his best corn last year was the field that they planted later, on heavily manured sod. I’d say that would be a given!

The following is a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe on June 17, 1785. (…its soul, its climate, its equality, liberty, laws, people, and manners. My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they

are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!)

On a last note; our beautiful great grandson came to visit us for a few days. Need I say more?

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders’ work is useless. Unless the Lord protects a city, sentries do no good. It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, fearing you will starve to death; for God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest. (Psalms 127; 1 & 2 ) TLB

SPRING PREMIER ALL BREEDS DAIRY SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 @ 11:30AM Hosking Sales - New Berlin, NY 155 Head Sell 110 Holsteins with 20 R&W, 1 Holstein Service Bull, 20 Brown Swiss, 20 Jerseys & 5 Guernseys - With 50 fresh young heifers and cows at peak production.

Our selections were geared to satisfy the commercial dairyman and the elite breeders alike! We'll have something for everyone - Milk, show appeal, many generations of outstanding performance and genomics. We're excited about the lineup - join us the evening before the sale for an open house and cattle viewing from 5PM - 9PM. A few Holstein sale highlights to watch for: Woodmansee, CT sends six tremendous bred heifers from famous cow families; Wisbee Farms sends a nice group of springing and fresh heifers; Genesse-Hill sends a smashing group of 10 freestall fresh cows and heifers with deep pedigrees; for the R&W enthusiast Locust-Vale sends 6 fresh cows milking up over 100# and four open heifers ready to breed - super production pedigrees; Morrill Farm sends five top young cows and heifers, other R&W consignments up to 9 generations of EX from famous cow families. Kel-Vista sends four exceptional fresh young cows; Grassland Farms sends a group of heifers and young cows. Many other deep pedigree, show calves, fresh heifers, high genomic individuals sell.

Also 1st Choice Scientific Destrys of Four IVF females from Pierstein Dundee Rosebud-ET VG88 2yr. old - 2-04 286 26959 4.4 1175 4.4 1547, 2D 2E 97 Can Thrulane James Rose 6-01 365 43120 4.1 1768 3.5 1517- All American - All Canadian Aged Cow Supreme Champion 2008. 3 #1 Embryos x Comstar Lauthroity-ET from Windy-Knoll Peace VG85 at 2yr. - 2-04 3x 365 34820 3.7 1277 3.0 1061, 2D Pledge 3E 95 GOM DOM, 3D Promise 2E 95 GMD DOM, 4D Pala 4E 94. 3 #1 Embryos Crackholm Secure from Ridgedale Riviera-RedET VG85 - 2-01 3x 365 23190 4.4 1027 3.2 742, 2D Ridgedale-T Rehema Red-ET 2E93, 7 more EX in the Roxy Family.

Jersey sale highlights: Evans sends a group of fancy bred heifers lead by a Jr. 2yr. old prospect for the fall shows sired by Verify-ET from a EX 91 Belmont w/1196f, next dam EX92 w/1161f. Lawtons sends a fancy Int. Calf by Tequila from 2yr. T-Bone, 2D VG85 and a fancy fresh 2yr. Action with Dam EX90 25,730 1256f 894P. Parkview- Jerseys sends six young cows and heifers; Underground Genetics sends a tremendous Indiana Fall Calf from an EX Duaiseoir, 2nd Dam EX91. Many more exceptional show calves, young cows - exceptional group.

Brown Swiss highlights: Hills-Valley has a smashing Dec. calf by Blessing Mort Laura Legacy from 4 Gen. EX w/big records, Dam 2E-92 5-04 365 34300 3.7 1267 3.0 1034, 2D 2E 92, 3D EX, 4D EX. Glen Moss sends a beautiful uddered Power Surge 3yr. old already VG from 2 EX dams. Dublin- Hills has a fall calf by Wonderment. Osborn Bros sends three fall showage calves sired by Total and Vigor. Empire Farm has a Wonderment bred heifer due 4/28; and also an outstanding Vigor Dec. calf from an VG88 Ace, 2nd D VG88, 3rd Dam VG, 4Dam EX. Also a VG 86 3yr. old Vigor dams 2E 91, 2D 3E 90, 3D VG, 4D is Whizzbang 5E 93 - she is due after the sale to Emory. Bruno sends a VG 3yr. old Top-Acres EP Premium-ET, D EX91 Jetway, 2D VG88. Also a Wonderment 3yr. old from 2 EX Dams. Cedar Lane Farms sends a Brothers Three Parker 2yr. old from a famous Top-Acres pedigree; and a VG 3yr. old Jade Max, DVG87, 2D 2E 92 Jetway Primo.

Many more show age calves and sound young cows.

Guernsey Highlights: Grassland farms sends 2 VG young cows both from EX Dams. A fresh 3yr. old Super Lux sells with her March calf sired by Natural.

Open house - viewing of cattle Friday, April 5th from 5PM - 9PM. Watch next week's ad for exciting consignments.

Catalog will be online www.hoskingsales.com Directions: (Former Welch Livestock Market) 30 miles South of Utica, 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. Sale Staff: Shaun Merrill - pedigrees 315-246-1636 Denny Ferguson 607-844-4473 Nate Osborn 315-224-2772 Jordan Thomas 315-404-5056 Lester Hosking 845-649-2063 Brian Skarka 518-369-6874 Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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

22nd d ANNUALL T AUCTION CONSIGNMENT @ BEAVER R MOUNTAIN N FARMS 0 COUNTY Y RT.. 7 • ANCRAM,, NY Y 12502 1820 Farm m Equipmentt and d Tractors Att the e farm m Off Don n & Bettyy Duksaa 518-329-3792 518-329-1321 office • 518-929-3480 Don's Cell

Sale e @ 8:00 0 AM M sharp p on

Aprill 14th,, 2012 Tractorss and d Large e AG G Itemss willl selll starting g att 1:30 0 PM. We invite you to attend and enjoy a day with us at an Old Fashioned Country Auction!

WE ARE ACCEPTING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS LOOKS TO BE AN INTERESTING LINE UP FOR THIS YEAR'S AUCTION WE EXPECT TO HAVE OUR USUAL RUN OF 3 PT EQUIPMENT, HAY EQUIPMENT TRACTOR PARTS AND COLLECTABLE AG RELATED ITEMS!

Tractors: IH H Tractorr 444, like new, restored. JD D 2010-D Row Crop, 3pt, rollomatic, JD D 1010G 3pt, toplink and w/ JD loader hyd. JD D B Cyclone Restored, new tires rollomatic & C WD D 45.

Remotes, Fordd 8N in average cond. Fordd 8N restored ex. cond w/new tires. Late AC Farmalll Cub w/Hyd, Sickle bar, 4' snow plow, one bottom plow. IH Cub sized ground drive manure spreader, Oliverr OC-3 crawler, narrow gauge, runs, excellent bottoms.

FARM M EQUIPMENT: Bushogg 3 pt (4) Pin wheel rake, never used. AC 2 row corn planter m cultipacker 9'. N snap coupler w/ fertilizer. Dunham Cultimulcher 8' real nice! Dunham Holland model 451, 7' 3 pt sickle bar mower like new, (2) Orchard sprayers late model, Irrigation pump w/ engine on wheels, Generacc 20,000 watt generator w/ liquid cooled engine.Pair of 7000 # trailer axles,2008 NH 575 baler,kicker,hyd tension,hyd swing. Jaegger irrigation pump 6" w/ 6 cylinder gas motor. Older 6" irrigation pump w/ Chrysler motor.

3pt PTO fertilizer spinner w/ wooden box. Handy Sprayer model 2655 6 cylinder diesel, runs good. IH front mount 6 1/2' blade, Johnn Bean S.M.C. sprayer with Wisconsin engine.

Old sprayer w/ pto pump. 3pt windrower for grapes. 5 ton 2 wheel lime spreader, Century Sprayer 3pt 125 gallon tank w/ pto pump. New & Used 3pt hitch equipment. Misc tractor parts, weights etc. too numerous to mention.

CONSTRUCTION N & INDUSTRIAL: 2003 JCB 280 4x4 Backhoe, drives like new. Ditch Witch. Curtis Sander & Salt machine 1 1/2 yard, good condition. Hyd Boom with bucket H 500-c Active Machine model W18lmax with gas Brigggss & Stratton motor, 16hp, 15' lift. IH Bulldozer 3 cylinder, diesel with blade.

VEHICLES: 94 Chevy 1500 PU 4x4 new engine, 36,000 miles, good condition with snowplow. 1970 BMW motorcycle R65LS, 42,000 miles parked for last 20 years, in heated basement since 1992. 2007 Haulmark 14' tandem axle enclosed van trailer, like new. 1970 Ford Flatbed truck F500, 12ft body, runs good.

LAWN N AND D GARDEN: JD 70 garden tractor exc. cond restored w/ rear wts, Ford 1700 4x4 Diesel Tractor, Fordd 5ft 3 Point bush hog, Ecollinee "1988" 24,000 lb Trailer, Pintle hitch electric brakes baevertail & ramps. LESCO walk behind mower 48" good condition. Misc tools; blowers, weed wackers, snows blowers. Leaf Blower.

NURSERY Y & COMMODITIES: Assorted flowering trees. Cherry, Crab Apple, Plum, Sugar Maple,White Birch, Evergreens, Spruce, Pine.Assortment of small containers of Evergreens, Spruce & more! We anticipate our usual run of shrubs, trees & nursery stock.

MISC:: Full trailer load of SHOP TOOL items from local shop, welders torches etc!! .213.6x28 tires & rims. 100 pieces of pipe 24' long 5 & 6" aluminum. 4 new 7.50x20 tires, highway tread. All kinds of lumber, fence posts etc. Assortment of old milk cans. Tables.

Office chairs.Amish built Turkey Calls and other handcrafted items.

ESTATEE OFF LOCALL CABINET T BUILDER; contractor's tools & hardware supplies (all labeled). Bolts, screws, brass screws, nails, colored nails, staples, all kinds of electric & plumbing supplies new & used, all in bins & boxes. Lots of woodworking tools, electric tools,saws,drills,routers,chop saw,drill press,right angle grinders,drill bits (boxes).Torque bits too numerous to mention. Complete set of tile equipment tools. Hand tools, saw horses, antique ice cutter, auger for ice fishing, railroad lanterns, aluminum 10ft row boat with oars & seat, motor battery. Books, clock making, framing hinges, electrical supplies (breakers, switches etc) multiples of every tool. Hitachi chop saw, Dayton 14" drill press, bench grinder.

NO O JUNK,, NO O WORN N OUTT TIRESS AND D NO O FUELL TANKSS OFF ANY Y KIND If you need transportation of items contact Don for Rates and scheduling.

Loader and crew will be onsite for two weeks before the auction Please call ahead to Dons cell for appointments at earlier times.

Items will be accepted till sundown April the 12th.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND BRINGING YOUR ITEMS IN EARLY FOR BETTER PLACEMENT DELIVERY'S ON FRIDAY THE 13TH REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT GREAT FOOD BY BETTY AND FRIENDS!! • AMPLE PARKING, COMFORT STATIONS

Leaman Auctions Ltd. AY002063 AUCTIONZIP.COM AND USE ID# 3721 J. Edward Leaman 610-662-8149 Leamanauctions.com 329 Breneman Rd.,Willow Street, PA 17584 717-464-1128 office or FAX to 717-464-4130

The New York State Agricultural Districts Program in Suffolk County has announced that its 2012 Open Enrollment Period has begun.

Notice is herby given that, pursuant to Section 303-b of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 103-2006,

landowners may request inclusion of predominately viable agricultural lands in certified agricultural districts during the period of March 13 through April 12.

Information about the benefits of inclusion in a certified agricultural district as well as the application form are available on the Suffolk

County Department of Planning website.

The application can be found www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Portals/0/plan ning/OpenSpaceFarmland/Farmland/2012AD _Application031212.pdf.

Should any questions arise on the content of this Public Notice, please contact Ms. Jessica Kalmbacher 631-853-5191.

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Ag District Enrollment underway on Long Island

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4-H Tractor Certification/ATV Safety Course Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties are offering The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program and ATV Safety Workshop on April 10-11 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is for youth 14 and 15 years old who are required to have a Tractor and Machinery Operation Certificate when employed on farms and other agribusiness that requires operating equipment.Youth younger than 14 and working on the family farm or older than 15 are not required to take this course but are all welcome to attend.

Topics include: • Risks of farm related activities • How to act safely in different farm work settings • Identifying and correcting farm hazards to prevent injuries and illnesses • How to obtain safety information about equipment that they may be operating The ATV safety portion of the class DOES NOT meet the New York State

AUCTION Sunday, April 1ST 11:00 a.m. • Preview 9 a.m.

375 South Street (Rte 10) (Formerly Cahillane Dodge) Northampton, MA 01060

Youth practices driving skills in 4-H Tractor Safety Program.

Photo courtesy of Washington County CCE

Department of Motor Vehicle requirements for certification. Youth will receive a NSTMOP certificate once they pass the written and tractor operation tests.

The fee is $10 for enrolled 4-Hers, $15 for non-4-H members.

Youth must attend both sessions to receive the NSTMOP certificate.

Youth can also participate in the ATV safety portion of this workshop.

For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension Washington County at 518-746-2560 or by email washington@cornell.edu.

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

Dairy Cow ICE FCRREEEAM & Heifer Sale Wed., March 28th • 10:30 AM FREE EAM ICE CR

Complete Dispersal of 40 Cows Berks Co. RHA Over 21,000 Lbs. This is a tie stall herd and completely AI bred for years with many cows bred for summer & fall calving.

Averaging 70 Lbs. in the tank, Low SCC All Consignments Welcome COWS - HEIFERS - BULLS

Please send ALL info w/truckers Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

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

REMINDER: Special Feeder Cattle Sale, Fri. Eve., March 30th Special Heifer Sale, Wed., April 11th

may also contact one of the CCE offices in Warren

or Saratoga Counties.

Consignment of power woodworking tools from one of our local college accounts: Dewalt 3 hp radial arm saw, Delta 10" chop saw, Delta Rockwell 12-14" tilting arbor saw, American woodworking Machinery Corp. 17" Joiner, Crescent Rockwell 24" planer, Delta Invecta 14" table saw model RT 40, Beach Mfg. Shaper. All 3 phase machines and in use until week of auction.

1953 Dodge B4B pickup truck, flat top 6 cyl, 3 spd on the column, professionally restored in 2004 (final bid subject to confirmation of owner) 1964 Pug (Bruce Mfg.), 4 wheel drive early ATV, articulates, original winch, enclosed cab, 18 hp gas eng.

2002 Dodge Caravan, power windows & locks, AC, 7 passenger, 59,000 miles, used on campus Military single axle, pintle hitch, tilt trailer Antiques, collectibles, some vintage toys, estate glass and china, furniture to include dining room set, exc. computer secretary/workstation, some military items, including 2 WWII era swords Photos/Directions/more detailed listing at www.auctionzip.com ID #9337 Cash or Check w/proper ID / 10% Buyer's Premium / 6.25% MA sales tax

Raucher Brothers Auctioneers

Florence, MA 01062 • (413) 537-3177 Donald Raucher, MA Lic. #AU2233

Susquehanna County Spring Consignment Sale 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.* Tractors/Construction n Equipment: Case 310 Dozer, 165 MF (like new rear rubber), 18.4-38 Duels, 1200 David Brown, 175 MF, 450 MF Combine w/Corn head, Farmall 140 w/ Mower, Farmall 140 LP, JD 4020, 1550 Oliver Diesel, AC 170, AC WD, Ford 8N, Ford 3400 Backhoe, IH 140 w/mid mount sickle, Nortrac 30hp Compact Tractor w/Loader, John Deere 350 Crawler Dozer, John Deere 420, John Deere MT, John Deere L, John Deere 575 Skidsteer, Sellick Fork lift n 2755 Hydra-Spreaderr (nice), 8014Knight V spreader, 320 NH Baler w/Thrower, Pottingerr 601A A Doublee Rotaryy Rake,, Myerss 32455 V Farm m Equipment: Hagedorn Manuree Spreader, New Holland 630 Round Baler, JD 510 Round Baler, New Holland 275 Baler w/kicker, IH 510 Drill w/seed box, 1224 Dion Chopper w/grass head and 2Row Corn Head, New Holland 529 Manure Spreader, Harvest Tech 1610 Dump Silage Table, IH 56 4row Planter, New post hole digger, New Holland 40-25 Blowers, 144 New Holland Hay Invertor, 1row MX HEHAI Planter, SS tracks, 8x16 Steel Hay wagon, 424 Weaverline Cart w/charger, JD MX10 Brush Cutter, 8430 Case Round Baler, Hesston 7150 Chopper w/2row Corn Head, 2400 IH Round Baler, NH double Rake Hitch, New and used 500 Fert. Spreaders, Pasture Drag, Mill Creek 25 B Manure Spreader, Deutz Fahr Round Baler (Parts), 24' Feeder Wagon w/headlocks, 8330 Case IH haybine, 1209 JD haybine, SE7 Rhino - 6' JD5'- Brush Cutters, 7Shank Pull Type Chisel Plow, 7' Woods Brush Cutter, 1360 JD Discbine 8'-10'Brillion cultipackers, 2pt 2 Bottom Plow, 3pt 2X-3x Plows, 3pt 6'8'ford Disc, Ford 4 Bottom Plow, Oliver 3 Bottom Plow Auto Reset, Duetz Fahr 4star tedder, Gehl Forage Wagon, 40' New Holland- 52' Little Giant- 26' Elevators, Ford 309 2row Corn Planter, Skidsteer Fork, New Holland 501 Sickle mower, New 3pt Sub soiler, 12' JD Disc, Flat Bed wagon, 3pt Bale spear, 3pt Scoop, All Kinds of Buckets, NH 268 Baler, 710 Pequea Tedders, 6' 3pt Mott Mower, 3pt Cultivator, 6'stone rake, 6' Roto Tiller, Hydraulic Log Splitter, JD-Ford Post Hole Digger, 6' Box Scraper, 3pt 2Row Potato Planter, 3pt Harrow Sprayer Unit, Drag Harrow, MF 14 Shank Harrow, Boom for SS, 2pt carrier, Dion - Kasten - New Holland Gehl Forage Wagons, 930A Ford Finish Mower, SnowCo 700 Auger Box, 8' Roller, JD- NH Baler Kickers, 3pt Buzz Saw, New SS - loader - backhoe Buckets, West Field Grain Auger, Pincor PTO Generator, IH 1Row Picker, Bale King Hay Wagon, Clipper Stone Saw, Altec Wood Chipper, Papec Silage Wagon New w Equipment - Tilltecc 12'' foldingg Turboo Tilll (NEW),, Frontierr 24188 Hydraulicc Foldd tedder,, Fontierr 22111 Rotaryy Rakee, Kodiakk 6'' Rototiller,, Schafferr Post w postt holee digger,, John n Deeree 4577 silagee speciall Widee Pickk upp Nett andd Twinee roundd balerr (Likee New), Pounder,, New (Wyomingg Countyy Farmer: Taylorr Wayy 10'' offsett Disc,, New w Ideaa 3255 2Row w Pickerr narrow w row,, Littlee Giantt 36'' Elevator,, Taylorr Waay 7400 Pulll typee 100 Shankk Chisel n 435-J&M M 275-Unverferth h 2755 Gravityy Wagons) Plow,, 3577 New w Hollandd Grinder/Feedd Mixerr w/scales,, Grain n Saverr Augerr, Flickin (Linee from m 2 Susquehannaa Countyy Farms: Fordd 46300 w/cab,, 1755 MF F Tractor,, 13277 JD D Discbine,, 3366 JD D Balerr w/Kicker,, 3388 JD D Balerr w/kicker,, 5300 Hesston n Round Baler,, 12000 Davidd Brown,, Verticall Foldd 4 starr tedder,, New w Ideaa 52099 Discbine,, Flexii Baalee Selff Loadingg Wagon,, New w Hollandd 24'' Elevator,, 3855 JD D Roundd Baler, D 7 shankk chisell plow,, JD D 822500 Grain n Drilll w/seed 5233 Hydraulicc Foldd tedder,, Papeec blower,, Woodss 15'' Batwingg mower,, 3ptt Balee Spear,, Pequeaa 510ss Feeder,, JD box-presss wheels,, Zimmerman n walll Mountt Fan,, 8x166 Steell hayy wagonss ) Trailers/V Vehicles- 90 Chevy TopKick w/dump 32,000miles, 24' EBY Gooseneck Cattle Trailer, 97 Ford F150 4wd, Truck Body, Dump Body, 14' Flatbed Dump Trailer, H Loadstarr 16000 w/Dumpp 24,0000 Miles, 04 Ford F-450 4x4 Diesel W/9'Fisher Plow and Dump Cattle Trailer, IH Lawn n & Garden n ATV- Polaris Sportsman 800 4wd, Poulan Lawn Mower, Wheel Horse 312, Cub 1 Bottom Plows-Disc, Troy Built Roto Tiller, Power King 1612 Mower, Wok Horse 310, Wheel Horse 121 Mower, New Cub Cadet Sweeper, Brouwer PTO Hydraulic Fold Mower, Bolens 1250, B- 80 Wheel Horse, Cub Cadet 102, Simplicty 3410, Mower Carts, 4 Go Carts Buildingg Materials: Play House, Chicken House, 8x8 Shed, 8x12 Shed, Out House, Bridge, Flower Boxes, Wishing Well, 1X8 ship lapp, 1X6 T&G Pine boards 6'-8'12', rough cut lumber, Chicken Coop on Wheels, 8x10 Amish Shed, Rabbit Hutches, 5' Metal chicken - Donkey, 5 Skids Landscaping Pavers Miscellaneous: Wisconsin Engine, Coke Machine, 40+ Ertl-Tru Scale- buddy L toys, Press, (3) JD-Ford Pedal Tractors, New Water Pump, Thermo King Diesel Cooling Unit, Milk cans, horse drawn sickles- plows, Fuel Tanks, Buzz Saw, Trucks- and SCRAP METAL, 40+Shrubs & Trees, PTO Winch, Electric Hoist, Mira Fount Water, Drinker Cups, Mol Mix Tank, Engine System Analyzer, Ac GM Diagnostic Tune up Center, 275 gallon Totes, Tire Chains, Have a nice Estate with lots of smalls - to many to advertise

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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...

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ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East reported 2011 financial results on March 16 and indicated its commitment to continue to invest in

Northeast agriculture.

“With strong earnings and capital levels, we are well positioned to capitalize growth of the Northeast agriculture in-

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION at

N.N.Y.. Farmerss Market,, Rt.. 26,, Lowville,, NY

WILL BE HELD ON

APRIL 13TH & 14TH CONSIGNMENTS COMING IN DAILY IF YOU HAVE ITEMS FOR THIS OR ANY AUCTION AT N.N.Y. CONTACT THE MARKET OR John Scofield

315-771-4565

Scott Simmons

315-486-4126

Market Manager Ted Simmons 315-376-7441 315-688-4470 315-767-8656

For Complete Up To Date Listing and Photos Check Out Our Web Site www.nnyfarmers.com • or Auctionzip

"OFFERING ONLY THE BEST" Park Family Farm Complete Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal & Farm Machinery AUCTION! 90+/- * AI - REGISTERED & HI-GRADE HOLSTEIN & JERSEY DAIRY CATTLE * 90 +/-

Wed. April 4, 2011 @ 11 AM

* Preview Begins @ 9 AM (Note Date change) Auction On-Site: 7000 NYS RT. 91 Truxton, NY 13158 (Cortland County) For Park Family Farms * Cattle Inventory Reduction Auction

*Select Consignments Accepted* Sale Order: Machinery, Milking herd then bred heifers HERD: 67 +/- total cows (61 Milking & 6 Dry) 90% AI Bred (used to freestall & tie stall) (48 1st & 2nd!) Ave. Age 41 +/- Months! (3.8 F & 3.3 P) Young Herd giving over 70# daily, 2X, no BST w/ mostly SPRING FRESHENING! Over 30 Fresh last 60 DAYS! (32) 1st lact., (16) 2nd lact., bal. 3+. Many fresh heifers, dry cows, springers & close ups. SCC: 130,000 cattle are bred from (Autumn Ridge, Harveydale, Pooledale, Westan & Iris-Hill). Years of AI breeding. Numerous cows milking 80-100 pounds, cows in various stages, EX feet & legs w/ 1st calf fresh heifers giving 80+ #'s!

These cattle will go home & milk well for you and that's a guarantee! Beautiful udders. EX body cond. 5 Jersey cows, 4 Holstein/Jersey X's & 1 Red Holstein/ Jersey X. The rest is Reg & Grade Holsteins. Herd is being fed quality baleage & hi-moist corn TMR. REGISTERED CATTLE: Iris- Hill Fresh Heifer Sept.

Storm X VG 85 ADVENT milking heavy (NICE!); Iris-Hill Springer ADVENT x VG 87 RUBENS LAZER-RED w/ 32,000 # 1200F & 1030 P due A.I. 5/20 to PEMBROKE; Iris- Hill ADVENT X VG 86 RUBENS w/ 31,000 # @ 1200F & 1000P w/ VG 85 2nd Dam due A.I. 5/15 to MAZDA-RED; Iris-Hill ADVENT x VG 86 2nd dam due A.I. 5/16 to LAKESIDE-RED. HEIFERS: 25 +/- HiGrade AI bred heifers checked safe due MAY- OCT w/ several close ups. Some Heifers serviced AI & Some bred naturally.

Heifer & Herd Sires: CALVIN, HERO, LYNCH, LEADER to name a few. Some sires are unknown, but the quality will speak for itself. Mostly Select Sires. Don't miss out, these cattle will be AFFORDABLE! MACHINERY: JD 220 disc. 20'; JD cultivator; JD 920 MoCo discbine, Gehl 980 forage wagon & 12' field drag. VISIT Zoggbros.com for photos! Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Discover & MC. 3% buyer's premium by credit card. All cattle sold "As Is, Where Is", absolutely, regardless of price! Driver's license req. Catalog available @ Ringside. Inspection welcome anytime. All cattle have been inoculated for shipping fever.

Interstate testing available if needed.

ANOTHER AUCTION MANAGED BY...

A.V. ZOGG, JR. AUCTIONEERS “Since 1952” Zogg Brothers Auction & Cattle Co. 1264 NYS Route 392, Cortland, NY 13045 Office: 607-835-6599 Fax: 866-889-9866

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dustry in the future,” said Bill Lipinski, CEO of Farm Credit East. “We continue to see real growth opportunities in agriculture as consumers seek to buy local and food processors locate facilities in our region” noted Lipinski.

Net income for the farmer-owned cooperative lender increased 8 percent to $108.8 million. Farm Credit East’s loan portfolio grew to $4.35 billion and total capital increased to $811 million. Farm Credit East is the leading lender to farmers in the Northeast providing over 60 percent of the credit to farm businesses. With the difficulties in financial markets over the past four years, strong earnings have been especially important to investors. Overall interest rates have been at historically low

levels and Farm Credit East has maintained very competitive rates to its customers and paid patronage dividends from earnings.

Farm Credit East Board Chairman Abbott Lee commented, “We are very pleased with our results this year. While some parts of Northeast agriculture faced difficult challenges in 2011 resulting from poor weather conditions or the weak housing market, we continue to work closely with our farmer members and were able to pay $35.5 million in patronage to farmers, commercial fishermen and forest products operations.”

“Farm Credit East has a deep commitment to the future of Northeast agriculture,” said Lipinski “We have many strong farm businesses in the Northeast that produce high quality farm prod-

DRIVING & DRAFT HORSE AUCTION SHERMAN LIVESTOCK

FRIDAY,, MARCH H 30

Small Amount of Tack at 6pm Horses Promptly at 7pm Noah J Shetler Auctioneer Dan Johnson, Owner/Auctioneer (716) 761-6167 / (716) 499-0611

ucts. Northeast producers contribute significantly to the Northeast economy, creating economic opportunities and farm employment; consumers benefit from having local food and horticultural products available.”

Farm Credit East has 19 local offices in its sixstate service area including New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. In ad-

dition to loans and leases, the organization also offers a full range of agriculturally specific financial services for businesses related to farming, horticulture, forestry and commercial fishing. Farm Credit East is governed by a 17-person board of directors from across the Northeast.

For more information, go to FarmCredit East.com.

Conservation seedlings available The Bradford County Conservation District has released its 2012 selection of tree seedlings, ground cover and wildflower seeds. Evergreens, hardwoods, myrtle, crownvetch and a NE wildflower seed mix can be ordered through the Conservation District until April 2. In addition to the plant material, the District is working with the Bradford/Sullivan Forest Landowners Association to also make bird boxes available.

“The Conservation District has been making seedlings available to County landowners since 1970,” commented District Manager Mike Love-

green. “Literally hundreds of thousands of trees have been planted through the County as a result of the program and the funding generated has helped thousands of students benefit from the programs it enables,” added Lovegreen.

The seedling order forms are available in locations throughout the County, the Conservation District office in Wysox or online at the Bradford County Web Page at bradfordcountypa.org. For a location of an order form nearest you, call the District Office at 570-265-5539 X6.

PUBLIC AUCTION at Fraley’s Dairy Complex 1515 Kepner Hill Road, Muncy, PA

SAT, MARCH 31, 2012 Starting 11am w/heifers Cows 12 noon Short Notice 285 head complete dairy herd 185 Holsteins - 100 Crosses Freestall/parlor trained COWS: Herd consists of 135 milking age animals, 1/4 BS/Hol or Jersey/Hol crosses, balance Holsteins. (60 1st lact, 40 2nd lact) this is a year round dairy w/45 head fresh in the last 4 months, Plant BF 4.4 Protein 3.2 Nice set of young cows w/good feet, legs & udders. Cows are a little thin but the kind that will go home & do you good.

HEIFERS: 1/4 BS or Jersey/Hol cross balance Holsteins, 150 head, 10 springers, 20 exposed to bull, 60 yearlings, 60 from 4 to 8 months.

NOTE: This is a short notice sale, plan to be here for some great buys, the green grass is almost here, PLEASE bring trucks to move cattle on sale day. All cattle inoculated for shipping fever & vet checked.

NO CONSIGNMENTS

Auction Co., Inc.

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

(570)) 546-6907

12TH ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 , 2012 8:30 AM ST

DeKalb Junction, NY

FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT, LAWN & GARDEN, RURAL SMALLS & RELATED (Last Year) 120 CONSIGNORS - 1000 ITEMS HUGE ATTENDANCE Call for info or to consign Consignments will be advertised if information is received by April 10th

Shattuck Auction Service Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 Dave Bush 315-287-2436 with H&L Auctions of Malone, NY Ed Legacy 518-483-0800 • Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787

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Farm Credit East reports financial results and commitment to invest in future of northeast agriculture

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New York Farm Viability Project to be presented at National Women’s Conference New York Farm Viability Project to be Presented at National Women’s Conference On March 27, at the National Women in Agriculture Conference in Memphis, TN, Bonnie Collins, Farm Business Management Educator at the Oneida County Cornell Cooperative Exten-

sion in Oriskany, will present her dairy discussion group as a success story made possible through the New York Farm Viability Institute.

The Institute provided the funding for the startup of dairy industry discussion groups statewide and the development of a Farmer-to-Farmer Dis-

cussion Groups Facilitator’s Guide.

Dozens of dairy-focused discussion groups are active across New York State with more than 600 farmer-participants in 31 counties.

Collins, is among the Extension and Cornell University PRO-Dairy Specialists facilitating discussions by young farmers, small and large herd managers, graziers, Mennonite farmers, and

other distinct groups.

NYFVI Managing Director David Grusenmeyer says, “The opportunity to learn from one’s peers and to engage experts in the areas of most interest to the group is a proven method of educating farmers in a timely and effective way. A host of results are customized by each participant’s use

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ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION Sat., March 31st - 9:30 AM On The Farm 324 Minisink Turnpike, Port Jervis, NY 12771 9:30 AM: Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment 12:01 PM: Tractors, Trucks, Farm Machinery

Priscilla Larry (L-R), Joanie Smith, Terri DiNitto, Sheryl Taylor, and Marylynn Mattison-Collins are members of the Oneida County Women in Farming dairy discussion group. The group will be presented as a successful model for the dairy industry at the National Women in Agriculture Conference in Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of CCE Oneida County

Consignments Coming in Daily & Welcome Anytime!!! www.auctionzip.com ID #11800 www.aaauctionfinder.com Miedema Family Auction Service 845-856-5651 845-313-5527

MACHINERY DISPERSAL APRIL 7, 2012 @ 11:00

NELSON & BETTY LEDUC • 818 PERRY MILLS RD CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919 • 518-298-8068 Directions: 3 miles west of I-87 in Champlain to Perry Mills Rd approx. 5 miles east of Mooers, Turn north at V.F.W onto Perry Mills Rd. First farm on left "WATCH FOR SIGNS"

MACHINERY LINE-UP Tractors: Case 8920 4WD - 3850hrs, w/ front weights & duals, Case MX 120 4WD - w/ quick hitch loader, 3200hrs, NH TB110 4WD-w/ loader, approx. 3000hrs, Case 5130 4WD- w/ deluxe cab, 8600hrs, Ford 6610 - w/ front weights, 6600hrs, Ford 7210 loader, (2) NH LS 125 skid steers,1@1900hrs, 1@ 3100hrs Tillage & Planting: Schulte SRW 1400 rock rake (like new), Schulte Giant 2500 rock picker (like new), JD 7000 4 row corn planter, Brillion seeder, Glencoe chisel plow 7 shank, IH 12' spring tooth, MF 520 disc harrows, IH 710 5 bottom plow, Kverneland 3 bottom plow, JD 7000 corn planter for parts, J&M gravity box w/ auger, Pronovost tandem dump wagon, Tandem dump box Hay Equipment: NH 1411 discbine (like new), NH BR740A silage special round baler (like new), Taarup 853 round bale chopper (like new), Pronovost 6200 round bale tuber, NH 256-side delivery rake, (2) Pronovost kicker wagons, 20' Round bale wagon, JD 410 round baler, 3pth hay forks Harvesting: NH 900 chopper w/ both heads, NH 892 corn head, (2) Pronovost dump forage boxes, NH Super 23 blower, IH 56 blower, Dion forage wagon Misc: NH 3106 slinger spreader, 6' bush hog, (2) running gears, 500 gal Zero bulk tank, Gates, Hay feeders, Tires (18.38 radial -14.9 x 24), Inoculate injectors, 6' barn fan, trailer axles, electric fence post, (10)- round bale tubes, Bunk Tarps- (4) 40x100 - (2) 50x100 Special Interest: Pequea CX 55 Champion chipper- 3pth high speed (like new), Antique Fanning Mill Managers Notes: Nelson has a super line of machinery. It's a line-up you don't see sold everyday. Lots of new models; low hour equipment. Don't miss this spring sale!

Terms of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing will be removed until settled for. Out-of-state buyers must have a bank letter of guarantee made out to Northern New York Dairy Sales or leave equipment until check clears. (NO EXEMPTIONS & ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT)

To see pictures check out our website: www.nnyds.com

Northern New York Dairy Sales 1838 STATE RT. 11~NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 Sales Managers: Joey St.Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818

518-481-6666

Auctioneer: John"Barney"McCracken 802-524-2991

ADVANCE NOTICE Farm Machinery Dispersal

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 , 2012 11:00 AM TH

Canton, NY

3 TRACTORS: Case 1896 4WD & Cab-100HP; Case JX80 4WD plus Stoll H.D. loader, 80HP (both V.G. condition); MF 65 gas EQUIPMENT: NH 1411 discbine (V.G.); JD 336 kicker baler; JD 115 harrows; JD 2600 plow; Pronovost dump wagon (rear unload); 10’ Brillion seeder; (2) H&S 9’x18’ steel bale wagons; Knight 3300 mixer wagon & scales; & line of machinery consistant with a 100 cow farm.

All details to follow in this paper!!

Mark M. Brown, 201 Brewer Rd., Canton, NY

SHATTUCK AUCTION SERVICE Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 Dave Bush 315-287-2436 Auctioneers

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, Mar. 19th sale - cull ave. .68, Top cow .88 wt. 1342 $1180.96, Bulls/Steers top .98 wt. 1732 $1697.36, bull calves top $2.55, heifer calves top $1.50, Dairy milking age top $1225, Goats $120, cull Sheep $1.00#.

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. Group of Boar cross goats from one farm; 2 Boar cross Billy Goats. 25 - 100% Boar kids from one farm.

Group of sheep from one flock. Group of 6-8 lambs from one flock. We expect a good run.

Monday, April 2nd - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Thursday, April 5th - From 5PM - 9PM Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale.

Friday, April 6th - 11:30AM Spring Premier All Breed Sale. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating. Watch our website for complete catalog online. (Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing) Monday, April 9th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone.

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.

Monday, April 23rd - Sale held at the sale barn. Boardwalk Holsteins - 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592. SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR . Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details.

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.

**Help wanted - Looking for a clerk for our Monday sales, serious inquires only. **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. 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

of what they learn through the group.”

Collins says the members of her dairy women’s discussion group represent conventional dairy operations; most are responsible for the farm’s financial records.

“Since our initial focus in 2008 on recordkeeping, the group has covered everything from labor management and how to present the dairy industry to a non-dairy public to peacemaking among multi-generations on the farm,”

Collins says.

As a group, the women have presented information on the agricultural industry to the Oneida County legislature.

The men in the women’s lives were invited to an estate planning seminar meeting.

When the women expressed interest in on-farm safety practices, a group member who is a registered nurse taught CPR to the group. In April 2012,

Cattle Exchange Managed Auctions are a symbol of Quality!

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The sales below will offer the finest Dairy Cattle to sell all year. The herds and consignment sales we manage afford buyers an opportunity to buy cattle that will surpass your expectations!

March 30th: Siemers Holsteins Spring Showcase, Fond du Lac, WI. 110 lots featuring contract heifers and show age heifers! (Auctioneer)

May 2nd: Ocean-View Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Windsor, CA. One of America's greatest breeding establishments! 600 head in one huge day! Co-Managed w/Burton Assoc.

March 31st: 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. 100 special offerings!

May 5th: Northeast District Classic, Harford, PA. 11:00AM. Dave RamaAuctioneer. 75 lots. Show calves & heifers, 4-H projects & more!

April 13th: NY Spring Colored Breed Sales, Syracuse, NY: Held at 6:00PM at the NY State Fairgrounds. Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Short Horns & Ayrshires! (A great place to buy Junior's fancy show winning heifers for the 2012 show season!)

April 14th: NY Spring Holstein Sale, Syracuse, NY: Held at 4:00PM at the NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contract heifers, deep pedigrees, show prospects, fancy Red & Whites & more!

April 21st: Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Quarryville, PA. Landis Weaver & Family. 11:00AM. Fantastic dispersal with 50% Red or Red factor & one of the highest type herds to sell all year! CoManaged w/Stonehurst Farm.

April 26th: Genesee-Hill Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Avon, NY. 11:00AM Complete Dispersal of all cattle owned by Genesee-Hill Holsteins, Mulligans & Larry & Beanie Hill owners. 240 head will sell!

Free Stall, parlor trained & sensational breeding!

April 28th: Delaware County Calf Sale, Walton, NY. 11:00AM. Hosted by the Delaware County Holstein Club. Dave Rama-Auctioneer.

May 11th: Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale, Arcade, NY. 11:00AM. Russ George & Family. 120 Outstanding Free Stall Cows & heifers!

June 12th: Kueffner Kows at Cowtown, Derby Line, VT. Dispersal of all Holsteins owned by Ernest Kueffner! 150+head of the breeds finest!

July 21st: NY State Holstein Picnic & Reflections of Maple Downs Sale, Middleburgh, NY. Hosted by the Lloyd Family.

Aug. 18th: Lebanon County Showcase, Myerstown, PA. (Assisting) Sept. 8th: 30th Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by SUNY Morrisville College Dairy Club.

Oct. 27th: NY Holstein Harvest Sale, Ithaca, NY. 100 of the greatest NY & the Northeast have to offer! Hosted by Cornell Univ. Dairy Science Club.

Nov. 29th: Destiny Road Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Lampeter, PA. Jay Stoltzfus & family. 150 Registered Holsteins.

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the members, along with the local Sheriff’s Department, fire department and emergency medical personnel will develop farm emergency preparedness plans with maps identifying the locations of equipment, flammable product storage and other critical pieces of information for 911 personnel.

Kathy Barrett developed the discussion group facilitator’s guide. She is the NYFVI Dairy Discussion Group Project Leader and a Cornell University PRO-DAIRY Program Educator “These discussion groups help producers measure their business performance against farm benchmarks.

One group of eight farms reported $817,189 in increased profitability, while overall 86 percent of participants statewide responding to the survey reported improved profitability, and better recordkeeping and decision making,” Barrett says.

Collins and Barrett both say group participants report that better farm management and planning have allowed them more time to spend with family.

Collins credits the training handbook and the group’s dynamics for the project’s success.

“The group drives the agenda. I facilitate the meeting places, resources, and speakers to meet their needs and interests,” Collins says. “The women do the work of coming together once a month for two hours, and then connecting one-on-one with each other,

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and with others in their communities and on their farms.”

The Oneida County group has met with the dairy women’s discussion group from neighboring Lewis County.

A New York State Department of Labor representative presented issues of labor laws. This summer, the groups will visit farms in each other’s county.

CCE Oneida County also has a large herd dairy discussion group and a CSA (community supported agriculture) discussion group is on the target list for development.

The Farmer-to-Farmer Discussion Groups Facilitator’s Guide with tips for recruiting members, setting goals, and hosting productive meetings is online at www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/pdf/fa rmertofarmer.pdf.

Learn more about the New York Farm Viability Institute at www.nyfvi.org.

AUCTION SERVICE

FARM AUCTION

Friday, March 30, 2012 * 11 a.m.

Due to serious illness and Real Estate having been sold, we will sell all personal property at the farm located on Rt 5, between Coventry and Orleans, VT 1/2 mi. south of Northeast Farm Service.

135 Head of Organic Cattle Super Gold Certificate herd and many Gold Certificate year after year.

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O 75 mature cows, 10 black Crosses, 1 Jersey, bal. Holsteins ley 32 cows dry & springing, 23 fresh, bal. Of diff. Lactations.

Val Better than half herd of 1st & 2nd calf heifers, milking at 46-47 lb. 3.9+ fat, 3.2+ protein on purchased feed. Very young uddered herd.

34 heifers, running with bull 2 mo. 20 BC, 14 Holst.

23 2 mo. To 8 mo. Holst. Heifer, 2 stock bull, cattle bred to P.B. bull from Jenkins herd.

Heifers raised loose housing, cows stall.

All cattle to be preg checked & inoculated prior to sale.

FARM MACHINERY TRACTORS: 2004 MT 635 Challenger 160 h.p. 4 w/d w/L355 Loader & Cab (2700 hrs); MF3545 4 w/d 125 h.p. w/Cab-new tires; Int'l 1066 125 h.p. 4 w/d w/Cab; Int. 3388 2x2 w/dr 175 h.p. w/Cab; J.D. 250 skid steer (3100 hrs); J.D. 600 w/bucket; Ford 800 w/scraper.

EQUIP: '08 Knight 1140 350 bu. Hydro-drive apron; 2- FC4000 Kuhn disc mowers; NH 900 chopper; Gallagher 3200 L round baler; Kuhn 7822 27 ft. rake; double Kuhn tedder; 12' water fill land roller; 2 Fargo hy-dump wagons; Richardson 700 hy-dump; '10 Anderson selfpropelled bale wrapper; J.D. 616 bush hog; Bodco 42' liq manure pump; WIC 2700 gal. liq. spreader; WIC 4350 gal. liq. spreader; Huskey 3500 gal. truck mount liq. tank; 2 Pequea 520 24' feeder wagons; 36' solid bottom elevator on wheels; foot trimming cage; R.B. picker; Agri metal stationary feed mixer; 5th wheel 24 ft. cattle trailer; Bodco feed cart; tandem axle 15' trailer; R.B. fork; 4 wheel hay wagon; 5th wheel 32 ft 3 axle trailer; 5000 gal. Fuel tank; also some shop tools.

TRUCKS: '80 Mack w/16 ft dump body; '78 GMC Dump truck; '83 Chevy 1 ton-parts.

TERMS: Cash/check settlement prior to removal.

OWNERS: Paul Lehoullier

Lunch by Wrights

SALE MANAGED BY: ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE, NEWPORT, VT 802/334-2638 robertsauctions@together.net AUCTIONEERS: MARCEL ROBERTS 802/334-2638 RICHARD DEGRE, 802/744-2427 degreauction@comcast.net

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Rare bloom opens at Cornell

by Kelly Gates When open, the odor it emits is indistinguishable from warm, rotting meat. Its flower can reach more than 9 ft. in height, the largest flower head in the world. Its single leaf can reach 16 feet in length.

After nearly a decade of waiting, scientists at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, got to see their specimen bloom in captivity.

The plant in question is Amorphophallus ti-

tanum or titan arum.

More commonly, it is known as Carrion Flower or “corpse plant.” The plant only grows naturally in the rain forests in Sumatra.

“The reason the plant has this pungent odor is that it has Carrion Syndrome, a pollination syndrome that it has developed to attract a unique group of pollinators,” said Melissa A. Luckow, associate professor of Plant Biology at Cornell.

“When in bloom, the plant actually heats up and emits chemicals that translate to the scent of rotting meat. This attracts carrion-eating beetles and flies in the family Sarcophagidae, which are often referred to as 'flesh flies.'”

These flesh-eating insects commonly rest inside of the flower at night to keep warm. While there, they continually walk around, coating themselves with pollen.

When they leave the following morning to find another titan arum, the pollen is carried with them, enabling pollination to take place.

Much of Cornell's understanding of how to cultivate this unusual plant came from the University of Wisconsin. Luckow saw a corpse plant in bloom there in 2002.

“I was at the University of Wisconsin for

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Flood’s Annual Machinery Consignment Sale Owner: Ed Flood 518-638-8580

Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:00 AM Sharp Rte. 22, Amenia, NY ### Call Tony (Yard Manager) at 860-435-2810 for unloading equipment ### ## NO FUEL TANKS ~ NO TIRES ## List of consignments so far: Kioti CK25 with bucket loader (100 hrs), JD BN Single front tire tractor, 4RW Cultivator, 2 Wooden Kicker Racks, IH Manure Spreader, Ford Disc, Trailer w/Dump Body, York Rake, Pipe Staging, Stock Tanks, Mineral block shelter, Chain Saws, Locust Posts, JD Manuals, Wheelbarrows, 12' Gates, (35) 2x4-22' Trusses (New) Kept under Cover.

We have consigned a line of machinery from Riverdale Farm, Millbrook, NY, which will be sold at 1:00pm Sharp- THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE SALE JD 5420 (D) 4x4 Tractor w/Power Reverser (1000 hrs), JD 7400 (D) 4x4 Tractor (4002hrs) (like new), 2 Btm Plow, Spike tooth drags, JD 450 Seeder (no till), Mobility 500 (5 ton) 520/4 Fertilizer/ Lime Spreader, MF 4 Row Corn Planter, 3610 Bushhog, JD Moco 926 Discbine, NH 57 Rake (Rolabar), NH 256 Rake (Rolabar), Top Notch Double Rake Attachment, Jober GS Tedder, JD 348 Square Baler w/Kicker (liq tanks), JD 456 Silage Special Round Baler, Silomac 991B Bale Wrapper, (2) Metal Hay Racks, York Rake, Bulldozer blade for Skidsteer, Flatbed Trailer w/Winch (T12), Flat bed trailer, Dotner 2 Horse Trailer, European Fleming Bale Grabber, Bale Grabber, Manure Grabber, Helix 4 Wheeler, Grizzly 660 Ultramatic 4x4, DL603 Helix 4 Wheeler, Yamaha Rhino 660, Round Bale Feeders, Headlocks There will be a limit on small items.

All consignments must be in working condition.

We are not responsible for items that do not show up.

## Rain or Shine ## No Buyer's Premium

Terms: Cash or Good Check day of Sale- NO EXCEPTIONS

2 Auctioneers Selling at the Same Time on Small Items 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE CALL US TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT AUCTION! WHETHER YOU HAVE MACHINERY, A DAIRY OR BOTH TO SELL, WE CAN TAKE CARE OF YOUR SALE AT YOUR PLACE OR OURS. CONTACT ED FLOOD AT 518-791-1257 OR 518-638-8580.

The titan arum, also known as the “corpse plant” bloomed at a greenhouse at Cornell University on March 18.

Photo from obsidianwings.blogs.com

ADVANCE NOTICE

Annual Spring

USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY

APRIL 28th, 8:30 AM Hosted by Gray’s Auction At Gray’s Auction Field Route 5 • Fairlee, VT Full Details and Equipment List Coming Soon in Country Folks

Join us for our OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 10 AM to 4 PM Townline Equipment Route 12A, Plainfield, NH Lunch Served All Day

10% OFF ALL PARTS PICKED UP APRIL 18TH NEW EQUIPMENT DEMOS DOOR PRIZES

TOWNLINE EQUIPMENT Rt. 12A, Plainfield, NH

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) supports the efforts to establish payment limitations on farm programs in the Rural America Preservation Act of 2012, sponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Tim Johnson, D-SD. The bill would tighten eligibility requirements and limits the total value of payments farmers can receive annually.

“Farm bill programs are designed to

help protect farmers in times of need, not to make farmers and ranchers rich,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“The Grassley-Johnson bill strengthens the definition of ‘actively engaged in farming’ by requiring substantial active management and/or personal labor on the farm operation.”

The proposed bill would cap loan deficiency payments and marketing loan gains at $75,000 each and impose a

$50,000 limit on all other commodity programs. The combined limit for payments to married farm couples would be $250,000. The legislation would also improve the “measurable standard” by which the U.S. Department of Agriculture determines who should and should not receive farm payments.

“Directing farm program benefits so that they meet the reasonable needs of family farmers would reduce govern-

Complete e Dispersall off Farm Equipmentt & Barn n Equipment Pat Bennett Farm 63 Decker Road Westport, NY 12993 Directions to Farm: I-87 to Exit 31 to Rt 9 South to Rt 22N to Decker Road.

From VT: 8 miles south on Rt 22 from Charlotte Ferry to Decker Road or 24 miles north on Rt 22 from Champlain Bridge to Decker Rd, 1/4 mile to farm.

TUES. APRIL 10, 2012 11 AM SHARP Outstanding line of late model equipment 2010 John Deere 7130 deluxe cab, 4x4; JD 741 loader, 115 HP, 24 speed power quad plus left hand reverser, 1150 Hrs., 460/85R38 rears, 380/85R24 front; 2010 JD 7330 deluxe cab, 4x4,135 HP, 600 Hrs., 20 speed power quad, 3 remotes, left hand reverser, front weights, 18.4R42 rears, 16.9R28 front; 1997 JD 8100 4x4, 16 speed power shift, 180 HP, duals, 3 pth, quick hitch, 4 remotes, 8100 Hrs, 20.8R42 rears, 420/90R30 front; New Holland L170 skid steer with heated cab & new tires; 2011 PJ gooseneck flat bed trailer, 34’ bed, 22,400 lb. GVW, ramps; 2010 JD 946 MoCo disc mower; 2010 JD 348 baler with kicker & preserver; NH BB940 tandem large square baler with crop processor, less than 22,000 bales last bale eject, preserver; 2011 Anderson SB-780 remote control square & round bale wrapper, Agland 6610 Macerator (conditioner); 2011 Kuhn GA 4521 GTH gyro rake; 2010 Kuhn GF 8501 MH, 3 pth, 32’ tedder with hyd foldup, Kuhn 7922 double gyro rake (needs work), bale spears, bale grabber, Generac 40kw generator, JD 340 offset harrows with 22” disc, Brillion ML148-1 cultipacker, Pequea tandem steel kicker wagon, 5 steel kicker wagons, round bale wagon, Vicon 3 pth fert spreader, NH solid bottom elevator on wheels, 2 Strick 53’ box trailers with air ride, 1500 gal poly tank, 18..4-26 tractor tires and rims.

Dairy Kool 2000 gal bulk tank complete, DeLaval 1000 bulk tank (bad comp.), Mueller plate cooler, Brock 68 gal oil fired water heater, oil tank, Sutorbilt 7.5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval 5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval double 7 parlor, some gates, head locks.

From a neighbor’s farm: John Deere 510 Loader Backhoe Power Shift, Reverser, Heated Cab (small reserve), Little Giant 60 ft. solid elevator on wheels; Taylor Way 12’ Disc Harrows; NH 256 Rake; John Deere Model 320 portable, oil fired, hot water pressure washer; New Holland model 451, 7’ Sickle Bar Mower.

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check! www.lussierauction.com for pictures and mailing list Sales Manager’s Note: Sale of the Year! This is one of the best lines of equipment we’ve ever sold. Farm equipment will be sold first followed by barn equipment.

Owner: Pat Bennett 518-962-2281 • 518-637-4072 cell

ment costs while furthering the sustainability of our family farms, our rural communities and our natural resources,” said Johnson. “This bill helps to direct where farm payments are going and ensure that they are going only to those who are active on farms and ranches. I encourage Congress to pass this fiscally responsible piece of legislation as soon as possible.”

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Payment limit bill would ensure farm payments are adequate, not excessive

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Grzemski named Regulatory Affairs Coordinator for Agri-King, Inc. Anthony Grzemski was recently named Regulatory Affairs Coordinator.

Grzemski will be responsible for all

products and ingredient regulatory matters both nationally and internationally for Agri-King, Inc. He was pre-

Rare from B18 Botanical Congress in 2002 and I asked the greenhouse manager for seeds,” explained Luckow. “When we got them, our greenhouse grower, Carol Bader, sowed two of them and she has nursed them along for the better part of 10 years. The grower at the University of Wisconsin was very helpful with advice, but Carol is the one who put in all the work over the years.”

Horticulturists and scientists at Cornell performed an array of tests when the plant bloomed. One of the primary studies will explore the chemical makeup of the rotten smell it propels into the environment. The goal is to determine if there is a presence of chemical signalers that prompt the male titan arum to begin the pollination process.

During the past 10 years, Cornell's greenhouse, science and horticulture staff has closely monitor every aspect of the plant's makeup and development. According to Luckow, the Carrion Flower is rare in many ways.

“The Carrion Flower presents an inflorescence with a spadix-a stalk made up of small and anatomically reduced male and female flowers. Around the inflorescence is a spathe that looks like a giant flower petal,” she said. “When it heats up, the spadix enhances the emission of the strong odor of decaying meat, luring pollinators from all over the rain forest.

Attention was first drawn to the Carrion Flower back in 1878 when Italian

botanist and explorer Dr. Odoardo Beccari discovered it while traveling in Sumatra. At the time, few believed Beccari's tall tales of a giant flower that smells like death.

Today, the plant is celebrated within the growing community as select botanical gardens and universities like Cornell successfully produce flowering specimens indoors.

If the plant at Cornell blooms, it will be one of approximately 140 such cultivated blooms recorded in history.

“After this one blooms for two days, which we believe it will, the flower will die back and the plant will go dormant,” noted Luckow. “In the wild, the plant will continue flowering regularly.

In captivity however, it may be a decade or several decades before it blooms again, if at all.”

So far, signs point to a pending bloom. On March 13, the unopened inflorescence measured 57 inches long.

In the following days it grew around two inches daily.

Cornell opened its greenhouse doors to an assortment of guests during the exciting time. The Carrion Flower sits in Green Greenhouse 114 at the university's Ithaca campus as part of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory collection.

There was also streaming video of the plant available for anyone to view online at www.ustream.tv/channel/titan-arum

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Grzemski, his wife, Mary and their two children, Ann and Abby, and his daughter, Lillian, reside in Albany, IL. Grzemski’s other three children reside in Texas.

31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale "Where Quality Cattle Are Always In Style" Saturday, March 31, 2012 • 11 AM • Cobleskill, NY

Held at the Hanger Stable at the SUNY Cobleskill Ag Complex 100 Lots Will Sell • 15 Cows • 15 Bred Heifers • 65 Calves & Yearlings • 5 Lots of Embryos • 40 Sell From EX Dams! Also selling a MVE-AL30 semen tank with over 300 units of semen included!

By far, one of the most exciting groups we have ever sold at this sale. Many will show and go on to become tremendous cows. All cattle will be pregnancy examined, inoculated for Shipping Fever and tested for immediate interstate shipment.

Sale will be held at the Hanger Stable on the west end of the SUNY Cobleskill campus.

From Rt. 7, turn on Schoharie Parkway and follow signs for parking.

Seee thee completee catalogg onlinee att www.cattlexchange.com!

Sale Managed By/Catalogs Salee Host Y Cobleskill SUNY Dairy Club Advisor: Dr. John Tryon 518-332-0458 Sale Chairman: Jesse Phillips 607-857-2933

4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753 DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA 607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911 EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM WEB: WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM PA LIC. # AU-204463-E

CATTLE, HEIFER, & MACHINERY SALE HARDWAY FARMS DAIRY

FRIDAY MARCH 30, 2012 10:30 A.M. Salee to o bee held d att Jackk Wood'ss Salee Barn,, located d inn Cincinnatus,, NY.. 2 Miless north, YS Routee 26.. Watchh forr auctionn arrows. justt offf off NY Hardwayy Farms,, Hamilton,, NY: After 48 years of farming, selling a good, clean herd, AI breeding, low SCC-120,000, 4.1F, 3.27P. (45) Head dairy, with (15) recently fresh, and (14) due from April to June.

Good cows milking, and safe in calf for this fall. Cattle milking 80-90 lbs, with top 2nd calf heifers in this herd. Several Black Crosses, (4) Jersey's, & (1) R&W. Cows go outside daily, milked in tie stalls.

Sires used include, Amateur, Flint, Thane, & Boomerang.

(20) Head consigned. Good 1st calf heifers that are springing or fresh by sale day. Good cows selling as they bag up or freshen. (3) Jerseys and (4) Crosses in this group.

(30) Head from one place. (10) Bred heifers from short bred to 7 mos. (20) Open heifers from 500 lbs. to breeding age. Heifers have been handled and easy to work with. Shots up to date.

(10) Nice Open heifers from another consigner. Used to free stall.

Machinery: JD 4450, 4WD, Cab, power shift. White 2-135, 4WD, cab. JD 4240 w/cab. JD 3020, side console, w/loader. (Gas). Farmall 400, hyd. & 3 pt. hitch. JD 446 Round baler w/ silage kit. (Nice).

NH 848 round baler, w/auto tie. NH 263 baler w/kicker. (Works Great). NH 499 12ft. haybine, hydro-swing. NH 256 rake, NI 4150 rake. Wooden hay wagon. Kuhn 4 star tedder. H&S round bale wagon low profile.20 ft. Brillion, hyd. fold up drags, 20 ft. McConnel, hyd. fold up drags. Ford 241 fold up disc 18 ft. JD 12 ft. disc's. JD Harrow/conditioner, 12 ft., 3pt hitch. Brillion seeder w/double roller. 12 ft. roller. NH 900 chopper w/metal alert II & 990W grass head. JD 3950 Chopper, 2 row corn head, & hay head, elec. controls. NH 28 blower.

(2) Patz barn cleaner units, w/motors. Barn cleaner chain, 100 ft. w/12" paddles. 14 ft. belt conveyor. NH 185 spreader w/tandem axle. NI Manure spreader. King Kutter 7 ft. back blade. Finishing mower, 4ft. (New). 4 ft. york rake. 4ft. box scraper w/rippers. Bucket for GEHL skidsteer. Round bale knife. Round bale feeders, NEW. Wooden feeder rack. Shaver post pounder. Fransguard #4000 log winch.

Milkingg Equipment: Mueller HO-1000 gal. bulk tank w/compressor. (Ser. #15730). Alamo vacuum pump w/5hp. MVE SC 33-26 Semen tank. (Like new.)

Kato-Light 1JA6E generator, 12kw, 540 pto. Winco generator. Potsy steam jenny.

(200) fence posts. 10 Hp. motor. Gates from 4-12 ft. Tires: (2) Titan 14.9-24. (2) Titan 9.5-16s. SS pen6x8. (4) Cow mats. (14) bales plastic twine. More items being consigned daily.

Recreational: Kubota 500 RTV, 4x4, windshield & roof. 600 hrs. E-Z-Go golf cart, gas. Ski Doo GZX 550 snowmobile, w/reverse. (Nice).

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

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com Advance Notice: April 20, 2012: Top dairy & machinery already consigned.

LIVERPOOL, NY — Three individuals — two Cornell students and a Cornell professor — were honored with prestigious awards provided by the family of industry trend setter Richard Popp recently at the 2012 Northeast Dairy Producers Association Conference near Syracuse.

Seniors Jordan Fisher and Daniel Durfee, both active in Cornell Dairy Fellows and Cornell University Dairy Science Club, have exhibited leadership and excellence through participation in several work-related internships in the industry, as well as edu-

cational trips within the U.S. and abroad. Both expressed eagerness to put their skills to work in production dairy upon their graduation, and spoke highly of their interaction with professors and advisors during their careers at Cornell.

Fisher, of Madrid, NY, and Durfee, of Chittenango, NY, also praised their families for support along the way. Dick Popp challenged the Northeast dairy industry to become one of the progressive leaders in the country.

He was keenly interested in dairy students and welcomed them regularly to his western New York

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ADVANCE NOTICE

2012 Orange County 4-H Calf Sale & Silent Auction

Saturday, May 12 , 7 PM th

Jim Bergen Farm 137 Bergen Circle, Slate Hill, NY 10973

Proceeds support the 4-H Dairy Program in Orange County.

We will have replacements for farmers, show calves, bred and open heifers - something for everyone! Also, silent auction of 200+ country & farm items, crafts, plants, pies, cakes and a Chicken BBQ! Dairy Consignments as well as Silent Auction Consignments are being taken at this time!

Contact Jennifer Simpson at 845-344-1234 or jks236@cornell.edu Consignment Deadline is Monday, April 30th

farm until his death in 1997. The scholarship check, made possible by his wife Jan and their adult children, is presented annually.

Dr. David Galton, longtime dairy professor and winning judging coach, head of the Cornell Dairy Management Group, former director of PRODAIRY, and advisor to scores of students, gratefully received the Richard Popp Memorial Leadership Award. He was introduced with words of affection and respect by one of NEDPA’s past chairmen and three former students who are all active in dairy careers.

Dick Popp’s daughter Aileen, also one of “Doc’s” students, sent a note of congratulations to be shared in her absence.

The dairy program at Cornell rose to national and international prominence under Galton’s leadership, drawing excellent faculty and students from great distances. He developed the Dairy Fellows Program which takes students regularly to the most progressive working dairy farms where they learn to analyze the

Dr. David Galton

Daniel Durfee (L), Jordan Fisher (R).

Photos by Meg Gaige

businesses and enjoy the privilege of observing best management practices. Galton, of Genoa, NY, emphasizes the importance of U.S. and global travel for his students, and works diligently to place them in internships where they can put their skills and education to work while still in college.

POWERSPORTS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Sat., April 28th • 1:00 PM At Twister Valley Sports Complex 7721 St Hwy 5S, Fort Plain, NY 13339

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED

ATV’s, Boats, Snowmobiles, Trailers, Motorcycles, Personal Watercraft

Auctioneer Benuel Fisher Auctions 518-568-2251

At Chemung County Fairgrounds Horseheads, NY 14945 Sponsored by 5 County Farm Bureau's from Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler; Tompkins and Tioga Counties Bring your excess Farm Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Tools, Lawn & Garden to be sold at a reasonable commission rate TO CONSIGN and to get in on the advertising campaign call Ashur Terwilliger 607-733-3957 or Cory Vondracek 607-481-1142 or HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON, SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

Full Line of Agricultural Spray Materials Corn, Alfalfa & Grass Seeds Feed, Hay & Straw

Advertising Deadline March 31st Contact Fred At Twister Valley 518-568-7349 - Cell 518-441-7299

1ST ANNUAL CHEMUNG VALLEY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 7TH @ 10:00 AM

Known throughout the industry as a hard-driving, fun-loving mentor, Galton counsels students to pursue their dreams while keeping the realities of family dynamics, economics, and the dairy industry’s volatility close at hand.

Popp frequently advised Galton as he sought to raise the standards and efficiencies of the New York industry through formal education and hands-on learning. Galton demonstrates many qualities that defined Popp as a unique role

model of our time: pioneering new ideas and technologies, forsaking certainty for strides on the cutting edge of the industry, and selfless support of the dairy community. For these reasons and more, Dr. David Galton joins the growing list of Popp Leadership honorees.

Past recipients: • 1998 Don Rogers, First Pioneer Farm Credit, Enfield, CT • 2000 David Porter, Porterdale Farms, Inc., Adams Center, NY • 2002 George Mueller, Willow Bend Farm, Clifton Springs, NY • 2004 Willard DeGolyer, Table Rock Farm, Castile, NY • 2006 Rick Smith, Dairylea Cooperative, Inc., Syracuse, NY • 2008 Eleanor Jacobs, Northeast Dairy Business, Syracuse, NY • 2010 George Conneman, Cornell University (retired), Ithaca NY

T&P SALES and SERVICE & Richardson Farms Buddy Richardson • (315) 829-8000

Double K Livestock Sales Inc 3180 Turnpike Rd Sennett, NY 13021

••• Upcoming Auctions ••• Tuesday, March 27TH Easter Lamb & Goat Sale @ 12:30PM Saturday, April 28TH Annual Spring Machinery Auction @ 9:00AM (Advertising deadline for Machinery is April 16TH)

Weekly Livestock Auctions Every Tuesday & Thursday We offer complete farm auction services Complete Dairies Bought and Sold For more information and/or trucking Sale Barn 315-253-3579 / Kalan 315-374-3428

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Popp awards presented at 2012 NEDPA conference

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York Agri-Women host successful annual meeting New York Agri-Women held its second Annual Meeting in Riverhead, NY, in the North Fork of Long Island, on March 23. The two-day event was filled with panel discussions, a visit from the President of American Agri-Women, a Japanese cultural exchange, education seminars, and business networking opportunities.

Long Island was selected for the annual meeting due to the success of the Suffolk County with bringing together women interested in agriculture.

Vicki Gruber, Long Island business attorney and Suffolk County Leader noted that she “was delighted that the organization chose Riverhead as the location for its 2012 Annual Meeting and Conference.” The theme of the second annual meeting was ‘Shared Challenges and United Goals’, accurately describing the connection among New York Agri-Women members.

Highlights of the event included presentations

by Montana resident Karen Yost, President of American Agri-Women and networking opportunities between farmers on Long Island and their counterparts from upstate New York. “Educational seminar topics included immigration and employment issues, solar energy, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s role on Long Island, farm

marketing” said Gruber.

She also noted the opportunity for attendees to meet with distinguished members of the female Japanese agricultural organization, Women Empowerment Life Improvement Association (“WELI”).

Thirty-five WELI members joined the New York Agri-Women for an evening of sisterhood during the cultural exchange.

The two groups shared their agricultural heritage, views on the food system and discussed the Tran-Pacific Trade Agreement (“TPT”). “It was an amazing experience to exchange agricultural knowledge and life experiences with women from half way around the world, who are managing the same challenges as we are having here in the U.S.,” stated Crystal Cornell Aukema, an agricultural teacher from Castle Creak, NY. “The exchange proved to be an excellent opportunity for women

around the world to unite in the name of agriculture and the food system.”

A panel of female entrepreneurs echoed the importance of having self-confidence as a key ingredient to being successful in business. The panelists included Julie Patterson from Patterson Farms, Inc., Ulla Kjarval from Sheepdog Print and Design, LLC, Peggie Ehlers from Nuna Knits, Deborah Brenner from Women of the Vine, and Melissa Danielle, a community chef in Brooklyn, New York. When asked what makes a successful entrepreneur, Ulla Kjarval responded with one word: confidence. “A successful entrepreneur must believe in themselves and their product,” said Kjarval. All panelists agreed that during difficult times, an entrepreneur must be able to look inside herself and trust her natural instincts for decision-

SPRING G DAIRY Y HEIFER R & FEEDER R CALF F AUCTION SHERMAN N LIVESTOCK

SAT., MARCH 31 @ NOON ALL TYPES OF DAIRY CATTLE & FEEDERS Call in Advance for Hauling/Vet on Site Taking Consignments Now Through Sale Day

Out of State Cattle Welcome, Call for Info.

716-761-6167 • 716-499-0611 Dan Johnson - Auctioneer/Owner

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Saturday, March 31 @ 10:00am At the former Baldwin Saw Mill located at 11142 Cooper St., Conquest, NY. From Cato take NYS Rte. 370 west, turn left (west) onto Townline Rd to left onto Cooper Street.

TRACTORS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, GARDEN TOOLS, BARN EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, & MORE! CALL HUNTER TODAY AT 315.604.7453 TO CONSIGN YOUR ITEMS John Deere 9500 combine w/4WD (clean), Mustang skid loader, John Deere 4630 w/ full cab (clean), John Deere 4240 FWD w/ full cab (clean), 1997 International 4700 w/ 18’ USA body & hoist (clean), 1100 Massey Ferguson diesel (new engine), 1950 diesel D4 CAT Dozer, John Deere 7000 6 row Corn Planter (narrow), John Deere 7000 4 row, no-till Corn Planter (narrow), International 510 Grain Drill 21 spout, soy bean special, 800 gallon Hardy Sprayer w/60’ booms, 2-John Deere 2-bottom trailer plow, 2-wooden hay wagons, aluminum 48’ storage trailer, WilRich 3 pt. hitch 6 row Cultivator, 20’ 3 pt. hitch Tine Weeder, 1997 International diesel 3800 School Bus DT466, 824.5 x 32 forestry tires and wheels w/ JD bolt pattern, 1000’ Poultry Feedline (30’ section), 700’ Poultry Waterline (30’ section), 1988 Yamaha 350 Induro motor cycle (like new), push mower, snow blower (like new), all kinds of hand tools & electric tools (some with cases), mechanic tools, tool boxes, drill press, wrench, meters, work bench, table saw (new), all kinds of power tools, bows & arrows, gun cases, and more.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Consignments coming in daily. Preview; Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

TERMS: Cash, good NYS check or credit card day of auction. ABSOLUTELY NO BUYER’S PREMIUMS OR PENALTIES when paying with cash or good NYS Check. VISIT DEAN ONLINE AT WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM (auctioneer #4840)

Hunter Cook, Auction Manager - 315-604-7453 Dean D. Cummins, Auctioneer - 315-626-2248

making.

New York Agri-Women is a state affiliate of American Agri-Women. For more information about New York Agri-Women, please visit the website at www.newyorkagriwomen.com or contact President Becky Snyder at newyorkagriwomen@gmai l.com. The New York AgriWomen is planning meeting across and will host its third annual meeting in 2013 in conjunction with the American AgriWomen’s annual meeting in Buffalo, NY.

New York Agri-Women founder/past President Cari Rincker (L-R); Karen Yost, President of the American Agri-women and Becky Snyder, newly elected New York Agri-women President.

Photo courtesy of New York Agri-women

"Show Summit Sale" Location: Cowtown, Derby Line VT Sponsored by the VT Holstein Club

7PM Friday evening April 6 Co-Vale Dundee J Bristol "A bigtime summer yearling selling"

Selling show animals of all dairy breeds (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Red & White and Milking Shorthorn) For catalog contact Marion Seifert (802) 948-2473 Other contacts Chris Hill auctioneer (202) 255-7907 Tim Abbott (802) 238-1142 and Bob Fitzsimmons (802) 249-0868.

EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat., March 31, 2012 • 9 AM Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Consigned from Estate of Gordon Boyce, Ovid, NY; 1974 AC 175 Diesel, ROPS, rear weights; 7’ pto snow blower.

Other early consignments: JD 7000 6 R planter, dry monitor, row units rebuilt 2 yrs; NH 275 baler w/ thrower; butcher shop equipment - Hobart 5700 - D meat saw, Hobart 403 meat cuber, Biro AFMG24 meat grinder mixer, Berkel 910 meat slicer, Bizerba meat slicer, Heat Seal 625A wrapper, meat lugs 8’ poly top meat cutting table, 10’ & 3’ ss meat wrapping tables, ss meat rack w/ trays, meat saw, knives, steels, general meat grinder; 46 milk cans, vg cond; new 8x12’ and 10x14’ storage sheds; new hand tools; contractor small power tools; large quantity and variety of equipment. Consignments accepted at site on Thurs-Fri March 29-30 9-6pm Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment w/Visa, MC, Disc 3% fee.

All equipment must be removed from Windmill by Thurs. April 5, 12 noon

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN, 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Thurs., April 5, 11AM - Marvin and Mildred Koek 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.

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Gypsum Bedding • Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Reduce mastitis & cell counts.

• Use in place of Hydrated Lime.

• Improves your soil • Available in bulk or bag.

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry • Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

Gypsum dissolves.

• Use less! More absorbent than lime products.

Try Grip X1 Today! www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at: Central Dairy & Mech.

Delmarva Farm Service Elam Miller Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Genesee Valley Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

Martinsburg, PA Kennedyville, MD Fort Plain, NY Penn Yan, NY New Holland, PA Piffard, NY Honey Grove, PA Shippensburg, PA Baltic, OH Watsontown, PA Millmont, PA Lykens, PA Shelby, OH

ph 814-793-3721 ph 888-348-1747 ph 518-993-3892 ph 315-531-9497 ph 888-336-7878 ph 585-243-9597 ph 717-734-3145 ph 717-532-7845 ph 330-897-6492 ph 570-649-6765 ph 570-898-1967 ph 717-365-3804 ph 419-342-2942

PEANUT HULL BEDDING New York Prices Quoted • Call for Prices Elsewhere

Load Size

110 Cu. Yd. Trailer Loads

Ground Unground

$125.00 $115.00/Ton $165.00/Ton

Works Great in Both Freestall & Tiestall Barns

“Specializing in Dairy Bedding” e Oak Farm Bedding, LLC W h it 508 White Oak Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 Wendell • (717) 989-4153 Wesley • (717) 587-7192

for COW STALLS

• Stones • Gravel • AgLime Mark J. DuPont, Owner Cell 315-796-5084 Home 315-845-8471

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

DEXTER CATTLE, Heritage breed, dual purpose, “raise your own beef”. Call for more info. or email tlippert@hughes.net 518-339-6030

FOR SALE: 20+ purebred British Park White heifers, certified organic, born spring 2010-2011. 315-376-4905 FOR SALE: Registered Simmental yearlings, heifers & 3 bulls. 315-338-9020, 315-8655750

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Beef Cattle REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050 WANTED: Steers 200# & up.

570-561-8488

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies INSULATION 1/2” to 4” - 4x8 sheets foam insulation. 1x6, 2x6 tongue & groove, white pine siding. Large quantities available!! Beachy’s Lumber & Insulation. 585-765-2215

Buildings For Sale Must Sell (Ltd.) Will Deal 24x36, 39x57, 60x100 40 yr paint (Steel Bldgs) Pro-Rated freight to site Erection Avail.

Source# 1OY

866-609-4321

Cattle REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

#1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663)

FA R M R A I S E D H O M E BUILDER, featuring Bill Lake Homes. Your plans or ours. www.kdhomesny.com Call Dave KD HOMES 315-841-8700 kdhomes@frontiernet.net

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

Double O Builders LLC

518-673-1073 or 518-774-7288 • Dairy Facilities • Machinery Sheds • Pole Barns • Free Stall Barns • Tie Stall Barns • Garages • Gravity Flow Manure Systems • Horse Barns • Riding Arenas Call today and join our family of satisfied customers!!

Business Opportunities

Collectibles

Construction Equipment For Rent

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

Concrete Products

Construction Equipment For Sale

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

1987 CASE 580K backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, clamshell bucket, 6,500Hrs., great condition, $18,500. 315-730-2687

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Custom Butchering GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

Dick Meyer Co. Inc. Business Opportunities

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

www.barnfloorgroovers.com

Cow Mats

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483 Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

www.wineandgrapegrower.com Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

Professional Pole Barns

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

Custom m Processingg Forr Alll Organic & Conventionall Animals USDA Certified for Beef, Pigs, Lambs, Goats, Chickens and Turkeys 56 Railroad Ave, Stamford, NY Office 607-652-6321

Cell 607-435-9375

www.eklundprocessing.intuitwebsites.com

ATTENTION FARMERS

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell No Sub Crews

Now Booking Hogs & Beef

Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 46,000 miles.

Reduced to $22,500 518-221-4103 3 orr 518-673-0104

Farmer’s Place, International Gold Medal winner for Ham, Bacon, Sausages, and Beef Jerky. Now Free taking Beef and Hog appointments.

Slaughtering Ham and Bacon smoked on site.

Call For Details Call 607-847-8234 for your appointment.

“We are still processing our award winning venison products.”

FARMER’S PLACE

256 Co. Rte. 20, South Edmeston, NY 13411 607-847-8234 • www.joesfarmersplace.com

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC

Dairy Cattle (2) PUREBRED HOLSTEIN bulls, born 12/11 $300/each or both for $500. (1) Jerseycross bull born 10/11 $200.

(1) yearling Jersey bull $400.

315-683-5532

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

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

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

Dairy Cattle

HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

18 PASTURE COWS, BSXJ, all 1st & 2nd calf, 50,000 SCC, years of breeding, well balanced with nice udders. $1,100. 315-845-1564

Custom Services

Custom Services

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

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

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

45 SPRINGING HEIFERS due April and May, Certified Organic, mixed breeds, hardy, healthy grazing herd. Do you have certified land? Swap herds and ship $30+/cwt milk in 30 days. Located in northcentral PA. 570-324-2285

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).

25 REGISTERED Jerseys & 30 Registered. Holstein heifers. Call 203-263-3955

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

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

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

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

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

ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

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

315-793-0043

A cost effective SCC management tool made with an allnatural blend of essential oils.

Dairy Cattle 10 Jersey & Holstein Jersey cross springing heifers. Delivery available. 585-727-4330 100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due April & May. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

Dairy Cattle (2) BRED HOLSTEIN Heifers.

(1) Registered due June, sired

by Baccardi Shottle, $1,800.

(1) Grade, due May, $1,500.

Vaccinated and trained to tiestalls. 315-683-5532 Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

For questions or prices contact

Windy Acres Farm 382 Maple Hill Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317

518-673-5458

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 REG. HOLSTEIN COWS High Type - High Production Fresh Cows Milking 80-100 lbs.

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

REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 63 Cow Tiestall Herd DHIA Avg. 24,000 lbs.

150,000 SCC Closed Herd Large Cows, Good Type, Nice Udders

Dairy Cattle

USED COWS WANTED

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

1-800-777-2088 AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

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

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

315-585-9115 SERVICE AGE Registered Holstein Bulls, 6 over 1-year.

Dams w/2 generations of 1,000 fat, excellent pedigree, $1,200/each. Delivery available.

Robeth Holsteins, Rochester, VT 802-767-3926

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

518-791-2876

SHOW QUALITY CALVES For Sale. 315-717-3764

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

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

• 6000 Gal. Storage • 4000 Gal. Surge (99) NY (95) • 3000SOLD Gal. Surge • 3000 Gal. Storage SOLD VA • 2700 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Surge • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH

• 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset SOLD CT • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M

• 500 Gal. Majonnier • 415 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLDMilkeeper WV • 375 Gal. • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. Sunset • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Contained

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

We e Do o Tank k Repair

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

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Farm Equipment

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

BUILDING & REBUILDING OF Self-Unloading FLAT BED and

Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159

HAY WAGONS FEEDER WAGONS Also SILAGE CONVEYORS For Estimates Call

518-673-8536 518-461-8933

Complete Double eight milking parlor, everything except the stalls. Boumatic Airstar variable-speed 10hp vacuum pump with converter, 16 Boumatic signature series corded take-offs, pulsators, pre-cooler 3” low-line, receiver with milk pump, washer. $25,000. 315-250-0652

Dogs

FOR SALE: Complete set of Pumper Jacks, wood scafolding included. Best offer. 518762-3109

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BORDER COLLIE PUPS. Red, Black, Blue & Merle, working lines, ABCA Reg. Shots.Dep. 518-673-5456

For Sale: Val-Metal Bale Master(bale chopper), stationary unit, excellent condition, stored inside, 207-437-2554 dennis.mckeen@gmail.com

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

New Hay Wagons-Cheap!

COMPLETE WAGONS 18’ w/8 ton gear . . . . . . . .$3,500 20’ w/8 ton gear . . . . . . . .$3,700 24’ w/12 ton tandem gear .$4,400

RACKS ONLY 18’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,100 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 24’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,700 Bale Grabbers . .$1,800 w/QA incl.

Buy 2 or More Any Size Complete Wagon or Just Rack, Take $100 Off the Price of Each! Free Delivery On 3 or More!

Feeders, Headlocks, Round Bale Wrappers, and more! Multiple purchase discs!

“Farmer to Farmer” Sales that can’t be beat!

Call Today! 802-875-2031

THINK SPRING! IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

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 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 KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 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

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

Farm Machinery For Sale 1069 NEW HOLLAND bale wagon, 160 bale, gas, 2Sp., V.G., $29,500; 20.8-38 SnapOn duals, $1,500. 315-7301334.

12’ AC 2000 finishing disc, good for black dirt, $2,950; 10’ Brillion cultipacker seeder w/195 acres, $3,950; 9 shank Glencoe chisel plow, $2,950; NH 353 grinder mixer, $3,850; 5’ rock bucket, $500. 845-4964907 1256 IH turbo w/cab, 18.4x38 radials, $8,500; Hesston 7155 chopper, $3,000; 1981 Chevy C60 w/silage dump body, $3,500; old JD rake, $500; Int. 400 gas tractor, $1,800; Harsh 303 mixer, $5,500; Harsh 290 mixer wagon, for parts, $1,000. 607-286-9362 14’ BUSH HOG DISK w/mostly new blades, good condition, asking $3,500 OBO. 315-9424475 15’ GREAT PLAINS no-till drill, 7” spacing, like new condition, $11,900. 315-549-9949 1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $9,500; 1985 LN8000, 6 wheel 18’ platform dump, $2,900. 978-544-6105 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 2 BEAUTIFUL JD 9550 sidehill combines just arrived! Very high quality. Also, JD 9510 2W & JD 9510 4x4 sidehills; (2) JD 9500 sidehills. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 (2) 15.5x38 GOODYEAR tires, 50% tread; (4) 10-16.5 skid steer tires; Farmall M, garaged kept; 8’ HD double auger snowblower w/hyd. chute. Evenings 315-8580658

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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 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 2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 30” rows, insect boxes. Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585746-5555 22” Peerless rollmill, electric, $1,200; NH 354 feed grinder, $3,500; high dump running gear, only 10’ wide, big tires, $4,500; JC B Telehandler, 1985, $12,500; 10’ dump truck box w/pump, $1,100; Bradco 72” rock bucket, $1,100; Farmall C/200/230 loader, $250; 2 row JD 7000 corn planter, $3,100. 315-427-5145

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Gifford’s TEMCO Replacement Parts & Supplies For Agricultural Equipment All Types of Repairs and Welding 136 Kardas Road • Valley Falls, NY 12185

(518) 753-6207

Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat: 8-3

International 1086 Tractor

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35+ WAGONS IN STOCK: Stoltzfus hay wagon 9’x18’ $3,700; 9’x20’ $3,900; w/8 ton wide track gears. ALL STEEL: Stringers, cross members & racks. 2” pressure-treated floor. E-Z Trail wagon 9’x18’ $3,800. 8 ton 890W E-Z Trail wide track gear. 12 bale 31’ long low profile round bale carrier, 8 in stock, $3,500.

Round bale headlock & slant bar feeder wagons. 518-8855106 (4) JD 750 NO TILL DRILLS; (1) JD 1560 15’ w/seeder.

Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

2009 JOHN DEERE 5425, 160hrs, C/A/H, 4x4, loader, as new condition, beautiful tractor. 315-497-0095

418 GEHL 8 wheel V-rake, good condition; 966 International diesel tractor, very nice.

315-397-2593

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

New Engine, Clutch, Radial Tires, This Tractor Needs Nothing, Lots of Power for the Money $10,950

Call 315-436-4058 or 656-7075

MABIE BROS., INC.

3250 Gallon Calumet Liquid Manure Tank Spreader Bellima a Silage e Baler

With Tow Behind Injector, Surge Brakes, Field Ready $4,950

Call 315-436-4058 or 656-7075

This is the machine to depend on. Featuring an extremely robust fixed bale chamber, Bellima produces bales from silage, hay and straw of brick-like densities. At the same time it is an absolutely low-maintenance machine that requires an extremely low input from the tractor.

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd. . Kirkville, , NY Y 13082

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

50 (Approx.) Calf Pens $200/each; 20 calf hutches, $250/each. Or Best Offer.

585-330-0014

8340 FORD, 5,000Hrs., 2WD, no cab, new rubber, $15,500; 530 JD, wide front w/loader $3,500; (2) NH 718 Harvesters w/3 heads; Degelman stone rake 14’; 6’ stone bucket; 1540 Gehl blower; 12’ spring-tooth drag; 16’ spike drags; (4) Forage wagons, (2) JD, (1) NH, (1) Gehl; Silverado 1500 4x4 pickup, 80k miles, asking $2,500; 120’ silo power cords; 200amp entrance w/double throw switch. All offers considered. 315-4293763

Case IH DCX 101 discbine . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Westgo rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator . . . . . . . $9,000 Brillion 15’ cultimulcher model #ML-1803 $11,000 John Deere 635 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

BRILLION Chisel Plow, Soil Commander, disks front & rear, 9 shank, good condition, $7,800. 315-617-3922

5x5 PLASTIC FEED BOXES w/cover, holds about 800 lbs. calf or cow feed. 315-8687092

6 E-Z TRAIL HAY RACKS, 3 on Kory gear $3,500/ea.; 3 on John Deere, $3,000/ea.; IH 720 6-bottom plows, $3,500.

Other equipment also. North of Watertown,NY 315-7830595

Farm Machinery For Sale

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

585-356-2634 CIH 2366 combine, 4WD, specialty rotor, 2300/1750 hours, 1020 grain, 1063 corn head, excellent condition.

585-721-4728

BP20 HESSTON Round Bale Shredder. Hull-O Farms 518239-6950

Degleman 46-57 12 ft. blade with mounts for CaseIH MX tractor. Nice shape. $10,000 315-250-0652

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

EXCELLENT CONDITION John Deere 3955 forage harvester, 2 row corn head & grass head, $18,000. 978544-6105

FERGUSON 3PT 2 bottom plow w/coulters, EX, $435.

East Syracuse, NY. 315-4392685.

FOR SALE: 810 Uebler feed cart, excellent condition.

Owner retiring $2,250. 315843-5683

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

FORD 5000 tractor, 772 loader, 4000 hours, 2WD, excellent condition, $6,500 OBO. 315-737-0820

John Deere 8200 grain drill, 18 X 7", grass seed boxes, packer wheels. . . . . . . . $4,000 DMI chisel plow, 11 shank, 3 point hitch, spring reset, spike points . . . . . . . . . . $1,950 Brady chisel plow, 11 shank, 3 point hitch, spring reset, new points. . . . . . . . . . $1,950 Kewanee chisel plow, 13 shank, pull type, spring reset and new points. . . . . . . .$2,250 Kuhn FC4000RG disc mower, 13', roll conditioner, gyro hitch, center pivot. . . . .$10,500 (3) Forage King bale baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 choice or $6,500 for 3 New Holland 308 side slinger spreader, 2,000 gallon, tandem, flotation tires. . . . $4,500 Tyler fertilizer spreader, 5 ton, stainless tub, tandem axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,750 18.4 X 38 snap on duals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750 3,000 gallon poly vertical tank, used for liquid fertilizer and irrigation water storage, 2" valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200 1,500 gallon poly vertical tank, used for liquid fertilizer and irrigation water storage, 2" valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 John Deere 400 Rotary hoes 8' and 15'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65 and $1,100 (2) 4 row Danish tine cultivators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950 each

Call - Sam Lincoln 802-793-1206 • sam@swlincoln.com

1460 International Combine 4200 Hours Always Housed

BEST BUYS IN USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT BRILLION 20' CART HARROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,900 BRILLION 16' CULTIPACKER, CROW FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,950 BRILLION X-FOLD 28' PACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 GENERIC 300 GAL 26' BOOM SPRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 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 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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$9,500 0 OBO

315-532-7325 Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Ford 9N (Excellent) Meyers 1,200 Running Gear (12Ton)

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 FORD-WHITE 5 bottom 16” reset plow, model 152, good condition, $2,000. Fargo dump wagon, 12’, very good condition, $2,000. 585-4091693 HARDY 500 gallon sprayer, 45’ booms, foamer, very good, $4,500; JD 8300 double disc, 21x7, good grain or soy drill, $2,400; Oliver 252 disc, good blades, $2,200; Kewanee heavy flat-fold disk, 20’, good blades, nice, $4,800; IH 490, double fold, new 22” blades, $6,500; IH 11 shank, 3pt. chisel plow, $1,600; 4 JD planter monitors, $50 to $100; JD 2700 plow 5x18, spring reset, $2,850. Mike Franklin 607749-3424 HERCULES, CONTINENTAL WAUKESHA: Farm and Industrial Engine Parts, M&M Surplus Sales, P.O. Box 381, Chester, NY 10918. 845-4693597, Fax 845-469-0990.

HONDA 3cyl. water cooled diesel engine, 22HP, runs excellent, hear it run! $700/OBO. 508-839-3288 INTERNATIONAL 800, 4 row corn planter, nice shape, ready to go, $2,650/firm.

Shoharie,NY 518-872-3156

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MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner 315-687-7891 315-510-2400

JD 2755 cab; JD 7200 w/loader; JD 6200 w/loader; Case IH 5240 MFWD, cab, w/loader; Ford 6710, cab, MFWD w/loader; Case IH 5230 MFWD w/loader. 800919-3322 zeisloftequip.com JD 4430 TRACTOR, new engine, rebuilt quad range transmission, new radials, weights, works like new, $24,000. 607-865-5945 JD 4955 MFWD nice! JD 4555 MFWD off farm sale, only 4600 hours, sharp; JD 7810 MFWD only $59,500. Lots more. Call! zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 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

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale 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; Disks; 300+ Tractors; Several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Harrows, Plows & more.

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.

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310 JOHN DEERE 15’ disk, fair $1650. JD 12’ roller harrow, fair $1500.Kewanee 800 14’ heavy disk, good cond. $2750. 845-590-7803

Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE 2350 diesel, 56HP, 8Spd, 520 quick hitch loader, 7Hrs. on complete rebuilt motor, have receipts on parts, new paint & decals, excellent condition, $13,500/OBO. 508-839-3288

John Deere 2840 w/148 loader, 80hp, 500 hrs. on new engine, tires 90%, no cracks or welds on loader, nice shape............$12,000 OBO Cat Challenger 65, 9200 hours, 75% tracks, PTO, 280hp .....................$35,000

315-725-0139 JOHN DEERE 494A 4 row corn planter, disc openers, very good condition, $1,200.

518-527-1635 JOHN DEERE 637 disk harrow, like new, $5,000. 518872-0127 JOHN DEERE chisel plow, 10’ wide w/lift piston, $2,900 OBO; Melroe 220 spray coupe, 45’ boom, $4,900 OBO. 315-794-2938

JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled windrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 910 Pequea tedder, new condition. 518-843-0999

JOHN DEERE no-till 1750 6Row planter w/Unverferth zone till, dry fertilizer, insecticide hoppers, herbicide spray attachment, precision planter units completely updated.

518-882-6684

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7410 cab, 4WD, PQ, trans. . . . . . . . . .$24,800 JD 7400 canopy, 4WD, syncro trans . . . . .$17,300 ‘02 JD 6605 ROPS 4WD, syncro . . . . . . .$18,500 ‘99 JD 6605 canopy, 4WD, syncro . . . . . .$17,800 JD 6400 cab, 2WD, PQ, 9795 hrs. . . . . . .$18,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,800 ‘07 JD 5325 ROPS, 4WD, dual hyd . . . . .$14,900 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 315-536-8919 Penn Yan, NY JD 8430 C/A MFD, duals, all around, active seat, H.D. wt. package, Greenstar ready, 2200 hrs, beautiful Tr. at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,000 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, warranty, same as new with 1200 hrs. . . . . . $155,000 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, duals, wts, same as new with 1700 hrs, compare price anywhere at . . . . . . .$168,500 JD 8410 C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, 4300 hrs & very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,500 JD 7230 C/A MFD, w/JD 673 SL loader, only 540 hrs as new! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,500 2010 Case IH 305 C/A MFD, Fully Loaded, including 3 PTO’s, Only 286 hrs, Extended Factory Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,500 2010 Case IH 245 C/A MFD, duals, wts, fancy w/1043 hrs, look here and compare!. . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 7140 C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, good one w/4808 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 See Us At www.AndrewsFarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 814 - 5 8 7 - 2 4 5 0

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

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

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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Model 345 Massey Ferguson 3 bottom automatic reset plows excellent condition $1,500.00/firm. Phone 315388-4248

New This Week 2004 JD 5520 2x4 w/Deluxe cab Heat/AC/Stereo, & JD Loader 75-80 HP Dsl, 12 Spd, 2500 hrs, Power Reverser, Dual Outlets, Super Clean! $26,500 4x4 Ford 555D TBL E-Rops (2) Bkts Ready to Dig $16,900; Trojan LDR 1700M Good Tires, Well Maintained $12,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Heated Factory Cab, 85-90 HP, Dsl, Lots of Wts, Dual Outlets, Absolutely Field Ready! $12,500; 4x4 Long 50 HP Dsl $6,950; 4x4 Kubota L3410 Hard cab, Ag Rubber, 34 HP, Dsl, Hydro $7,950; 4x4 JD 4200 Hard Cab Hydro, 25 HP, Dsl w/72” JD Mower Deck $8,950; 4x4 Kioti CK30 HST only 95 hrs Hydro Just Like New $10,900; AC C (All Orig) w/ (1) Btm Plow & Like New Tires $1,275; MF 85 62 HP, Gas $2,950; Int 404 w/LDR 40 HP, Gas $2,950; PTO Spreader 75 Bushel $750; Int 450 (3) Btm Plow $1,275; 3pt 5’ Howard Rototiller Heavy Duty $1,275; SB mowers: Int 100 7’ $1,275, NH 451 7’ $1,875 & New Gaspardo 6’ $Call, (1) & (2) Btm Plows; 8’ 3pt & Trailer Disk’s; 10’ & 12’ Disk’s; Int 424 Runs Good $2,750, JD 1010 wfe Gas Exc. Tires/All Orig. $2,750; JD 2240 50 HP, Dsl, Only 1000 hrs!!! $8,750; Schulte 6’ Rotary mower Heavy Duty Exc. Shape $1,275

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” 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 of quality combines on East Coast. All with 1 year motor & trans warranty. Bloomsburg, PA zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 LOADER TRACTORS: Case IH 5240 MFWD, cab, loader, $32,500; Ford 6710, cab, MFWD, loader, $22,900; Case IH 5230, MFWD loader, $26,900; JD 7200, 2WD loader, $27,900; JD 6200, open, 2WD, loader, $18,900. zeisloftequip.com 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

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com

NEW HOLLAND 1089 automatic bale wagon, 900 hrs., fair condition. Call 315-2463455 NEW HOLLAND 790 chopper w/both heads, new knives & shear bar, excellent condition, $5,500 OBO; 8370 Case IH, 14’ hydro swing mower, works excellent, $3,000 OBO. Sold cows. 315-750-9164 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. Martin’s Welding, 315-531-8672 NEW, NEVER USED. Purchased spring 2011.

Aitchison No Till Drill 3 point hitch, Model 1414C, $12,000.00 845-629-1462 NH self-propelled 1047 hay stacker, $8,000; 7 bottom onland automatic reset Kverneland plow, $4,000; IH 510 grain drill, 15’, very good cond, $2,800; 10’x12’ portable greenhouse w/fan, $600. 315626-6779

Organic Weed Control

Weeder w/Kovar Tines Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’ Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442 PATZ LAGOON PUMP 6” model 477 serial #LT7741285, $2,000 OBO. 607-9621492 call at 8PM. PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com PRICES REDUCED on combines for quick sale. Many recent arrivals. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com PROGRESSIVE 12 row side dresser. 315-822-6883 RED DRAGON 12 row propane flamer for organic weeding, used one year, excellent condition, $15,000; 15’ rotary hoe, good condition, $1,500. Call Doug 585721-4728 SAME TIGER 105 tractor, 4x4, cab, good condition, $7,900. 315-272-8083 SEVERAL LOADS of tractors just arrived, JD & Case IH, Ford. Call! 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com 3.7% fin.

Farm Machinery For Sale STOLTZFUS 5 ton lime and fertilizer tow type spreader, twin spinners, tandem axle, PTO driven, with cover, very good condition, $7,200 OBO. STOLTZFUS 5 ton lime and fertilizer boom spreader, 30’ 3boom section, pto driven, good condition, $2,800 OBO. 315-592-7499 TYLER Model F5 bulk fertilizer spreader, with S.S. hopper, rebuilt spinner, many new parts, $5,500 OBO. 315-3488184

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights USED LUCKNOW 425 mixer wagon in good condition $7,500. Call 315-486-0875.

VALTRA A95 MFWD Tractor with Quicke 750 Loader, CAH, 2003 Model with 3700 Hrs, 95HP, Auto 3pt control, 4 remotes, 18.4x34 rear 50% loaded with Rim-guard, 14.9R24 Front 80%, 40kM 16x16 Trans with Reverser, Hi clutch, Soft drive on Loader, 83” Bucket. Very Good condition. 570-324-2285

WANTED

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

Farm Machinery For Sale WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

corn

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn CORN SILAGE & HAYLAGE FOR SALE. 518-965-8269

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

814-793-4293

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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 www.openpollinated.com

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.

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Fencing

Romulus, NY 14541

MEDIUM RED CLOVER, $65/bushel ($1.30/lb); Also, limited quantity Timothy Seed, $45/bushel. Cherwak Farms 607-279-3953

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

WANTED: Moldy or dusty corn, wheat or beans for furnace. Ontario County,NY 585704-0687

(315)) 549-82266

Fencing

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

Fencing

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

E & A FENCE

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Hay - Straw For Sale

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

STANTON BROTHERS

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 55’ Sweet Grainleg Atom, $10,500; 30’ Hance grainleg, $2,500; 21’ 8 ring 200 ton grain bin, $6,500; 24’ 8 ring 250 ton grain bin, $6,500; hopper bin, 6 ton, $2,100; 8x61 auger, like new, $5,900.

315-427-5145

Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

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

Quality First - Always

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Generators

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 15 bales 2nd cutting baleage 4x4, mostly grass, $28.00 each. Mike Franklin 607-7493424 1st, 2nd, 3rd CUT BALEAGE, all types available. 315-3310633 200 - 3x3x8 Squares Bales 175 - 4x5 Round Bales Really Early Cut & Timothy Hay. All Hay Stored Inside on Pallets.

Approx. 50 Outside Round Bales, Good for Beef Cattle Picked Up or Delivered, Any Amount, Large Quantity

518-929-3480 518-329-1321

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Financial Services

Hay - Straw For Sale

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Discounts on most items

Come see the store & meet the staff Refreshments from local producers 2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649

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

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

www.williamsfarmfence.com Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

mark@smithagservice.com

4’ 2nd cut round bales, $40.00/bale, stored under cover, can load tractor trailers.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury,VT 802-388-7828

AG LIME HI-MAG

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

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

SMITH AG SERVICE Morrisville, NY 315-447-7579

Financial Services

4x4 BALEAGE, $35.00/bale.

607-965-8184 60 4x5 OUTSIDE COVERED BALES, stacked tight, asking $25.00. 518-966-4192

For Rent or Lease

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HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10

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WANTED LAND: I RAISE BUFFALO, looking for pasture to rent or lease, need running water, stream or ponds. Also looking to rent hay fields. In Mohawk Valley area. 315-8225300

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

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

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALFALFA small squares, 2/3rd to full bloom course, lots of leaves, treated, random dust. Pickup or delivered.

Saratoga County 518-8999202

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

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

WANTED

BALEAGE FOR SALE: $20.00 per bale. Davenport, NY. Call 607-278-5208

H AY

BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050 DRY HAY: Several grades & quality levels available for horse, cow, sheep & goat.

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

Free loading. Fox Valley Vail Farms 518-872-1811 EARLY CUT MIXED Baleage, 4x4 wrapped. Call 315-3972593 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.

315-264-3900

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

Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

Round & Square Bales

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

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 HAYLAGE FOR SALE. Located in Phelps NY. $75 per ton.

We can load it but can’t transport it. 1000 tons available.

Payment wanted before it leaves our farm. 315-5730287 HORSE HAY - 1000 bales of 1st cutting mixed grass hay, 60# square bales. Good quality. $180/ton. Wes Carr, Aurora, NY 315-364-7316 or 315-237-2139.

LARGE SQUARE 2nd cut cry & wrapped baleage, mixed grass, can deliver. 315-7832509

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 CERTIFIED baleage, tubed, 4x4, first $35, second, third, $40, round dry 4x5 $30, trucking available.

315-347-2456.

ROUND BALES 4x5 netwrapped dry hay stored inside, good quality $50.00/ bale. Baleage grass 4x4 put up in May 2011, $45.00. 860435-2089

TOO MUCH HAY?

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

WANTED

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000 WANTED: Construction hay, we pick up in 53’ trailer, approx. 700 bales, paying $1,050 per load. 315-8263400

Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

800-836-2888 or email

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HAY FOR SALE: First cutting round bales stored outside.

Bennington,VT. Delivery available 802-688-3700

MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

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.

Apply now...

www.cazenoviaequipment.com

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

CDL-A DRIVERS

FOR FEED DELIVERIES

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

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

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

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.

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

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

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

Ag Service Tech

ALWAYS WANTED

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

LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

WANTED:

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

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

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

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

Help Wanted

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

Call Peg At

Hay - Straw Wanted

WILL DELIVER

HAY FOR SALE: 4x5 round bales baleage, wrapped, 1st & 2nd cutting, $30/And Up; Square bales 2nd cutting $3.50. 518-568-5143

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

Help Wanted

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

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

LB White model AM 100, LP gas heater, 100,000 btu input. $200/obo. 845-338-4372

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

Full time, year around positions available. Based in Eastern or Western New York. Experience required.

Good pay, benefits & equipment. Would consider owner operators.

GRAZING & AG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST FT Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is seeking a person to provide: economic analysis and promote opportunities for grazing farmers in Chenango County. Also, to help Chenango County Farmers develop improved marketing and product processing opportunities.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in a related field, experience in farming or ag development, experience with computer.

585-356-7421

Info or to apply email: kas294@cornell.edu

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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.

Agricultural Equipment Dealer is looking for an experienced Service Manager to over see 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, Fultonville,, NY Y 12072 or email to randall@telenet.net

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MONROE TRACTOR IMMEDIATE E OPENING

AGRICULTURE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Seeking an organized, motivated and energetic individual. Strong background diesel engine and hydraulic repairs.

Full time position with benefits Email your resume to hr@monroetractor.com Or apply in person: 6936 State Rte. 434, Apalachin, NY 13732 Join us as we move to our new location, Kirkwood, NY

EXPERIENCED D AGRICULTURE E TECHNICIAN N AND/OR R CONSTRUCTION N TECHNICIAN wanted to fill immediate opening at our St. Johnsville or Richfield Springs locations. Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com

Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Horses

Mobile Homes

HEAD FEEDER POSITION

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. $52k Email resume to: MariaW@hvc.rr.com

6 YEAR OLD Black Percheron gelding; 7 year old Suffolk cross, $1,800. Also Jersey family cow. 315-823-1618

MOBILE HOME, 1969 Broadmour. 12x65, well maintained.

Excellent for hunting cabin.

Call 315-536-4140

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 Help Wanted: Dairy Feeder/ Field Worker for 1000 cow dairy in Homer, NY. $35,000 starting salary, based on experience. Tractor and pay loader driving experience preferred. Also general knowledge of forages, dry matters. Limited computer skill required. Call or leave message @ 607-749-5800.

EXPERIENCED D PARTS S COUNTER R PERSON wanted to fill immediate opening. Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com

Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville Call us today for your Subscription to

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Hogs QUALITY FEEDER PIGS, $70.00. Stoltzfus Family Farm, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls, NY 13365

Hoof Trimming

HERD MANAGER With 5+ yrs experience on dairy with 1000+ cows.

Need to have experience with Dairy Comp, managing herdsman staff and milking parlor staff. Salary based on experience.

Located in Syracuse area.

Please send resume to stmmcglynn@gmail.com

HERDSMAN

Large strong production dairy operation in central New York looking for experienced, hands on dairy cattle professionals. Demonstrated dairy nutrition, herd health skills, education, people skills and analytical ability. Responsible for improving herd performance by adjusting protocols’ along with setting, communicating and reaching goals with fellow herdsmen, milkers, feeders, nutritionist, and facility personnel. We are competitive on salary and benefits, along with offering a rewarding work environment, a stable schedule, while living in an area offering exceptional quality of life opportunity.

Email resume to: lodell364@aol.com

DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885 DON’S HOOF TRIMMING: Maintain herd health. Sore feet a specialty. Vet recommended. Quality, experience, will travel. 518-6732577 leave message.

J&S LEONARD HOOF TRIMMING. 20 Years of Experience. Sore Feet - My Specialty. 607-264-8004

Horse Equipment HORSE DRAWN: 2-Champion grain drills, $300/ea.; dump rake, $200; tedder, $300.

Stored inside. 518-872-3156

Maple Syrup Supplies

Lawn & Garden 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

Lumber & Wood Products

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Munnsville, NY

315-495-6506 315-404-6721

Manure Handling Equipment

Prop Pump

ECO Tanker

Electric Pump

PTO Pump

Side Mt. Pump

PTO Pump

Manure Auger

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED 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

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

607-642-3293

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

MID-STATE TECH

SW 2001: 16x76 Fairmont 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace, great condition, on large lot, Young’s Park, Ballston Spa. Call 518-210-6882

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

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The Lands at Hillside Farms, a non-profit educational dairy farm located in northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks experienced dairy herdsman or herdswoman. Must have ability to work well with coworkers from various departments as well as interact with the general public, a desire to fully implement a grass-based rotational grazing model, willingness to participate in educational programs including 4-H. Responsibilities include heard health, working with veterinarian, administering basic medicine, working with nutritionists to develop feed grogram assisting with all aspects of feeding and feed production/field work, maintaining herd records, heat detection, and milking. Additional responsibilities include organizing and cleaning facilities, operating skid steer and tractors, caring for calves and heifers. The farm’s current desire is to milk 40 head of multiple breeds with the possibility for increased herd size. Competitive salary. Benefits include housing with electric and heating budget, cell phone, health care, long-term disability and 401K. Opportunity for advancement.

Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708 or 570-696-4500 or e-mail chet@thelandsathillsidefarms.org

A progressive 700 cow dairy with sites in Putney, VT and Walpole, NH is looking for a HERD MANAGER for our 400 cow dairy in Putney.

Qualified applicants must have a strong reproduction background and excellent A.I. skills. They must be up to date in the most modern dairy practices. Duties will include repro, herd health, fresh cow and supply mgt.

They must be able to interact and manage employees.

Spanish a plus. Housing, health ins., retirement plan.

Call Mike at 802-579-4739 or email at gotmilk_vt@yahoo.com

WHITE PERCHERON Gelding for use in Wedding Carriage. Also small black farmbroke Percheron Team. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

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DAIRY HERDSMAN OR HERDSWOMAN

STONEHOLM FARM

FOR SALE: 2 year old black registered Percheron stallion sired, Locustcreek Marcus 315-695-5671.

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Maple Syrup Supplies

SHAW’S MAPLE PRODUCTS 7945 Maxwell Rd. • Clinton, NY 13323

Home/Fax: 315-853-7798 Email: info@shawsmapleproducts.com www.shawsmapleproducts.com Carol Shaw Curt Shaw Cell: 315-725-0547 Cell: 315-725-6512

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.

Poultry & Rabbits

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

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CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

REAL ESTATE, TILLABLE LAND, FARM MARKET/ VEG. FARM, RANCH HOME, TRACTORS & TOOLS AUCTION!

ORGANIC FARM: 260 acres, development rights sold.

North Fairfield,VT. 101 ties w/bunk silo, 3 bedroom house. $475,000 negotiable.

802-933-8868

21 Acres in 5 Parcels* 1,766’ of RF! W/ MIN. RIGHTS!

7139 RT. 12, Norwich, NY 13815 APRIL 7 @ 11:00 AM Zoggbros.com 607.835.6599

Real Estate For Sale

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

315-429-0300

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Located Route 20 at McCabe Rd., Sangerfield, NY 218 Acres with 150 Tillable Vacant Land with No Buildings Soils - Good Structure Types: Mostly Honeyoye & Lansing Gravely Silt Loam

450,00000

$

Contact Owner Mr. Janus 315-841-4536

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

Country Home For Sale

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

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Living Room, Dining Room, Den, Washer/Dryer Room, Large Kitchen, Pine Floors Throughout, New Pellet Stove, Stove, Refrigerator, Full Cellar, Hot Water Heat, 2 Stall Garage w/Loft, Large Yard. Sprout Brook Area.

FARMS

NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

IN

MADISON COUNTY - LEBANON - EATON - EARLVILLE

QUALITY BUYER WILL PAY MY COMMISSION

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

Manheim - 42 Acres - $135,000 Barn on about 42 acres with apartment built into barn. Includes the business of Zook’s storage shed, lawn furniture and food goods, but does not include the inventory.

Excellent main roadbusiness site.

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.

Exeter - 153 Acres - $489,600 Dairy Farm in need of new owner. 153+/- acres of tillable and pasture with small trout stream.

130 Stanchion Barn with most milking equipment. 36x72 Machine Pole Barn, Older home needs additional work, fences good. Barn holds 20,000 bales. Additional 298 Acres for Sale.

Quick Sale $79,000 Appraised at $125,000

Call 518-848-6469 Real Estate For Sale

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

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

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

FARMS WANTED Wee need d listingss on n tiee stalll and d freee stalll operations.

Wee aree workingg with h a few w good d qualified d bu uyerss heree in NY,, baree orr stocked d and d equipped.. Iff you u aree thinkingg of sellingg pleasee givee uss a call..

2295 5 - Oneidaa Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm. 46 acres of beautiful property. 30 acres tillable all in hay balance woods and pasture.

Year round stream Remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. 2 car garage.

2 story Dairy barn remodeled for storage and a large machinery building. Farm would be great for raising beef or horses. Very nice location close to schools and shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $259,000 0 to o $239,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced 1 - Madison n Countyy Farm 2311 m - 240 0 acree Farm bordering large State Land and the Brookfield Equine Trail System. 60+ acre tillable mostly hay 70 acres in pasture, balance woods. Older 2 story barn for 70 head of cattle. 2 out buildings for machinery storage. Older 2 story 5 bedroom home. Excellent hunting. Sits on a very quiet road with lots of possibilities. Raise beef or horses.

Excellent hay making farm. Road frontage on two roads. Farm could be easily sub-divided for investment. Gas and Mineral rights

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DEMEREE REALTY

FARM FOR SALE

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

HELP WANTED

Real Estate For Sale

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com 93-A - HUNTING CLUB SPECIAL!!! 716 ACRES IN ADIRONDACK PARK - Great for recreation - all wooded with creeks & ponds thru out property - great hunting and fishing - hunting cabin - logging road up thru middle of property - 4-wheeler trails thru property - Town of Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .price $798,000 REDUCED TO $494,000 93-B - Great property for hunting & fishing is joined on its northern border by 93-A, it’s mostly wooded, 475 acres with creek going thru - road goes by east end of property & log road thru west end - mostly level with hills on east end. Located in Town of Ohio, Herkimer Co., southern part of Adirondack Park, Poland School District - priced to sell fast at . . . . . . . . . . . .$327,750 93-C - Another great property for hunting & fishing is joined by 93-B on the east - mostly wooded, 157 acres, log road thru property, trout stream going thru center of property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Price $108,330 93-D - 574 ACRES OF LAND BORDERS 93-A - great for recreation and hunting - mostly wooded, creeks & ponds - trees marked for cutting with over ONE MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRICED AT $575,000 93-A + 93-B + 93-C + 93-D form a square of 1,922 acres. This great piece of property in the Adirondack Park joined together sells for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,504,080 C-75 - Completely remodeled, certified organic dairy farm in Washington County. Turn Key Operation. 105A total, 50A tillable, 45A pasture (used for organic status but could be tilled), 10A woods, land to rent available; two-story barn w/68 tie stalls w/mats, 5 lg. pens w/mats, lg. milkhouse w/1000 gal bulk tank, 8 milking units, knotty pine office overlooking stable, tunnel ventilation, mixer rm. and steel grain bin, Patz barn cleaner w/enclosed spreader room; second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in area w/head locks for heifers; 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloader, 40x100 bunk silo, concrete barn yard w/100’ concrete feed bunk; two lg. steel bldg. w/concrete floors and enclosed shop. Completely remodeled center hall colonial home, 8 rm.

3BR, 1 1/2 baths, hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage. Second residence-ranch style home, newly remodeled, 2BR, patio and garage. Third site for residence w/slab, septic, water, and garage. Back-up generator w/bldg., good drilled water supply. . . . . . . . .Asking $695,000 Organic cattle and machinery available.

B-102 - This is ideal hunting land. It borders a NYS protected wetland. It is surrounded by farm fields and other wildlife land. Although it is only 64 acres it has the benefit of a much larger property for wildlife habitat. Many conifers have been planted along the boundary. It also has a small stream that flows through the property.There are 30 acres that are tillable, 20 acres fallow and 14 acres in woods. The cabin although small has all the comforts of home. It has a bathroom complete with a shower, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.There is a full basement for the pump, water heater, and a work area. It was built so that a second story could be added in the future. There are porches on both the front and back of this cabin. It is fully insulated and is heated by a propane gas stove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $159,000

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convey. Owners are relocating their dairy operation to another area this spring and have priced this farm very reasonable to move it .

Priced to sell, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $310,000 4 - Oneidaa Countyy Dairyy Farm m 140 0 acres, 80+ acres till2304 able well drained very productive soils right behind the barn, flat to gently rolling fields. An additional 86 acres tillable close by available to rent. Nice remodeled 2 story dairy barn with 86 stalls.

Tunnel ventilation. Nice barn to work in. Attached 74 stall free stall barn w/large bedding pack and pens for calves. Barn has a manure pit for 3 month storage. 2 large machinery buildings. Good 2 story 5 bdrm home and 2 bdrm mobile home for hired help. This is a 0 good turn-key operation. Owners are retiring .Askingg $450,000

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 bth 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.

2319 9 - 135 m/l acres. 20 acres open balance woods. Over a half 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 4wheelers and snow mobiles. 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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MAR 26 Capital District Garlic School Albany County CCE, 24 Martin Rd., Voohreesville, NY. 10:15 am - 2 pm. $20/person if enrolled in the Capital District Vegetable and Small Fruit Program and $25/person if not enrolled in the program. Fee includes lunch. To preregister contact Marcie Vohnoutka at 518-272-4210

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MAR 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.

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.

Planning a Vegetable Garden Class Extension Office; 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY. 6:30 pm. Cost is $5. Pre-registration is required by contacting Holly Wise, Extension Educator at 315-736-3304 ext. 125.

MAR 27-28 Got Manure? Conference Liverpool, NY. Register online at www.epa.gov/ agstar/newsevents/events/ conference12_reg.html.

MAR 28 Farmers Market Seeks Vendors Sip of Seattle, 163 Washington St., Binghamton, NY. 10 am. This meeting is for vendors and prospective vendors. Market sponsors and partners are also welcome to attend. Contact Eric Denk 607-206-9471 or e-mail farmersmarket@cityof binghamton.com, or Kathleen Townsend at info@ binghamtonfarmersmarket.com On Internet at www.bing hamtonfarmers market.com MAR 28 & APR 4 Orange County 4-H Tractor Program • 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 4H Office at 845-344-1234.

Registration fee is $7 for 4-H members, $14 for nonmembers.

MAR 28-29 Early Season Berry Field Meetings • March 28 - 2-4 pm - Green Lake Berries, 359 Ross Ruland Rd., South Cairo, NY • March 29 - 10 am -12 pm, -Hand Melon Farm, 533 Wilbur Ave., Greenwich, NY Free for CDVSFP enrollees, $10 for non-enrollees. Contact Laura McDermott or to register contact Marcie Vohnoutka at 518-272-4210 or mmp74 @cornell.edu.

National Manure Management Conference Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool, NY. Optional farm system tours on March 27.

The conference agenda is posted online at www.ansci.cornell.edu/ prodairy/gotmanure/ agenda.html Register online at www.epa.gov/agstar/ news-events/events/ conference12_reg.html.

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MAR 29 Sustainable Cortland’s Soup and Sustenance Winter Reading Series The Beard Building, 9 Main

St., Cortland, NY. 6-8 pm.

Soup and bread provided.

Contact Sara Watrous, sustainablecortland@gmail.com MAR 29, APR 12 Farm Business Planning Course Ithaca, NY. All classes 6-9 pm. Cost: Sliding scale, $80 - $300 Application required.

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1994 Vantage 40’x102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, 10’ 2” Spread, Air Ride, Air Lift Front Axle, Cheap!

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MAR 31 Quality Fleece Production Workshop Ensign Brook Farm, 1930 County Route 113, Greenwich, NY. 9 am. Preregistration is encouraged.

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APR 2 Best Practices for Agri-Tourism Success Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, Binghamton, NY. 6pm. $25 per farm. Contact Carol, 607-772-8953 or clf62@ cornell.edu.

APR 3 & 30 Food, Land and People Training Participating Cornell Cooperative Extension offices throughout New York State..

6:15-8:30 pm both classes.

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2004 Hualmark 48’Trailer Living Quarters, A/C, Shower, Stove, 28’ Car and work Area, Used 6 Times, Complete with Generator Cheap!

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• May 10 - CCE-Greene Co, Acra, 6-8:30 pm.

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• Aug 20 & 22: 1-4 pm.

• Sept. 17 & 19: 5:30-8:30 pm. $20/person. All classes will be held in the Community Room of Arkell Center. Upon completion, individuals qualify for a NY ate point & insurance reduction certificate which will be mailed to them. Payment required in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Shults Agency or cash - paid on the day of the first class.

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2004 Peterbilt 357 Dump Truck, Cat C12 432hp, 8LL, air ride, 17’ aluminum body, 12’ 2 way snow plow and stainless rear sander attachment. 18k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 375k miles. $57,900

2009 Peterbilt 367 Daycab, Cat C-15, 475hp, 8LL with 2 speed, 20k front, 46k full locking rears, Aluminum wheels, 224” wheelbase $88,900

2005 Link Belt 225 Spin Ace, Cab w/Heat & AC, 38” bucket w/quick coupler, Aux. hydraulics, zero tail swing, 3953 hours. $89,500

(1) 2000 & (1) 2002 FREIGHTLINER 430 HP, 8LL, 20 Front, 46 Rears, 19’-6” Dump

(1) 2001 & (1) 2006 MACK MR688 2005 JCB 714 Off Road Truck, EROPS w/heat & AC, 14 ton capacity, good rubber, 4412 hours $48,875

2007 IH 4400 Cab and Chassis, DT530, 10 speed, 29’ 8” of frame, 240” C-T, 14k front axle, 40k rears, very clean truck, 276k miles $27,900

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2006 Freightliner M2 Van Body Truck, Cat C7 210hp, 6 speed, 33,000 GVW, 26’ body, roll up rear and swing curb-side doors, 229k miles. $18,900

2007 Ingersoll Rand WL350-5A Wheel Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, 3 spool hyd., OROPS, Kubota Diesel $46,850

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2004 Sterling LT9513 Tri-Axle Dump, Mercedes 410hp, 10 speed, 16’ steel body with high lift tailgate, 18k front, 46k rears, all new rubber, electric tarp. $44,900

2001 Mack RD688S Cab and Chassis, E7 460hp, 8LL, 26’ of double frame, 201” C-T, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 344k miles, nice truck. $36,500

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Dundee, NY. 5-8:30 pm. $17.95/person includes fresh salad, rolls and unlimited trips to the pasta station for pasta made to your order (try that one at camp)! Reservations are suggested by calling 800-243-5513. All proceeds will help provide camperships for those who may not otherwise be able to afford to come to camp.

APR 6 - MAY 11 “Animals and Medicine” Course for High School Students Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. 6-8 pm. For students in grades 9-12. There will be a $50 registration fee to cover the cost of all program materials and resources, including a pizza party at the final meeting.

Enrollment in “Animals and Medicine” is limited; parents are welcomed to stay. Partial scholarships are available to assist with the registration fee. Registration deadline is March 16. Contact Sarah Richards-Desai, e-mail scr22@cornell.edu.

APR 7, 14 & 21 4-H Shooting Sports Cooperstown Fish & Game Club, Cooperstown, NY. The Otsego County 4-H Program will conduct a spring 4-H shooting sports program for youth ages 12-16. The class is limited to 10 youth. Cost is $30. Deadline for registration is March 30. Contact CCE 4-H Office, 607-5472536, or e-mail otsego@ cornell.edu.

APR 10-12 Tractor Safety Certification Clinton Tractor. For youth and adults 14 years of age and older. The cost for 4-H members is $20. For nonmembers the cost is $25.

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APR 11 Farm Market Regulations: What Every Vendor Should Know Steuben County Civil Defense Training Center, 7220 State Route 54, Bath, NY. 3-6 pm. $15/person or farm family. Contact CCE Steuben Co., 607-664-2300 or e-mail sms64@cornell.edu or ksb29@cornell.edu.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Fox Care Wellness Conference Center in East End Oneonta, Oneonta, NY. 9 am - noon. The fee for the training is $10/person. There will be extra fees for various Core Manuals. To register and/or for more information, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties (Schoharie Office) at 518-234-4303 or 518-296-8310 or e-mail schoharie@cornell.edu.

APR 14 Getting Started with Honeybees Delaware County Resource Center, Cooperative Extension, 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY. 10 am - 4 pm. $20/person. Registration and payment are required by April 9. To register, send a check made payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension and mail to P.O. Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782. Write “beekeeping” on the check and include a

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APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

APR 20 Information Meeting for a Beef Marketing Cooperative Washington Co. Municipal Center, 383 Broadway, Fort

Edward, NY. Interested producers of grass fed & grain finished beef can contact Sandy Buxton at 518-7462560 or Meagan at 518-6421030.

APR 21 Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Hoosick Falls, NY. Contact Diane Crandall, 518-6864815 or newsletter@rcdaa. com.

SUNY Cobleskill student group to host Livestock Judging Clinic Schoharie County fairgrounds, Schoharie, NY. Judging/reasons clinics for beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats delivered by some of the region’s most experienced livestock show professionals. The clinics will be designed specifically for the eight to 20 year old age group. Contact Jason Evans at 518-255-5643 or Donna Cappadona at 518255-5262.

APR 29 Old Fashioned Days Honey Locust Farms, 4259 Maxwell Rd., Caledonia, NY. Contact Dean Estes, 585-8894439, Bob, 585-889-3164, Ken, 585-538-6288 or e-mail deanestes@frontier.com.

MAY 12 Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Schaghticoke, NY. Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

JUN 1 2012 Farm Fest Brabant Farms, 6166 Happy Valley Rd., Verona, NY. 4:309 pm. Rain or shine. A $1 donation appreciated. Contact CCE Oneida Co., 315736-3394. On Internet at www.cce.oneida.com JUN 23 16th Annual Herb & Flower Fest Farm & Home Center, Oriskany, NY (just off Judd Rd.). The theme of the event is ‘Sustainable Landscaping.’

A free class taught on this subject will be offered plus 7 other free classes relating to ‘potpourri’ of gardening topics. Contact Extension office, 315-736-3394.

JUL 15 Ice Cream Social Millers Mills Grange. Visit their website for more information. On Internet at www.millersmillsny.com OCT 14 Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Wagon Ride Schaghticoke, NY. 11 am.

Contact Diane Crandall, 518686-4815 or newsletter@ rcdaa.com.

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material bucket for skid loader JCB 407B wheel loader w/GP bucket, S/N U368050P, sells with spare tire (runs and works) 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD 4WD stake body w/Western snow plow, automatic transmission, Duramax diesel, odometer reads 41,500 miles, recently serviced (16) dumpster (5) tank on running gear 30 cu. yd. roll off 40 cu. yd. roll off (2) Pankan dumpsters (6) yd (29) 4x10 concrete barriers, (9) concrete blocks (23) 4x10 concrete barriers, (6) concrete blocks (35) concrete barriers, (19) concrete blocks (5) concrete barriers, (5) concrete blocks (20) concrete barriers (28) misc. concrete blocks Vanguard electric motor 50 hp. Model VM 5500 (new never used armature stuck) Telescopic hydraulic cylinder Transcell TI-500E digital platform scale

(2) Eddy current separators, never used, NRT Pulsort Model P-1500 s/n P-0013 & NRT Fliter Bank Model P-1600, s/n PS-0013 Trailmail vertical balers, Left S/N 90M6495, Right S/N 90N6147 KMF manual tie baler, Model HOR 4540HSL, S/N B25910081 NRT optical sorting system, Model 5000 S/N M5A-0120, Model 5000A S/N M5A-0110, Model 5000A S/N M5A-0130, sells with sorters, conveyors, trammels, air classifier Blue incline conveyor & cross conveyor w/supports S/U box with conveyor Incline conveyor, catwalk, conveyor to baler, MSI baler, wire auto tie Mosley automatic tie baler and incline conveyor, Fiber sorting system, in feed conveyor & bin, sorting conveyor Thompson compactor w/hopper, hydraulic power unit pallet racks, shelving & tables Pepsi machine bale of aluminum 60'x40' storage building to be removed by buyer Large pile of scrap www.teitsworth.com to place your bid now!

LAMB & WEBSTER USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM TRACTORS, MACHINERY, LAWN, & LANDSCAPE Saturday March 31, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY Notice: One of the top dealer auctions in the Eastern U.S. This is a public auction, everyone is welcome. Great selection - Come See! Selling: Tractors: (65+) Case 1690; Case IH CX90; Case Farmall 80; Case STX375 Quad Track; Case 9380; Ford 3000; Ford 4630; Ford 7700; IH 154 w/mid mower; IH 284; IH 300; (2) IH 544; IH 560; IH 574; IH 444; IH 886 ROPS; IH 884 w/ldr; IH W-9; JD 2955; (2) JD 4020; JD 4955 w/blade; JD 5065M; JD 7800; JD 9400; JD 4030; JD 2030 w/ldr; JD 7800; JD 9400; JD 4030; JD 2030 w/ldr; JD 870 w/ldr; Kubota L4240HST; Kubota BX2350; Kubota L2900GST w/ new ldr; Kubota L3010; Kubota M9580; MF GC2310 ldr/backhoe; MF 210; MF451 4wd; MF 165; MF 210; MF451 4wd; MF 8140; NH TC45 DA w/ ldr & backhoe; NH TW 25; NH 1725; NH 3010; Oliver 1850; Steiger PT350; Yanmar 1950 w/ldr; Ford 9N Skid Steer Loaders & Dozer: Gehl 5640; Case 1530B; Case 420; JD 320; NH C175 track; NH LS 160; NH LS 180; NH LX 565; NH LX665; NH L150; NH L170; NH L465; Prime; Bradco skid steer mount backhoe; JD 40 crawler Choppers: Claas 900 S. P.; Dion 1224; JD 3950; Loftness 30'; New Idea 680; NH FP230; NH FP 240; NH FX28 S.P.; NH 1900S.P., NH 790; NH 900; Gehl 72 flail chopper Round & Square Balers: JD 457; JD 430; NH BR7060; NH 648; NH853; Vermeer 5400RB; Claas 1150; NH BC5070; NH316; NH570; NH 575 Plow & Tillage: IH 10 Furrow; IH 710 5F; IH 720 4F; JD 1450; JD 145 4F; JD 950 mulcher; (2) IH 4500 field cultivator; Kongskilde field cultivator; AC 2000 disk; Case 30' disc; (2) IH 475 disc; IH 496 disc; Krause 4966; Krause 4991; Case 475 disc; Brillion 44' x- fold packer; Brillion XXL144 packer; Case IH 415 mulcher- 30'; Case IH 415 mulcher 25'; Unverferth 6 shank zone builder; Dunham 16' mulcher; IH 315 16' mulcher; 2 f plow;

Mower Conditioners: Case IH 8312; Kuhn FC 500; NH H7330; NH 7550; NH 1412; NH 1431, (2) NH 1432; Vicon 30'; Kuhn FC 350 Hay Equipment: H&S Hay Rack; H&S MM-1 Merger; Gehl 414; Krone SW1010; Kuhn 7000DL; (2) Kuhn 7822; (4) NH 258; NH 166 Inverter; Deutz Ks1; Double rack hitch; Deutz KH500; Kuhn 7802; Claas 540T; Rossi 06UJ; Rossi 2GL2; Pequea 710; Pequea 910; NH 1033 stack wagon; NH 1002 stack wagon; IH 35 ground drive rake; JD640 rack; NH 273 square baler Spreaders & Mixers: Gehl 1177; (2) Knight 8018; Knight 8030; Knight 8118; Knight 8132; Meyer 3954; New Idea 3618; NH 145; Keenan 140; (2) Knight 3042; (2) Knight 3300; Knight 3450; Rotomix Planters & Drills: IH 800 6 row; JD 7000; Kinze 2600; IH 56 4row; MF drill Rotary Mowers: Bush Hog RTH72; Bush Hog SQ148; Woods 840 Combines: Case IH 1680; Gleaner M3; JD 8820 Lawn & Garden (50+): Cub Cadet 2135; Cub Cadet 2150; Troybilt 38; Cub Cadet 147; Cub Cadet 149; Cub Cadet 5234 w/ ldr & Mower; Cub Cadet 2176; Cub Cadet M72; Cub Cadet RZT22; Cub Cadet 1320; Cub Cadet 1440; (2) Ferris C320; (2) JD 212; JD 145; AC 310; Simplicity 637; Kubota RTV 500 utility vehicle; Cub Cadet M60 tank; Cub Cadet 4x4 UV Kawaski 4010; JD 420 w/blower & cab; Bolens 1700H w/deck; Troybilt sickle mower Misc: Westfield 8x51 auger; JD self-unloading wagon; Tubeline TL5500A bale wrapper; GT dump wagon; Weaverline 430ss feed cart; LG-48' grain elevator; (2) H&S 7x4 forage boxes; (4) Kilbros gravity box; Gehl 95XD grinder mixer; Mensch side shooter; Round bale feeder; Agri Metal bale shredder; Tyler 4T fertilizer spreader TERMS - Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa. 2% buyer's fee waived for payment with cash or check.

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