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New generation makes a name for Ledge Knoll Farm ~ Page A2 ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. ~ Hebrews 12: 2-3

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New generation makes a name for Ledge Knoll Farm

by Sally Colby Although she was small, Jala Murphy showed her first steer when she was five. “I loved being in the show ring,” said Jala. “My mom used to bring me in the show ring — she’d lead the animal and I’d be at the halter. I had a lot of fun doing that.” But even with quiet, well-trained animals, Jala’s first years in the ring alone weren’t easy. “My animals were so big that I had trouble finding the judge,” she said. “I was marked down in showmanship for that.” But Jala never stopped smiling. “The judge always said that I had that huge smile that he was looking for. That made me happy.”

Ten years later, Jala is still showing cattle, although she no longer has to peek out from behind her animals to see the judge. Jala says that her grandparents started the family’s Ledge Knoll Farm in White Creek, NY, as a dairy farm, then sold the dairy animals and started with the Simmentals that they’ve been raising for over 30 years. Jala’s mother and brothers showed as youth, but as of now, Jala is the only grandchild showing cattle. And although Jala is still in high school, she shoulders a lot of the

responsibility for the farm.

“We have a cow/calf operation with about 25 head,” said Jala. “Some of the animals some are shown, some are raised for freezer beef.” Jala, her grandfather and uncle select A.I. bulls that will work best on particular females in the herd. They try to match bulls with females to produce offspring that will be competitive in the show ring. The goal is to breed for calves born in January and February so that there are plenty of calves to select from for shows. Jala says that since they know the bloodlines of the cows and bulls, they have a good idea of which calves will be show prospects. In summer, the vet comes to the farm to do pregnancy checks, and also vaccinates and prepares paperwork for show animals.

Through the winter, cattle are kept in lots according to either age or proximity to calving. “We have a lot for yearling calves, and another lot for cows that will be calving very soon,” said Jala. “The cows that aren’t that close to calving are out further. When they’re closer to their due date, we bring them in and keep them with the cows that already have calves.”

Jala Murphy enjoys showing at numerous livestock shows including the Big E. Photos by Sally Colby

A close watch is kept on cattle that are close to calving.

Jala Murphy checks on a group of cattle as she feeds them.

A dairy farm neighbor uses a portion of the farm acreage for corn, and after the corn is taken off, cattle are put on it to graze. In early winter, the cattle receive corn silage as part of the ration, which is made by the dairy farm. Cattle also have access to round bales of second cutting grass hay. Jala just started using Southern States’ show feed program for the show cattle.

For the first show of the season, which is the Big E in May, Jala selects yearlings that show promise, then keeps an eye on those animals and other potential show animals as the season progresses. For this year’s Big E, Jala is taking two animals — one that she will show, and one for another youth who is interested in learning how to show. “I’m loaning her a heifer to show at the Big E,” said Jala. “Both heifers are yearlings.”

By June, Jala will start selecting the animals she wants to prepare for the upcoming show season. After the Big E, she attends the Preview Show in Niagara County, then the county fair

where she shows about six animals.

After the New York State Fair, where she usually exhibits three or four animals, she travels to Pennsylvania for the Keystone International Livestock Expo. “Last year was my first time there, so I only took one heifer” said Jala. “I had a lot of fun there — there were a lot of really nice cattle to look at, and a lot of adults willing to help.

“The week after that, I went to the Coby Classic with two animals.”

This past season, Jala was named master showman at the Washington County Fair and reserve master showman at the Coby Classic. She says that she’s most proud of her grand champion win with her Simmental bull at the New York State Fair, and also her reserve title in the youth show at Keystone.

Jala is currently the president and treasurer of the Washington County Junior Beef Club. She plans to major in animal science at either Cornell or Penn State, and is also considering ag business and ag communications.

by Steven E Smith There is basically no advantage in CLA found in grass fed beef; that New York farmers could be producing more of the new old crop of hops; and using cattle as parasite vacuum cleaners were just a few of the take home messages proclaimed at the 2012 Ag Day hosted at SUNY Cobleskill on March 24.

Ag Day included a topic that has been gaining interest around New York. Over time, old things become new again. In New York agriculture, that may be hops production. Steven Miller CCE state specialist in hop production presented on the return of hop production in the state. As early as 150 years ago, hops were being grown mainly in the Central New York region of Chenango, Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie counties. In the early years, a farmer could produce a crop that in one year would pay off their mortgage stated Miller. By 1880, 80 percent of the entire U.S. crop was produced in New York. This crop works well on the rolling hillsides or where soils were adequately drained but can be drip irrigated to provide about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season.

While hop yards can remain viable for 25 to 30 years, establishment and annual labor costs are significant factors to consider when considering entering the business. Miller indicated that since hops grow to 18 feet in height, a trellis system needs to be installed to produce the crop. A system of poles to elevate the braided cable which support all the plants is used. This infrastructure for hop plant production is $6,000 per acre. Hops are a perennial herb which dies back to the root each year. Vines with female flowers are taken down from the trellis at harvest and hand picked or taken to a stationary harvestor for processing. Once harvested the hop cones need to be dried in a kiln or oast using warm air not exceeding 120 degrees. Once dried, hops are stored in vacuum packages stored in freezers and sold based on local demand.

Miller concluded that based on the increased demand locally, New York could increase by 400 to 500 acres in hop production.

The Ag Day schedule also provided other opportunities for established farms as well as those who looking to enter the business. Kevin Ganoe, Field Crop Specialist from the Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team spoke about the basics of soil fertility management.

Ganoe advised the audience to use soil testing to determine pH and nutrient requirements to bring the soil into the proper range for performance. While it is important to know the characteristics of a farm’s soils as determined by the soil survey and mapping work which has already been done, understanding the current specific deficiencies is essential. Ganoe then outlined how the soil sample results are then used to develop a nutrient plan utilizing manure and fertilizer additions.

Tyler Galloway, Instructor of Livestock in the Animal Science

department of SUNY Cobleskill presented on the topic of cross breeding in beef cattle. Galloway explained the importance of using heterosis to produce offspring for meat production that perform better than the traits of either parent. By using a different breed to sire these animals rather than producing a purebred if the same breed had been used as the dam, the resulting offspring exhibits hybrid vigor which improves the profitability of the cattle enterprise.

Megan Filbert, dairy and livestock educator at CCE Delaware County also discussed livestock production by presenting on Multi Species Grazing.

Filbert explained that this is using two or more species in a given growing season to realize the advantages in livestock production. One of the reasons that this can be beneficial is livestock have different grazing preferences.

Cattle and sheep are grazers that differ. Cattle prefer grasses while sheep prefer forbs and then grass. As a result sheep are good for weed control. Goats are browsers that prefer brush, shrubs and broadleaf weeds but are more selective than sheep. Since goats are good at clearing overgrowth and sheep are good at pasturing much closer to dung piles than cattle, these species together or over a grazing season can improve pasture performance.

Filbert went further to say that there are benefits for each type of animal in the program as well. “For farmers who

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Ag Day at SUNY Cobleskill

Dr. John Comerford, Associate Professor at Penn State University presented a series of detailed presentations on production and making of beef cattle to conclude the day’s events.

have herds of goats and or flocks of sheep, controlling parasites such as the barber pole worm are important consideration. Cattle can serve as a parasite vacuum cleaner. These parasites have no effect on the cattle and serve as a dead end host. Adding cattle

Megan Filbert, dairy and livestock educator at CCE Delaware County explained the benefits of improved livestock performance and pasture quality through the use of Multi Species Grazing during her presentation at Ag Day. Photos by Steven E. Smith

to the system helps break the cycle,” stated Filbert.

During the afternoon session of Ag Day, session three of the small scale livestock producers educational workshop offered through SUNY Cobleskill and a New York Farm Viability Institute grant was held. The focus of the session was on Conjugated Linoleic Acid education. Erik Shelley, SUNY Cobleskill Meat Processing Laboratory Manager and Clint Layne, program ccoordinator at the lab spoke with guest speaker Dr. John Comerford, Associate Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences Penn State University. During the session, Dr. Comerford presented some of the latest findings on the topics of CLA and Omega fats in grass fed and commercial beef products.

Comerford explained that some producers in agriculture have been misleading the consumer about the advantages of grass fed beef being higher than commodity fed beef in these nutritional characteristics. Comerford explained that in reality no studies had been done on cooked beef to measure the levels of CLA or Omega fats. Once that research was done, it was apparent that it would be impossible for a human to consume enough of either beef products each day to see the benefits of either compound. Comerford encouraged the audience to educate their consumer about this and explain the real advantages that their farm raised products offer. “Consumers want to know what they are buying is safe.

They are interested in the farm it came from and what practices were used. Be sure to tell them about yourself not some false claim about CLA or Omega fats,” concluded Comerford.

For more information regarding the topics covered at the 2012 Ag Day, feel free to contact David Cox at the CCE for Schoharie and Otsego Counties at 518-234-4303.

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Organic small grains production meeting spans state

by Jennifer Wagester On March 13, the last of three New York Certified Organic meetings was held in Jordan Hall at the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. The discussion topic was small grains production. About 25 participants attended the meeting, with guest speakers Jack Lazor, Dr. Heather Darby, and Sam Sherman presenting “virtually” from the Essex County Extension office. Fay Benson, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cortland County Small Farms Educator and NY Organic Dairy Initiative contact, welcomed the group. Then Janice Degni, CCE Field Crops Specialist, talked about methods for conducting on-farm

research.

After Janice’s presentation, participants in Geneva introduced themselves and talked about their farming operations. The group included farmers with small grains in production and those who are exploring adding small grains to their enterprises.

Glenda Neff, the NY Farm to Bakery project consultant, was looking to pair growers with millers that supply local bakeries and consumers. Farm to Bakery is a team effort by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NOFA-NY, The NY Industrial Retention Network, GrowNYC, and Greenmarket.

Its goal is to develop an upstate-downstate sourcing relationship between NYS

Janice Degni, CCE Field Crops Specialist, talked about methods for conducting on-farm research while presenters in the Essex County Extension office “listened in”.

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growers and millers and NYC bakeries, restaurants, and food processors. The project stems from an expanding interest in locally-grown foods that has spurred increasing demand from bakers and chefs for local grains. It is funded through a USDA grant and seeks to enhance the farming community while improving the lives of consumers. After introductions, Jack Lazor of Butterworks Farm in Vermont, provided an overview of his farming operation.

Jack’s home farm is located near the Canadian border, providing a challenging climate in which to grow crops during short, cool summers. Small grains — such as wheat, barley, and oats — work well in his climate and shallow soils.

Small grains also fit into Jack’s crop rotation of corn, soy or dry beans, and forages (alfalfa, bromegrass, and timothy). Jack likes to plant small grains after beans, and often interseeds the forage mix. However, he has had instances in which his forages grew above the seed heads before harvest.

One year, Red Fife wheat was “snuffed out” by sweet clover. A lower growing white clover is now used with shortstalked crops.

To find varieties that work well in his climate, Jack has conducted variety trails on his own farm. Nineteen varieties of wheat were selected from the USDA National Plant Germplasm System. Jack worked closely with Dr. Stephen Jones, Director of the Washington State University Research and Extension Center at Mt. Vernon, to evaluate the varieties. From those initial efforts, hardy plants were identified and have been strategically crossed. Within the next year or two, Jack may be able to release his own variety as a result of those efforts, which should grow well in cool climates such as those in neighboring New York State or as far away as North and South Dakota.

Dr. Heather Darby, an Agronomic and Soils Specialist for the University of Vermont Extension, has also worked with Jack on many projects.

She followed his presentation with guidance for growing small grains.

She noted that small grain production pairs well with raising livestock. At times, environmental conditions prevent small grains from being fit for food-grade consumption. When this happens, small grains can supplement livestock feed to provide a “safety net” for producers.

Challenges to growing food-grade small grains organically include weed pressure, DON (deoxynivalenol) levels, low protein levels, low falling number levels, and winter crop survival. Utilizing cultivation and higher seeding rates were presented as options to reduce weed pressure without using herbicides. DON levels, which are permitted up to 1 parts per million, can increase in wet weather.

Brian Caldwell, from the Cornell Department of Horticulture, shared insight regarding on-farm research.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Harvesting early and artificially drying the seed was one method identified for minimizing DON levels.

Varietal selection can help improve resistance to the DON producing Fusarium fungus, increase protein levels, and reduce winter kill.

A falling number is a quality measure. It is the number of seconds it takes a plunger to go through a dough mixture made from the grain. Millers like Sam Sherman of Champlain Valley Milling in Westport, NY, look for a falling number above 250, and prefer to see it at 300. Low falling numbers can mean flour from that grain will show reduced mixing strength, loaf volume, and shelf-life. In pasta, this flour can cause an increase in cooking loss and produce softer cooked pasta.

Falling numbers tend to be reduced by sprouting as this process causes degradation of the kernel’s starch.

Reducing sprouting risk, along with the risk of a low falling number, is similar to reducing DON levels.

Harvesting grains as early as possible and then artificially drying them to acceptable moisture levels helps maintain seed quality.

During Dr. Darby’s presentation, flax production was also discussed before attendees began a question and answer session. Methods for drying grain were of particular interest as were ways in which to monitor seed quality. Overall, the participants gathered useful information to help them with developing successful strategies for growing small grains.

Connections also were made between producers and buyers to strengthen the organic small grain component of the agricultural industry. Producers seeking buyers for their organic small grains can contact Glenda Neff, of the NY Farm to Bakery project, by e-mail at gneff@juno.com or phone at 315255-6958.

Cover photo by Sally Colby Jala Murphy of White Creek, NY, now in high school, has been showing cattle since she was five years old.

by Troy Bishopp WESTMORELAND, NY — As the five invited panelists from a cross-section of New York agriculture discussed their 2012 Farm Bill priorities with United States Congressman (R-NY 24th district) and construction guy, Richard Hanna and an audience of farmers; the need for “tools” resonated loud and clear.

Hanna addressed the group by saying “Since agriculture is a vital part of the economy in over 80 percent of the 24th district, my staff and I are your voice in Washington and we need to hear from you on the issues, however big or small as the farm bill draws ever closer. As the co-chair of the Northeast Agriculture Caucus, the co-chair of the Congressional Organic Caucus, and a member of the Congressional Dairy Caucus, I am working to keep the U.S. EPA in check, lead equitable dairy policy negotiations, modernize the Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan requirements so that more family farmers in Upstate New York can access capital and secure risk management strategies for producers.”

Sherri Bunting representing DPAC (Dairy Policy Action Coalition) started off the forum by highlighting their priorities: A simplified pricing system, market transparency, product innovation strategies, no milk supply management and to repeal the dairy product price support program (DPPSP) and expand the subsidy for the LGM-Dairy risk management tool. “When it comes to changing dairy policy, the best defense is a good offense,” she said.

Bill Banker, a Morrisville, NY, Dairyman and Agri-Mark Director presented a four component position to the National Dairy Security Act for the 1,200 dairy farmer member cooperative: Elimination of the outdated and ineffective government dairy price support and dairy export incentive program in order to reduce government expenditures, establish a dairy market

stabilization program to manage imbalances in the supply and demand for milk that results in low milk revenue margins, establish of a dairy producer margin protection program to provide a revenue safety net when margins collapse and reform the federal order milk marketing system through the hearing process.

Kelly Young, NY Farm Bureau’s Associate Director for National Affairs, drew praise for saying, “The worst thing is not changing the current dairy policy for the better that is economically viable for the northeast.” She concisely talked about New York Farm Bureau member farm bill priority issues which included adequately funding crop and dairy livestock gross margin (LGM) risk management programs, reform dairy pricing and safety net programs, maintain funding for conservation programs and technical assistance, continue the specialty crops title, enhance farm-to-school programs and support local food purchasing and infrastructure programs within the Farm Bill.

Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY), chronicled how the demand for organic products far exceeds supply. “In order to meet projected demand for the domestic market by 2015, we will need 42,000 organic farmers in the U.S.,” she said. She asked Representative Hanna for help to expand federal investment in the National Organic Cost-Share Program, funding for classical plant and animal breeding within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), continue funding for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and to inspire USDA to provide appropriate risk management tools to organic farmers as mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill.

Debra Richardson, Program Director for the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica, NY, and

George Mueller of Willow Bend Farm in Clifton Springs, NY, discusses his views on dairy policy with Representative Richard Hanna.

Kelly Young, NY Farm Bureau Associate Director for National Affairs makes a point as Congressman Hanna, Kate Mendenhall and Debra Richardson look on.

Photos by Troy Bishopp

Farm Bill Forum panelists Bill Banker and Sherri Bunting

self-proclaimed “co-producer” which she described, as anyone who eats and is involved with the food system, gave an impassioned presentation on how we have “no time to rest” in getting involved with the Farm/Food Bill process that will support all northeast farmers and consumers. She said she regularly monitors 10 to 12 reports daily on the 15 titles of the Farm Bill.

She described how funding cuts to programs like (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, WIC, school lunches and senior feeding programs are affecting her community.

She left this message for the audience: “We need to insure a level playing field and proper supports are heard in Washington for all our growers, farmers and consumers in the region.

These forums help me better understand the needs when I advocate for New York on Farm Bill policies.”

As the microphone passed around within the group, Arden Tewksbury, Manager of Pro-Ag, explained the profit margin in the S-1640 Casey Bill. George Mueller of Willow Bend Farm in Clifton Springs, NY, advocated against the dangers of introducing

any supply management philosophy when the yogurt plants are requiring more milk and real opportunities are opening up domestically and worldwide for dairy products. “A strong balance sheet is the real risk management tool without needing government aid,” he said.

Glenn Snyder of Vernon, NY who operates a small greenhouse business spoke to the Congressman about his opposition in growing corn for ethanol.

“Studies from Cornell have shown this is a net energy loser and I don’t want my tax dollars supporting this in the Farm Bill,” he said.

Congressman Hanna thanked the panel and audience for their participation in helping him understand the issues, however complicated they may be and in learning more about the risk management tools that can help New York Agriculture in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill negotiations.

For more information on the topics and priorities discussed by the panelists visit these websites: hanna.house.gov; www.dpac.net; www.agrimark.net; www.nyfb.org; www.nofany.org; www.leafloafandladle.com

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CNY 2012 Farm Bill Forum: “No Time to Rest”

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Seedcorn Situation About a month ago I was trying to get a handle on the availability of seed corn for the growing season hiding just around the corner. So I tapped into the Internet with the phrase “Seed Corn Production Contracts”. I landed on discussions.agweb.com, a website belonging to “AG WEB — Powered by Farm Journal”. The person writing wasn’t really anonymous, some guy (or gal) named “greengold”. Well, I’m going to hit the highspots of what Greengold appeared to have on his (or her) mind, at least during January.

Greengold wondered if any contacts reading his (or her) words had “recently contracted to grow seed corn for a seed company?... or was privy to the average going rate per unit of production for this coming year?” Greengold was asking these questions, having just met with a representative from a regional seed company looking for more production acreage. Greengold had grown seed corn for this company before, but in 2008 had stopped doing so, “because it was more economical and far less risky to grow $7 field corn instead of seed corn.”

So Greengold decided to quiz the seed corn company rep (who opted to remain anonymous).

From the rep he (or she) learned some interesting, uncommon, knowledge, to be shared with Internet browsers (and now my column readers): Basically it’s pretty standard practice for a seed company to have 20-40 percent carryover, depending on the year’s sales and production.

This carry-over serves as a cushion from one year to the next. “(Companies) will sit on seed up to 5 years before dumping it.”

This is something which Greengold did not previously know, and now wanted to share with whomever would pay attention to him (or her); namely, the idea,

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“so for all you guys that think they are getting new seed every year think again!... obviously they (the seed companies) do new germ tests on it every year and will not let a product go out the door that is subpar.

The rep went on to say, “seed production got crushed last year for much of the industry and many seed companies will completely empty their warehouses for the first time in forever.”

Greengold also brought up the fact that there is winter production in South America.

The rep’s response was “the quality of seed that comes from there is always less than the seed produced here in the U.S. (its germ falls off dramatically faster than seed grown here) and you are limited on maturity because of climate in Chile and Argentina and timing of spring planting in the U.S.” Greengold’s cyber -commentary closed with: “what are some of the ramifications of tight seed stocks heading into 2013? what if there is an event that requires massive replant? do we have even a shot at trend yields knowing 10 percent-15 percent (just a guess) of the seed being planted is at least of somewhat lessor quality? Am I overthinking this and everything is fine?” I can’t answer Greengold’s questions specifically, but (not surprisingly) I do have some comments which are in the “where do we go from here?” category. Here goes: One fact that became very evident during the country-wide climate chaos of 2011 is that drought hurts seed corn production much more than other corn forms!

The estimates of seed corn yield losses vary greatly throughout both North and South America from 10 to 25 percent (or more, depending on which pessimist you listen to). But the reduced yields of feed and food corn in 2011 were only down by about two percent, due to weather is-

sues. Why the difference? The parent plants involved in seed corn production are “wimpy”.

Adverse growing conditions impact seed corn crops in what amounts to a perfect storm stress scenario. I believe Ohio State University’s (OSU’s) Professor Bennett explains it best.

Drought is particularly hard on seedcorn production, because, according to Mark A. Bennett, OSU agronomy re-

searcher, corn inbreds have poorer rooting ability than hybrids; inbreds are the corn parents used in the forced matings which result in hybrids. This poorer rooting ability means that soil fertility deficiencies… including moisture… may have a great impact on inbred development. Both mechanical and chemical control of weeds is used in corn production because of the less competitive ability of inbreds compared to hybrids.

The practice of covercropping, rarely employed by most seed corn growers, is particularly beneficial to these inbred plants. Lyn Crabtree of Masters Choice Seeds (in

northern Illinois) cannot imagine seed corn production without cover crops! If any crops needed the benefit of a healthy rotation, it would be the inbred parents of hybrid corn varieties. Mr. Crabtree’s

company weathered the drought much better than most other seed corn producers. In addition to having to contend with the weather/climate personality quirks of Mother Nature, crop

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced recently that it extended an accommodation for H-2A workers in the sheepherding industry to transition to the three-year limitation of stay requirements. USCIS will require H-2A sheepherders who have reached their maximum threeyear period of stay to depart the United States by Aug. 16, 2012, and remain outside the country for at least

three months before petitioning for H2A classification again.

The H-2A program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs. H-2A nonimmigrant workers are subject to a threemonth departure requirement once they have been in the United States in an H-2A status for a maximum three-year period.

USCIS announced its limitation of stay requirements under a final rule that became effective on Jan. 17, 2009. The agency granted an accommodation for H-2A sheepherders in December 2009 in deference to prior practice exempting them from the three-year limitation.

Some petitioners may have had a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, denied solely on the ba-

sis that the H-2A sheepherder had exceeded the three-year limitation of stay. Affected petitioners may request that USCIS reopen these cases on a Service Motion by sending an email to csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov with ‘H-2A Sheepherder Service Motion Request’ in the subject line. Requests will be accepted through April 20.

Source: ASI Weekly, March 23

that planted acres will be constrained by a shortage of seed.” To many the seed corn shortage scenario resembles an issue of corporate control. This idea is borne out by the words of the CEO of the largest company in that cartel in a conference call on Jan. 6, 2012.

That CEO said that his company will supply enough corn seed. As for the big increase in farmers placing advance orders for seed, this executive suppressed any implied worries over

supply problems: “We don’t see this as panic buying as much as a recognition of the yield increment that we are delivering and farmers rewarding us for that with early commitments...” He smugly noted that some small, local seed companies will not be able to fulfill their customers’ seed corn orders this year, and may go under, because they can’t bring in seed from South America. What I find interesting is that some of these smaller companies, like

Masters Choice… who work with Mother Nature more than these huge fiscal entities… survived an ornery 2011 growing season better.

We have to approach the 2012 growing season with faith, the more the better. Not that the USDA’s chief economist has all the answers, but his name should afford at least some peace of mind: in German the word Glauber means “believer”. (Amen)

Crop from A6 people, particularly corn growers, must deal with multinational corporations. These corporations function as a seed cartel, one dominated by six huge corporations. Many feel their actions violate the rights of nations, as well as individual farmers.

While examining the seedcorn situation, USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber told Reuters News Service, “While some varieties may not be available, we have no evidence to suggest

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Does your farm or agri-business need to file a Certificate of Assumed Name?

Many farms and agribusinesses operate as a DBA (“doing business as”) or an “assumed name.” Many businesses in the state of New York, including those involved in the food and agriculture industry, are not properly registered. Pursuant to Section 130 of the New York General Business Law, no person or entity can “(i) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state under any name or designation other than his or its real name, or (ii) carry on or conduct or transact business in this state as a member of a partnership” unless a certificate is properly filed.

If the person or entity is not a corporation, limited partnership or a limited liability company, then this person or entity is required to file a certificate and $25 filing fee with the county clerk of each county in which such business is conducted or transacted.

In this instance, the Certificate of Assumed Name must set forth the: (i) name or designation which business is being conducted, (ii) address within the county in which business is being transacted, and (iii) full name(s) of the people conducting or transacting business. If the entity is a general partnership, the Certificate must also contain the names and residences of all partners.

The age of any person less than eighteen (18) years of age must be included.

This certificate must be signed and duly acknowledged by all persons conducting the business.

To illustrate, Curt and Pam Rincker d/b/a Rincker Simmentals, Cari Rincker d/b/a Blackacre Ranch Photography, or Farmer Jane and Farmer John d/b/a Catskills Agritourism Partnership should all file certificates with the county clerk. If the name of my law practice was the Law Offices of Cari B. Rincker, a certificate of assumed name would not need to be filed because I am a lawyer and my name is Cari B. Rincker.

If the entity is a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, then the entity is required to file the Certificate of Assumed Name with the New York State Secretary of State that must set forth: (i) its real name, (ii) its assumed name, (iii) business structure, (iv) its principal place of business within the state of New York, (v) names of every county in which it does business or intends to carry out a business, and (vi) the street addresses for each place where it carries on or transacts businesses in the state. This certificate of assumed name shall be signed by the corporation’s officer, limited

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There is a $100 filing fee for each county in which the corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company transacts or intends to transact business.

Please note that corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies, require filing documents with the New York State Secretary of State upon formation.

If a partnership has not filed limited partnership papers, then it is a general partnership and should file a certificate with the county clerk instead of the New York

State Secretary of State.

The certificate of assumed name does not need to be renewed; however, pursuant to Section 130(3), farms and agri-businesses are required to file an amendment within 30 days of any changes. A certificate of discontinuance should also be filed once the business is no longer active. A certified copy of the original certificate, or if it has been amended then the amended certificate, must be conspicuously displayed on the premises at each place where business is conducted.

Importantly, it is a misdemeanor to “knowingly make a false statement” in a certificate of assumed name or make a fraudulent omission (e.g., failure to disclose name/address of partner). Furthermore, any person or entity who fails to comply with this law will be prohibited from maintaining any action or proceeding in any

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It is easy to overlook details like this when getting a business off the

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Take a few minutes and look at whether your farm or agribusiness is in compliance with this statute. If you have questions, seek counsel from an attorney licensed in New York to guide you through the process.

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Family farms were prevalent during the 19th and 20th centuries. Fathers passed on their legacy in the form of land, animals, and the reputation of hard work. Family members worked side by side — many times from sun up until sun down.

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hrs, 3 remotes 20.8x38 rears 16.9x28 fronts clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new 18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 1979 Ford 9700 cab, 5180 hrs, real good 18.4x38 rears dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only 1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials Quicke Alo 6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speed power quad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs with L165 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weights and fenders very very sharp like new . . . . .$47,500 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . .$13,500 1984 IH 3088 2WD 4 post ROPS ex 18.4x38s 81 hp, dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1983 IH 3088 2WD 4314 hrs, like new 18.4x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1984 AC 8070 MFWD, cab, air, power shift ex 20.8x38 rears front weights 3 remotes less than 1000 hrs on engine overhaul runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1979 White 2-105 cab, 4985 hrs, 3 remotes ex 20.8x38 radials front weights original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 1994 New Holland 575 wire tie baler hydraulic bale tension pickup head and hitch NH model 77 pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 1990 New Holland 575 baler hydraulic drive bale thrower and tension super nice clean original low use baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 2007 CIH RBX 443 round baler 4x4 baled less than 500 bales like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

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ral areas desire more and more services. They are not willing to live as the farmers of the area have lived for years.

Some of the new “country” residents make it tough on the farmers. They do not understand the process.

They think of farms as being dirty and smelly.

They dislike the inconvenience of having to wait while animals are moved on the farm.

The part that people do not understand is that farmers are the mainstay of the food supply. Without the farmers there would be no food. It is from the farms that we get fresh vegetables and fruit. It is from the farm that the meat supply is replenished with farmers raising the animals, feeding them from beginning to end. Whether you are vegetarian or a meat

eater it does matter. All food comes from living things. The farmer cares for those living things.

When the price of food goes up in the stores it does not mean that the farmer is getting more money for a product.

Quite often the increase in price goes to the middle man and the farmer continues to receive the same payments.

The U.S. needs a substantial agricultural base to be able to supply the needs of the people.

We do not want to have to import our food supply. Of course, people can plant gardens and raise produce on their own, but that takes work. Many are not able or not willing to work that hard for their food.

Ag Awareness Day happens in the spring because that is when the farmer is beginning the process of raising the food for the year. Animal babies can be seen in the pastures on area farms. Those little lambs and goats are darling. I have only to look in the pasture down the road

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Spring is an exciting time of year. Everything is waking up. Everything is beginning to grow.

There is a song that we sing at church that says, “In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed an apple tree”. How true that is! The world replenishes itself each spring.

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A View from Hickory Heights

Depression years were hard on everyone. Farmers were fortunate because they knew how to take care of their families. They could grow much of what was needed. Money was scarce, but as long as the farm prevailed the farm family could squeak by.

Today, the nation’s farmers have no enviable position. The land they own costs them in many ways. Property taxes are constantly on the rise while farm income may be in decline.People want more and more from the government. That costs money.

There have been several migrations from the country to the city. The trend these days happens in reverse. The trend is to move to the country. The move to the country is not always a positive thing. The city dwellers who move to ru-

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Trucks Repeal of truck tax would bolster infrastructure, economy and environment ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves called on Congress to swiftly adopt a proposal introduced by Reps. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) to repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on large trucks and replace it with a modest increase in the federal diesel fuel tax.

“The proposal by Con-

gressmen Gerlach and Blumenauer would not only reinforce the ailing Highway Trust Fund, but would provide a boost to U.S. manufacturing and speed adoption of environmentally friendly technologies,” Graves said. “It is exactly the kind of progrowth, deficit-trimming legislation that lawmakers should be looking at as they seek to address our nation’s

economic woes.”

The bill, introduced on April 3, would eliminate the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy truck sales and replace it with a 6.3-cent increase in the federal diesel tax.

“Revenues from the excise tax are only paid into the Highway Trust Fund when new trucks are purchased, but when truck sales slump, it puts even more pressure on the already

overextended fund,” Graves said. “By collecting more in the diesel tax, the federal government could ensure a more stable and predictable source of funding for needed highway and bridge projects.

“Further, by cutting more than $15,000 from the cost of the average new truck, eliminating the excise tax will encourage purchases of trucks, providing a boost for manu-

Pennsylvania farmers applaud U.S. Senate approved amendment to Federal Transportation Laws 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).

“Farmers who work in the fields or haul their products to markets should not be subject to the same regulations as

a truck driver traveling across the country. The adopted language would 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 haul-

Graduate Student Grant proposals due May 25 Starting April 15, the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program will accept proposals from graduate students who want to conduct research in sustainable agriculture under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The deadline is midnight, May 25.

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PFB praised U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) for his efforts drafting and co-sponsoring this amendment to the federal highway funding bill.

The U.S. House of Representatives continues to work on its version of the legislation.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization with a volunteer membership of more than 53,000 farm and rural families, representing farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania.

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by Anna Meyerhoff, Bilingual Farm Safety Educator, The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health - NYCAMH The agricultural community is small and close-knit. When tragedy strikes, news travels fast.

Many of you have already heard about the recent skid steer fatality that occurred in New York.

Unfortunately, three more skid steer fatalities have also taken place very recently in Minnesota, Indiana and Wisconsin. My heart goes out to the families of the victims, and my thoughts are with the farms as they work to move past the difficult situation they find themselves in.

No one wants their friend, family member or coworker to get hurt or killed. No one wants their name in the headlines or to potentially attract attention from regulatory agencies. Don’t let this happen to your farm — emphasize safety to all your workers.

Farm jobs can be dangerous, and workers can be exposed to many hazards, including tractors and machinery. It is far too easy for one small mistake to result in a tragedy. Injuries and fatalities can occur for a variety of reasons: lack of training, missing safety shields, human error, machine error, carelessness, fatigue, or simply due to taking risky shortcuts. Let the recent fatalities serve as a warning and a reminder that safety should always be your most important goal.

Your farm is probably doing a lot of things well already, but there’s always room for improvement. Perhaps some equipment is missing shields or guards that you haven’t gotten around to replacing yet.

Maybe you haven’t had safety training for all your employees. Maybe workers don’t use personal protective equipment when they should.

NYCAMH offers free, confidential on-farm

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We also evaluate and recommend the use of personal protective equipment. We can help you make improvements and refer you to other services to make your farm safer for everyone.

NYCAMH free on-farm trainings can take as little as 30 to 45 minutes.

We can also provide more in-depth information or give multiple trainings at once. We are flexible and work with the farm to set up a time that is most convenient for everyone. We will work with you to create a safety training session tailored to your farm’s needs.

If you prefer to do your own safety training, we offer a wide variety of bilingual print materials that work well for short, informal sessions on the farm or in the field. PDF files can be downloaded from

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State Ag Commissioner attends for 13th Year VERONA, NY — The 13th annual VVS FFA Maple Weekend Tree Tapping Ceremony took an unusual twist this year. With a background

of budding trees and green grass, state dignitaries, maple royalty, and VVS FFA members participated in the annual festivities by un-tapping the maple trees. For the first time, the partic-

ipants removed the sap buckets and pulled the spouts from the tree signaling the end of the maple syrup season. Unusually mild weather during mid-March brought an early end to the flow of sap.

“It was an interesting way of doing our annual ceremony here at VVS. I personally have been

New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets presents VVS FFA President Neil Collins with a Proclamation from Governor Cuomo declaring March 25 as Maple Sunday.

VVS FFA President Neil Collins assists Assemblyman Brindisi by removing a lid from the maple sap bucket as part of the tree un-tapping ceremony while Oneida County Maple Queen Laura Strobel un-taps a bucket on the adjacent side.

Assemblyman Blankenbush and Assemblyman Magee praticipate in the tree un-tapping as Oneida County Maple Princess Tess Legler assists with the spout removal.

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taking part in this annual ceremony for three years. This year’s ceremony though I do have to say was my favorite as I got to un tap a tree with Senator Griffo, a pleasant twist from past years”, said New York State Maple Princess Anna Catello.

“It was a great ceremony and the fact that it featured a tree un-tapping instead of our usual tapping ceremony made it all the better. I enjoyed my opportunity to untap a tree with Assemblyman Brindisi,” said Laura Strobel, Oneida County Maple princess.

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New York State Senator Joseph Griffo un-taps a maple tree with New York State Maple Princess and VVS FFA Vice President Anna Catello. tive year that the current New York fasts and toured the VVS FFA maple State Commissioner of Agriculture and facility as part of the four-day, two Markets attended the event. Nearly weekend event.

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by Jon M. Casey Following a message of encouragement from J.D. Alexander, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association (PCA) named five new Board of Directors members and honored several industry leaders at its annual Cattlemen’s Banquet in State College, PA, on March 29.

Alexander, a Nebraska cattleman, was on hand as the evening’s keynote speaker. He began by telling PCA members that sensationalism and misinformation from the national media has given lean finely textured beef (inappropriately known as “pink slime”) a bad name. That coverage has resulted in more than 650 people losing their jobs in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, Alexander said.

More recently, a company in Pennsylvania has filed for bankruptcy after a severe decline in ground beef sales that have resulted from this recent media exposure. Alexander said that on the day of the PCA meeting, top elected leaders from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and South Dakota joined forces with U.S. Secretary of Agricul-

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“We have the safest beef supply in the world, but that didn’t stop the race for ratings and the misinformation overload scaring consumers and throwing the country into absolute chaos,” he said. “This started out as yet another careless and irresponsible distortion of the facts that spiraled into real jobs and real families in already struggling economies being thrown aside.

“Irresponsible attacks have resulted in a domino effect from farm to fork.

The wave of chaos has calmed a bit and now is the time to help dissect fact from fiction with our consumers here in the United States and abroad,” Alexander said. “I am honored to be a part of the beef community providing safe and nutritious beef for families around the globe.”

He reminded members that their beef checkoff dollars are working to promote beef consumption across the nation.

“If you are not at the table, you are

Larry and Barb Weaver received PCA’s Industry Service Award from Cheryl Fairbairn for Larry’s service to the industry as a cattle producer and as retiring PA Farm Show Executive Director, who will be leaving his post later this year.

Photos by Jon M. Casey on the menu,” he noted as a way to emphasize the importance of having lobbyists on hand at the state capital and in Washington, D.C., working to defend the Beef Industry’s interests.

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PCA from A17 “Butch” Otto. They will serve threeyear terms starting this year.

Board member John-Scott Port announced that the “Top Hand Award” winners were Tom Gilliland and Steve Reichard for their efforts in promoting the Beef Industry in Pennsylvania.

George McQuiston, scholarship committee chair and Vickie Baker of Pfizer, presented this year’s Legacy Scholarship and Pfizer Scholarships respectively. The Legacy Scholarship, formerly presented as the PCA and Lowell Wilson scholarships, were merged so that future funding would be available to honor students adequately on Wilson’s and

the association’s behalf. This year’s Legacy Scholarship was presented to Courtney Love of Berks County, PA. Baker announced Lyndsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, as the 2012 recipient of the Pfizer Scholarship.

Cheryl Fairbairn accepted the award on behalf of Upperman who is away at college and was not able to attend.

PA Beef Council Executive Director Bridget Bingham, announced this year’s winners of the BQA Awards, recognition of producers in the beef and dairy beef industries. This year’s recipients are brothers Bernard and Darwin Nissely of Mt. Joy, PA, and Jennifer and

Junior Beef Ambassador Tanner Rager, at left, and Senior Beef Ambassador Zachary Frazier, at right, receive their honor from PA Beef Council Director of Industry Relations, Nichole Hockenberry.

Andrew Heltzel, dairy beef producers from Blair County, PA. Neither of the winners was present to receive their awards. However, Bingham noted that they would represent Pennsylvania at the national level. The past three dairy beef winners have come from Pennsylvania. The most recent winner, Logan

Bower, was honored earlier this year at the national convention.

Nichole Hockenberry, director of Industry Relations for the PA Beef Council, announced two Beef Ambassadors for 2012. Serving as this year’s Senior

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A delegation representing thousands of 4-H members in New York State traveled to Albany on March 3-6 to expand their knowledge of state government.

Representing Madison County were Hafeezah Lewis of Canastota and Aubrey Skeele of DeRuyter. 4-H leader Shawn Skeele accompanied the delegates. A total of 108 participants representing 35

counties attended the event.

Additionally Madison County was invited to present a Healthy Lifestyles exhibit during the Legislative Breakfast on March 6. This exhibit was created and presented by Justice Jennings of Morrisville and Maggie Jones of Cazenovia. Their advisor was Debbie SeGuin, 4-H Issues Leader at CCE of Madison County.

4-Hers Justice Armstrong and Maggie Jones at a display with Senator Valesky.

The Madison County group included Justice Armstrong, Maggie Jones, Hafeezah Lewis, Aubrey Skeele, and chaperone Shawn Skeele.

Photo courtesy of CCE of Madison County 4-H members, volunteer leaders participated in discussion sessions and and staff met with leaders in state visited with their legislators. Senator government, members of the court David Valesky and Assemblyman Bill system and officials from a variety of Magee joined the Madison County delestate agencies. They observed a work- gation for breakfast on March 6.

The New York State Association of ing session of the State Senate where 4-H was recognized on the Senate Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H floor for being a great youth develop- Educators sponsors the 4-H Capital Days program. For more information ment organization.

The participants learned about speak- regarding 4-H, call Cornell Cooperative ing to their legislators, the reporting of Extension of Madison County at 315politics, and career opportunities in gov- 684-3001 or visit the website at ernment as they toured state agencies, www.madisoncountycce.org.

Rensselaer County participates in Regional 4-H Horse Bowl Congratulations to the Rensselaer County Senior and Junior Horse Bowl teams that competed at the Regional Horse Bowl contest hosted by Albany County CCE. The Junior team lead by captain Brigham Logue and members Riley Dunn, Kendra Davis and Erin Goodermote placed 3rd and Riley placed 10th individually.

The Senior team lead by Captain Olivia Logue and members Courtney Luskin, Lindsey Rosen and Sierra Parker placed 6th and Olivia placed 7th Individually qualifying to compete

at the State 4-H Horse Bowl contest held at Cornell University in April.

Many thanks to our Horse Bowl Coaches, Jaclyn Paquette and Charlene Schermerhorn and all the parents who helped transport members and volunteered at the regional contest.

The regional contest was open to 14 total counties across the Capital District.

To learn more about this and other 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact your respective county Cornell Cooperative Extension office.

$1,000 scholarships to be awarded in Saratoga County BALLSTON SPA, NY — The Saratoga County Fair recently announced that up to 10 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships.

The qualifying students must be active at the Saratoga County Fair. All applicants from Saratoga County must submit their applications through the Saratoga County Fair no later than Friday, April 13.

Information is available at the Saratoga County Fair office, 162

Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and from local high school offices.

Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.

We would also like to welcome our new sponsors for the Saratoga County Fair, AMTRAK, Curtis Lumber, Price Chopper and the Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for helping make the fair possible.

For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at 518885-9701.

Rensselaer County Horse Bowl teams: Front row (L-R) — Brigham Logue, Kendra Davis, Erin Gooderrmote, Riley Dunn. Back row (L-R) — Charlene Schermerhorn, Lindsey Rosen, Sierra Parker, Olivia Logue, Courtney Luskin and Jaclyn Paquette.

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4-H Oneida County Teen Council at New York State Farm Show Oneida County 4-H Teen Council acted as the Official greeters at the New York State Farm Show, held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY; Feb. 22-25.

Twenty one 4-H Teen Council members and six chaperones participated in this event. Teen Council members collected tickets, distributed programs and helped visitors with any questions or needs they had.

Members of 4-H Teen Council also

assist the New York State Farm Show Staff.

For 12 years, Oneida County 4-H Teen Council Members have been assisting visitors at the New York State Farm Show and working with the Farm Show staff.

While at the New York State Farm Show, Teen Council Members learn how to assist the public in a professional and courteous manner as well as how to dress and act professional.

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PCA from A18 Beef Ambassador is Zachary Frazier, a high school senior from Butler County.

Tanner Rager, a 15-year old student from Mifflin County will serve as this year’s Junior Beef Ambassador.

Cattleman’s Awards Fairbairn hosted the PCA Award recognition segment of the evening’s events. The 2012 Special Appreciation Award went to Jim and Billie Cowell, owners of Frosty Springs Farm, Greene County, PA. The Environmental Stewardship Award was presented to Tom and Karen Gilliland of Bradford County, PA. Larry and Barb Weaver were recognized for their years of service to Pennsylvania’s Beef Industry with the Industry Service Award and this year’s

Seed Stock Breeder Award was given to the Penn State University Department of Dairy Animal Science, recognizing the university’s 100 years of service to agriculture and, more specifically, the school’s farm system Angus herd. Pete Levan and Wendell Landis, farm managers, accepted the award on behalf of the farm management faculty and staff. No Commercial Beef Producer Award was given this year.

Dr. Dan Kniffen, Penn State Assistant Professor of Dairy and Animal Science, who heads up the school’s Beef Cattle Extension program, recognized the university’s Beef Quiz Bowl team, which recently won the National Collegiate Beef Quiz Bowl at the 2012 Cattle

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Courtney Love receives this year's PCA Legacy Scholarship from George McQuiston, PCA Director.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), representing generations of farming and ranching families across the nation, strongly supports legislation introduced on March 28 that will fight for full, permanent repeal of the estate tax. Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (S. 2242) to abolish the federal estate tax, which according to NCBA President J.D. Alexander, is an unnecessary tax on small businesses and farm and ranch families across the country. The bipartisan legislation

is identical to the bill (H.R. 1259) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Kevin Brady (R-Texas).

“By once again introducing legislation to repeal this onerous tax, lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill have demonstrated an understanding and appreciation for the immense burden this tax places on American cattle producers who are hoping to pass their operation on to the next generation,” said Alexander. “The death tax is detrimental to the farmers and ranchers who live off the land and run asset-rich, cash poor family-owned small businesses.”

Reducing the tax burden on ranchers has always been a top priority for NCBA and the beef cattle community.

For decades, NCBA has urged full and permanent repeal of the estate tax.

“Our priority is to keep families in agriculture and this tax works against that goal,” said Alexander. “The appraised value of rural land is extremely inflated when compared to its agricultural value. Many cattle producers are forced to spend an enormous amount of money on attorneys or sell off land or parts of the operation to pay off tax liabilities. This takes more open space out of agriculture and usually puts it into

the hands of urban developers.”

In December 2010, Congress passed temporary estate tax relief effective through December 31, 2012. For now, estates worth more than $5 million per individual, $10 million per couple are taxed at a rate of 35 percent. Unless Congress acts to provide permanent relief, the estate tax will revert back to pre-2001 levels where estates worth more than $1 million will be taxed at a rate of 55 percent. The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act would completely stop the federal government from considering death as a taxable event.

Statement from NCBA President JD Alexander regarding USDA, state leaders defending safety of U.S. beef WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of misleading media reports about lean finely textured beef, which has ultimately resulted in more than 650 individuals losing jobs in Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, top elected leaders from Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and South Dakota joined forces with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

and Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen to support the safety of this product and all U.S. beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Nebraska cattleman J.D. Alexander issued the following statement to praise the leaders for their efforts.

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American Animal Producers Club to present First Annual Livestock Judging Clinic on April 21 The American Animal Producers Club at SUNY Cobleskill will present The First Annual Livestock Judging Clinic on Saturday, April 21, at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-9 a.m.

The clinic will be a fun-filled day of beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goat judging clinics, excellent speakers and good food at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds.

Junior participants (ages 8-21) will learn judging techniques and reason delivery for show cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats from some of the region’s most talented livestock professionals. Parents and other adult attendees can enjoy a speaker series focused on issues critical to livestock producers throughout the day.

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All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale The New York Beef Producers Association will hold the Second Annual All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale on Friday April 27, at 7:30 p.m. The sale location will be at the Empire Farm Days site (Lott’s Farm), Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Cattle can be viewed from 4:30 p.m. on.

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Now more than ever is the time to promote our safe, wholesome and nutritious beef.

Get involved in our Annual events, such as the All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale, Empire Farm Days (the Beef BBQ), Beef Day at State Fair, our New York State Supreme Beef Female Show, New York State Farm Show, and our Annual Meeting, Banquet and Confer-

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ONE PAIR 12.4X34 tires, one Firestone new, one Coop. 70% $175. for both. 315839-5417.(NY) CIH 3309 DISCBINE, needs cutterhead work, Holstein semen roughly 200 straws, Judd Dreamy Lotto Spoiler Tres Matson with semen tank. 716-257-3667.(NY) EASTER CHICKS, Crested Polish and for something different Crested Polish x with Layers. No Sunday calls or pick-ups $3.

315-536-5035.(NY) WANTED: Horse drawn two row corn cultivator. Shetler 1941 State Route 26 Oriskany Falls, NY 13425.

16 HEREFORD COWS bred to reg. Black Angus bull, all coming 3rd calf due May, June. 585-797-4561.(NY) JD 620 runs good, WFE $4,000. Also 2 Beagle dogs, free to good home. 315-3630262.(NY) SMALL SQUARE BALERS JD 348 $3,500. 3 JD 347 $3,000. -$2,500. Greg, always stored inside. 585-746-5925.(NY) LILY FERTILIZER SPREADER 3 point hitch, Grimm hay rake/tedder, New Idea PTO manure spreader small single axle.

All well oiled. 802-257-4832.(VT) BUTCHERING HOGS for sale. Gouverneur, NY 315-854-5729.

PICK 10 JERSEY Yearling Heifers, ready to breed in May, naturally polled, nice looking animals $850. each. 802-4642644.(VT) 362 NEW IDEA manure spreader with end gate, good condition also Gehl 2 row corn and 7’ hay heads. 607-243-8282.(NY) 2010 PREMIER UTILITY TRAILER 6x16’ 7,000 GVWR good tires, like new $2,000. firm. 610-754-7360.(PA) NH 1411 Discbine 540 PTO rubber rolls, good condition $12,000. obo 203-2667907 cell 203-228-9428.(CT) CHRISTMAS TREE planter, 3PH old but very heavy duty with two spacer wheels $500/obo. Steuben County, NY. 607-3296753 WANTED: DeLaval Milk Master, auto takeoffs, working condition. DeLaval part milker with vacuum operated pulsator. 802897-7484.(VT) GEHL MX. 135 grinder mixer, NI 3626 260 bushel spreader, NH 28 blower. WANTED: NI and JD corn pickers. 315-2199090.(NY) REBUILT MCCORMICK DEERING #9 mower 6 foot bar tongue truck excellent condition $1,100. Firm, Tioga Co. PA. 814367-5909

JOHN DEERE 550C dozer with 6 way blade $13,500. 315-536-3828.(NY) 1953 JOHN DEERE “60” several new parts $2,900. 1949 Farmall “M” nice $3,600. Both run good, have nice sheet metal. 401-6629131.(RI) INT. MODEL “1100” trailer mower misc. “I” Beams and 4-6 foot angle iron JD four bottom trailer plow. Bath, NY. 607-794-8380.

7 YEAR OLD DONKEY bred, 8 year old Jack Yearling Jack, $500. Jonathan Stoltzfus, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls,NY 13365. 315-429-9301 JOHN DEERE 7200 6 row narrow maxemerge corn planter, dry fertilizer, hydraulic fill auger, $9,500. Call Ray, Addison,VT 802-324-2771 JD 110 disc, 13’7” spacing, blades half wore, $1,800; NH Super 717 chopper, single row cornhead, 5’hay haed, VGC, $1,000. 413-229-8548(Mont.Co.NY)

NEW HOLLAND 8970 SS Mega Flow duals $42,500. Gehl 7285 mixer wagon scales, very good $4,500/obo. Free stalls $15. each. 802-393-2485.(VT) 11 SHORTBRED HOLSTEIN Heifers bred to Jersey bull, calfhood vaccinated and had Triangle Nine shots. 413-7431990.(MA) LIVESTOCK TRUCK; One ton; GMC; 4 speed; good box; 90% rubber V8, hitch on back. WANTED; Oliver 2-14” trailer plow.

Central NY. 607-546-4055 2006 FORD F250 4X4 regular cab, gas, auto, air, cruise, 50,000 one owner miles very good farm truck $15,000. Offer. 315232-4326.(NY) WHITE 271 Rock Flex disc 21-foot hydraulic fold good condition extra new parts $2,900. 315-497-1712.(NY) 4 YEAR OLD standard bred mare, easy to handle $2,100. 585-526-6922.(NY)

WANTED: Heavy low bed trailer need not road worthy. 315-673-3995.(NY)

DUMP CHEIF SILAGE high dump wagon field ready $2,500. Cash only. MF345 plow w/add on kit and many extra parts $1,800.

Cash only. Spotsylvania, Virginia 540-8955729.

1/4-TURN CHUTE for 320 $100. Pair 18.4x30 tires tubes no patches or breaks $250. NH 718 Chopper w/hay $1,000. RO. 607-776-3606.(NY)

TWO SOWS due in May, $500. each. 607324-6592.(NY)

WANTED: Seed Plates for MF39 corn planter also 2 row Gehl corn head. 518568-2182.(NY)

TWO SOUTHBOUND RAMS for sale $175. Breeders not registered or best offer.

Call after 3p.m. 315-209-8472.(NY)

HONEY BEES, 3LB., with queen; hive bodies, honey supers, frames, gloves, bee suits etc. 845-427-2809.(NY)

BRILLION HARROW C-Shank Tines (older style), 40 Available. Make Offer. Red Creek, NY. 315-573-3037

HAY & STRAW trailer loads call J.E. Hitts Hay & Straw 607-334-2778.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND model 254 3PT. hitch 2Star rake tedder EC- Round 4x4, 1st cut grass hay stored under cover. 315-9237789.(NY)

CAT 955K Shovel dozer less than 2000 HRS, power shift electric start, 24V $15,000. 802-733-7639.(VT)

WANTED: Female llama of breeding age, nothing fancy. Please wright: Chris Schmucker 1190 Whiskey Hill Rd. Waterloo, NY 13165.

JOHN DEERE 7200 4-row corn planter, dry fertilizer, monitor, insecticide, conventional, excellent condition, new openers $10,000. Firm, Central NY. 315-737-5929

NH 489 HAYBINE NH 55 Hayrake Farmall A w/sickle mower. WANTED: PTO Pump.

315-337-1499.(NY)

GOATS: African Pygmy and Nigerian dwarf cross, lots to pick from, females and wethers $50-$75 each or make offers. 607522-7498.(NY)

BALEAGE 2011 CROP, first cutting tubed wrapped, alfalfa grass mix, mostly grass!

900-1000lb. ave. $45. FOB. Dundee 1-60 bales. 607-243-8747.(NY)

KIKO BUCK quiet, two years old,no papers, calm disposition $200. WNY Also 50% Feb./March kids. 585-535-0038.(NY)

WANTED: Rops for 980 Hesston tractor.

Amsterdam, NY. 518-848-7201

IH 2000 SERIES loader, good condition, nearly new 6’ bucket brackets for utility style tractor $1,750. 607-863-4214.(NY)

(1) 2 YEAR OLD Belted Galloway bull $800. (3) Belted Galloway Hereford cross bulls born 7/11 $500. each. Fabius, NY. 315-683-5532

720 CIH PLOW six bottom 18” moulboards auto reset price $2,500. 804-5149845.(VA)

3 PH POST hole auger 6” auger $250. Hay preservative system, extra motors and pumps 10 cal preservative included $250.

413-584-3291.(MA)

RE CLEANED OATS for seed, from certified seed. 315-858-0088.(NY)

WANTED: Horizontal shaft to run hydraulic pump for side PTO to run loader on model 400, 420 or 420A Belarus tractor. 315-3379390.(NY)

LIQUID FERTILIZER PUMP for 6 row corn planter with filler 11’ cord for battery hookup. 585-394-7041.(NY)

NEW PICKUP TEETH FOR New Holland Hayliner baler $50. New belt for New Holland 273 baler from Flywheel for kicker.

607-965-8810.(NY)

DEUTZ ALLIS 385 corn planter 6 row, no till coulters new seed opener disks dry fertilizer $1,500. 607-243-7039.(NY) 6 YEAR OLD reg. Morgan mare, broke to drive, lots of action! $1,200. Morgan Standardbred cross filly, halter broke $800.

607-869-2699.(NY)

AYRSHIRE HEIFERS all ages; 14ft. Brillion drags $1,400; 4 Bottom JD plows hydraulic resets; Amsterdam, NY. 518-269-9590

FORD 4500 DIESEL with loader, shuttle, engine stack, $2,500. Wisconsin V465D excellent runner $900. 2 Ton electric chain hoist $800. 315-699-4157.(NY)

56 CORNPLANTER 4-row fert. marker $1,200. Vanbrunt 7x13 $800. Gehl 1310 round baler $4,500. Gehl 99 blower $750.

607-865-5945.(NY)

1972 CASE 430 gas tractor $3,500., 110 dual front end loader with quick detach bucket, fits Ford 4000 $1,500. 315-6753753.(NY)

LOCUST FENCE POSTS, 6-1/2 feet, sharpened $2.50. WANTED: Used JD metal canopy for 3020. Ask for Devin (work) 607-432-0171.(CNY)

LOOKING FOR A NEW PET? Try a different kind of pet- cute bunny. Easy to care for, many colors. Answer machine. 315776-4590.(NY)

PIPELINE MILKER for 30 cow barn complete with rotary vacuum, 4 units washer, pulsators, SS tubs, all PVC vacuum line.

716-830-5506.(NY)

FOR SALE: A complete 1086 transmission, TA housing and axles $995. 315-9424069.(NY)

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG 1 year old, all shots updated, ntr reg family raised $150.

315-836-6131.(NY)

ORGANIC CERTIFIED BALEAGE tubed 4x4 first $35. Second $40. round dry bales 4x5 $30. Trucker available. 315-3472456.(NY)

SQUARE BALES 1st cut $3.00 new variety reed canary grass 2nd cut $3.50, 50 miles north of Albany. 518-638-8074.(NY)

300 GALLON single axle hydraulic driven field sprayer, complete with 30ft. booms, field ready $1,000. 450-264-4245.(NY)

WANTED: Stihl chain saw MS270C for parts. FOR SALE: Longcrower (Tomaru) chickens $60. Trio or $6. chicks. 315-8437563.(NY)

SPRAY TRUCK F390 diesel 900x20 tires, 400-gal. tank 45’-hyd. booms, raven monitor, foamer $6,000. Fert. spreader GUM ground driven $3,000. 585-624-4697.(NY)

52” GREAT DANE walk behind mower, 18hp. Kohler Hydro, fully sav’d, works very good $1,400. offer. No Sunday calls. 315536-3994.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 4450 4X4 cab, new A/C, new front tires, powershift, 3 remotes, 6,800 hrs. $34,000. 607-293-6421.(NY)

BRILLION PULVI MULCHER M-124 11 $3,500. JD 567 Wheel Rake, new and used parts, JD 38 mower $500. 518-8297194.(NY)

ONE CHICKEN DEBEAKER with stand $250; Antique wagon wheels; Vacuum pump $350; Antique chicken crate. 413562-2981.(MA)

JOHN DEERE #4 horse drawn mower, used very little; One single horse drawn mower make unknown. 434-724-7421.

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COMPLETE DISPERSAL APRIL 13th & 14th 2012 @ 10:00 am B&R DAIRY

• Custom Feeding Heifer Facility

Owners: Steve Bechard & Bob Roy (518) 846-8422 633 Lake shore Rd - West Chazy, NY 12992 DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 87 take exit 40 go East on 456 to Rt. 9 North go 2 miles turn right on Reynolds Rd, go 1 mile to Lake Shore Rd turn left go 1/2 mile first farm on left..."Watch for Signs!!"

APRIL 13th - 300 Top Quality A.I Sired Free stall Heifers (200)- Short bred to fresh by sale day, (100)- 600lbs to RTB Hidden View Dairy (Tetreault Bros) selling fancy group due to overstock many with 30,000 lbs dams!!

40 will be fresh or very close by sale date • All Heifers are BVD negative, vaccinated 9-way Mod. Live & 9-way Clostridium

APRIL 14th - Machinery & Tiling Equipment

Tractors & Chopper JD 1997 6910 chopper 4950 hrs w/JD 630A 9' hay head Kemper Champion 4500 6 row corn head sells separate JD 8760 w/14' Deglemen blade, 3 hydro remotes (bareback), 8059 hrs JD 4955 4x4 w/cab, 10,390 hrs 20.8-38 Duals selling separate JD 4250 4x4 w/cab, 9493 hrs JD 4650 2wd w/duals, 5569 hrs 18.4-42 Duals selling Separate JD 4430 4x4 w/canopy Skid Loaders & Pay Loader Case 621B Loader w/quick attach 4yd, 2&1 buckets 2010 Bobcat S630 Skid steer 1880 hrs w/cab, heat & a/c 2006 Bobcat S220 Skid steer 5300 hrs w/cab, heat & a/c Skid steer Attachments Pallet forks, Round Bale spear, (2) manure tire scrappers, (2) feed alley scrapers, round bale grapple, 60" rock picker, Blue diamond rock grapple 72" (like new) NEW Sawdust Thrower

KUHN Knight 3170 reel mixer 700 cu ft Harvesting Trucks & Wagons 1995 Ford L9000 Tandem w/USA 22' dump box 1984 GMC 7000 Tandem w/USA 20' dump box, auto tran 1984 INT S2600 Tandem w/ 21' dump box All trucks have 2012 DOT Inspection (2) Delaplace 19' HD Dump Wagons Miller Pro 9015 side Dump Wagon Planting Equipment JD 1750 6 row MaxEmerge Plus Liquid Fert. Planter GVM 1000 gal. Fert. Nurse Tank w/ Honda 5hp GC160 pump Brillion 10' Sure Stand Seeder Adams Fert. spreader Stainless Bob Equip Co 24' Roller (like new) (2) Killbros Gravity box w/ Auger

Manure Equipment Houle 6" manure pump 32' long Knight Kuhn 8132 Slinger spreader, Excellent Condition Bodco 4560 Logi-tank spreader 4500 gal KifCo 6" Manure Pump

Hay Equipment JD 956 Hydro Swing Moco Discbine 2011 Kuhn GA7932 Rotary Rake 2004 Kuhn Alterna 500 Discbine Hydro swing 16' JD 456 Round Baler silage special Vermer SW-3500 Round Bale Wrapper (like New) 2011 JD MX15 Bush Hog 15'

Tillage Equipment Wil-Rich 3400 Soil Finishers 34' Case IH 6650 13 shank chisel plow JD 3710 6 Bottom Trailer Plow Ber-Vac 24' drags w/leveling board NH 12' off set disc Taylor Way 10' off set disc (2) Case IH Grow Cultivators 16' wide w/tanks for liquid nitrogen 12' Rock Dump Cart Trucks & Trailers 2006 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax w/flatbed, auto tran, 82000 miles 1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed, Cummins, flatbed 2002 24' JA-Mar Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer 1991 EBY 24' Cattle Trailer 20' Steel Horse Trailer 1999 48' flatbed spread axle trailer 10' Utility trailer Tandem Steel Deck Trailer Tiling Equipment Fiat-Allis 21B Dozer w/ZOR Tile Plow Cat 311B Excavator w/hydro thumb & ditching bucket, 3548 hrs Tile Stringer Wagon DIGISTAR TMR Computerized tracker feeding system

DIGISTAR portable livestock scale w/electronic ear reader

Miscellaneous: 2008 JD 997 Z Trak zero turn lawn mower- diesel 72" cut, Generac 40kw PTO generator, JD AC-3000EH steam pressure washer (new), Waypig Portable digital calf scales, Portable hoof trimming table, 3pth Rhino hydro swing back blade, Miller Bobcat 250 welder (like new), (2) Speedair 5hp air compressor, Torches & cart, Honda GX-240 8hp trash pump, JD T165 Salamander heater, (2) 500gal fuel tanks w/ electric pumps, 1000gal fuel tank, 100gal portable fuel tank, (2) JD Tractor weights full set, Case Magnum tractor weights full set, Portable Wooden Cattle semi loading dock, 8x12 hip roof portable shed, large pile of tire halves, shop tools, bunker tarps Managers Notes: Steve & Bob have ran a top notch custom feed operation for 35 yrs. They have decided to retire and have sold their farm. Do not miss this opportunity to buy some top quality heifers and a super line of well maintained equipment!!! No Reserve. Everything Will Be Sold!

Terms of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out-of-state buyers must have a bank letter of guarantee made out to Northern New York Dairy Sales or leave equipment until check clears. (NO EXEMPTIONS & ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT)

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1838 STATE RT. 11~NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 • Sales Managers: Joey St.Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818

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Local farmer is runner up in DEC photo contest The United Nations declared 2011 to be the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on issues of sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.

Because of this significance, 2011 had been declared the Year of Forests by Governor Cuomo also. In honor of this, The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Lands and Forests kicked off the

Celebrating New York’s Forests Photo Contest.

This contest was an effort to increase awareness of and appreciation for all types of forests, urban and rural, large and small, public and privately owned, across the state.

The agency received more than 530 amazing photos.

To access them visit: www.dec.ny.gov/lands/78 537.html. Among the semi-finalist contestants was local Oneida County farmer and grazing advocate, Troy Bishopp from Deansboro, NY.

Hand Split Locust Fence Posts was chosen in the Forest Product Category.

His entries captured the Semi-finalist title in the Forest Product Category, Hand Split Locust Fence Posts made by

Rudy Miller from Georgetown, NY, and Enjoying the Forest Category, On the Towpath in Deansboro, NY.

On the Towpath was entered in the Enjoying the Forest Category.

Photos by Troy Bishopp

PUBLIC AUCTION

ANNUAL SPRING INVENTORY REDUCTION & CONSIGNMENT SALE 50+ HORSES IN CATALOG. LOTS OF TEAMS TO DRIVING HORSES. Must Have Coggins dated within April 14, 2011.

Friday, APRIL 13TH, 10:30 AM CATSKILL TRACTOR, INC., FRANKLIN, NY Tractors & Industrial: Kubota M120 4WD w/cab & ldr, MF 4243 4WD w/canopy & ldr, Kioti CK25 4WD w/ldr (100 hrs), MF 135 diesel, IH 2404 industrial, Farmall H, Ford 5000 w/cab, IH 986, Case IH 385 4WD /ldr, IH 806, Mahindra 7010 4WD w/cab, JD 2755, Farmall 400 (wide front), MF 65 diesel, Ford 4600, MF 283, Ford 3400 w/loader, Coyote C26 articulating payloader, JD 440 dozer, Oliver 46-3 crawler loader, MF 2200 rough terrain forklift, Ford 575D TLB (3003 hrs), Case 480 Construction King TLB, Airflo tailgate sander, Econoline 12 ton 25 ft trailer, ARE contracter cap, gooseneck tri-axle trailer, 2001 Dodge Dakota 4WD pickup, 96’ Ford F250 4WD pickup, Tree Farmer C5D forwarder Implements: Case IH 8530 inline baler, Case IH DCX101 disc mower conditioner, Case IH DC92 disc mower conditioner, JD 825 disc mower conditioner, JD crop sprayer, NH 451 9 ft sickle bar mower, Kuhn TB181 ditch bank mower, AC 12 ft disc, NH 477 haybine, AC 10 ft transport disc, MF 41 sickle bar mower, Earfe 3 pt bale shredder, NH 790 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, NH 352 grinder mixer, King Kutter 8 ft back blade, Ford 3pt back blade, Danuser 3pt PHD (no auger), 6 ft 3pt box blade, 3pt transplanter, IH 12 ft transport disc, Kverneland BA5NR 5 btm auto-reset plow, Gehl 1000 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, Kasten running gear, Leinbach 3pt 6 ft disc (new), Fimco 3pt crop sprayer, 4 ft manure bucket, Land Pride 50” 3pt overseeder, IH 420 3 btm plow, Gehl 99 blower, NH 278 baler, IH 550 spreader, ground-drive spreader, bale spear, 3pt bale spear (new), Pequea HR10 rotary rake, Fella SM165 3pt disc mower, NH 258 rake, Oliver 3pt 3 btm plow, NH 166 hay inverter, Galfre 3pt disc mower, Sitrex H-90 V-rake, Unverferth 11 ft 3pt Perfecta, AC 10 ft plowing disc, MF 3pt sickle bar mower, Lowery 3pt PHD (new), Lowery 8 ft stone rake (new), King Kutter 5 ft finish mower (new), Hawkline 8 ft back blade, NH 310 baler, JD FBB grain drill, Oliver 546 4 btm side-hill hitch auto-reset mounted plow, NH 315 baler, Bush Hog 12 ft transport disc, MF 2-row corn planter (nice), Kelly Ryan 8 ft bagger, NH 1307 side-slinger spreader, Kuhn GA3200 rotary rake, Gehl 55 grinder mixer, NH 28 blower, Brillion 12 ft cultipacker, Claas 250 RotoCut round baler, JD 1327 disc bine, IH 496 21 ft wing disc, Kuhn 5001 tedder, Gehl 860 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, Anderson M-90 log loader, Tuffline 8 ft back blade, Taylor Pittsburgh 6 ft S-tine spring harrow (new), Taylor Pittsburgh 8 ft chain drag (new), Taylor Pittsburgh potato hiller (new), AgriMetal bedding chopper, Salford 450 field cultivator, JD 1600 12-shank chisel plow, poly bunk feeders (5 & 10 ft), 3pt boom pole (new), poly spin spreader (new), metal spin spreader (new), 16 ft farm gates (new), 10 ft corrale panels (new), IH 310 1 btm plow, JD 1327 disc bine, Nelson chipper (diesel), NH 478 haybine, NH running gear, Gehl 865 chopper w/2-row corn & hay heads, JD 12 ft cultimulcher, (2) basket tanks, JD 14T baler, Grimm tedder, Nicholson tedder, Kuhn GF5000 mounted hyd-fold tedder, 3pt cultivator, IH manure spreader, Pequea tedder, Kidd round bale processor, Gehl TMR mixer, Valmetal 5500 round bale chopper, skid steer QT snow pusher, zone tiller, bedding chopper, NI 484 round baler, head gate, NI 3615 spreader, Brillion 16 ft transport drag, NH 316 baler, NH 28 blower, NH 24 table blower, Yellow Devil sprayer, Bear Cat PTO chipper, Tufline 3 pt disc, Land Pride 3 pt rototiller, fuel tank w/pump, dump trailer, Farmall 460 hitch, bale unroller, spike harrow, (2) 5 ft rotary mowers, grain elevator, NH 256 rake, Kverneland 4 btm plow, JD 720 9 ft haybine, Sitrex 5-shank chisel plow, JD 926 disc bine (nice) Lawn & Garden: MF 1120 compact tractor w/mower & back blade, Husqvarna YTH20K46 lawn tractor w/deck & snowblower, Cub Cadet 2166, Cub Cadet 1170, Cub Cadet 2145, Wheel Horse 520H w/deck & tiller, Toro lawn tractor, sprayer, 16” & 20” Christmas tree balers, woodsplitter Salvage: Gehl 2340 disc mower conditioner, Gehl 1309 Scavenger spreader, NH 415 disc bine, Case 930 tractor w/cab, JD 2840 tractor Early Listing - Much More by Sale Day - Listing May Change Due to Daily Business Consignments Accepted Until Thursday, April 12th, 5PM Trucking Available Pre-Approved Financing Available Lunch Provided by Franklin Rotary Club Terms: Cash or Check. VISA and Mastercard accepted. Positive ID required. 4% Buyer’s Premium Waived if Paid in Full with Cash or Check. Nothing Removed Until Paid in Full. All Sales As Is Where Is. 20% Down payment required sale day balance due in 7 days.

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

Auctioneer: Frank Walker For updated listing or to view photos, visit www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID 19065 Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center Street, Franklin, NY • (607) 829-2600 • www.catskilltractor.com

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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, 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. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,

Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, April 10 • 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 • 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, 518868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, April 11 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY 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 Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Em-

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

pire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, April 12 • 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 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef.

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

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 802-626-8892 • 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 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting

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quality consignments. William Kent, Inc., 585343-5449 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, 607829-2600 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, 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 518-4830800, 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-

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

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

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

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 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 Monday, April 16 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: East Derry, NH. Selling for the Estate of William Dearth. Tools, equipment, ‘66 Corvette & more. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. 802785-2161 Wednesday, April 18 • 9:00 AM: Charlotte, VT. Complete dispersal of 346 freestall Holsteins. Long line of farm & barn equip. for the Foote Family farm. Wright’s Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 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, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, 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 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 518-483-8787 • 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 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Union Springs, NY. Fleming Homestead Farms - also Carl & Esther Filer - 2 late model auctions held at same location, same day. Selling 7 tractors plus lots of almost new hay equip. & tillage, planters. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Randolph, VT. Selling top herd of Holsteins along with Heifers & Milking Equipment for David Davoll. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Com-

plete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-4641128 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 • 9:00 AM: Royalton, VT. Selling for Lucky’s Motorsports & Snowmobiles. Motocycle parts & clothing. Slling for Welch’s Hardware Store surplus rental equip., tools & hardware. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. 802-785-2161 • 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 607-8295172 • 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., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

• 11:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Spring Feeder Cattle Sale. All sizes, breeds & gender of Beef Cattle accepted. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sales Barn 860349-3204, Res 860-346-8550 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 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, 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, 315-3223500, 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 • 9:30 AM: Our Auction Yard, corners of Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY. Large Public Auction. Farm & compact tractors, machinery, industrial. Loading dock, free loading, lunch onsite. Consignments welcome. Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com, auctionzip.com #10071 Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for

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

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

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

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

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

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

607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

L.W. HORST AUCTIONEER 1445 Voak Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0954 • Fax 315-536-6189 MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

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) 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, 413-569-6421 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, 518-568-2257 • 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, 315-829-3105 • 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Rain or Shine.

Farm and Landscape Equipment Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-8835828, Sales Barn 860-349-3204, Res 860-346-8550 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Townline Equipment Annual Spring Used Equipment Sale. C. W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802785-2161 • 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, 800-339COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, 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 of cattle & machinery already.

Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 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, 315322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, May 5 • Rt. 125, East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Machinery Auction. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339COWS or 802-388-2661 • 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 518-483-8787, 483-8576, cell 5690460, Ed Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 8320616, 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: Boonville, NY. Advance Notice Kelleher Annual Equipment Auction. Please call with consignments. One piece or full line.

An auction that for years has been very sccessful for both seller and buyer. Trucking available. Kelleher Auction Service, 315-8230089, John 315-868-6561 cell • 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 Monday, May 7 • 11:00 AM: 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, May 8 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 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 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale..

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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, 607746-2226, 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 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 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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 Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 2, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .35-.45; 6175# .65-.70; 76-90# .75-.80; 91-105# .85-1.05; 106# & up 1.10-1.20.

Farm Calves: 1.25-1.40 Started Calves: .52-.56 Veal Calves: .75-1.4750 Open Heifers: .95-1.3250 Beef Heifers: .86-.99 Feeder Steers: .85-1.45 Beef Steers: .80-1.12 Stock Bull: .95-1.45 Beef Bull: .80-1.05 Boars: 1 at .75 Feeder Pigs: 2 at 80 Sheep (ea): 50-100 Lambs (ea): 60-160 Goats (ea): 80-190; Kids 10125.

Canners: up to 80.50 Cutters: 81-84 Utility: 85-90 Rabbits: 5-28 Chickens: 5-30 Ducks: 16-25 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT April 2, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 85.50-100; Breakers 82-94.50; Boners 75-87; Lean 55-78.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-200; 80-92# 90150; Vealers 100-120# 7090; 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 80-92; 70-80# 55-82; 60-70# 45-57.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA April 4, 2012 Cows: Canners 55-77; Cutters 78-81; Util 81-91.

Bulls: 101-109 Steers: Ch 125-128.25; Sel 111-121.

Heifers: Hols. 91-99 Calves: 46-172ea.

Feeders: 72-143 Sheep: 75-101 Lambs: 181-325 Goats: 82-175 ea.

Kids: 5-165 ea.

Hogs: 59-67 Feeder Pigs: 91 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-121 ea.

Chickens: 5-11.50 Rabbits: 4-23.50 Ducks: 6.50-21 Sheep Families: 400-405 ea.

Cow/Calf Pair: 1000 ea. * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA April 3, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-75; Cutters 70-78; Util 78-89; Bulls 90-104; Steers 110120; Hfrs. 80-89.

Calves: Growers No. 1 90150; Hfrs. 1-1.50; Veal 851.10.

Hogs: Feeders 50-75 ea; Roa575 ea; Sows 35-40; Boars 20-22.

Sheep: 70-110; Lambs 1.80-3.50.

Goats: 80-120 ea; Billies 100-190 ea; Kids 20-80 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 3, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 15-38; 61-75# 10-75; 76-95# 40-75; 96-105# 52-72.

Farm Calves: 115-185/cwt Start Calves: 55-108 Feeders: 60-123/cwt Heifers: 70-82/cwt Bulls: 85/cwt Canners: 46-70/cwt Cutters: 74.50-84/cwt Utility: 84.50-92.50/cwt Sows: 29-51.50/cwt Boars: 22-23/cwt Lambs: 195-455/cwt Sheep: 32.50-87.50/cwt Goats: 35-185 ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-20 ea.

Poultry: 2-18.50 ea.

Hay: 15 lots, 1.80-5.40/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 80-220; 8092# 70-210; Bob Veal 10-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 63-88; Lean 45-73; Hvy Beef Bulls 70-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1400; Springing Cows 1250-1400; Springing Hfrs. 1100-1500; Bred Hfrs.

850-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 9501800; Open Hfrs. 500-900; Started Hfrs. 150-500; Service Bulls 700-1300.

Beef: Feeders 50-130; Hols.

Sel 84-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 80230; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.

Goats: Billies 75-175; Nannies 65-125; Kids 20-80.

Swine: Sow 40-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY March 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 60-200; Grower over 92# 100-225; 80-92# 80-220; Bob Veal 10-75.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy. Beef Bulls 74-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing

Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 700-1350; Bred Hfrs.

750-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 10001350; Open Hfrs. 450-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 600-1000 Beef: Feeders 60-140; Hols.

82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 80180; Market 100-225; Slaughter Sheep 30-85.

Goats: Billies 100-200; Nannies 65-130; Kids 10-80.

Swine: Sow 45-75; Boar 1030; Feeder Pig 20-80/hd.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 2, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1.20-1.60; Grower over 92# 1.35-1.50; 80-92# 1.20-1.45; Bob Veal .70-.78.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-87.50; Lean 73-82; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-92.50.

Beef: Hols. 87-90.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 340410; Market 120-170; Slaughter Sheep 72-78.

Goats: Billies 130-170; Nannies 90-120; Kids 55-110. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY March 28, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 140-190; Grower Bulls over 92# 145180; 80-92# 140-182.50; Bob Veal 20-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 75-86; Lean 65-78; Hvy. Beef Bulls 91105.

Beef: Feeders 80-175; Ch 108-116; Sel 97-101; Hols.

Ch 103-107; Sel 94-97.

Lambs: Feeder 185-255 Goats: Kids 170-220 Swine: Hog 55-62 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY March 28, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 160-210; 80-92# 110170; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 77-88; Lean 62-76.

Beef: Feeders 70-105; Ch 121-126; Hols. Ch 99-103.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 250300; Slaughter Sheep 45-70.

Goats: Billies 120-140; Nannies 80-120; Kids 20-45.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 110-205; Grower over 92# 100217.50; 80-92# 130-190; Bob Veal 30-79.

Cull Cows: Gd 82-91.50; Lean 70-87.50; Hvy Beef Bulls 87-99.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY April 4, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92#

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

150-175; 80-92# 160-175; Bob Veal 40-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-87; Lean 98.50.

Beef: Feeders 96-135; Beef Ch 100-105; Hols. Ch 92102.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 200230.

Swine: Sow 48-52.50 BATH MARKET Bath, NY March 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 190247.50; 80-92# 160-215; Bob Veal 10-70.

Cull Cows Gd 77-87; Lean 66-76; Hvy Beef Bulls 90-96.

Beef: Feeders 140-172.50; Hols. Ch 89-96; Sel 86-90.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 140.

Goats: Billies 130-150; Nannies 100-120.

Swine: Hog 66; Sow 40-51; Feeder Pig 60-65/hd.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY April 4, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 72-90; Canners/Cutters 60-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 84-98.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 55-80; 80-95# 5077.50; 60-80# 45-75.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 85-172.50; 8095# 80-165; 70-80# 75-150; Hfr. calves 85-170.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 109-126.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 97-108; Sel 85.50-92.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 5061; Sows US 1-3 45; Feeders US 1-3 45-59.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 4050# 275-335.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 145-200; Nannies L 140.

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 April 4, 2012 Hay: 95-255, 1st cut; 145390, 2nd cut.

Straw: 175 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 2, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.91; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .781.02.

Feeders: Dairy .61-.92; Bulls .90-1.24; Hfrs. 1.12-1.23; Steers 1.05-1.23.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-1.90; up to 95# .10-2.40; Hols. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1275.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA March 28, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88.50, lo dress 82-84; Boners 79.50-83.50; Lean 7378.50, hi dress 79-80, lo dress 69-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12902236# 95-97; YG 2 8561390# 86.50-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 700# 106.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 800# 116.50; M&L 2 300500# 116-124; Cow/Calf prs.

S&M 1 810-950/pr; Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 150; M&L 2 500-600# 125.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 150-

172.50; No. 2 80-120# 127.50-150; No. 3 80-120# 85-120; Util 70-120# 45-80; Beef type 74-104# 100-190: Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 94# 190.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 231-291# 68-72.50; Sows US 1-3 500700# 48-53.50; Boars 400# 22.

Feeder Pigs: 30-45# 35-55; 50-60# 50-67.50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 242.50-255; 60-80# 205-225; 80# 192.50195; Yearlings Ch 2-3 106# 170; Ewes Gd 1-2 142-200# 67.50-83.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 109-117.50; 60-70# 130; Sel 2 30-40# 47.50-50; 40-50# 70-82.50; 50-60# 8892.50; Sel 3 20-30# 20-30; 40-50# 30-39; Nannies Sel 2 100-115# 127.50-140; Sel 3 80-90# 82.50-105; Billies Sel 1 130-150# 152.50-170.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 12451480# 123-128.50; Sel 12601490# 115-123; Thin/Ret. to Feed 102-113.50; Hols. & Jerseys Hi Ch & Pr 13351850# 113-117; Ch 14201610# 105-110.50; 17301780# full 96-106; cpl Thin & Cowish 85-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 1135-1320# 116-126; Sel/Full 1195-1435# 109114.50; Thin & Cowish 104108.50; Hols. 97-116.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 85-89; Boners 78-88; Lean 77-86; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70.50-78; Shelly 68.50 & dn.

Bulls: 1755-1875# 94-98.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols./Dairy types 86-127; Hereford 910# 92; Hfrs.

Hols. Dairy types 485-625# 92-116; Bulls Hereford/Hols.

97-102.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 165-180; No. 2 80-120# 150-165; No. 3 80-120# 95-145; Util 60-80# 50-85.

Swine: Hogs 255-305# 6468; Sows 300-500# 5460.25; 510-615# 54-56.75; Thin/Weak/Rough (all wts.)

36-50; Boars 665# 30.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 137155; Fancy Kids 140-157; Fleshy Kids 87-122; Small/thin/bottle 27-82.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 30-50# 215-247; 55-85# 205-242; 120-150# 125-150; Sheep all wts. 66-150.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Apr 17 & May 1 & 15. * Special Fed Cattle Sale April 17 & May 29. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale April 27 @ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 3, 2012 Rabbits: 8-24 Bunnies: 3-10 Rabbit Family: 26 Chickens: 1.50 Chicken Family: 13 Peeps: .50-3 Hens: 2--7 Roosters: 2-14 Ducks: 5.50-11 Ducklings: 1.50-4 Gosling Peep: 10 Guinea Pigs: .50-2 Pigeons: 2.50-4.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 8-18 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 2.25; Fertile Americana 1.25; Fertile Leghorn White 1.50; Fertile Guinea 3; Fertile Mixed Color 1-1.25.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Easter Sale Carlisle, PA March 30, 2012 Goats: Fancy Kids 122-150; Fleshy Kids 80-120; Small/thin/bottle 18-78; 27 Families 97-148.

Lambs: 25-30# 265-285; 3039# Ch 312-332; Gd 225285; cpl thin 75-115; 40-49# Ch 295-324; Gd 240-290; 5059# Ch 250-275; Gd 220245; 60-69# Ch 240-255; Gd 212-235; 70-79# Ch 210215; Wool Lambs 83-88# 207-210.

Small Animal Sale: Rabbits 3.50-27; Bunnies 3-16; Rab-

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Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

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Eighty-Four bit Families 16-38l Golden Pheasant 15; Pigeos 3-4.75; Doves 6.50; Guinea Pigs 1.50-2; Chickens 2-7.50; Peeps .50-2; Chicken Families 4.50-5.50; Guineas 89.50; Ducks 7.50-12.50; Ducklings 3.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA March 30, 2012 US 1-2: 33 hd, 16.5-19.6# 200-242; 144 hd, 20-27.6# 198-265; 41 hd, 34-38# 160184; 8 hd, 45.6# 124; 113 hd, 50-59# 118-135; 16 hd, 6062# 114-134; 45 hd, 7176.5# 98-113; 12 hd, 85-89# 96-98; 6 hd, 92.5# 92; 36 hd, 107.5-122# 91-94.

US 2: 40 hd, 22-29.3# 180225; 8 hd, 38.7# 85; 36 hd, 40-48.6# 85-155; 6 hd, 58# 92; 26 hd, 60# 100; 16 hd, 73# 92-94; 6 hd, 87# 96; 9 hd, 97-99# 96-98; 13 hd, 101-117# 92-96.

As Is: 3 hd, 32.5-55# 72-80; 9 hd, 60-70# 80-90; 5 hd, 101-115# 64-89; 1 hd, 160# 44 * Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale - April 27. Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 2, 2012 Steers: 1246-1304# 116; 1442-1518# 119.50-121.

Holstein Heifers: Hi Ch 1246# 116; Ch 2-3 13281532# 107-109.50; Sel 1-3 1270-1382# 98-102.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 82-85; Boners 79-81.50; Lean 69.50-78.

Bulls: 894-1176# 91.5096.50.

Feeder Steers: Hols. 300500# 75-80; 500-700# 70-86; 400-500# 165-172.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300400# 122.50-135; 400-500# 135-150; M&L 2 300-500# 115-127.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400500# 151-165; M&L 2 300-

500# 115-135 Calves: 181. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 165-187; 80-92# 172-192; No. 2 94-122# 155170; 78-92# 150-170; No. 3 94-120# 100-150; 80-92# 85127; Hfrs. No. 1 94-110# 170-192; No. 2 82-112# 125155; Util 70-126# 35-87.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 254262# 69-71; Sows 290-400# 44-62; Boars 242-306# 3840.

Sheep: 86. Lambs Ch 2-3 30-40# 210-227.50; 40-50# 220-245; 50-70# 222.50252.50; 70-90# 130-160; 90110# 117.50-132.50; Gd & Ch 1-2 34-56# 160-200; 6070# 145-185; Ewes 144192# 67.50-77.50.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 52.50-70; 30-40# 87.50-110; 40-60# 117.50122.50; 100# 175; Sel 2 unde 20# 25-45; 20-40# 67.50-85; 40-60# 87.50-102.50; 60-70# 87.50-107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 10-22.50; 50-60# 47.5072.50; Nannies 80-130; Billies 137.50-165.

Oats: 2 lds, 8.25-8.50/bu.

EarCorn: 4 lds, 175-220/ton.

Hay (/ton): 27 lds, Timothy Grass 75-155; Mixed 120285; Grass 75-210; Alfalfa/Grass 205-315.

Straw: 14 lds, 100-300/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 22-75.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA April 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-2 1050-1370# 105-112; Hols.

Sel 1115-1118# 87.50-92.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 93-97, hi dress 106; Breakers 7580% lean 87-90, lodress 8686.50; Boners 79.50-85, hi dress 86.50-87, lo dress 7679; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78, hi dress 80-81.50, lo dress 70-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13452005# 95-103, few hi dress 104.50-106; YG 2 11051865# 85-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 153; 700-900#

120-121; M&L 1 400-500# 125; 500-600# 133-144; M&L 3 300-400# 125; 600-700# 118.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 300500# 135-147.50; 500-700# 119-133; M&L 2 500-700# 100-110; Bulls M&L 1 300500# 148-162.50; 500-600# 126-141; M&L 2 300-500# 108-135; 500-700# 111-125.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 85120# 185-200, few to 230; No. 2 80-120# 140-180; No. 3 80-120# 100-130; Util 70120# 40-82.50; Beef type 210-270 120-152.50; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 95# 200.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 200-215# 65; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 55-57; Boars 150# 56.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 30-40# 255-272.50; 60-70# 237.50-265; 100# 157.50192.50; Yearlings Ch 2-3 70100# 140-166; Ewes Gd 1-2 150# 130; Ewes Gd 1-2 125190# 67.50-69.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-55# 97.50; 60# 110; Sel 2 45# 50; 55# 67.50; Nannies Sel 2 135# 80/cwt; Sel 3 80# 40-67.50; Billies Sel 1 105# 90; Sel 2 90# 70; Wethers Sel 2 75# 82.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA No report INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA March 24, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-180 Mixed Hay: 18 lds, 120-265 Timothy: 6 lds, 175-235 Grass: 5 lds, 165-190 Straw: 10 lds, 130-170 Corn: 1 ld, 70 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 75-150 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 55 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY

New Holland, PA March 30, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1330-1600# 125-128; full/4-5 1480-1655# 121-123.50; Ch 2-3 12551600# 121-124; Sel 2-3 1170-1525# 118-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1615# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1235-1580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 1240-1450# 100-103; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 11251465# 118-122.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 8589.25, hi dress 87-92, lo dress 79.50-85; Breakers 7580% lean 80.50-88, hi dress 86.50-94, lo dress 76-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-86, hi dress 84-90, lo dress 7779; Lean 85-90% lean 73.5081, hi dress 77.50-83.50, lo dress 67.50-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11402010# 94-98; hi dress 104.50-109, lo dress 8892.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 94-128# 140-157; 8092# 100-120; No. 2 80-128# 100-125; No. 3 72-130# 7590; Util 60-110# 20-40; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 85-125# 130-180; No. 2 80-100# 80-120.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA March 28, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1135-1510# 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1255-1640# 107-112; Ch 2-3 1445-1620# 100.50-104; Sel 1-3 12601400# 96-99.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 89.50-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.5087, hi dress 87-88; Boners 80-85% lean 80-84, hi dress 84-86.50, lo dress 75.50-78; Lean 85-90% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 79.50-84.50, lo dress 64-68.

Bulls: YG 1 1025# 90.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 160-182.50; 80-94# 155-170; No. 2 80-124# 130160; No. 3 80-124# 60-115; Util 65-130# 25-47.50; 8090# 125-195; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 80# 135.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 265-285# 61-63.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 30-45# 300-335; Ch 2-3 25-30# 240-290; 4060# 265-295; 60-80# 230265; Gd & Ch 2-3 40-60# 152.50-170; Ewes Gd 2-3 90-160# 66-77.

Goats: Kids Sel 20-40# 8090; 40-60# 120-130; Sel 2 20-40# 55-75; Sel 3 10-20# 16-30; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 144-150; Sel 2 80-130#

97.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 172.50-212.50; Sel 2 100150# 112.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA March 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1565# 128.50130; Ch 2-3 1275-1575# 124-128.50; full/YG 4-5 120123; 1650-1680# 119.50121.50; Sel 1-3 1045-1595# 119-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1260-1525# 112-115; Ch 2-3 1335-1585# 105-110.50; 1630-1725# 106-107.50; Sel 1-3 1175-1510# 98-104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 Hols. 1205-1260# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1050-1500# 119-123; full/YG 4-5 115117.50; Hols. 1375-1735# 100-103; Sel 1-3 1050-1305# 115-116.50.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 84-87.50, lo dress 83.50-84; Boners 8085% lean 81-85.50, hi dress 85.50, lo dress 74.50-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hi dress 83.50-85, lo dress 6874, very lo dress 60-67.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 6770, lo dress 60-65, very lo dress 50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11601840# 90-100; hi dress 104.50-111; 2100-2340# 82.50-85; YG 2 1075-1315# 85-87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 345-450# 150-160; 540# 140-142; M&L 2 230-240# 120-145; 400-430# 130-147; 520-530# 97-120; 815-870# 107-111; L 3 Hols. 650-900# 76-92; 1015-1100# 84-90; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-750# 110129; M&L 2 215# 117; 350450# 112-117; Herefords 107; 500-600# 105-115; Bulls M&L 1 400-460# 132; Herefords 112; 520-750# 105-130; Herefords 108; M&L 2 385-475# 107-135; 540-650# 85-105; Hols. L 3 Hols. 425-470# 67-77; 550910# 80-89.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 170-200; 8090# 180-197; No. 2 95-110# 150-175; 75-90# 155-185; No. 3 70-115# 75-150; Util 55-90# 30-82; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-90# 170-215; No. 2 6090# 100-150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 225-280# 65-69.50, singles 72-74; 285345# 64-66.50, singles 6773; 45-50% lean 230-275# 63.50-65.50; 326-360# 6062; Sows US 1-3 340-490# 51-59; 510-770# 54.50-56; Boars 615-770# 33; Jr. Boars 215-367# 49-55.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55# 49-60; 80# 78; Roasting Pigs 150-190# 63-66.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20# 150; 30-60# 200-

250; 70-105# 147-207; 110115# 130; Yearlings 85-195# 100-120; Ewes Gd 2-3 130180# 65-85; Rams 170-195# 80-87.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 72-97; 45-60# 95142; 65-70# 157-167; Sel 2 under 20# 5-35; 20-40# 4085; 45-60# 65-112; Nannies Sel 1 90-150# 110-137; Sel 2 90-130# 77-112; Sel 3 80110# 60-75; Billies Sel 1 140180# 165-190; Sel 2 120160# 122-137; Wethers Sel 1 160# 182.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Cattle: 96 Steers: Ch 116-122; Gd 110115.

Heifers: Ch 115-120; Gd 105-112.

Cows: Util & Comm. 78-90; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 100105.50.

Bulls: YG 1 80-95 Cattle: Steers 110-140; Bulls 100-130; Hfrs. 90-130.

Calves: 80. Ch 125-155; Gd 85-115; Std 15-80; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 100-170.

Hogs: 41. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-68; Sows US 1-3 4855; Boars 23-40.

Feeder Pigs: 7. US 1-3 2050# 22-52.

Sheep: 65. Lambs Ch 190230; Gd 150-180; Sl Ewes 55-80.

Goats: 15-150 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 170 Alfalfa/Grass: 220-235 Grass: 100-220 Timothy: 125-140 Mixed Hay: 95-150 Round Bales: 85-150 Lg. Sq. Bales: 95-170 Straw: 110-150 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 2, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-10 Hens: 2-4.75 Banties: 1 Pigeons: 3-3.50 Guineas: 7.75-8 Ducks: 10.75 Bunnies: 2-6 Rabbits: 7-15 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA March 29, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1330-1600# 125-128;

full/YG 4-5 1480-1655# 121123.50; Ch 2-3 1255-1600# 121-124; Sel 2-3 1170-1525# 118-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1320-1615# 110-114; Ch 2-3 1235-1580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 1240-1450# 100-103.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1125-1465# 118-122.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 85-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 79.5082.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80.50-85, hi dress 86.50-87, lo dress 76-79; Boners 8085% lean 79-84, hi dress 8587, lo dress 77.50-78; Lean 88-90% lean 73.50-77, hi dress 77.50-79, lo dress 67.50-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11402010# 94-98, hi dress 104.50-109, lo dress 8892.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 140-157; 80-92# 100-120; No. 2 80-128# 100125; No. 3 72-130# 75-90; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-125# 130-180; No. 2 80100# 80-120.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 2, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 269-315; 4050# fancy 315-322, late sale/black face 236-247; 6080# 213-275; 80-90# 205218; 90-110# 200-222; 110130# 176-194; 130-150# 156-170; 150-200# 164-182; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 230-280; hair lambs 194231; 60-80# 190-240; hair lambs 176-190; 80-90# 174194; 90-110# 179-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 90-108; 160200# 85-100; 200-300# 6578; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 70-86; 160-200# 66-81.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 106-120; 40-60# 114141; 60-80# 130-167; 80-90# 160-166; Sel 2 30-40# 84100; 40-60# 95-124; 60-80# 128-149; 80-90# 150-164; Sel 3 30-40# 66-76; 40-60# 62-88; 60-80# 92-120; 8090# 112-123; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 139-152; 130180# 152-166; Sel 2 80-130# 119-130; 130-180# 134-144; Sel 3 50-80# 78-93; 80-130# 88-103; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 171-194; 150-250# 210-225; Sel 2 100-150# 148-163; Sel 3 100-10# 125142.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA

No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold steady to firm, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady to .05 lower, Oats sold .05-.10 higher & Soybeans sold .20-.30 higher.

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

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.78-7.18, Avg 6.98, Contracts 5.39-5.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.417.05, Avg 6.70, Contracts 6.36-6.40; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.90, Avg 5.30, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.63; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.28-13.70, Avg 13.54, Contracts 13.10-13.20.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.84-7.33, Avg 7.04; Wheat No. 2 6.57; Barley No. 3 Range 5.50; Oats No. 2 4-5.20, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.7513.66, Avg 13.27; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7, Avg 6.92; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-6.60, Avg 5.84; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6, Avg 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-5.25, Avg 4.62; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.25-13.53, Avg 12.99.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.85-7.18, Avg 6.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.80-7.30, Avg 7.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.20-13.50, Avg 13.31.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.78-7.33, Avg 6.99, Month Ago 7.14, Year Ago 7.36; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-7.30, Avg 6.39, Month Ago 6.89, Year Ago 7.49; Barley No. 3 Range 46, Avg 5.20, Month Ago 5.47, Year Ago 4.79; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-5.25, Avg 4.62, Month Ago 4.45, Year Ago 3.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.25-13.70, Avg 13.29, Month Ago 12.47, Year Ago 13.54; EarCorn Range 195-220; Avg 198.16, Month Ago 209, Year Ago 180.83.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-7, Avg 6.44; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.26; Oats No. 2 3-5.50, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 13.58.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary

March 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125.50-130; Ch 1-3 120-127; Sel 1-2 117-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109114; Ch 2-3 100-107; Sel 1-2 95-99.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 122-126; Ch 1-3 118122; Sel 1-2 115-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-88; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84; Lean 8590% lean 72-77.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 104-112; Avg dress 94-102; lo dress 88-92.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 150-181; 500-700# 140-161; M&L 2 300-500# 120-155; 500-700# 97-120.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 137-150; 500-700# 115-135; M&L 2 300-500# 115-135; 500-700# 105-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-170; 500-700# 140-155; M&L 2 300-500# 110-145; 500-700# 105-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-75.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 190-230, late week sales 140-170; No. 2 80-120# 165-210, late week sales 100-140; No. 3 80-120# 60-115; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84105# 150-260, few graded hfrs. 340; No. 2 80-105# 95140.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 62-65; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5660.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5156; 500-700# 55.50-58.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 145-160; 45-50# 145; 60-80# 100-105; US 2 20-25# 200; 25-30# 120-150; 30-50# 135-160.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 250-292; 60-80# 220-257; 80-110# 188-226; 110-150# 153-186; Ch 1-3 40-60# 215-245; 6080# 178-225; 80-110# 170191; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 90-116; 160-200# 100-112; Util 1-2 120-160# 95-110; 160-200# 72-97.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 100-116; 40-60# 122148; 60-80# 158-175; 80100# 160-181; Sel 2 40-60# 92-114; 60-80# 116-148; Sel 3 20-40# 40-77; 40-60# 6591; 60-80# 92-115; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 142-155; 130180# 156-171; Sel 2 80-130# 126-141; Sel 3 50-80# 85100; 80-130# 103-120; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195-215; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 150-165; 150-250# 169-186.

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 150-350; Mixed Hay 150350; Timothy 150-295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 245 lds 43 Straw; Alfalfa 100-380; Mixed Hay 90-350; Timothy 100-340; Grass 100265; Straw 130-200.

Diffenbach Auct, March 26, 105 lds Hay, 15 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 195-317; Mixed Hay 125-340; Timothy 100-340; Grass 105-265; Straw 130200.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: March 30, 38 lds Hay, 12 Straw. Alfalfa 177-380; Mixed Hay 90-292; Timothy 195305; Grass Hay 185-230; Straw 130-195.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: March 29, 36 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 100-225; Mixed Hay 120-350; Timothy 165230; Grass 160-250; Straw 155-180.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: March 28, 66 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 200-250; Mixed Hay 125-310; Timothy 130-295; Grass 100-265; Straw 135-192.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 210 Loads Hay, 31 Straw.

Alfalfa 95-335; Mixed Hay 75-240; Timothy 75-242.50; Grass 70-260; Straw 80-300, mostly 130-180.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: March 28, 41 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-200; Mixed 90-185; Timothy 155-190; Straw 130-150.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: March 26, 38 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 190-225; Mixed Hay 100-315; Grass 100260; Straw 160-300.

Greencastle Livestock: March 26 & 29, 21 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 160-355; Mixed Hay 90-155; Timothy 112150; Grass 147-180; Straw 80-110.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: March 31, 16 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 185-225; Mixed Hay 150-200; Timothy 180-220; Grass Hay 170215; Straw 130-140.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: March 27, 53 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 120-280; Mixed Hay 80-230; Timothy 110-235; Grass 70-200; Straw 125-265.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 24 & 27, 41 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 95-235; Mixed Hay 75-240; Timothy 195-242; Grass 160-207.50; Straw 92-180.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: March 30, 23 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 210; Timothy 160-180; Grass 235; Straw 175-188.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 2, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1245-1550# 125.50127.75; 1570-1635# 125126.25; Ch 2-3 1285-1540# 121-126; full/YG 4-5 118123; Sel 2-3 1070-1565# 113.50-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1565-1630# 111.50112.50; Ch 2-3 1455-1575# 106-107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1240-1440# 123.50126; Ch 2-3 1230-1400# 121-123.25.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 86.5090; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-86; Boners 80-85% lean 79.50-84, hi dress 8788, lo dress 76.50-79; Lean 88-90% lean 74.50-79, hi dress 81-84, lo dress 68-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11501890# 94-99, lo dress 84-93.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 90-120# 175-195; 80-90# 165-195; No. 2 90-120# 150170; No. 3 80-105# 70-120; Util 75-100# 25-65. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale April 13.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA March 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 7 lds, 100-225 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 165230 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 250 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 120-350 Grass: 6 lds, 160-187 Straw: 3 lds, 155-180 EarCorn: 1 ld, 165 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 95 Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 100 Grass Baleage: 2 lds, 30/bale.

Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 35/bale.

Alfalfa Baleage: 1 ld, 60/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA April 4, 2012 Alfalfa: 9 lds, 140-302 Mixed: 32 lds, 90-265 Grass: 11 lds, 80-275 Straw: 7 lds, 150-165 Baleage: 32/bu

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Understanding and Implementing HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Small Meat and Poultry Processors An intensive 2-day training for owners and operators of small livestock processing facilities will be offered in Ithaca on Tuesday and Wednesday April 10-11. “Understanding and Implementing HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Small Meat and Poultry Processors” is

accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and American Meat Science Association and will be taught by faculty from Penn State University.

The program is hosted by New York Farm Bureau in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.

To receive more details on this training as they become available, contact: Matt LeRoux, Ag Marketing Specialist, Cornell

Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, — mnl28@cornell.edu, 607-2722292 OR Lindsay Wickham, Area Field

Supervisor, New York Farm Bureau, LWickham@NYFB.org, 607-535-3072.

Upcoming events • • • • • • • •

April 21: Livestock Judging Clinic, Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY April 27: All Breed Bull and Heifer Sale, Seneca Falls, NY May 5: Trowbridge Bull Sale, Canandaigua, NY May 12: New York Joint Angus and Hereford Sale, Ghent, NY May 12: Chautauqua County Beef Classic, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds May 19: Jr BQA Training, Brookefield Farm, Granville, NY June 2-3: NYJBPA Preview Show, Lockport, NY June 15-17: Walton Regional Livestock Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds

AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2 DAY AUCTION 24th Annual Broome County Farm Bureau Absolute Consignment Auction Broome County Fairgrounds - Whitney Point, NY

Fridayy Afternoon,, Aprill 27,, 20122 AND Saturday,, Aprill 28,, 2012 The Largest Absolute Consignment Auction on the East Coast.

Huge Auction of Tractors, Construction & Farm Equip., Livestock, Trucks & Trailers, Lawn & Garden, Etc., Etc. 2-Day Auction: Friday Evening's Auction Will Consist Of Livestock / Alternative Livestock And Super Lg. Qty. Of Misc. / Smaller Items - 3 Auctions @ Once; Saturday's Auction Will Include SUPER LARGE Qty. Of: Tractors & Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Lawn & Garden, Vehicles, Rental Equipment, Nursery Stock, Etc., Etc.; Complete & Partial Outfits of Equipment Wanted. Note: All Consignments Welcome If Pledged To Absolute Auction. Last Years Auction Consisted Of Over: 3,500 Lots, 4 Auctions @ Once, And Over 2,200 Bidders. For More Info Or A Personal Consultation - Contact Us! For Free Advertising Coverage, Contact Us. Advertising Deadline: April 16, 2012.

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

2012 SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

NY Alll Breedss Dairyy Saless - Aprill 13thh & 14th Held in conjunction with the great NY Spring All Breeds Show Colored Breeds Sale: Friday, April 13th, 6:00PM Ayrshire; Brown Swiss; Guernsey; Milking Short Horn breeds will all be represented! Many fancy Junior, 4-H project calves will sell plus some special bred heifers! The best of all these breeds will be made available! Many will win all year long!! (Catalogs will be available at Ringside)

Holstein Sale: Saturday, April 14th, 4:00PM 80 sensational Holsteins will sell including fancy show age heifers, Sale Managed By contract calves, a special group of young deep pedigreed fresh cows & bred heifers!

Sales will be held at the NY State 4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753 Fairgrounds on the back side of coliseum!

DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA Holstein catalogs available upon request or 607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911 EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM online at www.cattlexchange.com WEB: WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM PA LIC. # AU-204463-E

TWIN BROOK FARMS MACHINERY AUCTION

TO BENEFIT AGRICULTURE EDUCATION Sponsored by Genesee County Farm Bureau FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 AT 10:00

Auction to be held at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Route 5 in Batavia, NY

1069 COUNTY ROUTE 54, PENNVILLE, NY 13132

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS! SELLING: John Deere 4430 with 58 loader, quad range, 20.8R38 rubber; John Deere 4430 tractor, 18.4x38 rear; John Deere 4020 tractor, 18.4x38 rear; John Deere 148 loader; 60” JD belly mower; International 1086 tractor with cab; Farmall H, new rubber; Farmall A, new rubber; Farmall BN, new rubber; International 1460 combine, 4wd, with 863 6 row corn head & 1020 18' platform; header cart; 1996 Gehl 1265 forage harvester with hay head & (2) three row corn heads; (2) Miller Pro 1100 rakes; Unverferth 130 6 row zone tiller; New Holland 18' self unloading wagon with 3 beaters & tandem gear; John Deere 950 cultimulcher, 15'; International 45 vibra shank, 20'; Brillion 20' folding drag; Brillion 12' cultimulcher; Brillion transport cultipacker; 3 point tire cultivator; Brady 24' field cultivator; 24' cultipacker; Pequea tedder; New Holland 166 inverter; (3) 16' hay wagons; H&S basket wagon; wooden feed wagon; John Deere 35 chopper with 1 row corn head & hay head; John Deere 3 pt disc; (3) bags of straw, 100lbs; scythe; model plane; and more!

Auction Located 1 mile north of Route 49, 6 miles west of Central Square and Route 81, 10 miles east of Fulton and Route 481

Contact William Kent Inc @ 585-343-5449

TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF EUGENE BLUMER

SELLING: TRUCK: 2004 Chevrolet 2500 pick up truck TRACTORS: Case IH 5140 tractor, MFWD, ROPS; Case IH 5120 tractor, MFWD; John Deere 4430 tractor; Ford 7710 tractor; Massey Ferguson 1805 tractor; Allis Chalmers 175 tractor; Farmall 140 tractor w/cultivators; HARVEST: John Deere 5720 forest harvester, 4wd, with hay head and 3 row corn head; Case IH 3309 discbine; New Holland BR740 round baler, silage special; Hesston 4600 baler; New Holland 316 baler; (2) New Holland balers for parts; (2) New Holland 258 rakes; Kuhn Digidrive tedder; Gehl 1060 forage harvester with 2 row corn head & 8’ grass head; New Idea 2 row picker; Gehl 980 self unloading wagon; Gehl 9700 self unloading wagon; hesston 7326 self unloading wagon; (2) Grove self unloading wagons; International 110 self unloading wagon; Kasten self unloading wagon; (4) hay wagons; (2) gravity wagons; flat rack; TILLAGE: John Deere 7000 4 row planter; McConnell grain drill; Massey Ferguson 880 6 bottom plow; Massey Ferguson 880 5 bottom plow; 9 shank chisel plow; John Deere 335 18’ disc; Brillion 16’ cultimulcher; Pittsburgh 18’ folding drag; Pittsburgh 16’ drag; Baltic broadcast seeder; 3pt air sprayer; Hale irrigation pump; Irrigation gun; BARN & MISC: Knight 8014 Pro Twin Slinger manure spreader; Gehl 125 grinder mixer; feeder wagons; Case IH 600 blower; Katolight 30kw generator; 20’x60’ concrete stave silo; and much more!

TERMS: Cash, Check, Mastercard, or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”

by Phoebe Hall

Genesee Hill Holsteins Complete Dispersal Thursday, April 26th, * 11:00AM * Avon, NY 220+ Holsteins 220+ Holsteins 120 Freestall/Headlock/Parlor Trained Reg. Cows & their daughters!

Many sell Milking over 100lbs/day! Outstanding young herd! SCC 175,000!

Complimentary Breakfast Sale Morning provided by Jeff & Lesa.

Owners: Jeff & Lesa Mulligan, Avon, NY 585-202-2135 Larry & Beanie Hill, 716-680-5116 Sires Include: Goldwyn, Sanchez, Planet, Lauthority, Million, Advent, Palermo, Sale Managers Note: This is a smashing group of freestall/headlock/parlor trained cows & heifers!

Many have EX-90 to 95 point dams in the pedigrees & some very high GTPI heifers also sell! Excellent Herd Health! Great frames, lovely udders & bred for production! Buyers will be well satisfied!

Reason for Sale: Mulligan's are overstocked & own these cattle with the Hill's thus the decision has been made to sell the Genesee Hill herd in its entirety! No reserves, no minimums! They sell to the highest bidder!

Domain, Outside, Shot Al, Affirmed, Fever, Durable, Clark, Super, Observer!

Herd Health: Herd is on routine vaccination program & cattle will be inoculated against shipping fever. States requiring extra testing, these tests will be performed immediately after the sale at no extra change to buyers (Unless from Canada).

Directions: GPS address: 5403 Barber Rd., Avon, NY 14414. From I-90: take, I-390 south to Rt. 15 (exit 11). Turn left on 15 south & go almost 7 miles to Barber Rd. Turn right & farm is half mile on right. From the South: Take I-390 to exit 9. Turn left onto Rt. 15 North to Rt. 5&20. Go north 1.5 miles to Barber Rd. Sale Managed By/Catalogs Turn left & farm is half mile on right.

Sale Hosts/Owners: Jeff & Lesa Mulligan 5403 Barber Rd., Avon, NY 585-202-2135 Jeff 585-303-1495 Lesa

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was growing. It was so beautiful with the bright sun shinning on the green of the hay fields that were showing above the early seasonal gray.

All in all it was a very inspiring, cheerful trip.

Birds were singing their songs everywhere-looked like all robins to me as they are plentiful this spring, but there might have been a few other varieties too, although not so I could see them.

I usually can’t get down the lane until later in April. Between all the mud and getting stuck in the lane, the weather this spring made what wasn’t normally possible, possible and it seemed like it was right thing to do. I’m still waiting for the weather to return to normal, but I’m enjoying what we have

been blessed with.

There is a pair of geese out at our pond and I’m sure they have a nest nearby that they are trying to keep hidden from us. I haven’t found it yet but they are always going off in another direction when we approach them. Geese are so much fun to watch. They are large and have a stately sort of magic in the way they swim about. I’m hoping that they will be successful with their nest as little fluffy goslings are always welcome here.

A young fellow from our area who spent more time behind his grandfather’s team of work horses than on his tractors, is going to Kenya, Africa, on a short mission trip this summer. What’s unique about this is that

he’s a cadet at West Point and other cadets and staff are also accompanying him. They are traveling there under the auspices of the Navigators, with the main purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the short time that they are allowed.

We are still a blessed nation!

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be frightened!” he said. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified, but he isn’t here!

For he has come back to life again, just as he said he would. Come in and see where his body was lying. (Matthew 28:5&6) TLB

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COMPLETE DAIRY FARM DISPERSAL DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. TIME: 9 A.M. SHARP!! To start w/shop tools.

LOCATION: Foote Family Farm, 2766 Mt. Philo Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445. DIRECTIONS: On Rte 7 south at intersection F-5 in Charlotte take left on to Hinesburg Rd. At 4 corners take left onto Mt. Philo Rd. Auction site on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to having sold their farm we have been commissioned to liquidate the personal property of Foote Family Farm of 5 generations.

346 FREE STALL HOLSTEIN CATTLE 166 mature cows milking 66 lbs/cow, testing @ 3.66, protein 3.0 & SCC 160,000.

(35) Fresh, (11) springing, (16) due in May, (14) due in June, (10) due in July, (9) due in August, (16) due in September, (8) due in October & (11) due in November and (36) due in various lactations. 180 heifers consisting of; 155 from new born calves to 15 month olds, (25) 16 month olds running with 2 bull. Over 45 years of AI breeding currently breeding with select sires for 4 years.

EQUIPMENT 890 Claas Jaguar chopper w/ PU 300 Claas HD grass head, RU 450 6-row corn head, w/rock stopper & metal alert (3013 hrs), 8310 JD 4wd tractor w/cab, a/c & heater (4564 hrs), 7430 JD 4wd tractor w/cab 1300 hrs, 1 year old & 741 self-leveling bucket & grapples, 540 &1000 PTO, 2355 JD tractor w/4946 hrs, 3020 JD tractor w/new rubber, 946 JD MoCo mower (11/2 yrs old), 3pth 4-row Vibro Cultivator w/side dresser tank, 711 JD 8-row corn planter w/liquid fertilizer, 30-30 Knight mixer wagon, Martin side slinger manure spreader, 336 JD baler w/kicker, Landoll (7 shank) chisel plow, Grimm hay tedder, 256 NH hay rake, 7914 Miller Pro merger w/new belt & 1 second hand, S185 Bobcat w/1500 hrs, 9100 INT 10 wheeler w/22' metal dump body w/Cat engine, flat body pickup w/sides, 508 White 5-bottom plows w/automatic reset, 700 Richardton Hi-dump w/roof available, 112 JD 3-beater forage wagon, 22' 273 White harrows w/wings & spring tooth on back, (3) wooden hay wagons, INT lime sower, (2) 28 NH blowers, 50' JD elevator w/wheels, 50'+ & 24' hay elevators, 10' grain elevator, tandem axle trailer, utility trailer, 5100 INT drill seeder, JD 3pth 12" posthole digger, (2) Quick attach pallet forks, 3P100 Lincoln Arc welder, 3pth wood splitter, 6' JD blade, rubber tire skid steer scraper, electric portable cement mixer, Winco 60,000 continuous generator, assortment of new White plow parts.

BARN EQUIPMENT 2750 gal Mueller bulk tank w/working temp meter, (10) BouMatic milking units w/2100 automatic takeoffs, 5x5 milking parlor (to be offered individually or for 1 money), Dari-Kool pre-heater recovery system, oilfired Bock hot water heater w/Modine heater, 10hp oil less vacuum pump, Huskie Pro 2-stage 80gal air compressor, (3) glass weigh jars, Surge stainless steel milk buckets, 4'x4' portable barn fan, 4'exhaust parlor fan, (9) 3' barn fan, (2) window fans, (2) 24" barn fans, Clay barn fan, (2) plastic storage tanks 1-1200gal & 1-1400 gal, Whirlpool dryer & Kenmore washer (both front load), water softener, Ritchie 144 water master, well pump w/pressure tank, (2) sets of 4 head locks, vacuum pump, (3) Rubbermaid water tubs, (2) stainless steel double sinks, large assortment of various sized cattle gates, 100' Clay elevator feeder, (14) 10' & 8' cement feeders 120' belt conveyor w/converter, 30'conveyor belt, 30' auger feeder, 100' Badger plow feeder, 100' feeder elevator, 35' Clay feeder elevator, 200'+Patz gutter cleaner counter clockwise complete w/unit, (6) Houle alley scrappers w/(2) units, (36) calf stalls, (262) free stalls (to be sold in place in lots), (18) complete heifer stalls w/water bowls, mineral tub, 100+ fence post, 10 sheets of tin, grates, stalls & large quantity of cow mats to be sold in lots, 13gal Fill-Rite electric gas pump, 1 1/2 rolls of 3/8" & 1/2" cable wire, large pile of split dry fire wood, (14) rolls of 9000' square bale twine, (30) 75-100 day bags of corn seed, 1/2 roll mesh wire, goose cattle crowd gate, 60'manual cow curtain, (90) pasture cow mats, various waterer tanks, Original Fanning Mill in original paint manufactured by Kenosha Fanning Co, small wood storage shed (to be moved), (2) 6 ton grain bins w/augers, 8 ton grain bin w/auger & 25 ton grain bin w/auger, (3) different sized Harvesters.

SPECIAL INTEREST 70'x110' Cover-All green house to include: Curtains, doors, (2) "Big Ass" fans & lighting. 30'x40' green house barn w/new plastic, 60'x40' broad building heifer barn w/2"x8" truss rafters, 120'x30' Clear Span green house, 30'x70'cement bunker in 10' sections w/5+ extra sections, (14) 10'x10' cement bunker sections, (31) 4'x10' cement bunker sections w/center divider feet.

TOOLS: Many shop tools to numerous to mention & some household furniture.

Auctioneer's comment: We are very pleased to have the privilege of offering this high quality standard of cattle & equipment being sold at the Foote Family Farm. Everything has been well maintained though the 5 generations of this well managed farm.

Local hotels: Days Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-3334, Quality Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-8037 Cash or good check w/ID. *** Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. *** Financing company available upon request, contact auctioneer.

Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service.

Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 OWNER: Jonathan & Linda Foote TEL: (H) 802-425-3167 (C) 802-598-4571 Ring men: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750 Roger Maurais - TEL: 603-631-0800 Gate man: Jimmy Dean - Ontario

DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC.

SATURDAY, April 28, 2012 9:00 A.M. LOCATION: 210 CHESHIRE ROAD, RT. 68, PROSPECT, CT

THINK SUNSHINE!!!

Davis Auctions, Inc. will be conducting our next auction of utility and construction equipment and related supplies on April 28, 2012. This auction will consist of equipment from O & G Industries, Inc.; utility companies; municipalities; contractors; and others. As part of our regular commission auction, we will be holding an antique equipment auction.

Early Consignments from Utility Company: (2) 2001 INT'L 4700, w/Altec digger derrick; (2) 2001 INT'L 4400, w/Holan 829 45' MC bucket; (6) 2003- 2004 FORD F750, w/squirt boom; (2) 2003 FORD F750, w/MC bucket; 2000 FORD F450, w/utility body; 1999 FORD F450 SD, w/mechanics body; 2001 FORD F350, w/utility body; 2003 FORD F350, 4x4; (2) 2001 FORD F250, w/utility body, 4x4 & 2wd; 2004 FORD F250 Ext. Cab, 4x4; (7) 2003-2006 FORD F250, 4x4; 2004 FORD F150 Crew Cab; (2) 1997 FORD Super Duty PU; 2004 GMC Safari Van; 2001 FORD E250 Van; 1990 ALLEGHENY Reel Trailer; (2) 1972-1974 KENSINGTON Material Trailer; Early Consignments: Wheel Excavators: 1991 CAT 214BFT, w/36" bucket & 60" grading bucket; 1988 GRADALL G880C, Detroit power upper & lower, 36" bucket, 72" grading bucket, 8' grading blade, ripper, & 8' boom extension; 1965 CAT D7E Crawler Dozer, power shift, hyd. tilt, vg undercarriage; 1972 CAT 980B Wheel Loader, 5yd.; End Dumps: 1977 TEREX 33-03; 1966 EUCLID 74TD; VOLVO A35 Art. Haul Trucks, heated body; (2) 1990-1989 FORD LTS9000 Tri/A Dumps, 3406 Cat; 8LL trans., 20K front, 20K push, 46K rear, 19' alum. Body, Richards hyd. cover, <500,000 miles; 1961 MACK B61SX T/A Cab & Chassis, 673 engine; 20 sp. trans., 55K rears; 1996 GMC Topkick T/A Flatbed, w/forklift hookup, Cat dsl, Fuller trans., 218,000+/- miles; 1966 MACK DM600 Tandem Axle Asphalt Distributor, 250 engine, 20 sp. trans., 38K rears, 2900 gallons; Galion 5 ton Roller; RAYGO 600 Vib. Roller; MASSEY FERGUSON Forklift; 1987 CHEV. C30 Dump; 1999 FORD F450XL SD, w/crane & mechanic's body; 2004 Chev. Silverado; 2002 FORD Explorer; 2002 CHEV. Blazer; 2000 MAZDA MPV Van; 1999 NISSAN Altima; 1997 ACURA Integra Coupe; Trailers; VALVEC Hay Wagon mtd on New Holland 12 ton T/A Running Gear; Motors: (3) JOHNSON 9.5 hp; (2) EVINRODE 9.5 hp; (2) MERCURY 4 hp; (3) MERCURY 7.5 hp; (2) MERCURY 9.8 hp; MERCURY 3.5 hp; MERCURY 5 hp; TRITON 4 hp; Lawn Mowers; Air Compressors; Generators; Shop Tools; Hand Tools; Cement Lawn Ornaments; Early Consignments for Classic/Antique Sale: BUCYRUS ERIE 15B Crawler Crane, w/log grapple, 40' boom, dsl; Crawler Tractors: CLETRAC Machinery Mover, LPG, winch, rubber lined track pads, push plate; OLIVER CLETRAC HG68, PTO, off-set hitch; OLIVER CLETRAC HG42, w/A.G. Anderson 57" hyd. blade; OLIVER CLETRAC OC42, w/hyd. blade; JOHN DEERE 40C, w/manual angle hyd. blade; JOHN DEERE 440, w/manual angle hyd. blade, gas; INT'L TD6, w/hyd. blade, dsl; INT'L TD9; INT'L TD14, w/Bucyrus Erie blade, gas/dsl engine; INT'L TD20B, w/hyd. tilt blade, power shift, dsl; CATERPILLAR 15; CATERPILLAR 22; Crawler Loader: CATERPILLAR 933; ATC, w/Backhoe; ATC, gas; CLETRAC; HOUGH 50 Wheel Loader, diesel; Wheel Tractor: 1959 JOHN DEERE 430; 1955 MASSEY FERGUSON 35; FORD 2N, w/hyd. loader, aux. trans.; FORD 800, 3 PtH, ice cleats; ECONOMY 12 HP, w/4' deck mower; 1931 FORD Model A Doodlebug, 2 trans., truck rear; 1942? Doodlebug; FARMALL F20, w/Lanova dsl conversion; AUSTIN WESTIN 88 Grader, 6x6, 12" mold board, dsl; GALION Roll-O-Matic CRG 3 Wheel Roller; 1983 PETERBILT 359 3 Axle Tractor, Cat 425 Engine, Double Sleeper, All New Rubber; 1970 FORD F600 Rack Body Truck, new body, gas, 4/2 speed trans., <26K miles; 1939? CHEV. Flatbed Truck, 12' body, just out of long storage; 1959 WILLYS Pickup, plow, rear PTO; 1954 WILLYS Overland Station Wagon; 1957 MICHIGAN ARROW 23C Willys Backhoe, PTO driven, 16" bucket, hyd. outriggers, <8K original miles, FACTORY BUILT, VERY RARE; Composite Model T, flathead 4 cylinder, 3 sp. stick; World War II German Towable Gun; CLARK AT Industrial Truck; LANE Sawmill; Air Compressors: JOY 75; IR 85; SMITHCO Red Ryder Utility Trike, 8 hp Kohler, fwd/rev ramp; Motorcycles: 1981 SUZUKI; HONDA 550 Super Sport; Eagle Ultra-Light Airplane; STEWART Steam Engine & Boiler; Steam Engine; 1930? Boat Engine; 40+ Antique Chainsaws & Brush Saws; Misc. Parts for 1946-1970 Classic Cars: Fenders, Grills, Bumpers, Door Panels, Hoods, Hubcaps, Wheels, & more, 2-3 box trailer loads of parts, Majority of parts are labeled with year and model of car/truck, Will be sold in large lots; Farm Implements; Tools; and much more. You name it; it looks like it is coming!! More arriving daily.

This is our early tentative list. We accept consignments up thru WEDNESDAY prior to sale. We never know what will be consigned at the last minute - so come to our inspection and find out!

INSPECTION: FRIDAY, April 27, 2012 This is when/where you find out what is really here!!! 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. For Online Bidding, Visit Realtimebid.com TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECKS WITH IDENTIFICATION. ABSENTEE BIDS ACCEPTED. Website list frequently updated. If you don't see what you want here, visit www.davisauctionsinc.com for updates.

Call for more information: DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC. (203) 758-4087 or 1-800-201-4368 • www.davisauctionsinc.com AUCTIONEER: REGINALD LUSSIER • LYNDONVILLE, VT 05851 • NH LICENSE #2413

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APRIL 18, 2012 8:00 A.M. TRACTORS '04 JD 9320 #E31176, 4899HR 620/70R42 '01 JD 9300 #H041036, 24SPD 3486HR JD 8970 #1202, 24SPD 7600HR 3PT 2 - JD 8640, 6942 HRS JD 8630 4WD '10 JD 8295R #013863, 18.4-50 1018HR WARRANTY JD 8295R #P013183, 888HR JD 7810 #015113, MFWD C/A 8097HR JD 6430 #604943, 657HR CAB MFWD JD 6310 #V284315, MFWD CAH PQ JD 4755 #H003877, QUAD 2WD '80 JD 4640 #016792R, QUAD 7758HR JD 4640 #15109, 9010 HRS JD 4555 #4352, 9539 HRS '74 JD 4430 #17780, JD 158 FRONT LDR 4519HR NO CAB JD 4320, CAB 3HYD JD 4230 #N/A, SELLS AS IS BAD TRANS JD 4230, CAH '92 JD 4055 #11103, 6751 HRS MFD JD 4050 #007764, 3707 HRS JD 3020 #52213, GAS NF 4428 HRS CIH 7120 #3725 CASE 3294 IH 1066 W/660 LDR IH 1066, CAB IH 986, CAH IH 706 IH 656 #2145, HYDRO 3802 HRS '10 CIH 535HD #117394, 3615HR CIH MX255, MFWD 1800 HRS 2 - IH 1066 #U054170 WHITE 2-105 #274027-406, AS IS DOES NOT RUN WHITE 8410 #F330003, 4WD 4873 HRS MFD WHITE 2105 #N/A WHITE 140 #402394, MFD 7019 HRS KUBOTA L2550 FARMALL 560 #14423, DIESEL COMBINES '11 JD 9870 #740656, 486/316HR '09 JD 9770 #733062 '09 JD 9770 #731777, 990/640 HR '11 JD 9670 #740443, 224/298 JD 9660 #711809, 2340/1787HR '00 JD 9650 #686089, 2315/1710 '95 JD 9600 #660650, 3566/2291 JD 9570 #725316, 4X4 '06 JD 9560 #715652, STS DUALS CM JD 9560 #710115, SH 1660/1116HR '05 JD 9560 #710102, SH 2035/1374HR '01 JD 9550 #690788, 30.5-32 2WD JD 9510 #677974 '98 JD 9510 #675688, SH 30.5-32 3100/2100 '98 JD 9510 #675632, CM '95 JD 9500 #S660552, SH JD 7720 #556372 '87 JD 6620 SH #620423, TITAN II 3434HR '89 JD 6620 #630426, SH '87 JD 6620 #620675, SH '86 JD 6620 #X615644, 3736HR '85 JD 6620 #615592, TITAN II SH '09 CIH 7088 #Y8G000272, 1469/1030 '08 CIH 2577 #303166 '06 CIH 2388 #293029, 2706/1913 '02 CIH 2388 #271617, 30.5-32 3220/3212 '99 CIH 2388 #266966, 18.4-38 DUALS 2800/1987HR CIH 2166 #180745 '96 CIH 2144 #172791, 3731/2882 HRS '93 CIH 1688 #1200042, 2WD 3757HR '90 CIH 1680 #048565, 4X4 CIH 1680 #18679 '90 CIH 1660 #041325, 3237HR '90 CIH 1640 #35595, 4435 HRS

'81 CIH 1420 #3168, 3993HR '96 NH TR87 #557135, 2WD 2790/2020HR '97 GLEANER R72 #R7277096, 3103/2218HR '98 GLEANER R62 #68407, 2WD 2630/1950 '95 GLEANER R52 #55040, 2093/1559 '84 GLEANER M3 HYDRO #26169, W/320 FLEX 6RN "ALL VERY NICE" TILLAGE JD 2700 DISC RIPPER #128, 7X 2 - JD 1010 F CULT, 24' '98 JD 980 F CULT #X012049, 44' "VERY NICE" '97 JD 980 F CULT #7078, 32' 5 BAR SPIKE JD 960 F CULT 40' 2 - JD 960, 30' JD 940 24' F CULT 2 - JD 845 CULT. 12R JD 726 #6058, 25' 3BAR SPIKE W/ROLLING BASKET "VERY NICE" JD 712 DISC CHISEL JD 550 MULCH MASTER 2 - '01 JD 512 DISC RIPPER #X001162, 9X JD 512 DISC CHISEL #3647, 7X FOLDING '04 JD 512 DISC RIPPER #3075, 5X JD 400 HOE 15' JD HOE 24', FLAT FOLD '08 CIH 5300 TOOLBAR, 13X SUPER COOLER CIH 3950 #752179, 32' ROCK FLEX 9" SPACING CIH 496 DISC 25' CIH 490 DISC #34683, 24' IH 480 DISC #11396 CIH RMX 340 DISC, 25' UNVERFERTH 130 5X ZONE BUILDER #400145 SUNFLOWER 6332 #6394-123, 32' SUNFLOWER DISC RIPPER SUNFLOWER 15' DISC PROGRESSIVE 1300 #354, PULL TYPE TOOLBAR MARKERS/COULTERS/SEALERS 6X NO MONITOR 2 - PHOENIX ROTARY HARROW, 42' KRAUSE 6331 SOIL FINISHER, 28' KEY 16R CULT 2 - KEWANEE 1010 DISC KEWANEE F. CULT, 21' DANISH TINE HARROGATOR 28' HYD FOLD "NICE" GLENCOE 4300 TILLAGE TOOL, 28' GLENCOE CULT. 12R30 S-TINE 2 - DMI F. CULT. 32' DMI 45' CRUMBLER DMI 36' CRUMBLER '09 BRILLION PACKER, 36' X-FOLD LESS THAN 100 ACRES 2 - BRILLION PACKER, 32' X-FOLD BRILLION 25' MULCHER BRILLION 21' CULTIMULCHER AC 2600 DISC PLANTERS/DRILLS 2 - '94 JD 7200 #D655291, 16R30 W/LIQ JD 7200, 16R JD 7200 #205614, 8R30 JD 7200 PLANTER 6R30 JD 1780 #680152, 16/31 '06 JD 1770 #M715109, 16-30 CCS 1.6 BOXES 2 - '95 JD 750 #H106417, NT 20' 7.5" '01 JD 455 #690344, 25' 7.5" DRY FERT JD 455 #3276, 30' 7.5" DRY FERT CIH 900 PLANTER 8R30 '09 KINZE 3800 PLANTER #755212, 36R30 '03 KINZE 3700 #750595, 24R30 KINZE 3700 #750554, 24-30" '02 KINZE 3700 #750354, 24R30 '07 KINZE 3600 #620602, 16-31 KINZE 3600, 16-31 KINZE 3600 #616550 '07 KINZE 3500 #903301, 8-15 NT 8-COMBOS LIQ FERT SING ARM OPENERS JOHN BLUE SQUEEZE PUMP

'00 KINZE 3000 8R PLANTER, LIQ FERT NT "VERY NICE" GP 2420 DRILL, 24' 3PT GP 2410 NT DRILL #387595X223 GP 12/24 TWIN ROW PLANTER GP 15' DRILL CORN HEADS 5 - JD 893 JD 643 #474035, OIL BATH JD 608C #726008 JD 444 #243478 '07 CIH 2206 #CBJ031304 CIH 1083, 144904 CIH 1064 #71109, HYD DECK PLATES CIH 1063 #000702 NH 6R30 #26777 MASSEY 1163 #113437 GRAIN HEADS SEVERAL JD 930, 925, 924, 922, 920, 915 HEADS SEVERAL JD 635, 630 HEADS JD 216F #542988 JD 213 HEAD JD 100 #172337, 15' 3" CUT STEEL DIVIDERS '09 CIH 2020F #044552 CIH 2020 #21666, 35' CIH 2020 #20353, 25' SEVERAL CIH 1020 HEADS - 20', 25' & 30' CIH 1020 #333935, 17.5' FA 3" CUT CIH 1010, RIGID 15' CIH 820F #30405, 20' IH 810R #33039, 17' NH 973F #520892, 20' NH 73C #669174 GLEANER 322 #28511 GLEANER 320 CAT LEXION F530 #4380-383, 30' 3" CUT FA POLY FF AUGER "NICE" CAT 525, 25' FORAGE JD 568 BALER #338154 JD 535 RD BALER #848496 JD 338 SQ BALER IH 440 WIRE BALER NH 355 MIXER NH 316 BALER NH 315 BALER NH 311 BALER NH 144 HAY INVERTER 2 - NH HAY RAKE MC 2408 #58558, 20' MC CHOPPER #47761 HINIKER 20' #17400017 HAY TETTER 520 #201308 GEHL 2880 BALER GEHL 100 MIXER FNH 144 INVERTER ALLOWAY SHREDDER #19190, 20' WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS JD 716A SILAGE WAGON UNVERFERTH 430 WAGON PARKER 4500 GRAIN CART PARKER 614 GRAIN CART PARKER 400B WAGON KINZE 1040 GRAIN CART, DUALS KINZE 1040 GRAIN CART, TRACKS 2 - KINZE 840 GRAIN CART KINZE 640 GRAIN CART KILBROS 1800 KILBROS 1150 #D46520139 KILBROS 490 GRAIN CART J&M 620 AUGER CART FRONTIER GC-1108 GRAIN CART #401004 EZ TRAIL 710 AUGER CART EZ TRAIL 510 AUGER CART

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Junior Cattle Care and Quality Assurance Workshop set on April 14 A Junior Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program will be held at the Oneida County Extension Office in Oriskany, NY, on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is open to youth interested in beef or dairy cattle.

Developed and presented by the New York Beef Industry Council, this program covers many issues such as caring for cattle and producing a quality product, cattle handling, cattle behavior, animal health and proper use of animal health products, carcass quality, and food safety.

The Junior Training combines classroom

and hands-on activities so youth have fun while learning the BQA practices and issues that will serve them well for a lifetime of cattle production. This FREE Junior Cattle Health and Quality Assurance Program is supported by the New York Beef Industry Council, Cornell University and the New York Beef Producers’ Association. Youth can attend the one-day course to achieve Junior BQA certification.

For more information or to register contact Kristi Cranwell, CCE Oneida County at 315736-3394, Ext. 122.

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION APRIL 13TH & 14TH

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N.N.Y. FARMERS MARKET - RT. 26, LOWVILLE FRIDAY,, APRIL L 13TH H @ 6:00PM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT; NEW GAS POWER WASHER, LINCON WELDER, ACET. TORCH SET, AIR NAILER, DELTA POWER HACK SAW, SOCKET SETS, PRESS, GRINDERS, SKILL SAWS, LARGE VOLUME OF NEW HARDWARE, HAND MADE QUILTS. GUNS INCLUDE: WINSTER 22 AUTO., REM. 870, ITHICA MODEL 37. THIS IS AN EARLY LISTING WITH A LARGE AMOUT OF MISC. ITEMS. 2006 CHEVY 1 TON DUALLY DURAMAX DIESEL APPROX. 74,000 MILES

SATURDAY,, APRIL L 14TH H @ 10:00AM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS; JD 6415 4/WD W/640 LOADER (1800 HRS.) 2006 MODEL (NICE TRACTOR), JD 820 DIESEL 2WD LOADER, JD 4020,CASE IH 5140 W/ GREAT BEND 660 LOADER, FORD 5000 W/LOADER, JD 450 B CRAWLER LOADER, FERGUSON 35 W/ LOADER, 1958 F-350 DUMP TRUCK, 1987 GMC C-60 W/ALUMINUM ROLL BACK W/TOW BAR & ELEC. WINCH, 40' EQUIPMENT TRAILER W/NEW TIRES & BRAKES, CASE 680 H BACKHOE, BOB CAT 610 SKIDSTEER, CAT E 70 EXCAVATOR, CASE 310 F CRAWLER, NH 311 BALER W/HYD. 70 TH., JD 335 ROUND BALER, NH 575 BALER W/ HYD. TENSION & TH. 2006 SUPER SWEEP, KUHN ROTARY RAKE, JD 5960 CHOPPER (BOTH HEADS), 2 H&S XL S/U WAGONS W/12 TON GEARS, 4 BADGER S/U WAGONS (TANDEM GEARS), H&S STEEL HAY WAGON & OTHER STEEL HAY WAGONS, JD 535 MOCO DISC BINE 11'7, 20' FEEDER WAGON, LUCK/NOW 425 MIXER WAGON, RISSLER 150 STATIONARY MIXER, H&S 520 MANURE SPREADER, GEHL V SPREADER, 40' GRAIN ELEVATOR, 3 PT. POST HOLE DIGGER, GEHL 1060 CHOPPER W/BOTH HEADS, JD 716 A S/U WAGON W/ 12 TON GEAR, JD 3940 CHOPPER W/CORN/HAY HEAD, JD 3 ROW CORN HEAD, NH 56 SIDE RAKE, MCHALE 3 PT HAY KNIFE, FARM HAND MIXALL GRINDER MIXER, 14’ BRILLION TRANSPORT CULTIPACTOR, FARMALL A W/1 BOTTOM PLOW & CULTIVATOR, JD 5 BOTTOM PLOW, JD 3 PT. 4 ROW CULTIVATOR, BRILLION 20' TRANSPORT DRAGS, BRILLION 10' TRANSPORT DRAGS, 5 SHANK SUBSOILER, KILBO GRAVITY WAGON W/NEW AUGER, 18' EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 18' THUNDER CRAFT BOAT TRAILER W/350 MOTOR, JD HAY LOADER, 3 AMISH MADE BUILDINGS & MORE ITEMS COMING IN DAILY. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS & PICTURES: WWW.TEDSIMMONSAUCTION.COM OR WWW.NNYFARMERS.COM OR WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM IF YOU HAVE ITEMS FOR THIS AUCTION, ONE ITEM OR A WHOLE LINE, LARGE OR SMALL ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MARKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR PROPER ADVERTISING & HANDLING OR CALL: JOHN SCOFIELD 315-771-4565

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$500 student scholarship applications now being accepted Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener Program is encouraging any college or college bound student in Ulster County pursuing a horticulture, agriculture or environmental biology degree to apply for the 2012 Dominic Parise Master Gardener Scholarship.

Students who wish to apply can download an information sheet and application at www.

cceulster.org under the Event Registration section. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15.

The Dominic Parise Master Gardener Scholarship was established in honor of former Horticultural Assistant, Dominic Parise, who played a critical role in revitalizing the Master Gardener Program in Ulster County. The Master Gardener Program consists of a

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

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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, JD D 64000 CAH H - MFWD D - Powerr Quadd - Leftt handd REV V -w/6400 Loader,, JD D 75100 CAH H -MFD D Powerr shuttlee and powerr quadd 3430hr,, JD D 41000 Hydroo w/60"mower,, D4H H Caterpillarr -66 wayy blade, Bobcat 863 Skid Steer, Kubota B8200 4wd w/loader & Mower, Komatsu D57S1 Track Loader, 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, John Deere 24 Skidsteer, Deutz 5220 4x4, Ford 1310 w/plow, John Deere 755 w/Snowblower, Yanmar YB 251 Excavator, Farmall H, Allis Chalmers CA W/Family- Cultivators-Disc-2Bottom Roll Over Plow-Plow, Allis Chalmers C w/ Mid mount Sickle - Culitvators, JD 520, Farmall Super C, John Deere L, International Cub w/ Mid Mount Sickle, JD Suitcase Weights, Ford 600 Farm m Equipment: Hagedorn n 2755 Hydra-Spreaderr (nice), 8014 Knight V spreader, John n Deeree 4577 silagee speciall Widee Pickk upp Nett andd Twinee roundd baalerr (Like New) 320 NH Baler w/Thrower, Pottingerr 601A A Doublee Rotaryy Rakee (veryy nice),, Myerss 32455 V Manuree Spreader,, John n Deeeree 70000 4Row w Planter,, New w Hollandd 315 Balerr w/Thrower, New Holland 630 Round Baler, Ford 6' Flail Mower, JD 510 Round Baler, New Holland 275 Baler w/kicker, 3pt Vicon Fert Spreader, 16' Brillion Harrow, 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 Holland 40-25 Blowers, 144 New Holland Hay Inverter, 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' JD- 5'- 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, Deutz Fahr 4star tedder, Gehl Forage Wagon, 40' New Holland52' 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 SSloader-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, Badger Forage Wagon Tandom Axle, 12' Ford Disc, 1250 John Deere 4 row corn planter, Oliver manure Spreader, New Idea Ground Drive Spreader, Luck Now 6' Snow Blower, Deutz Fahr 6 Star Tedder, Woodsman 3pt Buzz Saw, New Holland Ground Drive Square Bale Elevator for Trucks, New Idea Sickle Mower, Old AC Round Baler, HB Furquhar Iron Age Potato Planter, New Holland 401 Crimper, New Holland Pull Type Sickle Bar Mower, Gehl 65 Grinder Mixer, Billion Cultipacker, International 435 Baler, IH 8' Flail Chopper, JD 3pt 2Row Planter, SS Log Splitter, New Holland 28 blower, Wic Bedding Chopper, AGRI Metal Grain Cart, (3) 36" Hay Drying Fans, New Idea 270-272 Conditioners, Curtis Angle Blade for Skidsteer, NH 719 tandem axle Manure Spreader New w Equipmeent - ({ALL L ABSOLUTE E From m Securee Creditorr - Tilltecc 12'' foldingg Turboo Tilll (NEW),, Kodiakk 6'' Rototiller,, Treee Scoopp Forr Skidd Steer,, (2)) 33''-(2) 41"" Holidayy Tiller,, (2)) 84"" Finish h Mower,, 10'' Pasturee Punch/A Aerator,, Discc Hiller,, Lotss off Palletss Forkss 42"" - Pallett Forkk Framess - Quickk Couplers,, 48"" Bucket, Su ubFramess Forr JD D Tractors,, Buckett Spear,, (5)) Balee Spears,, (18)) 9"-24"" backhoee Buckets,, JD D & Kubotaa Adaapterr Plates,, HII Jackerr 3T T Scissorr Lift,, 60"" Manure forkss )}} Schafferr Postt Pounder,, New w postt holee diggger,, 3ptt Fert.. Spreader,, New w postt holee digger,, Howsee 4'' & 5'' Rototillers,, 8'-14'' Farm m Gates,, 5'' & 100' Bunkk Feeders, Roundd Balee Feeders,, Horsee Corrall System,, Frontierr 24188 Hydraulicc Foldd tedder,, Fontieer 22111 Rotaryy Rake, (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 Plow,, 3577 New w Hollandd Grinder/Feedd Mixerr w/scales,, Grain n Saverr Augerr, Flickin n 435-J&M M 275-Unverferth h 2755 Gravityy Wagons) (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 w Ideaa 52099 Discbine,, Flexii Balee Selff Loadingg Wagon,, New w Hollandd 24'' Elevator,, 3855 JD D Roundd Baler, Baler,, 12000 Davidd Brown,, Verticall Foldd 4 starr tedder,, New 5233 Hydraulicc Foldd tedder,, Papeec blower,, Woodss 15'' Batwingg mower,, 3ptt Balee Spear,, Pequeaa 510ss Feeder,, JD D 7 shankk chisell plow,, JD D 822500 Grain n Drilll w/seed box-presss wheels,, Zimmerman n walll Mountt Fan,, 8x166 Steell hayy wagons) Trailers/Veehicles: 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, 95 Chevy 1500 4x4, Pequea 24' Gooseneck Trailer, Cattle Trailer, IH 20' Low Boy Trailer, 98 Dodge 2500 4x4 (nice), 02 Western Star Road Tractor w/ Sleeper, 87 IH 2200 w/dump, Curtis Pro 3000 8' Snowplow Lawn n & Garden n ATV: Polaris Sportsman 800 4wd, 07 & 08 Joyner 650 Commando 4x4,Honda 3813, Kubota 2850 Zero turn Diesel, John Deere 420 w/plow 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, Cub Cadet Zero Turn, Bob Cat Zero turn, John Deere Gator 4x4, White Lawn Mower, Swisher ATV Mower, ATV Snowplow Buildingg Materials: Play House, Chicken House, 8x8 Shed, 8x12 Shed, Out House, Bridge, Flower Boxes, Wishing Well, 1X8 ship lap, 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, Octagon Shed, Deer Shed Miscellaneous: Wisconsin Engine, Coke Machine, 40+ Ertl-Tru Scale- buddy L- Smith and Miller toys, Press, (3) JD-Ford Pedal Tractors, New Water Pump, Thermo King Diesel Cooling Unit, Milk cans, Calf Hutches, horse drawn sickles- plows, Conveyor Table, 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, Steam Genny, 5000 Watt Generator, Have a nice Estate with lots of smalls - too many to advertise

Equipmentt willl bee acceptedd Aprill 6 thru u Aprill 13,, 8a.m.. too 4p.m.. orr byy appointment..

Willl bee sellin ng with h 2 auctioneers,, Comee earlyy andd Bringg a friend.. 9am m Sellingg wagon n loadd off goodiess andd toys..

Seellingg Machineryy outt off thee row w @ 10am.. Don'tt bee late. ****Michaell Lopatofsky:: 570-806-11566 www.LopyAuctions.com e-mail lopyauctions@yahoo.com NO O Buyerss Premium!

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

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County will host the first annual Equine Extravaganza on Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the William Rice Extension Center, 24 Martin Rd, Voorheesville, NY.

Workshops include: Pasture Management, Fencing, Safe Bridling and Proper Saddle Fit, The “Gut Bucket” — Equine Digestion, Feeding Your Aging Horse, Wrapping and Trailering Your Horse, Proper Hoof Care, and Horse

TWO AUCTIONS, SAME DAY!

Platinum Stables/Weiss Farm AND The Estate of Marylin Jump 10:00 AM • Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sale to be held at the Weiss Farm, 1312 State Hwy 369, Chenango Forks, NY 13746 Directions from I-88: Take exit 3 (Port Crane) on to Route 369, go 5.5 miles to the farm Platinum Stables/Weiss Farm

Machinery: Ford 3000, IH 350, David Brown 885, Caterpillar D6/9U w/heister winch, 1993 Ford F800 Dumptruck/cummings diesel, 1988 EBY 24' cattle trailer, 1997 35' aluminum tri-axle flat bed w/ 10' over head, 1985 24' sun craft pontoon boat 50 hp-with trailer, Exotic Animals: Green wing Macaw 12 year old female parrot with cage, 2 gelden dromedary camels, 1 stud grant zebra, 2 fallow deer (does) Horses: 1 quarter horse bred to homozygous stallion, 3 paint mares bread to same stallion all registered, older paint mare unregistered, approx. 18 years old (kids horse). Nice old Amish Buggy!

Tools and Misc: Lots of small hand tools (most are still new), chainsaws, drills, guide series meat saw and grinder, 8hp generator, tool boxes, leaf blower, air compressor, air tank, radial arm saw, 2 barn fans, pallet forks, PTO buzz saw, soda machine, bird cages, rabbit cages, incubator, Misc: 2 dog kennels, 2 calf hutches, chicken feeders, hay feeder, hog panels, gates, Lots more... Too much to list!

Estate of Marilyn Jump

(2) John Deere 210 and 214 lawn tractors w/snow plow and snow blower, mower deck and chains (still like brand new).

Tools: Lots of hand tools, air compressor, jointer, table saw, drill press, radial arm saw (still new), lumber, garage is full of suprises!! Canoe, lawn sweeper, tool cabinets, walk behind cultivator, little trailer, walk behind snow blower, Household items: Some antiques, crocks, lanterns, tables and chairs, beds, etc... everything found in the house- dishes, etc... Lots of surprises... still cleaning the house out!

Consignments for this sale are welcome! Take until 5pm Friday April 20th.

Food by Hitchin Post, comfort facilities on site • Auctionzip #21675 Sale by Fred R. Bell & Son Hay, Cattle and Auction Service Fred Bell 607-343-0183 or Dan Ingham 607-316-8811

Behavior. Door prizes will be given away every hour, and the “Kidz Corner” will feature hands-on activities like making homemade horse treats and take-home crafts for the smaller horse lover.

The cost is $5 per person or $10 for families of three or more. For more information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-765-3500 or visit our website at www.ccealbany.com.

Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change • Fencing by Dan Dymes from Altamont Country Values: 9-9:30 a.m.

• The “Gut Bucket” by Mackenzie Fitzpatrick from Blue Seal Feeds: 9-10 a.m.

• Pasture Management by Dan Dymes from Altamont Country Values: 9:30-10 a.m.

• Safe Bridling and Proper Saddle Fit

by Sue Mason: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

• Fencing by Dan Dymes from Alta-

mont Country Values: 10-10:30 a.m.

• Pasture Management by Dan Dymes from Altamont Country Values: 10:30-11 a.m.

• Proper Hoof Care by Earl O’Bryan, Farrier: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Feeding Your Aging Horse by Mackenzie Fitzpatrick from Blue Seal Feeds: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Wrapping and Trailering Your Horse by Meaghan DePaula: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• The “Gut Bucket” by Mackenzie Fitzpatrick from Blue Seal Feeds: 12-1 p.m.

• Horse Behavior by Chris Lehman from Albany Therapeutic Riding: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

• Basic First Aid by Marta Powers from Equine Clinic at Oakencroft: 11:30 p.m.

• Problems with Colic — What Horses Shouldn’t Eat by Marta Powers1 from Equine Clinic at Oaken-

Double K Livestock Sales Inc 3180 Turnpike Rd Sennett, NY 13021

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

PUBLIC AUCTION

FARM EQUIPMENT - TOOLS Friday, April 20th - 9:00 AM Location: 240 Phillip Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 Directions: From Fort Plain take Rt. 80 6 miles south to Phillip Road. Watch for Signs.

FARM EQUIPMENT: International 1466 tractor, 4,900 hrs., belting wheels, air boss on front and extra fuel tanks, very nice condition; Model 703 16 bale Miller wrapper w/air boss wheels; Case IH 8520 inline baler; New Idea 1 row corn picker; Kuhn 9ft. disc mower on Kirkwood repair chassis w/4cyl. Rabbit diesel; NH 7ft. 455 bar mower w/456 gearing and 4cyl. Rabbit diesel; New Idea combo crimper 7ft. w/Smucker rolls; DA-ROS 4-Star tedder w/Honda engine; Esch 9ft. crimper w/rubber rolls; NH 56 rollbar rake; Farm Bilt wagon w/corn chute and sides; 32ft. Zimmerman elevator w/hydraulic motor; 36ft. Skeleton elevator; 3-16ft. flat wagons; Cedar Hill forecart w/auto turn and band brakes; 2 forecarts w/auto turn; 1 fore cart w/out auto turn; 2 forecart mount barnyard scrapers; John Deere 3cyl. approximately 40hp diesel for corn picker or crimper; 3Pt. hitch forklift attachment 3-stage; 3Pt. hitch 8ft. snowblade; 9ft. Little Britain harrow; ELS 1,100 gal. manure spreader ground drive; White Horse 2-way hydraulic plow 14”; John Deere 2-way 12” trailer plow; Pioneer 2-bottom w/KV bottoms; Black Rock boom sprayer w/Kawasaki engine; 3row Nickel Mine corn planter; 9ft. cultipacker; 9ft. sprocket cultipacker; 24 John Deere KBA disc; I-J 3-row cultivator; 12ft. spike tooth harrow; 2-section spring tooth harrow; ELS 3Pt. hitch manure hose reel w/2 sections red 6” hose and 2 sections blue 6” hose approximately 1,200ft. 20ft. aluminum fill pipe w/shutoff valve; 10ft. ELS high pressure manure pump; Pequea ground drive manure spreader; NI corn picker for parts; 3Pt. hitch buzzsaw; Approximately 60 wrapper plugs - some new; 8-roll Windmore wrap; Silage carts; 2-wheeled wheelbarrow; Irrigation pump w/Honda engine and hose; Approximately 75 8ft. cedar fence posts; Round bale feeder; 3-275 gal. water totes; 4-Poly Dome calf hutches; Hydraulic unit w/Kawasaki engine; Outdoor mineral feeder; 3,000 PSI pressure washer w/Cat pump; Black Rock grates washer; 2-3-4 and 6 horse hitches; 2 new rope and pulley systems; 11 sets of work horse harness; Misc.

Milking Equipment: 4 Westfalia milker units w/BIO claws 1 extra 55lb. pail; 2-80Lb. pails; 330Lb. Sputnick stainless steel frame.

Tools: Cement mixer w/13hp Honda engine; Lincoln arc welder model SA-200 F-163 w/Continental engine on trailer chassis; Misc. hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders; Propane cutting torch w/cart; Torch hoses and parts; Packard heavy duty drill press w/air motor; Pellet jack; Viking hydraulic parts press; Bench vise; Bench grinder w/air motor; Tool cab on wheels w/vise; Metal parts shelf on wheels; 3 sections pellet racking; Werner 36ft. alum. extension ladder 24’ alum. extension ladder; Like new 13hp Honda engine; 2cyl. model TFD Wisconsin engine w/electric start; Misc.V-belts; Welding table w/vise; Bolt bin w/bolts; 4-Star tedder engine mount; Sm. engine parts; 280 gal. water tank w/stand; Milk cans; Misc. building material; PVC pipes; I beams:Windows.

Selling for Elam Miller: 8ft. horse drawn Bush Hog w/Rabbit diesel; 9ft. Tannuti rotary rake w/engine; 402 NH crimper; 1 autoturn forecart; Lancaster spreader ground drive; 7ft. Morro disc mower w/Rabbit diesel; 4-5 Lug steel wheels; 60ft. Smyrna Grove heavy duty round pen.

Order of Sale: Wagon Lots - Farm Equipment - Heifers.

Auctioneer’s Comment: The Miller’s have maintained their equipment well and have put together a sale worth attending.

Absentee bids and phone bids will be excepted. Call Auctioneer for details at 518-568-2257 Auction held for Melvin and Fannie Miller 518-993-4734 Food all day. Proceeds go for local hospital bills.

All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Advertising

Page 17 - Section B • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS • April 9, 2012

Equine Extravaganza to take place April 14

Section B - Page 18 April 9, 2012 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

Farm Credit East recognizes employee contributions ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East honored Jan Bitter, Vice President and Cortland, NY, Branch Office manager, as the recipient of the 2012 Pride of Farm Credit East Award at their Annual Meeting held recently in Albany, NY. Also at this meeting, Rodger Francis, senior loan officer, and Daniel Galusha, business consultant, were recognized for their 40 years of dedicated service to Farm Credit.

Ms. Bitter was recognized for her volunteer work with various nonprofit organizations, including New York Agricultural Land Trust, Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, Farm Financial Standards Council, Onondaga County Dairy

Promotion Committee and the Pro Dairy Advisory Committee.

“Jan Bitter has a deep commitment to organizations that are working to support farmers and farm youth. Her work has made a difference in strengthening agriculture in her community and supporting the next generation of farm leaders” said Farm Credit East CEO Bill Lipinski.

The Pride of Farm Credit East is an award presented annually to recognize the importance of Farm Credit East employees’ contributions to their local and agricultural communities.

“Farm Credit East’s Board and management are proud of the many staff members who dedi-

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

Location: Brewer Rd., Canton, NY. On US Rte. 11 in Canton take SH 68 South at the Rte. 11 & 68 intersection near Pizza Hut & University Inn. Proceed on SH 68 for 1 mile to left onto Brewer Rd. Signs

Saturday April 14 , 2012 @ 11AM TH

HAVING SOLD THE FARM MARK BROWN WILL SELL AT AUCTION TRACTORS: Case 1896 with factory cab & mechanical 4WD, 18.4x34, twin remotes, 100 HP & v.g., Case JX80U & 4WD with Stoll P10 Quicktach loader & 6’ bucket - 18.4x30, twin remotes, collapsible ROPS (80HP) sharp, MP65 gas MACHINERY: NH 1411 discbine, JD 336 baler & hydraulic kicker, 2 H&S steel bale wagons (9x18) - feeder feature & 5566 Cory gear, Pronovost dump wagon (rear dump) on 20” gear, 2 Witchley forage wagons, JD 640 rake, Stone rubular elevators, 32’x24’, JD 32’ tubular elevno chain, Gehl 865 forage chopper w/2 row head & PU head (sold as 1 unit), JD 7000 4 row conservation no till planter & monitor, JD 2600 semi plow 4B & 16”, Brillion seeder (10’), JD 115 disc/harrows, Brillion 3PH cultivators, spring teeth, Knight Reel Auggie 3300 mixer wagon w/scales, Int mixer wagon “as is”, JD 350 manure spreader, NH side slinger, JD 3800 chopper & both heads (parts) 2 light running gears, JD 16A flail chopper, George White-3PH snowblower, JD 65 blower RELATED - 3PH Backblade, stable scraper (tire), 175 gal manual & 300 gal fuel tanks, 2 bale feed rings, 230 Century welder - AC, DC, cement culverts - 8 ea 4’x15’ & 6 ea 30”x12” dia., Polaris 250 4x4 wheeler, 30’ of 9” blower pipe, few implement tires, 2 poly silage carts (exc.) and few related tools plus 3 40’ poles TRUCKS: Dodge 150 Power Ram, 318, 4WD, 1987 (as is) Dodge Ram 1500 4WD w/snowplow package, 1994 runs & works OK FOR A NEIGHBOR: 1978 JD 3300 Combine w/343 corn head, diesel only 2300 hrs, cab, heat, new tires, all manuals, stored inside & sharp (sells subject to owner confirmation) JD 820 sickle bar mower (v.g.), Farmall H (NF) - new brakes & transmission NOTE: A good opportunity to purchase equipment of this size for the upcoming crop season.

VERY FEW SMALLS - BE ON TIME WE’LL BE ON EQUIPMENT VERY QUICKLY Terms: Cash or Good NYS Check - Tent Food by McClures, Restroom No 10% BP - Info & Pictures on Auctionzip.com #10446 Preview after 8:30 MARK M. BROWN, OWNER

SALE BY

Shattuck Auction Service

Auctioneer Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 Auctioneer Dave Bush 315-287-2436 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY Ed Legacy 518-483-0800 • Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787

cate their personal time to give back to their communities” said Lipinski.

Recipients of the Pride of Farm Credit award receive $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. Ms. Bitter designated the New York Agricultural Land Trust to receive her award.

Also recognized by

Farm Credit B19

Jan Bitter after receiving the 2012 Pride of Farm Credit East Award at the Farm Credit East Annual Meeting held on March 19 in Albany, NY. Pictured left to right: Bill Lipinski, CEO; Allen Bitter, Jan’s husband; Jan Bitter, recipient and Cortland Branch Office Manager; Scott Herring, President and Gary Bradley, Regional Manager.

Photo courtesy of Farm Credit

COMPLETE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION JD TRACTORS - HAYING LINE - CLYDESDALE HORSES SHOW WAGONS - SHOW AND WORK HARNESSES FOR DR. LONNIE AND DONNA MEEUSEN

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 @ 10:30 A.M. (Horse Preview Fri. Eve. April 20 @ 6:00 p.m.)

2416 CHAUTAUQUA HOLLOW ROAD DALTON (LIVINGSTON CO.) NEW YORK 14836

(Off State Route 70 over the railroad tracks across from Lawson’s Gravel Pit) From Dalton take Rte 70 south about 3.3 miles to right turn onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and come back north to the very end of the road.

From Canaseraga/Swain follow Rte 70 north to the Allegany Co./Livingston Co. line (about 5 miles north of Swain) and about 1/10 mile into Livingston Co. turn left onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and follow to very end.

Having sold the Veterinary Clinic a few years ago the time has come for Doc to retire from years of farming and dedicate more time to the luxury of travel and the pursuit of big game!

Selling will be: (NOTE Sale Order: Machinery First at 10:30 a.m.; Horses app. 12:00 Noon followed by Horse Equipment and Tack) “NEW” MFWD TRACTORS—TRUCK—TRAILERS—SKID STEER—GATOR: JD 6430 Premium MFWD Tractor, cab, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 tires, selling complete with 673 quick attach (electric) loader with bucket, only 1064 hrs.! (bale spear sells separately); JD 6715 MFWD Tractor, cab, duals, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires, just 854 hrs.!; JD 6220 MFWD Tractor, open station, ROPS bar, (this open station allowed Donna to tan while working!) 2 remotes, 12.4x24 front tires and 18.4x30 rear, 650 light duty hrs.!; NH 150 diesel skid steer with only 279 hrs., with bucket (manure fork and bale spear selling separately); 2002 Ford F350 dually pickup, IH 7.3L diesel, 35,000 orig. owner miles!!; 1997 Barrett alum. gooseneck horse/livestock trailer, 28x8x8, real nice!; 2002 Car Mate Cargo Trailer with drop down door 24x8x9, bumper pull, nice shape!; 2004 “Quality” bumper pull 16 ft. flat deck (very low usage) car trailer; JD 620i “Gator” 4x4 with hyd. dump box; Firestone 18.4x38 hub duals; Goodyear 18.4x38 snap on duals; (14) JD suitcase weights; JD 500 “Multi-terrain” lawn mower, only 290 hrs.; NICE HAYING TOOLS: MF “Hesston Line” (Agco) model 1839 square baler with thrower like brand new used 1 1/2 seasons!; JD 457 round baler Silage Special, net wrap, “cover edge”; JD 946 MOCO diskbine (impellers), 3 yrs. old, 13 1/2 ft. cut; H&S 30 ft. 12 wheel rake; IH 5 bar hyd. rake; Kuhn GF5001 Gyrotedder 4-star with hyd. fold; Horst 27 ft. round bale wagon; Homemade 20 ft. round bale wagon; nice wooden rack kicker wagons; Two (2) H&S 18x8 steel rack kicker wagons; Several running gears; NH 33 ft. skeleton transport hay elevator; JD 1018 pull type 10 ft. offset rotary mower; TILLAGE LINE—SPREADER—DRILL: MF 18 in. 5-b on the land plow; Ford 151 18 in. 4-b plow; MF 25 ft. fold up disk; CIH trailer type 10 shank chisel plow; JD 12 ft. cultimulcher; NH 514 manure spreader with new slippery floor, hyd. end gate; IH 510 seed only 23 disc grain drill; 22 PUREBRED REGISTERED AND GRADE CLYDESDALES Coggins will be current! “The Gentle Giants” Selling App. 12:00 NOON after the farm machinery: Seven (7) Mares exposed to Clydesdale Stallion will be pregnancy examined! Nine (9) Geldings (2 to 9 yrs. old) 17.2 to 19 plus hands! (Note: Geldings will be shod!); One (1) Stallion from good breeding background; Four (4) Fillies (yearlings to 3 yrs.) PLUS one late fall foal;

HORSE EQUIPMENT—TACK—ACCESSORIES: (Sells right after the horse auction): Two (2) 5th wheel draft horse show wagons; Fancy draft horse show cart; 5th wheel rubber tire practice wagon; Antique restored “Doctors” buggy; Pioneer forecart; Poles for 4 and 6 hitch; Six (6) Fancy Bio Show Harnesses made in Ohio by N.&A. Harness makers, complete with show boxes; Four (4) sets of custom made Bio and some spotted work harnesses; Beta driving lines from cart to “8 Up”; Small 5th wheel practice wagon very smooth rider; Misc. tack items; Wheelbarrows; Seven (7) Nylon feed tubs 10x4; Four (4) Rubbermaid water troughs; 20x40 shade cover complete with poles; Four (4) rolls (640 ft. long) of 3 wire Nylon corral fence and hangers; Selection of (new) rough cut lumber (leftovers from new barn) 2x6; 2x4 and 1 in. x various widths to 10 inch; Jim’s NOTE: Doc has worked many long hours over many years for so many of us! He is deserving of a good sale and Many Happy Years of Retirement. Set aside Sat. April 21 from your busy calendar and just plain plan to attend this neat auction sale!

Horse Preview is Fri. Eve. @ 6:00 P.M.!

Terms: CASH. Checks in U.S. Funds will be accepted from known persons in good standing with the Auction Company or the Sellers.

Unknown persons will need a currently dated bank letter addressed to this auction for immediate removal privilege! Otherwise plan to leave purchased items until check is cleared! Nothing is to be loaded or removed until properly settled for in full sale day. Lunch and comfort facilities on site!

Information from Owners: Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen 585-476-5688

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York Phone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 Pictures: www.pirrunginc.com

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative, on March 23, opted to appeal the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). National Cattlemen’s Beef Associ-

ation (NCBA) Vice President Bob McCann issued the following statement.

“We are very disappointed in this decision.

Instead of working diligently to bring the United States into WTO com-

pliance, our government has opted to engage in an appeal process, which jeopardizes our strong trade relationship with Canada and Mexico, the two largest importers of U.S. beef. An

AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2 DAY AUCTION 24th Annual Broome County Farm Bureau Absolute Consignment Auction Broome County Fairgrounds - Whitney Point, NY Friday Afternoon, April 27, 2012 And Saturday, April 28, 2012 The Largest Absolute Consignment Auction on the East Coast.

Huge Auction of Tractors, Construction & Farm Equip., Livestock, Trucks & Trailers, Lawn & Garden, Etc., Etc. 2-Day Auction: Friday Evening's Auction Will Consist Of Livestock / Alternative Livestock And Super Lg. Qty. Of Misc. / Smaller Items - 3 Auctions @ Once; Saturday's Auction Will Include SUPER LARGE Qty. Of: Tractors & Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Lawn & Garden, Vehicles, Rental Equipment, Nursery Stock, Etc., Etc.; Complete & Partial Outfits of Equipment Wanted. Note: All Consignments Welcome If Pledged To Absolute Auction. Last Years Auction Consisted Of Over: 3,500 Lots, 4 Auctions @ Once, And Over 2,200 Bidders. For More Info Or A Personal Consultation - Contact Us! For Free Advertising Coverage, Contact Us. Advertising Deadline: April 16, 2012.

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

Complete 2 Late Model Farm Retirement and Equipment Liquidation Auctions For Carl and Esther Filer and Fleming Home Stead Farms

2 AUCTIONS - SAME LOCATION

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 @ 10:30 A.M 787 Kings Corner's Rd., Union Springs, NY 13160 From Union Springs go south 2 miles on 90 to Kings Corner Rd., turn left, farm 1 mile.

From Fleming go south on 34B 4 miles to Kings Corner Rd., turn right, farm 2 miles.

Having sold the farm and deciding to retire we were asked to sell complete line for Carl and Esther Filer, been farming for a life career where farming was in the blood.

Most all eq. bought new and only on this farm, and stored inside.

CIH 7120 4wd, 3 remotes, 6700 hrs, 18 speed 4 reverse, duals, tires 70%, motor had recent overhaul; White 2-105, cab, 2wd, 4970 hrs; White 2-70 open station, 7550 hrs, total overhaul on engine by Main and Pinckney, over and under; AC 190 open station w/519 loader, 4120 hrs, inside wheel weights; AC 160 open station, 3565 hrs; Krause 8100 18' rock flex disc, one year old; Krause 22' field cultivator (nice); Oliver 5 bottom spring reset plow; Brillion P10 18' packer w/transport, 12 packer, Kinze 3000 6 row corn planter, liquid fert. Also selling w/dry fert. Hoppers; JD 8350 grain drill w/seeder; Bush Hog 2715 batwing rotary mower, 15' (like new); 350 bushel gravity wagon (nice): 250 bushel gravity wagon: Westfield 8-41 PTO transport auger; wooden hay wagon on 8 ton gear; NH 451 sickle bar mower; BV-55 dump trailer; fert. injector w/500 tank; Century 3PT sprayer; flatbed tractor cart and lots of misc.

Having sold cows we have the privilege of selling complete eq. line for Fleming Home Stead Farms. Most eq. bought new and in excellent shape.

White 2-155 w/duals, 2 remotes, w/stone rack, 5723 hrs, quick hitch, 24.5.32 back tires (clean): NH 1069 self-propelled stacker wagon, automatic, nice; NH 1412 discbine w/flails (only few years old); IH 5100 grain drill w/seeder, packer wheels; NH 258 rack; NH 256 rack; twin rack hitch; NH 163 4 Star tedder; NH 570 wire hay baler w/thrower (like new); NH 782 chopper w/2 row corn head and 6' hay head (sharp); H&S HD 7+4 forage wagon, 3 beater (2 years old); Gehl 970 forage wagon, 3 beater; NH 26 blower; 2 steel Meyer hay wagons, 16'; 2 wooden hay wagons; Hutchison 8" 48' grain auger; JD 970 roller harrow: 20' Brillion cultipacker; JD 14' packer; John Blue 500 gallon anhydrous app w/Yetter openers; 12' packer; John Blue heavy duty running gear; tumble grain cleaner; 1100 gallon poly tank; (GSI grain bin 30', 6 rings, 200 ton, w/stirators and w/8" unload auger and w/good burner, selling by pict bin is in Fleming NY on there farm).

Auctioneers Note: This is an auction you won't want to miss. 2 very well respected farmers, and eq. ready to go to work.

Not a lot of small things, so be on time. Lunch provided by Zeiset girls.

Terms Of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing removed until paid for. (NO BUYERS PREMIUM) We Also Provide Appraisal Services

Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

appeal is the wrong answer and a waste of valuable resources. This appeal will do nothing but escalate tension with our valuable trade partners and will prolong an issue that could be resolved quickly. We should be working toward a solution instead of creating a

bigger problem.

“NCBA will engage with Canada and Mexico in order to prevent any retaliatory action that could occur from this unfortunate decision made by the U.S. government.

“Cattlemen deserve a government that fights for and protects our op-

RETIREMENT AUCTION Complete Liquidation After 35 Years of Dedicated Service Real Estate, Equipment, Inventory, Book of Business, Phone Number Etc.

On n Site e Regardlesss off Weather

Horticulture Unltd. Landscaping Sat. Apr. 14, 2012 10:00 AM Preview: 8:30 AM 963 Route 9W, Town of Selkirk, Albany County, State of New York.

Trucks, Trailers, Equipment, Machinery. Perennial Inventory of Plants, Trees & Shrubs & MUCH MORE! Gracious grounds meticulously landscaped. Well suited for a quiet country lifestyle. Single Family Residence w/ 5.8 +- Acres, 5 Bedrooms; 2 Full Bath Farm House, Barns & More.

Open House: Thurs. Apr. 5th 10-12 Noon and Auction Day from 8:30.

House Occupied, please respect inspection times.

Terms: Real Estate: $7,500 Down Payment+ + $10,000.00 Towards 10% Buyer's Premium (10% Add-On To Bid Price) Auction Day. Must Be Shown To Register.

Personal Prop: Full Payment Auction Day Within 30 Minutes of Auction By Cash, M/C, Visa, Discover, Debit Card or Check w/Bank Ltr of Guaranteed Payment. 16% BP, 3% BP Discount for Cash or Check w/Bank Ltr. See Web Site for Add'l Terms & Sample Bank Ltr. No Deposit at Registration.

See Web Site for Details, Photos & Full Terms.

www.collarcityauctions.com

(518) 895-8150 x101

portunities. We need a government that not only demands WTO compliance of our trade partners but one that ensures the United States is abiding by these same guidelines.”

Farm Credit from B18 Farm Credit East were two 40-year employees.

“Working for Farm Credit for 40 years is a major accomplishment,” commented Lipinski. “We salute the efforts of both Rodger and Dan in serving farmers for the past four decades.”

Farm Credit East extends more than $4.35 billion in loans and has 19 local offices in its 6state service area. In addition 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.

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McCann makes statement on USTR appeal of WTO ruling on Country of Origin Labeling

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Food workshops to teach how to start a food business and process pickled foods Recipe to Market — Friday, May 18 Good Manufacturing Practices for the Production of Acidified (Pickled) Foods — Saturday, May 19 Are you a farmer who has extra product each year in the field or hanging on trees each growing season and want to maximize your businesses income by processing the product into a value added product? Do you have a special recipe everyone tells you you should bottle and sell?

Food manufacturers, small-scale processors of specialty foods, and farmers interested in val-

ue added processing or any one interested in starting a small-scale food manufacturing business should attend these upcoming workshops.

On Friday, May 18, the Recipe to Market workshop will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Proudfit Hall on Route 22 in Salem, Washington County, NY. The workshop will provide future food entrepreneurs with knowledge of critical issues needing consideration before launching a food manufacturing business. Participants will obtain a good grounding in food business basics, and a road

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Sat., April 21, 2012 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY April 20th

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sat., May 5, 2012 @ 10 AM

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, April 2nd sale - cull ave. .71, Top cow .91 wt. 1252 $1139.32, Bulls/Steers top $1.02 wt. 1711 $1745.22, bull calves top $1.90, heifer calves top $1.00; Dairy: Milking age up to $1275.

Monday, April 9th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone.

Monday, April 16th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

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.

Tractors; harvest equipment; tillage equipment, general farm related items, lawn & garden. Watch next week's full ad.

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.

Monday, May 7th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

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

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

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

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

map pointing to where you need to go before launching that business.

On Saturday, May 19, the Good Manufacturing Practices for the Production of Acidified (Pickled) Foods workshop will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Battenkill Kitchen, Inc. on 58 East Broadway in Salem, Washington County. The workshop will provide hands-on practical training designed to provide current and future small processors with the basic elements needed to understand the main processing steps, critical control points and record keeping to safely

manufacture specialty food products for the marketplace. Both technical information and practical training will be demonstrated by the production of BBQ-type sauce and pickled vegetables at the workshop.

This is a hands-on workshop with lab exercises.

The workshops are presented by the New York State Food Venture Center, Department of Food Science & Technology at Cornell University.

The workshops are hosted by the Battenkill Kitchen, Inc and Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga & Washington

ADVANCE E NOTICE KELLEHER’S

ANNUAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION

(FARM AND OTHER) • BOONVILLE, NY SATURDAY MAY 5TH 2012 10:00 AM PLEASE CALL WITH CONSIGNMENTS ONE PIECE OR FULL LINES AN AUCTION THAT FOR YEARS HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL FOR BOTH SELLER AND BUYER TRUCKING AVAILABLE KELLEHER AUCTION SERVICE 315-823-0089 JOHN CELL: 315-868-6561

Northeast Kingdom Sales Upcoming Sales Last Call Westport, NY • April 10th, 2012 Pat Bennett Farm Equipment Dispersal (The nicest line of like new equpiment we’ve ever sold!)

Barton, VT • April 13th, 2012 151st Top-of-VT Invitational We have Fresh Cows, Bred Heifers & Bulls 25 Jersey Heifers, 2-8 Months, all A.I. sired Call the night before to see what we have in stock

County. Registration for each class is $50 and includes materials. Participants should bring their own lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Workshops are limited in size and the deadline to register is May 11. For more infor-

mation about the workshops and the Battenkill Kitchen, Inc. visit www.battenkillkitchen.or g or call Trish Kozal at 518-854-3032 or Steve Hadcock, Cornell University Cooperative Extension at 518-380-1497.

D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS, INC. 76 Maple Ave. - Unadilla, NY 13849

607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190

SPRING DRAFT HORSE SALE Fridayy Aprill 13,, 2012 2 Workhorse equipment @ 10am Workhorses @ 1pm--followed by Tack Saddle Horses @ 6pm

SPRING JERSEY SALE Fridayy Aprill 20,, 2012 2 @ 1pm m Registered Jersey Bull born 3/15/11, Sire-Jevon, Dam-Iatiola Registered Jersey Bull born 6/2/10, Sire-Magnifico, Dam-Havs

Please contact us with consignments early so we can advertise them Special Feeder Sale Every Wednesday following the dairy @ 3pm.

We have a Strong and Consistant Feeder and Beef Market.

If you are planning on selling your Dairy of Cows or having a complete dispersal Call Scott Chambers or Frank Walker Home 607-369-7316 Cell 607-353-2728

Home 607-829-5172 Cell 607-434-0042

Celebratingg 744 yearss in n business Check out our Website for market report, sale dates and more. www.drchambersauction.com Join us on Facebook at Chambers Livestock-Auction

PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 21ST 2012 9 A.M.

Acting State Conservationist Carrie Mosley announced an opportunity to help farmers install an anaerobic digester as part of their manure management system. This year, up to $1 million is set aside to promote this conservation practice in New York. Funding is provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).

“This funding will install a treatment system that reduces odors, greenhouse gases, and pathogens while pro-

ducing electricity and recycling nutrients back to the land,” Mosley said.

“The addition of an anaerobic digester can benefit the dairy and the community though clean air, clean water and renewable energy. One kilowatt of electric can be produced for every five to seven cows. Federal programs for farm-based clean energy production provide an economic incentive for dairies to gain a cutting edge in the industry while helping the environment.”

Funds from NRCS will be available to

those farms ready to build a digester within the next year. It is anticipated that funding for anaerobic digestion will be offered again in coming years. USDA has made digester installation a national priority and hopes to install one per week for the next three years. NRCS funding can be combined with Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Programand New York State Energy Research and Development Authority programs as a package of incentives Farms may apply for assistance by

signing up at their local USDA Service Center. To see if you qualify for EQIP funding, visit the eligibility page online. Farms wishing to participate need to have a feasibility study before signing up. NRCS provides up to 75 percent of the costs to the maximum EQIP funding level. Farms must apply by April 20. Once an application is received NRCS will make a ranking determination and notify awardees by April 27, 2012. Send questions to Peter.Wright@ny.usda.gov.

PLUMBSOCK FARM

ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Farm Machinery, Equipment, Antiques & More TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 8N w/blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2350 cab, MFWD, 245 . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D w/512 LDR only 105 hrs. . . . . . $17,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6430 Rental Returns (3) . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7830 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen (3) JD 7930 IXT. . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3120 w/300CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3320 w/300/448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4010 w/loader, mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 5635 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000. . . . . . Schaghticoke Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 mo-co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 530 mo-co/rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 925 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn 500 disc mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 714 forage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Pequea fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 11 shank chisel 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HARDI 210 3pt sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Polaris Ranger 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,600 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

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23rd Annual Spring Farm Consignment Wee willl bee acceptingg consignmentss Suchh As:: Tractors, Farm m Equipment,, Construction n Equipment,, Trucks,, n & Garden,, Buildingg Supplies, Vehicles,, Lumber,, Lawn Tools,, ATV’ss & Related.

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The Jefferson/Lewis County Grazers Discussion Group First meeting: Wednesday, April 18 at Grace Episcopal Church in Copenhagen, NY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

This and all get-togethers are open to any dairy grazers. At least three pasture walks and discussions are planned throughout the spring, summer, and fall in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. We ask you to bring your topics for discussion and locations for walks to this meeting.

Group will be facilitated by Ron Kuck, CCEJefferson County and Levi Rudd, Jefferson County SWCD. Discus-

sion on identified items we would like to focus on throughout the grazing season are: 1. Developing a pasture plan - Levi Rudd • Running the farm through our AEM worksheets, gathering the soil information, expected forage yields, Dry matter requirement from pasture, paddock sizing and layout, explanation, and list of improvements needed.

2. Dairy Profit Monitor - Betsy Howland, ProDairy or Corey Hayes • Tracks performance of pasture program. Utilize to improve the quali-

Full Line of Agricultural Spray Materials Corn, Alfalfa & Grass Seeds Feed, Hay & Straw

T&P SALES and SERVICE & Richardson Farms Buddy Richardson • (315) 829-8000

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. 600 + HEAD

600 HEAD +

Special Spring Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale

Wed., April 11TH • 10:30 AM Special Mention (1) 21 Hand picked cows from local herd.

Good, clean cows avging 70 Lbs. Low SCC 21,000 Lbs. Herd Avg. (2) 100 Heifers from 1-herd from 350 Lbs. to bred 7 mos.

(3) 20 Weaned calves from 27,000 Lb. Herd Birth dates & sire & dam info at ringside.

All Consignments Welcome Weaned Calves to Mature Cows Thank You

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

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

Special Feeder Cattle Sale Friday Eve., April 27th • 6:00PM

ty of pasture management decisions. Net milk income over feed costs per cow. Immediate feedback and reports.

3. Using Pasture measurement to improve management. – Ron Kuck • Rising plate meter to estimate pound of DM, calculate growth and see your grazing wedge, de-

termine your feed budget, did management changes actually work?

Other areas of interest: • Pastured cows time budget • Recover overgrown/ forested pastures • Alternative crops to graze • Genetics and crossbreeding

• Seasonal grazing • Facilities There is no fee for this meeting and lunch will be provided. The only thing that is asked is that you call in with reservations to make sure we have enough seating by April 16.

Please direct all calls to Ron Kuck 315-788-8450

or rak76@cornell.edu.

This discussion group is sponsored by the following groups: Pro-DairyCornell University, Jefferson and Lewis County Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Jefferson and Lewis County Cooperative Extensions, and ANCA (Adirondack North Country Association).

22nd d ANNUAL AUCTION FARM M EQUIPMENT T AND D TRACTORSS • TRUCKSS AND CONSTRUCTION N EQUIPP • NURSERY Y STOCK,, LUMBER R AND D COMMODITY'S

QUALITY Y CONSIGNMENTS S ACCEPTED d percentage e wass above We are seeking NO RESERVE items for this auction. Lastt yearr ourr sold 98%.. Iff you u wantt to o selll it,, bring g itt here!! Our 700+ registered bidders will take care of you! If you are seeking an appraisal please take it elsewhere.

AUCTION N ISS HELD D ON N THE E FARM M OF F DON N & BETTY Y DUKSA 518-329-1321 1 officee • 518-929-3480 0 Don'ss Cell BEAVER R MOUNTAIN N FARMS,, 1820 0 COUNTY Y RT.. 7 • ANCRAM,, NY Y 12502

Sale e @ 8:00 0 AM M Sharp p • Aprill 14th,, 2012 Tractors and Large AG Items will sell starting at 1:30 PM. Wee invitee you u to o attend d and d enjoyy a dayy with h uss att an n Old d Fashioned d Countryy Auction!! Pleasee checkk ourr b sitess & watch h forr futuree ads.. Wee plan n to o makee somee changess and d improvementss ass thiss auction n gro ows!

Web D 5525N Deluxe Model, 948 Tractors: 20077 JD hrs 4WD w/Cab AC/Heat, Charcoal filters, Rear wiper, 24/24 speed trans. with Power Reverser, 91 eng. 75 PTO HP Dual SCV, 16.9-24 with 95lb rear weights, Complete set front weights, AM/FM/weather band radio, Cold weather start D 5205 package, Like new condition! 2000 JD 2WD,, 521 loader, PowerTech 56 Eng, 50 PTO HP, SyncReverser Trans, 1 SCV, 14.9-28 with tubes & liquid in tires, 928 hrs like new condiD Tractor 1902 Hours, rops enclotion! 10700 JD H Tractorr 444 sure, 4WD,Turf Tires likee new. IH D 2010-D Row Crop, 3pt, G, like new, restored. JD D 10110-G S#W36138) rollomatic S#T16160T, JD D B 3pt, toplink and w/ JD loader hyd. JD Cyclone S#258068 Restored, new tires NF and rollomatic & hyd Remotes, Ford 8N in average N restored ex cond w/new tires. cond. Fordd 8N C WD D 45. Farmalll Cub w/Hyd, Sickle bar, Late AC H Cub sized 4' snow plow, one bottom plow. IH ground drive manure spreader, Oliverr OC-3 crawler, narrow guage, runs, and has excellent D BN N 1951, nice condisprockets and rollers. JD n 655 gas,multi power with tion. Masseyy Ferguson loader, 3pt, power steering. Masseyy Ferguson 275 diesel 3pt, power steering. Farmalll 706 gas WFE, recent engine and torque amp, 18x34 tires, 2pt hitch.

FARM M EQUIPMENT: Model 6301 Kuhn Hay Tedder 25 feet working width, Bushogg 3 ptt (4) n wheell rake,never used 1 year old. AC 2 row Pin corn planter snap coupler real nice fertilizer hoppers. Dunham Cultimulcher 8' real nice!

Dunham cultipacker 9'. N Holland model 451, 7' 3 pt sickle bar mower like new, (2) Orchard sprayers late model, Irrigation pump w/ engine on wheels, Generac 20,000 watt generator w/ liquid cooled engine. Pair of 7000 # trailer axles, AC2 ROW Snap coupler corn planter.

Jaeger irrigation pump 6" w/ 6 cylinder gas motor. Older 6" irrigation pump w/ Chrysler motor, 6 cylinder. 3pt PTO fertilizer spinner w/ prayer model 2655 6 wooden box. Handyy Sp cylinder diesel, runs good. IH front mount 6 n Bean n S.M.C. 1/2' blade, heavy duty. John sprayer with Wisconsin gas motor. Old wooden tank sprayer w/ pto pump. 3pt windrower for grapes. 5 ton 2 wheel lime and fertilizer spreader, Century Sprayer 3pt 125 gallon tank w/ pto pump. New & Used 3pt hitch equipment. Misc tractor parts, weights etc. Massey 50 Combine

pto driven trailer machine in EXCELLENT conD 5 X discc plow, dition always shedded! JD restored to mint condition.

CONSTRUCTION N & INDUSTRIAL: 2003 JCB 2800 4x4 Backhoe, drives like new. Ditch Witch.

Curtis Sander & Salt machine 1 1/2 yard, good condition. Hyd Boom with bucket "active machine model w18lmax" with gas Briggss & Stratton motor, 16hp, 15' lift. IH 500-c Bulldozer 3 cylinder, diesel with blade. 20KW Generac gen set w/4 cyl Ford on Propane only 300 hours.. Yorkk Master-Workman, trailer type road grader, good cond.

SHOPP TOOLS: Full trailer load of items from local shop, welders torches etc.

VEHICLES: 944 Chevyy 15000 PU 4x4 new engine, 36,000 miles, good condition with snowplow.

19700 BMW W motorcycle R65LS, 42,000 miles parked for last 20 years, in heated basement since 1992. 2007 Haulmarkk 14' tandem axle enclosed van trailer,like new. 19700 Fordd Flatbed truck F500, 12ft body, runs good.

LAWN N AND D GARDEN: JD D 70 garden tractor exc.cond restored w/ rear wts, Fordd 1700 4x4 Diesel Tractor, Ford 5ft 3 Point bush hog, Ecoline "1988" 24,000 lb Trailor, Pintel hitch electric brakes bevertail & ramps. LESCO walk behind mower 48" good condition. 60 inch Ex Mark walk behind lawnmower, 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: (4) 20022 Club b Car'ss (Golff carts)) with h gas motors,, canopy's,, windshieldss andd green n in color- 13.6x28 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. 1990 Polaris 4x4 Explorer, electric start, new engine.

ESTATEE OFF LOCALL CABINET T BUILDER: contractors 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 of tile equipment. 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 OUT T TIRESS AND D NO FUELL TANKSS OFF ANY Y KIND WEE CANNOT T BEE RESPONSIBLEE FOR R NO O SHOWS !!!NO O BUYERSS PREMIUM!!!

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 other times.

Items will be accepted till sundown April the 12th. DELIVERY'S ON FRIDAY THE 13TH REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT GREAT T FOOD D BY Y BETTY Y AND D FRIENDS!!

AMPLE PARKING, COMFORT STATIONS ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 7 DAYS UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE WITH DON, SHORT TERM STORAGE IS AVAILABLE. BUT, ABANDONED ITEMS BECOME PROPERTY OF LAND OWNER TERMS: Cash, Good check with ID, CCard, Out of state checks accepted if known AND/OR approved by auctioneers.We reserve the right O Buyers of refusal on any form of payment! NO Premium!!! 4% fee WAIVED D for payment in cash and checks.

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American Farm Bureau Federation The emergence of retail agriculture

by Gary Matteson Consumer trends such as personal electronics technology, women’s fashion or even popular vegetable varieties start with a good product idea that is amplified by the buzz of media, advertising, and social networks. Trends that stick create reliable, mature markets that are engines of economic demand, stimulating additional new products and market opportunities.

Many farmers and ranchers have benefitted from the trend in local foods, finding ways to sell direct-to-retail and capture a higher profit margin.

Young, beginning and small farmers in particular have been able to enter into farming at the smaller scale of directto-consumer sales in the local foods marketplace, like farmers’ markets, roadside stands and through community supported agriculture (CSAs).

If the evolution of this trend in consumer demand for farm products stopped at local farmers’ markets, it would be easy to dismiss. However, the impact of this trend — if recognized, described, and labeled properly — shows that it is economically significant, commonly practiced and geographically widespread.

None would argue that $7 billion in sales of cotton and rice are insignificant, yet in the same Ag Census year of 2007, organic, direct-to-retail and local foods sales conservatively added up to $8 billion. Perhaps those of us in agriculture missed that comparison because it is so difficult to extract such statistics from USDA data sources, which are based on counting commodity products rather than following marketing channels. If the direct-to-consumer marketing channel were counted as if it were a commodity product, then it would be the fifth most common farm activity by number of farms.

As for geographic distribution, CSA farms were present in nearly 2,100 counties according to the 2007 Ag Census. If you raise cattle, you are in good company with the ag sector that is most likely to sell direct-to-retail; three out of five cattle producers use that marketing channel. If you don’t

see some kind of consumer demandbased agriculture, you’re not looking, or maybe you see it and don’t know it.

That illustrates a big part of the problem — we don’t have a name to call this trend of interrelated agricultural marketing channels that centers on the emergence of retail consumer demand as a driving factor. More farmers and ranchers are getting closer to their customers, and finding that they can capture a higher margin when they grow vegetable or meat products with a specific consumer market segment in mind. Whether they sell direct-to-retail or through wholesale channels, if it is sold with special product attributes such as being local, organic or small farm-raised, then a significant portion of the value is based on retail consumer demand. Let’s name it “Retail Agriculture.”

Retail Agriculture is analogous to “Small Business,” which is also a term that describes a wide variety of very different businesses in order to allow effective policy discussion. We can talk about “the role of Small Business in new job formation” and nobody blinks an eye at the idea of lumping sole proprietors with corporations of 500 employees — both fitting into the generalized definition.

Retail Agriculture is a shorthand way to talk about this subject in agricultural policy discussions. We need the term “Retail Agriculture” as we describe its modest yet growing economic significance, its capacity to provide opportunities for lower cost entry into agriculture and its relevance to the future.

Gary Matteson is a guest contributor to Focus on Agriculture. He is vice present of Young, Beginning, Small Farmer Programs and Outreach at the Farm Credit Council, a trade association of the Farm Credit System. Read more on “The Emergence of Retail Agriculture: Its Outlook, Capital Needs, and Role in Supporting Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers,” by Alan R. Hunt and Gary Matteson at (http://fccouncil.com/ybs/).

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Ends April 10, 2012 Selling Municipal - Cars, Trucks, Construction Equipment, Farm Tractors, All types of Surplus Log on to www.teitsworth.com to bid Brand new diesel air compressor, 30 gal tank, twin cylinder, 2 stage, electric star, never used. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 1996 EZGO Electric Golf Cart, color green, batteries were replaced in 2010, cart runs good, seat and tires are good, has windshield, utility box and charger included, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 1989 Club Car electric golf cart, grey, this cart has a heavy duty motor, batteries were replaced in 2011, very good running cart, has torn seat on drivers side that is shown in pictures, tires are good and has charger included, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 2008 Dodge Charger, VIN: ZB3KA43H58H280232.

Hemi engine, A/C, PL, PW, Cruise, 112,000 mi. Tires are 80% - 90%. This car runs and drives and was never used in the winter time. (Car located 23 mi. NW of Olean, NY). Municipal - Town of Ellicottville, NY. For more information, call Dave at 716-699-2884 2005 Chevy Impala VIN: 2GIWF55K459255921. A/C, PW, PL, 3.8L engine, 114,410 mi., Car runs and drives fine. Municipal, Town of New Berlin (near Norwich, NY).

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2006 Ford F350 XL Superduty, 6.0L V8 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel, Manual windows/locks, AC, CD Player/ Radio, 205,700 Miles, 5 Speed Manual, w/ Cruise, Dual Wheels w/ Utility Box, Flat box w/ rack, fifth wheel attachment, With Wood Sides, Tires 90%, Dual Trailer attachments and Multi wire hookups, 2nd owner, Vin: 1FDWF36P26ED26436, Clean Title, Just Serviced, Runs Great, Driven Daily, Contact Bruce 315-289-8306 1984 Chevy 4WD 2500 Military Pickup Truck, VIN: 1GCQO3417EE360264. 6.2L diesel, Automatic, Approximately 52,500 miles, pintle hitch, Tires are 30%-40%. Truck runs and operates fine. Municipal Town of Masonville (8 miles East of Bainbridge, NY).

For more info call Chick at 607-265-3301 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport, Green, 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed, 2 wd, Manual windows/locks, starts, runs good, Exhaust Manifold Leak, Gas Leak, 4 Good Studded Tires, 176,006 Miles, VIN : 1B7FL26P6WS606708, Has Title, Minor Rust, Contact, Bruce 1-315-289-8306 2002 Rebuilt Mini Drop Deck Trailer, 14 ft main deck, 1ft riser, 7ft over rear, 5Hp Honda Gas Motor, Has Title, hole in sidewall of one tire, Contact Bruce, 315-289-8306 2005 Ford F-550 XL, 4X4, dump truck. VIN: 1FDAF57P15EA16801. 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel, Auto trans. PW, PL, AC, Running boards, Crysteel Tipper 9' dump body, 9' Fisher X frame Stainless snowplow, Approximately 33,000 Mi., Tires 80%. Municipal Town of Amity, NY (32 mi. South-

West of Hornell, NY). For more information, call Jim at 585-808-9886.

Ford 3930, tach doesn't work, shows 1630 hrs 18.4x24 rears, tractor starts and runs excellent. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Ford 3910 diesel 14.9x28 rears, only 59 original hrs, like new, has remote hyd. Valve & hoses. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 4520 diesel, starts and runs excellent, good paint, good 20.8x38 rears, Cat III hitch, 1000 PTO, has 6cyl turbo diesel, 125hp. For more Info Tom 716-695-4854 JD 4520 diesel has JD ROPS, only 4700hrs. Very good 18.4x38 rears, new fronts, good paint, Cat III hitch, needs fuel lift pump, loses primp, starts with a little staring fluid, runs good. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 3010 diesel, new engine & rear tires 3 yrs.

Firestone 16.9x38, runs excellent, very nice sheet metal and paint, Serial # 1004, 4th tractor made. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 1990 IH 2574 S/A Plow/Dump Truck, VIN: 1HTGEGBR0MH298628. Cummins L-10 Diesel, 9-speed Transmission, 10' Dump body w/roll-up tarp, Sander control valves, Viking 11' Hydro-turn w/curb guard & adjustable shoes plow & Cable benching wing. Approximately 137000 mi., cracked frame. This Truck runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Westmoreland (10 mi. West of Utica, NY). For more information call Ron or Roger at 315-853-8115 Ext. 3.

1990 IH 2674 T/A Plow/Dump Truck, VIN: H1GLG3TILH261148. Cummins 350 Diesel Engine, 8LL Transmission, TENCO All-Season dump body, Approximately 205,000 mi., One-way plow, 11' Wing, Tilting plow hitch, 30% Steer tires, 40% Drive tires.

Truck Runs and Drives. Municipal, Town of Tuscarora (25 mi SW Corning, NY). For more information call Brad at 607-359-2717.

1980 Mack Mo. R686st T/A Sander Truck, VIN: 59886. Mack 287 Diesel, Mack 5-speed transmission, Air-Flo 12' "V" Sander, Approximately 69,000 mi., 8799 hrs. This truck is in very nice condition. Nonremovable lien - title attached. Municipal - Town of Westmoreland (10 mi. West of Utica, NY). For more information call Ron or Roger at 315-853-8115 Ext. 3.

1986 Chevy C 70 dump-truck, 366 gas engine, may need some carb work or might be water in gas from sitting, but always did run good, we just do not use it much, this truck has only 33,952 miles on it, cab has some rust in cab corners and on running board, box as surface rust but no holes in it, always stored inside in winter. Frame still has original paint on it. 5 speed with 2 speed rear. Sold as is For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 1958 Oshkosh Mo. W-715-N 4X4 Plow Truck, "Old #6", VIN: 4879. Cummins 250 Diesel, Dump body w/o hoist, Snow Wing (NO Plow), Hyd. Brakes. Truck runs and operates. Municipal - Town of Wocester (17 mi. West of Cobleskill, NY). Call Roger at 607-397-8121for more info or appointment.

2010 Caterpillar 938H Wheel Loader, S/N 01129.

A/C, Ride control, Radial tires, Fusion quick coupler, 3 1/2 cu. yd. GP bucket w/bolt-on edge, less than 140 hrs. Remaining Cat. Warranty. Machine has been in

service for less than 1 year from delivery. Municipal Town of Florida, NY (near Amsterdam, NY). For more information or appt. call Bill at 518-842-1539.

2005 New Holland LB75B 4WD tractor loader backhoe, S/N 031053977, hour meter reads 802 hours, EROPS, extend a hoe, new rubber on front, this machine is in excellent condition and ready to work, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 1987 Case 1085B Rubber Tired Hydraulic Excavator, S/N 6294004. Cummins Diesel, 3825 hrs., Hyd. Extboom, Wrist-0-twist, Hyd. Thumb, 4-stabilizers, 60" ditching bucket, 30" digging bucket, Clam bucket, Cab heat. Tires are L-2 with 30%-50% remaining. Machine runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Caledonia, NY (located 20 miles South-West of Rochester, NY) For more information call Mark at 585-583-2288 or 585-734-1092 Champion 710A T/A Motor Grader, S/N 710A-157550-18096-88. Front Scarifier, 3576 hrs. on meter, 12' Moldboard, Hydraulic Side shift, Hydraulic Tilt. Steer Tires L-2 Bias 80%, Drive Tires L-2 Bias 10%-70%.

This Grader Runs and operates fine. Municipal - Town of Alma (20 mi. East of Olean, NY). For more information, call Dan at 585-593-4021.

1974 Galion 8-10 ton Double Drum hydrostatic roller, 6-cyl. Gas engine. Roller runs and works.

Municipal - Town of Elmira, NY. For more information or appointment, call Mat at 607-734-0199.

1974 Model 128 Cub Cadet mower in good shape.

42" mowing deck in fair shape, tires all good shape. needs battery. Tractor/mower runs and mows fine (unit located approximately 12 miles South West of Corning, NY. (For more information, call Dan at 607-542-1888.

2005 Dixie Chopper Model XT 3200 72" cut mower, new tires in 2011 on rear, many new belts, new water separator in line filter, all manuals, very good condition. For additional information contact Marty Lally, Town of Van Buren, 315-638-4727.

Everst ASC 54 RT RH 14' All-Season Dump Body, New hinge pins, Spinner and Hoist NOT INCLUDED. Right rear corner post needs welding. Municipal, Town of Woodhull (Located 20 mi East of Hornell, NY) For more information, call Todd at 607-458-5424 Harder Stainless Steel Salt Spreader, Electric drive, Screens, Belt conveyor (wagon running gear not included). Municipal - Town of New Lisbon (20 mi.

North of Oneonta, NY). For more information, call Bill at 607-965-8287.

Tow Behind Salt Spreader, Rebuilt, Stainless Steel Bottom, Stainless Steel Chain, Motor Runs and works, Contact Bruce 315-289-8306, Set of 16.9x24 turf tires mounted on Ford 8 bolt wheels, excellent condition. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Onan 50KW gen set has IH 450 6cyl propane engine, starts & runs excellent, makes power, 3 phase with 62KWA startup, only 276 hrs, in very good condition For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854.

Onan 45 KW Model 45.0 EM 4R8/6679A, S/N 127C955099.Old Onan 45 KW Emergency Generator.

Straight six Ford powered diesel engine with external

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Questions: Richard Gray - 585-721-9554 Selling: Construction Equipment: Cat IT 28G; Cat IT 28F loader; 1998 Athey 7-12D, Force-Feed Loader, JD diesel; PC300 Excavator, 1997 Gradall G3WD Excavator Lord 30'X30" port.

Hyd., Screen Plant, 3"X7 DD Deck; 1994 IR DD-65 Vib Roller; Hypac 330B Roller 28"; Maudlin Roller 28" 36" DD Roller; Bobcat 331 mini excavator; 1984 Galion 4-6 ton Double-Drum transport roller, gas; Trackless MT5TF, 4700 hrs; Ditch Witch R-100 Trencher; Ditch Witch walk behind Trencher; JD 410 TLB; JD 3pt hitch post driver Big Trucks: 1995 IH Tandem log truck w/prentice loader; 1998 IH T/A Plow/Dump

Truck, 88,000 miles; 1997 IH 2554 T/A Hopper Truck, 88K mi, DT530, 9-sp.; 1997 IH 2574 T/A Plow/Dump Truck, Cummins Diesel; 1990 Mack RD690 S/A Plow/Wing/Dump, Diesle; 2003 IH Paystar 5600 4X4 S/A, plow/wing/dump/sander truck 38,000 miles; 1981 Autocar S/A dump truck, 220K miles 1-Tons, Pickups & Cars: 1997 Chevy 1-ton, 4WD, Gas, Dump, 55K; 1996 Chevy 1-ton, 2WD, Gas, Dump, 74K; 1991 Chevy Kodiak C60 Dump, 50K; 1991 Chevy Kodiak C60 Dump, 40K; 1998 IH 2554 T/A Dump/Haul Truck, 36K; 1998 Chevy 3500 pickup, 93K; 1999 Chevy 3500, 2wd, Dually Truck 57K; 1997 Chevy 1500 4wd pickup, gas, 79K; 1997 Chevy 1500 4wd pickup, gas, 92K; 1997 Ford F-150, Ext-cab, gas; 2 - Astro Mini Vans, 49,000 & 86000 mi's Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Cat 267B Track SSL; Bobcat T250 Track SSL, Bucket, Forks; 1993 Case 1845C Skid Steer, G.P. bucket, 2900hrs; Bobcat 753 skid-steer; SSL forks Tractors: Kubota M4700 Tractor/loader Trailers: 2004 36' East Tri-axle Aluminum Dump trailer; 2002 Trail king 20' with air brakes.

Big Toys: JD 6X4 Gator; Kubota RTV 900 Mowers: Trackless 72" front mount mower; 5' Alamo mower deck w/17' boom; 10 L&G

tractors/mowers, JD, etc......

Misc.: 8' Sweepster, Front mount brooms; Diesel Generator TI7000; Gas Generator TI10000; Honda Powered Gas TI6510-G Air Compressor; Honda GX200 gas powered Pressure Washer; 1000 Gal Skid Fuel Tanks; (4) Michelin Radial Tires 20.5R25; Power Master Pressure washer model 1404; Ford 6' 3pt flail mower w/extra knives; solar model 660 battery charger; (4) 400 watt metal shop lights; (1) 70 watt wall pack light fixture; Ford L-9000 Truck Bumper; 20" Push mower; 1400x24R grader tire on JD wheel; 1000x20 Steer tire on Dayton wheel; Step Fuel Tank; Torch Cart; (5) Floor Creepers; 11' one way snow plow; 10' wing; shop vac; Wagner Airless paint sprayer; Electric Drill bit sharpener www.teitsworth.com for more info and pictures

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radiator, Presently capable of running. Radiator is in poor condition, Standby duty rated 120/208 volts 3 Phase 4 wire. Buyer will have to remove generator from bldg basement, meet the County's Insurance requirements and sign agreement. (Unit located in Mayville, NY). Municipal - Chautauqua Co., For more information call George at 716-753-4804 Onan 350KW Gen-Set., Model DFU V-12. S/N 03680.

Cummins Diesel Engine with external radiator.

Generator is not in working condition, leaks anti-freeze around Head. Radiator is also in poor condition. Buyer will have to remove from bldg basement, meet the County's Insurance requirements and sign Agreement. Method of removal to be prior approved

by County (Unit located in Mayville, NY). Municipal Chautauqua Co., For more information call George at 716-753-4804 International DT360 diesel engine, 6cyl, turbo charged, complete with starter, runs excellent For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 International DT466D, 6 cyl turbo diesel, overhead cam shaft, in-line Bosch pump. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 JD 466 diesel engine, 6cyl turbo-charged and after cooled, engine turns over freely, it is complete with starter. For more Info. Tom 716-695-4854 Husqvarna FS524 Walk-Behind Road Saw, Honda GX670 20hp engine, 24" Saw blade, Two extra blades.

Machine has 20 hrs on meter and is in excellent condition. Municipal - City of Jamestown, NY. For more information, call Pat at 716-483-7584.

Vertical wood-splitter powered by a generic Honda motor, works good, just eng does not want to start when it is damp out, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Horizontal wood-splitter, powered by an 8hp Briggs gas engine, works good, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Post-hole digger, Minneapolis Moline, auger has a slight bend to it but it digs holes with no problems, sold as is. For questions or appointments call Rick at 585-294-8236 Tennant 465 ES Walk Behind Floor Scrubber, With Charger, 6 Batteries All good, Works and Operates Good, Contact, Bruce 1-315-289-8306 EZ-Shopper 8000 By Electro Technologies LLC, New, Repaired Steering, 2 batteries and charger, runs and operates, Bruce 315-289-8306 9 Deep Cycle Batteries, Used, Good Shape, 6 Superior Cycling Trojan Deep Cycle 3 Cell 6 Volt, 3 Trojan J305E-AC Deep Cycle 3 Cell 6 Volt, Bruce 315-289-8306 Headache Rack with 6ft Bed rails, Good Condition Bruce, 315-289-8306 2 (Two) Used Michelin Radial 20.5R25 Loader tires.

1 has sidewall cut. 5% to 10% wear remaining.

Municipal - Town of New Lisbon (20 mi. North of Oneonta, NY). For more information, call Bill at 607965-8287.

(2) Good Year Wrangler tires 235/85R16 on rim, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 (8) Misc. tires all 235/86R16, some on rim, for

additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 (5) Misc. tires all 235/86R16, some on rim, for additional information contact Mike Johnson, Town of Bergen @ 585-494-1362 Filing Cabinets various sizes. Filing cabinets sold asis various sizes as follows: (3) 4 Drawer 1 Letter and 2 Legal. (11) 5 Drawer 2 Letter and 9 Legal. (1) 2 Drawer Legal. (1) 4 Drawer Hanging File and (5) 8 Drawer check register size. Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 Bell & Howell microfilm ABR 2600. Microfilm reader/ printer with auto carrier. It has a bad fuse and no lens.

Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 Trade show light set with bulbs and misc. (Like New).

Municipal - Chautauqua Co., NY (located in Mayville, NY). Call Dave for more information at 716-753-4632 (2) Goodyear 215/55R16, (5) Goodyear 225/60R16, (2) Goodyear 245/45R19, (2) Goodyear 275/40R19, (2) Goodyear (SA) LT245/75R16, (2) Goodyear (DT)LT245/75R16E, (1) Goodyear 215/85R16E tires, buyer must take all tires, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Copperloy forklift ramp, 84" overall width, 76" inside width, 36' long, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Shelves are 6'H x 24"D x 42W - 6 shelves - lot of 4 units, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 Shelves are 6'H x 12"D x 42W - 6 shelves - lot of 4 units, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 Propane heater, Hot Dawg model # HD75AS0111, BTU In: 75,000, BTU Out: 60,000, Roslyn K. Phillips, CPPB, City of Rochester, 585-428-7042 3 Aqua Dual Flush Toilets to the April auction #CST412MF. They are used but only 18 months old, for additional information contact Roslyn Phillips, City of Rochester @ 585-428-7042.

Steel frame/steel clad unheated storage building constructed in 1989, measuring 92'x145'. The south wall of the building has (2) eight foot overhead doors and (2) twelve foot overhead doors, Additional information and a tour of the building can be arranged by contacting Marjorie Torelli at 315-946-7650.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Early Consignments Include: Equipment: JD 110 Tractor/backhoe ; JD 310C 4x4 backhoe; JD 444 H Loader; Komatsu PC35 Excavator; Cat 312 excavator; Cat 307 excavator; Bobcat 331 excavator; Yanmar B5 excavator; 2005 Takeuchi TB016 excavator; Komatsu WA 320 Loader; Komatsu WA 100 Loader; Kubota R520 Loader; Cat TH63 Telescope Forklift; Moffit 3 wheel forklift; Teledyne 3 wheel forlift; Cat D5C III 6 way dozer; JD 450 J 6 way dozer; Komatsu D41P 6 way dozer; (2) Skyjack 4wd scissor lifts; JLG 20' Scissor lift; 26' Skyjack Scissor lift; (2) Bobcat Hydraulic hammers fits mini excavator; Hydraulic hammer for backhoe; NPK H4XL Hydraulic hammer for backhoe; Indeco MV1700 Hydraulic hammer for excavator; NPK C-4C Compactor for backhoe; Hypac Roller; Wacker Roller Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Bobcat T190; Case 430; Skid Steer

Hydraulic Auger w 4" bit Tractors & Compacts: JD 8640 Tractor, 3pt, PTO; 2010 Bobcat CT335 tractor/loader; Ford 2310; Kubota BX2200 w/mower & loader; JD5202 w/loader; Kubota B-20 Tractor 4x4 w/ldr Farm Equipment & Supplies: Gehl Round Baler; NH 256 Rake; NH 56 Rake; NH 163 Tedder; JD 1470 Discbine; Double Rake hitch; Brillion 15' cultimulcher; Klongsk Big Trucks: 2000 GMC 6500, 6 wheel dump truck; 1995 Ford F-350 Mechanics truck Vehicles: 2006 Toyota Pick up ; 2006 Chevy Tahoe, 4dr, loaded; 2006 Ford F250 Pickup w/plow Lots of New and Used Trailers Lawn & Big Toys: JD 6X4 Gator; JD 6X4 Gator; JD 620 Gator; Kawasaki Mule; Kubota 900 RTV; Polaris Magnum 450, 4x4 ATV; 2002 Yamaha YZ90 motorcycle; JD 757 Zero turn mower; JD 465 Zero turn mower;

Kubota B1750, 4x4 w/mower One owner Antiques & Toys: Porsche 2 cyl, air cooled diesel tractor; 2002 35th anniversary Chevy Camaro SS with 400+ hp; 1955 John Deere Model B; 1987 Honda Gold Wing Interstate; 1987 Chev C30 1 ton stake.

Misc.: (2) Gorman Rupp 6" water pump; 2007 Magnum Pro 10KW portable light plant; 2006 Magnum MMG80 Gen Set; 1200LB lift axle for dump truck; Walk behind blower, gas, 13hp (1000's) of Misc items & Over 4,000 pieces of Nursery Stock Consignments are coming in daily.

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Hoof Health Clinic with Cargill and Zinpro Chipping wheels and conversation buzzed during the Cargill-sponsored Hoof Health Clinic in the Cobleskill Dairy Science Lab on March 15. The group of 40 attendees included profes-

sional hoof trimmers, dairy farmers, herd managers, Zinpro employees and members of the Cargill dairy team including Ed Varnam, the dairy focus consultant who organized the event.

Dave Thompson welcomed the clinic into the university’s dairy complex, led by Jeff Wheeler, Roger Olsen and Dana Tomlinson of Zinpro. Instruction began with a review of hoof physiology

and common claw lesions using dynamic visuals, animations and hands-on teaching tools.

Some participants seemed surprised when Zinpro presenter Dana Tomlinson stated that

In the Cobleskill Dairy Complex lecture hall, Dana Tomlinson of Zinpro explains how a genetic adaptation in cows affects claw structure and trimming.

Jeff Wheeler from Zinpro (center) explains trimming techniques to Mike Barnhardt, Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant (left) and Shawn Graham, professional hoof trimmer (right).

even a cow that would normally not catch some hoof trimmers eye as a lameness issue could be losing the farm profit through decreased milk production. These cows, scored twos and threes on the locomotion scale, could be lowering the herd’s milk production by 2-3 percent. Dairy Focus Consultants from Cargill recognize the importance of monitoring cow comfort combined with a solid nutrition program to maximize farm profitability.

Other contributors to lameness, trimming techniques, footing and foot bath solutions and set-ups were discussed before the group moved onto the hands-on portion of the clinic.

Greg Randles, of Randles Fairview Farm in Argyle, NY, took home these suggestions as well as what he learned while practicing trimming in the lab. When Randles got back to the farm he struck up a discussion with his father and they

have since implemented a foot bath plan suggested at the clinic. “I can already see a huge improvement with my cows. They’re walking better,” Randles said.

In the lab, participants paired up at stations outfitted with a vice and chipping wheel. Zinpro and Cargill consultants mingled with farmers and trimmers as they practiced the trimming techniques taught in the lecture on cadaver hooves. Professional hoof trimmers in attendance helped with instruction and helped less-experienced participants.

“This was a great review of what I learned many years ago plus new ideas I can take back to my farm,” said Washington County dairy farmer and graduate of Cobleskill’s dairy program, Jimmy Larkin.

Shawn Graham, a profession hoof trimmer from Lake Luzerne, NY, said, “I called Russ (Saville) and Mallory (Perkins

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Milk Milk Everywhere And Way Too Much To Drink Issued Mar. 30, 2012 The March Federal order benchmark milk price dropped another 34 cents, to $15.72 per hundredweight, the fourth month in a row of decline, $3.68 below March 2011, and equates to about $1.35 per gallon. The 2012 average now stands at $16.28, down from $16.63 at this time a year ago, and compares to $13.85 in 2010 and $10.18 in 2009.

Looking ahead, Class III futures were trading late Friday morning as follows: April, $15.83;

May, $15.53; and June, $15.82; with a peak of $16.75 in October.

The Class IV price is $15.35, down 57 cents from February and $4.06 below a year ago. California’s comparable prices were scheduled to be announced April 2.

The four-week, NASSsurveyed cheese price averaged $1.5248 per pound, down 1.6 cents from February. Butter averaged $1.4347, down 3.7 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3310, down 4.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.07 cents, down 2.9 cents.

The Agriculture Department reported in its latest Dairy Market News that the market is “awash

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Randy Meka Cobleskill Dairy Farm manager trims as Greg Randles of Randles Fairview Farm, Tracy Wechter of Dutch Hollow Farm and Ed Varnam of Cargill look on.

- Cargill Dairy Focus Consultants) right after the clinic. I’ve been to a lot of seminars, but they really knew how to trim and how to explain the right way to do it. Having all those stations and different chipping wheels to use and being at Cobleskill was great. I’ve been thinking even more about the angle of the claw when I trim since the clinic.”

Earlier in March, similar clinics were put on in Watertown and Lowville, NY with the same positive response from farmers representing over 3,400 cows as well as professional trimmers; including one who trims over 8,000 dairy cows.

“In 45 years of farming this is the most worthwhile meeting I have ever been to,” shared a cus-

tomer of Chelsea Thomas, Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant from Lowville, NY. Due to the success and positive feedback from these workshops and knowing the value of knowledge that increases productivity in this challenging economy, Cargill will be sponsoring two Hoof Health Clinics in northern VT organized by Brad Saunders and Marty Waterman, one on April 11th. Contact your local Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant for more information for more information on this and other Cargill-sponsored events.

To find a Cargill Dairy Focus Consultant in your area please call 1-800252-2565 and for more information on Cargill, visit Cargill.com/dairy.

with milk as increased production is noted across the U.S. Typical spring flush for the southern tier of states continues, while mild winter/spring weather in the northern areas has increased milk supplies.”

The good news is that cream demand has increased due to higher ice cream demand combined with better cream based production for Easter/Passover features.

But, several processors in the West are preparing to implement financial assessments on producers for milk marketed above established volumes.

Discounts for milk above basis are reported to be “severe.”

March ended with the block cheese price trading at $1.49 per pound at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, down a halfcent on the week and 10 1/2-cents below that week a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.46, unchanged on the week but 11 1/4-cents below a year ago. Five carloads of block traded hands on the week and three of barrel. The NASS-reported U.S. average block price climbed to $1.5135, up 1.8 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.5549, up 4.9 cents.

Higher than expected milk supplies are driving increased cheese manufacturing. Plants across

the U.S. have access to all the milk they need and then some in many cases. Surplus production is leaning towards Cheddar production but the higher production has led to increased retail featuring of cheese, USDA reports.

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, warned in his March 23 edition that cheese could fall as low as $1.45 per pound and possibly lower. He says the milk supply is overwhelming dairy product demand and exports appear to have “taken a hiatus.” He believes product prices will be lower for the next several months, based on the latest Global Dairy trade auction.

Speaking of global trade; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 13 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 2.84 million pounds of Cheddar cheese and 1.884 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Central America, the Middle East, and Africa. The product will be delivered through September and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 37 million pounds and butter exports to 32.2 million, to 19 countries on four continents.

On a butterfat basis, CWT says the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.044 billion

pounds, the equivalent of nearly 60 percent of the 1.780 billion pounds of increased milk production through February 2012.

Butter closed March at $1.4625, down 6 cents on the week and 52 3/4-cents below a year ago when it fell below $2 for the first time in 2011, though it was a short-lived two weeks before climbing back above $2. No butter was sold the last week of March. The NASS butter average hit $1.4519, up 0.9 cent. NASS powder averaged $1.3043, down 2.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.13 cents, up a half-cent.

Dairy Market News says many butter producers and handlers believed the cash price would ease once the Easter/Passover holidays passed. Churning remains seasonally active although some producers indicate that cream supplies are a little less available due to enhanced Class II demand cream cheese, sour cream, whipping cream, and other cream based products.

Warmer temperatures are encouraging ice cream consumption, according to USDA, but for the most part ice cream production remains seasonally limited. Retail butter demand has eased now that most or-

ders for the holiday have been shipped. Suppliers indicate that orders are still occurring for fill-in needs. Retail features across the country are occurring and food service orders have been stronger in anticipation of the holidays, according to USDA. The CME’s Daily Dairy Report says commercial disappearance of American cheese and otherthan-American cheese was up in January versus the prior year, based on USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) data. At 371.6 million pounds, American cheese was up 17.6 million. Other-than-American cheese totaled 574.4 million, up 26 million pounds from January 2011.

Butter and nonfat dry milk commercial disappearance was off. Butter, at 117.7 million pounds, was down 12.2 million pounds from a year ago, and nonfat dry milk, at 159.5 million, was off 4.4 million pounds.

USDA also reports that basketball-themed party ads were featuring cheese and sour cream.

Advertising plans centered on the St. Patrick’s Day holiday however did not include many tie-ins with dairy products. The number of butter ads was lower this period with pricing slightly

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higher at $2.71 for a 1 pound pack. The number of cheese ads was lower for most sizes, with the exception of 2 pound block packs.

Ice cream features are most common for a single item and many stores are featuring both a national and store brand.

This period’s pricing level is $3.25, down 6 cents from two weeks ago. Yogurt features and prices are lower this reporting period with pricing for 46 ounce Greek yogurt and yogurt down slightly.

I’ve said it before, the dairy industry’s problem is not so much one of over production as it is under consumption and part of that issue continues to be fluid milk. Tom Gallagher, CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated, addressed that at the recent Dairy Farmers of America annual meeting.

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that, for the week ending January 22, 2012, fluid milk sales were down 3.9 percent over the previous 12-month period, according to Gallagher, but the retail price averaged $3.90 per gallon, up 11 percent from a year earlier. Commercial disap-

pearance of overall fluid milk was down 1.7 percent, with an increase in consumption of milk in coffee drinks possibly offsetting some of the fluid milk sales decline.

Gallagher said studies for four decades have revealed the “elasticity” in the relationship of the retail milk price and retail sales. Each 1 percent change in the price impacts sales by 0.35 percent in either direction. If the price goes up 1 percent, sales go down 0.35 percent. If the price goes down 1 percent, sales increase 0.35 percent.

The trouble, said Gallagher, is that gallon jugs of milk are traditionally thought of as a commodity. Thus, it’s always marketed on price.

“When we treat it as a commodity at retail, so do the consumers, and they buy milk on price,” he explained. “Margins shrink, leaving little room for innovation.”

“Some of the strongest ‘brands’ in the world market something that comes out of your tap, water,” he continued, adding that cereal, soda, toothpaste and laundry detergent are all largely the same, but are not treated as commodities. “They have

strong marketing programs by brand.”

In dairy politics; the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports that 25 of their member dairy manufacturers, including some of the largest food companies in the U.S., have called on House and Senate Agriculture Committee members to oppose supply management proposals and adopt a compromise producer safety net in the new Farm Bill.

The manufacturers would be directly regulated under the pending Dairy Security Act, H.R. 3062, which was proposed by National Milk and introduced by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN).

IDFA charged that “other commodities have moved to insurance and other risk management tools instead of government price intervention.

Not only will dairy exports decline if Congress imposes supply management, but dairy imports will be encouraged, causing problems for future trade negotiations.”

“Some groups want to completely eliminate government support for agriculture commodities while others are arguing

that government needs to step in and control milk supply to assure high milk prices,” said Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president of legislative affairs and economic policy. “We think there is a middle ground where government can help dairy farmers successfully manage their own businesses.”

Three taxpayer organizations, Citizens Against Government Waste, Americans for Tax Reform, and the National Taxpayer’s Union, have also called on lawmakers to oppose the legislation, calling it “an egregious mistake.”

In other legislative news; DPW reports that Florida U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, chair of the House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, cosponsored the bipartisan “Preserving America’s Family Farm Act,” HR 4157, which would prevent the Department of Labor (DOL) from enacting controversial new restrictions on youth working on family farms.

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And, National Milk has become the new manager of the licensing and use of the REAL® Seal, one of the food industry’s most recognizable product logos. The management was transferred from the United Dairy Industry Association as a result of an agreement between it and NMPF, according to a press release, as “the best opportunity to place a renewed emphasis on highlighting the importance and value of American-made dairy foods.”

“The REAL® Seal was created more than 30 years ago to help con-

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The Only Pizza You’ll Ever Want Again Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Crust 1 16-ounce package pizza dough, brought to room temperature 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons grated ParmigianoReggiano Toppings 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 3 cloves cracked garlic 1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry, or chicken tenders Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle 12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced Preheat oven to 500°F. On 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out dough and form pizza crust.

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Sprinkle crust with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup. Salt water and add broccoli florets. Cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain broccoli and set on cutting board. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.

Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat. Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

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Stretch a Buck Turkey and Bean Burrito Burgers Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes 1 cup cold leftover white or brown rice 1 pound ground turkey 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained Palmful chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, half a palmful 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palmful 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 ripe avocado 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 4 red leaf lettuce leaves 1 ripe tomato, sliced 4 crusty rolls, split Combine rice, meat and beans with spices and grill seasoning. Form 4 big patties, then heat 1 tablespoon oil (a turn of the pan) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add pasta to water and undercook by about 2 minutes, drain.

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Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

(1) 2 YEAR OLD Belted Galloway bull $800.00; (3) Belted Galloway Hereford cross bulls born 7/11, $500.00 each.

Fabius,NY. 315-683-5532

BELTED GALLOWAY BULLS, 1-2½ yrs. old, some others 810 months old. Great condition. 315-683-5365, 315-7204020

9 BEEF CROSS Hereford and Angus feeders approximately 400-600lbs. each, $1.40lb.

Bernie 518-731-8884.

COW CALF PAIRS for sale.

Hereford Angus cross. 315653-7897

ANGUS & HEREFORD FEMALE SALES, May 12, 2012, back to back auctions start at 11am, NY Angus Assoc and NY Hereford Breeders, hosted by Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY, C ATA L O G S M A I L E D UPON R E Q U E S T, mike@cattlepromotions.com, 518-598-8869, ny-angus.com ANGUS BULLS SALE, 5/5/12, Canandaigua, NY, 50 bulls sell, video preview at www.TROWBRIDGEFARMS.com catalogs mailed on request, call Phil 518-369-6584, phil@trowbridgefarms.com

DEXTER CATTLE, Heritage breed, dual purpose, “raise your own beef”. Call for more info. or email tlippert@hughes.net 518-339-6030 FOR SALE: 1-Jersey X Piedmontese steer; 1-Jersey X Hereford heifer, breeding age; 1-Jersey X Simmental, Bred Simmental, due Aug. 10th, barn raised, good condition.

607-264-3015

BELTED GALLOWAY BULL, miniature, 2 years old, $600.

Call 518-696-3951

For Sale: 3 second calf heifers, 4 first calf heifers, all Angus $2,000 each. 2 Hereford first calf heifers $1,700.

All exposed to purebred Angus bull 7-25-2011. 4 open Angus heifers 11 months old. $1,100 each.

Canisteo, New York. 607661-6649.

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle REGISTERED YEARLING pulled Hereford bull, b.

03/25/11: Out of a Dr. World Class son and a high producing Dam: Weaning weight 620 w/no grain, good disposition, dark color, lots of potential w/this young bull. R. M. Descartes, Berne, NY 518872-0256.

FOR SALE: Angus & Hereford cow/calf combination, herd reduction. Morrisville, NY 315350-8584 GRASS FED BEEF HERD and bull for sale, 25 Hereford cows, bred to British White Bull for May Calving, these calves do real well on grass only. 802-598-5508

The New York Beef Producers Association ALL BREED BULL AND HEIFER SALE Fri., April 27, Seneca Falls, NY • 7:30 PM Empire Farm Days site - Lott Farms 23 Bulls - Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Simmental and SimAngus 19 Heifers - Angus, Hereford, Simmental and Commercials

For Information Contact Jeanne White 607-423-4888

Building Materials/Supplies

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

40 Years Experience

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 TREATED OAK TIMBERS: New 7”x9”, lengths 8’ to 16’, $3.00/ft. Large quantity. Used at $2.50/ft. 716-830-5506

Dependa-Bull Services

HEREFORD BULLS For Sale 315-837-4245 or 315-8374845 HIGHLAND HERD, many registered, different colors, 20 head for $20,000. Will divide, offers considered and delivery available 315-672-5674.

Selling at the NYBPA Sale

April 27, 7:30pm

315-829-2250

Buildings For Sale

WANTED: Quality grain finished beef cattle, all sizes also buying feeder cattle. 518-2310239

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

Seneca Falls, N.Y. A SAV Pioneer 7301 son with an actual 365 day weight of over 1300 lbs.

A Sav Net Worth 4200 son with a $B of 60.53 A TC Aberdeen 759 daughter with a $B of 60.05 A SAV Net Worth 4200 daughter with a $B of 63.75 A BSF Bextor 019 daughter with a $W of 30.55 and a $B of 59.30

REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050 REGISTERED ANGUS cattle 10 Heifer calf pairs, 10 bull calf pairs, 10 yearling Heifers, and 4 Angus bulls, contact Rally Farms 845-797-4687 or 845-677-8211.

Big Stoney Farms

607-334-7321

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

VISTA BUILDERS, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS for

AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Freestalls, Parlors, Commodity Sheds, Machinery & Heifer Buildings

CALL (315) 492-1289

Building Materials/Supplies #1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663) FACTORY SECONDS Foam Insulation, various thickness.

Adirondack Metal Sales, 315429-3627

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

Double O Builders LLC

518-673-1073 or 518-774-7288 • Dairy Facilities • Machinery Sheds • Pole Barns • Free Stall Barns • Tie Stall Barns • Garages • Gravity Flow Manure Systems • Horse Barns • Riding Arenas Call today and join our family of satisfied customers!!

Professional Pole Barns

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors

FOR SALE BEEF CATTLE

Beef Cattle

24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses

No Sub Crews Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

(Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

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Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT 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

Concrete Products

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS® 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

Custom Butchering

Custom m Processingg Forr Alll Organic & Conventionall Animals

HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

USDA Certified for Beef, Pigs, Lambs, Goats, Chickens and Turkeys 56 Railroad Ave, Stamford, NY

Dairy Cattle

Cell 607-435-9375

Office 607-652-6321

www.eklundprocessing.intuitwebsites.com

New York Custom Processing, LLC

Dick Meyer Co. Inc. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

www.barnfloorgroovers.com

Custom Butchering GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

Custom Butchering

110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due May & June. Had all shots.

315-269-6600 25 REGISTERED Jerseys & 30 Registered. Holstein heifers. Call 203-263-3955 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

Construction Equipment For Rent HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

Custom Services

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 Butchering

ATTENTION FARMERS

Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Custom Services

BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

DAIRY HERD FOR SALE: Holstein, Holstein Jersey crosses, 90 milking, 40 dry.

845-866-0461

Custom Services

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

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service”

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

Now Booking Hogs & Beef 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.”

Cattle REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

Cow Mats

Collectibles WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

FARMER’S PLACE

256 Co. Rte. 20, South Edmeston, NY 13411 607-847-8234 • www.joesfarmersplace.com

Cow Mats

USDA FACILITY RETAIL STORE OPEN! Hickory Smoking on Premises

ON SPECIAL Hickory Smoked Bacon $6.50 Lb. Link Sausage $3.19 Lb.

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

Herd Expansions

Jersey’s For Sale

USED COWS WANTED

525 GALLON bulk tank, flat top, w/compressor $1,500.

315-496-2356 .

WANTED

Closed Herd 70 Cows

All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600

Half 1st & 2nd Calf With 14 Bred Heifers Plus Young Stock Family Farm with 14,600# Average, 5.0 Butterfat, 3.9 Protein Year Around Calving Not Pushed Fed Silage and Pasture

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE

Quality Awards Over 25 Years

1-800-777-2088

Can Stay Until May 1st

802-933-2039

Call 607-722-5728 Anytime AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

WANTED

HEIFERS

REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 63 Cow Tiestall Herd

DHIA Avg. 24,000 lbs.

150,000 SCC Closed Herd Large Cows, Good Type, Nice Udders

IN NEED OF 15 to 25 dairy cows milking or springing for herd expansion. I would like owner financing, willing to do milk check assignment. References available. 607-8659203

SHOW QUALITY CALVES For Sale. 315-717-3764

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

315-585-9115

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.

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 WANTED: Approx. 40 Holstein dairy herd, AI sired, low SCC, prefer young herd. 570470-3475

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

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

315-793-0043

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

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 FOR SALE: MILKING PARLOR EQUIPMENT: Variable speed controller; 10HP motor; DeLaval 84 vacuum pump; 28 Germania claws; 28 Wakatio take-offs; 3 Conde rotary valves; Mueller plate cooler.

No Sunday calls. 716-4740221

Farm Equipment

WE’VE EXPANDED Aftermarket Tractor & Combine Parts Shipped to Your Door, Same Day!

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

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

CATTLE DRINKING FOUNTAIN Ritchie automatic, heated model-50 never used $85. each call 518-993-4255.

Dairy Equipment

Most Parts ½ Of NEW! Simplicity Products

Zeisloft Farm Eq Bloomsburg, PA

888-238-9335 Dairy Equipment

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

• 6000 Gal. Storage • 4000 Gal. Surge (99) • 3000 Gal. Storage • 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, 180, 250 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

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

New Hay Wagons-SALE! STOLZFUS S HAY Y WAGONS All Steel w/PT Floor-Heaviest & Best Built on the Market Today!

COMPLETE WAGONS RACKS ONLY: EZ TRAIL WAGONS: 18’ w/8 ton gear $3,500 18’ $2,350 18’ w/8 Ton Gear Prices so low I’m not allowed to print!

20’ w/8 ton gear $3,350 20’ $2,500 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 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

1971 JD 4020 original, 6500 original hrs. owned since 1989, dealer inspected $14,500. 518-222-4217

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’ DEGELMAN silage blade off John Deere tractor, $8,500 OBO. 585-330-0014 18 BALE HAY grabber, works with New Holland bale wagons, set up with quarter turn for loading trucks, $4,800. Call 315-945-2259 18 TON Round feed bin, good condition, w/fill pipe & auger w/electric motor, $3,000 OBO. Must sell, no reasonable offer turned down. Stoltzfus Family Farm, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls,NY13365

1976 JD 2440, rear tires 16.9x30 new, 2,415Hrs.; 1975 JD 2630, w/146 loader, 16.9x30 rears 80%; 1959 JD 730 diesel, good tag, rear tires 12.5x38 80%, fronts 7.50x16. 518-966-5766 1976 JD 8630, good condition, 7700hrs., duals, quick hitch, tires 80%, $17,500 firm.

585-526-6755 1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $9,500; 1985 LN8000, 6 wheel 18’ platform dump, $2,900. 978-544-6105 1998 MANAC 53’ long drop deck trailer on air ride, new tires, new floor, with all straps, $12,000 OBO; DT466 truck motor, complete with starter, turbo, clutch, $1,500. 518358-2419 20.8x38 10 BOLT JD hubs & wheels; JD 40 bale kicker; 6 JD vacuum corn planter hoppers, fits 7200 & up. 607-2863391

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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2003 NH discbine; ‘05 Vicon 535 hay tedder; JD 327 baler w/kicker. 315-839-5390, 518669-9648 2005 SUPERDUTY F250 diesel, clean $10,500. 2006 Sterling 9522 Heavy Duty Tandem, heavy spect also 16’-22’ silage bodys and hoist, new and used cab and chassis, also complete trucks and bodys. 802-758-2396

2009 Patz V420 LP Vertical feed mixer. Used only two years. perfect shape. $24,500. 518-567-9490

2009 CASE SBX540 Baler, 14x18 bales, like new, $11,900. 315-256-6253 2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 6x30” rows, insect boxes.

Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585-746-5555

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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35+ WAGONS IN STOCK: 50+ GEARS IN STOCK. 10+ ROUND BALE CARRIERS 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. 518-885-5106 36” FORKS for 6000# standard fork mount $100pr. call 518-993-4255.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

3PT HITCH Winpower 10kw portable generator $2,350.

Call 518-993-4255.

4 FIRESTONE 18.4x46 tires and rims 50%. Two Firestone 14.9x34 tires and rims 30%, off JD 8320 all for $4,500.

315-246-7554

JD 8430 C/A MFD, 50” rear duals, 34” ft duals, all Firestones, Active-seat, 4 remotes, HD wt. package, Q-hitch, Very Fancy Tr. w/2,200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, 4 remotes, Q-hitch wts “ONLY” 1,200 hrs, Looks New w/Warranty!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,900 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, 50” duals, wts, G-Star ready, Q-hitch, 4 “ONLY” 1,700 hrs, Looks New!. $168,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 20 speed PQ, LH Rev, with “Front PTO & 3ph” . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, IVT trans w/LH Rev, “ONLY” 336 hrs, Warranty! . . . . . . . . . Call!

2010 Case IH 275 Magnum, C/A, MFD, Fully Loaded, 3 PTO’s, 5-remotes, duals all around, wts, leather, Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158,500 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum, C/A, MFD, duals, wts, 4 remotes, “ONLY” 1,040 hrs, “Look at this Price” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Firm!

Case IH 245 Magnum, C/A MFD, duals, wts, 4 remotes, 3,100 hrs Sharp! . . . . . . . . . . . . $106,500

All these are in stock and ready to go!

See These Tractors and More At www.AndrewsFarm.com Financing & Trucking Available

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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. . . .

JD 7520 TRACTOR

$84,900

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7810 TRACTOR

5 CASE IH 2366 Combines, one HillCo, all nice and sell with 1 year motor and trans. warranty. 3.7% Int. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 598 WHITE 6 bottom variable width plow from the mid-west, good condition, $5,900. 315335-3020 5x5 PLASTIC FEED BOXES w/cover, holds about 800 lbs. calf or cow feed. 315-8687092 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 AGRIMETAL 542 power feed cart, excellent condition, ready to go to work, asking $3,500. 315-272-8083 ALLIS CHALMERS tractors: 6070, 2WD 3,500 hours, with 460 quick attach motor, $10,300. will sell loader separate; 5050 MSD, 12 speed with creeper, 4,500hrs, loader, $9,200.; 5050, 2WD, weights front and rear, original condition with 1,730hrs, $6,000.

315-672-5674.

$62,000

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B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

NH TM190 TRACTOR AVAILABLE FOR RENT

CASE IH MX230

$110,000

BP20 HESSTON Round Bale Shredder. Hull-O Farms 518239-6950 Case MX285 Tractor with 14 ft. blade, duals all around, fully weighted, rear quick hitch, 3500 hours, excellent shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $140,000

LOOK UP AND ORDER YOUR PARTS ONLINE THRU OUR WEB SITE: www.whitesfarmsupply.com

Two H&S 18 Ft. Rear Unload Wagons

4154 State Rt. 31, Canastota (315) 697-2214 (800) 633-4443 962 State Rt. 12, Waterville (315) 841-4181 (800) 859-4483 8207 State Rt. 26, Lowville (315) 376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com

©2007 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. CNH Capital is a trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

Claas 850 Harvester with 6 row Kemper corn head and 14 ft. hay head. Excellent condition, 1500 cutter hours, new knives and 2 new tires . . . . . Asking $199,000

Kuhn VSL142 Mixer, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $32,500

Boxes new on good tandem running gear Asking $10,500 ea.

Excellent Condition Equipment. Farmer selling due to illness. Equipment located in Panama, NY.

Contact Joe or Mary at 716-782-4663

BRILLION MODEL-98 8’ seeder, excellent condition $2,950. Call 518-993-4255.

Case IH MXU-125, 4WD, open station, 6,000R’s, nice, $26,500. Call 570-966-9893 ENGINE STAND universal on wheels $50. Call 518-9934255.

EXCELLENT CONDITION John Deere 3955 forage harvester, 2 row corn head & grass head, $18,000. 978544-6105 FARMALL 200 with /cultivators. 518-731-8663 FERGUSON 3PT 2 bottom plow w/coulters, EX, $435.

East Syracuse, NY. 315-4392685.

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FORD 151 automatic reset plow w/4 18” bottoms $3,200.

Brillion 16’ Transport Harrow w/S tines and reversible points $1,800. 607-965-8151

IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202

Ford 9N (Excellent) Woods Heavy Duty 6’ Rotary Cutter

JAMESWAY Volumax 16’ silo unloader, used 2 years, ready to install, asking $6,000. 518369-9848

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 FORD MODEL-207 9’ disc, good condition $2,000. Call 518-993-4255.

FORD PLOWS, 5 bottom 18” auto reset, model 151, hydraulic sidehill hitch, $1,750. 518-791-7825 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.

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 2350 2 wheel dr. $6,500.

Meyers s/u wagons. 14’ Amco disc $2,900. Pat 518-3614333.

JD 4200 18” 3 bottom rollover plow. $3,000. 585-526-7044 JD 4560, 7210, 7405, 6615, 4055, 2355; Case IH800 plate planter, 6 row dry; 18’ silage body. 585-732-1953 JD 630, 12’ transport disc harrow, like new, $8,500; Brillion 12’ transport leveling harrow, old but good, $3,000. 860354-0649 leave message.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

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

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

3 Beater 1016 Self-Unloading Dion Wagon With Roof, Newly Rebuilt

$5,500

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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.

JD 6310, 4x4, 640 loader, $26,000; JD 6405, 2WD w/loader, low hours, $26,000; JD 750, 2WD w/loader, $4,500; IH 986, 2WD, $8,500; JD 5320, 2WD, $13,000; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 315 w/thrower; JD 336 w/kicker; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; NH BR730 round baler, like new, $11,000; JD 1600, 4Btm reset plow; IH 710, 4Btm reset plow; 2-724 reset plows; JD B530 & 730 tractors; New & Used metal kicker wagons; New yellow roofs for JD rollbars $800; Case IH SBX-520 baler same as NH 565, like new, $7,500; NH 590 tandem axle spreader, $8,500; JD & IH front and rear wheel weights. Augur Farms, 203-530-4953

JOHN DEERE 15’ disk, fair $1650. JD 12’ roller harrow, fair $1500.Kewanee 800 14’ heavy disk, good cond. $2750. 845-590-7803

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310 JD 7200 12 row vac. planter, front flex fold, insect boxes, 250 monitor, always kept inside, excellent field ready condition, $12,900, partial trades considered. 315-2765122 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; JD 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7000 PLANTER 6x30 $6,500. White 5100 Planter 6x30 $6,200. JD 15’ BW disk 20” blades nice $2,800. BushHog offset disk heavy duty 24” blades $5,800. Case IH 5100 soybean special drill 21x7 double disk, packer wheels, seeder, like new $5,100. JD 8300 drill 23x7 double disk, packer wheels, seeder, nice $4,500. Three field cultivators International, AC and Vicon 18’ to 20’ w/leveler $1,800., $2,200., $2,450. Two Dunham cultimulcher’s 13 and 15’, nice $2,500. and $4,600. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 JOHN DEERE 265 loader w/joystick, 6 row crop tractors, $5,200. 315-725-0139

Farm Machinery For Sale

MABIE BROS., INC.

or Best Offer Must Sell No Reasonable Offer Refused

John Deere 18’ fold-up drags, $800; Kongskilde 15” row cultivator, with rolling shields, $1,100; White 6 row 30” cultivator, $900; Brandt 7”x40’ auger, PTO drive, $1,200; Farmi 601 log skidding winch, PTO driven, $4,000. Moravia, NY 585-355-5363 JOHN DEERE 2350 diesel, 56HP, 8Spd, 520 quick hitch loader, 7hrs. on complete rebuilt motor, have receipts on parts, new paint & decals, exc. cond., $13,500/OBO. 508-839-3288 JOHN DEERE 4040, ready to run, good tires, $13,500; John Deere 4030, ready to go, $12,500; John Deere 3020, new engine, good condition, $8,500. 607-334-5918 JOHN DEERE 1750 6 row conservation planter, liquid vac, low acreage, $22,500.

Saratoga Ag Sales & Service, 518-695-4122

JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled windrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 910 Pequea tedder, new condition. 518-843-0999 JOHN DEERE 4955, excellent condition, 4 wheel dr., very low hours, $49,500. 413-5305369 JOHN DEERE 5830, self propelled Chopper with KP 4 row corn head, 4 row snapper head Windrow pickup $40,000., also John Deere 12 row liquid corn planter $7,000.

607-656-8244

518-673-8536 or 518-461-8933

JOHN DEERE 637 disk harrow, like new, $5,000. 518872-0127

3pt. Farm Drainage tile plow w/Spectra laser & receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,200 42' Krause field cultivator model 4237HR, 2 piece K-tine shank on 6" spacing w/spring levelers . . . . . .$12,500 40' Unverferth rolling harrow soil conditioner, model 1235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 '96 WT Patriot sprayer, 6200hrs,175hp, 90ft, 750 gal. poly tank, GPS w/auto swath, Trimble EZ Guide & EZ Boom, tires 12.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 NH 1069 bale wagon 2800hrs Cat3208 w/ turbo, Allison trany w/heavy truck rear end . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 '82 JD 410 backhoe, 2WD, 4985 hrs . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 JD 348 wire balers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 JD 347 wire balers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500-$3,000 All equipment stored inside except tile plow.

JOHN DEERE 7000 6 row planter, soybean cups, dry fert., cross auger, all row units updated to precision planting, seed- fertilizer, disks new 2011, ready to plant, $7,000.

607-329-2302

Contact Greg 585-746-5925 or Kim 585-330-5381

New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo. • Rebate up to $1,000

$249/mo 8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400

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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 KELLY RYAN 8’ Centerline bagger, year 1990, 200’ cables, good condition, $8,900. 814-360-9324

Farm Machinery For Sale Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

4x4 Kubota M8950 Heated Factory Cab 85-90HP Dsl, lots of weights, dual outlets, “New” rubber, good and field ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 JD 335 Round Baler very nice $5,950; 8’ 3Pt & Trailre Disk $1,275 each; Front Mt 5’“New” Snowblower for skid steer $Call; Int 450 (3) Btm Plow $1,275; Quicke 980 Ldr “New” w/7’ Bkt & mts to fit MF, Agco, Challenger $4,150; AC C w/(1) Btm plow $1,275; Howard 3Pt 5’ Used Tiller $1,275; New 4’ Tillers; Bush Hog 7’ Finish Mower ATH900 $1,875; Schulte 6’ H.D. Rotary Mower XH600 $1,275; 3Pt SB Mowers: Sitrex, Gaspardo, Int 100 & NH 451 $Call; New Farmi 501 Log Winch (New List $4,999) Our Price $4,299; 2004 JD 5520 2x4 Deluxe Cab, AC, Heat, etc. & JD Ldr 12 spd, power reverser, dual outlet, 2500 hrs, 75-80HP Dsl, super clean!! $26,500; NH 3010 45HP Dsl, outlets, super nice shape w/750 hrs $8,950; New 25Bu. Ground Driven Spreader all galvanized $1,875; (2) Btm 3pt Ford Plow $495; 10’ Semi Mt. Rotary Mower Land Pride RCR2510 540 PTO, (3) gearboxes, chain guards, demo (New list $7,500) Our Price $5,650; 7’Trailer Type Bush Hog Rotary Mower $1,875 (super nice shape); 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Mower & Ldr 20HP Dsl, 800 hrs, hydro $7,950; 4x4 Long 50HP Dsl, reverser, canopy, field ready $6,950; Case VAC 14 wfe $1,875; JD 1010 wfe gas, all orig. $2,750; 4x4 FarmTract (Long Agri) 550DT w/Ldr (joystick control), adj. ROPS, 50-55HP Dsl, Just In; Lots More

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 KNIGHT 3036 mixer with working scales, 540 PTO, good condition, $8,000. 607687-9161, 607-768-9739 KRONE 45T Rotary Swather side delivery hay rake, new never used, $7,500. 518-8833358 KUBOTA M110, 4WD, 94hp, Kubota l o a d e r, cab w/heat/AC, power reverser, 4000hrs., exc.cond., $23,000; Kubota M8950, 4WD w/cab, $10,000. 315-261-2212 LIQUID NITROGEN (32% UAN) corn side dresser package: Blu-Jet 9 row 30” (can be 11 row) 3Pt. fold-up toolbar w/ground driven John-Blue piston pump & set of Demco saddle tanks (250Gal. each).

All for $6,000. Arnold Richardson, Red Creek,NY. 315-5733037 LOADER, International 2350 w/84” bucket; Agri-Metal belt conveyor, 60’ long, 18” belt; Flyght manure pump, electric, 20hp. 802-864-5382, 802578-7352

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Farm Machinery Wanted

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

LOWER PRICES on all Case IH 1640, 1660, 1666 Combines. Over 12 in stock starting at $13,500. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com

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

• STEIGER PT310 • IHC 1066 • IHC 656 Diesel • IHC 2350 Loader • Double 8 SURGE Parlor, Complete • GIRTON 3000 Gallon Bulk Tank

WANTED: PTO driven hydraulic pump, 540rpm. Call 315-264-5836 or 315-6552731

25 TON OF EAR CORN For Sale, kept inside, easy to load $200.00 per ton. 518-8595068

CORN SILAGE FOR SALE. 518-965-8269

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

M&W 4407 4x4 round baler, bale wet or dry, excellent condition, $7,000/OBO; International 4900 C&C, 466 diesel, 6 wheeler, 7Spd., AB, AC, cruise, excellent condition, $10,000/OBO. 585-813-2192

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com MANY IH 1066’s, 1466’s fender & cab tractors, $6,500$12,000; 3088 open station, nice; 3100 Du-al Loader, bale spear only, $1,500. 518-6772854 MASSEY FERGUSON 40B industrial tractor w/MF34A loader, self leveling, 1 yard bucket, 6Spd., instant reverse, 55HP, 2,565Hrs., good rubber, Serial#9A348071, $5,500/OBO. 978-835-5227 Never Used New no till 10’ model 9312 Sunflower small grain seeder w/grass seeder on back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 firm 2 Transport Chemical Tanks w/pumps & meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400/ea.

Chisel Plow w/3pt. hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$700 2 Silo Blowers, 1 Int. w/auger, 1 NH model 28 Whirlybird . . . . . .$300/ea.

Int. corn planter, 4 row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Mohawk bale processor for large round bales . .$5,000 McCormick 21’ drag on wheels . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

315-858-1814 FOR DETAILS

New Holland 1411Discbine Good Condition Dealer Prepped and Field Ready for 2012

8,80000 315-604-7116 $

NEW HOLLAND 570 baler w/hydraulic tension and half bale chute, excellent condition $12,300. Also New Holland bale wagon model 1034 nice condition $8,250. 315-7948375 NEW HOLLAND hay rake $650. Call 518-993-4255.

NEW IDEA 3722 manure spreader, about 200 bushels, very good condition 607-8656888.

NEW, NEVER USED. Purchased spring 2011.

Aitchison No Till Drill 3 point hitch, Model 1414C, $12,000.00 845-629-1462

NH 273 BALER w/kicker and supersweep pickup head, many new parts $1,350. NH 268 baler $1,200. Ford model 513 hayrig $1,150. All stored indoors, field ready, will demo, delivery available obo. 607829-6817 NH 8560; Schulte Jumbo 320 rock picker; Case IH MX135, 120, 5130 w/loader, JX95, C80. Tires & rims of all sizes.

585-732-1953 NH 900 Chopper KP hay and corn head $7,000; NH 492 haybine $1,500. 607-7455383 NICHOLSON HAY TEDDER for sale, ground driven, excellent shape $600/obo 315-7176922.

O N E 1 8 ’ J A M E S W AY VOLUMAX unloader, one new and one used VanDale surface drive unloader. 315-4046721, 315-495-6506.

Organic Weed Control

Weeder w/Kovar Tines Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’

Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442

315-521-2552 THE LARGEST inventory of “Quality” Combines in East.

1 year motor and transmission warranty. Best time to buy is in the Spring! 3.7% Int. 800-9193322 zeisloftequip.com TIGERMATE II, 18-1/2’ field cultivator, has 800 acres on it, $9,200. Anhydrous applicator converted chisel plow, 6 rows notill culters asking $600. 315729-3327 TRACTOR TRAILER manure tanker, 9000 gallon, 4 year old new construction, wireless remote control for spread & reload, excellent condition, $37,900. Will consider partial trade. 207-416-7009 TRAILER BOOM sprayer, fiberglass tank $150. Call 518993-4255.

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

OVER 20 CASE IH Combines in stock. Most reduced $3,000. Great time to buy!

3.7% Fin. Bloomsburg, PA. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

USED GALVANIZED 12’ gates $50. each 8’ black pipe gate $50. Call 518-993-4255.

PORTABLE PINCOR 20kw generator $2,200. Call 518993-4255.

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

PRICES REDUCED! Largest selection of later model JD & Case IH Combines on East Coast. 1-year motor and trans. warranty. Low 3.7% interest.

Bloomsburg, PA. 800-9193322. www.zeisloftequip.com REAL NICE JD 4650 2WD power shift 90% rubber including duals. Rebuilt Power shift.

Bargain! $34,500.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 REAR FORD TRACTOR weights 8N-600 $100. for the pair call 518-993-4255.

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

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

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

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

corn

WHITE MODEL 435 8 shank, has a leveler on back $5,800 OBO. 315-729-7897.

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 WANTED: Manure Spreader, 250 bushel or larger, must be good condition, hydra preferred. 978-835-5227

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677 Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-566-9253 www.openpollinated.com

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

(315)) 549-82266

Massey Ferguson

WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

WANTED

814-793-4293

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

Romulus, NY 14541

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

MEDIUM RED CLOVER, $65/bushel ($1.30/lb). Cherwak Farms 607-279-3953 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.

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 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

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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 ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

Greenhouse Equipment

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

FOR SALE: Greenhouse 30x96’ new slant fans with louvers and controls, 2x10 treated baseboard and one plywood end wall. $3,200.00 607-8655150. sassy339@gmail.com

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Hay - Straw For Sale

518-993-5177

STANTON BROTHERS

Quality First - Always

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

518-768-2344 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

18’ GRAIN BIN, 7 rings, 4,000 bushel w/drying floor, torn down, $2,500. Call 570-9669893

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

GRAIN BINS, 18’, 6 rings, 3,500 bushel w/drying floor, torn down, $3,500. Call 570966-9893

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

POST T POUNDER R FOR R RENT

1400 BALES Mixed Grass hay, 1st cutting, good for cattle & horses, $1.60/bale. 315942-4169 15 BALES 2nd cutting baleage 4x4, mostly grass, $28.00 each. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424

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

1st, 2nd, 3rd CUT BALEAGE, all types available. 315-3310633

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS

All your fencing supplies at one location

315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs Grain Handling Equip.

• Custom Mill Righting Bins & Dryers

Treated posts of all sizes, high tensile accessories, energizers, gates and much more.

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649 Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat. 8-Noon www.williamsfarmfence.com

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service Grain Handling Equip.

• Dryer BinsService & Dryers

Spreader & Spreading Available Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

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

HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10 SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Country Folks’

4x4 SECOND Cut baleage, 58 bales, $50.00 each. 518701-8886

LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050 Certified Organic baleage, 800-1000lb. bales, 5/31/11 harvest $50. each. 315-6775366 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

Financial Services

Hay - Straw For Sale 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

NOFA-NY Certified Organic baleage, trucking available, $28.00. 315-261-2212

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices

FIRST CUTTING Timothy, 3x3x7 bales, $50 per bale; Wheat straw, $55 per bale; 315-549-9949

519-529-1141

FOR SALE: Horse 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

WILL DELIVER

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

FOR YOU!

MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

EARLY CUT, 1st cut hay, $4.00 per bale. 518-296-8014

GOOD QUALITY Timothy Grass square bales, 1st cutting. 607-286-3391

Get Results

Financial Services

HAYLAGE BALES FOR SALE: $25.00 to $30.00 per bale. Can deliver. 518-9289767

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

800-836-2888

HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m

4’ 2nd cut round bales, $40.00/bale, stored under cover, can load tractor trailers.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury,VT 802-388-7828

(518) 234-4052

Classifieds

800-836-2888

AG LIME

Hay - Straw For Sale

ROBERT ROLLE

Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY: First cutting round bales stored outside. Make offer.

Bennington, VT. Delivery available. 802-688-3700

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

ROUND BALES 4x4 net wrapped, cut July. Knox Rd., Schoharie, NY 12157, 518872-3156 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 ROUND BALES, 4x5 all stored inside, Salt Point Dutchess County, NY 845797-3902 SMALL SQUARE BALES and 4x4 baleage. Call 315-8374245 or 315-837-4845 TIMOTHY AND CLOVER hay mix, early cut, no rain on it, good for horses $200/ton or $5/bale approx. 47-48lbs. 315496-2356

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com

H AY

WHEAT STRAW round bales for sale $45. per bale. 315382-5278

Wet and Dry

Hay - Straw Wanted

Farmer to Farmer

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

ALWAYS WANTED

STRAW

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

Also Square Bales of

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

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

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

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

Heating

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HAY & STRAW

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

DAIRY FARM needs experienced person or couple to care for land and livestock.

Modern freestall & parlor setup. Cow knowledge and good milking skills needed. Excellent salary. Housing available.

Mail inquires to: PO Box 121A, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

HEAD FEEDER POSITION

PERSON TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. Must know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation. Must be currently working on a farm. 315-6332944

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

FULL TIME POSITION on dairy farm, housing included.

845-482-5576

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

Help Wanted

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

CALL TODAY FOR NEW “HIGHER” PRICING Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

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: 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

WANTED: Ag Service Tech

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

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

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

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

WANTED: Construction hay, we pick up in 53’ trailer, approx. 700 bales, paying $1,050 per load. 315-8263400

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

Heating

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

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

www.cazenoviaequipment.com

CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Central NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

315-567-9308

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 DAIRY HERDSMAN OR HERDSWOMAN 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

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 Hogs QUALITY FEEDER PIGS, $70.00. Stoltzfus Family Farm, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls, NY 13365

Hoof Trimming DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

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Lawn & Garden

J&S LEONARD HOOF TRIMMING. 20 Years of Experience. Sore Feet - My Specialty. 607-264-8004

Lumber & Wood Products

wanted to fill immediate opening at our St. Johnsville or Richfield Springs locations. Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

HORSE DRAWN: 2-Champion grain drills, $300/ea.; dump rake, $200; tedder, $300.

Stored inside. 518-872-3156

Please send resume to:

Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville

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HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC with Stuart Rybak May 5 at Kast Hill Farm $125 per rider.

For more info on clinic contact Michelle at 315-8263857, for more info on Stuart Rybak check his website northeasttrainingcenter.com

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

Horse Equipment

Or apply within at either:

Horses

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

EXPERIENCED D AGRICULTURE E TECHNICIAN N AND/OR R CONSTRUCTION N TECHNICIAN

sspringersinc@roadrunner.com

Help Wanted

Horses 16.2 Blonde 7 year old Amishbroke Belgian Gelding; 11 year old, 17-3 light grey Percheron Gelding street broke. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

BAILLIE LUMBER CO. buys all species of hardwood veneer logs, sawlogs and standing timber year round.

IMMEDIATE LOCAL PAYMENT AND TRUCKING AVAILABLE. Please call for an updated price and spec sheet today! Smyrna Sawmill 607-627-6547. Mark Mowrey 315-796-6644; Phil Day 315436-2766; Jonathan DeSantis 315-882-8174; Sean Karn 315-436-3588. Boonville Sawmill 315-942-5284. Dave Prezyna 315-436-5329; Paul Snider 315-827-4062 (home) or 315-436-0949 (cell); Tom King 315-436-0936; Lukas Myers 315-263-6909.

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Lumber & Wood Products

Mobile Homes

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 WANTED: Large quantity of Larch and White Oak logs 585-765-2215.

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Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

Manure Handling

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

Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Maple Syrup Supplies

PTO Pump

Manure Auger

(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.

(717) 365-3234

Maple Syrup Supplies

Side Mt. Pump

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers

PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

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Real Estate For Sale

JANSEN AUTOMATED nesting box & cleaning system: Candler, washer, dryer, grader & packer. Accommodates up to 10,000 birds. Asking $25,000 firm. Truly phenomenal. 315-415-7762

Real Estate For Sale

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #718 - Nice 210 A. free stall dairy farm w/170 tillable flat to rolling acres w/sandy/loam soil - 120 cow free stall barn w/double 10 Beco parlor w/ATO’s, 3,000 gal bulk tank also 160 ft. free stall heifer/dry cow barn, 20x41 ft. Sealstore grain silo & 170x100 ft. bunk silo w/concrete floor - good 9 rm. home w/5 bdrms. & 2 baths - corn & wood stoves - nice fireplace, also village water & Artisian spring . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550,000 #69 - Farm w/150 A. - 130 A. tillable, 20 woods, nice apple orchard, outstanding looking property w/very good 2 story home w/beautiful lawns & nice in-ground swimming pool - also outside wood furnace, 2 story barn with lg. heated shop at one end - nice creek borders property - located across the road from #70. Priced at . . . .$435,000 #267 - Hobby/horse farm w/49 acres - 27 tillable, 12 pasture & 8 woods - 10 rm. 2 story home in good cond’t w/deck, above ground pool, vinyl siding, steel roof, circular driveway & full basement - 84x40’ 2 story barn w/cleaner, 34x18’ horse barn w/4 stalls - 24x74’ garage w/shop, 26x75’ hay storage shed & 14x30’ steel silo - 2 wells & half acre pond w/fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 C-14A - 130 Farmland, 80 A. tillable, 29 A. pasture, 21 A. woods; large, level fields of prime farmland, pond located in pasture; can qualify for organic status. Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$330,000 C-62 - Very attractive 1860 built brick Italianate house situated on 45 acre hobby farm, 20 A. tillable, 25 A. pasture. This 2400 sq. ft. home in the process of refinishing, has 4 BR, 2 full baths, 8 rooms total, new forced air heating system, new appliances, new roof, finished original plank and hardwood floors.Third floor available for additional living area. 36x90 Gambrel style barn, two large box stalls, clear span drive-in second story, new roof, new wiring, 24x36 three stall garage with door openers. Overlooks the Mohawk Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $425,000 REDUCED TO $375,000 C-68 - 107.6A. farm, 81.6 A. prime, river bottom farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. well-maintained, 150 yr. old farmhouse, 10 rm., 5BR, 1 1/2 baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, heifer/calf tie-stalls; Patz barn cleaner in covered manure room; 14x70 concrete stave silos; three-bay garage with overhead doors; additional bldgs. for storage, all in excellent condition; one pond and year round creek runs through property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $395,000 REDUCED TO $350,000

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787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 Parts

MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner 315-687-7891 315-510-2400

www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

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ATTENTION INVESTORS! 265 acres with farmhouse and pole barn. Farmhouse has been renovated into 4 apartments with approximately $2,300 monthly income. Plus, $2,500 yearly from farm lease. 90 acres of hay production and land is well-suited for both corn and alfalfa. Road frontage on 3 roads. Owner financing available. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in the Town of Moira, Franklin County. Close to the Village of Malone. Offered at $389,900. Call Pete Martino at NY Land Quest 877-236-1117 or www.nylandquest.com ORGANIC FARM: 260 acres, development rights sold.

North Fairfield,VT. 101 ties w/bunk silo, 3 bedroom house. $475,000 negotiable.

802-933-8868

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 800-836-2888

POSSON REALTY LLC

Parts

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DEMEREE REALTY

Clearview Hatchery

THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet & Hypro 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.

Shipping is FREE if picked up at the Lititz store.

Electric Pump

Poultry & Rabbits

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Mark,, Dan,, and d Rhondaa Fisherr forr allowingg uss to o sell d likee to theirr beautifull Herkimerr Countyy farm.. Wee would o thee area,, stop p byy and d visitt their welcomee Thee Skwarass to m alll thee best. h them roadsidee vegetablee stand.. Wee wish 2325 5 - New w Listingg - Neatt and d Clean n Showplacee Farm m Exceptionally nice house. Jefferson County - 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils. Good 2 story dairy barn with 43 stalls and dbl 2 milking parlor. New 48x75 Morton Building, large 2 car garage, Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Very well maintained home. High ceilings, big rooms, original woodwork. All on a quiet road, great farming area, close to shopping, schools, and hospitals.

Farm could be certified organic . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $379,000 2311 1 - Madiison n Countyy Farm m - 240 acre 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

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hay making farm. Road frontage on two roads. Farm could be easily sub-divided for investment. Gas and Mineral rights 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 2316 6 - 120 0 acree m/ll Hobbyy Farm m situated on a quiet road. 30 acres of farm ground used for pasturing and making hay, two year round streams, balance woods, some timber, lots of firewood, excellent hunting. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house inside has been remodeled. New front porch. Good 2 story 30 stall dairy barn, would work well for beef or horses. Good 32x40 shop, concrete floor, and power. Nice building to work on equipment or vehicles.

This farm has a great location close to Lake Delta for boating and fishing. Snow mobile and ATV trails close by. Mins to Rome or Utica, shopping and hospitals close by. Nice area to live and farm, handy to everything. Death in family forces sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o $215,000 n reduced d to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pricee hass been n a nicee littlee farm m off thiss size.

Thiss iss a greatt buyy on 2256 6 - Madison n Countyy Freee stalll Operation.. 210 acres 150 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls.

Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $550,000 Ownerss would d likee to o selll thiss springg yet,, theyy aree entertainingg alll reasonablee offers.

2309 9 - Nearr Sharon n Springss NY,, 87 acres of land with road frontage on two roads. 60 tillable, excellent soils, 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. This is a great farm property. Would make a nice place to build or buy for investment. Land in this area has significantly depreciated in value every year for the past 10 years.

Neighboring farmers would rent back. Buy it now right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $125,000,, firm

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Real Estate For Sale A MUST SEE PROPERTY!

25 Acres of beautiful rolling pasture, woods, stream come with this Gentleman’s Farm in northwest Schoharie County.

Spacious five bedroom farm house, first floor laundry/pantry, eat-in kitchen, LR, master BR, office, closets, full bath. Second floor has 4 BR’s, closets, full bath, and potential to be a two family home with separate entrance. 14x70 3BR, 1BA newer mobile home for income rental or hired hand/family. Numerous out buildings including a 3 bay garage, pole barn for machinery storage, workshop and two story barn w/bunker silo, concrete fenced barnyard, run in shed. . . . JUST REDUCED TO $225,000

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Kinship Properties Inc. 2 Locations To Serve You

St. Johnsville Branch Dolgeville Branch

54 East Main Street, St. Johnsville NY 13452 • (518) 568-2776

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Fortt Plain n 203 HEISER RD. A beautiful ranch home in a country setting, 2 or 3 bedrooms, large master bedroom, loft, large bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, large living room w/propane fireplace, large kitchen, and an open floor plan. Only 8 years old, this home has lots of natural woodwork and natural light. Vinyl windows and a walk in closet off the master bedroom. The basement is a 3 stall garage and laundry room and is on 5.1 acres. $169,000

Van Billings, Broker/Owner

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

Fortt Plain n 1040 River Road A very nice Ranch style home, in the country but just a few minutes from the Village of St. Johnsville.

This property has a detached garage and a very large Quonset Hut/Barn. This home has hardwood and ceramic tile floors, a beautiful family room with a fireplace and a master bedroom with a Whirlpool tub and deck off the back. $140,000

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NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

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.

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Call 518-848-6469 Real Estate Wanted WANTED: Looking to lease 125+/- cow freestall dairy farm w/home. 716-307-9874

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ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

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Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

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Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

Services Offered Beautiful contemporary style single family home with nice hardwood flooring and extensive woodwork. Close to schools, in good neighborhood. Could be converted into a 2 family. Asking only $91,500 Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

NOLANS PORTABLE WELDING, 20 plus years experience MIG, TIG, STICK, 315-5325543.

Ephratah Lovely Colonial with 2 bedrooms, finished basement, garage, deluxe kitchen on 5 acres of landscaped property with pond!

Newly listed for $185,000 Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

Herkimerr 932 Shells Bush Road 150 acres of prime farmland with outbuildings that also features a 3500 sq. ft. farmhouse. This 5 bedroom and 2 bath home has kept many of its beautiful features that include spacious rooms, wood flooring, master staircase and wide based moldings. Land is productive silt loam soil, woodland, and pasture. $274,000 Call Heidi Mouyos for your appointment @ 315-717-7269

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APR 6 - MAY 11 “Animals and Medicine” Course for High School Students Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. 6-8 pm. For stu-

dents 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.

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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 non-members the cost is $25.

Pre-registration is required by April 2 by calling the Herkimer County 4-H Office at 315-866-7920.

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 12 Farm Business Planning Course Ithaca, NY. All classes 6-9 pm. Cost: Sliding scale, $80 - $300 Application required.

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APR 14 Equine Extravaganza William Rice Extension Center, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY. 9 am - 2 pm. $5/person or $10 for families of three or more.

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On Internet at www.ccealbany.com 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 phone number. Beverages and light snacks will be provided but participants should bring a bag lunch.

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Junior Beef Quality Assurance Program Oneida County Extension Office, Oriskany, NY. 10 am 3 pm. This program is open to youth interested in beef or dairy cattle. Developed &

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Long Island Small Farm Summit Hofstra University, Hempstead (Nassau County). 7 am - 7 pm. A full day of interactive panels, educational presentations, workshops, exhibits, entertainment, and an opportunity to meet like minded folks interested in growing, eating and supporting a vibrant local agricultural community. There will be 19 panel discussions including topics such as building a robust local food system, innovative farming techniques, and beginner farmer education and business planning.

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APR 16 & 17 NNY Farm Disaster Preparedness Workshops • Apr. 16 - 9 am - 4 pm - Au Sable Valley Grange, Keesville, NY • Apr. 17 - 9 am - 3:30 pm CCE Jefferson Co. The program fee for each workshop is $35 and includes lunch and information materials. Pre-registration for the Keeseville workshop is requested by April 13; contact Sharon or Judy at 518-962-4810 ext. 0 or email essex@cornell.edu. The April 17 workshop is open to farmers and will also be a train the trainer program for educators wishing to use the Farm Disaster Preparedness workshop curriculum. Preregister by April 13 with Donna at 315-788-8450, dkw7@cornell.edu.

APR 17 Farm Disaster Preparation CCE of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton St., Watertown, NY. 9 am - 3:30 pm. $35 fee includes lunch and handouts. Register with Corey Hayes at 315-788-8450 or cmh298@cornell.edu APR 18 Dairy Meeting on Milk Marketing Requirements Welsh Cabin in Jeffersonville, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. This meeting will review the 400, 000 SCC limit for marketing milk and tips to meet the new guidelines. This meeting is open to dairy producers

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by Miranda Reiman The headline reads, “Beef prices skyrocket.” A little more information comes with, “Wholesale

beef prices at record levels.” Another adds, “Beef exports up 7 percent in two months.”

The articles that follow

can customer won’t shell out the dollars, there are more buyers overseas.

They are cashing in on a weaker U.S. dollar.

Perhaps the most telling article related to beef demand was posted by Oklahoma State’s Darrell Peel at the beginning of the year: “Beef Demand Is the Key to Cattle Prices In 2012.” He suggests, “Cattle and beef prices will be

higher in 2012, but just how much higher depends on consumer demand.”

Although many brilliant ag economists have devoted countless hours of study to it, beef demand will never be an exact science. There are too many factors at work, but one thing is for certain, true demand increases aren’t simply selling more product or even higher retail

prices. Demand only moves up when volume times price moves up.

So what can individual farmers and ranchers do to move that needle?

Listen to consumer preferences.

Work at Kansas State recently showed demand for USDA Choice beef increased 20 percent from 2002 to 2010, but that was outpaced by a premium Choice brand.

Consumers want quality. Taste panel after taste panel proves what people have been saying with their wallets all along.

And it should be common sense. After all, what kind of beef do you like to eat?

But eating experience isn’t the only factor.

As Peel notes, “Consumer decisions are driven by value, which is a combination of preferences and price of a product relative to other products that may be substitutes.” He was mainly talking about folks substituting cheaper pork and poultry options for beef purchases, but this substitution can work in the other direction, too.

A dinner party might call for a little extra assurance that the centerof-the-plate item will be just right. So consumers will trade up from Select to Choice beef or from Choice to premium Choice or Prime.

Peel is spot-on when he says decisions are driven by value. If they’re going to pay more (overall beef prices rose 10 percent last year), then it’d better live up to the expectations.

That’s your job. Increasing quality bolsters the entire market. Better beef also gives the U.S. a competitive advantage in the export markets, allowing international beef sales to flourish, regardless of what happens in the U.S. Keeping customers is the name of the game.

Whether you’re a feeder wanting repeat visits from packer-buyers or a cowcalf producer looking for competing bids at the sale barn, there’s a common thread: beef demand.

Increasing it leads to more money at the farm level. Data from Montana State noted a 66 percent decline in U.S. beef demand from 1976 to 1999 correlated with a 40 percent reduction in fed-cattle price and a 48 percent decrease in feeder-calf prices.

Nobody wants to go back to that.

Being aware of recent history seems motivation enough to keep a steady focus on all the ways to improve demand for U.S. beef.

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those zingers all explain different facets of the supply and demand equation.

Beef prices are up because of a shrinking cowherd, accelerated by drought. Cattle prices are 25 percent higher than this same time a year ago, but can they stay there?

That all depends on whether the consumer is willing to pay.

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COMPACT TRACTORS FORD 1210 - 2WD, 13 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,875 FORD 1320 - 17 HP, 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,995 NH TC26DA - 21 HP, 4WD, LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,975 NH TC33 - 4WD, LOADER, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,975 NH TC34DA - 28 HP, 4WD, LOADER, CAB- . . . . . . . . $25,975 NH TC34DA - 28 HP, 4WD, LOADER- . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,975 NH T1520 - 29 HP, 4WD, LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 NH BOOMER 8N - 50HP, 4WD, CVT, LDR, 2 REMOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,875 NH TC55 - 55HP, 4WD, SOFT CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,800 AG TRACTORS FORD 2000 - 2WD, GAS, LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,275 FORD 3600 - 42HP, 2WD, DIESEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 FORD 4000 - 46HP, DIESEL, 1 REMOTE, 2WD . . . . . . $7,850 FORD 4100 - 45HP, 2WD, 1 REAR REMOTE, CAB . . . $9,875 IH 55 - 46HP, 4WD, 1 REAR REMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . $26,200 FORD 4610 - 52HP, 2WD, 2 REMOTES, LDR . . . . . . $13,275 FORD 4630 - 55HP, 2WD, 2 REAR REMOTES . . . . . $17,975 NH TN75D - 62HP, 4WD, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALL NH T4040 - 70HP, 4WD, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,775 MASSEY FERGUSON 4345 - 73HP, 4WD, CAB . . . . . $36,975 JD 2940 - 81HP, 2WD, CAB, LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,595 JD 2955 - 85HP, 4WD, CAB, LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,975 CASE 4494 - 175HP, 4WD, CAB, FRT BLADE AS IS . $12,500 JD 4620 - 135HP, 2WD, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,975 CASE MX220 - 185HP, 4WD, DUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,500 SKID STEER LOADERS GEHL 4635 - 36HP, 1000 LB LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,775 CASE 1840 - 51HP, 1400 LBS LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 BOBCAT 763 - 46 HP, 1500 LB LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,475 NH L175 - 60HP, 2000 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,975 CASE 70XT - 85HP, 2000 LB LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,975 NH LS180.B -67 HP, 2200 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . $23,975 NH L185 - 82HP, 2500 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,975 GEHL V330 - 84HP, 3300 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . $44,975 COMPACT TRACK LOADERS BOBCAT T190 - 1900 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,975 BOBCAT T190 - 1900 LB LIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,975 NH C238 - 90HP, 3800 LB LIFT, CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,875 COMPACT EXCAVATORS CAT 303CR - 27 HP, 10' DIG, CAB, HEAT . . . . . . . . . $27,275 NH E35 - 10' DIG, CAB, HEAT, 8,000 LBS . . . . . . . . . $28,000 NH E50 - 12' DIG, 10,000 LBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,975 UTILITY VEHICLES LANDPRIDE - 4WD, 20HP HONDA, DUMP BOX . . . . . $8,475 CLUB CAR XRT1550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,575 CLUB CAR XRT1550SE - 2 ROW SEAT, DIESEL . . . . $11,375 MOWERS FERRIS WALK BEHIND DUAL DRIVE - 52" DECK . . . . $3,875 SNAPPER PRO WALK BEHIND DUAL DRIVE - 48" . . . $3,275 TORO Z-TURN - 21HP KAW, 48" DECK . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,575 FERRIS IS3000 EXTREME - 27HP, 61" DECK . . . . . . . $7,475 FERRIS IS3100 - 30HP, 61" DECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,499 EXMARK LAXERZ - 27HP KOHLER, 72" DECK . . . . . . $8,875 FERRIS IS3100 - 30HP, 61" DECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,675 SNAPPER PRO S800X - 36HP, 61" DECK . . . . . . . . . . $9,675 FERRIS PRO CUT 20 - 22HP KOHLER, 61" DECK . . . . $4,575 FERRIS PRO CUT 20 - 23HP KOHLER, 61" DECK . . . . $4,975 FERRIS PRO CUT 20 - 23HP KOHLER, 61" DECK . . . . $5,875 FERRIS PRO CUT S - 27HP KOHLER, 61" DECK . . . . $6,575 FERRIS PRO CUT S - 25HP KAW, 61" DECK . . . . . . . . $7,599 FERRIS PRO CUT S - 25HP KAW, 61" DECK . . . . . . . . $7,199 FERRIS PRO CUT S - 27HP KOHLER, 61" DECK . . . . $7,899

MIXERS SCHULER 125BF - 125 CU FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,875 KNIGHT 3042 - 420 CU FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,975 KNIGHT 3142 - 420 CU FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,975 PLOWS MF 3 X 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 JD 1250 - 3 X 16", NEW POINTS AND SHIMS . . . . . . . . $850 FORD 151 - 4X16, COULTERS, SIDE HITCH . . . . . . . . $3,875 JD 145 - 4 X 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,275 IH 720 - 4 X 16", COULTERS, SIDE HILL HITCH, GA. WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,575 WHITE 5X18, HD, CONCAVE COULTERS, SIDE HITCH $4,800 WILRICH - 7 X 18", ON LAND, COULTERS, AS IS. . . . $3,975 CULTIVATORS WESCO - 4 ROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,875 FORD 460 - 4 ROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,975 WHITE 230 - 25' WIDTH, HYDRAULIC LIFT AND FOLD $6,275 DRAGS KNOWLES 20', HYDRAULIC FOLD, MANUAL LIFT, C-TINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,875 FORD 8' 3PT HITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 SEEDERS PLANTERS DRILLS NEW IDEA 101 - 12', LIME OR FERT., SEEDER . . . . . $1,275 SUNFLOWER 9412-12 - 12' NO TILL DRILL NEW DISC OPENERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,675 MANURE SPREADERS NEW HOLLAND 3106 - V SPREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,975 KNIGHT 8114 - 300 BU., 1400 GALLONS . . . . . . . . . . $9,875 KNIGHT 8114 - 300 BU., 1400 GALLONS . . . . . . . . . $11,975 KNIGHT 8118 - 400 BU., 1800 GALLONS . . . . . . . . . $17,975 KNIGHT 8118 - 400 BU., 1800 GALLONS . . . . . . . . . $17,975 KNIGHT 8124 - 500 BU., 2400 GALLONS . . . . . . . . . $19,275 FORAGE HARVESTERS - BASE UNITS ONLY JD 972 CROP CHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,575 NH 38 CROP CHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,975 NH SUPER 717 - W/ HAY HEAD, AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . $2,775 NH 718 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,875 NH 790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,575 NH FP240 - METALERT, PROCESSOR . . . . . . . . . . . $27,975 NH FP240 - METALERT, PROCESSOR . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 JD 3975 - FORAGE HARVESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,750 RAKES, INVERTERS & MERGERS NH 252 - DOUBLE RAKE HITCH, LIKE NEW . . . . . . . . $2,975 NH 256 - 8' 6" RAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 NH 258 - 9' 6" RAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,695 KUHN GA300GT - 9' WIDTH, ROTARY . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,475 MILLER PRO 11' WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,575 TEDDERS PEQUEA TT4000 - 17' WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . $5,775 KUHN GF5001TH - 17' WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . $5,275 SITREX 5200-H - 17' WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . $5,275 NH 162 - 17' WORKING WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,575 PEQUEA 710 FLUFFER - 7FT, PTO DRIVE . . . . . . . . . $2,275 NH 166 INVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,575 MOWER CONDITIONERS KUHN FC202 - 3PT HITCH, ROLL CONDITIONING, 6' $7,275 KVERNELAND 2424 - 8', 3PT DISC MOWER . . . . . . . $8,975 NH 489 - 9' WIDTH, ROLL CONDITIONING, HAYBINE $7,275 KUHN FC300 - 9' WIDTH, FINGER CONDITIONG . . . . $6,975 JD 530 MOCO - 9.9', FINGER CONDITIONING . . . . . $17,475 JD 730 MOCO - 9.9', FINGER CONDITIONING . . . . . $16,775 NH 1412 - 10'4", FINGER CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . $18,985 GEHL DC2412 - 12', ROLL CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . $9,275 KUHN FC4000 - 13', ROLL CONDITIONING . . . . . . . $21,975 NH 1432 - 13', FINGER CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . $20,975

FEEDCARTS UEBLER 810 - 30 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,875 UEBLER 810 - 30 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,975 UEBLER 810 - 30 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995 UEBLER 810 - 30 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,275 WEAVERLINE 430 - NO CHARGER, 30 BU., . . . . . . . $2,650 VALMETAL 530 - 32 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,775 AGRIMETAL 525 - 25 BU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,875 SQUARE BALERS HOELSCHER 1000 10 BALE ACCUMULATOR . . . . . . . $6,975 NH 271 - 50 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,875 NH 276 - 58 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,575 NH 310 - 70 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,875 NH 315 - 70 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,875 CASE IH SBX540 - CHUTE ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 JD 336 - HYD TONGUE, W/ EJECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,775 NH 326 - 70 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,875 NH 326 - 70 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,275 NH 575 - 72 THROWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,975 NH 575 - 72 THROW, HYD. TONG., HYDROFROMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,575 ROUND BALERS NH 638 - 4X4, TWINE ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,575 NH BR7050 - 4X4, TWINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,775 CASE RB454 - 4X5, SILAGE SPECIAL, ROTOCUT . . $24,975 SNOWBLOWERS FARM KING 600 - 60" WIDTH, HYD SPOUT . . . . . . . . $1,675 HANSON SS621 - 60" WIDTH, SSL, HYD. SPOUT . . . $3,575 JOHN DEERE 59 - 60" WIDTH, FITS JD 3720 . . . . . . . $4,275 LOFTNESS 661S - 66" WIDTH, 3PT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,395 LOFTNESS 721ES - 72" WIDTH, SSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,275 MCKEE 520 - 72" WIDTH, 3PT HITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,375 KUBOTA L2674 - 74" WIDTH, HYD SPOUT, 3PT . . . . . $2,875 SNOW MACHINE 78 - 78" WIDTH, HYD. SPOUT. . . . $1,975 SMYTH 84 - 84" WIDTH, HYD. SPOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,275 VAN EYL 84 - 84" WIDTH, HYD SPOUT . . . . . . . . . . . $1,975 LOFTNESS 84 - 84" WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,275 NORTH AMERICAN 286 - 86" WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,375 FARM KING 960 - 96" WIDTH, HYD. SPOUT . . . . . . . $3,575 LOFTNESS 962BTS - 96" WIDTH, HYD SPOUT . . . . . $4,875 ARIENS WALKBEHIND BLOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,875 MISC KUHN 3-AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,875 BRIM ARM MOWER - 10' ARM, 39" FLAIL HEAD . . . . $6,975 ARPS BACKHOE - 11' DIG, PTO PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . $5,975 CAT SSL MOUNTED BACKHOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,250 NEW HOLLAND 930GBH BACKHOE - FITS BOOMER $8,975 WOODS 7500 BACKHOE - 7.5 DIG, SUBFRAME . . . . . $4,500 BRUSH MOWER BUSH HOG 306 - 6', HEAVY DUTY . $2,450 KVERNELAND KD-824 - BALE PROCESSOR . . . . . . . . $6,275 SWEEPSTER BROOM - 84", 3PT HITCH . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995 SWEEPSTER BROOM - 72", SSL, HYDRAULIC ANGLE $3,975 BRUSH MOWER BB60 - 60" WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,595 SIDE DUMP BUCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,575 AC COMBINE - 60 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,975 NEW IDEA 177 ELEVATOR - 50', PTO DRIVE . . . . . . . $3,975 BUSH HOG FINISH MOWERS 60" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,595 BUSH HOG FINISH MOWERS 84" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,375 NEW HOLLAND 930B FINISH MOWER 72" . . . . . . . . . $1,975 MY D HANDY GRAIN AUGER - 41' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,475 HYDRAULIC BREAKER - SSL MOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,275 HYDRAULIC BREAKER - FITS 8000# EXCAVATOR . . . $4,675 DEBRIS BLOWER AGRIMETAL BW300 . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,575 DEBRIS BLOWER GOOSEN 3600DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,499 YORK POWER RAKE - 72" WIDTH, SSL . . . . . . . . . . . $4,499 FAST CAST SANDER SPREADER 550 - FOR PICKUP . $2,100 AG-BAG G6060 - RENTAL UNIT, 9' TUNNEL. . . . . . . $31,870 AG-BAG G6060 - RENTAL UNIT, 9' TUNNEL. . . . . . . $34,510 BRADCO TRENCHER - RENTAL UNIT, 6" X 48", SSL . $5,175