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How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! ~ Psalms 133:1

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Capital District Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

by Steven E. Smith Are you sharper than a 4-H Dairy Bowler? You’d better put your thinking caps on if you wanted to do some cerebral sparing with these impressive young people. It is the time of year when 4-H members come together to determine who will be competing at the New York State level. Saratoga County was the host county for the 2012 Capital District Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl held in Ballston Spa, NY on March 31.

The contest is designed to provide 4H members enrolled in a dairy project to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive team setting. The spectrum of knowledge covers all aspects of dairy production including animal nutrition, reproduction, milking and milk quality, basic agronomy, forage production, farm management as well as fitting, showmanship and judging topics.

In the novice division, the third place team from Schoharie County was out ranked by the second place Washington County team. The top ranked novice team in the competition was Columbia County consisting of Meckenzie Sparacino, captain; Kristyn Suchoski, Macayla Sparacino and Kristen Farnham. This team also included Summer Kiernan and Caitlin Dearnley as alternates and was coached by Nate Chittenden. The top four individuals were: fourth place, Jack Brown, Schoharie; third place, Sophie Phillips of Washington; second place Tim Dahl, Schoharie and first place Mackenzie Sparacino of Columbia.

In the junior division, the third place team was from Columbia County preceded by Saratoga County in second place. The winning team for the junior division was from Washington County.

This team of Brandon Wilbur, Chrissy Putman, Liam McMurray was lead by

captain Kaylah Gulley. Jordan Gulley served as an alternate for the team coached by Chad Gulley. The top four individuals were: fourth place, Mathilda Scott, Schoharie; third place, Kayla Gulley of Washington; second place Emily Ooms, Columbia and first place Brandon Wilbur of Washington.

At the advanced level of senior division, the third place team was Schoharie County. The second place team was from Saratoga County. The winning team for the senior division was also from Columbia County.

Captain Danielle Keller lead Kayla Carson, Courtney Dearnley and Brittany Lindquist to the victory. This team was coached by Roy Denniston.

The top four individuals were: fourth place, Danielle Keller, Columbia; third place, Kayla Carson of Columbia; second place Ella Scott, Schoharie and first place Justin Hanehan of Saratoga.

How did these 4-H members excel to the top of their division? It took weeks of study and preparation with team members. Dairy Bowl challenges the individual and allows an opportunity for members to compete collectively with team members. As a match starts, the panel of officials including the moderator, judge and timekeeper present the first two phases of the contest to teams separately. In phase A, each team member is given up to 10 seconds to answer correctly for two points. For phase B, the team can huddle up to answer four more complex multiple component questions each during a 20 second period of collaboration between the captain and team members. Although no credit is deducted for incorrect answers, partial answers are not permitted. Each correct answer results in a three points being awarded to the team.

The three divisions of the contest are designed to mirror the progression of

As host county, Saratoga County, represented by Saratoga County Dairy Princess Kayla Marois recognized one of their own, Justin Hanehan as the senior division champion at the Capital District Regional 4-H Dairy Bowl contest.

Photos by Steven E. Smith

Competition shifted to a head to head tie breaking round for senior division members Courtney Dearnley of Columbia County and Courtney Luskin of Rensselaer County.

After three rounds, Courtney Dearnley edged out her challenger by one question.

Saratoga County Dairy Princess Kayla Marois presented Brandon Wilbur of Washington County as the top individual of the junior division contest.

the members project in dairy. The junior division is for those members that are from the ages of nine to under the age of 14 as of Jan. 1 of the current year. The senior division includes 4-H members that are at least 14 by the start of the year but have not reached their 19th birthday prior to Jan. 1 of the current year. A novice division for first year new members is offered in many regions to encourage youth interested in exploring the basics of dairy and get a feel for the contest.

New York 4-H has six Educator Districts including Western, Finger Lakes, North Central, South Central, Capital and South Eastern districts. At the district level, individuals are recognized for their ranking and teams for their overall results. As a district, the decision to send the top team or to assemble a district team comprised of the top ranked individuals from the individual standards. At the state com-

petition, there are only six teams that compete in a quest to earn top honors for the state. The top four eligible senior members from the New York State competition represent New York 4-H at the National competition in Louisville, KY. For generations, 4-H youth have studied the concepts of agriculture and more specifically animal science in the quest for knowledge and the ability to then compete with the fellow members and in contest against their peers.

These members develop an important framework for understand biology and other educational elements which are essential to all of production agriculture. This early immersion into the topic of science in a fashion that speaks to the interest of the 4-H member can serve as a powerful contextual learning tool as members progress through their science coursework in middle and high school.

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The enigma of CAE

by Sally Colby Understanding certain livestock diseases often becomes a study in microbiology, and that’s definitely the case with caprine arthritis-encephalitis, or CAE. CAE was first diagnosed in the mid1970s, and quickly became a disease of significant economic importance for the goat industry. CAE is caused by a retrovirus, which means that antibodies in the CAE-positive goat are not effective against the virus. Although CAE was initially found mostly in dairy goats kept in close quarters, it’s now present in meat goat herds. A goat that has CAE, whether or not the animal shows clinical signs of disease, has it forever.

CAE manifests itself in several ways; some more obvious than others. Kids under the age of six months can show an encephalitic form of the disease, with neurological signs such as seizures, paralysis and death. Affected kids often develop pneumonia. Adult goats with CAE become arthritic, with painful, swollen joints. Goats with this progressive arthritis may seem fine for years, but eventually lose weight, have a poor hair coat, develop an abnormal gait and will eventually have difficulty rising and reclining. Does that show no other clinical signs of CAE often develop large, hard udders in late pregnancy. The udder is firm and swollen, full

of connective tissue formed during the immune response to the virus. Such udders produce little or no milk.

Transmission of CAE is primarily from the doe to the kid, so any goat that shows signs of CAE as an adult became infected as a newborn. Infection within the goat herd is primarily through colostrum. The virus is also present in blood, which means that items such as tattoo equipment, dehorners, hoof trimmers and needles used on multiple goats can transmit CAE. There is significant evidence that CAE is also transmitted through bodily fluids such as saliva, urine and vaginal discharge during estrous or post-partum.

One of the challenges in dealing with CAE is that many goats that test positive remain free of clinical signs the disease can be present in a herd without noticeable clues. In addition, a goat that tests negative several times in a row can test positive at a later date or develop clinical signs of CAE. The test for CAE determines antibodies, so a goat might be carrying antibodies but if that animal is not currently shedding antibodies, it will test negative. Positive goats may not show clinical signs of CAE immediately, and some may never show signs. There is some evidence that stress (such as pregnancy, birth) activates the virus.

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An Explanation of the Pricing Formula of S-1640 (The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act) Several dairy farmers have called me after many of the news media printed our recent editorial. Basically they wanted to know two things.

Is it possible for dairy farmers to receive a price of $24 per hundred weight (cwt.)? The second question is, how do we receive $24 per cwt.?

The answer is simple, but difficult to obtain. Have our federal legislators pass S-1640, and you will have an opportunity to receive the $24 per cwt.

Since order reform came into existence on Jan. 1, 2000, the price that dairy farmers received for their milk exceeded $20 per cwt. only 18 months out of 146 months. (This doesn’t include March of 2012). Of course this means the price that dairy farmers received was below $20 per cwt. for 128 months since Jan. 1, 2000. Also figures indicate that during the same period only five times did the pay price range between $19-$20 per cwt. and only nine times did the pay price range between $18-$19 per cwt. 84 months the pay price was under $16 per cwt.

(This same disparity would be true in all federal milk orders. The rate might change slightly.)

What can be done about these inadequate prices to dairy farmers? We need to pass S-1640.

The USDA is expected to announce on May 1 the National Average Cost of producing milk for 2011 at a figure over $23 per cwt. Unfortunately this cost of $23 will not factor in the prices

that dairy farmers currently receive for their milk.

So what price would S-1640 return to dairy farmers? In federal order #1 if the National Average Cost of Production is $23 per cwt., then the Class II milk would be $23 per cwt.

(Class II would consist of all milk used to manufacture dairy products).

In order #1, the Class I price would be $26.25. Using a 43 percent Class I utilization these class prices would return a price of approximately $24.40 per cwt. In federal order 30 (the Midwest Chicago order) the value of Class II milk would be $23 per cwt.

S-1640 uses the current Class I differential of $1.80 per cwt. This means the Class I price would be $24.80.

Using a Class I utilization of 16 percent, these Class figures would return a price of approximately $23.28 per cwt. This price would be approximately $1.12 per cwt. less than the pay price in order #1.

However, the dairy farmers’ cost of production is lower in order #30 than the dairy farmers’ cost of production in order #1; consequently this would leave the bottom line very comparable to producers in order #30 with dairy farmers in order #1.

I can’t see where any other dairy proposal will return an adequate price to dairy farmers even with government subsidies.

Remember, S-1640 is not geared to cost the U.S. government any funds!

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-8335776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag

CAE is caused by a retro-virus, which means that antibodies in the CAE-positive goat are not effective against the virus.

Photo by Sally Colby CAE can cause significant produc- remain closed, or only add animals tion loss, which affects the bottom line from trusted negative herds. of a milking herd. Infected meat goat Because the most common means does may produce less milk, so their of transmission within a herd is from kids don’t grow as efficiently. Does an infected doe to her kids through with arthritis are reluctant to rise, so colostrum, breeders who are trying to kids have less opportunity to nurse. create or maintain a CAE-free herd Goat producers who are serious about are careful to remove kids immediateeliminating this disease from their ly after birth and not allow them to herd can work with a veterinarian to nurse their dams. Kids are bottle-fed develop a testing and biosecurity plan. treated colostrum and then either Regular testing for CAE usually starts pasteurized goat’s milk or milk when animals are six months old, with replacer. For treating colostrum to repeated tests every six months. Goats inactivate the CAE virus, Washington that test positive without showing State University College of Veterinary recommends heating clinical signs should be culled, Medicine although some producers house posi- colostrum to between 133° F and 138° tive animals apart from negative ani- F, then holding at that temperature mals and wait until animals show for one hour. Because temperatures clinical signs before culling. higher than 140° F can destroy the Remember that a negative test or even beneficial proteins in colostrum, a several negative tests doesn’t neces- double-boiler can be used to regulate sarily mean that the animal is not the temperature. Colostrum can be infected - the animal may not be shed- heat-treated in large batches and ding antibodies at the time of the test. frozen for later use.

Eliminating CAE from a herd is diffiIn a milking herd, negative animals should be milked first, with complete cult but not impossible, and until a sanitization of the milking area and reliable vaccine is developed, the herd equipment between milkings. Once a owner’s best option is to manage herd is CAE-negative, it should toward a negative herd.

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Farm families honored for conservation tradition

by Troy Bishopp HAMLTON, NY — Leigh Manley, William (Billy) Marcellus and Jeff Manley have a fairly pragmatic way of describing their dairy farming relationship, “Our families’ operations have been working together for so long we know what each other is thinking before we do it.” This close-knit bond between Leigh Manley and 20 year business partner, Billy Marcellus, owners of M&M Farm in Earlville and the “over the hill” connected Dairy of Distinction, Lui-Vu Farm owned by the Jeff Manley Family in Hamilton epitomizes the concept of sharing resources between families for profitable, environmentally-friendly dairy production.

Because of this unique working relationship and their commitment to conservation in the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay along the Chenango River, the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District saw fit to make dual awards to the two farms as the county’s 32nd annual Conservation Farms of the Year. This yearly awards banquet serves to thank farmers for their commitment to improving water quality through land management planning and installed conservation practices. “Any time we can honor our stewards of the land for their time and effort to improve our rural communities, it’s a great day for local agriculture,” said Madison

County SWCD District Manager, Steve Lorraine.

You’ll find the three farmers at Leigh and Sue Manley’s kitchen table every morning at 9 a.m. going over the preparations for the day and who needs help with what. “With over 550 acres of cropland and pastures to feed over 200 head of dairy cows and replacements between the two farms, we have found there is more profit in working cooperatively,” said Jeff.

Each farm has a nutrient management plan and routinely works with District Nutrient Management Planners, David Livermore and Jessica Heim, to get fertilizer recommendations and soil testing done in addition to conservation tillage and cover cropping.

M&M Farm has installed two heavy-use areas for the dairy cows and heifers with adjacent grass filter strips and cattle exclusion buffers around their ponds while Lui-Vu Farm developed a hillside pasture system, wildlife ponds, contour strips and curbed concrete heavy use area with a runoff control structure leading to a vegetated filter strip.

“Farming on land above the Chenango River comes with a responsibility to protect it. We value working with our local conservation staff to achieve erosion control measures and improve animal health by getting cows out of the mud while capturing needed nutrients,” said the partners.

Madison County SWCD Board Member Ron Bono presents Jeff Manley and son Karch on behalf of Lui-Vu Farms in Hamilton with conservation award.

Photos by Troy Bishopp

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Madison County SWCD Board Member Ron Bono presents Billy Marcellus on behalf of M & M Farms in Earlville with conservation award.

Billy summed up their long tradition of taking care of the land: “We all want to make sure there’s something viable here for the next generation.”

To find out more about water quality

initiatives and conservation planning call the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District at 315824-9849 or go to www. madcoswcd.com.

Cover photo by Troy Bishopp William Marcellus with son John and Jeff Manley. The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District recently made dual awards to the Marcellus and Manley families as the county’s 32nd annual Conservation Farms of the Year.

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Dairy producers, nutritionists, and Ag industry representatives met at the 2012 Central New York Dairy Day in March, at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. Presented by the Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team, the event covered topics such as harvesting high quality forage, utilizing amino acids in a balanced ration diet, and feeding a high forage diet.

“This really centers around some of the work we’ve done with precision feeding and helping people figure out how to get optimal production out of our cows with minimal grain input and also with minimal protein in their diet,” said NY Dairy Specialist Dave Balbian. “To help us out economically and also environmentally.”

CCE CNY Regional Field Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe shared information with the attendees at the event about harvesting hay crops for optimal quality.

“The key to hay crop profitability is in the management of the crop you have,” Ganoe pointed out.

“First cutting tends to have higher digestibility than later cuttings,” Ganoe said. “So it’s even more important that we get it done right.”

Ganoe pointed out that getting the first cutting off in a timely manner means that you are also setting up the next two cuttings to get them off the fields in a timely manner.

So, when is the time to cut? Not by the calendar as, depending on the weather, there is at least a two-week discrepancy — and may even be more this year. “If things continue the way they are,” said Balbian, “you may be

cutting the 10th of April!”

You can’t accurately judge by the growth stage. In grasses, if you waited for the boot stage to start you may have waited too long, it may be past prime. In alfalfa, you can look for the bud stage, but that doesn’t show what the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) is, and again, you may be missing the chance to optimize quality and quantity. “You may be close,” Ganoe said, “but, there is still another option that I want to show you.”

Grabbing samples for a scissors cut to be sent to a lab and evaluated for NDF also doesn’t always work. “Dave (Balbian) and I did this for a number of years,” Ganoe acknowledged. The problem is getting the right samples from the fields can be an issue as all of the grasses don’t mature evenly at the same time.

“What we’ve been using,” said Ganoe, “is measuring alfalfa height.

This is a very good predictor of what the NDF is. You can use it for alfalfa, you can use it for alfalfa grass mixes and you can use it for grasses.”

Ganoe said he knows it sounds strange to measure alfalfa height to figure out what the quality of grasses NDF is in the field. However, after testing the method over several years the conclusion is that the method tests out consistently.

If you can find alfalfa near grass crop fields, and that alfalfa measures from 15 to 17 inches tall, that is a good predictor the NDF in the grass field will come back at 50 percent, which is the desired rate. For an alfalfa/ grass mix, the desired height of the alfalfa should be 22-23 inches. For a straight alfalfa

Rob Collins of Collins Knoll Farm, Chadwicks, NY, explains his goal of feeding 70 percent forage on his 600-cow dairy.

(From left) Cargill Animal Nutrition Dairy Nutritionist Ed Varnam, CNY Dairy Specialist David Balbian and CNY Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe discuss harvesting high quality forage.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

Montgomery County dairy farmer John Sprague (left) and Tom Armitstead, DVM visit during the 2012 Central NY Dairy Day Trade Show. field the measurement should be 28Canary says his farm feeds the best 30 inches for the desired NDF. quality forages that they can produce, “It’s just that simple!” Ganoe said. use Amino Sure, and feeds crude pro“We’ve been using this for 4 or 5 years, tein below 16.5 percent. With consisand it’s just consistent. We find it to be tent production averages of about 90 more consistent than taking the grass pounds per cow, and components of 4 samples.” percent fat and 3.3 percent protein, Ganoe told of times when he had striving for cow health and longevity is taken scissors samples of grass to be their goal. Acknowledging their sucanalyzed and then had returned the cess, Canary showed a photo of following week to find the NFD to be Canary Atlee Bunny, who at 12 years lower than the week before. He stated old has produced 300,000 pounds of that using the alfalfa height as a pre- milk in her lifetime. Bunny is pregnant dictor was “much better and more con- with her 10th calf. sistent.” Ganoe said he simply uses a Rob Collins reported that they were yardstick for measuring the alfalfa. running about 3,000 acres with their “There is some differences in grass- farm, and they are currently milking es,” Ganoe concluded, “but the bottom 640 cows, with daily production runline is if you’ve got alfalfa that is 15 ning in the 80-90 pounds range, and inches tall, and you’ve got a lot of pure have 750 young stock. “We’re at 60 orchard grass out there, you’d better percent forage and have our eye on 70 be ready to harvest, because it is going percent.” Collins feeds 100 percent to be ready to go.”

BMR corn to their milking cows and Jim Canary of Canary Dairy LLC, a conventional corn to dry cows. They 60 registered Holstein herd in St. are also feeding whey this year from Johnsville, NY, and Rob Collins of Chobani’s.

Collins Knoll Farm, a 600 cow dairy in Collins spoke about harvesting their Chadwicks, NY, provided a “producer hay to keep high quality in their forage. panel” leading a discussion on feeding “The bulk of hay is coming from first high forage/low crude protein diets to cutting,” stated Collins. “And you can’t dairy cows. harvest if it’s standing! If you’re going “We try to keep things simple,” stat- to compromise on your forage, cut ed Canary, who is a nutritionist with early,” he advises. “If you’re late you Cargill Feeds. “No TMR and no BST.” might as well leave it and bale it.”

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Forages discussed at 2012 CCE Central NY Dairy Day

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Going to bat for bees My Texas contact just e-mailed me an article from Florida’s Tampa Bay Times, dated April 1, 2012. The article, written by their columnist Dan DeWitt, was titled: “A Pasco County beekeeper knows why bees are dying and colonies are collapsing”. I will hit the article’s high spots, then have some of my own comments.

David Hackenberg is a professional apiarist (beekeeper) who winters himself and his bee colonies in Trilby, FL. When growing seasons start further north, he loads up his hives to deliver them to orchards and other crops where bees perform the pollination so vital to the crop’s survival. His workers (people not bees) pumped smoke from hand-held bellows around stacks of bee boxes in a pasture prior to loading these square hives on trucks for their journey away from the sub-tropics.

Pumping smoke in this manner, in this case with smoldering twine, is a bee-calming trick used for centuries. In addition to being a beekeeper, Hackenberg, 63, is a bees’ rights activist (my term). In late 2006, he was the first in his industry to report the epidemic called colony collapse disorder (CCD).

The nation listened, fascinated by stories of bees not just dying, but mysteriously abandoning hives — an act as unnatural as human mothers walking away from their babies; we were horrified by the devastation which the loss of pollinators could bring to fruits and vegetables. But scientists, farmers and especially chemical companies did not listen when Hackenberg said the disorder was almost certainly caused by a fairly new class of pesticides called neonicotinoids. Proof of these pesticides’ risks had grown strong enough by last month that beekeepers, environmental groups and more than 1 million citizen signers had petitioned

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the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend use of one of the most common neonicotinoids, clothianidin.

Let’s review neonicotinoids. In April 2011, British news media, most noteworthy being The Independent, attacked these synthetic insecticides aggressively, publicizing that they were the widely used class of pesticides, implicated in the collapse of honeybee populations.

Neonicotinoids are marketed by the agrichemical giant Bayer, which reels in about $800 million in annual sales from them. Germany (Bayer’s home country), France, and Slovenia have either banned their use or limited it severely. Meanwhile, the EPA continued their approval, even though its own scientists had discredited Bayer’s research which insisted that neonicotinoids were safe for bees. Also last year, the USDA’s chief bee scientist, Jeff Pettis, had reported doing research showing them to be highly harmful to bees, even in extremely low doses.

And on Thursday, March 29, the journal Science published two new, more incriminating studies about the pesticides’ potential danger.

Farmers using old-line pesticides could hold off on spraying when bees were around. But neonicotinoids are “systemics,” usually introduced as seed treatment, thus becoming a permanent part of the crops, particularly corn. Clothianidin, one such neonicotinoid, is a favorite of the farmers who plant corn on at least 90 million acres in the U.S. So these new chemicals, as neurotoxins, can be expected to cause the kind of symptoms seen in CCD, including trouble foraging for food and returning to their hives with it. This behavior is documented by the above two Science articles. In addition to these chemical threats, honeybees are attacked by varroa mites and viruses.

These “snow-bird” type bees are subjected to brutal travel schedules by beekeepers like Hackenberg, who truck their colonies long distances twice a year.

“It’s still a combination of factors,” said James Frazier, an entomology professor at Penn State University. “But the position of pesticides on the list of those factors has gone from last to first or maybe second.”

Even the EPA has taken notice. A statement from the agency last week said it has moved neonicotinoids up on its review schedule and has referred the question of their risk to an advisory

panel of scientists.

After DeWitt’s article appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, Hackenberg spoke at Yale University at a conference held by the environmental group Beyond Pesticides. But that’s business as usual for a man who has been an officer for national beekeeping organizations, who testified before Congress about CCD and had a starring role in a 2009 documentary on the subject, Vanishing of the Bees. The basic patterns of his business are also the same: the winters in Florida where his bees build up the hives by feeding on blossoms of warm-weather plants, including citrus trees, then the subsequent journey up the East Coast, all the way to Maine, chasing blossoming crops. Prior to his speaking engagement at

Yale, Hackenberg trucked his bees north to pollinate apples in Pennsylvania (which is his summer base).

The travel has always been hard on bees, he said, and even a decade ago he might have to replace 35 or 40 percent of the 3,000 hives he owns every year, buying queens and feeding bees sugar water to get new colonies started. Now it’s 100 percent, or even

more for some beekeepers, depending on the quantity of pesticides their bees are exposed to. So the amount he charges farmers has almost doubled, because of the added costs of keeping bees. Chemicals also seem to be killing off native pollinators, such as bumblebees, who work for free. Until these chemicals inflicting

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COMBINE JD 612 Real Nice 12R 30” Corn Head . . . . . . . . $66,500 JD 630F Grain Head, New Auger . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,900 JD 635F Flex Head w/Air Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 JD 635F Hydra Flex, Exc. Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,500 JD 643 6R Corn Head, Low Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 JD 643 6R Corn Head, Good Cond! . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 JD 693 Corn Hd, Knife Stalk Rolls . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 JD 893 Corn Head, Knife Stalk Rolls . . . . . . . . .$33,750 JD 893 Contour Master, good cond. . . . . . . . . . .$34,000 JD 920F Flex Head, HHS, DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 JD 925F Flex Head, Good Cond . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 JD 9550 Walker New Feeder House, Good . . . .$91,500 JD 9610 DAM, DAS, Contour Master . . . . . . . . .$69,900 JD 9610 Duals, Level Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,900 JD 9770 Ext. Warranty till 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . .$248,000 JD 9770 Comb., Prox. 600 Hrs. 2009 . . . . . . .$245,000 JD 9860 STS Harvest Mon., 900/65R32 . . . . . .$149,900 JD 9870 ProDrive, Low Hours!, 2010 . . . . . . .$274,000 HAY AND FORAGE Pottinger V10+356 Butterfly Mowers, 30’ . . . .$38,000 Pottinger V10+356ED Triple Mower, Tine Cond. $38,000 NH 166 Windrow Inverter w/Ext. . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900 NH HW340 SP Windrower, 15’ Platform . . . . . . . . . .$48,750 Kverneland TA9071S Twin Rotor Rake, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 JD 1360 MoCo, 9’9”, Impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 JD 336W+30 Eject Wire Baler, Manual Control . .$3,750 JD 348T+40 Ej Hyd Tilt, Manual Dist Ctrl . . . . . . .$7,500 JD 466 Round Baler, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 JD 4995 SP Windrower, 16’ Platform . . . . . . . . .$69,500 JD 5820+4R Corn SPFH, 225HP . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 JD 678 8R Large Drum Corn Head . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500 JD 946 MoCo, Impeller, 2Pt Hitch . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 CIH 8312 12’ MoCo, Rubber Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,750

MISC. EQUIPMENT Yetter 2000-001-G All Steer Fert Cart, 1600 Gal .$5,500 Unverferth 22621 6x14 Gravity Box Auger . . . . . .$1,895 Unverferth HT36 36’ Header Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,800 Knight DigiStar EZ150 Scale Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$495 Demco HTH Sprayer, 60’ Boom, 700 Gal . . . . . . .$6,900 PLANTER OR DRILL JD 1590-20 No-Till Drill, Grass Seed . . . . . . .$47,500 JD 1770-16 Vacuum, Liquid Fert, Insect . . . . . .$45,000 JD 1770-16nt CCS ProShaft, SeedStar Var Rat . .$82,500 TILLAGE Unverferth 1225-43 Rolling Basket, 2010 Model . . .$21,500 Krause 8238WQF-38 Disk, Used 2 Seasons . . . . . . .$51,500 JD 16 R Strip Til w/ Demco 500 Gal. Tank . . . . . . .$39,000 JD 2500-6 In Furrow Plow, Trashboar . . . . . . . . .$2,750 JD 2500-7 Moldboard Plow, In Furrow . . . . . . . .$3,250 IH 800-10 On-Land Plow, Flex Frame . . . . . . .$13,500 DMI 32’ Basket Harrow, 5 Section . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950 TRACTOR JD 3320 33HP, 4WD, Cab, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,900 JD 4240 110HP, 2WD, 18.4x38 Duals . . . . . . . .$24,500 JD 5065M + 563SL Ldr, Low Hrs, Excell Cond .$36,500 JD 5320 +541 Ldr, 55HP, 4WD, Low Hrs! . . . . .$25,900 JD 6310 +640 Ldr, 85HP, 4WD, Open Station . . $33,750 JD 7330 125HP, 4WD, 1900 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,500 JD 8285R 500 Hrs., Avail July, 2012 . . . . . . . .$203,500 JD 9300 360HP, No 3pt or PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72,500 WAGON OR SPREADER MENSCH 3375 PT Bedding Spreader, 10 Yd. . . . . . . . . .$13,900 KUHN 8124 Spreader, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,900 KNIGHT 3050 500 Cu. Ft. Mixer, Aircraft Tire . . .$16,900 KNIGHT 3150 Comm. Mixer, Hay Maxx . . . . . . .$18,900 KNIGHT 8124 Spreader, Good Cond . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 KNIGHT RC160 600 Cu. Ft. Mixer, 2010 . . . . . . .$37,900 Gehl 7210 Mixer Wagon, 200 Cu. Ft . . . . . . . . . .$5,900

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Submitted by Lynette Robinson, Robinson Farms, LaFargeville, NY I have heard it said that hope is the only emotion more powerful than fear.

Dairy Farmers, do you need a good dose of hope?

Do you view the dairy future as bleak?

Are you fearful your feed cost will exceed your milk check for this year?

Mark your calendars April 23 New York State Fairgrounds — Art and Home Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The National Dairy Producers Organization founder Tom Van Nortwick and Board Member & Treasurer Gary Genske (CPA) from California will be presenting The New Marketing Strategy that has been catching on across the country.

Recently, 40,000 dairy farmers were called all at one time. Thirteen thousand messages were left and 6,000 dairy farmers participated in the one hour National Conference Call.

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• Galvanized cattle hoof trim chutes • Rubber mat on table and headboard

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When asked the question, “Would you as dairy producers assess money off your milk check to fund an aggressive plan to change the status quo?” 40 percent said yes, 45 percent needed more information.

Veterinarians, Nutritionists, Ag Vendors; I know you feel the effects of the

volatile milk pricing system also.

Please join us April 23, at the New York State Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn how to spread hope and how the U.S. dairy producers can be saved.

Check out our website at www.nationaldairyproducers.org.

Crop from A6 genocidal collateral damage on these friendly six-leggers are greatly restricted or banned, Hackenberg must travel with his bees through a landscape that may very well poison them.

Even before CCD became epidemic, the loss of natural habitat for bees became an issue. Bees love the pollen from most legumes, as well as weeds like goldenrod. Plants that self-pollinate don’t need bees. And corn is the most important self-pollinator. It’s anecdotal, but Wisconsin is about the same size as Illinois, and grows a fraction of the corn acreage claimed by Illinois. Wisconsin produces about 10 times as much milk as its southeast neighbor, and also produces about ten

times as much honey.

In the good old days (in the early 1960’s) on our farm in western Greene County, we let our neighbor graze his 23 Holsteins on our pasture land. The cattle used our graveled town road on their way from barn to pasture and back. Along this unpaved road were several bee hives maintained by a man from Little Falls. He gave us honey in return for letting him keep hives there.

The honey was made with pollen from clover and wild thyme. The sweet, pungent smell of the honey blended in a strangely pleasant manner with odors emanating from what the cows left behind on the gravel road.

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enough interest from participants in Workshop one, Workshop two will be scheduled on April 28 for making more complex cheese.

• Workshop three: Yogurt and kefir making for beginners/novices.

Half day class limited to 20 persons. $50 person.

Date in fall 2012 to be announced.

• Workshop four: Spend the Day with A Master Cheese Maker or Yogurt Maker (requires attendance at Workshop one or two). Pick your date. Private session $200 per person.

• Workshop five: Pan-

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el discussion of expert cheese makers, yogurt makers, dairy buyers from retail stores, distribution companies, ag and markets inspectors.

True tales from a professional cheese and or yogurt maker. The ins and outs of building a cheese house or creamery, legal requirements, labels, marketing and distribution. Optional: Bring a cheese sample or two for an expert evaluation.

Date to be announced.

For registration, contact Linda Smith at 607-

829-8852 or shermanhillcheese@live.com.

New York State Farmstead & Artisan Cheese Makers Guild was organized in November 2003 to foster a strong and vibrant farmstead artisan cheese-making sector in the state and to support its growth. The Guild was incorporated in 2007. Goals include 1) Encouraging excellence in New York State farmstead and artisanal cheeses resulting from appropriate continuing education and technical

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Jason Heiser Canajoharie, NY (518) 857-9071 Jonas Stoltzfus Vernon Center, NY (315) 794-1769 Thomas Tousant Pulaski, NY (315) 298-6937 Joseph Sega Dryden, NY (607) 844-9598 Frank Albano Stamford, NY (607) 652-9776

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assistance to cheese makers at all levels of competence; 2) Assisting in the development and adoption of procedures that will ensure public health safety with regard to production and processing of milk; 3) Advocating the continuation and preservation of family farms while promot-

ing farmstead-scale cheese making as a craft and livelihood in the State; 4) Seeking out and using farm management practices that nourish and sustain the soil and the soul of the surrounding landscape and community. Visit www.nyfarmcheese.org.

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• Workshop one April 21: Cheese making for beginners/novices at Brovetto’s Dairy and Cheese House in Jefferson, NY. Participants learn how to make three types of cow and or goat cheese with expert cheese makers during the full-day session.

Class limited to 20 persons. $100 person. Discount for Pure Catskills and/or Cheese Makers Guild members. Scholarships available.

• Workshop two: Cheese making for advanced/seasoned cheese makers. Date to be announced. If there is

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NYS Farmstead & Artisan Cheese Makers Guild 2012 Workshops

Legislature agrees to remove previously planned cuts Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R, C, I — Springport) on March 29 announced that the state budget agreement will

not make cuts to agricultural programs that had previously been planned.

Legislative leaders had originally planned to cut important agricultural programs from this year’s budget, but Finch

and his colleagues were able to ensure that they were restored.

“Farmers are the backbone of our economy and provide essential products for so many throughout the region. Many farmers have been struggling, and to cut agricultural funding would have been devastating. I’m happy to say

that we were able to restore a significant amount of funding for programs important to New York farmers,” said Finch.

The agreed upon budget will restore funding to the following programs: • Farm Viability Institute — $821,000 restored, for a total of $1,221,000;

• FarmNet (Farm Family Assistance — $100,000 increase, for a total of $484,000; • Northern NY Agriculture Development — $200,000 increase and full restoration, for a total of $500,000; • Tractor Rollover Prevention (ROPs) — $100,000 restored;

• Cornell rabies prevention — $100,000 restored; • Maple Producers — $100,000 restored; • Cornell Integrated Pest Management Program — $400,000 restored.

Furthermore, the budget will reject a new fee for research and marketing that was to be levied on dairy farmers.

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Agent receives companies’ top awards GLENMONT, NY — Eric J. DeSimone, CLU Qualified Senior Agent with Farm Family Life Insurance Company and Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company, and a member of Farm Family’s prestigious Senior Agent Hall of Fame, was recently recognized for his 2011 sales and

1999 NH 8560 MFWD, cab, air, powershift LHR, 130 HP, like new 20.8x38 and 16.9x28 radials, 4,594 hrs., 4 remotes with Quicke 695 SL loader, very clean, runs ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials, 1,160 hrs., front weights and fenders, very very sharp, like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500

2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3 remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs, HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch bucket electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . .$60,000 2007 JD 7830 MFWD, cab, air, 165 hp, 1844 hrs, 2 doors, buddy seat 20 speed auto quad 4 remotes 540 and big + small 1000 pto front and rear weights front fenders 20.8x42 radials super sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 2005 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 1809 hrs, 3 ptos 4 remotes ex 20.8x42 radial axle duals ex 480/70R/30 fronts 18 front weights quick hitch ex one owner tractor very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 2005 JD 5225 468 hrs, 9 speed sync shuttle trans, 2 remotes has E-pto3 point hitch 14.9x28 tires like new . . . . . .$16,500 2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR 16.9x30 radials rear 11.2x24 fronts dual remotes 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronic joystick real sharp clean runs ex . .$52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485 hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes and PTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond .$55,000 1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs 16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding roll bar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . . . .$22,500 1990 JD 3155 MFWD, cab, air, 95 hp, 4787 hrs, 18.4x38, 16.9x24 original one owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,500 1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials 3 remotes 4700 hrs, one owner ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, with turbo and after cooler 6021 hrs quad range like new 20.8x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 1980 JD 3140 2WD 80 hp dual pto and remotes like new 18.4x38s on R+P axles laurin cab very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto 7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1979 JD 4240 cab, air, 18.4x38 rears dual remotes and pto 5653 hrs real clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 1977 JD 4230 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x34 radials dual pto and remotes 5700 hrs one owner . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 1975 JD 2130 70 hp, roll bar and canopy top dual pto ex 18.4x30s on R+P axles JD 145 loader clean runs ex .$8,000 2008 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 trans LHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97B SL loader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes NH 56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 2003 New Holland TS110 cab, air, power shift 4200 hrs, LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials front fenders 4 remotes Quick 970 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$35,000

1998 New Holland TS100 MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16 speed power shift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and 14.9x24 Goodyear super traction radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1990 Ford 8630 121 hp, MFWD, 18x9 power shift trans 4850 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 1977 Ford 5600 2WD factory cab, 3800 original hrs, dual remotes ex 18.4x34 radials very clean . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 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 1979 MF 2675 2WD cab, air, 24 speed power shift like new 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes 4095 hrs, very very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 1967 MF 135 diesel new 13.6x28 tires dual remotes 3588 hrs extra nice and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 tires power steering multi power very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 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 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 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 1977 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 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive bale thrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . .$11,500

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service achievements.

DeSimone received membership in Farm Family’s Casualty President’s Club.

Since becoming a Farm Family agent in 1984, DeSimone has qualified for the company’s Marketing Conference 25 times. He has been on the President’s Club 19 years (reserved for the company’s top 10 agents each

year). He’s won our Profitability Award since its inception, as well as other production and retention awards. And he is a threetime qualifier of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, made of the top one percent of financial service professionals in the world.

During the past 28 years, DeSimone has specialized in Agricultural and Commercial Insurance.

DeSimone’s agency is located in Clifton Park, NY. He can be contacted at 518-877-0525.

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American Agri-Women heading to Washington D.C. to deliver ag policy positions American Agri-Women recently drafted resolutions to address issues and threats to agriculture. Representatives from this all-volunteer coalition of more than 50,000 farm, ranch, and agribusiness women will deliver these resolutions to elected officials in Washington, D.C., in early June.

The group’s resolutions, which are reviewed each spring, cover ag business and economics, commodities, and natural resources.

“It’s our mission — and our duty — to represent and protect those who produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for the world,” says Karen Yost of Billings, MT, AAW president. “Our meetings are also an important way we educate legislators and policy-makers.”

Issues education Members also heard from ag experts at the midyear meeting, which was held at Lied Lodge, in Nebraska City, NE. • Senator Mike Johanns from Nebraska, former secretary of agriculture, addressed the 2012 Farm Bill.

• Gary Sides, cattle nutritionist, Pfizer Animal Health, addressed misconceptions regarding beef nutrition and production.

• Damien Schiff, senior staff attorney from the National Litigation Center, spoke as lead attorney in Sackett v.

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tion Agency, which concerns whether Clean Water Act compliance orders can ever be judicially reviewable.

• A panel of animal ag experts answered questions regarding threats to livestock owners and producers. The panel included Mindy Patterson from the Cavalry Group; Andrea Hutchinson, Chain Land and Cattle Co., Canton, OK; Sarah Hubbart, Animal Agriculture Alliance; and Sue Wallis, Wallis Ranch, Recluse, WY. • Rick Sheehy, Lt. Governor of Nebraska, shared the gravity of the lean finely textured beef misconceptions sweeping the media, and the results of the recent news conference held in conjunction with the governors of Kansas, Iowa and Texas, and the lieutenant governor of South Dakota.

• Melissa Keyes, UN-Lincoln student and member of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute spoke on ag advocacy and the use of social media.

• Joe Gerstandt, diversity consultant, offered perspectives on how to bring authenticity and energy to your mission.

For more information on the AAW Fly-In to Washington D.C. to be held in June, contact Karen Yost, at president@americanagriwomen.org or 406794-0888 or visitwww.americanagriwomen.org.

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For all taxpayers, another deadline is looming. This year’s reduced income tax rates will expire at the end of this year. The reduced rates range from 10 percent for low-wage earners to 35 percent for the top earners. We’ve been paying those reduced income tax rates since 2003, but next year the bottom rate will jump to 15 percent and the top rate will rise to 39.6 percent.

The bottom line is that if you file as

an individual, your taxes are about to go up even if Congress doesn’t take another vote this year.

The median U.S. income is $51,914, according to the Census Bureau.

Folks at that income level fall into the 25 percent tax bracket. Come January, they’ll be bumped up to 28 percent, and their annual tax bill will go from about $6,700 to $9,000. People in the top bracket will pay at least $18,000 more in taxes next year. Sadly, those on the lower end of the income spectrum could pay about $700 more next year. That may not seem like a make-or-break difference to

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Income tax rates affect almost all of us, but they can affect farmers and ranchers in a unique way. Farmers face constant pressure to update and improve their farms, either to reduce their production costs and remain competitive, to expand to accommodate more members of the family or tap into new markets, or to comply with new industry standards or government regulations. Without an extension of the current income tax rates, farmers and ranchers will have less money to plow back into their farms. The effects can ripple through rural economies, where farm implement dealers, feed stores, lumber mills, hardware stores and other kinds of businesses benefit when farmers and ranchers have money to reinvest in their operations.

For the rest of us, higher taxes mean

less money to spend at the grocery store, in restaurants or at the shopping mall, just when the economy is beginning to show signs of life.

Congress probably won’t tackle any major legislation before Election Day, Nov. 6. After that, there will be a short window of time in which to extend the reduced income tax rates, estate tax and capital gains tax rates and other tax policies that have helped our nation weather the economic recession.

Congress has taken a long vacation from tax issues, but the bill for that vacation is about to come due. It’s time for Congress to take a hard look at how higher taxes would bring our nation’s economic growth to a halt. Otherwise, many of us will be in for an unpleasant surprise about a year from now.

Lynne Finnerty is the editor of FBNews, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s official newspaper.

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2012 Alltech Symposium to envisage the world of 2050 The world population is growing at an incredible rate, which means that people and industries alike must explore innovative ideas in order to plan for the future. Agriculture will play a tremendous role in shaping that future as producers grapple with the challenges of feeding the booming global population — projected to reach 9 billion people by 2050 — while dealing with diminishing resources and environmental concerns.

To feed that population, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that global food production must double by 2050 to avoid mass hunger. According to Alltech, this can only be achieved through improved technology.

During Alltech’s 28th Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium May 20-23, in Lexington, KY, presenters will cover many topics related to feeding the world now and in the future. The event is expected to draw more than 2,000 participants from around the world. Participants will explore innovative solutions to growing industry and global challenges as they attend sessions and network with other professionals from across borders and industry segments.

Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, described some of the issues that must be addressed by the agriculture industry.

“As we look to our future, we have some major questions that we need to come together and answer through innovative solutions,” Lyons said. “For example, what does the future hold for our children’s world? What role will you play in it? Where will you be? As we look to our children’s future, we must revolutionize how we think about

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Through more than 100 presentations by industry experts, including speakers from major industry leaders such as Domino’s Pizza, Jack in the Box, Wendy’s, Nestle, Murphy-Brown, FFA, PetSmart and the Harvard School of Business, Alltech’s Symposium will examine innovative strategies and focus on ideas for better use of resources, improved business practices and natural nutritional solutions.

In addition to general sessions, the Symposium will provide opportunities for professionals to attend breakout sessions in areas such as aquaculture, beef, dairy, equine, poultry, pig production, pet food and regulatory along with new focus areas offered for this year on food quality, traceability, crop science, legal, marketing, information technology and designer food.

The Symposium will explore possible answers to questions facing the agricultural industry today such as: • How can we feed a world with 9 billion people?

• Why does China succeed while the economies of Europe and America struggle?

• What are the implications of a $100 billion Facebook?

• How can agriculture benefit from the first global youth network?

• Is aquaculture the future of protein?

• Why does Alltech predict that epigenetics and programmed nutrition are the future of meat production?

• Why is salesmanship fundamental to building a business?

• What does the next generation of lawyers, marketers and economists need to know about a growing new economy and a primary requirement of life — food?

“When we come together through education and discussion, we create synergy that allows us to develop revolutionary new ideas for sustainability in food production and to share marketoriented business strategies, agribusiness training and scientific research.

This will lead us to technological solutions to the issues our industry faces,” said Dr. Lyons. “As an industry and as good citizens, we must address these issues now for the future generations

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Alltech’s prestigious Medal of Excellence and Young Scientist Awards will also be presented during the Symposium.

To learn more about the Alltech 28th Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium and to register to attend, visit www.alltech.com/symposium or contact symposium@alltech.com. Additional details about speakers and sessions will be announced in the coming months.

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by Ann Swanson Time to Clean Up According to information on the Earth Day Network, Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. senator from Wisconsin at the time, began the movement for a “national teach-in on the environment”. He was joined by Congressman Pete McCloskey. Together they recruited Denis Hayes as the first coordinator of the effort.

On April 22, 1970 millions of Americans demonstrated for a healthy environment.

One huge result of the movement was the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the subsequent passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.

In 1990 Earth Day went global under the organizational skills of Denis Hayes.

The first U.N. Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janiero in 1992. Nelson was acknowledged for his role working with the environment when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995.

This year will be the 42nd celebration of Earth Day. Each year as Earth Day approaches plans are made by numerous groups to clean up the roadsides. I cannot help but notice that since the warm weather our road has been littered with empty cans

— mostly of the beer variety. I suspect that people too young to take the empty cans home for disposal carelessly toss them out of their car windows.

One year I even found a case of beer bottles with at least a few of them still full. Somehow people think when they are in the country that dumping is alright. They see fields without houses nearby and take advantage of the isolation.

The township officials around here do a great job of taking care of their own townships.

Each one holds a spring clean-up day. Residents are able to dispose of unwanted items for a nominal cost.

It always amazes me how much garbage accumulates from year to year. On the Saturday designated as roadside clean-up day volunteers walk the roads picking up the debris that they find.

Bags and bags of garbage line the highway until the highway trucks come around to pick it up.

Littering is against the law, but it still does not seem to be taken seriously. There used to be signs along the roads telling about the fines. At this point I think that law enforcement agencies are stretched too far to be able to enforce this minor infraction of the law. That being said I do

not think we are expecting too much for the people who use the roads to take their garbage home for disposal.

I do know that those eligible for work release programs are charged with clean-up duties from time to time. I would think after they picked up someone else’s garbage for a while they would think twice about throwing something away carelessly.

Roadside litter is by no means the only contribution of junk. There are homes in some areas that are designated for dismantling. They have gotten to the point that they are no longer able to be repaired. Another culprit is areas where people let junk vehicles collect on their property. Some townships have laws governing the number of abandoned vehicles that can be within sight.

I noticed that the Audubon had a workshop recently about making cleaning supplies that are eco-friendly. All of us need to become more aware of sources of water pollution. Water is a precious resource that cannot be taken for granted. I feel fortunate that the well on my property is a good one. The water that comes from off the hill has no contaminants to pollute it. I do not need to worry about the amount of water or the quality of it.

As we pass this milestone called Earth Day, I invite you to take a look around. See how you can be more efficient with your resources. Learn to conserve. Learn how to reuse. Learn how to recycle. All of these things go toward making our environment just a little bit cleaner.

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

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Washington County Fiber Tour Celebrates 20 Years - April 28 and 29 WASHINGTON COUNTY, NY — Wool and other fiber production in Washington County has seen a modern renaissance. This resurgence will be highlighted by the 20th anniversary of the Washington County Fiber Tour to be held April 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Tour is free and open to the public. Not many fiber events can boast such longevity!

Mary Pratt, who along with her husband, Bob, are sheep farmers and long time tour hosts, said, “This anniversary marks a return to traditions that go back over 160 years when wool was a major agricultural enterprise in the County.”

According to Pratt, “The hilly, rocky topography of much of Washington County has always been well suited to grazing animals, and in the 1800s the landscape was blanketed with Merino sheep. Washington County was one of the leading wool producers in New York, with a sheep population higher than any other county, and a clip that

totaled over 575,000 pounds of wool.”

The land is just as well suited to the sustainable, low energy practice of grazing today as it was in the 1800s.

As the number and diversity of fiber farms increased in recent years, farmers banded together to showcase their operations, educate the public, and offer their wares for sale during an annual spring Fiber Tour.

One of the founding members of the Tour, Sylvia Graham, an Angora rabbit breeder at the Fiber Kingdom in Salem, has participated in the Tour every year since its inception. Increasing numbers of alpaca farms have also located in Washington County in recent years, and several of these farms participate in the Tour, as well.

Another sign of the renaissance in fiber production in the County is greater numbers of wool sheep breeds exhibited at the Washington County Fair. The Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, now in its fourth year, draws many visitors to the

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County each September, and Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill, founded in 2009, serves fiber producing farms in the County and throughout the eastern U.S. Visitors to the Tour’s farms will meet the animals and learn about breeding and caring for them. Many farmers will demonstrate how they prepare and use their animals’ fiber for craft work, including hand spinning, dyeing, felting, and weaving. Battenkill Fibers will also be open where visitors can go behind the scenes at the mill to see how fleece is cleaned, carded, drafted, and spun into yarn on a commercial scale.

Lisa Proulx, alpaca farmer and Tour Committee Chair, said, “The Washington County Fiber Tour offers something for the whole family to see and do together. The Tour is also a popular destination for knitters and spinners who want to visit the farms and meet the animals that grow the fleece they love.”

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Washington County has some lovely country inns and bed & breakfasts.

Plan to spend the night, enjoy delicious meals that feature local foods, and shop in unique stores in the towns and villages near the farms. See www.washingtonnycounty.com for lodging and dinning information.

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Your heritage at the Harford Fair

Bruce Conklin makes final adjustments on the carriage he loaned for display in the Founders Museum at the Harford Fair 2011. Mark Pease is helping Bruce with the beautiful carriage which was a highlight of the museum display last year. The department is once again asking the public for items to be loaned or donated for display in the museum at the 2012 fair. If you have something, contact the secretary at the Harford Fair office at 570434-4300.

Photo courtesy of Cindy G. Reynolds, Harford Fair

The 154th Harford Fair had a successful week in 2011 including, once again, the Founders’ Museum.

Many positive comments were heard while patrons visited the museum.

After passing through, many commented on how “…this is one of the best things the Fair has done.” Some asked how they might participate in 2012 which will be the third year of the display.

Harford Fair’s mission in establishing the museum is to save and display agricultural items from the farms, farm houses, and related farm businesses of the past. These items of course would have been used by many of your ancestors in settling the region in the 1700’s, 1800’s, and 1900’s.

The earliest of these settlers were using rudimentary, hand-made, and yet ingenious tools to survive from one harsh season to the next in northeastern Pennsylvania. Even into the early 1900’s, many of the farms were small subsistence farms where the families used all that they could raise during

the growing season in hopes that their families could survive until the next bounty.

The establishment of the Founders’ Hall Museum is not only to preserve as much of the evidence of our ancestors’ dedication to the land and their families as we can but also to keep that heritage alive with future generations. If you have something of this region or surrounding regions that you think could be helpful in explaining how hard our ancestors worked and the difficulties and joys that they experienced, please let us know so that it can be shared during Harford Fair week.

These items may take the form of tools, small machines/implements, photos, farm signs, farmhouse items (i.e. barrel churn, treadle sewing machine, and smaller items used by the farm wife), farm sale signs, and documents.

You may loan or donate the item(s) to the Harford Fair. While on display your name will be placed on it with a prominent tag. You may also loan or donate in memory of someone and

that will also be listed on the label. Please call Harford Fair Directors Ron Stiles 570-4653207, Mark Pease 570756-2307 or Ken Adams 570-434-2751 to make arrangements for something you would like to see in the museum. We will be happy to get back in touch to talk with you. The Fair office will also receive calls at 570-434-4300. Help us to preserve and exhibit your heritage at the Harford Fair.

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Northern NY welcomes new CCE Dairy Specialist Dr. Kimberly Morrill CANTON, NY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associations of Northern New York have welcomed Kimberly Morrill, Ph.D., as the region’s new dairy specialist. Morrill will work across St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties.

Born and raised on a New Hampshire dairy farm and an active 4-H member as a youth, Morrill managed her own herd of cattle to pay for her undergraduate education at the University of New Hampshire. She completed her Master’s degree in animal nutrition there in 2008. She earned her doctorate degree in animal physiology at the University of Iowa – Ames.

In 2010, Morrill participated in a nationwide colostrum management study to determine what factors impact the quality, and the contamination, of the first milk received by calves. She also participated in a nutrient uptake project in newborn calves.

“While the majority of my research has focused on calf management practices, I have also assisted numerous feeding trials involving lactating cattle and heifers as well as grazing management and organic feeding trials,” Morrill says.

“Having grown up on a dairy farm, my responsibilities included feeding calves to vaccination protocols, milking, herd health, fresh cow work, record keeping, and helping my broth-

Dr. Kimberly Morrill is seen here on a recent visit to Australia where she led the meeting as the Association’s U.S. national director and president. She will now take up responsibilities as a Northern New York dairy specialist.

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ers show cattle,” she adds.

Morrill is currently the national director and president of the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association.

Morrill will be based at the CCE office in Canton, NY; she can be reached at 315-379-9192 x233, 518-564-0498, kmm434@cornell.edu.

by Sally Colby As coyotes have moved and extended their territory throughout the eastern United States, more and more livestock owners are finding themselves dealing with the fallout - maimed and dead livestock.

Although most farmers’ first impulse upon the discovery of a dead lamb or kid is to pursue the coyote with a gun, there’s scientific evidence that shooting them isn’t the answer.

“The ranchers out west have been fighting coyotes for 150 to 200 years, and there are just as many coyotes out there today as there were back when they were using guns, traps and things that aren’t even legal today,” said Mike Fies, wildlife research biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. “It’s very difficult to control coyotes at the landscape level, but a sustained effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm level.”

Fies says that biology of the Eastern coyote is still not fully understood.

“There are studies going on now,” he said, ‘but almost everything that’s known about coyotes is based on research on western coyotes.” However, Fies noted that advances in genetics are helping researchers learn more about coyotes. According to a Vermont Wildlife Fact Sheet, “recent DNA testing reveals that coyotes apparently moved east-

Part one: origin and habits of eastern coyotes

ward through southern Ontario and Quebec, hybridizing with the small Eastern wolf along the way. The coyotes now living in the Northeast appear to be evolving with some larger size inherited from their wolf ancestors and the adaptability of their coyote forbearers.”

One of the biggest challenges in controlling coyotes is that they are density-dependent reproducers. This means that as the number of coyotes in a given area decreases, the reproductive rates of coyotes in that area increases.

Fies says that population models show that as much as 70 percent of a population has to be eliminated to have an effect on the overall population. “A huge amount of the population has to be killed over a sustained period of time before there’s an impact,” said Fies. “And that’s only temporary. A sustained trapping effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm, but it won’t impact the population beyond that farm or at the county level.”

Fies says Virginia coyotes came from two areas - north and south. Some are the offspring of coyotes that traveled from the Plains region of the U.S., upward into the Great Lakes area, and across Canada where they bred with wolves. The resulting animals traveled down through New York, down through Pennsylvania and western Maryland, and the mountains of Vir-

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ginia. “At the same time, they (western coyotes) were marching across the south and moving northward from the southeast,” said Fies. “We got them from both ends - in southwest Virginia in the late 1970s, and in the northern mountains in the early 1980s. I think that the first coyotes that entered southwest Virginia in the late 1970s arrived via the southern route. Apparently there was some mixing going on, and that’s what they’re finding genetically. The genetic influence of the wolf would explain why the eastern coyote is larger.” The average eastern coyote female weights 30 to 35 pounds, and males are usually between 35 to 40 pounds. Some larger individuals have been reported.

Wildlife biologists in the Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia are working with USDA/APHIS and professional trappers who work on farms where there are predation problems.

“It’s been quite successful,” said Fies.

“They aren’t impacting the total number of coyotes, but they’re trapping on farms that are either currently having problems or on farms that have a history of problems. The trappers come in before and during lambing season and do some aggressive control that helps reduce losses.” Fies noted that trapping continues year after year on those farms to maintain control and reduce possible future losses. In addition to trapping, which is done by specially trained individuals, M-44 (sodium cyanide) capsules are being used. Ejection is triggered when the animal takes

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the baited M-44 unit, which kills the animal almost instantly.

Fies says most livestock producers are forced to start dealing with a predation problem when they discover dead or maimed livestock. “You might see or hear them,” he said, “but don’t have any problems. We usually don’t know where dens are. Sometimes we’ll see young coyotes playing outside the den, then they can be tracked down.”

Fies says wildlife cameras might be useful to determine how many coyotes there are and track their movement.

“Coyotes can cover a pretty wide area, but a camera might show how frequently they’re coming by.”

Coyotes that become accustomed to searching for certain prey are likely to return night after night. “The vast majority of coyotes don’t cause any problems at all,” said Fies. “But the few that do cause problems can cause very significant economic impact to those who are trying to raise livestock.” Fies added that sometimes coyotes are getting the blame for dead livestock, such as stillborns first attacked by vultures followed by coyotes that finish scavenging the carcass. However, live sheep and goats, especially youngsters, are prime targets.

Paying attention to other wildlife throughout the season can help a livestock owner determine when problems might occur.

Part two will cover methods used to deter coyotes, including livestock guardian dogs.

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There have always been risks involved in hiring immigrants, but although unemployment remains high, the pool of American applicants continues to be unenthusiastic about milking cows. So who can we expect to be milking our cows by the end of 2012? A recent publication from Cornell’s School of Applied Economics and Management suggests that no drastic changes will be made this year (Maloney). With the presidential election in full swing, we will be hearing a lot about immigration. Yet it is unlikely that any changes will be made that meet the criteria set forth by agricultural employers. Federallevel E-Verify legislation is at a standstill and farm employers will continue opposing it unless a viable agricultural worker program is proposed.

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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 manufacturing and accelerate the adoption of new technologies aimed at improving safety and fuel efficiency,” Graves said. “Legislation like this is a winwin for the government and for the business community and should be swiftly enacted.”

Reps. Gerlach and Blumenauer’s bill is H.R. 4321.

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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.

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As part of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Let’s Grow initiative, a Sheep Education Catalog has been developed and is now available. This catalog is a compilation of industry resources, both national and international, in which to gain information about sheep production, health issues, lamb and wool management, targeted grazing and more topics in way of online learning, university courses, workshops and webinars.

As this information is dynamic, updates to the catalog will be made regularly. Readers are encouraged to contact the author at parsons@optimalag.com with course title, sponsor and website or descriptive information for new course listings and course updates for the next edition.

“We have a large amount of educational options available for new sheep producers and producers looking to ehance management strategies,” stated Clint Krebs, chair of the ASI initia-

tive. “Online courses and webinars, as well as resource books that you don’t have to leave the farm or ranch to participate in, plus on ground schools and workshops are available coast to coast.”

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New York State Maple Foundation The New York State Maple Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization, that through generous donations, funds projects that educate the public on New York State maple production and its history, increases the awareness about this renewable resource and supports maple based research.

The Foundation’s board is made up of maple producers from across the state and is an all-inclusive representative of New York maple.

The Taste The Tradition™ logo and its tag line is available to all New York maple producers for use on their New York maple products and promotional materials regardless of affiliation or association. The development of the logo was funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and entrusted to the New York State Maple Foundation. The Taste The Tradition™ is the sole property of the New York Maple Foundation and the following is the permitted use of the Taste The Tradition™ logo and tag line: • All maple products under this logo or tag line must be produced in New York State • All maple products under this logo comply with the packaging and labeling requirements defined by the state of New York Agriculture and Markets • All maple products under this logo are of high quality and taste • All maple products under this logo shall bare the New York producers information, if packaged by a non-maple producer partner • When incorporating the Taste The

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Beginner farmers establish networking community through Catskills CRAFT group WALTON, NY — The Catskills CRAFT group hosts four on-farm trainings at regional farms this summer. Topics include designing your

farm around topography, raising mixed livestock on the family farm, and marketing your farm products.

Catskills CRAFT, or Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training, is an educational networking group for beginning

farmers. Farm interns, employees and operators of recently established farm enterprises are welcome to attend.

Training sessions are open to beginning farmers looking for expertise in starting their own farms.

Meetings are free and combine hands-on learning with a potluck dinner.

Catskills CRAFT brings a national model aimed at developing beginning farmer networks across

the country to the region.

More details on the group can be found at www.catskillscraft.org.

Contact Sonia Janiszewski at info@catskillscraft.org or 914-720-1020 for more information.

The four summer Catskills CRAFT trainings are: • June 1, 6-9:30 p.m. Without Walls EcoPracticum Potluck Social.

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Without Walls’ Eco Practicum is an environmental sustainability and action program for undergraduate students and recent grads. The program participants get hands-on experience farming, caring for livestock and creating a healthy community. As part of their first unit, “Growing Enough Food: The Role of Organic, Local Produce in the Global Food System,” they have invited Catskills CRAFT to a potluck where students will talk with local farmers. Transportation is available; email info@catskillscraft.org for details.

• June 11, 5-7 p.m.

Burnett Farms On-Farm Training: Farm Design by Topography. Location: 1901 Bramley Mountain, Bovina, Delaware County, NY, 13740. Speaker Steve Burnett.

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designing the farm and its processes has been both rewarding and challenging. Steve Burnett will share the approaches he has taken to designing his farm, his “predictable failures and lucky successes.” A potluck supper will follow.

• July 16, 5-7 p.m.

Stony Creek Farmstead On-Farm Training: Raising Mixed Livestock on the Family Farm. Location: 1738 Freer Hollow Road, Walton, Delaware County, NY 13856. Speakers Kate and Dan Marsiglio.

A small family farm located just off the Franklin-Walton Road, Stony Creek raises pastured turkeys, broilers, pigs, eggs and a wide variety of organic vegetables. The farm also hosts workshops and school group tours in addition to offering overnight farmstays. Stony Creek Farm’s training will focus on raising mixed livestock. A potluck supper will follow.

• August 6, 5-7 p.m.

Sherman Hill Farmstead On-Farm Training: Marketing Your Farm Products. Location: 9626 County Highway 21, Franklin, Delaware County, NY 13775. Speakers Linda Smith and Morgan George.

Sherman Hill Farmstead in Franklin will provide training on marketing your farm products. A familyowned, sustainable farm producing goatmilk cheeses since 1993, the farm expanded their product offering in Fall 2010 by adding cow-milk cheeses, both fresh and aged, including several raw milk varieties. A potluck supper will follow.

Catskills CRAFT is made possible with leadership support from Catskills region beginning farmers, financial support from Farmhearts, and administrative support from the Watershed Agricultural Council. For more information on Farmhearts, please visit www.farmhearts.org.

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Madison FFA participates in Sub-State competitions

by Madison FFA reporters Dakota Bridge, Brady Klein and Taylor McNamara Madison FFA was well represented on Saturday, March 31, at the SubState competitions in Cazenovia, NY. Congratulations to Taylor Best, Lexi Peavey, Elisa Usborne, Halle Hauck, Ashley Mayne, Makenna Bridge, Taylor McNamara, Shelby Coon and Alaina Maine for their outstanding effort.

• Taylor Best placed 2nd in Sr. extemporaneous and will move onto State Convention.

• Jr. Prepared: 2nd Taylor McNamara, 3rd Alaina Maine, 6th Shelby Coon.

Taylor McNamara will also move onto the State competition.

• Jr. Extemporaneous: 6th Makenna Bridge, 9th Halle Hauck • Jr. People in Ag. 9th Halle Hauck

Elisa Usborne, Ashley Mayne, Halle Hauck; People In Agriculture Photos courtesy of Madison FFA

New York State FFA Sentinel Lyndsay Snyder (L) presents Taylor Best with the 2nd Senior Extemporaneous Speaking award.

Alaina Maine (L-R), Shelby Coon, Taylor McNamara (3rd , 2nd , 6th place) Junior High Prepared Public Speaking.

Saratoga County 4-H teams excel at Regional Horse Bowl Contest Senior Team Takes Top Spot Saratoga County 4-H members recently competed in the Region 5B Horse Bowl Contest held at the Guilderland High School. Horse Bowl is a knowledge contest where the team members listen to questions from a moderator and then “buzz in” using electronic units to answer the questions and gain points for their team.

Four member teams play teams from other counties in a “Round Robin” format. In the senior (14 to 18) division teams from Saratoga, Fulton and Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Columbia, and Rensselaer counties vied for top honors with Saratoga coming out the winner. Saratoga team members were Jesse Emerich, Gabriella Rao, Lyndsey Wanits, and Elizabeth Pompa.

In the top 10 individual point standings, Gabriella placed 2nd overall and qualified to be a member of the regional senior team which will compete at the New York State Horse Bowl on April 21. Also in the top 10 Lyndsey placed 9th and Elizabeth placed 10th.

Saratoga County also had a Novice team (members under 14 who have not previously competed at a Regional Horse Bowl). Members were Emma Benson, Katie Evans, Kailey Jensen, and Michala Toma. The team competed against teams from Albany, Schoharie, and Columbia counties and placed third. In the top 10 individual standings Emma placed 5th and Katie placed 10th.

Congratulations to all of the team members on great results from their months of practice and hard work.

Saratoga County 4-H Horse Bowl Team (Back, L-R) Elizabeth Pompa, Lyndsey Wanits, Coach Jennifer Stevens, Jesse Emerich, Gabriella Rao (Front) Assistant Coach.

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What does it mean to be gluten-free?

by Diane Mincher, Extension Nutrition and Food Specialist, University of Vermont Lately, I’ve seen more and more foods labeled “gluten-free.” What exactly is gluten, anyway?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

It’s also in spelt, a type of wheat, as well as triticale, a cross between wheat and rye.

Some people — estimates say one in every 133 people — have trouble digesting this particular protein.

Gluten can damage the digestive tract, which results in poor nutrient absorption and can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Some common symptoms of gluten intolerance include gas, bloating, diarrhea, cramps, unexplained weight loss, anemia, fatigue or weakness. The condition, called celiac disease, varies in its severity.

Following a gluten-free diet isn’t as easy as avoiding bread, crackers, cereal and baked goods. Many processed foods may contain wheat, barley or rye, too, including beer, ale, lager, bouillon cubes, candy, potato chips, cold cuts and most cereals unless labeled gluten-free.

French fries, rice mixes, flavored instant coffees, sauces, some processed and flavored cheeses, soy sauce, licorice, chocolate bars, self-basting turkeys, soups and vegetables in sauce are on the list, among others. Gluten also may be found in everyday products such as medicines, vitamins and lip balms.

Almost all gluten-free products now label their package as gluten-free or use a “GF” symbol. Reading ingredient labels on products is very important to make sure that that the item does not contain wheat, barley or rye.

Other foods or ingredients to avoid include bran, bread crumbs, bulgur, cereal extract, couscous,

cracker meal, durum wheat, farina, graham flour, high-gluten flour, high-protein flour, semolina, spelt, vital gluten, vital wheat gluten, wheat bran, wheat germ, wheat gluten, malt, wheat starch and whole or enriched flour.

Baking without gluten can be challenging because gluten contributes important properties to various types of baked products like cookies, cakes, pastries and breads. Gluten-free cookbooks and online resources frequently offer gluten-free flour blend formulations for use in making cookies, cakes, quick breads and yeast breads. To bind and thicken glutenfree products, eggs and a starch-based product, such as guar gum and xanthan gum are used.

If using these products, refrigerate all flours for freshness and quality but bring to room temperature before measuring. Gluten-free baked goods can lose moisture and quality quickly. Wrap them tightly and store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container to prevent dryness and staleness.

The gluten-free diet is a lifelong commitment and should not be started before consulting your doctor and being tested for celiac disease. Tests to confirm could be inaccurate if a person followed a gluten-free diet for a long period of time.

For more information, please contact Diane Mincher, UVM Extension nutrition and food specialist, at 802-388-4969, ext. 331, or 800-956-1125 (within Vermont) or by e-mail at diane.mincher@uvm.edu For a delicious, gluten-free breakfast muffin, try this recipe from www.celiac.com, an online resource for celiac disease and gluten-free diet information.

Blueberry muffins (gluten-free)

1 c. brown rice flour 1/2 c. rice bran 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 egg

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. honey 3/4 c. orange juice or water 1/2 c. blueberries Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine flour, bran, baking powder in bowl. Stir to mix. Add rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into lightly oiled muffin cups. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until brown. Makes 9 muffins.

Nutrition information per serving (one muffin): 151 calories, 3 grams (g) protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat, 194 milligrams sodium.

“Click, Clack, Moo” at Elk Lake School Hi, I’m Allison Kiefer the Susquehanna County Dairy Princess.

Dairy Ambassador’s Mercedes Spickerman, Mariah Tompkins and I recently visited the Elk Lake Elementary School. On our two day visit we stopped in to see the kindergarten, first and second grade classes. I read the book “Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type” by Doreen Cronin.

Mercedes and Mariah took turns asking the young students some interesting dairy related trivia questions, such as; “Approximately how much water does a cow drink in one day?” The answer might surprise you, like it did the students — would you believe about a bathtub full?

After the trivia game we made sure that the students got one of their 3-Every Day servings of dairy by serving either GoGurt or string cheese. The students really enjoy their healthy dairy snack. Before we left each classroom we made sure to leave some fun goodies for the students to take home to remind them how important it is to get those 3-Every Day servings of dairy.

Special thanks to the kindergarten, first and second grade teachers and Principal Mr. Pirone for letting us make a dairy visit to the school.

Dairy Princess Allison Kiefer, Dairy Ambassador’s Mercedes Spickerman and Mariah Tompkins pose for a picture with Ms. Foster’s First Grade Class at Elk Lake Elementary School.

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BALEAGE THIRD CUT, mostly grass $30. each, 1st. cut timothy round bales 4’, stored inside $30. each. 315-8581568.(NY)

JERSEY BULL, very gentle. Young Jack donkeys, they guard the calves/ goats.

Cross bred steers. Sow pigs ready to breed. 315-219-9646.(NY)

BARN CLEANER W/20’ metal chute, 340ft.

Iberville gutter chain, like new $2,500.

Andy Yoder, 480 Heath Hill Rd., Brushton, NY 12916.

FOR SALE: Flail Chopper $1,000; JD 1219 Haybine $500; JD Elevator $300; Cultimulcher 12’ $1,500. No Sunday calls please 585-554-3962.(NY)

BEE POLLEN TRAPS, new birdgaurd for control birds in orchards and gardens, new.

607-838-8227.(NY)

NH PF230 CHOPPER, hay, corn heads, $20,000; Badger 2060 series II blower, $5,000; JD 452 grain drill, 14’, $8,000/obo; 315-725-7932.(NY)

3 HOLSTEIN STEERS, 200 to 250 lbs.; 8x16 and 9x16 kicker racks; 8x16 flat rack with or without running gear. 607-8476665.(NY)

H+S 310 tandem manure spreader, new gearbox and beaters, good working condition; Brillion 20ft. hyd. fold drags $2,000; Spreader $5,000; 518-638-8357.(NY)

WANTED: Open Holstein Heifers from dairy farmers, no dealers please call Bob, evenings Auburn Maine. 207-786-3324

SOYBEANS- APP. 75bu. raw. Rushville area 315-694-2322.(NY)

DOG TRAINING Agility System consisting of: Teeter, walk, tunnel, A-Frame, chute, jumps, weave, tire, table. Items sectional, some maintenance needed. 607-2639705.(NY)

ONTARIO GRAIN DRILL, kept inside $500. or best offer. John Deere 12ft. land drag $600. or best offer. 607-7538485.(NY) TAG AXLE, Air ride, air brakes, tires $850.

6 John Deere 7200 seed boxes $50. each.

Wanted: 1972 Duster Interior. 315-8793022.(NY) WANTED: Sheep shearing equipment, wanted all types and in any condition. Call Dale 585-394-5814.(NY) 5’-EXTENTION for NH 166 Inverter $450. front steel tractor wheels w/rubber blocks $325. Cottonwood 2x4, 2x6, 8’-12’-16’ length .40/cents BD.FT. 315-5368967.(NY)

WANTED: Sickle bar mower 3pt. hitch, 6’, 7’ good to excellent condition. 585-5350132.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND LX 885 skid steer, 2 speed bucket and forks, 3100 hours, nice shape, needs rubber $13,500. 315-3101967.(NY)

TWO DRAFT HARNESS, good shape, reason for selling, bought new harness after six pm. 315-902-8011.(NY) FOR SALE: 8 M-Type replacement tie stalls. NH Super 717 Chopper with single row corn head $600. 315-858-9971.(NY)

MOBILE GAS road signs metal 8x4 $150.00 Callicoon Center, sonja@applepondfarm.com 845-482-4764.(NY)

WANTED: Insilage Cutter, bigger size preferred. Also horse driven disc opener grain drill. Levi Eicher, 863 Whiskey Hill Rd. Waterloo, NY 13165.

BLACK 5Yr. Welsh-X long, wide, fancy 15H., green broke, needs more miles $1,500. top trotter. Schwartz, 388 Cottrell, Waterloo, NY 13165.

RESTORED JOHN DEERE’S LA with plows, mower, cultivator, belt-pully, wheel weights, 1941H, 1943A, 1946B, 10-38 tire and Case 310 dozer. 607-369-7656.(NY)

1994 TOYOTA T100 pickup 4WD black/ silver, 84,500 miles, $3,000/OBO. 607-5826203.(NY)

CASE IH 881 Harvester 2-row corn head hay head. WANTED: Steel wheels to fit JD 6600. 585-554-6678.(NY)

PATRIOT 150 SPRAYER 1996 90’ booms Dickey John controller, good condition, 1150, 1250 IH Grinder mixer 656 hydro. gas. 585-370-2544.(NY)

IH 710 4 BOTTOM PLOW $1,500. Knowles 16’ drag $800. Tires 4-each 17.5-25 L-2 for loader $400. Weedsport area. 315-6266684.(NY)

KELLY RYAN blower deck, very good condition $4,500. Fort Plain, NY. Charlie 518568-2182.

WANTED: Lawn sweeper pull behind. 607965-2352.(NY)

A-C WD- 45, Single front wheel, CharLynn power steering, parts tractor. Two AC RC tractors, need restoration. 607-5662349.(NY)

ACA GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, first shots, dewormed, family raised, $450 each. 315-651-8607.(NY)

FARMALL MD, diesel, 3PT, hydraulics, PTO, set of belting wheels 16x61 new belting. Penn Yan NY. 315-536-6745

REG. CHAROLAIS BULL 3½ year’s old w/horns; 2 PTO shafts fit NH 66 baler; model 30 thrower for JD baler; 413-8624949.(NY)

LITTLE GIANT Gravity wagon $700. 3 Bottom plow $250. 8ft. 3pt. drag $600. 71 Ford Louisville for parts, good motor, transmission. 315-789-8859.(NY)

TWO YEAR OLD Belgian, Golding, Yearling filly $1,800. for pair, quality animals.

Noah Schwartz 5765 Co. Rt. 8 Avoca, NY 14809.

HAY FOR SALE: Round roll bales, Alfalfa/ Timothy mix, $50.00 per bale, or $150/ton.

Please call 585-738-5160.(NY)

ANGUS AND DEVON Angus crosses. Also purebred milking Devons- bulls, cows and Heifers. 315-536-0539.(NY)

1965 JEEP J10, 4WD, V8 standard transmission, no bed, very restorable $1,800.

Call between 6-9pm. Western MA. 413568-4025 8 ROW RAWSON zone builder $3,200. NH 116 haybine $2,900. Bertoud airblast 400gal. grape sprayer $2,800/obo. 585301-2385.(NY)

FOR SALE: IH fast hitch cultivator. 607743-6321.(NY)

6’ 3 PH Disc. King Kutter, notched front plain rear shed, kept ex. shape, no welds $400. 518-766-4621.(NY)

6’ USED FREE STALLS with neck rail and clamps $25 each; Cow mattresses with no cover, make offer; 518-842-0918.(NY)

BRILLION 9 shank chisel plow $1,300. NH 28 blower $350. Hesston discbine parts.

607-733-2012.(NY)

HOLSTEIN HEIFERS two due May, one due June $1,200. each. Two Jersey cross due May $1,100. each vac. wormed Jan. 315-685-6169.(NY)

4 YEAR OLD Paint Mare $300; Also Chinchilla meat rabbits, all ages and all colors $20; 585-728-3979.(NY)

WANTED: Good tachometer for 1710 Ford tractor, also 2 point IH equipment, large or small prong. 315-636-8062.(NY)

WANTED: Power take off potato digger, in good working order, needed soon, call anytime 315-382-2833.(NY)

FARMALL CUB with hyd. Farmall 560 diesel NH 462 disc mower International Propane Power Plant with clutch M engine.

508-802-1369.(MA)

1979 FORD 9000 dump 10 wheeler $6,500. 585-322-2037.(NY) 20’ FOLDING Organic spike tooth Harrow and Gehl 1580, 1,000 RPM. blower with new wear bans bands make an offer. 315868-7092.(NY)

FARMALL SA, 1 owner, restored, new paint, decals, cultivators front rear, new battery, pulley, PTO, runs good, like new $3,500/obo. 716-942-3994.(NY)

2425 JAYLOR TMR mixer wagon, good condition $7,000/obo. 315-730-3663.(NY)

2940 JOHN DEERE 4230 HRS 4WD, $10,800. York Co. P.A. Please no Sunday calls. 717-637-4887

WHITE PINE SHAVINGS, kiln dried, 3.25 cu. ft. paper bags, nice and soft, good quality. 529 Klock Rd., Fort Plain, 518-5683203.(NY)

FARM FOR LEASE, barn waterer, 15 acres pasture, four strand high tensile electric fence, three good hay fields.

Owego, NY. 607-687-4679

TIRES 23-11-34 $400/OBO 18-4-34 $200./OBO Pairs 14-9-26 $100/OBO. 585746-1668.(NY)

NH 450 7ft. 3ph. Sickle bar mower, good condition $2,900. 716-537-9088.(NY) 2-16’ Dion self unloading wagon w/roof and tandem running gears $1,500. each or $2,500. for both. 518-441-0289.(NY)

REGISTERED BROWN SWISS BULL 16 months old, VG Dam Ex2E Granddam sire: Power surge $1,500/obo, pasture trained.

585-880-4723 or 585-392-3271.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND #166 Inverter with ext. table good condition $3250. No Sunday calls. 607-243-8932.(NY)

BARN CLEANER CHAIN, extra heavy, very good condition CCW $10. a foot obo 300’. 518-993-3026.(NY)

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by Sandra Avant A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist.

Animals as well as humans need selenium, a

trace mineral and component of antioxidants, to stay healthy. Inadequate selenium in sheep reduces conception rates, increases neonatal mortality, and in some instances, causes “white muscle disease” — nutritional muscular

dystrophy. Selenium deficiency in sheep and cattle costs livestock producers an estimated $545 million annually in losses and affects livestock in more than 35 states where regions are deficient in the mineral.

Agricultural Research

Service (ARS) animal scientist Bret Taylor at the ARS U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (USSES) near Dubois, Idaho, along with researchers at North Dakota State University, studied the effects of a milling coproduct, derived from seIn areas where soil and vegetation are low in selenium, ewes that consume a selenium-rich wheat coproduct in their feed pass the needed selenium to their nursing offspring.

The adults can retain the selenium benefit for up to a year before they require more of the coproduct.

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lenium-rich wheat harvested in South Dakota, on ewes and their lambs.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports USDA’s priority of promoting international food security.

The scientists added the natural coproduct to diets fed to a group of ewes during their last 40 to 50 days of pregnancy and to another group during the first 19 days of lactation. Pregnant sheep passed the supplemental selenium to their fetuses, while lactating ewes delivered it to offspring through their milk. Both of these groups maintained an adequate selenium status six to 10 times longer than sheep that received sodium selenite, the most commonly used inorganic form of selenium.

By using this feeding strategy, livestock producers will be able to eliminate the cost of delivering selenium supplements to sheep in hardto-reach regions, especially in the West where selenium in some soils is lacking or unavailable for absorption by vegetation that animals eat, according to Taylor.

Sheep can be fed the selenium coproduct before being released to graze selenium-deficient range. The coproduct will provide enough to meet their selenium requirement, according to Taylor. Animals will not need any additional supplements until they return for lambing the following year.

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Heale joins CRV as territory development specialist ARGYLE LIVESTOCK STATION ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:00 AM Sharp 8 McEachron Hill Road, Argyle, NY *** CONSIGNMENTS WILL BE TAKEN MONDAY APRIL 16th - FRIDAY APRIL 20th - 9AM-7PM ***

List of Consignments so far: Int 856 Tractor (D), Int 544 Tractor (G) w/Wide Front End, Int 574 Tractor (G) w/Wide Front End, Ford 3000 Tractor (G) w/Wide Front End, Feeder Wagon for Bunk Feeder, Knight 2330 Mixer Wagon, NI 250 Bushel Manure Spreader, NI 150 Bushel Manure Spreader, Gehl 2360 Disc mower, 3pt JD rotary mower 5', NH256 Rake, JD Rake, NH276 Baler w/Kicker, Double Rake Hitch, 4 Rotor Tedder, Int 4Btm Auto Reset-Semi Mount 730 Plow 14"-22", JD 12' Transport Disc, 4 Row Brillion Cultivators, 20' Brillion Spring Tooth Transport Harrows, 3pt disc harrows 6 1/2 wide, Quick Attach Pallet Forks, Quick Attach Bale Spear, Truck Grill Guard, Gibson Riding mower.

Many more items will be available All Consignments Must be in Working Condition • We are not responsible for items that do not show up

No Buyer's Premium.

Terms: Cash or Check day of sale

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Duane and Denise Herrington, Owners Cathy Ellis, General Manager 518-638-8580

TWIN BROOK FARMS MACHINERY AUCTION

To Settle the Estate of Eugene Blumer

FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2012 AT 10:00 AM 1069 County Route 54, Pennellville, NY 13132 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 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 forage 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 ProTwin 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"

Rod Heale, Wyoming, NY, has joined CRV as a territory development specialist. Coming to the organization with more than 20 years of experience in the A.I. industry, Rod has a strong working understanding of the dairy industry. He has helped farmers improve their business and stay on the cutting-edge through previous related roles — from service technician to area sales manager.

“Rod will be key in materializing the vision of CRV,” stated Jim Bayne, area sales manager. “Rod’s ability to work out the details and motivated attitude are essentials to his new function and will ensure his success.”

As a territory development specialist, Rod will be responsible for developing distributor networks, service support teams and reproductive management support for dairy producers to continue improving how they operate. Working with field, office and his extensive network, Rod will identify

and recruit the tools and people needed to better work with dairy owners and herd managers.

“I’m excited to be on the front lines with developing a new organization,” Rod said. “Seeing the immediate impact of the team’s hard work as we continue to fill the needs of producers will be a rewarding endeavor to pursue.”

To learn more about CRV, it’s people, or products in your area, please visit www.crv4all.us or give us a call at 1800-400crv4all.

CRV is a global cattle improvement organization that exists to improve quality of life. CRV’s USA headquarters in Madison, WI was established in September 2009. Because we genuinely care, we pay attention to your farm, industry, and the general society. Our business goes beyond genetics providing service and information on all continents with dairy and beef farmers.

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Love cows, dairy products and being in the public eye? This job’s for you!

Submitted by Evie Goff, Susquehanna County Dairy Promotion Committee Once again, Susquehanna County is seeking candidates to serve as Dairy Princess. Single young ladies between the ages of 16-24 with an interest in the dairy industry may want to consider devoting some time to promote the industry. A Princess serves her county for one year.

Not old enough to be a Princess? The Dairy Maid and Ambassador program functions within the County to assist the Dairy Princess in carrying out her

duties and do dairy promoting on her own as well. In Susquehanna County we suggest girls be at least 10 years old to serve as a Dairy Maid or Dairy Ambassador.

Qualifications to be a Dairy Princess include at least one of the following. A daughter of a dairy farmer or daughter of an employee of a dairy farm or dairy related business, be a 4-H club member and own at least two dairy animals as a 4-H project or have served as a Dairy Maid or Dairy Ambassador.

Princess candidates, Dairy Maids and

Ambassadors must have a sincere desire to promote dairy products, be a milk drinker and include other dairy products in their personal diet.

Members of the dairy court work hard getting the message to as many people as possible about the impor-

tance of having “three every day” of dairy as part of their daily diets. Dairy Princess Allison Kiefer wants you to know “Dairy products aren’t only delicious and nutritious, they are an ab-

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12TH ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FARM MACHINERY - EQUIPMENT - RELATED & RURAL SMALLS

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 , 2012 @ 8:30AM ST

Location: Dekalb Junction, NY - On US Rte 11 behind well-known Seymour Commission Sale Barn JD 4520 (125 HP) 2WD w/cab, MF 135 (3cy. Perkins), Int W-4, JD 336 & Kicker, (from 1 farm - JD 347 - 2 Steel Kicker Wagon - 40’ Little Giant Elevator), NH 450 mower, NH tow mower, 8’ Taylorway harrows, NH 156 1 row teddar, Ferguson rake, AC333 Cornplanter, Int. roller harrow, Pequa running gear (exc), older 16KV generator on trailer, 20’ flat wagon, ST elevator, 2B Kneverland plows, Woods 3PH, finish mower, ground driven manure spreader, 2B plows ESTATE OF AN OLD FRIEND - Sold At 1PM COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS, JD “LA” SN 163812 & JD “m” m-11866 (both v.g.), Farmall Super C w/NF, Farmall Super C (for parts), Int. 3200 hydrostatic skidsteer, #107 Cub Cadet w/backblade- rototiller - mower deck, 3PH finish mower, JD 7’ side mower, 5’ L&S brushhog, 1&2 bottom plows, cultivators, Troybilt Pony, Ford dirt bucket, 3PH cultivators, vintage Cub Cadet, riding lawn mowers -125 wheelhorse - #10 wheelhorse, Onan generator, various Wisconsin, B&S & Onan motors (as is), weedeaters, cement mixer, platform scales, chains, PV’s, 11.2x24” tire & more of collector parts etc Trailer full of smalls: 54” Cattle panels, 36’ of 19’ (length) Brown steel fence posts, quantity lumber, 275 gal. tanks, Job box, sheetrock lift, buzz saw and more every day

Loader tractor on site beginning Wed., April 18th - Merchandise received til dark Friday No Sat AM consignment Always 2 acres of merchandise & large attendance - Come to see us!

Terms - Cash or Good Check, Food by McClures, Restrooms Pictures on Internet 10446 - 10% BP on items $500 or less Not responsible for no shows - Call for info

Sale By: SHATTUCK AUCTION SERVICE 2011/2012 Dairy Promotion Court — Front: Dairy Maid Emory Bewley; back (L-R): Dairy Ambassadors Mercedes Spickerman and Callie Curley; Dairy Princess Allison Kiefer and Dairy Ambassador Mariah Tompkins.

Photo courtesy of Susquehanna County Dairy Promotion Committee

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

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.

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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

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Section B - Page 4 April 16, 2012 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

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 16 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 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 • 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. 55:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Hollenbeck Family Farm Complete Milking Herd Dispersal. 70 Head of milking age all stages of lactation. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 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.

• 6:15 PM: Private Consignor Online Auction of Mowers & Mule. ‘91 Toro Groundsmaster 580D, Howard Price 180, Bush Hog TDM-8, (2) Jacobsen Turfcat T422D’s, Kawasaki Mule 2510 & More. Auctions International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, April 17 • 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 18 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auction-

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

eer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 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. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, April 19 • 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

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• 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 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

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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 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 Complete 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 • 5:15 PM: Cohocton, NY (Steuben Co.). Estate of DeWitt Rawleigh. Farm machinery & barn equip. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, April 26 • 11:00 AM: 5403 Barber Rd/. Avon, NY. Genesee Hill Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 120 freestall/headlock/parlor trained reg. cows & their daughters! Many milking over 100 lbs/day. Outstanding young herd. SCC 175,000. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, April 28 • Rising Sun, MD. 40 plus tractors. Watch for future ads. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 172 Marsh Rd., Litchfield, CT. Farm Auction for Bill Butts. Hay & Tillage Equipment, Tools & Cattle Support Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 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 860883-5828, 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 • 9:30 AM: 1500 Flat St., Penn Yan, NY. Now accepting quality consignments, benefit bake sale. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315-536-0954 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Mar-

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) keting, 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 f cattle & machinery already. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-2870220 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. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.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 Wednesday, May 9 • 5:15 PM: Prattsburgh, NY (Steuben Co.).

Peter Connors Estate Auction. Pickup, Kubota, boat, Jeep, guns, tools. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • 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 Monday, May 14 • 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 Friday, May 18 • Whiting, VT. Complete Milking Herd and Heifer Dispersal for Real and Arlene Lamoureux. 80 cows & 80 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892.

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 Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction.

103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.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, August 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com 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 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com. www.cattlexchange.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 9, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .40-.50; 6175# .70-.85; 76-90# .921.15; 91-105# 1.20-1.25; 106# & up 1.30-1.35.

Farm Calves: 1.40-2.60 Started Calves: .50-.62 Veal Calves: .90-1.60 Open Heifers: .65-1.20 Beef Heifers: .85-.9250 Feeder Steers: .95-1.2750 Beef Steers: .82-1.05 Stock Bull: 96-122.50 Beef Bull: .75-1.04 Boars: 1 at .65 Sows: 1 at .43 Feeder Pigs: 30-125 Sheep (ea): 75-140 Lambs (ea): 60-165 Goats (ea): 70-135; Kids 35-75.

Canners: up to 79.50 Cutters: 80-82 Utility: 83-87 Rabbits: 4-20 Chickens: 5-22 Ducks: 16-21 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT April 2, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 97.50; Breakers 8297.50; Boners 79-87.50; Lean 50-84.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-195; 80-92# 90155; Vealers 100-120# 6087; 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 70-85; 70-80# 60-87.50; 6070# 50-52.50.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA April 11, 2012 Cows: Canners 51-81.50; Cutters 82-87.50; Util 9096.

Bulls: 84 Steers: Ch 122-125; Sel 81-115.50; Hols. 100105.50.

Heifers: Hols. 74-101 Calves: 41-200 ea.

Feeders: 61-151 Sheep: 78-89 Lambs: 300-305 Goats: 129-132 ea.

Kids: 124 ea.

Sows: 49.50 Hogs: 60-64 Chickens: 4.50-13 Rabbits: 5-26.50 Ducks: 5-18 Cow/Calf Pair: 850 ea. * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA April 10, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4578; Cutters 65-80; Util 7588; Bulls 90-106; Steers 98110; Hfrs. 85-96.

Calves: Growers No. 1 120180; No. 2 1-1.50; Hfrs. 1-

1.60; Veal 80-1.10; Other 70-100.

Hogs:Sows 35-45; Boars 22; Market 50-65.

Sheep: 70-90; Lambs 2.503.50.

Goats: 110-135 ea; Billies 120-200 ea; Kids 20-75 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 10, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 10-52; 61-75# 45-78; 76-95# 7582; 96-105# 42-85; 106# & up 61-74.

Farm Calves: 100-185/cwt Start Calves: 110-114 Feeders: 64-126/cwt Veal: 125/cwt Heifers: 80-84.50/cwt Steers: 99/cwt Bulls: 90-97/cwt Canners: 41-73.50/cwt Cutters: 74-85.50/cwt Utility: 86-90/cwt Sows: 34-53/cwt Hogs: 63-73/cwt Boars: 48-65/cwt Shoats: 65-86 ea.

Lambs: 150-365/cwt Sheep: 96/cwt Goats: 23-225 ea.

Rabbits: 1-12 ea.

Poultry: 1-24 ea.

Hay: 6 lots, 3.60-6/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ April 10, 2012 Livestock: 30 Calves .301.90, Avg 1.20; 33 Cows .49-.88, Avg .77; 5 Easy Cows .34.5-.59.25, Avg .47; 8 Feeders 300-600# .941.88, Avg 1.36; 4 Heifers .84-.94, Avg .88; 7 Bulls .641.05, Avg 1.16; 10 Steers .57.5-1.17, Avg .90; 2 Roasting Pigs 70; 22 Sheep .07-1.30, Avg .66; 79 Lambs (ea) 28-122, Avg 64.35, 28 (/#) 1.45-2.95, Avg 2.30; 7 Goats (ea) 110-200, Avg 135.36; 36 Kids (ea) 38-150, Avg 61.86.

Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl (/#) .80-.90; Leghorn Fowl (ea) 8; Roosters (/#) 1.651.70; Bunnies (ea) 4.505.25; Ducks (/#) 2.25; Rabbits (/#) 2-4.60; Pigeons (ea) 3.50-7. Total 271.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum. XL 1.27; Brown Jum. XL 1.20-1.25; L 1.10-1.15; M .85-.90.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 15 Mixed 2.50-4.70; 2 Timothy 4; 9 Grass 3.50-5.40; 2 Mulch .60-2.10; 1 Ground Corn 7.50; 2 Oats 6.60-8.10; 1 Cedar Posts 140. Total 32.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC

Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY April 5, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 80-175; 80-92# 70-150; Bob Veal 1065.

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. 950-1800; Open Hfrs.

500-900; Started Hfrs. 150500; Service Bulls 7001300.

Beef: Feeders 50-130; Hols. Sel 84-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 80230; Slaughter Sheep 3065.

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

Swine: Sow 40-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 9, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.35-1.50; 80-92# 1.101.45; Bob Veal .74-.80.

Cull Cows: Gd 85-89.50; Lean 78-84; Hvy. Beef Bulls 94.50-100.

Beef: Veal 120-126; Hols.

Sel 90-92.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 3.604.05; Market 2.40-2.80; Slaughter Sheep .67-.72.

Goats: Billies 220-240; Nannies 65-80; Kids 65-110.

Swine: Sow 44-46 *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

April 11, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-86.50; Canners/Cutters 45-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 78-94.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 55-67.50; 80-95# 52.50-65; 60-80# 50-60; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 64-75.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 85-175; 8095# 80-160; 70-80# 75-120; Hfr. calves 100-150.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 114-122; Sel 104-110.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 96-112; Sel 85-93.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 55-61; Feeders US 1-3 1569.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 4050# 275-310.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 155-185.

Slaughter Sheep: M 65-90 Rams: Ch over 130# 70-75 Goats: Billies L 110# & up 65-112.50; Nannies L 87.50125.

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 No report * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 9, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.85; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .78.97.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1-1.95; up to 95# .101.50; Hols. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1000; Bred Hfrs. up to 1600; Open Hfrs. up to 900; Hfr. calves up to 220.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 94-96; Breakers 90.50-93; Boners 82.50-87, lo dress 75.50; Lean 74-78, hi dress 83, lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1610-1858# 92.50; one hi dress 107.50; YG 2 1752# 81.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 500-600# 134-136; M&L 2 300-500# 124-130; M&L 3 400-500# 78-85; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 135-138; 500700# 117-131; M&L 2 500700# 103-114; Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 140-141; 500600# 133-148; M&L 2 300500# 114-131.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 130140; No. 2 80-120# 120-130; No. 3 80-120# 75-95; Util 70-120# 40-80.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 2613100# 68-69.50; 40-45% lean 242-302# 64.50-67.50; Sows US 1-3 500-600# 52.50.

Feeder Pigs: 70-75# 5567.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 25-35# 210-230, few fancy 265; 50-60# 200212.50; 70-75# 187.50197.50; 80-90# 172.50-180; Ewes Gd 1-2 150-180# 8084.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-50# 83; 80# 137.50; Sel 2 30-40# 40-52.50; Sel 3 20-30# 20-32.50; Nannies

Sel 2 80-90# 110-130; Billies Sel 1 150-180# 147.50172.50; Sel 2 90# 100-115.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 84.50; Breakers 80-82.50, lo dress 79-80.50; Boners 75-80, lo dress 75, very lo dress 72.50; Lean 69-74.50, lo dress 64.50-68.50, very lo dress 61.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 65.50-69, lo dress 56.50-62, very lo light 5055.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1224-1338# 83-93.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 2 526# 100; Hols. L 3 5701045# 78-94; Hfrs. L 1 Hereford 650# 90; M&L 2 370480# 85-94; Bulls L 2 770# 80.50; Hols. L 3 300-340# 90-93.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 132160; 86-92# 135-145; No. 2 94-114# 120-135; 76-92# 110-137; No. 3 72-94# 75100; Util 54-90# 42-87; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 180-205; No. 2 70# 105/hd; Hols/Beef X 80-84# 115155.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 265-275# 150-165/hd; 45-50% lean 250# 92/hd; Sows US 1-3 500# 175/hd; Boars 350400# 80-135/hd; Jr. Boars 180-200# 50-66/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 27-38; Roasters 140150# 70-104.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-55# 165-220; fancy 250; Yearlings 80# 95; Ewes Gd 2-3 102-180# 7585.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 25-30# 30-40; 70-80# 100-145; Sel 2 under 20# 5-

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 17.50; 20-40# 22.50-37.50; 50-80# 65-105; Nannies Sel 1 130-150# 115-145; Sel 2 100-120# 75-90; Sel 3 90100# 45-50.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA April 10, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 86-92; Boners 82-88; Lean 79.50-86.75; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 73-82; Shelly 70 & dn.

Bulls: YG 1 1345-1605# 96109.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols./Jerseys 595-1025# 83-94; Jerseys 315-355# 95-103; Hfrs. Dairy X 335370# 92-104; Bulls Dairy types 495-870# 74-104.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 90-115# 160170; No. 2 80-125# 135-155; No. 3 65-110# 107-135; Util 75-100# 82-107; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 Jersey 60# 155; Hols.

115# 160.

Swine: Hogs 240-285# 5664; Sows US 1-3 300-400# 48-57; 400-490# 51-53; 520-535# 50.25-50.75; Thin/Weak/Rough 43.7547.50; Boars 575# 31.

Goats (/hd): Families 145182; Fancy Kids 150-162; Fleshy Kids 117-136; Small/thin/bottle 40-87.

Lambs: Gd 30-45# 260295; Thin 30-45# 160-285; Ch 40-45# 300-312; 50-60# 280-305; 65-70# 277-285; Thin 50-65# 200-246; Sheep (all wts) 65-100.

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 10, 2012 Rabbits: 7.50-29 Bunnies: 5-13 Rabbit Family: 30 Chicks: 5-9 Pullets: 3-6 Peeps: 1-4 Hens: 2-12 Roosters: 5-12 Ducks: 4-7 Ducklings: 3-9 Quail: 5-7 Guinea Pigs: .50-.75 Turkey: 22 Hampsters: 1.50-2.50 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.80; XL & L Brown 1.301.80; L Brown 1.20-1.75; L White 1.45-1.60; Mixed Colors & Sizes 1.10; L Green

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Nest Run 1.20-1.40; Fertile Call Duck 2.75; Fertile Muscovy Duck 2.25.

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report * Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale - April 27. Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 9, 2012 Steers: 1260-1536# 115120.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 12961504# 102-107; Sel 1-3 1334-1404# 96-100.

Heifers: Ch 2-3 12001364# 114-119.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 91.50; Breakers 8387.50; Boners 75-80; Lean 69.50-78.

Bulls: 1566-1832# 95-96.

Holstein Feeder Steers: Hols. 400-500# 97-103; 500700# 91-100.

Feeder Steers: 300# 127.50; 500-700# 97.50112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 127.50-147.50; M&L 2 400-500# 107117.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 117-125; L 3 Hols.

600-700# 78-87.

Calves: 156. Bull Calves No. 1 94-120# 177-200; 8092# 170-187; No. 2 94-124# 160-177; 78-92# 160-182; No. 3 94-116# 100-155; 8092# 130-160; Hfrs. No. 1 94110# 197-247; No. 2 80-94# 115-175; Util 70-98# 20-80; 60-68# 20-30.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 206228# 66; Boars 116-322# 45-48.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 3050# 205-230; 100# 140.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 75; Sel 2 under

20# 40; 50-60# 82-90; Nannies 80# 60-70; Billies 100# 152.

EarCorn: 5 lds, 205270/ton.

Oats: 2 lds, 6-6.75/bu.

Hay (/ton): 14 lds, Timothy Grass 120-190; Grass 90250; Alfalfa/Grass 210-430.

Straw: 13 lds, 80-330/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 33-52.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA April 9, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1394-1522# 125125.50; Ch 2-3 1178-1478# 118-124; full/YG 4-5 115116; 1570-1652# 117117.50; Sel 1-3 1178-1442# 114-117; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1378-1656# 107.50-110; Ch 2-3 1514-1664# 107108; 1712# 103.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1246# 97-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1090-1432# 116.50-117.50; full/YG 4-5 110-113.50; Hols. Hfrs. 1314-1404# 97100.50; Sel 1-3 1244# 109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 93.5097; Breakers 75-80% lean 87-92.75, hi dress 94.5094.75, lo dress 82.50-86.75; Boners 80-85% lean 8288.25, hi dress 88.25-93.50, lo dress 76-82.75, very lo dress 70.50-71.50; Lean 8590% lean 76-81.50, hi dress 82-87.50, lo dress 69-75, very lo dress 65.50-68.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 7074.50, lo dress 65-69.50, very lo dress 52-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1188-2012# 96-103; hi dress 107-112.50; 2424# 91; YG 2 802-1104# 85-95.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 335-425# 175-187.50; Herefords 718# 113; M&L 1 300# 145; 510# 155; 715#

120; Hols. M&L 3 275-480# 101-112.50; 510-800# 91108; Hfrs. M&L 1 430-490# 140-147; 615-740# 125147.50; Herefords 114; M&L 2 300-485# 115-125; 535685# 113-140; Bulls M&L 1 shorthorns 330-400# 142150; Herefords 456# 135; 580# 129; M&L 2 345-500# 140-157.50; 500-700# 110147.50; 750-920# 95-111; Hols. L 3 420-480# 94-98; 515-670# 81-104.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-122# 175-187.50; 82-92# 175187.50; No. 2 94-114# 155182.50; 76-92# 147.50-180; No. 3 70-118# 97.50-140; Util 54-116# 10-100; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 92-100# 130165; Hols. Beef X 78-106# 140-20.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 598# 51.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 48-64# 275-310; 70106# 240-290; Yearlings 135# 97.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 178# 92.50; 224-288# 67.50-77.50; Rams 186# 85.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 142.50-170; Sel 2 under 20# 20-25; 30-40# 60-100; 50-70# 100-137.50; Nannies Sel 1 110-160# 145-170; Sel 2 80-140# 70120.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA April 7, 2012 Alfalfa: 10 lds, 150-280 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 185-305 Timothy: 9 lds, 160-265 Grass: 14 lds, 155-240 Straw: 5 lds, 135-170 Corn: 1 ld, 70 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 75 Surgum Grass: 1 ld, 40 Oats: 2 lds, 4-4.20

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA March 30, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1580# 121-124; Ch 2-3 11851500# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1305-1640# 106107.50; Ch 2-3 1315-1590# 102-105; Sel 2-3 12951525# 96-98.50; Hfrs. Ch 23 1165-1285# 116-118.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 84-90, hi dress 90-93, lo dress 79.50-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-88, hi dress 88-89, lo dress 77-82; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-86, hi dress 86-90, lo dress 72-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-79, hi dress 79-82.50, lo dress 67-73.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9601840# 94-98; hi dress 99106.50, very hi dress 109116, lo dress 86-92.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 156-172; 94112# 180-190; 80-92# 175; No. 2 120-128# 152; 98118# 179-190; 80-96# 1711778; No. 3 100-130# 125; 80-98# 154-157; 72-78# 100; Util 60-110# 15-40; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-105# 125-160; No. 2 80-100# 50125.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81-86.50, lo dress 76-79; Boners 8085% lean 74-77.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-74, lo dress 55.50-63.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 170-195; 80-90# 130-150; No. 2 80-120# 120155; No. 3 80-120# 80-120; Util 65-130# 20-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA April 4, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 2-3 1585-1620# 103-104.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1290-1295# 118-119; Sel 12 1210# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 85-87; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-84.50; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-82.50, hi dress 83-85; Lean 85-90% lean 75.50-79, hi dress 82.50, lo dress 70-74.

Bulls: YG 1 1155-1900# 90.50-93, hi dress 100.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 145160; 80-90# 165-190; No. 2 95-125# 130-150; 80-90# 140-167.50; No. 3 95-120# 95-125; 80-90# 125-150; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 105# 200;

Jersey Hfrs. 60-80# 115175.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 50-54% lean lightweights 185-195# 58; Sows US 1-3 510-545# 43-51.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 60-65# 335342.50; Ch 2-3 20-30# 310320; 30-40# 300-330; 4050# 300-335; 50-60# 315335; 70-90# 240-285; Ewes Gd 1-2 140-225# 80-89.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 107.50; 70-80# 145-157.50; Sel 2 under 20# 35-57.50; 30-40# 62-72; 40-60# 87.50-92.50; 60# 97.50; Sel 3 30-40# 50-67.50; Nannies Sel 1 100# 154; Sel 2 8090# 95; Sel 3 60-80# 60-75; Billies Sel 3 90-100# 115130.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1485# 130.50; Ch 2-3 1270-1580# 123-128; full/YG 4-5 120.50-123.50; Sel 1-3 1195-1480# 117122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1250-1560# 110-113; 16201625# 108; Ch 2-3 13251570# 105-109.50; Sel 1-3 1175-1555# 99-103.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1190-1530# 123126.50; Hols. 104; Ch 2-3 1100-1580# 120-123; full/YG 4-5 116-119; Sel 1-3 1070-1370# 116-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81-85, lo dress 80-81; Boners 8085% lean 78-82, lo dress 73-78; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78.50, hi dress 80 lo dress 66-72, very lo dress 60-65; Light Lean 85-92% lean 64-69.50, lo dress 5964, very lo dress 51-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1305-2090# 89-94; lo dress 75; YG 2 1125-1220# 7783.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-49# 130-137; Herefords 132; 500-550# 127; Herefords 92-112; L 3 Hols.

300-425# 95-115; 532-970# 75-98; 1052-1145# 85-87; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 125135; Herefords 130; M&L 2 300-500# 107-125; Herefords 100; 580-685# 95-117; Bulls M&L 1 575-630# 112125; Herefords 107; 825# 117; M&L 2 275# 127-135; 500-625# 90-112; Herefords 720-835# 72-85.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 160172; 80-90# 165-185; No. 2 95-120# 135-160; 75-90# 140-165; No. 3 70-105# 90135; Util 55-90# 17-80; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-100# 175-200; No. 2 80# 135.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &

Gilts 49-54% lean 220-275# 61-61.50, 280-295# 60-62; 45-50% lean 227-282# 5861; Sows US 1-3 330-450# 44-51; 550-610# 52.5053.50; Boars 565-830# 2731; Jr. Boars 290-375# 4954.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 4055# 51-60; Roasting Pigs 137-205# 57-68/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-70# 220-295; 70100# 150-225; 110-137# 130-150; Ewes Gd 2-3 130185# 80-95; 205-260# 7080.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 95-120; 45-60# 125-150; 65-75# 157-187; Sel 2 under 20# 5-25, fancy 30-50; 20-40# 55-90; 45-60# 92-130; 65-80# 130-147; Nannies Sel 1 100-150# 130-157; Sel 2 70-100# 7275; Billies Sel 1 160-180# 192-230; .

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Cattle: 92 Steers: Gd 110-118 Heifers: Gd 105-110 Cows: Util & Comm. 77-89; Canner/lo Cutter 76 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 101104.50.

Bulls: YG 1 81-90 Cattle: Steers 100-130; Bulls 80-110; Hfrs. 85-120.

Calves: 77. Gd 85-110; Std 20-90; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 100-175.

Hogs: 57. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 62-65; Sows US 1-3 4858; Boars 22-44.

Feeder Pigs: 5. US 1-3 2050# 50-75.

Sheep: 16. Lambs Ch 180200; Gd 150-170; Sl Ewes 70-90.

Goats: 70-205 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Alfalfa: 260-280 Alfalfa/Grass: 230-260 Timothy: 135-150 Round Bales: 140-175 Lg. Sq. Bales: 200-245 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 9, 2012 Roosters: 3.25 Hens: 2-5.75 Banties: 1-2 Pigeons: 1.75 Ducks: 3-4.75 Bunnies: 2-5 Rabbits: 9-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA April 5, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1580# 121-124; Ch 2-3 1185-1500# 118122;Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1305-1640# 106-107.50; Ch 2-3 1315-1590# 102-105; Sel 2-3 1295-1525# 9698.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1165-1285# 116-118.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8487.50, hi dress 89-92, lo dress 82-85; Breakers 7580% lean 83-87, hi dress 87.50-89, lo dress 77-82; Boners 80-85% lean 81-85, hi dress 85-89, lo dress 7880; Lean 88-90% lean 73.50-78.50, hi dress 7982.50, lo dress 70-74.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 156-172; 94-112# 180-190; 80-92# 175; No. 2 120-128# 152; 98-118# 179190; 80-96# 171-178; No. 3 100-130# 125; 80-98# 154157; 72-78# 100; Util 60110# 15-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-105# 125-160; No. 2 80-100# 50-125.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA April 4, 2012 US 1-2: 20-30# 170-210; 30-40# 120-150; 40-45# 100-130; 45-50# 80.

US 2: 10-20# 150-170; 2030# 150-170; 30-40# 160170; 40-50# 90-100. *Next Feeder Pig Sale April 18.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 9, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 320-355; 40-60# fancy 350-370; 6080# 260-325; 80-90# 240260; 90-110# 218-230; 110130# 210-234; 130-150# 166-184; 150-200# 168-178; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 282-335; 60-80# 235290; 80-90# 226-244; 90110# 194-208; 110-130# 169-181; 130-150# 166-180.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 102-118; 160-200# 100-115; 200300# 85-102; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 85-105; 160200# 80-100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 105-125; 40-60# 125-168; 60-80# 156-178; 90-100# 178-186; 110-130# 216-230; Sel 2 20-40# 6593; 40-60# 97-124; 60-80# 118-151; Sel 3 20-40# 4275; 40-60# 68-108; Nan-

nies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 152-166; 130-180# 171-182; Sel 2 80-130# 126-144; 130180# 131-149; Sel 3 50-80# 72-87; 80-130# 94-111; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 186-207; 150-250# 208-231; Sel 2 100-150# 148-164.

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 .10 higher, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady to .10 lower, Oats sold .10-.20 lower & Soybeans sold .05.10 higher. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.27, Avg 7.11, Contracts 5.51-5.55; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.19-7, Avg 6.51, Contracts 6.186.60; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 4.83, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.80; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.59-13.98, Avg 13.80, Contracts 13.2013.24.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.43, Avg 7.12; Wheat No. 2 6.30; Barley No. 3 Range 5-6.10, Avg 5.55; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13, Avg 12.53; EarCorn Range 195220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.20, Avg 7.08; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.78-6.90, Avg 6.08; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 5.01; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.19; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6413.84, Avg 13.76; EarCorn 195200, Avg 197.50 Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7.28, Avg 7.06; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.30; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.40-14.03, Avg 13.69; Gr. Sorghum 5.95.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.907.43, Avg 7.10, Month Ago 7.07, Year Ago 7.82; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.78-7.30, Avg 6.38, Month Ago 6.79, Year Ago 7.59; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.10, Avg 5.07, Month Ago 5.41, Year Ago 4.97; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.40, Month Ago 4.43, Year Ago 3.62; Soybeans No. 2 Range

11.50-14.03, Avg 13.40, Month Ago 12.66, Year Ago 13.51; EarCorn Range 195220; Avg 201.60, Month Ago 202, Year Ago 182.50.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.30-7, Avg 6.64; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.04; Oats No. 2 3.87-4, Avg 3.94; Soybeans No. 2 13.89.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary April 6, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 124-130; Ch 1-3 119127; Sel 1-2 112-118; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106-113; Ch 2-3 100-107; Sel 1-2 96100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 123-126; Ch 1-3 118123; Sel 1-2 116-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83-87; Boners 80-85% lean 78-84; Lean 85-90% lean 69-76.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 102-109; Avg dress 91.5098; lo dress 84-91.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 165-185; 500-700# 135-160; M&L 2 300-500# 135-180; 500-700# 125-145.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 135-150; 500-700# 130-140; M&L 2 300-500# 125-160; 500-700# 115-145.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 140-165; 500-700# 125-150; M&L 2 300-500# 115-160; 500-700# 110-130.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 130-190; 8090# 130-210; No. 2 95-120# 120-170; 80-90# 130-190; No. 3 80-120# 75-130; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 160-250, No. 2 80-105# 95-150.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 62-65; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5859.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4953; 500-700# 54.50-56.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 170-210; 30-40# 120-150; 40-45# 100-130; 45-50# 80; US 2 10-20# 150-170; 20-30# 150-170; 30-40# 160-170; 40-50# 90100.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 290315; 60-80# 235-275; 80110# 200-222; 110-150# 156-194; Ch 1-3 40-60# 230-280; 60-80# 190-240; 80-110# 174-200; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 90-108; 160200# 85-100; Util 1-2 120160# 70-86; 160-200# 6681.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 106-120; 40-60# 114-141; 60-80# 130-167; 80-100# 160-166; Sel 2 4060# 95-124; 60-80# 128-

148; Sel 3 20-40# 66-76; 4060# 62-88; 60-80# 92-120; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 139152; 130-180# 152-166; Sel 2 80-130# 119-130; Sel 3 50-80# 78-93; 80-130# 88103; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 171-194; 150-250# 210-225; Sel 2 100-150# 148-163; Sel 3 100-150# 125-142.

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 sold 20-30 higher, Straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-350; Mixed Hay 110-350; Timothy 110-295; Straw 100-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 178 lds 35 Straw; Alfalfa 90-380; Mixed Hay 90-500; Timothy 160-360; Grass 80-310; Straw 110215, mostly 125-175.

Diffenbach Auct, April 2, 84 lds Hay, 19 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-380; Mixed Hay 130500; Timothy 170-360; Grass 110-270; Straw 125215, mostly 145-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: April 6, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 160-200; Mixed Hay 100-325; Grass Hay 145; Straw 110-175.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 5, 32 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 90-265; Mixed Hay 120-370; Timothy 160-280; Grass 150-310; Straw 145-210.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: April 4, 52 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 140-302; Mixed Hay 90-265; Grass 80-275; Straw 150-165.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 219 Loads Hay, 38 Straw.

Alfalfa 80-235; Mixed Hay 75-315; Timothy 110-260; Grass 75-335; Straw 80300, mostly 125-200.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: April 4, 32 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 137.50-205; Mixed 75-222.50; Straw 152.50-300.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 2, 29 lds Hay, 14 Straw.

Alfalfa 235; Mixed Hay 75315; Grass 75-200; Straw 100-300, mostly 170-240.

Greencastle Livestock: April 2 & 5, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 200; Mixed Hay 77.50-140; Straw 85115.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: April 7, 42 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 150-280; Mixed Hay 185-305; Timothy 160-260; Grass Hay 155250; Straw 135-170.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: April 3, 42 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 100-200; Mixed Hay 80-240; Timothy 110-190; Grass 80-170; Straw 80-195.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 31 & April 3, 64 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 80232.50; Mixed Hay 85-270; Timothy 150-225; Grass 55165; Straw 105-210, mostly 130-180.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: April 6, 27 lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa 250-320; Timothy 170-260; Grass 190; Straw 200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 2-3 1465-1580# 107-111; Sel 2-3 1410-1505# 102.50105.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 86.5087.50, hi dress 88-91, lo dress 79.50-83; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-86, lo dress 77-80; Boners 80-85% lean 79.50-84, hi dress 85-86.50, lo dress 74.50-79; Lean 8890% lean 73.50-76.50, hi dress 78-82, lo dress 68-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1355-1630# 86.50-93.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 pkg 121# 137; 95-112# 142157; 80-90# 165-175; No. 2 112-114# 130-137; 84-102# 150-169; pkg 74# 115; No. 3 83-111# 130-145; pkg 73# 105; Util 71-92# 15-35.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-102# 235-250; pkg 84# 110; No. 2 84-92# 130150; pkg 75# 65; non-tubing 72-83# 40-70. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale April 13.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA April 5, 2012 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 90-265 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 160280 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 290 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 120-370 Grass: 4 lds, 150-310 Straw: 7 lds, 145-210 EarCorn: 1 ld, 215 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 95 Wrapped Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 35/bale Wrapped Grass : 1 ld, 35/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA April 11, 2012 Alfalfa: 13 lds, 181-235 Mixed: 29 lds, 188-390 Timothy: 6 lds, 231-267 Grass: 12 lds, 173-230 Straw: 4 lds, 157-180

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USDA-NRCS offers New York farms funding for digesters Funding is now available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to help New York farmers install an anaerobic digester. In an effort to promote conservation practices in New York. $1 million has been set aside for New York farmers ready to build a digester within the next year.

Farms can apply for assistance by signing up at their local USDA service center. NRCS provides up to 75 percent of the costs to the maximum EQUIP funding level. Farms wishing to participate need to have a feasibility study before signing up.

Applications for funding must be submitted by April 20. More information can be found www.ny.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/eligibility.html.

Source: Friday Facts, April 5

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,

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).

held on Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall on Church Street in Montrose, PA. Girls interested in being a Dairy Princess candidate or taking part in the program as a Dairy Ambassador or Dairy Maid should contact Evie Goff (570-278-1212 or 570-278-1158) or Mary Puzo (570-278-4704) by the May 1 deadline. Evie and Mary are happy to answer any questions about the Dairy Promotion Program in Susquehanna County. An orientation meeting will take place before the May 25 Dairy Princess Pageant for all Princess Candidates, Dairy Ambassadors and Dairymaids.

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION APRIL 25, 2012 @ 9:30 AM Auction will be held in our yard at the corners of RT 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY. We are located at the corner of route 38 & 38B (19 miles west of Binghamton, 8 miles north of Owego off I-86) Early Listing: As always this list will keep growing until the morning of the auction!

Farm & Compact Tractors: Case IH 7210 Magnum 2wd CAH Nice!!; JD 6220 4wd CAH Power quad, LH reverse, very nice!; JD 2840, 4020, 3020 Diesel powershift; Ford 8700, 3000; MF 285 recond.; IH 1086 w/ rebuilt motor, nice tractor!; Case 1030, 970, 530; Deutz 6807 nice!; Farmall M Nice!; Kubota L3010 4wd HST w/ ldr 950 hrs; MF GC2400 4wd hst w/ mower 34 hrs as new!; JD 314 hydro, 214, Cub Cadet 122, Wheel Horse 14hp, mowers; Machinery: NH 570 Baler w/ kicker 1 owner very nice!; NH 853 w/net wrap, 847, NI 484, Vermeer 605F Round Balers; NH 1018 Bale wagon; Very nice NH 256 Rake; NH 55, (2) 56, (2) 256, 259, 254 3pt, JD 894 rakes; NH 1465, 492, 489, Case IH 8340 haybines; Hesston discbine; Mortl HT292B disc mower nice; Gehl 700 & NH 36 Flail choppers; IH 50 Stalk chopper; Grimm hay tedder; NH 404 Crimper; JD 7000 & 7200 4 row planters good shape! IH 800 & 400 planters; Several discs from 6' 3pt - 16' wing; Brillion folding harrow; JD 7 & Taylor 9 shank chisels; Glencoe 9 shank disc chisel; Oliver 348 3x spring reset, White 508 4x, JD 2500 5x, & several good 1x- 4x 3pt plows; H&S 260 spreader nice! New Idea lime spreader; Good selection of 3pt implements Leinbach 9" phd, new & used mowers, spin spreaders, back blades, Rotadairon & much more!; Nice MM & JD grain drills; (4) NI 323 1 r pickers; Hog feeders; Much More!

Industrial: Skid Steers: Cat 252B w/cab, Bobcat 873G w/high flow, 863 Very Clean!, Komatsu SK815, Case 1845C, 1838 w/Kubota diesel, 1816B, JD 675B; Backhoes: JD 710B, Case 590 Super L 4wd, 590 4wd, 580K 4wd, 580C, (2) 580B, Terex TX760B 4wd; JD 110 Compact Backhoe 715 hours very nice!; Case 580 Loader w/forklift; Case 580 forklift; Dozers: '00 Case 550G, JD 350B w/ winch; Komatsu PC 30MRX excavator Nice!; Bleiler gas powered grader 7' moldboard; Kubota RTV1100 Camo Cab w/ heat & air, hyd. angle snowblade, 250 hours like new! Just one of many items to sell regardless of price!!; Kubota RTV 900 hyd dump; Max II 6 wheel UTV; Yamaha 450 wolverine 4 wheeler 700 miles like new! Skidoo Formula 600 snowmobile w/elec start & reverse Nice! Contents of 20' Container selling like the TV show "Storage Wars".

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale, nothing removed until paid in full. There is NO Buyers Premium for onsite buyers!!! Online bidding available through Equipmentfacts.com, there is a 3% Buyers premium charged to all online purchases. You must be pre-registered to bid online. All items sold as-is and must be removed within 30 days. Items subject to change due to daily buisness, call for a particular piece.

This is looking to be one of the nicest line-ups we have ever had! If you are in need of good quality equipment do not miss this auction! Thank you to all buyers, bidders, and consigners for making our annual February auction a big success!

Loading dock - Free loading - Lunch onsite - No Buyers Premium!

Consignments welcome!

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc. Newark Valley, NY

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

Exotic Animals: Green wing Macaw 12 year old female parrot with cage, 2 gelden dromedary camels, 1 stud grant zebra, 2 fallow deer (does)

Love from B2 solute necessity in developing strong bones, muscle mass, and healthy teeth. All dairy products contain nine essential nutrients.”

Girls involved as Princess, Ambassador or Dairy Maid develop skills in public speaking, leadership, journalism and marketing through their promotion work. These young ladies make public appearances promoting the dairy industry at festivals, parades, schools, churches, restaurants, sports events, club and association meetings and other gatherings.

Allison Kiefer, Susquehanna County Dairy Princess will be handing her reign to a new County Princess at the 2012 Dairy Princess Pageant being

TWO AUCTIONS, SAME DAY!

607-642-3293 • Ed & Evan Goodrich Auctioneers

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

AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT - 2 DAY AUCTION 24th Annual Broome Country Farm Bureau Absolute Consignment Auction Not Only An Auction - But - An Annual Event!

Broome County Fairgrounds - Whitney Point, NY

Friday Afternoon, April 27, 2012 @ 3:00PM And Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 8:30AM 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.; Already Consigned: Some Early Hi-Lites Include: Tractors: JD 4430; JD 4230; JD 5303, 200 Hrs., 3 Yrs. Old; IH 706 w/ Ldr., All Redone; Ford 8N & 9N's; Ford 4000 w/ Ldr.; AC CA Tractor; MF TO 35; Farmall H & M; (20) Compact Tractors & Comm'l. Mowers: JD 3320 w/ Ldr. & Backhoe, 450 Hrs.; JD 950 w/ Ldr. & Cab; Kubota L4330 w/ Loader, Hydro; Ford 2120 w/ Ldr.; MF 1552, 4wd, 1200hrs; JD 650 w/ Mower; Construction Equipment & Skid Ldrs.: Case 450 Dozer; JD 450C Dozer; Cat 977L Crawler Loader; Komatsu D37E Dozer; IH 125C Crawler Ldr.; Case 580K Backhoe; JD 250 & 240 Skid Loaders NH 553 skid steer; set of tracks for case 550; Moffett piggyback forklift; '06 Magnum Light plant, Kubota Dsl.; Special Items: Large Group Of Golf Course & Grounds Equipment, All Types; Group Of Farm Equipment From Skinner Farms-Binghamton, NY- NH 790 Chopper w/ 2-Heads; (2) Badger SU Wagons, Exc. Shape; CaseIH 6-Row Cult; IH 400, 4-Row Planter; T/A Liq./ Manure Spreader, Other Items; Group Of Equipment From Local Farm: (2) Ford Dexta Diesels; IH 37 Baler; Rake; Hesston Haybine; Farm Equipment: JD 5830 Self-Propelled Chopper w/ 2 Heads; Gehl 1265 Chopper w/ 2 Heads; Kuhn-Knight 8124 t/a manure spreader; Kuhn FC300 Disc Mower; Gehl Discbine; Gehl PTO Feeder Wagon; JD 1360 Discbine; JD 7000 Planter; Ford 309 2x Corn Planter; Keenan Mixer Wagon; Metal Feeder Wagons; Wing Disc; Wing Cultivator; New Woods Stone Rakes & Blades; Over 150 Lawn Mowers Expected: Lots of JD's ; Cub Cadets; Ferris; Etc.; RTV's Gators & ATV's: Kubota RTV900 w/ Snowplow, Hyd. Dump, Winch; (2) JD Gator 6x4's; Trailers: (10) New Cross Country Trailers; 2007 Bri-Mar T/A, 10k lb Dump Trailer; PJ 10-Ton Tag Trailer; Backhoe Pro 10-Ton Trailer; Heavy Trucks: '00 IH 8100 S/A Truck Tractor-Wet Line; '03 & '02 IH 4300 Chassis; (2) '02 & '97 Chevy Service Trucks; '84 Ford L8000 T/A Rollback; Ford F600 w/ Auger Body w/ Gas Eng.; Pickups & Cars; Lg. Qty. Cattle & Alternative Livestock Already Consigned; Lg. Qty. Quality Nursery Stock; 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.

Note: All Consignments Welcome If Pledged To Absolute Auction. Consignments Accepted Sat. 4/21 & Mon. 4/23 To Thur. 4/26 From 9AM-5PM; All Livestock only accepted Thursday From 9AM To 2PM! No consignments accepted day of sale FRIDAY OR SATURDAY - no junk or tires accepted - Auctioneers Reserve The Right To Accept Or Deny Consignments. (4) Forklifts On Site.

Everything Sells Absolute To The Highest Bidder, Consignors Assured Of Prompt Settlement.

SPECIAL: Now Offering Live-Interactive Online Bidding - On Tractors, Const. Eq., Heavy Trucks & Major Equipment - For More Details Log On To www.bidspotter.com.

Please Visit Our Website For More Updated Information, Terms, Sale Order, Etc.; Co-Managed By: Broome County Farm Bureau S. Whittaker - 607-692-3479 / G. Cornell - 607-849-6644 / S. Livingston - 607-849-6395

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

State aid to help pick up repair tab to rebuild from Irene & Lee ONEONTA, NY — State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I – Oneonta) applauded Governor Cuomo’s announcement that New York State will cover the local share of disaster response and recovery costs resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. “Immediately after Irene and Lee hit I implored the governor to take this step, and I co-

sponsored legislation that would require the state to pick up the local share of flood repair costs,” said Senator Seward.

“Communities have banded together to rebuild, and the state has been there every step of the way, but the mounting repair bills have been looming. Removing this substantial burden from the shoulders of local government and taxpay-

ADVANCE NOTICE

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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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ers is a vital step toward a full recovery both physically and fiscally.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) usually covers 75 percent of eligible disaster response and recovery costs, and the remaining 25 percent is typically shared equally by the state and localities. Under the governor’s direction, the state will pick up the local share for most eligible expenses, making $61 million avail-

able to 25 counties to cover costs associated with emergency shelter, road, water system and infrastructure repair, stream and riverbed mitigation, and other cleanup projects.

The state is able to cover the local share of costs through funding put in place by the legislature and additional federal funds requested by the governor.

Area counties receiving funds include:

County — Estimated Cost of Recovery Projects — Local Share (to be covered by state) Chenango — $12,590,751 — $1,573,844 Delaware — $31,705,692 — $3,963,212 Greene — $35,586,702 — $4,448,338 Herkimer — $1,332,126 — $166,516 Otsego — $12,196,474 — $1,524,559 Schoharie —

$102,577,294 — $12,822,162 Tompkins — $2,831,347 — $353,918 Senator Seward continues to pursue additional flood recovery measures including legislation (S.6060) that he is sponsoring which would offer income tax credits to property owners that sustained substantial damage during Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

22ND ANNUAL SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA SAT., APRIL 21st • 9:00 AM ALLEGANY CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 15 NORTH MAIN ST., ANGELICA, NY 14709 IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOR THE ORIGINAL SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA AUCTION, HELD BY R. G. MASON AUCTIONS. WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER THIS EARLY LISTING OF EQUIPMENT. WE WILL BE CONTINUING TO ACCEPT ITEMS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 20TH. CONSIGNOR DELIVERY DATES AS FOLLOWS, APR. 14TH 10AM TO 2PM; APR. 16TH - APR. 19TH 8AM TO 6PM; APR. 20TH 8AM TO NOON. HELD AT THE ALLEGANY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LOCATED OFF INT. ST 86 EXIT 31 FOLLOW R. G. MASON AUCTION ARROWS. TRACTORS 05 McCormick C75 max 4x4-540hrs; NH's (TN75 4x4 w/820TL loader; 5610S; 4835 2wd cab loader very clean); IH's (2-986's w/cabs; 966 w/cab; 966; 1486 w/cab; 544; 454 w/loader); MF's (3630 4x4 w/cab; 1155 w/cab; 65; 165; 150); JD's (5310N 2wd w/cab; 4320 w/cab; 3020 NFE gas; 710 w/loader); Ford's (7700 w/cab; 7000 grow crop; 2000); Kubota (M105S 4x4 open station); Oliver 1250; White Fieldboss 43 4x4 w/loader; Ferguson MT30; AC 5040; COMPACT TRACTORS JD 4010 4x4 w/ft blade; Ford 1320 4x4 w/loader & ft snow blower; MF 1483 4x4 w/loader & b mt mower; NH 2310 4x4; Mahinddra 1815 4x4 w/loader; Kubota L4610 4x4 w/loader ANTIQUE TRACTORS JD AO restored (Rich's favorite); JD M; Case SC (Puller); IH 460; IH 200 WFE w/fast hitch; Ford 8 & 9N's; Ferguson TO30; Ford 961 diesel NF FARM EQUIP. Case IH 475-12' disc nice; Gehl 2365 disk bine nice; JD M5-2R corn planter w/plate/guide arm; NH 415 Disk bine; Metavic Payuer 1150M12 50" grapple like new; Hesston 1160 swing haybine; JD 7000-4r corn planter; JD 1470 Moco; 7' Woods belly LM; Vermeer bale chopper; Kuhn GA7000 DL dual rotary rake; JD 643 head; NH 468 haybine; 5T pull fertizer spreader; JD 4200 3B rollover plow; Claas Volto 770-6 star tedder; Pequea HR10 rotary rake; JD 20' transport harrow; 8ton wagon gear; 3 pt EQUIP (Bush Hog 650 back hoe selfcontained; 4 Star tedder; Hardi sprayer; Whatcum M2014 stall better; 4' back blade; Deerborn M110 2pt plow; Bush hog; Box blade; 7' Snow plow; 7' 2R disk; and more); MANURE SPREADER Gehl MS 1287; NH 305 V; Gehl 1217; NH 155; Knight 8124 Slinger; MIXER WAGONS Rotomix 274 12B; Keenan Klassik II; Penta 6710 Vert.; Gehl 108; ROUND BALERS JD 582 silage Special; Case IH 8435 Silage special; Claas Rollant 66; SQ. BALERS NH326 w/thrower; Case IH 5420 w/thrower; NH 315 w/thrower; NH 320 sq. baler w/thrower; NH 310 sq. baler w/thrower; CONSTRUCTION & SKIDSTEER Case 580C TLB & cab; Vermeer SC352 stump grinder; Bobcat brush cutter SSL attach; JD 440 dozer; NH LS170; Case 1845B; NH L565; JD 240 skidsteer; SS attach (Forks; spears; buckets; Lowe post hole augers; JD TR36 SSL trencher); Mofitt forklift diesel; 2 New quik atth backhoe buckets; Cement mixer SURPLUS Allegany Co.; Town of Groveland CARS & TRUCKS 10 Ford F350 4x4 16K diesel w/Western snow plow; 09 Chevy 1500 4x4 ext cab Z71-45K; 06 Chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 Z71; 06 Ford F250 2wd ext cab; 2-07 Chevy Colorado's; 2WD (4cyl); 07 Ford Ranger 4 cyl; 04 Chevy Avalanche 4x4; 01 Chevy 1500 4x4; 01 Chevy 2500 4x4 Quad cab; 10 Chevy Impala; 08 Chrysler Sebring; 06 Buick Lacrosse' 00 Chrysler Sebring convert.; LAWN MOWERS Dixie Chopper LT2300 - Zero turn 50" nice; JD; CC; many more mowers to be there. ATV'S Bobcat 2100 gas utility cart; JD gator; 2-1996 Twin Seadoo 750 jet ski w/dble trailer; New 4 wheeler; New mini bike; GOLF CARTS Yamaha lifted w/fancy rims & paint job (Army) look at pics online; 08 EZ Go elec.; 00 Yamaha elec.; and more. NURSERY STOCK Blue Spruce; White Birch; Arborvitaes; Hydrangea's; Dogwood; and more listed online. MISC. & SUPPORT ITEMS Amish sheds; Amish handmade items; 12" Compd miter saw; Fence post; Composite decking; Indust meat saw; Steel metal roofing; FENCEPOST Semi load of treated fence post.

All consignments subject to Mason Auction rules and consignor delivery. Auction order 9 AM smalls in pavilion, 9:30AM Mikeville (small & support items); 10:30AM - 11 Auto & lawn mower; 12:30 PM to 1PM if not sooner tractors and equipment. Two auctioneers going all day FILLMORE, NY and three most of the day.

585-567-8844 H OR R GOOD D CHECK K W/PROPER R ID D Full TERMS CASH www.rgmasonauctions.com paymentt dayy off auction.. 10% % BUYER R PREMIUM rgmasonauctions@aol.com $1,000.00 0 & DOWN N perr item.

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CWT Program Responds to Market Conditions Issued April 6, 2012 The Cooperative’s Working Together (CWT) export assistance program will begin assisting sales of whole milk powder beginning April 16, according to CWT’s Jim Tillison in Thursday’s DairyLine Radio program. Tillison said “The whole milk powder situation in the world market is very important,” explaining that, “It’s my understanding New Zealand, for example, has shifted nearly all its production to whole milk powder because there’s such a demand out there.”

He reported that CWT did an economic analysis to determine how U.S. prices compared to world prices, and whether assistance was needed and “We determined assistance was needed, so we decided to add that product to the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, gouda cheese and butter we already are providing assistance for sales.”

Like sales of other products receiving CWT export assistance, whole milk powder sales to

Mexico and Canada will not be eligible, according to Tillison. “We have the North American Free Trade Agreement, and products should be able to move there without assistance,” he explained, adding that Asia and the Middle East will likely be the primary markets, with some also exported to North Africa. “The beauty of whole milk powder,” he said, “Is that it utilizes both butterfat and nonfat dry milk powder solids, so we should see a positive impact.”

CWT also accepted five requests for export assistance this week from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Foremost Farms and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative to sell a total of 818,000 pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 1.1 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through July 2012.

CWT has assisted member cooperatives in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 37.8 million pounds and butter totaling 33.3 million pounds to 19

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012

SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE & PLANT, TREE, SHRUB AUCTION HOSKING SALES, NEW BERLIN, NY

PLANTS WILL START AT 10AM, SMALL FARM RELATED ITEMS WILL START AT 11AM, LARGE MACHINERY WILL START AT 12PM THERE WILL BE SEVERAL AUCTIONEERS SELLING AT THE SAME TIME. Partial listing: From retired farmer: 1466 Int. Tractor w/cab; Farmall M wide front end & power steering; JD 7000 6 row corn planter w/dry fertilizer boxes, insecticide boxes & soybean cups; JD 18' Fold-up Disc. Also consigned: Farmall 400; Bobcat 440B skid steer; New Rhino 160 Rotary cutter; new American log splitter; new 8' back blade; new 5' back blade; 3 new wooden kicker wagons on NH running gears; H&S hydraulic VRake; Kuhn Gyro Rake; Brillion transport disc; JD 270 Rotary Snow Blower; 16' Springtooth harrow; 16' transport harrow; 500 gal. Jet Hydro Seeder w/100' Hose on reel - Honda powered; 5' 3pt. hitch Rousseau Flail Ditch bank mower; 4' 6" Lime-Fert. Drop Spreader; 72" Loader Snow bucket; 72" Skid steer Grapple; Ferris Hydro 52" walk behind mower; wooden skid feeder; numerous locust post; Diesel generator; bale spear; numerous water buckets w/floats; lawn mowers. General farm related items. Consignments coming in daily.

Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction - partial listing: Blue Spruce, Douglas fir, all types of junipers, Japanese Maple, Maples, October Glory, Flowering Cherries, Flowering Pears, Eastern Red Cedar, Golden Chain Trees, Weeping Crabapples, Flowering Crabapples, Potentilla, Globe Arbs, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Scotch Broom, Sugar Maples Ex. Large. Whatever flowers that will be in season.

We will start taking in machinery on Thursday, April 19th at 10AM. Call ahead to make any other special arrangements.

Directions: Hosking Sales 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 Miles South of Utica & 6 Miles North of New Berlin, NY.

www.hoskingsales.com

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

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

countries on four continents so far in 2012. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.076 billion pounds, according to CWT, the equivalent to the annual milk production of 51,000 cows.

Meanwhile, the cash dairy markets were pretty quiet in the holidayshortened Easter/ Passover week. The 40pound cheese blocks closed Thursday at $1.4875 per pound, down a quarter-cent on the week, and 10 1/4cents below that week a year ago. The 500-pound barrels closed at $1.46, unchanged on the week, and 8 cents below a year ago. Two cars of block traded hands on the week and one of barrel.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has begun the dairy product price surveys, formerly provided by NASS, the National Agricultural Statistics Service. It reported that the AMS-surveyed U.S. average block cheese price

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gained 2.5 cents, hitting $1.5387 per pound. The barrel price was up 3.6 cents, to $1.5909.

Cash butter closed Thursday at $1.43, down 3 1/4-cents on the week and 54 1/4-cents below a year ago. Only one car was sold on the week.

AMS butter averaged $1.5001, up 4.8 cents.

AMS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2965, down 3.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.56 cents, down 5.7 cents.

Looking “back to the

futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, $15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, $15.99 on March 16, $15.83 on March 23, $16.01 on March, and was hovering around $15.83 late

morning April 5.

Checking the churn; February butter production hit 170 million pounds, down 5.8 percent from January but 13.9 percent above February 2011, according to USDA’s latest Dairy Products report. Keep in mind the data includes an extra Leap Day of production. Nonfat dry milk output, at 170.7 million pounds, was up 10.8 percent from January

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and a whopping 54.7 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese hit 348 million pounds, down 6.3 percent from January but 5.7 percent above a year ago. Italian type totaled 367 million, down 7.8 percent from January and 4.5 percent above a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 857.8 million pounds, down 5.8 percent from January but 6.2 percent above February 2011.

Price wise; California’s March 4b cheese milk

price was announced April 2 at $13.67 per cwt., up 25 cents from February, $3.09 below March 2011, $2.05 below the comparable Federal order Class III price, and equates to about $1.18 per gallon. That put the 2012 4b average at $13.77, down from $15.39 at this time a year ago, and compares to $12.27 in 2010.

The 4a butter-powder price is $15.33, down 18 cents from February and $3.09 below a year ago.

The 4a average stands at

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 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 7810 PS, MFWD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7800 PS, MFWD, 4400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . $5,600 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7830. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,500 . . . . . . . . . . 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 755 Loader/Mower/Blower. . . . . . . . . . . $6,895 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2520 Loader/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3120 w/300CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC 2412 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 530 mo-co/rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham

$15.67, down from $17.81 a year ago and $13.14 in 2010.

USDA’s latest Ag Prices report put the March milk-feed price ratio at 1.48, 0.07 points lower than last month’s revised 1.55 and 0.64 points lower than last year’s 2.12. Total feed costs in March increased 37 cents, to $11.77 per cwt. of milk, which triggered a Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment for the first time since April 2010 of 38.95 cents for February.

Preliminary calculations point to a March payment of around 89 cents, according to FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould predicts 88.9 cents for March; 88.9 cents for May; 91.1 cents for June; 78.6 cents for July; 37.6 cents for August; and nothing for the rest of the year.

Those payments will be needed. Dairy Profit Weekly editor, Dave Natzke, warned in Fri-

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 Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7200 4 Row Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke 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 JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 8300 23 xy drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 xy drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . 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 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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

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day’s DairyLine that Initial reaction in grain markets to the 2012 planting intentions and current grains stocks data indicate the combined reports could be “the worst of two worlds for dairy farmers who buy feed, with both corn and soybean prices jumping substantially in the days following the reports.”

“One the one hand,” Natzke said, “USDA indicated U.S. corn producers will plant a record 95.9 million acres in 2012, up 4 percent from last year and the highest total since 1937. On the other hand, USDA said current inventories of corn are down 8 percent from a year ago, the reason corn futures were driven higher.”

He adds that the situation with soybeans, which provide much of the protein in a dairy cow’s diet, is almost exactly opposite. While current soybean invento-

ries were estimated to be up 10 percent from a year ago, soybean growers will plant an estimated 73.9 million acres in 2012, down 1 percent from 2011. Those expectations also pushed soybean and soy meal futures prices higher.

Two other major crops will impact dairy farmer feed prices in the year ahead. USDA said the nation’s growers will boost acres harvested for hay by about 3 percent from a year ago, but it’s still the second smallest hay harvest on record.

Also, cotton acreage, which yields cottonseed used in dairy rations, will be reduced 11 percent from last year, according to Natzke.

USDA’s March milkfeed price ratio, an index comparing the relationship between milk prices and feed costs, fell to its lowest level

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43rd Annual Mohawk Valley Machinery Consignment Auction Sat., April 28, 2012 9:30 AM Corner of St. Hwy. 163 and Clinton Rd, Canajoharie, NY EARLY CONSIGNMENTS INCLUDE: Trojan Payloader, Ford 4000 Tractor, 336 JD baler, JD 7000 6 row corn planter, Klee track bulldozer, 10 bottom chisel plow, 14’ offset disc, 488 & 479 haybine, 11Lx15 12 ply Imp tires, 10 ply skid steer tires, new and used hay wagons, fuel tanks, 1000cc 4 wheeler, 12x20 shed, 8x8 shed, 1000lb platform scales, radial arm saw, mitre, saw, jointer, wood lathe, spring tooth harrows, quack digger, bob sled, myers hay truck, oliver spreader, 2 horse sleigh, Koler engine, and much much more.

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So, how would things look if the “Dairy Security Act” fashioned by National Milk was law right now? Would it have been triggered right now? Yes, says Rob Vandenheuvel, of California’s Milk Producers Council. He answers those questions in his March 30 newsletter.

You can read it at www.milkproducers.org.

In other “political news;” Dairy Profit Weekly reported that the March 29 announcement that National Milk (NMPF) will assume management of the

REAL(r) Seal logo and use it to differentiate domestically produced dairy products from imports violates a law imposing fees on imported dairy products, according to the Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA) Ken Meyers, CIAA president and a member of the National Dairy Board, said, “It is unfortunate that this action has been taken to circumvent the requirements that were clearly set forth by USDA. This action demonstrates a clear violation of U.S. trade obligations. If the National Milk Producers Federation plans to use checkoff monies that now include mandatory contributions by im-

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porters to promote domestically produced dairy products, importers may need to implement a program to tout the benefits of popular cheeses from countries, such as France, Italy, Denmark, Holland, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.”

NMPF shot back in an April 4 press release, charging that the CCIA’s announcement contained incorrect information and factual errors. NMPF president and CEO Jerry Kozak wrote; “It appears that the CIAA lacks full knowledge of the history, ownership and use of the REAL(r) Seal program and the concerns voiced

by that organization are clearly misplaced.”

Kozak maintains the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) still owns the REAL(r) Seal and is free to license it as the organization deems appropriate. NMPF will now be managing the licensing and marketing.

UDIA and the National Dairy Board remain separate and distinct entities, according to Kozak.

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Early consigned items include: 2006 6403 John Deere 4whl drive tractor w/a 542 loader (334 hours), Ford 5000 tractor, Ford 9N tractor (new rubber), 1949 Farmall Super C w/hydraulic belly mower, IH 574 w/loader, JD MC crawler w/blade, JD 346 Baler w/pan Kicker (twine), Quicke loader model 980 5th MF Agco and Challenger fits 90 thru 150, Case IH 950 12 row corn planter, NH sickle bar mower, Herd 3pt hitch Fertilizer spreader, Pair 18x4x38 duals. Watch next week for a full ad with more items. If you would like to advertise an item please call by April 16th.

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Plans for the annual spring trip to Washington, D.C., are well underway.

Members of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Legislative Action Council, along with memberstate sheep association leaders, will be in Washington May 1-3.

The purpose of the visit is to bring the message of the sheep industry to the nation’s capitol and coordinate updates on wool, lamb, trade, sheep disease and protection programs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Visits with federal policy makers regarding legislation and meetings with agriculture and land management agencies about programs that affect the business of sheep producers in this country are being planned.

Topics of interest for these meetings include appropriations for top sheep

programs at USDA including Wildlife Services, which was the subject of a full House vote last year; an extension of the language prohibiting the federal land management agencies from reducing sheep grazing due to wild sheep; defending sheep and wool research that is being threatened by budget cuts; the U.S. Forest planning rule; and sheep priorities in the next Farm Bill.

The much anticipated American lamb barbecue for congressional and administration representatives will again be hosted by ASI on Wednesday, May 2, in Alexandria, VA. Producers interested in participating in this event should contact their state association or Peter Orwick at porwrick@sheepusa.org.

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly March 16

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

Auctionzip.com #27357 Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

Thanks for everyone involved on 4/5/12 auction at LAKE VIEW HOLSTEINS. We sold 5 dairies which ended up being 295 lots with the top coming to $2,350. Next auction at LAKE VIEW HOLSTEINS is Friday on 5/4/12. Call to be in advertising. 2 groups already booked.

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New York’s Dairy Farm Businesses in 2011 – preliminary results

by John Hanchar, Farm Business, Livingston County CCE Summary • While milk sold per cow was relatively stable, milk receipts per hundredweight (cwt.) rose $4.02 to $21.94 in 2011 when compared to 2010.

• In 2011, the total cost of producing a cwt. of milk was $19.16, an increase of 12 percent relative to 2010.

• Preliminary results suggest that the same 56 farms in Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Dairy Farm Business Summary Program as of Feb. 23, 2012 achieved greater levels of profitability in 2011 compared to 2010 — for example, in 2011, the rate of return on all assets without appreciation averaged 12 percent compared to 6.9 percent in 2010.

Introduction The following preliminary results were first compiled and reported by Linda Putnam, Extension Support Specialist, The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, on Feb. 23, 2012 using data from Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Dairy Farm Business Summary Program.

The results reported below represent averages for the same 56 farms cooperating in 2010 and 2011.

Size of Business • The average number of cows per farm rose from 561 in 2010 to 576 in 2011, an increase of about 2.7 percent.

• Worker equivalents per farm rose

about 5 percent to 13 in 2011.

• Total tillable acres increased from 1,087 to 1,119 acres.

Rates of Production • Milk sold per cow fell from 25,269 pounds in 2010 to 25,082 pounds in 2011, a change of negative 0.74 percent.

• Hay dry matter per acre was relatively stable at 3.4 tons, while corn silage per acre declined from 19 to 15 tons.

Income Generation • Gross milk sales per cow increased from $4,529 in 2010 to $5,503 in 2011, an increase of 21.5 percent.

• Gross milk sales per hundredweight (cwt.) rose from $17.92 to $21.94.

Cost Control • Dairy feed and crop expense per cwt. of milk rose from $6.53 in 2010 to $7.57 in 2011, an increase of 16 percent.

• In 2011, purchased input cost of producing a cwt. of milk was $17.22, an increase of 12 percent relative to 2010.

• Total cost of producing a cwt. of milk rose from $17.11 to $19.16, an increase of 12 percent.

Profitability • Net farm income without appreciation per cwt. of milk averaged $4.72 in 2011, an increase of 85 percent compared to 2010.

• Rate of return on equity capital without appreciation rose to 16.6 percent in 2011 from 9.0 in 2010.

• In 2011, the rate of return on all assets without appreciation was 12.0 percent, an increase of 74 percent relative to 2010.

ANNUAL MACHINERY SALE Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 11:00 AM SALE WILL BE HELD AT

Heifer Haven Receiving Station -- Joey St.Mary Livestock 1838 State Rte 11- North Bangor, NY 12966 DIRECTIONS: 3 MILES EAST OF BRUSHTON -- 8 MILES WEST OF MALONE TRACTORS, TRUCKS & LOADERS: 1994 Ford 8830- 4x4 w/cab & power shift, 7000 hrs (nice); Ford 7710- w/loader & ROPS, 2100 hrs; Ford 2910; NH TN65A- w/cab, chains & blade; Same-Buffalo 4x4 130hp w/turbo; Allis Chalmers 8010- 4x4; Massey Harris w/loader; MF 65 w/loader; MF 165; 1971 IH 756 custom; Case 541 w/loader, 2 buckets, hay spear & chains; Bobcat 863 skid steer; Bobcat 530 skid steer; Cat 910 loader w/2buckets; 1967 Chevy 1 ton Dump box; 1979 Ford 700 dump truck HAY & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: 10' Degelman 6-way blade (like new); JD 385 Round Baler; (2)-JD 327 baler w/40 kicker; JD 348 w/40 kicker; NH 315 baler w/ thrower; (2) MF 120 balers; JD 14T baler; JD T36 baler; Case IH 8330 Haybine; NH 892 chopper w/2 row snapper head & hay head; NH 892 Chopper w/hay head; Hesston chopper w/ hay head; NH 1 row corn & hay head; Dion 1016 chopper box; Scofab rear dump forage box; (2) Badger 1416 self unloading wagons; JD 5 bar side delivery rake; Befco 3pth wheel rake; (3) Hay kicker wagons w/Knowles running gears; (2) Flat hay wagons; New Idea 2 row corn picker; 1 row potato digger w/reverse; Kory running gear; Knowles running gear; tandem running gear; JD 6500 blower w/shaker table (nice); NH 30 whirla-feed blower (nice); Hay Elevator; JD 7' cut binder for parts.

TILLAGE & PLANTING EQUIPMENT: 5 ton stainless steel fertilizer spreader; Reel Type stone picker; Kverneland 3 bottom plows; MF 3 bottom plows; Allis Chambers 3 bottom plow; Ford 3 bottom plow; (2) 14' disc; 14' Rome disc; 14' Bush Hog offset disc; Bush Hog 9 shank chisel plows; Sunflower 21 shank chisel plow; JD 1710 9 shank disc chisel; 21' spike tooth harrow; 14' transport spring tooth harrows; 20' spring tooth harrows; 12' spring tooth harrow; disc plow 2B; disc plow 3B; (2) 6' drags; JD 10' grain drill; JD 7' grain drill; IH steel wheel grain drill; 6 row 3pth corn cultivator; fertilizer spreader; Bush Hog 1550 field cultivator; 40' sprayer; Chandler lime spreader; Kilbros gravity wagon w/auger.

BARN & FEED EQUIPMENT: 1500 gal. Dari-Kool bulk tank w/compressor; 1500 gal. Mueller tank (needs repair); 500' of 2" pipeline; Badger manure ram & gear box; 3450 Knight mixer; Wic Computer grain cart; Wic bedding chopper; feed push-up blade; (2) rubber tire scrappers; manure pump w/agitator; Barn Fans; milk pails; assorted wenches, sockets & power tools; American 30" 3ptch wood splitter; (100) cedar fence post; (8) 14 ply truck tires 11R-24.5 w/ budd rims 75% tread; assorted pile of new lumber.

MISCELLANEOUS: 1993 Traveltow 10 ton gooseneck trailer (like new); (25) Deluxe Calf Hutches; (20) assorted gates; hoof trimming table hydro-lift; IH 3082 3pth backhoe; JD side mount 6' brush mower; Lincoln Gas Welder ac/dc w/generator; Wheel Horse 5000watt generator; 500 gal. skid tank w/pump; 1000 gal. tank; gooseneck cattle trailer; well hand pump; 54 Brigg&Stratton trash pump; Ford plow parts; Sweepster power broom skid steer mount; 1988 Regal 18' boat mercury inboard.

MANAGER'S NOTES: THERE IS SOMETHING HERE FOR EVERYONE. CONSIGNMENTS ADDED DAILY SO WATCH WEBSITE FOR UPDATE!!

To see pictures check out our website: www.nnyds.com Terms: ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT!! CASH OR GOOD CHECK

Northern n New w Yorkk Dairy y Sales

1838 STATE RT. 11~NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 • 518-481-6666

Sales Managers Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818

Auctioneer Art Kling

Final Thoughts Owners of dairy farm businesses cooperate in Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Dairy Farm Business Summary Program for the purpose of identifying strengths and weaknesses by comparing their results to results of

other cooperators. Are you interested in realizing the benefits of DFBS participation? Call John Hanchar at 585-6583250 x 112 (office) or 585-233-9249 (cell), or e-mail jjh6@cornell.edu.

Source: Ag Focus, April 2012

(2) TOP DAIRIES, HEIFERS, & MACHINERY FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2012 10:30 A.M. Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, Cincinnatus, NY, located off of NYS Rte. 26, on Taylor Valley Rd., 2 miles north of Cincinnatus. Watch for auction arrows.

Otisco o Valleyy Dairy: (34) Head free stall dairy. (24) Cows, averaging 65 lbs. (10) Springing heifers, some fresh by sale day. Closed herd. All Home raised. Bred for longevity, good feet & udders. SCC-150,000, 4.3F, 3.1P. Super Milk Awards. AI breeding. Sires: Tiger, Justin, Grand, Star, & Cosmo. A real nice young group of cattle, easy to work with. A good, honest, group of cattle that will work well for anyone.

Mike e & Julieann n Goodrich, (35) Head dairy, (18) recently fresh, (6) due for April & May. Year round herd, young dairy with over half being 1st & 2nd's. SSC-110,000. 4.1F, 3.6P. Milked in tie stall, go outside daily. Good udders & show milk. (2) Jerseys and several Black Crosses. AI bred. Good cows, with cattle milking up to 90 lbs. Cattle are being sold due to health reasons.

(15) Bred Holstein heifers due for July & August. Good condition, been outside.

(25) Open heifers consigned, breeding age. More cattle being consigned daily.

Machinery: Ford 7710, 1500 hrs on new motor. INT 1066, fender. INT 856, custom. JD 4020, w/power shift, side console. JD 8300 Grain Drill. (2) Brillion 10 ft. seeders. Brillion 16ft. crow foot roller. (2) Brillion spring tooth drags. JD 110 drags. (14 & 16 ft.). JD 7000 Corn planter, 4 row. JD 2600 5 bttm plows, 18 in. JD 4 bttm trip plows, 16 in. NH 258 rake.

JD rake, w/dolly wheels. Vicon RS 740 T 6 star tedder. NH 1431 Discbine. (Nice). (2) Wooden hay wagons on JD gears. NH Tandem axle running gear. JD wood wagon.

Running gears. Yetter 3pt hitch hole digger. Agri Metal Bedding Chopper w/13 hp. Honda motor. (Like New!). (2) WIC Feed carts, (one for parts). (2) 8ft. headlocks. 3pt. hitch bale spear. Bale spear for bucket. Mid-Atlantic flat bed trailer, 24 ft. Wheel weights. Patz barn cleaner chain, 150 ft., 13 in paddles, counter clockwise, Patz barn cleaner unit. Chains saws, weedeaters, JD push mower. 5ft. York rake. 4 ft. box blade. Chains & binders.

Torches w/cart. Universal pale milker, forks, lights, shovels, gutter grates, water buckets, table saws, drills, tools, and much more Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc.

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Tel: (607) 863-3821 Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com FRIDAY,, MAY Y 4,, 2012:: BLANCHARD D FARMS,, Smyrna,, NY.. Complete e cattle e dispersal.

Bill would streamline U.S. Apple exports to Canada, offer savings to growers, allow more flexible distribution schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of her ongoing commitment to help New York’s farmers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilli-

brand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, on March 20 introduced legislation that would help New York apple growers streamline operations and save money. The bill, endorsed by New York Apple Association and U.S. Apple Association,

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

607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190

SPRING JERSEY SALE Fridayy Aprill 20,, 20122 @ 1pm Registered Jersey Bull born 3/15/11, Sire-Jevon, Dam-Iatiola Registered Jersey Bull born 6/2/10, Sire-Magnifico, Dam-Havs Jersey Heifer born 7/4/11, sire Eclipse Jersey Heifer born 7/4/2011, sire Shine Many other Jersey and Jersey Cross Heifers at different stages 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

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 9th sale - cull ave. .70, Top cow .8450 wt. 1559 $1317.36, Bulls/Steers top .97 wt. 1324 $1284.28, bull calves top $1.95, heifer calves top $1.00; Dairy: Milking age up to $1000, Bred heifers up to $1600, Open Heifers up to $900, calves up to $290.

Monday, April 16th - At the salebarn - 1PM Hollenbeck Family Farm Complete Milking Herd Dispersal. 70 Head of milking age all stages of lactation.

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 website for full listing.

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. New Semen Tank selling and semen: RORAE, Ivanhoe Star, Aspen, Skybuck, Stormatic, Durham, R Maple, Sir Christopher, Boss Iron, Bootmaker, Morty, Marquis Ned, Indian Senator Flame. BRING YOUR TANKS. 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. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.

Monday, May 14th – Monthly Heifer 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

would exempt bulk shipments of U.S. apples to Canada from inspection required by the Apple Export Act, offering growers immediate savings of approximately $300 per truckload, and allowing growers to create their own distribution schedules, eliminating costly after -hours inspection procedures.

“New York State is home to some of the world’s best apples and hardest working growers,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Our farmers play a vital role in the econom-

ic development and food security of the state. This bill would ease burdensome regulations and allow our apple producers to streamline operations, cut costs and continue to grow their businesses.”

Last year, more than 1.5 million bushels of New York apples were exported to Canada. Every year, 1,500 trucks each export close to 1,000 bushels of apples to Canada, so the inspection exemption would save growers close to $450,000 annually. In addition, the exemption would expedite

the exportation process of more than 500,000 bushels of apples from New York to other countries by freeing up staffers to perform the required inspections on exports to other countries.

New York is the second highest producer of apples, behind Washington State. In 2010, New York produced 1.26 billion pounds of apples, generating approximately

$227 million in revenue.

Currently, the Department of Agriculture requires the inspection of all apple exports under the Apple and Pear Export Act of 1933. In 1999, the law was changed to exclude pears. A similar version of the bill was introduced in the House last month by Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23).

Davidson & Howard, Inc. Mechanical Contractors Saturday, April 28TH, 2012 @ 10 AM 5 Industrial Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004 3 George Fisher Fusion Units, 10+ Halogen Worklights, 8 Pacific Laser Systems, 1 George Fisher Socket Fusion Set, Large Assortment of Electrical Extension Cords and Shop Lights, 20+ DeWalt Cordless Drills, Batteries and Chargers.

Alfred's Auctions Inc.

Appraisals, Real Estate, Equipment, Antiques “Your AREA Auctioneer” www.alfredsauctionsinc.com www.auctionzip.com member #1070

609-448-7653

Lenox Farm Supply’s 19th Annual Spring Auction

Saturday, May 5th • 9AM To be held at our yard, 2 miles East of Hop Bottom, PA (US Route 11) or from I-81, Exit 211, Lenox, West on Route 106. 2 miles to 1st left, SR2020, 3 miles to sale site

PUBLIC AUCTION

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE Farm Machinery, Feeder Pigs, Antiques, Collectibles, & Household

John Wetmore’s Auction Center

ALL KINDS OF FARM, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL, & LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT • CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED •

Call Kurt 570-357-2868 See Next Week’s Ad for Listing

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

Sat., April 21, 2012 @ 10:00 AM Directions: take RT 6 to Honesdale, turn onto Old Willow Ave (by Wal-Mart) to the stop sign, turn onto the Brook Rd, follow for approx 3 miles, make a right onto Slish Rd, it’s the 2nd driveway on the left. Follow signs 50+ Feeder Pigs This years pigs will be coming from Schuylkill County. All pigs have been vaccinated and ivomeced. Colored and White 40-60 pounds. Show Quality.

Machinery Kuhn Gyrostar Rake/Tedder, MF #10 baler w/ thrower, 50 HP Mercury 500, Baracuta Sailboat, 3-wheeler, 2 Minibikes, 12,000 Gooseneck trailer (Nice), several riding mowers coming, John Deere 1050 Tractor, NH 256 rake, JD Mott Mower, Brand New 2 Star Tedder, Toro mower, Farmall Cub LoBoy w/ belly mower, sm. cart, Farmall Cub w/ snowplow, Ford 8N, JD 350 Dozer 6-way blade, rop, & winch, lawn fert/spreader, wood splitter, JD 2 bottom trip plow (rebuilt), 3hp 50gal. air comp., Jazee zeroturn mower, 2 Buzzsaws, 30 folding chairs, JD 210 mower w/rototiller, Pouland Pro mower, 17.5hp Poulan w/42in. cut (nice), 17.5 Statesman 42in. cut (ex nice) and more.

Household, Furniture & Antique Collectibles Antique Teak Stain Glass Doors, Oak Daybed, old signs, crocks, 2 loads of smalls coming from local estates, pressure treated outdoor furniture, marbles, clocks, dressers, 2 dining room sets, patio set, ceramic kiln, hightop table w/ 4 chairs, 2 Lazyboy recliners (Nice), endtables, coffee-tables, Rocky, Redwing, & Carhartt boots, box lots, and more to come. Sale barn will be full.

Tools 7 rolls 4' woven fence, blacksmith tools, Troybuilt sprayer, wagon load misc. and much more to come.

Best Sale for Farm Machinery, Lawn & Garden, Household, & Antiques We are accepting Farm Machinery, Tools, Equipment, and other consignments until April 20, 2012. Call early so we may advertise.

John @ (570) 493-6995.

Auctioneers Note: This is one of our largest sales of the year. We will be accepting consignments until April 20, 2012. Check website for updated information and pictures @ www.wetmoreauction.com.

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

Food and bathroom facilities will be provided.

Sale Conducted By: John H. Wetmore Office 570-253-1648 or Cell 570-493-6995

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

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., April 18TH • 10:30 AM All Consignments Welcome

Cows - Heifers - Bulls CONSIGNORS - IMPORTANT: Please send info w/truckers

1. Any Sire & Dam Info, current S.C.C. 2. Birth Dates, Fresh Dates, Milk Wts., etc.

3. Updated pedigrees on registered cattle, especially bulls.

Breeding Age Open Heifers & Short Bred Heifers will bring a premium for export with sire info

Thank You

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

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

Complete Dispersal, Wed., April 25th See Next Week’s Ad for Details Reminder: Special Heifer Sale Wed. May 9th Feeder Sale Fri. April 27th

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New research to prevent nitrogen losses from early spring applications

by Thomas Kilcer, Certified Crop Advisor With the shortage of forage, the earliest crops to refill the silos are cool season grasses or winter forages such as triticale, with nitrogen applied. It is an economical use of nitrogen and will give the most rapid return on investments.

In research and on-farm results, nitrogen TRIPLED the total yearly yields on perennial grasses where it was applied. Crude protein jumped from 15 percent up to 21 percent. Triticale increased more than 50 percent in both yield/acre and crude protein.

This is the first place to put your money this year especially if you are short on forage!

Three Major Cautions: Some recent research by Dr. Richard Engel, Dr. Clain Jones, and Dr. Tom Jensen as reported in Better Crops/Vol. 96 (2012, No. 1) pp. 9-11; has up-ended some long held misconceptions about urea applications and losses through volatilization. We used to think that as long as it was cold or even cool, there was not much loss from conversion of urea to a gas. They found that there are major losses even at temperatures below 40 degrees F. Losses were high when applied to cold or frozen surfaces, especially if they are high in water and/or have some snow on them.

In over eight trials, the losses were from 8 to 22 percent in one week. Over the longer 8 -10 week trial the losses were as high as 44 percent with an average of 26.3 percent. Of the eight trials, half had losses of greater than 30 percent. Even with temperatures near freezing, the worse cases were frozen soils with a saturated surface and a light coat of snow. This is common in

the Northeast where some of the farms are pushing the season for an economic return on their investment. Remember, you have to pay for the total fertilizer spread, not just the portion that gets into the plant.

The common factor for high loss is that if the soil was high water content (frozen soils thawing; a layer of snow on the soil; or just wet soils) when the urea was applied. The surface water dissolves the urea and then as the surface dries, a significant portion of the dissolved urea leaves as a gas instead of attaching to the soil. Most of the studies did not have significant rainfall after the nitrogen was spread. If you get rainfall or snow after application on non-frozen ground, the urea has much less loss. In their study when they had rain or snow with moisture of 3/4 of an inch after application, then losses were less than 10 percent.

Adding an anti-volatilization agent kept losses under 10 percent. Treated urea loss was 63 percent less than the untreated in the same field. On acid soils, the rate they used protected the urea for two weeks. After that the losses were equal to the untreated. On high pH soils where losses are often higher, the protection extended longer than two weeks. Losses from the treated urea the first week were 0–1.5 percent. For the 8 –10 week trial the losses range from 1.7 percentto 18 percent (the rate was only designed to protect two weeks).

Bottom Line: Applying nitrogen to frozen ground and especially applying urea on snow is a prescription for major losses before the plant ever sees it. Applying urea to thawed soil just before a rain or some snow, will capture the major portion of your nitrogen investment for the crop to use. As weather predic-

tion is an inexact science and the custom applicators can only be in 10 places at once, it is strongly suggested that an anti-volatilization agent be used. If moisture events are frequent in the weather prediction, you can save some cost by using the half rate.

Caution #2, Sulfur Recording data has shown that there has been a tremendous decrease of atmospheric precipitation of sulfur in the Northeast. Thus what we used to get for

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Geneseee Hilll Holsteinss Completee Dispersall Thursday,, Aprill 26th,, * 11:00AM M * 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, 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 charge to buyers (Unless from Canada).

Terms of Sale: Cash or good check sale day! No minimums, No reserves, they sell to the highest bidder! Long Distance Trucking available * Lunch at Ringside

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

4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753 DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA 607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911 EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM WEB: WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM PA LIC. # AU-204463-E

BI WAY FARM AUCTION 2532 Rte. 38B, Newark Valley, Tioga Cty., NY 13811

AUCTION

As Lucky's Motor Sports has discontinued business, we will sell the balance of machines, parts, clothing & equipment.

Also from Welch's Hardware and Rental Store we will sell surplus rental equipment, tools & hardware. Auction will be held at Lucky's Motor Sports building 33 Waterman Rd, Royalton, VT. 05068. Off I-89 exit 3 to RT 12, watch for auction signs.

SATURDAY - APRIL 21ST, 2012

STARTING @ 9:00 AM - STARTING WITH THE MOTOR SPORTS New 2011 Skidoo Renegade 800R Backcountry snowmobile, New 2010 Skidoo renegade 800R Backcountry snowmobile, 2005 Yamaha Warrior RX1 snowmobile, 2003 Indian Spirit deluxe 88CI motorcycle w/222 miles, 2005 Sno-Pro Xtreme 2place enclosed trailer.

Parts for Skidoo, Yamaha, Indian & Star Consisting of skis, wear rods, windshields, covers, seats, wheels, drive belts, saddle bags, sprockets, tires, pipes, mufflers, new tracks, studs, decals, cables and more.

Clothing for Skidoo, Yamaha & Indian Quantity of helmets, moto-cross pants, jackets, bibs, tee shirts, shields, leather jacks & pants, gloves, boots and more.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Coats 220 tire machine, 2- Snap-On WBM 250 wheel balancer, Astroline 12T press, drill press, handy elec lift for motorcycles, Alum ATV ramp, motorcycle ramps, snowmobile ramp, Coke machine, Vending machine, axles, hitches, file cabinets, steel work benches, shelves and more.

EXCAVATOR, SKIDSTEERS, CHIPPER & TOOLS 2001 Bobcat 331 excavator w/blade & thumb 3013 hrs; Bobcat 763G skidsteer 1573 hrs; Bobcat 763F skidsteer, Versatech quick attach forks, Versatech quick attach 66" solid bottom grapple bucket, Wildcat 66" hyd brush grapple, FabTech 66" quick attach bucket, Vermeer BC625 chipper, Wacker WP1550 plate compactor, Partner K650 cutoff saw, Dolmar PC7314 cut off saw, Tanaka 210 power tapper, New DeWalt, Makita, Skil, Milwaukee power tools, 2 - Lindsey 200 sand blasters, Elec eel sewer snake, New assorted ladders, 2 new 12V winches, 2-30x30 Party canopy's, 2 - 20x20 Party canopy's, Panel lift, TroyBilt tiller, Billy Goat vacuum, Little Beaver Earth auger, PA system, 2 New Pasload nailers, pallets of nails, Rigid pipe vise, 2 new deep well pumps, cement mixer, 3 appliance dolleys, power trowel, plus many more pallets lots of merchandise.

Clothing-Quantity of new Carhartt jackets, vest, pants, sweat shirts, hats, gloves and more.

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AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT 802-785-2161 • VT LIC #128 • NH LIC #2890 Email address: cwgray@valley.net Web address: www.cwgray.com • Try: www.auctionzip.com

FRIDAY APRIL 27TH @ 11:00 AM At the farm 2532 Rte. 38B - 2 miles east of the intersection of Rte. 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY 13811

80 HEAD HI GRADE HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE 80 43 mature milk cows, AI sired in a good flow of milk; 38 Holstein heifers; 16 bred from short bred to handling; 17 heifers from weaned to breeding age; 5 started calves. Cattle vaccinated - T.B. tested - ready to draw blood for interstate shipment.

Catalogs at ringside with DHIA information, breeding information, etc.

FARM MACHINERY: John Deere 3940 forage harvester, elec controls, 2 row corn & PU head; John Deere 7000 6 row narrow corn planter w/monitor, fertilizer cross auger; H&S 270 bu box manure spreader, hydra tail gate - like new - less than one year old; H&S forage wagon 3 btr. - roof - tandem gear; Richardson dump wagon; Gehl 1540 blower; Farm Master S.S. stationary TMR mixer w/scales - ready to remove; Kelly Wood conveyors 24’ & 50’ bottom load - poly slats; Patz 98C 20-24’ silo unloader - out of silo - excellent condition; Stoltzfus 28’x6’ feed wagon; Weaverline 430 silage cart plus 430 for parts.

HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT: Jog hitch cart; 1 btm sulky plow; McCormick sicklebar mower.

MILKING EQUIPMENT: Surge 1,000 gallon bulk milk tank (new in 2000); Pipeline milking system 2” stainless w/6 units and all groups; Vacuum pump - pulsation - wash over 300’ pipe.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Wayne and Bill have decided to discountinue dairying and will auction excess machinery. Come join us on the 27th of April.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

BI-WAY FARMS; WAYNE & BILL SNAPP; OWNERS FOR SALE by private treaty this 173 acres of farm land, consisting of 68 acres cropland balance pasture and woods. Contact the Snapps or Howard for particulars

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER 607-699-7250

NICHOLS, NY 13812

by Jennifer Stewart, Ag Answers Corn storage management to reduce mold development Before farmers go full throttle into the 2012 planting season, they would be wise to inspect what’s left of their 2011 corn crop for signs of mold.

Corn stored in bins since the fall harvest could be at a heightened threat for mold, says Richard Stroshine, a Purdue University agricultural engineer. The reason? A winter that wasn’t cold enough for long enough to protect the grain from fungal infection.

Moldy corn can contain toxins harmful — even fatal — to livestock. Elevators and other buyers of corn also pay less for mold-contaminated grain, if they buy it at all.

“Farmers should constantly be checking their grain for mold growth,” Stroshine said. “If they find mold, they’ve got to get that corn out of the bin as soon as possible so that it doesn’t spread to other grain in the bin.”

A typical winter with air temperatures regularly near or below freezing allows corn to be cooled to temperatures near freezing, inhibiting mold development. That is particularly important when corn is stored at or above 15 percent moisture.

When mold risks are high, farmers should take steps to evenly cool the grain in the bin. A common practice, known as coring, involves taking one or more truckloads of corn from the bin and leveling the crop that remains. The process removes fine material that often accumulates in the center — or core — of the bin, filling air pockets between

kernels and restricting air circulation.

To ensure even airflow distribution, farmers should maintain a level surface at the top of the bin. Without sufficient and uniform air movement in the bin, heat can build up in some areas and promote mold growth.

Farmers who cored their bins reduced the likelihood of mold problems this spring but still should keep an eye on their leftover crop, Stroshine said.

Those who didn’t perform coring operations will need to be even more vigilant, he said.

Bins should be visually inspected and grain temperatures monitored weekly, Stroshine said. He recommended running bin fans for 30 minutes before entering the storage facility to conduct an inspection.

“Aeration will push musty odors, which are indicative of mold growth, to the headspace of the bin,” he said. “If the problems are deeper in the bin it will take longer for odors to reach the surface. So you could run the fans another 2-4 hours and check again.

“While you’re in the bin, look for signs of condensation on the inside of the bin’s roof. That’s an indication you’ve had moisture generated by mold activity. Also, look for crusting on the grain’s surface, which is symptomatic of mold growth.”

Farmers also should check grain temperatures for mold-generated hot spots at numerous places in the grain mass, Stroshine said. If a producer does not have a temperature probe, a metal rod will do. Stroshine advised sliding the rod into the grain and pulling it out af-

HILLTOP DAIRY AUCTION

FRIDAY APRIL 20TH @ 11:00 AM At the facilities 3956 Reed Road Savannah, NY 13146 just off Rte. 89 - 6 miles north of Savannah - 6 miles south of Wolcott, NY

FOR R OUR R APRIL L AUCTION: - a young dairy of 48 cows from Tompkins County, NY in a good flow of milk - consisting of 15 - 1st calves; 15 - 2nd calves-balance 3 and 4th lactations. Closed herd, AI Sired and AI bred - cattle milked in stall barn, go out everyday. Mostly spring and summer freshening - a group of 8-10 fresh 1st and 2nd calf heifers. Ready to go home and work - some with heifer calves - 2 registered bulls-one Beacon XActive born: 6/18/11 PTAT 2.73, GTPI 2015 448NM; one Digger XBaxter born: 6-25-11 1009 milk, 667 NM, 7.4PL, GTPI 2107 - a group of 3 well grown Jersey heifers. Ready to bred - a registered Aspen 2nd calf due May 5th to Coldspring Kenyon 9118 ET - a group of 4 fresh 1st calf heifers from local raiser - a group of springing Holstein heifers getting ready Plus our usual consignments of fresh cows, 1st calf heifers; bred and open and service bulls. Last months market showed a good demand for all types of cattle.

Please have your cattle inoculated.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

TO CONSIGN OR ARRANGE TRUCKING CONTACT: ELMER ZEISET 315-729-8030 OR 315-594-8260 OR HOWARD W VISSCHER, AUCTIONEER: NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

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

ter about 15 minutes. If the rod is warm, mold could be present.

Insects that invade stored grain probably will be active earlier this year, he said.

Stroshine offered other grain bin tips: • Exercise extreme caution when entering a bin. Grain can shift and trap a farmer, leading to potential suffocation. A family member or friend should remain outside the bin to offer assistance, if needed. Shut off and tag out unloading equipment before entering a bin.

• Cover bin fans when fans are not running to keep warm, humid air and rodents from entering the bin through the fan inlet. Covers can be made from plywood, sheet metal, heavy plastic or canvas.

• Keep grain as cool as possible for as long as possible. If planning to hold onto corn past the middle of June, consider warming it to about 50 degrees.

More information about corn storage and mold issues is available in the paper “Check Stored Corn for Potential Problems” by Stroshine and fellow agricultural engineer Matt Roberts.

Source: Ag Answers

Research from B18 free we now have to buy. Available sulfur will not last long in a soil. It is very similar to nitrogen in that it can leach, volatilize as a gas (similar to denitrification) the loss of which increases the more tillage there is; or be tied up in organic matter. A deficiency is more likely to occur on acidic, sandy soils, soils with low organic matter levels and high nitrogen inputs, and soils that are cold and dry in the spring which decreases sulfur mineralization from soil organic matter. The latter ef-fect is what we will often experience with early nitrogen applications on grass or winter grain forages. There is an excellent fact sheet at http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/publications/factsheets/factsheet34.pdf that will give you a quick understanding of sulfur in the plants and in the soil. If the field has not had manure the past year it is highly suggested that sulfur be added. A suggested rate is to apply 1 pound of sulfur for every 10 pounds of nitrogen. Urea mixed with ammonium sulfate will produce a 40-0-0-4S mix. At the Cornell Valatie Research farm in winter triticale where we added 115 pounds of N per acre as urea and on another plot 100 pounds of N as ammonium sulfate; the higher N rate from urea produced 14 percent crude protein while the ammonium sulfate produced 17–18 percent

crude protein. This holds true with all grasses, cool season or the winter forage grains such as triticale. For those applying 32 percent solution by stream bars, there are several sulfur fertilizers that can be added to the solution.

Caution #3, Timing Farmers need to make the delicate balance of getting the nitrogen on while the field is trafficable, vs. putting it on so early that most of the nitrogen is lost. For perennial sods, the established root system will get much of the nitrogen applied.

For winter grains it may not pay to rush the application until after greenup. For larger plants from early planting, pushing nitrogen in early March with this very warm weather we have, could accelerate the growth. Then when a cold snap hits in late April (anything is possible this crazy year) the plants (wheat, rye, triticale) could be killed or severely injured. For the smaller plants that were planted late, they have limited root system to absorb all that nitrogen and so will leave it in the soil where it is subject to losses.

For more information, contact Thomas Kilcer, Certified Crop Advisor, Kinderhook, at 518-421-2132 or tfk1@cornell.edu Source: Advanced Ag Systems Crop Soil News, March 2012

THERESA GATES ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, April 21st • 9:30 AM Preview 8:00 AM till sale From the four corners in Bridgewater, follow St. Rte. 20 west 3.3 miles to Donley Rd. Follow Donley Rd. .03 mile to auction site. From the four corners in Sangerfield, follow St. Rte. 20 east 3.5 miles to Donley Rd. Follow signs to auction.

Partial Listing: John Deere 10-10 dozer with winch; Ford 800 tractor with backhoe and front loader-needs work; Minneapolis Moline 335 tractor with loader; Ferguson tractor; 12x28 ring chains; King Kutter 5 ft rototiller; Dearborn two bottom plow; 9ft 3pt hitch drag; 10ft 3pt hitch disc; Dearborn 3pt hitch cultivator; 3pt hitch 5ft bush hog; Ford 3pt hitch sickle bar mower; 6ft backblade; 3pt hitch Fimeo sprayer; buzz saw; New Idea side delivery rake; John Deere #3 horse drawn sickle bar mower; 6 bar hay loader - needs work; Ford 5ft bush hog, for parts only; 2 seeders for ATV; Jari two wheel sickle bar mower; Army winch; Sears 10” table saw; 12” band saw; handyman jack; blacksmith vise; 1000 watt generator; 12 volt winch; Poulan 18” chainsaw; Powercraft transit; angle grinder; battery and electric drills; power hand saws; lots of hand tools; 4 1/2 ft. work bench; Steel Force cross bow with accessories; Johnson 3hp outboard motor; Electric Pal 12 volt trolling motor; Montgomery Ward 12ft Sea King V bottom boat; 10ft flat bottom Jon boat; tri pod deer stand; outhouse hunting blind; 10 cubic ft lawn trailer. We will also be selling the contents from the mobile home including kitchen table and chairs; leather recliner; file cabinets; book shelves; entertainment center; kerosene lamps; old records; 2 small upright freezers; patio umbrellas; misc dishes and pots and pans; 8’ picnic table and two portable buildings - 1 shed 8x8 and 1 shed 8x12 This will be a nice sale with lots of variety. Everything has to be sold to settle the Estate.

Everything will be sold ‘as is, where is’ with no warranties.

Order of Sale: Mobile Home contents, hand tools, machinery and sheds. Join us for our first sale of the season!

Sale Conducted by the Morris Auction Gallery Donald R. Turnbull • 607-965-8167 or 607-965-8815 ID Required No Buyers Premium Cash or NYS Checks ~ Food ~ Porta-Jon

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USDA to tap veterans and transitioning service members for careers in agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and The American Legion National Commander Fang Wong recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will help our Nation’s veterans and transitioning military service members find positions that promote agriculture, animal and plant health, food safety, nutrition, conservation and rural communities. With this partnership, USDA and the American Legion will leverage existing resources to expand opportunities for veterans while promoting USDA programs and services in communities throughout the country.

“At President Obama’s direction, USDA and the rest of the federal government are working to make sure our veterans in rural areas receive the medical care, training and employment support they deserve,” said Vilsack. “And that’s why this partnership with the American Legion is so critical. America’s veterans are leaders across rural America and we want to help them pursue their dreams by prioritizing innovative new approaches, attracting capital and forming partnerships like this to continue economic development in rural communities.”

Today, about 6.1 million veterans live in rural communities — a higher concentration than anywhere else in the country. Over 5,300 American Legion posts are located in counties with populations under 40,000 and one-third of the Legion’s membership call rural America home.

The American Legion has long been committed to helping transitioning military and America’s veterans find jobs and through its vast networks, USDA will actively recruit veterans and transitioning military servicemen for employment while promoting greater awareness of USDA programs.

Specifically, USDA and the American Legion have agreed to promote USDA vacancy announcements; share information about activities in newsletters; pro-

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Friday, May 18th • 5 PM 22 antique tractors, 40 acres plus 2500 sq. ft. Ranch home & barn.

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DAIRY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Wed., April 18th @ 1:00 PM at N.N.Y.. Farmerss Market,, Rt.. 26,, Lowville WE ARE EXPECTING OUR USUAL RUN OF OPEN, BRED HEIFERS, COWS & SERVICE BULLS THE BEEF MARKET IS STILL VERY STRONG & ACTIVE AT N.N.Y IF YOU HAVE ANIMALS FOR THIS OR ANY AUCTION AT N.N.Y. CONTACT: John Scofield

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and, as a result USDA created the Veterans Employment Program Office.

Through strategic recruiting and effective marketing of USDA to transitioning service members and veterans, USDA increased the percentage of veterans in the total workforce, including permanent and temporary positions, from five percent in fiscal year 2009 to six percent in fiscal 2010 to nearly eight percent in fiscal year 2011. Disabled veterans are a subset of veterans and are a subject of special emphasis in hiring.

USDA increased disabled veteran hiring from just over one percent of total persons hired in fiscal year 2009 to nearly two percent in fiscal year 2010 to over two percent in fiscal year 2011.

Additionally, USDA increased its hiring of vet-

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vide information about USDA programs and vacancies through established networks as well as the on the Web; and promote veteran owned business participation in USDA contracts.

USDA also will provide information about the opportunities and support it offers, so that service members who want to start their own rural business, farm or ranch are aware of USDA programs, grants, loans or small business contracts. USDA education, training, outreach and mentoring programs, such as www.STAR T2FARM.gov will help encourage our Nation’s young, hardworking veterans to be the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers.

On Nov. 9, 2009, President Obama signed executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government;

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67TH ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY “ALL BREEDS CALF

& BRED HEIFER SALE” Saturday May 5th @ 8:00 pm St. Lawrence Fairgrounds, Gouverneur, NY 50 Head to sell, Deep Pedigreed Bred Heifers, Yearlings and Show Prospects Sale Chairmen: Jim Putman 528-7150 • David King 212-0032 Auctioneer: David Bush

SHORT NOTICE

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 1PM

@ HOSKING SALES – NEW BERLIN, NY HOLLENBECK FAMILY FARM COMPLETE MILKING HERD DISPERSAL 70 HEAD OF HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS SELL, 2 SERVICE BULLS (1 R&W)

Cows are in all stages of lactation and are ave. 61#/cow.

26 head in their 1st or 2nd lactation This herd is not pushed for production, with moderate feeding program. This is a really young herd with great udders.

Sale will be held at Hosking Sales - New Berlin, NY. 6096 NY State Highway 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 Miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 or 1771

Owner Melvin & Judy Hollenbeck & Family Lockwood, NY (Tioga County)

erans in the permanent workforce from 17.5 percent in fiscal year 2009 to 20.3 percent in fiscal year 2010 to 23.9 percent in fiscal year 2011.

Disabled veteran hiring for permanent positions also increased from nearly six percent in fiscal year 2009 to over seven percent in fiscal year 2010 to over eight percent in fiscal year 2011. According to data from the National Finance Center Report Center, as of Feb. 19, 2012, USDA rate of hire of veterans in the total workforce is 12.8 percent and disabled veterans is just over five percent. The rate of veterans hired in the permanent workforce is 25.6 percent and disabled veterans is 12.2 percent.

USDA continues to

make steady progress in hiring veterans in light of the strong competition it faces with career offerings at the Departments of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA) and Homeland Security (DHS). According to the Employment of Veterans in the Federal Executive Branch report dated June 2011, DoD, VA and DHS account for 80 percent of the veterans hired in the Federal government in fiscal year 2010.

In order to be more effective at hiring veterans, USDA can promote agricultural careers through veterans service organizations such as, the American Legion.

More information about USDA programs is available at www.usda.gov.

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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. GERRY RODEO GROUNDS RT. 60, GERRY, NY 14740 (JAMESTOWN AREA) Rt. 86 to Rt. 60, 6 miles North of exit 12, 20 miles south of Fredonia-Dunkirk Construction Equipment: Cat IT 28G; Cat IT 28F loader; 1998 Athey 7-12D Force-Feed; Loader, JD diesel; Komatsu PC300 Excavator; 1997 Gradall G3WD Excavator; Lord 30'X30" port. Hyd., Screen Plant, 3X7 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; 2001 JF 310G backhoe, E-hoe, 4X4 5104 hrs; 1974 Case 580B 2wd, T/L/B, ext-hoe, cab, GP front bucket; Komatsu 320 wheel loader; Kawasaki 90 wheel loader Big Trucks: 1995 IH Tandem log truck w/prentice loader; 2002 IH 4300 S/A dump/plow truck, Stainless Henderson dump; 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, Diesel; 2003 IH Paystar 5600 4X4 S/A, plow/wing/dump/sander truck; 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; Astro Mini Vans Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Cat 267B Track SSL; Bobcat T250 Track SSL, Bucket, Forks; 1993 Case 1845C Skid Steer, G.P. bucket, 2900 hrs; 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; 2011 20' tilt top trailer 7 ton; 2012 Lawn mower trailer; 2012 20' Skid steer trailer 14000LB GVW; 1992 Trailer King 24'; 1993 Ford L9000 SA Dump, air breaks, 796K 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; IR Air compressor 185CFM Deutz Diesel; 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; Craftsman bench grinder; Duracraft bench top drill press; Rockwell pedestal grinder; Pedestal drill press; 3' Brinley aerator/seeder; (2) 5 gal gas cans; 5 gal Kerosene can; BAC parts washer; Homelite chainsaw; Rockwell Table saw; (11) Rubber wheel stops; 1" Delta belt sander; Delta band saw; MTD Rototiller 5hp; Fimco boom sprayer

www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates, and pictures Can't make the auction...online bidding available.

NEW YORK'S FAVORITE 42nd ANNUAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00 A.M.

Buisch Farm Auction Tuesday Evening, May 1st, 6pm

GERRY RODEO GROUNDS Cars, Trucks, Heavy Equipment, Farm Tractors & Machinery

Selling Farm Equipment, JD 3020, 4020, round baler, Large quantity new steel, aluminum, & stainless steel

6502 Barber Hill Rd., Groveland, NY Consignments Welcome!

7562 McCarriger Rd., Ovid, NY

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; Fiat FR15B loader; Kubota R520 loader; Cat TH63 Telescope forklift; Moffit 3 wheel forklift; Teledyne 3 wheel forklift; 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; JD 570A Motor Grader; Champion Motor Grader Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: Bobcat T190; Case 430; Skid Steer Hydraulic Auger w/4" bit; Skid Loader mount Side shooter Tractors & Compacts: JD 8640 Tractor, 3pt,

PTO; 2010 Bobcat CT335 tractor/loader; Ford 2310; Kubota BX2200 w/mower & loader; JD 5202 w/loader; Kubota B-20 Tractor 4x4 w/ldr; Ford 960; Ford 4000 tractor w/ldr; Deutz DX140, MFWD, Cab; Deutz 6250 MFD, ldr; Kioti tractor/ldr, 4x4, 65 hp; Case Jx70 MFWD; Case 970- needs repair; Case 995; NH TZ25 compact tractor/loader/backhoe; JD 5325 MFWD; JD 4720 MFWD w/loader; Agco DT200 MFWD Farm Equipment & supplies: Gehl Round Baler; NH 256 Rake; NH 56 Rake; NH 163 Tedder; JD 1470 Discbine; Double Rake hitch; Brillion 15' Cultimulcher; Brillion seeder; Jay Lor mixer wagon Big Trucks: 2000 GMC 6500, 6 wheel dump truck; 1995 Ford F-350 Mechanics truck Vehicles: 2006 Toyota Pickup; 2006 Chevy Tahoe, 4dr, loaded; 2006 Ford F-250 Pickup w/plow Lots of New and Used Trailers: 34' gooseneck trailer, 24,000 GVW 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

Some consignments will be added Directions: The Farm is 2 miles South West of Ovid or 21 miles North of Watkins Glenn Notice: Chuck & Nancy are moving off the farm and will sell all of their tools.

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 (200) 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; Cross bed aluminum tool box; (2) down bed tool Boxes; aluminum step/tool box; 5000 Watt Gas Generator; Gas power portable air compressor; Electric portable cable electric air compressor; 60,000 BTU ready heater; 150,000 BTU ready heater; Dewalt miter saw; Husqvarna 51 chain saw; Husqvarna leaf blower; Myers snow plow blade, 7 1/2'; Snow plows; Sickle bar mowers Visit www.teitsworth.com for updated list, pictures and terms.

Can't make it auction day? No problem, register to bid live, online at www.teitsworth.com

Selling: JD 4020 gas, with side console, cab and loader; JD loader; JD 3020 gas; Case 8460 round baler; (4) flat wagons; sickle bar mower; 12' disc; (2) drags; 3pt cultivator; 4B Ford plow; 2 bottom plow; 3 bottom plow; chisel plow; elevator; 3 section roller; 2 heavy bale feeders; several farm gates (some new); two stage snow blower; 6' tow rotary mower; HT fence & supplies Shop tools: Gen- Set; Many hand tools Steel, Aluminum & stainless steel: New full lengths of angle, channel, flat and round steel.

Meat tools: saw; slicer; grinder and much more...

Consignments: JD 850 Tractor; Bobcat 7773 Skid Steer; Bobcat T-190 Skid Steer on tracks Owners: Chuck & Nancy Buisch Terms: Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa.

2% buyer's fee waived for payment with cash or check www.teitsworth.com for more info and pictures

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Rooney cosponsors bill to block DOL attack on family farms

585-534-5935

585-343-1822

315-655-8146

607-753-9656

315-446-5656

315-539-7000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-16), Chairman of the House Agriculture 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.

“The family farm is a cornerstone of our nation’s economy and food supply, and it is a way of life for farmers across Florida and the country,” Rooney said. “The unreasonable, overreaching mandates proposed by the Department of Labor would severely restrict the ability of young people to work on family farms, and it would threaten generations of farm tradition and culture.

“Our bill would uphold the family farm so that young people can continue to learn important work ethics and skills while helping their families prosper.”

HR 4157 would prevent the Obama Administration from implementing its proposed rules to restrict family farm operations. The new mandates would prohibit youth under the age of 18 from being near certain animals without adult supervision, participating in common livestock practices like vaccinating, handling most animals more than six months old, operating farm machinery over 20 PTO horsepower, completing tasks at elevations over six feet high, and working at stockyards and grain and feed facilities.

The language of the proposed rule is so specific it would even ban youth from operating a battery powered screwdriver or a pressurized garden hose.

These restrictions would also severely limit participation in 4-H and FFA activities as well as farm safety classes.

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Bale Covers

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MAX TECH BALE WRAP 20”x6000’ or 30”x5000’ Also Net Wrap 48”x9840’ & 51”x9840’ Now Carrying - Stretch-O-Matic Fully Automatic Tubular Wrappers - All At Competitive Prices (1) Available in Stock Also Selling - Bale Thrower Racks 8-1/2’x20’, Creek Bank Bale Wagons & Barn Feeder NEW - CREEK BANK 25’ BALE WAGON w/12 Ton Tandem Running Gear & Tires 9000’ Brazilian Green • 20,000’ Poly Twine 9,600’ Poly Twine (same as 7200’Twine) • Others Available

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315-858-5359 315-982-4084

Barn Repair

Bedding

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Bedding

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WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

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07 Krone Easy Cut 9140CV Tractor Mounted Swather/ Conditioner Selling on Unreserved Online Auction, visit www.BIGIRON.com

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Auctions

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Bedding

Bedding

Bedding

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• Stones • Gravel • AgLime Mark J. DuPont, Owner Cell 315-796-5084 Home 315-845-8471

• Use less! More absorbent than lime products.

Try Grip X1 Today! www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at: Central Dairy & Mech.

Delmarva Farm Service Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Genesee Valley Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

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Beef Cattle

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

CHAROLAIS BULL, registered, for sale, born 06/11/11, real sharp, halter broke $1,800. 315-941-1667

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

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, Trowbridge Bull Sale, 5/5/12, held in Canandaigua, NY, 50 bulls sell, Angus, Herefords, Red Angus, video preview online at www.TROWBRIDGEFARMS.com call Phil 518-369-6584, phil@trowbridgefarms.com CATALOGS MAILED ON REQUEST. BELTED GALLOWAY BULLS, 1-2½ yrs. old, some others 810 months old. Great condition. 315-683-5365, 315-7204020

COW CALF PAIRS for sale.

Hereford Angus cross. 315653-7897 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 FOR SALE: Angus & Hereford cow/calf combination, herd reduction. Morrisville, NY 315350-8584

BLACK ANGUS REG. BULLS for sale. All bulls born & raised on the farm. Herd Johne’s tested free-level 7. EQUITY ANGUS, 315-406-5335

FOR SALE: Registered Black Angus Bulls. AI sired

by Werner War Party, Predestined, Bismark and Sitz Upward. Out of daughters of Forever Lady 57D, Basin Lucy 178E and Woodlawn Kem 119. 315-946-3386

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

FOR SALE BEEF CATTLE 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

Building Materials/Supplies

Buildings For Sale

REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050

Cattle

Collectibles

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

Construction Equipment For Rent HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

Business Opportunities

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Do You Make Wine?

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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.

Trowbridge Reg. Black Angus bull, for sale, proven, gentle, 3 years old, $1,800. 845-7583332 or 845-876-4111

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TWO REGISTERED, polled Hereford yearling bulls good bloodlines, call 585-344-1024.

Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586

WANTED: Feeders 250 lbs+ up, year round buyer. Beef for sale, 700 lbs. plus. 518-7961818

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

WANTED: Quality grain finished beef cattle, all sizes also buying feeder cattle. 518-2310239

Building Materials/Supplies

Custom Butchering

LARRY’S CUSTOM MEATS

• USDA Facility • All Processing Available • Smoking Done on Premises 3487 St. Hwy. 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 (607) 293-7927

CUSTOM PROCESSING For All Organic & Conventional Animals USDA Certified Beef, Pigs Lambs, Goats, Chickens and Turkeys Eklund’s Processing Inc

607-435-8171 Office 607-435-9375 Cell www.eklundprocessing. intuitwebsites.com

GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

#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 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

6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 46,000 miles.

Buildings For Sale

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

Reduced to $22,500 518-221-4103 3 orr 518-673-0104

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!!

Cow Mats

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Custom Butchering

Custom Services

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

New York Custom Processing, LLC

HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

Herd Expansions

WANTED

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Custom Services

Custom Butchering

HEIFERS

WANTED

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

All Size Heifers

Custom Services

Now Open & Booking Animals

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600

(ALL SIZES)

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

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

SHOW QUALITY CALVES For Sale. 315-717-3764

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USED COWS WANTED

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Heifers & Herds

ATTENTION FARMERS

Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

1-800-777-2088

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.”

FARMER’S PLACE

256 Co. Rte. 20, South Edmeston, NY 13411 607-847-8234 • www.joesfarmersplace.com

BLACKTOP UPSTATE Asphalt Paving

Hickory Smoking on Premises

ON SPECIAL Hickory Smoked Bacon $6.50 Lb. Link Sausage $3.19 Lb.

Custom Services

Custom Services

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Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Won’t Breakdown Like Concrete!

Call: 607-764-8738 Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due May & June. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

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).

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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

25 REGISTERED Jerseys & 30 Registered. Holstein heifers. Call 203-263-3955 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Dairy Cattle

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Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

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Dairy Cattle

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Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700

N Freestalls

5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC.

N Driveways

B.K. Transfer

AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

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.

N Resurface Existing Bunks USDA FACILITY RETAIL STORE OPEN!

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

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

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Heifers, 10 due August & September, $1,800 each; 23 calves from 3-9 months, $800 each. Can be sold in 2 groups.

In excellent condition. 518234-2188

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

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Dairy Equipment 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

Dairy Equipment SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

JOHN DEERE 2755 w/turbo C/H/A, 5,500 hrs., very nice $17,500. 07 NH 185B skid loader 1,800 hrs., $17,500. 07 JD 317 skid loader 1,500 hrs.

C/H $15,500. 570-833-2365

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2008 Agco Hesston 7433 3x3 square baler, like new condition, preservative kit, only 5000 total blades since new! . . . . . . . . .$65,000 Case IH 5300 21x7 drill w/ seed 7 press wheels, double disc, Excellent Condition! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1987 JD 4050 MFWD, 6700 hrs., 359T engine, 3 hyd., a hard tractor to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 Gehl 2580 4x5 silage baler, like new, very low use! . . . . . . . . .$8,750 1975 IH1066 Red Cab, one owner w/only 3061 orig. hrs., 10 frt wgts, new 38 in. tires, hard to find w/these hours! . . . . . . .$1,600 IH 966 Black Stripe w/ROPS & canopy, 6000 hrs., nice 18.4-38, good original paint, a hard combination to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,750 Case IH 800 9x flex frame reset plows, good unit . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 4166 4WD, 3100 orig. hrs., 3pt., straight as an arrow! . . .$9,500 DMI 7 shank disk ripper, pull type, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 JD 644B wheel loader w/original paint, 4200 hrs., no rust, one fussy owner, impossible to find this original! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 Hesston 765 5x6 round baler w/netwrap, Like New . . . . . .$12,500 Claas 180 round baler w/netwrap, Sharp!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Hesston 730 round baler, 500 lb. bale, Brand New . . . . . . . . .$8,900 White 273 23 ft. rockflex discs, very low acres, big axle . . . .$15,000 14 sets of IH, White, JD spring reset plows 4-x all VG to EX . .Call

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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

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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

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MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Farm Machinery For Sale

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JD 8430 C/A MFD, duals all around, active seat, H.D. wt. package, 4 remotes, Fancy Tractor w/2200 hrs, Ready To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,500 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, 4 remotes, Q-hitch Warranty w/ONLY 1200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, Looks New, 1,700 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, IVT trans w/LH Rev, 4 remotes, duals, wts, fenders, warranty ONLY 336 hrs, Same As New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, PQ Plus 20 Speed, L.H. Rev. duals, 4 remotes, fenders, “Front 3ph” & PTO, Rear, 540 & 100 PTO, Only 860 hrs., Hard to find package, Local Tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 2550 2 wheel, remote, P. steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 JD 313 Skid Steer, aux. hyds., Only 146 hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 2010 Case IH 275 Mag. C/A, 4x4, duals all around, 3 PTO’s, 5 remotes, Loaded, Only 225 hrs, ex. warranty, Compare Anywhere At . . . $158,000 2010 Case IH 245 C/A 4x4, Only 1080 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 245 C/A 4x4, 3,100 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500 Case IH MX 120 C/A, 4x4 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

Farm Machinery For Sale ’05 VICON 535 hay tedder; JD 327 baler w/kicker. 315-8395390, 518-669-9648 12’ GEN-TILL II 150 acres of use kept inside $10,000. 315536-3994 1256 IH turbo w/cab, 18.4x38 radials, $8,500; IH 720 5 bottom plows, $2,800; 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. 607286-9362 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 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 1978 JOHN DEERE 8430, 4WD, 3Pt., quick hitch, PTO, 3 hydraulic outlets, factory axle duals, good condition. Ithaca,NY 607-273-8070 1985 DEUTZ-FAHR 4x4 tractor, 85 hp, 4400 hours, runs and drives well, trans and PTO solid, missing right side door, motor has blow-by, asking $7,450 OBO. 315-7772357 1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $9,500; 1985 LN8000, 6 wheel 18’ platform dump, $2,900. 978-544-6105 2000 Gal. Dari-Cool Bulk Tank w/Cooling & Heat Recovery System; AC CA Tractor w/JD 7’ #5; Int. 9’ Haybine; Woods 1050 Backhoe; AC #6 Dozer; Allied 30’ Grain Elevator; 2 Int. Grain Drills; 50- 4’x4’ Round Bales Stored Inside 1st cut; 400’ 1½ ST/ST Pipeline w/pump; New Idea 3937 Manure Spreader. Call Mark at 518-265-4511 after 5pm 2001 GALIGNANI 4x4 round baler, wide pickup, electronic controls, net wrap, good baleage machine, $5,500 OBO. 603-469-3483

Lots of Other Tractors & Equipment See us at www.AndrewsFarm.com Financing & Trucking Available

2005 JOHN DEERE HX14 rotary cutter, excellent condition. Ithaca, NY 607-273-8070

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC.

2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 6x30” rows, insect boxes.

Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585-746-5555

Conneautville, PA 814-587-2450

Farm Machinery For Sale

2009 Patz V420 LP Vertical feed mixer. Used only two years. perfect shape. $24,500. 518-567-9490

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35+ WAGONS IN STOCK: 50+ GEARS IN STOCK. 10+ ROUND BALE CARRIERS IN STOCK. Stoltzfus hay wagon 9’x18’ $3,600; 9’x20’ $3,800; w/8 ton WIDE TRACK gears. ALL STEEL: Stringers, cross members & racks. 2” pressure-treated floor. E-Z Trail wagon 9’x18’ $3,700. 8 ton 890W E-Z Trail WIDE TRACK gear. 12 bale 31’ long low profile round bale carrier, $3,500. Round bale headlock & slant bar feeder wagons.

BIG DISCOUNTS FOR TWO OR MORE ITEMS! 518-8855106 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 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 544 INTERNATIONAL gas tractor, 6,459 Hrs., good shape, stored undercover, $3,200. Pair, drags/harrow. 21’ wide, hydraulic, good shape, kept under cover. $1,800. 607865-6137 5x5 PLASTIC FEED BOXES w/cover, holds about 800 lbs. calf or cow feed. 315-8687092 AC 185 DIESEL, 18.4x30 tires, good working condition, jumps out of 3rd. gear $4,250/obo. NH 640 round baler, auto-wrap, 4x5 bales, excellent condition, $7,500/obo. 607-738-5612 BP20 HESSTON Round Bale Shredder. Hull-O Farms 518239-6950

Case IH DCX 101 discbine . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Westgo rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator . . . . . . . $9,000 John Deere 635 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

585-356-2634 CIH 8575 big square baler, 60,000 bales, works good, $28,000. Call Lewis at 315531-9315

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

EXCELLENT CONDITION John Deere 3955 forage harvester, 2 row corn head & grass head, $18,000. 978544-6105

GEHL 1540 BLOWER $2,250.

25KW Winpower PTO generator $2,000. Weightronix 4pt. digital scale system $500.

607-657-8105

FERGUSON 3PT 2 bottom plow w/coulters, EX, $435.

East Syracuse, NY. 315-4392685.

FORD PLOWS, 5 bottom 18” auto reset, model 151, hydraulic sidehill hitch, $1,750. 518-791-7825

FORD Two Bottom Plow 12”, 8’ - 3Pt. Drags

Farm Machinery For Sale HEIL 30' tandem aluminum tank trailer . .$5,000 OBO KINZE 4 row corn planter, double frame, no till, fertilizer box, excellent condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 JD 3970 2 row corn chopper, new knives, shear bar, bearings, field ready . . .$6,500 JD Loader model 146, quick hitch . . . . . . .$2,000 CAT 922 wheel loader, diesel, new paint & glass, good tires, runs good . . .$8,000

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

3 Beater 1016 Self-Unloading Dion Wagon With Roof, Newly Rebuilt

$4,900

or Best Offer Must Sell No Reasonable Offer Refused

518-673-8536 or 518-461-8933

860-537-1974

INTERNATIONAL 3588 2+2, recent clutch work, runs fine, $5,800. Gehl 1060 Chopper, both heads, works fine, $1,500. Call anytime 315-3224264 JAMESWAY Volumax 16’ silo unloader, used 2 years, ready to install, asking $6,000. 518369-9848 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) JD 4200 18” 3 bottom rollover plow. $3,000. 585-526-7044

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BEST BUYS IN USED 4WD TRACTORS

Case MX285 Tractor with 14 ft. blade, duals all around, fully weighted, rear quick hitch, 3500 hours, excellent shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $140,000

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

Two H&S 18 Ft. Rear Unload Wagons Kuhn VSL142 Mixer, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $32,500

NH TM190 TRACTOR NH TS115A TRACTOR $43,500 AVAILABLE FOR RENT

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

MABIE BROS., INC. More Krone Hay Tools purchased by CNY Farmers

See the Krone Difference for size, strength and unmatched durability

JD 4400 combines, one diesel and one gas. Both in good condition. Also 13’ flex head, 4 row narrow corn head and pickup head. Located near Ithaca. 607-592-1878 JD 4560, 7210, 7405, 6615, 4055, 2355; Case IH800 plate planter, 6 row dry; 18’ silage body. 585-732-1953 JD 4630, nice, $12,500; JD tractor & ldr, compact, $10,500; Hesston 4x4 w/cab, $9,000; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $13,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up. 6 4x4 Blazers & pickups.

Several Balers; many Discbines; Hay Wagons; Hay Rakes; Tedders; Land Plows; Disks; 300+ Tractors; Several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Harrows, Plows & more.

IH dsl. dump truck, $3,000; new dump trailer, $5,000; 9 ton trailer, $1,500; Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 ldrhoe, $9,000; Case ldrhoe, $6,000.

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310

NH TS115A TRACTOR WHITE 2-135 TRACTOR $15,000 $59,900

Krone Combipack combination baler wrapper

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Krone SW800 25 Ft. Rake

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd. . Kirkville, , NY Y 13082 ©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

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JD 7000 4 row N corn planter, dry fertilizer, conservation, field ready $1,900. Gehl 8435 mixer wagon, 435 cu. ft., planetary drive gearbox, lined augers 75% used very little $11,900. 845-386-1771 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

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

JD 750 no till drills, some in stock. More coming. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

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

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

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

Questions? Call us. PH#

JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JD Planter Parts: Six insecticide hoppers and four singledisk fertilizer openers. 607592-1878 JOHN DEERE 100 big square baler, knotters need work, w/monitor/last bale eject, inoculant tank, $12,000 OBO. 518-703-4767 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 265 loader w/joystick, 6 row crop tractors, $5,200. 315-725-0139

JD 8420, duals, weights, power shift, $104,000. 315-447-3008

JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled windrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 910 Pequea tedder, new condition. 518-843-0999

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

International 1086 Tractor

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 JOHN DEERE 637 disk harrow, like new, $5,000. 518872-0127 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

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010 • 2955 4WD • 2840 • 2630 • 2550 4WD • 830 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 JUST PURCHASED: JD 4755 MFWD, duals, real nice, $55,000. Also JD 4555 MFWD off farm sale. 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322

New Engine, Clutch, Radial Tires, This Tractor Needs Nothing, Lots of Power for the Money $10,950

Call 315-436-4058 or 656-7075

Lenox Farm Supply’s FOR SALE IN NORTHEAST PA

CASE IH WDX 1902

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus

ALSO FOR SALE Hesston 4755 3x3 Big Square Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 Hesston 4900 4x4 Big Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 08 Chevy 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4 Duramax Diesel Allison Auto, 175,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900

Call Kurt 570-357-2868

Contact Greg 585-746-5925 or Kim 585-330-5381

2008 MF HESSTON 2170 3x4 Baler excellent condition, 19,000 bales, roller chute, last bale eject, knotter fans, dealer serviced and field ready $74,500

KRONE 45T Rotary Swather side delivery hay rake, new never used, $7,500. 518-8833358 LOWER PRICES on all Case IH 1640, 1660, 1666 Combines. Over 12 in stock starting at $13,500. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com 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

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

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

60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232 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.

Sold new in 2008, 250 Hrs., 15’ head, steel roll conditioning, Dealer Serviced and Field Ready $72,500

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

4x4 Kubota M8950 Fully Heated Cab 85-90 HP Dsl, lots of wts, dual outlets, new tires, work ready $12,500; 2004 JD 5520 2x4 w/JD Ldr & Deluxe Cab w/heat, AC & stereo, dual outlets, 12 spd, power reverser, 2500 hrs, 7580HP Dsl, super clean inside & out $26,500; 4x4 Kubota L3410 heated cab, 34HP Dsl, “Ag” tires, hydro $7,950; 4x4 Long 2460DTC 50HP Dsl, canopy, good rubber/tin/runner, field & woods ready $6,950; Case VAC-14 $1,875; 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Belly Mower & Ldr 20 HP Dsl, 800 hrs, hydro $7,950; MF 85 62HP gas $2,950; JD 1010 nfe orig. $2,750; JD 335 Round Baler nice $5,950; 3Pt Sicklebar Mowers: NH 451, Int 100 & (3) others; PTO Generators; New Farmi 3Pt Winch (New List over $5,000) Our Price $4,295; Trailer Type 7’ Bush Hog Rotary Mower $1,875; 3Pt 7’ Bush Hog Finish Mower $1,875; Landpride 10’ Trailer Type Rotary Mower Demo Model (3) gearboxes, chain guards (New List over $7,500) Our Price $5,650; 4x4 Farm Tract (Long Agribusiness) 550DT w/Ldr (joystick control) 50-55HP Dsl, just in; NH 3010 45HP Dsl, 799 hrs, outlets, just like new $8,950; Quicke 980 Ldr & 7’ Bkt, new w/mts to fit MF, Agco, & Challenger $4,150; Lots More In Stock

MOUNTED Forklift off ford tractor, loader off 800, 2 bottom plow, pair 14.9-28” tires on Ford rims. 585-437-2796

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

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.

Mohawk bale processor for large round bales . .$5,000 McCormick 21’ drag on wheels . . . . . . . . .$1,000

NH 900 Chopper KP hay and corn head $7,000; NH 492 haybine $1,500. 607-7455383

WANTED

WANTED: power takeoff potato digger, in good working order, call anytime, needed soon! 315-382-2833

315-858-1814

Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’

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 IDEA 3722 manure spreader, 220 bushels, w/hydraulic tailgate and T-bar chain, very good condition $4,000. 607-865-6888.

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears.

Truck Freight Available. Martin’s Welding, 315-531-8672 NEW, NEVER USED. Purchased spring 2011.

Aitchison No Till Drill 3 point hitch, Model 1414C, $12,000.00 845-629-1462 NH 273 BALER w/kicker and supersweep pickup head, many new parts $1,350. NH 268 baler $1,200. All stored indoors, field ready, will demo, delivery available obo. 607829-6817 NH 277 baler w/54B thrower, new paint, excellent condition $3,500. NH 27 forage blower, new tires, new band and paint, excellent condition $1,350. 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.

845-496-4907 NH 8560; Schulte Jumbo 320 rock picker; Case IH MX135, 120, 5130 w/loader, JX95, C80. Tires & rims of all sizes.

585-732-1953

OLIVER 1650 gas, NF, hydrapower, 4,846 original hours, 3Pt. PTO, always shedded and waxed, $5,800. 585-7030204 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 Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442

Maine e To o North Carolina

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

814-793-4293 WESTFIELD truck mounted fertilizer auger; UNVERFERTH truck mounted brush auger for seed. Both VGC, call 315-246-3125 WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

corn

WHITE MODEL 435 8 shank, has a leveler on back $5,800 OBO. 315-729-7897.

YEAR 2000 KINZE corn planter 6 row, liquid fertilizer also dry fertilizer, monitor excellent condition $9,900.

New Holland 900 Chopper, new knives, electric control’s 3 row corn, and 7’ hay picker, excellent condition $17,000. obo. 315-783-6302

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

Buy New Tractors?

GIVE ME A BREAK /R2= 3.5 MILLION acres PleasantCreekHay.com PRO-TWIN SLINGER spreader 8014. Call 516-4296409 REAL NICE JD 4650 2WD power shift 90% rubber including duals. Rebuilt Power shift.

Bargain! $34,500.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 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 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 THE NICEST JD 9510 sidehill combine I have had in a while.

Also 2-JD 9550 sidehill; 2-JD 9500 SH, one 4x4. 3.7% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 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

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: H&S 430 used Manure spreader. 814-3230121

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn CORN SILAGE FOR SALE. 518-965-8269

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

607-566-9253

www.openpollinated.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

315-534-8948

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

Romulus, NY 14541

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

OATS: 120 bushel, cleaned and bagged, $4.90 per bushel, 1 year out. Call 607749-3424

AG LIME HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available

Fencing CEDAR FENCE POSTS. Sharpened. 6ft. $3.00 each or $275/100. Brace posts also available 315-822-6767.

Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

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

Fencing

Fencing

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

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

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always

POST T POUNDER R FOR R RENT

All your fencing supplies at one location 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 Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

HI-MAG LIME

Generators

GENERATORS

Delivered by the Truckload

GENERAC SERVICE CENTER

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY

PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

Also BEDDING

SAND

Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647

Grain Handling Equip.

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 1st CUT BALAGE, bailed before June 8th, Walton Area, 607-865-6888

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Spr ing Lak e Far ms Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995”

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

50 Mile Radius

HI-CAL & MAG Lime & Lime Spreading

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

4’ 2nd cut round bales, $40.00/bale, stored under cover, can load tractor trailers.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury,VT 802-388-7828 4X4 FIRST CUTTING baleage cut June 3rd and 12th. 100 bales $35. each, leave a message 607-8432905.

4x4 SECOND Cut baleage, 58 bales, $50.00 each. 518701-8886 BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050 DRY HAY: Several grades & quality levels available for horse, cow, sheep & goat.

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

Free loading. Fox Valley Vail Farms 518-872-1811 EARLY CUT, 1st cut hay, $4.00 per bale. 518-296-8014

Electronic Rate Controlling GPS Guidance

FIRST CUTTING Timothy, 3x3x7 bales, $50 per bale; Wheat straw, $55 per bale; 315-549-9949

Clinton Zimmerman

315-729-1066

FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

Savannah, NY

Save Money ~ Call Us

ROY’S

New Lime Hi - Cal

Spreader By Float

cell#

607-434-1024

H AY Farmer to Farmer

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

Also Square Bales of

CALL TODAY FOR NEW “HIGHER” PRICING

CALL STEVE

Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

STRAW 519-482-5365

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com

WANT TO PLACE A WANTED CLASSIFIED AD? HAY & STRAW CALL: Trailer Load Lots 1-800Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 836-2888 Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

315-829-3771

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

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105 WANTED: Construction hay, we pick up in 53’ trailer, approx. 700 bales, paying $1,050 per load. 315-8263400

Heating

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices

Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

HAYLAGE BALES FOR SALE: $25.00 to $30.00 per bale. Can deliver. 518-9289767

ROUND BALES 4x4 net wrapped, cut July. Knox Rd., Schoharie, NY 12157, 518872-3156

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

TRAILER LOAD of good first cutting Horse Hay & load of second cutting cattle hay. 315695-5671

1st, 2nd, 3rd CUT BALEAGE, all types available. 315-3310633

Hay - Straw Wanted

Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

Roy Van Warner

519-529-1141

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

WHEAT STRAW round bales for sale $45. per bale. 315382-5278

607-432-7476 Financial Services

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

HAY FOR SALE 1st and 2nd cutting, small square bales 716-289-7963.

Hay - Straw For Sale

SPREADING SERVICE LLC

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

Financial Services

ALWAYS WANTED

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

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

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

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

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

HAY & STRAW For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

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

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED D AGRICULTURE E TECHNICIAN N AND/OR R CONSTRUCTION N TECHNICIAN wanted to fill immediate opening at our St. Johnsville or Richfield Springs locations. Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com

Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville

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

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

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.

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

Apply now...

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

www.cazenoviaequipment.com Insurance

Help Wanted

Lawn & Garden

Mobile Homes

CDL-A-Drivers

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

SW 2001: 16x76 Fairmont 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace, great condition, on large lot, Young’s Park, Ballston Spa. Call 518-210-6882

315-567-9308

Lumber & Wood Products

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

RELIABLE & RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH COMMON SENSE TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. *MUST know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. *Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation.

MUST be experienced & currently working on a farm. References preferred. 315-633-2944 or fax resume to 315-633-8010.

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.

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Central NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

Hoof Trimming DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

Horse Equipment HORSE DRAWN: 2-Champion grain drills, $300/ea.; dump rake, $200; tedder, $300.

Stored inside. 518-872-3156

Horses MINIATURE DONKEYS- Sweet and kind. All ages, colors and sex. All under 34”. Some very tiny. Registered micro-chipped, UTD on teet, vaccines etc. After 28 years we wish to faze out of the breeding programs. Reasonable prices. We no doubt have the perfect donkey for you. m i n i d o n k @ t o g e t h e r. n e t www.asspirinacres.com

Parts

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

$$$ Logging $$$- Buying Standing Timber: Professional Free Consultation. 15-1000 acres. Paid before cut. 315668-3786, Cell 315-706-4592

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.

Maple Syrup Supplies

Maple Syrup Supplies

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

SHAW’S MAPLE PRODUCTS 7945 Maxwell Rd. • Clinton, NY 13323

Home/Fax: 315-853-7798 Email: info@shawsmapleproducts.com www.shawsmapleproducts.com Carol Shaw Curt Shaw Cell: 315-725-0547 Cell: 315-725-6512

Parts

Parts

MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner 315-687-7891 315-510-2400

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Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Poultry & Rabbits

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

Poultry & Rabbits

NEPPA Hatchery

COOPER'S ARK FARM

Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339

17 Week Old Laying Hens Coming June 5th Day Old Guineas $3.00 each Day Old Turkey Poults $3.50 each Cornish X Broilers: 2 weeks old - $2.25 4 weeks old - $3.75 Pick-up Schoharie

518-295-7662

From 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

518-568-5322 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

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

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

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system.

200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-286-9362

ORGANIC FARM: 260 acres, development rights sold.

North Fairfield,VT. 101 ties w/bunk silo, 3 bedroom house. $475,000 negotiable.

802-933-8868 Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Real Estate For Sale

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #1 - UNIQUE PROPERTY with much potential & lovely views of valley - 400 rolling acres, some lg. fields, nice woods & pasture land - restored & elegant victorian home in VG condition - 4 bdrms., lg. LR, DR, fam. rm - nice library & 3.5 baths - lg. bay windows upstairs & downstairs - attached 2 car garage - patio area - also carriage house in entrance to 120x36 ft. dairy barn - 72x25 ft. mach. shed & attractive tree lined entrance to property - A MUST SEE FOR BUYERS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$898,000 #15-A - Great commercial buy on Rte. 5-S just outside of Herkimer & Mohawk, NY on 50 acres of mostly flat & tillable land w/1730 ft. of road frontage - has lg. 2 story house with kitchen, dining area, living rm. & one bedroom downstairs & 2.5 bedrooms upstairs all on one side of house with room for lg. kitchen, living rm., 2 lg. bedrooms upstairs on other side of house - this property would be a nice location for a new shopping mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $850,000 #71 - Hobby farm with 8.2A. in nice quiet location - 2 story post & beam 7 rm. home mostly remodeled - attached garage - also 40x80 ft. pole barn with 36x60 ft. addition & water - irrigation pond for veg. gardens is stocked w/bass . . . . . . . . . . . .$130,000 C-40 - Hobby/dairy farm on 70A. of gravel soil, 40A. pasture, 30A. woods - 52 tie stalls, 3 lg. pens, 2” pipeline, 5 units, 800 gal. tank, tunnel ventilation, mow conveyor, 2 Patz barn cleaners, 8 ton grain bin, 16x40 & 16x60 silos w/unloaders, tiled mangers, concrete barnyard, 50x80 pole barn & outbuildings all w/concrete floors, water & electric - nice 7 room, 3 BR, 1 bath home - new outside wood furnace, inside oil furnace, drilled wells & spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $260,000 C-62A - 84 Acres farmland, mostly all tillable. Spring water supply centrally located in the parcel makes this an ideal acreage for a hobby farm. Could be purchased with homestead listing C-62 or separately. Terms available. . . . . . . . . .Asking $175,000 C-72 - Operating Sheep Farm located in southeast Montgomery County. 204A. total with 104A. Forest managed surveyed woodlot, (last harvested in 2007), 20A. pasture, remainder prime cropland. 36x80 two-story barn, set-up with pens for livestock, 9crate heated and insulated farrowing room. Additional 30x40 wing off of main barn, 40x80 steel pole barn/large doors, 5 outbuildings: 2-16x21; 2-16x30; 1-12x41. Used for livestock, all with water. Completely remodeled 3200 sq. ft. 200+ yr. old farmhouse.

8 Lg. rooms, 4BR, 2 full baths, jacuzzi, wood stove in kitchen/dining area, fireplace insert for wood in sitting room, additional wood or coal forced-air furnace. Drilled well and pond. Great hunting, woodlot, and cropland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $499,000

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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

Mary Ann Larkin, Broker 7078 State Route 10 Sharon Springs, NY 518-284-32000 • faxx 518-284-2682 13459 www.larkinrealty.com • malarkin@nycap.rr.com

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

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

Call Van!

HELP WANTED

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

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

Phone Van Billings @ 315-429-0300

FARMS

NEEDED: 100-300 Acres Tillable

IN

MADISON COUNTY - LEBANON - EATON - EARLVILLE

QUALITY BUYER WILL PAY MY COMMISSION

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

Reduced d Pricee - 2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stall Operation.. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. . Reduced from $245,000 to $225,000

Manheim - 42 Acres - $135,000 Barn on about 42 acres with apartment built into barn. Includes the business of Zook’s storage shed, lawn furniture and food goods, but does not include the inventory.

Excellent main roadbusiness site.

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

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

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

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2311 1 - Madison n Countyy Farm - 240 acres bordering Brookfield State Land and Equine Trail System. 60+ acres tillable, mostly in hay. Additional 100 tillable acres for rent. 70 acres in pasture, balance woods. Older 2 story barn for 70 head of cattle. 2 out buildings for machinery storage. Frontage on two very quiet roads. Raise beef, horses, or dairy. Gas and Mineral rights convey. Awesome deer and turkey hunting. Owners want to sell this spring. Priced right . . . . . . . . .Askingg $310,000 Reduced d Pricee - 2275 5 - Madison n Countyy Gentleman's Farm.. 190+/- acres. 60 well drained high lime tillable acres.

Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn. Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home.

House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has been reasonably priced to sell . Price Reduced again from $275,000 n offer,, alll offerss willl bee considered.. to $250,000, makee an

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 Owners would like to sell this spring yet, they are entertaining all reasonable offers. w - 2326 6 - Madison n Countyy Land - 30 mins from New Syracuse, NY. 180+/- acres 60 acres tillable, good well drained soils. 25 acres of pasture, balance woods. Awesome deer & turkey hunting. Would make a nice parcel for a camp. Local farmers to rent the land to help pay the taxes. Would make a nice property to build on to make a nice year-long residence.

Priced right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askingg $195,000

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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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APR 6 - MAY 11 “Animals and Medicine” Course for High School Students Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. 6-8 pm. For students in grades 9-12. There will be a $50 registration fee to cover the cost of all program materials and resources, including a pizza party at the final meeting.

Enrollment in “Animals and Medicine” is limited; parents are welcomed to stay. Partial scholarships are available to assist with the registration fee. Registration deadline is March 16. Contact Sarah Richards-Desai, e-mail scr22@cornell.edu.

Hill Top Tire

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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.

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585-243-1563 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 C o r e y H a y e s a t 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 and industry professionals only. This meeting is sponsored to cover materials and buffet lunch. Meeting size is limited and you must be registered to receive lunch.

Registrations must be received by April 16. Contact Cindy Niven, 845-292-6180 or e-mailcn55@cornell.edu.

The Jefferson/ Lewis County Grazers Discussion Group Grace Episcopal Church in Copenhagen, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. There is no fee for this meeting and lunch will be provided. Call in with reservations to make sure we have enough seating by April 16. Contact Ron Kuck, 3157 8 8 - 8 4 5 0 o r rak76@cornell.edu.

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CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC

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1999 Mack RD688S Quad axle Dump Truck, 350hp, 8LL, 19’ aluminum box with tarp and liner, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 667k miles. $39,900

2006 Case 750K Dozer, 1960 hours, very clean, 6 way blade, ready to go $41,500

2001 Lee Boy 635B Mini Grader, perfect for smaller jobs! Only 667 hours, 8’ moldboard, center scarifiers and front blade, very clean $29,900

2005 Link Belt 225 Spin Ace, Cab w/Heat & AC, 38” bucket w/quick coupler, Aux. hydraulics, zero tail swing, 3953 hours. $89,500

COMING NEXT WEEK! AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! 2001 Peterbilt 357 Stainless Steel Vac Truck 2001 Mack MR688S Cab and Chassis, 350hp, Cat C-12, 435hp, 8LL, 4200 gallon tank w/pump, 19’ of frame (double) behind the cab, 20k front axle, double frame, heavy spec, full locking rears.

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1994 Autocar Winch Truck, Cummins N14 410hp, Lee Boy 400t DD Roller Only 311 hours, 42” with transport wheel and hitch, Hatz Diesel engine, vibratory, Like new! $16,000 18 speed, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rear, 65,000# Tulsa winch, fifth wheel and tail roller. Only 25K miles!! $37,900 Also 2007 400 with only 1131 hours. $14,000

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1995 Mack CL713 Super Clean - No Rust, 300 Mack, Jake, Air to Air 6 Speed, 20,000 Front, 20,000 Lift, Mack 44,000 Rears, Camel Back, 2 Year Old 19’ Steel High Tencil Body, Work Ready Priced To Sell Or Trade

1994 Vantage 40’x102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, 10’ 2” Spread, Air Ride, Air Lift Front Axle, Cheap!

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2005 Trailstar Aluminum Dump Trailer 37’ Frame, 35’ Box, Steel Frame, Air Ride, Air Lift Axle, Aluminum Wheels, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, Liner

2005 Kenworth T-800 Low Miles, 475 Cat, Jake, 14,600 Front, 46,000 Full Locking Rears, 15 Speed, Wet Line, Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels, Very Clean Priced To Sell Or Trade

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2007 Ingersoll Rand WL350-5A Wheel Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, 3 spool hyd., OROPS, Kubota Diesel $46,850

1989 Ti-Brook 39’ Frameless Alum Dump Trailer, Air Susp, Closed Tandem, 96” Wide, 60” Sides, Roll Tarp, Grain Chute, Two Way Tailgate $12,900

1968 Florig 24’ Alum Dump Trailer, Steel Frame Type, 4 Spring Susp, Sliding Tarp, 2 Way Tailgate $7,900

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farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org

WANTED: 20.8x38 set of duals, 4” axle mount hubs, 10 bolts. Call 315-496-2356 WANTED: Financing for Real Estate Beef - Swine Farm in Upstate New York. 500k 518774-3041

With 2011-9’2” Boss XT V Ploy Plow $27,500

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APR 21 4-H Shooting Sports Cooperstown Fish & Game Club, Cooperstown, NY. The Otsego County 4-H Program will conduct a spring 4-H shooting sports program for youth ages 12-16. The class is limited to 10 youth. Cost is $30. Deadline for registration is March 30. Contact CCE 4-H Office, 607547-2536, or e-mail otsego@cornell.edu.

Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Hoosick Falls, NY. Contact D i a n e C r a n d a l l , 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

SUNY Cobleskill student group to host Livestock Judging Clinic Schoharie County fairgrounds, Schoharie, NY. Judging/reasons clinics for beef cattle, swine, sheep and meat goats delivered by some of the region’s most experienced livestock show professionals. The clinics will be designed specifically for the eight to 20 year old age group. Contact Jason Evans at 518-255-5643 or

1997 Peterbilt 352 Cab and Chassis, Cat C10, 8LL, 20k front axle, 46k locking rears, 18’ 10” of frame behind the cab, 156” C-T, 172,000 miles $19,000

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Third Annual Ashokan Watershed Conference Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY. 9 am - 3 pm. $10 which includes breakfast and lunch.

Register by Fri., April 13.

Registration brochures can be downloaded from www.ashokanstreams.org or call 845-688-3047 and we will mail you a brochure.

You cannot register over the phone.

APR 23 National Dairy Producers Organization Founder to Speak New York State Fairgrounds, Art and Home Center, Syracuse, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. On Internet at www. nationaldairyproducers.org APR 27 4-H Auction Supports 4-H Youth Development Brittonkill Elementary School, Route 2, Brunswick, NY. Doors open at 6:30 pm, bidding starts at 7 pm. Items can be delivered to the Rensselaer County CCE Office, 61 State St., Troy, NY. Contact CCE Rensselaer Co, 518272-4210.

2001 Mack RD688S Cab and Chassis, E7 460hp, 8LL, 26’ of double frame, 201” C-T, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 344k miles, nice truck. $36,500

APR 28-29 Washington County Fiber Tour 10 am - 4 pm. Visit www.washingtoncountyfibertour.org for a downloadable map and description of activities at each Tour stop.

Rain or shine. Dress for the weather.

Visit www. washingtonnycounty.com for lodging and dinning information.

APR 29 Old Fashioned Days Honey Locust Farms, 4259 Maxwell Rd., Caledonia, NY. Contact Dean Estes, 585-889-4439, Bob, 585-889-3164, Ken, 585-538-6288 or e-mail deanestes@frontier.com.

APR 30 Food, Land and People Training Participating Cornell Cooperative Extension offices throughout New York State.

6:15-8:30 pm both classes.

Registration deadline is March 26.

Registration contact: Sandra Prokop, 8 0 0 - 3 4 2 - 4 1 4 3 , sprokop@nyfb.org. For a full list of participating Cornell Cooperative Extension office locations and more information about Food, Land and

People training, visit www.nyfb.org/img/topic_pdf s/file_kyy4j4hz2l.pdf.

MAY 3 Beginning Farmer Learner Group Forming Julie and Brain Seacord’s farm, 32 Old Cambridge Rd., Greenwich, NY. 7:30 pm.

There is no cost to attend this meeting, but registration is suggested. Please contact Gale Kohler at 7 6 5 - 3 5 0 0 o r a t gek4@cornell.edu. For more information about the learning group, contact Steve Hadcock at 518-380-1497 or b y e - m a i l a t seh11@cornell.edu.

MAY 4 & 6 Hunter Education Training Bailey Mt. Fish & Game Club, Inc.,531 Snyders Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY. May 4 7-11 pm and May 6 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Pre-registration required and will be held at the club every Wednesday night from 7-8:30 pm until class is full. Class size is limited & based on first come first serve basis. Call 518286-9620.

MAY 4, 5 & 12 Beef Production for Beginners 10 am - 4 pm. Sign-in will begin at 9:30 am. The first program will take place at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Resource Center, 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY. The locations of the following two programs will be at local beef farms, both located in Bovina Center, NY. The fee is $50/person for all three sessions or $20/individual program. Please make check payable to “Cornell Cooperative Extension.” Pre-registration is required by April 27.

Mail check to Cornell Cooperative Extension, PO Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782.

Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.

MAY 5, AUG 20 & 22, SEP 17 & 19 Defensive Driving Courses Arkell Center, Canajoharie, NY. • May 5: 9 am - 3:30 pm.

• Aug 20 & 22: 1-4 pm.

• Sept. 17 & 19: 5:30-8:30 pm. $20/person. All classes will be held in the Community Room of Arkell Center. Upon completion, individuals qualify for a NY ate point & insurance reduction certificate which will be mailed to them. Payment required in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Shults Agency or cash - paid on the day of the first class.

Bring your drivers license.

Contact Joam Cimino, 518673-4408, leave your name and phone number.

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Calendar of Events MAY 10 Basic Farm Business Management Planning CCE-Greene Co, Acra. 68:30 pm. 5 dates and locations, choose the one most convenient for you. Helping your farm business achieve success, $25. Choose the site, time most convenient for you. Contact Sandy Buxton, 518-380-1498 or sab22@cornell.edu.

MAY 12 Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Schaghticoke, NY. Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com MAY 18 & 19 Food Workshops • May 18 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, Washington County, NY • May 19 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Battenkill Kitchen, Inc., 58 East Broadway, Salem, Washington County, NY 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. Contact Trish Kozal at 518-854-3032 or Steve Hadcock at 518380-1497. On Internet at www.battenkillkitchen.org JUN 1 2012 Farm Fest Brabant Farms, 6166 Happy Valley Rd., Verona, NY. 4:309 pm. Rain or shine. A $1 donation appreciated. Contact CCE Oneida Co., 315736-3394. On Internet at www.cce.oneida.com JUN 23 16th Annual Herb & Flower Fest Farm & Home Center, Oriskany, NY (just off Judd Rd.). The theme of the event is ‘Sustainable Landscaping.’

A free class taught on this subject will be offered plus 7 other free classes relating to ‘potpourri’ of gardening topics. Contact Extension office, 315-736-3394.

JUL 15 Ice Cream Social Millers Mills Grange. Visit their website for more information. On Internet at www.millersmillsny.com

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The 49th All American Dairy Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Featuring 23 shows in six days, including four full days dedicated to youth shows and more than 2,400 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation. Call 717787-2905. On Internet at www.allamerican.state.pa.us

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OCT 14 Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Wagon Ride Schaghticoke, NY. 11 am.

Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com.

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Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Halfmoon, NY. 11 am. Contact Diane Crandall, 518686-4815 or newsletter@ rcdaa.com.

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John Deere 3010 - Gas, 2WD, Cab, Loader, 1 Rear Remote Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As Is $5,875

2004 New Holland TN75D - 62 PTO HP, Cab, Loader, 4WD, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,575

1999 New Holland LX465 - 30 HP, 1250 Lbs. Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,875

John Deere 215 Dura Cushion Disc - 12’ Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As Is $3,800

John Deere 110 Disc - 12’ Width . . . . . . . . .As Is $1,175 Brillion CM12 Land Finisher - 12’ Width, 3Pt Hitch, STines, Finger Drags, Rolling Basket Finisher . . . . .$2,975

Brillion Pulvimulcher - 25’ Working Width, C-Tines, Sunflower 5054 Field Cultivator - 54’ Working Width, 3 Brillion P-10 Roller - 10’ Width, Crow Foot Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,595 Notched Front and Rear Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,475 Seasons of Use, Excellent Condition, Field Ready$32,900

Massey Ferguson 33 Grain Drill - 18 Run, AS IS Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

IH 5100 Grain Drill - 18 Run, Field Ready . . . . . .$4,575

Brillion SS-1021 Seeder - 10’ Width, Field Ready .$4,975