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Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly

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Growing up with FFA ~ Page A5

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Three generations of breeding knowledge pays off for Conards’ Ridgedale Farm in NYS Spring Dairy Carousel

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — A string of colorful ribbons blew lazily above the heads of the contented fan-cooled cows from Ridgedale Farm of Sharon Springs, NY, during the New York Spring Dairy Carousel on April 15.

For W. Cyrus Conard, though, there was little time to celebrate. The robust 16-year-old, certainly no novice to the Carousel, virutally wore blinders as he focused on getting his eight Holsteins to the show ring on time. Then there was feeding and grooming them, removing spoiled bedding and replacing it with clean hay at the temporary stalls at the State Fairgrounds.

Conard’s attention to detail paid off as six of the cows he handled for his father, Wayne, won awards over the first two days of the Carousel, including ribbons for Reserve Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Best Bred & Owned in the junior division.

He might have not noticed either that the 2012 edition of the Carousel drew a strong field of competitors from 17 states and Canada, according to director Patsy Gifford. And at Saturday night’s Holstein spring sale, the average price was nearly $5,500, with a high price of about $40,000.

Ridgedale Farm milks just 100 cows on 70 acres in New York’s Southern Tier. Wayne Conard purposely keeps the farm and herd small and manageable.

“We’re able to sell genetics,” he said.

And produce show heifers. Obviously, his design is paying off.

Cyrus Conard’s Ridgedale Folly won first place in the 125,000-pound cow division during the New York State

Junior Holstein Show on April 14, and then placed sixth overall in the International Holstein Show on April 16.

Ridgedale Raven, a Red and White Holstein, collected a pair of ribbons in the Junior show. She placed second in the Senior 3-year-old class, then earned Best Bred & Owned.

“The judge (Mark Reuth) said she had a good mammary system and he liked her characteristics,” Conard commented. Also on Saturday, Main-Drag Prescott Silence placed third in the 4year-old class.

Sunday, April 15 was a big day for Ridgedale Farm’s Red & White Holsteins. Judge Jason Lloyd of Middleburgh, NY, named Ridgedale-T Raichu-Red (1st Aged cow), the Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand winner. Conard took home the title for Produce of Dam, too, since T Raichu Red is the mother of Ridgedale Raven.

Another Red & White, Ridgedale Runway-Red-ET placed second in the 4year-old class. Two of Conard’s fall calves placed in the top 10 on Saturday, Ridgedale Lyrical (7th) and Ridgedale Extensive-Red (10th).

As Cyrus took responsibility for feeding the Holsteins in the barn after the show, Wayne Conard took a moment to reflect on his farm’s successes. “My father (Willis) started Ridgedale Farm in 1969 after coming up from New Jersey,” said Wayne, 54.

His father, who passed away in 2011, had worked as a herdsman for Jessie Lake, a prominent New Jersey Holstein breeder. Wayne, who came to his first Carousel in 1970, has passed on that shared wisdom to his own son. Cyrus

Wayne Conard came to his first Carousel in 1970 and has passed his wisdom down to his son.

Cyrus Conard from Ridgedale Farm, Sharon Springs, NY, came away from the 2012 Dairy Carousel with ribbons for Reserve Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Best Bred& Owned in the junior division.

Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz has been showing here for eight years brother will eventually inherit the reins already and bred Riachu Red. and continue to turn out quality cows.

Ridgedale Holsteins is a New York Currie cousins unite State Master Breeder Herd. In 1987, it to turn out champions became the first American herd to win A group of cousins from the Currie the All-Canadian Breeders Herd Award. Farms of Tully, NY, near Syracuse, sat Following the death of Willis S. around in camp chairs in the barn at Conard, his family started a Master the State Fairgrounds on Sunday, finalShowman Award Fund, which provides ly relaxing after a long weekend of presan annual award to the Master sure-packed showing. When you run Showman youth exhibiting at the NY three farms, like the Curries, it takes Spring Dairy Carousel. many knowledgeable hands to show the Cyrus made headlines in the 2011 cows properly.

Dairy Carousel, too, as Ridgedale Seventeen-year-old Jessica Currie Runway-Red-ET “ran away” with rib- definitely made her mark at the bons for Senior 3-year-old, Senior Carousel. At the junior show on April Champion and Grand Champion.

14, she took the Senior & Grand To Conard, breeding doesn’t take spe- Champion title with Curr-Vale Goldwyn cial talent. It comes naturally with the Lady-L, 1st Aged Cow. Goldwyn Lady territory. “I’ve been working with my then finished eighth in the aged cow dad since I was a kid,” Cyrus explained, class in the International Holstein Show matter of factly. “He taught me how to on April 16.

The 5-year-old cow, who was an Alllook at bulls. I think it’s a good cross of a good-looking bull and his classifica- American nominee in 2011, also racked tion. I’ve grown up selling bulls to other up awards for Best Udder of Show, Senior Champion Female and Best farmers for their breeding.”

The Conards are serious about breed- Udder Aged Cow. “She owns four cows,” explained her ing, but are not afraid to share their knowledge. Three years ago, Wayne said cousin, Matt Currie, 13, who was hanghe traveled to Germany and gave a ing around with his cousins, Emma and presentation to farmers in several cities, Taylor Currie. “She’s a better showman but he also brought home an apprecia- than we are.”

Matthew hopes Jessica’s luck and tion for their farming methods.

Wayne has seen a lot of changes in the expertise rubs off on him. He placed last few decades and is disappointed at fifth in the fall yearling show with Milk seeing neighboring farms disappear. & Honey Aftershock Paige, while “When I grew up, there were 25 farms Jessica placed fourth with Curr-Vale around us,” he pointed out. “Now there Sept Storm Sky. Emma finished sixth are just five.” He is confident, however, in the Summer Yearling show on April that both Cyrus and his 4-year-old 14 with Maple-Slope Rty13037-Red-ET.

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National Dairy Producers Organization - where producer profitability is key

by Jennifer Showalter DAYTON, VA — Producers recently ended their day with dinner and an informative presentation on where The National Dairy Producers Organization is today and what it is working towards in the future. Roughly 60 percent of the producers present are already National Dairy Producer Organization members.

The National Dairy Producers organized the gathering to meet with, learn from, and inform dairy producers of changes that need to be brought about on behalf of producers to gain and maintain profitability. “It was a great event that allowed the producers to learn more about the National Dairy Producers Organization as well as their expected roll in fulfilling the 2012 National Agenda,” said Dennis Trissel, National Dairy Producers Organization board member from Harrisonburg, VA. Guest speaker Tom Van Nortwick with Agribusiness Publications in California may not be an actual producer himself, but he truly feels for those who work day in and day out to produce milk for little to no return.

Van Nortwick’s emotional presentation really brought home just how big of a mess the producer sector of the United

States dairy industry is in and how farm after farm is being forced out of business.

“We (the U.S. dairy industry) are 2 to 3, maybe even 4 percent, over producing needed milk inventories for profit.

We are seeing the highest feed costs in the history of dairies and we are still producing more milk. It is not a problem of revenue. There is plenty of money in the milk industry. However the buyers of milk, your partners in the dairy industry, are not willing to pay you, the producers, the true value of milk because they don’t have to. The system is rigid in their favor, especially when there is no concern in the producer sector about managing the production of milk on the farm to keep within profitable demand. It is very complicated! Producers have not been able to control imports into the country and or production on the farm.

That combined with their dogged independence and overall lack of unification has prevented them from stemming extreme volatility and loss,” said Van Nortwick.

Van Nortwick stressed over and over that the rules have to be changed in order to save the industry. “The solution to the problem is not in

Dennis Trissel, National Dairy Producers Organization board member from Harrisonburg, VA, welcomed a group of around 300 to an informative meeting on the National Dairy Producers Organization in Dayton, VA.

Tom Van Nortwick, with Agribusiness Publications in California, shares some shocking figures of just how many dairy farms have recently gone out of business.

Photos by Jennifer Showalter Washington. Anyone who believes the focus is nationwide participation. We government is going to come to their have secured a fairly even percentage rescue is still putting their tooth under of members versus producers in each their pillow,” said Van Nortwick. state. We are working harder to organInstead of sitting back and watching ize state delegations in all 50 states the industry go in the wrong direction, and eventually county delegations in Van Nortwick encouraged the audience those counties across the country to pull together as producers, become where dairy is a significant economic members of the National Dairy engine,” said Van Nortwick.

Being a member of the National Producers Organization, and address the real problems that are affecting Dairy Producers Organizations, gives their livelihoods. “The right tool in the individuals a chance to come togethright hands at the right time is every- er, combat problems, and ward of thing,” said Van Nortwick. He then future complications that effect their added, “Things happen for a reason! own personal operations. “One of the We must get on our knees and pray greatest benefits to being a member of National Dairy Producers like it all depends on God; then get off the our knees and work together as if it all Organization is the ability each member has to be part of a real solution for depends on us!”

Since The National Dairy Producers the entire producer sector of the U.S. Organization was incorporated in Dairy Industry,” said Van Nortwick.

“For far too long, dairy producers November 2010, members have been on a mission to unify producers and have been promised and promised and manage the industry in a way to ensure promised and yet 600,000 producers profitable pricing for dairy producers have left the field in just two generations. Producers must come to realize regardless of their size or location.

The National Dairy Producers that only 10 percent of all of this counOrganization strives to speak to, listen try’s producers are left and that by to, and better communicate with dairy working together and only by working producers. “We are getting better and together will they be able to change the better at that process and will eventu- rules of a game that left in ruin the ally have in place the best communica- other 90 percent. We cannot continue tion network in the country. The abili- down this path. Producers and those ty to speak with and hear from every of us who truly understand their value dairy producer in the country exists, to this nation’s economy and even its’ and we are using it to insure that we future domestic security have got to do hear what we need to hear and that everything in our power to prevent the producers hear and understand what perpetuation of the status quo,” said the organization is doing and why,” Van Nortwick.

For more information on the said Van Nortwick.

Dairy Producers The National Dairy Producers National Organization Inc. currently has over Organization, visit www.national1,000 members and is growing. “The dairyproducers.org.

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Hill Top Tire celebrates 22nd year of business with Open House

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Hospitality is a word that comes to mind when attending Hill Top Tire’s Open House celebrating their 22nd year the business of selling tires.

“We want to show our customers — whether old or new — our appreciation of doing business with us,” said Mindy Webb, who together with her husband, David, and son, Jason, is the core of the family owned and managed business.

Hill Top Tire was established by

David Webb in 1990 with no employees needed to help out at the time. However, now Hill Top has five employees and services the tire needs of nearly 1,000 businesses including farms, trucking firms and municipalities within seven counties. “Most of our work is not done on the premises,” Mindy states, adding, “we also do a lot of Thruway work and work on I-88.”

As Hill Top offers round the clock tire repair service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they receive many emergency

Hill Top Tire proprietors (center) David, Mindy & Jason Webb join distributors Christopher Klotz (left) and Bob Koehler (right) at the 22nd annual Open House at Hill Top Tires.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

Hill Top Tire offers 24-hour service for automobiles, trucks, and farm vehicles.

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“We also get many calls at this time of year for motor homes, campers, horse trailers and SUVs” Webb stated. “We service everything from wheelbarrows to earth moving equipment.”

Webb says that many of the road departments send their crews to Hill Top for tire servicing. The Town of Stark Highway Department was only one of those many crews who showed up at the Open House to enjoy the excellent

variety of food.

“We’ve been coming to Hill Top Tire for years,” attested John (Spike) Brown with the Town of Stark. “Their service is excellent.”

Hill Top Tire offers a large selection of brand name tires at reasonable prices.

“We want to make a living, but also we want to support our community,” commented Webb.

Hill Top Tire is located at 402 St. Hwy 163, Fort Plain, and can be reached at 518-993-2235 or 518-993-3709.

Annual 4-H Calf Sale and Silent Auction offers a real, country-style, family-fun night out “People in the know wouldn’t miss “The Calf Sale” for anything!” remarked Jennifer Simpson, Dairy and Field Crop Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, “Sure, we get lots of farmers, looking to add quality stock to their herds — but there’s so much more to this event than a cattle auction: whole families and non-farmers make a night of it!”

This year’s event, scheduled for May 12 at the Bergen Farm in Slate Hill, NY, promises to be another enjoyable night out — country style, and admittance is free.

“Something for everyone” has become their slogan. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a traditional chicken barbeque dinner ($10 for adults; children 12 and under: $5).

Meanwhile, feel free to visit the dairy livestock that are being offered for sale, or, there are hundreds of silent auction

items in virtually all price ranges. “Lots of people do their Mother’s Day shopping, right here at the Calf Sale!” said Simpson, “You’ll find country craft items, agricultural products, plants, hanging baskets, services, gift certificates, home and garden supplies — the silent auction is as much of a draw as the calf sale!” The Orange County Dairy Court will be on hand, offering “dairy-centric” clothing for all ages.

Then it’s time for the calf and heifer auction — followed by the results of the silent auction.

The proceeds of the sale support the 4-H Dairy Program in Orange County.

If you’d like to pre-order the chicken barbeque dinner (recommended) please call Stacey Stap at 845-7445734. If you have questions or are in need of directions please contact Jennifer Simpson at 845-344-1234 or visit cce.cornell.edu/orange

Cover photo by MacKenzie Snyder Lyndsay Snyder with her heifer, Kendallynds, an Ayrshire.

by Katie Navarra High school senior, Lyndsay Snyder has a passion for agriculture, specifically the dairy industry, and strives to incorporate her love of both in her activities at school, at home and in the greater agricultural community. She is an 8th generation dairy farmer, the New York State FFA State Sentinel and the Treasurer of the New York Junior Guernsey Association. “I am deeply related to agriculture because agriculture is the biggest part of my life and will always be the biggest part of everyone’s life even if they don’t realize it,” she said.

Born in Camden, NY, Snyder grew up on her extended family’s dairy farm. Her parents soon recognized that the farm was not large enough to support her uncle, great-aunts and their family and began looking for land to expand. “My parents bought a farm in Copenhagen, NY and bought 80 more head of cattle,” Snyder explained. In total the family was milking 120 head of cattle each day. “On my birthday we lost water and had to transport water from Lowville three times a day,” she vividly recalled, “we realized we had too much.”

Her parents moved a second time to a farm in Turin, NY. “They had looked at this farm before we moved to Copenhagen. They called to see if it was still available and it was,” she said.

Today, the family milks 67 head and has a herd total of 100 cattle and she works closely with her parents to take

care of the animals every day.

FFA experience Agriculture is an integral part of Snyder’s life and when she learned FFA was an agricultural based organization, she had to be a part of it. “My two older brothers both were FFA members, and as I grew older and saw the experiences that they had within the FFA, I was hooked,” she explained, “they would collect stuff for people in need and would go caroling.”

Participating in FFA has given Snyder the opportunity to expand her knowledge of and passion for the dairy industry. As a high school sophomore she learned how to show dairy cattle, now an activity that is her biggest hobby. “I am always out there curry combing those cows,” she laughed. Her goal is to attend and compete in the World Dairy Expo one day.

As an FFA member she has a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project that guides her through learning more about agriculture specifically, Dairy Cattle Production. Her first SAE goal was to have a registered animal of her own. In September 2011, she achieved that goal when she was named as the recipient of the Lewis County Enhancement Calf Scholarship Program. She received an Ayrshire heifer named Kendallynds, from KlerVu Dairy, owned by Tom Gillette. “The Lewis County Enhancement Award is a calf that is given to a kid who can grow up with the calf and is going for a profi-

ciency award,” she explained.

A second portion of her project is dedicated to tracking how much milk is produced per cow and how much money is made. “With my SAE there is $0 listed under cash in hand because it all goes right back to the cows,” she explained.

A YouTube video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UK0PbwAMQ) she created while attending the National Convention talks about her SAE in-depth and shows images of her family’s herd.

FFA has not only given Snyder a chance to further explore her passion for the dairy industry, but has also provided her the opportunity to share her love of agriculture through leadership and participation in related events.

While Snyder’s family lived on the farm in Copehangen, she discovered that the local high school did not have an FFA program. She played an instrumental role in bringing an FFA Chapter to that school. After moving to Turin and becoming a member of the FFA Chapter at South Lewis High School, she became interested in running for an officer’s position. In 2011 she was elected as the New York State Sentinel. “We (state officers) represent 3,500 kids in FFA and everyone is connected,” she explained.

As the elected New York State Sentinel, it is Snyder’s responsibility to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The six New York State FFA members attend a number of conferences and hold an opening ceremony to officially open a meeting for business.

During the opening ceremonies, each officer is positioned at a specific location in the room and states the responsibilities associated with his/her elected roles.

Snyder, is “Stationed by the door” and she states, “Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome.

I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia. I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in maintaining order.”

What the future holds Graduation is only a few months away and Snyder will be headed to SUNY Morrisville or SUNY Cobleskill for Dairy and Ag Science. “It is so difficult to choose a career right now! I feel that there are so many options and I haven’t figured out where I want to be yet. I do know that I want my career to be related to agriculture,” she said.

However, she also believes that if something keeps showing up in your life, you are bound to do it. “Last week I had three teachers ask me if I was going to be a veterinarian,” she explained. A few months prior, while caring for a friend’s cows, two became ill. “I couldn’t get them to stand up or drink. I got my dad to help me because I just didn’t want the cows to die,” she said. Both cows pulled through and have encouraged her to consider a career as a veterinarian. “I plan to start in ag science and if it is something (veterinarian) I can succeed in then I will try it,” she concluded.

Department of Labor retreats on misguided youth labor regulations “Late yesterday (April 26), the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) withdrew its controversial proposal to severely restrict youth employment on farms. Make no mistake — this is a

major victory for New York’s farm families and their strong grassroots activism. The agricultural community in our State and across the nation saw this proposal clearly for what is was —

Subcommittee kicks off D.C. Farm Bill hearings with focus on rural development programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 25, Representative Timothy V. Johnson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture, held a hearing to review U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rural development programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill.

This is the first of eight hearings, which will be held by the Subcommittees to hear from agricultural stakeholders before the House Agriculture Committee begins drafting the reauthorization of agricultural programs.

Witnesses at the hearing provided feedback on the programs administered by USDA’s Rural Development agency, which includes the Rural Business and Cooperative Service (RBS), the Rural Housing Service (RHS), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). Members heard from two panels of witnesses who explained how programs can be improved to increase their effectiveness. Further, witnesses testified that continued investments in water, energy, and broadband infrastructure are vital for enhancing the

quality of life and economic opportunities for individuals living and working in rural communities.

“Getting our debt under control will take shared sacrifice. Every single component of federal spending needs to be examined for efficiencies and savings. As the Committee considers how to reauthorize current programs in the next Farm Bill, it’s important to seek ways to weed out activities and authorities that are either redundant or ineffective. In doing so, these programs would be made more accessible to applicants, reduce USDA’s administrative burden, and focus program resources on core responsibilities,” said Chairman Timothy V. Johnson (RIL).

“Over 50 million people call rural America home, and if we truly want to build a 21st century economy, they must be part of the solution. Rural communities rely on the rural development programs to provide and modernize services and facilities. As we move forward with the 2012 Farm Bill, we are trying to target and leverage funds where they can be most effective,” said Ranking Member Jim Costa (D-CA).

a blatant regulatory overreach by Washington, D.C. United in this common cause tens of thousands of negative comments and letters flooded Congress and USDOL, and as a result we were victorious.

“I would be remiss if I didn’t thank our friends from the New York Congressional delegation who stood with us, shoulder to shoulder in this battle. Congressman Owens, Gibson, Hanna and Reed, along with Congresswomen Buerkle, Hayworth and Hochul deserve enormous credit for their leadership and advocacy.

Senator Schumer also used his significant influence to help us to defeat this draconian proposal. These federal officials fought hard for the future of our farms and for that we are very grateful and appreciative.

“While many people deserve credit

for this victory, no one deserves it more than the hardworking rank and file members of New York Farm Bureau.

Through their efforts we raised awareness in the media, organized letter writing campaigns and advocacy efforts, and ultimately we triumphed.

“We are extremely pleased that USDOL and particularly Secretary Solis finally saw the light and recognized that family farms are vitally important to our economy and our rural way of life, and that we simply can’t afford to jeopardize their future.

“Going ahead, New York Farm Bureau looks forward to working with USDOL on its proposed youth education safety initiative. Hopefully, this offer to work collaboratively represents a change at USDOL that will demonstrate that they want to work with us and not against us.”

Cheese and Value-Added Dairy Producers invited to participate in roundtable discussion Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison, Oneida, and Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be hosting a roundtable discussion for cheese and value-added dairy producers on Thursday, May 10, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Education Center at 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY. There is no fee for producers to attend and lunch will be provided free of charge. Pre-registration is required by May 7 by calling 607-547-2536 x226. Space is limited.

Tim Joseph, owner of Maple Hill Creamery, will be presenting his experiences in growing a value-added dairy business. Producers will then be asked to participate in a discussion about emerging challenges and opportunities for regional value-added dairy producers. The purpose of this meeting is to explore how Cooperative Extension may best assist producers in marketing, production, and business development efforts.

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Growing up with FFA

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Non-targeted newts, etc.

In his website www.dirtdoctor.com, on April 2, Howard Garrett published an article titled “Weed Killer Causes Animal Shape Changes”.

As soon as I saw that title, what came to mind was research done a few years ago by the biology department at nearby Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. That research dealt with minute traces of the herbicide atrazine as a possible cause of physical malformations in frogs. So I did an Internet search. Several minutes later I found research headed

by Professor Stan Sessions, head of that college’s biology department. Without going into all sorts of detail, one of these research projects showed that very low levels of atrazine residue in frog environments was associated with deformed legs, extra legs, or legs absent entirely in these amphibians.

Right next to “links” to Sessions’ work was a website (belonging to a multi-national chemical corporation), saying that atrazine residues had nothing to do with malformed frogs… this particular company never even made atrazine. And it keeps getting better.

My search for information on frogs and atrazine residue lead to another website, this one titled “Rachel Carson Syndrome: Pesticides, Frogs, and Organic Foods”. This website, belonging to the superbiotech lobby group Hudson Institute, sought to discredit Professor Sessions’ work; if that wasn’t enough, Hudson’s spokesman, Alex Avery, attacked the credibility and reputation of longdeceased Rachel Carson,

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the author of Silent Spring. This book, 50 years ago, prompted President John F. Kennedy to convince Congress to ban the pesticide DDT. Attacking Rachel?... well, as they say down South, “them’s fighting words”.

So I calmly read Garrett’s article, and will hit its high-spots for our readers. Garrett addresses the impact of glyphosate, as it appears to inflict collateral damage on lesser (?) members of the animal kingdom. He writes that the world’s most popular weed killer can induce morphological changes in vertebrate animals, all this according to U.S. biologists studying its effect on amphibians. University of Pittsburgh researchers said the weed killer glyphosate, in sublethal and environmentally relevant concentrations, caused two species of amphibians to change their shape.

The study is the first to show that a pesticide can induce morphological changes in a vertebrate animal, this according to biological sciences Professor Rick Relyea in a university release early last month.

(Hartwick College research dealt only with one species.) The presence of predators can cause tadpoles to change shape by altering the tadpoles’ stress hormones, Relyea said, causing them to grow bigger tails to better escape. But similar shape changes seen after exposure to glyphosate suggest the weed killer may interfere with the hormones of tadpoles and potentially many other animals, Relyea said. “It was not surprising to see that the smell of preda-

tors in the water induced larger tadpole tails,” Relyea said. “That is a normal, adaptive response.”

What shocked the researchers was that glyphosate induced the same changes… as well as the fact that the combination of predators and glyphosate caused the tail changes to be twice as large.

Because tadpoles alter their body shape to match their environment, having a body

shape that does not fit the environment can put the animals at a distinct disadvantage, the researchers said. “This discovery highlights the fact that pesticides, which are important for crop production and human health, can have unintended consequences for species that are not the pesticide’s target,” Relyea said.

“Herbicides are not designed to affect animals, but we are learning that they can have a wide range of surprising effects by altering how hormones work in the bodies of animals. This is important because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of the ecosystem’s health,

but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.” Which brings to mind images of the canary in the coal mine.

According to the Wikipedia on-line encyclopedia, Canaries were once regularly used in coal mining as an early warning system. Toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, methane or carbon dioxide in the mine would kill the bird before affecting the miners. Signs of distress from the bird indicated to the miners that conditions were unsafe.

The use of miners’ canaries in British mines was phased out in 1987.

Hence, the

phrase “canary in a coal mine” is frequently used to refer to a person or thing which serves as an early warning of a coming crisis.

By analogy, the term “climate canary” is used to refer to a species that is affected by an environmental danger earlier than other species would be, thus serving as an early warning system for the other life forms with regard to the danger in question. Maybe these deformed amphibians, despite Alex Avery’s wellfunded rhetoric, should serve, for those at the top of the food chain, as the canary in the coal mine. Or the warning shot over the bow… choose your metaphor.

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ment that was in our price range.

One particular truck caught our eye and a deal was made, as long as we could secure a fair interest rate and acceptable payments.

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Gehl 1315 spreader, ready to work . . . . . . . . . .$6,900

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

salesman called the next day and said that the place where he applied for the loan said we do not have any credit rating, either good nor bad, because we haven’t purchased anything on credit in the last few years, or used an active credit card. But he stated that the lending institution agreed to lend us the money for a little higher interest rate. Higher? It was double what he had earlier guaranteed, and we told him that the offered rate was approaching usury. We thanked him and told him we might be able to do better on our own.

When we bought this farm 50 years ago, the only lending institutions that would help us beginners were FHA and FLB. After a couple of good years we were able to meet all our obligations with FHA and switched to PCA. We always had a very good working relationship with our loan officers at PCA and one thing we always appreciated about the last one we worked with was that he would always ask us to justify each and every expenditure.

A few years ago, things worked out so we were able to retire the mortgage and then after that we cash flowed all our purchases. So that’s where we found ourselves as we attempted to

line up credit for another farm truck.

We were being penalized for not playing the credit game. It seems that if you don’t play the game by their rules, even if you have plenty of equity, you can not participate in the game. Equity doesn’t seem to add up to much when it comes to a credit rating.

We decided to go back to basics and reestablish our good working relationship with PCA/FCE. But the loan officer that we had worked with had moved on to another position within the organization, leaving us to establish a rapport with a new loan officer. We were pleasantly surprised when we met the new officer and found that he was well equipped for the challenge at hand.

To make a long story just a little shorter… all of our old records and credit history of the past with this farm oriented organization were still accessible, making all our hard work from the past, worthwhile. What I’m wondering is… what would the world be like financially, if everyone tried to only spend within their means?

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The credit game We had an interesting week, as our young, 19 year old pickup decided it wanted to semi retire and become a full time farm truck. So we ventured out to see if we could find a replace-

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable The U.S. Department of Agriculture — along with the Department of Energy, and the Department of Navy — will co-host an Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable in Washington D.C. on May 18 as the next step in the partnership with the private sector to produce advanced biofuels to power military and commercial transportation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement during his keynote address to the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference.

“Advanced biofuels are a key component of President Obama’s ‘all-of-theabove’ energy strategy to limit the impact that foreign oil has on our economy and take control of our energy future,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By bringing together farmers, scientists, and the private sector to produce fuel for the American military, we can help spur an industry producing biofuels from non-food feedstocks all over the nation, strengthen our

middle class, and help create an economy built to last.”

“The Biofuels Industry Roundtable will produce the market and industry expertise necessary to develop a domestic biofuel market capable of producing alternative fuel that is costcompetitive with traditional fuel,” stated Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. “The Departments of Navy, Agriculture, and Energy are investing in an existing private industry to spur growth, and each department will closely monitor how that investment is used to achieve the president’s objectives.”

The May 18, roundtable will focus on efforts to accelerate the production of bio-based fuels for military and commercial purposes. Last year, USDA, and the Departments of Energy and the Navy announced that — through the Defense Production Act — they will collaborate to accelerate the development of advanced, drop-in aviation

and marine biofuels and marine diesel to help power our military. Participants in this roundtable will discuss next steps for those interested in pursuing the production of aviation biofuels and marine diesel. Topics will include production, distribution and contracting, and best practices. This roundtable follows a “match making” event hosted recently at USDA headquarters to promote connections between agricultural producers of energy feedstocks, and biorefineries.

In 2008, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. By the end of last year, that number dropped to 8.4 million barrels per day. In the last year alone, in part because of booming U.S. oil and gas production, more efficient cars and trucks, and a world-class refining sector that last year was a net exporter for the first time in 60 years, we have cut net imports by ten percent — a million barrels a day. And with the new fuel economy standards the Pres-

ident announced last year, we are on pace to meet our goal by the end of the decade. Developing advanced drop-in biofuels is another part of this comprehensive strategy to reduce America’s dependence of foreign oil.

As part of that strategy, and at Secretary Vilsack’s direction, USDA is working to develop the national biofuels industry producing energy from non-food sources in every region of the country. We are conducting and encouraging research into innovative new energy technologies and processes, helping companies build biorefineries — including the first ever commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol facilities — and supporting farmers, ranchers, and businesses taking risks to pursue new opportunities in biofuels. Along with Federal partners, we’re establishing an aviation biofuels economy, and have expedited rules and efforts to promote production and commercialization of biofuels.

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1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials, 3 remotes new style easy in steps one owner 4700 hrs, very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . .$22,500

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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 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 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 5946 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles very clean runs ex . . . . . .$36,500 2004 JD 6420 2WD cab, air, power quad 1418 hrs, 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 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 2003 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 2443 hrs, 3 PTOs 4 remotes 18.4x46 axle duals 380/85R/34 fronts front fenders buddy seat very very sharp and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 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 1989 JD 2355 2WD add on cab left hand hydraulic reverser dual remotes 3748 hrs, 18.4x30s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 1988 JD 2955 MFWD, cab, air, 4776 hrs, 18.4x38 13.6x28s front fenders very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 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 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 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 1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air, narrow orchard tractor 420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 + 1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . .$24,500 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 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . .$12,500 1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only 1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials quicke alo 6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 1990 MF 399 2WD roll bar ex 18.4x34 radials 4803 hrs, new clutch clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1977 MF 1135 factory cab multi power 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 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 2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weights and fenders very very sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 2005 CIH JX1090U 77 pto hp, ex 18.4x30 radials 12.4x24 fronts 3800 hrs, dual pto and remotes quicke 940 SL loader 3rd valve to front 24 speed LHR, very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,500 1986 CIH 1594 MFWD, 85 hp, power shift dual pto and remotes 5707 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 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 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1985 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, cab, air, powershift 4040 hrs, 20.8x38 rears 18.4x26s 3 remotes 3ph quick coupler very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1977 IH hydro 86 diesel new 18.4x34s dual remotes ex running good hydro clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3ph pto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with self leveling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 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

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 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 2007 CIH RBX 443 round baler 4x4 baled less than 500 bales like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000 2000 New Holland 648 silage special 4x5 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps ex belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1998 New Holland 644 silage special wide pickup head bale ramps real nice clean baler twine tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1996 NH 644 4x5 round baler silage special new belts wide pickup head bale ramps with netwrap very nice clean baler . . . . .$8,500 2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special bought new in 2007 netwrap and twine 4x5 bale super sharp only baled 500 bales a year like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special netwrap and twine 4x5 bale real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 2009 JD 582 silage special 4x5 round baler crop cutter edge to edge mesh wrap or dual twine wide pickup 6700 bales very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 2004 JD 467 4x6 silage special round baler mega wide pickup dual twine 11000 bales gauge wheels push bar ex cond . . . .$12,500 2000 JD 446 4x4 round baler baleage kit like new belts ex .$8,500 1996 JD 466 round baler 4x6 netwrap or twine wide pickup head bale ramps ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2007 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner very clean ex low usage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 2006 NH 1411 discbine rubber rolls 540 pto very low usage real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CIH No 10 flail chopper nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Fransguard SR4200p tandem axle hydraulic lift 13 ft 6 in width rotary hay rake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 New Holland 258 hay rake rubber mounted teeth in ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 Kvernland taarup 17 ft hydraulic fold tedder ex cond 2 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 Fella TH540T 17 ft hydraulic fold hydraulic tilt hay tedder just like new hardly used at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 20.8x42 T-rail clamp on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 20.8x38, 18.4x38 and 18.4x34 clamp on duals Parmiter TR35 trailer type bale wrapper self loading arm very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,250

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I know that something happened inside of me when my mother passed away. Although she had been sick, the doctor could never figure out exactly what made her ill. When I think of my mother I do not think of her as she was that last year. I remember her in better days.

When my mother died I became the oldest one

in my immediate family.

That was a funny feeling.

Mom was a strong woman, but she was very caring. She put everyone ahead of herself. She followed the commandment that said, “Honor your mother and father that their days might be long…”. We lived with my grandparents.

They helped raise me. I am a product of my environment. I had the benefit of two generations of strong women. It was hard to fool my grandmother.

She always knew what I was up to.

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of them. A day to relax was what it was all about.

The gifts were not what Mother’s Day was about.The day was about family. I did not need gifts. What I needed most was time. The best Mother’s Days were those when the family did something together.

In the years that the children were away from home attending college I looked forward to a call from them. They say that the phone lines are the busiest they ever are on Mother’s Day. I suppose though with all of the ways we have to connect these days that has changed.

Being a mother was one of my greatest joys.

From the day my first child was born I cherished my time with my children. All phases of motherhood were fun. I knew as all mothers do that the children would not always need me as much as they did when they were babies. I just did not know at that time how much the children will always need me. I have a wonderful relationship with my children. There is a give and take at this point. I help them and they help me. I am so thankful

that my children live nearby. I realize that many mothers do not have that luxury.

When I saw the graph in the newspaper the other day that noted that most children would leave this area after high school it saddened me.

Family is what ties our lives together. A strong family life is something to treasure in my book.

Although I moved away from home to become part of this country family I maintained close contact. My mother lived close enough to be part of the children’s lives.

The American culture is one of the few that do not revere their elders.

There is an attitude that it is all about me in this culture. That is so wrong.

It does nothing to strengthen the family unit. In some countries several generations live under one roof. That is just the way it is. Children learn from their elders. They also learn to respect their elders. In America the oldest part of the population gets put into homes so that they are not a bother. Please note here that your Amish neighbors do not function that way. They

build additions to their homes so that the older generation stays nearby.

In that respect I think they have the right idea.

Now I am on to the next generation. My grandchildren spend a lot of time with me. That time has been well spent creating a bond that spans the generations.

They enjoy coming to my house. They enjoy doing things with me. Last week it was grandparent’s day at school. My youngest grandson invited me for lunch. We had a good time sharing things from our lunchboxes and visiting. The class that sat behind us did not seem to have many visitors. What a shame! I am not sure if the children did not have grandparents nearby, or if they did not invite them, but it was an opportunity missed to connect the generations.

As you prepare for this special day set aside to honor mothers think of the simple things that your mother might like.

Most of all, plan to spend time with her.

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does not need to be anything formal or fancy. A meal that she does not have to prepare is often a luxury. If you are a daughter with a family of your own you can certainly appreciate that.

When I was a young mother I remember that I felt that I did not count when it came to Mother’s Day. My husband was not one to take over the responsibilities of the kitchen. He did not even like to grill. If we were going to eat on Mother’s Day, I had to cook. Of course, I invited the mothers. Sometimes my mother-in-law had other plans since she had a daughter as well as a son.

There were times that I resented that responsibility. Now, I would give anything for a chance to cook for my mother and mother-in-law again.

They were not hard to cook for. They loved whatever was put in front

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Jefferson County Ag Districts enrollment to be taken during June The New York State Agricultural Districts Law requires counties to establish an annual 30day period to allow parcels of predominantly viable agricultural land to be added to existing New York State Certified Agricultural Districts in the County. The Jefferson County Board of Legislators has set June 1 through June 30 of each year for this purpose.

There are three Agricultural Districts in Jefferson County comprising over 192,000 acres.

Viable agricultural land is land that is actively farmed as well as inactive and non-farm acreage which is highly suitable for agricultural production. A parcel of land is “predominantly” viable if a minimum of 51 percent of the parcel meets the above definition.

The purpose of New York State Certified Agricultural Districts is to

encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. The Agricultural District Program is based on a combination of landowner incentives and protections, all of which are designed to forestall the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses.

Potential benefits include limitation of the power to impose benefit assessments, eligibility for agricultural assessments, limitations on unreasonably restrictive local laws, and procedures for notice of intent for governmental acquisition of property interests or funding of infrastructure development.

Landowners who wish to submit a request to add land to an existing New York State Certified Agricultural District should call the Jefferson County Department of Planning at 315-7853144 and ask for the

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Titled “The Relationship between Flooring, Footing and Lameness,” the webinar will be presented by Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension veterinarian, and Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension engineer. It will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Eastern time. It is free of charge.

The webinar is part of the Technology Tuesdays series designed for dairy producers, their employees and agri-business professionals. The webinar format permits participants to enjoy an educational program, in real-time, from the comfort and convenience of their office computer. Participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters.

Although there is no fee to participate, advance registration is required no later than noon the day before the webinar. To register, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Office, toll-free, at 888-373-7232 or register online at www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/technology. Participants must have a high-speed Internet connection and speakers on their computer in order to see and hear the presentation.

Past Technology Tuesdays webinars have focused on a myriad of cow-centered housing topics, including the design and management of resting areas, hot-weather management in freestall and tie stall dairies, feed and water system design and management, among others. Recordings of all past Technology Tuesdays webinars can be found at www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/technology.

This webinar series qualifies for SmartStart credits through AgChoice Farm Credit.

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There are three grades clean, off sorts and colored wool. Wool needs to be sorted prior to bringing it to the pool. We will not accept wool that is more than two years from shearing, wool with poly contamination, any hair sheep cross wool.

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Lely starts North American production of dairy equipment Lely Group, the world leader in robotic milking systems, has expanded its North American presence with production facilities in Pella, Iowa. The expansion significantly increases Lely’s services to the North American market.

The new space will be Lely’s first dairy production facility outside of their headquarters and production facilities in the Netherlands. The new facility was officially opened by Alexander van der Lely (CEO of the Lely Group) and his son Laurens on March 29.

The dealer for Lely Group products in New York State is Finger Lakes Dairy Services of Seneca Falls, NY. Finger Lakes Dairy Services can be reached at 315-568-0955. Their office is located at 175 Ovid Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.

To meet the increasing demand of

the North American market for dairy products, Lely has decided to start production in Iowa. With a view to operating faster, more efficiently and reducing transport costs, Lely has started its U.S. facility for the assembly of milking robots using locally sourced parts. The production site is located on the premises of Lely’s strategic forage solutions partner Vermeer, who has been working in alliance with Lely for over 20 years. The aim was not only building a production site for operations, but also to ensure ample office space for other Lely departments such as Technical and Customer Service and Farm Management Support.

Lely USA has been headquartered in Pella for the past eight years. The North American market holds tremendous potential and Lely is seeing great

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by Linda Tripp, 4-H Youth Development Issue Leader A local organization and a local woman have been chosen by the 4-H Youth Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties to receive the Partner in 4-H Award.

Holmquest Farm was presented the award given to a business or organization. Over the past several years and, especially last summer, Holmquest Farm enriched the lives of many youth in Columbia County by partnering with 4-H on several programs. The 4-H Junior Master Gardeners were treated to a program on-the-farm learning about the best practices of greenhouse gardening and farm stand management. Terri Holmquest spent a great deal of time talking to each youngster about the farm’s various enterprises and the ups and downs of being a farm entrepreneur.

Terri also helped with the summer 4H Youth Garden program for the Hudson Youth Center by providing the vegetables for the cooking and tasting portion of the program. Many of these youth had never tasted many of the foods that were brought to their plate.

Without her help we wouldn’t have been able to give them the full experience of vegetable diversity.

Oprah Winfrey said “I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life”.

Through Cornell Cooperative Extension’s partnership with Holmquest Farm, we jointly were able to touch many young lives in

Columbia County and introduce them to a new world of foods.

The individual Partner in 4-H Award was presented to Louise McCord. She is an outstanding project volunteer for the 4-H Animal Science program. She is always willing to share her talents and licensed therapy dogs with 4-H, and has worked with Extension Educator Kelly Ann Radzik to design hands-on science-based programs that feature interaction with the dogs as a participation incentive. Louise has been involved with 4-H programs about responsible pet ownership, healthy lifestyles, veterinary science, and dog bite prevention. On her own initiative, Louise used her “volunteer points” from her therapy dog community service projects to provide “goodie bag” items for two large 4-H school programs reaching more than 200 children. As a retired elementary school teacher, Louise uses her expertise to delight young Cloverbud audiences with her active, engaging style.

The Partner in 4-H Award was begun by the 4-H Youth Development Program Committee in 1994. The intent of this award is to recognize individuals, groups, business organizations, foundations, associations, government bodies and other institutions who have worked closely with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties in supporting 4-H. This special recognition is especially for those who have provided exemplary, significant, and distinctive contributions to the 4-H Youth Development Program.

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Oxford High School students learn how to make ice cream at Morrisville State College

Oxford High School students, also members of FFA, stepped out of the classroom to get a look at students from Morrisville Fresh LLC making ice cream at the ag incubator at Morrisville State College. Pictured are: Casey Lindquist (L-R) of Springville, a Morrisville State College agricultural business development major, and Oxford High School students Shelby Maricle, Nicole Head, and Megan Golden. Maricle plans on attending Morrisville State College this fall.

Photo courtesy of Morrisville State College

Terri Holmquest (third from right) with 4-H Junior Master Gardeners.

Photo courtesy of CCE Colubia and Greene Counties

Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties welcomes individuals and organizations to help support its mission. We are always in need of financial and in-kind support as well as teens and adults interested in working with youth.

4-H is New York’s only youth development program directly connected to the technological advances and latest research at Cornell University. 4-H

participants learn leadership, citizenship and life skills through hands-on projects in three primary program areas: science and technology; healthy living; and youth community action.

To find out more about 4-H programs in Columbia and Greene Counties contact us at 518-828-3346 or Columbia@cornell.edu. Check out our website at www.ccecolumbiagreene.org.

National Paper Clover Campaign continues support of Madison County 4-H Youth at local TSC Stores On April 18, the National 4-H Council announced the launch of the spring 2012 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks two years of collaboration between the organizations on the national in-store fundraiser, benefiting state and local 4-H programming in each of the communities where a TSC or Del’s Farm and Feed Supply store is located.

The spring 2012 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place from May 2 through May 13. Shoppers at the Hamilton and Oneida TSC stores will have the opportunity to support 4-H in Madison County by purchasing paper clovers for a $1 or more at checkout.

All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and will support 4-H youth development program activities in Madison County.

“Through this highly impactful community event, we have been able to raise funds nationally over the past few years for thousands of 4-H youth across the country,” said Donald T. Floyd Jr., president and CEO of National 4-H Council. “We are more than pleased with the success of the 4H Paper Clover Campaign, and we are even more honored to continue the tremendous partnership that drives support for 4-H clubs and programs in the communities of more than 1,000

Tractor Supply Company and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply stores.”

In just two years, the TSC 4-H Paper Clover Campaign has provided more than $1 million to 4-H across the country, with 70 percent of the funds returning to state and local 4-H programs. The effort has provided direct support for local camps, after-school programs and other activities, and has granted scholarships to these events that youth can explore their interests in everything from animal science to robotics.

“Our Paper Clover efforts are one of the key ways our stores can give back to the community,” said John Wendler, senior vice president of Marketing for Tractor Supply Company. “By providing essential funding for hundreds of thousands of 4-H young people, we are able to support local organizations that are important to both our customer and our Team Members. We’re proud to help improve the many communities in which we have stores through our partnership with 4-H. That is what Tractor Supply is all about.”

This year, funds donated during the national campaign will be tracked online and recorded by state and by store. Visit www.tractorsupply.com/4H, for more information on the spring 2012 4-H Paper Clover Campaign and to view the donation tracker.

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The Moo News

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by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, It looks like it’s an early grazing year, at least earlier than average. I’d like to cover the grazing topic one time real well before the new season gets going, since I’m passionate about good grazing and seeing pasture land used efficiently and profitably.

How do we know how much green, growing mass of edible plants are there for the animals once they arrive in a pasture field? Is there as much as you think? Or might there actually be more?

Or possibly less than you thought? How will you really know? The question is this: are you providing the right amount of pasture space to match what the paper ration says that they are eating in pasture? Are you possibly giving them more space than what is needed — and therefore cheating yourself out of important pasture intake? Instead of guessing or giving some repeating amount of new area as you unwind the

poly wire, how about placing the poly wire so you actually are giving the cows the right amount of space to match the planned dry matter intake?

So, how can we know how much pasture is actually out there — in real time, right now? It’s pretty simple actually. You need three basic things: 10 minutes once a week, a small batterypowered digital scale ($50) and a collapsible yard stick with sides of one foot each ($5). Using these, you can become an excellent manager of your land and grazing cattle. Without these, you may be giving them too much space and wasting your forage resources. How do I know this? By having clipped some 125 pasture samples and sizing paddocks in 2010, I found it doesn’t take much more than a small part of an acre for a 50 cow herd to meet the 30 percent dry matter intake required.

How can you do this for yourself??

Identify a field where the herd will be for the week ahead and scout the

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Next, outline one square foot of the standing pasture by placing your collapsible yard stick on the ground. Clip this one square foot sample down to about 3-4 inches (since you don’t want to graze the stand any shorter). Now weigh the sample, in ounces, on your digital scale. Next, multiply by .20 to figure much dry matter is there in that one square foot sample (since green growing plants contain basically 80 percent water). To then see how much dry matter is available in one acre worth of that sample you just clipped, multiply by 2850. The herd will not consume all of that, however, since they will trample some of it, urinate on parts and drop manure in some places — this is called refusal. Fortunately, the NRCS has done studies that show cows moved onto new paddocks every 24 hours will utilize 80 percent of what is given to them (refuse 20 percent).

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Since good graziers move their cows every 12-24 hours, this 80 percent utilization is figured by multiplying the first answer by .80. So the entire calculation is: weight of fresh sample in ounces x .20 = dry weight of sample; x 2850 = dry weight of an acre of the sample; x .80 = weight of an acre that’s available to utilize.

Now we can figure out what size paddock we will need for a herd of animals.

It is safe to say that organic cows weighing about 1200 pounds will, on average, need about 45 pounds of dry feed per day (regardless if stored feed, fresh pasture or cardboard). And for this example, let’s exceed the organic minimum of 30 percent intake from pasture just a little, so let’s shoot for 33 percent (1/3) of their daily intake to come from pasture. Since 33 percent of 45 pounds is 15 pounds, then one cow will need 15 pounds from pasture for the day. Now say we have an acre of standing vegeta-

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tion which we find to be 2000 pounds in dry weight from our clipping and quick calculation done right there in the field. Now take into account the 80 percent utilization rate. So in this example, a 2000 pound field stand will provide 1600 pounds to a herd grazing it. (2000 pounds x .80) Since we figured one cow needs 15 pounds

from pasture to get 33 percent dry matter intake, then that one cow put into that field of 1600 pound needs only .009 acres of that stand (15 pounds/1600 pounds = .009). Multiply that one cow by 50 cows (the herd) and 0.45 acres of that stand will be needed for 24 hours. And if the herd is moved up every 12 hours, they will need just 0.225 acre of that stand

— for the entire herd.

That’s not even a quarter acre every 12 hours for an entire 50 cow herd!

Now imagine if you had been moving up the same 50 cows to a new acre of that same stand every 12 hours but you actually only needed to provide .225 ac to get the 33 percent — I would say that you should’ve given yourself more dry matter intake credit than you

did. You could have potentially saved standing vegetation for later use — either for more grazing or harvesting it for stored feed. By not truly knowing what was out there, you either didn’t take enough credit for actually pasture intake and/or you were going through pasture at a faster rate than you needed to.

Now, let’s look at that

same 1600 pound pasture stand from a different angle. Now let’s say the paper ration shows they’re getting 60 percent dry matter from the field. What size paddock would that same 50 cow herd need now? Take the same 45 pounds dry matter intake that one cow needs in a day (from whatever source — green grass to cardboard) but now multiply that by 60 percent to account for the new intake from pasture. One cow will now need to consume 28.8 pounds from pasture (versus the 15 pounds as shown earlier). Next, we again divide the pounds from pasture needed by one cow (28.8 pounds) by the same 1600 pounds that is standing there and now one cow will require .018 ac to take in 60 percent from pasture. Multiply that again by 50 cows and an increased paddock size of .9 ac (.018 x 50) for 24 hours is now needed. For 12 hours, it’ll be half that (.45 ac). If you’d been giving them 1 ac every 12 hours you again wouldn’t have taken enough dry matter intake credit.

But now let’s say you don’t use a single string poly wire system — all you have is unmovable barbed wire fencing of 1 acre paddocks. You also don’t have a nutritionist or paper ration. For this example let’s say you like to move your 50 cow herd into a new 1 acre paddock every 12 hours.

How much IS that 1 acre providing in percent dry matter intake, given the same 1600 pounds per acre in the stand to utilize? Those 50 cows can consume 32 pounds each from that 1 acre pasture paddock (1600 pounds available/50

cows). They still need to take in 45 pounds of feed daily, regardless if it’s from pasture or cardboard. In this example they are now receiving 71 percent of their dry matter intake from pasture (32 pounds from pasture /45 pounds needed from wherever).

The 71 percent is the actual number which truly reflects what they are encountering and eating.

These examples are to show you that unless you walk out into your field and take a simple one square foot representative sample to truly know how much “stuff” is standing there ready to be grazed, you could be wildly off in your thinking about how much dry matter intake they are receiving. For those using the “back calculation” method of simply taking the winter time ration dry matter provided and then a spring time paper ration showing less dry matter provided in the barn and thinking that the remainder is coming from pasture… please realize that you may be actually short changing yourself in actual dry matter being consumed out in pasture. Taking a simple real life pasture sample and weighing it is the simplest way you will ever come close to providing the correct space to reflect what you want them to be taking in.

This method allows you to understand what paddocks provide in terms of dry matter intake and to manage better during dry times as well as lush growing times. So for a $60 investment and 10 minutes a week, you can learn how to key into the correctly balancing your cattle needs with what the pasture provides.

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Anaerobic digesters and biogas safety

by Patricia A. Westenbroek, Sullivan County, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Jerry Martin II, Environmental Engineer, USDA - ARS When manure is anaerobically digested, the biogas produced is primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide, with lesser amounts of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other gases. Each of these gases has safety issues.

Overall, biogas risks include explosion, asphyxiation, disease, and hydrogen sulfide poisoning.

Extreme caution is necessary when working with biogas. Adequate ventilation, appropriate precautions, good work practices, engineering controls, and adequate personal protective equipment will minimize the dangers associated with biogas. Wherever possible, digester -associated tasks and maintenance should be performed without anyone having to enter confined spaces, including pits. Systems should be initially designed so that confined space entry is not required to perform maintenance.

Biogas Hazards Fire/Explosion Methane, approximately 60 percent of biogas, forms explosive mixtures in air. If biogas is diluted between 10 percent and 30 percent with air, there is an explosion hazard. In 2003, several explosions on Canadian

swine farms were thought to have been caused by the methane in biogas exploding (Choinière, 2004). Hydrogen sulfide and ammonia are also potentially explosive.

Because of the explosion hazards, no open flames should ever be used near a digester.

Also, equipment such as large engines and electric generators must be suitable to the environment so a spark will not ignite the gas. Explosion-proof equipment and electrical service, as well as non-sparking tools, should be used around digesters and biogas. There must be no smoking near the digester or related biogas lines and equipment.

Asphyxiation Asphyxiation from biogas is a concern in an enclosed space where manure is stored. Osbern and Crapo (1981) report one case of three people who died from asphyxiation created by swine manure gas in an enclosed space. Even open-topped manure pits can generate methane at a sufficient rate to push out the air above the manure and render the space oxygendeficient.

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Disease Animal manure contains bacteria, viruses and, possibly, parasites.

Biogas is generated by the anaerobic digestion of manure, which occurs because of the bacteria present in animal wastes, some of which can produce infection.

When handling waste material, exercise appropriate precautions by using personal protective equipment to avoid contact with manure. Wash-

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Environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion

by Doug Hamilton, Oklahoma State University Waste Management Specialist The manure handling system of any farm is made up of many different components, each with a different function and purpose. An anaerobic digester, although only one component of the system, can greatly improve the environmental performance and efficiency of the overall system. The main effect of anaerobic digestion is conversion of or-

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Odor reduction By removing organic matter, the digester reduces the organic matter-loading and associated oxygen demand on downstream manure handling components. This may allow the downstream

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Failure to heed manufacturer warnings may result in death or serious injury. Contact the manufacturer for maintenance and service requirements and availability of service.

Safety walk-throughs A safety walk-through can help you determine potential hazards and preventative measures.

Cornell University developed a comprehensive self-assessment guideline for farmers. It is intended to be used by farm owners and managers or farm staff who are responsible for the operations and/or maintenance of anaerobic digesters and their related processes. It provides guidance for process and job evaluation with suggestions based on typical potential hazards for farm digester systems and their associated preventative measures.

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These sensors include both disposable and electronic sensors. Electronic sensors need testing regularly, and these sensors may have a disposable component that needs periodic replacement. Only qualified people should use

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Thus, storage and land application of digester effluent greatly reduces odor nuisance compared to raw manure.

Uses for digested solids Manure solids are stabilized through anaerobic digestion. What was once reactive, partially digested material has been processed into stable microbial biomass and precipitated nutrients, although the majority of nutrients remain with the liquid. The potential to dry and transport digester solids is greatly improved over raw manure. The solids can be recycled and used for bedding or a soil amendment on the farm. The reduction in moisture content also increases the feasibility of selling the solids to farms that are greater distances away.

In the right market conditions, composting the digested solids can result in a value-added product that can be sold to homeowners, gardeners or the landscape industry.

Plant nutrients Plant nutrients are con-

served and transformed during anaerobic digestion. Ammonium is created from manure proteins.

This can be a benefit or a nuisance. If injected immediately into the soil, ammonium-rich effluent is highly available for plant growth. On the other hand, if digester effluent is stored under anaerobic conditions, ammonium will convert to ammonia gas and escape to the atmosphere. Since digesters are also a reducing environment, the potential exists for capture of ammonium and soluble phosphorus through precipitation as struvite.

Many metals are precipitated during anaerobic digestion. Sulfur is reduced to sulfide, which is generally a bad thing since it can escape as hydrogen sulfide gas. However, the digester environment can be manipulated so that sulfides are precipitated along with potentially harmful metals such as Ni and Zn. Greenhouse gases Anaerobic digestion results in the reduced emission of greenhouse

gases. This may seem ironic, since the methane contained in the resulting biogas is a powerful greenhouse gas.

An anaerobic digester is a controlled environment that captures the methane. After capture, it is either flared or used to generate electricity and/or heat.

When flared, the carbon dioxide formed in the combustion has less heat trapping potential than the original methane, and it is essentially recycled atmospheric carbon.

What is released to the atmosphere through combustion of methane was once plant material formed through photosynthesis from atmospheric carbon dioxide.

When used for energy generation, the biogas replaces power that might have otherwise been created through conversion of fossil fuel. Regardless, if the biogas is flared or used for energy generation, the farmer may be eligible for carbon credit payments.

Anaerobic digestion on farms With all of the potential benefits, one might wonder why relatively few farms utilize these systems. One major reason is that anaerobic digesters are expensive to install and operate. The economic benefits have, in the past, been limited to a reduction in electricity purchased by the farm, which is not enough to offset the costs of the system.

As the interest in renewable energy sources increases, farms are increasingly able to apply and receive carbon credits.

Some farms also accept off-farm waste, collecting tipping fees, to co-digest with manure. In many states, more favorable netmetering laws have also made the economics more favorable. Power generated by the digester is valued at retail costs rather than wholesale costs.

The decision to install a digester is often driven by additional considerations, such as nuisance issues.

A digester greatly reduces the odor potential of the manure, which also greatly reduces neighbors’ complaints and the potential for lawsuits.

At the current time, anaerobic digestion is slowly but surely increasing as a manure treatment method in the United States.

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Case IH Steiger tractors set new industry records for fuel efficiency RACINE, WI — The latest results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab show that Case IH Steiger® tractors with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology have set new industry records for fuel-efficient power.

The Steiger 600, Steiger 500, Steiger 450 and Steiger 350 all showed significant fuel efficiency and drawbar horsepower advantages over the competition, according to test lab reports.

“Steiger tractors are built with Case IH Efficient Power to pull the largest implements available, while reducing fuel costs,” says Mitch Kaiser, Case IH Steiger Tractor Marketing Manager. “These test results prove Steiger tractors perform and deliver in the field and in the lab.”

For example, the Steiger 600 set the record for drawbar horsepower and fuel efficiency versus the competitions’ biggest tractor.

Measured at maximum power in horsepowerhours-per-gallon, the Steiger 600 tested 8.4 percent more fuel efficient than the Deere 9630 at maximum drawbar pull, and 10.5 percent more fuel efficient at 75 percent drawbar pull maximum power.

Mike Daigh of Taylorville, IL, says he’ll take his Steiger over any other tractor.

“We have a 24-row planter and we haven’t had any issue with the Steiger when it comes to power — not pulling down, not hesitating, even going over hilly ground,” Daigh says. “You can do just about anything with this tractor. I’ll take Steiger over anything.”

Engine research and meeting Tier 4 standards Several years ago, Case IH began to focus engine development efforts on SCR technology in order to meet Tier 4 standards. Case IH will meet the 2014 Tier 4B (Tier 4 Final) engine emissions standards using exclusively SCR technology found in the Steiger models.

Cool-running and quiet, SCR is an engine exhaust after-treatment system. Rather than interfere with engine performance, it actually im-

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Case IH Engineering. Together, FPT and Case IH engineers work to design and test high-horsepower engines. Before these engines even enter the market, they go through several thousand hours of rigorous testing. Today, there are more than

10,000 Case IH tractors powered by Case IH SCR technology already performing in farmers’ fields across North America.

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and fuel efficiency, Steiger tractors feature the most comfortable, productive cab on the market. Already boasting the largest cab in the industry with unprecedented visibility, the new Steiger cab is designed to function as an office in the field with exclusive, four-post cab suspension.

Steiger tractors also feature an exclusive 40-degree, right-hand swivel seat, which provides operators a more ergonomic field of vision to see the front of the tractor while also monitoring the implement behind, minimizing neck strain. In conjunction with Case IH Advanced Farming Systems® (AFS) AccuGuideTM autoguidance, operators in the swivel position can more easily monitor the true productivity zone — the implement behind the tractor.

Also, several cab controls have been relocated to the upper right-hand side of the cab headliner within easy reach, while the most frequently used functions are contained in the new MultiControl Armrest console, bringing all vital tractor operations into one easyto-operate controller. And, a new AFS Pro 700 color display is integrated into the MultiControl armrest, and moves with the seat.

“Steiger tractors deliver the total tractor solution — efficient power combined with improved operator comfort,” says Kaiser.

For more information, visit www.caseih.com.

More than 10,000 Steiger®, Magnum™ and Puma® tractors powered by Case IH Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology are already performing in farmers’ fields across North America and continue to be put to the test at the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. Photos courtesy of Case IH

This chart visually depicts the Case IH Steiger 600 tractor recordsetting fuel efficiency results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.

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“We are seeing the conversion of rainforests to production agriculture in order to produce palm oil, which negatively impacts biodiversity and carbon sequestration,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “Many palm oil plantations are draining peatlands, which has a significant impact on CO2 emis-

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RED DEVON CATTLE: All grass fed genetics, cows w/new calf at side, breeding bulls, yearlings. 401-423-2441

WANTED: Steers 200# & up.

570-561-8488

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

Back to Back Auctions Cow/calf pairs, bred females, show heifers, embryos

11 AM Saturday, May 12, 2012 Hosted by Trowbridge Farms, Ghent, NY CATALOGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST mike@cattlepromotions.com, 518-598-8869 jkwagner@mhcable.com, 518-469-3777 or Hall of Fame 816-532-0811

Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

DEXTER CATTLE, Heritage breed, dual purpose, “raise your own beef”. Call for more info. 518-339-6030 or email tlippert@hughes.net

Complete for Assembly Ex. 20x24 Reg $6,792 Disc. $5,660 (Quantity 1) 50x100 Reg $42,500 Disc. $29,000 (Quantity 2) Call for Others Source#1OY 866-609-4321

Buildings For Sale

10x16 Run-In Shed Brand New $2,800 + Delivery

518-568-3560

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!!

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors

25 CROSS BRED cow calf pairs and bred cows, some of the cows with calves are already bred back, $1,900$2,300 depending on cow, group pricing also available.

Call Bob 802-673-6629

INSULATION 1/2” to 4” - 4x8 sheets foam insulation. 1x6, 2x6 tongue & groove, white pine siding. Large quantities available!! Beachy’s Lumber & Insulation. 585-765-2215

STEEL BUILDINGS 33 1/3 to 50% OFF

Professional Pole Barns

e Oak Farm Bedding, LLC W hit

7 HEREFORD cross steers 600 lb. average. 518-9432894

FACTORY SECONDS Foam Insulation, various thickness. 4x8 sheets of recycled blueboard. Adirondack Metal Sales, 315-429-3627

ANGUS & HEREFORD SALES

“Specializing in Dairy Bedding”

Beef Cattle

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

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

Works Great in Both Freestall & Tiestall Barns

Beef Cattle

#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)

Buildings For Sale

SELLING SMALL HERD of Black Angus and Herefords.

Call for details. 315-269-4667

$165.00/Ton

508 White Oak Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 Wendell • (717) 989-4153 Wesley • (717) 587-7192

Building Materials/Supplies

24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses

No Sub Crews Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

(Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT

Construction Equipment For Rent HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR RENT. 315-497-0095

Custom Butchering GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Custom Butchering

Custom m Processingg Forr Alll Organic & Conventionall Animals USDA Certified for Beef, Pigs, Lambs, Goats, Chickens and Turkeys 56 Railroad Ave, Stamford, NY Cell 607-435-9375

Office 607-652-6321

www.wineandgrapegrower.com

www.eklundprocessing.intuitwebsites.com

Or Call For a Sample Copy

New York Custom Processing, LLC

800-218-5586

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

Custom Butchering

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY Custom Butchering

Now Open & Booking Animals

Custom Butchering

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

USDA FACILITY RETAIL STORE OPEN!

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

ON SPECIAL

ATTENTION FARMERS

Hickory Smoking on Premises Pork Spare Ribs $1.89 Lb.

Now Booking Hogs & Beef

6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 48,000 miles.

Reduced to $21,000 518-221-4103 3 orr 518-673-0104 Cattle

Concrete Products

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Bred cows, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS® CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Dick Meyer Co. Inc. Collectibles WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

www.barnfloorgroovers.com Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Kelley Meats, LLC USDA Inspected

Ow Ope ner Sinc rated e 19 94

Custom Slaughtering & Processing Beef * Lambs * Hogs * Goats *Featuring In-House Smoking with Natural Hickory Prompt Turn Around & Best Quality *All Beef Dry Aged

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

Custom Services

Custom Services

HAULING of Heavy Equipment and farm equipment.

OVERSIZE OK. 315-4970095

MOBILE WELDER/MECHANIC Specializes in fabrication & repair of agricultural equipment. $50/hr. Joe 315-5323186

Custom Services

Custom Services

*All Hogs Scalded

*We Prepare Hogs for Roasting Now Processing Bison, Elk & Fallow Deer (Under State License Article 5A)

All Processing Vacuum Packed High Quality at Low Prices!

We Have Appointments Available...Call Today

(315) 337-4272

8937 Beckwith Road, Taberg, NY 13471

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

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

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 800-836-2888

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Custom Services

Custom Services

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

25 REGISTERED Jerseys tiestall & freestall trained $1,100 each. 203-263-3955

USED COWS WANTED

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due June & July. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

ADVANCE NOTICE McCall Farms 120 +/- “Complete” Reg. & AI Hi- Grade (Bred & Open) Holstein Heifers & Machinery Auction!

5/25 @ 11 AM

Cortland Auction Pavilion 4722 NYS Rt 41 Cortland, NY 13045 Zoggbros.com

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

10 HOLSTEINS: 2 bred heifers, 1 yearling, remaining just started calves. Will sell one or all. Call for details. 518636-3194

Consignments Wanted!

25 REGISTERED Jerseys tiestall & freestall trained $1,100. each; 30 Registered Holstein heifers, bred 1-7 months. 203-263-3955 Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

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

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

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

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

ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

607-835-6599

315-375-8459

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

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

315-793-0043

ZOGG BROS. AUCTION & CATTLE Co. BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

DAIRY HERD for sale: 60 milk cows; 30 bred heifers & dry cows. Low SCC; lots of 1st calf; free stall parlor. $1,200.

607-776-5632.

FOR SALE: Herd of 40 Certified Organic Ayrshire cows & bred heifers. Will split. 518483-4777

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 LOOKING FOR 20 heifers to pasture this summer. John Miller, 34439 Carter St.Rd., LaFargeville,NY 13656 REG. AYRSHIRE HEIFERS, due soon, 4-H projects, $1,500 each or $2,800 for both. Including delivery within 50 miles of Central Square, NY. Extra beyond. 315-5699200 or 315-676-2237 SCC Over 100,000? Call Us. Only 13 cents/cow. 39 years easy use. Effective, no withholding, results. PH: 800-876-2500, 920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com SHOW QUALITY CALVES For Sale. 315-717-3764

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

1-800-777-2088 AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

WANTED

HEIFERS

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

Dairy Equipment

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

• 6000 Gal. Storage • 4000 Gal. Surge (99) • 3000 Gal. Storage • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Surge SOLD NY OH • 1250 Gal. Mueller • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Mueller M

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: Dairy Herds/bred & open heifers & AI calves.

Xenodocha Stock Farm. 607745-7007

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

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Equipment 5HP SCROLL milk compresso, $2,600 OBO. 518-4410289 BIG VALLEY tipping squeeze calf table, headgate like new, $1,300 new, asking $650.00.

315-733-7651

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

• 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset SOLD CT M • 500 Gal. Mueller • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Majonnier • 415 Gal. Sunset

• 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLD PA • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. Majonnier SOLD ME M • 300 Gal Mueller • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. Sunset • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Contained

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

We e Do o Tank k Repair

SHENK’S

(ALL SIZES)

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

Dairy Equipment

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

Dogs

Dozers

GREAT PYRENEES Puppies, 1 male, 2 females, excellent guard & herding dogs, parents on the farm. 1st shots & wormed, ready now. 315-7789127

JOHN DEERE Model 440 dozer, new engine & many other parts, undercarriage excellent, $6,500 or reasonable offer. 607-849-3798 leave message

Dozers JOHN DEERE 40 crawler w/factory winch, rebuilt & in very good running condition. $6,700 OBO. 607-527-4554

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

THINK SPRING! IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 7120 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$24,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900

JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL DEMCO 1000 GAL SPRAYER .$3,000 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 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Equipment DUALS: SNAP-ON 20.8x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 13.6x38, 10 bolt axle duals 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38.

New & used rims & tires of all sizes. 585-732-1953 MCCORMICK BIG 6 horse drawn sickle bar mower, in barn since 1955, all original, extra parts, works great, will demo, delivery available. 607829-6817 New Holland 1495 Haybine 2577 hrs., diesel, original owner, field ready $6,000; International 56 Silo Blower.

Always stored inside, good condition, $1,500 OBO. 585768-8085

Farm Machinery For Sale 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 1976 JD 8630, good condition, 7700hrs., duals, quick hitch, tires 80%, $17,500 firm.

585-526-6755

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

1987 NEW HOLLAND 1900SP forage harvester, 4WD, 2400 cutter head hours, 340W pickup head, 4 row corn head, auto sharpener, 3306 Cat, many new spare parts, machine works excellent! $32,500 OBO. 207-717-7000

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

SPRING

B A R GA I N S !!

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 ‘08 MF 3635 4WD w/cab & Ldr, LH reverser, 78HP, 274 hrs! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 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 Hesston 765 5x6 round baler w/netwrap, Like New . . . . . .$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 Claas RC250 Rotocut 4x4 silage baler w/net wrap, good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,750 Gehl 1322 V spreader, only used by a municipality to spread mulch! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 1586 w/cab, new tires, 1981, 4200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 Case IH 1620 combine w/15’ grain head, very good . . . . . .$18,000

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

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

www.macfaddens.com Lots More On Our Website!

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

(2) JD 9510 sidehill, one with 4x4, both resent purchases.

One exceptional! 3.7% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

2-16’ DION self-unloading wagons w/roof 3 beaters & tandem running gears $1,500 each or $2,500 both. 1-16’ Dion self-unloading wagon w/2 beaters, $800. 5HP Scroll milk compressor $2,600 OBO. 518-441-0289

2006 CASE IH JDX75 w/cab, air/heat/radio, LX232 loader, 84” bucket, 4500 hrs., very good, $25,000. 315-412-4560

2006 PEQUEA 4000 turbo tedder, excellent Condition, $4,500 OBO. 607-263-2409

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BEST BUYS IN FARM EQUIPMENT BIG SQUARE BALERS CASE-IH 8580 (2 AVAILABLE)$29,500 NH BB940 (2 AVAILABLE) $49,900 NH BB940R . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000

ROUND BALERS

CASE-IH RB454 . . . . . . . . $27,500 CASE-IH RBX441. . . . . . . . $8,900 CASE-IH 8435 . . . . . . . . . $12,900 HESSTON 530 . . . . . . . . . . $5,750 JD 457 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 NH BR7060 . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 NH BR740A . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 NH BR740ANC. . . . . . . . . $24,900 NH BR740 . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900

NH BB940AR $58,500

CASE-IH 435 . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 JD 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,450 JD 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 MF 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 NH 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 NH 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 NH 278 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 NH 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 NH 72 BALE THROWER (NEW)$5,900 NH 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 NH 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 NH 570 (3 AVAILABLE) . . $13,000 NH 575 (5 AVAILABLE) . . $13,500

JD 582 $26,900

5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

5230 MAXXUM INTERNATIONAL tractor, 4WD with cab, air & heat, $25,000 firm.

315-684-9112 59 JOHN DEERE 630, narrow front, no 3pt., new tires, runs excellent, $6,000/OBO. 607263-2409

NH 575 $17,500

7200 JOHN DEERE corn planter cross augers for fertilizer $1,200. 518-568-7950 or 518-852-1160 AG BAGGER 9’ bags, up to 200’ long, good working condition. Please call Eric at 607745-7568 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

NH SUPER 1049 SELF PROPELLED BALE WAGON $17,500

4154 State Rt. 31, Canastota (315) 697-2214 (800) 633-4443 962 State Rt. 12, Waterville (315) 841-4181 (800) 859-4483 8207 State Rt. 26, Lowville (315) 376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com

©2007 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. CNH Capital is a trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

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3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

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27 WAGONS IN STOCK. 39 GEARS IN STOCK. 7 ROUND BALE CARRIERS IN STOCK. Stoltzfus hay wagon 9’x18’ $3,600; 9’x20’ $3,800; w/8 ton WIDE TRACK gears. ALL STEEL w/PT4. 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.

3PtH round bale wrapper, $9,400. Round bale grabber w/QA included, $2,100. BIG DISCOUNTS FOR TWO OR MORE ITEMS! 518-885-5106 3100 REESE MOWER, 10’3” cut, for sale. Call 315-5952537

SQUARE BALERS

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2009 CASE SBX540 Baler, 14x18 bales, like new, $11,000. 315-256-6253

BEST BUY ON ROUND BALE GRABBERS! $1,250 until 5/31/12. Afterwards $1,500. MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672 CASE IH 2366 Hillco, being shipped now. Beautiful cond., 1yr. warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800919-3322

Case IH DCX 101 discbine . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Westgo rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator . . . . . . . $9,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

585-356-2634

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Agway Breeding Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200 CIH 8520 Inline Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Oliver 546 16” On-land Plow w/Busterbars . . . . . . . .$1,850 NI Apron Spreaders, Tandem & Single Axle .$1,400-$2,200 JD 9 Shank Disk Chisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850 3PH Bale Wrapper, Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800 6 Row S-Tine Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900 CIH Magnum Weights & Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95 ea.

8x22 Digital Platform Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,800 Mueller Accutherm 61 Plate Heat Exchanger . . . . .$1,700

WANTED: JD 6400-6410 2 WD P. Quad, Cab, Excellent Inline Bale Wrapper Free Trucking to Penn Yan

MARTIN’S

Closed Sundays 518-529-7470

Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

CASE IH 5100 Soybean special and JD 8300 drill, double disc, press wheels, grass seeder, nice, $5,600 + $4,500. Two Dunham cultimulchers, 13 and 15’, $2,500. + $4,600. White 5100 liquid corn planter, 6x30, no till coulters $6,200. Bush Hog 11-1/2’ offset disc, heavy $4,500. Oliver 252 disc, 12-1/2’, good blades $2,200. Two Hardy tandem axle sprayers, 45’ booms, foamers, 500 gal. tank, one mechanical and one electric controls $4,200. + $5,900.

Vicon 20’ 3pt. hyd. fold, field cultivator w/rolling basket $2,500. Mike Franklin 607749-3424

FORD DEARBORN 2 bottom plow, good condition, $400; Allis Chalmers C 1946, good condition, new tires, $1,000.

Albany,NY 518-439-1547

JD 4755, MFWD, duals, power shift, very sharp tractor.

3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

KELLY RYAN BAGGERS

HAY WAGON: 8x16 with gear, $350.00; aluminum grain elevator with transport wheels, $150.00. 315-525-4154

CAT CHALLENGER PTD12 discbine, 12’ hydroswing, roller conditioner, 1000 rpm, new condition, same as Massey Ferguson 1372 & Hesston. 585-392-7692, 585424-0795

IH 470 DISC, 13’, 20” blades, 80 acres on new blades & bearings, excellent condition, $3,500. 315-749-4431

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 492 haybine; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; 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

FORD 7710 4WD tractor; Ford 601 Workmaster with snowplow; JD trailer planter, clutch drive; JD plow, 3pt. hitch; 2 grain drills; Priefert cattle chute. 315-865-8126

GET A

Ford 9N, Woods Finishing Mower, Ford 3000 Diesel

2011 JD 6430 P. C/A MFD, IVT Trans., 4 remotes, fenders, rear wts, all this with 563 SL Loader, Bale Spear, Only 109 hrs, Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94,500 2010 JD 7530 P., C/A MFD, IVT Trans, fenders, 4 remotes, rear wts, 42” duals, all this with 741 SL loader, 180 engine, 152 drawbar hp extended warranty, 8/24/15, Only 689 hrs, duals have never been on the tractor! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD IVT Trans, 46” duals, 4 remotes, only 336 hours! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,500 JD 313 Skid Steer aux hyds, bucket, only 155 hrs . . $15,900 Firm!

JD 2550 2 wheel drive, nice little Tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,750 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, only 1050 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A, MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, 3100 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500 Case IH MX 120 C/A 4x4 w/Loader, LH Rev, 3168 hrs, Nice Outfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 NH BR740 Rd baler, Silage Special, net wrap, wide pickup ONLY 2500 bales, Looks New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

NH BB940 Big Sq. Baler auto preserve, last bale eject, processor, tandem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

NH 570 Sq Baler, no thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 “New” McHale Rd Bale Wrapper, Model 991 BC self load, bale tip, monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 New HD Kicker Wagons 9x20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,800 IH 5100 Grain Drill w/grass & press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 1590 “No Till Drill”, dolly, markers, no grass seed . . . . $29,900 JD Model 340 12 ft. off set disk, dual wheels, good blades $4,200 White 14 shank disk chisel, good one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 Wilbeck 11 shank disk chisel, poor paint, very good cond . $4,900 DMI 5 shank ripper with parabolic tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500

Financing, Warranty, Trucking Available

See us at www.andrewsfarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 814-587-2450

HERCULES, CONTINENTAL WAUKESHA: Farm and Industrial Engine Parts, M&M Surplus Sales, P.O. Box 381, Chester, NY 10918. 845-4693597, Fax 845-469-0990.

HORST KICKER WAGON, all iron, very good condition, 18x9, $3,000. Call 315-4970095

IMANTS Spading Machine, 15’, requires minimum 160hp, new $64,000, asking $22,000.

315-853-2837 JD 3940 forage harvester, 2 row corn head, haylage head, direct cut mower bar unit head, good condition, $5,900.

Orange County,NY, 845-2398102

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370

JD 4755 MFWD, duals, PS, $55,000; JD 4850, 2WD, $29,500; JD 4650, JD 7810, MFWD, and more. 4 months motor warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE 570-833-5214

PH:570-869-1551 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

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 $3,600 18’ $2,400 18’ w/8 Ton Gear Prices so low I’m not allowed to print!

20’ w/8 ton gear $3,750 20’ $2,550 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

JD 8420, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 6615, 4650, 4055, 2555. Brillion 20’ fold-up drag.

585-732-1953 JD BALERS with Ejectors: 347, $5,800; 338, $7,900; 338, $9250; 348, $14,900; 40’ bale elevator, $3,400; 9x24 wagon, tandem gear, $3,800; Hesston 10 wheel rake, $3,150; JD 1219 haybine, $2,400. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE 2350, 6841hrs, new injection pump, new injector, battery, starter & alternator, fenders and draft arms, new 9.5L/ 15 front tires, rear 16.9/ 28, on new rims, 75% tread, tractor is painted $12,500. 585-293-2966 JOHN DEERE 3020 tractor w/cab, front-end loader, 2,200 hrs. on meter. 845-469-4313 JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled windrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 910 Pequea tedder, new condition. 518-843-0999 JOHN DEERE 4955, excellent condition, 4 wheel dr., very low hours, $49,500. 413-5305369 JOHN DEERE 7200 6 row conservation planter. Vacuum for corn/soybeans new cross auger for dry fertilizer. $6,500 315-730-3571

JD 4630 Quad Range, 10,346 Hrs, JD 4430 Quad Range, 9,089 Hrs, 1,041 Hrs on Rebuilt Engine/Clutch 3,000 Hrs on Rebuilt $ 13,000 Neg. Engine/Clutch, AC & Heat Works $ 13,000 Neg.

Pequea Rotary Rake - 2 years old, 11’ 6” Working Width $5,500

Call 845-683-1048 or 845-742-0592

JOHN DEERE 7200 6 row Maxemerge 2 dry fertilizer finger pickup tested and ready to go $7,500. 315-256-4343 JUST ARRIVED: 2005 JD 9560 sidehill, rare find, only 1100 hours, one of a kind, last year for sidehill. 3.7% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

1999 9' w/200' cables, hyd. rewind, bag lift 1998 8' w/150' cables, new tine caps 1998 7' custom w/150' cables

Leray Sealed Storage

315-783-1856 Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” Brillion Seeder 10’ just in; JD 335 Round Baler super clean & well maintained $5,950; Steel rack kicker wagon, 18’ on good gear $2,500; NH 258 Dolly Rake $1,500; PTO Generators; (1) (2) & (3) Btm Plows; 6 1/2’, 8’, 10’ Disk (variety); 3Pt Sicklebar Mowers 6’ & 7’ cutter bars (5); 3Pt New Rototillers 33”, 41” & 48” slip clutches; Tow Type 7’ Bush Hog Brand Rotary Mower very clean $1,875; 300 Gal Water Totes; 4x4 Kubota 20HP Dsl w/Ldr & 48” Belly Mower hydro, 800 hrs $7,950; 4x4 Kubota 3035HP Dsl, Hydro, Heated Hard Cab very good ag tires $7,500; 4x4 Kioti 30HP Dsl 100 hrs, hydro, “A like new tractor” $10,900; MF 85 62HP gas, 3pt, good runner $2,950; 4x4 Long 50HP Dsl 3000 hrs, w/reverser, field ready $6,900; Oliver 550 all orig, live PTO, (1) owner $4,250; 4x4 Landini Globus 80HP Dsl, glass cab w/AC & heat, dual outlets Just In; ‘04 JD 5520 2x4 w/Deluxe Cab, Heat/AC/ Stereo & JD Ldr 75-80HP Dsl, 2500 hrs, power reverser, 12 spd, dual outlets, very clean inside & out! $24,900; 4x4 Kubota 85-90HP Dsl, heated factory cab (Also AC), dual outlets, “All New Tires” $12,500; New 6’ Ldr Buckets Call; 3Pt (2) Row Cultivator w/fertilizer hoppers $325; JD Heavy Duty Post Hole Digger w/Big Auger very nice shape; Schulte heavy duty 6’ rotary mower XH600 very nice shape $1,275; & Lots More

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 KINZE 2300 twin line, 12 row planter, liquid, precision fingers meters, keetons, $12,000. 518-791-2875

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com MANY IH 1066’s, 1466’s fender & cab tractors, $6,500$12,000; 3088 open station, nice; 3100 Du-al Loader, bale spear only, $1,500. 518-6772854

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

NEW HOLLAND 900 Chopper, new knives, electric control’s, 3 row corn and 7’ hay picker, excellent condition, $17,000 OBO. 315-783-6302

NH 316 Baler, w/pan thrower, $2,500; JD 224 wire baler, $1,200; NH 56 rake, $950; Kuhn 4-Star Tedder, $1,450.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

WANTED

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

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

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

NEW HOLLAND P240 Chopper, hay head and 3 row corn head, works good. In good condition. Asking $32,000.

Call 607-336-5151 NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 NH 1411 discbine 540 RPM, very good condition $9,000.

16 Bale grabber with extra hooks, like new $3,200. JD 346W baler $2,400. DMI 2500 6-shank MRD with coulters cover disc, like new $8,500. 6 row Brillion HD cultivator $1,000. Caterpillar D6/9U Dozer very good tracks, works good $6,000.

315-521-3824 NH 277 baler with 54B thrower, new paint, excellent condition $3,500. NH 27 forage blower, new tires, new band and paint, excellent condition $1,350. 12’ AC 2300 finishing disc, good for black dirt, $2,950; 10’ Brillion cultipacker seeder with 195 acres, $3,950; 9 shank Glencoe chisel plow, $2,950; NH 353 grinder mixer, $3,850; 5’ rock bucket, $500. 845-496-4907

Smiley’s Equipment JD discbine, $7,000; Kuhn discbine, $3,500; NH hay rake, $1,500; tedder, $850; NH tedder, $1,250; JD hay rake, $1,200; like new JD round baler, all the bells & whistles, $17,500; Hesston round baler, $2,500; NH round baler, $2,000; JD square baler, $1,500; NH square baler, $1,250; York rake, $400; new rototillers, $1,650; post diggers & pounders, $350 up; JD dozer, 6 way blade, $9,000; 4x4 tractor with cab, $9,000; JD 4x4 ldr., $7,500; Ford 4x4 compact, $4,500; Hitachi excavator, $10,500; MM excavator, $12,500; 2-3-4 bottom land plows, $200 up; harrows, $150 up; 3pt. and tow behind disc’s, $450 up; brush hogs, $300 up; finishing mowers, 3pt., $350 up; corn planters, $500 up; Brillion seeder, $1,500; Case backhoe, $5,000; MF backhoe, $3,000; Case 1150C dozer, 6 way, $18,500; scraper blades, $200 up; hay wagons, $850 up; Int. dump, $5,500; skid steer, $7,000; landscape trailers, $850; new 5 ton trailer, $5,000.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310

NH 8560, Case IH MX135, MX120, JX95, C80, Int. 6 row 900 plate planter, dry. 585732-1953 NH TR85 COMBINE, 4WD, 6 row corn head, flex head, and rigid head, $10,000 or best offer. Moravia, NY 315497-1767 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.

PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com SPRAYER TRUCK: Ford, 60’ booms, Raven 440 controls, foam markers, very good condition, $7,500. Will separate.

585-943-0278 TANCO 580S individual bale wrapper; Steiner 21’ wooden silage conveyor. 315-7784467, 315-482-3055 THE LARGEST SELECTION of quality later model combines on East Coast. All with 1 year motor & trans warranty.

3.5% financing. 800-919-3322 zeisloftequip.com TRUCK MOUNTED BODCO LIQUID TANK SPREADER, 4560 gallons, spread or nurse w/legs, on 79 Autocar with 19’ aluminum body $25,000; 415 gallon stainless flat top milk tank, $650; Bobcat 709 skid steer mounted backhoe, needs paint, $2,500. 315-2437283

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

Massey Ferguson 814-793-4293 WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

corn

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

NIEMEYER POWER Harrow 450 or 400, or for parts. 315784-5466 315-246-9612 Leave message.

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

Farm Supplies CHICKEN WIRE Long Lasting Black PVC Coated 1” Hex 20G, GBW and GAW cage wire for all your agricultural needs. Call KB Mfg 518-9934837 for sizes & pricing.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

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

(315) 549-7081

Farm Machinery Wanted

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED! Fox Forage Harvester Models 6660 or 6860 Do you know where one of these models, heads for these models, kernel breaker/processor or any parts are in any condition?

Please call 715-250-2112

Fencing

Fencing

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“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

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

(315)) 549-82266

Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

Romulus, NY 14541

518-993-5177

Fencing

Quality First - Always

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

POST T POUNDER R FOR R RENT

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 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

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed,

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available

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

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

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

HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10 SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

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Spr ing Lak e Far ms Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

HI-CAL & MAG Lime & Lime Spreading

Generators

GENERATOR KATOLIGHT 60KW 333 Hours Single Phase Self-Contained, Excellent Shape, Perkins Diesel $

10,000.00

225 amp Automatic Transfer Switch $

1,500.00 845-482-5464

Electronic Rate Controlling GPS Guidance

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 36’ SUPERIOR 17,000-bushel grain bin w/drying floor, 8” unload auger, dismantled, $9,500, nice! 570-966-9893

FEED BINS 2-24 Ton, 9’ Wide 4” Auger with Motor

845-482-5464 MAYRATH 8x62 grain auger, nice, $4,000. 570-966-9893

Clinton Zimmerman

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

Savannah, NY

315-729-1066 Save Money ~ Call Us

Hay - Straw For Sale Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

BULK LIME Hi-Mag Hi-Cal 5 or 8 Ton Spreader Supplied GYPSUM CHICKEN LITTER BEDDING SAND Mercy Hill Farm LLC 315-858-2941 • 315-868-5201 Cell Financial Services

Financial Services

STANTON BROTHERS

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

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

FOR SALE

ALWAYS WANTED

518-929-3480 518-329-1321

BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050 BIG SQUARE BALES: Low potassium, processed or not, $130/ton, horse quality $140/ton. Small square bales horse quality, $4.00-$4.50/ bale. Plus delivery. 315-2643900 FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900

518-768-2344

FORAGE SOYBEAN BALEAGE triple wrapped quality feed for your mixed ration, 25 bales, will load make offer. Conrad Cook 315265-6788

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

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

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

WILL DELIVER

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

ROBERT ROLLE

For Sale All Types Delivered

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

(518) 234-4052

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

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

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

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

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

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Call for Competitive Prices

WANTED

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

Pre Cut Rye Straw

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

519-529-1141

For Rent or Lease

Generators

Outdoorsmen Club with fields available to lease for corn or suitable crop.

Approx. 60 Acres. Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y. 201563-7816 Vince

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

WANTED TO RENT: Pasture for Holstein Heifers in Central NY area. 607-745-7007

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

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ROUND BALES for sale 4x5, net wrap, Fairhaven, Vermont.

860-836-1524

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CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

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50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

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

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

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.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

HERDSPERSON WANTED! Must have 5 years experience in animal husbandry with grass-fed and finished beef cattle and sheep, pastured pork and poultry for egg production. Housing Available.

www.thecenterfordiscovery.org Contact Erica at ecuthbertson@tcfd.org Help Wanted Help Wanted or 845-707-8308

EXPERIENCED D PARTS S COUNTER R PERSON wanted to fill immediate opening. Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com

Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville DAIRY HERDSMAN OR HERDSWOMAN The Lands at Hillside Farms, a non-profit educational dairy farm located in northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks experienced dairy herdsman or herdswoman. Must have ability to work well with coworkers from various departments as well as interact with the general public, a desire to fully implement a grass-based rotational grazing model, willingness to participate in educational programs including 4-H. Responsibilities include heard health, working with veterinarian, administering basic medicine, working with nutritionists to develop feed grogram assisting with all aspects of feeding and feed production/field work, maintaining herd records, heat detection, and milking. Additional responsibilities include organizing and cleaning facilities, operating skid steer and tractors, caring for calves and heifers. The farm’s current desire is to milk 40 head of multiple breeds with the possibility for increased herd size. Competitive salary. Benefits include housing with electric and heating budget, cell phone, health care, long-term disability and 401K. Opportunity for advancement.

Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708 or 570-696-4500 or e-mail chet@thelandsathillsidefarms.org

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS DOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohio and as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, a desire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of and ability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as “Your Regional Advantage”.

If you would like to be considered for a dealership position with a company nearly eight decades in the industry, please call 1-800-853-2676. Thank you.

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

Help Wanted Dairy Cattle Feeder position on a 700 cow dairy farm located in Southern Cayuga County. The eligible candidate will have experience in TMR feeding with a payloader and mixer truck.

Knowledge of FEEDWATCH is preferred, but not necessary. Excellent compensation package provided.

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

Self motivated individual needed at an innovative calf raising facility in Genesee County.

Full Time, 50+ Hrs per week, some weekends.

Must be able to lift 55lbs+ Cattle experience a bonus, but not required.

Contact Courtney at: 585-356-7763 or cvalvo2@gmail.com

HELP WANTED Energetic, self motivated, team player wanted to work on progressive dairy farm. Interested and experienced in AI breeding and managing cow health.

Housing package available.

Recent experience required.

Salary based on experience.

www.cazenoviaequipment.com

Email Resume to m32rhs@yahoo.com or Call 802-782-9058

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Horse Person Wanted For Hope Island, Casco Bay, Maine Farm

MUST KNOW HORSES. Five days a week, weekends a must!

Non-Smoker, Motivated, Gentle and Kind.

APARTMENT, Utilities, Health Insurance and Salary Included.

ONLY HARDY NEED APPLY!!!

Email Resumes to: mrs.c@gmbny.com

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

Help Wanted

Horses

600 COW DAIRY FARM looking for worker for general animal and field work. Tractor & cow experience a plus. Located in Skaneateles,NY area.

Please call Eric at 607-7457568

12 YEAR OLD light grey 16-1 hand Percheron gelding, broke single, double and rides. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Hogs

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

Berkshires from our American Berkshire Registered & Certified Herd. All vegetarian diet, no antibiotics, chemicals nor hormones. Straw bedded & pasture access. Feeder Pigs<10-$110 each; 10 or more $100 each; Butcher Hogs$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lb liveweight. Breeding Stockboars & gilts. 717-488-8090.

Lancaster County, PA 17555

Hoof Trimming DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885 DON’S HOOF TRIMMING: Maintain herd health. Sore feet a specialty. Vet recommended. Quality, experience, will travel. 518-6732577 leave message.

J&S LEONARD HOOF TRIMMING. 20 Years of Experience. Sore Feet - My Specialty. 607-264-8004

Horses

Lawn & Garden

Lumber & Wood Products BAILLIE LUMBER CO. buys all species of hardwood veneer logs, sawlogs and standing timber year round.

IMMEDIATE LOCAL PAYMENT AND TRUCKING AVAILABLE. Please call for an updated price and spec sheet today! Smyrna Sawmill 607-627-6547. Mark Mowrey 315-796-6644; Phil Day 315436-2766; Jonathan DeSantis 315-882-8174; Sean Karn 315-436-3588. Boonville Sawmill 315-942-5284. Dave Prezyna 315-436-5329; Paul Snider 315-827-4062 (home) or 315-436-0949 (cell); Tom King 315-436-0936; Lukas Myers 315-263-6909.

LOCUST 4x4’s, fence posts, split rails, lumber. Natural, chemical free non poisonous alternative to pressure treated that has strength and lasts a lifetime. 518-883-8284

WANTED Cash Paid for Quality Used Western Saddles any type Piland, LJ’s, McCall, etc.

Call Butch Colbert 518-966-5549 Email - gehs@nyair.net

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

KICKER RACKS 8’x16’ Up To 9’x18’

We Rebuild Forage Boxes FEEDER RACKS FLAT RACKS

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Or apply within at either:

Pickup & Delivery Available

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Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

Mobile Homes

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FOR SALE: Repossessed single-wide and double-wide homes, discount prices, covering New York State and surrounding states, delivery and setup available. 315-771-6217

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

2326 6 - Madison n Countyy Land - 180 acres 60 acres tillable, excellent soils, grows tremendous corn & alfalfa. Balance woods.

Awesome hunting. Nice location. Close to schools, shopping, and hospitals. Nice place to build or have for recreation. Multiple farmers to rent land, helps pay the taxes. Askingg $180,000, make an offer, property will be sold. See it soon!

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2223 3 - Madison n Countyy Freee Stalll Operation- 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows.

36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home.

This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by.

5 million Long growing season, good milk markets Askingg $1.35

(7 Meat Varieties)

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

2297 7 - Western,, NY Y Gentleman'ss Farm near the beautiful Town of Fredonia mins from Beautiful Lake Erie. Quiet road, nice setting, exceptional buildings. 90 m/l beautiful acres of land. 30 acres in fields and pasture, balance woods. Some timber, lots of firewood.

Excellent deer hunting. Very nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroom home with new roof, windows, and septic system. 2 story 36x70

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barn used for raising heifers and hay storage and also a 40x80 machinery building with 2 big box stalls for horses. Year round pond. Owner is currently raising beef and has raised veal and dairy replacements in the past. This would make a nice farm for beef, horses or other livestock. 15 mins to town, Rt 90, and Lake Erie.

Unbelievable world renowned fishing and boating. 45 mins to International Airport and Buffalo . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $300,000 2324 4 - Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm 150 acres mostly tillable. High Lime well drained soils. Grows excellent alfalfa and corn. Modern 150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed. 30x50 heifer barn for 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage. Good 2 story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holding area. Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100 bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm is turn key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by.

Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 2280 0 - Otsego o Countyy Dairyy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable, balance pasture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or purchase feed dealers in the area. Single story conventional barn with 55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 young stock barn. 2 upright silos 20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bath home in good condition. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, mins to Cooperstown. Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horses or beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $175,000 2317 7 - Nearr Cortland. Intensive grazing dairy operation on 62 acres all in high tensile fencing with 30 additional acres rented.

Good 2 story dairy barn with 65 ties, ready to milk. Good 40x60 Morton Machinery building for young stock and machinery. 2 story 4 bdrm farm house with new furnace and septic. Buildings and land all on the same side of the road. Owners are currently milking 50 cows. Farm makes a good dairy farm but will also be suitable for beef horses and making hay. Great location close to I81 and Cortland. Machinery and AG dealers all close by. Just 20 mins north of Binghamton. Beautiful setting overlooking the Cortland Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $259,900

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Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Real Estate For Sale BUFFALO FARM: 32 acres, fully fenced includes barns and dry storage building, 2 spring fed ponds, Excellent pasture, $110,000. Call Broker: Alton Makely 518-2310304

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

315-364-8452

(717) 365-3234

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Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner 315-687-7891 315-510-2400

Real Estate For Sale CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

Columbia County, NY

MINI FARM

Parts

15 acres w/two 2 family houses & lots of buildings and barns, streams, 1/2 mile road frontage.

Rental income of $3,500.00 per month. Owner financing, very reasonable down payment. Owner motivated.

Can be divided.

For more information call

518-758-6392

HOOSICK FALLS,NY: 253 acre farm, currently horse/ beef farm. Has farmhouse, hay barn, sheds, pastures, hay fields, mobile home rental, organic potential, just outside village. 603-847-9026 TOWN OF MINDEN, near Fort Plain,NY, 60 acres of open fields, 2800’ frontage on paved road, great views, $142,000.

Also smaller parcels available. Owner financing. 518-861-6541 www.helderbergrealty.com

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #73 - 192 A. dairy farm w/very nice bldgs. -42x178’ cow barn new in ‘88 for 74 head 96x46’ heifer barn for 60 head - 3 silos w/unloaders, 110 A. tillable, 30 pasture, 30 woods - Lg. V. good home - great buy at . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000. Cattle/Machinery Available #266 - Nice hobby farm w/35 acres - 10 tillable, 22 pasture & 2 woods - good 6 rm., 3 bdrm. Home w/new roof & vinyl siding, has oil hot air heat & full cellar - also 64x36 ft. 2 story barn w/high ceilings, new electric service & good upstairs storage area - year around creek - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 REDUCED TO $140,000 #66 - VERY NICE - 5 acre building lot on quiet paved country road, not far out of Utica, 440’ of road frontage, open lot with trees on outside borders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRICED RIGHT AT $28,000 #72 - 241 ACRES ON PARKHURST RD. NEAR MIDDLEVILLE, HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all directions - not far from the WEST CANADA CREEK . . . . . .A GREAT BUY FOR $350,000 C-77 - 213 acre Farm, 191 A tillable, 12 A Woods, Remainder Brush Lot. Level open fields presently used in hay production all on one side of a paved road in the flat creek area. This property includes road frontage on both ends. 8 room farm house in good condition, 5BR, 2 baths, full cellar, new steel roof, front deck with L-shaped covered front porch, attached one-car garage. Old dairy barn in need of repair, two concrete stave harder silos, 20x50 with unloader, and 14x35. Separate 16x20 storage bldg., excellent drilled well with 21 gal. per minute output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $435,000 C-75 - Completely remodeled certified organic dairy farm in Washington County. 105 A total, 50 A tillable, 45 A pasture 10 A woods, land to rent available; two-story barn w/68 tie stalls w/mats, 5 lg. pens w/mats, Lg. milk house w/1000 gal. bulk tank, 8 milking units, knotty pine office overlooking stable, tunnel ventilation, mixer rm. and steel grain bin, Patz barn cleaner w/enclosed spreader room; second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in area w/ head locks for heifers; 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloader, 40x100 bunk silo, concrete barn yard w/100’ concrete feed bunk; two Lg. steel bldgs. w/concrete floors and enclosed shop. Completely remodeled center hall colonial home, 8 rm. 3 br, 1 1/2 baths, hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage. Second residence ranch style home, newly remodeled, 2 br., patio and garage. Third site for residence w/slab, septic, water, and garage. Back-up generator w/bldg., good drilled water supply . . . . . .Asking $748,000 Organic Cattle and Machinery Available.

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Real Estate For Sale

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner

Silo Repair

14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

Specializing In:

315-429-0300

MID-STATE TECH INC.

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6024 Greene Rd. Munnsville, NY

315-495-6506 315-404-6721 David Stanek

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Oppenheim - 37.1 Acres - $110,000

Pre-Owned Tanks & Silos NRCS Approved Slurry Storage Systems

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.

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

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SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

N-TECH NORBCO RISSLER Conveyors & Carts GRAETZ LAIDIG All Silo Repairs Conveyors & Mixers Utility Augers

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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.

Roofing

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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.

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.

APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

MAY 7 Schuyler County Comprehensive Plan Mecklenburg Firehall, 4495

Route 6, Mecklenburg, NY. 7-9 pm. Contact Robin Ennis Willson, 607-5357161.

MAY 8 Managing Herd Health In Beef Cattle Seneca County 4-H building, 7238 Ann St., Ovid, NY. 6-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served with a suggested donation of $10. Contact Karel Titus, 607-582-6203 or Bobbie Harrison 315-5399251.

Pond and Lake Management Workshop County Office Building, downstairs conference room, Montrose, PA. 7-9 pm. Preregistration is requested. $5/person. Contact Penn State Extension Office, 570278-1158.

MAY 9 Grazing Economics Discussion Brunswick Community Center, Keyes Lane, Troy, NY. 10 am - noon. After lunch there will be a pasture walk from 1-2:30 pm at Sheffers Grassland Dairy, 74 Sheffer Rd., Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.

Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP by April 26 for lunch. There is no charge for this meeting.

Contact Marcie Vohnoutka, 518272-4210 or e-mail mmp74@cornell.edu.

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 10 Cheese Producer Roundtable Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. There is no fee for producers to attend and lunch will be provided free of charge. Pre-registration is required by May 7. Space is limited. Call 607-547-2536 ext. 226.

MAY 10-11 New York State Spring Wool Pool Empire Farm Days site, Route 414, south of Seneca Falls, NY. Wool receiving will be Thurs., May 10 & Fri., May 11, from 8:30 am - 4 pm and Sat., May 12, from 8:30 am - 3 pm. This is the only spring pool in New York State. Those bringing over 1,000 pounds of wool must contact Gary Fisher at 607387-5804 for scheduling.

Contact Mark Harth, 607546-2341.

MAY 12 4-H Calf Sale Bergen Farm, Slate Hill, NY. 7 pm. Admittance is free.

The evening begins with a traditional chicken barbecue dinner ($10 for adults; children 12 & under: $5). Feel free to visit the dairy livestock that are being offered for sale, or there are hundreds of silent auction items in virtually all price ranges.

The proceeds of the sale support the 4-H Dairy Program in Orange County. If you’d like to pre-order the chicken barbecue dinner (recommended) please call Stacey Stap at 845-744-5734. Contact Jennifer Simpson, 845344-1234. On Internet at cce.cornell.edu/orange 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.”

Preregistration 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.

Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale Udderly Delicious parking lot, North Comrie Ave. (St. Hwy. 30A), Johnstown, NY. 9 am. Vegetable plants, flower plants, house plants and perennials will be available.

Rensselaer County Draft Animal Association Plow Day Schaghticoke, NY. Contact Diane Crandall, 518-686-4815 or newsletter@rcdaa.com MAY 16 Poisonous Plants and Invasive Species workshop Oneida CCE Office, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY. 6:307:30 pm. The class fee is $5.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Extension Office. Call 315-736-3394.

MAY 17 Got Trees?

Got Sugarbush?

Valley Road Maple Farm, Thurman, NY. A small scale wood lot and sugar bush management workshop.

Contact CCE of Warren County, 518-623-3291.

MAY 18 Recipe to Market Workshop Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, NY. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The workshop will provide future food entrepreneurs with knowledge of critical issues needing consideration before launching a food manufacturing business.

Participants will obtain a good grounding in food business basics and a road map pointing to where you need to go before launching that business. Contact Capital District Vegetable and Small Fruit Program, 518-7750018 or e-mail cls263@ cornell.edu.

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Calendar of Events Selling at Farm Stands Cornell Cooperative Extension Resource Center, Hamden, NY. 10 am - 4 pm.

Learn the art of selling at farm stands and markets.

The fee for this program is $15 which includes a light lunch or $25/farm couple.

Please make your check payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension and mail to: PO Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782. Pre-payment and pre-registration are appreciated. Visit Extension’s website at www.ccedelaware.org for a registration form or simply send a check indicating “Baker” on the note line.

Include all names and contact information.

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 2 Got Woods - Keep Woods CCE of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88 North, Newark, NY. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Registration is $10. Limit of 25 participants. Contact Laurie VanNostrand, 315-331-8415.

JUNE 7, JULY 5, SEPT. 6, OCT. 4, NOV. 1 & DEC. 6 Maple Training Webinars 7-8 pm. Webinar connection details are available at http://maple.dnr.cornell.ed u/webinar.html. A high speed internet connection is necessary to participate.

Access is free of charge. No pre-registration is required.

Contact Stephen Childs, email slc18@cornell.edu.

JUN 14-16 Eastern New York State Wool Pool Washington County Fairgrounds, State Route 29, Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be noon-4 pm on Thursday, June 14 and 9 am - 4 pm on Friday & Saturday, June 15-16. Contact Mary Jeanne Packer, 518692-2700 or e-mail mjpacker@battenkillfibers.com JUN 21-22 Clean Energy Conference Conference Center at Lake Placid, 2608 Main St., Lake Placid, NY. 5-9 pm on June 21 & 9 am - 5 pm on June 22. Registration can be made by May 15 by contacting the Adirondack North Country Association at energy@adirondack.org or 518-891-6200.

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.

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Section B

Mad Cow Disease Here Again Issued Apr. 27, 2012 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow from central California. Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reported

that the carcass was being held under state authority and will be destroyed. It was never presented for slaughter for human consumption, DPW reported, so did not present a risk to the food supply or human health and milk does not transmit BSE. Samples from the animal in question were tested at USDA’s

National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa and confirmed the animal was positive for atypical BSE, a very rare form of the disease not generally associated with an animal consuming infected feed.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks didn’t expect much impact on dairy markets however warned that the news could hit beef consumption and thus curb cheese consumption through lower demand for cheeseburgers.

Cash block cheese closed the last Friday of April at $1.5350 per

AUCTION

Mohawk Valley Produce Spring Consignment Auction Location: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 Directions: 7 miles West of Fort Plain on 5S, turn South on Fords Bush Rd. Auction 1/4 mile on left.

Sat., May 12th - 9:00 AM Quilts: Morning Glory w/Border Applique; Improved Lone Star; Lone Star; Spin Star; Cathedral Window; Bargello 104x113; Butterfly Garden; Orion’s Star; Wedding Ring; Spinning Borgello.

pound, up three-quarter cents on the week, but 7 3/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.4350, down 2 1/2cents on the week, 16 3/4-cents below a year ago, and a dime below the blocks. Twenty eight cars of block traded hands on the week and 25 of barrel. The Ag Marketing Service (AMS) surveyed block price lost a penny- and-a-half and slipped to $1.5041. Barrel was down 2.2 cents, to $1.4891.

American type cheese stocks stood at 621.9 million, up 14.2 million or 2 percent from February and 10.7 million or 2 percent above a year ago, according to USDA’s latest Cold Storage data.

The total cheese inventory hit just over a billion

pounds again (first time since October 2011), up 2 percent from February, but 2 percent below a year ago. Traders said the report was pretty much as expected.

Heavier than anticipated milk production across the country continues to find its way to cheese plants, according to USDA. Mid April production levels were at or near capacity in many areas.

Midwest milk supplies were being offered to some cheese manufacturers at below class price enhancing production.

Retail demand was lower than the previous two weeks as cheese features were not as prevalent in store ads. In some cases, retail prices have increased while wholesale prices are somewhat

steady. Export demand is good as U.S. prices are favorable compared to current prices in Oceania.

Cash butter slipped to $1.36, down 5 1/4-cents on the week and 71 1/2cents below a year ago when the spot price gained 7 1/2-cents and hit $2.0750. Two cars sold on the week and the AMS price lost 2.2 cents, hitting $1.4408.

Butter stocks are abundant compared to a year ago. The March 31 inventory stood at 210.6 million pounds, up just 5.4 million or 3 percent from February but a whopping 66.4 million pounds or 46 percent above those a year ago.

Churning schedules have eased from the

Mielke B2

ED & TINA WINTER FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

Nursery Stock: Trees; Shrubs; and Flowers All Day. Expecting a large truckload from Sanders Nursery.

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 AT 5:00 PM

Wooden Toys; Crafts from Elias Kiem; Groffdale will send an assortment of scooters; Rolling Delight will send misc. express wagons

8040 Tonawanda Creek Road, Lockport, NY 14094

Farm Equipment: 986 International Tractor w/2350 Loader, good cond.; Farmall Cub w/sicklebar and deck mower; 1948 Ford 8N, good tires; Massey Harris Mod. 44; 14” Papec Hammermill, good cond. w/dust collection system; 10 ton running gear on rubber; 5’ drag; Case 30’ hay elevator; Vicon fertilizer spreader; New Conestoga 1100 gal. manure spreader w/Honda engine, 4 wheeled manure spreader; Grimm tedder, rebuilt; New Morra 4 star tedder w/13HP Honda; 316 NH baler w/31HP Vanguard, good cond.; NH 69 super hayliner; 56 NH rake, rebuilt; 3Pth spring tooth harrow; 4’ Lower Valley roller harrow; Mud Creek roller harrow; 3pt hitch forklift; 456 NH bar mower w/Wisconsin 4cyl engine, rebuilt; grain drill; Freeman Bush Hog Model 132PTO manure spreader; New sm.

Meadowcreek manure spreader; Mighty OX L30 log splitter, like new; New Farmland round bale wagon; Smyrna Grove heavy duty round pen; milk dumping station; round bale spears; NH 488 haybine, good cond., 5 units old Surge milkers; misc. flat wagons; Sunnyburn headlock feeder wagon; Sunnyburn round bale feeder; transport disc harrow; Terrain King batwing mower bush hog; 2 skeleton hay elevators with motors; hay wagon with racks; diesel fuel tank on skids; 24’ Little Joe elevator, new; Tools & Lawn and Garden: 8 misc. chainsaws; sawbars and parts; chain tighteners; torch set; Honda 6500 watt generator; tomato stakes; new tools misc; 12’ picnic tables; rototillers; garden tractors; lawn mowers; hand tools; Building Material: 2x4’s; 2x6’s; railroad ties; various nails and screws; truckload of Everlast painted metal; Small Animals: sheep; goats; chickens; pigeons; pigs; ponies; rabbits; and other sm. exotic animals - Sm. animals will be sold in the open Pavilion with concrete floor. All sheep and goats must have scrapie tags; all ponies must have current coggins test.

New horse tack will be sold before sm. animals.

Groceries misc. from different suppliers.

Auction located 1 mile north east of Rapids Road, 3 miles south west of Route 93, 8.5 mile north west of Akron, and 10 miles south west of Lockport.

Looking for consignments of Hickory Furniture; Lawn Furniture; Sheds; Swings; Lots of homemade food - all day proceeds will go for charitable cause

LOTS OF CONSIGNMENTS STILL COMING UNTIL DAY OF SALE

For Vendor Space contact Benuel Fisher at 568-2257

Auctioneers: Benuel Fisher Auctions & Associates Terms and Conditions by MVPA 518-568-3579 All Announcements Day of Sale Precedence Over Advertising

SELLING: John Deere 2755 tractor; Hesston 100-90 tractor, MFWD, cab; Ford 4000 tractor, diesel, one owner; Mustang 920 skid steer, 4,400 hours; 2003 14' Corn Pro bumper hitch trailer; New Holland 488 haybine; New Holland 1033 stackliner; New Holland 570 baler; John Deere 327 baler; New Holland 162 tedder; New Holland 256 rake; double rake hitch; Wheel rake; John Deere 65 blower; New Idea 323 picker; John Deere 444 4 row head; John Deere 213 grain head; 28' hay & grain elevator; 24' hay & grain elevator; flat wagon w/ new deck; flat wagon; 16' McConnell fold up drag; Ford 3 btm 3pt plow; 3pt 2 row cultivator; cement mixer; 3 pt Meyer hydraulic ditcher; 3pt back blade; platform scale; electric fanning mill & screens; 500 gallon & 250 gallon fuel tanks; quantity of rough cut 2"x4"; planks; pig feeder; grass seeder for 4 wheeler; cylinders; and more; TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS"!

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Mielke from B1 Easter/Passover holiday.

Cream remains plentiful and USDA reports that many churns are running at or very near capacity levels. Many butter producers are able to manage their output at this time and be selective with their additional cream purchases.

Butter demand has slowed considerably. In most instances, orders are being placed for near or short term needs as many buyers feel that further price weakness will develop as milk and cream volumes increase seasonally. Retail buyers are indicating that feature activity is limited, although advertised butter continues to be present in many grocery ads.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.1475, down 2 cents, and Extra Grade was also down 2, hitting $1.1075.

Farm milk supplies are steady to slowly declining. Florida milk exports dropped 24 percent the week of April 16 (190 loads) compared to the previous week (250 loads). Production in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Utah and California continues to run ahead of 2011 volumes but is holding steady. Farm milk intakes in the up-

per Midwest continue to surpass year ago volumes and are holding steady. Arizona production, which is decreasing, reflects the arrival of warmer weather.

Bottled milk demand is steady to lower. Milk handlers speculate the early arrival of warm weather in the Northern states decreased several weeks of mealtime milk consumption and pushed the calendar ahead to preferences for iced beverages. Cream demand from ice cream and ice cream mix end users hasn’t moved out of the doldrums yet, according to USDA. Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.83 on April 6. The last half of 2012 was averaging $16.20 on March 2, $16.52 on April 5, $16.26 on April 13, $15.95 on April 20, and was trading around $15.49 late morning on April 27.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 11 requests for export assistance the final week

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of April to sell a total of 2.615 million pounds of cheese and 752,000 pounds of butter to customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. The product will be delivered through July and raised 2012 CWT cheese exports to 46 million pounds plus 39.2 million of butter to 26 countries.

CWT also announced that it will begin accepting requests for export

assistance for Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF).

The decision was “the result of a thorough economic review of world market fundamentals and the potential return on investment for dairy producers,” according to the CWT. In dairy politics; the draft Farm Bill released April 20 by the Senate Agriculture Committee included the key components of National Milk’s

“Foundation for the Future” dairy policy reform in preparation for Agriculture Committee markup.

Committee Chairwoman Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Ranking Member Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), released the provisions of the entire farm bill, including the dairy legislative language.

The Committee passed the bill April 26, 16 to 5, including the dairy re-

forms, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote.

An amendment was going be offered by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) that would strike the dairy market stabilization program and replace it with a stand-alone margin insurance program for dairy producers but it was withdrawn.

IDFA’s Jerry Slominski said “We fully support a

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Bodette Farm LLC 7240 Rt. 17 West Addison VT 05491 At the Farm

Mike & Joan Lothian 2996 Middle Road Franklin, VT 05457

Leo and Arlene Lamoureux At the Farm 433 Leicester Whiting Rd Whiting, VT 05778

As good of a set of 2 year olds as you will ever see!

Directions: From 105 2 miles west of Enosburg take 236 North go 6 miles to RT 120 West, 3 miles to Gallup Road, 7 miles to 4 corners, go left to farm.

WED D MAY Y 9th 11:00 0 AM After 116 years and Seven Generations The Bodettes are going to sell all their cattle

290 HOLSTEINS 140 COWS and 150 HEIFERS 35 Bred heifers - 35 Ready to Breed - 80 calves to yearlings 50 Milking 2 year olds 25 Fresh in last 2 months R.H.A. 17,000 4.0% SCC 220,000 64LB PER COW 2 SERVICE AGE BULLS AND 2 YOUNGER BULLS SELLING ALL WILL BE inoculated and preg checked Directions: From 22A at Addison Four Corners turn West on Route 17, Seven miles to Farm on Left. From New York: Cross Crown Point Bridge to Second Farm on Right

Watch for Auction signs Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Owners: Bodette Farm 802-759-3301 office Cell: 324-2771 Ray Cell: 349-3639 Matt

From I-87 in NY to 11E to 2E to 78E to 105E following directions above.

One of the best Jersey Herds we’ve ever had to sell!

FRII MAY Y 11th 11:00 0 AM 111 ID. Jerseys 70 Cows 15 Bred Heifers due Aug. - Sept.

11 Open Heifers RTB 10 Yearlings, 2 Bulls Herd Ave 47# 5.0% 3.8P SCC 200,000 A.I. for 30 years. Over 1/2 First or Second Calf 25 Cows Fresh, Balance in all stages of lactation. They are double inoculated and preg checked.

They have had Jersey on this farm for 150 years and they have never been better than they are right now!

FRII MAY Y 18TH 10:300 AM M Sharp 60 COWS and 60 HEIFERS Herd bred A.I. with Genex for 40 years 100% Homebred herd SCC 160,000 ave 57# 3.7% 3.0P Cows due year round - 12 Fresh, 13 due shortly Heifers are well grown, 22 are confirmed, 14 yearlings, 15 6-12 mos. 8 under 6 mos.

Herd is tie stall and goes out for exercise every day Last 9 years Quality Milk Award They are double inoculated and preg checked

Leo and Arlene have bred a nice herd of cows that are young and vaccinated right.

Directions: Take route 7 to Leicester, turn west onto Leicester Whiting Road past Depot Farm Store to first farm on right.

From 22A take Whiting Shoreham road just south of Shoreham go straight thru Whiting Four Corners to first farm on left

Watch for Auction signs Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Assisting: Mike Stanley 802-933-2039

Owners: Leo & Arlene Lamoureux 802-683-8051 802-349-3110 (cell)

Owners: Mike & Joan Lothian 802-286-6340

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, May 7 • Town of Owasco. Online Auction closing at 8:05 pm. 8 lots available including 95 Case 621 bxt .Loader. Auction’s International, 800536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 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 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals.

12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 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 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, May 8 • Madison County. Vehicles & Equipment. Online Auction closing at 6 pm. 62 lots available.

Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext.

115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Lewisboro. Vehicles & Equipment.

Online Auction closing at 7 pm. 10 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 5:00 PM: Lockport NY. Ed & Tina Winter Farm Machinery Auction. Selling full line of farm machinery including JD 2755 tractor, Hesston MFWD tractor, Ford tractor, Mustang skid steer & more. See our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-

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

343-5449, cell 585-813-1760 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, May 9 • West Addison, Vt. Bodette Farm, LLC, Complete Holstein Herd Dispersal. 140 cows & 150 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • Town of Amherst. Compost Facility. Online Auction closing at 7:45 pm. 7 lots available including 06 Volvo L110e loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • City of Stamford CT. Vehicles & Equipment.

Online Auction closing at 6:15 pm. 46 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 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

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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 • 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 Thursday, May 10 • Town of Wheatfield. Vehicles & Assets. Online Auction closing at 6:10 pm. 14 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George

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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com 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

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Franklin, VT. Complete Herd Dispersal of 109 head Top Jerseys for Mike and Joan Lothion. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • Onondaga County. Surplus. Online Auction closing at 6:25 pm. 97 Daewoo Mega 400-lll 4WD wheel loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction. (2) vacant commercial lots on corner in high traffic area. Only corner not developed. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction. (4) vacant lots - Town of Chenango & Town of Triangle. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-4836804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring

Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 8:55 AM: 73 West First Ave., N. Windsor, PA. Windsor Meat market Butcher Shop Equipment, Recipes & Business. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 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 • 12:00 Noon: Up The Creek Farm, 6085 Feathers Creek Rd., Belmont, NY. Country Farm Auction. Tractors, Farm equip. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.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. Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred. Several other groups of heifers coming. 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 Wednesday, May 16

• The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 152nd Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Including Robert Tetrault Complete Herd Dispersal.

Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:00 AM: Plainfield, VT. Selling 205 head freestall cattle, farm & barn equipment for MacLaren Farm, LLP. 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Friday, May 18 • Whiting, VT. Complete Milking Herd & Heifer Dispersal for Leo & Arlene Lamoureux. 60 cows & 60 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:30 AM: Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. (2) Dairies, Heifers & Machinery Sale. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 11:00 AM: On the Farm, Cobleskill, NY. Fran-Lan Farms Complete Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal (NOFA). 90 head sell. 55 milking age, 15 bred heifers, balance heifers

& calves. SCC 200-250,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: 500 Belmont Rd., Gettysburg, PA. 52 Acre Adams County Farm & Equipmment.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Saturday, May 19 • 8:25 AM: Refton, PA. Inventory Reduction of Farm Tractors & Equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 9:00 AM: Lauren & Veronica Liddiard, 46A Vine St., Naples. Bolens G 152 diesel w/48” deck, lawn equip., shop tools, some household. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 5853 9 6 1 6 7 6 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 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 Monday, May 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Monhly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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 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 NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

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

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

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

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

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) Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Friday, May 25 • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction.

Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com 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 Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Wednesday, June 20 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, July 6 • 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, 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 Wednesday, July 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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, 607746-2226, 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 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 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 Sunday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items. Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm 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 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 8-11.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Wednesday, August 15 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, 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 Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd. Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept. 6-9.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 19 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, 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 13 • Hosking Sales. OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 17 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.

of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 27 • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.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, 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 Wednesday, November 21 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, December 19 • 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, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 30, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .45-.55; 6175# .60-1; 76-90# 1.35-1.40; 91-105# 1.45-1.50; 106# & up 1.60-2.05.

Farm Calves: 2.10-2.20 Started Calves: .70-.75 Veal Calves: .85-1.5750 Open Heifers: .8750-.92 Beef Heifers: .84-.90 Feeder Steers: .86-1.02 Beef Steers: .82-1.05 Stock Bull: .9750-1.25 Beef Bull: .94-1.0150 Feeder Pigs: 45-75 Sheep (ea): 105-160 Lambs (ea): 60-200 Goats (ea): 75-215; Kids 5075.

Canners: up tp .83 Cutters: .84-.87 Utility: .96-1.04 Rabbits: 5-23 Chickens: 3-37 Ducks: 5-16 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 2, 2012 Cows: Canners 35-74; Cutters 75.50-83; Util 83.50-91.

Bulls: 81-111.50 Steers: Ch 113.50-115; Sel 81-110; Hols. 85.50-104.50.

Heifers: Ch 114-114.50; Sel 77-108; Hols. 84-92.50.

Calves: 35-126ea.

Feeders: 69-154 Sheep: 106 Goats: 114-240 ea.; Kids 108-165 ea.

Hogs: 45-61 Chickens: 4-15 Rabbits: 3.50-22 Ducks: 5-21 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 1, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-68; Cutters 60-72; Util 78-86; Bulls 95-106; Steers Hols.

95-110; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers 170-250; Hfrs. 125-200; Veal 90-110; Other 75-90.

Hogs:Sows 35-42; Roasters 70-110 ea; Boars 25; Market 50-60 ea.

Sheep: 75-105; Lambs 200275.

Goats: 100-170 ea; Billies 150-210 ea; Kids 40-85 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 24, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 41-45; 61-75# 37-80; 76-95# 56-70; 96-105# 41-75; 106# & up 80.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwt Start Calves: 100-175/cwt Feeders: 100-150/cwt Heifers: 68-92/cwt Steers: 65-90/cwt Bulls: 72-100/cwt Canners: 28-72/cwt Cutters: 74.50-83.50/cwt Utility: 84-91.50/cwt Sows: 44.50-60/cwt Hogs: 71-109/cwt Boars: 17-49/cwt Shoats: 85-99 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 60-80 ea.

Lambs: 210-265/cwt Sheep: 60-155/cwt Goats: 61-175 ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-12.50 ea.

Poultry: 3-12.50 ea.

Hay: 5 lots, 1.90-3/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY April 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-295; 80-92# 80-280; Bob Veal 1075.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 70101.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1600; Springing Cows 900-1400; Springing Hfrs. 850-1500; Bred Hfrs.

750-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 8001500; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Started Hfrs. 150; Service Bulls 500-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-125; Hols.

Sel 82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.

Goats: Billies 75-175; Nannies 70-100; Kids 10-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 30, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 185-210; 80-92# 155-205; Bob Veal 69-74.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-84; Lean 72-78.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 8489.50.

Beef: Feeders 121-144; Hols.Sel 88.

Lamb/Sheep:Market 230255.

Goats: Billies 140-175; Nannies 85-110; Kids 80-130.

Swine: Hog 40-40.50. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

*Spring Feeder Sale May 5 at 1 pm.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY April 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bull over 92# 180230; 80-92# 120-200; Bob Veal 10-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-90; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-92.

Beef: Feeders 85-104; Hols.

Ch 90-96 Swine: Hog 52-57.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-190; Grower Bull over 92# 90-270; 8092# 110-215; Bob Veal 3688.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-94; Lean 70-87; Hvy. Beef 90-109.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY April 23, 2012 Calves:Grower bulls over 92# 170-215; 80-92# 170190; Bob Veal 40-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-91; Lean 73.50-84; Hvy. Beef 98.

Beef: Ch 109-113; Hols. Ch 95-106.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 125-170; Grower bulls over 92# 190240; 80-92# 140-210; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-87; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-105.

Beef: Feeders 75-90; Hols.

Ch 101-106; Sel 92-99.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 50.

Goats: Billies 90-140; Nannies 70-100.

Swine: Hog 52-57; Sow 3545; Feeder Pig (/hd) 60-68.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-90; Canners/Cutters 46-82; HY Util 92.50-104.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-70; 80-95# 35-65; 60-80# 30-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 85-247.50; 8095# 80-230; 70-80# 75-150.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 140-200.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-126.50; Sel 97-108; Hols. Ch grain fed 96-107; Sel 84.50-93.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 49-57; Boars US 1-3 15; Feeders US 1-3 70-80.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 40-

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

50# 137.50-210.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35-87 Billies: L 110# & up 140205.

Nannies: L 85-110 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Flats: Flowers 2-10; Vegetable Plants 1-11.

Hanging Baskets: 4.5012.50 Planters: 7-28 Pots: .20-4.50 Shrubs: 6-9.50 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY April 24 & 27, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 57-235; 2nd cut 295-390; 3rd cut 245-305.

Straw: 175-225 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 30, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .93-.99.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-2.75; up to 95# .10-1.50; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA

April 25, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1286# 87.50.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-84, lo dress 74.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-76.50, lo dress 70-72, very lo dress 5558.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 66-71.50, lo dress 60, very lo dress 43-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 7441950# 90-93, lo dress 73.

Holstein Steers: L 3 425510# 99-101.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-122# 197-240; 86-92# 215-242; No. 2 94-122# 172195; 86-90# 172-190; No. 3 80-110# 125-160; Util 72-96# 50-77.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 100-130# 210-255/hd; No. 2 75-100# 80-135/hd.

Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230# 100; 270# 145; 45-50% lean 350-370# 140-155; Sows US 1-3 350-480# 135165; Boars 350-380# 100110; Jr. Boars 200# 90.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55# 24-51.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 38-72# 200-245; 80-102# 150-180; 116-138# 135-145; Yearlings 104-142# 85-105; Ewes Gd 2-3 108-156# 7090.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 35# 42.50; 50-60# 8590; Nannies Sel 1 120-160# 125-145; Sel 2 80-140# 7595; Billies Sel 1 160# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1335-1620# 120124.50; Ch 1300-1635# 116119; Sel 1370-1440# 113115; one hd full 1410# 109; Hols. Ch 1265-1695# 102106.50; full 1535-1740# 98.50-101.50; one hd 1780#

94; cpl cowish 84-92; Hfrs.

Ch 1175-1430# 114-121; one Hols. 109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 80-86; Lean 7986; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70-79; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: 1055-1510# 118997.509.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 360500# 131-144; 870-1015# 105-113; Hfrs. 655-740# 95112.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-125# 205-225.

Swine: Shoats 150# 68-70 Goats (/hd): L Nannies/Wethers 117-197; Small Fleshy Kids 87-112; Small/thin/bottle 30-80.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 214-236; 60-80# 197-217; 85-100# 202-207; thin 3055# 155-200; Sheep (all wts) 50-84; one yearling 135# 124.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales May 1 & 15. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18@ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Rabbits: 9.50-26 Bunnies: 2-20 Turkey: 45 Chicks: 1-4 Pullets: 2-5 Peeps: 1-2 Hens: 4.50-9 Roosters: 4-11 Ducks: 5.50-8 Muscovy Peeps: 3-3.50 Pigeons: 2-4 Guinea Pigs: 1 Turkins: 10 Eggs (/dz): XL White 1.051.10; XL Brown 1-1.40; L Brown 1.15-1.25; L Tan 1.05;

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Sm. Banty .35; Green 1.101.40; Fertile XL Brown Chicken 1; Fertile XL Blue Chicken 1.50; Sold Single: Fertile Turkey .75; Fertile Ringneck Pheasant .35-.55.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA April 27, 2012 US 1-2: 101 hd, 19-28# 100150; 46 hd, 30-39# 110-209; 33 hd, 40-48# 99-120; 30 hd, 55-59# 106-118; 67 hd, 6269# 113-124; 40 hd, 70-79# 99-118; 65 hd, 83-90# 88103; 47 hd, 91-99# 89-97; 48 hd, 100-110# 89-97.

US 2: 20 hd, 31-38# 111180; 34 hd, 49-55# 100-122; 69 hd, 60-75# 109-124; 3 hd, 93# 97; 9 hd, 123# 86.

As Is: 14 hd, 33-48# 71-129; 6 hd, 55-74# 71-77. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18.

Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 88; Breakers 83.50-85; Boners 80-82; Lean 6979.50.

Bulls: 1020-1870# 92-93.50 Feeder Steers: L 1 400500# 130-147; L 3 550# 115.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 350# 145.

Calves: 112. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 200-220; 78-92# 210-220; No. 2 94-126# 195215; 76-92# 195-215; No. 3 76-116# 120-180; Hfrs. No. 1 86-104# 195-202; No. 2 74108# 115-162; Util 70-112# 25-62; 60-68# 12-32.

Hogs: 490# 27.

Lambs: 40-50# 217-230; 5070# 220-232; 70-80# 220227.50; 120-140# 130-152.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 136-232# 8297; Util 1-2 120-186# 70-75.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 30# 60; Sel 3 40# 37-45; 50-60# 72-85; Nannies 80# 120.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 250-275/ton.

Hay (/ton): 20 lds, Alfalfa/Grass 170-360; Grass 150-315; Mixed 120-300; Timothy/Grass 165-260.

Oats: 1 ld, 5.10/bu.

Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 205 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel 1-2 1065-1250# 101-103; Hols. Ch 2-3 1255-1390# 99.50-106; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 9851140# 107-114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98; Breakers 75-80% lean 9195, lo dress 85; Boners 8085% lean 84-89, hi dress 90-

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Jersey Shore

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Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 91, lo dress 80-83; Lean 8590% lean 74-81, lo dress 8283; lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10102025# 98-103, hi dress 108.50; YG 2 1425-1855# 95-97.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300400# 175; 500-700# 142.50157.50; M&L 2 300-400# 145; M&L 3 600# 94.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 137.50-151, few 157.50; 500-700# 130-145, few 151; 700-800# 120; M&L 2 300-500# 114-120; 500700# 113-120; 700-900# 9396.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 152.50-170; 500-700# 140-165; 900-1000# 98-100; M&L 2 300-500# 141; 500700# 115-123.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 200220, few to 230; No. 2 80120# 175192.50; No. 3 80120# 85-150; Util 70-120# 52.50-80; Beef type 80-200# 140-225.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 8095# 190-225; No. 2 75-80# 130-170.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 41; Boars 780# 12.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 220-225; 6080# 215-221; Ewes Gd 1-2 120-165# 62.50-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 45# 25.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1310-1578# 118.50122; Ch 2-3 1212-1596# 116-119; 1584-1680# 115119.50; Sel 1-3 1022-1570# 110.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1516-1564# 107.50108.50; Ch 2-3 1348-1648# 103.50-106.50; Sel 1-3 10641422# 85-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1164-1432# 117.50122.50; Ch 2-3 1256-1432# 110-115; Sel 1-3 1266-1290# 105-108; Hols. Ch 2-3 1270-

1628# 97-100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8896.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 75.50-80; Boners 8085% lean 79-82, hi dress 83.50-88, lo dress 73-78.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 69-71, very lo dress 67.50-74.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 6670.50, very lo dress 56-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11801656# 96-103; hi dress 9861640# 106.50-112.50, lo dress 89.50-94.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-500# 135-150; Hols. L 3 200-400# 110-135; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 151-157; 500-700# 137-145; M&L 2 500-700# 117.50-127.50; 700-900# 95-107; L 3 Hols.

300-500# 85-100; 500-700# 71-92.50; 902-960# 8891;Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 165-184; 500-700# 157.50145.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-126# 210-220; 82-92# 210.50-215; No. 2 94-116# 190-215; 7692# 205-212.50; No. 3 70120# 140-195; Util 68-98# 30-90; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100104# 180-205; No. 2 76-92# 100-130; Hols/Beef X 76118# 135-202.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 200# 58.50; 235-242# 61-62; 280# 55.50; 45-50% lean 220# 49; 345# 42; Sows US 1-3 466# 46; 700# 54.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 4060# 197.50-237.50; 60-80# 185-210; 80-100# 195217.50; 100-120# 180-205; Gd & Ch 2-3 20-40# 165192.50; 40-60# 107.50122.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 120160# 75-87; 160-200# 75-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 97.50; 80-100# 160; Sel 2 20-40# 52.50-77.50; 40-60# 65-85; 60-80# 107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 1135; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 115-130; Sel 2 80-130# 90112.50; 130-180# 110-

137.50; Billies Sel 1 100150# 200; Sel 2 100-150# 137.50-182.50; Wethers Sel 1 200# 222.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1494# 123.50-125.50; Ch 2-3 12481588# 120.50-123.50; Sel 12 1246-1400# 114-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 15981620# 106-109; Ch 2-3 1466-1598# 102-103; Sel 1-2 1264-1276# 95-98.50; Hfrs.

Hi Ch & Pr 1412-1448# 123.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 12201392# 118-119.50; Sel 1-2 1204-1414# 112-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 89-90.50, lo dress 84-85.50; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-84.50, hi dress 85-85.50, lo dress 7778; Lean 85-90% lean 7478.50, hi dress 79, lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11462286# 91.50-97.50, YG 2 904# 87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 600-700# 122.50; M&L 2 500-600# 117.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-600# 117.50; Bulls M&L 1 600-700# 117.50122.50; 700-900# 110-120.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-235 85-90# 210-235; No. 2 80120# 170-205; No. 3 80-120# 90-165; Util 70-120# 35-80; Beef type 80# 140;Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 84-92# 140-210.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 256-270# 56-58.50; Sows US 1-3 700750# 45.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 40-50# 195-215; Ewes Util 1-2 130-240# 5592.50.

Goats: Kids Sel 2 60# 130.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA April 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 140-340 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 200-270

Timothy: 3 lds, 240-270 Grass: 11 lds, 160-265 Straw: 2 lds, 210-220 Firewood: 1 ld, 75 Wood Shavings: 1 ld, 3.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA April 27, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50-124.50; full/YG 5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 24 1175-1625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1545# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50102.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50-120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 85-93, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50, hi dress 87-91, lo dress 75.5083; Boners 80-85% lean 8187, hi dress 86-92, lo dress 73-80; Lean 85-90% lean 7480, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 pkg 122# 232; 95-113# 253-265; 85-95# 235-245; No. 2 83-114# 220-255; No. 3 pkg 110# 210; 85-110# 182187; pkg 82# 222; pkg 73# 125; Util 70-103# 20-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 92-113# 230-240; No. 2 83-93# 120180; non-tubing pkg 70# 50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80; Boners 80-85% lean 70-74; Lean 8590% lean 64-69, lo dress 5360.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 185-210; No. 2 80-120# 135-170; No. 3 80-120# 100-130; Util 65130# 30-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA April 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1395-1425# 115-117; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1530-1600# 102-103; Ch 2-3 1450-1650# 98-102.50; Sel 1-3 11401425# 90-93.

Slaugher Heifers: Ch 2-3 1255-1285# 116-117; Sel 2-3 1035-1335# 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 85-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-82, hi dress 82-84; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50; Lean 8590% lean 65-71, hi dress

71.50-76, Light Lean 85-92% lean very lo dress 50-55.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1355-1910# 9899.50, lo dress 1115-2210# 87.50-94.50; YG 2 9601980# 80-88.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 1 565# 138; 780-865# 105; M&L 2 555605# 102-131; 735-995# 8599; Herefords 91; Hols. L 3 270-325# 97-112; 530-1075# 90-95; Hfrs. M&L 2 320-455# 105-135; 520-710# 102-127; 870# 83; Bulls M 1 Herefords 600# 112; M&L 2 310-375# 112-134; 535-690# 107-120; 755# 82; Hols. Bulls L 3 230350# 85-95; 530-585# 70-89.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 230-250; 85-90# 215-235; No. 2 95115# 200-225; 75-90# 175215; No. 3 70-125# 130-185; Util 60-85# 35-95; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 105-125# 192-220.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 228-275# 60.50-62.50; 280-327# 5861.50; 45-50% lean 222275# 60.50-61.75; Sows US 1-3 375-490# 45-47; 610# 49; Boars 380-835# 2627.50; Jr. Boars 235# 60.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65-70# 61; cpl 87# 121/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 37-60# 200-220; 85100# 152-165; 135# 130; Yearlings 155# 90; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-200# 65-77; Util 1-2 180# 50.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 130-177; Sel 2 under 20# 1737; 20-40# 45-92; 50-75# 87130; Nannies Sel 1 170# 147; Sel 2 100-110# 70-85; Billies Sel 1 220# 250.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA April 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1390-1425# 122124.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1450# 118-122; full/YG 4-5 115117; Sel 1-3 1115-1465# 110-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1345-1650# 105-109, few to 114; Ch 2-3 1240-1560# 98-103; Sel 1-3 1230-1530# 88-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1205-1360# 122-124; Ch 2-3 1095-1320# 117119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1435# 105; Ch 2-3 13201380# 95-101.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8386.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 78-82, hi dress 82-83, lo dress 75-77.50; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 80-81.50, very lo dress 75.50-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 77-82.50, lo dress 7075.50, very lo dress 65-66; Light Lean 85-92% lean 7278, lo dress 65-71, very lo dress 50-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11852050# 92-102; 2130-2355#

86.50-88; YG 2 860-2090# 80-91.50; 2340-2420# 8286.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 2 385-475# 128-145; 585# 132; L 3 Hols.

315-420# 92-102; 500-980# 80-102; Hfrs. L 1 520-675# 110-132; M&L 2 420-495# 125-130; 500-700# 87-112; 825-860# 91-96; Bulls M&L 1 260# 150; 415-450# 132140; M&L 2 390-490# 112132; Herefords 112; 515660# 105-136; Herefords 112; 745-790# 80-94; Hols. L 3 335-490# 87-110; 550875# 85-93.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 190-222; 85-90# 190-202; No. 2 95115# 160-200; 75-90# 160197; No. 3 70-125# 100-157 Util 60-85# 35-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 90-95# 160-200; No. 2 70-95# 90-145.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 238-277# 62-66, 280-293# 60.50-63; 45-50% lean 233-285# 5862; Sows US 1-3 330-490# 44-49.75; 515-820# 4953.50; Boars 520-535# 30.50; Jr. Boars 205-380# 41-58.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10# 3139; 70# 47-57; 130# 75.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 33-62# 177-250; 7092# 160-217; 115-150# 135165; Yearlings 110# 100; Ewes Gd 2-3 115-180# 6085; Rams 185# 70; 380# 47.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 110-140; Sel 2 2040# 50-102; 45-60# 87-135; 80# 117; Nannies Sel 1 110# 130; Billies Sel 2 120# 147; Wethers Sel 1 100# 182.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Cattle: 85 Steers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100104.

Heifers: Ch 105-110; Gd 98104.

Cows: Util & Comm. 80-89; Canner/lo Cutter 80 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-95 Bulls: YG 1 85-92 Cattle: Steers 115-130; Bulls 90-120; Hfrs. 100-125.

Calves: Gd 90-110; Std 2090; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150230.

Hogs: 48. US 1-2 60-63; US 1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 3045; Boars 18-40.

Feeder Pigs: 3. US 1-3 2050# 40-65.

Sheep: 18. Lambs Ch 200220; Gd 150-180.

Goats: 60-140 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 260 Timothy: 165-185 Round Bales: 70-175 ea.

Lg. Sq. Bales: 165-190 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-6 Hens: 1-4.25 Banties: 2-4.25 Pigeons: 2 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 7.50-16 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50124.50; full/YG 4-5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115118; Hols. Ch 2-4 11751625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1454# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean lo dress 88-92, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 83.5087.50, hi dress 90-91, lo dress 78-83; Boners 80-85% lean 81-86, hi dress 86.5089, lo dress 75.50-80; Lean 88-90% lean 74-79, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 212-232; 94-108# 240-264, pkg 90-92# 225; No. 2 120-128# 210; 94-114# 240-258; No. 3 80-130# 207215; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 222-238; 6080# 218-230; 80-90# 218228; 90-110# 205-220; 110130# 182-200; 130-150# 178-188; 150-200# 161-166; Hair sheep 50-60# 210-225; 60-80# 212-224; 80-90# 218224; 90-110# 210-218; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 205-234; 60-80# 180210; 80-90# 172-192; 90110# 160-180; 110-130# 145-160; 110-130# 145-162;

130-150# 140-150; 150-200# 138-157; Hair sheep 4060# 195-210.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 80-96; 160200# 80-94; 200-300# 68-83; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 78-95; 160-200# 69-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 105-125; 40-60# 128164; 60-80# 154-177; 80100# 164-190; Sel 2 20-40# 70-99; 40-60# 98-131; 6080# 121-144; 80-90# 139152; Sel 3 30-40# 45-65; 4060# 65-103; 60-70# 109124; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 159-173; 130-180# 169-181; Sel 2 80-130# 135156; Sel 3 50-80# 94-108; 80-130# 100-122; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 202-224; 150-250# 252-262; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 204-224; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 152-170; 150-250# 165-180.

4.20-4.65, Avg 4.42; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.4014.10, Avg 13.76; Gr. Sorghum 5.90.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-7.25, Avg 6.78, Month Ago 6.98, Year Ago 7.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.96-6.90, Avg 6.53, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 7.85; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-6, Avg 4.97, Month Ago 5.26, Year Ago 5.50; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg 4.33, Month Ago 4.24, Year Ago 4.05; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14.10, Avg 13.63, Month Ago 12.97, Year Ago 13.37; EarCorn Range 190-220; Avg 198, Month Ago 205, Year Ago 190.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.75-7, Avg 6.43; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.81; Oats No. 2 4-5.25, Avg 4.41; Soybeans No. 2 13.97.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary April 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 122-125.50; Ch 1-3 118-122; Sel 1-2 113.50-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106111; Ch 2-3 98-103; Sel 1-2 93-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-124; Ch 1-3 116119; Sel 1-2 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 78-86; Boners 80-85% lean 75-83; Lean 8590% lean 71-78.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-111; Avg dress 94-99; lo dress 97-94.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 160-177; 500-700# 130-170; M&L 2 300-500# 120-157; 500-700# 110-130.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 135-155; 500-700# 120-135; M&L 2 300-500# 120-135; 500-700# 100-122.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 145-175; 500-700# 130-162; M&L 2 300-500# 120-140; 500-700# 95-130.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-90.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 210-265; No. 2 80-120# 180-255; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 180-240; No. 2 80-105# 100-200.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 60-63; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5863.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4550; 500-700# 48-52.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 160-190; 50-60# 160-175; US 2 20-25# 200240; 25-30# 180-210; 30-40# 170-180; 40-50# 180-210.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 225-255; 6080# 212-242; 80-110# 205230; 110-150# 150-200; Ch 1-3 40-60# 200-235; 60-80# 185-226; 80-110# 192-222;

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .25-.30 lower, wheat sold .10-.15 higher, barley sold .05-.10 lower, Oats sold steady to .05 lower & Soybeans sold .15-.20 higher.

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

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.53-6.85, Avg 6.71, Contracts 5.40-5.46; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.966.67, Avg 6.39, Contracts 5.96-6; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.7214.11, Avg 13.95, Contracts 13-13.02; EarCorn 190.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.25, Avg 6.88; Wheat No. 2 6.67; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 45, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14, Avg 13.21; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.62-7.05, Avg 6.75; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.20-6.75, Avg 6.55; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 4.96; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-4.80, Avg 4.26; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6013.96, Avg 13.84; EarCorn 190-195, Avg 192.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.89, Avg 6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.90; Oats No. 2 Range

Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 80100; 160-200# 79-98; Util 1-2 120-160# 64-79; 160-200# 60-79.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 130-170; 60-80# 160180; 80-100# 168-198; Sel 2 20-40# 68-81; 40-60# 89130; 60-80# 118-159; Sel 3 20-40# 45-59; 40-60# 64-80; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 155170; 130-180# 160-175; Sel 2 80-130# 125-144; Sel 3 5080# 77-93; 80-130# 101-118; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210225; 150-250# 225-250; Sel 2 100-150# 185-200; 150250# 225-245.

190.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: April 17, 22 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 140-320; Mixed Hay 140-315; Timothy 145210; Grass 70-210; Straw 245.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: April 11 & 14, 31 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 65-245; Mixed Hay 80-265; Timothy 180-190; Grass 170-178; Straw 130-165.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: April 20, 21 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 190-225; Timothy 180-190; Grass 180-215.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. All hay and straw reported sold/ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 150-350; Mixed Hay 150-350; Timothy 150-295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 144 lds, 26 Straw; Alfalfa 125-340; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-345; Grass 127-360; Straw 140-212.

Diffenbach Auct, April 16, 68 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 125-285; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-340; Grass 145-310; Straw 140-210.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: April 20, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 140-310; Mixed Hay 120-360; Timothy 115-242; Grass Hay 127-360; Straw 152-212.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 19, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 245-340; Mixed Hay 120-355; Timothy 220345; Straw 185-190.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: April 18, 33 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 160-340; Mixed Hay 140-305; Timothy 175-300; Grass 195-280; Straw 145-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 113 Loads Hay, 22 Straw.

Alfalfa 65-320; Mixed Hay 80-335; Timothy 170-320; Grass 70-210; Straw 90-200, mostly 130-180.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: April 18, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 220; Mixed 160-300; Straw 165-187.50.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 16, 19 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Mixed Hay 97-335; Straw 90200, mostly 130-180.

Greencastle Livestock: April 16 & 19, 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 85-152.50; Straw 105.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: April 21, 9 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 190-250; Timothy 250-320; Grass Hay 120-200; Straw

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 3-4 1370-1530# 122.50124.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1515# 117.25-122; 1540-1830# 117-121; Sel 2-3 1445-1580# 113.50-118.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1265-1425# 107.50110.50; Ch 2-3 1330-1380# 100-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1510# 120-122; Ch 2-3 1225-1435# 114-119; Sel 2-3 1245-1485# 108112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-83, hi dress 83-89.50; Lean 8890% lean 73-79.50, hi dress 79-84, lo dress 59.50-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12451990# 96-99, lo dress 9501915# 86-93.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 80-120# 200-222; No. 2 80120# 160-200; No. 3 80-105# 80-130; Util 75-100# 55-80. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale May 11.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-270 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 305 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 165280 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 140-285 Grass: 3 lds, 210-310 Straw: 6 lds, 160-205 Baleage Bales: 1 ld, 60/bale.

Alfalfa Bales: 1 ld, 5/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA May 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 315 Mixed: 19 lds, 233-335 Timothy: 4 lds, 240-295 Grass: 7 lds, 238-295 Straw: 7 lds, 163-185

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Mielke from B2 margin insurance proposal without it being tied to a program that limits milk supply and manipulates prices. This (Bennet) amendment accomplishes the true compromise we have been urging for a long time.” National Milk countered that the amendment would have cost dairy farmers more than $400 million in additional expenses.

DPW also reports that the committee did approve two amendments to the dairy title, without making major changes to the bill. One, offered by Sens. Johanns (R-Neb.) and Casey (DPa.), that authorizes a review of the Market Stabilization program at the end of the five-year farm bill lifespan; and a second, offered by Sen. Gillibrand (DN.Y.), that extends the MILC program through June 2013, at a reduced rate, so there is a safety net in place while the USDA implements the new dairy margin insurance program. The bill was not amended in any way that diminishes the value of the margin protection or market stabilization elements, according to NMPF CEO Jerry Kozak.

Meanwhile; the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry heard testimony the same day on the dairy provisions. Part of the discussion included a new analysis of the dairy policy changes by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri and the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), which was commissioned by the House Agriculture Com-

mittee. Brown said the reforms will have a minimal effect on milk production and dairy product exports, according to a NMPF press release.

Brown’s report analyzes the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which features a voluntary margin insurance program to protect against low milk prices or high feed costs, with a basic level of coverage available to all producers for free, and a supplemental, expanded level of coverage available for farmers to purchase. If farmers enroll in the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, they will also be subject to the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, which asks them to reduce their milk output when margins are very low. NMPF said “The key takeaway from the FAPRI report is that the dairy reforms reduce margin volatility at the farm level, without negatively affecting the supply of milk to either domestic or international markets.”

Two other farm groups, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), have endorsed the plan while two Midwest producer groups, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association (MMPA) gave it a thumbs-down. The DBA has been vocal in their opposition of the supply control mechanism contained in the DSA, according to DPW, while the MMPA said the proposed legislation must remove all language referring to “Milk Stabilization.”

Estate of Tom Oliver

Excellent Farm Collectible Auction

Sat., May 12, 2012, 9am

3080 Spangle St. - 1 1/2 mi. N. of Rts. 5 & 20, 6 mi. E of Canandaigua, NY. From I-90 NYS Thruway use exits 42-44 Tom was an enthusiastic collector of the unique and unusual & was a long time vendor of farm collectables, literature & signs at the NYSEA Pageant of Steam.

Oliver: 66 tractor, hydra-matic, sn 422045C66C; 66 tractor, side shields, belt pulley, sn424915C66C; Ertl 1800 pedal tractor w/ plastic grill; Goodison Oliver literature rack; Oliver Plows and Cultivators umbrella; walking plow, cast iron and tin seats.

Signs: 40 plus farm, petroleum, highway including Cub Cadet neon sign.

Farm Collectibles: advertising clocks, thermometers, yardsticks, corn planters, bean sorters, handle tools, pens, pencils, yolks, lanterns.

Farm Literature: Large quantity, all makes, books, paper items.

Pedal toys: Fire car, Tee Bird car, Scale Models Oliver 70, IH, Cub Cadet, pedal tractors NIB. Toys: Loblaws Express Wagon, Huber cast iron roller, misc toys, games, puzzles, books, sleds.

Misc: Wallace Nutting prints; antique furniture; Victrola; large quantity misc items.

3 Auctions Sale Order: Auction #1 - 9am Collectibles, toys. Auction #2 - 9:30am farm literature, signs, 12 noon Oliver tractors, pedal tractors, literature, memorabilia, remaining signs. Auction #3 - 9:30am Antique furniture, Victrola, corn sheller, handle tools, farm misc, small items.

Preview: 8:00 am auction day Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check auction day. Payment w/ Visa, MC, Disc 3 %.

D ANN A UCTIONEERS , D ELOS D ANN , 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., May 19, 9am: - Lauren and Veronica Liddiard, 46A Vine St., Naples, Bolens G 152 diesel w/48” deck, lawn equip, shop tools, some household.

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

Fri., June 15, 4pm: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd, off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY, Kubota BX2230 4WD w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Sun., July 29, 10am: Tri-State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. Antique Wheels and Iron Show, 1st time consignment auction. Washington County Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Selling antique and modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature, and related items. Sat-Sun, July 28-29.

Wed., Aug. 8, 2pm: NY Steam Engine Assn 4th Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of Pageant of Steam Show Aug 8-11, Gehan Rd, off Rts 5-20, 5 mi E of Canandaigua, NY. Thurs., Sept. 6, 1pm: WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assn 2nd Annual Consignment, 1st day of show Sept 6-9, 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), which also testified at the Thursday hearing, previously named other dairy leaders who called for the Senate Agriculture Committee to re-

move the new dairy program from the draft 2012 Farm Bill and instead focus on providing proven safety-net pro-

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Center for Rural Affairs applauds amendment of Senate Farm Bill Farm payment limit loopholes closed for first time On April 26, the Center for Rural Affairs praised the Senate Agriculture Committee for closing loopholes in the farm payment limitation.

“We applaud the Senate Ag Committee for passing a Farm Bill that for the first time in a generation closes the gaping loopholes that have made a

Mielke from B10 grams, such as revenue insurance, typically used for other commodities.

Those leaders included Miriam Erickson Brown, president and CEO of Anderson Erickson Dairy; Jon Davis, president and CEO of Davisco Foods International, Inc.; and David Ahlem, vice president of dairy procurement and policy for Hilmar Cheese Company, Incorporated who joined the IDFA in opposing the milk supply management program, called Dairy Market Stabilization.

They charge that it would raise consumer prices, hurt exports, cost thousands of new jobs and stifle investments in new facilities.

Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president for legislative and economic affairs, said “Congress has been told that they can attempt to control milk supply and demand without harming consumers and the overall dairy industry, and that is simply not true.”

Erickson Brown charged that the plan “will create a chain of events which will limit the milk supply for dairies like AE and result in higher milk prices for consumers.” “Last year, milk prices increased nationally on average by 11 percent, driving consumers to purchase fewer gallons of milk. A gallon of milk is the foundation for most dairies like ours.”

NMPF’s Kozak testified that “America’s dairy farmers need a dramatically revised safety net in the next Farm Bill, one that shifts its emphasis from milk prices to margins,” and cited the collective loss of $20 billion in farmer equity that occurred between 2007 and 2009. “Current farm bill dairy programs are inadequate,” he argued.

“Considering the higher cost of production that livestock producers are facing, and will continue

to face. With America’s farmers more reliant today on volatile export markets, better risk management tools are needed,” he said.

mockery of the farm program payment limitation,” said Chuck Hassebrook of the Center for Rural Affairs. “Most of all, we thank Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for his tireless advocacy for reducing subsidies for mega farms to drive family farms out of business.”

According to Hassebrook, closing the loopholes is a critical step.

And the next step is to apply those limits to uncapped premium subsidies for federal crop in-

surance, the most expensive element of the farm program. “If one corporation farmed every acre in America,” said Hassebrook. “The federal government would pay 60 percent of its crop insurance premiums on every acre, every year.”

“Crop insurance subsidies are highest in times of high prices — when they are needed least.

That’s because it costs more to insure $6 corn than $4 corn. Crop in-

surance costs have doubled in the last 5 years and quadrupled in the last 10 years,” Hassebrook continued.

The Center for Rural Affairs also praised Senators Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Sherrod Brown (DOH) for working to fund rural development programs through the farm bill. “If passed as it now stands,” said Hassebrook, “this farm bill will be the first in a generation to include no funding for rural development.”

Brown and Nelson are pressing to change that before the bill comes before the full Senate.

The Center also praised Senators John Thune (R-SD), Ben Nelson (D-NE), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Mike Johanns (R-NE) for winning a sodsaver provision that will reduce federal crop insurance subsidy premiums for breaking out erosion prone native grasslands for crop production.

DAIRY FARM DISPERSAL DATE: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. TIME: 10A.M. SHARP!!

LOCATION: 399 Upper Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667.

DIRECTIONS: Rte 2 east or west to Plainfield, VT. In Plainfield off Main St, turn onto Mill St, take an immediate left onto Brook Rd, go 4/10th mile and turn right onto Upper Rd. 1st farm on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to going into custom cropping & selling feed we have been commissioned to sell the cattle, barn and farm equipment belonging to the MacLaren Farm, LLP. 205 HEAD OF FREE STALL CATTLE Herd averaging 54 lbs+, butter fat test 3.99, protein 3.10, SCC 200,000. 115 milking cows with 103 Holsteins & 12 crosses. 25 fresh, 8 due end of May, 7 due June, 14 due July, 10 due August, 20 due September, 10 due October, 11 due November and the balance due in different lactations. 40 bred heifers due May to end of July, 26 RTB Holsteins & crosses, 12 heifers 4 - 8 months old, 12 started calves. All cows will be pregnant checked & inoculated prior to auction.

FARM EQUIPMENT New Holland 6635 4wd tractor w/bucket, Allis Chalmers 8010 tractor, Allis Chalmers 6070 tractor, Allis Chalmers 5050 tractor, New Holland LS180 skid steer w/cab & heat, New Holland LS185B skid steer w/cab & heat, Case 1840 skid steer, New Holland 640 round baler (4'x5' bale), New Holland 457 sickle bar mower, Case 308 4-bottom plows, Bush hog 1439 (1) 12' & (1) 14' harrows,10' chain harrow, White 14" harrow, 16' spike tooth, White 6100 four row no till Corn Planter w/ liquid fertilizer, Brillion 6' seeder, Imperial 4-row cultivator, Tye series V-7' no till seeder, New Idea 3639 manure spreader, Gehl 329 manure spreader, Gehl 322 manure spreader (for parts), Kuhn 2044 manure spreader (1 yr old to be sold w/reserve), (2) Kill Bros gravity feed boxes, Pro-mix 10 mixer wagon, Knight 3375 mixer wagon, (2) Renfa 16' steel feed manger, 12' Renfa steel feed manger, 8' hay feeder, 2002 Corn-Pro 16' cattle trailer, Renfa 12 ton dump trailer, Zimmerman cattle vet-chute, (3) New Holland 824 corn heads, Rubber Round Up 2 yard sawdust shooter, Rubber Round Up 1 yard sand shooter, HLA 1.5 yard side discharge sawdust shooter, (2) Rubber Round Up tire scrapers, Kukar 500 gal herbicide sprayer, 1994 International Eagle 9400 (no body), 2007 Can-Am 400 4-wheeler and a 2000 Polaris 500 Magnum 4-wheeler, 3 Running Gears and much more.

BARN EQUIPMENT BouMatic double five (3" low line milking parlor w/auto take off's w/air blower 10hp vacuum pump, BouMatic pulsation, universal automatic wash, sanitize system & universal auto grainer's), 1980 Girton 1240 gal bulk tank w/2 compressors, 2002 Dari-Kool 1000 gal bulk tank w/compressor, 120 gal water salvagers, Gould water gun model HB705, Universal 7.5 hp vacuum pump, 2003 Variable speed drive, Bradford White 80 gal water heater, double stainless steel sink. single stainless steel sink, Electric milk replacer mixer, Universal CIP washers, Brock 6-ton grain bin w/auger, Dari-Kool 44-plate- plate cooler, (120) Zimmerman 66" free stalls, (36) Agway 72" free stalls, Agway 2' parlor cooling fan, 20" parlor cooling fan, 42" free stall cooling fan, 4' free stall cooling fan, Miraco 50 cow water trough w/float, Miraco 25 cow water trough w/float, (2) 16' steel gates, (7) 12' steel gates, (2) 8' steel gates, (2) 4' steel gates, DeLaval model 76 milker pump, (5) Poly dome round calf hutches and (3) Poly dome super calf hutches.

Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. *** Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service.

Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com Auctioneer: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 Ring man: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750 Owners: Steve & Michael MacLaren 802-454-7846

Kobelco LK 350 Wheelloader, Cab, 17.5-25 2002 Kuhn GA 6000 Rake, Twin Rotor, Kuhn GA 7302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Tires, 8700 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 11’6”-19’ Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000

H&S Merger 9’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500

Daewoo 160 Wheelloader, Cab, 17.525 Tires, 8700 Hrs. . . . . . . . . .$28,500

Stohl R14055 Rake, 22’ Working Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,800

1999 Case-IH RS561 Round Baler, JD 7200, 12 Row Planter . . . . . . .$24,000 Kinze 6 Row Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,800 61”x74”, 2200 Lbs Bale . . . . . . . .$13,900

NH 545D, 2WD, Loader, Cab, Reverser Case 14109, 2WD, 60 HP, High Hours . . . . . IH 354, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 1977 IH 986, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, 20.8-38 Trans, 60 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,800 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500

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S 1961 Case 731, 2WD, 16.9-38 Tires, 56 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000

JD 410B Loader/Backhoe w/Cab, 6600 Hrs 1980 JD 310A Loader/Backhoe, Cab . . . . . JD 210C Loader/Hoe, 4WD, Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500

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The Central New York (CNY) Fiber Artists and Producers Fiber Festival will be held in Bouckville, NY, on June 9 and 10.

There will be over 40 vendors offering yarn, wool, farm products, and fiber equipment. In addition, there will be animals, children’s activities, workshops and demonstrations.

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local artist can sometimes be tricky, however.

Enter the CNY Fiber Artists and Producers, and the annual fiber fair they host in Bouckville, NY. The fair had humble beginnings, held for two years in conjunction with the Madison County Fair, with a handful of fiber vendors. It became obvious early on that a larger site was needed, according to organizer Pamela Haendle.

The Central New York Fiber Festival includes fun activities for people of all ages. This child bottle fed an animal at a previous Fiber Fest.

Photo courtesy of Mary Eidt, CNY Fiber Artists and Producers

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800. . . . . . Schaghticoke Farmall Cub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2350 cab, MFWD, 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2950 cab/MFWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4450 Quad/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 . . . . . . . . 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 7830. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen (3) JD 7930 IVT. . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 110 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3320 w/300/448. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park 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 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 Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 1465 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke Krone 42 Like new rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen 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 Vicon 423T rotary rake . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7200 4 Row Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900. . . . . . 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 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 457 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 654 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 920 Flex HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Hardi Ranger 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . 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 Degelman R570 rock picker . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

GOSHEN 845-294-2500

CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

“Our hope was to showcase fiber animals and the products that can be produced from them,” said Pam. “We saw a need for a local festival that would highlight the many fiber producers in our area, and connect their products with local fiber enthusiasts.”

Pam obviously had the right idea. The first year at the site in Bouckville, over 45 vendors sold a variety of fiber, fiber-related, and farm products to over 600 attendees, in spite of a rainy weekend.

There were workshops offered, as well as food, and children’s activities.

Animals, including sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas, and rabbits were on display.

This year’s festival will be held on June 9 and 10, at the Butternut Campground, on Route 20, in Bouckville, NY. Workshops will again be offered, as will children’s activities, and maybe a few new surprises.

“We hope to grow every year, but don’t want to lose our hometown feel,” says Pam. “If we can educate the general public about our animals, and provide an enjoyable afternoon for people interested in the fiber arts and local farm producers, we will achieve our goal.”

Visit the group’s website at www.cnyfiber.org for more information on the organization and this year’s festival.

Real Estate & Farm Equipment

AUCTION

Friday, May 18th, 2012 • 5 PM 104 Ushers RD. Mechanicville, NY (Town of Halfmoon) 2800 sq ft ranch home and barn w/ 40 acres plus one acre building lot. Sold separately and in combination. Zoned light industrial.

Can be used for Ag, residential or industrial purposes. A great opportunity to buy a home in nearly perfect move-in condition with some great land. House has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and separate mother in law or income apartment. 2 car garage and paved driveway. Real estate sells @ 7pm.Check our website for details.

Terms for Real Estate: 10% buyers premium. 10% of bid payable immediately following auction. All buyers must have $5000 cash or guaranteed funds made out to Mary Ann Larkin Realty to register. Balance of 10% in cash or check. Closing required within 60 days. RE Brokers protected. Call our office for details.

Also selling: At 5PM sharp 24 older farm tractors including JD520: (4) Ford 851; (3) Ford 840; Ford 600 & 900; (6) Ford 8Ns & 9Ns; (2) Ford 3000; Ford 8N Worthington Chief; Ferguson; MM BF; IH H; Case DC; trailer; several 3pt implements; 10 scrap vehicles; 20 pcs scrap farm eq +many more misc items.

Term on Farm Equipment: All items sold as is. Full payment by cash or good check payable at auction. List is subject to change.

James MacFadden-Auctioneer 518-284-2090

Mary Ann Larkin-Broker 518-284-3200

MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. Sharon Springs, NY

(518) 284-2090 www.macfaddens.com

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Central New York Fiber Festival scheduled June 9 and 10

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Prime time for sharing the story of agriculture

by Ken Gordon Spring planting is in full swing in many parts of the country and is only a few weeks away in others. Most farmers have been preparing for this task since they wound down from fall harvest. Field work, particularly planting, is a highly visible undertaking for farmers. Because of that, planting season is ripe for farmers to engage with people who are not familiar with agriculture.

It’s unfortunate that a lot of people have completely lost touch with where their food comes from or how it gets to their table or favorite restaurant.

The editor of an agricultural publication once told the true story of an encounter she had with a person who made the dietary choice of being a vegetarian. That person truly believed it was okay, as a vegetarian, to eat chicken wings “Because they grow back.”

Granted, this is an extreme example.

But, a growing number of people have lost touch with farming. And farmers have found that explaining modern production agriculture isn’t always easy. That’s not always what people

are most interested in hearing about, anyway. Most people don’t want to hear national facts and figures about agriculture, either. And they don’t want to be on the receiving end of a one-sided lecture. They’re more interested in what the farmers near them do on their farms.

This brings to mind a quote located in the Cox Corridors of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Daniel Webster is credited with saying, “When tillage begins other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization.”

Those of us involved with agriculture know that what Webster said so many years ago remains true today, but as citizens pursued other arts, they have forgotten what brought our nation to prosperity. Still, many people are curious about today’s agriculture.

An interesting dichotomy is that public curiosity with farming and ranching continues to increase as people become further removed from knowing how their food is produced.

This presents a great opportunity to fill that knowledge gap.

More and more often, farmers are joining in the national conversation consumers are having about food and farming. By listening carefully, farmers often discover they can address concerns consumers have about food by sharing their stories about their farms.

As urban populations expand into the countryside, farmers are finding increased opportunities to tell their stories. Interacting in this way helps consumers gain a true understanding of the passion farmers have for the environment, animal well being and how important, strong and viable farming methods are to our nation’s overall prosperity.

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

American Farm Bureau Federation So while you are engaged in planting the seeds for this year’s crops, also think about ways you can help plant seeds of better understanding with the consuming public. As you are turning that planter at the end of the row, you might just be asked to join in the conversation. Don’t hesitate to do so.

Ken Gordon is a new contributor to the Focus on Agriculture series. He is a public relations consultant in Ohio.

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ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, ACA stockholder-customers recently elected three members to its Board of Directors: • In the Eastern region, Matthew W. Beaton was re-elected for a 4-year term. Matt is president and owner of Sure-Cran Services, Inc. and Beaton’s, Inc., based in Wareham, MA. SureCran is a custom-management company, managing more than 550 acres of owned and leased cranberry bogs in southeastern Massachusetts.

• Douglas W. Shelmidine was elected to a 4-year term in the Central region.

Doug owns Sheland Farms in Adams, NY. Sheland Farms is a multi-generational family business that Doug runs in partnership with his brother, Todd, and father, Donald. The family farms 1,500 acres and milks 700 cows.

• Christine Fesko was re-elected to a 4-year term in the Western region.

Chris, along with her daughter, Kim Fesko Brayman, and father-in-law, George Fesko, own Fesko Farms, Inc., a 2,000-acre, 600-cow dairy in Skaneateles, NY. Chris is involved in planning and goal-setting. She also runs Chris Fesko Enterprises, which produces award-winning children’s educational DVDs about agriculture.

In addition, at the April 25 reorganization meeting, the Board elected Andrew Gilbert, Potsdam, NY, as its chair and Matthew Beaton, Wareham, MA as vice chair. In addition to Chairman Gilbert and Vice Chairman Beaton, the Executive Committee includes Richard Janiga, East Aurora, NY, and June Hoeflich, Williamsville, NY. Farm Credit East is a customerowned agricultural cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, which is celebrating 96 years of service to American agriculture.

DAIRY SALE Tuesday May 8, 2012 @ 6pm

Farm Credit East serves Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

The full Farm Credit East Board includes 12 stockholder-elected directors and three appointed directors who bring additional skills and capabilities to the boardroom. In addition to those elected to leadership and Executive Committee positions the Board also in-

cludes: Henry Adams, Shortsville, NY; Robert R. Brown II, Waterport, NY; Samuel G. Conard, Hillsborough, NJ; Benjamin J. Freund, East Canaan, CT; Laurie K. Griffen, Stillwater, NY; Ann P. Hudson, Suffield, CT; Henry L. Huntington, Loudon, NH; Peggy Jo Jones, Boise, Idaho; and Abbott W. Lee, Chatsworth, NJ.

Obama administration pulls on-farm youth labor rule Agricultural community rallied against rule Citing concerns raised in “thousands of comments,” the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced April 26, it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander commended the administration’s action and said farmers and ranchers made their voices heard on the proposed rule, which could have restricted, and in some instances totally prevented, America’s youth from working on farms and ranches.

“This is a victory for farm and ranch families throughout the country. This ridiculous rule would have prevented the next generation of farmers and ranchers from acquiring skills and passion for this very noble profession.

It also would have restricted urban kids from working on farms and acquiring a solid worth ethic and enthusiasm for this very diverse industry,” said Alexander. “We absolutely have to have a sensible regulatory environment in Washington, D.C. We should not have to worry about negligent rules being promulgated by out-of-touch regulatory agencies. We encourage the administration to venture off the city sidewalks and learn more about where their food comes from.”

Alexander said this is not the first time the administration has proposed rules impacting agriculture before fully evaluating the consequences of the regulations. He said agency officials should reach out to farmers and ranchers prior to proposing a rule that could jeopardize the future of their profession.

“Rather than strapping our hands behind our backs and preventing American youth from learning the ropes of food and fiber production from today’s farmers and ranchers, the administration should work with farmers and ranchers to ensure the rules on the books are workable,” Alexander said. “Rules and regulations, including those related to America’s youth working on farms and ranches, need to ensure safe working conditions. But the original proposal simply went too far.

Cattlemen’s voices were heard.”

Alexander said the administration’s action to withdraw the rule showcases the importance of farm and ranch families being engaged in decisions being made inside the Beltway. He said NCBA will work with the beef community, regulatory agencies and policymakers to ensure a similar rule does not resurface in the future.

2012 Orange County 4-H Calf and Heifer Sale Saturday, May 12th 7pm • The Bergen Farm, Slate Hill, NY Calves, bred and open heifers

at Cambridge Valley Livestock Market 85 HOLSTEIN DAIRY HERD FROM ONE FARM. 35 OF THEM ARE HEIFERS - RANGING FROM YEARLINGS TO OPEN HEIFERS. 10 FRESH COWS. THE REST ARE DUE IN ALL STAGES OF LACTATION. ALL WILL BE PREG CHECKED AND HAVE HAD SHOTS. ALSO CONSIGNED IS 6 BRED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS DUE IN JULY. WE ARE ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS. TRUCKING IS AVAILABLE. CALL OFFICE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MKT. INC. P.O. BOX 146 2147 STATE RTE 22, CAMBRIDGE, NY 12816 PHONE: 518-677-8576 OR 3895 FAX 518-665-8069

Sprucegold R-M Trimmer Red-ET Lifetime of 115,480 3.0% fat 2.7% protein Selling is her fancy red & white summer yearling granddaughter by Hurtgen-Vue Reality-Red - Consigned by Bellvale Farms, Warwick Wisner Farms: A Rubens bred to Damion, due in July. Dam: records to 20,690, 2nd Dam: CAN VG-86, records to 21,718.

CF Johnson and Son: A 6/2011 Cadet selling. Dam: records to, 19300, 4.5 fat, 2.9 protein Indian Acres (Jersey): A sharp and fancy 3/2012 by Sunset Cayon Kyros-ET Indian Acres (Holstein): Show Calf Prospect! 12/2011 by Guthrie dam who's Dam is a Damion Richard Dubensky: A 3/2011 Durham Noah selling. 2nd dam had lifetime of 125130, 5.0 fat, and 3.3 protein Phil Johnson: A 9/2011 Planet Silver-TW. Granddam records to 24720 with 4.0 fat and 3.0 protein.

Other early consignments from Jack Wright, which in include two jersey yearling and two jersey yearling bulls, Harold Baxter, and Jack Pennings.

Silent Auction: country craft items, agricultural products, plants, services, gift certificates, home and garden supplies Chicken BBQ: Pre-sale basis, orders are due by May 7rd. Call Stacey at 845-744-5734.

More info and directions can be found on our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/orange. Look for updates! Proceeds of the sale support the 4-H dairy program in Orange County.

Jennifer Simpson 845-344-1234 or jks236@cornell.edu

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Farm Credit East announces Board Election results

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The future is up for debate at Alltech’s 2012 Symposium The SMART debate at Alltech’s 2012 Symposium will be a dynamic conversation about what’s in store for the future of the world. Alltech’s 28th Annual International Symposium will be held May 20-23 in Lexington, KY. “This is our fourth annual debate and promises to be the most compelling, with a hard hitting and no-holds barred discussion of the real challenges facing the food and feed industries,” said Aidan Connolly, vice president of Corporate Accounts at Alltech.

Panelists on the SMART debate will be CEO of Concern, based in Ireland,

Tom Arnold; Dr. Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes, former minister of Brazil’s agriculture and food supply; Tom Dorr, CEO of Grains Council in Washington, D.C.; and senior lecturer in business economics at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, Sean Rickard.

Topics of the debate will include: • How will we feed 9 billion people?

• Is Africa the new Brazil? What are the implications of the land grab in Africa?

• Water — The fight for natural resources • Protecting the rainforests

• Educating urbanites about agriculture • Dealing with groups hostile to agriculture • Solutions for obesity • What ‘local’ really means Looking to 2050’s burgeoning population, Alltech’s 2012 Symposium will focus on ideas for better use of resources, improved business practices and natural nutritional solutions. New in 2012, breakout sessions will include legal, marketing, information technology and designer food in addition to the popular aquaculture, beef, dairy, equine, poultry, pig, pet and regulato-

ry-focused offerings.

The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 delegates from around the world, making it the industry’s largest symposium. To secure your place at the 2012 Alltech Annual International Symposium, visit www.alltech.com/symposium or contact symposium@alltech. com. One day rates for Monday and Tuesday are $200 a day, with Wednesday’s session being $125.

Join in the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag: #agfuture, and follow Alltech Symposium related news on Alltech’s agriculture and science blog.

Nation’s largest 100 agriculture co-ops post near-record sales, margins The nation’s 100 largest agriculture cooperatives reported nearrecord revenue of $118 billion in 2010, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager announced on May 1. This was an increase of 4 percent over 2009 figures. Net income for the 100 top agriculture co-ops was also up more than 10 percent in 2010, reaching $2.39 billion, up from $2.16 billion in 2009.

“Farmer and rancherowned cooperatives are a mainstay in the American economy, not only helping members market and process their

crops, milk and livestock and creating jobs, but also helping producers keep more of the earnings derived from their products at home, in rural counties and communities,” Tonsager said. “The end result is a huge net benefit for producers, their communities and the overall rural economy. Farmer co-ops also account for significant numbers of jobs and economic activity in many cities.”

CHS Inc., a farm supply, grain and foods cooperative based in Saint Paul, MN, topped the list with 2010 revenue of $25.3 billion. Land O’

Lakes, a dairy foods and farm supply co-op, also based in Saint Paul, ranked second, with revenue of $11.1 billion; Dairy Farmers of America, based in Kansas City, MO, was third with $9.8 billion in 2010 revenue.

USDA’s top 100 ag coop list shows that 23 coops had 2010 revenue of more than $1 billion. Another 47 co-ops had revenue between $506 million and $1 billion. The 100th ranked co-op had sales of $276 million.

Leading the revenue increase from 2009 to 2010 were dairy cooperatives, which saw 2010 revenue climb more than 14.5 per-

cent from the previous year, to $29.5 billion.

Dairy cooperatives accounted for more than half of the revenue increase recorded by the top 100 ag co-ops in 2010.

Gross margins, as a percent of total sales, were up slightly, from 9 percent to 9.2 percent.

The increase in gross margins partially covered higher expenses.

Gross margins plus service revenue climbed to $684 million.

Total expenses for the top 100 ag co-ops were up $575 million in 2010.

The largest cost increase was for labor, where expenses climbed by 7 per-

Eastern New York State Wool Pool scheduled June 14-16 GREENWICH, NY — The second annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative wool pool will be held June 1416 at the Washington County Fairgrounds on State Route 29 in Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 14; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 15-16.

A large national wool buyer is offering sheep farmers from throughout New York State and neighboring Massachusetts and Vermont excellent prices for their fiber.

Three classes of wool will

be accepted: 1. Clean white wool at least 2-1/2 inches in length; 2.

White offsorts including short and dirty fiber, and head and belly wool; and 3. Natural color wool.

Farms with lots of 1,000 pounds or more are encouraged to call ahead; and to deliver their fiber to the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon, June 14. The pool is only accepting fiber from 2010, 2011,

and 2012 shearings.

All sellers are asked to contribute some time to the pool when they are dropping off their fiber.

Help needed includes unloading vehicles, taking empty bags and scraps home, and filling the baler. The Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District is lending the Coop its agricultural plastics recycling baler for use at the pool again this year.

DAIRY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Wed., May 9th @ 1:00 PM at N.N.Y.. Farmerss Market,, Rt.. 26,, Lowville,, NY Y WE ARE EXPECTING OUR USUAL RUN OF OPEN, BRED, MILKING COWS & HEIFERS & SERVICE BULLS THE BEEF, CALF & DAIRY MARKETS ARE VERY STRONG & ACTIVE AT N.N.Y IF YOU HAVE ANIMALS FOR THIS OR ANY AUCTION AT N.N.Y. CONTACT: John Scofield

315-771-4565

Market Manager • Ted Simmons

Office: 315-376-7441 Cell: 315-767-8656

For more information, contact Coop President Mary Jeanne Packer on 518-692-2700 or e-mail mjpacker@battenkillfibers.com.

cent, to $4.6 billion. On the other hand, lower interest rates and less debt caused interest expense to drop 11 percent.

“While it is encouraging to see the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives reporting strong revenue and income, it is also noteworthy that the nation is seeing a surge in the formation of small-farmer cooperatives and quasicooperatives that have been created to meet the growing demand for locally produced foods,” Tonsager said.

The asset base for the

top 100 ag co-ops grew by $2.3 billion between 2009 and 2010. Current assets accounted for nearly two-thirds of that increase. Fixed assets also showed an increase of $600 million.

For a complete list of the top 100 cooperatives, go to w w w . r u r d e v . usda.gov/SupportDocuments/rdTop100AgCoopList04-27-2012.pdf.

For a more detailed look at the top 100 Ag Co-ops, see page 16 of the March-April issue of USDA’s “Rural Cooperatives” magazine: www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs /pub/openmag.htm.

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

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

(2) DAIRIES, HEIFERS, & MACHINERY SALE

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 • 10:30 A.M. Allenn Byler, (17) Head dairy. Good milk cows in this herd. Hols. & (8) Jersey Crosses.

Robertt & Tinaa Sharp, (50) Head dairy. (45) Mature cows & (5) bred heifers.

(18) Recently fresh, and (15) Due for May & June. AI breeding. (12) R&W Holsteins, (1) Brown Swiss due in June. (10) Jersey's & Jersey Crosses. A nice, young herd.

Already consigned, springing 1st calf heifers & open heifers from NB to breeding age.

Machinery: JD 5325, 4WD, ROPS. JD 4030, canopy, 2942 hrs. Kubota M4700, 4WD & loader, 665 hrs. Kubota L3300, 4WD & loader, 1129 hrs. NH LS 170 skidsteer, 2500 hrs. JD 335 round baler. INT 430 square baler. NH 7ft. haybine. 4 star tedder. NH 24 ft. hay/grain elevator. 12" rock flex discs. MF chisel plow-7 shank. Brillion 10 ft. cultipacker. JD 10 ft. disc. NH 305 V spreader. NI 3622 spreader. FS 500 fert. spreader. Many more items. Watch for complete listing.

Sale Managed By:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

JUNEE 15,, 2012: PEDERSEN N FARMS. (100)) Head d off Hi-Gradee Holstein n cattle.. m hass been n in n thee familyy forr 80 0 years.. Yearss off AII breeding.. Also o selling Thee farm somee machinery.

$17,000 in scholarship funds available from BBB and AT&T BUFFALO, NY — College-bound students are full of expectations and sometimes a lot of worry about how to pay for their education. The Better Business Bureau is proud to offer welcomed assistance each year through the BBB Student of Integrity Edward A. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship,

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AUCTION SALE Valuable Real Estate

and contents 10,000 sq. ft. building w/ 2 acres

ShurWay FoodMart 100 Rt 590, Greeley, PA 18425

Saturday, May 12, 2012 @ 10:00 AM Complete contents of store. Produce display cases, Dairy display cases, Deli cases, Meat display cases, Glass door display freezers, Cigarette display cases, 3 all-in-one checkout isles with barcode scanners, printers, cash drawers, credit card terminals, scales, belts (complete), 2 Meat grinders, 2 slicers, carts, tons of shelving, candy display cases, walk-in freezers, spare compressors, meat tenderizing machine, shopping carts, meat packing supplies, wrappers, pallet carts, hand carts, and much, much more. Everything for a modern store or farm market.

Check the website at www.wetmoreauction.com for up-to-date information and pictures.

Terms: Real Estate $20,000 down bal. at closing 45 days. Cash or good PA check with valid driver's license. Buyer's not known to auctioneer please bring bank letter of credit. Food and bathroom facilities will be provided. Auction does not include grocery items.

Auctioneer: John H. Wetmore AU005268 (570) 253-1648 office (570) 493-6995 cell

Selling for: ShurWay FoodMart Rt 590 Greeley, PA 18425

Back in 1912, the year BBB was founded, the marketplace was full of mistrust and abuses. It wasn’t until a small group of individuals rolled up their sleeves to fight against infractions of misleading and dishonest information that a more honest and ethical marketplace began to prevail. The BBB is proud to offer awards for students who, like their founders, fight for ethics today in a world that often seems to have lost its own moral compass.

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We’re grateful for AT&T’s support toward this well deserved recognition.”

The Better Business Bureau’s Student of Integrity Scholarships will honor students for their demonstration of high ethical standards and personal integrity. To compete, students submit peer nominations that include a description of an ethical dilemma they faced and how

Otsego County 4-H CALF SALE Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ 1:00pm Otsego County Fairgrounds, Morris New York Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, and Milking Shorthorns Contact Zack Proskine for more info 607-435-0051 or (607) 783-2956

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 30th sale - cull ave. .70, Top cow .83 wt. 1589 $1318.87 cows up to $1473.45, Bulls/Steers top .99 wt. 1225 $1212.75, bull calves top $2.75, heifer calves top $2.00.

Monday, May 7th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm. Expecting several groups for this sale.

Monday, May 14th - Monthly Heifer Sale. Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred. Several other groups of heifers coming.

FRIDAY, MAY 18TH ON THE FARM - Cobleskill, NY. 11:00 AM. Fran-Lan Farms Complete CERTIFIED ORGANIC Dairy Dispersal. (NOFA) 90 Head sell - 55 Milking age, 15 Bred Heifers, balance heifers & calves. SCC ave.

200,000 - 250,000. One of the finest Organic Herds we've had the privilege to sell.

Monday, May 21st - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairmen 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

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

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HORSE SALE Held At Finger Lakes Livestock

Saturday,, May y 12,, 2012 3 miles East of Canandaigua on Routes 5 & 20 in Canandaigua, NY 14224

3865 Rt. 5 & 20 • 585-394-1515 Tack Sale Starts at 9:00 A.M. • Horses Hitched at 9:00 A.M. Auction Starts at 10:00 A.M.

Selling All Breeds Of Horses All horses must have current Coggins test.

Vet on grounds to test your horses!

Announcements Day of Sale take Precedence Over Advertising.

Cash or Honorable Check.

Not Responsible for Accidents.

Auctioneer: Mel Hoover -- AU-003111-L • Mel’s cell phone # 717-989-8050

Auctionzip.com ID#4665

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK

they overcame it. Independent judges review hundreds of applications each year to select the winners. BBB and AT&T contacted high schools across Upstate New York State to encourage nominations from their student body.

“AT&T is committed to helping high school students stay in school, prepare for college, and learn skills workforce readiness so they can become successful members or community,” said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager, AT&T Upstate New York. “We’re proud of our partnership with the Better Business Bureau now in its fifth year and hope students across the state will con-

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

607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 DAIRY DAY AT D.R. CHAMBERS AND SONS INC. THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Already Consigned for

Wednesdayy Mayy 16,, 2012 2 @ 3pm 6 Bagging 2nd Calf Holstein Heifers 11 Heifers Short Bred to a Holstein Bull 4-Linebacks 7-Holsteins Will be vet checked and nasaled Special Feeder Sale Every Wednesday following the dairy @ 3pm.

We have a Strong and Consistent Calf, Feeder and Beef Market.

Market Report...

April 18th we had 70 head of feeders top one bringing $1.39/lb 167 calves top one bringing $2.55/lb April 25th we had 60 head of feeders top one bringing $1.32/lb 141 calves top one bringing $2.85/lb 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 Home 607-829-5172 Cell 607-353-2728 Cell 607-434-0042 Horse Sales Every other Friday Tack @ 1pm--Horses @ 6pm May 11th Regular Horse Sale May 25th Spring Round-Up Celebrating 74 years in business Check out our Website for market report, sale dates and more. www.drchambersauction.com Join us on Facebook at Chambers Livestock-Auction

Co-Vista

20th Anniversary Sale Friday, May 11, 2012 • 11:00 AM • Arcade, NY 180+ Head Sell: 90 1st & 2nd Lactation cows Also, 25 bred heifers and 65 Calves & Yearlings!

Featuring 30 R&W, High Genomics, High Type & Deep Cow Families!

RHA: 29,923 3.7 1093 3.0 899 • SCC: 129,000 Last DHI test ave. 94 lbs milk! • Freestall cows!

Directions: (GPS address: 320 Genesee Road, Arcade, NY 14009) Arcade is 30 miles south of Buffalo. From Arcade take Rt 39W, go 2 1/2 miles to 16N, turn right at light and go 1 1/2 miles (next intersection past Earl's Drive-In) then turn right onto Genesee Rd. Farm on left. From the North Take Rt 16S to Chaffee-Farm is 1/2 mile South of Chaffee. Look for auction signs.

*Direct descendants of some of the breeds most famous brood cows sell including Barbie EX-92, Zip EX-95, Roxy EX-97, Miss Special EX-94, Licorice EX-92, Daphne EX-94, Dur Chan EX-95, Tamara EX-97, ATM EX-92, Rudy Missy EX92, Raven EX-95, Mandy EX-96...need we say more!!

*View catalog online at: www.cattlexchange.com

Sale Host:

Sale Manager:

Co-Vista Holsteins

320 Genesee Rd, Arcade, NY 14009

Russ & Karen George 716-913-8977 • klgeorge17@yahoo.com

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4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: 607-746-2226 • Fax: 607-746-2911 E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com Website: www.cattlexchange.com

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The American ethanol industry stands on the brink of bridging the final federal hurdle to E15 availability after three years of concerted efforts. So far, 99 ethanol producers have joined together to fund a nation-

wide fuel survey which will satisfy the final requirement of the partial E15 waiver granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

“The National Corn Growers Association applauds the ethanol in-

ADVANCE NOTICE 16TH ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 12th, AT 9:00 AM Sharp!

Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Recreation Vehicles, Trucks, Tools & More!

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dustry for this momentous accomplishment,” said NCGA President Garry Niemeyer. “We have long understood the economic, environmental and national security benefits of this renewable, domestic fuel. Finally, the hard work invested in pushing to increase these benefits through increased ethanol usage can come to fruition.”

Ethanol producers stepped up to provide the vast majority of the funding for this survey despite owning only a handful of the 160,000 gas stations that participate in the survey.

“Ethanol producers have taken on a proactive role in this process and American consumers will benefit,” said Niemeyer. “Ethanol has the capacity to lower staggering prices at the pump while also reducing pollution. With the survey in place, E15 is set for commercial sale as laid out by the EPA.” Now, efforts to promote E15 adoption will shift to focus on specific states with regulatory issues that act as an impediment.

Notably some states, including Iowa, Illinois and Kansas, are prepared for commencement

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Sat., May 19, 2012 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY May 18th

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COUNTRY ESTATE DISPERSAL Saturday May 19TH At 11:00 AM. At 8176 Maxwell Rd, Clinton, NY Follow arrows off Rt. 233 in Clinton.

1961 Corvair 95 Van (75,309 mi.), Empire oak side by side, Empire 3pc. Parlor set, East Lake bed, dressers and server, oak ice boxes, sq. oak ext. table, set of 4 oak t-backs, oak lo boy dresser, oak office desk, sq. oak parlor stand, 1 draw country table, pine wash stand, Depression china cab., 7pc. Dining room suite, living room furniture, 7 pc. Dinette set, upright freezer, Amana Refrigerator, washer and dryer, bentwood and other rockers, upright player piano and rolls, Old Trusty Incubator, OK#3 Creamery, 40s Maytag wringer washer, 60s cigarette machine, lg. Hercules safe, crocks and jugs, misc. glassware (chalkware, Depression, pressed, china, etc.), Duncan parking meter, post office box, ironware, graniteware, prints (1-Leroy), costume jewelry, oil lamps, mirrors, sm. wooden prop., lanterns, Daisy BB guns, Military items, toys and games, store scales, milk bottles, boxes and cans, Kolster radio and speaker, trunks, cedar chest, cameras, traps, car parts, Federal Signal Fire Truck Siren, Planters paper maché peanut, wooden skis, snow shoes, 50s bicycles (Indian scout, BF Goodrich, Endies Utica, NY), snow blowers, roto tillers, Agway 12.5 hp. 38" lawn tractor, enameled cook stoves, N.H. ensilage blower, N.H. 611 1 row corn chopper, horse harness, Milwaukee steel wheel garden cultivator, Massey Harris tin sign, David Bradley garden tractor and buzz saw, S.S. bulk tank, compressor, milkers, corn bin, qty. of scrap iron, firewood, antique tools, ALSO MANY MORE LG. AND SM. ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. SALE HELD UNDER TENTS AND OUTSIDE, BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS, LUNCH AVAILABLE, PROPER I.D. REQUIRED FOR BIDDING NUMBER, PREVIEW 9:00 AM., STANDARD 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM, TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK DAY OF SALE. NO GOODS REMOVED UNTIL SETTLED FOR.

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of E15 sales immediately upon registration of all parties with EPA and implementation of the Misfueling Mitigation Plan.

“We understand that some challenges may still arise, but this step forward renews our optimism that E15 will become a reality for American drivers,” said Niemeyer. “Now, we must overcome pending litigation and anti-ethanol rhetoric by some in Congress in order to reap the benefits of this transition.”

Groups representing the ethanol industry, including the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the American Coalition for Ethanol also spoke out in defense of E15 and to applaud progress.

“America’s ethanol industry is committed to giving consumers greater choice at the pump by

making E15 a commercial reality,” said RFA, Growth Energy, and ACE. “We will work diligently with the petroleum industry, gas retailers, automakers, and consumers to ensure E15 is used properly.

But we will not stand idly by and allow some of these interests to make wild and unsubstantiated claims about ethanol and E15 in order to malign ethanol and scare consumers. The fact remains that E15 is the most tested fuel ever approved by EPA and is perfectly safe and effective for those engines approved in the waiver.”

The survey, which is required annually, will collect more than 7,500 samples of all gasoline types available nationwide.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, April 24

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Introduction to biogas and anaerobic digestion

by Dan Ciolkosz, Extension Associate, Penn State and Pius Ndegwa, Washington State University On-farm biogas production has long been a topic of interest for farmers, with historical records of biogas production going back several hundreds of years. In modern livestock production systems, for example, the benefits of producing biogas are significant and include: • provision of supplemental renewable energy • odor reduction • reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases • pathogen control • waste biostabilization.

The economics of biogas production, however, are sometimes difficult to justify unless the accompanying environmental benefits and other by-products are considered.

What is a biogas?

Biogas is a by-product of the anaerobic (without oxygen) breakdown of organic matter. The organic matter

could be any of a number of materials, but on the farm, it most often comprises animal manure or other agricultural waste.

The most important component in biogas is methane, a flammable gas that can be used in furnaces, for cooking, or even as an engine fuel.

However, biogas also contains carbon dioxide and small amounts of hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, and water vapor.

What is a digester?

A digester is a sealed vessel or container in which anaerobic digestion of organic matter occurs. The bacteria “feed” off the manure and, in the process, release biogas as a by-product.

This process is referred to as anaerobic digestion, and the sealed vessel or container is thus usually referred to as an anaerobic digester. Anaerobic digestion also occurs in the anaerobic zones of open or unsealed swamps, bogs, and wastewater lagoons.

Today, farmers in developed countries are using digesters primarily to

Double-Crop Soybean Management for New York and New England For New York and New England, the viability of double-crop soybeans is largely dependent on favorable conditions during wheat harvest.

Wheat harvest after July 12, is not conducive to double crop soybeans.

Tips for managing wheat before planting double-crop soybeans: • Consider harvesting wheat at 20 percent grain moisture. Air drying wheat in storage will result in higher test weight and quality. This practice allows for a 3 to 5 day earlier planting window for soybeans.

• Leaving 8 to 12 inches of wheat stubble in the field will help maintain soil moisture. Utilize no-till whenever possible.

• Wheat straw should be baled or spread uniformly with the combine.

Leaving heavy amounts of residue on the ground may result in poor seed/soil contact during soybean planting.

• Some fungicides and excessive nitrogen rates can delay wheat maturity, which in turn can further delay soybean planting.

Tips for managing double-crop soybeans: • Soil moisture must be charged in June as the later summer months typically do not provide enough moisture to produce a good soybean crop.

• Plant as soon as possible after small grain harvest. Soybean yield could decline by as much as one bushel per acre for each day planting is delayed. It is generally not recommended to plant soybeans after July 12 in New York/New England.

• Plant double-crop soybeans deeper into moist soil, especially if the soil surface is dry. 1” to 1.5” planting depth is acceptable for most soil types.

• Increasing seeding rates and narrow row widths have been shown to potentially increase yields in doublecropping systems.

Varieties for New York/New England double-crop soybeans When selecting soybeans in New York/New England, consider your current planting maturities. Key points for soybean yield in a double crop situation are: • Height • Herbicide resistance for easier weed control of volunteer wheat Considerations: • Yield potential of double-crop soybeans in New York/New England averages 25-30 bushels per acre.

• Advantages of above average bean prices may accommodate lower yield potentials.

• Additional nitrogen credit of beans may help with corn rotation costs.

• Double-crop soybeans can be injured by early frost, expect some green beans in the bin at harvest.

• Weed control, including control of volunteer wheat, is important to avoid competition for moisture in the soybean crop.

Source: Jeff Miller of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County, New York from Dan Mongeau of Pioneer.

improve the quality of their manure and to reduce manure odors, the energy content of the methane being simply a by-product. However, as the price of energy increases, more farmers are looking at using anaerobic digestion as a way to generate supplemental heat and electricity for their farms. Digesters are a popular technology in rural areas of the developing world, where electricity and petroleum fuels are often unavailable or unaffordable.

What does a digester look like?

Physically, digesters can come in many different shapes and sizes, varying from simple earthen lagoons to complex steel and concrete structures.

In North America, the most common commercial farm digesters are usually buried concrete tanks with heavy plastic covers.

How does a digester work?

Fresh biomass entering a digester is supplied with anaerobic bacteria by the existing digested biomass, which is tremendously rich in these microbes.

The digester tank provides a conducive environment for anaerobic microbes to “digest” the biomass, resulting in digested solids, liquids, and biogas. In general, the anaerobic digestion is a living process, requiring favorable conditions (temperature, moisture content, oxygen exclusion,and pH) and a steady food supply in order to flourish.

What goes into a digester?

Livestock manure is the most popular material, or feedstock, for anaerobic digestion on the farm, but almost any type of organic matter can be di-

gested, including food waste, forestry residue, animal processing waste, and field crops.

What can go wrong?

Probably the biggest problem in a digester occurs when the digester’s pH drops too low. In general, acid-forming bacteria grow much faster than methane-forming bacteria. This can reduce the pH to an unfavorable level for methane-forming bacteria, thus inhibiting the activity of methanogens. This is referred to souring and may result in failure or crashing of the anaerobic digester. In most cases, however, the pH is self-regulating, but bicarbonates are sometimes used to maintain consistent pH. The optimal pH range is between 6.8 to 8.5. Restarting a digester that has “soured” is not an easy task. Typically, the approach is to open the digester, excavate the soured material, then refill and restart the digester. This is a costly and unpleasant task and should be avoided whenever possible.

There are risks in dealing with biogas, including explosion, asphyxiation, disease, or hydrogen sulfide poisoning. Operators must be aware of the potential hazards and take preventative measures.

How is biogas used?

Biogas generated from anaerobic digestion processes is a clean and environmentally friendly renewable fuel.

There are many uses for this fuel, including use in engines, generation of electricity, heat and hot water systems, and even refrigeration.

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Create a home spa for Mother’s Day If you’re looking for an unusual (and budget-friendly) gift Mother’s Day, why not create a spa at home?

You can pamper Mom using a few simple recipes that will make her feel loved from head to toe.

When mixing your home spa treatments, use fresh, high quality ingredients for the best results. All of the ingredients can be found in your refrigerator, pantry or local grocery store.

Never use ingredients for your home spa treatments that you wouldn’t want to eat. Your skin, the largest organ on your body, breathes and is porous. It will absorb the properties of the ingredients you are using.

Finally, ensure the containers or jars you will be using are sterile by boiling them in hot water. This will help prevent contamination of your finished product, which could lead to spoilage. Do not store the assembled spa treatments any longer than the shelf life of the most perishable ingredient.

A pretty box or basket filled with jars of your custom-made spa treatments, a decorative label you create, hand-written or printed instruction labels, and a note of appreciation for your Mom makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

Cucumber hair treatment If Mom loves to swim or has trouble with dry hair, this home-made spa treatment works wonders to combat the effects of chlorine damage and adds moisture to the hair.

1 egg 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and chopped Blend egg, olive oil and cucumber in a blender or

food processor until smooth. Spread evenly through hair, leave on for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Tomato blemish remedy This homemade spa recipe aids with facial blemishes using household ingredients.

1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon instant-style oatmeal or old fashioned rolled oats Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until just combined into a paste. Apply to blemishes on the skin, making sure mixture is thick enough to stay in place. Leave on skin 10 minutes. Remove mixture with damp washcloth, rinse and pat dry.

Chocolate facial mask This creamy mask is an excellent moisturizer, leaving skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.

1/3 cup cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) 3 teaspoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 3 teaspoons instant oatmeal Mix all ingredients together in food processor or blender. Smooth mixture onto face. Relax for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat face dry.

Strawberry hand and foot exfoliant Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid that aids exfoliation.

8-10 strawberries 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt or Sea Salt Mix all ingredients together into a paste using food

stock.xchg photo processor or blender. Use mixture over a sink or place feet in empty tub, as the paste is messy. Massage mixture onto hands and feet. Leave on hands and feet for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

(Recipes courtesy of SpaIndex.com: Guide to Spas.) (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Comfort Foods made Fast and Healthy!

by Healthy Exchanges Ham and scalloped potatoes Scalloped potatoes as they were intended to taste!

Just fill your slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. What could be easier?

3 cups diced extra-lean ham 6 1/2 cups thinly sliced cooked potatoes 1 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cups shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of celery soup 2 tablespoons fat-free half and half 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1. Spray a slow-cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. Layer half of the ham, half of the potatoes, half the onions and half the cheese in prepared container.

Repeat layers.

2. In a small bowl, combine celery soup, half and half and parsley flakes. Spoon soup mixture evenly over top of potato mixture.

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours. Mix well before serving. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: About 230 calories, 6g fat, 18g protein, 26g carb., 876mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Seward: Vital farm safety program funded CORTLAND, NY — State Senator James L. Seward (R, C, I - Oneonta) on April 23 announced that the 2012-2013 state budget includes, at his insistence, $100,000 to protect New York farmers through continuation of the highly successful New York Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Rebate Program.

“Agriculture is our state’s number one industry. It is vital to our economy and

our way of life,” said Senator Seward.

“Ensuring our farmers have proper safety equipment is crucial and that is why I have strongly supported the ROPS rebate program since its inception.”

Funding for the ROPS rebate program, and other agricultural programs, was left out of the governor’s initial budget proposal. Senator Seward led fellow upstate legislators in

fighting to have the funding included in the final state budget.

“Despite our state’s economic situation, you cannot put a price tag on the lives of our farmers. In the grand scheme of a $132 billion dollar budget, the ROPS rebate program funding is a small expenditure, but it can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a tractor accident,” added Seward.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) administers the ROPS program, now in its sixth year, which has outfitted over 1,000 tractors with the life-saving

rollover protection.

“Our campaign has increased by tenfold the number of farmers making their tractors safe by retrofitting them with rollover protection systems,” said Dr. John May, director of NYCAMH. “This is important because a farmer’s risk of dying on the job is eight times higher than that of the average American worker.”

Tractor overturns are the primary cause of these fatal and permanently crippling injuries. In the event of a rollover, the use of ROPS and a seat-

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FRIDAY MAY 25TH @ 3:00 PM

At Visscher Farm 1400 S. Main St. (Rte. 282) - 1 1/2 mile south of the Village of Nichols, Tioga County, NY - use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte. 17/future I-86) or 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox via PA Rte. 187

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FARM LINE WE CAN FEATURE FOR THIS AUCTION If you're thinking of selling give Howard or Bill a call.

Also taking individual consignments of Farm Machinery - Construction - plus equipment and the like items. Already consigned a good selection of balers, discbines, mower conditioners, rakes, tillage, tractors, dozers, watch future papers for more details

Senator Seward visits Carroll Farms in Cortland to announce $100,000 in state funding for continuation of the New York Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Rebate Program. From left, Dr. John May, director of NYCAMH; Senator Seward, Mike Carroll and Earl Carroll.

Photo courtesy of Senator Seward

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belt reduces the risk of injury by 99 percent. Use of ROPS without a seatbelt is less effective, but still reduces serious injury by 70 percent. Tractors built after 1985 have built-in rollover protection, but many tractors in use today are older than that.

“We are grateful to Senator Seward and his colleagues in the state legislature for recognizing the need for this program and their continued support even in difficult financial times,” added Dr. May. “In our region we have been blessed with strong legislative concern for the well-being of New York farmers. This has helped make this life saving program an on-going reality.”

“I’ve learned a lot

about farming from my dad, including the importance of safety,” said Mike Carroll of Cortland, a third-generation dairy farmer. Both Mike and his father Earl Carroll have utilized the ROPS rebate program to retrofit older tractors. “I am well aware of the risks associated with farming and want to do all I can to protect myself and anyone else who utilizes the tractors on our farm.

While I have always practiced safe farming, knowing the rollover protection systems are in place provides additional security and peace of mind. I am extremely thankful that Senator Seward and NYCAMH have recognized the importance of providing

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ROPS at a cost farmers can afford.”

“Farmers deal with countless challenges every day. Anything that can be done to ease their financial burden and enhance farm safety in the process has my strong support. I congratulate NYCAMH on their leadership in this field and stand ready to partner with them moving forward in keeping our New York farms safe and productive,” Seward concluded.

Farmers interested in more information should call toll-free 877-ROPSR4U (877-767-7748) or check on-line at ropsr4u.com. The rebate amounts to 70 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing rollover protection on a tractor, a savings of up to $865.

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WANTED: Enrosse RP5 in line wheel rake, good working condition only. 716-5236436.(NY) RESTORED 1941 LA with plows, mower, cultivators, belt pulley, wheel weights 1941H, 1943A, 1946B Case 310 dozer and 10-38 rear tire. 607-369-7656.(NY) 5HP CORN GRINDER 40’ flex auger 1hp. motor $1,900. Katolight 85KW PTO generator $5,000. 315-252-3039.(NY) REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Spring Pairs. Bull or Heifer calves. Available now.

All calves AI sired. Excellent blood lines.

315-706-1693.(NY) TWO FERTILIZER spreaders, one 3pth. $350. One pull behind $650. 12’ Brillion Cultipacker with 4” axle, very nice $1,200.

607-532-8512.(NY) DRY 4X4 ROUND BALES grass hay, stored inside, cut in early July $25. each.

(Boonville, NY) 315-942-4475 NEW BELTING SKIDSTEER wheels eight bolt, tandem axle running gear $950., NH 315 baler $3,000. JD 2-row green corn head. 607-243-5555.(NY) WANTED: Guard rail as in letter W type used, new, any length. 315-673-3995.(NY) WANTED: Metal bale wagon sides in good condition 16 or 18ft. need 2-sets, hay rake w/dolly wheel, used 30-40KW generator PTO. 215-791-3948.(PA) FOR SALE 85 ft. tower for wind mill lattice type- 4 legged 120’ available- already down $1,500. former power tower. 607869-5581.(NY) JD 4/16 PLOW Oliver sulky potato corn 2R planter Ford 5610 diesel $9,000. Antique planters, digger, rake, other equipment.

585-457-7061.(NY) REGISTERED HAMP Ram born 1/2009 hope breeding or trade for similar Ram- different bloodline. 716-549-0649.(NY) IH 3PT DISC, Ford 3-bottom 3pt. plows, 24ft. elevator, NH 477 Haybine NH 256 rake, 9x18 steel rack wagon- new. 518875-6093.(NY) CASE IH 881 forage harvester with two hay heads 2 row corn head, working condition $2,800. 585-554-6678.(NY)

FARMALL SUPER “C”, nice rubber, runs excellent $2,200. Int. fast hitch conversion to three point $275. Fast hitch Carryall $250. 203-623-2956.(CT)

FOUR BUGGY wheels striped and everything still has good rubber. Call for pricing.

Also Pullets laying two months $5. each.

607-292-6184.(NY)

FOR SALE: Rops fits Oliver 1850-1855, no canopy, used 6 months, stored indoors, Made by Laurin $1,100. obo. 315-2693794.(NY)

492 NEW HOLLAND haybine 9ft. with hydro swing cylinder good condition $4,000. 315-265-0026.(NY)

IH 5088 6,270 hours, 75 hours on complete restoration, includes engine, overhaul transmission, update wiring, tires, paint cab, interior $30,000. 716-870-3155.(NY)

VACUUM PUMP $350. Chicken debeaker $250. Antique wagon wheel. Antique chicken crates. John X. Florek. 413-5622981.(MA)

TWO FIBERGLASS TANKS 500 gal. with lids $50. each. F&H wheel WTO $125. pair.

Power steering off JD 50 $475. 908-3627478.(NJ) JD 620 WFE runs good $4,000. Free 2yr. old male Beagle. 315-363-0262.(NY) WEBSTER FERT. box with auger 6hrs. motor needs work $1,500. JD Brush Hog 5ft. 3pt. hitch $300. W.N.Y. 716-432-9104 NEW HOLLAND model 254 3PT. hitch 2Star Rake Tedder EC. 315-923-7789.(NY) NH 499 haybine center pivot 12’ cut rubber rolls, good condition $2,500. JD Canopy $200. 24’ Belt conveyor $400. 607-2437951.(NY) 2 YEARLY KATAHDIN rams, one white one black, proven sires $150. each. 315-8232256.(NY) LELY TEDDER (vintage) for parts or repair $250. 315-821-6628.(NY) FORD 2006 F250 4x4 regular cab, gas, auto, air, cruise, 50,000 miles, excellent $11,000. 315-232-4326.(NY) NH 514 manure spreader $2,000. Lely 8 wheel rake $2,000., JD 446 round baler $7,000., stored inside under cover, retiring.

315-629-4894.(NY) WANTED: Soybean drum for IH 400 planter. 315-858-6956.(NY) ROUND BALE feeder, wheatheart post pounder for rent, see us at fryesangusbeef.com 518-638-6370.(NY) BIG SIX HORSE drawn mower. 315-3763460.(NY) WANTED: Front suite case weights for John Deere. Also rear wheel weights for D14 Allis Chalmers. 607-566-2116.(NY)

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector.

Brand new, complete set up. Also 18.4-38 rear tractor tires, 30% $35. each. 716-7735333.(NY) FARMALL C with loader $1,250. wide front end for Farmall C $350. belt pulley for C $30. 518-993-5531.(NY) 1ST CUTTING GRASS hay 60lb. bales 1+3rd. cutting baleage grass fed Beef Knight 3300 mixer wagon. 716-9836232.(NY) REGISTERED BRED Holstein Heifer due 7-5, 18’ Brillion transport drag 12’ Brillion transport cultipacker. 315-963-3826.(NY) FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers D-17 series IV ser# 82071, new tires and engine, very nice tractor, over $10,000 invested, $8,500. 607-535-2395.(NY) WANTED: Buying Alfalfa in the field, one cutting or rent for the whole year. Newark, NY and surrounding areas. 315-545-2027 WANTED: Single Harpoon Haymow forks wanted by collector, Blacksmith made or by hay tool Mfg’rs. Buy- Trade- Swap. Also Mfg’rs catalog’s. 717-792-0278.(PA) 1947 SC CASE, good tin, recent paint, fenders, runs good, all new tires $2,000.

315-626-2689.(NY) 886 INTER. CAB TIRES 90%, 4,800 hrs. $8,500. or trade for 856 no cab. 3 Row cultivator $300. 607-936-1257.(NY) SMALL SQUARE BALES 1,000+ mixed hay, late cut, must move, make offer.

Owego, NY area. 607-659-5904 HOLSTEIN HFRS 600-700 lbs. out of top Sires 20,000 lb. herd average certified organic, also would sell a few cows. 518361-8129.(NY)

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NH 116 HAYBINE 14’ cut $3,000. Berthoud 400 gal. grape sprayer $2,800. obo. 585301-5041.(NY)

FOR SALE: International Hydro 100 less than 200hr. on motor, overhaul, new rubber, VG paint, asking $11,900. obo. 315825-5244.(NY)

SHEEP SHEARING blade grinder with 12” aluminum disc, asking $300. obo. Call Dale 585-394-5814.(NY) NH 144 iNVERTER, new bearings, good condition $1,000. 585-554-6415.(NY) JD 640 HAY RAKE, nice $2,900. JD 1209 Haybine, little use $2,700. JD 541 self-leveling loader, like new $4,500. L.M. 518885-5106.(NY) WHITE 5100 no- till airplanter, new discs $5,000. IH six bottom plow with sodbuster $1,500. New diesel generator 8500 watt $4,000. 570-767-1117.(PA) PICK UP TO 10 Jersey Heifers ready to breed May $800. each, most are polled.

Looking for polled Jersey bull. 802-4642644.(VT) WANTED: Two or three bottom plow with three point hitch. Belleville, NY. 315-8465612 300 GAL. CENTURY field sprayer, good condition $1,000. 2005 Ponderosa stock trailer bumper hitch 16’ $1,500. 315-7764110.(NY) WANTED: Grain drill planter with grass seeder in good working condition. Please call day 315-531-8133 or evening 315-6510248.(NY) REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bull calves. All natural, grass fed, superb bloodlines, calving ease, calming demeanor.

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14’ KEWANEE disk rockflex $32. JD 100 forage blower $300. Standardbred Gelding traffic safe sound $300. Geneva, NY. 315781-2572 JOHN DEERE 4-bottom hyd. reset plow $1,100. Case 530 backhoe $4,500. New Holland hay inverter merger $1,500. 12kw. generator $1,200. 315-744-4941.(NY) FOR SALE 1965 Ward LaFrance fire truck 19,000 miles, good condition, pumper truck 750 tank, asking $2,800. obo. 315865-5657.(NY)

HAYWAGON 8’x16’ wood on a JD chassis with extendable tongue great shape $700. and 3pt. hitch back blade 6’ $275. 315-5253084.(NY)

FOR SALE: Tires 18.4R38 2ea., 14.9-25 2ea. with tubes $150. each good for duals.

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HAY ROUND and square bales. 607-6924622.(NY) LOCUST FENCE POSTS fresh cut any length when you call $2.00 each. 518-6051368.(NY)

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SIX 600LB. 700LB. Feeder Steers Angus Angus Hereford cross $1.40lb. 607-5426742.(NY)

BLACK SIMMENTAL bull sired by ranch hand, moderate frame, good EPD’s and calving ease. Yearling Heifers also available. 716-830-8149.(NY)

1,000 GALLON H+S pull type sprayer. 80’ booms Raven 450 controller new pump, foam markers, hyd. fold, excellent condition $10,000. 585-734-8457.(NY)

IH FAST HITCH cultivator. 2 Truck tires 235/70 R16 excellent, nearly new. 607743-6391.(NY)

WANTED: Large Stave silo 1980 or newer 20x80, 24x80, 24x70, selling Westfalla vacuum pump. 315-237-1448.(NY) CASE 4490 4X4 tractor 4,400hrs. 175hp.

3-ph. 1,000 PTO $9,500. Ready to work.

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LOWE 750 classic 12” post hole auger with quick attach. Asking $2,500 or best offer, Hinsdale, NY. Ask for Ron. 716-557-2440

CIDER PRESSES water operated 4-1/2bu. to 14 bushel 6” grinders available send for prices and brochure. Amon Zimmerman 1077 Hall Rd. Lyndonville, NY 140989651.

1250 GEHL CHOPPER 7’ hay two row corn fair $1,000. No Sunday calls 607-2437578.(NY)

IH 45, 16’ VIBRA SHANK $1,600./ 33’ bale carrier low profile $2,600./ Brillion 12’ Cultipacker 4” axle $1,150. 585-5265685.(NY)

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2008 Case LBX332RT - Large Square Baler, Rotocut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$66,975

2007 New Holland BR7050 - 4x4, Dry Only, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call For Pricing

New Idea 4845 Round Baler - 4x5, Dry Only. . . . . . . . . . Hesston 4590 Inline Square Baler - with Thrower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call For Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,975

Kuhn FC4000 - 13’ Width, Roll Conditioning, Field (2) New Holland H7230 Disc Mower - 10’4” Working Ready. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,975 Width, Roll Conditioning, Excellent Condition . . . .$18,475

Kuhn GF5001TH - 17’ Working Width, 4 Star, Hydraulic Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,275

New Holland 162 - 17’ Working Width, 4 Star, Fold Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,850

New Holland 1432 Disc Mower - 13’ Working Width, Finger Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,975

Kuhn GA4120TH - 13.5’ Working Width, Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,675

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2005 New Holland 575 - Hydraulic Tongue, Hydrofromatic, 72 Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,575

2000 New Holland BB940P - Large Square Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,595

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ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 42 YEARS

27th ANNUAL PALMYRA GOVERNMENT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION May 12, 2012, Saturday, 9:00 A.M.

Town of Palmyra Highway Department • Palmyra, New York (Rochester Area) General Public Welcome!

NOTICE - We will be selling equipment for over 150 municipalities in one location. MORE equipment consigned daily, check our website www.teitsworth.com for updates. Early consignments listed here!!!!

LOCATION - The auction will be held at the Town of Palmyra Highway Department, 131 Kent Street, Palmyra NY, 14522, just off Rt. 21 North.

EQUIPMENT including: WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, DOZER: 2008 John Deere 644J wheel loader, ride control, GP bucket, S/N 644JZ618705, 23.5R25 rubber, 1,770 hours, very good condition!

John Deere 644G wheel loader, S/N 644GD542122, MP bucket, engine noise John Deere 644G wheel loader, GP bucket, radial tires, trans. problem 2011 Cat 938H wheel loader S/N 938HPMJC01657, ride control, quick coupler, GP bucket, under 100 hours, L3 20.5R25 (2) 2001 John Deere 624H wheel loaders (4) 2011 Cat 930H wheel loaders, ride control, quick coupler, GP bucket, A/C, under 200 hours each, S/N 930HTDHC02616, 930HVDHC02588, 930HKDHC02540, 930HJDHC02538 2006 JCB 436ZX wheel loader, JCB quick coupler, GP bucket, MP bucket, 900 hrs.

Case 621B wheel loader 2006 JD 444J wheel loader, quick coupler, ride control, GP bucket, MP bucket, S/N 605832, 3000 hrs 2001 Daewoo Mega 200 wheel loader, 2200 hrs.

2005 NH LB95B 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS, 2,339 hrs.

2005 JCB 214 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS 2000 Case 580L Turbo 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS, 2,500 hrs.

2000 Case 580L 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS, S/N 249969 2000 Case 580L 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS, ride control, MP buckets/N JJG0304578 Case 580 L4WD tractor loader backhoe, EROPS, E-hoe, S/N JJG0248102 Ford 555E 4WD TLB, E-hoe, EROPS, S/N A421281 IH 2544 tractor backhoe MF 50 tractor backhoe Cat D5 dozer, 4 way blade, OROPS, S/N 96J2336 SKID STEER LOADERS & ACCESSORIES: 2011 Bobcat S650 skid steer loader, High Flow, 2 speed, cab w/ heat & AC, Bob Tach, hyd. bucket positioning, 200 hrs.

2007 Bobcat S250 skid steer loader, 2 speed (2) 2002 Bobcat S250 skid steer loaders 2011 Bobcat S205 skid steer loader, High Flow, 2 speed, cab w/heat & A/C, under 200 hrs.

(2) 2011 Bobcat S185 skid steer loader. High Flow, cab w/heat & A/C, Bob Tach, 25-125 hours 2011 Bobcat S185 skid steer loader, High Flow, 2 speed, Bob Tach, cab, A/C, 150 hrs.

2010 Bobcat S185 skid steer loader 2007 Bobcat T300 track skid steer loader, enclosed cab, AC & heat, joystick, S/N 53201562, 1200 hrs.

2005 Bobcat 5600 Tool Cat Erskine 2418 6' blower for skid loader Bobcat 6 way blade SCREENING PLANTS, EXCAVATORS, ROLLERS, CHIPPERS & MISC.: 1996 Powerscreen "Power Grid" MK-2 screen plant, Deutz diesel, 2500 hrs., fifth wheel, single deck, S/N 7209819 1992 Powerscreen "Chieftain" screen plant - Ford diesel 1990 Powerscreen Stacker M70 - 6000lbs 2002 Komatsu PW170ES-6K rubber tired excavator, S/N 32268, Wain Roy coupler, hyd. thumb, 60" ditching bucket, 5300 hours 1995 Badger 1085C rubber tired excavator, E-hoe, ditching bucket, Wrist-O-Twist 1990 Case 1085B rubber tires excavator, Cummins, ditching, & digging buckets, S/N JAK0032098 Gradall G3WD Series E excavator, S/N 0131284, ditching bucket 1988 Gradall G660 T/A excavator, ditching & digging buckets, Case 888 track excavator, S/N CGG0015519 Daewoo Solar 55V rubber track excavator, S/N 32511 1995 Wacker RD11A roller 1991 Case 602B single drum vibratory roller, Cummins, S/N LKC8405211 Tampo RS-166 vibratory roller, S/N 5000429A, JD eng.

1993 Stow roller w/trailer Layton 8' drag box paver Blaw Knox 25 road widener, S/N 0054 023 Salsco Cobra 1300 Curber curb machine, gas Vermeer TS-30 4 blade tree spade, electric start Wisconsin eng.

Wallenstein BX625-B 3 point hitch chipper, like new!

Salsco wood chipper TANDEM/SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2002 IH 2674 Tri-Axle w/J&J aluminum dump, Cat C12, Fuller RTO16908LL, Jake brake, sealed tailgate, 50K!!

2002 Sterling T/A dump, Cat engine 1997 Ford T/A dump w/All season body, Cummins N14, Fuller

8LL, 118K, sells w/plow & wing 1996 Ford L9000 T/A dump, Cummins, Fuller 13 spd., Jake brake, 154K, sells w/plow equipment 1996 Mack T/A dump w/All Season body, Mack eng., 18 speed, 108K 1993 Volvo T/A tractor, Cummins 1989 Autocar T/A dump w/All Season body, 82K 1986 Autocar T/A dump, Cummins 1971 General T/A dump, Cummins, 21K 2003 IH 7400 S/A dump w/Viking 11' HD reversible plow & wing, Fuller 8LL trans., DT530 engine, trailer tow w/pintle hook, air controls, 33K, very good condition!

2001 IH 4700 S/A dump, plow wing, DT444E, 6 speed 2000 Sterling S/A dump, Cat engine, Allison auto., 35K 2000 Sterling S/A w/Tenco All season body, Cat C-10, Fuller 9 spd., w/plow equip., 93K 2000 IH S/A brush truck, auto., 72K 1998 Freightliner FL80 S/A w/MG All Season body, Cummins, Fuller 8LL, 41K 1998 Ford L9000 S/A dump, All season body, Cummins, Fuller trans., 80K 1997 IH S/A dump, Cummins, Fuller trans., 77K 1997 IH 4700 S/A dump, DT466, auto., 47K 1996 Ford L9000 S/A dump, Cummins (2) 1994 Ford L9000 S/A dumps, Cummins, 73K-84K 1992 Autocar S/A dump, Cummins, plow/wing 1991 IH S/A dump, Cummins 1991 Ford L8000 S/A w/16' dump, Ford diesel, auto.

1991 Ford F800 S/A dump 1989 Autocar S/A dump, Cummins 1987 Ford 8000 S/A w/Air Flow sander, diesel 2008 Carry On 5'x10' utility trailer 1999 Worthington T/A equipment trailer 1999 Flow Boy live bottom trailer 1996 JB Enterprise 16' landscape trailer 1995 Owens tilt top trailer 1982 Wenge show trailer 1976 General Low Boy trailer 1974 General 15T trailer, elect. brakes SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT: 2001 Sterling T/A equipped w/Vac Con, needs pump, 80K, Cummins/Cummins, Allison auto., AC, PL, PW, cruise 2000 Sterling T/A equipped w/Camel Vac & Flush, Cat C13 eng., auto., positive displacement vac blower, 62K, good working condition!

2002 Freightliner Condor C&C 2000 Sterling 9500 w/Leach 25 cu. yd. 2RII, Cat 3126, Allison auto., winch, 87K 2000 Mack T/A equipped with 25 cu. yd. Formula 5000 packer, Perkins tipper, Mack 300, Allison auto., 68K 1997 Ford L8000 T/A w/Heil 25 cu. yd. packer, Cummins, Allison auto.

1993 IH w/Pak Mor packer body 1992 Ford L8000 T/A w/2001 Heil 25 cu. yd. packer 2006 Pak Mor 25 cu. yd. packer - body only 1987 White Volvo C/O T/A roll off truck, Cat diesel, auto., Road 40 cu. yd. enclosed compactor, container 2004 NPK hyd. compactor Heil Seattle Stationary roll off container compactor, elect./hyd. drive, Unit located in Springwater, NY, Buyer must disassemble, Town will assist buyer with loading.

Bucks 30 & 22 cu. yd. containers w/tarp 2002 Ravo 5002 sweeper, 5 cu. yd. hopper, 6 cyl. diesel, HD package, catch basin suction hose, 4400 hours 1972 Ford 9000 4x4 2000 gal. tank truck, Cummins engine 2004 Chev. Corbeil bus, 22 pass., 63K 2001 Freightliner FL-70 bus, 3 wheel chairs, 63K 1995 IHC 3600 bus, diesel 1 TONS/CARS/PUS/VANS: 2007 Ford F550 4WD dump, diesel, plow, 29K 2007 Ford F550 4WD dump, diesel, Fisher V plow, 9' Stahl dump, (2) 1999 Ford F550 4WD stake body w/hoist, diesel, auto., 69K100K 2009 Ford F450 4WD dump, w/plow, gas, 26K 2008 Ford F450 4WD dump w/plow, diesel, AC, PL, PW cruise, 34K 2004 Ford F450 4WD dump, V10, auto., Fisher plow, 23K 2004 Ford F450 4WD utility, diesel, A/C 2011 Ford F350HD 4WD pickup, reg. cab, PL, PW, AC, cruise, tow package, Fisher plow, less than 30K 2008 Ford F350 4WD stake body w/hoist, 22K 2006 Ford F350 4WD pickup, plow, PL, PW, AC, 35K 2004 Chev. K3500 stake body, 43K 2003 Ford F350 crew cab dump, auto., V10, 112K 2003 Ford F350 w/12' enclosed body, lift gate, diesel 2003 Ford F350 4WD pickup, Fisher EZ plow 2002 Chev. 3500 4WD dump, gas, plow, 80K 2002 Ford F350 XL 4WD utility, A/C, auto., 60K 2002 Chev. 3500 stake body, 32K 2001 Dodge 3500 dump * (2) 2000 Chev. 3500 crew cab pickups

2010 Ford F250 4WD ext. cab pickup, AC, cruise, CD, 19K, like new!

2008 Ford F250 XLT 4WD ext. cab pickup, Fisher plow, gas, 43K, very good condition 2008 Ford F250HD XLT 4WD pickup w/plow, 40K 2007 Chev. 2500 4WD pickup, plow 2006 Ford F250HD XLT 4WD pickup, plow, 88K 2005 Chev. 2500HD 4WD ext. cab pickup, AC, PL, PW, cruise, tow package, 56K 2005 Chev. 2500 ext.cab pickup, AC, tow package, 73K 2004 Ford F250 4WD ext. cab pickup, plow, 66K 2003 Chev. 2500 4WD pickup 2003 Dodge 2500 4WD Super cab pickup 2003 Ford F250 4WD pickup, plow, Tommy gate, 62K 2002 Chev. 2500 4WD utility, AC, 75K 2002 Dodge 2500 pickup, 59K 2001 Dodge 2500 4WD pickup, lift gate, 64K 2001 Chev. 2500 pickup 2001 Dodge 2500 4WD pickup, plow, 42K 2001 Dodge 2500 4WD pickup, plow 1999 Dodge 2500 4WD utility, plow, 69K 2008 Ford F150 XL 4WD ext. cab pickup, PL, PW, AC, cruise, 30K 2008 Ford F150 4WD pickup, 70K (4) 2008 Ford F150 pickups, A/C, 47K-67K 2007 Ford F150 4WD pickup, AC, 64K 2007 Chev. 1500 Silverado pickup, 58K 2007 Ford F150 pickup, 50K 2002 Chev. 1500 pickup 2001 Chev. K1500 pickup 1999 Ford F150 4WD pickup 2000 Ford Ranger 1999 Chev. S-10 pickup 2006 Ford F250 cargo van, A/C, cabinets 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD, PL, PW, AC, cruise, 83K 2006 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, A/C, PW, auto., 88K 2004 Ford Escape 4WD, 53K 2001 Chev. Trailblazer, 4WD, 76K 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4WD 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, 78K 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 91K 2006 Chev. Impala, AC, PL, PW, cruise, 52K 2004 Chev. Malibu 2002 Ford Taurus wagon, AC, PL, PW, 56K 2001 Ford Taurus 2000 Ford Crown Vic, 85K 1999 Ford Taurus wagon D.A.R.E robot car w/R.C. transport cart & cover TRACTORS, MOWERS, LANDSCAPE; NH TL-70 4WD tractor w/cab Ford 6610 MFWD tractor, OROPS, equipped w/mid mount Tiger 6' flail and 60" rotary boom 1995 NH diesel tractor, w/mid mount flails Ford 545D tractor Ford 8N tractor John Deere 4600 4WD tractor, loader, forks, backhoe, 1200 hrs.

John Deere 4200 4WD compact tractor, cab JD 1050 4WD tractor w/loader and backhoe, diesel (2) NH 4835 2WD tractors Ford 3910 tractor, diesel 2004 JD 6x4 Gator w/cab JD 6x4 Gator, hyd. dump 2009 Jacobsen HR9016 batwing mower, 4WD, Kubota diesel engine, 442 hours, Like new!

2002 Jacobsen HR9016 batwing mower, 4WD, 530 hrs.

(2) Jacobsen HR15 mower, Perkins diesel 2003 Jacobsen 4WD mower, diesel, 1500 hrs.

2010 Ferris Zero Turn mower, 61" cut, 470 hrs.

2010 X Mark Zero turn mower, 60", 432 hrs.

(3) 2009 X Mark Laser Z 60" zero turn mowers, Kohler 23 hp., 585-775 hours 2009 JD Z810A zero turn mower, 48" cut, 97 hrs.

2009 Ferris IS3100 zero turn mower, 72" cut 2008 JD Z850 zero turn mower, 72" cut w/bagger (2) 2008 JD Z830 zero turn mower, 60" cut Ferris IS zero turn mower, 44" cut, 150 hrs.

Ferris IS2000Z zero turn mower, 61" cut, 425 hrs.

2007 Ferris IS3100Z zero turn mower, 72" cut 2005 Dixie Chopper XT3200 zero turn, 72" cut, 1600 hrs., many new parts Husqvarna zero turn, 72" cut, 200 hrs.

Ferris zero turn mower 61" cut 1997 X Mark Turf Ranger, 60" cut 2007 Hustler zero turn mower JD X300 lawn tractor, 54" cut, 1,000 hrs.

JD GX335 mower, 48" cut 2003 Scag walk behind mower (2) walk behind mowers Misc. push mowers 2009 Land Pride 10' folding bat wing mower (2) Bush Hog rotary mowers King Cutter 6' finish mower Vicon LM2400 mower (3) Giant Leaf vacs Smithco leaf sweeper NH 615 disc mower Ford stone rake Ford 5' rotary mower Graco stripper MISC.: (14) 2 way radios, 1100 gal. aluminum water tank, Snap On AC machine, Snap On MT 2500 scanner tool, Prolink engine scanner, (2) vacuum pumps, leak detector, 2001 Aquaside weed control system, 2004 Tenco 10' side dump all season box, 10'dump box w/hoist, plows, sanders, tampers, pallets of military tools, 100KW gen set trlr. mtd., (2) new B&S 10hp., 5500 watt generators, pallets of parts, rims, Anderson windows, 8' AirFlow SS sander, leaf blowers, chain saw sharpener, Cummins engine, 10T floor jack, fuel transfer tank, Army surplus air compressor, Drott 30" & 60" buckets, Intercont parts washer, Lincoln grease gun w/pump, (2) Partner cut off saws, Reznoir heat exchanger, 10' hydro turn plow, 40 gal. fuel transfer tank w/pump, concrete mixer, Canoe trailer, chainsaws, (3) Miller welder, road saw, 1 3/4 cu. yd. SS spreader, Coates 850 tire balancer, Coates tire machine, Rockwell drill press, (2) torch sets, Lindsey 300-LA sand blaster, (4) Wacker tampers, Vector light bars, assorted red/amber stop lamps, fiberglass dog kennel for pickup, hot water pressure tank, (4) Precore 965-2 treadmills, Minuteman floor scrubber TERMS - Full payment auction day, cash, check or MC/Visa, 2% buyer's premium waived with payments made by cash or check. ONLINE BIDDING @ www.teitsworth.com Inspection: Friday, May 11th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Equipment Removal - No later than May 18 @ 3:00 P.M. Sales Manager: Cindy Wolcott, 585-738-3759 FINANCING Available: Contact Michael Macy, 1-800-388-7394, Email: michael.macy@fnfg.com

Special Public Auction @ CNY Farm Supply

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Rt. 11, Cortland, NY off Rt. 81 exit Consignments welcome...

SELLING - Construction Equipment incl: Excavators, Backhoes, Dozers, Boom Lifts, Forklifts, Skid Steer Loaders & Accessories. Tractors & Compacts, Farm Machinery, Trucks, Vehicles, Trailers. Also Selling: Lawn mowers incl: Cub Cadet, John Deere, Ferris & X-Mark; Many ATV's, Toys & much more!

Check out www.teitsworth.com for updates, terms and pics of items.

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