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Your Weekly Connection to Agriculture

Farm News • Equipment for Sale • Auctions • Classifieds

Ayrshire Young Leader Awards presented ~ Page A4 Soaring temperatures produce soaring sales ~ A5 Columnists Paris Reidhead

Crop Comments

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Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly Auctions Classifieds Farmer to Farmer INSERTS: (in some areas) Milton Cat

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ~ Ephesians 4:32

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Reflections of Maple Downs Sale

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “We’ve got an outstanding lineup of cattle here today to sell!” Dave Rama informed the large crowd that attended the Reflections of Maple Downs NY Holstein Association’s summer sale.

People had come from as far away as Canada with many New England states and other states represented.

“We had buyers from 15 states and two provinces of Canada! We were slated to have the sale before the flood and we were planning on having the sale,” remarked Denise Lloyd of Maple Downs Farm II. Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee had devastated Maple Downs in the 2011 flood. “We wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for everyone who helped us bring Maple Downs back to life.” The Lloyd family lost 47 head of livestock in the flood — mostly young stock. “Family, friends, and people from the agricultural community just showed

up to help. They brought food for the cattle and food for the people. They mucked out our barns and mucked out our house. They did laundry. We ripped the house apart so it would dry out. For a couple of weeks after the flood there were probably 50 people here every day to help,” Lloyd recalled. “We were very blessed to have so many people helping us.”

Lloyd said that they consigned cows “from all over” for the sale, including 25 from their own farm and another 85 consignments.

According to Amber Newman of ‘The Cattle Exchange’, the sale’s high seller was a 2011 Jersey, Lot 8J, Underground Jan-Mamie Irene-ET (Indiana x Underground Duaiseior C Mamie-ET EX-91 x Underground Centurion Mamie EX-91 x 7 EX dams).

She sold to Budjon Vail of Lomira, WI, for $11,500.

Holstein breeder Ruth Guernsey was honored at the sale as being a Holstein breeder for 67 years.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin The highest selling Holstein was Lot resilience of the Lloyd family. “It amazes 5, Hobby-Acres Pronto Edge-ET (9/08 me what work ethic and drive the Lloyd VG-87 VG-MS) which sold for $10,000. family and all of the volunteers have in Fresh with her second calf she was bred the rebuilding after the tragic events of 6/5/12 to Crackholm Fever. She was last fall. They are an example of what sold by Kyle Reid of Argyle, NY, and was the Ag community is all about.” purchased by Cedar Lane Farm, Dale Terrell agrees. “It’s an awful Oldwick, NJ. thing that happened, I hope that it Many people commented on the suc- never happens again, but, it’s amazing cess of the summer sale. to see how good the people are. It made “I think that it’s great that so many you feel good about everybody. Within people in the dairy industry came out about a week they were milking here and supported the New York Holstein again. They’re resilient people,” Terrell Association sale,” said New York Farm said.

Bureau President for Montgomery The Reflections of Maple Downs Sale, County, Martin Kelly, “even though milk which was held in conjunction with the prices have plummeted in the last few New York State Holstein Summer months — although input costs have Picnic, grossed $397,100. The sale was grown expediently.” managed by Dave and Merry Rama of Kelly also commented on the The Cattle Exchange.

Members of the Schoharie Jr. Holstein Club and FFA assisted in handling the livestock at the sale.

Maple Downs’ owners (from left) David and Denise Lloyd are joined before the sale by long-time friends Dale Terrell and Crossbrook Farm's Richard Prokop - all whose farms are recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

(From left) back, Schoharie Co. Dairy Princess Laurie Bradt and Alternate Princess Sydney Stanley, (front) Schoharie County Jr. Holstein Club member Shannon Sears, who is also an Otsego County Dairy Ambassador, and Ambassador Samantha Havenstein greeted buyers and consignors at the Maple Downs sale.

by Sally Colby What constitutes a drought?

Shriveled corn, sluggish soybeans or a hayfield that doesn’t bounce back for another cutting? To the farmer whose crops are suffering, drought isn’t hard to identify. But the science behind a drought is more complicated than a mere lack of rain.

The grade-school explanation of drought is rather simple: drought occurs when sinking air results in high pressure that inhibits cloud formation.

In turn, relative humidity is lower and there is less precipitation. Most regions experience varying levels of high pressure dominance, often influenced by season. Some areas of the world, such as major African deserts, are deserts due to being under the

influence of semi-permanent high pressure for most of the year.

According to the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), drought is a normal, recurrent feature of climate. It occurs nearly everywhere in the world, but is difficult to define because the impact of drought varies among regions. A July 5, 2012 analysis of drought data showed that 46.84 percent — nearly half the nation’s land — is in some stage of drought. However, only a small percentage of the country is in a serious drought, although that figure is rising.

In general, drought originates from a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more, resulting in a water shortage for some activity, group or

There are many factors that affect corn during drought conditions. This corn, planted earlier and within about a mile of the corn in the other photo, is currently in much better condition and is already starting to silk and tassel.

Corn that is beginning to show signs of drought stress begins with firing — an overall loss of color and yellowing on lower leaves.

Photos by Sally Colby

Today, most drought planners rely on mathematical indices to help determine when to implement water conservation or drought response measures.

The onset of drought is designated by the degree of departure from the average of precipitation or some other climatic variable. The current situation is compared to the historical average, which is usually based on a 30-year record period. One type of drought, meteorological drought, is based on the degree of dryness as compared to ‘normal’ and the duration of that dry period. Agricultural drought links characteristics of meteorological drought to the impact on agriculture, with focus on factors such as rainfall shortage, soil water, reduced groundwater and plant water demand.

One measure of drought, the Crop Moisture Index (CMI), was designed to evaluate moisture conditions that affect developing crops. Values for the CMI are based on mean temperature and total precipitation for each week within a climate division, along with the CMI value from the previous week.

Although CMI information is useful for monitoring short-term moisture conditions, those who refer to it should be aware that it is best used as an indicator for short-term conditions. For example, if an area that is experiencing drought receives beneficial rainfall, the CMI value may indicate adequate moisture conditions even as drought persists. Current CMI maps are available through USDA’s weekly weather and crop bulletin (link below), which is posted every Wednesday by noon.

Although short-term drought is difficult to predict, long-term meteorological studies suggest that drought is the result of ongoing changes in global climate. Scientists who study global climate patterns agree that these changes are not new, and that modern, sophisticated technology has enabled meteorologists to follow and monitor weather patterns with far greater accuracy. Historical records show that periods of unusual temperature and precipitation (rain and / or snow) vary greatly, and may last months, years or decades. According to the NDMC, much of the atmospheric variability that occurs between several months to several years is associated with variations in tropical sea surface temperatures. Interacting systems such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) occur often enough and have similar characteristics so scientists are able to follow those patterns.

Results from the Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere (TOGA) project show that it might now be possible to predict certain climatic conditions associated with ENSO events more than a year in advance. In areas where climate is highly influenced by ENSO events, more precise and reliable forecasts may be possible. This information can potentially help forecasters make more accurate weather predictions in economic sectors (such as agriculture) that are most sensitive to climate variations.

The USDA’s weekly weather and crop bulletin is available at www.usda. gov/oce/weather/pubs/Weekly/Wwcb /wwcb.pdf

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Deciphering drought

environmental sector. The U.S. Drought Monitor uses a ranking system that begins with abnormal dryness (expressed as DO) to moderate drought (D1) to severe drought (D2), followed by extreme drought (D3) and exceptional drought (D4).

To further explain the concept of drought, the NDMC states that drought is ‘a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yield.’ Conceptual definitions such as this consider normal climate variability and are sometimes used to help establish drought policy. Operational definitions of drought help define the onset, severity and end of droughts.

Because there is no single operational definition of drought that works in all circumstances, policy makers and resource planners often have difficulty recognizing and planning for drought.

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Katie Stoll and Gregory Evans presented with Ayrshire Young Leader Awards The Ayrshire Breeders’ Association honored two young Ayrshire breeders with the Outstanding Young Ayrshire Leader Award at the National Ayrshire Convention in Appleton, WI, on June 29. The award recognizes young breeders who are making significant contributions as leaders by giving of their time, energy and expertise to the Ayrshire breed and dairy industry, as well as their communities.

Gregory Evans of Georgetown, NY, is a member of the eighth generation to live and work on the home farm of Sunny Acres. Greg helps operate the 235-acre farm with his parents, Doug and Kathe, and brother Andrew.

Ayrshires have been an integral part of Greg’s life. Over the years he has bred 10 Excellent and several Very Good cows. He has exhibited several open and junior All-Americans and Reserve All-Americans. He presently owns 26 head of cattle. In 2011, one of his homebred cows, Sunny Acres Nolan’s Satin, was the 3rd high cow in the Ayrshire breed for protein. He is

extremely proud of the fact that his cows not only show well but that they have also produced several records between 20-30,000 pounds of milk.

His pride and joy is Sunny Acres Harmony’s Kennedy, EX-94, who was the 2012 Mid-Atlantic National Show Senior & Grand Champion and best bred and owned Ayrshire.

Although everyone has input, Greg’s specialty at Sunny-Acres is in breeding plans and bull selection for the herd. Sunny Acres often hosts tours and visiting judging teams.

Greg is the detail man who manages to round up his neighbors and friends and puts the final touches on the farm’s public presentation.

Additionally he assists with his father’s vet practice on weekly herd checks on large dairy farms.

Greg is developing a career marketing cattle. He helped select cattle for the 2011 National Sale in Maryland and thoroughly enjoyed the process of bringing people and Ayrshire cattle together. Greg recently added reading

Cover photo by Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Executive Secretary Becky Payne (middle) presents the 2012 Outstand Young Ayrshire Leader Award to Gregory Evans of Georgetown, NY and Katie Stoll of Cascade, IA.

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pedigrees to his work with the Ayrshire breed, working at the New York Spring Carousel Heifer Sale in Syracuse and the Northeast Ayrshire Sale in Rutland, VT. Several purchases of exceptional cattle have been made in partnerships with an eye towards developing bull mothers that exhibit both milk and type that will appeal to breeders nationally and internationally.

Evans participates on ABA committees. He was a member of the Chenango County 4-H program for 10 years where he was a member of the dairy judging team. Greg was also a member of the New York State Dairy judging teams competing at Louisville, KY, and Madison, WI. He has taken these opportunities and uses his experience to help coach the Chenango County 4-H Dairy Program.

Katie (Zumbach) Stoll of Cascade, Iowa, grew up with Ayrshires and learned a strong work ethic early in life. She has deep Ayrshire roots as she is the daughter of Gary and Carla Zumbach and granddaughter of Louis and Velma Zumbach.

Stoll attended Iowa State University where she served as President of the Dairy Science Club, was a member of the intercollegiate dairy judging team and a member of the team that won a

First Platinum award in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge contest. Following graduation from Iowa State, she was employed as a dairy consultant for Triangle Agri Service where she worked with dairymen to make their herds more profitable. She has also taught vocational agriculture at Maquoketa Valley and introduced many students to the dairy industry.

She has served on the ABA Youth Committee for 10 years and as president of the Iowa Ayrshire Association for two years. She has also managed several Iowa Fall Ayrshire Sales. As an active dairy promoter, she has served as president of the Jones County Dairy Promotion Board, the Ayrshire representative to the Iowa Purebred Dairy Cattle Club, a 4-H advisor, and on Iowa Holstein Association committees.

She received the Iowa Ayrshire Association Distinguished Member Award in 2010. Katie also uses her talents to judge county dairy shows.

Since her marriage to Matt Stoll, Katie has focused her attention on the family-owned Stoll Farm herd where she is responsible for marketing, mating and record keeping. The 250-cow milking herd includes Ayrshires that trace back to her family’s Zumbach herd and high genetic animals that have been purchased. The farm hosts judging teams and college classes. The Stolls have two daughters, Lilly, age 4, and Reagan, age 1.

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One of the main reasons why dairy farmers can’t get a fair shake in Washington Recently a dairy farmer in the Midwest called his Congressional office and talked to one of the Congressman’s top aides. The dairy farmer informed the aide of the high cost of operating a dairy farm. The surging cost of grain and fuel along with other high costs are going to drive many dairy farmers out of business.

The dairy farmer pursued the conversation with the aide by asking the question, Why can’t Congress intervene and have the amounts of grain exports reduced in order to have more grain available for dairy farmers and other livestock growers? At the same time curtailing some of the exports of grain might enable the price of grain to be more affordable for dairy farmers and others. The aides answer was very blunt!

How can you expect one segment of our econ-

omy (the exporters!) to have their profits reduced just to help you guys out (dairy farmers!)!

We are in a world market; live with it.

As we have said before; I don’t believe any dairy farmers begrudge any grain producers from making a profit.

However, dairy farmers do begrudge the speculators that are involved with agriculture prices.

Reports that I have seen from the Economic Research Service (ERS), a division of the USDA, indicate that corn is profitable at $4 per bushel.

Imagine the profit that someone is making on corn at $8 per bushel.

(With forecasters estimating prices to go even much higher).

But, more important is the answer that the aide from the Midwest gave to the dairy farmer. Was the aide’s answer universal with the members of Congress? Is this aide’s answer why we can’t obtain a sensible dairy bill that would allow the

average dairy farmer to recoup his cost from the market place?

Is this aide’s answer why most members of Congress fail to recognize that the conversion of corn to ethanol could be a factor for the exorbitant grain prices?

Is the aide’s answer the reason why dairy farmers are encouraged to produce more milk so the exporters can enhance their profit margins? I don’t believe anyone is against exporting dairy products, but first shouldn’t dairy farmers receive a price to cover their costs? Absolutely!

As I look at this particular aide’s answer, I start to fully realize why things happen to dairy farmers prices the way they do.

Now I understand why members of Congress tell you one thing, but do the opposite.

Yes, the Congressman’s aide that talked to the dairy farmers in the Midwest sure made it very clear. Full speed ahead with our plans, the heck with the family dairy farmers.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-833-5776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization

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Soaring temperatures produce soaring sales at Oneida County Public Market

by Pat Malin UTICA, NY — The temperature hit 90 degrees early on a recent Saturday morning in downtown Utica, and business at the Oneida County Public Market was keeping pace with the thermometer.

That was good news for Squeezers Lemonade, which had a record day of cooling down customers, according to owner Bill Balsamico’s Facebook page.

Farther down the platform adjacent to the Amtrak railroad tracks, Alambria Springs Farm of Earlville and almost every other vendor shared a similar success story.

“This is the third week of the market and every week we’re usually sold out by 11 o’clock,” said Brooke Mahoney as she packed up the few remaining pieces of organic produce left after the crowds went home.

The market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from mid-June to Sept. 29 at Union Station, part of the historic Baggs Square district. Now in its second summer and taking advantage of new management, the public market is beginning to hit its stride and even surpass expectations. The Public Market was started by Oneida County with support from Cornell Cooperative Extension and other stakeholders, but the market received little attention last year.

Just before the market opened this season, Beth Irons was hired as market manager. A former director of development and communications for the Utica Zoo and former chair of Oneida County Tourism, Irons has plenty of administrative and marketing experience, and is very pleased by

early attendance and business at the market this summer.

Mahoney, 23, volunteers at Alambria Springs Farm’s stand for the farm’s owners, sisters Alison and Amy Yahna and Amy’s boyfriend, Brian Musician.

Mahoney’s boyfriend, Kevin Donahue, 27, is employed at the farm and also volunteers at the stand on Saturdays with another farm worker, Pete Todaro.

“I have a great interest in eating healthy foods and connecting with the land,” said Donahue. “I enjoy growing organic foods. This is only the third week and we’ve had a steady stream of customers right along. We brought 120 beets and we sold them all. That and the head lettuce is very popular.”

Even though she is donating her time, Mahoney said she feels she and Donahue are gaining invaluable experience because their goal is to own their own farm someday. Due to the strong demand for its greens, the CSA farm will soon be branching out into other value-added goods.

Donahue and Mahoney will be heading to Maine at the end of July to take courses in making bread in a woodfired oven and plan to sell that at the Public Market alongside the other natural farm products.

Luanne Moser and several of her daughters make a 60-mile drive from Lowville in Lewis County to Utica every Saturday to sell homemade jams and jellies, pastries, plants and produce from Wayne Moser’s farm at the Public Market. Because Lowville is a small, rural village, access to the market in the relatively-big city of Utica and a much larger, hungry population

Vendors at the Oneida County Public Market report doing a booming business in the market's second year at Union Station in downtown Utica.

Photos by Pat Malin

provides welcome revenue for the Mennonite family.

“We tried (the Public Market) last year, but we weren’t inside,” said Luanne. “I feel it’s worth it to come here, and being inside makes it easier on the baked goods. The only other market we go to is in Old Forge (northern Herkimer County).”

The Mosers run a 50-head dairy farm with no hired hands. They also raise a lot of fruits and vegetables with the help of eight of their 10 children who range in age from 7 to 26. Two daughters are married and live off the farm.

Like the Moser Farm, FairHaven Farm is another small, family operation that is finding unexpectedly strong demand for its bounty from city

residents. “We’re pretty much sold out today,” said owner Paul Bunnelle, who fielded a last-minute sale of red head lettuce and a bunch of scallions to a young mother.

FairHaven Farm is located in the Herkimer County hamlet of Middleville and sells pasture-raised organic beef and chicken, radishes, lettuce, scallions, garlic and potted herbs.

“We’ve had the farm four years,” said Bunnelle, referring to himself and his wife, Patti, who works as a nurse at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.

“The first two years were tough. When we got the farm, it was more like a junkyard. It took us two years to clean it up.”

This is also his second year at the Public Market. “My wife (sells) at the Ilion and Herkimer farmer’s markets, too, but this is the best market because of the crowds. This is typically a higher-end crowd. But we also attend the Utica Farmer’s Market at Chancellor Park.”

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Owner Paul Bunnelle of FairHaven Farm in Fairfield greets customers at the Oneida County Public Market in Utica on a recent Saturday. FairHaven Farm sells herbs, fresh vegetables and organic chicken and beef.

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant Reservoir Underfoot Walter is a snowbird. That means he spends the northern cold weather period in the Deep South… and that he and his wife spend May through October on their farm in Central New York.

I milked cows for him during the late 70s through mid-eighties at varying degrees of frequency, ranging from one to 12 times per week… in addition to a day job in sales. Walter was almost organic way back then, before that concept evolved into its present feverish tidal wave. Walter practiced rotational grazing, but not intensive. He only had three or four pastures.

When the bulk tank dip-stick reading would drop some during the summer, he would move his 60 milk cows to the next pasture. On average, cattle spent 10-12 days in a paddock before being moved. For stored forage, he made small round bales. He got enough mileage out of his pastures, so that he only had to bale hay for seven months of the year, but he made a point of having plenty of left-over hay, come spring.

Walter contacted me two years ago, wanting me to advise him as to how he should manage his meadows, so as to hopefully qualify for an agricultural assessment. He told me that some people

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had harvested his hay as a favor to him, so the land wouldn’t grow up to burdocks and goldenrod; thus they didn’t pay any rent. I told him that when somebody cut his hay as a favor… without putting any fertilizer or manure back on the land… the nutrient profile of his soils was in negative balance, particularly for phosphorus.

So that each year a little less desirable hay would grow; thus at some point no one would take the hay off his hands… even for free. I recommended that he brush-hog each meadow every three years to chase away burdock, goldenrod, and hawthorne. So that’s what he decided to do, and thus keep soil nutrition from getting any worse.

After examining his fields late this past spring, I told Walter that when someone takes the hay off this summer, I will sample his meadows to find out what nutrients they need to be fed.

He called me last week to tell me that a livestock farmer, who lives several miles away, agreed to take the hay off.

Walter’s hay is certainly still late first cutting, but the other farmer has very little second cutting coming on, so a bunch of standing, mostly bromegrass, hay looked pretty good. Walter didn’t say whether the man agreed to pay rent or buy the standing hay. But

at least, when I take the samples, he can tell whoever harvests the next crop, what the soil needs to be fed.

Walter’s meadows have a fair amount of resilience in the face of moisture extremes, both kinds. He often refers to the Old Testament proverb, “All flesh is grass”. To him, if his hay is consumed by someone else’s animals, that would be almost as good as having his own animals eat the hay, making it into milk or meat... and it would be a lot less hassle. But, importantly, I convinced him that he had to take care of soils. And hopefully, that we could improve the net cash flow associated with these meadows.

In mentioning moisture resilience, my mind rapidly drifts to classic agricultur-

al research, stressing the need to keep farm soil organic matters (OM) over three percent. Continuous row-cropping, particularly corn, tends to run organic matter down, and thus the ability of affected soils to hold moisture. USDA data has shown that 100 pounds of dry soil with five percent OM can hold 195 pounds of water, equal to six inches of rain. Conversely, 100 pounds of soil with two percent O.M. only holds 45 pounds of water, equal to 1.5 inches of rainfall. Soils with less than two percent OM tend to experience a lot more nutrient loss through leaching.

Also this past week, I examined many corn fields, all of which really

Crop A7

by Phoebe Hall Tall hollyhocks and dry weather Have you ever-planted hollyhocks in your flowerbeds? Well this year I guess they sort of planted themselves and because it’s been so dry, I didn’t want to disturb all the other flowers. So I let them grow from little sprouts now to full grown flowers, six feet high. They are beautiful, growing lovely from red to pink to white. All mixed up together they make for beautiful flowerbeds. It shows the plants grow best on a dry

takes the water out of the hydrants, people are always complaining because they don’t have enough water pressure for taking a shower, washing their cars, and watering their lawns.

The barn swallows are nesting again.

This time as they made their new nest, it kept falling down when the supply of mud was scarce. But they finally persevered and are waiting for the babies to hatch.

The Red tailed hawks are flying slowly over us watching closely for any signs of life, taking a dive when necessary down to earth to retrieve their lunches.

A small flock of five blue herons were circling the pond yesterday, surveying the food supply below. We also observed a flock of turkeys, cautiously traipsing across the hay field north of the woods.

I’m glad that some of them have sur-

vived the coyotes.

Sweet cherries were done the first weekend of July. They went fast, when there are only a few, it doesn’t take long to harvest them. But the drought doesn’t seem to have affected the mulberry tree. There is a whole new crop every morning waiting to be harvested, either by the birds or us.

We’ve noticed that the birds are already flocking. Also, some of the cats that leave the barn in the spring and we haven’t seen for awhile are already returning to the barn. I’m wondering if they know something that we don’t know. Maybe it has something to do with the GDD (growing degree-days). I hope that it doesn’t imply that we are going to have an early fall!

Casting all your cares upon him; for he careth for you. (I Peter 5:7) KJV

case with second cutting, as the oldtimers say, “it’s awful nice stuff, but there ain’t a lot of it.” Since moisture shortages tend to intensify existing nutrient deficiencies, when we get the soil test results back, after the hay is removed, Walter will be quite firm with his customer, that the soil must be fed before any more hay is harvested.

Higher O.M. is also particularly beneficial when the moisture extreme pendulum swings the other way. In 1977 Walter experienced the reality of the above USDA data, as

regards the water reservoir trait of higher OM soils. He had planted several acres of an open-pollinated, high sugar corn on a gently sloping hillside... row-cultivating it with a tiny self-propelled two-row cultivator.

That year our part of Central New York received 10 inches of rain during each month of August, September, and October. Walter hired a neighbor to harvest his corn for silage. None of the corn was lost, but field work was difficult, even on the plowed-up sod. Other farmers planting longer-term corn, on fields with little OM, buried tractors. With a grim sense of humor, folks joked about how many tractors it took to

pull the tractor which pulled the corn chopper. Sales of three-point hitch choppers were very brisk. Field crops extension agents (including this writer) were asked if badly mangled corn fields still had the same pre-food soil type.

Walter’s only experience with corn silage wasn’t all that bad. It was harvested at about 75 percent moisture.

At least that’s what my estimate was of its wetness, as I forked tons of it out of a tiny wooden silo during the spring of 1978. The cattle loved the feed, but Walter figured he could produce at least as much feed, with a lot less hassle, by seeding back the corn piece and making a lot of little round bales.

Crop from A6 need a lot of rainfall. But corn that was planted on sod that was plowed up last fall, or this spring, looked much better than longer-term corn.

Continuous corn… without the moisture reserve associated with the sod (and its higher OM)… was consistently curled up, or “fired”. Even corn planted on a gravelly (well-drained) sod wasn’t doing too well.

When Walter’s livestock contact harvests his standing hay, and when rains finally do come, there with be a shot at a second cutting. As is generally the

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A Few Words

year, so let them grow — they might surprise you. The humming birds really appreciate them.

The raccoons are out to finish the corn before it has a chance to tassel.

My husband says their footprints are all over the corn patch and up and down the lanes. We’ve caught a few of them in traps but need to capture mega more. As you’ve guessed, we need rain and a lot of it. Maybe the coons will leave the corn alone by then.

I’m just kidding, coons will never leave the corn alone when it’s almost ready.

One neighbor nearby is planting more tomatoes and cabbage this year, with the damage done to his apple crop, early on. He wants to keep his crew busy and figured this was the best way to do it and it also takes a lot of water for the irrigation. Since he

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Already the goldenrod is in blossom. I remember that being in full blossom when school was ready to start so I have to say that is probably early this year.

The chicory is a bright blue next to the road.

Chicory reminds me of the railroad tracks that were just a stone’s throw from where I grew up. It is a recent newcomer around here, but it was growing along the tracks 60 years ago.

Queen Anne’s lace is abundant. Whenever I see Queen Anne’s lace it takes me back to my daughter’s wedding. She had a lady who lived around here make her wedding flowers using all wildflowers. The bouquet and corsages were so pretty and so natural.

I’ve seen mallow and cinquefoil growing, too.

The birds planted some cinquefoil in one of my beds and I allowed it to stay there. The yellow flowers are so cheerful.

The tall mullein plants remind me of my husband’s cousin. He had one of those growing in the garden behind the house when we visited. It looked very nice there lending a bit of height to the display.

Webster’s defines a weed as “any undesired, uncultivated plant that grows in profusion so as to crowd out a desired crop or disfigure a lawn.”

When we transplant what is commonly

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson known as a weed it loses that definition because now it is being cultivated. Many of my flower beds contain things that were formerly weeds.

They grow there as perennials and I enjoy them. I even keep it weeded around them.

Try as I might I cannot get brown-eyed Susan’s to grow here. I have tried and tried, but they flourish the first year and do not come up again.

My favorite wildflowers are day lilies, browneyed Susan’s, Johnny jump-ups, and coneflowers. The day lilies just finished blooming. My husband planted some of those for me in the bed near the Hickory Heights sign. This year they started to blossom before the end of June and kept right on going until just last week. It is such fun to find new blossoms each day. The coneflowers are now in full blossom. Those beautiful pink flowers came home from Virginia with us. We dug some when we visited my husband’s aunt.

My son had some Johnny jump-ups that had to be moved. I went down and dug them up so I could plant them up

here. With the dry weather it has been a challenge to keep them alive, but I still have a respectable showing so I am hopeful that they will return next year.

A rose of Sharon had just a couple blossoms a week ago, but today it is loaded with gorgeous pinkish-purple blooms.

That bush reminds me of my Uncle Bob. He brought several cuttings over here for us. I think most of them are still growing. Each of the children has a bush.

The columbines are long gone, but we brought those back from my cousin’s house.

They were digging some out and we were glad to get them. The birds spread them everywhere, but you can always pull out what you do not want. When I was at Chautuaqua this season I found some other colors of columbine.

Since they were in seed I gathered some of the pods to see if I could get them to grow here. Time will tell what I got.

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Nature, a gift to enjoy As I look along the country roads I travel I notice the wild flowers that blossom unattended and without the aid of someone to till the soil. I have always loved wild flowers. The weather this

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New York’s Junior DAIRY LEADERs “Graduate” Aug. 8 at 2012 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — New York’s 21 Junior DAIRY LEADERs will graduate at Empire Farm Days on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m., in the Dairy Profit Seminar Center at the Northeast’s largest outdoor farm show at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. The Cornell PRO-DAIRY Junior DAIRY LEADER program is a statewide program for youth ages 1619 with an interest in learning about career opportunities in the dairy industry and gaining hands-on experience in the field.

“The graduation ceremony at Empire Farm Days gives these young people the opportunity to highlight their experiences and demonstrate to visitors, family, friends, agribusiness professionals and educators the dynamic aspect of dairy education and the multitude of dairy career opportunities,” says Junior DAIRY LEADER Program Coordinator Deborah Grusenmeyer.

Junior DAIRY LEADER experiences include a seven-day trip to Madison, WI, to tour dairies and agribusinesses and attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference. From September 2011 into August 2012, the Junior DAIRY

LEADERs participated in eight workshops on team building, personality styles, resume and leadership skills development, as well as specific facets of the dairy industry in veterinary science, dairy nutrition, production management, and on-farm production analysis. The youth interact with dairy producers, industry professionals, and other dairy-interested young people.

Junior DAIRY LEADER program sponsors include the Cornell PRODAIRY Program, Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation, New York Farm Viability Institute, New York Center for Dairy Excellence, DEHM Associates, Alta Genetics, SHUR-GAIN USA, Genex/CRI, Northeast Farm Credit AgEnhancement Program, Cargill Animal Nutrition, and Cornell’s Department of Animal Science.

The 2011-2012 Junior DAIRY LEADERS class includes: • Chautauqua County: Roberta Starceski, Kelsey Neckers • Chemung County: Maria Jo Nobel • Cortland County: Jessica Currie, Brooke Ryan, Ben Young • Delaware County: Justin Merrill • Erie County: Megan George, Ben

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Hickory from A9 Becky Thatcher here last week working for me, most of you can relate. The long white vinyl fence that fronts my yard was quite dirty. My children told their offspring that they could help grandma by washing the fence. I divided the whole thing into thirds so that each child would have a section. There is just one side of one section that still needs to be washed. I listened to the children singing and whistling as they worked.

I am not sure that any of them ever read Tom Sawyer, but I think it might

not be a bad idea. Now that they have worked on the fence they probably would enjoy it. I am pretty sure that I have at least one copy of the book so I could lend it out. Of course, they could also get it on one of our bi-weekly treks to the public library. That has turned out to be a special adventure that we all appreciate. We return our books, and then go out to lunch.

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Hops are returning to New York Interest brews to have New York agriculture begin growing hops again.

by Steven E Smith Hops, a crop that made a rich contribution to New York farmers during the infancy of our country could once again become a contributor according to Steven Miller CCE state specialist in hop production. With the increase popularity of microbreweries, specialty beers featuring locally produced hops have been the buzz.

During the 2012 Ag Day program at SUNY Cobleskill, Miller explained the opportunity.

History

New York State was once the leader of hop production. In 1808, the first commercially grown hops were produced in Bouckville, NY. In time, hops became a significant crop for the state grown primarily in the seven country Central New York region of Chenango, Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie counties.

During the early years, a farmer would use the rolling hillsides to produce a crop that in one

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By 1880, 80 percent of the entire U.S. crop (21 million pounds) was produced in New York. But with time, the increased disease pressure from powdery and downy mildews caused many growers to migrate west for a fresh start. Today the vast majority of the hop production in the U.S. occurs in the Pacific Northwest.

Assessing the opportunity Now hops are gaining

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Hops from A11 budget for a $6,000 to $8,000 per acre in gross sales to generate account for the infrastructure investment and cover variable costs and leave a profit for themselves. Miller suggests that growers in New York would benefit from sharing in the costs of harvesters, oasts (kilns) and palletizing and packaging equipment.

While traditional hop production was accomplished using tall poles, the modern technique is with a trellis system. The advantage of good airflow is beneficial to prevent diseases especially in densely growing vines. Ultimately the soils should be adequately drained still need about 1.25 inches of water per week during the growing season.

Another management practice used in modern hop yards is drip irrigation to ensure optimum moisture. The trellis system uses a row of poles to elevate the braided cable which support all the plants is used. Due to our climate and growing season, the year’s vine growth for hops reaches 18 feet in height. The poles can be cedar, tamarack or black locust of 20 to 22 feet in length and at least 6 inches in diameter to be spaced every 30 feet. The cable recommendation should be braided aircraft wire galvanized or stainless steel 1/8th inch gauge or greater. This establishment cost for infrastructure for hop production is $6,000 per acre. During the establishment of the yard, farmers should control noxious weeds and correct the pH of soil to 6-7. The female hop plants are established from rhizoidal shoots. The rows are 11 to 12 feet apart and plants in each row are spaced 3 to 3.5 feed apart.

Low trellis systems are not recommended here in the Northeast because

of the vertical and lateral growth produced in the trellis infrastructure.

“During our growing season, hops will grow about 18 feet. Once they reach the top of a 10 foot trellis, they will travel laterally. This dense growth is susceptible to fungal and other diseases and requires other specialized over-the-row mechanical harvesting or costly hand harvesting practices.

The growing season and harvest At the beginning of the growing season, the trellis system is outfitted with a special twine like rope called coir.

Coir is imported from Sri Lanka and is made from coconut husks because this rope does not stretch when it gets damp. Once the rope is installed, two main vines are trained up from the main root. All other inferior shoots are removed so that production is emphasized in the main vines.

Hops are a perennial herb that dies back to the root each year. The harvest of determinate flowering vines is within a specific window each year.

So at harvest, the coir is cut removing the entire vine from the trellis based on the moisture content of the cones. Each vine weights about 35 pounds. The cones can be manually removed from the vine but modern harvesters process the entire vine to separate the cones from the vines.

Once harvested the hop cones need to be dried in a kiln or oast using warm air not exceeding 120 degrees.

When they are dry, hops are stored in vacuum packages stored in freezers and sold based on local demand.

Future Today’s hop production is mechanical when produced in quantities

greater than an acre. Currently there are two stationary processors online in New York. The Northeast Hops Association has made a stationary Wolf harvester housed at Morrisville State College available for its members. Miller indicated that recent legislative activities to approve on farm microbreweries equivalent to the on farm winery legislation would help to stimulate on farm activities and increased interest in New

York production.

Can hops make a comeback in New York? “With modern genetic advancements in the cultivars coupled with the increased demand locally, New York could increase by 400 to 500 acres in hop production,” concluded Miller.

For more information visit www.northeasthopalliance.org. Steven Miller can be reached at sgm6@cornell.edu or by phone at 607-684-3011.

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Wow! Look what’s new at the 2012 Empire Farm Days Aug. 7-9 SENECA FALLS, NY — From wind energy to equine chiropractic, the 79th Empire Farm Days’ promises exciting new products and activities along with returning favorites at the 300-acre event on Aug. 7-9 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. New features at the show this year include a Wind Energy Center and presentations by manufacturers making equipment suitable for farm, residential and community power generation.

The show is sporting new miniature Sukup grain bin Info Booths, staffed by FFA students. The booths have the Official Empire Farm Days programs, maps, and information on demonstrations, activities and exhibits. The 15feet-tall booths are provided by AN Martin Grain Systems.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) will be offering PTO safety demonstrations that illustrate the power of a PTO driveline and the best ways to prevent PTO-related injury or death. NYCAMH also has an exhibit of ergonomic tool prototypes that are being tested on farms in New York.

DairyProfit Seminars on farmstead cheesemaking, technologies for herd and crop management, strategies for financially sustainable farm businesses, and group-housed dairy calf systems will provide a wealth of knowledge from more than a dozen farmers, educators and dairy industry leaders.

A new style of agricultural plastics re-

cycling baler will be demonstrated twice a day each day by the Cornell University Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP). RAPP will also have samples of new products made from recycled black and white farm plastics.

There is a new Hunting & Fishing Center and the farm pond is getting in the act with daily inwater “You Can Save Your Own Life” life jacket demonstrations. The 2012 New York Sea Grant Clean & Safe Sailboat will have information on aquatic invasive species on the north end of the showgrounds.

“Sparks,” a Certified Therapy Dog is sure to be a popular addition to the New York State Grange Family Center’s daily programs featuring healthy living, the New York State Grange Youth, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County, musical entertainment.

The New York Farm Bureau Family Center will have new information and interactive exhibits on New York’s sheep and cabbage production plus a special safety education center. The USDA is celebrating its 150th anniversary with resources available from its eight service agencies.

Empire Farm Days’ Equine Center live horse seminars include the opportunity to learn from equestrian competitor and judge David Phillips, New York Reined Cow Horse Association founders and trainers Mike Bednarek and Harry Hurd, and equine chiropractor Dr. Michael B. Priestman as he works on

horses from Westwind Farms.

Popular returning favorite exhibits and activities include the full range of agricultural equipment on display and working in the field plus the opportunity for test drives of GPS and compact tractors and ATVs. Demonstrations feature live cattle handling with Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Baker other meat goat fitting and care with Todd Farms. The “Old Iron” antique tractor parade goes daily at 2 p.m.

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Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Dispersal on Tuesday, July 17 saw 273 full lots average $2,338 for a total gross of $660,850. A large crowd was on hand this blazing hot summer day with the temperature

hitting 95 degrees with high humidity. The partnership of Tom Morrell & Russ Atherton and their families crafted a highly respected herd with incredible production (RHA 3x 29,757M 3.6 1086F 3.0 899P) & many

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Over 30 head sold in the sale with A.I. contracts and many others will garner attention from astute A.I. units.

Topping the sale at $18,000 was lot 576.

Sired by Shamrock, she

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Whitaker and Carlton Bull. Cattle sold to nine states plus Canada was a major buyer with over 40 head heading across the border.

The sale was managed

by The Cattle Exchange with Dave Rama and Reggie Lussier handling auction duties, Horace Backus presented pedigrees, Don Welk, Ray LeBlanc, Les Terpstra, Rick Verbeek, Dan Brandt and Jeff Ziegler all worked the phones and handled bids. Merry Rama, Amber Newman and Melanie Ziegler handled clerking and health charts to perfection!

Congratulations to the families of Tom Morrell and Russ Atherton on breeding such a tremendous herd of Holsteins and all their accomplishments in the dairy industry.

Otsego County Fair set July 31Aug. 4 The 2012 Otsego County Fair located in Morris, NY, runs from July 31 to Aug. 5. A few of the features this year include: free day on July 31, a 100 bike giveaway on Children’s day Aug. 3, a free concert featuring country singer Mark Wills on Friday evening, the 1st Annual Otsego County Fair 5K/1K Chairy run/walk for ALS on Saturday Aug. 4, and a livestock Auction on Saturday Aug. 4. The Otsego Fair also features a Kid’s area with free activities all week including games, healthy activities, literacy activities and crafts.

Our Ag Awareness exhibit includes local and national business displays as well with daily giveaways of business products. Free daily entertainment, music, shows and events are a great feature of the fair as well.

Don’t miss our exciting fair featuring low cost and free entertainment plus our midway and Grandstand events.

Visit our website at www.otsegocountyfair.org or call 607-263-5289 for additional information.

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Three tips to beat the summer heat The summer is upon us and it’s time to make sure your calves are ready to fight the heat.

Melissa Holtz, a calf and heifer specialist with Land O’Lakes Purina Feed says there are three areas you can focus on to make your calves comfortable during the heat: housing, feed management and hydration.

Housing To make your calf housing a cooler and more comfortable environment for your calves, make sure the vents on the individual calf hutches are all the way open.

Give your calves extra room out in front of the hutch if you can. Consider propping up the back of the hutch to allow extra air movement throughout the inside area.

Installing a shade over the calf hutches can help to keep your calf hutches cool. If you choose to install a shade, make sure the shade is high enough above the hutches, so as not to restrict air flow. If your calves are in buildings air movement and open curtains are very important.

Feed management Proper feed management is important to keep calves thriving during the heat. When you are feeding milk, whether in a bottle or bucket, keep the feeding area clean of excess milk or milk replacer to reduce attracting flies. If the calf does not eat all of its liquid feed, dispose of the excess outside of your calf housing area.

Keep your calf starter fresh at all times and free of any moisture.

Start your calves with a handful of feed and change it every day until they are eating their full allotment. Know that molasses, a common calf starter ingredient to aid in palatability, can be a tasty attractant for fly populations.

Calf starters that utilize alternative natural palatability enhancers along with feed-through fly control technology (ClariFly® Larvicide), such as AMPLI-Calf® Starter, are available to optimize intake while still promoting calf comfort.

Feed-through fly con-

trol technology (ClariFly® Larvicide) is available in select brands of milk replacers and calf starters. This larvicide is a supplement mixed within the feed that has no nutritional value or risk to the calf, but does

have a negative impact on the lifecycle of flies.

This larvicide prevents adult flies from fully developing and emerging from the manure of the calves fed these calf starters and milk replacers. This is beneficial to

keep your calf as comfortable as possible during fly season.

Hydration Make sure that your calves have free-choice water at all times. It may take extra time to empty and refill water pails sev-

eral times throughout the day to offer fresh water but feeding water has many benefits to the calf including driving starter intake. Keep an eye out for dehydration. High quality electrolytes with a suspension agent

mixed properly can be free choice fed during heat stress.

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by Bill Cox, Cornell University “So sad, so sad, it’s a sad, sad situation, and it’s getting more and more absurd.” Elton John lamenting on the rainfall or lack of rainfall in New York.

The sad part is that the regions that needed rain the most and have the most corn planted received virtually nothing the evening of July 19.

The absurd part is that the regions that needed

rain the least and have the least amount of corn planted received the most.

I don’t know why I religiously read the forecast discussion emanating from the NWS in Binghamton — “1 to 3-inch rainfall possible across the region”. In looking over the rainfall data from last night and the month of July, the following stands out: Alfred received 0.38 inches last night (0.82

for the month) whereas Batavia received a trace (0.70 inches for the month).

Elmira received 0.08 at the airport last night (1.15 for the month) whereas Rochester received a trace (0.15 inches for the month).

Ithaca received 0.14 inches last night (0.90 for the month) whereas Auburn received nothing (0.36 inches for the month) as did Watertown (0.19 inches for the month).

Binghamton received 0.46 inches last night (2.05 for the month) whereas Rome received nothing (0.09 inches for the month).

The system is hitting the lower Hudson Valley this morning (July 20), which is already in reasonable shape from recent rains as is most of eastern New York.

So is missing yet another rain system in the major corn growing regions in New York the final dagger to the corn crop... well, I still cling to hope (chance of rain for

Monday-Tuesday morning). We are down 10-4 in the 9th with 2 outs and nobody on base and the corn crop has 2 strikes on it — but it keeps fouling off pitches so it is not over.

Why am I somewhat hopeful?

1) Only 29 percent of the corn crop in New York was planted as of May 13 and 56 percent

by May 20th — so almost half of the crop was planted after May 20th so most of the crop just began to tassle. With the exception of Tuesday (95 degrees with wind), the atmospheric demand has not been too great on the crop. Plus, I see less firing of the lower leaves this year compared to last year — the crop is still in play to set grain if we can pick up some rain. If you were at the Field Day at Aurora, NY, on Wednesday, July 18, when it was in the low 80s with clouds, it didn’t look too bad — it certainly wasn’t going to die. Likewise, I was in a field near Ithaca on July

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somebody may want to chime in if you are an expert — and I mean an expert on crop insurance.

3) Very poor kernel set and retention with no crop insurance — visit your nearest dairy farmer and work out a deal. The dairy producers are going to have a short crop and will welcome additional silage at a fair price.

4) Very poor kernel set and retention with crop insurance and a nearby dairy-double dip — contact you crop insurance agent and inform him or her of the situation and let the agent know that you also plan to have your neighboring dairy farmer come in and chop the crop for silage. You can do this and receive crop insurance payments but you must follow protocol, which I am unfamiliar with — if anyone is an expert... and only expert, please chime in.

So it was very, very disappointing July 20 — didn’t sleep well listening to hear if that I was hearing rain or just background noise. But I am not ready to give up yet — I think that a profitable crop can still be made for many grain producers and I think that the later-planted crop of many dairy producers still has a shot at an okay yield. Plus, if neighboring grain guys have a crop failure (with or without crop insurance), additional corn silage can be obtained at hopefully a fair price.

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19 and it was green from top to bottom with some leaf rolling in 82 degree weather with filtered sun. Granted the corn on gravelly soils are in much tougher shape but gravelly soils tend to be more in the southern part of the State where there has been a bit more rainfall.

2) New hybrids are much more drought tolerant so they can pollinate, fertilize, and retain kernels (not abort) much better than the hybrids of just 10 years ago. So the grain growers still have a shot at a grain crop.

3) Most of the 44 percent of the crop planted after May 20th was probably planted by the dairy producers. So, yes dairy producers have a short crop and silage yields are probably down 15-20 percent, but it still can make it.

Strategies: 1) Grain growers should assess their fields about three weeks after they tassled out — check to see if there was reasonable kernel set and kernel retention. If there was, keep the cropprices are through the roof. You can make as much money on a 100bushel crop that sells for $8 per bushel as a 200bushel crop that sells for $4 per bushel.

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The means to help producers impacted by drought

by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack We have continued to see historic levels of drought grip much of our nation, impacting thousands of farm families.

Although the hard work and innovation of our producers has fueled a strong farm economy in recent years, President Obama and I understand the major challenges this drought poses for American agriculture.

As of July 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 1,055 counties across the country as disaster areas due to drought. Significant portions of many crops are impacted — for example, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report, 88 percent of our nation’s corn and 87 percent of our soybeans are in drought-stricken areas.

Rising grain prices are threatening livestock and dairy operators with high input costs.

Our farmers and ranchers are no strangers to uncertainty — but it’s even harder to plan for the future when we don’t know how much more severe the drought will be.

Over the years, American producers have constantly innovated to meet new demands and adapt to new conditions, embracing new methods and utilizing new technology. The same innovative spirit that has positioned American agriculture as a global leader has helped to reduce the impact of the drought.

Nevertheless, the uncertainty of drought means this is a very difficult time for many. At President Obama’s direction, USDA is doing all it can within the Department’s existing authority to help.

Recently, I announced a final rule to simplify the process for Secretarial disaster designations — both to speed the

process for producers and to reduce the burden on State government officials, who are also hard at work to help producers around the country cope with this disaster.

I reduced the interest rate for Farm Service Agency Emergency Loans, effectively lowering the current rate from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent to help ensure that credit is available for farm families who are hit by drought.

And finally, I announced that USDA has lowered payment reductions for Conservation Reserve Program lands that qualify for emergency haying and grazing in 2012, from 25 to 10 percent.

USDA officials are traveling to states around the country to see firsthand the impact of the drought, and we will continue to look for ways to help. But the fact is USDA’s legal authority to provide assistance remains limited right now.

That’s because the 2008 Farm Bill disaster programs, which were implemented under President Obama, expired last year. Prior to the expiration, these programs helped hundreds of thousands of U.S. producers during disasters.

If Congress doesn’t act, USDA will remain limited in our means to help drought-stricken producers. That’s why President Obama and I continue to call on Congress to take steps to ensure that USDA has the tools it needs to help farm families during the drought. Disaster assistance for producers is also one of many reasons why we need swift action

by Congress to pass a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill this year.

I know that many producers are struggling today with the impact of this historic drought. The President and I are committed to doing all we can to help farmers and

ranchers in this difficult time.

As all of us across America hope for rainfall, and while USDA does all it can to assist America’s farmers, ranchers

and rural communities, I hope that Congress will do all it can to help us get the job done.

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Potato leafhopper (PLH) populations remain high on alfalfa statewide. Many extension educators report extremely high levels. The hot weather and drought stress on the alfalfa seem to promote population explosions of PLH. If you have planted PLH-resistant alfalfa, you most likely are very pleased.

True Armyworm AGAIN!! It seems like we cannot catch a break.

Several extension educators report small armyworm larvae in grass fields the week of July 13. The timing is about right for this to be the second generation of true armyworm. This means that adults have emerged from the pupa of the first generation and migrated to new fields in search of grassy areas to lay eggs. Historically the second generation has not been an eco-

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nomic problem. However, given this year’s massive armyworm infestation, particularly in western New York suggests that we be prudent and KEEP A SHARP EYE on corn and grasses for armyworm larvae. Most small grains are being harvested now and not at risk. Western New York Crop Management Association workers report finding very young (1/4 inch) armyworm larvae while sweeping grass hay fields the week of July 13. They also report sweep catches were much higher in the early morning compared to later in the afternoon.

This would be consistent with the insect’s nocturnal activity preference.

While doing a TAg soybean meeting in Lewis County, we found a disease called frogeye leaf spot. While frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora sojina) can be a serious disease in the southern U.S., it is only occasionally a problem in cooler climates like New York State. In the Midwest its

severity and occurrence has increased over the last five years. We found it every year we scouted for soybean rust from 2005 to 2010. Frogeye leaf spot is a fungus that can overwinter on residue left on the soil surface. Rain hitting the surface of the residue will dislodge the fungal spores and infect the young soybean leaves. (It can also be transmitted through infected seeds.)

It takes seven to 14 days from infection for symptoms to appear. From each infection spot, more spores develop and can spread widely to other areas and fields.

Frogeye leaf spot is a “polycylic disease” — meaning that given the right conditions, spots can appear and spores develop several times throughout the growing season. Infections that start later in the season (R5) have little impact on yields. Infections that start before flowering develop over a longer time and can seriously affect yield.

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Look for small brownish spots on leaves. These lesions develop grayish “frogeye” centers. Over time they merge and enlarge, showing on lower leaf surfaces as well.

Several extension educators report potato leafhopper nymphs in soybeans.

Soybean aphids are increasing populations in Western New York.

There is a lot of European corn borer damage on field corn at the Cornell Research Farm in Valatie, NY. About 50 percent of the plants in one field are affected. While corn borers bore into stalks, secondary pests such as anthracnose spore can enter, causing stalk rots in corn.

A few extension educators are starting to find corn rootworm adults in corn. Mike Stanyard also reports high levels of corn rootworm adults feeding on the leaves of corn, causing a windowpane appearance. They feed on the leaves because there is no pollen or corn silks emerged yet.

Reports of two spotted spider mite feeding on soybeans in western New York. The hot tem-

peratures and lack of precipitation are PRIME conditions for their population buildup.

Watch soybeans along field margins adjacent to grassy areas, ditch banks, etc. for signs of leaf stippling and spider mites on the lower surface of leaves. If infestations are caught early, field margin border treatments can limit spider mite movement into fields. For more information on spider mites in soybeans see the article at www.nysipm.cornell.ed u/fieldcrops/tag/pestr pt/pestrpt12/06_28_12 .asp#watch Source: Weekly Field Crops Pest Report — July 13

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Good Housekeeping Garlic-and-herb cheese and roasted peppers are the surprise filling for these boneless breasts.

Accompanied by a lemony herb couscous, this dish is elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a family weeknight dinner.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds) medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1/4 cup (about half 4.4-ounce package) light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 8 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Lemon and Basil Couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup couscous 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. Prepare Stuffed Breasts: With tip of knife, cut each chicken breast from a long side, keeping knife parallel to surface of breast, to form a deep pocket with as small an opening as possible.

2. In small bowl, combine cheese, peppers and basil. Spread 1/4 cheese mixture in each chicken pocket. Rub outside of chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Prepare Lemon & Basil Couscous: In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, salt, pepper and 1 1/3 cups water to boiling over high heat; stir in couscous.

Cover saucepan; remove from heat and let stand at least 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of breast is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once.

5. To serve, add basil and lemon juice to couscous, and fluff with fork to mix well. Spoon couscous onto 4 dinner plates and arrange chicken on top.

• Each serving chicken: About 255 calories, 35g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 10g total fat (5g saturated), 0g fiber, 113mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium.

• Each serving couscous: About 205 calories, 6g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 3g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium.

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes This savory summer side dish from our sister publication Redbook bursts with flavor and complements all kinds of meats and fish.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat; add tomatoes and chives. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until tomatoes are hot and skins start to split. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 46 calories, 4g total fat, 4g total carbohydrate, 1g protein.

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Donna’s Day: creative family fun

by Donna Erickson Slurp and savor tasty mango salsa “The mangoes are falling,” chanted a chorus of excited young schoolkids in Haitian Creole while I navigated a rocky, muddy path in Haiti recently as a program volunteer with global health organization Medical Teams International (www.medicalteams.org). Sure enough, within seconds, a large, rosy-red and orange mango from a canopy of trees overhead landed with a thud right next to me.

I quickly learned the kids’ way of biting into the outer skin (after I washed it), removing it with my fingers and then devouring the fruit slurp by slurp, first one half and then the other. There’s nothing quite as delicious as a tree-ripened mango.

Now in season, beautiful vitamin- and mineral-rich mangoes are available at our local stores at reasonable prices. At snack time, remove the peel with a sharp knife and serve your kids long slices or chunks on a plate. Add other tropical fruits such as pineapple and papaya for additional authentic tastes of the Caribbean.

For a highlight at your next barbecue, dice a mango and toss together with easy-to-find summer ingredients for this fresh and tangy mango salsa. It’s delicious as an accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts or fish such as halibut and salmon. Serve it as a side, or spoon it on top of the chicken and fish. It’s yummy with grilled shrimp, too.

Fresh and tangy mango salsa 1 large, ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (see note below) 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice Salt and cracked pepper to taste In a mixing bowl, gently toss together all ingredients. Serve fresh. Keeps for one day.

Makes about 4 to 6 servings.

Variations: Add a diced avocado.

Note: The juice of jalapeno peppers can be irritating. Wear plastic deli-style gloves when handling. Avoid hand contact with your eyes. (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

This week’s Sudoku Solution

New York Farm Bureau is pleased Governor Andrew Cuomo listened to our concerns and deemed a plan to raise “loss cost” by 11.5 percent too expensive for New York farms and businesses to absorb. NYFB President Dean Norton submitted strong testimony last month asking the state to reevaluate the proposal. The plan would have meant insurance companies could set higher workers comp rates adding to the financial burden

facing New York farm families.

The Governor’s statement issued on July 17 read: “This year, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, a non-governmental rate service organization, recommended a cost increase in their annual loss cost filing. After reviewing all filings and written submissions, the administration deemed the rate increase was not to be necessary. As a result of the decision, workers’ compensation rates will actu-

ally decrease in the upcoming policy year. The rates are determined on an annual basis, and are informed by a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience in the marketplace, implementation of any cost cutting measures, and implementation of any new policies and procedures.”

Because of the Governor’s actions, rates to policy holders will actually see a decrease of 1.2 percent — the first reduction in rates in four years.

“This is good news for New York farmers, and we appreciate Governor Cuomo’s repeated commitment to reducing regulations to help save family farms,” said NYFB President Dean Norton. “Lowering workers compensation rates will allow farmers to contain rising production costs and reinvest more into their farms which produce the highest quality food for the people of this state and the world.”

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Students may also register on-site at 9 a.m. on contest day Thursday, Aug. 9; the competition begins at 10 a.m. at the contest area next to the Field Demonstrations.

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“Control of food spoilage is critical in a world that needs to feed 7 billion people,” said Martin Wiedmann, food science professor and study co-author. “Approximately 25 percent of post-harvest food is spoiled by microbes before it is consumed.”

The study, published in the March issue of Applied Environmental Microbiology by the lab of Wiedmann and Kathryn Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, identified the predominant strains of spore-forming bacteria, which can foul milk and other food products.

The culprits, Paenibacillus bacteria, are ubiquitous in nature and cause off-flavors in a variety of

foods and curdling in dairy products.

As spores, the bacteria can survive in dormant form for years despite the best practices in cleaning, processing and packaging.

In fact, the bacteria may be uniquely adapted to overcome the twin tactics of dairy protection: pasteurization followed by refrigeration. According to co-author and research support specialist Nicole Martin, the spores are not only resistant to heat, the small jolt of heat during pasteurization may actually stimulate them to germinate.

Some can reproduce in refrigerated dairy products at temperatures that would stymy other types of bacteria.

“We studied 1,288 bacterial isolates in raw

milk, pasteurized milk and the dairy farm environment; however, only a handful of strains accounted for 80 percent of the spore-formers present,” said Wiedmann. “They grow well in milk — and possibly other foods — at temperatures as low as 43°F, and we can identify Paenibacillus because of their uniquely high galactosidase enzyme activity at 32°C.” They also investigated how pasteurization affects the presence of such bacteria.

Concerns about food safety have prompted many dairy processors to increase pasteurization temperatures above the 161°F minimum set by the government. Anecdotal reports, however, suggested this practice actually led to more spoilage once the products were refrigerated.

Tallying bacterial numbers throughout the refrigerated shelf life of milk pasteurized at two different temperatures — 169°F and 175°F — the Wiedmann-Boor lab found that lowering the temperature significantly reduced bacterial growth during refrigerated storage, especially by 21 days after pasteurization.

The findings are already being applied in the field. The WiedmannBoor Lab was enlisted by Upstate Niagara, a cooperative of more than 360 dairy farm families throughout western New York, to further improve the quality of their award-winning milk by assessing milk samples for spore-formers.

Data on samples that contained spore-forming bacteria are now being analyzed using DNA fingerprinting to identify the types of organisms present and where they might have come from.

Martin said she hopes the collaborative project will become a model for how to approach spore-forming bacteria in individual dairy processing plants.

“It’s one of the strengths we have at Cornell — we are able to do advanced research and immediately turn it around to help the industry,” Martin said.

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Apply or nominate for New York State Agricultural Society Awards The New York State Agricultural Society improves our state’s agriculture through education, leadership development, and recognition programs. Deadlines for recognition awards are nearing and the Society wants your input.

“Does your farm have a planned and meaningful Farm Safety program to prevent injuries, reduce down-time and, more importantly, save lives?”…

“Tell us about a journalist doing an outstanding job reporting on agriculture in your area”… “Which families in the Eastern Half of New York State have continuously operated their farms for 100 years or more”… “What farms and other agricultural businesses in your area demonstrate quality, leadership and innovation — deserving Business of the Year recognition?”

“What individual or group has made a significant effort to improve the understanding of agriculture in your community?”…and “who would YOU nominate for the Society’s highest honor?

— the Distinguished Service Citation… someone who has dedicated his/her life’s work to New York agriculture.”

If you’d like to apply or nominate someone to receive an award, visit the New York State Agricultural Society’s web site at www.nysagsociety.org for details or contact any of the committee chairs listed below. The Society thanks the generous sponsors who make these awards possible; the deadline for all awards is Sept. 1.

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Chair: Jessica Ziehm — 518-457-3136 or jessica.ziehm@agmkt.state.ny.us.

Award Co-sponsors: Alpha Gamma Rho at Cornell University & New York State Agricultural Society • Century Farm Awards. Chair: Sandie Prokop — 518-827-5616 or sprokop@nyfb.org. Award Sponsor: Farm Credit Associations of New York.

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Categories - Production Agriculture & Ag Business). Chair: Mark Kellogg — 315-782-5027 mark.kellogg@farmcrediteast.com. Award Sponsor: New York State Agricultural Society.

• Ag Promotion Awards (2 Categories- Individual & Group). Chair: Barb Hanselman at 607-538-9633 or farmers_wife00@yahoo.com. Award Co-sponsors: Alpha Zeta at Cornell University, American Farmland Trust, & New York State FFA Foundation.

• Distinguished Service Citation.

Chair: Dick Church — 607-8983438 or rac15@cornell.edu. Award

Sponsor: New York Farm Bureau Member Services.

Past recipients of all awards are listed on the Society’s website at www.nysagsociety.org and bios and photos of the most recent winners can be found in the 2012 Forum Program Book, also on the website. The New York Agricultural Society has been strengthening our state’s agriculture since 1832. For more information or to join the New York State Agricultural Society visit www.nysagsociety.org or contact Executive Secretary, Penny Heritage, at penny@nysagsociety.org or 518-384-1715.

Armyworms round two hit hay and corn crops New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine on July 23 alerted crop growers that a second generation of armyworms has been reported in western and northern New York.

This pest quickly devastated fields of hay and corn earlier this growing season. Farmers should be scouting fields for the presence of this second generation. The caterpillars are very small at this time — about 1/4 inch long. This small size makes this an optimal time to implement control measures.

Caterpillars of the armyworm are most readily found in early morning as these are night feeders. During past infestations the second generation did not cause a lot of damage — but the high levels seen in western New York this June and the drought make damage levels unpredictable.

The true armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta) that has been seen in especially heavy levels in western New York is an excellent flier in its adult moth stage. This pest is not seen annually in New York since it does not overwinter in the state’s cold climate. Occasional infestations occur when the adult moth stage flies up in the spring from southern states such as North Carolina.

The New York State Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and crop consultants continue to monitor and report on this crop according to Keith Waldron, New York State IPM Livestock & Field Crops IPM Coordinator. Weekly field crops reports are available at: (www.nysipm.cornell.edu/ fieldcrops/tag/pestrpt/default.asp).

This insect is called armyworm be-

cause in its caterpillar stage it often will move in a mass, marching in lines from one destroyed field to their next feeding ground. They have been found in New York in small grains, corn, mixed stands of alfalfa, turf grass, grass and hay fields, but have been known to also infest various vegetables, fruits, legumes, and weeds, including beans, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, onions and peas.

Control measures must be applied with added care to avoid crop damage due to current drought conditions.

Only pesticides that are labeled for use on armyworm and the specific crop being treated can be used. For specific information on how to detect and control this pest contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension agent at www.cce.cornell.edu.

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Cayuga County 4-H Horse Show results 2012 by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development The Cayuga County 4H Qualifying Horse Show was held on Saturday, June 30, at Birchwood Stable in Auburn, NY. Twenty-two 4-H members participated in this event.

Fitting and Showmanship Senior: 1st Blue Sarah Belz; 2nd Blue Allyson Bunnell; 3rd Blue - Reagan Emerson; 1st Red - Rachael Podolak; 2nd Red - Emily Bates; 3rd Red - Leah Stahl Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 2nd Blue Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Teaghan Mix; 3rd Blue Olivia Nalley Champion Fitting and Showmanship: Allyson Bunnell; Reserve Brooke Hammersley Huntseat Leadline Cloverbud: Audrey Bartholomew; Marissa Bartholomew; Payton Youngers Working Hunter, Over Fences Senior: 1st Blue Emily Weichert; 2nd Blue - Kelly Giannone; 3rd Blue - Rachael Podolak Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 1st White Michelle Robinson Huntseat Equitation, Over Fences Senior: 1st Blue - Leah Stahl; 2nd Blue - Rachael Podolak; 3rd Blue - Kelly Giannone; 1st RedSarah Belz Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 1st Red

- Michelle Robinson Hunter Hack Senior: 1st Blue Rachael Podolak; 2nd Blue - Emily Weichert; 3rd Blue - Sarah Belz Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 1st Red - Tatum Werner; 2nd Red - Michelle Robinson Huntseat Pleasure Senior: 1st Blue Sarah Belz; 2nd Blue Rachael Podolak; 3rd Blue - Emily Weichert Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 2nd Blue Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue Megan Bunnell; 1st RedMeghan Kennedy; 2nd Red-Tatum Werner Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Olivia Nalley Huntseat Equitation Senior: 1st Blue Emily Weichert; 2nd Blue - Sarah Belz; 3rd Blue Rachael Podolak; 1st Red - Leah Stahl Junior: 1st Blue MaKenna Rozelle; 2nd Blue - Michelle Robinson; 3rd Blue - Megan Bunnell Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Olivia Nalley Hunter Under Saddle Senior: 1st Blue Sarah Belz; 2nd Blue Rachael Podolak; 3rd Blue - Emily Weichert; 1st Red - Kelly Giannone; 2nd Red - Leah Stahl Junior: 1st Blue Brooke Hammersley; 2nd Blue - MaKenna Rozelle; 3rd Blue - Megan Bunnell Walk-Trot English Command: 1st Blue Olivia Nalley; 2nd BlueMorgan Steger Western Leadline Cloverbud: Audrey Bartholomew, Marissa

Bartholomew, Payton Youngers Cloverbud Barrels: Audrey Bartholomew, Marissa Bartholomew, Payton Youngers Western Stockseat Equitation Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Olivia Nalley Pony: 1st Red - Emily Bates Western Pleasure Senior: 1st Blue Allyson Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Reagan Emerson Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Teaghan Mix Pony: 1st Blue- Emily Bates Western Horsemanship Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Brooke Hammersley; 3rd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 1st Red Madison Becker Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Teaghan Mix; 3rd Blue Gavin Bartholomew Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Western Command Senior: 1st Blue Allyson Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Reagan Emerson Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 3rd Blue Brooke

Hammersley Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Morgan Steger; 2nd Blue - Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Teaghan Mix Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Cloverleaf Barrels Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Madison Becker; 3rd Meghan Kennedy Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Teaghan Mix; 2nd Blue Olivia Nalley; 3rd Blue Gavin Bartholomew Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Straight Barrels Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 3rd Blue - Madison Becker Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Teaghan Mix; 2nd Blue Olivia Nalley; 3rd Blue Gavin Bartholomew Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Keyhole Senior: 1st Blue Reagan Emerson; 2nd Blue - Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 3rd Blue - Madison Becker Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Gavin Bartholomew; 2nd Blue - Teaghan Mix; 3rd Blue - Olivia Nalley Pony: 1st Blue- Emily Bates Pole Bending Senior: 1st Blue Allyson Bunnell Junior: 1st Blue Megan Bunnell; 2nd Blue - Meghan Kennedy; 3rd Blue - Madison Becker Walk-Trot: 1st Blue Teaghan Mix; 2nd Blue Gavin Bartholomew; 3rd Blue - Olivia Nalley Pony: 1st Blue - Emily Bates Western Division High Point Jr. - Megan Bunnell; Reserve Brooke Hammersley

Judge Beth Hobin, with Tom Beiersdorf, tallies up Cayuga County 4-H Member, Kelly Giannone waits for scores. her Huntseat Classes.

Cayuga County 4-H member, Emily Weichert poses with her horse, Diversified Shoe, after placing 1st in the Huntseat Equitation class on June 30 at Birchwood Stable, Auburn, NY.

Tatum Werner, a Junior Cayuga County 4-H member completes a jump during the Huntseat Division.

High Point Sr. Reagan Emmerson; Reserve - Allyson Bunnell High Point Pony Emily Bates Huntseat Division High Point Jr. MaKenna Rozelle; Reserve Michelle Robinson High Point Sr. - Sarah

Belz; Reserve - Rachael Podolak Gymkhana Division High Point Jr. - Megan Bunnell; Reserve - Megan Kennedy High Point Sr. Allyson Bunnell; Reserve - Reagan Emerson High Point Pony Emily Bates

Senior 4-H member, Leah Stahl shows her horse “Jack Mission”.

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American Maple Museum intern Anna Garrison is making a difference “Growing up I had experience tapping and making maple sugar through a close family friend,” explains Anna Garrison, a summer intern at The American Maple Museum in Croghan, NY. “So when my sister found the Pratt-Northam position on line, we both knew it was a perfect fit for me.”

Though it wasn’t quite as simple as fate and magic wands.

“I had to apply — of course,” she adds. “Then about four or five members of the Museum board interviewed me. It was intimidating because it was an interview, but it wasn’t bad. They talked to me, then told me I could leave and they’d give me a call later. But I went out to my truck and they called me back and accepted me on the spot!”

Her student record and previous job history as a lifeguard and tutor stood her in good stead. The people skills and conscientious attention to detail were prime requirements for The American Maple Museum.

“Anna is exactly what we need in an intern,” says Don Moser, Museum president and art teacher at Beaver River Central School. “I knew her from school. She was one of my more memorable students — creative, talented, questioning. Intelligent and a hard worker. I had no doubt we’d be fortunate to have her on our team.”

Amid the flurry of graduation day, grad parties, and college expectations, Anna plunged into work at the Muse-

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Anna Garrison, a summer intern at The American Maple Museum, is staining the new handicapped-access ramp at the museum.

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“I was a little nervous on the first day,” she admits. “Suddenly I’m out of school and working for my art teacher in a new, different place. I didn’t want to disappoint him and I wasn’t exactly sure what I’d be doing at the Maple Museum.”

What would she be doing? A little bit of everything. Day-to-Day operation

falls to a Site Administrator and the Pratt-Northam intern. Halfway into the summer, Anna’s done the whole lot, from mowing the lawn and staining the Museum’s newly installed handicapped-access ramp to selling maple sugar and souvenirs in the Gift Shop.

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Lounge for a short introductory film about the why’s and how-to’s of making syrup. As soon as they are settled, she dashes down a flight of stairs, then back again and up to the third floor to make sure all lights are on and exhibit rooms open.

The Museum is currently engaged in a Capital Campaign to install an elevator to make the renovated 1916 schoolhouse accessible to all, but in the meantime, Anna’s high-school track experience is a big plus.

“I’ve run since middle school,” she says. “I like it when I’m running, but it’s rough on the body. It’s not something I can keep on doing forever.” All the same, her sophomore year of high school, she was section 3 C2 Champ for pentathlon.

A Renaissance woman, Anna has multiple talents and interests.

“She is a true artist,” says Moser, who mentored her through high school art classes and activities. “Disciplined and dedicated. She put in hours and hours of work on art projects. Not just in or for class, but on her own time.

For herself. She has a strong sense of what she’s doing, what her intent is, and how she plans to go about it. Her portraits are her strength… I’d say, her passion. It’s a difficult form and she’s good at it.”

So she plans to pursue a career in art, right?

“No.” Anna considers the question that even her father has voiced. “I thought about it, but decided I don’t want to be dependent on my art for my

Anna serving Maple Cotton Candy and chatting with Museum Visitors at the Annual Ice Cream Social.

income. I want the freedom to enjoy it, experiment, and even sell my work — but not have to pay the rent with it.”

Far-sighted for her 18 years, she has long since defined her career path. In the fall, she’s off to Utica, intent on earning her degree through a joint program of the SUNY Institute of Technology and St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing.

“I probably have an affinity for the medical field because of the sports injuries that go along with track,” she only half jokes. “I’ve had my share of downtime, when it’s been just me and the cat and bed rest, so I know what it feels like to be laid up. It may sound cheesy, but I want to be able to help others.”

And the Pratt-Northam internship offers good life experience in customer service and administration.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You The Kitchen Diva

by Angela Shelf Medearis Watermelon makes a sassy salsa Watermelon shouldn’t be restricted to just fruit platters and buffet tables.

Its versatility is astounding and can be incorporated into various menus.

North Americans primarily treat watermelon as a fruit, eaten out of hand or in salads and sweet desserts.

Yet, in countries such as China, watermelons are stir-fried and stewed, and in Russia and many other countries, pickled watermelon rind is considered a delicacy and widely enjoyed.

If you’re looking for a summertime salsa that combines sweetness, spice and everything nice, try this delicious Watermelon, Tomatillo and Jalapeno Salsa recipe. Best of all, you can use the watermelon as a festive serving dish. This recipe also works well with those small “personal” sized watermelons, as they make the perfect individual “dishes” for serving your salsa.

Watermelon, tomatillo and jalapeno salsa 10 medium tomatillos, peel off parchment-like coating and rinse 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 purple onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 jalapeno peppers or to taste, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons mild chili powder 1 cup tomato sauce or puree 2 teaspoons stevia, agave syrup or honey 4 cups seeded watermelon, diced, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. Cut the tomatillos into quarters.

Heat the oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onions for a few minutes and then add the tomatillos, garlic and jalapenos.

Saute until onions and garlic begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce, stevia or syrup or honey and bring to a simmer.

Remove from heat. Cool.

2. In a blender or food processor, pour in the tomatillo mixture with 1 1/2 cups of the watermelon and puree. Add mixture to the watermelon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place watermelon salsa in the watermelon shell, if desired, and serve with chips or crudite. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis stock.xchg photo

A very Gouda recipe

by Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Cheese, along with milk and yogurt, provides a unique combination of nutrients that, studies show, offers many health benefits including improving bone health, reducing high blood pressure and managing weight.

One of Rensselaer County’s Dairy Ambassadors lives on a farm that produces and sells cheese. The Greene Family lives on the Mapledale Farm located in Berlin. They have cheese made from their own farm’s milk. The locally produced cheese has a unique taste and flavor, some of the varieties available are: “Baby Gotcha Gouda”, “Smoked Black Peppercorn Cheddar” and “Farmhouse Garlic Colby.”

Mapledale Farm is on facebook and they also have a great website at MapledaleFarm.com.

Below is a recipe that includes some Gouda cheese and makes for a great appetizer. Gouda Cheese is a creamy cheese that has a cheddar taste fol-

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lowed up with a tart bite at the end.

Try Gouda with peaches, melons, apricots and cherries. Gouda is a traditional Dutch cheese that has been made for centuries, and is reflective of the Dutch heritage of Rensselaer County.

Gouda be Good Cheese Spread 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Gouda cheese 5 drops Tabasco sauce 6 tbsp. mayonnaise 10 slices bacon, crumbled 1 loaf of rye bread sliced Grate cheese and add Tabasco sauce. Stir in mayo and bacon. Mix well. Spread on rye slices and bake 15 minutes at 350°. Serves 8 to 10.

The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

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NMPF statement on House child labor legislation vote On July 25, Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF, released the following statement: “We are heartened by the vote in the House of Representatives yesterday to pass the Preserving America’s Family Farms Act. This legislation, sponsored

by Representative Tom Latham (R-IA), and cosponsored by more than 90 other members, prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing such

regulations in the future. This includes any effort, similar to what was made this year, to change the definition of the ‘parental exemption,’ change the student learner exemption, and significantly redefine what practices would be acceptable for youth under the age of 16 in which to participate.

“Even though the Department of Labor earlier this year withdrew its contentious proposed rule restricting the

work that children could do on farms, NMPF remains concerned that the issue could surface again at some point in the future.

“Although the Obama Administration has said it won’t go down this path again, we want to be certain that subsequent administrations don’t attempt something similar, which is why this bill is needed. We continue to encourage the Labor Department to work with

rural stakeholders to develop education programs to reduce accidents to young workers and promote safer agricultural working practices.”

Maple from B4 “Her current project involves tracking and updating bios of inductees to our Maple Hall of Fame,” says site administrator Maureen Martin. “It’s tedious work; Anna’s fact-checking and sorting out discrepancies. She takes it seriously and I trust her judgment. This is information that will be used in long-term programs.”

And long-term for Anna?

“I hope I can come back next year,” she says, “so I can be involved in the fol-

low up. After that? I expect to have nursing school practicums and commitments.”

In the meantime, there are museum special events, long walks with her sister, emails to and from the mystery girl who will be her roommate in the fall, and quality time with her cat Jeb before leaving for college.”

“I’m excited,” she says.

“I’ve had my future mapped out for a long time, and now it’s here!”

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Located in Croghan, NY, in the heart of New York State’s largest maple syrup production region, the American Maple Museum is open in July, August, and early September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday

through Saturday. Street address is 9756 State Route 812.

A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, the American Maple Museum is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and recognized by

the North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Council.

Contributions are taxdeductible, and volunteers are encouraged to get on board. For further information, call 315-

346-1107.

The Pratt-Northam Foundation was established to benefit the people of the Black River Valley by providing financial support to notfor-profit organizations.

Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, released a report on July 25, indicating that the drought conditions will clearly create hardships for many Northeast farmers.

“2012 has been a very challenging year for many farmers and the drought further compounds those challenges” said Jim Putnam, executive vice president for marketing and planning at Farm Credit East. “While the Northeast agriculture industry is very strong, we will likely see a significant reduction in net farm income as a re-

sult of drought conditions and the April freeze conditions that hurt most fruit farmers.”

While the Northeast is considered to be in “moderate drought” by USDA standards, much of the Midwest is in moderate to extreme drought, the highest percentage since 1956. As a result, the Northeast will surely feel the market effects of the Midwest drought.

Cash crop producers that are able to harvest a good crop should be able to sell into a strong market. On the other

hand, livestock and dairy farmers will experience high commodity prices leading to even higher feed costs. Farm milk prices may strengthen somewhat at the end of 2012 and going into 2013, but this increase will lag significantly behind feed price increases and the level of increase may not be adequate in the short term to cover feed cost increases. Furthermore, the hot, dry weather is resulting in decreased animal comfort and reduced weight gain/milk yield.

The stress of the weather on veg-

etable crops is reducing yield and quality, although producers with irrigation will be able to reduce impact.

Combined with the already devastating spring thaw/freeze damage on Northeast tree fruit crops, many fruit producers are continuing to suffer through the drought conditions.

To view the full Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Report, Implications of 2012 Drought for Northeast Agriculture as of July 24, 2012, visit FarmCreditEast.com.

Senate Finance Committee unanimously passes Russian Trade Bill The American Soybean Association (ASA) congratulates the Senate Finance Committee on its unanimous passage July 18 of a draft bill that would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia, the world’s sixth largest economy. ASA now encourages the Senate to take up the bill as quickly as possible, and

calls on the House to move forward with a companion bill in order for the U.S. to capitalize on Russia’s accession package to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Importing more than $770 million in meat, poultry, egg and dairy products in 2011, Russia is an important market for the U.S. soy industry.

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Trucks ATA truck tonnage jumped 1.2 percent in June ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.2 percent in June after falling 1.0 percent in May. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7 percent drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s increase was the largest month-to-month gain in 2012. However, the index contracted a total of 2.1 percent in April and May. The latest gain increased the SA index to 119.0 (2000=100), up from May’s level of 117.5.

Compared with June 2011, the SA index was 3.2 percent higher, the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2012. Year-to-date, compared with the same period last year, tonnage was up 3.7 percent.

The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by the fleets before any seasonal adjustment, equaled 123.0 in June, which was 0.9 percent below the previous month.

For the second quarter, the SA index was off 0.8 percent from the previous quarter, which was the first decrease in a year. Compared with the second quarter in 2011, the index was up 3.5 percent.

“June’s increase was a pleasant surprise, but the lower year-over-year gain fits with an economy that has slowed,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said. “Manufacturing output was strong in June, which helped tonnage levels.”

Costello said he’s still concerned about businesses sitting on cash instead of hiring more workers or spending it on capital, both of which would give the economy and tonnage a shot in the arm, as they are worried about Europe and the U.S. fiscal cliff at the end of the year. Costello lowered his tonnage outlook for 2012 to the 3 percent to 3.5 percent range due to recent economic weakness.

Note on the impact of trucking company failures on the index: Each month, ATA asks its membership the amount of tonnage each carrier hauled, including all types of freight. The indexes are calculated based on those responses. The sample includes an array of trucking companies, ranging from small fleets to multi-billion dollar carriers.

When a company in the sample fails, we include its final month of operation and zero it out for the following month, with the assumption that the remaining carriers pick up that freight.

As a result, it is close to a net wash and does not end up in a false increase.

Nevertheless, some carriers are picking up freight from failures and it may have boosted the index. Due to our correction mentioned above however, it should be limited.

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 67 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 9.2 billion tons of freight in 2011. Motor carriers collected $603.9 billion, or 80.9 percent of total revenue earned by all transport modes.

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When we think about heat stress in cattle, the first thing that comes to mind are cattle that are in confinement, such as dairy animals. Interestingly enough, the animals that are most susceptible to heat stress are those that are in fields where shade and/or air movement may be limited given that animals in confinement have some means of artificial cooling to relieve stress. Usually, those animals in confinement are in a controlled situation in regards to air movement, usually with fans or misters to make them more comfortable. It is important to remember that cattle become uncomfortable at temperatures 20 degrees less than the temperature where humans become uncomfortable. This means that if you are uncomfortable at 80 degrees, and feel hot at 90 degrees, cattle may already be in the danger zone at these temperatures. Cattle that are heavier (in excess of 1,000 pounds), and dark-hided cattle, along with cattle that may be stressed due to disease or transportation will be more susceptible to heat-related stresses than any others.

Producers should realize that it is not possible to control the weather and some instances will occur that are beyond their control. Not all stresses can be eliminated under usual and customary production practices, but

measures should be taken to make cattle more comfortable where possible and practical. Some of those measures are listed below: • Shade. Where possible, provide either natural or artificial shade for cattle.

Altering fencing or opening up a new pasture for animals will sometimes allow cattle access to areas where air movement and shade are more available. Portable shades can be utilized as well especially when placed on higher ground to allow air movement to help cool the animals. Shade can be built or be as simple as parking machinery or trailers in the field to provide shade in the afternoon.

• Water. Assure that your animals have a water source that is clean to insure adequate water intake. While water temperature is not important up to about 90 degrees, keep in mind that a lot of black or dark colored tanks can increase water temperature to more than 100 degrees. The same is true for black plastic pipe supplying water to animals in the field; therefore, it is wise to place water tanks in shady areas near where the animals will be loafing during the hot part of the day or use lighter colored tanks to reduce water temperature.

Intake is extremely important as

cattle can drink 1 percent of their body weight per hour when stressed by temperature.

• Reduce Management Stress. Try not to do any more management related practices such as health programs, castration, weaning, etc. when temperature results in dangerous THI values. If necessary to treat animals or move them through a handling facility, try to do these practices at night when it is cool or very early in the morning to reduce stress. Cattle should not spend more than 30 minutes in the facility when the THI value is above 79. This would also apply to any necessary movement of cattle from field to field.

• Plan Transportation. When transporting cattle during hot weather, plan to haul cattle during the cooler parts of the day such as later at night or early in the morning while allowing ample time for the cattle to become adjusted and find shade once they reach their destination. Don’t crowd cattle in trailers during hot weather, allowing extra space to reduce stress.

• Know the Signs of Heat Stress.

When cattle are extremely stressed, they will become lethargic and may be seen panting for breath. Some cattle will breathe with their mouth open and be seen with excess saliva hanging from the mouth. When these signs are noticed, producers should take every effort practical to cool the animals immediately. This might include spraying with water, moving the animal to an area where air movement is better, moving the animal under a fan, or providing artificial

shade if the animal is non-ambulatory.

Heat stress is a real concern for producers and can greatly decrease profitability. It is important to remember, however, that there are usual and customary production practices that are commonly accepted in beef cattle management. While producers should provide certain measures of comfort, there will be limits as to what is practical and appropriate to provide.

Source: Milton W. Orr, Extension Agent, The University of Tennessee Extension – Greene County

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HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put

Who needs a vacation?

by Judy Van Put Farming. Horse farming. The words bring to mind an idyllic life in the country, with pastoral scenes, sunshine and fresh air...a lifestyle that many people dream about. Farming is labor of love — often with the emphasis on ‘labor.’ And, especially for those who keep horses or other animals, it is an occupation that leaves little time for vacation or travel. Many’s the time when we dream about ‘taking off’ — taking a break from chores, slowing down from the hustle-bustle of everyday life to enjoy those precious days of summer — but unlike other professions, when scheduling a vacation is mostly a matter of putting in a request for vacation time off, packing your bags and locking your doors, the farmer has to worry about who will take over the daily duties and most especially, the good care of the animals on the farm. Keeping horses and other farm animals involves much more than just feeding, grooming and cleaning stalls. What if the water source runs dry? Or a section of fence breaks? Or an animal gets out or becomes sick or injured? Or there’s not enough feed/hay/supplements? There are a number of things that can go wrong when you are not at home…almost enough

to cause one to think “it’s not worth it!”

Fortunately for those who do wish (or need) to vacation away from home from time to time, there are ‘farm sitters’ or caregivers who will come to your farm as often as necessary to do your chores, walk your dog, clean your stalls and feed your horses. Some will even stay at your farm for the duration of your vacation, exercise your horses or do whatever is requested. We found such a helpful person through our veterinarian. Other sources may be found through posts at your local feed store or tack shop, even your local Cooperative Extension office. You might

check at a riding stable or boarding facility or even put an advertisement in your local newspaper, farm journal or community bulletin board.

Once you’ve located a prospective farm sitter, arrange an interview at your farm. Keep in mind the importance of finding a person who is dependable, experienced, knowledgeable, comfortable working around horses and who is mature enough to be able to handle those unexpected incidents or emergencies that can occur — such as illness, injury, or having a horse break out of the paddock or pasture.

Don’t feel as though you must hire the first person that you meet — you should ask for references and check them out, ideally before the person arrives at your farm. Talk with other horse owners who have used the person and don’t be afraid to

Let your caretaker know whether to leave a safety halter on or remove halters when turning your horses out. Go over the routine with each horse, so she gets to know each one and any special handling that may be required. ask questions.

Be prepared for the interview by listing a number of questions and comments, and have ready a

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JD 7130 MFWD, cab, air, 103hp, 24 speed auto, quad 1255 hrs, air seat, fuel limiter, 18.4x38 and 380/85R/24 radials, front fenders, real sharp and clean . . . .$60,000

1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 + 1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . .$24,500 1995 New Holland 8970 MFWD, 210 hp, super steer 20.8x42 radial axle duals 18.4x30 radials front, 22 front weights 4 remotes 7597 hrs, clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$36,500 1998 New Holland 8160 MFWD cab cold ac 4400 hrs, 4 remotes ex 18.4x38 radials ex 14.9x28 radials front one owner one of the nicest you will find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1987 Ford 7710 series 2 MFWD cab, air, ex 18.4x38 radials 16.9x24 fronts 3 remotes 4800 hrs, clean rusn ex . . . . .$15,500 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 1984 Ford TW15 MFWD cab, like new 20.8x38 and 16.9x28 radials 5100 hrs, dual power dual pto and remotes runs ex $16,000 1981 IH 3688 cab, cold ac ex 20.8x38 radials 5200 hrs, 3 remotes very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 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 1997 MF 8140 MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dyna shift 20.8x38 radials 16.9x28 radials front 5300 hrs, 145 hp, 3 remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1980 MF 275D new style steering 8 speed ex 18.4x30s dual remotes Laurin cab extra clean original . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 2068 hrs 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 1981 Case 1490 2WD 75hp, cab, air, power shift ex 18.4x34s dual pto and remotes 5600 hrs, clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1967 IH 1256D cab, 5666 hrs, dual pto and remotes ex 18.4x38 rears good TA nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3ph pto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 1980 White 2-85 cab, 4406 hrs, 18.4x38 radials new 16.9x24 radials front dual remotes clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with self leveling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 New Holland 570 baler with model 72 hydraulic drive bale thrower real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 2 New Holland 575 wire tie balers hydraulic bale tension pickup heads and hitch with NH 77 pan type kicker real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 each Allis Chalmers ED 40 diesel 3PH nice clean 40 HP runs good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 John Deere 328 baler with wagon hitch very nice . . . . . . .$4,500 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps net wrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000 2003 CIH RBX 452 4x5 round baler same as NH BR740 wide pickup head bale ramps real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2000 New Holland 648 silage special 4x5 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps ex belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 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 2005 JD 457 silage special 4x5 bale mega wide pickup head net wrap and double twine bale ramps very nice . . . . . . . . .$10,500 1999 JD 446 4x4 round baler ex belts baleage kit real nice$8,500 2000 Deutz Fahr MP124 4x4 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps real clean and sharp ex bale age baler . . . . . . . . .$5,500 2007 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner very clean ex low usage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 2006 JD 530 discbine impeller conditioner super sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2002 JD 936 discbine 11ft6in cut impeller conditioners hydraulic cutter head angle very very clean sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1995 JD 920 9ft9in discbine impeller conditioners works good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2-NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 each New Idea 325 2 row corn picker and super sheller with 12 roll husking bed on picker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 each Fransguard SR4200p tandem axle hydraulic lift 13 ft 6 in width rotary hay rake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 New Holland 258 hayrake 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 Kuhn GF5001 TH hydraulic fold 17 ft hay tedder ex cond low usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 Fanex 500 17 ft manual fold up hay tedder ex cond . . . . . .$2,000 JD 840 self leveling loader mounting brackets for JD 7000 series tractor high volume bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 Morra trailer type bale wrapper self loading very nice . . . .$4,500 Kverneland 7556 3PH bale wrapper 30 in plastic . . . . . . .$5,500 White 251 10 ft disc harrow spring cushion gangs ex discs real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 NH 474 haybine ex rubber rolls 7ft ex one owner . . . . . . . .$3,500 New Holland 451 3PH 7ft sickle bar mower . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 Allis Chalmers 3PH balanced head mows straight up and down ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Massey Ferguson 3PH dyna balance sickle bar mower new guards and knife ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,750 Allis Chalmers 2 bottom 3PH plow ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Kverneland 3 bottom 3PH plow ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 2-20.8x42 Goodyear dynatorque 2 40% on rim and rail fits JD 4455- 8000 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 Brand new NH 62lb loader fits TM NHS's or MXM case IH never used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 JD 843 quick tatch self leveling loader 3rd valve to front electronic joystick 9ft bucket like new off JD 8430 MFWD . . . . . . .$10,000

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scription of your morning and evening routine, as well as what time you expect those chores to be done — and list who gets fed first, the order of turnout, whether to put on a fly mask or safety halter, etc. For example, when turning out the horses, young Morgan should never be turned out with even a safety halter, as she often scratches under her chin with a hind foot — and you can imagine what could happen should someone unwittingly turn her out in the pasture with a halter on, and then not return until the evening feeding, 10 hours later!

Have a chart ready with a list of how much and what kind of food each animal is fed, as well as any supplements and hay

— and be sure to have more than enough food/supplements/hay on hand before you leave (in case of an unexpected delay in your return.) If you have more than one horse, you may want to prepare each horse’s food and supplements ahead of time and have the caregiver feed, water and do the turnout in the exact order you usually do.

This will ensure that the caregiver will meet each horse in her charge, ask any questions she may have — and she can note which ones may need special care.

Plenty of fresh water is a must, especially in the heat of the summer, and you should have your caregiver become familiar with your water source, and check to see that it is

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running each day. On occasion the screen over the plastic pipe that brings the spring water to our paddock becomes clogged with silt and debris and needs to be cleaned in order to run freely again.

Show her where your manure pile is located, how much bedding to use and where the bedding is located. Remember to note doors and gates that need to be locked, or which ones remain open, and how to leave the barn when the chores are finished (swept clean, tools hanging up, lead ropes/halters on hooks, etc.)

Most importantly, show the caregiver where to find your telephone, and list prominently where you can be reached as well as emergency numbers such as your veterinarian, farrier, fire department, close neighbors who are knowledgeable about horses and familiar with your farm. In addition, a first aid kit, flashlight and extra lead ropes and halters should be readily on hand. Review the procedures you expect to be followed in case of emergency or un-

Let your caregiver know if you turn out your horses with fly masks and/ or safety halters. Having them practice the routine will help them get to know your horse before you leave.

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Leave time for the caregiver to ask you any questions she may have.

Go over her contract so that you both understand what is expected.

Once you have decided on a caregiver, notify family members and a trust-

worthy neighbor who lives nearby that you will be gone and are having a caregiver come in your absence, and provide her name and number in case of emergency.

Going on a vacation takes a great deal of planning in advance —

but if done properly and thoroughly, you can enjoy your time away knowing that your animals are being cared for by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced and well familiar with your daily regime.

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BALERS (2) NH 575 Balers w/Thrower, Hydroformatic Bale Tension & Hydraulic Swing Tongue Choice $15,500 (2) NH 575 Balers w/Throwers, 2008. .Choice $19,500 NH 575 Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming In NH 316 Baler w/ 1/4 Turn Chute . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 NH 315 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 NH BC5070 Hayliner, Knotter fans, 2011 Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 NH BR7070 Rotocut, 2011 Model . . . . . . . . .$28,900 NH 855 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,800 JD 435 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 46 Square Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 HAY & FORAGE NH 1431 Discbine, Swivel Hitch . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 NH 1431 Standard Hitch Discbine . . . . . . . . $17,500 NH 1431 Standard Hitch Discbine . . . . . . . . .$15,500 NH 1431 Swivel Hitch Discbine, Exc. Cond. .$19,500 NH 411 Discbine New Cutter Bar . . . . . . . . . .$8,600 Vicon KAR3200 Discbine, through shop . . . . .$7,500 JD Haybine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming In Kuhn GA7822 Twin Rotary Rake . . . . . . . . .$16,500 NH 1033 Automatic Bale Wagon . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900

NH 892 Forage Harvester, Windrow Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,200 Reduced $3,900 NI Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600 H&S HM 2000 Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 NH 258 Rake, 2008, Dolly Wheels . . . . . . . . . .$5,250 NH 258 Rake, Late Model, Dolly Wheels . . . . .$3,900 Kuhn FC303 Center Pivot Discbine . . . . . . . $10,900 NH 258 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,100 NH 256 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,900 JD Bar Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 Niemeyer Twin Rotor Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 Kuhn 452 4-Star Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Deutz KH500 4-Star Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,250 1034 Bale Wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 3 Hay Wagons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choice $2,500 TRACTORS & SKID STEERS NH TS100 Cab & Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,900 9N Thru Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 MF 65 with rotary cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 NH L170 Deluxe Heated Cab . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 NH L185 Cab & AC, 700 hrs, Excellent Cond .$29,900 JD 317 Skid Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 JD 620 Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900

Ford 4000 Tractor w/ Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 Ford 4610 712 Hrs., Power Steering . . . . . . .$11,900 MF 2680 4x4, Cab, 130 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 NH 775 Skid Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 NH GT22 Garden Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800 NH L455 Skid Loader, Several Attachments .$10,500 Ford 1000 Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 MISC. EQUIPMENT JD CX20 20’ Batwing Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 Rhino SE10A 10’ pull type rotary cutter . . . . .$4,500 Woods D80 Pull Type Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . .$2,500 NH Elevator, 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,950 Edsel 1958 4 Dr., Hardtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200 Argosy 1975 23’ Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 Good Selection of Aftermarket Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting at $650 NH MC22 Front Cut Mower w/60” Deck, Low Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Dixie Chopper X2000-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 4 in 1 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900 JD 717A Zero turn mower, like new . . . . . . . . .$4,900 Haysavers In Stock

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6600 JD COMBINE $2,500. JD 8350 drill $800. Roller Brillion $800. JD 215 grain head $800. or best offer. 315-9237071.(NY)

HESSTON BP 20 round bale processor $6,800. NH 892 Chopper with 824 corn head $6,800. IH 3088 tractor $4,000. 716941-5123.(NY)

GRASS FED chickens $2.25/lb. Guinea’s $5. Reg. Belgium Stallion stud service.

Hershberger 466 North Gage Rd. Poland, NY 13431.

YEARLING HEIFERS, two Jerseys, 4 Holsteins, pick 6 out of 12, make offer. Andy Yoder 480 Heath Hill Rd. Brushton,NY 12916.

BULL CALVES Simmental ShearForce one red one black Angus Hero6267 Leachmam Blackcap Fall Simm/Angus Dream on Grand sire. 716-244-1256.(NY)

FORD 8-N with brush hog $1,500. John Deere corn planter 290 $700. IH 282 diesel runs excellent $2,000. Kraco winch. 518470-7738.(NY)

420C JD DOZER, very good $4,250. Oliver OC3 wide tracks parts also have nice OC3 chains 40C with winch $3,500. 603869-5819.(NH)

1993 CIH 1020 20FT. flex header ex. condition $8,000. or trade for 15ft. or 17ft. 1020 header in ex. condition. 315-8554331.(NY)

WANTED: Halter broke Hereford Heifer or Hereford calf we can break. FOR SALE: 6 Month pure Angus Bull calf $725. 315-8582508.(NY)

JD 336 BALER with thrower, good condition $3,250. NH 467 haybine, good condition $1,250. Ford tractor 4000 gas, no PTO $2,100. 413-738-5379.(MA)

PARTING OUT: Massey Ferguson 410 self propelled combine, 2 heads Perkins 4cyl. diesel, 98% 18.4x26 hi traction. 315-3913503.(NY)

2007 TEN TON grain bin with 12 foot auger $4,500. Gehl 312 Scavenger II manure spreader $1,700. Charlie Reed Carlisle.

518-234-4559.(NY)

WANTED: Hay bale grabber/ squeezer loader attachment for baled haylage (used). Send photos to sandy19544@verizon.net SWVA. 276-988-9654

DAYTON ELECTRIC MOTOR farm duty 71/2 HP 1710 RPM 230 volt, new never used, cost $780. asking $500. or best. 315337-9390.(NY)

BORDER COLLIE PUPS whelped 5-1112, 3 females, 2 males assorted colors sire and dam on farm champ bloodstock. 203263-4725.(NY)

10 ANGUS PURE BRED Cows $1,250. each. 03 Cadillac CTS 65,000mi. copper color, loaded, stored winters $9,900. 607329-0301.(NY)

WEAVERLINE 424 S-STEEL feed cart for parts or repair $600. Jack Russell/ Sheba Inu mix dog, 10-1/2 mo. old, free. 585-5267051.(NY)

UNIVERSAL SKID STEER mounting plates (weld on) BN $135. Hydraulic metal hole punch, hand held with punches 110 volt $1,200. 315-699-4157.(NY)

MF 285 diesel, 1981, 2WD, 4cyl. Perkins, 80hp 540PTO, 18.4-34 tires, dual remotes, 3pt. hitch, 2500hrs., everything works great, $9,200. Middleburgh,NY 518-827-4016

WEAVERLINE FEED cart #430 S.Steel augers new H.D. web new batteries 1200hrs. nice and straight $2,850. OBO. 315-536-6027.(NY)

2012 VERTICAL BEATER manure spreader for rent, 450 bushel. Penn Yan, NY area.

Lewis N. Martin. 315-536-3994

CASE IH 8360 12FT. center pivot haybine, good condition $3,800. 585-554-4295.(NY)

JD 218 FLEX HEAD VG $3,650, JD 216 Flex Head, fair condition $1,300. 315-4065836.(NY)

14’ PJ DUMP trailer 2011 $6,900. OBO. 315-246-0378.(NY)

2007 MASSEY FERGUSON 5455 Dyna-4, four wheel drive, cab, air, heat, stereo, 250 original hours, front fenders weights like new. 716-397-2985.(NY)

IRRIGATION PIPE/pumps 3”, 5”, 6”, pump one 200/gpm, 150lbs. 2nd 800/gpm, 195lbs. Reel 3” by 1100’ 2nd 1-7/8 x 550’.

585-526-6606.(NY)

HESSTON 4550 BALER, excellent condition, never spent a night outside. Superb small square baler, makes tight bales, possible delivery $7,900. 315-348-6149.(NY)

JD 336 BALER with kicker, field ready $2,250. 3010 JD tractor with loader, gas WFE, runs good, good rubber $7,500. 518634-7672.(NY)

SINGLE SEATED carriage, good condition $2,500. 315-536-5804.(NY)

PIGLETS FOR sale $65. each. Breeding Boar $150. 607-849-3764.(NY)

USED MOTOR OIL FOR HEAT $.50/gal.

585-991-8489.(NY)

FOR SALE: Butchering hogs $300. each 400lbs. and better; Piglets $80. each. Gouverneur, NY. 315-854-5729

PINE SHAVINGS kild dried 3.25 cu. ft.

Paper bags, good quality fire wood. 529 Klock Rd. Fort Plain, NY. 518-568-3203

MINI HORSES for sale, one mare $200.00 two colts $100.00 each. 315-6262689.(NY)

HOLSTEIN HEIFER calves 2 to 4 months old had shots BUD tested. No Sunday calls. 585-554-5357.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 40 $2,500. John Deere B with 3PTH $1,800. 1943 John Deere A, new tires $1,500. 315-427-2273.(NY)

24 FOOT FLATBED dump body stake pockets with hoist hyd. pump and oil tank $2,500. Woodstock, CT. 860-933-7429

OWEN NATURAL GAS generator, 30amp.

120-140V, complete with ELE connections $5,000. 716-665-3338.(NY)

3 MINI MARES 1 mini Stallion approximately 34in. call for info. No Sunday calls.

Dundee, NY 14837. 607-243-8975

BROWN EGG laying Hens, 19 months old $4.00 each. 315-626-2863.(NY)

HAY WAGON 8X16 hard wood rack, older JD gear, stored inside, good condition $700. 315-697-3812.(NY)

WANTED: Polled Hereford yearling bull.

860-537-2166.(CT)

IH 720 PLOW 5-18 on land 140 amp. wire feed welder 12x34, 8x34 steel wheels.

315-536-7875.(NY)

WANTED: ROPS & canopy for JD 2030.

413-499-1328.(MA)

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In the dairy world, “shredlage” is a word that has only entered our farm vocabulary in the past few months. Or perhaps I should say Shredlage™, as it has already been trademarked.

Shredlage is the word used to describe a new kind of corn silage produced when corn is harvested with a modified chopper. The modification replaces a now standard kernel processor with what might best be termed a shredder processor. According to literature available on their website, the modification produces a longer particle size by shredding the crop length wise and through the removal of some of the chopper knives. After field testing their machine for two years, the manufacturers of the device conducted a feeding trial comparing shredded to conventionally processed corn silage. In an article printed in Hay and Forage Grower, University of Wisconsin extension dairy nutritionist Randy Shaver reported that an increase in energy corrected milk was observed.

He did go on to note that additional research is needed.

So is shredlage a genuinely new concept? A quick internet search finds that it is not. In a research project conducted at Penn State University during 2000 and 2001, researchers sought to develop a harvesting method that increased the digestibility of both the fibrous and grain portion of corn silage while increasing effective fiber. This was achieved by running material

through corrugated rolls operating at differing speeds prior to being chopped, a process they referred to as shredding. In a subse-quent feeding trial, they noted an increase in production of 2.6 percent when com-pared to chopped silage. They also saw an increase of 0.3 percent when compared to kernel processing.

More recently, researchers at Purdue University found that shredding corn stover required 40 percent less energy to harvest than chopping.

While their research was aimed at processing the corn plant for the cellulosic ethanol market, there are some implications for shredded silage as a dairy feed. Specifically they note shredding corn stalks increases the surface area of the plant material. In theory this would support the assertion that shredding corn silage can increase fiber digestibility.

The technology, while it seems promising, is several years away from being available to the average dairyman. The shredding processor unit is only currently available for Claas forage harvesters. Similar to kernel processing, it is a technology that will require a few more research trials, a reduction in price and a few brave souls to try it out on a field scale. Perhaps if you try out Shredlage™, you’ll tweet to us about it on our new VT Dairy Science Twitter account.

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Owens urges House Leadership to bring Farm Bill to floor for vote Bipartisan agriculture legislation critical to New York farmers, Owens says WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Owens joined 79 of his Democratic and Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives on July 20, urging the 2012 Farm Bill (H.R. 6083) to be brought to the floor for a vote. The legislation, which renews expiring federal farm and food programs, is critical to New York agriculture. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Owens helped spearhead the letter highlighting the importance of a House vote on the legislation, which was approved by a strong bipartisan 35-11 vote in the Committee on June 11.

New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton also stressed the importance of the legislation. “Mother Nature provides enough uncertainty for our farmers. The drought conditions they are currently experiencing and the devastating spring frosts are just two of the reasons why it is critical for the Farm Bill to pass by the Sept. 30 deadline. Farmers need to know what protections and funding are in place as we transition to a new safety net. We appreciate Representative Bill Owens’ bipartisan efforts to get the Farm Bill

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SENECA FALLS, NY – A new wind energy exhibit and daily presentations about how to make wind work on your house, farm, business or in your local community are coming to the Aug. 7-9, 2012 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. The Distributed Wind

Energy Association is bringing a group of manufacturers of wind turbines suitable for farm, residential and community use to the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show.

Representatives will be present from various wind turbine manufacturers, such as Bergey Wind Pow-

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day’s economy.”

“Small-scale wind turbines generally produce electricity at lower wind speeds, greatly expanding the land base that is suitable for harvesting the wind. Farmers can take advantage of the new Wind Energy Center presentations at Empire Farm Days to learn more about how and why more people are choosing to implement wind as a power source for their home, farm and community,” Jenkins adds.

“Empire Farm Days is known for bringing the latest and most innovative information and equipment to New York for the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show. The new Wind Energy Center will be of interest to

farmers, homeowners and small business operators,” says Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham.

Jenkins says individuals and community leaders are using wind power to sustainably offset and reduce carbon emissions.

“As the cost of oil and energy continues to rise, people are looking to wind to help stabilize or lower their energy costs,” Jenkins adds.

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Beef up your New York cattle knowledge at Aug. 7-9 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY – The New York Beef Industry Center at the 2012 Empire Farm Days has the best and latest information on beef cattle production. The 300acre agricultural showcase that is the Northeast’s largest outdoor farm trade show will be held Aug. 7-9 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls.

The New York Beef Industry Center displays include production tips and educational resources for marketing beef products from the New York Beef Producers Association.

The live cattle exhibits are a great way to learn the differences among the various beef breeds.

Visitors can chat with producers and gather information and resources on the major beef breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and White Park.

Ever wondered how the Beef Checkoff Program works? The New York Beef Council exhibit provides information on how the Checkoff dollars benefits producers by increasing demand for beef through activities with con-

sumers, retailers and health professionals.

For those interested in the culinary aspects of beef, the Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to identify and prepare different cuts of beef and delicious recipes to take home.

2012 is the third year that Cattle Handling Demonstrations will be offered each day at 11:30 a.m. at Lot 304 directly across from the Beef Center (Lot 202). Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Baker will present the demos in cooperation with cattle handling equipment representatives exhibiting at the show.

“Empire Farm Days is a great place for aspiring and current beef producers to learn more about producing the finest New York-raised beef. Every producer should be involved in the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It is a combination of technology, common sense, a concern for animal wellbeing and a consumeroriented production system,” says New York Beef Council Executive Director Carol Gillis.

Producers who are not Beef Quality Assurance Certified can find BQA

information and sign up in the Beef Center exhibit. The program covers management practices, such as cattle handling, herd health, and recordkeeping to improve the quality, safety and wholesomeness of beef.

The Beef Center is located across from the Beef Barbecue tent sponsored by the New York Beef Producers Association.

Denise Jones (left) and Ruth Reynolds in the Empire Farm Days New York Beef Industry Center at Empire Farm Days. Photo courtesy of New York Beef Industry Council

Help for those affected by drought Are you one of the many affected by the drought? In a recent announcement by the Agri-

culture Secretary Tom Vilsack, programs are being implemented to assist the many farmers and ranchers who are being impacted by what is con-

sidered to be the most wide-spread drought in seven decades.

Vilsack announced new flexibility and assistance in the U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture’s major conservation programs to get much-needed help to livestock producers as the drought intensifies.

He also announced plans to encourage crop insurance companies to provide a short grace period for farmers on unpaid insurance premiums, as some farming families can be expected to struggle to make ends meet as the crop year comes to a close.

• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) — This will allow additional acres to be used for haying or grazing to provide much needed feed to livestock.

• Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) — This will allow farmers and ranchers to modify current EQIP contracts for prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, water conservation and other activities.

• Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) — This will allow haying and grazing of WRP easement areas in drought-affected areas where such haying and grazing are consistent with conser-

vation of wildlife habitats and wetlands.

• The Federal Crop Insurance Program is targeted to producers who may be experiencing cash flow problems due to natural disaster. The USDA will encourage crop insurance companies to voluntarily forego charging interest on unpaid crop insurance premiums for an extra 30 days, to Nov. 1, for spring crops.

As a means of delivering assistance to those who need it most, the Secretary recently reduced the interest rate for emergency loans from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent. In addition, the Secretary reduced the annual rental payment to producers on CRP acres used for emergency haying or grazing from 25 percent to 10 percent.

For more information on disaster and drought assistance, please visit www.usda.gov/drought.

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Building Materials/Supplies #1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663)

Buildings For Sale FA R M R A I S E D H O M E BUILDER, featuring Bill Lake Homes. Your plans or ours. www.kdhomesny.com Call Dave KD HOMES 315-841-8700 kdhomes@frontiernet.net

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New York Prices Quoted • Call for Prices Elsewhere

Load Size

110 Cu. Yd. Trailer Loads

Ground Unground

$125.00 $115.00/Ton $165.00/Ton

Works Great in Both Freestall & Tiestall Barns

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

Business Opportunities

FASTRACK® DISTRIBUTOR’S WANTED for the #1 Dairy Probiotic. Call 585-773-0101

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800-218-5586

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

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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

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Cattle

Concrete Products

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

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Professional Pole Barns

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

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

3 BLACK ANGUS STEERS, and 1 heifer. Call 845-7583332 or 845-876-4111

REGISTERED Black Angus cow 2009, good bloodlines and very well grown, open has had calf in Jan 2012 ready to breed, asking $1,500. Also 5 month Angus bull calf, could be registered, $725.00. Call 315-858-2508 and leave message or e-mail beefer77@aol.com for pictures.

FOR SALE: FIVE Hereford Yearling Heifers. 845-4824296 FOR SALE: Registered purebred Red Angus bull, DOB 4/16/2010. Richard Loomis, Morrisville,NY 315-350-8584

Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell No Sub Crews

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

Building Materials/Supplies

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

Building Materials/Supplies

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600

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Classifieds

800-836-2888

• Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors GRASS FED Dexter Cattle, Heritage breed, dual purpose, “raise your own beef”. Call for more info. 518-339-6030 or email tlippert@hughes.net

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

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Buildings For Sale

Double O Builders LLC

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Collectibles

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45 MOSTLY ANGUS heifers ready to breed. Top quality!

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Cow Mats

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HERD OF JERSEY COWS, 65 head, mostly first, second & third calf. 518-358-4183

Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

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Call Us with your information or email

Savannah, NY See Us At Ag Progress Days West 9th Street

Dairy Cattle

Custom Services

518-791-2876

315-729-1066

REG. & AI BRED HEIFERS for sale. 607-745-7007

Custom Services

Custom Services

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

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

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

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

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

Office 607-652-6321

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Call For Appointment

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• Accepting All Types of Livestock

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• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due August & September. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

USED COWS WANTED

2 HOLSTEIN Bred Heifers due September & October, $1,750 each. No Sunday calls.

607-264-8167 25 REGISTERED Jerseys tiestall & freestall trained $1,100 each. 203-263-3955 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

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).

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

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

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

FOR SALE: Certified Organic bagging Holstein heifers. 315347-2456

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

Herd Expansions

- WANTED -

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: RED HOLSTEIN 1200 lb breeding age bull.

315-486-2564

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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!

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A MESSAGE TO ALL DAIRY FARMERS We’re not the largest Livestock Dealers, we don’t have the largest advertisements, but we can promise to be honest, fair, and caring when it comes to purchasing and selling your complete dairy herd. You and your cows deserve that much. We also have a quality selection of Reg. and Grade cows at all times for you to choose from.

So if you are thinking of buying or selling, from one cow to an entire herd, give us a call. You will be glad you did.

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ATTENTION FARMERS

Farm Equipment FOR SALE: 1979 Jantz combine/sprayer trailer. Best offer.

518-537-6509

Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

Dairy Equipment

315-375-8459

TWO STEEL hay wagons, 8x18, 8x22. 336 John Deere baler with thrower. Farmall M owned since new. Heavy duty double auger snow blower, all equipment stored inside. 315858-0658

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

MABIE BROS., INC.

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.

DeLaval SSTII complete milk meter/units, with stainless steel cabinets, circuit boards, string take offs, and meter jars. 24 available in EXCELLENT condition. Take all and get transformers included. $12,000 for all or $800/each.

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Dairy Equipment

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USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

Farm Equipment

New MF 2660 HD 4WD, MF Hesston 1734 39x52 baler.

80hp Tractor w/MF Hesston . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249 per mo.

1734 39x52 Baler 0% For 60 Mo, 10% Down

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us • 6000 Gal. Storage • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 3000 Gal. Storage • 415 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 400 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 2000 Gal. Surge • 300 Gal. DeLaval • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 1600 Gal. Surge NY • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 735SOLD Gal. Sunset • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 300 Gal Mueller M • 735 Gal. Sunset SOLD PA OH Mueller • 1500 Gal. • 300 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH PA • 200 SOLD Gal. DeLaval • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 1250 Gal. Surge • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 200 Gal. Sunset • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Cont.

• 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 545 Gal. Sunset

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Sales 717-626-1151

Dairy Cattle

Lititz, PA 17543

Dogs A.K.C. BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies, farm family raised, shots/wormed, $800 females, $700 males. 518673-3565 BORDER COLLIE PUPS. Red, Black, Blue & Merle, working lines, ABCA Reg. Shots.Dep. 518-673-5456

MF 1512 12 Wheel V Rake Used Miller Pro 1100. . . . . w/Kicker. . . . . . . . . . .$5,930 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,400

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IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS, NEW TIRES $26,900 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 IH 1486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900 NEW JD 9000 SERIES TRACTOR PTO UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900 JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000

JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 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

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315-687-0074

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SUMMER

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Claas 180 Round Baler w/ Netwrap, Very Good Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 Claas 66 4x5 Round Baler, Very Good Condition. . . . .$8,750 JD 458 Standard Round Baler, LIKE NEW. . . . . . . . .$13,750 NH TB120 4WD Tractor, 115hp, Open Station, 2000 Hrs., Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 New Galfre 17 ft. Hyd Fold Hay Tedders, Only 4 Left!. . .$5,750 JD 5460 SP Forage Harvester w/3rn & PU Heads, 2WD, 619 Engine, Runs & Drives, Good Great Price!!!!!. . . . . . .$8,750 NH 1037 Bale Wagon, Very Good, Bargain!. . . . . . . . $12,500 NH 1033 Baler Wagon, 105 Bale, Good Condition. . . .$4,500 Agco Massey Ferguson 3435GE 4WD Orchard Tractor w/Cab & Alo 710 Loader, 1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 NH 269 Baler w/Thrower, Used Last Week, Very Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Ingersoll Rand VR530 Telehandler w/Cab, Bucket Forks, 1500 Hrs., Like New Condition! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 1967 JD 3020 Dsl, 2021 Original Hrs., Original Paint, 4 New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 (2) Good IH 1086 Local Trades . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 Ea. Bobcat 743 SS Ldr, 3000 Hrs., Very Good . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Bobcat 440B SS Ldr, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500

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!

MABIE BROS., INC. More Krone Hay Tools purchased by CNY Farmers

See the Krone Difference for size, strength and unmatched durability

New Krone EC3210CV 10ft. disc mower, flail conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $414 per mo.*

Farm Equipment

New Krone KWT782 6 Star 26ft. Tedder $243 per mo.* *1.9% For 60 Mo, 15% Down

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd. . Kirkville, , NY Y 13082

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SKOTT FARM & EQUIPMENT NEW FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

• Salford Tillage • Macerator by Agland Industries 1 Used Available $19,000 • Corn Stoves and Furnaces • Tanco Bale Wrapper 1080 in Stock $21,500

• Amco Disks • Farmco Feeders & Bale Wagons • Reese Mowers • Roda Manure Spreaders • Vermeer Hay Equipment • Artsway & Miller Pro Equipment

• Quick Attach 6 foot Rock Buckets in Stock $1,200 • Quick Attach 6 foot Buckets $600 • Salford RTS for Conservation Tillage in Stock

Buskirk, NY

(518) 488-2696

Sales@skottfarmandequipment.com www.skottfarmandequipment.com

Now Selling DeKalb Seed Corn Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

12’ SUNFLOWER DISK, Model 1211, $14,500; NH 451 sickle bar mower, $6,500.

Both like new. 607-972-6911

BROCKWAY 19’ silage dump, 1938 Cletrac E, Vicon Seeder, running gears & more. 845758-2521

1981 JOHN DEERE 4040, diesel, 5800 hours, rear radials tires, excellent condition, made in USA, must see, $20,000. 802-848-7875

CASE 1840 skid loader, 3100 hours, $6,500 OBO; JD 3710, 6-B V-width on land plow, draw bar hitch, $3,400; IH 470 disk, 15’, $2,500; NH 824 corn head, $1,600. 518-529-7470

H&S 2005 9’ Hay Merger Model HSM-P, hydro swing with table extension; good condition; $9,500.00; Harsh Truck Mount Mixer 810H, PTO drive, Scales(no truck); good condition; $7,500.00.

Call 315-497-0723

1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3,500 engine hours, $49,500/OBO; 1020 20’ flex head, always housed, $13,000/OBO. Both Excellent Condition and Field Ready.

315-420-8328, 315-382-6334

CASE PUMA 195 CVT transmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $120,000/OBO. 518-872-1386

2000 NEW HOLLAND LS170 skid loader, 993 hours, excellent condition, very clean, $13,900. 814-360-9324

CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT, propane engine, 4000lb. lift capacity, runs & operates very good, $1,750. 607-829-6817

4 TRAILER LOADS of Corn Heads & Grain Heads came in last week plus our previous huge selection of heads. $1,000 Off most all heads.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

DEMCO 3PT. sprayer, 30’. $5,800; JD 970 cultimulcher, $5,900; Vicon 3pt. fertilizer spreader, $2,900. All in excellent condition. 607-972-6911

(5) CASE IH 2366 combines, 2 are HILLCO. We do have quality!! 3.7% fin. (2) Case IH 2388 coming. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com One year motor & trans. warranty.

(6) GRAIN CARTS, all center & corner auger late models.

Brent, Parker, J&M, nice ones! zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

Used Krone EC400 13ft., 3 pt. disc mower. . . . . . .$9,400

Farm Equipment

60” Swisher Mower FarmKing, 7’ Rotary Mower VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 (7) GRAIN CARTS in stock, mostly later models. Brent, Killbros, J&M, $6,900 & up.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

FARMALL 340 pulling tractor, new tires, weight brackets, $5,800/OBO; Farmall 560 pulling tractor, $6,400/OBO. 518-945-1715, 518-567-1532 FARMLAND 3 POINT wrapper. 477 New Holland haybine. Vicon tedder. Farmall A tractor. 845-482-4296 FOR SALE: New Holland bale wagons, and parts for all models at wholesale prices. Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT 1877-735-2108 or 406-8832118 FORD 8N, 9N, Ferguson, TO-20, miscellaneous parts, tires, tubes, rims, etc. Call 315-439-2685 East Syracuse,NY

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

GEHL 125 Grinder Mixer, $2,000; NH 144 Inverter, $1,175; NH 144 with extension, $1,950; Fransgard rotary rake, $1,950; 2 & 4 Star tedders, $900-$1,750; JD 24T, $1,500; JD 336, $3,500; NH 320. Nelson Horning 585-5266705

BIGGEST SELECTION of later model combine heads. $1,000 OFF most all heads, 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

GLEANER M COMBINE, diesel, 6 row corn head, average condition, used last year, $10,000. Soybean head available. 315-591-7572

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

Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE 2440 5,100hrs.

- belting or tires. NH 278 baler with belt thrower $1,200. 585554-6116 JOHN DEERE 2555, 4WD w/loader, new rear tires, works & runs good, $17,500; (2) Killbros 350 gravity boxes, good condition, $2,100 each; (1) Killbros 350 gravity box w/14’ fertilizer auger, $2,600.

315-335-3020 JOHN DEERE 5603, 99ehp, cab, 4WD, 500 hrs, $35,000.

NH TN60A, 4WD, loader, Woods 3ph backhoe, 900 hrs. $27,500. LP 8’ 3-way backblade, $1,500.

2” pipeline, pre-cooler, vacuum pumps, Patz CCW gutter cleaner, 300 gal. fuel tank. mur phytc@frontier net.net 315-691-6723 JOHN DEERE 5820 Chopper w/666 corn head, 9’ Maize hay head, very good condition, many extras, $32,000 w/kernal processor. 607-363-2308, 607-363-7480 John Deere 900 Series Grain Heads, 15’, 20’, 22’, 25’ & 30’ IN STOCK TODAY. $1,000 OFF. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

JD 213 flex head with cart, very good, $4,500; JD 6 row cultivator, $1,500; Paul livestock scale, $650; square bale grabber, $650. 802-644-5974

JUST ARRIVED: Case IH 2388, rock trap, spec. rotor, very nice combine. Priced right, $69,000. 3.7% fin. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

JD 213 grain head, $800; JD 443 corn head, good shape, $3,500; V4 Wisconsin, $600.

315-947-5038, 315-420-6527

Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY 315-964-1161 “We Deliver”

JD 224 wire baler $1,200; JD 920 flex head, $5,500. 607279-6232, 607-533-4850 JD 4040 quad range, OROPS, new 18.4-34 Firestone radials, 8300 hours, look and runs 100%, 1200 hours on engine rebuild, $13,500.00. 315-8529866 after 7:00pm JD 5105, 4x4, exc. tires, 2100 hours, very good condition, $15,500. H&S 270 manure spreader, unloading chain only a year old, $4,000. Winpower 80/50PTCM 1000rpm generator on two wheel trailer, like new, $3,000. Pete logging winch, $1,500. Several misc. motors, gates, milking equip., conveyors, etc. 315-232-4201

JOHN DEERE 6950 Forage Harvester, Cummins Engine, KP Auto Lube. Good Condition, Optional Hay & Corn Heads.

JOHN DEERE 4960 4x4, Cab, Axle Duals, Powershift . . $35,000

802-782-9058

Kuhn Knight 8110 Slinger Spreader (1) year old, 540 PTO $10,500; Bale Queen 18’ Steel Rack Kicker Wagon on Good Gear $2,275; Bush Hog 2610 Legend 10’ Batwing Mower 540 PTO, Very Good $6,450; Land Pride RCR 2510 10’ Mower 540 PTO, Demo (new list over $7,400) Our Price $5,500; 4x4 Landini 75-80HP Dsl, Full Glass Cab AC/Heat Dual Outlets, Super Clean @ $15,900; 4x4 Kubota 85-90HP Dsl, Full Cab w/AC/Heat All New Tires, Lots of Wts, Dual Outlets, Very Good $11,500; 300 Gal. Water Totes $150; New Enrossi 3Pt 6’ SB Mower $2,150; NH 451 3pt 7’ SB Mower $1,875; Set of (12) JD Suitcase Wts 47KG Each, Perfect Shape; Lots More Equipment & Tractors In Stock

KUHN #1360 Verticle TMR mixer, 450 cu.ft. 2 speed rebuilt gearbox, new knives, A-1 condition. Free delivery within 150 miles. $12,500. Little Falls,NY 315-823-3478 LARGE SELECTION OF FARM TRACTORS available.

Call for great pricing. BUYING good tractors too! Located just below LJ HANDS Farm Center, 518-922-6301

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

LATER MODEL JD Combines. We got ‘em. 9660, 9560 (2) 9560 SH, 9550’s, 9650, 9510 & more! 1 year motor & trans. warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,999. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $3,450. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170

Maine to North Carolina IRRIGATION?

Buy it now. Pay for it via PleasantCreekHay.com partnership MASSEY FERGUSON 285 diesel, 1981, 2WD, 4cyl.

Perkins, 80hp 540 PTO, 18.434 tires, dual remotes, 3pt. hitch, 2500hrs., everything works great, $9,200. Middleburgh,NY 518-827-4016 MILLER PRO Model 2200 double hay rake, good working condition, $3,900. 607363-2308, 607-363-7480 NEW HOLLAND 1037 automatic bale wagon/stacker. Call for details 518-284-2180 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

SMILEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT

HARVESTING’S HERE Corn Choppers, $850 up; Corn Pickers, $1,200 up; Flail Choppers $1,250 Up; Square Balers, $800 Up; Hay Rakes, $450 Up; Haybines, $1,200 Up; Discbines, $3,500 Up; Round Balers, $1,800 Up; Hay Wagons; Plows, Disks; Harrows; Cultivators; Cultipackers; Seeders; Fertilizer Spreaders; Scraper Blades; York Rakes; Post Pounders; Brush Hogs; Finish Mowers, Rollers; Pavers; Seal Outfits; Corn Binders; Silage Blowers; Ag Baggers; Running Gears; Manure Spreaders; Grinder Mixers; 3pt. Snowblower; Hay Elevators; Bulldozers; Backhoes, Compact Tractors; 4x4, 20hp to 155hp Tractors; 2 & 4 Wheel Drive with & without Cabs & Loaders; Dump Trucks; Trailers; Cars & Pickups - all 4-Sale.

Much More. 30 ACRES

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

For Sale

Bulk Feed Body with Auger Unload System

Farm Machinery For Sale

2010 Case IH 305 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, 3 PTO’s, 5 remotes, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, AFS ready, warranty, 790 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $168,500 2010 Case IH 305 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, 3 PTO’s, 4 remotes, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, AFS ready, “with Trimble auto pilot”, 750 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $168,500 2010 Case IH 275 Magnum C/A MFD, duals front & rear, wts, Qhitch, 1250 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,900 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, 46” rear duals, wts, beacon light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,500 New Holland TS115-A C/A 4x4, with loader. . . . . . . . . . $41,500 New Holland DC85 dozer, full hydro, 6-way, 2400 hrs, really nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 Ford 7740 canopy, 8 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 Ford 4630 rear blade included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, 46” duals, IVT, wts, fenders, Q-hitch, G. Star ready, only 400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,500 2010 JD 7530 C/A MFD, 42” duals, IVT, 700 hrs w/JD 741 loader, warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,500 2011 JD 6430 C/A MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev, only 289 hrs, warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500 2009 JD 6430 C/A MFD, P.Q. w/LH rev, “24 speed”, only 1750 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,500 JD 4250 C/A MFD, powershift, low hrs, nice tractor. . . . . . $34,750 JD 4240 C/A, 2WD, powershift, new paint. . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500

Financing, Warranty, Trucking www.andrewsfarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450

Farm Machinery For Sale

WHITE 2-105 4WD, 5491 hrs., new cab interior, seat, radiator, converted AC, $9,000 or reasonable offer.

Dave, Syracuse,NY 315-2630872

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

SPECIAL FOR THE FARM SHOW: JD 22 flex head, $2,000; JD 4400 combine, $4,850; JD 6600 combine, $6,250; Westfield 8x36’ transport auger w/5hp motor, $1,550. Mike Franklin 607749-3424

$4000 OBO 518-537-6509 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

JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . .$17,500 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$15,500 JD 5400 ROPS, 4WD, power reverser, 5200 hrs. $12,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, 540/1000, dual hyd. . . . . . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, dual hyd. . . . . . .$9,200 JD 540 Loader w/bucket & mounting brackets . . .$2,500 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

Penn Yan, NY

Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive

518-634-2310

Farm Machinery For Sale

315-536-8919

Lower your feed cost!

SEE US AT THE EMPIRE FARM DAYS AUGUST 7, 8 & 9 BOOTH #917 EAST POTATO DIGGER AVE.

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

Canandaigua, NY White 4-210 Duals with Blade 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 New Holland TR75 Combine, 1960 hrs, 6 Row Head, 20’ Flexhead (Spare Parts go with it, shed kept, Very Nice) . . . . . . . . . $21,500 Oliver 1755 Diesel, Set Back Axle, All Original . . . . . . . . . $6,900 New Bush Hog 2 & 4 Star Tedder . . . On Sale, Ready to Move Gehl 970 14’ 3 Beater Box with Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Kill Bros 350 Box on Gear with Top Ext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 J&M 400 Bush Box & Gear, Big Tires & Ext. . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 New Holland 1100 Offset Disc, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 New Idea 483 4x4 Baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 Shueler 125 Feeder Wagon, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 Oliver 18’ Manual Fold Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 Asgrow Portable Seed Tender, Self Contained . . . . . . . . $2,895 Glencoe 5 Shank Deep Till Ripper, 3pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 New Idea 3618 Manure Spreader with End Gate . . . . . . $3,900 IH Split Rear Weights & IH 100 lbs. Suitcase Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 each 12-4-28 Brand New Tires & Rims, 6 Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 Ford 555c 4x4 loader Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 15’ Brillion Packer, 4” Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 New Holland 488 9’ Haybine, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Yamaha TW200 Street/Dirt Bike, 1000 Miles . . . . . . . . . . $1,600

GET A

Gifford’s TEMCO Replacement Parts & Supplies For Agricultural Equipment All Types of Repairs and Welding 136 Kardas Road • Valley Falls, NY 12185

3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

(518) 753-6207

Serving the American Farmer Since 1937

Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat: 8-3

(585) 394-4691 or (585) 394-4057

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

LOOKING FOR an F10 Jacobsen Gang Mower Tractor for the purpose of acquiring parts for same. Please provide as much detail about the tractor to: joe@joepietrykainc.com or call: 845-855-1201

60 ACRES + of excellent standing corn, Madison County,NY, $1,000/acre or best offer. 315-271-4582 leave message

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

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

USED MENSCH SP M3600 Mobile Sand/Sawdust side shooters, JD engine, 4WD, hydro trans, 2,000 & 4,000 hrs. 585-737-6385 Wood kicker wagon, 22’ on JD 1275 tandem gear, like new $2,650; Ficklin 185 gravity wagon, $2,750; 18’ steel side kicker wagon, $2,550. 607533-4850, 607-279-6232

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Cold Springs Farm Organic Products Looking to Purchase Certified Organic Grains for 2012 Season

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

WANTED: 8 Foot Transport Disc. 518-797-3400

Farm Supplies

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

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

315-534-8948

ROASTED CORN & SOYBEANS FOR SALE

TRY ROASTED CORN AND SOYBEANS AND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE!

Higher Digestibility - Research studies show that roasted corn is more digestible than raw corn.

• Energy levels increased by 30% with roasted corn.

• Roasted corn has gelatinized starch just like steam flaked corn but is less costly to produce.

• If your fecal starch levels are above 2.3% roasted corn will increase profitability.

• Most dairymen are feeding 10% less roasted corn than raw dry corn.

• Some dairymen are seeing an increase in BF. Purer Feed - Flame roasting can effectively remove mold spores and reduce toxin levels that are harmful to livestock, swine and poultry.

• Better herd health.

Pricing & Availability on Request

518-537-6509

DAVE KIMBALL - CUSTOM GRAIN ROASTING

Custom Roasting Your Soybeans, Corn, etc.At Your Farm WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081

HI-MAG

200 ACRES STANDING CORN

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

For Grain/Silage Sold By The Acre

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

Located Johnstown, NY CALL FOR INFO

Fencing

Romulus, NY 14541

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

• Corn Meal • Minerals

AG LIME

(315)) 549-82266

Farm Supplies

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

FOR SALE

518-848-4669

518-234-8320 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Grain Dryer Available WANTED: 2 Rollers for New Holland 467 haybine. Call 607-829-6817

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180 LOCUST POSTS, POLES, Split Rails, 6x6’s, 4x4’s. Other hardwood & softwood boards and planks, custom cut. Also lots, land cleared, woodlots wanted. 518-883-8284

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 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 2033 Brothertown Road Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat. 8am-Noon

Waterr Tubs & Valves

www.williamsfarmfence.com

williamsfence@gmail.com

Now carrying Agri-Dymanics Products

Serving All of NY

See Us at Empire Farm Days Southwest Main Tent Fencing

Fencing

E & A FENCE

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ FENCE BUILT YOUR WAY

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always

POSTT POUNDER R FOR R RENT Priefert Dog Kennels In Stock

Financial Services

Financial Services

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Fish

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 21’ GRAIN BIN w/floor, 180 ton, 6500 bu., $6,500; 24’ grain bin w/floor, 250 ton, 8800 bu., $7,000; 350 Killbros wagon, $3,500; 375 Killbros wagon, $2,000. 315-427-5145

FISH HATCHERY Falconwood Farms

Live Fish for Ponds & Restaurants

845-832-6086 For Sale

TINGLEY

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Napless Distributors (888)) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

Generators

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

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

675 MC GRAIN DRYER single phase, good condition.

518-664-8793, 518-852-5726 BROCK 21’ 5 ring 3500 bu. w/fan, drying floor, nice, dismantled, $4,500; MFS 30’ 12,000 bu., fan, drying floor, dismantled, $9,500; 18’ 6 ring bin, 3500 bu., dismantled, $4,500. 570-966-9893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 1ST CUTTING, approx. 115 4x4 round bales, 2011 harvest. Shed stored. 315-4973308, 508-259-7402 2011 BALEAGE CHEAP 250 Bales; Also Dry Hay, 50 round bales. Albany,NY area. James Frueh, 518-436-1050 ALFALFA GRASS MIX 4x5 Round Bales. Dutchess County, NY, 845-797-3902 EARLY CUT JUNE HAY, no rain, good quality. 518-2842180 FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

Hay - Straw For Sale

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

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

Hay-Guard©

(518) 234-4052

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266 HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078 HAY: MIXED GRASS, Clover, Broom & Timothy, $3.50/bale at the barn. 518-767-2342 or 571-291-0340 Feurabush,NY

H AY Farmer to Farmer

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

STOP THE WASTE!!

• • • •

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

Stop In & See Us at Ag Progress Booth # West 6th

TOO MUCH HAY?

2012 Contracts Now Available

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: WANTED 1-800HAY & STRAW 836-2888 Trailer Load Lots 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

Also Square Bales of

CLASSIFIEDS

Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

CALL STEVE

800-836-2888

WANTED

Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

STRAW 519-482-5365 HORSE OR DAIRY HAY: Timothy Orchard or Timothy Alfalfa, big or small squares, 1st & 2nd cut. Will deliver. 607-8218756 LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

Try Selling It In The Call Peg At or email

Pre Cut Rye Straw

classified@leepub.com

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices

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

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

WILL DELIVER

ROBERT ROLLE

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

Heating

For Sale All Types Delivered

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY * HAY * HAY 100% Alfalfa or Grass Mix 100-240 RFV Western * Organic * Conventional * Haylage Wraps BEST QUALITY / PRICES / SERVICE We’re #1 - Financing Available WE DELIVER! Certified Organic Growers Association $50 CASH for REFERRALS CALL RICK (815) 979-7070

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Maine to North Carolina Got free time? Sign up now to become a weekend warrior Or submit a resume for full time employment with

PleasantCreekHayEmploymentServices.com 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.

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Hoof Trimming

WANTED:

SALES

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

Ag Service Tech

Cazenovia Equipment Company, a premier John Deere Dealer is looking for experienced service technicians to join our team in any of our eleven locations in New York.

The right candidate has strong mechanical skills, understands the performance of farm equipment and implements applications.

The job requires computer knowledge and good communication skills. John Deere equipment repair knowledge and experience is a plus.

Technicians have access to state-of-the-art computer diagnostic information, John Deere education programs, as well as performance incentive programs.

Cazenovia Equipment offers competitive compensation package, 401K retirement program, employee discount, personal leave days many group employee benefits.

Apply now...

Fax Resume to (315) 655-8433 Email Resume: jobs@cazequip.com

www.cazenoviaequipment.com Livestock Resource Educator –CCE Ulster County: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster (Kingston, NY) seeks a FT Livestock Resource Educator.

MS required + 1-2 yrs exp.

Competitive salary & benefits.

Apply on-line only. Deadline August 17, 2012. Visit www.cceulster.org for details.

AA/EOE.

ASSOCIATE

Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

Bob-White Systems, Inc. is seeking an energetic sales associate with cheesemaking skills and experience. This is a full time position headquartered in Royalton, VT. Please call or email for additional information. 802-763-2777 or bobwhitesystems@gmail.com

Help Wanted

1685 Cty Hwy 35 Milford, NY

Horses

Livestock For Sale

Livestock For Sale

Lumber & Wood Products

Parts

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

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

11 YEAR OLD Registered Belgian gelding, Red Sorrel with light mane & tail, $1,700; older Registered Belgian mare, $800. Both well broke.

1 weanling Belgian stud colt, $650; 1 weanling Belgian filly, $600. No Sunday calls, 607264-8167

Bill Konchar Cell: (618) 975-5741 Office: (607) 286-3353

Help Wanted

EXPERIENCEDD REPAIRR TECHNICIANN wanted to fill immediate opening at our St. Johnsville or Richfield Springs locations.

Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville

BLACK PAIR PERCHERON mares 3 & 4, 17 hands, very quiet and gentle traffic safe anyone can drive. Spotted draft geldings 6 & 8, 17 hands very well broke, have done parades, wagon and sleigh rides and have been working on amish farm the past 4 months. Trixiebelle Farm 315376-8596 or 315-723-2971

Help Wanted

SEEKING AG MARKETING PROFESSIONALS! Territory Marketing Coordinator, New York and New England Primary responsibilities include working with the sales force to provide solutions and marketing support to our customers and adapt global and US marketing programs to the local region. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years experience in a marketing environment and a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, ag or a related field. Background in the animal industry or agriculture-related field is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential as well as proven organization skills.

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Please email a cover letter and resume to: Evan Wisell, Regional Sales Manager, at ewisell@alltech.com

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

Office Location: Saint Albans, VT. Alltech is an equal opportunity employer.

607-642-3293

Poultry & Rabbits

...naturally

PART-TIME

In Private USDA Inspected Harvest House Needs knowledge of all aspects.

845-687-9521

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.

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St.. Johnsville e•

Van Billings, Broker/Owner

Johnstown n•

315-429-0300

10 E. State St., Dolgeville NY 13329 • (315) 429-9750

247 STATE HIGHWAY 67

113 EAST STATE STREET

Lovely single family home with in-law apartment or 2 family home. Great location, all newly remodeled! $169,900 Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com Exeter - 153 Acres - $299,900 Dairy Farm in need of New Owner. 153+ acres of tillable and pasture with small trout stream. 130 stanchion barn, with most milking equipment. 36x72 Machine pole barn.

Older home needs additional work. Fences good. Barn holds 20,000 bales. Additional acres available.

Adjacent acreage: 114 Ac, $228,000 & 184 Ac, $368,000

Oppenheim - 37.1 Acres - $110,000 Beautiful old multi-level barn would make an excellent home. A drilled well, 2 septics and electricity already on the property. 37.1 acres of nice farmland, great hayfields, beautiful and magnificent distant views all makes a perfect spot for a retreat.

Multi Family 127 FAILING HILL ROAD

Palatine e Bridge e•

4 living units, perfectly maintained. Present operating income very good.

Owner financing available for qualified buyer. Only 5 minutes from Canajoharie exit of the thruway. $279,000 Call John Case @ 518-281-8008

Salisbury y•

237 ST. RTE. 29A

Fairfield - 200+ Acres - $589,000

Beautiful 37.8 acre property was a farm with carriage house. Now a 2-family in the farmhouse, carriage house has elaborate apartment w/studio apartment and rustic bar. Great family compound for only. $279,900!

Call Debbie at 518-495-5770

St.. Johnsville e•

Multi Family 114 WEST MAIN STREET

St.. Johnsville e•

A beautiful Victorian Home, 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, excellent condition. This property also has additional income property, 2 units behind the main home, a 2 bedroom and a 1 bedroom apartment. A great investment property! $169,900

Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

Herkimerr •

815 SHELLS BUSH ROAD

150 acres of prime farmland with outbuildings and a 3500 sq. ft. farmhouse. This 5 bedroom and 2 bath home has kept many of its beautiful features that include spacious rooms, wood flooring, master staircase and wide based moldings. Land is productive silt loam soil, woodland, and pasture. $274,000 Call Heidi Mouyos for your appointment @ 315-717-7269

Fortt Plain n•

203 HEISER ROAD

A beautiful ranch home in a country setting, 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large master bedroom, a loft, large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, large living room with a propane fireplace, large kitchen, and an open floor plan. Only 8 years old, this home also has lots of natural wood work, lots of natural light, vinyl windows and walk in closet off the master bedroom. The basement is a 3 stall garage and laundry room and is on 5.1 acres. $169,000 Call Bob Snell @ 518-321-9897

Gloversville e•

482 EXT. WEST FULTON STREET

Well-kept split-level home. Has apartment upstairs for additional income if desired. Could be opened up for more bedroom space. 12x12 shed, with above-ground pool, great tree fort playground, and lots of room with fencedin backyard. Good quiet neighborhood, but yet minutes from city for stores, doctors and in small Hamlet of Meco. $164,000 Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

St.. Johnsville e•

1679 MILL ROAD

Originating in the 1830’s this Stone Mill is surrounded by exquisite landscaping and cascading waterfalls. The 1st floor features a museum like emporium, antique style ice cream parlor, and a 600 gallon fish pond with the original waterwheel.

The 2nd floor showcases the art of the sifting machinery, large fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The 3rd floor landing is currently used as the owners living quarters. Property has been restored and maintained inside and out to excellent standards. Additionally, there is a 5 bedroom beautifully restored and tastefully decorated mill house presently being used as a B&B located across the street.

Seller open to reasonable offers and possible financing available. $949,000 Call Heidi Mouyos for your appointment @ 315-717-7269

St.. Johnsville e•

Amazing Victorian Farm - Restored 3000 sq. ft., 4 BR, 3.5 bath home on 200 mostly tillable acres.

Huge Barn, Large Equipment Building. Home features oak & pine floors, high ceilings, large gracious rooms, impeccably maintained. Fields are worked by local farmers, views are wonderful. Additional 478 Acres available.

134 EAST ROAD

This Adirondack style home is located on 60 acres, stone-walled driveway. 3 bedroom home, 2 full baths, living room w/cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, walk out deck, dining room, eat in kitchen with a woodstove. 2800 sq. ft. is located on 1st floor w/4 stall garage and 2 rooms for workshop/office, beautiful mature hardwood timberland available for a future harvest. Centrally located to Utica, Saratoga, Albany, or Schenectady. $369,000 Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

15 Acre Organic Farm

Well Kept 100 Acre Horse Farm

Lots of buildings, plenty of water.

Also contains 4 rental units. Cash flowing $3,500 monthly.

Owner Financing

518-758-6392 FA I R H AV E N V E R M O N T DAIRY FOR SALE. 200+ cow capacity, approx. 400 acres, Double 8 parlor, two houses & one trailer, $750,000 bare.

Equipment & cattle available.

Call 860-836-1524 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

510 ST HWY 67

Large rough house with good roof, solid foundation, a strong structure that needs updating. 4 acres. $85,000 Call John Case @ 518-281-8008

Town n off Minden n•

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14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

St. Johnsville Branch Dolgeville Branch A beautiful country setting w/2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen w/hardwood cabinets, large master bedroom, 1.44 beautiful acres, vinyl siding, a metal roof, two sheds, a garage, deck and pool. Priced to sell! Owner financing possible. $70,000 Call Bob @ 518-321-9897

Real Estate For Sale

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC

Specializing In Farm & Land 54 East Main Street, St. Johnsville NY 13452 • (518) 568-2776

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BAUDER ROAD, FORT PLAIN

Land - 55 acres, 45 acres is crop land and 10 acres is woods. Great view of the Adirondacks. Land has air Strip Landing rights.

For more information, call John Case @ 518-281-8008

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In Schoharie County, close to NYS Thruway. 3 BR., 2 ba. Farm house with recent updates. 30x160 barn, 8 stalls, tack room & hay storage. Paddocks with fencing.

Gently rolling open and wooded farm land. $395,000

Call Debbie Stanton

518-573-2693

Realty USA Cobleskill

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OPERATING DAIRY FARM Franklin County, NY with 4 bedroom 1 bath home, 90 stall dairy barn w/pipeline & gutter cleaner on 26 acres with more land available.

Asking $90,000.

518-578-9946 6

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 avail. #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC 175 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS WITH ACREAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 5S - 90 acres tillable the rest woods and a pond - has great views of the Mohawk Valley. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN - WHICH HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. Price . . . . . . . . .$350,000 #36 - Nice hunting & recreation property on very quiet road - 141 acres near Adirondack Park on south side - 5 rm. A-Frame home w/attached 10x18 ft. breeze-way & 20x24 ft. workshop - lots of water - 125 ft. well - 3 ponds, 2 stocked w/bass & 3 creeks - INCLUDES TRACTOR AND LAWN MOWER - Priced at . . . . . . . .$268,000 #722 - A nice hobby farm not far out of Morrisville. 18 acres, 2 story barn 30’x65’ with 42 stalls - barn cleaner, 16’x40’ wood silo with unloader. 7 room home with kitchen, dining room, living room, 4 bedrooms. A good buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000 C-74 - Dairy farm with 320 A. - 500 Jersey size free stalls; set up for a grazing operation, 40 paddocks including laneways and water system; 16 unit swing parlor w/4000 gal. tank; additional 2 story 100 tie-stall barn, lg. Morton bldg. w/lg doors and shop area; 100+ yr old 2 story farm house w/6 BR, 2 full baths. Ideal heifer raising operation w/main road access - stream runs through property, one pond . . . .Asking $975,000 C-75 - Completely remodeled, certified organic dairy farm in Washington County.

105A total, 50A tillable, 45A pasture, 10A 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, second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in area w/headlocks for heifers; 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloader, 40x100 bunk silo, two lg. steel bldgs. w/concrete floors and enclosed shop. Completely remodeled Center Hall Colonial Home, 8 rm.

3BR, 1 1/2 baths, hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage. Second residenceRanch style home, newly remodeled, 2BR, patio and garage. Third site for residence, good drilled water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $748,000 Organic cattle and machinery available.

Real Estate Wanted

Real Estate Wanted

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road, Norwich, NY 13851 (607)) 334-97277 • Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealtyfarmsandland.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Special Thanks to Richard and Veronica Pedersen for allowing us to sell their beautiful Madison County Farm. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

FARMSS WANTED

We need listings on all size farms. Free Stall, Tie Stall, and tracts of land.

We are currently working with several qualified buyers looking to farm here in NY State. If you are thinking of selling your farm please give us a call we would like to speak with you. Posson Realty LLC farmer owned and operated exclusively selling farms throughout NY State for over 40 years acquiring our clients top dollar for their life's work!

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

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of

color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. On Internet at www. groundswellcenter.org Jul 25-31 Managing the Biology of a Grazing System Marvin Moyer’s Farm, Lainhart Rd., Owego NY. 10 am - 3 pm. A view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. RSVP requested to

help plan lunch Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-7535078 or shv7@cornell.edu Jul 31 Hudson Mohawk RC&D Grazing Workshop Gaige Farms, 443 Knox Gallupville Rd., Knox, NY. 10 am - 3 pm. $10/person and includes lunch. To register for the workshop, please contact Susan Lewis from the Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District at 518-765-7923 or susan.lewis@ny.nacdnet.net Tour of Group-Housed Calf Barn Facility & Robotic Calf Feeders Collins Knoll Farm LLC, 9499 Elm Street, Chadwicks, NY. There is no charge for the tour. Participants are asked to call ahead to reserve a spot by Mon., July 30. Call 315-736-3394 ext.132.

Aug 1-2 4- H Veterinary Science Program 8:30 am - 4:30 pm both days. Cost: $25 for the two days which will include lunch each day. Due to limited space, only those who have not previously attended will be able to participate.

Pre-register by contacting the 4-H office by July 30.

Contact Bonnie, 518-6735525 ext. 115.

Aug 3-4 First Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest Grange Fair Grounds in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.

Call 814-422-0251.

On Internet at www. paorganic.org.

Aug 4 18th Annual Wheat Harvest Festival State Route 34B, King Ferry, NY. Begins with Parade at 11 am. Followed by Old Thyme Wheat Harvesting and Threshing demonstrations, musical entertainment, draft horse wagon rides through wheat field, antique tractor show. Call 315-406-2161 or crm3@cornell.edu.

Down on the Farm Day 139 Callicoon Center Rd., Jeffersonville, NY. 10:30 am - 3 pm. This year’s event will be hosted by the Moran Family of Stonewall Farms and the Likel Road Facility.

Contact Elizabeth Higgins, 845-292-6180.

Aug 5 Open Horse Show Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fair. The Open Horse Show of the Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fair is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 am. Classes offered include halter, English, Western, Trail, Youth and Games.

Many classes will have payback offered. Horses are required to show original Coggins and rabies certificates at the secretary booth.

Contact Anita Morrill, 315347-4314.

Aug 6 Catskills CRAFT Visit to Sherman Hill Farmstead Franklin, NY. 5-7 pm. This event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in goat

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Calendar of Events farming to learn from a seasoned professional. The training will focus on marketing farm products. Following the training, the group will share a potluck meal. More details on the group and the monthly farm visits planned throughout 2012 can be found at www.catskillscraft.org. Contact Sonia Janiszewski, 914720-1020 or e-mail info@catskillscraft.org.

Aug 7-9 Empire Farm Days Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. The Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show has DairyProfit Seminars, ADADC updates; new Wind Energy Center and presentations; Junior Dairy Leaders graduation; Equine Center Round Pen Seminars with event rider, Working Cow Horses, and equine chiropractor; PTO safety, ag plastics recycling, goat care and cattle handling demonstrations; beef cattle breeds on exhibit; “Old Iron” parade; 600 plus exhibitors; 25th year at Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. Tues/Wed hours 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday 9-4; free admission, parking $10. Call 877-697-7837. On Internet at www.empirefarmdays.com Aug 8 Tire Recycling Albany County Department of Public Works, Rensselaerville Division. 4-6 pm.

Only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Pre-registration will be accepted until July 23. Call 518-765SWCD. On Internet at www. albanycounty.com/swcd.

Aug 9 Fencing Types Cobblestone Valley Enterprises, 2023 Preble Rd., Preble, NY. Free for NOFA-NY Members / $15 all others.

Aug 11 Integrated Pest Management Meetings Two on farm meetings on Sat., Aug. 11. The first meeting will be focused on equines and held at Olde Saratoga Farms, LLC., 522 Route 32 North, Schuylerville, NY from 9-11 am. The second meeting is centered on cattle and hosted by Buckley Beef, 425 Master St., Valley Falls from 1-3 pm. These will be separate tours, but you are welcome to attend both if interested. DEC Credits are also available in categories 1b, 10 and 31. The cost for the meetings is $7. Contact Marcie Vohnoutka, 518-2724210 or e-mail mmp74@ cornell.edu.

Aug 14-16 Ag Progress Days 9 miles SW of State College, PA. Admission and parking are free. Call 814-865-2081.

Aug 16-18 Hunter Safety Education Course Hudson Falls Fish & Game Club, Route 196, Hudson

Falls, NY. Aug. 16 & 17 6-9 pm, Aug. 18 8 am - 3 pm.

You must attend all classes.

Space is limited and preregistration is mandatory and must be done in person at the Hudson Falls Fish & Game Club on Mon., July 30, from 9 am - 1 pm or on Wed., Aug. 1 from 6-8 pm.

Aug 17 Grown on Long Island Day More information to come as the date gets closer. To receive email updates regarding events, visit www.lifb.com and click on “join our free e-mail list.”

Vendors will be contacted in late April or early May. Contact Long Island Farm Bureau, 631-727-3777.

Aug 18 Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation Tour Steve and Tricia Rohe’s farm on West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY. 10 am to 2 pm.

Contact Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District, 315-4570325.

Pre-Harvest Tour & Picnic Braunius Hop Farm, 140 Quinlog Rd. Mt. Vision, NY 13810. 2-6 pm. $25 for NeHA members, $35 for non NeHA members Register online. On Internet at http:// brauniushopfarm.eventbrite. com Aug 20 & 22, Sep 17 & 19 Defensive Driving Courses Arkell Center, Canajoharie, NY. • Aug 20 & 22: 1-4 pm.

• Sept. 17 & 19: 5:30-8:30 pm. $20/person. All classes will be held in the Community Room of Arkell Center. Upon completion, individuals qualify for a NY ate point & insurance reduction certificate which will be mailed to them. Payment required in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Shults Agency or cash - paid on the day of the first class.

Bring your drivers license.

Contact Joam Cimino, 518673-4408, leave your name and phone number.

Aug 21 Dairylea Resolutions Committee meeting Dairylea Office Building, Syracuse, NY. 10 am to 2:30 pm. Members wishing to submit resolutions can do so by sending them to Karen Cartier at Karen.Cartier@dairylea.com.

Aug 21-22 Tree Steward Program Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY. 11 am - 3 pm on Tuesday and 9 am - 1 pm on Wednesday. The fee for this class is only $25 and will include a tree care guide book and light refreshments.

Class size is limited, so register early to assure placement. Call 845-292-5250.

Aug 23 Fresh Market Varieties, Insect & Disease Management Meeting 5077 Russell Rd., Marion, NY 14502.. 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Williams Farm. Pre-register

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Aug 24 Growing a Honey Business 34570 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY. Sign-in begins at 9:30 am and the program will start at 10 am, running through 4 pm. The fee for this program is $15/person or $25/farm couple. A light lunch is included. Please make check payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension and mail to PO Box 184, Hamden, NY 13786. Write “honey” on the check. Preregistration and payment is requested by Aug. 17.

Aug 24 & Sep 7 Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation & Development Council Grazing Seminars • Aug 24 - 10 am - 4 pm Black Queen Angus Farm, Green Hollow Rd., Berlin, NY • Sep 7 - 10 am - 3 pm Ovinshire Farm, 511 Frog City Rd., Fort Plain, NY.

Contact Susan Lewis, 518-765-7923 or susan.lewis@ny.nacdnet.net Aug 25 Golf Tournament and Silent Auction Cronin’s Golf Course Warrensburg, NY. 9:30 am. $75/player, includes green fees, cart and BBQ. Contact Amy Sabattis, 518-623-3291 or e-mail als77@cornell.edu.

Sep 2 New York State Fair Open Meat Goat Show NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

On Internet at www. nysfair.org/competitions 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.

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Sep 8-9 Southern Tier Sheep & Wool Growers Otsego County Fair Grounds, Morris, NY. 8:30 am to 4 pm. Sept. 8 and 9:30 am to 4 pm. Sept. 9. Contact Sue Smith, 607-293-8810.

Sep 15-20 The 49th All American Dairy Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Featuring 23 shows in six days, including four full days dedicated to youth shows and more than 2,400 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation. Call 717787-2905. On Internet at www.allamerican.state.pa.us Sep 19 & 21 Pesticide Applicator Training • Sep 19 - CaroVail Facility, Salem. NY • Sep 21 - Peacock Hill Farm, farmington, NY. Classes can hold up to 30 people. $220/person with lunch provided on location. To register visit asmark.org/TrainingCourses. Once directed to

the website page, click on Professional Applicator Training (1 day) then simply click on the date and location you wish to attend.

Sep 22 Landowner Workshop & Woods Walk NYSDEC Lowville Office, 7327 Rt 812, Lowville, NY. Contact Graham Cox, 5 1 8 - 7 2 9 - 6 8 6 9 glcox@audubon.org.

Sep 29 & 30 National Farmedic Training Program This course is for all called to a Farm Emergency. EMT’s, Firefighters, Law Enforcement. Cost is $90/person.

Max of 4 people per organization. Pre-Paid Registration is required by Sept 25. Call 315-736-3394 ext 104.

Sep 29-30 NYS Jack Frost Classic Boer NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS, Thurs., Aug. 16, Wyoming, NY. HISTORIC HILLSIDE INN 890 E. BETHANY RD, WYOMING NY • Selling at 3 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m.

Stately mansion on 29+ acres w/7 guest rooms plus cottage, 3rd floor living quarters, gourmet kitchen, banquet facility for 200, built 1858, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls.

WYOMING INN 1 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 5 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m.

Victorian B & B in quaint Gaslight Village of Wyoming, w/7 guest rooms full kitchen, 2 dining rooms, tea room, built 1838, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY 3 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 6 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m.

Historic brick commercial building in Gaslight Village of Wyoming.

2 units 1st floor, 1800 s.f. 2nd floor.

Visit www.bontragerauction.com for details and terms.

REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE (585) 343-4529 • WWW.BONTRAGERACTION.COM 8975 Wortendyke Road • Batavia, New York

Unconfirmed Report: It’s So Hot Dairy Cows Are Producing Powdered Milk Issued July 20, 2012 June Dairy Month milk production in the top 23 producing states slipped to 15.5 billion pounds, according to

USDA’s preliminary estimate, up 1 percent from June 2011. The 50-state total, at 16.67 billion pounds, was up 0.9 percent. Revisions lowered the May 23-state estimate to 16.4 billion,

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VICKER'S DAIRY FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

Located on Route 98 just north of North Java, approximately 4.5 miles south of Route 20A and 3 miles north of Route 78.

Having discontinued the dairy will sell: TRACTORS: Case IH 7140 tractor, MFWD, 6,653 hours, 42" duals, 3 remotes; International 1566 Turbo tractor, cab, dual PTO, dual remotes, 38" rubber, transmission redone in 2010; International 886 tractor, cab, 38" rubber, dual PTO, dual remotes; International 354 tractor, needs work; DOZER: John Deere 450C dozer; TRUCKS: 1987 Kenworth W900B, 10 wheel plus tag, 350 Cummins, 8LL trans, Cobra 19.5' aluminum box, Never run in the winter; Large quantity of Kenworth parts including brakes, air cleaners, (2) new hoods, cabs, plus more!; HARVEST: New Holland 1900 self propelled forage harvester, 4wd, 400 hours since rebuilt engine, with NH 919AH 4 row corn head & hay head; Gehl 860 forage harvester, 2 row Gehl TR3038 corn head & hay head; Claas Variant 180 Roto Cut baler, new knives plus extra set, net wrap; Richardton 700 dump cart; basket wagon; (2) flat wagons with new decks; New Holland 258 rake; double hitch; gravity wagon; TILLAGE: International 950 Cyclo planter, 4 row, planted less than 500 acres!; Case IH 5100 drill, with soybean plates; International 800 planter for parts; International 56 planter for parts; Allis Chalmers 1300 field cultivator; Century 300 gallon sprayer, 40' booms; International 700 5 btm plow, with sod buster; Bush Hog 28' disc; Agricraft stainless steel fertilizer spreader, dual axle, dual disc; BARN & MISC: Knight 7712 manure spreader, new flails, shaft & bearings; '93 Featherlite 16' livestock trailer; Uebler feed cart; (2) H&S feeder wagons; tires, rims, ptos, corn seed, waterers, tubs, fans, and more! CONSIGNED: 1999 Kenworth W-900, C-15 Cat motor 475, new rebuilt transmission, new tires on front, newer recaps on back, 60 inch mid roof sleeper; Gehl 1400 round baler; TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS"!

UPCOMING AUCTIONS 8/1/2012 8/6/2012 8/10/2012 8/15/2012 8/16/2012

Former Auto Repair Shop Real Estate Auction - East Syracuse, NY Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction - Corfu, NY Vicker's Dairy Farm Machinery & Equipment Auction - North Java, NY Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Auction - Pike, NY Former Bank of America Branch Real Estate Auction - Cohoes, NY & Camden, NY

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Mielke from C1 down 22 million pounds from the original estimate but still 1.9 percent above a year ago.

Cow numbers totaled 8.51 million head in the 23 states, down 14,000 from May but 57,000 more than a year ago.

Output per cow averaged 1,827 pounds, up 7 from a year ago.

California was up only 0.3 percent from a year ago despite having 14,000 more cows, but output per cow was down 10 pounds as cooperative quota programs are keeping a lid on output.

Contrast that to Wisconsin, up 2.5 percent on 6,000 more cows and a 35 pound per cow gain.

Hot weather will surely change that picture next month and that won’t be an exaggeration.

Idaho was up 1.5 percent on a 30 pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged. New York was up 1.4 percent, thanks to a 25 pound gain per cow. Pennsylvania was down 1.9 percent on a 10 pound loss per cow and 7,000 fewer cows.

Minnesota was off 0.3 percent on 3,000 fewer cows.

Output per cow was up 5 pounds however.

Other states of interest; Michigan was up 3.6 percent on 12,000 more cows and a 5 pound gain per cow. New Mexico was down 1.9 percent, despite 4,000 more cows but output per cow was down 65 pounds. Texas was down 2.2 percent. Cow numbers were up 6,000 head but output per cow was down 65 pounds.

The latest Livestock Slaughter report shows an estimated 229,200 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in June, down 22,100 from May, but 10,100 more than

June 2011. Through the first six months of 2012, cull cow slaughter totaled 1.523 million head, up 65,500 from 2011.

USDA’s July 13 Dairy Market News reports that milk production and tests in all regions are declining but adequate milk was still available to cheese makers and some increase in fortification has been noted.

Cash cheese prices moved higher the first two days of the week of July 16 but then gave some back, closing Friday at $1.7175 per pound for the blocks, up 3 3/4-cents on the week but still 43 3/4-cents below a year ago when the blocks jumped almost a dime and peaked for the year at $2.1550. The barrels closed Friday at $1.6950, up 1 1/2-cents and 43 cents below a year ago. Only two cars of block traded hands on the week and six of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched up to $1.644, up 0.2 cent from the previous week, while the barrels averaged $1.6925, up 1.3 cents.

Retail demand is still generally considered to be good, according to USDA, but export demand is slowing. Domestic cheese prices are making U. S. cheese less favorable in the global market. Still, May exports of cheese and curd totaled 61.6 million pounds, up 43 percent from last year. Cumulative exports for the first five months of the year totaled 258.4 million pounds, up 18 percent from last year and exports accounted for 5.7 percent of total cheese production for the period.

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Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., Aug. 1ST • 10:30 AM All Consignments Welcome Cows - Heifers - Bulls Please send all info w/Truckers Sire & Dam info, Pedigrees, Birth Dates, Fresh & Breeding info etc.

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temperatures are being reported in many regions coast to coast. These conditions are significantly impacting cow comfort and milk output.

In most all areas, milk handlers are reporting noticeable declines in milk intakes and butterfat levels. Some areas of the Midwest reported declines up to 20 percent compared to the previous week.

The lack of moisture is plaguing crops as well.

Milk producers are concerned about feed prices with the recent announcement that grain yield estimates for corn

and soybeans were reduced 12 and 7.7 percent respectively.

Spot butter finished the week at $1.59, up 4 cents, but 45 cents below a year ago. One car was sold on the week.

AMS butter averaged $1.5392, up 3.4 cents.

Cream markets are firm as butterfat levels on incoming milk decline.

Class II operations are in full production following the holiday. Resumed Class II demand and lower overall cream availability are limiting cream volumes to the churn and churning schedules have eased as cream supplies

and butterfat declines.

The lighter churning activity often did not keep pace with demand, thus many producers and handlers were reaching into inventoried stock to fulfill orders.

Butter demand is good in many areas of the country. Retail butter ads have prices ranging from $1.59 in the Midwest to $3.49 in Northeast and Southeast.

Food service orders are holding at good levels.

The June Cold Storage report was issued after our deadline so I will detail highlights next week.

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dry milk closed the week at $1.36, up 9 1/2-cents, while Extra Grade closed at $1.25, up 5 1/2-cents.

AMS powder averaged $1.1575, down 0.3 cent, and dry whey averaged 49.59 cents, up 0.4 cent.

A quick read from this week’s Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook would lead one to believe it was written last month. The report said “Milk production continues a slow rise, and herd reduction may be more modest than earlier forecast; milk per cow continues to rise. Producer margins could improve

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Silage fermentation may produce several kinds of gas, including carbon dioxide and nitric oxide, which in turn produces nitrogen dioxide. Carbon dioxide is non-poisonous, although it can cause suffocation through lack of

oxygen. However, nitrogen dioxide is poisonous. It kills and injures people as well as livestock.

Nitrogen dioxide is a lethal gas which is yellowish-brown in color and smells like some laundry bleaches.

Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air and will remain at the bottom of air mass over the silage. Shortly after ensiling green plant material oxygen is used up in fermentation and the nitrates present in the plant are released to form one of the oxides of nitrogen. Normally nitrogen is taken up by plants as nitrate and converted to protein during normal growth. However, when plant growth is retarded by adverse growing conditions, such as prolonged drought, nitrates not converted to protein accumulate in the plant stems and leaves.

After a drought, rapid nitrate uptake occurs in the plant following rain.

Therefore, harvest the crop before it rains, or wait until at least 5 days after a rain. To reduce the amount of nitrate going into plants for silage, cut higher than normally (e.g.10-12 inches for corn silage). Most nitrates are deposited in the lower stalk. High levels of nitrates are dangerous for cattle. Always have the nitrate level in your feed tested before feeding.

During silo filling operations, do not go into the silo just to level the silage; instead, make adjustments to the silage distributor to keep the silage leveled during filling.

The danger period for silo gas may be up to a month or more after silo filling.

The period of most rapid production is during the first 10 days, starting immediately after material is put into the silo. During the next 3-4 weeks gas production tapers off. Some gases stay trapped within the silage during the initial storage period, and continue to be squeezed out into the headspace as the silage settles. Always assume silo gas is present until you know positively this is not the case.

Silo ventilation and further information can be found in the Silo Operators Manual distributed by your local silo building company or The International Silo Association office. 920-655-3301 or e-mail info@silo.org

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM 2456 Route 14 Penn Yan, NY 14527 18 mi. south of Geneva, 18 mi. north of Watkins Glen right along Route 14

Great Market for High Quality Cattle at this Auction Specializing in registered and grade dairy cattle, Jerseys, complete dairy herds, heifers, and service bulls. Set up for interstate transportation. Reasonable commission rates. Great dairy location. Licensed and bonded.

Auction held every first Friday of the month. Excellent ventilation, all cattle vaccinated upon arrival and vet checked by Keseca Vet. 1: STAR-DALE FARMS from OHIO. Due to extreme draught of crops they decided to sell complete dairy.

Dairy consists of 80-90 mature cows. 50 are Holstein and 35 are cross bred and are black. Cows are not pushed and are averaging 55# milk, 220 somatic cell, good feet, and are bred for year around, cows are bred to high quality service bulls. Majority of cows first & second lactation.* 2: (8) 200-400# heifers from Moses Fisher 3: Group of fresh and springing heifers from local farm.

4: Few open heifers from north farm.

5: 2 fresh registered heifers from one farm.

6: Plus lots more heifers and cows until auction date. *Auctioneer Note: This was a 120 cow dairy and they’re going to beef the bottom 30% so the cows will be great cows, last auction we marked 160 head with the top at $1,950, lots of demand for fresh or close up heifers.

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

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

UPCOMING AUCTIONS SEPT 7: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY OCT 5: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY OCT 26: Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle for Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim, PA NOV 2: LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS, selling reg. and grade dairy cattle, Penn Yan, NY NOV 9: Selling complete line of late model eq. for Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. (Save the date, late model eq. you don't find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL AUCTION, WE WOULD BE GLAD TO TALK TO YOU. SPECIALIZING IN AGRICULTURE AND CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS - AT YOUR SITE OR AT OURS. WE ALSO OFFER APPRAISAL SERVICES.

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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, July 30 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6

miles N. of New Berlin). Special - Emergency Health Issues Complete Dairy Dispersal. Reg. Grade Hols. & 1 Jersey. 59 head - 47 milking age, 10 open & yearlings & 2 hfr. calves. 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 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, July 31 • 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, 800-3213211.

Wednesday, August 1 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: East Syracuse, NY. Former Auto Repair Shop Real Estate Auction. Selling is a 2,280 sq. ft. former auto repair build-

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

ing with good frontage on a corner lot. The building features 3 overhead doors, 2 lifts, waste oil furnace, office with restrooms and more. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, August 2 • 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,

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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, 800321-3211.

Friday, August 3 • 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 • 5:30 PM: Mason Facility, 10784 Rt. 19, Fillmore, NY. Quality Evening Auction. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 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 • 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

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., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: 1529 Rogers Rd., Farmersville, NY. Farm Machinery Public Auction. Tractors, Dozer, Machinery, Farm Tools & Lumber. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com

Monday, August 6

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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

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 4:00 PM: Corfu, NY. Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction. Selling 2007 Toyota Corolla, JD GT235 lawn mower, approx, 10,000 board feet of cherry lumber, plus tools, antiques and more!.

William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Tuesday, August 7 • 9:30 AM: Temple, NH. Selling Tractors, Backhoe, Farm Equip., Tools, Trucks & parts to help settle the estate of Richard Whitcomb. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-7852161

11. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Thursday, August 9 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

Friday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: North Java, NY. Vickers Dairy Farm Machinery Auction - Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH 7140, IH 1566, IH 886, NH 1900 forage harvester, Kenworth W900B 10 wheeler, Claas 180 RotoCut baler, plus truck parts, tillage, planting, harvesting and more! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Wednesday, August 8

Monday, August 13

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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-

• 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W bred hfrs, 1 R&W 8 mo. old hfr., 1 R&W hfr calf.

Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.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

Wednesday, August 15 • Lee, New Hampshire. Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-

4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 12601 State Rd. 545 North WINTER GARDEN FL 34787. Late Model Rrental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Pike, NY. Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale - Come support the local 4H youth by bidding on their animals! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc. 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 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, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com

Thursday, August 16 • 1:00 PM: Cohoes & Camden NY. Former Bank of America Branch Auction. Selling at absolute auction two former Bank of America branch buildings. William Kent, Inc., 585343-5449

www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, August 18 • 1755 S. E. Frontage Road STURTEVANT WI 53177. Complete Liquidation of Late Model Earthmoving Equipment, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers & Support. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:25 AM: New Oxford, PA (Adams Cty.) 4 +1 Acre Farmette, Antiques, Collectables.

Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, August 24 • Barton, VT. Important Holstein Dispersal.

More info soon. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • 5:30 PM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. Collection of 200+ & high quality toys and 1,000 pcs. of collectable farm literature. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Saturday, August 25

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

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

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

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

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

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

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) • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction.

By owner. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com

Wednesday,August 29 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Wednesday, September 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

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

Friday, September 7 • 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, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 90 head. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, September 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 22 • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggregate, Construction, Support Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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 716296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Wednesday, October 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 5 • 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, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, October 10 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales . OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.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, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

UPCOMING SALES DATES Regular Livestock Sales Every Wednesday @ 1PM

August Sale Dates - Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29 Monthly Feeder Cattle Sales Next Sale Dates - Friday Aug. 3, 6PM • Saturday Sept. 8, 10AM Horse Sales & Small Animal Sales as needed

Next Small Animal Sale - Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 9AM All sales located 3 mi. East of Canandaigua on Rts. 5 & 20

585-394-1515 5 • Faxx 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 23, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 28-38; 6175# 54-62; 76-90# 78-85; 91-105# 87.50-90; 106# & up 95-97.50.

Farm Calves: 1-1.25 Started Calves: .54-.60 Veal Calves: .65-1.45 Open Heifers: .70-1 Beef Heifers: .83-1.02 Feeder Steers: .80-1.05 Beef Steers: .75-1.025 Stock Bull: .85-1.3250 Beef Bull: 84-99.50 Butcher Hogs: 50-85 Feeder Pigs (ea): 70-80 Sheep (ea): 75-110 Lambs (ea): 55-200 Goats (ea): 65-235; Kids 60-65.

Canners: up to 69.50 Cutters: 70-72 Utility: 73-82.50 Rabbits: 4-15 Chickens: 5-16 Ducks: 6-22 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA July 18, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-62; Cutters 62.50-67; Util 68-73.50 Bulls: 74-98 Steers: Hols. 79-85 Heifers: Sel 95 Calves: 8-113 ea.

Feeders: 57-111 Sheep: 34-60 Lambs: 150-175 Goats: 72-159 ea.; Kids 34130 ea.

Boars: 15 Hogs: 50-57.50 Feeder Pigs: 61-73 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 74-108 ea.

Chickens: 1.50-12 Rabbits: 2-15 Ducks: 1.50-18 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 24, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 3256; Bulls 70-92; Cutters 4855; Steers 95-98; Util 68-73; Heifers 70-85.

Calves: Growers 80-120; Veal 75-110; Heifers 1.

Hogs: Feeders 45-65/ea.

Sheep: 60-80; Lambs 150210.

Goats: 10-160/ea; Billies 150-240/ea; Kids 40-130/ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE

AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 24, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 11-66; 61-75# 39-70; 76-95# 3075; 96-105# 50-70; 106# & up 65-75.

Farm Calves: 80-135/cwt Feeders: 66.50-104/cwt Canners: 20-57/cwt Cutters: 58-67/cwt Utility: 68-75/cwt Sows: 22.50-38.50/cwt Boars: 19/cwt Shoats: 58-91/cwt Feeder Pigs: 40-70 ea.

Lambs: 130-180/cwt Sheep: 42.50-150/cwt Goats: 30-200 ea.

Rabbits: 1-15.50 ea.

Poultry: 1-8 ea.

Hay: 14 lots, .25-3.20/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 17, 2012 Calves: Hfrs .60-1.50; Grower bulls over 92# .701.35; 80-92# .60-1.20; Bob veal calves .10-.50.

Cull cows: Gd. .63-.84; Lean .45-.72; Heavy beef bulls .70-.95.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 8700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs 700-1350; Bred Hfrs 750-1200; Fresh Hfrs 1000-1350; Open Hfrs 450-900; Started Hfrs 150400; Service Bulls 6001000.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.20; Hols. Sel .80-1.

Lamb & Sheep: Market 1.50-2.30; Slaughter Sheep .20-.75.

Goats: Billies .85-2; Nannies .75-1.35; Kid .15-.70.

Swine: Sow .50-.80; Feeder Pig .20-.60.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY July 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 85-120; Grower over 92# 90-120; 80-92# 75-115; Bob Veal 60-73.

Cull Cows: Gd 74-79.50; Lean 68-74.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 85.50.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 140; Veal 151; Steers 104111; Hols. 77-84.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 165215; Market 140-170; Slgh.

Sheep 78.

Goats: Billies 140-175; Nannies 72-80; Kid 5057.50.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 18, 2012 Calves Hfr. Calves 1.251.85; Grower Bulls over 92# .75-1.22; 80-92# .70-1.125; Bob Veal .15-.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .63-.80; Lean .44-.62; Hvy. Beef .83.88.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 600-1200; Handling Hfrs. 700-1100; Springing Hfrs. 650-1300; Bred Hfrs. 400-1125; Fresh Hfrs.

525-1050; Open Hfrs. 450950; Started Hfrs. 200-500; Service Bulls 400-900.

Beef: Feeders .85-1.40; Ch 1.04-1.08; Sel .90-.93; Hols Ch .93-.98; Hols. Sel .82.85.

Lambs: Slaughter .52-.675.

Goats: Nannies 1.05.

Swine: Sow .35-.42.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 16, 2012 Calves Hfrs. 1-1.50; Grower Bull over 92# .90-1.15; 8092# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .10.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .79-.89; Lean .65-.78; Heavy Beef Bulls .80-.88.

Beef: Feeders .95-1.07; Hols. Ch .88-.90; Sel .81.85.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 1.601.80.

Goats: Billies 70-127.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY July 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .90-1.75; Grower Bulls over 92# .701.40; 80-92# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .25-.62.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.89; Lean .50-.82; Hvy. Beef Bulls .775-1.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 19, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves .701.40; Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.30; 80-92# .70-1.05; Bob Veal .10-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .70-.76;

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge

Bath

Chatham

Lean .62-.70; Hvy Beef Bulls .88-.96.

Beef: Feeders .70-.90; Ch 1.05-1.10; Hols. Sel .80-.90; Hols. Ch .90-1.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.301.45.

Goats: Billies 1; Nannies .50-.70.

FINGER LAKES* LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 18, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-84; Canners & Cutters 38-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 82-93.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 40-60; 80-95# 3557.50; 60-80# 30-55.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 70-120; 80-95# 65-110; 70-80# 60-90; Beef Calves Ret. to feed bull over 95# 75-150.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 103.50-112; Sel 80-100; Hols. Ch grain fed 89-96; Sel 76-85.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 58-70; Boars US 1-3 20; Feeders US 1-3 9-85.

Lambs: Feeder Ch 50-80# 165-202.50.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 100-140.

Slaughter Sheep: M 3967.50; Rams Ch over 130# 100-102.50.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 135-260; Nannies L 95147.50.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 18, 2012 Produce:Beans (1/2 bu) 722.50; Beets (Bunch) .301.90; Blueberries (pt) 1.502.35; Broccolli (hd) .35-1.30; Cabbage (hd) .35-.65; Cantaloupes .50-2.20; Cauli-

flower .50-1.60; Cucumbers (1/2 bu) 1-11; Eggplants (1/2 bu) 6.50-12; Eggs (dz) .851.50; Hot Peppers (1/2 bu) 3-12.50; Lettuce (hd) .25.75; Nectarines (1/2 bu) 2831; Onions .20-1.02; Peaches (1/2 bu) 20-31; Peppers (1/2 bu) 3.50-10; Pickles (1/2 bu) 3-17; Plums (8 qt) 14-22; Potatoes (1/2 bu) 510; Raspberries (pt) 4.705.10; Salad Tomatoes (pt) .25-1.30; Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu) 7-15; Sweet Corn (dz) 1.85-4; Summer Squash (1/2 bu) .20-10; Tomatoes (25#) 8-35; Watermelons 2.10-3.10; Zucchini (1/2 bu) .25-8.

Produce Mon. @ 10 am 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 Alfalfa: 3-3.50/bale Alfalfa Mix: 4.20-5.50 Timothy: 1.80-4.90 Timothy Mix: 1.50-3.60 Grass Mix: 1-4.30 Grass Mix Round Bales: 21ea.

Clover Hay: 2.20-2.90 Straw:2.10-3.10 Oats:4.50/bag Ground Corn Feed: 4.50/bag Alfalfa Pellets:5/bag Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 23, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.78;

Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .75-1 Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1.10-1.50; up to 95# .10-1; Hols. under 100# 1.25.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter: Steers Ch 10951600# 106-111; Sel 11001300# 98.50-106; Hols. Ch 1210-1650# 97-103; Sel & Lo Ch 1350-1780# 92-97; cpl thin 82-85; Hfrs. Ch 1270-1580# 105-110.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1315-1490# 96105; Beef type cows 13451720# 85-94; cpl Hols.

1205-1600# 79-98.

Cows:Beef type 68-76; Lean 66.50-78; Big Middle/lo dress/light 62-72; Shelly 59 & down Bulls: Hols. 2005# 88.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols/Jersey 250-300# 90104; Hols. w/horns 97511155# 79-84; Bulls Jersey 575-675# 59-70.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 9-135 122-158; No 2 90-120# 102-118; No 3 70-100# 60-97; cpl Util 60 & dn.

Swine: Sows 480-615# 3035; 370-400# 40; thin/weak/rough 10-25; Boars 235-550# 15.5029.50.

Goats (/hd): M&L Nannies 116-160; Fleshy Kids 90-80.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60#

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 108-130; 60-80# 122-133; 85-100# 117-137.

Sheep (all wts): 53-64.

Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 7 & 21.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 24, 2012 Rabbits: 1.50-8 Bunnies: .50-6 Hens: 1.50-4.50 Roosters: 1-8.50 Hens: 1-7 Turkins: 2-5 Peeps: .50-1.75 Chicken Family: 12 Guinea: 10 Turkeys: 7-18 Ducks: 5-7.50 Ducklings: 1-2.50 Quail: 4.50 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.451.50; L Brown 1.30; L White 1.35; M Brown 1.30; S Brown 1; Nest Run Brown .75-.90.

Doves: 8 Guinea Pigs: .50 Pot Belly Pigs: 5-25 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA US 1-2: 22.5-27.5# 140152; 35-38# 142-151; 42# w/tails 140; 50-59# 126-135; 63-65# 124-138; 70-75# 125-138; 82-88# 100-121; 97-99# 99-101; 102.5-120# 81-96.

US 2: 44-49# 149-158; 5859# 136; 61-63# 131-139.

2-3: 26.5# 90.

As is: 30-33.3# 4-5; 63-66# 20-40; 100-115# 30-67 DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC July 23, 2012 Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 14201530# 108-110.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 1300-1630# 91-96; Sel 1-3 1240-1500# 83-89.

Cows: Breakers 72-73.50; Boners 70-72.50; Lean 6070.

Bulls: Grade 1 1822# 82 Feeder Holstein Steers: L 3 300-400# 92-102.

Calves: Bull Calves No 1 94-118# 107-120; 80-92# 105-127; No. 2 94-120# 92112; 80-92# 95-105; No 3 80-104# 50-90; Util 70-100# 10-55; Hfrs. No. 1 86-106# 142-157; No. 2 86-102# 80120; 78-822# 72-75; nontubing 70-90# 37-57.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 244#

58; 330-340# 40-50.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 5468# 147-167; 70-76# 145155; Ewes Gd 1-2 128-166# 60-70.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 3040# 77-85; 60 135; Sel 2 20# 40-45; Nannies Sel 1 120-180# 140-167; Sel 2 80-120# 85-107; Billies Sel 1 120# 172.

Hay: Mixed 130-170/ton; Timothy Grass 115-200/ton; Straw: Wheat 125-180/ton Oats: 190/ton; 5/bu EarCorn: 235-240/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1466-1556# 116118.50; Ch 2-3 1148-1324# 109.50-113; 1650-1758# 104.50-111.50; Sel 1-3 1096-1424# 104-108.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1466-1610# 97-103; Ch 2-3 1374-1566# 92-97.50; Sel 1-3 11621442# 82.50-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1224-1346# 112114.50; Ch 2-3 1098-1260# 80.50-84.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 8083.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 77.50-80, lo dress 67-70.50; Boners 80-85% lean 68-73, hi dress 73-77.50; lean 8590% lean 64.50-69.50, hi dress 69.50-72, Lo dress 57.50-61.50; Light Lean 8592% lean lo dress 46-51.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1044-1872# 90.50-95, hi dress 1024-1780# 102-107, lo dress 1022-1926# 8187.50.

Steers:M&L 1 300-400# 160; M&L 2 300-500# 120135; L 3 200-300# 90-116; 300-500# 120-135; L 3 200300# 90-116; 300-500# 7088; 500-700# 72-85; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 108-112; 500-700# 124-125; M&L 3 300-500# 94-115; 500-700# 75-105.

Bulls: Hols. L 3 370# 90; 976# 99.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bull No. 1 96-124# 125-145; 80-92# 85-102.50; No. 2 80122# 80-100; 80-122# 85125; No. 3 76-108# 7087.50; Util 56-104# 10-85; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 76-106# 145-150; No. 2 74-90# 70110; Hols. Beef X 72-104# 110-172.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65# 80.

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Eighty-Four Slaughter Sheep: Lambs, Ch 2-3 40-60# 130-150; 6080# 127.50-145; 80-100# 125-14.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-50# 81-92; 50-80# 115-125; Sel 2 10-20# 4042.50; 30-60# 50-67.50; Sel 3 10-30# 30-50; 30-50# 3042.50;Nannies Sel 1 50-80# 110; 80-120# 125-137.50; Sel 2 50-80# 67.50-92.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 230; Whethers Sel 1 100-150# 140-147.50; 150-250# 215.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1246-1498# 118.50-119.25; Sel 1-2 1336# 111.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1226-1403# 115.50-119.25; Sel. 1-2 1056-1334# 106.50-114.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem whites 65-75% lean; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-93; Boners 80-85% lean 82.5087.50, hi dress 90; lean 8590% lean 75.50-78.50, lo dress 73.50-74.50 Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1066-1340# 89-96.25.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 700-800# 125; Hfrs. M&L 1 700-800# 102.50; Bulls M&L 1 300-400# 170; 500-700# 120-127.50; 700-900# 105122.50; M&L 2 400-500# 120.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 180200; No. 2 80-120# 150-175; No. 3 80-120# 90-140; Util 70-120# 30-55; Beef Type 96-296# 120-170; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 84-108# 150190; Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 214-298# 6950-74; 40-45% lean 255310# 66-70; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 57.50-58.50; Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 3 20# 15-20; Nannies Sel 2 80-90# 72.50-87.50; Whethers Sel 1 120#

137.50.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA July 21, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-250 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 170-340.

Timothy: 1 ld, 240 Grass: 3 lds, 125-160 Stoy Stubble: 1 ld, 50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 20, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers High Ch & Pr 3-4 12851550# 111-115; Ch 2-3 1190-1600# 109-113; Sel 23 1060-1370# 103-110; Slaughter Hols. Ch 2-3 1250-1730# 98-1023.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1615# 93-98; Sel 2-3 1200-1575# 89-93; Hfrs.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1050-1350# 109-113.50; Ch 2-3 11001390# 106-109.50; Sel 2-3 1108-1205# 103-106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 76-81,, lo dress 71-71.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-79, hi dress 79-83.50, lo dress 67-73; Boners 80-85% lean 69-76, hi dress 76-80, lo dress 6469; Lean 85-90% lean 6773, hi dress 73-75, lo dress 59-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8502405# 95-106, hi dress 106110, very hi dress 123-127, lo dress 91-95.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 129-132; 86-92# 75; No. 2 102-118# 133-139; 94-100# 146-151; 80-92# 75-83; No. 3 100-130# 120122; 90-98# 97-120; 80-88# 73-75; 72-78# 25; Util 60110# 20-40.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 90-135# 135-165; No. 2 80-130# 50-100; Jersey/Xbreds 65-100# 3080; non-tubing 11-30.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA

July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers lean 75-80% lean 70-75.50; Boners lean 80-85% lean 63-68.50; Lean 85-90% lean 55-61, lo dress 46-52.

Holstein Bull Calves: No 1 80-130# 110-127; No. 2 80125# 90-110; No. 3 80-115# 40-70; Util 65-110# 10-50.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA June 27, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1295-1400# 114116;Hols. Steer Ch 2-3 1335-1600# 94.50-99; Sel 1-3 1390-1655# 88-92; Hfrs.

Ch 2-3 1080-1215# 112114.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 65-75; Breakers 75-80% lean 8588; Boners 80-85% lean 8287; Lean 85-90% lean 7782, lo dress 68-71.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1400-2305# 9497, lo dress 86-91.50.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 145167; No 2 85-125# 125-140; No 3 80-120# 80-115; Util 70-110# 25-80; Hols. Hfrs.

No 1 90# 240.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 40# 180-190; 50-85# 105-115.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 4060# 200-225; 60-80# 195207.50; 100-120# 150.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 60-80# 85-90; Sel 2 40-60# 7087.50; Sel 3 20-40# 45; Nannies Sel 2 80-130# 110; Sel 3 80-130# 95-115; Billies Sel 1 150-250# 192.50-195; Sel 2 100-150# 134.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1205-1460# 113-115; Ch 2-3 1020-1515# 105110; Sel 1-3 1090-1495# 97.50-102.

Slaughter Holstein Steers:

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1695# 99.50-107; Ch 2-3 11251670# 90-94; Sel 1-3 11801340# 79-84.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1155-1280# 111-114; Ch 2-3 1220-1440# 110111.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-78; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-76, lo dress 60-65.50; Lean 8590% lean 62-67.50, lo dress 54-61, very lo dress 50.5058; Light Lean 85-92 % lean very lo dress 40.50-48.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1180-1625# 95.50-99; lo dress 1080-1370# 82-88.

Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 112132; 500-700# 115.

Holstein Steers: L 3 500700# 76-85.

Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 87-97; 500-700# 65-82.

Bulls: M&L 2 300-500# 120-125.

Holstein Bulls Calves: No. 1 80-120# 120-145; No. 2 80-120# 95-125; No. 3 75115# 60-100; Util 65-95# 2565.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 120-122; No. 2 70-95# 70-105.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 235-270# 62-66.50; 4550% lean 235-315# 5964.75.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3449; 500-700# 40-41.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2030# 23-36; 30-40# 36-46.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 117135; 60-80# 117-135; 80120# 110-120.

Ewes: Util 1-3 120-160# 2555.

Kids: Sel 1 10-20# 47-65; 20-40# 107-132; 40-60# 120-157; Sel 2 10-20# 2047; 20-40# 65-77; Sel 3 2040# 40-65.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-120# 120-125; Sel 2 80-130# 8592.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Steers: Ch 105-110; Gd. 100-105.

Heifers: Ch 105-109; Gd 98-103.

Cows: Util & Comm. 70-77; Canner/lo Cutter 70 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 88-92.

Bulls: YG 1 85-90 Cattle: Steers 85-100; Bulls 80-90; Hfrs. 75-90.

Calves: Ch 110-125; Gd 80110; Std 15-70; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-100. Hols. Hfrs 90-130# 100-140.

Hogs: US 1-2 66-68; US 13 62-65; Sows US 1-3 6265; Feeder US No. 1-3 3050.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 130140; Gd 120-130; SI Ewes 40-80 Goats: 30-155.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Alfalfa: 235 Timothy: 105 Mixed Hay: 135-170 Round Bales: 110-140 Straw: 120-160 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 23, 2012 Roosters: 1.50-5 Hens: .25-3.50 Bantys: .10-1.50 Pigeons: .75-3 Ducks: 4-7 Turkeys: 8 Bunnies: 1-3.50 Rabbits: 8-12 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-76, hi dress 77-78.50, lo dress 71-73; Boners 80-85% lean 71.5074, lo dress 68-71; Lean 8590% lean 66-71, hi dress 72-74.50, lo dress 58-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8701830# 94-102, hi dress 104109, very hi dress 116-121, lo dress 88-93.

Calves: No. 1 90-125# 100130; No. 2 95-120# 80-100; 80-90# 70-80; No. 3 90-120# 60-80; 65-90# 40-65; Util 75105# 35-45; 60-75# 11-25.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 80-95# 165-180; No. 2 70100# 100-150; non-tubong 60-80# 12-30.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2012 Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2530# 140-150; 30-40# 120135; 40-60# 120-125; US 2 20-25# 160-180; 25-30# 120-150; 30-40# 100-130; 40-60# 70-85. * Next Feeder Pig Sale Aug. 1.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 23, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 167187; 60-80# 150-178; fancy 195; 80-90# 140-158; 90110# 126-146; 110-130# 142-150;fancy 178; Wooled

& Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 140175; 60-80# 136-178; 8090# 124-162; 90-110# 108128; 110-130# 102-128; 130-150# 116-124.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 53-92; 160200# 50-82; 200-300# 7086; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 120160# 50; 160-200# 50; 200300# 46-48.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 118-148 60-80# 134-162; 80-90# 146-168; 90-110# 160-186; Sel 2 4038; Sel 3 20-40# 36-56; 4060# 58-88; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 126-142; 130180# 140-158 Sel 2 80-130# 98-112; Sel 3 50-80# 58; 80130# 96-110; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 167-188; 150-250# 220-240; Wethers Sel 1 70-100# 176-188.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .60-.70 higher, wheat sold mostly .60 higher, barley sold .15-.20 higher, Oats sold steady to .10 higher & Soybeans sold .70-.75 higher. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.01-9.10 Avg 8.96, Contracts 7.89-8; Wheat No. 2 Range 9.239.63, Avg 9.43, Contracts 7.80-7.83; Barley No. 3 45.25, Avg 4.92, Contracts 5.25; Oats No 2 Range 4.30-4.50, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No. 2 16.88-17.18, avg 17.04, Contracts 16.0516.20; Ear Corn range 220.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-9.17, Avg 8.71; Wheat No. 2 9.35; Barley No. 3 Range 5.25-5.50, Avg. 5.37; Oats No. 2 44.50, Avg 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 Range 14.50-17.68, Avg 15.08; EarCorn Range 220.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.90-9.14, Avg 8.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 79.25, Avg 8.01; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.50, Avg 4.61; Oats No. 2 Range 3.255.50, Avg 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 Range 15.70-16.92, Avg 16.38; EarCorn 198200, Avg 199.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 8.75-9.06, Avg 8.91; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.60-9.50, Avg 8.61; Oats

No. 2 Range 3.95-4.05, Avg 4; Soybeans No. 2 Range 16.30-17.20, Avg 16.66.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.509.17, Avg 8.86, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 8.12; Wheat No. 2 Range 7-9.63, Avg 8.69, Month Ago 6.53, Year Ago 6.37; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.50, Avg 4.85, Month Ago 4.97, Year Ago 4.70; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.30, Avg 4.10, Month Ago 4.33, Year Ago 4; Soybeans No. 2 Range 14.5017.68, Avg 16.07, Month Ago 13.63, Year Ago 13.90; EarCorn Range 190-205; Avg 209.50, Month Ago 198, Year Ago 217.60.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8-8.70, Avg 8.26; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.96; Oats No. 2 3-5.35, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 16.84.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 114-119.50; Ch 1-3 109-114; Sel 1-2 103-118.

Slaughter Hols. Steers: Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 98-104; Ch 2-3 93-98; Sel 1-2 87-93.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 109-115; Ch 1-3 104109; Sel 1-2 95.50-103.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-79; Boners 80-85% lean 67-75; Lean 85-90% lean 62-71.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 108-110; Avg dress 94-104; lo dress 83-91.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 172-175; 500-700# 137-155; M&L 2 300-500# 137-150; 500-700# 97-112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 125-155; 500700# 121-152; M&L 2 300500# 112-140; 500-700#

100-135.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-145; 500-700# 125-145; M&L 2 300-500# 122-132; 500-700# 130135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-65.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 90-132; No. 2 80-120# 75-110, few late sales to 151; No. 3 80-120# 60-110; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84105# 135-220; No. 2 80105# 65-130.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 6871.50; 45-49% lean 250300# 59-67.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4044; 500-700# 47-49.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 180; 30-40# 110; 40-50# 130-140; 5060#130-140; 60-70# 100130; US 2 20-25# 220-230; 25-35# 160-180; 35-50# 140-160.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 168188; 60-80# 156-176; 80110# 130-162; Ch 1-3 4060# 150-158; 60-80# 144158; 80-110# 122-136; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 8090; 160-200# 82-100; Util 12 120-160# 70-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 122-162; 60-80# 148-166; 80-100# 160-186; Sel 2 40-60# 100-132; 6080# 124-155; Sel 3 20-40# 30-68; 40-60# 66-108; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140-150; 130-180# 152-172; Sel 2 80130# 120-140; Sel 3 50-80# 76-92; 80-130# 96-110; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 185204; 150-250# 230-250; Wethers Sel 1 70-100# 190210.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm

and/ton. Compared to last week hay sold mostly steady. Alfalfa 275-325; Mixed Hay 220-325; Timothy 145-200; Straw 80-160; Mulch 65-75.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 38 lds, 185 Straw; Alfalfa 240-300; Mixed Hay 220-360; Timothy 210-300; Grass 130-240; Straw 80-230.

Diffenbach Auct, July 09, 53 lds Hay, 18 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 270-300; Mixed Hay 220-360; Timothy 225-240; Grass 140-240 Straw 80230.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 13, 18 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 250; Mixed Hay 255-290; Timothy 300; Grass Hay 145-185; Straw 122-162.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 12, 17 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa N/A; Mixed Hay 260-300; Timothy N/A; Grass 130-185; Straw 165-195.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: July 18, Alfalfa 175295; Mixed Hay 165-370; Timothy 205-225; Grass 165-225; Straw 140-155.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 36 Loads Hay, 11 Straw.

Alfalfa 210-250; Mixed Hay 75-340; Timothy 115-130; Grass 100-200; Straw 120200.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 16, 6 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Mixed Hay 110-255; Straw 175-200.

Greencastle Livestock: July 12 & 16, 7 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed 110-132.50; Timothy 115-125; Straw 45.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 21, 13 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 210-250; Mixed Hay 170-340; Timothy 240; Grass Hay 155-200; Straw 125-160.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 17, 10 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Mixed 75-130; Timothy 115-160; Grass 100120; Straw 120-155.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: No report.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 13, 9 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Timothy 150-175; Grass 100-175; Straw 185-200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES July 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1212-1570# 111-116; full/YG-5 106-110.50; 16001660# 106-111.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1555# 106.50-112; Sel 2-3 1155-144# 101-107.

Slaughter Cows: Prem White 75-80% lean 75-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 7075, lo dress 65-69; Boners 80-85% lean 70-76, lo dress 65-68; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, lo dress 55.50-62.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-110# 100-122; No. 2 80105# 80-95; No. 3 70-105# 60-75; Util 60-100# 20-55. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Aug. 10.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 lds, 205-375 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 160-300 Grass: 3 lds, 150-220 Straw: 3 lds, 130-180 Ear Corn: 1 ld, 225 Oats: 1 ld, 5/bu.

Rye: 1 ld, 13/bu.

Round Bales, Straw: 35/bale.

Round Bales, Brome Grass: 1 ld, 160/ton.

Mixed Wrapped: 1 ld, 45/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION No report

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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Mielke from C2 as feed costs fall. Milk and product prices remain steady as continued exports offset production gains.” But, hot weather is changing that by the hour.

The June milk cow number was raised to 9.2 million head for the current year and remains unchanged at 9.17 million for 2013. While some dairy herd liquidation is expected, the improved feed outlook may improve producer margins enough to moderate the expected decline in dairy herd size this year.

Crop and pasture conditions continue to worsen throughout the country, according to the July 18 Daily Dairy Report (DDR), and counties adversely affected by the unrelenting heat and dryness mount by the day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with President Barack Obama on the situation.

USDA added 39 counties from eight states to the growing list of disaster areas. The DDR said “Vilsack recognizes that grain farmers have access to crop insurance, which according to historical figures will compensate them for more than 70 percent of their losses; however, the nation’s livestock producers have no such protection and could be faced with tremendous burdens in coming months. At this point in the growing season, though, USDA cannot do much. He said “There is no need to

go to the EPA for [an] ethanol waiver at this time.”

Thunderstorms brought rain to the northern Corn Belt Wednesday and more storms were expected Thursday in the eastern Corn Belt as the intensity of heat eases, according to FC Stone’s July 19 eDairy Insider Opening Bell. “However, widespread continued hot, dry weather and forecasts for little relief into mid-August supported grain futures overnight.”

Price wise; the Agriculture Department announced the August Federal order Class I base milk price at $16.55 per hundredweight (cwt.), up $1.04 from July but $4.88 below a year ago.

That equates to about $1.42 per gallon and raised the 2012 Class I average to $16.37, down from $18.91 at this time a year ago, and compares to $14.74 in 2010 and $10.95 in 2009. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould predicts dairy producers will receive an MILC payment of about $1.2688 per cwt., based on July 18 data.

The AMS-surveyed butter price averaged $1.5246 per pound, up 14.8 cents from July. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.1588, up 5.8 cents. Cheese averaged $1.6781, up 10.8 cents, and dry whey averaged 49.44 cents, down 1.1 cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” the last half 2012 Federal order Class III

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milk prices were averaging $15.96 per cwt. on June 1, $16.53 on June 8, $16.59 on June 15, $17.01 on June 22, $17.40 on June 29, $17.49 on July 6, $18.29 on July 13, and was trading around $18.45 late morning July 20.

The good news in dairy continues to be exports. The DDR says U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) topped 100 million pounds in May, the highest monthly NDM/SMP export volume since October 2010 and the fourth time they exceeded 100 million pounds.

But, it admits that NDM/SMP prices averaged near $1.10 per pound in the West, the lowest price since early 2010.

Mexico is the largest market for U.S.-produced NDM/SMP, according to the DDR, accounting for 44 percent of exports in May and 42 percent year-to-date. Mexico imported 43.8 million pounds of NDM/SMP in May, followed by the Philippines at 9.1 million pounds, and Vietnam with 7.9 million.

The DDR adds that “U.S. exporters have worked diligently to maintain key markets in the face of rising global production. As a result, NDM/SMP

stocks, while higher than the prior year, are being held with confidence.”

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 10 million pounds of butter and Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through December and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 66.6 million pounds plus 54.8 million pounds of butter and anhydrous milk fat. eDairy’s July 18 Insider Opening Bill reported that this week’s GlobalDairyTrade saw the trade-weighted average for all products fall 0.9 percent from the July 3 prices. Across all contract periods, prices for butter milk powder rose 7.2 percent, skim milk powder gained 5.2 percent, anhydrous milk fat increased 3.3 percent, and milk protein concentrate added 2.4 percent. Prices fell 5.8 percent for whole milk powder, 2.9 percent for cheddar cheese, and 1.8 percent for rennet casein.

FC Stone market analyst Tim Harvey said “There’s some bullish room left in the short term.” “Increasing demand from

Mielke C15

AUCTION

To help settle the Estate of Richard Whitcomb of 479 Colburn Rd., Temple, NH 03084.

We will sell the following at public auction located just off RT 101 between Peterborough and Temple, NH.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 7TH, 2012 STARTING @ 9:30 AM

SELLING 3 TRACTORS, BACKHOE, FARM EQUIP, TOOLS, TRUCKS & PARTS EQUIPMENT

Ford 6600 diesel tractor w/loader & cab, Ford 5000 diesel tractor, Ford 2000 gas tractor, Cat 416 4WD TLB, Kuhn FC250 mower/condition, Kuhn GA300GT rotary rake, Kuhn 13' tedder, NH 256 rake, Ford 501 3pth mower, NH 489 haybine, 2-4 wheel kicker wagons, Fransquard 3pth winch, Woodsman 3pth pto saw rig, American wood splitter w/pump, Turner portable band saw mill Honda powered, Sundown clamp on forks, hyd grapple bucket, Dearborn 3pth cultivator, Viel 3pth rock rake, 3pth Landscape rake, 2 Ford 3pth scraper blades, Cosmo 500 3pth fert spreader, hay elevator, mow conveyor, Farmhand bale buncher, Winpower 25KW pto generator, JD 3pth rotary mower, Felco root rake for large dozer, 3pth disc plow, tractor chains, 3pth carry all, Homemade pto driven trailer mounted screen to be finished and more.

Antique Tractor Estate Auction

Saturday, August 4th, 2012 • 10AM 100+ Antique Tractors and Much More!!!!

Bruce Schoonmaker Estate 458 Co. Hwy 9 Davenport NY 13750 (Oneonta Area) Highlights include: 1919 MM Universal Tractor - Restored, Chassis #12131; (3) Massey Harris 4wds; IH 10-20 Titan; Hart-Parr 18-36; NH #12 rock crusher; IH 10-20 on solid rubber; Fordson on solid rubber w/ winch; Cletrac M1 military crawler; Cletrac 35; (2) Cletrac F; (3) Silver Kings; Lots of IH including F12, F14s, F20s, 10-20s, W4, WD6, WD9, H, M, A, Regular; & others; Case RCs, SCs, DCs, L, VACs & others; JD A, B, MC, M, AO, GP, 40; MH 30, 44, Pony; MM R, U; Ford 9N; AC CA, B; LeRoi; Centaur; Neat Ford Model T conversion; Cletrac General; Fordson roller; IH 3hp Famous on unique home built tractor chassis; 10 power units; steel wheels; starters; generators; cast iron seats; horse drawn sleigh; lawn mowers; blacksmith forge; signs; license plates; bikes; milk cans; oil cans; magnetos; lots of misc parts; Thiokol SnoCat; '77 Mack rolloff; '79 Cadillac; full shop of tools and supplies; 100+ farm toys, Hess trucks, Tonka, etc; 100 Brass torches - all in beautiful condition - see the photos!; 100+ brass oilers; Manzel lubricators; 50+ antique crocks and jugs - many very desirable!; 100 gas lanterns all kinds!; 100+ manuals and antique tractor books; 1000 antique bottles; a few household items; plus much more - selling with 2 auctioneers most of the day!

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is. List subject to change.

Inspection Wed-Thu-Fri week of auction only!

Check our website for more details and 200 pictures!

Auction by:

MacFadden & Sons Inc. 1457 Hwy Rt 20 Sharon Springs NY 13459 518-284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

TRUCKS S & PARTS

Mack S/A dump truck, Int diesel flatbed truck, Int 4300 Tran star tandem truck (not running), Int 2000 Fleet star w/Holmes wrecker body (not running), Jeep CJ5 for parts, Cat diesel engine, Detroit diesel engine, rear ends, front axles, transmissions, cabs, scrap steel, etc.

TOOLS

20T shop press, drill press, Kellogg American air compressor, portable air compressor, Lincoln 225 welder, chop saw, anvil, floor jack, jack stands, small metal lathe, Central machinery wood lathe, Belsaw elec planer, parts washer, hyd engine hoist, 12T hyd pipe bender, gas caddy, bench grinder, large Craftsman top box w/tools, chains, come-a-longs, quantity of hand tools, chainsaws, plus many more.

TERMS S CASH H OR R GOOD D CHECKK DAYY OFF SALE

LUNCH H BYY WRIGHT'S

EXECUTRIX:: Jeannee M Whitcomb AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT 802-785-2161 VT LIC # 128 Timothy Gray NH Lic. # 2890 www.cwgray.com email: cwgray@valley.net

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On Thursday evening, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Woodwatch Farm, owned by the Trush Family located at 2011 Firetower Road, Georgetown, NY, will host a Silvo-pasture walk led by Schuyler County CCE Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, forest practitioner, and grass farmer Brett Chedzoy. The 300 acre beginning Highland beef cattle operation is a mix of

A Pasture Walk on Aug. 22 at Dave Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm in Earlville, N.Y. will include a comprehensive look into the many grazing strategies put in place on this 50 cow seasonal operation.

Photo courtesy of Madison County SWCD

open grasslands, transitional wooded areas and forest that could be enhanced by exploring the techniques of silvo-pasturing. Topics to be discussed include: Basic planning criteria and practical application including a realistic budget, tree species, site selection and thinning options, animal needs and grazing impact, shelterbreaks and out-wintering considerations and managing the whole system with long term goals in mind. Please prepare for the weather.

Join us on Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Dave Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm located on 5625 Reservoir Road, Earlville, NY, for a comprehensive look into the many grazing strategies put in place on this 50 cow seasonal operation. Dave will describe his experiences in using a grazing planning chart, grazing high quality swards for energy and diversity,

dealing with drought, maintaining animal health, feeding supplemental molasses and minerals, applying milk, gypsum, poultry litter, compost and other amendments to the soil and developing a gravity flow water system throughout the farm.

These great local events to get practical ideas, network with other farmers and enjoy some ice-cream are supported by The Madison County SWCD, The Upper Susquehanna Coalition, The NYS AEM Program, The Finger LakesLake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance, Northeast SARE and Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative.

To register for either event or to get more information, contact Troy Bishopp, “The Grass Whisperer” at the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District at 315-824-9849 ext.

110 or troy-bishopp@ verizon.net.

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Madison County SWCD announces August Twilight Pasture Walks

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2012 Pennsylvania Breeder’s Angus Show, July 7, Huntingdon, PA

Grand Champion Bull — Just Enuff New Edition Edgar won grand champion bull at the 2012 Pennsylvania Breeder’s Angus Show, July 7 in Huntingdon, PA. Clover Lane Farms, Perth, ON, Canada; Just-Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA; and Cedarview Angus, Pakenham, ON, Canada, own the January 2010 son of Duff New Edition 6108. Ryan Mattocks, Meadville, PA, evaluated the 89 entries.

Photo by Will Mayfield, American Angus Association

Grand Champion Female — Champion Hill Georgina 7965 won grand champion female. William Bowers III, Somerset, PA, owns the April 2011 daughter of S A V Brave 8320. She first claimed junior champion.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull — B C A Flawless 119 won reserve grand champion bull. Hannah Grim,Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 son of TC Aberdeen 759.

Reserve Grand Champion Female — B C A Scaara Eagle Eye 155 won reserve grand champion female. Beaver Creek Angus, Thomasville, PA, owns the March 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. She first won reserve junior champion.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — CMS Special Design 0114 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Caleb Schmuck, Rockwood, PA, owns the May 2010 daughter of W C C Special Design L309. An April 2012 heifer calf sired by S A V Bismark 5682 is at side.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — UHA Dream Catcher 722 018 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of Sitz Traveler 8180. A January 2012 bull calf sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 completes the winning pair.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Steer — Sweetwater Blkhawk Toby 868Y won grand champion bred-and-owned steer at the 2012 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder's Junior Show, July 5-7 in Huntingdon, PA. Adrianna Spangler, Boswell, PA, owns the May 2011 son of S A V Pioneer 7301. Owen Weikert, Gettysburg, PA, evaluated the 86 entries.

Photo by Will Mayfield, American Angus Association

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female — B C A Scaara Lil Fuzz H13 won grand champion bred-andowned female. Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7.

She earlier won junior champion.

Grand Champion Steer — Gambles Lookout 2631 won grand champion steer. Madison Weaver, Coatesville, PA, owns the February 2011 son of B C Lookout 7024.

Grand Champion Female — Champion Hill Georgina 7965 won grand champion female. William Bowers III, Somerset, PA, owns the April 2011 daughter of S A V Brave 8320. She first won junior champion.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer — B C A Free Spirit 14 won reserve grand champion steer. Jeremy Bentzel, East Berlin, PA, owns the April 2011 son of S A V Free Spirit 8164.

Reserve Grand Champion Female — Freys KJF Delia T26-W41 won reserve grand champion female.

Matthew Antonio, Hydes, MD, owns the February 2011 daughter of Check Mate. She earlier claimed reserve junior champion.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — UHA Dream Catcher 722 018 won grand champion cow-calf pair.

Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of Sitz Traveler 8180. A January 2012 son of S A V Brilliance 8077 completes the winning duo.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull — U H A Detonator 012 won reserve grand champion bull. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the January 2012 son of S A V Brilliance 8077.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair — U H A Dior’s Dream 722 040 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Lindsay Upperman, Chambersburg, PA, owns the April 2010 daughter of C J Prestige 25T. A February 2012 bull calf sired by EXAR Spartan 6225 is at side.

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2012 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder’s Junior Show, July 7, Huntingdon, PA

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China is pushing up near-term prices.”

The July 17 DDR warned; “These results continue to point to a widening gap between U.S. spot product prices

and international prices, suggesting markets will need to reconcile the discrepancies in the coming weeks.”

Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports

that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn its proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations). The proposal had sparked controversy within the livestock agriculture community, which charged it was a serious overreach of EPA’s authority, and put the nation’s food security at risk.

Instead of the proposed rule, EPA said it would collect CAFO information using existing sources of information, including state NPDES programs and other programs at the federal, state, and local level to help ensure CAFOs are implementing practices that pro-

tect water quality. EPA’s final action does not require CAFOs or states to submit information to EPA. EPA’s withdrawal of this proposal does not change which CAOs need permits under NPDES. Livestock agriculture organizations expressed concern the database could provide extremists with access to the information with the intent to do harm to livestock operations or the nation’s food system. Non-compliance with the proposed rule would have been a violation of the CWA, which would have resulted in fines of up to $37,500 per day, according to DPW.

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Beware of silo gas — it could be common again this summer UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A unique set of circumstances that could lead to a heightened threat of deadly gas again is being created in silos across the Northeast, according to a farm-safety expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The phenomenon may have started with the scorching heat wave the region experienced in early July — which has some areas on the edge of drought conditions — according to Davis Hill, senior extension associate in agricultural and biological engineering. It could develop if the region receives normal amounts of rainfall through the rest of the summer.

“There is now a lot of drought-stressed corn, particularly on manured fields,” he said. “If this crop receives sufficient rainfall later in the season, there will be a potential for higher-thanaverage nitrates to build up in the corn plants just prior to harvest. This condition can lead to high gas levels in silos.”

During the fermentation process of silage, a number of gases are given off, Hill explained. Of particular concern is a family of gases called oxides of nitrogen — often referred to as “silo gas.”

“The formation of these gases peaks in one to two days after filling and can last for 10 days to two weeks after the fresh, green forage is chopped and blown into the silo,” he said. “This is a naturally occurring process and is necessary to ferment the forage so it is usable feed for livestock and for long-term storage.”

Hill said that sometimes gas production is so great that it is mistaken for a silo fire.

“Farmers and passersby may witness ‘smoke’ coming from the silo chute and believe the silo is on fire,” he said.

“There has been at least one instance where a fire company was called to a farm for a ‘silo fire’ just two days after the farmer finished filling the silo.

“Firemen proceeded to pump water into the top

of the silo, only to learn later that the silo was just gassing off.”

Farmers and fire personnel need to realize that it would be nearly impossible for a silo fire to start so soon after filling, Hill noted. “This is why we always talk of attempting to locate the actual fire location within the silo before any attempts of extinguishment proceed,” he said.

Silo gas sometimes has a bleach-like odor and under certain conditions can be visible as a fog from a distance (thus the mistake for smoke). If the gas is high enough in concentration, this fog will appear to be yellow to reddish brown in color, and the silage sur-

face, silo wall, base of the chute and other structures of the silo may be stained (yellow, orange, reddish) from the gas.

This gas is heavier than air, which means it will settle at the surface of the silage instead of rising to the top of the silo, exiting through the fill door.

This is an important factor, Hill pointed out.

“The highest concentration of gas will be at the surface of the silage, which is where a person will be going if he or she needs to enter the silo for any reason,” he said.

“Also, if a silo door is open near the surface of the silage, the high concentration of gas — be-

ing heavier than air — could exit the silo through this door, flow down the chute and settle at the base of the silo in the feed room or in the barn area.

“If there is little ventilation in the barn, a dangerous buildup of silo gas can occur, which can affect livestock or people who enter the area.”

The presence and concentration of silo gas is dependent on the storage structure and the quality of the forage material that is chopped.

Those crops that have received nitrogen fertilizer (corn) and those crops that have suffered prolonged drought or especially prolonged drought conditions followed by rain just prior to harvest often lead to high gas production.

That could happen this summer, Hill worries. “It appears that this year, with the long droughty period that much of the state endured — which stunted

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the corn crop — there will be more corn harvested for silage, and that will be done fairly early,” he said.

“The high levels of nitrates in this crop will lead to higher -than-normal concentrations of silo gas produced during the ensiling process. Operators need to be aware of this and take precautions.”

These precautions include assuring all spaces at the base of the silos are well ventilated and that silo doors are closed well above the level of the silage surface. Farmers should stay out of the silo for three weeks after filling the silo and always ventilate the silo with the silo blower for at least 20 minutes prior to entry (however, this is only ef-

fective if the silo is over half full).

Also, consider leaving the lower 1012 inches of stalk in the field (chop higher than normal) as this part of the plant may have the highest level of nitrates accumulated.

Individual reactions to silo gas depend on the concentration of gas that is inhaled and the length of exposure, Hill said. Very high concentrations of gas will cause immediate distress, which will result in a person collapsing and dying within minutes.

“When gas levels are this high, normally the individual will not be able to withstand the symptoms felt and will

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Hot, dry weather a reminder to report crop damage promptly HARRISBURG, PA — Effects of hot, dry weather are being felt on farms across the state, and Agriculture Secretary George Greig on July 24 reminded Pennsylvania farmers to report crop damage to their crop insurance agent and local Farm Service Agency office within 72 hours of discovery.

“There are growing concerns over the effects of hot, dry weather on crops and early signs of drought stress,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

“Help ensure you get the most out of your crop insurance policy by report-

damage or loss; • 15 days before harvest begins; and • Within 15 days after harvesting is completed but not later that Oct. 20 for corn harvested as silage and Dec. 10 for grain corn and soybeans.

A pre-harvest appraisal is required for most direct marketed crops. Do not destroy evidence of damage until a loss adjuster evaluates it. If a loss adjuster is not able to view your damage in a timely manner, you may request permission from your insurance agent to leave sample rows so

ing damage to your crop insurance agent immediately.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection last week declared a drought watch in 15 western Pennsylvania counties. A drought watch declaration is the first and least severe level of the state’s three drought classifications.

Crop damage or loss reporting for insurance policies on most crops requires that written notice be given to your crop insurance agent: • Within 72 hours of discovery of

harvesting is not delayed.

Greig also reminded producers to file timely notices with their county Farm Service Agency office to take advantage of potential federal disaster benefits.

Last year insured Pennsylvania producers recovered nearly $65 million from losses.

For more information or to learn if your operation is eligible for crop insurance policies, call 717-705-9511 or visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and search “crop insurance.”

Nominations now being accepted for bull testing program FURNACE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Evaluation Center is now accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 performance bull-testing program.

This program is for beef bulls born between Jan. 1 to April 15. Bulls may be registered purebred or be crossbred from two registered parents.

The program measures weight gain, feed efficiency, muscle development and fat deposition over a 112-day testing period. At the conclusion of the 112-day growth trial, the bulls will be scanned ultrasonically to determine fat thickness, loin-eye area and intramuscular fat (marbling). The bulls will be

given a complete breeding soundness exam and receive a full set of calculated performance traits.

Approximately 75 percent of the bulls consigned to the test will be sold at the 2013 Pennsylvania Performance Tested Bull Sale on March 29. The sale order will be based upon an index derived from test results.

Beef producers are encouraged to nominate their best bulls to the program. Bulls tested and sold at the facility are considered herd improvers and will help to increase farm profitability through genetic enhancement.

The center will also accept a limited number of heifers, space permitting,

for the Pennsylvania Heifer Development Program. Producers can nominate heifers for this growth and breeding management program.

The testing programs and sale are conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association.

For more information about Pennsylvania’s performance testing programs and sales, contact Greg Hubbard at 814-238-2527, or ghubbard@pa.gov.

For more information or specific rules on the programs conducted at the Livestock Evaluation Center, visit the center’s website at www.livestockevaluationcenter.com.

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“More mild concentrations could cause upper respiratory congestion, watering eyes, coughing, difficulty breathing, fatigue and nausea. If symptoms are mild, an individual may stay in the area to finish the job at hand. This can make the effects of silo gas worse, as these effects can last for many hours in the body, causing symptoms to become progressively worse over the course of the next day or two.”

People experiencing any of these symptoms when inside or near a freshly filled silo should immediately exit to fresh air and leave the task for another day. They also should go immediately to their doctor or the hospital emergency room and report that they have had a serious “silo gas poisoning” exposure.

One aftereffect of silo gas poisoning is fluid in the lungs leading to chemical pneumonia and perhaps death if not treated promptly. The effects of fluid filling the lungs may not present itself until several hours after the exposure — and

then it may be too late.

Hill reminds farmers that it is rare for a silo to begin burning in the first week of filling. If a cloud is seen escaping the silo, it is most likely due to silo gas. If the fire company is called, make sure firemen don’t just start pumping water into

imaging camera.”

Several technical experts are available throughout Pennsylvania to help farmers and firefighters think through the many management strategies when dealing with silo fires. This emergency information can be obtained by calling 814-

the silo.

“Ask them to use a thermal-imaging camera to try to identify any excessive heating of the silo,” he urged. “A burning silo will give off temperatures of more than 190 degrees at the general location of the fire as viewed with a thermal-

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discussed the recent funding awards obtained by the state legislators with Governor Cuomo’s office.

Senator Seward said, “In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, the priority is on restoring lives and making the repairs needed to ensure our communities are safe, next comes preparing for the future.

I commend Governor Cuomo and state officials on the initial response following Irene and Lee

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and appreciate the continued attention to flood stricken areas. These grants will help shore up our streams and waterways, protecting homes and businesses for years to come without burdening local governments and taxpayers.”

“These streams are a ticking time bomb,” said Assemblyman Lopez, who represents seven counties in the Mid-Hudson, Northern Catskills, and Southern Tier regions — all of which were profoundly impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. “Even as we worked like field medics to take care of our neighbors, people who were reeling in the wake of the storms, we knew we had to get into these streams

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Cuomo, our local officials, Congressmen Gibson and Tonko, and our other federal representatives to protect life and property.”

As the one year anniversary of the floods approaches next month, both state legislators joined Governor Cuomo last week to announce $9 million in flood mitigation and control grants they had helped secure for the counties they represent.

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cleanup and restoration projects, in 23 counties across the region. Additionally, thanks to the efforts of Senator Seward and Assemblyman Lopez, the Governor is also providing $7 million (from funding remaining after the 2011 special session flood recovery appropriations) to offset counties’ 25 percent non-federal match requirements.

Coupled with another $44 million in federal and local funding, that the Governor’s office announced recently, emergency watershed protection and flood reduction projects now have the necessary funding to become closer to completion.

“Restoring streams will go a long way to minimize damage from future storm events,” said New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens.

“Working with DEC, local communities will now have the needed funds to prevent future damage to property, infrastructure and the environment.”

Following the back-toback Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in August 2011, widespread flood and catastrophic property damage was felt in communities throughout the state, and most acutely in areas represented by Senator Seward and Assemblyman Lopez. While each of these counties received funding through this announcement, Schoharie County,

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Egg production on New York farms totaled 108 million eggs in June 2012, up 6 percent from last year, according to King Whetstone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office.

The number of hens and pullets of laying age, at 4.49 million, increased 6

percent from June 2011 but the rate of lay decreased 1 percent to 2,405 eggs per 100 layers.

United States egg production totaled 7.50 billion during June 2012, down slightly from last year. Production included 6.47 billion table eggs, and 1.03 billion hatching eggs, of which 965 mil-

lion were broiler-type and 68 million were egg-type. The total number of layers during June 2012 averaged 337 million, up slightly from last year. June egg production per 100 layers was 2,227 eggs, down slightly from June 2011.

United States egg-type chicks hatched during June 2012 totaled

39.4 million, up 1 percent from June 2011. Eggs in incubators totaled 34.2 million on July 1, 2012, down 1 percent from a year ago. The information in this release is available by free email subscription by subscribing to New York reports at www.nass. usda.gov/ny.

erously stepped up to the challenge for those struck hardest by the disasters of Irene and Lee. As we prepared the needs assessment for the State that showed over $83 million of gaps in recovery funding, it was hard to imagine how governments, businesses, farms and home owners were going to find the resources to heal. This is another large step in our return to a new normal from the floods of record.”

In Schoharie County the challenge was made more intense as county and local officials found their operations totally disrupted with flood waters continuing to sweep though their communities. The instant challenge was to try to make some order out of the chaos around them, even as they worked to protect the community from more damage.

Senator Seward and Assemblyman Lopez continued to play a central role in pursuing every avenue to help Schoharie County (as well as the other counties they represent) to obtain the funding for these projects.

This nearly yearlong effort by the Senator and Assemblyman culminated

in the announcement made last week that the Governor has appropriated funds to cover the 25 percent local share. In Schoharie County’s case, this funding will cover nearly their entire share (which is roughly $6 million).

This funding will allow Schoharie County to begin stream recovery projects including along Line Creek, among roughly a dozen other highneeds projects including along Little Schoharie Creek.

Flood from C19 which had suffered widespread destruction throughout the county, received over $5.3 million (a complete list of funded projects by county is available at: www.dec.ny.gov/ lands/79243.html).

“There are many in our community who believed this day would never come. Some people didn’t believe the voices in Schoharie County would be heard. Schoharie County is grateful for the continuing partnership with the State of New York as we recover from a flood of record,” said Schoharie County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Harold Vroman. “None of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Senator Seward and Assemblyman Lopez. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank the Governor for never forgetting the great amount of need we have in Schoharie County.”

“This is an important announcement that continues to exemplify the partnership between New York State and its municipalities.” said Alicia Terry, Director of Schoharie County Planning and Development. “The State has gen-

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COMPLETE CATTLE & MACHINERY DISPERSAL BRIAN WRIGHT

2545 BRADLEY BROOK ROAD, EATON, NY 13334

FRIDAY AUGUST 3, 2012 11:00 A.M.

Directions:: From Eaton, NY, take NYS Route26 South 1 mile and turn left on to Bradley Brook Road. Go 1/2 mile to sale site. Watch for auction arrows.

Cattle: (73) Registered d and d Hi-Gradee Holsteinn cattle. Approx. 50% of cattle are registered. (33) Mature cows, of which (11) are 1st calf heifers. (12) Fresh in the last 2 months. Balance in various stages of lactation. Cattle are averaging 55 lbs. SCC-200,000, 4.1 F. 3.2 P. (10) Bred heifers due for October, November, & December. (8) Breeding age heifers, (10) Short yearlings, & (8) From NB to 2 months. (1) Reg. service bull. (1) Steer. Sires include: ADVENT, BROKER, OMAN, TOYSTORY, & DURHAM RUDY. Service sire used was an OMAN out of a BROKER dam. Cattle show great dairy character, with good feet & legs.

Used to pasture & baleage. Very little commercial feed.

Machinery: JD 3150, Full cab, 4WD, w/JD740 loader, bucket, & bale spear, Quad range, 3 remotes. JD 4440, Full cab, 2WD, less than 2300 hrs. on Reman. Select Engine. JD 2750, Full cab, 2WD, Quad range, New rear tires. Farmall 400, narrow front, w/torque amplifier. Kuhn/Knight 5127 Vertical Max Mixer Wagon w/ scales, Like New! JD 920 Discbine. JD 348 Square Baler. (New Knotters!). JD 385 Round Baler w/silage kit. JD 74 Rake. Kuhn 4 Star Tedder. Techno-Bale 900 Round Bale carrier. Ford F6500 Bale Wrapper.

Liberty Blue Steel Hay wagon, 9X18 w/Kory 8T running gear.

(1) Wooden Hay Wagon. H&S 235 Manure Spreader. (3 yrs. old). White 598 5 btm. plows, semi-mounted, variable width, & auto resets. NEW Stoltzfus feeder wagon-28 ft. Val-Metal 530 Super Cart feed cart with TMR beaters & Honda GX 160 motor-2 yrs. old. Patz conveyer, 20 ft. NEW. Cardinal 28 ft. conveyer on wheels. Hay/Grain conveyer. (2) 3pt. hitch bale spears. Round Bale feeders. Water Tubs. Bedding chopper. Poly Cart. Cattle fitting chute. Assortment of barn fans and other misc. items found around the farm.

Semen: Selling 7-8 units of OMAN semen.

Produce: Approx. 400 Bales of baleage. All baled in May, Alphalfa/Timothy mix.

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Op-Ed from New York State Assemblyman George Amedore (R, C, I Rotterdam) The proposed 45 percent toll hike on commercial vehicles along our state thruway is an attack on all New Yorkers that will not only negatively impact truckers and businesses, but will trickle down to families and individuals who will again bear the brunt of poor decision making and further illustrate the mismanagement of the state’s largest

thoroughfare.

Already facing a challenging economy and with the crushing taxes and fees that further devastate New Yorkers, the Thruway Authority now is proposing to “implement a toll adjustment” — yet another increase in collections on three-axle, commercial vehicles.

Why? The Authority believes the “adjustment” is necessary for fiscal stability until a long-term finan-

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3150 w/740 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4555 Cab/2WD/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5525 Cab/MFWD / Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 7930 IVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 4630 cab, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS JD 850 w/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/Loader, Mower Deck & Blower . . . $10,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 3720 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4320 cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,800. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MF 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 318 Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . 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 JD 925 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,550 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 926 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1219 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 3pt tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 Tedder 3PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD. . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3rn corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 676 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville

cial plan is developed to finance its needs. When will it be enough? We can no longer afford these “adjustments.” These increases are exacting tolls on the fragile economy of our state and will have a ripple effect on us all.

The proposed hikes will result in higher prices in our supermarkets, home improvement stores, shopping centers and have a profound effect on our wallets.

According to the Tax Foundation’s State Busi-

ness Tax Climate Index, New York ranks second from last finishing only ahead of New Jersey. In a state known for being less than business friendly, we simply cannot afford any further “adjustments” on businesses and New Yorkers.

Rather than raising tolls, we should be looking to eliminate the costs as originally intended. Much like the New York Racing Association, we have bailed out the Thruway Authority time and time

JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 2 row corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS HSM9 hydra-swing merger . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950. . . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea fluffer 8 1/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Amco 27’ disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2800 6 btm trip plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS Claas 46 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 1500 w/knives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 335 RB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 w/chute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 338 w/out chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 446 w/mega tooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 458 silage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH 740 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Chathm Hesston rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Tubeline Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS New 10 bolt duals 480/80R 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost SP Bale Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Dynaweld trailer w/hyd tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (3) JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 40 Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD GSS Tiller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hardi Ranger 2200 (NEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 125 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Vermeer TS30 Tree Spade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 8N/9N loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster 6’ 3pt broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster S32C 6’ front broom . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Used 20.8-38 snap on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods 3100 loader (fits IH 66/86 series) . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham

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again. With the recent state takeover of NYRA, the time may be near to take similar action against the Authority.

With no accountability and without leadership, the authority has had free reign and cost the taxpayers of this state significant amounts of wasted resources. It has failed in its responsibility to restructure and streamline operations.

Furthermore, the Authority should be held accountable to the state Legislature where approval would be necessary for any such increases. Also, we should commission a thorough and comprehensive review of the Authority to determine cost-cutting measures and to consider whether it should be dissolved and consolidated with the state Department of Transportation.

We should not and

cannot continue on this path of ineptitude and arrogance that is draining the taxpayers of this great state.

I strongly urge you to participate in one of three public hearings to be held around the state in August.

• Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo • Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse • Aug. 18, 10 a.m.noon, Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads, Newburgh Public comments are being accepted through Aug. 24 and can be submitted by email at tollcomments@thruway.ny. gov, or mailed to New York State Thruway Authority, 200 Southern Blvd, P.O. Box 189, Albany, NY 12201-0189.

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By Order of Secured Creditors, NYS Tax & Finance & US Bankruptcy Court, NDNY Repossessed Concrete Pump Truck, Dumps, Truck Tractors, Excavators, Dozers, Concrete Equipment, Dump Trailer, Quarry Dump Truck, Cheiftain Power Screen on Tracks, Dump & Flow-Boy Trailers, Forklift, Support Equip. Inventory & More!

On-Site Regardless of Weather

Werlau Enterprises, LLC Auction Site: The Auction, 9423 Western Tpke.

(Rte. 20), Delanson, NY (Schenectady)

Thurs., Aug. 9, 2012 - 9:00 AM Inspection & Pre-Registration: 8/8 10:00-4:00 and 7:30 AM Auction Day TERMS: Full Payment Auction Day Within 30 Minutes of Auction By Cash, M/C, Visa, Discover, Debit Card, or Check w/Bank Ltr of Guaranteed Payment. 16% BP, 3% BP Discount for Cash or Check w/Bank Ltr. See Web Site for Full Terms & Sample Bank Ltr.

See Web Site for Details, Photos, & Full Terms

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Investing in the next generation Angus Foundation scholarships awarded during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show.

For Angus juniors, a scholarship is much more than a signed check. Scholarships mean that someone believes in their future and is willing to contribute to their goals. Thanks to generous donors, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships on July 20 during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Louisville, KY. True to its mission to support Angus youth, education and research, the Angus Foundation is proud to provide scholarships to graduate and undergraduate NJAA members. At the heart of the scholarship program is a desire to support the youth who will become future supporters and advocates for the breed.

“Angus breeders see youth as the fu-

ture of the industry,” says Katie Allen, Angus Foundation director of public relations and marketing. “They will be the ones to carry the breed forward, whether they are pursuing a degree in agriculture or not. These scholarships enable Angus youth to go on and do great things.”

A five-member committee evaluates the scholarship applications and considers NJAA involvement, state association participation, leadership and other criteria. Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in graduate and undergraduate scholarships to Angus youth.

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Empire Farm Days Truck & Equipment Auction THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M. Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY

The e Area's s Largestt Auction Selling Approximately (110) Farm Tractors: Case IH 9130 articulating tractor Case 3230, 2500 hrs Case 1896, cab, AC, 4wd, dual wheels, front end ldr, remote hydraulics IH 674, diesel new clutch, new tires IH 424 w/ldr 1998 Case CX100, 4x4 Case/IH JX95, 4x4, w/cab Case/IH 585 JD 8430 w/ Leon 12' dozer blade, 3pt, PTO, duals JD 4960 4x4 JD 5520, w/ldr, cab, AC, 2x4, 2200 hrs JD 6320, 4x4, w/ldr/cab, 2100 hrs JD 6715, 4x4 JD6300, 4x4 JD 4960, 4x4 JD 3010 JD 2955, canopy JD 2555, 4x4 Ford 9600 Ford model 601 w/ldr Kubota 6040, 4x4 Kubota L4700, 4x4, w/ldr Kubota M5400 4wd, w/canopy NH TD80D, 4x4 NH 3930 w/cab, low hrs, & side mower MF GC2300, 4x4, TLB MF 65 Kubota L35, 4x4, TLB Kubota B21, 4x4, TLB Hesston 45-66, 4x4 1998 New Holland 8260, 2wd White 2-85 Kioti L3054 Long 350 2x4 (30) Compact Tractors: 2008 Kubota L5740, EROPS, AC, 867hrs, 4wd Kubota M4700 w/ldr Kubota L3240, 4x4, ldr Kubota L3710, 4x4, w/cab Kubota B20, w/ldr Kubota BX2200, 4x4, w/ldr/mower JD 855 compact w/ldr, 4x4 Troybilt GTX20 4x4, w/ldr/mower JD 2210, 4x4, w/ldr (140) Trucks: 2004 Sterling truck, tractor, 287,000 miles 2000 KW T300 24' alum. dry box, 3126 Cat 215hp, air brakes, 6spd, 214K 1999 Mack CH613 TA day cab tractor, 10spd, wet line, 432K, camelback 1998 Mack single axle CH tractor 1988 Mack R69OT SA rolloff truck, E6-250hp, 5spd 2003 Mack CH613 TA day cab, 15spd, 645K 1990 Pete 378 TA day cab, 3406B Cat, 9spd 1998 Pete 373 TA, w/L, 9speed day cab, 803K 1987 International 1754 rollback, approx.

60,000 miles 1997 IH 4700, 444E engine, 6spd manual transmission, 318,500 miles Ford 1000 gal water truck 1998 GMC dump truck Trailer: Gooseneck trailers Dump trailer Landscape trailer Tilt top trailers 2009 Contrail-Towmaster C-12LS deck over HD equipment trailer 2005 PJ 30' gooseneck dual tandem axle trailer Tilman 6x12 dump trailer 2000 Dynaweld 51' hyd. dovetail trailer 1999 Trail boss trailer, 16' 1995 Dorsey 48'x102' van trailer, sliding axles 1996 TrailCO 30ft aluminum dump trailer

36' Ti-Brook frameless dump trailer, 56" sides 1974 Gilmore 28' alum frame dump trailer, steel frame, roll tarp 2001 48' Kaufman car trailer, gooseneck, (12) Utility Company & Bucket trucks: (1000) Farm Machinery: H&S 310 manure spreader Husky Model E 3600 Gal, 2 axle tank spreader Husky 40' lagoon pump- 6" International 450 4B plow JD 936 MOCO JD 1470 MOCO JD 2700 5B plow Steiger 2209 12' chisel plow- 9 shank White 271 18' rock flex disc Case IH 3800 12' disc JD 635 22' disk New Idea 5209 discbine NH H7550 discbine New Idea 5209 discbine Kinze 11R bean planter w/JD 7000 row units 2 row corn planter Krause 1590 disc harrow Lely pull type fertilizer spreader, PTO driven Case IH 8312 12' mower conditioner JD 956 mower conditioner, 15' Kuhn FC302G mower conditioner w/bad cutter bar Grimm 4 star tedder Pequea tedder 910 Class 6 star tedder Claas Volto 52T 4 star tedder Niemeyer 4 star hydro fold tedder Deutz-Fahr KM 2.52 tedder Vicon Fanex 523T 4 star hyd. fold tedder Bosh Hog 4 star tedder Bush Hog 1023 10 wheel rake Kuhn GA6000 rotary rake Miller pro rotary rake NH 499 haybine NH 144 windrow inverter JD 336W baler w/ejector JD 327 sq. baler IH 47 square baler NH 326 sq. baler Challenger 34 round baler NH 847 round baler Claas 46 round baler Case IH 8430 round baler McHale 991BE bale wrapper-self-loading H&S hay merger Valmetal 5500 Agri round bale chopper Kverneland/Kidd 807 round bale chopper-3pt mount Kidd round bale chopper NH 782 chopper Gehl 1275 chopper Corn head for Gehl 1275 chopper Bale King Vortex 880 pull type bale processor Agco Challenger RB34 round baler Case IH 600 blower Anderson rock picker Gehl 125 grinder/mixer Bush Hog batwing rotary mower Bush Hog batwing finish mower LandPride batwing finish mower 1140 rotary rake Patz round shredder Reel Auggie mixer Supreme 900 cubic foot vertical mixer wagon Sq. bale grabber (4) 475 bushel gravity wagons Demco HTH 700 gal sprayer, 60' boom 9' AgBagger w/ Ford power unit JD 666R six row corn head AC black 6-30 corn head Forklift attachment to fit IH 2250 loader Badger forage blower (200) Building Supplies: (20) pallets of tumbled landscape rocks

6"x8' red pine post, treated 31/2" x 8' red pine post, treated 5"x8' red pine post, treated (200) Construction Equipment: Cat 313B CR excavator w/thumb Cat 307CSB excavator, enclosed cab, AC, auxiliary hydraulics, thumb 2004 Bobcat 430 excavator, cab Komatsu PC220 excavator Komatsu PC220-3 excavator Komatsu PC120 excavator Komatsu PC220 long reach excavator Hitachi EX 120 excavator 36" bucket, 12300hrs Hitachi EX120 excavator 36" bucket, 6443hrs 1998 JD excavator model 160LC JD 290 excavator, 32" bucket, 1503hrs JD 35D mini excavator w/thumb, rubber tracks, 920 hrs.

Bobcat mini excavator NH EH30B mini excavator NH 30 mini excavator 2005 Bobcat 442 mini excavator Hydraulic Hammer for excavator Cat IT28G wheel loader Komatsu WA100 wheel loader 2001 Cat 938G wheel loader 1998 Cat 950G wheel loader Cat IT24F wheel loader, EROPS Cat IT28B wheel loader, EROPS Cat IT 28 wheel loader, EROPS, AC, new rebuilt motor Cat IT28F wheel loader 2008 JCB 406 wheel loader, cab, GP bkt, 592 hrs Cat D3C bulldozer JD 450E bulldozer Komatsu D39 bulldozer w/cab 1998 Cat D5C bulldozer JD 450 J 6way bulldozer JD 770 BH grader JD 310C tractor, backhoe JD 110 ldr backhoe 1998 JD 310E backhoe, EROPS, AC, 4wd, 24" digging bucket Case 580K backhoe, 4x4, cab, e-hoe, 4700 hrs 1996 JCB 214 backhoe, 4x4, cab, E-hoe 36" caterpillar backhoe bucket, fits 416C-438C, new Case 695 tractor, cab, boom mower Skyjack scissor lift Genie s60 diesel boom lift Cat TH63 telehandler 2007 Gehl CT7-23 telehandler, 4x4, cab, GP bkt, 4900 hrs Vermeer SC252 stump grinder IR SD77DX dirt roller 1996 Cat CP563C pad foot roller 1999 Vibromax W263 roller, 790hrs.

Cat CS 433B roller Bomag BW 210 A roller Bomag BW 130 roller (2) Mastercraft rough terrain forklift JCB 930 rough terrain forklift, 4x4, diesel Clark forklift AC forklift, 6000Ib, 21ft 1998 Princeton Teledyne 3wd forklift, Kubota diesel, 2421 hrs.

Lull model 544-22 forklift, 4x4, diesel, 3 section mast-30' Advance 4600 sweeper w/curb brush Municipal Equipment: 2010 Ford F150 XL pickup, 4x4, auto, 81K 2009 Ford Escape XLS, 4x4 2009 Ford F150 XLT, 4x4, 62K 2008 Ford F350XL pickup, engine knock, 100K 2006 Ford E250 cargo van, 54K 2002 Ford F150 pickup, 78K (50) Golf Cart, RTV, Gators: (2) JD 6x4 gator JD 6x4 gator, dump, diesel

JD 4x2 gator, dump Kubota 1140 RTV, like new Kubota RTV 1100 Kubota RTV 900 w/cab Polaris, UTV 1500, 4x2 2003 Club Car electric golf card (50) Antique Equipment: JD 70, diesel tractor (50) Cars & Pickups: 2011 Ford F250 4x4-municipal 2010 Ford Escape XLT, red, loaded 2006 Ford 500, 4dr, red, 76K 2004 Ford F350, diesel, 6spd, 78k, Reading enclosed service body 2003 Ford Explorer, 4x4, loaded 2001 Ford F450 dump, 4wd, rugby body 9' 2001 Ford 450, 4x4, dump, plow 1988 Ford F600 airport truck 2009 Chevy Silverado K-1500 x-cab, red, 4x4, 20K 2005 Chevy 3500, 4x4, loaded 2005 Chevy C-1500, 4.3 L, 2wd, white 2004 Chevy W4500 box truck 1999 Chevy Tahoe 1997 Chevy K-1500, 4x4, 120K, green, Municipal 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, loaded, sunroof, 110K, GA vehicle 2004 Dodge 1500, 4x4 2001 Dodge 3500, dump, plow, low miles 2001 Dodge Ram 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cly, loaded 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 2wd, N.J. Truck 1996 Buick Road master wagon, 79K, white 1996 Buick Road master wagon, 100K, green 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood brougham, 58K, black (50) Lawn Mowers: Toro 327 mower w/snow blower JD 3225 B diesel fairway mower, 5 reels, 1300 hrs.

JD 657A stand on mower Frontier GM1060R finish mower King Kutter roto-tiller, finish mower Bush Hog EC 2661 zero turn mower Cub Cadet 1525 New Holland CM274 front mounted mower Kwic Kut super slope master, 38 hp diesel motor (150) Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: (2) Case 430 SSL Volvo MC110 SSL 2011 Bobcat S185 SSL w/cab, AC, & Bob-tach, 108 hrs.

2002 Bobcat T190 SSL, 1920 hrs.

2006 Bobcat T300 SSL Bobcat 975 SSL, Perkins diesel engine Bobcat 873 SSL w/tooth bucket Bobcat 853 SSL, 4344hrs 2001 Bobcat 873 w/cab Bobcat 873 SSL, w/cab Bobcat 775 SSL, solid tires, grapple bucket 2011 Bobcat S185, SSL, 375 hrs.

2007 Bobcat S175 SSL, 5600 hrs Gehl 6625sx SSL, Perkins diesel Gehl 5640 SSL JD 317 SSL 2003 Cat 267 track SSL, gp bucket, new tracks, 2,900 hrs.

Cat 216 SSL Cat 247B, EROPS, AC, 2200 hrs, quick coupler Cat 346 SSL Cat track SSL, 2500 hrs.

NH L250 SSL NH LS 185 B SSL NH LS 180 SSL 2005 NH LS150 SSL, 1600hrs Ramrod 1150 SSL w/tracks Ramrod 915 SSL w/tracks

Ramrod trencher Ramrod pallet forks, 48" Ramrod multi purpose tool bar Ramrod post hole auger Ramrod vibratory plow Ramrod Mulch bucket Ramrod auger 6"x48" Ramrod auger 12"x48" Ramrod auger 24" x 48" (10) SSL quick attach plate (3) Pallet forks w/frame 2012 Wildcat 74" root grapple bucket-new Bobcat SSL attachment Lowe G72A grapples Skid Steer backhoe attachment 48" skid steer pallet fork set (5) bale spears for SSL- New Coneqtex high flow 16" planer SSL attachment 72" bobcat vibratory roller SSL attachment (2) 10x16.5 SSL tracks 68" tooth bucket (4) SSL tires #9475 buckets & rock buckets for SSL- new (2) angle blades for SSL pallet forks manure bucket

Tiller Fairbanks Z Wisconsin four stroke older motor Standard twin garden tractor

Call us now with your consignment lists Consignor delivery dates July 30-Aug 6

Misc.: Trackless tractor model 2 sidewalk plow w/48" snowblower 6' Woods Bush Hog Tires for challenger tractor, new, 6 sets Fence posts pair of Tital 4x4tires Hoof trimming table Bobcat snow blower for compact tractor (3) Knapheide utility body, from south 9' truck dump body mounted on 2008 hoistnew gas powered concrete mixer small electric concrete mixer (8) Modine gas fire furnace Jackhammer Tires & Rims 12.4x42 10 cubic foot Agri-fab dump cart lawn spreader Heavy Duty farm gates Snow pushers Hobart 90KW genset, diesel, 2471hrs Hobart 72KW genset, diesel, 1265 hrs From the Estate of Dick Brown, Adams, N.Y. We will be selling this great collection of restored A.C. Tractors & more.

Selling Approximately 4P.M. (2) AC WD45 Diesels AC WD45 Gas, 3pt AC D14 w/ldr AC G w/mower AC D12 ACD15 ACD12 Hi Crop (rare) AC C AC D10 JD B JD 420 Crawler w/blade & winch IH Cub JD 3010 Ford 8N Farmall Super C Lincoln Ranger 9 portable welder IH S1700 Flatbed, 4130 miles Komatsu D31EX 6 way dozer w/1231 hrs.

From the Estate of Walter Leackfeldt (2) Ford 8N-completely rebuilt (2) Massey Harris ponies JD LI IH low boy Gravely mower

“WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE AUCTIONS FOR DEALERS, FARMERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND CONTRACTORS”

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Equipment working in fields, ready for test drive at 2012 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — The latest in forage chopping and handling, haying, baling, hay handling, and tilling equipment will be on display, at work in the fields and

ready for test drives at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls for the 2012 Empire Farm Days.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily Aug. 7-9, drivers

18 years of age and older will have the opportunity to test drive compact and GPS-equipped tractors, skid steers, and ATVs at the Northeast’s largest outdoor

agricultural showcase.

“There is no better way to evaluate a piece of equipment than to see it at work in the field or to drive it yourself,” says Empire Farm Days Man-

Empire Farm Days Field Demos.

Photo courtesy of Nick Wickham

ager Melanie Wickham.

The daily field equipment demonstration and test driving schedule for the east side of the showgrounds includes: • 10 a.m.: Forage Chopping & Handling • 11 a.m.: Hay Mowing • 1 p.m.: Tillage • 2 p.m.: Hay Raking, Baling, Processing & Handling, and • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Ride & Test Drive Experiences: GPS-equipped & Compact Tractors, Skid Steers, and ATVs The 300-acre agricultural extravaganza also includes DairyProfit Seminars; live animal demonstrations; Equine Center

Round Pen Demonstration Seminars; health checkups and family life displays, 600-plus representatives of agricultural institutions and organizations, and chicken, beef and pork BBQ. For more details, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham at 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

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EXHIBITOR LIST AND SHOW MAPS 453B MERIAL 222/223 METZGER GEAR INC 215 MEYER MFG CORP 201 MH EBY 102 MH EBY INC 818 MID-STATE GOLF CAR 11 MIDWEST BIO-TECH INC 307/ 308 MIDYORK DISTRIBUTORS LLC 400 MILK QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 407 MILLER ELECTRIC MFG CO 721 MILLER PRO 626 MILO MFG 538 MILTON CAT 14 MIRABITO ENERGY PROD 311 MK MARTIN 715 MONROE TRACTOR 820 MONROE TUFLINE 43 MONTEZUMA WINERY 815 MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE 404 MORTON BUILDINGS INC 105 MUD LAKE STALLS LLC 722 MUELLER 126 MULTITEK NORTH AMERICA LLC 218 MY-D-HAND 543 N-TECH/TROOP EQUIP 502 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE STATISTICS SVC (NASS) 54 NATIONAL ASSN OF ROYALTY OWNERS-NY INC 400 NATIONAL GAPS PROGRAM 1055 NATIONWIDE & NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS 502 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SVC (NRCS) 207 NAVILLUS IRRIGATION LLC 224 NELSON TRACTOR LTD 64 NEPTUNE SOFT WATER 21 NEW ENGLAND ORGANICS 216 NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE 406 NEXTIRE INC 106 NIAGARA WIND AND SOLAR INC 300 NIKON 917 NOLT’S TIRE SVC 448A NORMANDE GENETICS 319 NORTH BROOK FARMS INC 316 NORTH COUNTRY MARKETING INC 321 NORTH EAST EMERGENCY/ SMART RENEWABLE ENERGY 426 NORTHEAST DAIRYBUSINESS 209 NORTHEAST FLAGPOLE CO 231 NORTHEAST IMPLEMENT 440A NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSN OF NY INC 400 NORTHEAST PLANT DIAGNOSTIC NETWORK 518 NUFORM 521 NUHN INDUSTRIES LTD 400 NY AG IN THE CLASSROOM 400 NY AG INNOVATION CENTER 400 NY AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION IN GENEVA 400 NY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 512 NY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 202 NY BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL 303 NY BEEF PRODUCERS ASSN 117 NY CORN & SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOC 118 NY CORN & SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOC 1053 NY FARM BUREAU 400 NY FARMLINK 400 NY FARMNET 502 NY FEDERATION OF RC&D COUNCILS 400 NY FFA 1049 NY OUTDOOR NEWS 800 NY PORK PRODUCERS 627 NYCAMH/ NY Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health 1033 NYS BLUEBIRD SOCIETY INC 627 NYS DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1000/1001 NYS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS 1005 “NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AGRICULTURE LABOR PROGRAM” 405 NYS DRAFT HORSE CLUB 109 NYS GRANGE FAMILY CENTER 600 NYS HORSE COUNCIL 627 NYS ROPS PROGRAM 1057 NYS TRAPPERS ASSOC 627 NYS TROOPERS TROOP E 74 NYSDAM CROP INSURANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM 1009 NYSEG/ RG & E 338 O’NEILL & ASSOCS 520 OA NEWTON 627 OPERATION LIFE SAVER 446A ORGANIC VALLEY 317 ORTEL SUPPLY INC 610 “OTTMAN INC, RB” 460B OVID WILLARD LIONS CLUB 1061 OWNENERGY INC 418 OXBO INTERNATIONAL 336 PACEMAKER STEEL AND PIPING 814 PARADISE ENERGY SOLUTIONS 611 PARKER 429 PATZ CORP

718 46 1 913 443A 532 910 220 400 400 805 1068 624 206 616 217

PENTA TMR INC PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS INC PERMA-COLUMN EAST LLC PET ID TAGS PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH PIK RITE INC PIONEER HI-BRED INT INC PJ TRAILERS PLANT BREEDING & GENETICS PLANT SCIENCES PLASTIC WELDING PNEU-TEK TIRE TOOLS POETTINGER US INC. POLARIS POLYTANK PORTAGE & MAIN BOILERS (HEAT SMART PLUS) 927 POWERTEK 221 “PRECISION WORK, INC” 813 PRIEFERT 37 PRO FLEET CARE 400 PRO-DAIRY 300 PROACTIVE SALES 457B PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHING 820 PRONOVOST 907 PYRUS ENERGY & 911 GENERATORS 903 QUALITY CRAFT TOOLS 7&9 QUALITY SEEDS LTD 411 QUICKSILVER 1073 RAINBOW OF NY 713 RAM TRUCKS 500 RAPP DEMO 400/ 500 RECYLING AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS PROJECTS (RAPP) 230 REDMAX 550 REESE 508 REINECKER AG LLC 1035 RER ENERGY GROUP 68 RESCUE TAPE 218 RILEY 1036 RIM GUARD INC 610 RITEWAY 610 RJ EQUIP 806 RLS STRUCTURES INC 804 ROBINSON CONCRETE INC 721 RODA 311 ROSSI 1041 ROSTECH ELECTRONICS 610 ROTOMIX 545 RSI CALF SYS/ RIVERSIDE PLASTICS 502 RURAL DEVELOPMENT 547 RYDER SUPPLY CO 627 SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER 432 SALFORD FARM MACHINERY LTD 516 SALSCO INC 818 SATCH SALES INC 19 SCAFER FISHIEIES 330 SCHAEFER VENTILATION 540 SCHULER MFG & EQUIP CO INC 820 SCHULTE 1018 SCOTSMAN MEDIA GROUP 1029 SEEDWAY LLC 13 SENECA BREEZE BERRIESHYDROSTACKER NY 40 SENECA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 914 SENECA COUNTY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-H 1023 SENECA COUNTY DAIRY HALTERS/ PERENNIALS 1003 SENECA COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 17 SENECA FALLS ROTARY 530 SENECA FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INC 305 SENECA IRON WORKS

307 709 918 427 60 1027 522 55 710 708 544 206 627 1054 548 414 704 601 25 400 226 612 42 402 606 310 52 1031 5 431 926 925 35 1008 1034 201 462B 220 447A 27 550 211 218 923 611 67 112 515 927 600 725 206 72 813 311 820 221 604 3 455B 511 1063 212 611 1002 73 502 2 502

SENECA IRON WORKS SENNINGER IRRIGATION INC SERTOMA HEARING TESTING SHADY LANE CURTAINS LLC SHAVER-HILL MAPLE FARM “SHIRT HOUSE, THE” SHIVVERS SHOUP MFG CO SHUR-CO LLC SI DISTRIBUTING INC SIKKEMA’S EQUIP INC SKI-DOO SKIN CANCER SCREENING SMART MASSAGE SOIL REGENERATION UNLIMITED-CURSE BUSTER SOUTH SENECA SPORTSMAN CLUB SOUTHERN TIER DAIRY SVC SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER STATE FARM STATEWIDE HOPS PROGRAM “STIHL, NORTHEAST “ STOLTZFUS SPREADERS STRAY VOLTAGE TESTING LLC STUBBE’S PRECAST SUKUP SUNNYCREST PRECAST “SUNOCO, INC” SUNY COBLESKILL SUPERGEN PRODUCTS SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY SERVICE SUPERIOR WALLS SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS INC SWP ENTERPRISES LLC SYRACUSE DIESEL & ELEC INC TA SEEDS TANTIVY FARM TRAILER SALES TAURUS SERVICE INC TEITSWORTH TRAILERS TEMP-PRESS TEXAS REFINERY CORP TIGERCO DIST CO TODD SCHAEFFER EQUIP LLC TONUTTIE TOOLIN AROUND/ MPP TOP AIR TOPSTITCH OF NY TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT TRACKMAN TRACVAC TRI-STATE HORSE TRIOLIET MULLOS BV TRITON TROUBLE FREE LIGHTING TRU TEST SCALES TUBE-LINE TUDOR AND JONES TURF TEQ EQUIP TYM TRACTORS TYTAN INTERNATIONAL LLC UDDER COMFORT INTERNATIONAL INC UNIQUE BUILDINGS UNITED PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS UNITED WAY OF SENECA COUNTY UNVERFERTH MFG CO INC UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE INC USAg RECYCLING INC USDA- NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SVC USDA: APHIS: WILDLIFE SVCS USDA: Farm Service Agency/ Rural Development

231 525 705 630 311 44 322 1042 423 221 311 101 904 456B 311 1015 503 539 1047 600 76 311 603 819 423 300 924 549 400 130 331 618 1045 719 526 1007 200 703 415 920 616 69

VALBY VALMETAL INC VENTRAC BY VENTURE PROD INC VERMEER CORP VICON VIGORTONE AG PRODUCTS VP SUPPLY WAGNER MILLWORK INC. WALINGER AGRI-VACS WALKER MOWERS WALLENTSTEIN WANDERING COWBOYS WATERLOO ROTARY CLUB WCB SYS LLC WEAVERLINE WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING SERVICE WELCOME CENTER WESTERN AG ENTERPRISES INC WESTERN NY ENERGY LLC WESTWIND UNLIMITED WH SUPPLY LLC WIFO WILLIAMS LUBRICANTS INC WILLOW RUN FARMS LLC WILSON TRAILERS WINCHESTER WIND ENERGY CENTER WINGFIELD DISTRIBUTORS INC WOMEN FOR NY WINES WOOD-MIZER PROD INC WOOD’N THINGS WOODCHUCK BEDDING SPREADER WOODFORD BROS INC “WOODHOUSE CO INC, JS” WOODS WORLD VISION INC/ MARTIN MINISTRIES INC YAMAHA MOTOR CORP USA YANMAR AMERICAN CORP YETTER YMCA AUBURN CHICKEN BBQ ZARTMAN FARMS ZERK ZAPPER/ HORIZON PRODUCTS

Knight 3142 Reel Mixer - 420 Cu. Ft., Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,975

Keenan Klassik 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As Is $11,500 Schuler 125BF Feed Wagon Cart - 125 Cu. Ft. . .$4,875

Schulte RSH4HL Rock Picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,975

Degelman RP6700 Rock Picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,975

Degelman LC14 Rock Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,575

New Idea 4345 5x4 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,575

Kuhn 4521 Rotary Rake, Good Condition, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,675

Stoltzfus 28’ Feeder Wagon, Good Condition . . . . .$2,575

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2003 John Deere 3975 Forage Harvester - Field Ready, Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,750 (2) New Holland FP240 Forage Harvester - Field Ready, 3RRC 3 Row Corn Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,875 New Holland 38 Crop Chopper - Field Ready . . .$4,875 Base Units Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,975 - $39,900 7CD Hay Pickup Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,375

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HORNELL 607-324-2110

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