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VanAller and Son Dairy ~ from floods to drought ~ A5 Columnists Paris Reidhead

Crop Comments

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Mielke Market Weekly

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Gauging pasture conditions and management strategies

by Troy Bishopp SCHOHARIE, NY — One only has to thumb through the pages of Holstein World to see the Gaige Family’s commitment and passion towards developing top cow families led by their famous Tamara and Beauty granddams. This commitment to quality also extends to developing a pasture system which David says saves them over 18 percent on their grain bill. But like making All-American cows, pastures too need good patient management to succeed.

To “forage” ahead with improving upon pasture management tools and ideas on their 10 year old system in

this tedious drought, David, Donna, Jessica and Gregory Gaige teamed up with Donna Murray at The Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council, Tom Gallagher of Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Joe Slezak and Susan Lewis at the Albany County SWCD, the New York Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and fellow farmers to address the many challenges in maintaining high quality pastures.

The meeting started with everyone getting up to speed on the goals and logistics of the farm. They currently milk 50 registered Holsteins with a current BAA of 109.7 and own 250

Karen Hoffman and David Gaige talk ration balancing.

The group out in the pasture.

Photo by Tom Gallagher

acres and rent 200 acres which consists of corn, hay and rotational grazing pastures with nine paddocks and a separate system for dry cows and heifers.

“We are sold on rotational grazing and have definitely noticed that the cows are healthier on pasture with lower vet bills but we need to fine tune our management,” said Dave. Armed with questions on grazing planning, determining proper paddock sizes and pasture dry matter levels, fertility enhancement ideas, fescue palatability issues, supplemental feeding, watering

The grass whisperer whispering?

Photo by Susan Lewis

Photo by Tom Gallagher infrastructure, fencing, monitoring tools, reseeding and clipping the group of 30 farmers embarked on thinking and discussing these topics.

Troy Bishopp, Grazing Specialist for the Madison County SWCD showed farmers and agency professionals how he uses a planned grazing chart to, in his words, “know where you were, know where you are and know where you are going” in monitoring forage growth, rest periods and plan around farm schedules. He also worked with David and the group out in the pasture estimating yields, measuring brix levels and inspiring discussions on different grazing management techniques and scenarios that could help soil health, improve grazing efficiency and increase forage production.

Karen Hoffman who serves as Resource Conservationist in Animal Science for the USDA-NRCS and New York State coordinator for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative incorporated the Gaige’s feeding strategy into a discussion on maximizing dry matter intake taking into account the dry, hot weather. She taught the group about grain feeding strategies, the importance of energy in the diet of a grazing animal and to pay attention to forage quality and transition times on and off pasture.

As David’s list of questions were discussed and different ideas brought forth, he concluded how much he liked the brainstorming and appreciated the mindsets in a group of his peers. “This pasture walk has given us plenty to think about for the short term and for the long term viability of our grazing operation and we know who can help us with our management”.

To learn more about grazing management and grass-based educational programs call the Hudson Mohawk RC&D Council at 518-270-2668, Albany County CCE at 518-765-3500 or the Albany County SWCD at 518765-7923.

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Do you know what type of fly is most frequently found in your barn? If you guessed face flies, horn flies, deer flies or even horse flies, your guess would be wrong.

As explained by Eastern NY Integrated Pest Management Specialist at Cornell University, Ken Wise, houseflies and stable flies are the culprits that drive you and your livestock crazy in the barn.

Wise recently held a series of ‘On Farm Fly Control’ meetings in Central New York, which were coordinated by CCE Central NY Dairy Management Specialist David Balbian.

Wise informed farmers about types of fly species and the best way to manage them in the barn and pasture.

Using charts that provided identification, information and statistics for assistance, Wise pointed out that prevention of excessive fly populations through sanitation and fly control strategies provide a better and more financially efficient alternative than waiting for the problem to get out of control.

Wise explained how flies affect the health of livestock by spreading mastitis and other disease, causing weight loss and even blood loss, while reducing grazing time — all resulting in a decrease in milk production for dairy cows and causing a stressful environment for livestock in general. All environments that may result in

a shorter life span for your animals.

Furthermore, flies are also found to be a serious cause of dairy milk contamination, increasing bacterial counts in milk.

Research shows that under the right conditions, houseflies will complete their egg to adult life cycle in only eight days.

Wise pointed out that if only one female housefly was to begin laying eggs on June 1 and all of those eggs were left to mature and reproduce, more than 25 billion flies would be produced in 8 weeks. Not a pretty picture.

Both houseflies and stable flies have become resistant to chemical insecticides.

Wise explained that one reason for this is because there are so many generations of flies produced in only one season.

“All strains of flies have shown resistance to permethrin,” Wise reported.

Tests show that in some cases there is 100 percent survival rate.

Other chemicals in pesticides flies show resistance to include tetrachlorvinphos and cyfluthrin. This fact should prompt farmers to read their labels before spending money on pesticides and to consult with professional exterminators before spraying.

Wise quoted the Food Quality Protection Act in which all pesticides must meet specific criteria. He reported that with “no new pesticides

Cornell University Field Crop IPM Specialist Ken Wise explains that high levels of resistance to approved dairy insecticides are now common.

on the horizon, there are fewer insecticides available.”

“Houseflies can fly over one mile,” Wise said, commenting on “urbanrural conflicts” with neighbors over fly populations and health concerns, he stated that New York State has acquired a collection of “legal records for barn flies.” These records include nuisance lawsuits where neighbors seek damages, or worse yet, request removal of the livestock.

Wise explained that by following a strict management program around the barn, farmers are able to disrupt the life cycles of both the biting blood-sucking stable fly and the non-biting house fly.

Both species deposit their eggs in undisturbed, moist organic matter — including straw and manure, spilled feed and silage, round bales, grass clippings, manure mixed with soil and moisture and any decaying organic matter. Houseflies also breed in fresh manure.

Calf hutches and silo spill areas, as well as stalls and feed areas, watering areas, and manure handling areas all need to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected at least weekly.

“A small cupful of moist organic matter can produce over 1,000 houseflies,” affirmed Wise.

Spot cards are useful in monitoring housefly populations. One hundred spots per card indicate a problem requiring attention.

Houseflies congregate on the upper body, but stable flies rarely go above the knee, specifically attacking the lower legs.

Monitor the population of stable flies on your livestock’s legs. If you are seeing more than an average of 10 flies per animal, action should be taken immediately.

Signs you may notice include livestock stamping their feet or hair loss on your calves’ legs.

IPM Specialist Ken Wise demonstrates fly breeding activity in a silage spillage area.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Keep in mind that calf males have a yellowish parts to obtain blood areas are a primary colored abdomen. Face meals from the animal. source of fly breeding flies develop in fresh, An average of 50 horn activity. undisturbed manure. flies per one side of a cow In barns, methods of Increasing herd density calls for action on your successful fly control and rotating pastures part.

Biological control in include installing win- frequently will cut their the pasture includes dow and door screens, life cycle. using sticky tape traps “I have been doing a lot predaceous mites, bee(changed weekly to of livestock pasture-fly tles, birds, spiders, and ensure efficiency), light meetings this summer, bats. Muscovy ducks traps, simple baited and face flies are really and other poultry will traps made out of dis- bugging cattle,” also act beneficially in carded milk jugs, and remarked Wise. “Face the pasture.

Since fly control is controlling moisture by flies have been over providing proper ventila- threshold on pastured species specific, it is tion and drainage. cattle in most of the important to identify the species of fly you are try“Dry is good,” empha- meetings.” sized Wise.

Threshold for face flies ing to eliminate.

“Chemical controls are Installing rain gutters is considered to be an and proper grading average of 10 flies per used as a last resort,” around the barn will animal. Wise reported an Wise said. “When you help to decrease places increase in pinkeye, a reach that threshold for flies to breed. disease spread by face number, the number one way to control is through “Spread manure thinly flies. so it will dry out quickHorn flies are usually cleanliness!”

Contact IPM Specialist ly,” Wise advises, adding found on the shoulders, that fly larvae will dry backs and sides of live- Ken Wise for more inforout in the sun only if the stock, where they use mation at klw24@cormanure is spread thinly. their piercing mouth- nell.edu.

Biological control of flies in the barn includes natural predators — spiders, beetles, mites and parasitic wasps.

However, although Wise advises using other methods of control with biological methods for success, he reminds farmers that residual premise sprays will kill these natural fly predators.

“Cleanliness is the number one way to control them,” Wise remarked. “Get rid of residue and manure.”

Although stable flies may also be problematic in the pasture, face flies and horn flies are of primary concern.

Face flies feed on secretions from livestock eyes, nose, and mouth.

They are nearly identical CNY CCE Dairy Management Specialist Dave Balbian to the housefly, although uses a trowel to look for dung beetle activity. Dung beethey are slightly larger tles help to move manure quickly, deterring fly breeding and darker and the activity.

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CNY Fly Control meetings advocate sanitary management

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by Jay Girvin, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., Albany, NY Q. Do you have any advice on finding and hiring an attorney?

A few months ago, we offered some general guidance to assist readers in deciding whether or not to retain a lawyer to handle a particular legal issue or transaction. This month, we focus our attention on the next step — finding and hiring the right attorney to represent you.

Although there is certainly no shortage of attorneys licensed to practice in New York, finding the right lawyer who can competently and efficiently help with your particular problem or issue is not always easy. While most attorneys choose not to do so, some lawyers do advertise their services through the telephone

book, radio or television ads, billboards, and on the Internet. Relying solely on lawyer advertising, however, is rarely an effective means of selecting an attorney, since most advertisements do not contain sufficient information on which to make an informed or educated judgment.

A far better approach is to seek the personal recommendation or referral of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, employer or other person in your community who may have recently used the services of a lawyer for the same problem or issue that you are facing.

These sources should be able to tell you not only whether they had a successful outcome in their particular matter, but more importantly, their overall impressions regarding the quality of the attorney-client relationship.

Was the

attorney attentive and diligent in moving the matter forward to a conclusion? Did the attorney promptly return calls or e-mails? Did the attorney take the time to explain the legal issues involved and his or her assessment of the matter? What fees did the attorney charge and, if based on an hourly rate, did the attorney handle the matter efficiently?

Perhaps most importantly, would they use that attorney again in the future?

If you cannot locate someone in your community who has recently used a lawyer for a similar issue, other resources of information may be available.

Attorneys themselves are often an excellent source of referrals to other attorneys. If you need to find a lawyer to represent you in connection with a personal injury case, for example, you may want to call an attorney you previously used in connection with a real estate closing, a will, a traffic matter, etc.

While that attorney may lack the experience

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necessary to take on a personal injury case, he or she will often be able to recommend an attorney that they think well of in the legal community. If you simply have never worked with an attorney in the past, any local attorney will generally be happy to offer you a referral or recommendation to one or more lawyers who can assist you.

If all else fails, the New York State Bar Association (www.nysba.org) and most county bar associations offer free lawyer referral services that offer the names of attorneys available to take on matters in a particular legal area or field.

Such legal referral services do not carry the same weight as a personal recommendation, but can at least provide you with the names of attorneys in good standing who have at least some level of experience in the appropriate area of law.

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While you should not expect a definitive assessment of your case or matter at the consultation meeting, the attorney should be able to offer you a general sense of legal issues involved and his or her past experience in dealing with the same or similar issues.

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NMPF asks Congressmen to meet with dairy farmers ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is asking members of Congress, as they return home for the August congressional recess, to meet with struggling dairy farmers in their districts to discuss the perilous economic conditions affecting farmers, and the urgent need for Congress to pass a new farm bill yet in 2012.

“NMPF believes this type of one-onone dialogue will enable members in both the House and the Senate to see firsthand the need for passing a fiveyear farm bill, including the vital reforms to the nation’s dairy policy in the form of the Dairy Security Act (DSA),” said NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak.

“We hope that Members of Congress will take time to visit local dairy farms to experience up-close the challenges dairy farmers are facing and understand why it is so imperative to pass a

five-year farm bill which includes a better safety net for farmers,” Kozak said. “We are approaching a crisis comparable to or worse than that of 2009, when dairy farmers lost $20 billion in equity and thousands of farmers went out of business.”

“When you factor in additional operating costs, such as labor and energy costs, on top of the sky-high price of feed caused by the ongoing drought, dairy farmers are currently selling their milk for far less than the cost of production,” said Kozak. “The Dairy Security Act would give producers and their bankers the assurances they need to continue their operations through these tough times.”

Kozak said that farmers themselves should take this message to their elected officials during the next four weeks, with the hope that Congress can be spurred to action after Labor Day.

Cover photo by Lorna Quinn Sitting in front of the Black Hawk Cockshutt tractor display at Empire Farm Days were Don Schwendy (L-R), Carl Rufener and Bill Jones. The tractor is owned by Jim Northrup (not in photo).

by Katie Navarra It is no secret that farming is a challenging way of life. Despite advances that have improved efficiency, crop yields and herd health, farmers are largely at the mercy of Mother Nature.

Todd VanAller, fourth generation owner of VanAller and Son Dairy in Middleburgh, NY knows this better than most.

Todd VanAller (left) and Chris Sherman (right) in front of a pasture that required the removal of silt before the herd could be turned out.

Photo by Katie Navarra

Drought conditions this summer have left farmers wondering if there will be enough feed for their livestock.

“A lot of the corn is curled up and dying because we haven’t had rain,” VanAller said. “At least it’s been a good year for doing hay.”

For farmers in the Schoharie Valley,

NY region, the shortage of rain this summer is a sharp contrast to the rain that arrived late August 2011, when water poured from a faucet that could not be closed off.

Nearly a year ago, Todd VanAller was one of several farms that lost almost everything to the rains brought by Tropical Storm Irene. Flooding pushed the Little Schoharie Creek over its riverbanks.

The VanAller and Son Farm was one of the hardest hit. The storm flattened 100 acres of corn and caused costly damage to structures and machinery.

VanAller estimates he has invested close to $100,000 in repairs to fields, pastures, barns and equipment.

The night before Tropical Storm Irene arrived, VanAller left his herd of 98 cows inside the barn for protection from the storm before he and family members retreated down the road to higher ground.

When the storm subsided, VanAller knew he had to get back to the barn.

He could see that the powerful rush of water had pushed in one side of the barn where the cows were, but the farm was eerily quiet. “I figured they would have jumped over the stalls, got caught upside and drown,” he explained. “I thought for sure they all died.”

As soon as the cows caught sight of him the entire herd chimed in a chorus of bellows. “It was great to hear them bellow,” he said. “I had to wade through waist deep water to turn the breaker box off so they didn’t all get electrocuted.”

All but one calf survived and the herd was relocated to nearby Stanton Farm. Had they remained at the VanAller farm, their fate may not have the same. Tropical Storm Lee followed on the heels of Irene and pushed the Little Schoharie river father over its

Silt carried downstream by the Little Schoharie Creek pushed in the side walls of the barn housing VanAller and Son’s herd of 98 cows.

Photo by Katie Navarra

VanAller & Son Farm lost nearly 100 acres of corn from the wind and rain brought to Middleburgh by Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.

Photo courtesy of Todd VanAller

Less than 12 months later, the Little Schoharie Creek is barely a trickle. It took nearly $10,000 to repair the riverbank.

Photo by Katie Navarra banks. duce more than another, they pull When the surrounding community together to help one another survive learned about the damage, volunteers tough times. started to arrive, shovels in hand to “The farming industry is so unique help the family with clean-up efforts. to other industries in that these busiSilt from surrounding fields and the nesses are helping neighbors first and nearby riverbank was deposited on not competitors,” Richard Hill, every visible surface. “Sixty or seventy Agricultural Product Specialist with people were here to help,” VanAller New England Organics said, “I have said. talked with farmers from Oneonta to Farmers rallied from around New Albany to Malone, NY, who was a part York State. A tractor-trailer load of of helping this area repair and rebuild about 600 square bales and 50 round their farms while also providing and bales was delivered to the VanAller running their own family farm in the Farm. Eighteen farmers donated process.”

It has taken almost a full year for the square bales of hay, and about 15 VanAller and Son Farm to return to a donated round bales.

The double whammy of Tropical sense of normalcy. Even though the Storms Irene and Lee were the first in cows returned to the barn months ago, the farm’s 120 year history to bring they lived inside the barn while such damage. “The Creek came up $10,000 in repairs were made to the over its banks in 1999 when Floyd hit, riverbank so the cows could once again but it has never before been up to the roam in the pastures. “If it weren’t for all the help we received, we probably barn in my lifetime,” VanAller said.

The farming community is a strong would have been done,” Todd concludcommunity. Even when farms are ed, “I feel like we owe it to them for all “competing” with one another to pro- their help to keep going.”

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VanAller and Son Dairy ~ from floods to drought

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant (Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com) Nitrogen train derailment An Internet article titled, “Quick test for nitrates in cornstalks” appeared on the Dairy Herd Network Website on Aug. 2. As bad as the drought is in the Northeast, it’s much worse in the nation’s grain belt, centered in Iowa. In a so-called good year, moisture shortages can greatly heighten the likelihood of nitrate toxicity in corn (and occasionally other forages). In the worst drought conditions in a half century, average national corn grain yields for 2012 are forecast to drop to less than 130 bushels per acre, down some 25 percent from last year.

According to agronomists at Iowa State University (ISU), when a corn plant is stunted, or not growing normally, nitrates can build up in the plant. Typically, nitrogen that is taken up by the corn plant is converted to amino acids — the building blocks of protein — but in the stressed plant this conversion does not occur nearly as much as in unstressed plants. So producers need to know how to handle and feed drought-damaged corn in silage form, according to Steve Ensley, of Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) department.

“The nitrate level can be high enough

in stunted plants that if harvested as silage the nitrate can be toxic to livestock that consume the silage,” Ensley said. “The most common problem is when drought stressed corn is green chopped and fed to livestock without going through ensiling.” (Ensiling will lower the amount of nitrate in the plant.) “After harvest, allow corn silage time to ferment in storage to reduce nitrates,” says Purdue University dairy specialist Maurice Eastridge. A twoweek wait can break down as much as 80 percent of the nitrates to safe levels in corn silage, according to Eastridge.

Nitrogen availability to the plant, which depends on recent rain, fertilizer applied and other factors, affects the level of nitrate in the plant. The only way that corn growers can be sure about the level of nitrate is to sample and test the corn silage before feeding.

“Producers have several options to help determine whether nitrate toxicity might be a problem,” Ensley said. “Assess the corn field that will be harvested to determine how much of the field has stunted corn that’s not developing a normal ear. Take samples either by taking grab samples of silage cut by a forage chopper or by cutting several entire plants by hand that represent the various types of corn in the field.”

A quick test that will screen for the presence of nitrates in stalks without having to chop the stalk can be done

by ISU Extension beef and dairy specialists. A drop of diphenylamine in sulfuric acid on the surface of a stalk split in two will turn a blue-black color if nitrate is present. However, this does not provide a concentration of nitrate.

Availability of this screening test varies. In some cases, the screening test may be a part of drought meetings where the beef or dairy field specialists are present.

Other options include getting a representative sample of several stalks and performing a strip test, which can

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help determine the concentration of nitrate by sending in a sample. ISU Extension beef and dairy specialists also will have capability for this, but due to the time required to prepare the sample for analysis, the availability will be more limited than the screening test. Sam-

ples also can be sent to commercial feed analysis labs. The critical issue is getting representative, fresh (whole or chopped… if only with a hatchet) corn plants to a lab for analysis.

Back in the good old Northeast, in his Agronomy Fact Sheet Series No.

70, Cornell University Agronomy Professor Jerry Cherney addressed the issue of nitrate toxicity in crops. Cherney recommends to livestock/crop farmers: 1) Delay harvest until drought has been over for at least a week.

2) Test suspect forage to determine whether it is necessary to dilute the forage (and its nitrates), or completely avoid feeding it.

3) Dilute high nitrate forages with a low nitrate feed source.

4) Feed a balanced ration; cattle should have access to nitrate-free water at all times.

5) Adapt cattle slowly

to forage with elevated nitrate levels. Feed forage several times a day, rather than one feeding; avoid feeding green chop, particularly green chop that has heated or was kept overnight.

6) Pregnant animals are much more susceptible to nitrate poisoning than non-pregnant animals. Forage with a nitrate concentration exceeding 1.5 percent should not be fed, even as a smaller portion of the diet. If nitrate poisoning is suspected, immediately switch animals to another forage source.

Animals with moderate nitrate poisoning can be successfully treated with

a methylene blue solution intravenously.

Both Cherney and I recommend that nitrates be tested... particularly in chopped corn forage... and they can be tested at any reputable forage lab.

One private, reasonablypriced, source of nitrate testing listed in Fact Sheet No. 70 is Nitrate Elimination Company (NEC); www.nitrate.com); call 888-NITRATE. In studying the actual mechanism by which nitrate toxicity becomes acute in corn plants, I learned that corn plants grown on soils with higher humus levels are less prone to both drought stress and nitrate build-up.

A simple definition of humus is: the organic matter of soils that had decayed sufficiently to have lost its identity with regards to its origin; the end product from the decomposition of plant and animal residue under proper environmental conditions.

German-American agronomist Ehrenfried Pfeiffer (1899-1961), pioneer of biodynamic farming, explained how humus functions to make crops healthy. He said that nitrogen (N) from the atmosphere enters the soil. Various organisms (including nitrogen-

fixing bacteria on legume roots) convert this gaseous N to nitrates.

Nitrates... and water... are stored in the humus, which functions as a type of savings bank.

When needed, nitrate is withdrawn from the “bank” by the plants, particularly grasses (like corn). Pfeiffer showed that for each one percent of soil organic matter (OM) in an acre, organic nitrogen reserve is about 1,000 pounds. Which means that a soil with 4.5 percent OM has organic nitrogen reserve of about 4,500 pounds.

Pfeiffer stressed that the process of nutrient transfer is reversible, so that unused materials (particularly nitrates) can be returned to the reserve as long as humus balance is maintained. But... a proper humus level minimizes drought issues in the first place!

Soils with sufficiently depleted OM, may be wisely pulled out of corn production by the grower. Should the moisture pendulum dramatically swing the other way (like with floods), some of these soils may be out of corn next year, because they were relocated to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone (or the Chesapeake Bay).

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West Virginia farmer won’t go down without a fight

by Tracy Grondine West Virginians are nothing if not hardworking, honest and humble people. So, when West Virginia farmer Lois Alt was told by the Environmental Protection Agency that she needed a discharge permit for her non-discharging poultry farm, she was dumbfounded.

Alt’s farm is immaculate. She’s even won several environmental stewardship awards.

But, when EPA paid her a visit last year, they told her they spotted some feathers and dust on the ground in her farm yard and saw a splotch of litter outside her chicken houses — things that exist on all

animal farms. But, according to EPA, because of these everyday farm elements, runoff from Alt’s farm should be regulated as a Clean Water Act discharge.

Alt told the inspector that if there was something she was doing wrong to let her know and she would correct it immediately. But, to this date, she hasn’t heard a peep from EPA, except that she needs to get a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

And until she does, she’s looking at a fine of $37,500 per day.

“It’s very, very intimidating,” says Alt, who worries about having to mortgage — and possibly

even losing — her farm.

Alt believes that, as one of the larger poultry farms in her state, if she’s intimidated into applying for a permit, most other West Virginia poultry farmers will feel compelled to do the same.

That’s why she’s brought a lawsuit against EPA. Although she’s a West Virginia farmer, the issues raised in her lawsuit are national in scope and affect all livestock and poultry farmers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, as well as the West Virginia Farm Bureau, has asked the court to join the suit.

The lawsuit challenges just how much power EPA has to sweep into

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the Clean Water Act permitting system. AFBF hopes it will be a case that generates positive law to help other livestock and poultry farmers nationwide that face the same kind of intimidating EPA inspections and enforcement efforts.

“A farm is a farm. It’s not a laboratory,” says AFBF General Counsel Ellen Steen. But, “EPA has come up with an interpretation of the federal Clean Water Act that says basically if you’re a farm you’re going to be regulated if you have enough animals.”

So, that’s why it will be a real setback to all livestock and poultry farmers if the lawsuit doesn’t go Alt’s way.

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Ultrasound is one of the earliest, most reliable tools available for diagnosing pregnancy. According to International Bovine Training Solutions, it provides more meaningful information than other methods.

Ultrasound use has been a popular diagnostic tool for detecting early pregnancies, but the true benefit to reproduction comes from identifying the open cows even sooner. A skilled ultrasonographer can identify a fetus and a heartbeat within 26 days of gestation.

A pregnancy at such an early stage requires more methodical scans since the fetus and pocket of fluid are very small making it difficult to detect.

Following the schedule for timed artificial insemination (A.I.) programs, most people who include ultrasound into their pregnancy diagnosis wait until after 32 days bred to check for pregnancy. The fetus is much bigger at this time and there is more fluid to help detect a pregnancy.

Ultrasound testing also plays a major role after diagnosing pregnancy.

• Identifying dead fetuses — Soon after fertilization there is some embryonic loss beginning to take place and continues after fertilization in a decreasing rate. Most of the loss takes

place prior to day 45 of the pregnancy.

There can be many fetuses dead or dying during the time of the pregnancy diagnosis depending on when the pregnancy diagnosis occurs.

• Once dead fetuses are identified, strategies can be applied to resynchronize them as quickly as possible. This will improve heat detection rate and ultimately increase the pregnancy rates.

• Detecting small pyometras — Using a palpator to detect small pyometras can be difficult. However, using ultrasound, even a small pyometra can plainly be distinguished from an early pregnancy and strategies can be applied to return the cow to a fertile state (giving an injection of prostaglandin).

• Maximizing profits — For bull-bred herds, recognizing pregnancies and staging them precisely so that the dairy knows when to dry the cow is important to boosting profits. Ultrasound is considered to be exceptional at doing this since it can more find pregnancies earlier in gestation. By applying measuring techniques to the fetus, the stage of the pregnancy can be anticipated with strong accuracy.

Source: Dairy Calf & Heifer Association, Tip of the Week

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Benefits of using ultrasound to detect pregnancy

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by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, Parasites love heat and humidity. Unless you’re in the drought stricken areas that are extremely dry, the very warm summer temperatures this year are helping parasites multiply in very short times. Parasites are those creatures which serve no real purpose but to live for themselves — at the expense of other living beings.

Parasites can be internal or external. Important internal parasites of livestock usually bring to mind stomach worms and coccidia. There are many more, but those probably cause the most problems. External parasites bring to mind flies, lice and mange. Flies torment animals during the warm season while the effects of lice and mange tend to be seen during

the indoor housing times of colder season.

Right now, unless your paddocks are scorched, parasites are thriving and sending millions of eggs out onto pasture as your herd animals drop their manure on the ground.

The eggs hatch in a few hours, soon crawl up the blades of nearby grass hoping to be eaten by animals as they graze, then start their life again in the host, sucking blood from the stomach walls. This is basic biology and there’s no getting around it completely. Parasites (of any kind) will always be present wherever there is a high animal density in a contained area. Only the free roaming bison on the American Plains could constantly move along and not encounter heavy pressure of internal parasites.

However, there are ways that you can re-

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duce the pressure while also keeping your animals healthier by eating better. How? By using rotational pasture management so animals get new paddocks every 12 hours and by giving the paddocks a rest once grazed in order to regrow. Just as important, dragging pastures to spread out manure will allow quicker drying out of manure to kill the fragile microscopic larva crawling about. The ideal time to drag out manure pies is 2-3 days from when the cows are on the paddock. This will not hinder pasture regrowth and more importantly will allow the dung beetles to do

their work. This timing also allows time for horn flies and face flies to lay their eggs, so eggs will be hatched and the fragile young larva can also be killed by spreading out the manure pies and quickly drying out their living areas of internal parasites and developing flies.

Speaking of flies... it seems impossible to tell when a farm may experience a bad season. In the same season, farms in the same area may experience vastly different fly populations. Why is that? I certainly don’t have the answers, but when farmers apply concepts of biology, chronic problems like flies can be managed better. Take for

instance that flies like warm, humid conditions and flies don’t like wind.

How many times are you bothered by flies on a windy day? Applying this basic concept to farms would indicate that air flow in the barn would mean dramatically less fly problems in the barn.

Lo and behold, go into a barn that has tunnel ventilation and you will experience few if any flies. It certainly need not be tunnel ventilation, but something about tunnel ventilation simply works extremely well against flies.

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At the 180 cow dairy herd at NC State Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in a time of one week, 410,000 flies were eliminated and during the second week another

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457,000 were eliminated. Horn fly densities were reduced from 775 per cow to 263 in the first week and down to 150 per cow by the second week. This is a 70 percent reduction in flies compared to cows not going through the fly trap. In the 3 month study between late May and late September, over 2.4 million flies had been removed from the 180 cows. That is an amazing amount of flies taken out of the system, no longer tormenting the cows nor rapidly reproducing. These same fly traps have also removed over 15,000 face flies and 8,000 stable flies.

Face flies are the ones that carry the pinkeye bug. In bad situations, there may be as many as 100 flies per face.

It is well known that reducing face flies to less than 10-15 per face will reduce the spread of pinkeye and maximize animal comfort. (from: Managing Parasite Flies in Pasture-based Dairy Systems by Dr. Wes Watson and Steve Demming, presented at the Mid-Atlantic Grazing Conference, July 2012).

Horn flies are smaller than other kinds of flies and are usually found on the bellies and backs of cows; horn flies deposit eggs in fresh manure and it takes 9-12 days to develop into an adult. They take 10-12 blood meals per day and can transmit Staph aureus between animals. Face flies also lay eggs in fresh manure and are adults in 14 days; face flies have been found to carry over 30 bacterial diseases and are the main carriers of the pinkeye bug. Stable flies are found on the low-

er body and legs of cattle and take about 2-3 blood meals a day; stable flies prefer aging manure and bedding or round bale feeder areas to deposit their eggs. Cattle bunch up trying to avoid painful bites. House flies will use a variety of organic materials to lay their eggs and it takes about 7 days for them to become adults. (Watson and Demming, 2012).

With these things in mind, maybe it is easier to see why I have always promoted clipping and/or dragging pastures to destroy the manure pies and allow even re-growth of pasture. Just wait 2-3 days so the dung beetles can drill manure into channels they create in the soil.

This action of dung beetles is incredibly important. While I will always promote a multi-prong approach to solving problems, if there was ever a “one- stop shopping” method of dealing with flies, the wind/vacuum chamber is it. (I have no financial interests in the product.)

While other methods like sticky tape catch random flies and parasitic wasps will help reduce flies from becoming adults, the fly-vac basically wipes out large numbers quickly — right off the cows — which will make your cows more comfortable, allowing them to graze better. The fly-vac may well be the single best invention yet for non-chemical fly control. Applying basic biological concepts such as the action of wind will reduce fly burdens and drying-by-dragging will reduce the habitat of parasites in pasture, making your cows happier and more productive.

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by Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess The Schaghticoke Fair will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 29 and run through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3. I will be at the fair everyday and I am bringing my cows, calves and heifers, too!

The Schaghticoke Fair will celebrate its 193rd year of being a showcase for the best that Rensselaer County residents and agriculture have to offer.

Building after building will be bursting with vegetables, fruits, animals, antiques, baked goods and homemade crafts. The 3rd oldest Fair in New York State takes great pride in being a Family Fair with hands on participation at its exhibits. Tasting, seeing, hearing and literally feeling agriculture in action is one of the best experiences we can offer.

The Schaghticoke Fair is located at the intersection of routes 67 and 40 or to put in your GPS enter 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, their phone number is 518-753-4411. To find all sorts of information about the fair go to their website: www.schaghticokefair.org The Dairy Princess Program sells ice cream at the fair in the NYS Products building, we have a daily demonstration at 4 p.m. in the 4H building, and hand out stickers at Milking Time in the Milking Parlor located near the Cattle Barns. On Sunday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. we will have our Annual Smoothie Making Contest.

I sure hope you come to the fair it is a great way to be able for you and your family to see a cow up close, observe the milking process, ask a question and definitely have some great Ice Cream!

This week’s recipe is a cold dessert you can make ahead of time.

Ice Cream Treat

3/4 cup butter , melted 6 cups crisp rice cereal, finely crushed 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup cream, whipped 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 quarts vanilla ice cream Combine butter, cereal and brown sugar until crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture for topping. Press the rest into a 13 x 9 dish. Add sugar and vanilla to whipped cream and carefully spread on crust. Arrange small scoops of ice cream on top of this.

Homemade Raspberry Topping 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 (3 oz.) package raspberry flavored gelatin 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 cups Raspberries In medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Mix gelatin with cornstarch and gradually add to boiling mixture. Cook over medium-high heat,

Be sure to visit Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, at the Schaghticoke Fair.

stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until mixture is clear and thickened slightly. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cool completely and mix in raspberries. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Cover and freeze until firm.

Senior News Line

by Matilda Charles Three simple steps to weight loss Far too many of us, women especially, can develop weight problems as we age. We’re less active.

Menopause doesn’t help. We might have different eating patterns.

Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have done a study that looked at self-monitoring as a way to reduce weight.

The study results show how we can lose weight safely in three steps: 1) Keep a journal that reports everything that’s eaten; 2) Don’t skip meals; and 3) Don’t go out to lunch. Sounds so simple, doesn’t it.

They divided 123 overweight and obese senior women into two groups for the yearlong study: one group used diet and exercise, and the other only diet.

Here’s what they learned: Women who kept journals of what they ate lost six pounds more than those who didn’t keep a journal. This appeared to be the most important of the three steps, and it makes sense. If we write down exactly what we eat, it’s easier to identify whether we’re meeting our goals. The trick is to be honest, and being honest means measuring portions and reading labels — and always keeping your journal with you in case you do eat while away from home.

Women who went out for lunch at least once a week lost five pounds less than those who didn’t, or who ate lunch out less frequently. When you eat at a restaurant, you can’t control the size of the portions or how the food is cooked.

Women who skipped meals lost eight pounds less than those who didn’t skip meals.

Researchers weren’t sure why this was so, but it could be that being hungry leads to overeating or eating out. Eating at regular times gave the best success. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Doebler’s is expanding its leadership in the market place and is pleased to introduce four new district sales managers in its Eastern region.

Serving central and eastern New York State and sections of New England is Peter Bell. Peter lives in northeastern Pennsylvania where he and his family operate Bell Farms LLP, a commercial meat goat enterprise in Auburn Center. He attended Penn State University where he majored in Business Management. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the American Boer Goat Association and the Empire State Meat Goat Producer’s Association. Peter shares with us that “being in ag sales is an honor and privilege — I get to work with the best people on earth — farmers!”

Jerrod Lance will serve in northern Ohio. He tells us he’s “been around agriculture my entire life.” Jerrod grew up on a small family grain farm in Wayne County, Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Ag Business. Before coming to Doebler’s he worked for a small ag retail outlet where he worked his way to becoming its agronomy manager. Jerrod says he chose to represent Doebler’s because of the comprehensive product selection and quality of its seed lines.

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Virginia. He grew up in the small farm community of Mill Run, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Bill graduated from Connersville area schools and immediately began working at the local farm and country store. He moved on to becoming a district manager for a tractor supply company and later a dairy automation equipment company. Bill came to Doebler’s because “here is where one can build relationships that go beyond selling, ones that can last a lifetime.”

Joshua Holland is from Suffolk, VA, and will represent central and southern Virginia and North Carolina. A graduate of Virginia Tech, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences and is now pursuing a Master’s in Business at Liberty University. He is currently working towards getting his CCA certification. Prior to coming to Doebler’s, Josh worked for Meherrin Agricultural & Chemical Company, serving as seed coordinator for 29 retail locations. Josh remarks “it is such an exciting time to work in the field of agriculture, and I look forward to working for Doebler’s.”

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Center to host Dairy Financial Risk Management Conference HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the Dairy 20/20 Financial and Risk Management Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Penn Business Conference, located at 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA, just outside of Harrisburg. The event is being held to provide dairy lenders and financial consultants with a “Vision for Our Future” in the dairy industry.

“Dairy farm families in Pennsylvania and across the globe are faced with increased milk price volatility and escalating feed and other costs,” said Alan Zepp, risk management program coordinator for the center. “However, with

new product availability and increased dairy processing infrastructure, the Northeast holds tremendous opportunity for these farm families to thrive and grow. This conference will offer a vision of what we can expect to see influencing economics on the dairy farm, both in the short term and into the next 10 to 15 years.”

Program details are still being developed. Two of the key speakers will be: • Gary Siporski, dairy development manager for Vita Plus. Siporski spend 17 years with Citizens State Bank of Loyal and worked his way up to president and CEO. In 2008, he transitioned to his current role at Vita Plus

and continues to serve on the CSB board of directors. In addition, he served on the advisory committee on agriculture and industry for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is also an advisor for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and a regular contributor to Hoard’s Dairyman and other agricultural publications.

• Mark Binversie, president of Investors Community Bank, the second largest agribusiness lender in Wisconsin, after M&I Bank. Total assets for Investors are pushing $500 million, and it was named the 2007 Business of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County. Investors has been

called the “Entrepreneurs’ Bank,” well known for finding creative ways to help each of their agribusiness clients. Binversie is one of the four co-founders of the bank.

The cost to register for the Dairy 20/20 Financial and Risk Management Conference will be $50 per person. Registration information, along with more program details, will be available in August. For more information, contact the Center for Dairy Excellence at 717-346-0849 or visit the center’s website at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org.

Healthy start: Heifer growth and development The growth rate for Holstein calves should be monitored as early as 24 hours after birth. According to DCHA Gold Standards I, all newborn calves should be placed in an environment that is safe from adult animals and adult animal diseases. Every newborn calf should also receive care to its navel to control infection.

The period from calving to three months of age is the most critical time for heifer growth and development. Ensuring heifers reach breeding condition on time and in good health begins with getting them off to a fast start.

Pay close attention to these suggested management areas to help heifers reach their full potential and deliver highest profitability.

Environment — It is of utmost importance that calves have a clean, dry environment. Young calves have developing immune systems and are vulnerable to many viral and bacterial

pathogens. Frequently changing calf bedding aids in maintaining a clean environment and reduces moisture from urine and feces. Calves also need access to clean, fresh air, so having well-ventilated housing is essential.

Nutrition — Calves need adequate nutrition for health and growth, including a sufficient supply of highquality colostrum and milk. Access to fresh, clean water is also needed at all times. DCHA Gold Standards recommends working with a nutritionist to help formulate and monitor rations.

Likewise, it is important to keep the herd veterinarian informed of rations.

Vaccination — Work with a veterinarian and customers to develop a vaccination protocol appropriate to the disease challenges of your region and operation. Protection from major respiratory, reproductive and clostridial diseases is needed from two to four weeks of age.

Movement and grouping — Calves should be grouped according to their nutritional and management needs.

Placing three to four animals in a group for one month post-weaning al-

lows calves to gradually adjust to group living.

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Jersey cow from Domino Farm earns Supreme Dairy award Katherine Elizabeth Dewitt, 19, of Domino Farm, Accord, NY, earned Supreme Dairy Cow honors during the 4-H Dairy Show at the 125th Ulster County Fair, held on Aug. 2, in New Paltz, NY. DeWitt exhibted her 3-year old Jersey cow, named Dominos Carrier Glow, during the 4-H Dairy Show at the

fair that day.

Then, on Aug. 4, this same cow placed Supreme Dairy Cow at thes same fair’s Open Class Show.

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The Heat is Taking Its Toll Issued Aug. 10, 2012 The Agriculture Department has again lowered its 2012 and 2013 milk production estimates in its latest monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report “as higher forecast feed prices are expected to pressure producer returns and encourage a more rapid decline in the cow herd. Milk per cow was also reduced due to tighter feed supplies.

USDA now projects 2012 milk output to hit 200 billion pounds, down 1.6 billion from the July estimate, and 2013 output is now put at 198.9 billion, down 2.8 billion pounds from last month’s estimate.

Imports for 2012 were raised on both a fat and skim-solids basis and were raised on a fat basis for 2013. Exports were raised for 2012 but exports for 2013 were reduced from last month on tighter supplies. Ending stocks were also reduced.

Product prices were forecast higher for 2012 and 2013 “as tighter supplies support prices.”

With higher product prices, both Class III and Class IV price forecasts were raised.

The 2012 Class III average was projected to range $16.50-$16.70 per hundredweight (cwt.), up from the $16-$16.30 projected a month ago and compares to $18.37 in 2011 and $14.41 in 2010. The 2013 average is now projected at $16.70-$17.70, up from $16.25-$17.25 last month, and compares to $18.37 in 2011 and $14.41 in 2010.

The 2012 Class IV will range $15.10-$15.40, up from $14.55-$14.95 expected last month. The 2013 average is projected at $15.90-$17, up from $15.40-$16.50 a month ago, and compares to $19.04 in 2011 and $15.09 in 2010.

U.S. feed grain supplies for 2012/13 were projected sharply lower again with corn produc-

tion forecast 2.2 billion bushels lower. The forecast U.S. corn yield was reduced 22.6 bushels per acre to 123.4 bushels as extreme heat and dryness continued, and in many areas worsened, during July across the Plains and Corn Belt.

As forecast, the 2012/13 corn yield would be the lowest since 1995/96.

Corn area harvested for grain was lowered 1.5 million acres from the last month’s forecast that was based on the June Acreage report.

U.S. corn production for 2012/13 was forecast at 10.8 billion bushels, the lowest since 2006/07.

The report projects the 2012/13 season-average farm price for corn at a record $7.50 -$8.90 per bushel, up sharply from the $5.40-$6.40 per bushel projected in July.

The U.S. season-average soybean price is projected at $15.00-$17.00 per bushel, up $2 on both ends. Soybean meal prices are projected at $460-$490 per ton, compared with $365$395/ton last month.

Dairy Profit Weekly reported that potentially affecting cull cow prices, beef price forecasts for 2012 and 2013 were reduced as producers liquidate cattle due to high feed costs, although beef prices still remain high.

The August projection put the 2012 average steer price at $119-$122 per cwt., down $4 from last month’s forecast.

The 2013 average price is forecast at $122-$132 per cwt., down $2-$3.

Meanwhile the cash dairy markets continue to reflect what’s happening weather-wise in the country. Block cheese closed the second Friday of August at $1.8550 per pound, up 14 1/2-cents on the week, the highest it’s been since November 2011, but still 17 cents below a year ago when they tumbled almost 11 cents, to $2.0250. They plunged another 12 1/2 cents the following week and 11 cents after that before recovering.

The barrels, despite a

half-cent slip on Friday, closed at $1.82, up 13 1/2-cents on the week and 26 cents below a year ago. Fourteen cars of block traded hands on the week and 22 of barrel, 19 on Friday. The AMS U.S. average block price hit $1.7125, up 3.6 cents, while the barrels averaged $1.7189, down slightly.

Cheese plants are worried about milk supplies, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News

(DMN), especially in areas experiencing hot, humid weather. “Cheese plants would like to increase production schedules for fall foodservice needs, but are not getting all the milk they desire.”

Butter closed 6 cents higher on the week, at $1.75, 32 1/4-cents below a year ago. Nothing sold on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.6311, up 6.2 cents.

Many churning operations continue to capitalize on the good returns for cream by selling at least some of it to take advantage of the current opportunities, reports USDA. Butter churning is steady to lower. The impact of hot weather continues to affect the volume and fat content of milk in the Midwest and East, but only to a limited extent in the West. Butter holdings

are adequate for current and future needs but butter is being pulled out of storage to service accounts. Retail and club store demand remains good. Food service demand is fair to good.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.48, up 8 cents on the week on 3 bids. Extra Grade closed at $1.44, up 4 cents, on 12 bids.

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not only the caregiver of my 4-H animals, but also a group of people that is very close to my heart, the Vanderfeltz family of Rushville. Now, I’d like to bring the spotlight to an equally deserving farm on the other end of the county; to a family whose hard work and dedication don’t end at chore time, but extend into everything they do.

In a time where less than 2 percent of the United States population is directly linked to working dairy farms, many consumers agree

that it is difficult to separate what is nutritious and safe for consumption from what isn’t. For the Pavelski family of Jackson Township, the high quality milk produced on their dairy, JoSan Farm, is something they are proud to provide for neighbors, friends, and other consumers across the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

What is now called JoSan Farm began as a strictly grade cow operation around the year 1917. Forty-three years Members of the Pavelski family pose with Callie Curley, Susquehanna County Dairy Princess, and her court.

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James Barr (second from right) of 4-Barr Stock Farm, Arkport, NY was the lucky winner of the Lee Publications Subscriptions/Classified Ad Sweepstakes Grand Prize — a John Deere Gator 825. With him are (L-R) Ian Hitchener, sales representative for Lee Publications, John Griffith, sales representative for Z & M Ag and Turf and Bruce Button, general manager of Lee Publications. The JD Gator was supplied by Lee Publications in cooperation with Z & M Ag and Turf, with seven locations serving SW New York and NW Pennsylvania. Be sure to enter Lee Publications newest Subscriptions/Classified Ad Sweepstakes and have the chance to win a Club Car XRT 1550. Three ways to enter: 1. Buy a subscription. Your paid subscription to Country Folks will automatically get you entered to win a Club Car XRT 1550. 2. Place a classified reader ad. To place an ad call Peggy at 800-836-2888, fax 518-673-2381, e-mail classified@leepub.com or mail it to CF Grower Classifieds, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. 3. No purchase necessary. Send a post card with your name, farm or company name; complete mailing address, phone number, e-mail address and date of birth (must be at least 18 years of age on Dec. 30, 2012 to win). Limit one post card entry per address.

AMS powder averaged $1.2144, up 1 1/2 cents, and dry whey averaged 51.97 cents, up a penny.

DMN reports that milk production continues to be impacted by weather across wide areas of the U.S. Class I demand is beginning to increase as schools start in some areas of the country and demand will build over the next month.

The Northeast and Midwest are seeing milk output leveling off and areas are receiving much-needed rainfall for crop and pasture growth.

Southeast and Florida milk output is at seasonal low levels and manufacturing is also at low levels. Southwest milk output is trending lower.

UDA reports commer-

cial disappearance of dairy products in the first five months of 2012 totaled 83.1 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from 2011. Butter was off 0.2 percent; American cheese, up 1.7 percent; other cheese, up 1.4 percent; NDM, up a whopping 36 percent; but fluid milk products were down 2.9 percent.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this week to sell 2 million pounds of cheese and 597,453 pounds of butter, to customers in Asia, Central America and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through January 2013 and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 73.5 million

pounds plus 56 million pounds of butter and anhydrous milk fat.

National Milk is calling on members of Congress to meet with their dairy farmer constituents over the August recess to discuss the “perilous economic conditions affecting farmers and the urgent need to pass a new farm bill in 2012.” It says that this will enable members in both the House and the Senate to “see firsthand the need for passing a five-year farm bill, including the vital reforms to the nation’s dairy policy in the form of the Dairy Security Act (DSA).”

NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak warned; “We are approaching a crisis comparable to or

worse than 2009, when dairy farmers lost $20 billion in equity and thousands of farmers went out of business.”

Opponents argue however that “Dairy producers want tools that will limit risk, that are easy to navigate, and which are not tied to supply management.” A Dairy Business Association (DBA) press release this week reported that was the message from Dr. Eric Erba, Chief Strategy Officer at California Dairies, Inc. Erba joined Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at a briefing attended by dairy farmer and Wis-

consin DBA vice president John Pagel of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee, along with nearly 50 House and Ag Committee staffers.

Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI), Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Rep. Ron Kind (DWI), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Dairy Farmers Caucus, sponsored the briefing which was offered to present an alternative view point to that presented at a session last week on the Dairy Security Act. Dr. Stephenson’s presentation on “Dairy Options for the Farm Bill” called attention to the “Unintended Consequences” of the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, including the

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speed at which circumstances change in the dairy industry, and the fact that the current drought situation has moved the dairy industry into concern about not having enough milk.

In other dairy news; a national class action lawsuit alleging false reporting of nonfat dry milk (NFDM) prices to USDA, resulting in lower milk prices to producers, will be allowed to proceed.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a February 2010 U.S. District Court ruling dismissing the case, according to Dairy Profit Weekly’s Dave Natzke in Friday’s DairyLine.

The suit, Carlin et al v.

DairyAmerica Inc. et al, was originally filed in California Eastern District Court, March 6, 2009. Court documents name DairyAmerica, the nation’s largest marketer of NFDM, and dairy processor California Dairies Inc. (CDI) as defendants. Filing the lawsuit were dairy farmers Gerald Carlin, Pennsylvania; Paul Rozwadowski, Wisconsin; Bryan Wolfe, Ohio; and John Rahm, Ohio. (Wolfe died as the result of a farming accident, Aug. 7, 2012.)

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of approximately 50,000 dairy farmers who sold milk from 2002 to 2007, charges DairyAmerica, the largest marketer of nonfat dry milk, and dairy processor California Dairies Inc. (CDI), for misreporting information used by USDA to set farmer milk prices under the federal milk marketing order system.

Under the complex federal order system, large dairy product manufacturers and marketers are required to report weekly sales volumes and wholesale prices for cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk and dry whey.

That information is then used to determine the minimum milk prices paid to dairy farmers.

The reporting requirement prohibits inclusion of prices for long-term contracts, which might not represent current market conditions.

However, a USDA audit found some reports included the contract

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JoSan from A17 end goal being a completely registered herd with deep pedigrees and generations of excellence. Over the 52 years that have passed since he began this transformation, the property has become the lifelong home of Joe, his wife Sandy, and their 50 milking registered Holstein cows.

Joe and Sandy have four children; Steve, Cathy, Michele, and Matt. Like all children do, they had chores around the house and in the barn growing up. But according to Sandy, it was never a topic of discussion.

“Our kids worked hard on the farm but they enjoyed it because they were never told it was work,” Sandy said.

“They were in the barn with a manure fork at 7 and 8 years old, and now they still come around to help with milking and haying. I know that’s because they enjoyed what they did here.”

The hustle and bustle of life on the farm has never completed the family’s schedule, however. Throughout their elementary and high school years the kids were involved in school sports and other activities such as band and 4-H.

Even now, Joe and Sandy remain active in the Susquehanna County 4-H and YPAC programs. They were recently recognized for 40 years of active membership in the Susquehanna County Holstein Club, and, with their daughter Cathy and son-in-law Owen, are the current leaders of North Jackson Ag 4H Club. According to Sandy there are 23 youths active in the club today.

“I still believe that a farm is the best place to raise a child,” Sandy said. “Not only do farm kids learn work ethic and discipline, they also spend more time with their family than kids whose parents work at a 9-5 job.”

This focus on family may be the reason that their grandchildren are taking an interest in the workings of the farm.

Emory Bewley, Joe and Sandy’s oldest granddaughter, is eight years old and already very active in 4-H; showing Holstein cows from her grandparents’ herd and promoting the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry as a Susquehanna County Dairy Maid. Emory is also a member of the Susquehanna County Dairy Judging team. She looks forward

Mielke from A19 prices, and the lawsuit alleges the reporting errors started in 2002. At its peak, in 2006 and 2007, it is estimated nonfat dry milk prices were underreported by about 4 cents per pound.

“That may sound like pennies,” Natzke said, “But those pennies add up.

A 1-cent increase in the nonfat dry milk price raises the minimum price paid to dairy farmers by about 9 cents per hun-

dredweight, and USDA’s Ag Marketing Service estimates dairy farmers lost about $50 million due to the errors.”

“However, under USDA policy, prices can only be adjusted for the previous three weeks, so there was no mechanism for farmers to receive back payments. That prompted the class action lawsuit, which was filed in 2009, and now has new life,” Natzke concluded.

to many more years of learning about cows and helping on the farm.

2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Pavelski family’s biggest challenge on the farm. When a fire spread throughout the barn one day in 1992, Joe and Sandy were forced to decide whether or not they would rebuild the

barn and continue dairying or find a new way to make their living.

“Nobody gave this to us,” Joe said, gesturing to the surrounding acres of farmland. “We worked hard for it, and it’s just not something [we] could ever

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and/or booth space and show season passes. New to the system, exhibitors will be able to refer back to their entries after making payments. Stalling requests, Youth Showmanship or Fitting Contest entries, Futurity entries and judges nominations can all be submitted using the new entry system as well.

Check-in for each breed show will be performed with the use of tablets, increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the shows. Show management expects to see more accurate class results, generated more quickly. Late entries or substitutions will still need to be done in person at the Expo Office.

Premium Books have already been mailed to recent year’s exhibitors. New

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JoSan from A20 walk away from. We rebuilt [the barn] because there was no reason not to, milk prices were decent and the cost of everything else wasn’t as high as it is now. It’s been hard, but I’m still glad we did it.”

The Pavelski family’s dedication to the growth of Susquehanna County youth is evident in everything they do.

Not only do Joe and Sandy lease animals of their herd to local 4-Hers for the project season, but they are also partly accredited with the founding of the now popular Susquehanna County 4-H Dairy Camp, which is an overnight event that gives 4-H members an opportunity to practice washing, clipping, and leading their animals before the actual day of competition later in the month.

This program, which now takes part over a two day period, involves nearly 75 4-H members aged 8 to 18 and features workshops on topics ranging from dairy nutrition to basic first aid, to fitting and showmanship sessions, has evolved from the one day event that was held on the Pavelski’s front lawn for several years before growing

in popularity and finally moving to the Harford Fairgrounds as a way to accommodate more 4-H members. Even today Joe and Sandy continue to help with Dairy Camp by providing an average of 30 heifers for use of the 4-Hers.

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911 863 888 831 648

3.7 747 3.1 3.5 739 3.0 3X 4.0 703 3.1 3.7 668 3.0 3.5 589 3.2

HOWARDS NEWTON, HAROLD & BRIAN INDIAN CAMP FARM HANEHAN FAMILY FARM MARSHMAN FARMS LATHROP, BARRY & PAULA MIKALUNAS FARM HOWARDS LINCKVIEW FARMS MATTYDALE FARM HOFMANN, ROBERT & JOHN INGERTO, JAY & VIRGINIA MAPLE SHADOW FARM SYLSTRA, J.C. GREENVIEW FARMS GORRELL FAMILY DAVIS, ALAN & DEBRA DAN FRIEDEL MAPLEDREAM FARM COOK, MARTIN MCKENNEY, DAVID OLIN, WILLIAM & LINDA TOM MEADE JR. WHITE, MASON & ALLEN LATHROP, PETER & BRENDA EIHOLZER FARM HAPPY VALLEY FARM TYNERDALE ROBINSON, OSCAR CROTHERS, ANTHONY RUSCHMANN, PETER MUDGE, STEVEN DENZ, ALBERT FRANK, ROBERT SCHWARTZ, CARL MIRY RUN FARM LEANING LOCUST DAIRY TIMOTHY TUCEK CASPER HILL FARM DAVIS FARM

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI

H 16.9 H 190.2 H 401.3 H 689.1 H 399.2 H 78.8 H 105.4 J 60.5 H 151.6 H 60.0 H 60.1 H 111.5 H 111.1 H 63.0 H 86.8 H 101.9 H 53.5 H 72.2 H 125.4 H 93.0 H 84.4 H 121.2 H 92.5 H 58.4 H 99.6 H 59.6 H 247.3 H 34.0 X 90.7 X 93.9 X 58.5 H 61.2 H 79.9 H 198.0 H 102.2 H 87.0 H 58.1 J 58.7 H 33.2 H 78.3

28038 973 3.5 863 3.1 27395 1040 3.8 863 3.2 3X 26659 1031 3.9 820 3.1 3X 26766 1004 3.8 820 3.1 25127 936 3.7 767 3.1 3X 24559 918 3.7 739 3.0 22802 865 3.8 719 3.2 20451 909 4.4 706 3.5 22906 821 3.6 703 3.1 21768 815 3.7 700 3.2 23465 799 3.4 684 2.9 22803 863 3.8 684 3.0 22916 786 3.4 679 3.0 22314 844 3.8 679 3.0 22005 821 3.7 670 3.0 21827 785 3.6 668 3.1 22528 866 3.8 663 2.9 21981 819 3.7 656 3.0 20392 744 3.6 639 3.1 20894 777 3.7 628 3.0 21172 812 3.8 625 3.0 20828 773 3.7 624 3.0 21451 752 3.5 618 2.9 20408 724 3.5 615 3.0 21053 781 3.7 614 2.9 19780 775 3.9 605 3.1 18586 685 3.7 602 3.2 18817 707 3.8 598 3.2 18528 659 3.6 595 3.2 17399 722 4.1 580 3.3 18140 717 4.0 569 3.1 18464 713 3.9 565 3.1 18578 717 3.9 563 3.0 18426 696 3.8 562 3.1 18281 686 3.8 558 3.1 18555 731 3.9 552 3.0 17803 657 3.7 545 3.1 15269 712 4.7 539 3.5 17369 639 3.7 533 3.1 17143 698 4.1 531 3.1

MINER INSTITUTE REMILLARD FARMS DIMOCK FARMS, LLC. HIDDEN VIEW FARM G & M FARM ALLEN, JAMES W. MCNEIL, DON & SHERRY BUSHEY, HOMER DAMOUR, DICK SMITH, HAROLD

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 365.8 H 569.5 H 268.5 H 597.0 H 101.1 H 157.9 H 49.9 H 16.3 H 57.2 H 53.3

30064 1112 3.7 934 3.1 3X 30669 1130 3.7 929 3.0 24852 1015 4.1 778 3.1 24533 918 3.7 743 3.0 21639 859 4.0 669 3.1 21355 831 3.9 656 3.1 20865 680 3.3 631 3.0 20205 729 3.6 614 3.0 19624 709 3.6 589 3.0 18557 727 3.9 553 3.0

LONAN FARM DHI-APCS KELLER R & SONS HD1 DHIR OOMS ADRIAN & SONS DHI-AP ELITE DAIRY DHI-AP DAVENPORT, JIM HERD 3 DHI KIERNAN, WILLIAM DHI-AP TRIPPLE CREEK FARM DHI-AP DUTCH HOLLOW FARM DHIRAPCS THE DAVENPORT FAMILY HD 2 DHIR OOMS, ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 1 DHI-AP RONNYBROOK FARMS DHI-AP MILLERHURST FARM DHI-AP BARRINGER, FRED DHIR-AP B.B.T.T. FARM DHI-AP BURCH & SONS DAIRY DHI-AP OOMS,ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 2 DHIR-AP G+H DAIRY DHI-AP

H 555.4 H 247.8 H 464.7 B 67.1 H 19.8 H 168.5 H 142.6 J 591.5 H 51.4 H 111.4 H 78.0 H 130.7 H 84.6 H 174.5 H 27.1 J 73.7 H 203.9

28205 1026 3.6 858 3.0 3X 27133 960 3.5 821 3.0 26543 939 3.5 812 3.1 21533 926 4.3 768 3.6 25110 899 3.6 753 3.0 23699 877 3.7 704 3.0 22930 852 3.7 698 3.0 20288 959 4.7 695 3.4 3X 23149 872 3.8 695 3.0 21590 819 3.8 678 3.1 3X 22410 753 3.4 677 3.0 21267 793 3.7 631 3.0 20733 732 3.5 625 3.0 17804 663 3.7 598 3.4 18326 712 3.9 581 3.2 16132 730 4.5 562 3.5 3X 17143 643 3.8 559 3.3

TURNER, BENJAMIN & CAROLYN DHIR H 112.7 BECK FARMS DHI-APCS H 1159.5

31111 1210 3.91010 3.2 27910 990 3.5 868 3.1 3X

HERD OWNER

CHEMUNG

CHENANGO

CLINTON

COLUMBIA

CORTLAND

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SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DRAKE, RICHARD D. RIVERSIDE DAIRY LLC SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DOVETALES FARM FORBES FARM BROOKS, CLINTON S AUGUR, DAVID ROBINSON, ROLAND WILLIAM HAKES HALL, BRYAN SCHONCREST FARMS A & J GRINNELL WESTAN FARMS SUNSETYOUNG FARM KNAPP, PETER ROCKY BOTTOM FARM TWIN OAKS DAIRY LLC CLOSSON, RANDY MATT & KEVIN SHARPE GLADTIME TOO MCEVOY, CHARLES & KENNETH DOTY, ALVIN BLAINE & CHRIS KELLER

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 424.9 H 190.9 H 679.5 J 25.9 H 177.4 X 594.4 H 73.9 H 79.8 H 74.9 H 103.3 H 72.2 H 84.1 H 96.9 H 158.3 H 149.3 H 59.8 H 60.7 H 132.2 H 81.6 H 101.1 B 62.0 H 32.9 H 70.5 X 76.8

27182 26601 25170 20450 23774 21799 22983 22349 22752 21866 21456 19292 18932 20064 19397 18410 18438 18201 17584 17310 16320 16478 16118 16046

982 989 898 920 838 860 865 804 843 792 759 726 780 808 697 718 668 705 747 659 655 653 627 685

3.6 839 3.1 3X 3.7 809 3.0 3X 3.6 763 3.0 3X 4.5 730 3.6 3X 3.5 725 3.0 3.9 698 3.2 3.8 692 3.0 3.6 677 3.0 3.7 671 2.9 3.6 671 3.1 3.5 640 3.0 3X 3.8 600 3.1 4.1 592 3.1 4.0 589 2.9 3.6 573 3.0 3.9 563 3.1 3.6 556 3.0 3.9 552 3.0 4.2 546 3.1 3.8 536 3.1 4.0 534 3.3 4.0 513 3.1 3.9 504 3.1 4.3 502 3.1

JOLEANNA HOLSTEINS HUMDINGER HOLSTEINS ALBANO FARM INC. HAGER FARMS SCHAEFER, ADOLF & LARRY PALMER, RONALD & JORDAN DELROSE FARM MATTSON, H.L. & SONS CHAR MARIE FARM LLC BEEBE HILL FARM LAMPORT, FRANK JR ACKLAND DAIRY FARM TAGGART, JEFF & LORI & BRAD HOLLEY, DAVE & ELAINE DEYSENROTH, PAUL & GWEN DARVIEW FARM MARICK FARM,LLC SCOTT' HILLSIDE FARM SKYMAC FARM DAIRY SMITH HOLSTEINS MARTIN, EDWIN & DUANE JASON, SANTOBUONO DAVID GOULD RICHNAN FARM MUDDY RIVER FARM ETERNAL FLAME HOLSTEINS RITZ FARMS BEDFORD FARMS MAXWELL, RUSSELL GRANT, DAVID SITTS CO. HOLSTEINS MUSHKODAY FARM MOUNTAIN CREST FARM 2 PINEYVALE FARM TERRY, MATTHEW HOSKING FARM TERRY, MATTHEW JOHNSON, CHRISTL & TIM SKOVSENDE, NEILS ANDY & BETTYANN POST

DHIR-AP DHIR DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 135.8 H 46.5 H 154.9 H 472.9 H 68.1 H 45.2 H 66.3 H 197.4 H 115.2 H 71.2 H 120.2 H 61.9 H 83.4 H 73.6 H 47.0 H 26.9 H 301.5 H 129.8 H 49.5 H 118.6 H 49.1 H 38.4 H 59.6 H 44.7 X 90.2 H 116.4 H 68.8 H 94.8 H 44.9 H 102.8 H 85.7 H 135.5 H 75.4 H 61.6 X 26.0 H 63.5 J 54.7 H 43.1 H 84.7 H 85.4

28675 1031 3.6 906 3.2 3X 25739 986 3.8 810 3.1 25885 1141 4.4 790 3.1 25726 961 3.7 789 3.1 3X 25993 880 3.4 788 3.0 25345 937 3.7 779 3.1 24506 941 3.8 757 3.1 24858 903 3.6 756 3.0 23766 894 3.8 726 3.1 24278 918 3.8 723 3.0 23473 878 3.7 723 3.1 23296 874 3.8 722 3.1 23692 881 3.7 718 3.0 3X 23129 891 3.9 714 3.1 22824 870 3.8 703 3.1 22002 829 3.8 696 3.2 22204 897 4.0 695 3.1 3X 22715 837 3.7 686 3.0 22707 832 3.7 683 3.0 21335 834 3.9 681 3.2 3X 21748 855 3.9 678 3.1 21842 827 3.8 672 3.1 21698 793 3.7 664 3.1 21552 731 3.4 657 3.0 20068 774 3.9 652 3.2 20962 696 3.3 649 3.1 20323 791 3.9 646 3.2 20993 790 3.8 644 3.1 21501 816 3.8 634 2.9 20694 822 4.0 630 3.0 19692 775 3.9 628 3.2 20427 810 4.0 627 3.1 20422 774 3.8 620 3.0 20384 771 3.8 619 3.0 18216 764 4.2 617 3.4 20487 769 3.8 616 3.0 16205 814 5.0 615 3.8 20120 761 3.8 607 3.0 19482 755 3.9 605 3.1 19875 743 3.7 595 3.0

UPLANDS FARM COON BROTHERS HD 2 JACKSON BROS. HENRY BENEKE STORM FIELD SWISS BRIAN DONOVAN BROOKCREST PULVER, JOHN & JEFFREY REBECCA OSBORNE COON BROTHERS HD 1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP

H 92.9 H 233.4 H 45.1 H 136.7 X 41.9 H 160.8 H 54.3 H 170.0 X 81.1 G 107.9

23025 23366 22063 20020 18795 18068 19448 18185 16256 16640

HERD OWNER

DELAWARE

DUTCHESS

ERIE

AMBERWOOD FARM DHI-AP H 54.3 RICHMOND, CHARLES & JOHN DHIR-AP H 216.5 ROLLING MEADOWS FARM LLC DHI-AP H 591.1 EARLY VIEW FARM DHI-AP H 105.5 PHILLIPS FAMILY FARM INC. DHI-AP H 914.4 R&D JANIGA ENTERPRISES DHI-AP H 305.1 MUNN, RICHARD DHI-AP H 74.5 HAIER, GEORGE DHI-AP H 60.2 WITTMEYER, CLAYTON JR. DHI-AP H 190.9 NORBEL DAIRY DHI-AP H 112.3 SCHMITZ, KEITH & ANN DHI-AP H 59.5 TRIPLE OAK FARMS DHI-AP H 155.0 HAIER FREDRICK DHI H 54.5 JEFFERY SIMONS DHI-AP H 64.2 DONALD RACHWAL JR DHI-AP H 60.1

FRANKLIN

OOMSVIEW HOLSTEINS STARGO DAIRY FARM,LLC POIRIER, EUGENE BEAVER FLATS HOLSTEINS METCALF FARMS ARMSTRONG,THOMAS VINCENT FARM LLC. DANIEL & HELENE MEIER

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H 91.2 H 181.5 H 71.3 H 63.6 H 516.1 H 72.4 H 142.4 H 359.5

959 897 754 785 721 691 720 675 663 774

4.2 735 3.2 3.8 701 3.0 3.4 682 3.1 3.9 632 3.2 3.8 594 3.2 3.8 587 3.2 3.7 584 3.0 3.7 572 3.1 4.1 528 3.2 4.7 524 3.1

25702 1029 4.0 834 3.2 26327 938 3.6 790 3.0 3X 25851 958 3.7 775 3.0 3X 24820 944 3.8 769 3.1 24879 952 3.8 765 3.1 3X 23110 849 3.7 730 3.2 23516 879 3.7 724 3.1 24102 855 3.5 713 3.0 23196 830 3.6 705 3.0 22989 848 3.7 689 3.0 3X 22769 828 3.6 680 3.0 22718 822 3.6 678 3.0 19838 814 4.1 628 3.2 19809 744 3.8 600 3.0 16930 573 3.4 515 3.0 32923 1016 3.1 969 2.9 3X 28805 996 3.5 907 3.1 3X 25293 979 3.9 796 3.1 25411 804 3.2 773 3.0 24529 885 3.6 761 3.1 3X 23931 892 3.7 758 3.2 24733 877 3.5 755 3.1 24025 869 3.6 754 3.1

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ARTIC ROSE DONALD ELLSWORTH FRIEND,ALLAN AND MARY ARTIC ROSE WOOD, WILLIAM K. HAMILTON, SCOTT & JUDY VINCENT FARM LLC. OTIS,RALPH & CINDY GLENGARRY FARM LLC CRAIGMOOR FARM GEORGE MILLER CRAIGMOOR FARM THANKFUL HEARTS JERSEY'S WILLIAM JONES & SONS ALAMANA FARM'S LABARE, ROBERT

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI

H 11.3 H 283.9 H 85.3 H 32.5 H 68.6 H 83.3 J 32.3 H 57.9 A 140.7 J 41.6 J 105.2 G 41.9 J 64.1 H 100.0 H 49.7 H 64.2

23571 22740 22254 23651 21026 21312 17694 19699 19395 15955 16171 16784 15610 17899 18202 17451

851 769 824 797 744 752 817 754 715 753 677 770 688 653 632 721

3.6 713 3.0 3.4 698 3.1 3.7 696 3.1 3.4 696 2.9 3.5 678 3.2 3.5 637 3.0 4.6 625 3.5 3.8 621 3.2 3.7 589 3.0 3X 4.7 579 3.6 4.2 575 3.6 4.6 555 3.3 4.4 550 3.5 3.6 542 3.0 3.5 535 2.9 4.1 527 3.0

BLUMER DAIRY MOWACRES FARM KINGSLEY,HOWARD&SONS TORREY FARMS DAIRY BERKEMEIER, H. C. & SONS ROBERT WOOD ZUBER FARMS 2 VALLEY VIEW FARM JOHN KUSZLYK

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H 408.1 H1571.8 H 107.3 H 899.3 H 75.0 H 85.8 H 2216.0 H 234.6 X 72.2

25973 977 3.8 814 3.1 3X 26270 1005 3.8 793 3.0 3X 24592 902 3.7 748 3.0 24635 883 3.6 731 3.0 3X 21556 823 3.8 693 3.2 21434 680 3.2 651 3.0 20518 800 3.9 609 3.0 3X 18674 702 3.8 564 3.0 18228 657 3.6 556 3.1

STORY, MATTHEW C. JR. VALLEY VIEW FARM

DHI-AP H 45.9 DHIR-AP J 60.3

19781 16371

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 292.3 H 136.7 H 139.1 H 203.2 H 91.2 H 75.7 H 90.9 H 99.2 H 62.4 H 180.7 H 202.3 H 112.8 X 64.6 H 78.1 H 79.8 H 65.2 X 73.4 H 70.6 H 66.7 H 116.7 J 13.5 H 102.4 H 52.3 H 40.7 H 70.0 H 41.2 H 14.7 H 73.6 H 97.4 X 60.5 H 105.6 X 21.2 H 30.4

28648 1211 4.2 875 3.1 25852 997 3.9 804 3.1 24780 824 3.3 773 3.1 25561 836 3.3 771 3.0 3X 23553 905 3.8 739 3.1 23440 920 3.9 711 3.0 23292 869 3.7 693 3.0 22127 845 3.8 686 3.1 22592 843 3.7 680 3.0 22373 813 3.6 662 3.0 20699 807 3.9 661 3.2 21509 819 3.8 641 3.0 20382 760 3.7 641 3.1 21557 790 3.7 639 3.0 20188 760 3.8 631 3.1 20532 777 3.8 615 3.0 18789 709 3.8 604 3.2 19912 686 3.4 598 3.0 19684 715 3.6 578 2.9 18807 676 3.6 562 3.0 15055 709 4.7 551 3.7 18844 662 3.5 545 2.9 17733 655 3.7 543 3.1 18074 660 3.7 542 3.0 18242 693 3.8 538 2.9 17835 670 3.8 536 3.0 16997 550 3.2 530 3.1 17700 629 3.6 528 3.0 16893 678 4.0 527 3.1 17873 625 3.5 521 2.9 17124 668 3.9 516 3.0 15564 662 4.3 511 3.3 17215 639 3.7 503 2.9

NORTH HARBOR FARM DHI-AP NORTHROP, MICHAEL & SONS DHI-AP SHELAND FARMS DHI-APCS EISEL, STEVE DHI-AP BIG DOG DAIRY DHI-AP WOOD FARMS, LLC. DHI-APCS BROWN,DOUGLAS E. DHI-AP SMITHVILLE DAIRY DHI-AP MASON'S DAIRY FARM DHI-AP SOUTH SANDY DAIRY DHI-AP GALEN R. GOCKLEY DHI-AP LILAC LAWNS FARM INC. DHI-AP HORNING, STANLEY & SHARON DHI-AP BOULTON BEACH FARMS, LLC DHI-AP REFF FAMILY FARM DHI-AP EASTMAN DAIRY FARM LLC. DHI-AP REED HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP JENKINS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP LYNDALE FARM DHI-AP LEE,STEPHEN & SALLY DHI ZEHR, JASON DHI-AP FORRESTER, DENNIS & CAROL DHI-AP PEACHEY WILMER & VERA DHIR-AP PEACH SPRING FARM DHI-AP KURTZ, JOSEPH E. JR. DHI-AP TMT FARMS DHI-AP ZUMBACH, BRIAN & AMY DHI-AP MURROCK FARM DHI-AP WATSON, STEPHEN DHI-AP MEEKS FARM+SONS DHI-AP HALDEMAN DAVID DHI-AP YODER, TIM & ARLENE DHIR-AP MOSER, BRAD DHI-AP JOSH+LISA MOSER DHIR-AP JEFF ZIMMER DHI-AP JON FREEMAN DHI-AP

H 799.6 H 83.3 H 715.5 H 136.4 H 112.5 H 603.0 H 246.2 H 105.0 H 114.4 H 84.5 H 69.3 H 136.9 H 53.2 H 136.2 H 92.5 H 398.2 H 167.6 H 107.4 H 74.1 H 62.3 X 63.4 H 123.8 H 74.9 H 58.3 H 60.3 H 53.4 H 92.8 H 244.5 H 85.3 H 135.2 H 55.9 H 70.7 H 48.8 H 53.0 H 84.8 H 79.7

30246 1049 3.5 908 3.0 3X 27468 952 3.5 844 3.1 3X 26708 933 3.5 805 3.0 3X 24750 787 3.2 799 3.2 26422 984 3.7 799 3.0 3X 25704 1011 3.9 784 3.1 3X 25681 952 3.7 775 3.0 3X 25249 972 3.8 773 3.1 3X 24015 925 3.9 747 3.1 24302 910 3.7 734 3.0 22893 850 3.7 730 3.2 3X 24068 745 3.1 729 3.0 22068 893 4.0 711 3.2 22682 824 3.6 708 3.1 21642 862 4.0 700 3.2 23995 825 3.4 694 2.9 3X 23085 819 3.5 693 3.0 21808 827 3.8 689 3.2 22341 837 3.7 686 3.1 22455 788 3.5 677 3.0 21566 800 3.7 676 3.1 3X 22616 781 3.5 668 3.0 22844 823 3.6 668 2.9 22525 824 3.7 667 3.0 20926 811 3.9 665 3.2 21160 844 4.0 647 3.1 20750 689 3.3 629 3.0 20987 773 3.7 618 2.9 18432 680 3.7 573 3.1 18066 660 3.7 557 3.1 18099 662 3.7 549 3.0 17409 699 4.0 535 3.1 17489 636 3.6 532 3.0 17466 653 3.7 528 3.0 17388 639 3.7 516 3.0 16945 633 3.7 503 3.0

HERD OWNER

GENESEE

GREENE

HERKIMER

CASLER, JIM & PHIL MAYPAR FARM FOSTER'S ACRES HOLSTEINS TIMMERMAN FARMS WOLFE, HOWARD VALLEY HIGH FARM KELVISTA HOLSTEINS WINDEX FARMS BOEPPLE, RAYMOND & LISA BLACK IRON DAIRY LLC FREDERICK P HERRINGSHAW SCHWASNICK FARMS DONALD & ERIN SHUTTS JR BRUCE TREADWELL SPRING LAWN FARM ATRASS FARM MEADOW BROOK FARM JORDAN VALLEY WINTERGREEN FARM COLLINS PRIDE HOLSTEINS FOSTER'S ACRES JERSEYS SALMSTEAD FARMS HACKLEY, BRIAN DALE COVERT ELM TREE FARM GEHRING, DONALD HILLSDALE FARM LYON, JOSEPH & ANGELA HAUGHTON FARM MARSHY ACRES FARM DITHMARSIA HOLSTEINS DALE COVERT DONEINFARM

JEFFERSON

745 3.8 593 3.0 801 4.9 573 3.5

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L&M FARMS WALNUTHOF FARM ANDY SCHANTZ YORK, SCOTT E RIDLESIDE HERD #1 TARA LYNDAKER RIVEREDGE DAIRY SCHRAG,WILFRED & LOIS ROGGIE,KEITH SOUTH KEENER DAIRY WILLIAMS FARM HOUSER, DWIGHT SULLIVAN,MIKE C. LEYDEN VIEW FARM TERRY WALSEMAN JASDALE FARM HANCOCK, JIM & DARCIE ZEHR GLENN RODNEY CLINTSMAN JEFF SIMPSON YORK, MICHEAL & DYNALL MISTYKNOLL FARM SHERMAN ERIC & LORELLE HEBERT, RONALD ERNEST & AMY BEYER THUNDER LANE DAIRY YANCEY, HASKELL A., JR MAST, TITUS WIDRICK, KYLE VALMONT DAIRY FARM PALUCK, WILLAIM NORTZ, CHRISTINA HOPPEL, CARL & DORIS BUCKINGHAM, DALE GINGERICH, LOWELL & JOYCE BAUER, JAMES MOSER, LYNDON

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI

H 48.4 H 108.9 H 75.2 H 57.9 H 169.1 H 51.0 H 64.4 H 83.6 H 83.8 H 111.1 H 166.0 H 79.7 H 122.5 H 87.6 H 72.7 H 131.9 H 98.0 H 89.6 H 81.2 H 62.9 H 65.6 H 130.7 H 72.3 H 98.3 H 122.9 H 81.4 H 60.1 H 73.1 H 78.9 H 113.9 H 94.8 H 37.5 H 105.0 H 62.0 H 129.3 H 25.0 H 91.5

28310 26201 24860 24732 23680 22971 22605 23035 24238 22591 22684 22708 20511 22094 22511 22044 22114 21672 20908 20590 20728 19822 19972 20321 19984 19545 19039 18488 19494 19093 18325 18824 18621 17398 17075 17835 16580

960 989 846 919 876 800 850 959 884 835 889 894 762 888 927 976 736 787 764 826 779 734 863 753 828 843 654 702 728 716 774 782 736 629 679 621 641

3.4 836 3.0 3.8 805 3.1 3X 3.4 764 3.1 3.7 748 3.0 3.7 741 3.1 3.5 718 3.1 3.8 716 3.2 4.2 702 3.0 3.6 700 2.9 3.7 697 3.1 3.9 696 3.1 3.9 694 3.1 3.7 676 3.3 4.0 673 3.0 4.1 670 3.0 4.4 669 3.0 3.3 660 3.0 3X 3.6 655 3.0 3.7 631 3.0 4.0 628 3.1 3.8 624 3.0 3.7 621 3.1 4.3 614 3.1 3.7 607 3.0 4.1 603 3.0 4.3 586 3.0 3.4 584 3.1 3.8 582 3.1 3.7 579 3.0 3.8 576 3.0 4.2 553 3.0 4.2 552 2.9 4.0 544 2.9 3.6 542 3.1 4.0 540 3.2 3.5 527 3.0 3.9 515 3.1

R. SCHRAMM ENT. MULLIGAN FARM, INC MROCZEK, JOSEPH & ANDY KEVETTA FARMS KEVETTA FARMS COYNE FARMS, INC. DAIRYKNOLL FARMS MAXWELL FARMS CADYVILLE FARM DONNAN FARMS, INC.

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

H 193.4 H 1243.7 H 89.5 H 26.3 J 14.5 H 905.5 H 933.2 H 78.8 H 155.1 H 3593.1

28154 1030 3.7 874 3.1 3X 28040 1037 3.7 854 3.0 3X 26934 936 3.5 839 3.1 26203 893 3.4 807 3.1 21810 955 4.4 802 3.7 26088 1019 3.9 782 3.0 3X 25857 896 3.5 776 3.0 3X 24002 881 3.7 710 3.0 21441 870 4.1 661 3.1 21156 779 3.7 630 3.0 3X

CHRIS AND STEPH ANDERSON DHIR-AP H 52.1 MORRISVILLE COLLEGE FOUND DHI-APCS H 257.9 CEDARKNOB FARMS, LLC DHI-AP H 331.0 SPRINGWATER FARMS LLC DHI-AP H 419.2 DURFEE, STEVEN DHI-AP H 523.8 GATEHOUSE FARM DHI-AP H 246.0 ROBERTS, CHARLES & SONS DHI-AP H 125.8 WHITE EAGLE FARMS DHI-AP H 1029.1 SWAMP BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP H 47.7 GRANNY ANNE DHIR-AP H 85.3 EVANS, DOUG DHIR A 41.0 MONANFRAN FARMS, INC. DHIR-AP H 193.6 FERN HILL FARM, LLC DHIR H 236.6 BIKOWSKY, PATTY & JOHN JR. DHI-AP H 77.9 TFARM DHIR H 86.9 JOE SHOEMAKER DHI-AP H 69.1 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP H 93.2 WOOD, CALVIN & MATT DHI-AP H 240.9 WINTERCREST FARMS DHI-AP H 120.2 PUSHLAR, PAUL & FAMILY DHI-AP H 79.0 JONES,DAVID & SCOTT DHI-AP H 79.8 MANLEY, GWEN & JEFF DHI-AP H 44.2 RENDCACH FARMS DHI-AP H 162.8 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP H 37.0 WOODCOCK, LOUIS L. DHI H 89.4 HENRY, JOSEPH O. & PETE DHI-AP H 71.1 PARSONS, DOUGLAS DHI-AP H 120.2 FANNING, TERRY DHI-AP H 67.1 WEDGE FARM DHI-AP H 71.3 BARNES, BRUCE DHI-AP H 69.7 BRIDGEDALE FARM DHI-AP H 113.3 MORGAN, FRED & JUDY DHI-AP H 148.2 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP H 62.0 PERRY, DONALD L. & DONALD H DHI-AP H 82.5 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP A 26.9 MEEKER, ROY E. DHI-AP H 46.2 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP J 16.7 WILCOX, TERRY DHI-AP H 80.7 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP X 31.6

30213 888 2.9 928 3.1 3X 29565 1079 3.6 920 3.1 3X 28125 892 3.2 854 3.0 3X 27902 924 3.3 839 3.0 3X 26643 1017 3.8 822 3.1 3X 25002 910 3.6 748 3.0 3X 23897 917 3.8 740 3.1 25209 910 3.6 739 2.9 3X 23334 785 3.4 733 3.1 23337 879 3.8 731 3.1 21918 843 3.8 711 3.2 23890 837 3.5 703 2.9 21959 865 3.9 699 3.2 23492 822 3.5 697 3.0 21890 842 3.8 686 3.1 21853 805 3.7 674 3.1 21423 790 3.7 664 3.1 20936 787 3.8 657 3.1 22015 790 3.6 654 3.0 21102 745 3.5 654 3.1 20994 805 3.8 651 3.1 20967 797 3.8 644 3.1 21251 795 3.7 642 3.0 20298 763 3.8 622 3.1 19521 742 3.8 620 3.2 20258 684 3.4 617 3.0 19743 734 3.7 615 3.1 19539 660 3.4 606 3.1 20077 784 3.9 606 3.0 19668 697 3.5 593 3.0 18895 710 3.8 578 3.1 18030 749 4.2 563 3.1 18892 658 3.5 560 3.0 18356 714 3.9 546 3.0 17637 685 3.9 539 3.1 19170 711 3.7 539 2.8 17348 659 3.8 537 3.1 16751 608 3.6 508 3.0 16024 598 3.7 504 3.1

COLBY HOMESTEAD FARMS ELLSWORTH, ROCKY & PAT

DHI-APCS H 205.4 DHIR-AP X 54.0

22015 15626

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS

26338 1290 4.9 856 3.3 25694 950 3.7 824 3.2 25617 1167 4.6 822 3.2 24694 995 4.0 778 3.2 20083 1164 5.8 762 3.8 23846 895 3.8 747 3.1 23021 893 3.9 744 3.2 23543 976 4.1 731 3.1

HERD OWNER

LEWIS

LIVINGSTON

MADISON

MONROE

MONTGOMERY KORONA, JEREMY CANARY DAIRY LLC KORONA, JEREMY NARE FARMS KORONA, JEREMY MEAD, GARY DEVENDORF FARM BRUMAR FARM

H 28.6 H 55.3 H 61.1 H 198.0 J 12.6 H 193.1 H 46.9 H 207.5

866 3.9 666 3.0 614 3.9 524 3.4

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

HAYES THOMAS SHUSTER, PAUL & MAXINE STANLEY WICHOWSKY CLAY HILL FARM HEISER, JASON KORONA, STANLEY FREDERICKS VELVET ACRES ROBBIE DYGERT SAMMONS FARM 1 MAC VEAN, ROBERT FEAGLES FARM JAMES HUDSON RANDY & DEBBIE FRASIER WILA HALA FARM HAYES, DAVID INGHAMS HILL FARM HILL, RONALD MCCLUMPHA FARM KORONA, STANLEY HANDY HILLS FARM DAMIN FARM ADAM HAYES TRAHAVEN RACANIELLO, WAYNE KORONA, STANLEY FRASIER, LYN AND WILLIAM SNYDER, CLYDE DAMIN, GLEN

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 65.4 H 55.6 H 63.0 H 142.7 H 92.8 H 40.0 H 143.7 H 64.6 H 221.7 H 112.9 H 73.7 H 34.5 H 47.5 H 79.4 H 45.0 H 77.3 H 79.9 H 31.4 J 32.3 H 103.0 H 75.2 H 58.2 H 47.7 H 33.2 A 36.5 H 60.9 H 74.6 H 64.1

23950 24176 23235 23068 23830 22425 22738 23216 22113 21701 22454 22268 21503 21097 21521 22152 20806 20975 16964 19832 20021 19550 19697 19574 17723 18654 18316 17452

998 894 911 842 878 786 751 890 843 839 861 946 867 833 783 778 897 692 803 777 770 736 804 805 725 692 723 657

4.2 725 3.0 3.7 714 3.0 3.9 709 3.1 3.7 707 3.1 3.7 702 2.9 3.5 694 3.1 3.3 689 3.0 3.8 682 2.9 3.8 677 3.1 3X 3.9 674 3.1 3.8 673 3.0 4.2 667 3.0 4.0 656 3.1 3.9 654 3.1 3.6 651 3.0 3.5 640 2.9 4.3 625 3.0 3.3 624 3.0 4.7 623 3.7 3.9 618 3.1 3.8 604 3.0 3.8 601 3.1 4.1 592 3.0 4.1 588 3.0 4.1 582 3.3 3.7 549 2.9 3.9 542 3.0 3.8 508 2.9

MCCOLLUM FARMS LAKESHORE DAIRY LLC GASPORT VIEW DAIRY, INC. J J FARMS 1 WILLS DAIRY FARM RED CREEK FARM RANNEY FARMS MILLEVILLE FARMS,INC.

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 2347.1 H 1666.1 H 696.3 H 467.2 H 292.0 H 153.4 H 113.9 H 72.7

25419 25869 24513 22062 21384 21420 20827 17238

970 968 858 802 722 811 804 684

3.8 800 3.1 3.7 775 3.0 3X 3.5 743 3.0 3X 3.6 664 3.0 3X 3.4 657 3.1 3.8 649 3.0 3.9 646 3.1 4.0 553 3.2

COLLINS,EDWARD & SONS DHI-APCS CHAMPION FARMS LLC DHI-AP PEDERSEN RICHARD DHI-AP PRITCHARD, HUBERT AND JIM DHI-AP GALLAGHER, CINDY & PAUL DHIR-AP GAFNER, GEORGE DHI-AP ANGELL, KEVIN C. DHI-AP WILLIAMS, JAMES DHI-AP SMITH, WILLIAM & JOAN DHI-AP GREEN, PETER M. DHI-AP GYPSY DELL FARM LLC DHI-AP MELODYWOOD FARM DHIR-AP VAN HATTEN, B & C DHI-AP SMITH, RONALD & HOWARD DHI-AP HAROLD GLOUSE DHI-AP STOLARCZYK, BRIAN DHI-AP GROESLON FARM INC. DHI-AP ROBERTS, JOHN & LISA DHI-AP BALDWIN, RICHARD & SHARON DHI-AP LARRY,DOUGLAS DHI-AP FITZGERALD, JASON HD2 DHI-AP SHERWOOD FARM DHIR-AP LWG DUTCH HAVEN FARM DHI-AP SMOTHERS, ANNETTE & AR DHI-AP POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY DHIR-AP SCHNEIBLE, BOB DHI-AP GAR LINN FARM DHI-AP JONES TERRANCE R. DHI-AP POOLE, BRIAN & TRACEY DHIR-AP SPRING GROVE FARM LLC DHIR-AP PLEASANT VALLEY FARM DHI-AP NOBIS, TONY & PETE DHI-AP TOLBERT FRANK DHI-AP LEE DAIRY FARM DHI-AP ROCKYLEE FARM DHI-AP VALEHIGH FARM DHIR-AP

H 676.3 H 724.0 H 96.9 H 110.8 X 73.6 H 55.6 H 48.5 H 53.2 H 62.0 H 128.3 H 168.3 H 54.3 H 42.0 H 60.2 X 90.4 H 82.0 H 72.6 H 17.8 H 61.5 H 46.6 H 68.6 X 64.0 X 66.2 H 45.5 A 15.3 H 47.5 H 57.7 H 93.6 J 45.7 H 52.4 X 74.7 H 47.8 H 62.5 H 81.6 H 49.9 H 63.0

27550 27449 22722 22633 22042 22096 22215 22444 21822 21937 21090 20892 20542 20581 20005 19492 19166 20535 18884 19710 18159 17377 17278 18068 19098 18567 17358 17860 15281 18617 17336 17041 16607 17746 15740 16439

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3.6 840 3.0 3.3 805 2.9 3X 3.7 713 3.1 3.7 706 3.1 3.8 701 3.2 3.8 693 3.1 3.8 680 3.1 3.7 677 3.0 3.6 645 3.0 3.6 643 2.9 3.6 630 3.0 3.7 620 3.0 3.7 616 3.0 3.8 614 3.0 3.6 612 3.1 3.7 610 3.1 3.5 595 3.1 3.4 595 2.9 3.7 575 3.0 3.3 568 2.9 3.8 568 3.1 4.1 567 3.3 3.9 560 3.2 3.9 559 3.1 3.8 556 2.9 3.5 555 3.0 3.8 552 3.2 3.3 551 3.1 4.8 537 3.5 3.6 529 2.8 3.8 529 3.1 3.7 526 3.1 3.6 518 3.1 3.5 513 2.9 3.8 502 3.2 3.8 502 3.1

SNAVLIN FARMS COVALE HOLSTEINS TWIN BIRCH DAIRY ,LLC ANDREW STACK VENTURE FARMS LLC FABIUS GREENWOOD FARM AIRY RIDGE FARM COWLES, THURLOW, Y. OLIVER, FARM LOOMIS, JAMES W. MAPLEHURST FARMS LLC DALE VANERDEN AMESLEA FARM 1 DOODY, LARRY & SONS TREGFARMS LLC RICHARDS, ELMER & SONS MARKHAM HOLLOW FARM BURGETT FARMS HAYNES SCOTT CARLSON, CHERYL DENNIS, CARL & CRAIG TUCKER JOHN HAYNES SCOTT COOK, PAUL TWIN FARMS KARASEK, RUDY & SON WILDB DAIRY

H 138.5 H 461.0 H 1192.2 H 96.5 H 847.4 H 921.4 H 402.0 H 271.5 H 78.8 H 204.2 H 418.0 H 657.7 H 116.6 H 371.4 H 167.6 H 1421.5 H 306.3 H 112.3 X 12.3 J 57.1 H 46.7 J 130.8 A 47.3 H 49.5 B 31.7 H 121.4 X 45.6

30722 30010 28899 27922 28526 26394 24914 24063 24501 23337 24536 23327 23400 23016 22895 22461 22334 21214 19572 15920 20143 15876 17957 18732 17239 18480 16168

1170 1081 980 1012 1051 932 829 882 914 909 973 794 845 827 841 845 873 838 793 789 727 748 689 759 684 625 682

3.8 941 3.1 3X 3.6 927 3.1 3X 3.4 888 3.1 3X 3.6 861 3.1 3.7 859 3.0 3X 3.5 799 3.0 3X 3.3 740 3.0 3X 3.7 740 3.1 3.7 736 3.0 3.9 730 3.1 3X 4.0 729 3.0 3X 3.4 715 3.1 3X 3.6 714 3.1 3.6 705 3.1 3.7 704 3.1 3.8 700 3.1 3.9 691 3.1 4.0 667 3.1 4.1 652 3.3 5.0 625 3.9 3.6 603 3.0 4.7 558 3.5 3X 3.8 558 3.1 4.1 556 3.0 4.0 548 3.2 3.4 542 2.9 4.2 524 3.2

HERD OWNER

NIAGARA

ONEIDA

ONONDAGA

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

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B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

DHIR J 133.5

14559

692 4.8 506 3.5

TYPE TEST

ONTARIO

RAES,RONALD DHI-AP MINNS JAMES DHI-AP LIGHTLAND FARMS DHI-AP BLACK BROOK FARM DHI-AP HEMDALE FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS ELVI FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS HILTON RICHARD N DHI-AP FABA FARM DHI-AP REEDLAND FARMS DHI-AP LINHOLM DAIRY LLC DHI-AP ROGERS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP DEBOOVER FAMILY FARMS LLC DHI-AP HAYTON FAMILY FARM DHI-AP WILLOCREST DHI-APCS GREEN VIEW FARMS DHI-AP PHALEN,KEVIN & ROBERT DHI-AP DAY BROTHERS DHI-AP LAMELLA FARMS DHI-AP COSH, ANDREW S. DHI-AP CROUCH, GLENN AND JOHN DHI-AP WALKER, CHARLES & SHELLEY DHI-AP

ORANGE

SMILEY, RUSSELL W. GIBBS, GARY & SARA BELLVALE FARMS SPRUCEGATE HOLSTEINS STAP ROBERT & STACEY ECHO FARM THORNDALE FARM HOYT, MARK & KATIE FREEDOM HILL FARM JOHNSON, C. F. & SON COSSA, ED & MARY JANE EWANCIW, ED BALBACH, C.H. WISNER FARMS, INC.

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H 148.9 H 674.7 H 404.0 H 173.8 H 738.7 H 1043.8 H 405.0 H 486.2 H 382.0 H 176.2 H 161.3 H 1019.8 H 64.6 H 1098.7 H 119.4 H 450.8 H 148.1 H 123.0 H 72.3 H 60.7 H 39.9

31387 28795 28040 27674 26963 26983 26819 25948 25882 24909 24665 24694 22770 23281 22721 22351 21088 20687 20042 17286 16755

1090 1016 999 1024 898 957 1003 932 945 945 945 942 872 845 870 832 815 754 745 701 725

3.5 941 3.0 3X 3.5 869 3.0 3X 3.6 834 3.0 3X 3.7 821 3.0 3.3 818 3.0 3X 3.5 817 3.0 3X 3.7 812 3.0 3X 3.6 800 3.1 3.7 771 3.0 3X 3.8 766 3.1 3X 3.8 765 3.1 3.8 741 3.0 3.8 711 3.1 3.6 710 3.0 3.8 701 3.1 3.7 677 3.0 3.9 671 3.2 3.6 651 3.1 3.7 616 3.1 4.1 534 3.1 4.3 522 3.1

H 40.1 H 69.1 H 53.9 H 49.9 H 106.5 H 106.8 H 111.7 H 70.0 J 32.0 H 209.3 J 38.4 H 29.8 H 51.1 H 81.0

24671 21747 21832 20394 20970 21528 21041 20858 16202 17658 15040 18232 16921 16974

948 833 842 757 744 716 842 732 713 698 693 641 629 615

3.8 761 3.1 3.8 688 3.2 3.9 674 3.1 3.7 658 3.2 3.5 650 3.1 3.3 649 3.0 4.0 646 3.1 3.5 627 3.0 4.4 552 3.4 4.0 551 3.1 4.6 528 3.5 3.5 517 2.8 3.7 515 3.0 3.6 512 3.0

ORLEANS

NEAL, EDWARD & JAMES AND JODY DHI-AP H 555.3 ZIMMERMAN CHRIS DHIR-AP H 39.7 SMITH, EDWIN & RICHARD DHIR-AP X 58.8

OSWEGO

WILKINSON, LARRY MAPLE HELP STOCK FARMS NICHOLSON,DEAN WILL COMLEY SUMMER VILLA HOLSTEINS BURR, BRUCE

26221 1004 22648 830 19460 789

3.8 776 3.0 3X 3.7 692 3.1 4.1 620 3.2

79.7 52.9 94.0 61.3 59.1 32.4

23291 20864 20595 17256 18132 17909

767 789 731 637 629 657

3.3 679 2.9 3.8 659 3.2 3.5 645 3.1 3.7 548 3.2 3.5 537 3.0 3.7 517 2.9

H 146.8 H 168.1 H 74.7 H 78.6 H 79.5 H 38.0 H 272.0 H 367.0 H 73.7 H 90.4 H 50.5 H 80.3 X 48.8 H 86.6 H 123.0 X 36.2 H 38.9 H 34.9 H 81.9 H 52.1 H 78.1 B 136.2 H 66.2 H 61.6 H 55.2 H 35.3 H 67.4 H 49.7 H 42.3 H 108.1 H 64.0 H 36.4

26225 26024 26093 23990 23334 22906 22626 22922 22391 20976 21061 20511 19634 20736 19268 19920 20108 21275 20289 20680 19926 18596 20531 19781 19461 19586 19274 18778 19261 17471 17401 17023

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3.7 813 3.1 3.7 798 3.1 3.5 774 3.0 3X 3.6 724 3.0 3.8 709 3.0 3.8 698 3.0 3.8 688 3.0 3X 4.1 677 3.0 3X 4.1 666 3.0 3.8 658 3.1 3.9 656 3.1 3.7 638 3.1 4.0 638 3.2 3.9 633 3.1 3.7 630 3.3 4.0 621 3.1 3.6 621 3.1 3.7 617 2.9 3.6 614 3.0 3.8 601 2.9 3.7 600 3.0 4.0 598 3.2 3.6 596 2.9 3.7 591 3.0 3.8 581 3.0 3.7 577 2.9 3.7 572 3.0 3.7 557 3.0 3.7 553 2.9 3.8 534 3.1 3.9 528 3.0 3.7 504 3.0

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 331.1 H 96.3 H 174.0 H 128.2 H 118.9 H 90.4 H 101.9

28416 1159 4.1 872 3.1 3X 24248 941 3.9 817 3.4 25553 956 3.7 775 3.0 3X 22792 846 3.7 699 3.1 20034 795 4.0 644 3.2 20647 765 3.7 630 3.1 18327 677 3.7 565 3.1

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 1232.8 H 1502.3 H 1114.8 H 568.6 H 60.6

26824 27207 25542 23927 22629

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP

OTSEGO

WEBSTER, TERRY & COREY DHI-AP WOODLAWN DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP VAN ALSTINE, TOM & SANDY DHIR-AP ROHRING FALLS FARM DHI-AP GALLEY, DAVID DHI ALDRICH KEITH DHI-AP COOPERSTOWN HOLSTEIN CORP DHI-AP WATERPOINT FARMS DHIR-AP BANTA BROTHERS DHI-AP JORDAN BROTHERS DHI-AP POWERS, JAMES & PAMELA DHI-AP TRACY,ROBERT DHI-AP DAYDREAM FARMS DHI-AP ROCKSPRING FARM DHI-AP MATT AND DEAN UTTER DHI-AP BOUCHARD, RICKY DHI-AP GANTNER, RICH DHI-AP LICATA DAIRY DHI-AP WESTBROOK, WILLIAM & WENDY DHI-AP OSBORNE, CLAYTON, JOHN, BRUC DHIR DAN & MAE'S DAIRY DHI-AP TYLER, LESTER DHIR DULKIS, MARK DHI-AP TAUZEL, J & J DHI-AP BOB & KAREN MELLOTT DHI-AP BUTTS,DAN & JOHN DHI-AP RIDGEVIEW FARM DHI-AP GOD'S GRACE FARM DHI-AP WEINERT, WILLY & BECKY DHI-AP MUMFORD, JAMES & MARCIA DHI-AP JAKE REED DHI-AP TRILL ACRES DHIR

RENSSELAER

GREEN, DAVID CANNON MATT & PEGGY DAN REQUATE MCMAHON, JOHN & DAN LEWCLIF FARMS TARBOX FARMS 1 LUKELAND FARMS

ST. LAWRENCE

GILBERT, ANDY & TONY STAUFFER FARMS RIVERBREEZE FARMS C&M DAIRY LLC. NOWZ THE TIME FARM

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

H H H X H H

822 881 847 894 826

3.1 828 3.1 3X 3.2 820 3.0 3X 3.3 762 3.0 3X 3.7 719 3.0 3X 3.7 698 3.1

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ROPUT FARMS DHIR-AP CROSBY, FRANK, J. DHI-AP TWIN MILL FARMS, LLC DHI-AP LES & IRENE HARGRAVE HD2 DHIR-AP REED, MARION & FRED JR. DHI-AP PUTNEY,LESLIE G. HD1 DHI-AP PUTNEY,LESLIE G.HD 2 DHI-AP LAVACK,FRED & FAMILY HD 1 DHIR-AP FAUCHER, MICHAEL DHI-AP MAPLE NOOK HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP SCOTT & TRACI LAING DHI-AP BRESETT, HAROLD JR DHI-AP MCDONALD, DONALD & ROBERT DHI-AP LAVACK, FRED & FAMILY HD 3 DHIR-AP COW BELL ACRES DHIR-AP FREGOE PATRICK,H. DHI-AP MATT REYNOLDS DHIR-AP NELSON, MARK DHI-AP

H 120.6 H 34.7 H 144.4 B 23.5 H 68.5 H 127.7 H 194.8 H 77.3 H 106.3 H 68.8 H 63.5 H 131.4 H 157.6 J 46.8 X 31.6 H 130.4 H 46.3 H 30.0

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27621 1056 3.8 838 3.0 26413 952 3.6 818 3.1 27173 950 3.5 795 2.9 26507 1020 3.8 786 3.0 25367 972 3.8 768 3.0 3X 24566 964 3.9 758 3.1 24995 903 3.6 742 3.0 23511 849 3.6 725 3.1 23928 885 3.7 723 3.0 22632 879 3.9 709 3.1 19544 928 4.7 686 3.5 22502 837 3.7 681 3.0 21402 816 3.8 654 3.1 20255 748 3.7 628 3.1 20609 787 3.8 625 3.0 19029 680 3.6 603 3.2 18059 664 3.7 563 3.1

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H 1158.5 H 225.3 H 675.5 H 265.2 H 397.1 H 20.0 H 560.7 X 75.8 H 81.9 H 332.2 X 147.0 H 48.5 X 16.3 J 55.4 H 361.6 H 58.1 H 122.8

29052 1003 3.5 911 3.1 28523 993 3.5 855 3.0 3X 27826 942 3.4 838 3.0 3X 26859 969 3.6 827 3.1 3X 27447 981 3.6 821 3.0 3X 27760 904 3.3 816 2.9 3X 26870 907 3.4 814 3.0 24354 892 3.7 781 3.2 3X 25491 856 3.4 775 3.0 23142 905 3.9 706 3.1 21712 880 4.1 677 3.1 21616 785 3.6 660 3.1 21900 762 3.5 659 3.0 3X 18239 817 4.5 641 3.5 3X 20332 729 3.6 613 3.0 18889 763 4.0 587 3.1 18263 688 3.8 553 3.0

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H 112.2 H 167.3 H 129.2 H 106.7 H 43.9 H 95.5 H 60.1 H 485.8 H 64.9 H 33.4

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29938 29592 28616 27418 27747 27407 28127 26266 26206

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1084 1170 1040 940 1021 1040 992 979 937

3.6 911 3.0 3X 4.0 901 3.0 3X 3.6 854 3.0 3X 3.4 833 3.0 3X 3.7 829 3.0 3X 3.8 816 3.0 3X 3.5 805 2.9 3X 3.7 803 3.1 3.6 802 3.1 3X

by Christina S. PeterssonWolfe, Assistant Professor, Dairy Science, Virginia Tech; John Currin, Clinical Instructor, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine The incidence of Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) mastitis in the United States has been significantly reduced in recent decades. However, some farms continue to struggle with the control of this contagious pathogen. Similarly, this pathogen still plagues other countries of the world that lack proper control programs. A successful control program includes prompt treatment of cases, the use of proper milking procedures, and dry cow therapy. All streptococci bacteria are Gram-positive and similar in structure to

Staphylococcus spp. Milk culturing laboratories can distinguish Strep. agalactiae from other streptococci using standard biochemical tests.

Where are these organisms found?

The reservoir for Strep. agalactiae is infected udders. This pathogen is an obligate parasite of the udder in dairy cows. Unlike S. aureus, Strep. agalactiae does not readily colonize damaged teat skin or teat lesions.

How does strep. agalactiae spread to the mammary gland?

The spread of Strep. agalactiae can occur through washcloths and teat cup liners. During milking, irregular vacuum fluctuations can force bacteria up into the teat canal, leading to the potential for new infection.

How can you prevent and control mastitis caused by Strep. agalactiae?

Proper milking procedures, including the use of efficacious pre- and post-milking teat disinfectants, will help to reduce the number of new infections.

Important milking-time considerations that will help reduce the spread to uninfected cows include the use of gloves and singleuse towels and milking infected cows last. Furthermore, a backflush system may help reduce bacterial numbers within the liners, but rinsing units by hand is not recommended. Testing new herdmates will help to identify reservoirs of these contagious bacteria. Finally, dry cow therapy should be administered to all quarters of all

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propriately. In some instances, herd outbreaks of Strep. agalactiae have been reported. In these situations, treatment of all culture-positive animals at one time is recommended, followed with bacteriologic testing to confirm success.

Retreatment may be necessary, as well as monitoring culture-negative cows to make sure they remain uninfected.

This process is repeated until all animals are culture-negative for Strep. agalactiae. During a whole-herd treatment, those administering the treatment must be diligent about cleaning the teat ends prior to antibiotic infusion. Improper cleaning prior to administration can yield the introduction of a new pathogen into the gland.

In general, use of a strip

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cows at the time of milk cessation.

When are Strep. agalactiae mastitis infections most likely to occur?

Due to the contagious nature of these bacteria, new infections are likely to occur during lactation. Cows in early lactation are at increased risk for new infections due to the increased stress and immune suppression associated with the postpartum period. Cows with high milk production are not at greater risk than cows with low milk production.

How likely is Strep. agalactiae to cure?

Successful treatment of Strep. agalactiae is easily achieved with the use a broad-spectrum intramammary antibiotic preparation. New clinical infections should be treated promptly and ap-

A recent article featuring prior CoPulsation™ customer David Dallam states that when switching from CoPulsation™ to a Lely robot that SCC went from under 150,000 to over 700,000 and production from 26,000 to under 20,000. If you look inside any robot you will see the same 60 year old pulsation technology in your parlor and the same meters, basically the only new technology is the robot arm. The robot simply provides the consistent milking protocols the NMC supports.

The liner pinching causing new infections and damaged quarters is the same with a robot as it is in your herd. The end result is mastitis and culled cows.

See a video of young woman reacting to the pain of a conventional liner action at www.Facebook.com/CoPulsation and understand why your cows are milking poorly.

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ARMSON FARMS DHIR-AP DOUGLAS GOOD DHI-AP HIBSCH DHI-AP SIMMONS,WM & MARCIA DHI-AP STONEY CREEK DHI-AP EMERLING FARMS DHIRAPCS DAVIS, JAMES F. DHI-APCS STONEY CREEK DHI-AP ALAN WEST DHIR-AP SICKLES, RICHARD & SANDRA DHI-AP PINGREY, DONALD DHI-AP VICTORY ACRES LLC DHIRAPCS SILVER HAVEN FARMS DHI-APCS WOODVALE FARMS DHIR-AP ALLEN MASON DHI-AP DANIEL PINGREY DHI-AP SILVER MEADOW FARM DHI-APCS FRIENDLY ACRES FARM DHI-AP HYMAN, JOHN DHI-AP VICTORY ACRES LLC DHIRAPCS CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE & GREG DHIR-AP BRANT'S HILLTOP DAIRY DHI-AP EAGLEVIEW DAIRY LLC. DHI-AP METZ,DAVID & CYNTHIA HD 1 DHI ALL BRIGHT FARM DHIR-AP

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cup or similar device is strongly recommended for detecting abnormal milk. The use of Dairy Herd Improvement somatic cell count records in addition to visual observation of forestripped milk and milk culture results will indicate effectiveness of treatment.

Quick notes • Strep. agalactiae is a contagious mastitis pathogen spread from cow to cow at milking.

• New herdmates should be tested prior to entering the milking string; they should be separated from other cows until their tests are culture-negative.

• Use of gloves, efficacious pre- and post-milking teat disinfectants, single-use towels, and dry cow therapy will help control this pathogen.

• Strep. agalactiae responds well to antibiotic therapy.

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19306 19177

711 3.7 564 2.9 714 3.7 560 2.9

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DEUTZ-ALLIS 7085 90HP Tractor 4wd canopy $9,500. OBO. WANTED: 4” Lay flat hose. No Sunday calls. 315-536-8803.(NY)

WALK IN COOLER with compressor and condenser. 6 Allis tractor Powell planter, 2 row Moline 607 gas. 585-526-6606.(NY)

DION UNLOADING wagon tandem gear, 3 beater roof, ready to work, silage elevator 16-20ft. 528 McMurdy Brook Rd. So. Kortright, NY. 607-538-9612

JOHN DEERE corn binder one row, PTO drive, rubber tires, nice shape, can see work $2,000. or best offer. Syracuse, NY. 315-382-6656

JD 260 LOADER, JD front silage blade, JD 46A loader, Case IH-885 w/cab JD direct cut head, 55gal. barrels w/lids. 518-3760244.(NY)

40 DORSET FINN Ewe Sheep 2-3yrs. old $150/ea. or make offer for all. Roy Miller 7725 Mosher Hollow Rd. Cattaraugus, NY. 14719.

9 ANGUS STEERS and 6 Angus Bulls 600 to 700 weight, all natural grazers $1.25/pound. 607-743-3037.(NY)

BLUE HEELER puppies, good cattle dogs or will make a friendly pet. Both parents are working cattle dogs and friendly. 607-5329582.(NY)

2003 FORD F350 DRW 4WD 6.8LV10 auto 161K 8’x9’ Gooseneck bed brake controller F+R electrical plugs, new tires and brakes. 802-376-7452 OBRO.(VT)

12.4 X 24 GOODYEAR tire 100% tread 45° angle tread pattern, $250. Came off Farmall A. Ask for Ben 607-263-5120.

(NY)

FOR SALE: ROPS fits Oliver 1850-1955 stored inside, after market, no canopy $1,000. obo. 315-269-3794.(NY)

FOR SALE: D4 Winch complete $360.

Daniel A. Stoltzfus 16568 County Route 161 Watertown, NY 13601.

PIGLETS FOR SALE: Pure bred Yorkshire, shots, teeth cut and wormed, good feeder Pigs. Whole grain fed, papers available.

315-858-0088.(NY)

RISSLER SILAGE conveyor silage dump table for trucks at silo always under cover 16’ silage truck. 607-627-6637 Home, 607627-6245 Farm.(NY)

7FT. BELLY MOUNT IH Dynahead mower, 12ft. IH power set drag model 401, side hill hitch for swinging draw bar. 607-3432768.(NY)

GLEANER MODEL K combine, gas engine, 12ft. grain head $2,500. obo. 814837-7336(PA)

GRAVITY WAGON w/auger $1,500.

16.9R26 tire 50% tread w/tube $250. NH 27 Blower $800. Front weights 3020 w/brackets. 585-747-7567.(NY)

DONKEY WEANLING Jenny gray halterbroke $350. Also Peacocks India blue Black shoulder crosses $30. each 2 months old. 315-717-8261.(NY)

89 FORD L8000, diesel grain hay truck, 102w 18-24L, 35000 GVW, 10sp. good rubber, scissor hoist, work ready $7,500.

OBO. 607-387-6671.(NY)

WANTED: Farmall model AV with cultivators. 585-289-4143.(NY)

REGISTERED ANGUS and Angus cross Bulls for sale. Wellville Farm. 434-2923102.(VA)

FOR SALE or trade Southdown Ram born 04-02-2012 triplet, will trade for Ram of equal value, grand champion at fair. 607847-8621.(NY)

15K PTO Generator, Antique HayRake, 3 Produce Wagons, 1/2Bu. Baskets, 5/8 Potato Baskets, 50# Cabbage Bags, 50# Potato Bags, Scales. 315-853-5889.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 4440, great condition, good paint, new front tires, good back tires, runs excellent has served us well. 401-8220131 401-397-5404.(RI)

WANTED: Deutz Fair round baler 3.20 parts or repair, also 19L 16.1 manure tank tires 8 bolt rims. No Sunday calls. 315-5360235.(NY)

SHAVINGS 3.4 CU. FT. bags $5.25 per bag, quantity discount. Cherry Valley, NY area. 607-547-8536

GLENCOE CHISEL plow 10’ wide $2,000.

Call evenings. 585-599-3489.(NY)

PARLOR, DOUBLE six Herringbone Boumatic, complete low- line system, pump with VF-drive, meters, chain detachers. Crowd gate also. 315-292-4229.(NY) CHEVY C-60 silage dump truck $2,500;Hesston 7155 Chopper $2,000; Harsh 303 mixer $3,000; Farmall 400 $2,200; Baby Chicks $2. 607-2869362.(NY) 1971 FORD 3000 tractor w/back blade; also Ford 8N; both in good condition $5,000 for both. 518-257-6718.(NY)

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

2 HESSTON SP. 110 haybine’s for parts or rebuild. 607-965-8285.(NY)

FOR SALE: Irish Dexter cattle breeding stock. Call 585-928-2725.(NY)

REGISTERED AND PET quality Nigerian Dwarf Goats for sale. Kid and adult Does, Bucks and Wethers available, $50 to $225.

716-492-4351(NY)

ONE 5 TON Schuld bin with auger and International Agitator. No hammer dents and two elec. motors $1,600. 814-3260826.(PA)

FOR SALE: JD 327 square baler with kicker, extra wide pickup, excellent condition, field ready, always stored inside $8,500/obo. 716-731-4021.(NY)

15 YEAR OLD blonde Belgian Mare, light mane and tail, good worker, rides $750, 518-673-2431.(NY)

J.D. 920 FLEX HEAD with wagon $6,000.

1978 C60 diesel grain body $2,000. obo.

315-251-4656.(NY)

NH 718 CHOPPER w/2 hay heads $800.

New 8ton running gear Stoltzfus, never used $1,500. 802-464-2644.(VT)

WANTED: Qualified person or husband wife team with passion for dairying, pay by percentage of income conventional pipeline barn 90 Cows. 716-358-4762.(NY)

BRED SOWS for sale: (1) 800lb. Duroc, (1) 600lb. Tamworth, (2) 400lb. TamworthHampshire mix. Asking $200. each. 845234-7157.(NY)

NH 2R717 CORN HEAD EX NH 258 rake EX JD 70 NF rare half size PaPec ensilage cutter. 845-469-2430.(NY)

THREE REGISTERED Holstein Heifers due Sept. sired by top sires. 607-5832084.(NY) THREE FIRST CALF Heifers, two due in Oct. one in Sept, good size $3,000. obo.

Will deliver Jersey Heifers. 802-4764423.(VT) 4X4 TRIPLE WRAPPED baleage pure alfalfa $85. Clover grass mix $75. Can load trailers. Forage Soybean Sept. $75. 315265-6788.(NY) 32 COW DAIRY herd Holsteins, Jerseys and H-J crosses $1,200. obo. 607-2439147.(NY) 400’ 3/4” WATER LINE Goat milking stanchion, headlocks/ramp, make offer. 4-burn barrels $20/ea. William Byler 4831-State Hwy. 10 Fort Plain,NY 13339.

WESTFIELD 8” X 51’ grain auger PTO drive $2,800. Phelps, Ontario County, NY. 585-748-9474

32’ LITTLE GIANT hay elevator, fair to good condition $650. 315-852-6192.(NY)

FOR SALE: Berkshire cross feeder Pigs, farrowed on pasture $50. 315-6843228.(NY)

WOOD KICKER feeder wagon. 860-2745659.(CT) WANTED: 15-20 Ton hopper, bottom feed bin. Also small hammermill or rollermill.

315-536-3480.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 730 diesel direct start, too many new parts to list, 16.9x38 rubber, wife say’s must sell. 315-497-0323.(NY)

WANTED: 16ft. Rear dump silage wagon with roof. FOR SALE: 7700 Ford tractor; 336 square baler 3+4 bottom IH plows.

585-526-5954.(NY)

BLACK POLLED reg.Simmental Bull, Sire: Triple-C extra power. Bred 45 Cows in 60 days, ready for heavy service. 315-7967371.(NY)

WANTED: 8”-Roller mill, good shape. FOR SALE: 42ft.-Double chain-drive hay elevator, G.C. 625gal. Bulk tank. Lester Byler 8811 St.Rt.274 Holland Patnt, NY13354.

TWO TIRES 20P. 710/75/34 two tires 20P. 540.65.R30. 315-856-0483.(NY)

NH 718 WITH HAY head for parts $350.

Hesston 2-row Chopper model 2000 for parts $300. 518-638-8724.(NY) HAY FOR SALE: Large round bales, 1st cutting. Call 518-762-1523.(NY)

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Dairy policy experts share perspective with dairy farmers caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dairy producers want tools that will limit risk, that are easy to navigate, and which are not tied to supply management.

That was the message from Dr. Eric Erba, Chief Strategy Officer at California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the nation’s second largest dairy cooperative, referring to members of his organization. Erba joined Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, at the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

at a briefing attended by dairy farmer and DPAC member Alan Kozak, owner-operator of Clover Patch Dairy in Millersburg, OH, along with nearly 50 House and Ag Committee staffers.

Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI), Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Rep. Ron Kind (DWI), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Dairy Farmers Caucus, sponsored the Aug. 6 briefing which was offered to present an alternative view point to that presented at a session a week earlier on the Dairy Security Act. The conversation centered on the Dairy Mar-

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ket Stabilization Program, a controversial new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in the Dairy Security Act, part of the House Agriculture Committee’s version of the Farm Bill.

Dr. Stephenson’s presentation “Dairy Options for the Farm Bill” called attention to the “Unintended Consequences” of the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, including the speed at which circumstances change in the dairy industry, and the fact that the current drought situation has moved the dairy industry into concern about not having enough milk.

“If the stabilization

program were law, the supply management program would be in effect now and would be reducing already lower milk production by 4 percent,” noted Dr. Stephenson.

“A dairy farm is a biological system with significant variations in monthly production depending on weather, feed quality, calving patterns and many other factors,” said Kozak. “If a period of reduced production becomes the base for future margin insurance, what is meant to be a call to reduce production by, say 4 percent, could become a requirement to reduce production by a much greater percentage. For this and other

reasons very few producers will participate in the program as currently written. There will be no means to effectively regulate production and no safety net.”

“Supply management has been tried before, and did not work at all,” said CDI’s Dr. Erba.

“Good intentions, but horrific results.”

Dr. Stephenson offered his opinion on the bipartisan amendment offered

by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and David Scott (D-GA) that would remove the program and offer a stand-alone Margin Insurance Program similar, but not identical, to the margin insurance portion of the Senate Farm Bill, noting that it

would have a moderating effect on price volatility, without affecting markets too much.

“I have been working with dairy producers for more than 30 years,” said Dr. Stephenson, “and in my opinion, not more than 40 percent will sign on to the stabilization program. And those who register for the basic level of margin protection will be carrying all of the obligations of supply management, but receiving few of the benefits of the insurance indemnities.”

“The Goodlatte Scott amendment would give me the solution I need,” concluded Kozak. “Risk management protection without supply management.”

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FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

28708 1097 3.8 901 3.1 24842 906 3.6 784 3.2 24584 963 3.9 742 3.0 3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B 40.6 H 118.6 H 53.3 H 94.0 X 54.4

23773 26103 25157 22669 18292

941 851 905 818 599

DHI-AP H 76.2 DHI-AP H 56.7 DHI-AP H 73.7

26092 23920 20223

951 3.6 796 3.1 932 3.9 740 3.1 765 3.8 621 3.1

H 49.9 H 82.2 H 66.8 H 60.7 H 83.2 H 115.8 J 14.0 H 57.9 H 100.9 H 121.9 H 142.6 H 259.2 H 87.0 H 149.8 H 55.9 H 34.9 X 34.8 B 18.7

26758 22959 23213 23030 21000 21645 18399 21520 22057 20909 18574 19541 18728 19649 19039 17972 16883 16059

886 850 873 812 815 729 855 840 848 812 748 760 694 760 705 698 672 658

H 48.9 H 152.5 H 18.2 H 115.9 H 118.0 H 63.2 H 199.3 H 109.3 H 192.3 H 69.0 H 120.9 X 40.1 H 241.4 H 102.1 J 18.8 H 172.7 H 43.9 H 377.2 H 198.5 J 16.9 H 93.9 X 118.8 H 62.6 H 157.2 H 97.1 H 108.1 H 192.0 H 119.4 B 121.2 H 182.5 H 52.9 X 20.0 H 55.3 H 76.7 J 31.3 H 124.1 H 68.1 X 77.5 H 40.8 H 149.3

26468 965 3.6 830 3.1 26966 998 3.7 829 3.1 26796 1114 4.2 809 3.0 25347 987 3.9 804 3.2 26664 972 3.6 801 3.0 25509 877 3.4 778 3.0 25051 928 3.7 776 3.1 22979 947 4.1 775 3.4 23844 962 4.0 752 3.2 23271 918 3.9 743 3.2 24254 826 3.4 738 3.0 22615 964 4.3 727 3.2 23684 838 3.5 726 3.1 3X 23121 847 3.7 702 3.0 18602 950 5.1 699 3.8 21778 868 4.0 694 3.2 22268 783 3.5 693 3.1 21379 780 3.6 681 3.2 20872 763 3.7 674 3.2 18315 847 4.6 673 3.7 21661 798 3.7 673 3.1 20723 851 4.1 670 3.2 21571 695 3.2 670 3.1 20863 830 4.0 666 3.2 22945 817 3.6 663 2.9 20816 823 4.0 655 3.1 21958 783 3.6 652 3.0 21064 726 3.4 648 3.1 19223 715 3.7 647 3.4 19821 735 3.7 635 3.2 18910 750 4.0 613 3.2 18814 732 3.9 609 3.2 19417 734 3.8 603 3.1 19385 760 3.9 600 3.1 15760 841 5.3 592 3.8 18802 690 3.7 584 3.1 17737 686 3.9 557 3.1 17405 597 3.4 547 3.1 16129 647 4.0 534 3.3 16954 652 3.8 527 3.1

H 51.4 H 120.7 H 85.4 H 21.4 H 62.5 J 17.8 H 124.0 H 36.4 H 13.2 H 38.4 H 112.9 H 41.6 J 73.7 G 44.8 H 26.0

30605 1055 3.4 943 3.1 25748 975 3.8 810 3.1 24420 925 3.8 781 3.2 25860 990 3.8 776 3.0 24614 928 3.8 762 3.1 19420 945 4.9 714 3.7 21123 768 3.6 676 3.2 20342 687 3.4 664 3.3 20528 788 3.8 658 3.2 20409 737 3.6 640 3.1 19030 777 4.1 613 3.2 18867 729 3.9 600 3.2 15668 753 4.8 563 3.6 17342 730 4.2 553 3.2 17248 656 3.8 535 3.1

MARK VOGEL DHI-AP KIDSTREAT DHI-AP LIND FARM DHI-AP WILLIAM+ BRYAN LOPER DHI-AP CRAIG SHINKO DHI-AP WOODS DAIRY DHI-AP MARK VOGEL DHI-AP RAUSCH FARMS DHI-AP HIGH POINT FARMS DHI-AP PALNEL FARM DHI-AP DEAN +SUZANNE CURTIS DHI-AP BRAD ROBINSON DHI-AP KRUSE FARM DHI-AP CONCORD VALLEY FARMS INC DHI-APCS MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP EVAN NICKERSON DHI-AP MIDNIGHT FIRE DAIRY DHI-AP MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP

FRANKLIN

PAUL H. ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP ROCK GAP DAIRY DHI-APCS JEMI CATTLE COMPANY DHIR-AP JAMES&NINA BURDETTE DHIR-AP LOCUST HILL FARM DHI-AP DENNIS W BRICKER DHI-AP STEVEN E RUBY DHIR-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP EVAN J BURKHOLDER DHI-AP CURTIS KNEPPER DHI-AP OAKLEIGH FARM DHIR-AP ROMARCOHOLSTEINS DHI-AP DUFFIELD DAIRY DHI-AP ANTHONY R LEHMAN DHI-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP BEIDEL BROTHERS DHI-APCS ERIC NISWANDER DHI-APCS MILTON ROTZ DHI-AP MEYERS BROS DAIRY DHIR-AP PAUL H. ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP JEREMY D. MARTIN DHI-AP PECKMAN HOMESTEAD DHIR-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP MIDDOUR FARMS LLC DHI-AP DENNIS&JOEL SOLLENBERGER DHI-AP ANTRIM WAY FARM DHI-AP GUILSIDE FARM DHI-AP HONEYSUCKLE ACRES DHIR-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP WITTERDALE FARM DHI-AP EDGAR S REICHARD DHIR-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP NELSON R MEYERS DHI-AP VERNON W. ZIMMERMAN DHI-AP JEMI JERSEYS DHIR-AP DONALD PIPER # DHI-AP THOMAS E SHATZER DHI-AP JUSTIN GEISINGER DHI-AP RYAN D MEYERS DHI-AP POVERTY LANE FARMS LP DHI-AP HIGHLAND H FARMS MOWREYS SPRUCELAWN MITCHELLS DAIRY FARM DAN KELLER LONDONDALE FARM HIGHLAND H FARMS SMITH OAK FARM WINGARD DAIRY FARM DAN RAYBUCK D & L FARM KNAPP BROTHERS FARM PINE VALLEY FARM HARVESTORE HILL FARM PARADISE ACRES LAUREL VALLEY DAIRY

B R COW E E YEARS D

DHIR-AP H 60.6 DHI-AP H 86.9 DHI-APCS H 198.8

ERIE

JEFFERSON

Top 40 Herds For July

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

4.0 811 3.4 3.3 787 3.0 3.6 786 3.1 3.6 735 3.2 3.3 613 3.4

3.3 813 3.0 3.7 714 3.1 3.8 712 3.1 3.5 701 3.0 3.9 671 3.2 3.4 663 3.1 4.6 663 3.6 3.9 656 3.0 3.8 655 3.0 3.9 647 3.1 4.0 635 3.4 3.9 616 3.2 3.7 606 3.2 3.9 581 3.0 3.7 580 3.0 3.9 563 3.1 4.0 550 3.3 4.1 534 3.3

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

DHIR H 53.1 DHI-AP H 77.7

20918 18046

831 4.0 641 3.1 677 3.8 527 2.9

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H 51.1 H 61.1 H 120.4 H 121.2 H 63.2 H 220.9 X 40.3 G 36.2

23012 23088 22565 20965 20867 19349 17632 16262

863 827 800 700 741 694 669 716

DHI-AP H 171.5 DHI-AP H 77.6

22637 21482

824 3.6 678 3.0 786 3.7 667 3.1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 37.7 H 19.1 H 105.7 H 124.9 H 42.3 H 59.7 H 80.5 H 58.6

23862 21741 20055 20527 20012 20099 18392 15758

807 805 812 786 770 778 760 614

3.4 725 3.0 3.7 681 3.1 4.0 643 3.2 3.8 636 3.1 3.8 629 3.1 3.9 627 3.1 4.1 574 3.1 3.9 510 3.2

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

W H H H H X

54.8 45.6 76.6 52.9 36.7 46.7

23464 21835 20570 19212 18031 16100

839 850 704 751 643 673

3.6 712 3.0 3.9 711 3.3 3.4 614 3.0 3.9 606 3.2 3.6 566 3.1 4.2 546 3.4

H 49.4 H 120.0 H 119.6 H 61.2 H 136.4 H 123.7 H 29.2 H 100.4 J 497.4 J 31.3 H 23.0 H 27.7

27227 25929 26023 23651 21520 22622 21314 19790 15726 16388 17442 16581

966 942 875 836 833 853 780 700 800 763 681 627

3.5 824 3.0 3.6 790 3.0 3.4 764 2.9 3X 3.5 739 3.1 3.9 707 3.3 3.8 687 3.0 3.7 652 3.1 3.5 628 3.2 3X 5.1 600 3.8 4.7 600 3.7 3.9 536 3.1 3.8 507 3.1

DHI-AP H 52.1

21416

776 3.6 659 3.1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 100.3 H 95.8 H 64.7 H 100.9 J 18.1 H 82.6 H 100.6 H 118.8 H 20.9 H 57.4 H 37.2 H 118.4

28538 1085 3.8 848 3.0 25187 917 3.6 749 3.0 24201 922 3.8 743 3.1 23171 848 3.7 727 3.1 18624 929 5.0 701 3.8 22119 817 3.7 691 3.1 21779 833 3.8 679 3.1 18632 757 4.1 572 3.1 17689 579 3.3 548 3.1 17821 692 3.9 544 3.1 18681 672 3.6 544 2.9 17509 687 3.9 533 3.0

JOHNCAROL FOWLER # DHI-AP ROGER+RHODA LENT DHI-APCS CADY FARMS DHI-AP RON+CANDY COONEY DHIRAPCS RISSER, DAVID & NELSA DHI-AP J J FARMS # DHI-APCS THOMPSON, DONALD & CATHY DHIR-AP GARY & TINA HAMILTON DHI-AP ROWN FARMS DHI-AP KURT KOSA DHIR-AP LEON AND CATHY TICE DHI-AP

H 64.6 H 57.9 H 86.8 H 61.6 H 105.9 H 59.4 H 61.5 H 82.6 H 67.2 J 86.6 H 56.1

23355 23312 22099 20019 20708 20104 19830 18004 16747 15462 17052

H 60.8 H 86.9 H 106.5 H 106.9 H 117.5 H 68.0 H 66.5 H 88.1 H 57.0 H 37.6 H 35.6 H 49.4 H 33.4 M 15.9 J 14.8 H 47.5

27099 1023 3.8 866 3.2 24196 956 4.0 784 3.2 23691 898 3.8 758 3.2 24253 798 3.3 752 3.1 23845 739 3.1 746 3.1 24828 925 3.7 737 3.0 23408 876 3.7 721 3.1 22844 853 3.7 704 3.1 22707 803 3.5 701 3.1 22343 812 3.6 651 2.9 20718 761 3.7 648 3.1 20773 809 3.9 648 3.1 19344 713 3.7 644 3.3 18027 696 3.9 609 3.4 16879 783 4.6 587 3.5 18257 656 3.6 576 3.2

HERD OWNER

LACKAWANNA GEORGE YEDINAK PAUL MANNING

LAWRENCE

ROBIN&JOHN THOMPSON LEFTMAC FARM CAMPRUN HOLSTEIN TROTACRE FARM HILLMAR FARM MARTINHOLM FARMS HENRY FARMS TROTACRE FARM

LUZERNE

C K TROXELL FARMS SCOTT RINEHIMER

LYCOMING

BENJAMIN MCCARTY ED+CHRISKITZMILLER BOSCH FARMS FANTASYFOUND HOLSTEINS BRYNN BOWER ED+CHRISKITZMILLER MICHAEL & LARRY FRY JEREMIE SNYDER

MCKEAN

SYN TANN DETRICKS FARM JAMES & JUDITH LARSON THREE MILES DAIRY NEAL D GORDON JAMES & JUDITH LARSON

TYPE TEST

MERCER

GANDER&GIRLS FAMILY FARM DHI-AP CANON DAIRY DHI-AP PAUL J CRITCHLOW DHI-AP CLAN CAMPBELL DHI-AP O'COLTER FARM DHIR-AP DALE L KEPNER DHI-AP J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP HILLVIEW ACRES DHI-AP IRISHTOWN ACRES DHIRAPCS J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP DANE YEAGER DHI-AP SALLY+GARY OAKES DHIR-AP

MONTOUR

SAMUEL + ADA BYLER

NORTHAMPTON VALKIES REG HOLSTEINS BREWER FARMS KLEIN FARMS EXCELSIOR FARMFLECK BREWERS JERSEYS RALPH HAHN REDMAPL SPRING FARM JOAN A WILLIAMS MACK FARMS JOHN BOCKO KOEHLER FARM KLEINTOP FARMS

POTTER

SUSQUEHANNA LLOYD & DENISE PEASE KEITH BRANT RANSOMED RANSOMDAIRY HARVATINE FARMS JOHN CASTROGIOVANNI WALKER FARMS COTTRELL BROTHERS EMPET FARMS R M SHIPSKY & SONS JOE VALENTINE REUBEN EVERITT KENNETH S. GESFORD JON ANN FARMS JON ANN FARMS EMPET FARMS DONALD C ROBBINS

DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

840 846 802 770 760 763 782 674 688 707 614

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

3.8 739 3.2 3.6 711 3.1 3.5 698 3.1 3.3 644 3.1 3X 3.6 644 3.1 3.6 571 3.0 3.8 552 3.1 4.4 537 3.3 3X

3.6 734 3.1 3.6 703 3.0 3.6 667 3.0 3.8 643 3.2 3.7 637 3.1 3X 3.8 623 3.1 3.9 618 3.1 3.7 555 3.1 4.1 544 3.2 4.6 538 3.5 3.6 512 3.0

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

ROBERT JOHNSON JO AM SAN DAIRY JON ANN FARMS HAROLD&NANCY SHAY

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H X X

61.1 52.8 22.3 61.1

18088 18577 15595 15795

700 664 661 669

3.9 559 3.1 3.6 559 3.0 4.2 539 3.5 4.2 509 3.2

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 848.1 H 53.9 H 109.2 H 70.2

24033 24254 21468 22706

864 820 780 806

3.6 717 3.0 3X 3.4 707 2.9 3.6 668 3.1 3.5 665 2.9

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

H H H H H H H H X

28368 1026 3.6 869 3.1 3X 28408 1052 3.7 865 3.0 3X 26059 990 3.8 806 3.1 24477 890 3.6 775 3.2 24959 885 3.5 759 3.0 23926 841 3.5 701 2.9 22376 861 3.8 674 3.0 21833 800 3.7 667 3.1 19337 845 4.4 658 3.4 3X

TIOGA

BISHCROFT FARM MARK HALTEMAN SHERMAN HENRY&KELLY KEN MARTIN

UNION

COW COMFORT INN DAIRY FLOYD MARTIN BUFF RUN GARY B. HOFFMASTER ARRON HOOVER AMOS M STOLTZFUS LOCUSTRIDGE FARM BREEZYVUE FARM COW COMFORT INN DAIRY

52.1 64.2 55.1 95.3 66.2 71.7 64.7 32.6 99.9

TOP HERDS FOR JULY NAME

Brd Cows

Milk

NEW YORK SKIFF- DEBLOCK HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD JOHN & CHRIS NELLIS PETERSHEIM SAMUEL & SADIE HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD JOHN G. KELLETT JR. PHILLIPS & SUSAN FERRY DELLAVALE FARM DELLAVALE FARM M. CHARLES EVANS TERRANCE & MICHAEL H0AG SEVEN VIEW FARM SLATEHILL FARM MIKE SWART GEORGE B. WILSON GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT IDEAL DAIRY FARMS LUNCREST FARMS HOLLISTER BROTHERS TAYLOR & ALAN HENDERSON GARY & DEBBIE MOORE WINDY LEA FARM GARY & DEBBIE MOORE SKIFF FARMS INC. SKIFF FARMS INC. MICHAEL & LOUISE WOODDELL

JOHN G. KELLETT JR.

MONTGOMERY

FAT %

PRO %

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

H H H H J H J H J

112 32 110 88 19 60 62 31 27

23160 21259 21322 21620 16526 18793 15082 12837 8745

907 820 807 787 888 752 730 494 407

3.9 3.9 3.8 3.6 5.4 4 4.8 3.8 4.7

760 681 650 642 635 587 560 410 317

H

52

23789

879

3.7

726 3.1

H

83

15767

608

3.9

501 3.2

H H H J G X

109 140 83 101 35 28

21119 21448 19779 14761 14573 14483

806 805 763 691 628 566

3.8 3.8 3.9 4.7 4.3 3.9

693 657 604 535 464 459

3.3 3.1 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.2

H H H H H H J H B H

963 151 100 144 14 151 18 81 19 100

28316 24732 22895 22033 22509 20619 17145 17832 15199 14914

1081 854 911 837 888 803 789 657 612 465

3.8 3.5 4 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.6 3.7 4 3.1

884 745 698 671 670 634 577 550 524 368

3.1 * 3 3 3 3 3.1 3.4 3.1 3.4 2.5

18793

752

4

587 3.1

OTSEGO

RENSSELAER SCHOHARIE

WASHINGTON

ORGANIC

MONTGOMERY H

60

3.3 3.2 3 3 3.8 3.1 3.7 3.2 3.6

Top 40 Herds For July

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

VERNON MARTIN GEORGE & JOHN HAUCK COW COMFORT INN DAIRY SPRUCE RUN FARM IVAN NOLT HILL CRAFT FARM DALE L.METZLER

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 40.1 H 121.8 X 211.7 H 59.1 H 52.7 H 59.5 H 107.8

21001 21098 18895 21129 20696 21079 19544

763 774 846 816 729 813 736

3.6 650 3.1 3.7 647 3.1 4.5 644 3.4 3X 3.9 640 3.0 3.5 639 3.1 3.9 639 3.0 3.8 623 3.2

DHI-AP H 158.8 DHI-AP H 56.6

24707 21061

795 3.2 775 3.1 824 3.9 655 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

25801 23012 22925 22692 23245 23543 19293

918 840 850 900 835 827 735

VENANGO

DICKMAR FARMS MITCHHILL DAIRYFARM

WARREN

SUNSET DAIRY PINE TON FARMS MARTHA BEARDSLEY KURTIS MESSENGER JARED LINDELL LINDELL FARMS LLC KEVIN LONG

H 474.8 H 290.9 H 46.2 X 22.8 H 149.0 H 335.1 H 55.0

3.6 765 3.0 3X 3.7 722 3.1 3.7 720 3.1 4.0 718 3.2 3.6 715 3.1 3X 3.5 704 3.0 3X 3.8 598 3.1

HERD OWNER FOGGY MEADOWS FARM CURTIS JERSEY CONNEATTEE WEST

WAYNE

ROWE BROS JACK AND ELLA CHYLE HIGHLAND FARMS KEV&GERARDA BURLEIGH N GARY KRAVETSKY DAVID&SHEILA BANICKY CHYLE LAND DAIRY ROCK RIDGE FARM TRI NON FARMS D ELLIS DIX CARL A ROBINSON# DON STILES

WYOMING

HIRKEY BROTHERS

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

DHI-AP H 93.7 DHI-AP J 73.4 DHI-AP H 84.9

16964 14164 15181

617 3.6 527 3.1 654 4.6 513 3.6 561 3.7 502 3.3

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

26072 885 3.4 777 3.0 24981 915 3.7 768 3.1 23893 1005 4.2 747 3.1 21970 845 3.8 671 3.1 21680 764 3.5 658 3.0 20430 800 3.9 614 3.0 17391 801 4.6 614 3.5 19609 700 3.6 610 3.1 20213 682 3.4 605 3.0 17081 605 3.5 514 3.0 15984 630 3.9 509 3.2 16182 612 3.8 506 3.1

TYPE TEST

H 76.7 H 23.0 H 94.9 H 47.7 H 53.6 H 55.6 J 102.8 H 82.3 H 78.2 H 50.3 H 56.5 H 49.4

DHI-AP H 45.3

17414

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

670 3.8 553 3.2

Hot weather calf housing alert Pay extra attention to calf housing during warm weather conditions.

The loss of a dairy cow, let alone a dairy calf, is not something any dairy producer takes lightly.

But with hot weather continuously bombarding the Midwest lately, dairy calves have been under extreme heat stress.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently reported that the number of dairy calf deaths due to heat has been on the rise. Officials indicate that heatstressed calves are dying in one of two ways this summer: the calves’ immune systems have been weakened by heat stress

and they then die from a bacterial infection or they become dehydrated and die from heat stroke.

Although recent rain showers have provided the Midwest with a brief respite from the heat, the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is projecting the hot and dry weather patterns to continue over the next three months.

To pre-empt the impact hot weather can have on calves and to provide them with better protection, it’s important for all producers to pay special attention to calf management and housing.

When looking to prevent heat stress in calves, ventilation is key. “Ventilation of the calf hutches is crucial during the summer months,” explains Skip-

per Carlisle, calf housing specialist with CalfTel. “Calf hutches should be placed in open areas for adequate air movement. If hutches are located in a confined area, air movement may be restricted and calves can suffer.”

Carlisle adds that opaque polyethylene calf hutches provide extra protection to the calf as they completely prevent the sun’s rays from penetrating the hutch, keeping the calf protected during the warmer part of the days. Research from the University of Florida confirms that polyethylene calf hutches are cooler during both the coolest and hottest parts of the day.

Additional tips on keeping calves cool include: propping the back

of the hutch up to allow extra air movement inside the hutch and installing a shade over the calf hutches. If using a shade, make sure the shade is high enough above the hutches so it does not restrict air flow.

Bedding with sand is another option to help keep calves cool.

“Calves require special attention — especially during the summer,” Carlisle reminds.

“Remember, calf housing not set up for summer can be deadly for your calves. As temperatures continue to break records, keeping your calves in cool, well-ventilated areas will benefit the future or your operation.”

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What a Difference a Year Makes!

By Janet B. Fallon, CCA - Dairy One Forage Lab & Agro-One Soils Lab What a difference a year makes. Last year, we dealt with the effects of too much water, but this year, we are dealing with the opposite problem: not enough water. I don't think I have to tell you that drought has had a significant impact on crop yield and quality in much of the Northeast this summer. If you are feeding livestock, then chances are good that you are concerned about the nitrate content of your homegrown or purchased forages. Below is a “refresher”about nitrates and dairy cows, followed by information about drought impact on soil fertility and crop management in 2013.

Nitrates and Dairy Cattle Nitrate is a major precursor of plant protein. At certain times, environmental conditions can cause excessive nitrate accumulation in the plant. These conditions include heavy nitrogen fertilization, drought, low light intensity, and low temperatures. Nitrate concentrations can rise immediately after a drought-ending rain, which is an important consideration when making harvest decisions.

Crops susceptible to nitrate accumulation include sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass hybrids, sudangrass, corn forage, small grain forages, and certain weeds, including red root pigweed, lambsquarters, and Johnsongrass. Drought can also result in elevated levels of prussic acid in sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass hybrids, sudangrass, and Johnsongrass, so extra precautions should be taken to protect against prussic acid poisoning as well.

Ensiling can reduce nitrate concentration by up to 50%, but safety precautions should be taken to protect farm workers and livestock from silo gas, which may be more likely when ensiling high nitrate forages.

Nitrate levels (DM Basis)

% Nitrate

ppm Nitrate Nitrogen

Comments

< 0.44

< 1012

Safe to feed

0.44 - 0.66

1012-1518

Safe for non-pregnant animals. Limit to 50% of ration dry matter intake. Animals may go off feed, experience a slow drop in milk production or abort in some cases.

0.66 - 0.88

1518 - 2024

Limit to 50% or ration dry matter.

Above symptoms, some death.

0.88 - 1.54

2024 - 3542

Limit to 35% - 40% of ration dry matter.

DO NOT FEED TO PREGNANT ANIMALS.

1.54 - 1.76

3542 - 4048

Limit to 25% of ration dry matter.

DO NOT FEED TO PREGNANT ANIMALS.

> 1.76

> 4048

TOXIC - NO NOT FEED.

http://www.dairyone.com/Forage/FactSheet/Nitrates.htm For more information on dealing with the risk of nitrate toxicity in drought-stressed forages, please refer to Cornell’s new Agronomy Fact Sheet, 70 Drought and Risk of Nitrate Toxicity in Forages, found at http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/publications/factsheets/factsheet70.pdf. This provides additional information on the causes of nitrate buildup in drought-stressed plants, nitrate testing guidelines, signs of nitrate poisoning in livestock, and management options if high nitrate levels are known or suspected.

In a nutshell, if high nitrates are suspected: 1. Delay harvest until a week or two after drought is “over”.

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Raise the cutter bar for harvest to avoid the highest concentration of nitrates located in the lowest part of the plant. This may be difficult but necessary to do when yields are already compromised by the long drought.

In hard-hit areas, grain producers may decide to harvest their crop for silage. This is good because it helps alleviate potential feed shortages and provides a market for drought-damaged corn crops that will produce little grain, but it is very important to know the nitrate status of this “salvaged” grain crop.

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Make silage instead of hay or green chop. But beware, elevated nitrates will also increase the risk of potentially deadly silo gas, so be sure to follow adequate precautions to avoid injury to farm workers or livestock.

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Test suspected forage to determine if it can be diluted with a low-nitrate feed, or to determine if you should avoid feeding it altogether.

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Feed a balanced ration and make sure that livestock have ready access to nitrate-free water.

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Introduce forage with elevated nitrates gradually. Feed cows low-nitrate hay before turning them into a suspected high-nitrate pasture.

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Avoid feeding greenchop, especially if it has heated in the forage wagon or feed bunk.

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Don't overstock high-nitrate pastures, since it encourages consumption of the lower canopy, which will be highest in nitrates.

10. Consult with your nutritionist or veterinarian for other management practices to reduce the risk of nitrate toxicity on your farm.

11. Observe livestock frequently. Remove animals and call a veterinarian promptly if symptoms occur.

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Impact of Drought on Soil Fertility and Crop Management in 2013 Some areas of the Northeast got some much needed rain the last week in July…an inch or two or three…enough to green things up a bit, but it was too little and way too late. Even if we get normal rainfall for the rest of the summer, much of the damage is already done.

At this point, we really need to start thinking about the impact of the drought of 2012 on soil fertility and crop management in 2013. After reading numerous publications on the subject, I would like to offer these observations and suggestions.

Fertilizer use can become an important consideration during the year after a drought. Low crop yields during the drought year means that a significant amount of unused nutrients could remain in the soil or in the crop residue of unharvested crops and weeds. In other words, if your 2012 crop yield was 1/3 of your goal and nutrient uptake is proportional to yield, then roughly 2/3 of the phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) applied in the 2012 was not used and may be available for use by your 2013 crop. Nitrogen is a bit more tricky, but there may be a lot of that left over as well.

Nitrogen (N) As most of you know, N is perhaps the most critical and costly nutrient of all. It is also the most volatile and mobile nutrient with the shortest life in the soil. Carryover is most likely if: • The 2012 crop received moderate-to-high amounts of N from fertilizer, legume or manure inputs.

• If yields were lower than expected.

• If soils are heavy textured.

• If winter precipitation is normal or below normal.

The use of fall cover crops may help hold expensive N in place for the 2013 crop, as well as provide a much needed source of supplemental feed. However, be mindful of herbicide residues that may damage more sensitive crops like oats or wheat. Check herbicide labels for replanting restrictions.

Consider reducing your total nitrogen rate or splitting nitrogen applications to corn the year following a drought if the prior crop was heavily fertilized or low yielding and the fall and winter precipitation was below normal. Using a Pre Plant Nitrate Test can be used to determine if and how much additional nitrogen is needed at side-dress time.

Boron (B) Drought reduces B availability and may be quite noticeable in high B-requiring crops like alfalfa. In alfalfa, deficiency shows up as a bronzing to yellowing of the top leaves, especially on dry ridges and light sandy soils. It can be also be confused with potato leafhopper damage.

Drought also reduces leaching of B from the soil (especially sandy or coarse textured soils), so it is hard to tell if your soil is truly deficient or if you have a drought induced deficiency. The amount of B required by any crop is quite small, so application should always be based on soil test results, since excess B can be toxic to many other crops at levels that are needed by high-B crops like alfalfa, beets, or brassicas. Boron is NOT included in the standard soil test analysis, but can be requested as an additional test for a cost of $10 per sample. http://www.dairyone.com/AgroOne/soiltesting/SoilTestingServices.pdf

Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) Phosphorus and potassium are more stable in the soil than nitrogen. Fertilizer that is not used by the 2012 crop due to lower yield caused by the drought will most likely be available in 2013 for use by the next crop. It is important to determine the levels of these nutrients through soil testing to avoid applying excess fertilizer, which is hard on your wallet and bad for the environment.

Unfortunately, taking a representative sample in dry hard soil can be very difficult. Shallow sampling depth that is common in these conditions can result in very different and misleading results. Specifically, you may see higher levels of P and K and lower soil pH. If the soil is too hard to sample, it is better to wait until you can sample to the correct depth and take the appropriate number of sub-samples per field vs. compromising accuracy.

In addition to soil fertility, it will be important to consider persistence and carryover of 2012 herbicides into the 2013 cropping season. Drought can reduce microbial activity and breakdown of some herbicides, which can increase their persistence and potential for carryover and damage to the rotational crop.

Check with your Certified Crop Adviser, the herbicide label and/or University Herbicide Restrictions included in their Agronomy Guidelines, especially if you used herbicides that are at a higher risk of carryover, such as Atrazine or Command.

Forage analysis and soil testing are important management tools every year, but they are even more important in a year of extreme drought like we had in many areas in 2012. For a complete list or our forage analysis and soil testing services, please visit www.dairyone.com.

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Current priorities for research funding are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting man-

agement of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding.

Application deadline is Dec. 1. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then for-

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Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practical knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority).

Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded approximately $878,500 in seed money for selected projects.

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Honey tastings sell a lot of product thanks to the beauty, the fragrances, and the tastes of honey.

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PA Dairymen’s and Center name seven student leader scholars HARRISBURG, PA — Seven individuals have been awarded the Student Leader Scholarship from the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. The scholarship is intended to provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry.

“The Center for Dairy Excellence is pleased to recognize these seven individuals as a representation of the bright and dynamic future awaiting Pennsylvania’s dairy industry,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “We are honored to recognize such an outstanding group of individuals.”

“The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association feels it is very important to educate the future of our dairy industry,” said David Smith, executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. “We are pleased to be able to support the education of these future dairy leaders.”

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This year’s winners included: Hannah Bachman, daughter of Mark and Melanie Bachman of Ulysess, PA, who is a junior in agribusiness management at Pennsylvania State University. Bachman is the co-chair of the Holiday Cheese Box Sale and works with other committees in the Penn State Dairy Science Club.

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Growers recently gathered in Greensboro, NC, for the first session of the NCGA Leadership Academy, cosponsored by Syngenta. Upon completion of the program in January, the participants will join more than 500 colleagues who have graduated from this program in the past 26 years.

At the meeting, participants got an up-close look at NCGA from President Garry Niemeyer, who is also a Leadership Academy alumnus. Farmers will take part in media training and public speaking exercises as well as associa-

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by Ann Swanson You want me to do what?

Do you remember when you took your driver’s test? I remember practicing for weeks to make a 3-point turn, parallel park, and drive the car in a safe manner.

The year that I turned 16 is a memorable one. I begged my mother to let me get my learner’s permit to drive as soon as I turned 16.

When you had a learner’s permit you were allowed to drive as long as an adult was with you.

The car we had at the time was a big boat. My mom bought a 1959 Chevy with the big fins.

It not only had fins, it was a standard shift. My mother figured if I was going to learn to drive I had to be able to shift gears. To say that car was hard to maneuver is an understatement. It was not only large, it was awkward.

We went up to “The Point” to practice each Saturday. Mom set up guidelines in the parking lot for me to aim for.

Since my birthday is in September, that worked well. By that time all of the picnickers were gone.

I practiced putting my car through the gears before I did anything else.

Getting a smooth start was a challenge. Eventually, I managed quite well with that so we moved on to another skill. I think I

did the three point turn next. When you made three point turns you pulled up to a spot, turned the wheel as if to make a turn, then backed up before you pulled forward going the other direction. I remember that I really had to cramp that steering wheel to get the car to turn. There was no power steering on the model I learned to drive on.

Next we tackled the parallel parking. That meant you pulled up alongside another car hoping to back your car into the parking space behind it. You not only had to get the car in there, you also had to be just a few inches from the curb. It seemed like I practiced forever before I learned to parallel park.

Parking places were not large, but our car was. I see-sawed that wheel back and forth until I put the car into the space. Of course, there were many misfires where I missed the parking spot or I was too far from the curb.

Finally my mom figured I was ready to take my driver’s test.

First I had to pass a written portion. When that was completed I was allowed to schedule the vehicular portion. The place to meet the examiner was near the park.

Parents were not allowed to ride along. My mother

got out and the examiner climbed in. I had to use hand signals to pull out into traffic.

I got off to a smooth start. Everything was going well. I parallel parked right by the high school.

That was an intimidating experience in itself. What if some of my friends were watching? My parallel parking went flaw-

lessly. The examiner signaled for me to pull back out into traffic. I once again used my hand signal and pulled the car out. I was no sooner out of the spot than a man crossed the street right in front of me without any warning. I nearly put the examiner through the windshield when I applied my

brakes, but I did not hit the pedestrian. I guess my quick reaction time earned some points for me but I was not sure at the time what that little experience was going to do to my test score.

I passed the test the first time and got my provisional or junior license. Now I could drive without an adult. I could

hardly wait to try out my new skill. The rules were: I could have one passenger, I had to put gas in the car, and I had to be home before dark. I had wheels and I felt very lucky even though the car I had to drive was not a sporty model.

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competition. Many of these guys use their horses all of the time to do routine things on their farms. I was especially anxious to see the parallel parking because I had never seen a team of horses and a driver do that.

The first team performed the task flawlessly. He was cautious and took his time, but he did not bump any of the equipment. The next driver completed his parking as well. Not all of them were able to parallel park. That

hurt their score. In the end when the ribbons were given out there were five happy drivers.

I know that I could not have parked a team of horses pulling a wagon.

When my daughter and I had the fourwheeler and cart up in the woods looking for grapevine we ended up picking up the cart to move it around.

I can still parallel park a car. Some people avoid any spot where they have to parallel park, but I do not bat an eye. No, my car is not one of those that parks itself. It does not have a mirror to see the back either. Neither does It have a sound to alert people that I am backing up.

Once I learned to park with that big

boat in the 1960’s I was set for life. I have even been called upon to drive a car with a manual gear shift every once in a while. The last time we had one of those was in the early 1980’s. I hated that thing because it had to be in reverse to start. You had to be sure that your feet were planted on the brake before you engaged the engine and that was a pain.

Now that I have seen them parallel parking a team of horses, however, I am just happy that my family did not have those!

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

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Sweetwater Energy, a company based in Rochester, NY, that has developed a process for converting the cellulose in plant material into industrial sugars to produce a variety of products, including advanced biofuels, bioplastics and biochemicals, has contracted with Western New York farmers to produce energy sorghum for their conversion process. Farmers in Orleans, Genesee, and Niagara Counties are growing several hundred acres of energy sorghum for Sweetwater this summer. Planting of the crop began in late May and ended in early July.

Energy sorghum differs from the types of sorghum grown as a feed grain crop in the South and Southwest, and from sweet sorghum grown to produce molasses by simple sugar-extraction techniques. Energy sorghum is also

different from sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids that are grown for cattle forage. Energy sorghum produces a much larger volume of biomass, with plants growing to a height of 12 or 14 feet and yields that can exceed 35 tons per acre. The crop will be harvested and chopped like corn silage and stored in a bunker until it is used for Sweetwater’s sugar extraction process.

With funding from the New York Farm Viability Institute and support from Ceres, Inc., Sweetwater Energy is testing several different varieties of energy sorghum in strip trials replicated in a number of fields on different planting dates. Dr. Hilary Mayton, a crop scientist with a long background in agronomic research at Cornell University, is leading the research pro-

gram. As part of the field day she will be leading a tour of one of the energy sorghum strip trials.

Ron Boillat, Sweetwater’s Chief Deployment Officer will give an overview of the company. “Our business depends on a reliable source of cellulosic material for our process. The skilled growers and agricultural infrastructure in Western New York makes this an ideal place to source that material.

We are glad to be working with the New York Farm Viability institute to develop energy sorghum further as a profitable addition to Western New York crop rotations,” Boillat said.

Chuck Kyle of Cato Analytics, the agricultural consulting firm that has been working with area farmers to grow the Energy Sorghum for Sweetwater Energy will share some of the ex-

periences from the 2012 crop and discuss the future potential in Western New York crop rotations. “This is the first year a significant acreage of this crop has been grown in the Northeast.

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As drought, heat show importance of risk management programs, ASA calls on House to pass farm bill As worsening drought conditions continue to envelop more than half of the United States, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is pointing to the Farm Bill currently stalled and awaiting debate by the full House of Representatives as an essential means of ensuring the continued coverage of American farmland through crop insurance and risk management, as well as disaster assistance programs.

“As conditions deteriorate throughout much of rural America and the outlook for farmers becomes bleaker and bleaker, we are reminded that farming is subject to so many elements and risks outside of the farmer’s control. This further emphasizes the need for programs to help farmers manage risks in order to stay viable and plant next year,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. Currently, 85 percent of soybean

acres in the United States are covered by crop insurance, however Wellman says that it should not be misconstrued as a profit center for farmers.

“Just as when homeowners insurance replaces valuables following a flood or a fire, crop insurance only covers farmers in the event of a significant loss,” he said. “These policies often have deductibles or loss levels at 25 percent or more. They aren’t there to turn a profit; they exist to help farmers survive and keep farming.”

Wellman added that the current conditions point directly to the benefits provided by revenue-based risk management programs. “Revenuebased risk management tools that complement crop insurance ensure that farmers who suffer a crop loss— and accompanying revenue loss—receive the assistance they need to remain viable,” he said. “In contrast, a

target price-based program would provide no assistance to farmers affected by the drought since it would activate only if prices are low and then only on actual production.”

“For these reasons and countless others,” Wellman said, “ASA calls on Speaker Boehner and House leadership to schedule floor time to consider and pass a farm bill so that it can be conferenced with the Senate and a new farm bill can be enacted this year.”

Additionally, Wellman, who is also a cow-calf producer, noted the importance of the bill’s disaster assistance provisions to American livestock producers, who are tied closely to soybean farmers. “Our colleagues in the livestock industry, who depend on soybeans as a steady source of protein-rich feed, are facing an extremely difficult challenge,” he said. “The disaster assis-

tance provisions in the farm bill will provide these key soy allies with the disaster assistance they need this year.”

“The policies that the House and Senate Agriculture Committees worked to include in the farm bill will help farmers deal with the drought, the heat and the galaxy of other real-world risks that agriculture faces,” added Wellman. “It is imperative that the House acts immediately on the farm bill so that these programs can continue to benefit American agriculture.”

ASA represents U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international issues of importance to the soybean industry. ASA’s advocacy efforts are made possible through voluntary membership by more than 21,000 farmers in 31 states where soybeans are grown.

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Week ending Aug. 10 Congress: The House and Senate are now home for summer recess until the Monday following Labor Day. The House put off voting on the farm bill directly, and instead approved funding for drought relief programs. The urgency of that action benefiting Midwest farmers fell flat, however, since the Senate took no action on drought relief for farmers outside of the farm bill it has passed.

House members from New Jersey refused to buy into the idea of a one-year extension of the bill, which was in line with Farm Bureau’s thinking.

Regarding drought relief, New Jersey members were all opposed. AFBF did not support or oppose it, saying the preferable way to go was to pass the five-year farm bill that had drought relief measures contained within it. Said AFBF farm policy specialist Mary Kay Thatcher: “it would be much easier and much more expedient if Congress would finish the farm bill.”

But what are the prospects of finishing the farm bill? Look at the 13 session days remaining and the other competing issues to be finally considered. An immediate issue is passing a bill to fund the government for six months after Sept. 30. Another is what do about saving the U.S. Postal Service from insolvency. On the farm bill, House Speaker John Boehner was quoted last week as saying “members on the left are concerned about reductions in the food stamp program, and on the right you have those who don’t think the cuts go

far enough. Frankly, I haven’t seen 218 votes in the middle to pass a farm bill.”

Ag tour for Lt. Governor: Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno started a month-long tour of agribusiness and farm sites on Aug. 7. She first visited the test kitchen of First Field in Rocky Hill, NJ (Somerset). This is a husband-and-wifeowned company that makes artisan ketchup from organic New Jersey tomatoes. They started as a farm stand, partnered with Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick and then the Rutgers Food Innovation Center to now supply retail outlets. On Aug. 8, Guadagno was joined by Ag Secretary Doug Fisher and others for a visit to Comarco, a Camdenbased specialty food processing facility that buys New Jersey produce inseason. The lieutenant governor touted the Camden location (80 percent of 57 employee workforce are Camden residents) and its upcoming expansion plans.

Postal service: Farmers and most other rural residents depend upon and now take as a given the mail delivery function of the U.S. Postal Service. But this large, venerable operation that literally touches and is a lifeline to all communities in the U.S. is on the verge of fiscal collapse.

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Pinelands: NJFB staff were at the Pinelands Commission office on Aug. 8 for a general discussion with the commission’s executive director Nancy Wittenberg.

The meeting was welltimed at the outset of the eight-week CMP review period. Farm Bureau mentioned a series of topics for discussion...

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DEP waiver rule: A Christie administration reform at DEP that grants limited but strategic permit relief for certain development projects took effect recently. Called the “waiver rule,” the DEP can use it to consider exempting applicants from

its 124 existing programs and regulations in case of public emergency, undue hardship, conflicts with other state/federal rules or generates a net environmental benefit. Naturally, those who worked to create this cobweb of overlapping regulations objected to this waiver rule. But DEP Commissioner Bob Martin has been steadfast in support of it, saying this rule was a top priority of the red tape commission and several transition team reports at the outset of the Christie administration.

Opponents succeeded in having the Assembly pass a resolution declaring it

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For further information, contact the New Jersey Farm Bureau, at The Farmhouse, 168 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Phone 609-393-7163; fax 609393-7072; e-mail mail@njfb.org; website www.njfb.org.

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Megan Karhnak, Springville shared her expertise on showing and fitting market goats.

The final workshop was led by Mike Hardisky of Hop Bottom teaching members about sheep showmanship and fitting.

4-H members also participated in educational workshops focusing on Good Production Practices presented by Michelle Kowalewski,

Montrose; Abby Onyon, New Milford; Rachel Smarkusky, Nicholson; and Amanda Hirkey, Meshoppen. 4-H Leaders Julie Harvatine and Cathy Bewley conducted a workshop on Marketing to help members improve communications skills when talking and approaching 4-H

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The Livestock Clinic is one of the many 4-H activities offered in Susquehanna County.

For more information about the 4-H program in Susquehanna County, please contact Penn State Cooperative Extension at 570-2781158.

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The Susquehanna County 4-H Livestock Leaders and Penn State Cooperative Extension in Susquehanna County organized a 4-H Livestock Clinic on Saturday, June 16, at the Harford Fairgrounds for all 4-H members taking livestock projects.

Nearly 100 4-Hers took advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about raising,

showing, and fitting their 4-H livestock projects.

Livestock specialist for each project area were on-hand to help members learn the proper ways to show and fit a market hog, market steer, dairy beef feeder steer, market lambs, and market goats. Justin Good and his wife, Amanda from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Onondaga County Farm Bureau announces scholarship winners Onondaga County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce two local winners for its Agricultural Youth Scholarship. They are: Anthony Ashley, a 2012 graduate of FabiusPompey High School who will be attending Cobleskill State College as a student in Ag Mechanics; and Colleen Cargile, a 2012 Skaneateles High School graduate who will be attending Morrisville State College majoring in Dairy Science. Both students will be receiving a $500 scholarship toward

their agriculture-related college education.

The scholarship was intended for applicants residing in Onondaga County who were enrolling in college for the fall of 2012 and major in an agriculture — related field.

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The first-ever Home Grown Business Challenge, a unique summer camp conceived by local educators, farmers and agribusiness advocates, ended its inaugural year with teams of students pitching their agricultural idea to a panel of real life venture capitalists / “Shark Tank.” They were paired with local farmers and challenged to develop a product or service to generate additional revenue for a local farm.

Students from a number of different high schools in the region including Greenville, Catskill, Hudson, Taconic Hills, Germantown and Maple Hill impressed the judges with their unique ideas and presentation skills. The judges in turn gave the students feedback as well as suggestions for growing their concept into a working model.

The Shark Tank panel was comprised of Eric Williams, retired NBA Celtics Forward; Todd M. Erling, Executive Director, HVADC; Emil Ponte, Credit Representative, Farm Credit East; Ross A. Mauri, Vice President, Enterprise Process Transformation IBM; Carole Murko, Creator, Host and Executive Producer of Heirloom Meals; and Mick Bessire, Extension EducatorAgriculture and Livestock, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.

Camp Mentor Phil Trowbridge, owner of Trowbridge Angus, spoke

highly of his interactions with the students and their likelihood to succeed in the future. “They are brighter and smarter than we were at that age. The one thing we need to help them with is remembering their intuition and instincts,” he said.

The camp and reception was held at Columbia-Greene Community College.

After the presentations there was a brief ceremony to recognize the achievements of the campers and contributions of the mentors, participating businesses and sponsors. A short reception followed.

The students visited nine farms during the week including: The Berry Farm, Chatham, NY; Beth’s Farm Kitchen, Stuyvesant, NY; Samascott’s Farm, Kinderhook, NY; Wil-Roc Farm, Stuyvesant, NY; Trowbridge Angus, Ghent, NY; Grazin Angus Acres, Ghent, NY; Real Live Amazing Cheese Company, Pine Plains, NY; Sol Flower, Ancramdale, NY; and Farmer’s Wife, Ancramdale, NY. The Home Grown Business Challenge was operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties in conjunction with Questar III and was funded by the Farm Credit East-Ag-Enhancement program and the Tech Valley Career Pathways Program. Additional support was provided by Columbia-Greene

Students visited Sol Flower Farm in Ancramdale, NY, with farmer Andy Szymanowicz during the recent first-ever Home Grown Business Challenge summer camp.

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Dederick

Community College, Hudson Valley Agribusiness Corp and Friends of the Farmer.

The camp is one of six free summer camps offered by the Tech Valley Career Pathways Consortium. The camps are designed to give teens an opportunity to explore emerging career opportunities in their own backyards.

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The Tech Valley Career Pathways Consortium is a partnership between Hudson Valley Community College, Capital Region BOCES, ColumbiaGreene Community College, Questar III BOCES, Washington-SaratogaWarren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, Schenectady County Community College, and SUNY Cobleskill.

Assemblyman partners with 4-H Club to promote youth development On Friday, Aug. 10, 4-H of Jefferson County, the Carthage Cloverbuds, and the office of New York Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush partnered to create a storefront display highlighting local 4-H youth activities.

4-H Leader Alissa Donnell and two members of the Carthage Cloverbuds hung banners, balloons, and pictures of the activities they have been doing throughout the year.

Assemblyman Blankenbush and

members of his staff took time to assist, ask the youths about their projects, and take photographs.

You can see the display and find more information about how your child can become enrolled in 4-H by visiting Assembly Ken Blankenbush’s office on 15 Bridge Street in Carthage, or contact the 4H office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County by calling 315-788-8450.

Bradford County 4-H Achievement Night to be held TROY, PA — All 4-H members and their families are invited to celebrate the achievements of our county 4-Hers throughout the year at the 4-H building in Alparon Park on Saturday, Sept.

22 at 6 p.m.

“It is going to be an exciting event filled with good food, great fun, and some well-deserved awards,” stated 4H Extension Educator, Amberleigh Packard.

Every fall the Bradford County 4-H program holds an achievement night to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of those 4-H members who went above and beyond serving their community, completing their projects and leading other 4-Hers. County Council,

the county wide club of teen leaders, runs the program including entertaining skits, along with a creative presentation of awards to deserving members. Besides receiving awards, everyone attending will enjoy a delicious dinner with a main dish of Bryan’s pulled pork sandwiches.

Each family attending is asked to bring a dish to pass. Meat, drink and table settings will be provided. If you are interested in attending please contact the Extension Office at 570-265-2896 or via e-mail bradfordext@psu.edu by Saturday, Sept. 1.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone for a fun filled night of celebration!

The people in the picture are, in the back row, Madilin Santamour, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, and 4-H Educator Evan Higgins, and Liam Donnell in the front.

Photo courtesy of Jefferson County CCE

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Students bring innovation to agriculture

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by R. E. James, Extension Dairy Scientist, Dairy Nutrition For many years milk replacers containing 20 percent protein and 20 percent fat fed at a rate of 1 pound of powder per day have been commonly accepted as the best diet

for dairy calves. The powder was diluted with water to yield one gallon of liquid with about 12 percent solids. Why? At the time these recommendations were developed, the goal in raising dairy calves was to provide limited nutrients from milk

powder to encourage calves to eat dry calf starter and thereby promote early weaning and low daily rearing costs for the preweaned calf. However, given that the dairy cow produces far more than one gallon per day from the beginning of her

lactation and that on a solids basis it contains more than 25 percent protein and nearly 30 percent fat it’s obvious that this practice creates some serious challenges for the preweaned calf.

One pound of milk or milk replacer solids is

barely enough nutrition to support 200g of gain per day when the tem-perature is 60 degrees. As the temperature drops to 46 degrees, there isn’t enough energy to support any gain and the calf will begin mobilizing body fat.

The consequences of limit

feeding calves are higher mortality and disease as demon-strated by a Minnesota study where 52 percent of calves fed this diet were treated for disease during the winter and approximately 13 percent during the summer.

In this same study, calves fed pasteurized cow’s milk had corresponding treatment rates of 20 percent and 4 percent.

Extensive research conducted at multiple universities — as well as feed company research — indicates a positive relationship between the composition of the liquid diet fed to calves and their growth, health, and performance once they reach the milking herd. Feeding recommendations are heavily dependent upon environmental conditions, but indicate that feeding at least 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of milk or milk replacer solids per day which contains 25 percent protein supports optimal growth and later performance. Desired fat content of the dry matter portion of the diet can vary from a low of 10 percent (summer) to as much as 30 percent during the coldest weather.

These diets have commonly been referred to as “intensive” or “accelerated” programs when “biologically normal” is probably more appropriate.

The greatest risk in feeding limited amounts (1 pound powder or one gallon liquid) of a 20:20 milk replacer occurs during the first two weeks of life when calf starter intake is minimal regardless of the liquid feeding program. Preweaned calves should double their birth weight by the time the reach 60 days of age. This requires an average daily gain of only 1.5 pounds per day for Holsteins and about 1 pound per day for Jerseys. “Biologically normal” feeding programs will cost more per day. The return is in a lower cost per unit of gain, improved health and less treatment for respiratory disease and scours and higher production during the first lactation. Cornell studies found that each pounds of average daily gain during the preweaning period was worth more than 1,000 pounds of milk in the first lactation.

Cutting feed cost by limit feeding calves a 20:20 milk replacer is a short sighted management decision which sacrifices future health and productivity of the animal.

Source: Dairy Pipeline, July/August 2012

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Why has the 20:20 milk replacer been the industry standard?

The Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls was the setting for the 25th time of Empire Farm Days. As in the past the event included hundreds of displays, demonstrations and activities along with new additions including a Wind Energy Center, the Hunting & Fishing Center and Sparks the certified therapy dog.

Although the weather was hot, it didn’t deter farmers from learning about the newest techniques, information and equipment. Even the “Old Iron” parade went off without a hitch.

The 2013 Empire Farm Days will be held Aug. 6, 7 and 8.

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Scenes from 2012 Empire Farm Days

New this year was the Hunting & Fishing Center with inpond demonstrations. Dave White, U.S. Coast Guard Aux and Dan Welch, NY Sea Grant, showed the features of a variety of life preservers and survival suits to keep people safe whether fishing, hunting or trapping.

In the NYS Grange Family Center, brown-spotted Dalmatian ‘Sparks’ made his first appearance with trainer Tibbie Dell as she explained his role as as therapy dog.

Elizabeth Spoth and Mike Marshfield dispensed valuable information at the NYS Farm Bureau tent.

Despite the heat outside, people prepared for the winter ahead at Central Boiler trailer.

The equipment displayed by Kuhn North America drew a lot of attention.

Michael Kosinski and Dave Howard are the area managers for Pioneer Seed.

Empire Farm Days was the site for the 14th Junior Dairy Leaders Graduation.

Students aged 16 to 19 from across the state put on a Power Point presentation to describe the farms they had visited and the activities they have done over the last year.

The “Old Iron” antique tractor parade is always a big hit.

Mike Galbreath from H&S Mfg. shows their 35 foot Tri-Flex Merger.

Three dairy profit seminars were held during Empire Farm Days. Wednesday’s seminar, Positioning the Farm for the Future, was moderated by Pat Hooker and included Mark and Frank Albano, Paul Fouts and Dr. Mark Thomas.

NY State Dairy Princess Emma Andrew and Wayne County Dairy Princess Norene Meyer join the Junior Dairy Leaders for ice cream after the ceremony.

Jim Carrabba, Ag Safety Specialist for NYCAMH, displays a photo of a real “near miss” situation where a farmer’s clothes were ripped off by a PTO after a demonstration with a paper stuffed dummy.

As usual the field demonstrations drew big crowds to see a variety of equipment in action.

Eric Law with CNY Farm Supply was ready to answer questions about the new MF 7624.

Paul Garrett was available at the GEA NORBCO booth to answer questions about the Stainless Steel Heater Dump Waterer.

North Brook Farms Inc. of Auburn, NY was featuring a new Plastic Plywood panel made from recycled agricultural plastics (RAP).

Sherv, Milt and Marlin were manning the booth for Nolt’s Tire Service.

Members of the FFA show off the restored 1925 Fordson F tractor being raffled. Left to right are Thomas Drake, District 8 President; Ryan Willits, NYS Treasurer; and Dan Truss, District 3 President.

(L) Amy Throndsen from Advanced Comfort Technology and (R) Aaron May, Sales Manager for Ryder Supply Co. take a moment to pose for a snapshot.

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Members of FCFI were kept busy telling the story of the beads and handing out walking sticks.

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Custom Butchering

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• USDA Facility • All Processing Available • Smoking Done on Premises

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Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

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95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due September & October. Had all shots. 315-269-6600 BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

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50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

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Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

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

Lower your SCC & improve conception.

Low cost, effective, easy use. Our 39th year. If over 50,000 SCC call today. 1-800876-2500 1-920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com

USED COWS WANTED

COWS SOLD. 3,000 gallon Girton Bulk Tank, $10,000 will consider all offers. Call 607336-5151

FOR SALE: Holstein service bull. Son of a Ridgedale bull.

Throws lots of heifers. Very gentle. Call Clay Oeser 518772-8856 FOR SALE: Registered Holstein heifer, Hill Daughter bred to Denim, due 9/18, $1,700.

518-257-6718 FOR SALE: Small Holstein Dairy Herd. Several super milk awards. Some sires include LC -Alexander -Bond -Murphy -Hero. Located in Montgomery County, NY. Call 518772-8856

Call Us with your information or email

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SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

DAIRY BARN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 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)

Dependa-Bull Services

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Dairy Cattle

- WANTED -

40 Years Experience

315-829-2250

Dairy Cattle CLIP & SAVE

Heifers & Herds

50 Cow Pipeline, 5 HP Vacuum pump, 650 gal. Dairy Cool Tank, 50 Stanchions & Bowls, 200’ Hay Elevator, Gutter Chain, Houle Magnum Pump

CALL 802-782-9058 Dogs A.K.C. BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies, farm family raised, shots/ wormed.

REDUCED $700. 518-6733565

FOR SALE: AKC Black Lab, 1 left, had shots and wormed, 4 months old, $200. 518-9935190, 518-774-6300

Dairy Equipment

Employment Wanted

2” PIPELINE 360’ with receiver and washer $1,850. Patz HD unit rebuilt 360’ CCW 12” Hi-Flites $1850. 2 Boumatic FR4 Vacuum pumps, 5hp motors and tanks, $900 each.

10’ hairpin precooler, $900. mur phytc@frontier net.net 315-691-6723

RETIRED DAIRY FARMER 31+ years, w/clean class A CDL, interested in full or parttime work. 315-346-1482

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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USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

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‘81 IH 1086 w/ Cab, 4,000 Hrs., Local Trade . . . . . .$12,750 Nice JD 325 55 Ldr., 3,900 Hrs., Wgts . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 ‘70 JD 4000 Diesel, 2 Hyd., 5,900 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 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 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 Bobcat 743 SS Ldr, 3000 Hrs., Very Good . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Bobcat 440B SS Ldr, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

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Farm Machinery For Sale $1,000 OFF MOST all combine heads. Buy now, price is going up. Quality. Largest selection of heads on East Coast. 3.7% Fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Farm Equipment

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JD 4050 MFD PS, NEW TIRES $26,900 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL CIH 5130 LDR, HI HRS . . . . .$13,500 KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE .

IH 1486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH 856 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . .

IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL PTO UNIT FOR JD 9000 SERIES . . .

CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,900 JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,000 IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY • 315-687-0074

1990 JD 4755 MFWD, duals, power shift $54,500. JD 4455 2WD, $35,900. JD 4255 MFWD, $33,500. 4850, 4440, 4450 & more. Zeisloft Eq. 800919-3322 1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3,500 engine hours, $49,500/OBO; 1998 12 row 1770 John Deere planter, dry fertilizer, many new precision planting parts, $33,500/OBO. Both Excellent Condition and Field Ready. 315-420-8328, 315-382-6334 2 CATERPILLAR 15’s, one w/rear crank & ice tracks, $4,500 OBO/both. 315-5933529 2006 Case 621D Wheel Loader; 5100 hrs; 2.5 yard bucket; quick coupler; heated cab. Located in Ithaca,NY area. Call 607-319-9875.

2007 AERWAY 15’ w/tongue & wheel kit, new tines, $10,500 or make offer. 315651-0514 2008 AG BAG G-6060 bagger 8 and 9 foot tunnel, self-contained hydraulics, excellent condition $26,500. Balzer silage table, excellent condition $8,500. 315-209-7183 (3) JD NO TILL 15’ grain drills 750, 1560, 1590 no problem.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale (3) JD 9550 COMBINES 2 are sidehill all very, very nice.

3.7% Fin. 1 Year warranty. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

Farm Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

(4) JD 9510 Sidehill Combines. 2 are RWA. All very high quality. 3.7% fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

(5) CASE IH 2366 combines.

2 are Hillco (sidehill). All are great condition. Zeisloft Eq. Bloomburg, PA. 800-919-3322

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

Farm Equipment

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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(6) GRAIN CARTS in stock, later model Brent, Kilbros, J&M & Parker. More arriving soon. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

(6) GRAIN CARTS, all center and corner auger, late models. Brent, Parker, J&M. Nice ones. zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

BOB’S Bean Combine Model 56, oversized tires, Sun pickup, $12,000; Picket 6 row w/8 bar pickup, $12,000; United 6 row w/new blades, $500; 77 International LoadStar 16’ drag hoist, $1,000. 585-7386890

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BEST BUYS IN USED SKID STEERS

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

JD 7930 C/A MFD, JD 7430 P. C/A MFD, JD 7320 C/A MFD w/Loader, JD 6430 C/A MFD 2 Case IH 305’s Magnums C/A MFD, 2 C-IH 275’s Magnums, 1 245 Case IH Magnum, All Low Hrs N-Holland TS115A C/A 4x4 w/Loader, N-Holland TD95D C/A 4x4 w/Loader, Ford 7740 & 4630 Just In “One of a Kind” Case IH 1-owner 8920 Magnum, Sold New in Ohio, 2552 hrs, Fancy!!!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,900 Just In JD 7430 P. C/A 4x4, Looks Brand New w/700 hrs LOTS OF OTHER TRACTORS & EQUIP. AT www.andrewsfarm.com Financing/Warranty/Trucking

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

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

CASE 1840

GEHL SL6635

(C) CASE 40XT. . . . .$12,500 (C) CASE 70XT CAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . $25,500 (C) CASE 85XT CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 (C) CASE 420-2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .$10,500 (C) CASE 420-2008 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . $27,000 (C) CASE 420-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,900 (C) CASE 1840. . . . $15,900 (C) CASE 1840. . . . $11,250 (W) CASE 1840 . . . . $7,000 (C) GEHL CTL60 CAB/ HEAT, NEW TRACKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 (C) GEHL SL3825. . . $12,500 (L) GEHL SL3935. . . . $13,500 (W) GEHL SL4640. . . . .$12,500 (W) GEHL SL4640E-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900

(W) GEHL SL4840E-2007 CAB. . . . . . . .$14,900 (C) GEHL SL4840-2004.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 (C) GEHL SL4840-2004.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 (W) GEHL SL4840E-2006 CAB. . . . . . . .$24,000 (W) GEHL SL5240E-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 (C) GEHL SL5240E-2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,800 (W) GEHL SL5625DX-HIGH FLOW . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 (W) GEHL SL5635 CAB/ HEAT. . . . . . . . . ..$23,500 (W) GEHL SL5635SXT 2000 CAB . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 (C) GEHL SL5640 JOY STICK. . . . . . . .COMING (W) GEHL SL6635DX-2 SP CAB, EXC . . . . .$25,900

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CASE IH 1660 4x4, 4009 hrs., specialty rotor, new rubber, 1063 corn head, field ready, $38,500. 315-569-8267 CASE INT 7140, 4WD tractor, 6000 hours, 42” tires, cab, air, $15,000; Int. 1086 tractor with cab, 4500 hours, good condition, $8,000. 518-358-2419

Now with Changeable Hookups

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

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

CASE/IH 7130 Magnum 4x4, 18spd. power shift, 4revs, 42” rubber, $29,500; Case/IH 3394 4x4, 6spd., power shift, 20.8-38 duals, $18,500; 6500 gal. Semi-Tanker for manure, field spread or transfer w/boom, good working condition, $12,500. Must sell. 607382-7722 CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT, propane engine, 4000lb. lift capacity, runs & operates very good, $1,750. 607-829-6817 DAHLMAN PH 2020 potato harvester, M table, V.G. $12,000. Airflow onion harvester, good condition $7,000.

585-733-7481

END OF SEASON SPECIAL ON 2 - 10’ FARMKING TEDDERS VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 FARMALL 340 pulling tractor, new tires, weight brackets, $5,800/OBO; Farmall 560 pulling tractor, $6,400/OBO. 518-945-1715, 518-567-1532 FICKLIN 185 gravity wagon, $2,750; 18’ steel side kicker wagon, $2,550. 607-5334850, 607-279-6232 FIVE CASE IH Tractors: CX100, 4wd, cab, air, 540 & 1,000PTO, $17,500; MX-220 coming in; Maxxum 5220 loader; MX-110, 2 and 4wd.; Case 2670, 200hp, duals, 12’ silage blades, runs nice. Case 1450 dozer, excellent undercarriage, $14,800. Whites: 2110, 2-105, 4wd and parts tractor. Same 45 vineyard, cab, air, 4wd, loader, 675 hours. MF 1529, 4wd, loader, 25Hrs. 9’ AgBagger w/Ford power unit, $8,500. Krone Big M 30’ disk mower, low hours, field ready. Kuhn GA 6002 double spinner rake. MillerPro 1150. JD 347 Baler thrower, low wear, one owner, $4,800.

Knight Reel auger mixer wagon. Bush Hog 18’ hydraulic fold disk, $2,400. IH 1020 Grain head. Bob’s 30’ smooth roller. Aarons Equipment 315-536-8718

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

FOR SALE: 200 Massey Ferguson industrial bucket loader. Call 518-332-6827

INTERNATIONAL 574 diesel tractor. Gehl 2360 discbine.

30” Cut riding mower. 315397-2593

FORD 8N, 9N, Ferguson, TO-20, miscellaneous parts, tires, tubes, rims, etc. Call 315-439-2685 East Syracuse,NY

INTERNATIONAL 966, 2 remotes, 2 speed PTO, 20.838 rubber, good condition, $7,000. 315-408-3405

JOHN DEERE 100 large square baler, $9,500; Case 1840 skid loader, $5,800; digital platform scales, 8’x22’, $3,200; New Idea manure spreader, $850. 518-5297470

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

Getting Out Of Farming

JOHN DEERE 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . Reduced $8,200 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear. . . . . . . . . $3,500

JD 6600 gear drive combine, nice, $6,200; JD 216 flex head, poly and stainless bottom, $3,000; IH 12’ disc, near new blades, excellent, $2,100; JD 15’ disc BW 21” heavy duty blades, $2,500. Mike Franklin 607-749-3424

585-356-2634 GREAT DANE bulk potato trailer. Insulated with false floor, unloading conveyor and lights $4,500. Call for pictures.

585-762-9140

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 9650 STS very, very sharp. Good rubber. None nicer. 3.7% Fin. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Farm Machinery For Sale

(3) JD 7405 ROPS 4WD, PQ Trans . . . . . .$20,800 to $21,800 JD 6410 ROPS 4WD, PQ Trans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 JD 6300 ROPS 4WD, Syncro Trans. 7000 hrs. . . . . . . . . .$13,800 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . . . . . . . . .$16,800 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$15,200 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/mounting brackets & 74” bucket . . . . . . . .$2,500 JD 6300 ROPS, 4WD, syncro, runs & drives, needs TLC .$11,300

Penn Yan, NY

JOHN DEERE 2 row M300 picker; New Holland 28 blower; 9’x18’ Pequea hay wagon; New Idea 279, 9’ cutditioner.

315-219-9090 JOHN DEERE 5603, 85pto hp, cab, 4wd, 500 hrs., $35,000.

NH TN60A, 4wd, loader 900 hrs., $22,000. Woods 9000 3ph backhoe, $4,500. Land Pride RBT4096 backblade $1,650.

300 gal. fuel tank $500. 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 75-80hp, 2004, w/JD loader & Deluxe cab AC, heat, stereo, 12 spd., dual outlets, power reverser, super clean, $23,500. 315-2454361. All calls returned.

315-536-8919

Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010D • 2955 4WD •2840 •2550 4WD •1020D •830 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY (315) 964-1161 MF 85 62HP, Gas, PS, 3pt Live PTO, Good Runner $2,950; Case Vac-14 $1,875; Int 424 Gas, Everything Works $1,875; Farmall AV & Farmall C (wfe) Choice $1,850; 3Pt Sicklebar Mowers & 3Pt Flail Mowers; Gehl 970 SU Wagon $2,650; Kuhn Knight 8110 Slinger Spreader, 1 yr. old, 540 PTO, Just Like New $10,500; 4x4 Kubota 8590HP, Full Cab, AC/Heat, New Tires, Dual Outlets, Wts $11,900; 4x4 Landini Globus, Full Glass Cab, AC/Heat 75-80HP, Dsl, Field Ready $15,900; ‘99 NH 4835 w/Sd Mt SB Mower 2000 hrs, 60-65HP Dsl, Dual Outlets $9,750; Ford 540 Canopy w/Sd Mt SB Mower 50HP, Dsl, 2000 hrs $8,450; Bush Hog 2610 Legend 10’, 540 PTO, Trailer Type, Nice $6,450; Landpride RCR2510 10’ Mower Trailer Type, Demo Model $5,500; 18’ Steel Rack Kicker Wagon $2,275; PTO Generators; 6000 Gal. Poly Water/Fluid Storage Tanks;

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

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

JOHN DEERE 900 Series Grain heads 15’, 20’, 22’, 25’ & 30’. In stock today. $1,000.

Off. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

MABIES

OEM PARTS

Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston 315-687-7891

Farm Machinery For Sale

KUHN 4000 disc mower with finger conditioning, $7,500 OBO; 800 8 row IH International corn planter, $2,000 OBO. 315-894-0447 LARGE SELECTION OF FARM TRACTORS available.

Call for great pricing. BUYING good tractors too! Located just below LJ HANDS Farm Center, 518-922-6301 LARGEST SELECTION of quality combines on East Coast. Most with 1 year parts warranty on motor and transmission. Low 3.7% Fin. We deliver anywhere. Zeisloft Eq. Bloomburg, PA. 800-919-3322 LATER MODEL JD combines.

We got ‘em. 9660, 9560, (2) 9560 SH, 9550’s, 9650, 9510 & more. 1 Year motor and tran. warranty. Zeisloft Eq. 800919-3322

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

Farm Machinery For Sale

Maine to North Carolina Forage short? Shred your corn silage with a

PleasantCreekHay.Com Partnership!

Welsarth@Msn.com MILLER PRO Model 2200 double hay rake, good working condition, $3,900. 607363-2308, 607-363-7480

Farm Machinery For Sale STEEL HAY RACK 9x18, little use, $2,300; NH hay rake 256, reconditioned, new paint & tires, $1,950; Katolight generator 6040, on trailer, like new, $3,000; Pincor generator, 40kw, $2,100. Port Byron,NY 315-374-2788 USED 15’ BATWING mowers.

Bush Hog, Woods, Rhino, JD. Also 20% off all new Rhino mowers. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

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 NH 1033 BALE WAGON, 105 capacity, field ready condition w/manuals, $4,500. NH 282 wire baler with 1/4 turn chute w/manuals, $1,400. 315-4973740 OLIVER 1650 gas, 4848 original hours, NF, hydro power drive, excellent 2 owner tractor that needs nothing, $5,000. 585-703-0204 SKIDSTEER 642B, excellent condition, high hours but very well maintained $5,500. 607264-3090

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

Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive

518-634-2310

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

Dave, Syracuse,NY 315-2630872 WOW: Fancy 1996 JD 9400 Combine, as nice as we’ve had. Fresh from our wheat field. 2,600 Hours. Also 9400 with 4x4, only $43,900.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

Farm Machinery Wanted 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 WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357 WANTED: 2 Rollers for New Holland 467 haybine; Also Front fenders for JD 6x4 Gator. Call 607-829-6817 WANTED: Front suitcase weights for John Deere 2840 tractor. 315-529-0922

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn 12-14 TONS Spelt Triticale Mix, 3rd year transition.

Stored in totes. Call 315-5360954 45 ACRES + of excellent standing corn, Madison County,NY, $900/acre or best offer.

315-271-4582 leave message 50 ACRES of excellent standing corn, on River Flat.

Chenango County, NY. $900. per acre or best offer. 607206-4365

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 30 acres of nice corn standing in field for silage or high moisture. Canajoharie (Montgomery County,NY).

610-593-6118

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

Fencing 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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME HI-MAG

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

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

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

(315)) 549-82266

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

Romulus, NY 14541

STANDING CORN FOR SALE. Pattersonville Area. 62 acres, $1,000/acre. 518-3767130 WANTED: Damaged dry or high moisture corn, mycotoxin, slight mold or flooded corn, all accepted. Call 518-5730137

Fencing

Fencing

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

Fencing

FOR SALE: Up to 250 acres of standing corn. Madison, NY. 315-893-7277 or 315-8937551

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

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

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY 315-534-8948

Now carrying Agri-Dymanics Products

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING SAND

For Rent or Lease LOOKING TO rent or lease 100 acre farm to raise beef cattle, with housing, in Greene, Madison, or Chenango County. 845-877-1101

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10 Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

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

ROY’S

SPREADING SERVICE LLC New Lime Hi - Cal

Spreader By Float

cell#

607-434-1024

Roy Van Warner

607-432-7476 Financial Services

Financial Services

Fish

Fresh Produce, Nursery

POSTT POUNDER R FOR R RENT Priefert Dog Kennels In Stock

Improve Your Farm Efficiency

ALL TYPES OF FENCES Quali Guara ty nteed

Pumpkins, Gourds, Winter Squash, etc.

188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394 Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales) All New Contraction Options - Call For Details

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

Heavy Duty Galvanized Gates

Cyclops Energizers Made in USA

BOARD • VINYL • WOVEN WIRE • HI TENSILE Serving The Northeast

E&A Fence LLC 518-993-5177

771 St. Hwy 163, Fort Plain, NY

FISH HATCHERY Falconwood Farms

Live Fish for Ponds & Restaurants

845-832-6086

Pie, Jack-O-Lantern, White & Munchkin Pumpkins Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Buttercup, Ambercup, Sweet Potato, Sweet Dumpling Squash

ANY SIZE LOTS AVAILABLE From Bushels to Tractor Trailer Loads

Hoeffner Farms Hornell,NY

607-769-3404 607-324-0749 eves

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

GENERATORS GENERAC SERVICE CENTER PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 675 MC GRAIN DRYER single phase, good condition.

518-664-8793, 518-852-5726 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927 SUKUP 24” burner, draws propane, used very little; Sukup 3 auger stirator for 24’x7 ring high bin. 607-2635211

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

Goats

518-768-2344

BOER GOATS for sale all ages and sizes $200. a piece or best offer Full bloods and percentages. www.highfallsgorgefarm.com 518-521-0650

200 4x4 ROUND BALES, Broome & Timothy, no rain, baled before 7/5/2012. 315778-1828

KIKO Buck for sale.Purebred.

Registered. Excellent parasite resistance. Throws lots of color. $650. Athens NY. 518945-2745.

2011 BALEAGE CHEAP 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales. Also 400 bales 2012 baleage. Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

800 EXCELLENT quality large tight 4x4 round bales, cut before June 16th, some undercover; Also, 60 round bales cut after June 16th. 518966-4754

Premium Western Alfalfa

BIG SQUARE BALES, 1st cut, nice hay. 51” round bales net wrapped, baled tight, later cut, cheap feed. 51” round bales, made right, June hay, nice.

Call for delivered price. 315737-0820 FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900 FOR SALE: Wheat Straw, big square bales; also Soybean Straw. Carl Nolt 315-374-5549 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

800-747-3811 845-901-1892

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

HAY:MIXED GRASS, Clover, Broome & Timothy, $3.50/bale at the barn. 518-767-2342 or 571-291-0340 Feura Bush,NY

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

H AY

HAY & STRAW

Farmer to Farmer

For Sale All Types Delivered

Wet and Dry

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

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

LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352 NOFA CERTIFIED Organic Hay, 2nd cut grass, big square bales-3x3x8. 2 loads available. 518-234-2188

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

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

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

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

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

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

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.

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

Try Selling It In The

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

Ag Service Tech

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

TOO MUCH HAY?

Also Square Bales of

HAY * HAY * HAY 100% Alfalfa or Grass Mix 100-240 RFV

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

ROUND BALES of grass hay $150/ton; 2nd cutting mostly alfalfa $240/ton. Call 607-3365151

ALWAYS WANTED

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY & STRAW

adenbrook.com

Hay - Straw Wanted

Round & Square Bales

Hay - Straw For Sale

WANTED:

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

or email

Clyde, NY

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

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

WANTED

classified@leepub.com

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

All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Help Wanted

800-836-2888

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW

Hay - Straw Wanted

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

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

SAVE UP TO $1500 when you trade out your old outdoor furnace for a Central Boiler EClassic. Limited time offer.

Call today! Border Drive Heating 570-537-2447

Help Wanted

Apply now...

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

www.cazenoviaequipment.com

FULL TIME POSITION on dairy farm, housing included.

Experience helpful. 845-4825576

HERDSMAN

For a Progressive New Hampshire Dairy Farm

For More Info Go To www.morrillfarmdairy.com MORRILL FARM DAIRY Penacook, NH

Andy Morrill 603-731-9864 Rob Morrill 603-496-4820 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

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

Horses

Lumber & Wood Products

Herdsman Wanted for 80 cow tie stall family owned dairy. Must be experienced milker and knowledgeable in calf care.

References required. Salary negotiable.

Call 518-398-7640 leave name and number.

2 BELGIAN GELDINGS ages 10 and 11 years old used for farming, logging, sleigh rides, hay rides, parades, very good in traffic. 413-834-2526

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

HIGH PROFILE NE DAIRY FARM seeks self-motivated individual to work with award-winning cows and heifers. Experience in milking, feeding, treating and record-keeping required. AI training and/or CDL would be a plus. Must understand cleanliness, organization, communication and team work. Housing & benefits provided. Salary based on experience. Email resume with references to terri@arethusafarm.com or fax 860-567-2426.

Maine to North Carolina Got free time?

Sign up now to become a weekend warrior. Or Submit a resume for full time employment with

PleasantCreekHay EmploymentServices.com TURNING POINT DAIRY Is Looking for Full Time Employees for Expanding Dairy Farm 2 POSITIONS: Assistant Herdsman & Machinery Operation & Maintenance Pay based on experience.

Please send resume or to schedule appointment to: dairyandcrop@aol.com

Hogs Berkshire feeder pigs, breeding stock, and butcher pigs available on a regular basis. www.Teaselmeadowfarms.com 315-383-0432 QUALITY FEEDER PIGS, $60.00. Stoltzfus Family Farm, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls, NY 13365

Hoof Trimming BOVINE HOOF TRIMMING, Grinder & Hand Tools. 50 Mile Radius Stamford,NY. Sue Wilcox LVT,607-221-1852

BLONDE 11 YEAR OLD Registered Belgian gelding 17-1/2 hands, well broke to all farm machinery $1,700; 1 Roan weanling Belgian filly, $600.

No Sunday calls, 607-2648167 HORSE BOARDING: Herd turn out. $150/mo. includes hay, grain and large pasture.

Call for more details. 518-6732805 or 518-857-1561.

Irrigation IRRIGATION PIPE 4 inches around 30 foot long. Call cell 607-749-0133 or 607-4231160

Livestock For Sale FOR SALE: 2 Year old Jersey Bull for service $975. 3 Haflingers, two 4 year old’s, need work, and one 10 year old. 518-673-3611

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

FOR SALE: 2x8 Oil Fired Maple Boiler. D & G Arch & Pans, Leader Steam-a-way, Auto Draw/Complete with Hoods & Stacks. CLEAN! Excellent Condition. $11,900.

W y o m i n g , N Y. e-mail: morgs@rochester.rr.com 585584-8760.

Maintenance & Repair

Parts & Repair

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

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

Poultry & Rabbits 17 WEEK OLD BROWN EGG LAYERS COMING OCT. 2ND

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

Up to 50 Birds $8.00 each Order More - Pay Less Pigs & Piglets Also

Parts & Repair

Attention

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

Building Owners

12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

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

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

Parts

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

BATES CORPORATION

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS!

Call 518-295-7662 From 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pick Up Schoharie

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1-800-248-2955

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

Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

Dave Gabel Agricultural Belt Services

“BELT T BUSTERS” $ave on Flat Belts for Your Farm Machinery

21 Years of Customer Satisfaction Before

After

Performing structural renovations and general construction since 1965. With having been involved in over 30,000 projects we feel confident we can solve your problems

Woodford Bros., Inc. Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM

QUALITY BELTS AT FARMER PRICES Now Available: Extensive Line of Trailers & Trailer Parts ~ Call for Information & Prices

Agricultural Belt Service Route 75, Eden, NY 14057 Call 716-337-BELT Now accepting MasterCard, Visa & Discover

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

Maintenance & Repair

KICKER RACKS 8’x16’ Up To 9’x18’

We Rebuild Forage Boxes 16’ & 20’ FEEDER RACKS

FLAT RACKS

Pickup & Delivery Available

Witchley MFG. 6591 Greenway New London Rd., Verona, NY 13478

1685 Cty Hwy 35 Milford, NY

Maple Syrup Supplies

Ph. (315) 336-8268 1/2 mile past Warner Sales & Service

Miscellaneous YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided.

Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

315-429-0300

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.

Fairfield - 200+ Acres - $589,000 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.

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

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

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

WE HAVE OVER 20 FARMS FOR SALE THROUGHOUT PA. JOHN MATTILIO, BROKER

St.. Johnsville e 247 ST HWY 67 A beautiful country setting w/2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen with 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

St.. Johnsville e 5543 ST HWY 29 Ideal home for outdoor recreation. Mostly wooded, young oak, lots of deer and turkey, access to ATV and snowmobile trails. $78,000 Call John @ 518-281-8008

Fortt Plain n 203 HEISER RD. A beautiful ranch home in a country setting, 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large master bedroom, loft, large bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, large living room w/propane fireplace, large kitchen, and an open floor plan. Only 8 years old, this home has lots of natural woodwork and natural light, vinyl windows and a walk in closet off the master bedroom. The basement is a 3 stall garage and laundry room and is on 5.1 acres. $169,000 • Call Bob @ 518-321-9897

Fairfield d 807 RT. 29 Charming historic home on 17.10 acres, 3 bedroom, updated w/new kitchen and cabinetry, new bathroom, family room addition w/enclosed front porch, home was designed as handicap accessible, 5 small rooms just dedicated to your closet needs alone and woodwork throughout. Land has 1 drilled well, 2 artesian wells along with a small pond. $189,000 Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

Richfield d Springss 7769 ST. HWY. 28 Canadarago Lake home with 48' of waterfront.

Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, enclosed front and back porch with nice back yard and beautiful lake views. Lakeside frontage has newly built dock, boathouse with brick walkway, pine interior, and a wood stove. Hot tub not included in sale, but can be negotiated.

Currently occupied as rental income. $210,000 Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

Ephratah 5727 ST HWY 29 Road frontage on State Rte 29, goes back to seasonal road/wooded. Good hunting, timber and small clearing on seasonal road. $60,000 • Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

St.. Johnsville e 6 S. DIVISION ST A five-stall steel building in excellent condition and a great location. This building had been a detail shop for a Ford dealership, five bays w/overhead doors, radiant heat in the floor and a large, paved parking lot in the front of the building. A great investment property! $89,000 • Call Bob @ 518-321-9897 Comme

rcial

Ephratah h 5743 ST. HWY 29

NEWLY REMODELED, country home has 4 bedrooms and two productive businesses already established!

Move in and you’re your own boss! 40x40 fabricated steel building w/tools negotiable. 20-year guarantee on building, is a welding and heavy equipment shop., Twostall beauty salon on side of home, landscaped backyard w/100x80 pond and wooded property as well. Great business opportunity. $199,999 • Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

Palatine Bridge GERHARTS RD. 75 Acres. Offers Considered. Road frontage, woods, fields, pastures, streams and a great view! $129,000 • Call John @ 518-281-8008

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com 93-A - HUNTING CLUB SPECIAL!!! 716 ACRES IN ADIRONDACK PARK - Great for recreation - all wooded with creeks & ponds thru out property - great hunting and fishing - hunting cabin - logging road up thru middle of property - 4 wheeler trails thru property - Town of Ohio - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price $798,000. REDUCED TO $494,000 93-B - Great property for hunting & fishing is joined on it’s northern border by 93-A, it’s mostly wooded, 475 acres with creek going thru - road goes by East end of property & log road thru west end - mostly level with hills on East end. Located in Town of Ohio, Herkimer Co., Southern part of Adirondack Park, Poland School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . priced to sell fast at $327,750 REDUCED TO $235,125 93-C - Another great property for hunting & trout fishing is joined by 93-B on the East mostly wooded, 157 acres, log road thru property, trout stream going thru center of property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale price $108,330 93-D - 574 ACRES OF LAND BORDERS 93-A - great for recreation and hunting - mostly wooded, creeks & ponds - trees marked for cutting with over ONE MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER. Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575,000 93-A + 93-B + 93-C + 93-D form a square of 1,922 acres. This great piece of property in the Adirondack Park joined together sells for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,411,455 C-80 - 2011 Newly Remodeled Certified Organic Dairy Operation Located Along The Hudson River with NYS Dock Access. 50 Acres total, 40 Acres grazing 36x122 TwoStory Gabled Roof Barn, 50 lg. Tie Stalls Milkhouse, 1000 Gallon Bulk Tank, 2” Pipeline, 3” Vacuum Line, 8 Units, Two Steel Grain Bins; 40x100 Coverall Barn with Curtains, Cement Floor with Pens for Heifers and Calving Areas, Concrete Barnyard; Residence Is In Poor Condition, 200 Acres of Neighboring Land is Rented and Lease Could be Continued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $289,000 C-81 - Very Nice Beef or Crop Farm Consisting of 101 Acres, 58 Tillable Sandy Loam and Gravel Loam Soils, 43 Acres Woods. Approximately 200’ Open Housing for Cattle, Attached Shop with Water and Electricity; 36x60 Metal Bldg., Gravel Floor, Electricity, Used for Hay and Equipment Storage, Attached 16x36 Propane Heated Shop with Wt. Steel Lining, Electricity, Concrete Floor. 2520 Sq. Ft. Two-Story Home Completely Remodeled, Drilled Well for House and Barns; Excellent Soil, well Maintained Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $365,000

St.. Johnsville e 134 EAST ROAD This Adirondack style home has 60 acres of mesmerizing views, with a beautiful stone-walled driveway.

3 bedroom home, 2 full baths, living room with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and walk out deck. Dining room and eat in kitchen provides an ambience of warmth with woodstove. Additional 2800 sq. ft. is located on 1st floor with 4 stall garage and 2 rooms for workshop/office. $369,000 Call Heidi Mouyos @ 315-717-7269

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ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

Palatine Bridge 146 S. GRAY ROAD Lovely 18 year old colonial home with two-stall garage, three bedroom, w/master bath, hardwood flooring, awesome view of the Mohawk valley!

Great move-in price of $229,900 Owner Financing Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

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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

Herkimer County, NY with 5 Acres of land and possibly more if needed. Privacy, Custom Built Colonial Home w/ 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, Convenient location to Golf, Hunting, Snowmobile, and plenty of room if you have horses. 20 min. to New Hartford, 20 min. to Richfield Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259,900 Jim Lenahan, Assoc. Broker HUNT REAL ESTATE, ERA 8380 Seneca Tpk., New Hartford, NY 13413 315-723-2270

Northern New York 365 acre farm 220+ tillable 175 ac tiled, 90 cow tie stall 4.5 foot stall, mattresses and rubber walk mats. 8 auto take off units, 2 bunk silos 1 upright, Dry cow free stall, coverall heifer barn, TMR mixer, 2 machine sheds. Ex 4 br home. One of the nicest facilities in the north east . . . . . . . . . . . . . $760,000 Also has 5 wind turbines for income that can be purchased separate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for Details Purchase feed or horse farm, 28 ac. 40 stalls, pipeline, etc. Heifer facilities, machine shed, storage barn, 3 br remodeled home buildings in good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Only $113,500

We have others! Also, looking for listings.

North h Countryy Realty Malone,, NY Y • 518-483-0800 www.northcountryrealty.com

Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100 bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm is turn-key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by. Great milk market . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 W - 2341 1 - Madison n Countyy 35 5 acree Hobbyy Farm. 20 NEW acres tillable, 10 acres in pasture, 5 acres woods. 2 story 6 bdrm modern home, 80% finished. Nice big roomy home with large fireplace, nice setting, and a beautiful view. Large 2 car garage. Property sits on a very quiet road. Would work well for beef or horses. Close to Cazenovia, Morrisville College, and Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $160,000

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2325 5 - Jefferson n County - Neat and Clean Showplace Farm - Exceptionally nice house- 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils. Currently in hay. Good 2 story dairy barn with 43 stalls and dbl 2 milking parlor. New 48x75 Morton Building, large 2 car garage, Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Very well maintained. High ceilings, big rooms, original woodwork. All on a quiet road, great farming area, close to shopping, schools, and hospitals. This would make an awesome farm for raising beef and making hay. Could be dairy again.

Land could be certified organic . . . . . . .Askingg $379,000 2324 4 - Neatt and d Clean.. Lewiss Countyy Freee Stalll Dairy Farm 150 acres mostly tillable. High Lime well drained soils.

Grows excellent alfalfa and corn. Modern 150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed. 30x50 heifer barn for 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage. Good 2 story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holding area.

2 - Otsego 2302 o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice d to o $199,900 area to live and farm. Priced to sell Reduced 6 - Otsego o County,, Cooperstown n NY.. 88 8 acre 2336 Geentleman'ss Farm. Bordering a beautiful year round trout stream. 45 acres in fields. Excellent ground. Balance woods.

2 story partially remodeled farm house. New septic and well.

Farm would work well for horses, or beef, make hay or vegetables. Phenomenal fishing and hunting. Great location for kids. REA electric. Cooperstown School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $174,900

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STOCK TRAILER, CornPro SB-16 7S gray. Extra height 7’1” heavy axles, electric brakes, excellent shape, always washed after use and stored inside $4,250. Campbell, NY. 607-527-8385 TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

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Tractor Parts NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

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CASE IH 885 full cab with heat/AC, new crank and bearings, new clutch, weights, tight clean tractor $12,500 or possible partial trade of IH tractor that needs work. 607-865-9169 or 607865-4119

1998 Western Star 4964SX 510K miles, 18K front, 46K rear, 20K lift, front floats, wetline, 475CAT 13 spd. double frame, full locking rears, spring ride with 1984 Polar 9000 gal. aluminum trailer with stinger boom, new 22.5 tires unloads in 4-1/2 minutes. $78,000 will separate.

Chuck Hainsworth at 585-734-3264

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1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $7,900; 2005 Ford F450 cab & chassis, dual wheels, diesel, one owner, $8,100. 978-544-6105

1990 MACK SUPERLINER w/22’ USA body & electric tarp, 350 Mack engine w/10 speed transmission, $25,000.

315-408-3405

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

1999 Autocar 6x6 with Husky Tank Field Spread or Transfer with 8” Boom, Low Miles, Good Condition, Must Sell! $45,000

607-382-7722

2004 Higley 18’ Silage Body 96” Wide, 6’ Sides, Complete With Hoist, Pump and Hinge, No Rust Priced To Sell Or Trade

2000 International 8100 300 Cummins, 9 Speed Transmission, 54,000 GVW, Southern Truck Priced To Sell Or Trade

1997 Freightliner No CDL, Cat Diesel, 6 Speed Transmission, Cheap!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

Strick 45x102 Walking Floor Open Top Swing Doors, Roll-Over Tarp, Keith Floor, No Rust, Cheap!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757 www.advantagetrucks.com

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

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2004 Int 5900i Tri-Axle Dump, C-15 Cat 500hp, Jake, 18spd, 20/20/46 Axles, Hend HMX, Quad Lock, 19.5’ Alum J&J Dump, 78” Sides, Grain Chute, Tarp, 571k mi. $59,500

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2005 KW T300 TA Box Truck C7 Cat 250hp, Allison MD3060P 5spd, Air Susp, Air Brakes, 13,200/40k Axles, 24’x96” Delivery Box, Lift Gate, WB259”, CT192”, CEF280”, 183k mi. $35,500

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CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC

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TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

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2008 Mack Pinnacle CXU613 MP8 Mack Engine 460hp, 252,329 mi, Diesel, 13 Spd, Engine Brake, Air Ride Susp, 3.73 Ratio, 22.5 Tires, Alum. Wheels, 173 in Wheelbase, Tandem Axle, 12,000 Lb. Front Axle Weight, 40,000 Lb. Rear Axle Weight, Drive Side, Left Hand Drive $56,900

2009 Hyundai HL740-7A Wheel Loader, ONLY 730 HOURS!!! Cab with heat and AC, 2.70 CY GP bucket with new cutting edge, 20.5x25 radials, this loader is like new! $89,900

2000 Sterling 6 Axle Dump, 475hp Cat, 8LL trans., Hendrickson, 22’ aluminum body, 4 lift axles, 20k front, 46k, Full locking rears. Work ready $57,900

1999 Kenworth W900 Daycab, Cummins 525hp, 18 speed, 414k miles, double frame, wetline, 14k front axle, 46k full locking rears, Hendrickson suspension, rubber 75% $29,000

2000 Freightliner FL112 Cab and Chassis, 300hp Cat, Allison automatic, double frame, 15’ of frame, 142” C-T, 13,200# front, 46k full locking rears. 171k miles $28,900

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2007 Mack Vision CX613 E7 Mack Engine 460hp, 480,000 mi, 18 Spd, Engine Brake, Air Ride Susp, All Aluminum Wheels, Tandem Axle, 14,600 Lb. Front Axle Weight, 46,000 Lb. Rear Axle Weight, Drive Side: Left Hand Drive, 46,000 Lbs. FULL LOCKING REARS!!! Clean $44,900

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1998 Mack CL713 Boom Truck/Cab & Chassis, 460hp, 8LL transmission, 21’ deck, 24’6” of frame behind the cab, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 20k lift axle, 536k miles. We will separate the deck and boom from the chassis $35,000

2006 Case CX130 2525 Hrs, Bucket, GP, Hydraulics, Case CX130 Excavator with Auxiliary Hydraulics, 30” GP Bucket, Good Undercarriage $59,900

2008 Mac 34’ Aluminum Dump Trailer Good condition, 66” sides x 96 wide, air ride, aluminum wheels $31,900

HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS Many units in stock 1998 TO 2008, All with Shur-Lok tarp systems PRICES STARTING AT $19,500

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.

Pond Management Workshop Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY. 2-5 pm. Pre-registration is required by August 20.

The fee for this program is $15/person. There will be copies of The Pond Guide book, available for $15, which is below cost. Contact CCE, 518-622-9820 ext. 0.

Silvopasture Field Day Black Queen Angus Farm, 630 Green Hollow Rd, Berlin, NY. 5.0 Category 1 CEU credits pending for Certified Foresters. Participants encouraged to watch webinar on silvopasturing at www.forestconnect.info prior to course. $10/person, includes lunch.

Please Register using contact information provided.

Contact Susan Lewis, 518765-7923 or e-mail susan.lewis@ny.nacdnet.net 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.

Grass Fed Seasonal Raw Milk Dairy Blue Hill Farm, 398 Blue Hill Rd, Great Barrington, MA. $30/person, w/ $5 discount for NOFA members or for registering 14 plus days before workshop. Contact Ben Grosscup, 413 549 1568 or e-mail ben.grosscup@nofamass.org On Internet at www. nofamass.org/programs/ext ensionevents/beef-dairypigs.php

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2000 Kenworth W900 N14 Cummins Engine 460hp, 427,000 mi, 8LL, Engine Brake, Chalmers Susp, 20 ft 6 in Length, Aluminum Wheels, Five Axle, 20,000 Lb. Front Axle Weight, 46,000 Lb. Rear Axle Weight, Alum Composition, Dive Side: Left Hand Drive, Excellent CALL

(Qty. 3) Osh Kosh 6x6 Cab and Chassis, Average 65K Miles, Cummins ISM 330HP, 10 Spd, 18’ 8” of Frame, 132” C-T, 20K Front Axle, 46K Full Locking Rears $39,000 Each

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 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

by Aug. 17. Free for current CVP enrollees; $10 for nonenrollees (tent.) DEC/CCA credits if you attend the entire meeting - bring your card. Contact Carol MacNeil, 585-313-8796 or crm6@cornell.edu.

Preparing for the Upcoming Harvest White Eagle Farms LLC, Eddy Rd., just off from Smith Rd., County Highway 85, Eaton, NY. 7 pm. Please RSVP by Aug. 21. Contact CCE Madison Co., 315-6843001.

AUG 24 Farm Tours Spring Grove Farm, 3423 Fountain St., Clinton, NY. 1:30 pm. Emphasis on labor saving techniques using custom field work, bunk management and a look at alternative heifer facilities. Please RSVP by Aug. 22. Call 3150736-3394 ext. 132.

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

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Amco Disc - 30’ Width, Cushion Gang, 20 1/2” Disc Diameter, Excellent Condition, Field Ready . . . . $13,900

John Deere 110 - 12’ Width, Field Ready . . . . . . .$3,575 Sunflower 1298 Disc - 12’ Width, Good Condition, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,775

Sunflower 5054 Field Cultivator - 50’ Working Width, Brady 822 Chisel Plow - 10 Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,575 Excellent Condition, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

2007 Sunflower 9412-12 - No Till Drill . . . . . . . .$25,675

International 5100 Drill - 18 Run, Good Condition, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,575

Glenco Chisel Plow - 7 Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,975

Recent Arrival New Holland F62B Forage Blower $4,275

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Case 55 - 46 PTO HP, 4WD, Loader, Excellent Condition, Case 90 - 70 PTO HP, 4WD, Cab, 2 Rear Remotes, Good New Holland Boomer 8N - 42 PTO HP, CVT Transmission, Field Ready, Low Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,200 Condition, Approx 700 Hours, Field Ready . . . . .$39,975 4WD, Front Loader, Approx 175 Hours, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,975

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24 BICYCLE GIVE-AWAY (19) • Tuesday @ 5:30 PM - 4 will be drawn • Wednesday @ 5:30 PM - 4 will be drawn • Thursday @ 5:30 PM - 4 will be drawn • Friday @ 5:30 PM - 4 will be drawn • Sunday @ 3:30 PM - 4 will be drawn DAILY EVENTS • MR. SCRIBBLES (14) • “WHODUNIT” (KARAOKE & DJ (19) • TALENT CONTEST • KARAOKE CONTESTS • TODDLERS GAMES, DRIVING SCHOOL & ART FAIR DAILY (1:00-4:00 PM) (33) FREE DAILY SHOWS BY HANSEN’S SPECTACULAR AND CARRIE MCQUEEN, STILTWALKER

Monday, August 27, 2012 - Miss Fonda Fair Queen Pageant 6:30 PM On stage competition & crowning @ FFCS Auditorium Pageant tickets - $10.00 *Also Good for One Day Fonda Fair Entry

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - Gazette Day • Wrist-band Day for Unlimited Rides - Midway Opens at 11:00 AM • $12.00 Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM -Good until 5:00 PM • $14.00 Wristband sold 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Good until closing Judging Begins 8:00 AM Fruits, Vegetables 10:00 AM Resident Horses - Kick Off Fun Day (32) 10:00 AM Flowers, Creative Arts, Grange, Antiques 10:00 AM 4-H & Open Rabbit Judging (25) 11:00 AM NYS Horse Harness Racing 1:00 PM NYS High School Rodeo (20) 5:30 PM Bicycle Give-Away (19) 7:00 PM PROFESSIONAL RODEO (20) 7:00 PM 4-H & Open Pack Driving, Goat Competition & Livestock Obstacle Course

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Recorder Day - Agnes • Reduced Admission for Sr. Citizen’s until 5:00 PM • Free Admission for Children under age 14 until 5:00 PM • Children’s Day Bicycle Drawing Tickets will be available at all gates • $13.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 3:00PM, Good until 5:00 PM • $15.00 Wristband sold 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Good until closing 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

Mini/Pony/Driving & In Hand Classes (20) 4-H Dairy Showmanship Classes followed by 4-H Dairy Breed Judging (28)

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM

4-H Sheep Show (tent) & Meat & Fiber Goat Show (28) Creative Arts/Crafts Judging Out of Field Tractor Pull (27) Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull (26) Open Class Sheep Show & Sheep Olympics (tent) Bicycle Give-Away (19) Mini/Pony/Horse & Draft Light Driving Show (20) NYTPA Modified Tractor & Truck Pull (27)

Thursday, August 30, 2012 • Wristband Day for Unlimited Rides • $13.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Good until 5:00 PM • $15.00 Wristband sold 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Good until closing 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM

1:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Evening

4-H Horse Show (20) 4-H Beef Showmanship & Breed Classes (28) Open Poultry Show (25) Open Class Beef Show - Breed Classes Baby Contest: Birth - Up to 1 year olds (14) -Sponsored by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.

(Open to Montgomery & Fulton County Residents Only) 4-H Poultry Show (25) 4-H & Open Class Swine Show (28) Cichy’s Bike Night (14) Bicycle Give-Away (19) 4 Wheel Drive Outlaw Diesel Truck Pull (27) NBHA BARREL MEET (20) (Warm ups 5:00 PM) Dairy Goat Milking Contest

Friday, August 31, 2012 - Leader Herald Day • Reduced Admission for Sr. Citizen’s until 5:00 PM • Free Admission for Children under age 14 until 5:00 PM • Children’s Day Bicycle Drawing Tickets will be available at all gates • $13.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Good until 7:00 PM • $16.00 Wristband sold 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - For Midway Magic - Closing @ 1:00 AM 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

12:00 Noon 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM

Costume Classes Mini/Pony/Horse/Draft (20) Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging (20) Open Class Pet, Pygmy & Dairy Goat Show (28) Baby Contest: Birth - Up to 1 & 2 year olds (14) -Sponsored by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.

(Open to Montgomery & Fulton County Residents Only) Hunt Seat Horse Show (20) 4-Wheel Drive Outlaw Gas Truck Pull (27) Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull (26) Livestock Costume Class (28) Cow Chip Bingo - All Proceeds to CASA Montgomery & Fulton County (CASA = Court Appointed Special Advocates) Children from Fulton & Montgomery County Bicycle Give-Away (19) 4 Wheel Drive Outlaw Gas Truck Pull (27)

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - Country Folks Day - Deb • Wrist-band Day for Unlimited Rides • $15.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 3:00PM, Good until 5:00 PM • $17.00 Wristband sold 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Good until closing 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

1:00 PM 1:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM

Open Gymkhana NYSSHA Pointed (20) 4-H Pet, Pygmy and Dairy Goat Show (28) 4-H Dairy Judging Contest (28) Baby Contest: 3 & 4 year olds (14) -Sponsored by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.

(Open to Montgomery & Fulton County Residents Only) Demolition Derby - (27) Big Car Giant Ice Cream Sundae (3) Bicycle Give-Away (19) Demolition Derby - Figure 8 Demo (27)

Sunday, September 2, 2012 • Wristband Day for Unlimited Rides • $15.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Good until 5:00 PM • $17.00 Wristband sold 5:00 PM - 9 :00PM - Good until closing 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 3:30 PM 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM

Western Horse Show (20) ADGA Truck In Goat Show (28) 4-H Dairy Challenge (28) Bicycle Give-Away (19) SEMI TRUCK SHOW & PULL (27) (Convoy for Kids - Battle of the Big Rigs) 4-H Master Showman of Fair Contest (28) SEMI AND MODIFIED TRUCK CHAMPIONSHIPS (27) (Convoy for Kids - Battle of the Big Rigs) FIREWORKS

Monday, September 3, 2012 - FREE GATE UNTIL NOON • $15.00 Unlimited Ride Wristband sold 11:00 AM to closing 9:00 AM Open Draft Animal Show (20) 12:00 Noon PARADE - Theme - Good Ol’ Days (27) 2:30 PM Demolition Derby - 1st Timers Male/Female Small Car Demo/Truck/Suburban/ Mini- Van (27) 1:30 PM 4-H Livestock & Dairy Awards Ceremony (28) 6:00 PM Demolition Derby - Small Car (27)

ENTERTAINMENT IN Kane Entertainment Building (14) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

The Dependents (Youth Band & Chelsea Cavanaugh 6:00-9:00 PM Radio Disney 12:00-4:00 PM; Beth Zaje 6:00-10:00 PM 6 Foot Vertical 6:00-10:00 PM Dr. Kwazy Tunes 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Skeeter Creek Band 2:00-5:00 PM & 7:00-11:00 PM Spike & The Boys 2:00-5:00 PM & 7:00-11:00 PM All Fired Up 2:00-6:00 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION - $10.00 | CHILDREN 6-11 YEARS - $2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS - FREE | SR. CITIZEN’S DAYS - $8.00 (62 YEARS AND UP) FREE ENTRY FOR ANY ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL (ID REQUIRED) VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED

NO DOGS ALLOWED “Subject to Change Without Notice” | Winter Storage Space Available October through March | Call 518.853.3313

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Prevent heat stress and lowered productivity: monitor moisture and mycotoxins in your fields this summer

by Evan Wisell The heat is on and it’s seriously affecting the

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combined with the most severe and extensive drought in 25 years, ac-

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According to Dr. Swamy Haladi, global technical manager of the Alltech Mycotoxin Management Team, drought not only causes obvious losses in crop yield but brings more mycotoxins to the farm as plants become stressed and more susceptible to diseases.

“It is not just excess rain that brings with it the increased mycotoxin challenge but historically the worst mycotoxin years are also drought years,” Haladi said.

Mycotoxins are harmful compounds produced by molds (fungi) that are found in soil and can grow on vegetable matter including grain, forages and silages. Mycotoxins can be formed in the field pre-harvest and may continue to be formed under suboptimal storage conditions post-harvest. Temperature is an important factor influencing mold growth and mycotoxin production and plants stressed by drought and high temperatures are commonly invaded by mold spores, which can produce mycotoxins. Insect challenge in the field is directly proportional to temperature and such damage reduces the

plant protection against molds. The fact that some of the crop producers are not spraying fungicides to keep the cost down only compounds the problem.

No matter what the cause, all the elements associated with drought are precursors for Aspergillus and some of the Fusarium molds such as Fusarium verticilloides and Fusarium moniliforme. Haladi recommends producers take field checks to look for grayish, yellow green mold near the tips of or all over the ears. Producers should check in several areas of the field to be sure.

While the Midwest may be used to seeing incidences of vomitoxin (DON) and zearalenone, Haladi warns that this year may be worse due to the dry conditions and insect damage. Such conditions allow some Fusarium molds to produce another group of mycotoxins called fumonisins. These toxins can compromise immune and gut systems at lower concentrations but cause pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in lungs) at higher concentrations.

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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, August 20 • 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). 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 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-3223500, 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.

• 5:00 PM: Robert Smith, 859 Dale Rd., Dale, NY. Consignment Auction, Tractors, Farm Equip., Trailers, etc. R.G. Mason Auc-

tions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com Tuesday, August 21 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, August 22 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 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 23 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-3223500, 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 24 • 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 • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors.

Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 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, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Wednesday, August 29 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 153rd Top-ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. 150 head expected. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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 30 • 9:30 AM: Newark Valley, NY. Large Public Auction. Farm Tractors, Combines, Grain & Gravity Wagons, Farm Machinery, Skid Steers & more. Consignments welcome.

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-6423293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com or auctionzip.com Friday, August 31 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 153rd Top-ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. 150 head expected. Sale Managers, Northea• 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday.

B RO U G HT TO Y O U BY T H E S E 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

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

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 Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, September 1 • 9:00 AM: Glimmerglass Pools, 55 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY. Public Auction. Shrubs, nursery stock, guns, antiques, tools, fruit.

Consignments wanted. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 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, 585394-1515 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 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, 585396-1676 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 Sur-

plus & Contractor Equipment Auction. 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 • 10:00 AM: North Rd., (Wyben Section) Westfield, MA. Tractors & Cattle Trailer; Horse related items & Antiques Furniture Toy Trucks, Tonkas, early games & comics.

Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.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 Monday, September 10 • 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.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, 585394-1515 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, Man-

ager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, September 14 • 11:00 AM: Smyrna, NY. Frog Rock Farm Complete Milking herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. 55 head All AI sired Holsteins. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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, 585394-1515 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, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.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, 585-2431563 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 • 10:00 AM: Fuller St, Ludlow, MA. JD Skidsteer; Tractors; Tools; Horse Drawn Mowers & Equipment, Bumper Livestock Trailer.

Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Wednesday, September 26 • 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

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers 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

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948 LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com 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) Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 10:00 AM: 43 Meadowbrook Rd, Granby, CT. Complete Commercial Woodworking Shop & Antiques. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com 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, 585394-1515 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 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, 585-2431563 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 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, 585394-1515 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 Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. OHM Holstein Club Sale. Sale hosted by Roedale Farms in Richfield Springs. 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. Comanaged 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 Live-

stock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, 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, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 20 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale. Sale managed

by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales assisting. Call with your consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 Holsteins. Don & Joanne Hosking. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC & lots of type & production.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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, October 25 • Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, October 27 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 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 • 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca, NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale.

100 of the finest Holsteins to sell all year!.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 2 • 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, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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 Friday, November 9 • Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Selling complete line of late model equipment. (Save the date, late model equip. you don’t find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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 Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, 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, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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, November 29 • 11:00 AM: Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter

Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. 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, December 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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 Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 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 Wednesday, December 19 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 26 • 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 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed

by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 13 2012 Calves: 45-60# 20-32; 6175# 37.50-42.50; 76-90# 45-50; 91-105# 53-57.50; 106# & up 60-67.50.

Farm Calves: .70-.76 Started Calves: .22-.30 Veal Calves: 1-1.55 Open Heifers: .65-1.1750 Beef Heifers: .65-1.10 Feeder Steers: .90-1 Beef Steers: .85-1 Stock Bull: .75-1.1750 Beef Bull: .67-.88 Sows: 5-25 Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-80 Sheep (ea): 75-105 Lambs (ea): 65-210 Goats (ea): 45-155 Kids Goats (ea): 40-60 Canners: up to 68 Cutters: 69-72.25 Utility: 73-80 Rabbits: 6-36 Chickens: 5-32 Ducks: 3-17 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT August 13, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 82.5089.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-80.50; Boners 8085% 68-80.50; Lean 8590% lean 1000# & up 5075.50; Lean 85-90% lean under 1000# 40-66.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 70-110; 80-90# 70-90.

Vealers: 100-120# 55-65; 90-100# 50-75; 80-90# 4560; 70-80# 30-45; 60-70# 20-40.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 8, 2012 Cows: Canners 43-61; Cutters 62-68; Util 68.50-79.

Bulls: 69-96 Steers: Ch 115-117; Sel 110-114; Hols. 90-93.

Calves: 31-127 ea.

Feeders: 68-154 Sheep: 65-98 Lambs: 100-156 Goats: 41-220 ea.

Kids: 21-128 ea.

Hogs: 52 Chickens: 1.50-11.50 Rabbits: 1.50-15.50 Ducks: 2-10.50 Horse: 175 ea.

Colt: 105 ea. *Sale every Wed. at 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 14, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 4472; Bulls 85-110; Cutters 67-79; Steers 90-110; Util 78-84; Heifers 70-85.

Calves: Growers 70-107;

Veal 90-110; Heifers 60-85.

Hogs (ea): Feeders 50-60; Roasters 75-130; Market 50-62.

Sheep: 50-70 Lambs: 1.20-1.50 Goats (ea): 80-120; Billies 125-190; Kids 20-90.

LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 14, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 1036; 61-75# 30-67; 76-95# 10-75; 96-105# 40-68; 106# & up 66-80.

Farm Calves: 90/cwt Start Calves: 49-145/cwt Feeders: 40-116/cwt Bulls: 85-99/cwt Rep. Heifers: 650-1050 ea.

Rep. Cows: 510-1200 ea, Canners: 30-63.50/cwt Cutters: 64-78/cwt Utility: 83-97/cwt Sows: 35.50-43/cwt Boars: 13/cwt Lambs: 120-190/cwt Sheep: 35-115/cwt Goats: 25-220 ea.

Rabbits: 1-10 ea.

Poultry: 1.50-9 ea.

Hay: 6 lots, .90-3.40/bale.

BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY August 6-9, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .50-1.20; Grower Bull over 92# .701.50; 80-92# .60-1.20; Bob Veal .10-.65.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.81; Lean .42-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .72-.95.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1350; Handling Hfrs. 850-1250; Springing Hfrs 800-1400; Bred Hfrs 700-1100; Fresh Hfrs 750-1300; Open Hfrs 400-800; Started Hfrs 100400; Service Bulls 500-900.

Beef: Feeders .60-1.15 Lamb & Sheep: Market 11.80; Slaughter Sheep .20.60.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .75-1.25; Kids .15.60.

Swine: Sow .30-.60

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 14, 2012 Livestock: 15 Calves .241.10, Avg .74; 21 Cows .40.84, Avg .59; 1 Easy Cow .10; 2 Feeders 300-600# .70-1.08, Avg .89; 2 Heifers .64-.90, Avg .77; 2 Bulls .40-1, Avg .70; 6 Steers .60-.99 Avg .81; 22 Roasting Pigs (ea) 37.50-57.50, Avg 46.93; 36 Sheep .101.70, Avg .98; 18 Lambs (ea) 47.50-97.50, Avg 70.87, 124 (/#) .05-1.85, Avg 1.24; 27 Goats (ea) 32.50-127, Avg 48.47; 8 Kids (ea) 45-60, Avg 52.19.

Total 284.

Poultry & Egg: Heavy Fowl (/#) .40-.50; Heavy Fowl (ea) 6.25-8; Mixed Fowl (ea) 1.50-3.75; Broilers (/#) .50;Pullets (ea) 5-9; Geese (ea) 14.50-15.50; Bantams (ea) 4-8.25; Roosters (/#) 1.20, (ea) 59; Turkey (ea) 42.50; Bunnies (ea) 4.25-5.50; Ducks (ea) 5.50-8.50; Rabbits (/#) .80-2.30, (ea) 1-3.75; Pigeons (ea) 1-6.25; Chicks (ea) .25-1.70; Quail (ea) 2.50-3.25; Silkies (ea) 4.25; Guinea Pigs (ea) 2.

Grade A Eggs: Brown Jum XL 1.40-1.65; L 1.50-1.55; M .80-1.40.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 252 Mixed 1.10-2.70; 552 Grass .50-2.75; 180 Mulch .201.70. Total 984.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No Report

Gouverneur

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 13, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 85-120; 80-92# 65-85; Bob Veal 60-68.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-84.50; Lean 72-80.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 80.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 75-94; Steers 70-79.

Lamb/Sheep:Slgh. Sheep 90.

Goats: Billies 125-147.50; Nannies 90-117; Kid 40-75.

Swine: Hog 28-35; Feeder Pig 42-60.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 8, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .85-1.65; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.175; 80-92# .70-1.125; Bob Veal .10-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .72-.81; Lean .38-.72; Hvy. Beef Bulls .85-.88.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 575-960; Springing Hfrs. 940-1300; Springing Cows 685-1100; Bred Hfrs. 800-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 740-1310; Service Bulls 475-700.

Beef: Ch 1.03-1.07; Sel .85-0.905; Hols. Ch .95; Sel .78-0.865.

Lambs: Feeder 1-1.70; Market .85-1.30; Slaughter

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge

Bath

Chatham

Sheep .40-.60.

Swine: Feeder Pig/hd 3045 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY August 6, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.40; 80-92# .70-1; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .76-.84; Lean .67-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .78-.83.

Goats: Nannies 70-125 Swine: Hog .54-.55 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY August 9, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.60; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.55; 80-92# .60-1.10; Bob Veal .20-.58.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.85; Lean .60-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-0.915.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY August 9, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.30-1.75; 80-92# .901.20; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .75-.82; Lean .62-.76 Hvy Beef Bulls .82-.90.

Goats: Billies 1.20; Nannies .70-.80.

Swine: Boar .10-.20; Feeder Pig (/hd) 45-60.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 8, 2012

Beans (1/2 bu): 5-23 Beets (bunch): .75-1.40 Blackberries (pt): 1.853.20 Blueberries (pt): 1.85-2 Broccoli (hd): .55-1.20 Cabbage (hd): .45-.95 Cantaloupes: .20-1.85 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 2-10 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3.50-6 Eggs (dz): .70-1.25 Grapes (1/2 bu): 16-22 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 3-8 Nectarines (1/2 bu): 15-29 Onions: .12-.70 Peaches (1/2 bu): 19.5028 Peppers (1/2 bu): 3-19 Pickles (1/2 bu): 3-30 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 5-10.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .251.05 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 812.50 Sweet Corn (dz): 1.303.40 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 5-12.50 Tomatoes (25#): 4-34 Watermelons: .25-3.75 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 1-12.50 FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No Report HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 13, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .70-.79; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .98 Feeders: Dairy .42-.80.

Calves: Bull calves 96120# 1.10-1.40; up to 95# .10-1; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.05.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 14, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Char 1580# 108; Hols. Ch 145-1605# 101-104; Sel 1495# 93.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 77.50-84; Lean 74-88; Big Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 70-76; Shelly 65.50 & dn.

Bulls: Hols. 1615# 91.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Char 1000# w/horns 101.50; Hols. Hfrs. 625800# 80.50-89.50; Bulls dairy types 165-635# 74125.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 116124; 100-110# 108-115; No. 3 85-110# 70-100; Util 70-105# 52-67; Hols. Hfrs No. 2 80-130# 85-105.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies/Billies 140-197; Nannies 92105; Small/Thin/Bottle 3495.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 45-65# 104-140.

Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 21.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 7, 2012 Rabbits: 1-12.50

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Bunnies: .50-2 Roosters: .50-7.50 Chicken Families: 5 Hens: .50-7.50 Pullets: 2-3.50 Ducks: 3-8 Ducklings: 1-2.50 Duck Family: 9 Pigeons: 2 Pheasants: 6.50-9 Guinea: 7.50 Pot Belly Pig: 12 Peeps: .50 Guinea Keets: 4.50-5 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown/White 1.50; L Brown 1.35-1.50; L Mixed .85; L White 1-1.10; L Green .85; Sm. Banty .30; Fertile Green/Brown .80; Fertile Brown .85-1; Fertile Guinea 4.50.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC August 13, 2012 Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1320-1490# 114-116.50; Sel 1-3 hi dress 13201456# 114-117.50; Hols.

Ch 2-3 1386# 98;.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 80-83; Breakers 7580; Boners 72-79.50; Lean 62-76.50.

Bulls: Grade 1 1000-1754# 88-91; Grade 2 2188# 80.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 3 500-700# 91-94.

Calves: 194. Bulls No. 1 94-114# 120-135; 88-92# 97-117; No. 2 94-114# 112130; 82-92# 75-95; No. 3 80-112# 62-100; 76-78# 40-60; Util 70-134# 30-60; 60-68# 10-32; Hfrs. No. 1 92-94# 145-155; No. 2 8494# 105-122.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 5060# 115-120; 70-90# 122127; 100-120# 110-125; 130-160# 105-110; Ewes Util 1-2 128-196# 50-55.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40# 52; 60-70# 95-117; 80-90# 120-140; Sel 2 30-40# 3742; 60-70# 62-70; Billies Sel 1 200# 250.

Hay (/ton): Alfalfa/Grass 210; Grass 110; Mixed 145205; Timothy Grass 80-120.

Oats: 4/bu EarCorn: 260-270/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA

August 6, 2012 Feeder Catle: Steers M&L 1 500-700# 112.50; Hols. L 3 700-900# 77-83; Hfrs.

M&L 1 200-300# 135-140; 300-500# 147.50; 500700# 119-125; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 147; 500-700# 120.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 120-130; 80-92# 60-80; No. 2 80-122# 90120; No. 3 76-108# 60-85; Util 56-104# 10-65.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 94-96# 110-135; No. 2 78-98# 60-80.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50-60# 160; 60-70# 112-122.50; 70-90# 135152; 90-120# 127.50-130; 120-140# 127.50-135; Ewes 150-260# 45-69; Rams 164-232# 50-55.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 10-20# 23-25; 60-80# 105-115; Sel 2 30-40# 3234; 60-80# 58-62; Sel 3 2040# 17.50-25; Nannies Sel 1 100-130# 90-105; Sel 2 80-120# 59-92.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 175.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA August 11, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 230 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 100-300 Grass: 5 lds, 100-190 Straw: 2 lds, 125-185 Rye Seed: 1 ld, 10.50 Oats: 1 ld, 4.50/bu LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA August 10, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1570# 113118; Ch 2-3 1240-1580# 110-115.50; Sel 2-3 11601340# 104-112.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1400-1680# 101-105; Ch 2-3 12701620# 95-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1100-1335# 110-114; Sel 2-3 1005-1320# 104109.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 77.50-80; Breakers 75-80% lean 75-80.50, hi dress 80.50-86, lo dress 6672.50; Boners 80-85% lean 70-75.50, hi dress 76.5078.50, lo dress 65-70; Lean 85-90% lean 64-70.50, hi dress 70.50-71.50, lo dress 59-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 925-1815# 91-100, hi dress 100-109, lo dress 84-91.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1

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Eighty-Four 120-128# 100; 94-118# 121-129, pkg 94# 94; 8692# 87-95; No. 2 112-128# 100; 98-110# 124-130; 9496# 112-117; 80-90# 8082; No. 3 80-130# 60-70; 72-78# 25; 72-78# 25; Util 60-110# 20-30; Hols. Hfr. Calves No. 1 90-110# 140170; No. 2 80-110# 80120.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 73.5079; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-72, hi dress 73-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6370; Lean 85-90% lean 6165, lo dress 45-59.

Return to Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 110-130; No. 2 95-120# 95110; No. 3 70-120# 60-80; Util 65-115# 20-60 LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA June 27, 2012 No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA No report MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 13, 2012 Steers: Ch 105-112; Gd 98-104.

Heifers: Ch 103-110; Gd 100-102.

Cows: Util & Comm. 72-85; Canner/lo Cutter 72 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-98.

Bulls: YG 1 84-90 Cattle: Steers 95-120; Bulls 90-115; Hfrs. 80-120.

Calves: Ch 115-125; Gd 90-110; Std 15-70; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 60-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 63-68; US 13 60-63; Sows US 1-3 28-

35.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 130150; Gd 115-130; SI Ewes 45-60 Goats: 15-175.

70; Util 70-120# 50-70.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 85-95# 110-130; No. 2 75100# 80-110; non-tubing 70-95# 50-70.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 13, 2012 Alfalfa: 245 Alfalfa/Grass: 210-265 Grass: 245-320 Timothy: 125-165 Mixed Hay: 125-140 Rd. Bales: 50-95 Lg. Sq. Bales: 115-150 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 13, 2012 Roosters: 5-7.25 Banty Roosters: 1-3.75 Heavy Hens: 2-4.75 Banty Hens: .25-4 Pigeons: 2-4.25 Ducks: 4-5 Bunnies: 1.25-4 Rabbits: 10-21 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 13, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-70% lean 82-84, hi dress 91-94; Breakers 75-80% lean 79-82.50, hi dress 84-87, lo dress 7476; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79, hi dress 80-84, lo dress 71-73.50; Lean 8890% lean 73-78, hi dress 81-81.50, lo dress 63-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 900-1775# 106.50-112.50, hi dress 114-119.50, lo dress 92-104.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 125-140; 80-90# 97-100; No. 2 95-120# 100120; 80-90# 70-80; No. 3 95-120# 70-85; 80-90# 60-

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 13, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 177220; 60-80# 152-195; 8090# 142-160; 90-110# 125150; 110-130# 130-147; 130-150# 146; 150-200# 130-136; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 130-175; 6080# 126-172; 80-90# 112146; 90-110# 108-128; 110-130# 100-126; 130150# 120-128.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 80-100# 90-98; 100130# 68-80; 130-160# 5468; 160-200# 80; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 100-130# 5080; 130-160# 40-68; 160200# 42-55; 200-300# 40.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-80# 97-138; 80-120# 126-154; 140-150# 168177; Sel 2 40-80# 90-126; 80-90# 120-126; Sel 3 2060# 42-92; 60-80# 86-110; 80-90# 106-117.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 137-157; 130-180# 148-166; Sel 2 80-130# 115-130; 130180# 135-150; Sel 3 5080# 64-75; 80-130# 70-80.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 162-174; 150-250# 198-237; Sel 2 100-150# 136-146; 1150250# 162-190; Sel 3 100150# 90-135; 150-250# 190.

Slaughter Whethers: Sel 1 100-120# 110-127; Sel 2 90-110# 100-112; Sel 3 6080# 64-87.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week corn sold steady to firm, wheat sold steady, Barley sold .20-.25 higher, Oats sold .10 to .015 higher & Soybeans sold .15-.20 higher.

EarCorn sold steady to 1 higher. All prices per bushel except EarCorn is per ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 8.55-9.01, Avg 8.76, Contracts 8; Wheat No. 2 8.65-9.05, Avg 8.93, Contracts 8; Barley No. 3 4.305.85, Avg 5.05, Contracts 5.85; Oats No. 2 4.50-4.70, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 15.98-16.78, Avg 16.41, Contracts 15.40-15.42; EarCorn 240.

SouthCentral PA: Corn No. 2 8.50-8.90, Avg 8.97; Wheat No. 2 7.15-8.85, Avg 8.14; Barley No. 3 4-5.50, Avg 4.62; Oats No. 2 3.255, Avg 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 15.80-16.44, Avg 16.24; EarCorn 210.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.40-9.23, Avg 8.81, Month Ago 8.17, Year Ago 8.17; Wheat No. 2 7.15-9.05, Avg 8.54, Month Ago 8.09, Year Ago 8.61; Barley No. 3 4-5.85, Avg 4.83, Month Ago 4.66, Year Ago 4.67; Oats No. 2 3.255, Avg 4.15, Month Ago 4, Year Ago 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 15.35-16.78, Avg 16.17, Month Ago 15.31, Year Ago 13.51; EarCorn 195-240, Avg 215, Month Ago 210, Year Ago 198.75.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 88.90, Avg 8.34; Wheat No. 2 8-8.60, Avg 8.36; Oats No. 2 3.50-4.50, Avg 4.05; Soybeans No. 2 16.09.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.40-9.232, Avg 8.85; Wheat No. 2 8.84; Barley No. 3 5; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.18; Soybeans No. 2 15.35-16.78, Avg 15.93; EarCorn 195.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 8.80-9.10, Avg 8.85; Wheat No. 2 9; Oats No. 2 3.553.85, Avg 3.70; Soybeans No. 2 16.10-16.34, Avg 16.23.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock

Summary No Report 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 steady to 10 lower & straw sold steady.

All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 110-325; Timothy 100-250; Straw 100180; Mulch 50-75.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 83 lds of hay, 13 of Straw; Alfalfa 190-415; Mixed Hay 100-420; Timothy 185-320; Grass 120320; Straw 120-185.

Diffenbach Auction, August 6, 50 lds Hay, 6 lds Straw. Alfalfa 240-415; Mixed Hay 100-420; Timothy 180-320; Grass 120320; Straw 120-170.

Green Dragon Auction, August 10, 9 lds Hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 190-200;

Mixed Hay 185-205; Grass 140-240; Straw 160-210.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: August 4, No report.

Wolgemuth Auction, August 8, 24 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-280; Mixed hay 100-300; Timothy 245-305; Grass 165250; Straw 167-185.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 62 Loads Hay, 20 Straw.

Alfalfa 225-230; Mixed Hay 65-300; Timothy 80-220; Grass 70-190; Straw 55185, mostly 110-175.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: No report.

Greencastle Livestock: No report Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: August 11, 14 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 230; Mixed Hay 100-300; Grass 100-190; Straw 125185.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: August 7, 12 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Mixed 125-300; Timothy 80-165; Grass 105-120; Straw 55-145,

mostly 105-145.

Shippensburg Auction: August 4 & 7, 27 lds hay, 7 lds straw, Alfalfa 225, Mixed Hay 65-215, Timothy 120220, Grass 70-162, Straw 115-137.50.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: No report.

59-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 few 1450-1535# 91-93.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 100-127; No. 2 85-110# 75-95; No. 3 80115# 50-70; Util 60-90# 1245. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sept. 14.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 9, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 195-225 Orchard Grass: 3 lds, 150225.

Mixed Hay: 11 lds, 100325 Grass: 5 lds, 80-325 EarCorn: 250-260 Oats: 1 ld, 5.35/bu

Rye: 2 lds, 14.75-15/bu.

Shavings: 1 ld, 2.60/bg WOLGEMUTH AUCTION August 15, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 280 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 80-360 Timothy: 4 lds, 125-305 Grass: 10 lds, 55-300 Straw: 6 lds, 155-220 Rye: 1 ld, 145/bu.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES August 13, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1300-1580# 117119, hi dress 120-121; Ch 2-3 1220-1540# 113.50116.50, Sel 2-3 12101460# 109-113; Hols. Ch 23 1280-1656# 97-100; Sel 2-3 1245-1445# 92-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1180-1315# 111-114.50; Sel 2-3 1135-1150# 108111.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-79.50, lo dress 69-71; Boners 8085% lean 71.50-74.50, hi dress 74.50-78; Lean 8590% lean 67-72.50, hi dress 73-76.50, lo dress

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Prevent from C1 beth Santin in The Mycotoxin Blue Book, Fusarium species can survive in corn residue, which is probably the most important source of inoculums for kernel infection.

These fungi can be associated with every part of the corn plant and 50 to 100 percent incidence of kernel infection is not uncommon, with the majority of kernels showing no visible damage.

Many experts have recommended that farmers let the corn plants grow more and not chop too early to aid in nitrates. However, farmers should still monitor moisture levels.

“Silage that is too dry, less than 65 percent moisture, will not pack well,” Haladi said. “This situation can increase the chances of Penicillum molds from making an appearance in our silage. Unlike other mycotoxins, these silage mycotoxins can act as antibiotics and kill beneficial microbes in the rumen. The net result is

lowered productivity.”

Haladi also warns if producers are cutting the silage lower to increase tonnage, they may also be increasing the amount of soil contamination and thus further increasing the amount of mold spores.

“Producers should positively identify any situations that may arise with this year’s corn crop and not assume it is only Aspergillius,” Haladi said.

In order to indentify more of the risks associated with mycotoxins, Alltech recently launched its 37+ Program.

Once mycotoxins have made their way into the feed, there are still a few options available to producers. They can choose not to feed the contaminated feed or they can use an effective mycotoxin adsorbent. There are two types of adsorbents: silica-based polymers and carbon-based organic polymers. Silica-type materials, such as clays, are readily available and

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many have shown to be effective against aflatoxins but ineffective against other types of mycotoxins. Haladi recommends an organic mycotoxin sequestering agent that can be used at practical levels of inclusion for all species of mycotoxins, including DON. Keep them cool too Our fields aren’t the only ones battling the dry conditions and increased temperatures. Our livestock have also been suffering. As of July 17, approximately 73 percent of cattle areas were affected by moderate to intense drought. The USDA expects the combination of heat stress and higher

feed costs to restrain growth this year on U.S. cattle and hog numbers as well as poultry and milk production.

Dr. Max Hawkins, Alltech, explains that producers need to keep in mind the TemperatureHumidity Index (THI).

THI is a combination of temperature and relative humidity to create a value for heat stress. At 80 degrees there is no stress until 30 percent relative humidity; after 30 percent there will be mild stress. At 90 degrees, the cows are already in mild stress up to 30 percent relative humidity. At 100 degrees, cows are in mild

stress up to 50 percent humidity and above that they are in moderate.

Signs of heat stress in livestock and poultry range from an elevated breathing rate, restlessness, and drooling, animals standing in pens and grouped together in Stages 1 through 3 to labored breathing, decreased heart rate, tongue protruding, open mouth breathing, head down and isolation in Stages 4 through 6. Typically for dairy cows, heat stress is noticed in the production of less milk with lower milk fat and protein.

“These take approximately three days to be

seen,” Hawkins said.

“Initially, the cows will have a higher respiration rate (80 per minute), more standing, less dry matter intake, more water consumption and seeking the shade or cooler locations.”

He suggests calling a veterinarian when body temperature is over 102.5 degrees, there is increased ketosis, and the respiration rate is over 90.

Hawkins recommends the following management tips to prevent heat stress: • Provide adequate shade, fans, misters;

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Prevent from C10 • Provide extra cooling in holding areas, cool water; • Use propionic acid to prevent feed heating in bunk; • Feed multiple times and at cooler parts of the day to encourage intake; • Keep feed pushed up and as fresh as possible to enhance intake.

“Reduced feed intake is a main effect of heat stress,” Hawkins said.

“The loss of nutrition intake needs to be of concern to maintain cow performance and health.”

According to Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, producers should consider the following nutrient guidelines during periods of heat stress: • Maintain 20 to 22 percent effective NDF (neutral detergent fiber) in the ration to maintain cud chewing and forage raft in the rumen; • Limit total crude protein to less than 18 percent on a dry matter basis with 6.5 to 7 percent as RUP (rumen undegraded protein); • Maintain 28 to 30 percent NDF, 18 to 20 percent ADF (acid detergent fiber); • Target 24 to 26 percent starch and 4 to 6 percent sugar to adjust the rate of carbohydrate fermentation in the rumen and favor microbial growth; • Raise DCAD over 350+ meq per kg; • Increase total ration potassium to 1.4 to 1.6 percent, sodium to 0.4 to 0.5 percent, and magnesium to 0.35 percent.

Feed additives can also be beneficial. According to Hutjens, yeast culture and fungal products can help to stabilize rumen pH and improve the rumen environment while maintaining fiber digestion. These products can also reduce lactic acid levels in the rumen that can drop rumen pH. For more information, contact your local Alltech sales representative or e-mail AlltechDairyAdvantage@alltech.com.

Economies & Protecting Farmland, a conference to inspire and educate New Yorkers to support agriculture, strengthen local farm and food economies and get involved in protecting farmland.

The business of growing and selling food is a major contributor to New

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York’s economy. Farms annually sell almost $5 billion a year in farm products and when combined with food businesses generate roughly 10 percent of New York’s annual economic output.

Yet, New York loses a farm to real estate development every 3 1/2 days

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and more than 4,000 farms have been lost to development over the last 30 years.

This conference will bring together farmers, public officials, land trusts and local food and public health leaders to take a serious look at the

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potential to grow New York’s economy by strengthening connections between farmers and local consumers and protecting our state’s irreplaceable farmland.

Keynote Speaker: Verlyn Klinkenborg, author The Rural Life and Mak-

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ing Hay. The conference will be held on Nov. 15 at the Hotel Albany, on the corner of Lodge and State Streets, in downtown Albany, NY. For more details visit www.farmland.org/newyork.

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New Homesteading Fair in Lowville Sept. 8-9 offers Opportunity to Learn Back-to-the-Land Skills Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Lewis County in conjunction with Mother Earth News is responding to the increasing numbers of people inquiring about raising backyard poultry, beef, and other livestock, food preservation, energy alternatives for homes and farms, and back-tothe-land management skills with a new educational event. A Homesteading Fair will be presented at the Maple

Ridge Center in Lowville, NY, Sept. 8 and 9.

This two-day event will offer more than 90 educational workshops, held rain or shine, under large tents, in a large, approved, kitchen and former barns, and on the expansive lawn at the Maple Ridge Center.

Livestock shearing and wool spinning are among the many planned demonstrations.

The Homesteading Fair hours are Saturday 8

Camille Ledoux draws as one of her Dorset lambs grazes nearby at her family’s Adirondack Beef Company farm in Croghan, NY. Photo courtesy of CCE Lewis County

St. Lawrence County Maple Court The 2012 St. Lawrence County Maple Court attended the recent Gouverneur / St. Lawrence County Fair held July 31-Aug. 5.

St. Lawrence County Maple Producers Associations is committed to promoting and educating the public and producers

on maple production.

The SLC Maple Producers welcome new members. Please look for their booths at the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum Old Fashion Harvest Days on Sept. 1 and 2 and the 4H Hammond Fair on Sept. 14-15.

The 2012 St. Lawrence County Maple Court at the Gouverneur/St. Lawrence County Fair included: Seated (LR) Betsy Foot, St. Lawrence County Maple Queen; Kylea McAdam, St. Lawrence County Maple Princess. Standing (L-R) Emily Dean, St. Lawrence County Maple Princess, 2nd Alternate; Brooke Rastley, St. Lawrence County Maple Queen Alternate and Megan Parkman, St. Lawrence County Maple Princess, 1st Alternate.

Photo courtesy of St. Lawrence County Maple Producers Associations

a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; the first workshops begin at 10 a.m. each day and breakfast will be available at the American Maple Museum booth 8 a.m.-11 a.m. each day.

All workshops/demonstrations/Do-It-Yourself projects are included in the admission price.

Each workshop is 45 minutes long. Workshops will incorporate

raising backyard poultry, gardening, food preservation, solar and renewable energy options, developing forestland and maple woodlots, small farm machinery, and raising livestock such as beef cattle, sheep, goats and hogs.

Parking at the Homesteading Fair is free. The public can purchase a one-day-only or weekend pass to attend their

choice of workshops. Admission is $10 per person, or $15 for a full weekend pass. Admission for children 17 and under is free. Homesteading Fair tickets can be pre-purchased by calling CCE Jefferson County at 315-7888450; see www.counties.cce.cornell.edu/lewi s/ for locations to purchase tickets.

“Information on home-

steading skills is something people are asking for. This new event is a great opportunity for individuals and families to learn and to purchase the equipment and supplies they need to get started. This venue is perfect for families interested in the opportunity to learn more about a sustainable lifestyle at

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On Friday, August 24, Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop on pond management from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, in Acra, NY. This workshop is a comprehensive look at

pond management — from routine maintenance to problem solving. Jim Ochterski, owner of Progressive Pond Consulting and lead author of “The Pond Guidebook,” will discuss the top ten things you need to know about your

pond. He will help you understand your choices to manage certain weeds, keep the water safe for swimming, and attract wildlife, all while being a good ecological steward of the pond. He will provide an overview of spe-

cific laws and rules in New York regarding pond fish stocking, chemical use, and construction.

Pre-registration is required by Aug. 20. The fee for this program is $15 per person. There will be copies of “The

Pond Guidebook” available for $15, which is below cost. For more information or to register please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-622-9820.

Dress for the weather, as a component of this workshop will be visiting

and assessing ponds at the Siuslaw Model Forest, across the street from the Agroforestry Resource Center. Feel free to bring a pond weed for identification! This program is being funded in part by the Robert H. Wentorf Foundation.

Cooperative Extension Northern New York Regional Local Foods Specialist Bernadette Logozar, Field Crops Educators Mike Hunter and Joseph Lawrence, and Livestock Specialist Betsy Hodge, and Nutrition Educator Cathy Moore; beef producer Steve Ledoux of Adirondack Beef Compa-

ny; and Dr. Deanna Fuller, D.V.M. of Countryside Veterinary Clinic.

The Pratt-Northam Foundation has provided funding support to spark this event. Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Franklin Counties, the New York State Beef Industry Council, Lewis County Farm Bureau, American Maple Museum, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, Lewis County Maple Producers Association, Lowville Trac-

tor Supply Company and others are providing program support.

Homesteading product vendors and food concessions will be on site.

For more information or tickets, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County at 315376-5270. For lodging information, visit www.adirondacktughill.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MotherEarthNewsHomesteadingFair2012.

Homesteading from C14 LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. FREE Ice Cream

FREE Ice Cream

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale

Wed., Aug. 22nd • 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. Thank You

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

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

an all-day educational event held in conjunction with, Mother Earth’s International Homesteading Education Month,” says CCE Lewis County Executive Director Michele Ledoux.

Course instructors include Jean O’Toole of the New York State Beef Industry Council; Cornell

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FARM TRACTORS, COMBINES, GRAIN & GRAVITY WAGONS, FARM MACHINERY, SKID STEERS & MORE! Consignments Welcome For more info & photos go to auctionzip.com

Aug. 29th. Details in Next Week’s Ad

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GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE, INC.

Jumpin Jeff Gibbs Announces

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK

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Auction Saturday August 25, 2012 10:00am 1035 River Rd, Camden NY 13316 Selling for Jirard Brown Start a complete business or expand/upgrade your own Syrup or Honey business with various equipment at this auction. Check out some of the great things below.

Tools and equipment: Maple cream machine, candy machine, candy molds, jars, reverse osmosis unit, 19 -100 to 850 gallon stainless steel and plastic holding tanks, washing machine, storage rack, stainless rack, sink, tables, 2 fair banks platform scales, sap ultra violet light, 40 gal. heated bottler, finishing pan, 40 gal. strainer, 30" x 8' Small Bros. evaporator, piggy back pan, bubblers, extra finishing pan, 500 syrup buckets w/lids, 100's of feet of all size plastic tubing, 50 bee hive boxes and assorted parts, and much much more.

Other tools: car jacks, drill press, chain saws, storage cabinets, gas furnaces, windows, Chevy engine, Vintage Chevy tailgate, sinks, doors, scooter, welding rod, battery charger, glass showcase, 6' 3pt. hitch snow blower attachment, dump rake, and much more.

Special: Model A Truck!!!

Auctioneers Note: Cash or good NY State check, Visa and Master Card. 10% buyer's premium. Coffee is on Jeff. Bring a chair and enjoy the auction. Refreshments will be available.

Questions, call Jeff 315-387-6169/315-751-1534 and go to www.gibbsiesauctionservice.com or auctionzip.com for picture previews.

Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Aug. 13th sale - cull ave. 64, Top cow .79 wt. 1567 $1230.10, Bulls/Steers top $.98, bull calves top $1.40, heifer calves top $1.05.

Friday, Aug. 24th - Fort Plain, NY - sale held on the farm 11AM. Complete Dairy Dispersal for Lighthall Farm - Karl & Joanne Gebhardt.

170 Head of Grade Cattle. 90 milking age, 22 bred heifers, 60 open heifers and calves. Herd consist of mostly Holsteins, Jerseys & Crosses.

Friday, Sept. 14th - Smyrna, NY - sale held on the farm 11AM. Complete Milking Herd & Bred heifer Dispersal for Frog Rock Farm Pete Maynard. 55 Head of AI sired Holsteins- sired by Oman, Jetstream, Garrison, Malin plus many more. Watch next week's ad for more info.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale-Hosted by Roedale Farms, Richfield Springs, NY. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Oct. 20th - Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale held at Hosking Sales, New Berlin. Sale Managed by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales Assisting. Call with your consignments.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

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

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

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

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

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY 13811

TWO DAY PUBLIC AUCTION Day One

AUG. 24th FRIDAY 4:30 PM

Greg L. Pisarek's personal collection of High Quality Toys and Collectable Farm Literature

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Central Bucks Farms 5279 Ridge Road, New Hope, PA 18938 215-598-7687 • 215-768-1975 DAY 1 - AUG 24th Preview opens @ 10:00 AM 200 + Farm related Toys, approx 1000 pcs. of Sales Literature & Owners Manuals, etc.

Day Two AUG. 25th Same Location, Saturday @ 9 AM 35 + Minneopolis-Moline and Oliver Tractors (all are MM based). Collectable Tractors, Parts, Later Model Tractors, Trucks, Equip. !! NO BUYERS PREMIUM FOR ONSITE BUYERS !!

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Pond management workshop

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High levels of iron in water may hurt dairy products Cows are thirsty and with good reason — they need to drink nearly 30 gallons of water a day to produce milk and stay healthy. That water needs to be high quality because much of the ingested water becomes milk, which is 87 percent water. But high levels of minerals in water due to shortages can be problematic for cows.

Virginia Tech is leading research into how excess amounts of iron and other minerals can impact dairy cow productivity and health, nutrient digestibility, milk synthesis, and the quality of dairy products.

Susan Duncan, a professor in food science and technology, Katherine Knowlton, a professor in dairy science, and Andrea Dietrich, a professor in civil and environmental engineering, are conducting the research. Duncan and Knowlton are in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (www.cals.vt.edu/).

“Excess amounts of iron and copper in milk can lead to flavor problems, making the milk taste bad,” said Duncan.

“Additionally, changes in the milk’s mineral composition may reduce the quality of manufactured dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt.”

The results of the study

will provide preliminary data to establish mineral recommendations for water reuse in dairy herd health. The project will benefit water and dairy managers in the U.S. and around the globe.

A potential for decreased availability of groundwater for dairy farming exists. Western dairy farms are already seeking alternative sources of drinking water to reduce the burden on natural groundwater reservoirs. High levels of minerals may be in some water sources.

How the cow’s health and milk composition are affected by high iron content in drinking water is unknown.

“But we do know that iron from feed sources can affect calcium absorption,” Duncan said.

Calcium is stored in cows’ bones, just as it is in humans.

In any species, a mother’s body can respond to dietary changes to protect the infant. Many questions remain about how that relationship is affected.

The research seeks to answer several questions, including: Will the cow’s natural response to excess iron in the water protect the calf by maintaining the normal milk calcium content? If so, will this cause changes in the cow’s metabolic mineral bal-

P LAN A HEAD !!

Farm & Construction Equipment Auction

Sat., Oct. 6TH, 2012 • 10am Location: Capital District Farmers Market 381 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 (Albany)

Contact us early to advertise your consignments, the list is growing every day!

Very early consignments include: JD 2355 w/ 2900 hrs; MF 394H High Clearance tractor; Bobcat 440 Skid Steer; Oliver 550; 2011 McCormick X10-25 4wd w/ ldr-25 hrs like new; Small Essick vibratory roller; Irrigation pump w/ 6cyl Ford eng; New 3pt fence line mower; New Skid Steer attachments; New Taylor Way dump trailer; Pneumasem 2row vegetable planter used only for test plots at University-like new; 100s more items coming in. Call or email us early to add yours to this growing list!

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is. Consignor delivery and preview Wed-Fri., Oct. 3-4-5 8am-4pm. List is subject to change.

Auction by;

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

ance at the expense of her bone health? Will iron from the water source change the way the cows synthesize milk proteins so that there are more iron-binding proteins in the milk?

Changes in milk composition can impact the quality of dairy products, which may be noted by a decrease in flavor, odor and texture, and a shortened shelf life of milk and dairy products, Duncan said.

Georgianna Mann, of

Marietta, GA, and a graduate student in food science and technology, is conducting the initial studies on milk composition and processing. Aili Wang, of Beijing, and a doctoral student in the same department, will join the study in August to study the changes in milk proteins. Xin Feng, from the Hebei province of China, is a doctoral student in dairy science, studying the effects on cows. Katherine “Kat”

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TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 350 Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 850 Diesel Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3150 w/740 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4555 Cab/2WD/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5525 Cab/MFWD / Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6430 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen 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 950 w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,350 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2520 w/Loader & Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 . . . . . . . . . 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 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1219 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 860 w/UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 3pt tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . 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

Georgianna Mann, a graduate student in food science and technology, conducts studies on milk composition and processing.

JD 676 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 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 740 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Chathm Hesston rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS New 10 bolt duals 480/80R 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost Bale Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Dynaweld trailer w/hyd tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 175 Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD HPX Diesel Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 . . . . . . . . . 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 655 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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ST. LOUIS — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports released Aug 10 which further decreased the estimated U.S. corn production in 2012.

“Farmers across the country are coming to grips with the full impact of this devastating drought. The August USDA crop report confirms our concerns that corn production may be several billion bushels less than previously anticipated, due to a summer heat wave which kept temperature well above normal and offered only sporadic rain.

“Our nation’s farmers have done all they can to increase the corn supply, planting the most corn acres our coun-

try has seen since 1937 this year.

Thankfully, this additional acreage and innovative agronomic practices will make an important difference, and we remain hopeful that above average yields in some areas will further augment the crop. At the same time, we recognize that it will not fully cover yield concerns.

“Without advanced seed technology, including biotechnology and new genetics which help corn plants use water more efficiently and better tolerate extreme heat and other drought conditions, production losses would be much greater.

“Many of our farmer members are suffering immensely from the drought.

Many are also in the same predicament as our customers because they

have livestock or own ethanol plant shares. Now is the time for all of American agriculture to pull together and work together for solutions that benefit us all. NCGA offers the following recommendations to that end.

“First and foremost, we must maintain a level perspective when looking at the situation facing us today. Looking at similar points in our past, we see that, in the long run, the market works. While speculators aiming for personal gain and emotionally charged decisions may drive corn prices beyond justifiable levels in the short term, these factors will subside. As it always has, the market will correct and continue to effectively allocate the corn supply for our various customers.

“Likewise, it is crucial that we maintain this sort of calm, rational perspective when examining the impact that corn actually has on the food prices paid by average Americans.

Corn remains an incredibly small portion of the price paid for groceries and provides a relatively inexpensive, quality ingredient used to make the affordable, nutritious foods we enjoy.

While the price of corn may be higher than it has been historically, the amount of corn in a box of corn flakes still only costs about 12 cents, and only 37 cents worth of corn is needed to produce a pound of hamburger. USDA projects the total impact of the drought on retail food prices to be less than one percent.

“Additionally, we ask that all parties maintain perspective when looking at how we might allow the drought to impact our nation’s biofuels policy. NCGA stands firm in our support of the Renewable Fuel Standard. At the same time, we support the waiver process that is embodied in the current RFS, and ask that any parties who would seek RFS changes do so in this manner, rather than through legislation.

“With most of the crop still in the field and thus the most accurate corn supply estimates still outstanding, we think that it is still somewhat premature to consider a partial waiver of RFS provisions. In addition, recent analysis

NCGA C19

Iron from C16 Phetxumphou, a graduate student in civil and environmental engineering, is evaluating the chemistry of water on dairy farms in Virginia.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Pratt Endowment, www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2012/05/ 051512-cals-pratt.html, at Virginia

Tech partially funded this research project.

Visit the Innovations website, http://news.cals.vt.edu/innovations, to learn more about this project and other programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

DAIRY CATTLE & HEIFER SALE

(90) HEAD DAIRY, JOHN & ELLEN SYNAKOWSKI (90)

SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 2012 11:00 A.M. Directions:: Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Rd., Cincinnatus, NY-2 mi. north of Cincinnatus, just off of NYS Rte. 26.

(90) Head Dairy. John & Ellen have decided to sell their complete dairy due to health reasons. (57) Mature cows, averaging 60 lbs. Nice 1st & 2nd Calf Heifers, strictly fresh.

Several due for fall. This is year round herd. Tie stall. Go outside daily. Running with bull.

Good Holsteins, Black Crosses, & Jerseys in this herd. (6) Bred heifers due for fall.

(8) Heifers, breeding age. (19) from NB to yearlings. This is a nice group of cattle.

Also o selling: (20) Head, with top 1st calf heifers fresh or springing close.

(25) Open heifers, from NB to breeding age. Nice Holstein's, (3) Linebacks, Jersey's, and some Black Crosses. Bigger heifers have been running outside.

Milkingg Equipment:: (4) Delaval pail milkers. Dumping station with large jar.

Manager'ss Note: I like this dairy, they haven't been pushed. Easy to work with.

Pleasee notee SATURDAY Y salee dayy att Jackk Wood'ss Salee Barn.

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com Advancee Notice: September 7, 2012. Stevener Farm, Poland, NY. Est. 1942. Complete cattle, Machinery, Milking/Barn Equipment & Produce dispersal. (88) head of cattle, with over 60 yrs. of AI breeding. Ford 7710 4WD w/cab. Ford 7710 2WD w/cab. JD 3020 w/JD 48 loader. JD 2020. NH 570 Baler. NI 5209 Discbine. (2) Kuhn GA 3200 GT rotary rakes.

Kuhn GF 5001 TH tedder. (4) Pequea 418 hay wagons. Kuhn/Knight 8114 manure spreader.

NH LS 125 Skidsteer. Land Pride Treker 4WD UTV. Produce:: 4000 bales, this year. Another 3000 bales. 16X40 silo 1/2 full of haylage.

All equipment well maintained, always serviced, and washed before putting under cover.

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Pennsylvanians reminded to take steps to avoid infection HARRISBURG, PA — PA’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) of 2012 have been detected.

A Franklin County woman is now recovering after being hospitalized with meningitis due to WNV. A Lancaster County woman is also recovering after contracting West Nile fever, the milder form of WNV. Due to an unprecedented level of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus, the Department of Health strongly urges residents to minimize their exposure to mosquitoes.

“Pennsylvanians should take steps to eliminate mosquito breeding sites around their homes and prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellants,”

advised Secretary of Health Dr. Eli N. Avila.

“This is even more important for older Pennsylvanians and people with weakened immune systems, since they are at the greatest risk of severe illness — including encephalitis — if they develop West Nile virus infection.”

Statewide sampling shows higher numbers of WNV-infected mosquitoes than any other summer since monitoring began 10 years ago.

This is likely due to last year’s mild winter.

As a result, PA could see a greater number of human illnesses in 2012 than in recent years. The risk for WNV infection is highest during August and September and will not end until the first

hard frost.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducts regular surveillance and control to manage mosquito populations around the state. So far, DEP has detected WNV-infected mosquitoes in 42 counties.

However, it is likely that WNV is present in other areas as well.

“DEP will continue monitoring and working, through our spray activities, to stop the spread of West Nile Virus around the state,” DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. “I encourage all Pennsylvanians to take appropriate precautions to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.”

The mosquitoes that transmit WNV breed in areas with standing and stagnant water. These can include urban catch basins, clogged

gutters, discarded tires, poorly maintained swimming pools, flower pots and other types of plastic containers.

Simple steps to eliminate standing water around the home include: • Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires or any object that could collect standing water. Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors.

• Have roof gutters cleaned every year, particularly if the leaves from nearby trees have a tendency to clog the drains.

• Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.

• Do not let water stagnate in birdbaths.

• Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them with fish.

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, and re-

move standing water from pool covers.

• Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property.

• Treat standing water that cannot be eliminated with Bti products which are sold at outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. Bti is a natural product that kills mosquito larvae, but is safe for people, pets, aquatic life and plants.

Although mosquitoes can bite at any time of day or night, they are most active at dawn and dusk. When outdoors, people can avoid mosquito bites by properly and consistently using DEETcontaining insect repellants and covering exposed skin with lightweight clothing. To keep mosquitoes from entering a home, make sure window and door screens are

in place and are in good condition.

DEP will continue to survey communities statewide to monitor the size and scope of the WNV. When necessary, DEP will conduct larval and adult control activities in order to lessen the threat to human health. These efforts will continue through the end of October.

For a fact sheet on WNV, including symptoms, please visit the Department of Health’s webpage, www.health.state.pa.us, and click on “West Nile Virus Fact Sheet” under “What’s Hot.” For more information, including current test results for mosquitoes, birds and horses, visit www.westnile.state.pa.u s and click on the Pennsylvania map, or call 877-PA HEALTH.

encing clearly demonstrates the pressing need for Congress to pass a farm bill this year. The crop insurance and risk management tools authorized in this legislation provide critical assistance to crop and livestock farmers when they face losses due to drought and other adverse weather condi-

tions, crop disease or volatile markets. The Senate and the House Ag Committee have already done their job, and we thank them for that. In light of the evolving situation, we strongly urge the Speaker of the House to get the farm bill on the House floor for an open debate and quick vote.

“As prices and emotions rise, so does the temptation to take action that might actually hurt us all in the long run.

Right now, farmers, ranchers, ethanol pro-

ducers and much of the country is suffering through this historic drought. Yet, we suffer together. We have all seen our investments, be they of time, hard work or resources, wither under the unrelenting heat. With empathy and a strong spirit of cooperation, we will come through these difficulties stronger for the experience and with renewed vigor to build a brighter future for ourselves, our industry and our country.”

NCGA from C17 suggests that the current need for octane in gasoline is driving ethanol demand, rather than the RFS. Corn going for ethanol use, about one quarter of total corn supply, is subject to the same market forces that all customers of corn are currently facing.

“Finally, what farmers and ranchers are experi-

PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 25TH 2012 9 A.M.

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL

1700 HEAD

N.N.Y. FARMERS MARKET, RT. 26 • LOWVILLE, NY

COMPLETE DAIRY DISPERSAL

WED.,, AUG.. 22

ND

@ 1:00PM

CONSIGNMENT #1: STAN PUTMAN, GOUVERNEUR; HAVING DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE HIS MILKING OPERATION,WILL SEND HIS COMPLETE HERD OF APPROX 80 HEAD. THE HERD IS CONSISTING OF; 55 MILKING AGE COWS, 4 SPRINGING HEIFERS (SOME FRESH BY SALE), 14 YEARLINGS (700-800 LBS.), 8 STARTED TO 6 MO. OLD CALVES. THESE COWS HAVE NOT BEEN PUSHED & WILL PERFORM WELL FOR THEIR NEW OWNERS. THE HEIFERS ARE WELL RAISED & ARE IN NICE CONDITION. CONSIGNMENT #2: 4 LARGE & FANCY SPRINGING CROSS HEIFERS FROM ONE FARM. THE RIGHT KIND. ALL ANIMALS WILL BE VET CHECKED & HAVE SHIPPING FEVER SHOTS! ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME! IF YOU HAVE ANIMALS FOR THIS OR ANY SALE AT N.N.Y. PLEASE CONTACT;

JOHN SCOFIELD 315-771-4565

MARKET MANAGER TED SIMMONS 315-376-7441 315-688-4470 315-767-8656

1700 HEAD

FRIDAY,, AUGUSTT 24,, 20122 11:000 AM FOR LIGHTHALL FARM - FORT PLAIN, NY Farm is sold prompting this complete AI sired herd dispersal consisting of 90 milking age cows in all stages of lactation, 22 bred heifers, 60 open heifers and calves. This year around herd is in full flow of milk averaging 62# in the tank with a SCC 280,000. Majority of this herd is Holsteins, though there are 10 nice Jerseys and a few Crosses. This herd is Genex sired and the heifers are bred to sex semen. Youngstock are well grown and in excellent condition.

Health: Cattle will be inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked prior to sale. Cattle will be tested for interstate shipment immediately after the sale.

Selling before cattle: 10 new cow mats, 1- 48" barn fan, 2- 36" barn fans, 2- 24" barn fans, milk replacer, misc. milkhouse supplies. Mach SM33 MVE Semen Tank, breeding kit.

Terms: Cash or good check with positive ID. Directions: From Fort Plain take Rt. 80 South to Lighthall Road to right follow to farm. Watch for auction signs.

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 West River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770

Owner: Lighthall Farm Karl & Joanne Gebhardt 530 Light Hall Road Fort Plain, NY 13339

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Department of Health reports first West Nile Virus human cases of 2012

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House approves farm-ranch disaster aid — Senate delays action until September The House of Representatives passed a one-year farm-ranch disaster bill by a vote of 223-197. The House now plans to be out of town until Sept. 9.

Senate leadership indicated before the House action that it would only entertain passing a disaster package that was the same as the one included in the Senate’s approved multi-year Farm Bill. The Senate will be out of the district until Sept. 7 and did not take action on an agriculture disaster bill.

The House-passed disaster legislation would reauthorize for 2012 only the Livestock Indemnity Payments (LIP), Livestock Forage Disaster Programs (LFP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and FarmRaised Fish and the Tree Assistance Program providing for payments totaling $383 million. The money to pay for the disaster package comes from cuts to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and from the Conservation Stewardship Program.

Under the LIP program, the House language retains the 75 percent payment on the value of sheep killed, including loss from federally reintroduced or regulated predators and

avian predators. The LFP would allow producers to receive 60 percent of feed costs for one to three months for stock on the range, depending on the severity of the drought in a locality. There is also $20 million for feed and water shortages for livestock producers, bee keepers and fish farmers.

According to Peter Orwick, executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association, “The unfortunate part for producers in drought areas who are facing expensive feed purchases and making decision on how many ewes to keep or whether or not to feed lambs rather than sell them on the lower market is that there is no opportunity for them to even apply for LFP or Non Insured Acres Program payments through the Farm Service Agency. In a normal situation, drought payments would be available now to help cash flow feed purchases and assist in making decisions about selling or feeding lambs. Given the narrow window for House and Senate action in September, it could be months, not weeks, for a definitive answer on availability and timing of disaster assistance.”

Senate Agriculture Chairman

Double K Livestock Sales Inc. Sennett, NY

••• Upcoming Auction ••• FALL MACHINERY SALE Saturday September 22 @ 10:00 AM Auction to be held at Sennett Livestock Barn Located on Rt. 5, 4 miles East of Auburn, NY 20 miles West of Syracuse, NY and 4 miles South of exit 40 off the NYS Thruway

** Advertising deadline is September 10th ** Taking consignments for all types of farm machinery, vehicles, lawn mowers, Tools and much more.

For more information or trucking Sale Barn 315-253-3579 Kalan 315-374-3428/Mark 315-730-0823

FARM MACHINERY AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 9:30 AM At Visscher Farm - Rte. 282 - 1 1⁄2 mile south of the Village of Nichols, NY 13812 - use Exit 62 off I-86 - 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox, PA via PA Rte. 187.

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS: Tractors: Cat D5H dozer; JD 4320 w/cab; Kubota B20 4WD w/ldr.; NH TC30 4WD w/ldr./backhoe, 700 hrs.; Case/IH JX95 4WD w/cab 600 hrs.; JD 4010G; JD 3010; Case 1545B skid steer; Farmall “SH” - WFE-2pt-new rubber; JD 490D excavator; Hitachi EX 100 excavator; Daewoo DD80L Dozer w/cab/6way blade; Case RT wheel loader w/cab/GP bucket; Case Davis Trencher; NH TD 80C 4WD; Kubota L4150 2WD; MF GC2300 compact 4WD/DL 100 ldr., 170 hrs.; Tampo RS28 84” roller; Case 1845B S.S.; JD 240 S.S.; many S.S. attachments; Farmall Cub; Case “V” tractor; MF 1085 tractor; Gehl 1275 harvestor w/2 heads; Balers: NH 316 “sharp”, JD 346 wire; NH 276 wire; Gehl 1460 TDC; M & W 4590; NH 847; Mower Conditioners: NI 5212 disc; Tedders & Rakes Trucks: pick up & other trucks; Grinder Mixer: JD 700; Gehl 95; TMR wagons; gravity boxes; Grain drill: JD 2800 disc opener; Kverneland KD 825 - bale grinder; plows & tillage tools; cultivators; rotary cutters; self unloading wagons; hay wagons; feed wagon; hoof trimming chute; car hauling & other trailers; manure spreaders.

Plus more being added daily Call to be included in advertising campaign - check our web site for additions TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK SALE DAY- NO BUYERS PREMIUM - LUNCH AVAILABLE

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

Stabenow (MI), on the Senate floor on Thursday, said she would pursue a dual strategy when the Senate returns in September. She said she would do everything possible to pass and send to the President a complete five-year Farm Bill; however, if that effort should fail, she is committed to passing comprehensive disaster aid.

Stabenow noted that the disaster provisions contained in the Senate-passed Farm Bill would make larger payments to livestock producers hurt by the drought and would also provide for payments to fruit producers who lost their fruit whereas the House-passed disaster legislation would only make

payments to fruit producers if they lost their trees.

“Finding floor time when Congress returns in September to consider and pass a complete Farm Bill will be difficult,” said Fran Boyd with Meyers and Associates. “The House only has seven or eight legislative days available to them in September.”

Following the disaster vote in the House, House Agriculture Chairman Lucas (OK) and Ranking Member Peterson (MN) met with Stabenow and Senate Agriculture Ranking Member Roberts (KS) and other Senators to dis-

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COMPLETE FARM MACHINERY AUCTION OF THE LATE BRUCE R WENGER SEPT. 1, 2012 AT 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 266 Elliot Road, Gillett, PA 16925. From Wellsburg NY, take 367 south 5-mi. to Bentley Creek NY, go Right on Bucks Creek Road, 5-mi. to Elliot Road. From Troy, PA take Route 14 north, bear right @ Columbia Cross Roads Equipment, go 1.8 mi. to Checkerville Road., go left 3.5 mi. to Burt Road.

TRACTORS: 4255 5 MF, 4-WD, Cab; 1038 8 MF Loader; 65 5 MF, Perkins D, 6 forward - 2 reverse 183253 M 6, Tires 0 LILLSTON N no-till drill SN673; JD D FBB B 64086 10-disc. drill; 7000 0 JD no-till planter; 14-9-28; PLANTING: 9680 TILLAGE; 549 9 WHITE 5-btm plow; 458 8 OLIVER 3-pt. ten-tooth chisel plow; 4-section spring tooth-harrow; 12 ft.

1 VERMEER round baler (4-5 silage bale); cultipacker; 9 ft. land roller; HARVESTING: VERMEER 10-whl. rake; 504-1 2365 5 GEHL discbine; 256 6 NH roll-bar rake; RS510T VICON tedder; CB B 600 0 GEHL harvester w/2-R head & hay head; WIFO O WBG round-bale grabber; AG 5x5 round bale wrapper; AGWAY Y BF-5000 0 round bale un-roller; 50 00-S S VERMEER 0 WOODS 20ft.Bat-wing rotary mower; 23 ft. round bale wagon; OTHER; 95 5 OWATONNA round bale splitter; B320 3 IH H RISSLER 190 Silage & Grain mixer; GIBSON (Oat Crusher Company) 512 2 grain n crusher w/ elec. mixer mill; 553 C CO O ULTRA 3-pt. motor.; Walsh 500-gal. sprayer; BALTI 3-pt. seed & fert. spreader; 20 ft. 4 in. grain auger; SPEC NDY 09M902 stone fork; Quantity of Steel livestock hay feeder racks; Quantity cattle ZIMMERMAN headlocks; GAN C CO O ULTRA 3-pt. spear; 185 5 NH manure spreader, pintle applicator; (7) Tractor & Skid Steer Loader buckets; SPEC chain (no beaters); Quantity POLYROPYLENE baler twine; plastic wrap PK sprayer; 25 gal. acid hay applicator; 2 SURGE vacuum pump; 45-25 5 PTU electric generator, on cart, (pto); Quantity solid concrete blocks (5x2x2); SP-22 KOSHINL L LTD water pump (like new); AQUA A BLAST pressure washer; SUR RGE E ELECTROBRAIN Automatic pipe-line washer, Pulsation control box; 2-inch milker line; Approximately 80 wrapped round bales of mixed hay made in June 2011; Large quantity of compost livestock manure on concrete pad; SUZUKI 4-wheeler; Gehl wagon

ANNA A M.. WENGER,, OWNER ************************************************************************ Consignmentt from m neighbor: 580 0 CK K CASE, 188 Diesel, power shuttle, 6ft. front bucket, Model 88 23" backhoe, 14.9-24 Goodyear tires; (new injectors), (new water pump), (new valve job), (new hoses on backhoe), (4260 hrs.); 2010 0 JD D Crawlerr Tractor, diesel, front blade, (new rebuilt steering clutches); 278 8 NH hayliner Baler w/thrower; (3) F 3-pt, 5 ft. Brush hog; 1051 1 MF 3-pt mower; IH roll-bar rake; NH hay crusher; CASE hay wagons (wood racks); MF #10 3-pt. cycle bar mower; OLIVER 10 ft. disc; JD 2-btm. trailer plow; JD 3-btm. 3-pt. plow; JD 2-row planter; 12 ft. utility trailer; 3-pt. shovel plow; 3-pt spring-tooth harrow; 3-pt back blade; 36 in. boom log splitter on cart w/8 horse Briggs-Stratton mtr.; GEHL 910 3-beater tandem axle forage wagon w/roof.

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To continue the conversation on some of today’s most pressing issues concerning food, the USFRA on Aug. 6 announced plans to hold the nextFood Dialogues event in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 15.

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While USFRA is currently working to finalize the agenda and panelists for The Food Dialogues: New York, the event will feature three distinct panel discussions focused on antibiotics, biotechnology and media, marketing and food.

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Congress will be in a “pro forma session” for the remainder of August and part of September since the House rejected the Senate’s resolution to recess.

Orwick encouraged producers to share the drought and feed-crisis discussion with U.S. Senators and Representatives while they are home during the August congressional break.

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