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Freedom rings at the Junior National Angus Show

by Sally Colby Young people from across the country traveled with their top cattle to Harrisburg, PA, to compete in the National Junior Angus Show held July 10 through 16. This year’s theme, ‘Let Freedom Ring,’ was evident throughout the cattle barn, with clever displays depicting each state’s interpretation of the theme.

In addition to breed classes, Angus juniors enjoyed competition in other events, including beef cook-off, photography, written essay, public speaking, fitting, showmanship and judging contests. Four young women from New England made the trip to Harrisburg to participate in contests and make new friends and memories.

MacKenzie White, of Shapleigh, Maine, brought her summer yearling heifer to the show, and also competed in the fitting contest and the beef cook-off.

She explained that for the cook-off, teams were required to submit a recipe in one of three categories: steak, roast or other. “We had to come up with a recipe that includes that meat,” she explained, adding that they looked through magazines and on the Internet to find a recipe then adapted it for the contest.

“We also had to choose a theme and prepare a skit that included the 10 specifications required for Certified Angus Beef (CAB).”

The team’s skit followed a news program theme, with an interviewer and guests discussing CAB. “We tried to make it fun,” said MacKenzie. “Instead of talking about beef in the show ring, we talked about beef on the plate. People see the (CAB) label in the store, but they don’t really know the 10 specifications for that label.”

Following the skit, the judges sat down at the table that the team decorated using the theme, “Roll of Victory,” with place settings for each of the three judges. The dish was asparagus and scallions rolled up in strip steak, based on the Japanese dish known as Negimaki.

All of the ingredients needed for the dish, including CAB, were supplied. MacKenzie says preparing the dish in an unfamiliar kitchen was stressful but fun. “It’s competitive,” she said. “We practiced cooking it until we figured out the best way to do it, and practiced the skit at several meetings.”

Shelby Patten, of Levant, Maine, brought her Angus summer yearling to compete in the bred and owned class.

“I’ve been showing beef cattle for six years,” she said, “and showing Angus for four years. I usually go to about five or six fairs each year.”

She says although she enjoys showing cattle, her favorite aspect of shows is traveling and meeting new people. Shelby was on the cook-off team, and had entries in the photo and writing contests. The prompt for the writing contest was “what is the perfect show heifer,” which Shelby says is an animal that is structurally correct, balanced and sound with eye appeal and femininity. Shelby also participated in the fitting contest in which teams were allowed 30 minutes to fit a heifer.

Kelsey Jurgilewicz, of Norfolk, CT, brought her

The fitting team from Maine worked until time was up in the fitting contest held at the National Junior Angus show.

Photos by Sally Colby

September heifer to the show. Her family is in the cattle business and exhibits cattle at numerous local and regional shows throughout the season. Kelsey was on the cook-off team, and also participated in the fitting contest and quiz bowl.

“There’s a team of four,” she said, explaining the quiz bowl. “First, we had to take a written multiple choice test. Then the top teams compete in the quiz bowl the following day. The National Junior Angus Association provides a study guide for it — it’s really helpful — we’re using it to study because most of the questions come from the study guide.” The questions range from anatomy and meat cuts to health and cattle management.

Morgan Clauss, of Lancaster, NH, brought her spring yearling heifer to Harrisburg. Her family has a 23- head Angus herd, and sells both show cattle and freezer beef. Morgan participates in both 4-H and FFA, and exhibits cattle in about five fairs during the show season.

While in Harrisburg, Morgan participated in the extemporaneous speaking contest. As the winner of her state’s FFA extemporaneous speaking contest, Morgan will participate in the national FFA contest to be held in Indianapolis in October.

Washing, walking, feeding and fitting beef cattle for shows is a time-consuming task, but it’s even more challenging when the show is hours away from home. MacKenzie, Shelby, Kelsey and Morgan said they were enjoying their time in Harrisburg, from competing in contests to meeting new friends. But they all agreed that the most important part of the show was the daily work of washing, drying, exercising and monitoring cattle health and well-being.

Morgan Clauss of New Hampshire, Kelsey Jurgilelwicz of Connecticut, Shelby Patten of Maine and MacKenzie White of Maine take a break with Flat Andy at the National Junior Angus Show held recently in Harrisburg, PA. Junior Angus members from across the country used Flat Andy to help document their travels to the national show.

American Angus Association releases heifer pregnancy EPDs Whether you have 20 or 2,000 cows, success in the U.S. cattle business lies in your herd’s reproductive ability; however, those traits are among the most difficult to characterize from a genetic standpoint.

But after years of collecting breeding records, the American Angus Association® has introduced a genetic selection tool to help Angus breeders and their customers better identify animals with desirable reproductive ability.

The heifer pregnancy expected progeny difference (HP EPD) will measure the chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant during a normal breeding season.

“One of our research initiatives has been to characterize reproductive traits

in the Angus breed. Now, after much time in the research phase, we’ve developed a database that allows us to provide EPDs for the reproductive complex,” said Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer (COO).

The HP EPD isn’t a new concept. The Association began reporting heifer pregnancy research values in its biannual Sire Evaluation Report in 2007.

In June 2011, the Association Board of Directors approved moving the HP EPD from research to reality. The EPD now appears weekly alongside other maternal trait EPDs such as calving ease maternal (CEM), maternal milk (Milk), mature weight (MW), mature height (MH) and cow energy value ($EN).

“Angus breeders and their customers continue to recognize the value of selection tools available through the Association,” said Sally Northcutt, Association director of genetic research.

“The weekly heifer pregnancy evaluation will provide more real-time EPDs for improving the probability of successful heifer breedings in the herd.”

Heifer pregnancy EPDs are developed using breeding records, pregnancycheck and calving data, as well as pedigree information. The unit of measure for the EPD is a percentage — a higher EPD is more favorable.

“In this case, when comparing two sires on heifer pregnancy EPDs, a higher-EPD sire would be expected to have daughters with a greater probability or

chance of becoming pregnant than a sire with the lower EPD,” Northcutt explains.

Although reproductive traits are challenging to measure and tend to be more lowly heritable in comparison to growth and carcass traits, Northcutt says the Association is spearheading an aggressive push to expand the breeding database, with first-calf heifers as the initial target for selection tools.

Visit www.angus.org to learn more about heifer pregnancy or other EPDs. The American Angus Association releases National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) EPDs every Friday, providing the most rapidly available selection tools in the beef cattle industry.

4-H citizenship program takes Vermont teens to Washington monuments and memorials. Prior to the start of the conference, they visited the National Zoo. CWF, coordinated annually by the National 4-H Council, is one of the largest national citizenship education programs for youth. Vermont 4-H’ers were able to attend thanks to scholarship help from the state 4-H Foundation, county 4-H foundations and local donations.

Beth Carini, a 4-H volunteer from West Rutland, accompanied the group, which included the following delegates, by county: Addison: Jonas Hastings, Bridport; Elizabeth Hill, Bristol; Rachel Howlett, Bridport; Kelli Jerome, Leicester; Caledonia: Kendall Edmondson, St. Johnsbury; Chittenden: Jen Carp, Colchester; Bethany Demuynck, Underhill; Victoria Mousley, Jericho; Emi Schweikert, Underhill; Essex: Billy Wright, Lunenburg; Franklin: Braeden Langmaid, Enosburg Falls; Brian McGarry, Enosburg; Lamoille: Shelby Biasini, Morrisville.

For more information about other fun, educational opportunities for kids, 8 to 18, offered through UVM Extension 4-H, contact the State 4-H Office at 802-656-5433 or toll-free at 800-571-0668.

A delegation of Vermont 4-H teens participated in Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington, D.C., July 2-9. They included: Front row, left to right, Bethany Demuynck, Underhill; Shelby Biasini, Morrisville; Rachel Howlett, Bridport; Kelli Jerome, Leicester; Elizabeth Hill, Bristol; Jonas Hastings, Bridport; Billy Wright, Lunenburg; Beth Carini, West Rutland. Back row: Emi Schweikert, Underhill; Victoria Mousley, Jericho; Jen Carp, Colchester; Kendall Edmondson, St. Johnsbury; Braeden Langmaid, Enosburg Falls; Brian McGarry, Enosburg.

Photo courtesy of UVM Extension 4-H

Bunker management offers bottom-line advantages Peterson moves Growing conditions determine fiber away when the crop is about 3 to 5 They can secure the cover with a forward with digestibility, and the right combination percent wetter than optimal. Outside weight system. Some producers use of weather conditions make for an factors such as weather and field loca- tires to secure plastic covers. Other dairy reforms optimum silage crop, say experts at tion can affect the rate of maturity and technologies are available for weightPioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.

While temperatures and moisture levels over the course of the growing season will set the stage, producers can actively take steps to preserve silage quality once the silage is harvested through good management, resulting in better feeding material for livestock.

Heat, temperature and light are key factors in determining fiber digestibility. In 2010, much of the U.S. saw higher temperatures with low to average rainfall. This combination was optimum for neutral detergent fiber (NDF). Cool and wet conditions lower NDF digestibility.

“Many corn producers struggled with getting crops in the ground this year due to wet weather conditions,” said Kevin Putnam, Pioneer dairy specialist. “No matter the conditions, good bunker management along with preserving forages on both the front and backend of fermentation is key to boosting the bottom line.”

Quality preservation techniques Many factors play into nutritive losses — mainly improper harvest techniques and overall bunker management (ensiling and feedout). Harvest techniques, like crop maturity, dry matter and chop length, have profound effects on packing density and fermentation.

Knowing individual field conditions and hybrid maturities helps growers pick the appropriate harvest date.

Experts recommend walking fields to examine crop maturity levels as harvest nears, helping determine if crops are on target for the expected harvest date. Under normal conditions, the tasseling date can serve as another way to check harvest timing.

Harvest is typically six to 10 days

ideal moisture levels for harvesting forage. Additional harvest timing and chopping tips can be found in the Pioneer nutritional sciences library at www.pioneer.com.

From there, all factors for preserving quality depend on keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. This is done in three ways, through packing density, covering the bunk/pile and practicing proper feedout management, i.e., defacers.

“As a general rule of thumb, experts suggest producers strive for an average packing density of 15 pounds of dry matter per cubic foot or better,” Putnam said.

Putnam recommends producers get that number closer to 17 dry matter pounds if possible to improve efficiencies.

“By increasing dry matter density by another 2 pounds, producers potentially save another 1.5 percent dry matter from oxygen penetration,” Putnam adds. “Dry matter loss is not fiber; it’s carbohydrates like sugar, so figuring the cost of the loss requires a producer to calculate the cost of replacing that 1.5 percent with an energy source such as cornmeal.”

Putnam suggests following the proper packing guidelines. He says layers spread 6 inches or less across the bunk is optimum. He also suggests using the rule of 800 when packing.

Putnam says to multiply the number of tons coming in each hour by 800.

That represents the total pounds of tractor-weight for packing. “If you’re bringing in 100 tons per hour, that means using 80,000 pounds of tractor for packing per hour.”

After filling silos, producers should invest in plastic to cover the forage.

ing and covering bunkers, such as gravel bags and oxygen barrier liners.

Producers can use plastic to line bunkers, reducing losses along sidewalls. They also can wrap the plastic over, doubling protection on top. If producers choose no cover, the top 3 feet of the forage pile essentially is the cover.

“Leaving a bunker uncovered causes silage to lose up to 45 percent of its nutritive value in the top 3 feet. This is especially important with drive-over piles,” Putnam said.

For those looking to estimate shrink losses or improve dry matter recovery, Putnam suggests a straightforward calculation.

“An easy guide is with 1,000 tons of silage in a bunker and shrink reduced by 5 percent, you save 50 tons,” Porter said. “Corn silage is worth roughly $45 per ton, depending on area. A producer can save $2,250 on 1,000 tons.”

If a producer uses Putnam’s system to replace energy source losses with cornmeal, the system is slightly more complicated,” Putnam said. “Fifty tons of corn silage at 34 percent dry matter is 17 dry matter tons. If cornmeal is 86 percent dry matter, this means you need 19.76 tons of cornmeal to replace the lost dry matter. If cornmeal cost is $280 per ton, then saving 5 percent dry matter could save the producer $5,532.80.”

Monitoring bunker management Putnam says producers need to keep the silage face clean to protect silage quality. Removing forage from the bunker with facing equipment minimizes the amount of fractures or oxygen penetration compared to gouging

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 13, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-MN, made the following statement after releasing a dairy reform discussion draft that would offer protection, create stability and inspire growth in the dairy sector. The draft language is based on reform proposals put forward by the dairy industry.

“I released this discussion draft now because we need to act before the next farm bill. If we have another dairy crisis like we had in 2009, we could lose half our dairies. The discussion draft allows us to keep the ball moving while continuing to have a dialogue with the dairy industry.

“Current dairy programs aren’t working; they’re not keeping up with the challenges facing today’s dairy industry. This proposal addresses these challenges.

“I’ve never seen the industry as united as it is now and I appreciate their efforts to work together and find a solution that will ensure Americans continue to have access to a safe and abundant supply of fresh milk,” Peterson said.

Peterson’s proposal consists of three main components — a margin protection program, a Dairy Market Stabilization Program and reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. These proposals would provide a safety net based on margin protection, rather than price; and replace both the Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP) and the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reviewed the discussion draft and determined it shows savings.

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BURLINGTON, VT — Thirteen Vermont 4-H teens recently returned from Washington, where they had a chance to study the workings of our federal government firsthand through participation in a special 4-H program, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF).

The July 2-9 visit, coordinated by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, provided a unique opportunity to learn more about the political process, the country’s heritage and the teens’ responsibilities as informed citizens.

Each summer more than 3,000 youths, ages 14 to 19, participate in one of seven week-long training sessions at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. This year’s program included several issue-oriented workshops, motivational speakers, a day on Capitol Hill and tours of cultural and historic sites including Arlington National Cemetery, the National Cathedral, Mount Vernon and many of the Smithsonian Institute’s museums.

The Vermont delegation also met with Jake Oster, the agricultural staffer from U.S. Representative Peter Welch’s office to discuss legislative issues and participated in the National Independence Day Parade and an evening tour of Washington that included several presidential and war

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Plant Science Day planned at Agricultural Experiment Station HAMDEN, CT — The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) is inviting the public to attend its annual Plant Science Day 2011, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will be held at Lockwood Farm, the station’s 75-acre research farm in Hamden, CT. It is free and open to all. Among the highlights of the day are the Century Farm Award and the Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture.

The Farm Award is presented to a farm that has been in family operation for more than 100 years. This year’s recipient will be announced on the day of the event. The Memorial Lecture, named for the director of the station from 1877 to 1900, was established as a forum to discuss issues of concern to Connecticut residents and the station. This year’s lecture, “Impact of the Nursery Industry on Connecticut’s Economy,” will be presented by Gregory M. Schaan, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Nurseries Inc., headquartered in Granby, CT. Additional short presentations by CAES scientists include “The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Another Harmful Invasive Insect from Asia,” “Healthy Plants — Healthy Business: Support of the Green Industry by

Inspection,” “The Experiment Station’s New Crops Program,” and “To Bite or Not to Bite: Mosquitoes and Transmission of West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses in Connecticut.”

Technical demonstrations include “Beekeeping Basics” and “Introduction to Bed Bugs, SelfProtection and Management.” Plant Science Day offers many opportunities for attendees to discuss plant science topics on an informal basis with CAES scientists at their research plots.

Barn Displays will highlight the station’s current research programs.

There will be opportunities to visit over 80 field plots and exhibits, as well as participate in walking and riding tours and activities for children, such as the “Passport for Kids.” Experts will be available to answer questions on plant identification and disease diagnosis, soil testing, and weed and insect identification.

Media are invited for on-site interviews with CAES scientists about their research projects and other services and programs at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

For more information, in New Haven, call 974-8550 or, toll free statewide, 877-855-2237, or log onto www.ct.gov/caes .

Cover photo by Sally Colby Morgan Clauss, New Hampshire; Shelby Patton, Maine; MacKenzie White, Maine; and Kelsey Jurgilelwicz, Connecticut prepare for the National Junior Angus Show held recently in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Agriculture officials promote Massachusetts food businesses BOSTON, MA — State agriculture officials attended a food trade show in Washington, D.C., from July 10-12 to support Massachusetts’ specialty food sector.

Approximately 24,000 people — including buyers from 11 countries — attended the show that included a Massachusetts Pavilion that featured 22 businesses, according to the Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR), which coordinated the pavilion.

The Massachusetts Pavilion was part of the “Avenue of State Pavilions” at the 2011 Summer Fancy Food Show, a premier marketplace for value-added foods that included 2,400 exhibitors.

Value added products are foods and beverages that through production have enhanced value for the consumer — for example, tomatoes to salsa, goat milk to goat cheese, or strawberries to preserves and pies.

Many small to medium sized businesses developed sales from the mostly independent retail buyers in attendance. In addition to the companies participating in the Massachusetts Pavilion, there were approximately 35 additional exhibitors from the

Commonwealth spread throughout the show.

“As the state competes for market share in an extremely competitive environment, diversification and differentiation have been key success factors for Massachusetts farm and food entrepreneurs,” said DAR Commissioner Scott Soares, who represented the Massachusetts Pavilion at the show.

Soares is president of Food Export USA Northeast, an organization representing 10 Northeast states to promote export development with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

With the assistance from DAR officials, exhibitors also met with buyers from Brazil, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, France, Hong Kong, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

DAR works to promote growers adding value to their product as well as supporting food entrepreneurs through the state’s shared use kitchens in Boston, Greenfield and Dartmouth.

Currently, the Department is updating its Food Processors Resource Manual. For more information, contact bonita.oehlke@state.ma.us.

New Hampshire Breed Show to be held at Lancaster Fairgrounds The New Hampshire Breed Show for Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Milking Shorthorn will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster, NH. Fitting and showing will start on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. and the Type Breed Show will start at 8 a.m. the next day.

Mike Heath of Westminster, MD, will judge the fitting and showing for 4-H classes on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he will judge the 4-H type qualifying show for Ayrshire, Jersey, and Guernsey, plus the adult type show for Holstein, Milking Shorthorn, and Brown Swiss.

Some of the best purebred dairy cattle in New Hampshire will be shown in the ring. This is an opportunity to see some great cattle and chat with folks around the ringside.

Granite State Dairy Promotion will have an ice cream booth and a food trailer will be provided.

The Guernsey and the Ayrshire Shows will be a part of Cornish Fair on Aug. 20 and the Jersey Show will be held during the Deerfield Fair on Sept.

30. All these breed shows will be held in conjunction with fairs.

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Registration information will be sent out directly to previous New Hampshire Breed Show participants. If you would like some information, contact one of the following breed secretaries: Ayrshire Show Chairperson: Mary Musty, 33 River Road, Piermont, NH 03779, phone 603-272-5864; Brown Swiss Show Chairperson David Conway, 128 Bailey Road, Jefferson, NH 03583, phone 603-5867950; Guernsey Chairperson Sandy Creighton, 163 Battle Street, Webster, NH 03303, phone 603-746-4338; Holstein Show Chairperson Cindy Putnam, 7 Route 25, Piermont, NH 03779, phone: 603-272-4869; Jersey Show Chairperson Rosella Sawyer, 420 Wentworth Road, Walpole, NH 03608, phone 603-756-4049; Milking Shorthorn Chairperson Anita Cate, 202 Lake Tarleton Road, Warren, NH 03279, phone: 603-764-9430.

For more details, call Michal Lunak, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Grafton County, at 603-787-6944 or e-mail: michal.lunak@unh.edu

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“Data shows an average bunker silo loses 15 percent of its dry matter mass during storage and feedout,” Putnam said. “Not all of that can be managed.

There is always going to be some loss from fermentation. However, with good packing, a quality inoculant, appropriate bunker covering and use of a defacer, losses can be limited to 10 percent or less.”

Pioneer experts use an infrared camera to show the variation of heating throughout the face of a bunker.

Increased heat levels result in energy losses. Inoculation Lactobacillus buchneri is a form of management to reduce

losses. Inoculants containing L. buchneri help increase bunklife and protect silage from heating and spoilage by microorganisms.

“Infrared cameras show the value of inoculants,” Putnam said. “Quality inoculants maintain or retain most of the forage quality from the field to the bunker. L. buchneri inoculants extend and maintain the quality from the bunker through feedout.”

For more information on bunker management and Pioneer brand silage hybrids and inoculants, contact your local Pioneer dairy specialist or visit www.pioneer.com/forages.

NMPF welcomes draft version of dairy policy Discussion draft paves way for Congressional consideration of reforms The effort to make dramatic improvements in U.S. dairy policy took a big step forward with the release of draft legislation incorporating the key elements of NMPF’s Foundation for the Future program.

The discussion draft text has been made available by the House Agriculture Committee’s Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) at http://democrats.agriculture.house.go v/ “This is a long-anticipated and very welcome next step in the process of upgrading dairy policy to better provide farmers with protection, stability, and the opportunity for growth,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “We appreciate the attention that Congressman Peterson has brought to this issue, and we will be working with him and his colleagues on Capitol Hill to help advance and implement the concepts of Foundation for the Future.”

The legislative language is termed a discussion draft, rather than a bill, as it now provides members of Congress with the opportunity to allow fellow congressmen, key stakeholders, and constituents the opportunity to view the language prior to the official introduction of a bill. It also allows backers of the draft to seek cosponsors who wish to affix their names to the bill, prior to it being formally introduced.

Kozak noted that the economic impact of the reforms contained in the Foundation for the Future proposal will save the government money, compared to current dairy program spending.

Such a development “becomes a critical part of the effort to help us move it forward, because all of the talk in Washington lately has been about cutting spending, and specifically, which farm program expenditures can be reduced,” Kozak said. “We now have a good answer to that question where

dairy programs are concerned.”

The Congressional Budget Office has evaluated, or scored, the legislative draft to assess its budget impact, and that process necessitated two changes, compared to the original Foundation for the Future package as proposed by NMPF (which can be reviewed at www.futurefordairy.com/pdfs/NMPF_ FFTF%20Magazine-6-11.pdf).

With respect to the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, the amount of basic (no cost to the farmer) margin coverage has been adjusted to 75 percent of a producer’s production history. This change saves money, compared to the current baseline for dairy. However, the DPMPP supplemental coverage option remains at 90 percent of the producer’s production history, as NMPF had proposed.

In addition, due to a number of issues that deal with tax provisions and the overall federal budget deficit,

CBO has determined that 50 percent of any dollars collected as a result of the implementation (i.e. “triggering in”) of the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) will be remitted to the Treasury, rather than being spent to purchase dairy products. This provision ensures a measure of cost savings sufficiently significant to reduce the overall cost of FFTF. Kozak said that NMPF will spend the coming weeks building support for the legislative draft, in anticipation of the subsequent formal introduction of a bill in the House, “with an emphasis on obtaining bipartisan support from across the country for this criticallyimportant improvement in dairy policy.

We also hope the Senate will take up the charge, so that we can get the legislation passed and implemented as soon as possible.”

For more on NMPF’s activities, visit our Web site at www.nmpf.org.

GRANBY, MA — Chef Jose Duarte, whose Boston restaurant Taranta continues a growing trend in restaurantfarm collaboration, will headline a group of talented food artists teaching their favorite recipes for the crowds at the 11th Annual Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival.

Duarte was recently named 2011 Massachusetts Chef of the Year. On Aug. 27, from 12-5 p.m., festival-goers will find a set of workshops and demonstrations showing off local food skills, with tomatoes as the centerpiece. Other chef demonstrators involved this year include Ben Lester of Amherst’s Wheatberry Café and Cathie Albrecht of 3 Café in Springfield.

Chefs Duarte, Albrecht and Lester have been selected to teach because they are on the frontlines of a strong and growing trend in which chefs seek out and develop strong relationships with local farms and agricultural producers, highlighting their local connections and produce on their menus.

“We wanted to get some of these chefs we work with out here to meet the public, and teach some of the skills they know,” said Red Fire Farm owner Sarah Voiland. “It’s really important that we all rebuild our skills for eating and enjoying local food, from canning, to special recipes and techniques.”

Lester worked to create Pioneer Valley Heritage Grain, which grows and distributes heirloom grain varieties. He also will be putting on his farmer’s hat at the festival, leading a workshop in grain milling for the home user.

Other skill demonstrations include home composting with Dave Morill of the Pioneer Valley based Center for Ecological Technology, workshops in juicing with local fruits and vegetables, and food preservation for the home kitchen.

Another highlight of this year’s festival includes the annual Tomato Tasting of over 100 varieties of locally grown organic tomatoes. The combination of the valley’s rich soils, abundant

summer sun and the expertise of farmer Ryan Voiland and his crew’s many years of experience lead to the valley’s best selection of this quintessential summer fruit.

Set on Red Fire’s active farm amidst productive fields and bustling barnyard, the festival brings together community members and other local agriculture aficionados for an old-timey market day celebration featuring the diverse offerings of the region. Local bakers and caterers vend scrumptious seasonal fare.

Artisans and local food crafters present their goods throughout the event for perusal and purchase, including local honey, organic tea blends, preserves, decorative arts, glasswork, clothing, and pottery. The farm stand stays open all day selling Red Fire Farm organically certified produce as well as many other local products.

Though the festival is focused on celebrating tomatoes, local food skills, and local agricultural producers, Red Fire Farm will not forget other arts as well. This year the festival will feature Boston singer-songwriter Meg Hutchinson (a former organic farmer herself) and local musical artists Eva Capelli and the Watershops Band, as well as the band Infinite August.

The day begins with a Tomato Trot 5K race through the farm fields of Red Fire Farm beginning at 10:30 a.m. with the festival to follow from noon-5 p.m.

Red Fire Farm details Certified organic since beginning production in 2001, Red Fire Farm grows vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers, and garden plants. They sell their products locally through their farm stands in Granby and Montague, farmers markets in Springfield and Boston, a CSA farm share program, and area stores and restaurants.

For more information about the Aug. 27 Tomato Festival and directions to the Red Fire Farm stand at 7 Carver Street in Granby, check out www.redfirefarm.com .

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Agriculture Department forecasts higher corn stocks in its July crop report released July 12 compared to its June report, but economists with the American Farm Bureau Federation stress that corn supplies are still very tight and a big crop is needed to meet strong demand and build reserves to a more comfortable level.

USDA’s July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates peg corn stocks at 870 million bushels for the 2011/2012 marketing year, up 175 million bushels from the June stocks estimate. Todd Davis, AFBF crops economist, said the increase is due mostly to USDA raising its harvested corn acreage estimate to 84.9 million acres in July, up 1.7 million acres from its June forecast.

“The increase in corn acreage from the June report should mean an additional 270 million bushels in corn production this year,” Davis explained.

“USDA is now forecasting a corn crop of 13.47 million bushels, which we will need to meet very strong demand. Our supply situation is still very tight. In June, USDA showed a stocks-to-use

ratio of 5 percent, which is just 19 days of supply. USDA raised its stocks-to-use ratio to 6 percent, which is still only 24 days of supply.”

Davis emphasized the tight stocks situation means there is no room for any production problems this year.

“Corn farmers have faced a lot of challenges this year, from late planting to floods to drought, and a lot can happen from now until harvest,” he said.

“We still have a long way to go to realize a corn crop of 13.47 million bushels this year. There is a very good chance that both the production and stocks estimates will come down in USDA’s August report.”

Meanwhile, Davis said drought is clearly taking its toll on the U.S. cotton crop. USDA projects that a record 30 percent of the U.S. cotton crop will be abandoned this year, due to historic drought conditions, mainly in Texas and Georgia.

“Our hearts go out to Texas cotton farmers,” he said. “Texas produces 50 percent of the U.S. cotton crop and about 50 percent of the Texas cotton crop will be abandoned because of the drought.”

National Pinzgauer Show to be held in Maine for first time The 2011 National Pinzgauer Show and annual member meetings will be held in Fryeburg, Maine, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

The National Pinzgauer cattle show will be Oct. 2 at noon in the Livestock Show Arena, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, the first Sunday of Fryeburg Fair. Admission to the National Pinzgauer Show is free with paid admission to Fryeburg Fair.

Each year the National Pinzgauer Show is held in a different region of the United States. This year, for the first time, the Northeast Region Pinzgauer Breeders will be hosting the show, annual member and board of director’s

meetings.

Along with the show, there will be a banquet for members featuring foods from the region. The member meetings and banquet will be held at the Red Jacket Inn, North Conway, NH. Pinzgauer breeders from all over the U.S. and Canada are expected to attend and show their cattle.

For more information on the Pinzgauer Show visit the American Pinzgauer Web site at www.pinzgauers.org or contact Harriet Thoms at mountainviewfarm@earthlink.net or 207-583-4293.

For information on Fryeburg Fair, www.fryeburgfair.org.

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Chef of the year to teach Tight corn supply situation recipes at tomato festival still driving market prices

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by Paris Reidhead

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Field Crops Consultant Wild parsnips, anyone?

One of the most important vegetables in the American diet has waned in popularity over the last few decades. This particular sweet root vegetable stores extremely well through the winter, a critical advantage back when produce was grown locally and stored locally... usually in root cellars. Our house, built in 1939, just before World War II pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression, has the remnants of a root cellar.

Over the last few days the vegetable in question has been on my mind, or more accurately, a particular weed that has been taking over roadsides and under-worked fields has been on my mind. This weed was brought to my attention by one of our readers who wanted to know if wild carrots could harm cattle in any way. I tried to find out more about wild carrots, which are often referred to as Queen Annes Lace (or scientifically as Daucus carota). The inflorescence, or cluster of flowers, is fairly umbrellashaped, and is called an

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umbel (easy term to remember). Wild carrot has a white umbel. This reader said its flowers were yellow, so it had a yellow umbel.

Another reader showed me how a big weed, often seven feet tall, had claimed some fallow ground, and it had a yellow umbel, and he referred to it as wild carrot also. Well, I knew it wasn’t Queen Annes Lace.

Shortly after arriving home, I got out my weed texts, Weeds of the Northeast (Cornell University Press), and Weeds-Control without Poisons (Acres U.S.A. Press). In neither book could I find a picture of this tall weed with a yellow umbel. My luck improved when I visited another reader who had a good stand of the weed in question on the roadside opposite his kitchen window. He said the weed was wild dill.

My luck really got better when his wife dug up a book titled Wild Flowers of New York in Color (Syracuse University Press). In that text she found the elusive weed, with a beautiful photograph.

Its scientific name is Pastinaca sativa, more commonly

known as wild parsnip.

As soon as I got home, I got on line and struck it rich, figuratively. Turns out that wild parsnip has the same scientific name as cultured (tame?) parsnip. Most wild foods which share their name with a cultivated plant are significantly different from their renegade cousins, such as wild grape and wild leek. The wild parsnip is identical to its “tame” counterpart because it is descended directly from it. If you know parsnips, you know wild parsnips.

Many rural folks, who know the wild parsnip only as a tenacious weed that cows don’t eat and humans avoid, are surprised to hear that the plant’s root is edible.

Parsnip is one of the most abundant weeds in the Midwest and Northeast. If you haven’t tried this vegetable, you might want to take advantage of this perennial opportunity.

Parsnip is a member of the same family as carrots, dill, celery, and caraway. Like many taproot vegetables, it has a twophase life cycle. In the first one to three years, it forms a clump of leaves from the top of the root,

and stores energy in the taproot. In the second phase, which occurs after the plant has stored a sufficient amount of energy to flower, it produces a tall flowering stalk, with the flowers fanning out in the umbel. The roots of flowering plants are too woody to eat.

The best time to harvest parsnips is in fall, after they have had the full growing season to store starch in their root, or in early spring, before the plant’s top has started to grow and draw energy from the root. Like many other root vegetables, parsnips contain inulin, a non-digestible starch.

Through fall and winter, the plant converts this inulin to simple sugars in preparation for growth the following spring. This process makes the root taste progressively sweeter and more digestible, so the later in the fall one harvests the roots, the better.

In many parts of its range the ground does not freeze solid for any long period; in this case, the middle of winter is a great time to dig parsnips. In more northern areas, very early spring yields the best tasting parsnips… wild or tame. Harvest the parsnip’s tuber, just like you harvest the carrot’s tuber. Look for large specimens (as indicated by the size of the leaves) and try to find them on

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the loosest soil possible, because parsnips grown in rocky areas can be badly shaped and hard to clean and use.

There is a flipside to the parsnip coin, wild or tame: if you get the juice of parsnip leaves or stalks on your skin when you are exposed to sunlight, a chemical reaction will occur that will give you a severe burn. The chemical culprit that exudes from the parsnip stalk and foliage is called furocoumarin. If the plant is killed by herbicide (much the same as any broadleaf weed) or brush-hogging, this

chemical volatilizes away.

If the tubers are being harvested in winter or early spring, this chemical should no longer be present in the dried up foliage. So, it very rarely affects those who harvest the plants for food; many gardeners who have grown the plant for years are unaware of the fact that it can cause such dermatitis.

Wild parsnips do not differ appreciably from cultivated ones, except that they tend to have a less symmetrical form, and this is due entirely to their growing condi-

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can also eat parsnips alone as a boiled vegetable, served with a little butter and salt. You can mash them like potatoes and serve in a similar fashion, or mix them with other mashed root vegetables such as potato and rutabaga.

Parsnips are delicious cut into strips and dipped in onion-ring batter, then deep fried.

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Swiss used parsnips along with turnips as a dietary staple during periods of national emergency, like World Wars, when they closed their borders, and became super-selfsufficient. I’ll have to check that out the next

time my son cashes in frequent flyer mile credits and flies us to Switzerland. (Or talk to some of the Swiss immigrants whom I know over here.)

If my wild parsnip research has generated curiosity in any of our readers, they will do well to check out a book written by Samuel Thayer, who is a wild food expert and avid forager from northern Wisconsin. He is the author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, available through COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL, or www.foragersharvest.com.

Crop from 6 tions. They also tend to be slightly tougher, slightly sweeter, and slightly more aromatic than their garden counterparts, but this does not significantly affect their use in cooking.

Many people relish parsnips, while some find them disagreeable, kind of like not everybody likes lima beans or rutabaga. To those who are unfamiliar with parsnip, its flavor is somewhat like carrot, with a hint of banana and apple. Old-fashioned recipes for pot roast often included parsnip chunks, along with onions, celery, rutabaga, potato, carrot, and mushrooms. You

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will be mailed near the end of July with phone follow-up in early August. As with all NASS surveys, individual information provided by respondents is held confidential by law.

“NASS safeguards the confidentiality of all responses and publishes only aggregate totals, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated

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Plant Science Day slated at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station HAMDEN, CT — The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) is inviting the public to attend its annual Plant Science Day 2011, Wednesday Aug. 3.

The event will be held at Lockwood Farm, the station’s 75-acre research farm in Hamden, CT. It is free and open to all. Among the highlights of the day are the Century Farm Award and the Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture.

The Farm Award is presented to a farm that has been in family operation for more than 100 years. This year’s recipient will be announced on the day of the event.

The Memorial Lecture, named for the director of the station from 1877 to 1900, was estab-

lished as a forum to discuss issues of concern to Connecticut residents and the station.

This year’s lecture, “Impact of the Nursery Industry on Connecticut’s Economy,” will be presented by Gregory M. Schaan, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Nurseries Inc., headquartered in Granby, CT. Additional short presentations by CAES scientists include “The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Another Harmful Invasive Insect from Asia,” “Healthy Plants — Healthy Business: Support of the Green Industry by Inspection,” “The Experiment Station’s New Crops Program,” and “To Bite or Not to Bite: Mosquitoes and Transmission of West Nile

and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses in Connecticut.”

Technical demonstrations include “Beekeeping Basics” and “Introduction to Bed Bugs, Self-Protection and Management.”

Plant Science Day offers many opportunities for attendees to discuss

riding tours and activities for children, such as the “Passport for Kids.” Experts will be available to answer questions on plant identification and disease diagnosis, soil testing, and weed and insect identification.

Media are invited for on-site interviews with

CAES scientists about their research projects and other services and programs at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

For more information, in New Haven, call 9748550 or, toll free statewide, 877-8552237, or log onto www.ct.gov/caes.

Stallman makes statement regarding completion of FTA mock markups WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 8, Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation, made the following statement regarding completion of FTA mock markups: “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased both the Senate and House committees have approved the Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements through the mock markup process. The process toward finalizing these important trade deals is heading in the right direction.

“The next step is for the administration to send the implementing legislation to Capitol Hill for a Congressional vote. It is imperative that the process promptly move forward to ensure the agreements

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Comment NOW to USDA on “Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement” before it shuts down small/medium farms Remember the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that passed last year? We won a hard fought battle, securing appropriate food safety rules for small-to-midsized farms and processors producing fresh and healthy food for local and regional markets.

This law will be implemented by one of the agencies with food safety authority — the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Now, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is proposing to establish a set of food safety regulations for leafy greens (spinach, lettuce, and cabbage) growers and handlers who sell into

the wholesale market, called the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA).

The most powerful players in the leafy green industry are pushing the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA). The sellers, processors, or distributors that sign on to the rule will require that the farmers they purchase from comply with its standards. The rule adds a second and conflicting layer of food safety standards and audits on top of FDA food safety rules.

How to comment: USDA is seeking written comments from the public on the NLGMA proposal by July 28.

Write USDA today to urge them to reject this proposal or visit www.ams.usda.gov/AM Sv1.0/LeafyGreensAgreement Here are some suggested points to make: • I oppose the creation of a National Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, which I believe to be the wrong approach to address food safety concerns.

• The Agricultural Marketing Service is not a food safety agency. It is bad public policy to create food safety regulations in order to address the “marketing” goal of increasing consumer confidence in the safety of leafy greens. Food

safety policies should be driven by science, not by marketing problems.

• The NLGMA, as proposed, would give the large conventional produce industry the ability to dictate farming practices. Small scale and organic farmers would have a very small voice in the standard-setting process.

• The NLGMA is modeled on state food safety agreements in California and Arizona. In those examples, the conventional produce industry has pushed through food safety regulations that are biased against organic and small-scale farmers.

• Diversified farming

operations with complex rotations have been shown to be beneficial to the environment. Yet crop-by-crop food safety regulations, such as the NLGMA, are an economic disaster for diversified farming operations, and are biased toward large mono-cultural operations. For a farmer with 40 crops on 100 acres to comply with 40 different food safety regulations is prohibitively burdensome. Crop specific food safety regulations, such as NLGMA, will drive farmers out of environmentally sensitive diversified crop production.

This is counter to the goals of food safety and more environmentally

sound agriculture.

• The Food and Drug Administration is currently writing regulations to establish food safety standards for produce. Why is AMS proposing to establish standards that conflict with or duplicate the FDA standards, with the conventional leafy greens handlers in the drivers’ seat?

The NLGMA is a disaster waiting to happen, for Massachusetts farmers, consumers, the environment, and ultimately for food safety.

Also see the Action Alert and Comment Form from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - (NSAC).

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Bringing grower concerns to Capitol Hill While farmers across the United States join the National Corn Growers Association for a variety of reasons, most members value the representation the organization provides in Washington.

Legislation and regulation that supports agriculture is essential to the long-term success of the agricultural industry but, with less than 1.5 percent of the population engaged in agriculture, these issues often fall to the wayside.

This is especially true given the partisan political climate prevalent at the federal level. As the polarized parties deal with critical economic issues, growers must now remain in constant contact with their state’s representation in order to draw legislative focus to how these issues affect our nation’s farmers.

Recently, the grower leaders and state staff participating in Corn Congress, held in the nation’s capital, did just that. Many corn-producing states sent delegations to Capitol Hill where they spoke with their state’s members of the House and Senate and their legislative staff

on issues from government support for ethanol and infrastructure to pending free trade agreements and environmental regulations.

“Time and time again, research has shown that farmers are their own most trusted spokespersons,” said NCGA President Bart Schott. “It is essential that growers build upon the work that NCGA does on their behalf to make grower voices heard on Capitol Hill every day.”

With so many freshman legislators and new staffers this term, sustained educational efforts are of special importance.

The work done by these farmer leaders and their state and national staff helps ensure that, as these new members prepare to draft key legislation including the 2012 farm bill, they understand how their work affects agriculture and the key role this industry plays in their state and the national economy.

“Meeting personally with our representation on Capitol Hill is incredibly important for us as farmers because it allows us to explain how their work impacts agriculture in a personal, direct man-

ner,” said Douglas Melcher, the vice president of the Colorado Corn Growers Association and a grower from Holly, CO. “Many staffers understand the importance of the economic contribution of our industry to the state. By explaining how proposed legislation impacts us, we are able to aide them in ensuring the best possible outcome for both farmers and the state as a whole.”

Melcher, along with state CEO Mark Sponsler and Don Rutledge, a grower from Yuma and director for the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee, visited many of their federal legislators, including Reps.

Scott Tipton, Cory Gardner, and Mike Coffman and Senator Michael Bennett, over the two-day period. The delegation addressed issues important at the national level, pushing for ratification of the pending Free Trade Agreements and stressing the importance of ethanol, in addition to addressing the particular issues impacting Colorado growers, such as trucking restrictions.

To supplement these efforts, the delegations left

behind information on the issues important to their states and NCGA’s membership. Members received packages of information supplied by NCGA in addition to targeted materials developed by each state. The Colorado team, for instance, left behind a booklet outlining farmer priorities and a deck of playing cards featuring facts

about corn, farming and livestock in their state.

These visits come toward the end of the third annual Corn Farmers Coalition campaign in Washington. Featuring informative messages on family farming and the truth about agriculture, this campaign reaches legislators, regulators and staffers over a two month period in venues

such as Metro public transit stations, legislative directories and over the radio.

Recently, NCGA followed up on these efforts by delivering copies of the 2011 Corn Fact Book to each legislative office, part of the Corn Farmers Coalition program.

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Common dreams, common ground

by Ben LaCross Like all of the young American farmers I know, Leo has dreams, ambitions and goals. He wants to provide a better life for his family. He’s focused on the goal of sending his son to college. It’s a typical American story. But Leo’s story strays from the traditional plot. Leo is

from Mexico.

Some would call Leo a farm worker. I call him a farmer. For a big chunk of each year, Leo is my righthand man, working beside me to tend my Michigan cherry orchard and bring in the harvest. Leo is invaluable to my success as an American farmer. In fact, Leo is an

integral part of my farm’s business family.

Without the seasonal farm services provided by Leo and his counterparts on farms all across our nation, the ability to grow, tend and harvest food in America would grind to a halt.

I cherish the fact that my farm helps provide for

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation most sense for our farm.

This spring, I decided to hire two full time positions to supplement our current workforce. An ad was placed on the local unemployment Web site.

Resumes were submitted.

Interviews were conducted. The lack of work experience and skills by many was disturbing. Propositions to receive payment “under the table” so they could continue to receive unemployment benefits was appalling.

In the end, I needed employees to help grow my perishable fruit. I gave several local candidates a chance. Six men, to be exact, were hired. Five don’t work for me anymore.

Each man had a different reason to leave the job, and each left me scrambling to find qualified replacements.

Amidst this turnover, the rest of my crew returned, many for their 12th year. These men, including Leo, are all from Mexico. As members of our nation’s mobile migrant workforce, they have become essential to the success of each year’s crop on my farm. And they leave each fall to run a cotton gin in Georgia.

The bottom line is that Leo comes to work when I need him and he works for someone else when I

don’t. He and other migrant workers contribute to our communities, fill a need and are productive members of society. They aren’t the cause of the financial dismay our country is facing. In fact, I could argue that by moving around the country to stay employed, seasonal laborers are a model of work ethic and entrepreneurship.

Our nation does have an immigration problem, one that can only be solved by comprehensive immigration and border security reform. A patchwork approach of state laws and government agency crackdowns is not a solution.

But we must have an honest dialogue about who is going to perform skilled, manual labor in our country in the future.

If we want those workers to be “local,” we must champion skilled, manual labor as a vocation worthy of aspiration.

And, perhaps we will have no other choice. Because Leo’s son is not going to be pruning my orchards in the middle of a cold Michigan winter. He is going to college.

Ben LaCross chairs AFBF’s national YF&R Committee. He is a cherry, plum and apple farmer in Cedar, MI

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families beyond my own.

One of the things I love about being a farmer is extending someone else a job. Agriculture is economic development. Our nation and our rural communities are strengthened by agriculture, and one major factor in that strength is the jobs that our farms and ranches create.

As I study the landscape, however, I am troubled that the positive aspects of providing the economic boost of a farm job are being overwhelmed by the divisive tone set by those who refuse to understand the demographic reality of today’s agricultural workforce.

While I was growing up and our farm was smaller, local high school kids filled many of the manual labor positions. Older workers from our community would often hire on as sprayers, mechanics and harvesters. A few seasonal migrant laborers would fill in as needed.

There is no way to turn back that clock.

Today, most people in our local community have found less strenuous, less demanding jobs — and in some cases for salaries less than what we offer.

As our farm has grown and new workers are needed, we have made decisions that make the

High feed costs increase need for high-quality corn silage

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Pioneer offers management tips for-high quality, high-yielding silage crop With today’s high feed costs, silage management can have a significant impact on a producer’s bottom line. That’s why Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, recommends growers pay attention to hybrid selection, field conditions and harvest timing/management to help make the most of their silage crops.

“It always comes down to good management,” said Steve Soderlund, Pioneer nutritionist and key livestock account manager.

“Decisions made throughout the growing season can affect silage success and a producer’s ability to be more profitable.”

Lay the foundation Soderlund says, when it’s seed selection time, growers should look for hybrids that not only provide good yield but also above average fiber digestibility and good grain (starch) content. In addition, growers should consider planting hybrids of varying maturities to help accommodate harvest timing and ensure adequate moisture throughout harvest.

“If we can’t grow it, it doesn’t matter what the feed value is,” Soderlund said. “That’s the foundation we need to be working from.”

Look at agronomics, field conditions Once hybrids are in the ground and growing, as they are now, it’s critical to know the state of individual fields and individual hybrid maturities so growers can target harvest dates.

“Working with your agronomist and nutritionist to figure out what quality you’re shooting for, as well as yield, is key,” Soderlund said.

As growers near their anticipated harvest date, they should walk their fields to evaluate how the crop is progressing. Harvest timing can be affected by many factors beyond just weather conditions, including soil fertility, weed control and pest management. These factors can influence whole plant moisture content and drydown rates.

Time harvest with performance in mind Harvest timing is critical to producing highquality corn silage that delivers optimal performance for livestock. Soderlund says moisture and maturity are the two key harvest considerations.

“Typically, we like to see corn silage put up in the 63 to 68 percent moisture range,” Soderlund said.

“Generally, the kernel milkline will be half to three-quarters at this moisture range. However, growers should keep in mind that milkline is not always a good indicator in some hybrids, so overall moisture is still the best measurement.”

Accurately determining whole plant moisture is important because harvesting corn for silage too early (high moisture content) or too late (low moisture content) can affect forage yield, quality and silage fermentation.

According to Soderlund, some growers push the maturity window and may pick up more wet tons, but reduce their quality because the starch doesn’t have time to fill in.

“It’s amazing how much starch accumulation we see between early dent and three-quarters milkline, We will typically see a 1 percent point increase in starch content for every 1 percent increase in dry matter content during this stage of development.”

Adequate kernel processing is important for optimal silage digestibility. Soderlund recommends setting the kernel processor at 3 mm to start out and make adjustments if necessary throughout harvest. “Ideally, we would like to see all kernels fractured and no cob pieces larger than your thumbnail.”

Manage silage with a good inoculant “I truly believe using a good inoculant today is a good management tool,” Soderlund said.

Soderlund says there are several high-quality products on the market designed for specific needs, whether that’s enhanced fermentation efficiency, reduced dry matter losses, improved aerobic stability or bunklife, improved fiber digestibility, etc.

In addition, many growers are now using these need-specific inoculants in different parts of the bunker or silo or using multiple silos so they can address specific management and timing considerations.

“Just like putting the right seed in the right acre to maximize production, we need to be thinking of inoculants in the same way,” Soderlund said. “One size doesn’t necessarily fit all, so we now have choices that are designed for specific needs.”

Covering critical Finally, covering is crit-

ical. Too often growers wait until the silo is completely full before covering. That two- or threeday delay, especially if there is rain in between, will lead to some spoilage loss on top. Those losses can affect the bottom line, so anything that can be done to minimize losses is crucial in a time of high feed costs.

“Reducing shrink or managing the face of the bunker, keeping loose material cleaned up and getting the cover on as quickly as possible — those things are all going to pay dividends this year,” Soderlund said.

For more information on corn silage management and/or inoculants, contact your local Pioneer sales professional.

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New analysis continues to disprove food v. fuel canard There is no statistical evidence to support the argument that growth in ethanol production is driving consumer food prices higher, according to a comprehensive study released on July 11 by Informa Economics. Rather, the report concludes that retail food prices are determined by a complex set of inter-related factors, including supply chain costs for energy, labor, transportation, packaging and other marketing-related expenses.

The new study, entitled “Analysis of Corn, Commodity, and Consumer Food Prices”, concludes that “the statistical evidence does not support a conclusion that there is a strict ‘food-versus-fuel’ tradeoff that is automatically driving consumer food prices higher.” The analysis, which was funded by the Renewable Fuels Foundation, further found that “…there has historically been very little relationship between annual changes in corn prices and consumer food prices. The corn price would be considered a statistically insignificant variable in determining what drives the food [consumer price index].”

“Ethanol is not the only driver influencing corn prices, and corn prices have not been the only factor driving consumer food prices,” said Bruce Scherr, CEO and Chairman of Informa Economics. “Rather, there is a complex and interrelated set of factors that contribute to corn and food prices. Further, the farm share of the retail food dollar is relatively small.

Increases in other marketing bill component prices are contributing to food price increases.”

Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen said the new study adds to a mounting body of economic analysis that shows ethanol plays a trivial role in retail food pricing.

“Yet again, sound analysis has demonstrated that the farcical foodversus-fuel debate is just that — a joke,” Dinneen said. “Unfortunately, the effort to scapegoat ethanol in order to continue our addiction to imported oil is not funny.

The fact remains that no statistical evidence exists demonstrating a significant link between ethanol, corn prices, and rising food costs. “If we learned anything from the commodities bubble and food price run-up of 2008, it should have been

that consumer food prices are influenced by a multitude of important factors, not the least of which is higher energy prices. Oil prices at or above $100 will increase everything, including food prices and oil industry profits.”

The study presents a number of key findings based on statistical analysis and examinations of government data and information. Among the report’s major conclusions are: • There has historically been very little relationship between annual changes in corn prices and consumer food prices. The corn price would be considered a statistically insignificant variable in determining what drives the food CPI. • The costs of other components in the marketing bill (e.g., labor, packaging, transportation, energy, profits, advertising, depreciation, rent, interest, repairs, business taxes) have also been increasing and general inflationary pressures have also impacted food prices. Increases in these other marketing bill components are contributing to food price increases, as reflected in the growing farm-to-retail price spread for many food categories.

• The “farm value” of commodity raw materials used in retail foods accounts for just 16 percent of total U.S. food costs, a proportion that has declined significantly from 37 percent in 1973. For food products where corn is only one of several farm-produced inputs, the proportion of the total product cost attributable to the cost of corn is even less than 16 percent. The remaining portion of total retail food costs is known as the marketing bill.

• Historical price relationships between corn prices and livestock, poultry, egg, and milk prices show relatively weak correlations. With these low correlations, it is statistically unsupported to suggest that high and/or rising corn prices are the only or even the main reason behind high and rising retail meat, egg and milk product prices.

• Ethanol has not been the only factor influencing corn prices; other supply and demand factors have also been at play. Weather events, a decline in the U.S. dollar, strong export demand, and steady feed demand are among the supply/demand factors

that have pressured corn prices in recent years.

In several places, the report references the important role of energy prices in determining consumer food prices and speaks to the ability of ethanol to reduce gasoline prices. According to the authors, “Within the overall marketing bill, the costs of energy and transportation have increased considerably over the last several years, with crude oil prices surging from just under $60 per barrel in fall 2006, reaching above $100 per barrel in the first half of 2008, falling back down during the economic recession and again breaking $100 per barrel in 2011, roughly the same periods during which corn prices have increased.”

On the ability of ethanol to hold down gasoline prices, the report states “…to understand the net impact on consumers’ financial condition, changes in expenditures on not only food but also fuel would

have to be considered.

Specifically, if more abundant supplies of ethanol were to result in a measurable reduction in retail fuel prices, this would have to be com-

pared to any food price increase in determining the net impact to consumers.” The Informa study makes reference to a recent analysis by the Center for Agricultural

and Rural Development that concluded growth in ethanol production reduced gasoline prices by an average of 25 cents, or 16 percent, over the entire decade of 2000-2010.

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2004 CIH MXM 120 MFWD, cab, air, power shift left hand reverser 2303 hrs, 4 remotes ex 14.9x46 and 380/85R/30 Firestone radials Quicke Q980 SL loader with soft drive very very sharp and clean runs ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 2002 CIH MXM 220 MFWD, cab, air, 4337 hrs, 185 hp, 520/85R/46 Goodyear super traction radial axle duals, new 420/85R/34 fronts, front fenders, 3 remotes very clean, sharp, runs ex . . $65,000 1998 CIH MX170 MFWD, cab, air, 145hp, powershift, left hand reverser, 5017 hrs, ex 18.4x42 radials rear, new 16.9x28 fronts, front fenders, 3 remotes, CIH 750 self leveling loader, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,500 1984 IH 3088 2WD fender, like new 20.8x38 Continental radials, 4381 hrs, dual pto and remotes, nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 1981 IH 3588 2+2, cab, ex 18.4x38's, 5340 hrs, triple remotes, 1000 pto, 150 hp, clean runs ex good TA but has chipped reverse idler gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 1977 IH 1086 cab, air, 6100 hrs, 18.4x38 radials dual pto and remotes, clean original Illinois tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 New Holland 824 2 row cornhead . . . . . . . $3,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head, bale ramps, netwrap endless belts, very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 2003 NH BR740 silage special, 4x5 round baler, xtra sweep wide pickup head, bale ramps, super sharp and clean, very low usage, looks like new . $12,500 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker, real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

1984 New Holland 311 baler hydraulic bale tension 3 year old model 70 hydraualic bale thrower ex original paint very low usage. . . . . . . . . . $6,000 2003 JD 926 discbine impellar conditioners 9ft 9in cut field ready ex condition . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 1996 New Holland 1411 discbine 540 pto ex rubber rolls super nice ex discbine very limited use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 1999 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner 540 pto super nice clean low useage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 Ex Galfre and MF72 manual fold up hay tedders 17 ft tedding width very nice . . . . . . . . $2,000 each Kuhn 5001 THA 17ft hydraulic fold up hay tedder like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Kverneland Taarup 17 ft. hydraulic fold tedder, ex cond., 2 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 Agrimetal 24 in front mounted PTO powered leaf blower ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 IH 450 3 bottom 3ph auto reset plow very nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 IH 710 7 bottom 18in auto rest on land hitch plow ex cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 CIH 7500 4BT variable width auto rest plow 16-20 inches like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 New Holland 451 3PH, 7 ft. sickle bar mower, ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 20.8x38, 20.8x42, 18.4x46 clamp on duals 18.4x38 and 20.8x38 10 bolt axle duals and hubs Quick tatch bale spear for JD 640-740 loaders. . . $350

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FARMER TO FARMER MARKETPLACE JOHN DEERE 25 foot transport hay or grain elevator, $575. 27 foot skeleton hay elevator, $375. Bushhog QT bale spear.

570-756-2764.(PA) (1) HOLSTEIN heifer, due beginning of Aug., $1,600. Yates Co. 585-5266829.(NY) FARMALL Cub with 2 way plow, snow plow, cultivator, $2,200; 16 ft. Patz silo unloader, used very little, $4,000; 315-5364506.(NY) WANTED: VW Jetta TDI parts car with a 5 speed 99 to 05, rusty, crashed, or any condition. 518-677-5031.(NY) HOLSTEIN heifer, bred to Angus, due 08/24, confirmed by vet. Tame, calm disposition and healthy. Western New York Area.

716-735-3162.(NY) JD 4030 very good condition, 6,100 hours, asking $10,000. 585-457-3538.(NY)

4x4 ROUND BALES hay $15 cash each, loaded on your vehicle. Ron 518-8720077.(NY)

INNES Bean windrower, 4 row, field ready, shed kept, straw wheat small squares twine bales. 315-945-1923.(NY)

GOOSENECK trailer 8x20 ft., flatbed, tandem axle, $14,000 GVW. 315-2323786.(NY)

TWO PUREBRED Holsteins, organic cows for sale, both real nice. 315-515-8484.(NY)

NH 718 2 row corn chopper; NH 717 wide grass head chopper; Clay 14 foot silo unloader, for parts. 860-886-3943.(CT)

ANTIQUE buggy circa 1919 has been completely refurbished, comes with shafts or pole for single or team, asking $1,800.

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WANTED: FLAT TOP milk tank, 500 - 600 gallon, excellent condition. 585-4787215.(NY)

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1941 Montgomery Ward hammer mill/bagger, belt driven, $750. Flat top iron cook stove, 42” wide, $500. 845-292-7042.(NY)

TWO Short bred holstein heifers. 607-5982255.(NY)

GLEANER Combines L2, L3, both 4WD, 215’ flexhead 1-6 Row corn head plus parts.

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NEW HOLLAND skid steer mounted backhoe, model D 130, $3,500; Ford 7000 transmission and rear end, $1,500.

20.8x38 duals. 716-870-3155.(NY)

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REG. POLLED black Simmental bull.

Quiet, nice. Work done here. Daughters enter cow herd next year. Must move on.

315-827-4920.(NY)

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The Agriculture Department again raised its 2011 and 2012 milk production forecasts in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Cow number estimates were also raised as higher milk prices and lower forecast feed prices support further herd expansion, but milk per cow was unchanged from last month’s report.

Commercial exports on a fat basis were forecast higher for 2011. Ending stock forecasts were raised as cheese stocks are larger than expected.

Dairy product price forecasts for 2011 were raised from last month as were Class III and Class IV milk price forecasts, in line with the increased product prices.

Look for 2011 milk output to hit 195.7 billion pounds, up 200 million pounds from the June estimate. The 2012 total is now projected at 198.8 billion pounds, up 300 million from a month ago. These projections compare to 192.8 billion pounds in 2010 and 189.3 billion in 2009.

USDA expects the 2011 Class III milk price to average $18-$18.30 per hundredweight, up from the $17.40-$17.80 projected a month ago.

The 2012 range estimate was unchanged, at $16$17. The 2010 average was $14.41 and $11.36 in 2009.

The 2011 Class IV price is projected to average $19.15-$19.55, up from $18.95-$19.45 last month. The 2012 range is projected at $16.50$17.60, unchanged from a month ago, and compares to $15.09 in 2010 and $10.89 in 2009.

U.S. feed grain supplies for 2011/12 were projected higher this month mostly with higher expected beginning stocks and production for corn. Corn beginning stocks were raised 150 million bushels reflecting changes to 2010/11 usage projections.

Corn production for 2011/12 was projected 270 million bushels higher based on planted and harvested area as reported in the Acreage report. Corn use for ethanol was raised 100 million bushels with

larger supplies and an improved outlook for ethanol producer margins.

Exports were raised 100 million bushels mostly reflecting increased demand from China. Ending stocks for 2011/12 were projected 175 million bushels higher at 870 million. Soybean ending stocks of 175 million bushels were slightly higher than expected.

The 2011/12 seasonaverage farm price for corn is projected at a record $5.50-$6.50 per bushel, down 50 cents on both ends of the range. Total U.S. corn use for 2010/11 was projected 145 million bushels lower mostly reflecting the larger-than expected June 1 stocks estimate. Partly offsetting is a 20-millionbushel reduction in use for sweeteners reflecting slower demand from Mexico. Corn exports were lowered 25 million bushels based on the slower -than-expected pace of shipments in recent weeks.

Cash block cheese saw its third week of decline but is still holding above $2 and has been there since early June. It closed Friday July 15 with a surprise 5 1/2cent rebound on the day, at $2.0575 per pound, still 5 1/4-cents below the previous week, but 48 1/4-cents above that week a year ago.

The barrels were steady all week until Friday when they were bid up three quarters to $2.11, 58 1/2-cents above a year ago, and 5 1/4-cents above the blocks. Volume was heavy as a whopping 43 cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.1107, up 2.2 cents.

Barrel averaged $2.0991, up 2.6 cents.

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, attributes the strength in cheese to strong food service demand and exports. “The demand is there,” he said, “The cheese isn’t.”

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks says the supply demand situation in cheese has shifted a bit. Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine, he sug-

gested that the block supply has loosened some, pointing to the 17 loads of block that traded in the 4th of July holiday-shortened week.

The last time trading approached that level was the week of May 16 when 16 loads traded hands.

The profitability of cheese plants seems to have recovered as we went through May and into June, according to Brooks, but he warned of the high temperatures and humidity in the Midwest and how Minnesota and Wisconsin milk production lagged year ago levels in May. A fair amount of barrel cheese is produced there and lagging milk production may be tightening the barrel market.

Demand for barrels is probably good, he said, because more people are staying home and eating out less and firing up the barbecue.

Brooks also discussed why the block price is typically 2 or 3 cents above the barrels. Production and packaging costs are a little higher for block cheese, he explained, whereas barrel cheese these days is packaged in a fiber board barrel and is easy to extract for use in further manufacturing “so there’s not as much packaging, not as much cost there.” Whenever the price spread is inverted (barrels over the blocks) the higher costs “squeeze plant margins” he said, especially when you’re paying higher prices for the milk.

He expected more cheese to make its way to the CME looking for a home and warned that people will step away from the market once the price starts slipping and that will pull the barrel lower as well.

Cash butter held all week at $2.03, 25 1/2cents above a year ago.

Only one car was traded.

NASS butter averaged $2.0348, down 5.4 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished at $1.61, down a penny and a half, and Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.6667, up 0.3 cent, and dry whey averaged 54.16 cents, down 0.6 cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.72 per hundredweight on June 3, $18.34 on June 10 and June 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, and $18.54 on July 8.

California’s August Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $23.24 per hundredweight for the north and $23.51 for the south.

Both are up 86 cents from July, are $5.91 above August 2010, and equate to about $2.00 and $2.02 per gallon respectively.

The 2011 northern price average now stands at $20.27, up from $16.38 a year ago. The southern price average is $20.54, up from $16.65 a year ago. The Federal order Class I base price is announced by the USDA on July 22.

National Milk’s Roger Cryan says the Federal order Class I milk price “came within a whisker of triggering payments in February, then began rising. Now corn and soybean prices have dropped, widening the gap between projected Class I prices and MILC target rates for the last few months of the Fiscal

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Commercial disappearance of dairy products during the first four months of 2011 totaled 64 billion pounds, according to USDA’s latest data, up 2.9 percent from the same period in 2010. Butter was up 15 percent; American cheese, up 4 percent; other cheese, up 7.1 percent; nonfat dry milk, down 5.7 percent; and fluid milk products were

off 1.5 percent.

USDA reports that milk production is at or near peak levels in the Pacific Northwest, steady in Utah, Idaho, and the Northeast; declining along the seasonal trend in the Central and MidAtlantic regions with steeper production declines in the Southeast, Florida, Arizona and portions of California due to heat and or humidity.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski says “Hot weather has been

on everyone’s mind, mostly in terms of how it will affect grain prices, but now those concerns are spilling into the milk market.” There’s plenty of uncertainty. The heat will take its toll on milk output and yields however economic concerns could hurt dairy demand here in the U.S. and developing countries. And, increased milk production in Australia and New Zealand could slow U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in

Oceania is at seasonal low levels and the winter season is underway.

Australian winter weather conditions are developing along typical lines, according to USDA. Milk handlers are stating that winter conditions are wetter than usual in some regions, while moisture is in better balance in others.

Australian milk producers are very optimistic about the upcoming season, according to USDA. Much of this opti-

mism comes from an overall positive the winter and provide a positive start to the new season.

Both countries are in the early days of the 2011-2012 milk production year, thus it is too early to indicate new trends. Production estimates for the new season over last season are starting to develop; 4-5 percent higher in New Zealand and 1- 2 percent in Australia. Sales activity out of the Oceania region is minimal as stocks

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are limited and nearing seasonal low levels.

California’s Milk Producers Council’s July 8 newsletter reports that the number of approved bidders for Fonterra’s global dairy product auction continues to grow as the number of products offered by Fonterra increases and the prospect of additional suppliers lingers.

It warns that “More sellers from different countries add variables such as product quality differences, effects of currency valuations and changes (including speculation about possible changes), differences in transportation costs from sellers to buyers, and tariffs, tariff rate quotas, and the existence or absence of Free Trade Agreements, all of which likely affect what bidders are willing to pay.”

It quoted USDA’s Dairy Market News; “Traders and handlers continue to use the gDT auction platform as a component when determining commercial prices but most are not adjusting their prices as sharply as the percentage changes from the previous auction event.” MPC adds that, “What began as a noble but self-serving tool intended to provide an important improvement in international price transparency, may be approaching an entirely different stage. “Should we say buyer beware?”

The Cooperatives Working Together program announced that it accepted eight requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 648,371 pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Central America.

The product will be delivered through November and raises CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 49.2 million pounds.

Speaking of exports; Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that the value of May dairy exports was estimated at $401 million, virtually unchanged from April, but 40 percent more than May 2010.

May imports, at $212 million, were down 12 percent from April, and up just 3 percent from a year ago. Thus far in fiscal year 2011, exports are valued at $2.9 billion, with a dairy trade surplus estimated at

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“Six months ago, when we held our first business meeting of this Congress, I noted the extraordinary number of newcomers to the Agriculture Committee.

Since that time, we’ve worked together on some important initiatives and I believe we have all gained valuable experience.

“We passed H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, through the House. As you know, this legislation would eliminate costly and duplicative permitting requirements for pesticide applications. The Senate Agriculture Committee just voted that legislation out of committee, and we are working with our counterparts on the other side of the Hill to bring it to the Senate

floor without delay.

“We also reported H.R. 1573 to the House. This bill will ensure that regulators have the time they need to implement Dodd-Frank correctly. It allows for more stakeholder input and prevents regulators from rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines.

“Since January, Congress has passed not one, but two appropriations bills affecting agriculture.

With lower budgets and tighter spending, we’ve faced some difficult decisions, but we’ve done so under regular order, with open debate.

That’s how democracy is meant to work.

“We have also held seven full committee hearings, five business meetings, and 16 subcommittee hearings. During

these hearings, we heard testimony from Administration officials on sixteen occasions.

We worked hard to fulfill our oversight responsibility, asking challenging questions and requiring detailed, accurate answers.

of us.

“The 2012 Farm Bill will be a challenging task, but one that is of utmost importance to our farmers and ranchers. We will kick off the process of developing the Farm Bill tomorrow,

Kristi Noem of South Dakota joins us today for her first Agriculture Committee Business Meeting.

“Ms. Noem is a lifelong rancher, so she brings practical experience and firsthand knowledge of

“Since January, Congress has passed not one, but two appropriations bills affecting agriculture.

With lower budgets and tighter spending, we’ve faced some difficult decisions, but we’ve done so under regular order, with open debate. That’s how democracy is meant to work.” ~ Frank Lucas “I believe that the hearings, mark-ups, and legislation we are including in our committee report today were all important in their own right. But they have also helped lay the foundation for the work ahead

with the first Subcommittee audit of farm programs on crop insurance.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to remind all of my colleagues how important it is to use these audits to learn both the detailed operations of individual farm programs, as well as to develop an idea of how each program fits into the larger picture of farm policy.

“Earlier, I mentioned how many new faces we had at the start of the 112th Congress. Today, I’d like to welcome one more — Congresswoman

farm life to our discussions. I know she will be a strong voice for our farmers and ranchers and a valuable addition to our Committee. And don’t worry — you’ve joined us just in time to get down to work.

“I’m pleased with what we’ve accomplished in the past six months, but our work has only just begun. I hope the next six months see us continuing with the same dedication and commitment to progress that is evidenced by the report we are discussing today.”

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The U.S. exported 289 million pounds of dairy products in May, about the same as April. Exports were equivalent to 13 percent of U.S. milk solids production during the January-May period, while imports represent 2.7 percent, matching the lowest percentage since 1996, according to Natzke.

One other dairy export note, U.S. dairy cattle remain popular on the world market. Exports topped 5,000 head again in May, bringing the yearly total to about 28,500, nearly double the total for the same time last year. Turkey remains the leading market for U.S. dairy cattle, followed by Mexico.

In politics; draft legislation incorporating key elements of National Milk’s Foundation for the Future dairy policy proposal was announced July13. The text was made available by the House Agriculture Committee’s ranking member, Collin Peterson (DMN.) at http://democrats.agriculture.house.go v/ . The action provides

lawmakers, farmers, and others to view the language prior to an official introduction as a bill.

The action drew criticism from dairy processors. IDFA CEO Connie Tipton said “We are disappointed that Rep. Collin Peterson is circulating draft legislation that clearly would take the dairy industry in the wrong direction. Instead of encouraging job growth and reducing regulation on an already overregulated industry, the discussion draft would impose new and intrusive government mandates on dairy markets at the cost of a growing dairy export business and the jobs that have come with it.”

More details are posted at www.idfa.org/news— views/news-releases/details/6175/ .

Meanwhile; CEO Jerry Kozak and staff are on a 12-stop tour across the U.S. meeting with producers to answer questions about their plan.

Locations and times and NMPF’s response to IDFA’s criticism can be found at www.nmpf.org .

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Agriculture Committee approved its activity report for the first quarter of the 112th Congress as required by House Rule XI, clause d(1). During the business meeting, Chairman Frank Lucas highlighted the committee’s efforts on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural constituents. Some of the highlights include the committee approving two key pieces of legislation to improve economic growth, fulfilling its oversight responsibility with numerous hearings, and preparing for the important task of writing the next farm bill.

The full text of Chairman Lucas’s opening statement is below: “We’re here today to approve our activity report for the first quarter

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Implement tires not to be left by the wayside Proper implement tire selection and care is key to productivity Because implement tires are used only for a couple of weeks out of the year, their care and selection may seem trivial to many farmers, but in farming, timing is everything, and if a farmer is experiencing downtime during those couple of weeks out of the year, the yield can be catastrophically affected. That’s why it is important for farmers to take a close look at

what type of tire they put on their implements.

Speed rating The vast majority of implement tires are rated for 25 to 30 miles per hour. Yet, it’s becoming more common for larger implements such as balers to be towed behind a pickup truck or even a semi-tractor trailer. In this case, it’s crucial to select a highwayrated implement tire.

Traveling at high speeds causes high temperatures to develop under the tread bars, which will weaken the rubber material and cord fabric.

While there may be no visible evidence of damage at the time, the strength of the tire can become severely compromised, potentially leading to a blowout.

Though a highway implement tire may allow

farmers to arrive at their destination more quickly, they have to realize what they’re giving up in terms of performance in other areas. Because the compounding and construction of highway tires are significantly different than non-highway tires, they may not have the durability in the field that many farmers look for in a tire.

Load capacity

Choosing an implement tire at the appropriate load capacity isn’t just as simple as comparing it to the weight of the implement. Many people fail to take into account the effect of road use on load capacity.

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mends using a tire with a higher ply rating. Doing so will not only ensure the tires aren’t loaded beyond their limit, but can also help decrease susceptibility to puncture damage in the field.

Size and shape In addition to being concerned about the field damaging their tires, farmers are concerned about their tires damaging the field.

Sloan stresses that even minor subtleties in the shape of tires can have a significant impact on the field. Specifically, he warns against choosing tires with a squareshoulder design.

“If you are cultivating after the crop is up, the edges of a squareshoulder implement tire can cut the roots off,” Sloan explains.

“A rounded shoulder ensures minimal crop and field damage.”

Tread design Implement tires have traditionally been ribbed, but as tractors are becoming more powerful, many farmers are becoming more concerned about the traction of their implement tires, especially when working in wet soils. As such, lugged implement tires are becoming more common.

“A ribbed tire tends to plow through deep mud, rather than rolling, which can be hard on both the field and the fuel efficiency of the tractor,” says Sloan. ”So, if you work in extremely muddy conditions and see very little road travel, a lugged tire may be a good option. If you see much road time, a ribbed tire will last longer than a lugged.”

A lugged tire design also has better resistance to puncture damage from stubble, which is a major concern for many farmers.

Radial versus bias Bias tires are generally less expensive than radials, and because price is the deciding factor for many farmers, bias tires are chosen more often than not. There are, however, many benefits to using radial tires on an implement.

“With radials, you won’t have to sacrifice as much performance in one area to get performance in another,” says Bill Campbell, president of Titan Tire Corporation. “They have a much

Farmers and ranchers begin to raise their voices The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a major national effort to improve public trust in U.S. production agriculture and to assure that the voice of farmers and ranchers is being heard in public discussion of food and food production, has launched its producerfocused Web site, usfraonline.org . The National Pork Board is one of 46 commodity organizations and agricultural businesses supporting the efforts of the alliance. National Pork

Board member Dale Norton, a pork producer from Michigan, sits on the USFRA board of directors and its executive committee.

The alliance will be directing most of its efforts to helping those who influence decisions about food — food retailers and restaurants; chefs; journalists, medical professionals and others — understand how today’s farmers and ranchers go about their jobs of raising food. But the early efforts of the alliance are directed at

farmers and ranchers to acquaint them with the alliance and its objectives and to enlist the help of farmers and ranchers in spreading the message about today’s agriculture and its production practices. In

addition to the launch of the USFRA Web site, a series of advertisements under the heading, “We’ve raised just about everything but our voices” will be appearing this week in agricultural publications and broad-

casts.

“I’d encourage all pork producers to check out usfraonline.org,” Norton said. “We all have a role to play to if we want to have a seat at the table when everyone from Oprah to the manager

of your local grocery store is talking about food in a way that impacts our future. The Web site is a good place to begin getting involved.”

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Implement from 23 stronger carcass and are less susceptible to wear and damage. So, they’ll have a longer lifespan.”

Radials are also able to carry the same weight at lower inflation pressures than a bias. This means better flotation in the field and less soil compaction.

Their strong carcass makes for better resistance to puncture damage and better roadability with less tread wear.

Choosing a replacement tire In choosing a replacement tire, it’s important to match the size to the exact overall diameter (OD) of the existing tires, and because sizes can differ slightly between brands, it’s important to use the same brand of tire.

Implement tire care Regularly checking the air pressure of implement tires is the best way to ensure their longevity.

The deflection caused by underinflation can cause the tire to wear rapidly and unevenly, particularly in the shoulder area, eventually leading to cracks in the carcass.

Overinflation, on the other hand, creates an under-deflected tire, leading to increased wear on the center of the tire.

Moreover, the tightly stretched carcass becomes more susceptible

to impact breaks.

“I’d recommend putting the implement on blocks during the offseason,” says Sloan. “If a tire goes flat, you don’t want the weight of the implement on the rim, because that rim can cut into the sidewall, and when spring rolls around, you might have to replace it rather than just inflating it.”

Bottom line When it comes to implement tires, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Although choosing a brand or type of tire may seem like a trivial decision based on price, choosing the wrong implement tire can lead to shortened lifespan and unplanned downtime during a crucial time of year. A farmer must base his or her decision on how the tire will be used, with special attention given to speed rating, load rating, tread design, size and shape, and construction type. Proper selection and care will ensure an implement will be running when the farmer needs it most.

For more information on Goodyear Farm Tire products and services, visit the company’s website at www.titanintl.com or e-mail Titan International at sales@titan-intl.com.

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Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . Schaghticoke Miller 1416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500. . . . Schaghticoke JD 714 Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit. . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 w/ 7’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 3pt hitch, 6’ sickle bar mowerComing In . . . Schaghticoke Vicon 4 Star Tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 945 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen Vicoh 423 TN Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 4000 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn 500 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 550 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . Fultonville Rossi 7’ sickle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Sitrex 302 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Brillion 18’ Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . Schaghticoke JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . Schaghticoke JD 2500 4 btm hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 4RH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,550 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . Schaghticoke NH 279 baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 . . . . . . . . Goshen NH 316 baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 447 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Goshen Pequea Fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Hesston 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston Rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . Fultonville ARCTIC CAT 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . Fultonville JD 135 mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 6600 combine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 215 Grain HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch $4,950 . . . . . . Fultonville JD HPX Gator 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,750 . . . . . Clifton Park Keenan 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . Fultonville Great Bend loader for JD 7000’s . . . $5,500 . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . Chatham JD 9600 w/643, combine. . . . . . . . . $41,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 850 Gator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2 BTM Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 . . . . . . . . Goshen 3 pt. Disc 4’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Goshen

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

GOSHEN 845-294-2500

CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

NMPF statement in response to criticisms of Foundation for the Future legislative proposal made by the International Dairy Foods Association The following statement was made by Jerry

Kozak, President and CEO of the National Milk

Producers Federation: “While everyone is en-

A BSOLUTE CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

Located at Gray's Field, 1315 US RT 5 in Fairlee, VT 05045. Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY - JULY 30TH, 2011 STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT, AUTO'S, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MORE For this sale: 2005 Case 580 Super M Series 2 4WD TLB-Amulet thumb-2109 hrs; 2005 Case 580 Super M Series 2 4WD TLB-Amulet thumb-4054 hrs; 2000 NH 545D turbo 4WD cab w/loader-3pth-1704 hrs; 2000 NH 545D turbo 4WD cab w/loader-3pth-585 hrs; Kubota L2950 4WD w/loader-2112 hrs; Kubota L2950 4WD w/loader-1138 hrs; Ford 2110 4WD

w/loader-2857 hrs; Kubota L2550 4WD w/loader; 2003 Kubota B7800 4WD w/loader; 2005 Kubota BX2230 w/loader-mower deck-275 hrs; Case 1845C skid steer; JD 1010 Industrial 1 w/loader; 2002 Hillsboro 25' 7T equipment trailer; NH 70 bale thrower; JCB 214 Series 2 4WD TLB-2163 hrs; 2004 Case 40XT skid steer-heated cab-868 hrs; New Wildcat 72" hyd brush cutter skid steer mount; New Gen-Pac GE870 hyd plate compactor for exc/backhoe; SEC hyd thumb for 15-25K machine; 2005 Econoline 12T air brake equipment trailer; 2005 Takeuchi TB135 excavator w/cab-heat/ac-blade-2800 hrs; New 9' dump body (no hyd), palette forks, skid steer buckets 60"-66"-72"; hyd grapple bucket

TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK, VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED W/A 3% CHARGE

LUNCH BY WRIGHT'S

AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT VT LIC #128 • NH LIC #2890 Timothy Gray 802-785-2161 • Field 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray@valley.net Web address: www.cwgray.com • Try: www.auctionzip.com

SPECIAL SUMMER ANNIVERSARY SALE AND CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Friday, July 29, 2011 •

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11:00 AM 150 at Peila Bros., LLC Dairy Sales H 2220 DAIRY RD., LANCASTER, PA

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Selling A Select group of registered and grade young cows and first calf heifers * Group #1: 37 head selected by us from the well managed herd of MacGlaflin Farms, Claremont, NH. They are a SPECIAL group - all first or second calf with super udders.

Low somatic cell counts - 2 year olds milking to 94 lbs. * Group #2: 36 registered young cows picked from the 64 cow herd of Howes Family Farm, Commington, MA. This herd has been A.I. bred for years and never pushed for peak production - Good uddered - sound cows with 29 out of the 36 safe in calf, including a few nice red cows. * Group #3: Special cattle from Woodmansee Farm in CT. All first or second calf and registered. Sired by such bulls as Goldwyn, Bolton, Fortune, Pagewire, Velvet and Lou. All but one is from a very good or excellent dam. The right kind. * Group #4: From Tiffany/Schilldale in CT - A group that includes a very good Grandaughter of Buttercup, 2E94. * Group #5: 15 Fresh sire ID’d first and 2nd calves from a 24,000 lb. herd milkiing from 75 to 105 lbs. from fancy udders. * Group #6: Several local fresh heifers, some registered and some ID’d personally selected by us from some great neighbors herds. * Red & Whites: 2 Fancy ones - 2 yr. old Landslide milking 85 lbs. from an 86pt udder - her dam an 88pt Talent w/35,000 of 4.1 - or Dam EX Rubens over 47,000. Then 4 more VG or EX Dams. Just fresh VG Advent w/306 - 25,690 - 3.4 - 872 - 3.0 - 762 Dam 87pt Rubens over 35,000. Gr. Dam Ex Emery over 36,000 - 3rd Dam 88pts - over 30,000 - 4th Dam VG over 26,000. * Jerseys: Pair of fancy fresh 2 yr. olds sired by Avonlea - TV Kasper from Hillacres Jerseys - one fresh 6-29 - her dam EX Beretta over 21,000 - Gr. Dam VG over 19,000 - The other fresh 6-3 @ 1-11 - 65 lbs. on test - Dam & Gr Dam both 88pts.

TERMS: Cash or good check sale day - people unknown to us must have bank letter of credit.

For additional information or questions call.

Marty: John: FREE 717-572-6330 413-537-1308 Chicken Bar-B-Que and

Soft Ice Cream fo all customers starting at 10:15am Auctioneer AU-00873-L Paul Snyder Hot Dogs for children

Pedigrees John Burket

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port opportunities will be enhanced with the elimination of the Dairy Product Price Support program, which is contained in this proposal. Currently, the price support program acts as a government-funded buyer of last resort for a limited list of commodities, including cheddar cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk powder. Unfortunately, this program also acts as a disincentive to exports.

Once this program is eliminated, markets during periods of surplus will clear more quickly. Product manufacturers will no longer have the incentive to make dairy foods intended only for the government, and every incentive to sell those products on the world market.

The price support program has hindered our ability to fully develop and capitalize on foreign markets, as was the case in 2009, when U.S. dairy exports dropped and government price support purchases surged. Foundation for the Future (FFTF) changes this for the better.

• U.S. farm-level prices could become distorted

and out of alignment with world prices.

FACT: While the triggers contained in the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) are tied to margins, not price, the FFTF program was designed to account for the possibility that periodic discrepancies could occur where the U.S. farm-level milk price is above the world price, creating an imbalance that could incentivize more imports, and/or hinder exports.

That’s why this proposal contains an explicit clause that prevents the DMSP from kicking in if U.S. prices are 20 percent or more above world prices for cheddar cheese and skim milk powder. This clause will ensure that any market stabilizing slowdowns in milk production don’t unintentionally distort the relationship between U.S. and world prices.

• The program contains new taxes on farmers.

FACT: Any revenue collected from the DMSP will help ensure two things: one, that commercial products are

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DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011; TIME: 10am LOCATION: 2474 VT 22A WEST HAVEN, VT 05743. DIRECTIONS: 4.8 MILES FROM FAIR HAVEN LOCATED NEXT TO DEVIL BOWL SPEEDWAY ON RTE 22A.

200 FREE STALL HOLSTEINS

This herd consist of 108 mature cows with 80 milking cows averaging 70+ lbs per cow, 18 fresh, 9 due in August, 11 in September, 8 in October, 8 in November, 4 in December, 4 in January, 4 in February & the balance due in different lactations. SCC 118,000, 3.7% butter fat, 3% protein. 92 Holstein heifers, 38 bred heifers; 7 due in August, 8 in September, 4 in October, 5 in November, 2 in December and 12 short bred heifers. 13 heifers ready to bred, 20 heifers 8-12 mos old, 9 heifers 3-6 mos old & 12 calves 0-2 mos old. This herd is on the Bovi-Sheild GOLD program & has over 50 years of AI breeding, 70% of this herd is milking 1st & 2nd calves. All cows will be inoculated & pregnant checked prior to sale.

EQUIPMENT TRACTORS: JD 7810 4wd tractor w/cab (snap on dual wheels, power shift, 4671 hrs), JD 7400 4wd tractor w/cab (power quad, 8927 hrs), JD 6420 4wd w/JD 640 loader (snap on dual wheels, 3789 hrs), JD 6400 4wd tractor w/cab JD 640 loader (snap on dual wheels, 8500 hrs), JD 970 4wd tractor w/ rubber tire scrapper, JD 5300 tractor, JD 320 skid steer w/attachments & sawdust shooter (scrapper, spear, fork & bale roller) HARVEST: Kuhn 4000FC RG 14’ discbine, (2) Kuhn 6000GA 17’ rakes 1- for parts, Kuhn 15’ tedder, JD 3970 chopper w/ 2 row corn head w/ metal detector, JD 582 round baler silage special w/ netting, 16’ round bale wagon, 18’ steel side tandem hay wagon (can be used either way round bale or dry hay), bale spear w/ fork, AL 4099 Frontier bale grabber, Richardton 700 hi-dump wagon w/ wide tires & narrow frame, Miller Pro 5200 forage trailer, SPREADERS: Houle 3600gal manure tank, 3632 New Idea tandem dry manure spreader w/ new chain, 3 pth fertilizer, tag-a-long fertilizer spreader, ATV seeder, Unverferth 275 fertilizer wagon, LuckNow 350 mixer wagon TILLAGE: Kverneland BB15 - 5 bottom plow, 3 shank deep till, JD 960 21’ field cultivator, Bearcat 15’ pulvimulcher, Brillion 16’ spring tooth harrows, 10’ land leveler, drags, JD 7200 4-row corn planter w/ dry fertilizer box TRUCKS: 1990 International 4900 w/ 466 engine w/ 16’ dump body w/ 72,330 miles & 1 owner, 1999 Dodge 3500 4x4 w/plow & dump w/ 50,000 miles, 2005 GMC 1500 4x4 pickup w/ 43,000 miles MISC: Semen tank & semen, 10 calf hutches, 1000 gal fuel tank w/ electric pump, JD MX8 8’ bush hog w/ v off set & sim mount, 306 6’ bush hog (needs work) goose neck dump trailer w/ like new hoist, 5’ Woods side bush hog, shaver post driver, feed wagon, (2) round bale feeders (heavy duty 1- round, 1- square), JD heavy duty back blade, Kato light 50kw continuous generator 50-80, (1) set dual tires 18.4 x 34, (2) sets dual tires 20.8 x 38, 150 BTU space heater, 40 gal water heater, assorted cattle gates, many small items to be ready day of sale.

CORN SILAGE: 100+ TON AUCTIONEER’S COMMENT: This is the sale we’ve all been waiting for!!

TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright’s Auction Service. *** Lunch catered by Wright’s Catering Service. Sale managed by Wright’s Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) (802) 673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) (802) 888-3670 (C) (802) 793-1583 Ring man: Roland Ayers - TEL: (802) 343-3750 Owners: Jim Richards: (802) 265-3576; Peter Richards: (802) 537-3562

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Many more consignments expected A ll vehicles must have proper title papers or previous registrations.

Consignments Accepted on Fridayy - July 29th from 8:00 to 12:00.

Small items will be accepted from 8:00 to 10:00.

titled to their own opinions about the best approach to reforming dairy policy, no one should be allowed to misrepresent the facts or make unfounded assertions. There are several misleading claims that were made in the July 13 statement from IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton regarding the release of a legislative draft by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN).

These include: • The U.S.’s ability to export dairy products will be severely hindered or jeopardized.

FACT: Dairy farmers have invested millions of dollars in building and fostering an export capability, through the creation and continued funding of both the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Cooperatives Working Together program. We are fully aware that foreign sales of U.S.made dairy products are crucial to the current and future health of our industry, and don’t want policies that would detrimentally affect our export capabilities.

In fact, we believe ex-

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, July 25 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 9:30 AM: Athens Stockyards, Athens, PA. Misc. sale starts @ 9:30 am, small animals approx.

12:30-1 pm, followed by livestock (pigs, calves, goats, sheep & beef cattle). All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 570-882-8500 or 607-699-3637 www.athensstockyards.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-5843033, 585-738-2104.

• 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, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc., Produce & Small Animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm Dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy.

Calves & cull beef approx. 4:30-5:30 pm. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 4428 Rt. 16, Hinsdale, NY. Selling a dairy of 60 head from Pete Causer, Tutlepoint, PA. Consisting of 30 cows (2/3 in 1st or 2nd lactation), 12 bred heifers, 18 strated calves & open heifers. AI Sired & bred, tie stall, pastured and haven’t been pushed. Also our usual run of quality dairy replacements. Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 716-257-3542 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Private Consignor - 1985 Chevy Corvette. ‘85 Chevy Corvette 2 door coupe w/Borla stainless steel mufflers. Starts, runs & drives. Undercarriage clean & solid. CarFax available.

• 6:05 PM - LaFayette CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - (3) International 3800 buses, ‘97 Chevy

K1500 Suburban, South Bend vertical milling machine, radios, tires & more.

• 6:40 PM - Canaseraga Central School District Assets - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks.

• 6:50 PM - Onondaga Corrections - Lightning Rod Cable - Two piles, approximately 500 feet of lightning rod cable that was used above the top section of a jail.

• 6:55 PM - State of Vermont - Pickups & Jeep ‘01 Ford F250 pickup, ‘00 Chevy S10 pickup and ‘03 Jeep Liberty Renegade. All sold with keys & clean titles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, July 26 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 1815 Hicks Field Rd. East Fort Worth, TX. Late Model Rental Fleet Construction, Support, Attachments, Trucks & Tralers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 817-8472071 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

• 6:00 PM: Livingston Co. Hwy. Shop Facility, Rte. 63, Geneseo, NY (Livingston Co.)`. Livingston Co. Tax Title Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Washington County - Light Fixtures.

Troffer 277V T8 w/32w recessed lighting fixtures.

2, 3, & 4 bulb styles. Some w/diffusers, some with backup ballasts.

• 6:30 PM - Town of N. Hempstead - Vehicles & Equip. - ‘98 Ford 545 backhoe/loader, Ford L8000 dump trucks, pickups, autos, GEM cars, buses, Groundsmasters & more!

• 8:15 PM - Wappingers CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘94 & ‘95 Bluebird TC2000 buses, ‘00 Dodge 2500 Ram van, assorted Ford bumpers & tailgates, some new.

• 9:00 PM - North Shore Central Schools - Literature - Large quantity (3354 books) of literature.

The books are all in good condition; good for export. Complete inventory included. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

B RO U G HT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 808 Borden Rd. Buffalo, NY 14227 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

Wednesday, July 27 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 6:00 PM: Cheektowaga-Maryvale UFSD - Tractor. ‘00 New Holland 545D front bucket loader w/Fisher 9-ft HD snow plow, 10-ft FFC push box, pallet forks & 1/3-cu yd bucket.

• 6:05 PM - Town of Cambridge - Tractor & Equipment - ‘81 JD 301A tractor w/loader, mower, counterweights & ROPS canopy, military generator & (2) oil tanks.

• 6:15 PM - Private Consignor - Corvette & Trailer - ‘87 Chevy Corvette 2 door convertible with a new battery & ‘00 Witzco RG-35 35 ton dual axle lowbed trailer. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, July 28 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 10:00 AM: 7877 Batesville Blvd., Pleasant Plains, AR. Complete Liquidation. Secured Party Auction of late model Cat construction equip., dump trucks, truck tractors. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 731-234-8925 www.lyonauction.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Live-

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stock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: Rockland County - Computers & Assets. Large lots of ThinkCentre & NetVista PC towers, Dell laptop, automotive manuals, Space Saver file storage system & more.

• 6:35 PM - July Second Chance Auction - More than ever this month! ‘05 Ford F550 Superduty pickup, ‘77 Gradall G660 SME, ‘99 Chevy 3500 dump truck & tons more!

• 8:00 PM - Town of Franklin, MA - Vehicles & Equip. - (2) GMC Brigadier J8C042 dump trucks, ‘97 Chevy K3500 Pickup, ‘97 Land Rover, (3) ‘00 Ford E350 vans & more.

• 9:25 PM - Questar III - Modular Bldgs. & Autos - Ammco brake lathe, refrigerant reclamation systems, pressure washer, flatbed truck body, (2) modular buildings & more.

• 9:40 PM - Schuyler Co. - Equip. & Tires - Post hole digger, post driver, Blackhawk lifts, grader blade, 2 ton chain pulleys, block & tackles and (6) tires. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Friday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:05 PM: Private Consignor. Trailer & Equip.

• 6:20 PM - Valhalla Fire Dist. - Surplus Equip. (20) 50’ lengths of 1.5” & 2.5” hose, Olympus D520 zoom digital camera, heater & A/C control & surge protector.

• 6:30 PM - Heritage Centers - Rubbermaid Carts - (7) large 1-yd tilt carts and (5) small 1/2-yd tilt carts. These are heavy duty carts in good condition. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, July 30 • 8:00 AM: 14 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. Complete liquidation of Lenz Hardware Contents, Hardware & Tools, Misc. Antiques. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: 40470 Highway 23 Grand Gorge, NY. One Owner, Complete Liquidation of Construc-

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 www.lyonauction.com • 9:30 AM: Tuscaloosa, AL. Complete Dump Truck & Truck Tractor Liquidation plus Construction & Logging Equip. for SLG Trucking. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 6 • Edison, NH. Retirement Auction. High Quality Construction, Paving Equipment, Snow & Sander Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Farmersville, NY (Cattaraugus Co.).

Raisin Acres Farm Auction. 5th Wheel Camper, Cattle Handling System, Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Sunday, August 7 • Detroit, MI. Complete Liquidation of Construction, Agricultural Equip., Support & Vehicles. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, August 8 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637 or 607-972-1770 Tuesday, August 9 • 6:00 PM: Canaseraga Central School District .

Equipment - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w ‘03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Fleetside 4X4 pickup, metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: West Haven, VT. Complete Dispersal of Oak Creek Farm including 200 free stall Holsteins, complete extensive line of equip., 100 tons of corn silage. Wrights Auction Service, 802334-6115 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 2:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Grounds, Gehan Rd, off Rts. 5 & 20, 5 mi. east of

Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Associations 3rd Annual Consignment Auction. Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 11 • Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show.

Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Fishkill Police - Crown Vic. ‘03 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor. In overall good condition. New motor at 50,000 miles, everything works. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 13 • 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY. Over 50 Cars Sell! Corvette Extravaganza!

Corvettes & Other Classics. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, August 15 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, August 17 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm.

Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery

Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, August 18 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction!! . Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip.

Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom &

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

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

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

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 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@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 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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tion, Attachments, Support, Tools, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 315-559-5900 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: 291 Maple Hollow Rd., New Hartford, Ct. Sunset Hollow Farmbr. Combined the contents of the Old Mill of Bakersville with the Nathan Estate Tractor collection for this spectacular auction. 19 JD antique tractors, IH, Case & other antique tractors, 1919 Ford Model T depot hack delivery sedan & 1956 IH R190 cab & chassis trucks, Hit & Miss engines & early walk behinds, horse drawn equip., quilt collection & antiques. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 Sunday, July 31 • 6:00 PM: Onondage Co. - Fire Safe Assets. (2) Black Diamond Remington-Rand safe file fire insulated, very heavy cabinet. Dimensions are 30” x 20” x 54.” Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Monday, August 1 • 12:30 PM: New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc. produce & small animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:40-5:30 pm. Monthly Feeder & Fat Cattle Sale. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Windham. Pickup & Equip. ‘02 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup with plow, push mowers, pole saw, weed eater, air compressor & Police car dividers.

• 6:10 PM - Onondaga Community College Assets - Nexlink computer towers, Colex Studio M 50 film processor, conference table & chairs, Tandum lab table & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: National Grid MA . Culvert Cylinders (4) various sized, 2-oz/610-gram cylinders: (1) 30” diameter x 6’ L, (1) 40” x 15’ L, (1) 60” x 18’ L, (1) 84” x 23’ L. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, August 5 • Queretaro, Mexico. Late Model Construction Equip., Trucks, Trailers, Support & Attachments.

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(cont. from prev. page) Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, August 27 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Tuesday, August 30 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale.

Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000

or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 816 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer , Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks.

Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, September 23 • South Bend, IN. 2 Auctions in One Day! Complete Liquidation of Late Model Construction, Support Equip. & Large Job Completion of Late Model Construction, Support Equipment & Large Job Completion of Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, September 24 • Betty & Nelson LeDuc, Champlain, NY. Dairy Dispersal. 180 head. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503, Harry Neveett 518-561-1818 www.nnyds.com • Woodward, PA. Houserdale Holsteins Dispersal. Featuring 100 registered Holsteins. David Houser & family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction of Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 29 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,). Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com Saturday, October 1 • 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., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 8 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY . Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms.

Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 5:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 19 • Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, October 20 • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed

by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 22 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Com-

plete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 Saturday, November 12 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 16 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No report * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 19, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .32.54; Cutters .54-.68; Util .65.77; Bulls .85-.90; Steers 78-102; Heifers 60-78.

Calves: Growers No. 1 .751.20; Heifers 1.50-2; Veal Util .90-1.05; Other 70-89.

Hogs:Sows 40-45; Boars 20-25/ea.

Sheep: 65-75 Goats: 75-130/ea; Billies 150-175; Kids 20-120/ea.

Lambs: 1.80-2.20 NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 19, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-16; 61-75# 18-42; 76-95# 3260; 96-105# 35-60; 106# & up 50-60.

Farm Calves: 70-250/cwt Start Calves: 50-76/cwt Veal: 74-79/cwt Heifers: 36-82.50/cwt Steers: 86.50/cwt Bulls: 68.50/cwt Canners: 22-61/cwt Cutters: 61.50-71/cwt Utility: 72-83.50/cwt Sows: 35/cwt Hogs: 43-71/cwt Boars: 5/cwt Pigs: 48-53/ea Lambs: 160-225/cwt Sheep: 51-110 Goats: 45-182.50/ea.

Rabbits: 2-9.50/ea.

Poultry: 1-18.50/ea.

Hay (18 lots): .353.30/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ July 19, 2011

51 Calves .02-1.20, Avg .54; 44 Cows .30-.87, Avg .66; 7 Easy Cows .07.5.57.75, Avg .43; 6 Feeders 300-600# .31-1.18, Avg .80; 3 Heifers .45-.75.5, Avg .63; 7 Bulls .57-.95.5, Avg .87; 14 Steers .53.5-1.11.5, Avg .88; 18 Sheep .27-.98, Avg .53; 6 Lambs (ea) 1-72, Avg 54.17;, (/#) 1.30-2.06, Avg 1.71; 16 Goats (ea) 29-155, Avg 57.16; 11 Kids (ea) 3465, Avg 48.73. Total 204 Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .80-1; Roosters (ea) 2-4; Bunnies (ea) 2; Ducks (ea) 3.50; Rabbits (/#) 1.50; Pigeons (ea) 1.503.25; Guineas (ea) 7.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.25; Brown Jum XL 1.40-1.45; L 1.35; M .95.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 1 Alfalfa 4.30; 13 Mixed .70-1.40; 2 Timothy 1.90; 6 Grass 14.30; 1 Rye Straw 3.20; 1 Oats 8. Total 24 CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy. Beef .70.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .601.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 13, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.60; Grower Bull over 92# .901.10; 80-92# .60-1.05; Bob Veal .10-.55.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .71-.85; Lean .55-.73; Hvy. Beef .75.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1650; Springing Cows 1525; Open Hfrs.

900; Started Hfrs. 300-610.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.13; Sel .90-.97; Hols. Sel .88-.94.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.50-1.75.

Swine (/#): Sow .47; Boar .20; Feeder Pig .90-1.05.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 11, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.70; Grower Bull over 92# .701.30; 80-92# .70-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .74-.87; Lean .72-.78; Hvy. Beef .80.86.

Beef (/#): Feeders 1.051.27.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves 92# .90-1.15; 80-92# .501.05; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .71-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.73; HY Util .80-.90.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows 950.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.12; Sel .95-.98; Hols. Ch .94-.98; Sel .80-.85.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 13, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 64-81; Canners/Cutters 42-74.

Bulls: Dairy 81-88.

Calves: 95-110# 15-25; 8095# 10-22; 60-80# 5-20; Ret. to Feed Bull over 95# 30-132; 80-94# 25-130; 7080# 20-100; Hfrs. 205.

Steers: Beef Ch 94-113; Sel 88-94; Hols. Ch 85-95; Sel 78-83.

Hogs: St. 71-90; Boar 10; Feeder pigs 60/hd.

Lambs/Goats: Lambs 122197; Sheep 20-75; Goats 70-142.50/hd.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 13, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 4-17 Beets (bunch): .45-1.15 Blueberries (pt): 1.50-3 Broccoli (hd): .55-1.10 Cabbage (hd): .25-.95 Cherries (peck): 16-28 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 112.50 Eggs (dz): .65-1.40 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 7-13 Onions (bunch): .25-.85 Peas (1/2 bu): 11-34 Peppers (1/2 bu): 4.50-15 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-16 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 7.50-16

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Raspberries (pt): 1.453.70 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .50-2 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 11.50-23.50 Sweet Corn (dz): 2.65-4.25 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 2-16 Tomatoes (25#): 17-61 Zucchini (1/2 bu): .7511.50 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 18, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.8050; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .76.90 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.30; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 2.82.

Sheep/Lambs: Cull .15.80; Lambs under 60-80# 1.45-2.05; Lambs 80# & up 1.4250-2.0250.

Goats: 15-125.

Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 1435.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.5078.78, hi dress 80, lo dress 70.75-72;Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-74, hi dress 75.75, lo dress 68; Lean 8590% lean 65.50-69.50, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1195-1220# 88-94.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

395-505# 79-82.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 97-125; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-115# 7297; 80-90# 70-82; No. 3 80100# 40-55; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 85# 250/hd.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 12-45.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 240# 175/hd.

Sows: US 1-3 400-450#

205/hd.

Boars: 200-350# 60136/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 38-69; 60-100# 45-100.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 35-65# 150-190; 70-80# 120-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 175# 75.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 20-45# 35-70; 50-70# 80120;80-90# 120-145.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120-140# 125-145; Sel 2 90-140# 90-125.

Slaughter Wethers: Sel 1 160# 185.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1150-1560# 108-116; Hols. Ch 1450-1600# 9799.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 79.50-84.50; Boners 73.5080; Lean 71.50-77.50; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 60-71.50; Shelly 69 & dn.

Bulls: 1355-1855# 78.5096.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 545880# 84-100; Hfrs. 9701130# 86-95; Hols. 436670# 65-67; Bulls Hols. w/horns 510-940# 57-87.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105120; No. 2 90-10# 80-105; No. 3 75-115# 45-80; Util 43 & dn; Hols. Hfrs. 100110# 180-184.

Swine: Sows 340-475# 4959.50; 505-695# 53.5055.25; Thin/Weak/Rough 360-445# 39-45; Boars Weak/Rough 355# 24.

Goats: L Nannies to 127; Fleshy Kids 72-112; Small/Thin 38-65.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-100# 157-185.

Sheep: all wts. 55.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., July 15. * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., July 19.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale July 12, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .5015 Chickens: .50-7 Ducks: 1-10.50 Pigeons: 2.75-5 Gerbils: .50-1 Hamsters: .50 Chicken Peeps: .50-1 Ducklings: 1.25-1.50 Guinea Pigs: .50-2.50 Gerbil Family: 5 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA July 15, 2011 US 1-2: 25 hd, 21# 165; 38 hd, 43-49# 123-132; 89 hd, 51-59# 116-138; 111 hd, 64-69# 111-136; 188 hd, 70-76# 102-125; 13 hd, 8793# 107-120; 54 hd, 125138# 75-99.

US 2: 29 hd, 24-26# 162164; 51 hd, 31-40# 127140; 20 hd, 42-59# 100133.

As Is: 7 hd, 50-53# 66; 11 hd, 71-80# 85-86; 4 hd, 128-140# 70-83. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 5 & 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 330 Cows: Breakers 69.75-73; Boners 65-68.50; Lean 5559.

Bulls: 1136-2064# 7985.50 Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 104-109; 500600# 99-107; 600-700# 9799; M&L 2 300-400# 92105; 400-500# 95-104; 500600# 93-104; 600-700# 8194.

Calves: 159. Bull Calves No. 1 94# & up 97.50112.50; 80-92# 82.50-

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 18, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .12-.14; 6175# .15-.18; 76-90# .20-.22; 91-105# .25-.30; 106# & up .35-.40.

Farm Calves: .45-.55 Veal Calves: .95-1.50 Heifers: Open .63-1.20; Beef .68-.7650.

Beef Steers: .75-.85; Beef .67-1.1250 Beef Bull: 70-72 Replacement Cows: one @ 1450 Boars: one @ 20 Sows: 30-31 Butcher Hogs: one @ 40 Sheep, ea: 45-205 Lambs, ea: 35-162.50 Goats, ea: 80-220 Kids, ea: 75-85 Canners: up to 65.50 Cutters: 66-69 Utility: 70-75.25 Rabbits: 3-12 Chickens: 3-21 Ducks: 5-18

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97.50; No. 2 94# & up 82.50-100; 80-92# 70-85; No. 3 80-110# 40-80; Hols.

No. 1 94-108# 290-325; No. 2 82-102# 160-190.

Veal: Util 25-47.50 Lambs: 30-58# 120-145.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10-15# 27.50-35.

Kid Goats: (/hd) Sel 2 3040# 30-40; 50-60# 52.5065.

Hay: 6 lds, 110-247/ton Oats: 1 ld, 5/bu EarCorn: 4 lds, 100190/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1145-1485# 113-115.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1245# 100; Sel 1-2 12451250# 78-79.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1090-1150# 115.50-116; Ch 2-3 9601165# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8787.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-85, lo dress 77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74-79, hi dress 80.50, lo dress 71.50-73; Lean 85-90% lean 69.50-72.50, lo dress 67-68.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1840# 84-86.50; Ret. to farm 1280-1465# 92.5095.50; YG 2 1340-1655# 80-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 135-142.50; 500-700# 130-132.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-600# 122.50-132.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102112.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 700# 103; M&L 2 600# 97.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 97.50112.50; No. 2 90-130# 8095; No. 3 85-120# 42.5077.50; Beef Calves 90-195# 107.50-120.

Vealers: 65-120# 20-32.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 100175# 71-77.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-100# 193-209; Ewes Util 1-2 90-175# 62.50-90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 57.50; 60-62# 115132.50; Sel 2 35-45# 43-63; Nannies Sel 1 100-115# 115-127.50/cwt; Sel 2 8595# 80-95; 130# 95/cwt; Billies Sel 2 90# 72.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1292-1506# 116.50118; Ch 2-3 1180-1514# 112-116.50; 1660-1680# 107-108.50; Sel 1-3 10441494# 107-111.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Sel 1-3 1142-1578# 89.50-94.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1216-1388# 112.50115.50; Ch 2-3 1102-1428#

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Eighty-Four 107.50-112.50; Hols. 1164# 88.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 82.2586.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80, hi dress 81.7583, lo dress 72.50-75.75; Boners 80-85% lean 72.5076.75, hi dress 77.50-80.25, lo dress 67-72.75; Lean 8590% lean 67.50-73, hi dress 72.50-75.50, lo dress 62.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1026-2098# 81.50-91.50, hi dress 1644# 101; YG 2 9481334# 65-80.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 442# 117.50; 989# 111; L 3 Hols. 702-1024# 78-85.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 224-282# 127.50-134; 349450# 117.50-126; 504-536# 110-117.50; M&L 2 394# 105; 725-794# 93-103.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 366454# 127-130; 520-552# 112.50-129; L 3 Hols. 200260# 99-112.50; 470# 100; 538# 75.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 100-112.50; No. 2 96-116# 75-105; 8692# 50-67.50; No. 3 94114# 45-70; 78-92# 42-50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80-96# 175-180; No. 2 102# 145; Beef X 82-94# 80-112.50.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 1045.

Sows: US 1-3 440-718# 47-54.

Boars: 678# 25 Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 50-66# 140-205; 89-106# 150-160; Yearlings 138150# 95-100; Ewes 82# 85; 154-194# 65-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 110.50-122.50; 70-80# 122.50-152.50; Sel 2 under 20# 10-35; 20-40# 37.50-75; 45-60# 62.50105; 65-75# 84-112.50; Nannies Sel 1 110-150# 107.50-130; Sel 2 90-130# 76-102; Sel 3 80-90# 57.5065; Billies Sel 1 170# 220; Sel 2 120-130# 140-165; Wethers Sel 2 140# 160.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA

July 16, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 210 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 105-200 Timothy: 2 lds, 145-190 Oat Hay: 2 lds, 115-180 Grass: 4 lds, 110-185 Straw: 6 lds, 150-160 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 15, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1270-1560# 114116.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1510# 112-114.50; Sel 2-3 10201320# 107.50-111.50; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1520# 116-120; Ch 2-3 12501485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 1075-1370# 108.50-113.

Slaughter Heifers: 11051465# 110-113.25; Full 1100-1320# 106.50-109; Ch 2-3 1105-1380# 106.50110.

Slaughter Cows:Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7983.50, hi dress 84-88.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 8486, lo dress 73.50-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 7276.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 67.50-73; Lean 8590% lean 65-69, hi dress 71-77.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1200-1520# 95-97; Bullocks 835-1420# 93-97; hi dress 1295-1595# 111-114, lo dress 910-1435# 86-92; Thurs. YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100-106; lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 105-120; 8090# 85-100; No. 2 95-110# 90-100; 80-90# 60-80; No. 3 95-135# 50-75; 70-90# 3050; Util 70-105# 27-42; Hols. hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 260-310; No. 2 85-105# 170-210; Jersey X bred 65105# 50-120; non-tubing 65-85# 14-47.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 85121# 105-122; No. 2 84112# 100-115; pkg 84# 92; No. 3 83-108# 60-82; pkg 74# 21; Util 72-107# 12-30; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 92110# 355-360; pkg 82# 300; No. 2 pkg 81-91# 280; non-tubing 63-72# 20-40.

Graded Bull Calves:

Thurs. No. 1 90-128# 100115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72-130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90105# 175-230; 70-90# 100110.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1040-1245# 89-90; Hols.

Sel 2-3 1465-1690# 86-90.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5086; Breakers 75-80% lean 75-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69-73, hi dress 74-76; Lean 85-90% lean 6469.50, lo dress 58-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1490-2125# 82-88.50.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 17.50-55.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 102.50127.50; 80-90# 70-90; No. 2 95-125# 75-105; No. 3 80115# 45-65.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 95115# 205-255.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 40-60# 180-215; 6080# 190-192.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 99-112.50; Sel 2 40-60# 6062.50; Nannies Sel 1 5080# 117.50-132.50; Billies Sel 1 70-80# 120-157.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1500# 117121.50; Ch 2-3 1180-1505# 112.50-116.50; 1665# 108; Sel 1-3 1120-1415# 104110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1345-1560# 101-103; Ch 23 1225-1570# 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-3 1210-1410# 90-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1130-1245# 111.50113.50, Hols. 1540# 94.50; Ch 2-3 1085-1295# 106-

110.50; full/YG 4-5 10901095# 104; Hols. 1395# 88; Sel 1-3 1140-1280# 102106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 83.5085; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 81.50-83, lo dress 72.5075.50; Boners 80-85% lean 72.50-75, hi dress 77, lo dress 67.50-70; Lean 8590% lean 68-73, lo dress 61-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1130-2125# 86-92, 2280# 83; hi dress 1250# 103; YG 2 1070# 78.50.

Feeder Steers: L 1 510# 135; L 2 410# 115.

Feeder Heifers: L 1 416430# 100-102; 697-790# 85-90; M 2 355# 81; L 2 925# 77.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 240255# 135-160; 360# 115; M&L 2 490-680# 72-83; L 3 Hols. 320-465# 72-78.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-127; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-110# 77100; 80-90# 65-82; No. 3 95-100# 50-75; 85-90# 4560; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-95# 205-250; No. 2 85-95# 112170.

Vealers: Util 60-105# 1050.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 240-272# 70-72; 290# 69; 45-50% lean 236-275# 69.50-70.75; 300# 66.50.

Sows: US 1-3 390-442# 45-50.50; 505-625# 54-56; M 1-2 333-422# 34-43.50.

Boars: 355-690# 31-35.50; Jr. Boars 265# 50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2550# 50-55; Roasters 175215# 74.50-82/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 55-60# 190-205; 7295# 195-202; 110-1483 150-185; Gd & Ch 1-2 40# 155; Yearlings 180# 125.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3540# 87-105; 55-65# 110135; Sel 2 under 20# 35-40; 25-45# 50-82; 55-70# 92110; Sel 3 20-35# 20-50.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 160# 145; Sel 2 9110# 95; Sel 3 80-90# 57-60.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 140-150# 192-250.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 83 Steers: Gd 100-105 Heifers: Gd 95-100 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-77; Canner/lo Cutter 68 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 78-85 Bulls: YG 1 60-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7590; Bulls 65-85; Hfrs. 70-85.

Calves: 81. Gd 80-100; Std 10-45; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 100-200.

Hogs: 36. US 1-2 68-72; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 5255; Boars 22-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 160-180; Gd 140-160; SI Ewes 6080.

Goats: 20-200

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 295 Alfalfa/Grass: 170-230 Timothy: 125-130 Rd. Bales: 80-120 Lg. Sq. Bales: 125 Straw: 145-170 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Roosters: 2-6.50 Hens: 1.25-5.50 Pigeons: 1.75 Ducks: 4-7 Bunnies: .50-2 Rabbits: 3-6 Fancy Pigeons: 4-5.25 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1520# 116120; Ch 2-3 1250-1485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 10751370# 108.50-113.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1625# 100103; Ch 2-3 1260-1555# 94.50-98.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 80-83, lo dress 73-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-79, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 68.5072.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76, hi dress 76-78.50, lo dress 67.50-71; Lean 8890% lean 66-69, hi dress 71-73, lo dress 60.5064.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100106, lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 90-128# 100-115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103-109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90-105# 175-230; 70-90# 100-110.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report *Next Feeder Pig Sale will be Wed., July 20.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 208-235; 60-80# 205-221; 80-90# 202-216; 90-110# 196-210; 110-130# 219233; 130-150# 218-232; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 150-277; 60-80# 175191; 80-90# 177-191; 90110# 171-185; 110-150#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 170-184.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-117; 160-200# 99-113; 200-300# 93-107; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 53-67; 160-200# 75-89.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 88-100; 40-60# 101129; 60-80# 120-136; 8090# 167-181; Sel 2 30-40# 60-74; 40-60# 71-107; 6070# 106-117; Sel 3 30-40# 42-56; 40-50# 56-69; 6070# 65-76.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 120-133; 130-180# 117-131; Sel 2 50-80# 72-86; 80-130# 104118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-84; 80-130# 84-98.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 167-181; 150-250# 198-211; Sel 2 100-150# 136-150; Sel 3 100-150# 142-156.

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 19, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .30-.35 higher, wheat sold steady to .05 higher, barley sold steady, oats sold .20-.30 higher & soybeans sold .60-.70 higher. EarCorn sold 3-5 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.99-8.60, Avg 8.25, Contracts 6.78-6.79; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.406.60, Avg 6.47, Contracts 6.90; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.10, Avg 4.60; Oats No. 2 Range 3.60-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.11-14.30, Avg 14.19, Contracts 13.22-13.25; EarCorn Range 220-245, Avg 232.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-8.40, Avg 8.04; Wheat No. 6.41; Barley No. 3 Range 4.60-4.75, Avg 3.90; Oats No. 2 Range 3.90-4.80, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6514.20, Avg 14; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.61-8, Avg 7.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 56.80, Avg 5.76; Barley No. 3 Range 4-4.80, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 Range 3-3.80, Avg 3.35; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.70-14.25, Avg 13.93.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.37, Avg 8.01; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45-7, Avg 6.72; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.05, Avg 4.52; Oats No. 2 Range 4.304.65, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.60-14.42, Avg 13.99; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 15, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116120; Ch 1-3 111-116; Sel 12 104-110.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 99-104.50; Ch 2-3 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-2 90-95.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-115; Ch 1-3 106.50111.50; Sel 1-2 102-106.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-70-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-75; Lean 85-90% lean 65.5069.50.

Bulls: YG 1 88-97; YG 2 7882.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-137; 500-700# 126-145; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 110118.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 110-122; 500700# 124-142; M&L 2 300500# 102-115; 500-700# 103-117.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-142; 500-700# 113-117; M&L 2 300-500# 116-125; 500-700# 95-105.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1045.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 100-127; No 2 95-125# 80-110; No. 3 80120# 30-70; No. 1 84-105# 205-280, pkg to 360; No. 2 80-105# 155-230.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 67-71; 45-50% lean 220-270# 66.50-67.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 48-53; 500-700# 54-55.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 125-140; 30-40# 100135; 40-60# 125-145; US 2 20-30# 115-125; 30-40# 115-120; 40-50# 140-145; 40-50# 60-80.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 204230; 60-80# 214-234; 80110# 210-232; Ch 1-3 4060# 169-206; 60-80# 184202; 80-110# 187-211.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 110-120; 160-200# 93-107; Util 1-2 120-160# 90-100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 113-140; 60-80# 140-58; Sel 2 40-60# 89116; 60-80# 122-136; Sel 3 40-60# 66-78; 60-80# 8398.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 140-147; 130-180# 152166; Sel 2 80-130# 116130; Sel 3 50-80# 82-92; 80-130# 94-109.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150#

205-220; 150-250# 246260; Sel 2 100-150# 165179.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary July 18, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 130-175; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 120-175; Timothy 120-165; Straw 80-150 clean; Mulch 60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 118 lds Hay, 41 Straw. Alfalfa 142-315; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-350; Timothy 185-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 127230 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 11, 51 lds Hay, 13 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 135350; Timothy 190-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 150-230 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 15, 24 lds Hay, 6 Straw.

Alfalfa 142-225; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 145-260; Timothy 177-215; Grass Hay 135-210; Straw 147-175 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 14, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 150245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-245; Grass Hay 180; Straw 132-200 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 13, 28 lds Hay, 14 lds Straw. Alfalfa 207-270; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 150-

242; Timothy 185-230; Grass 127-195; Straw 127172 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 129 Loads Hay, 23 Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70295; Timothy 105-200; Grass 80-150; Straw 115220 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: July, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-250; Timothy 105167.50; Grass Hay 90-130; Straw 150-170 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 11, 3 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-160; Straw 145 clean.

Greencastle Livestock: July 11 & 14, 11 lds Hay, 3 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 30130; Straw 82.50-92.50 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 9, 18 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 230-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130250; Timothy 115-200; Grass Hay 95-130; Straw 150-220 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 12, 13 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-295; Timothy 170; Grass Hay 80; Straw 105120 clean.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 9 & 12, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 75160; Grass Hay 140-150; Straw 110-165 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 15, 16 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Alfalfa 130; Timothy 130; Grass Hay 120.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1590# 114117.25; Ch 2-3 1145-1520# 109-114.50; Sel 2-3 12151485# 105-111.

Slaughter Heif4005-1465# 110-113.25; Full 11001345# 110.75-113; Ch 2-3 1180-1445# 105.75110.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.50-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6873.50; Lean 85-90% lean 62-67.50, hi dress 57-62, lo dress 53-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 95-110; 80-90# 6080; No. 2 95-115# 70-90; No. 3 80-115# 40-70.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 80-130# 105-175 * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Loads: 25 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 150-245 Mixed Hay: 11 lds, 70-245; 1 Mixed old 275.

Grass: 1 ld, 180 Straw: 8 lds, 132-200 Rye: 2 lds, 12.50/bu.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 20, 2011 Loads: 39 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 243-275 Mixed: 20 lds, 186-360 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 180210 Grass: 6 lds, 166-180 Straw: 8 lds, 139-185

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NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.508.60, Avg 8.06, Mo. Ago 8.05, Yr Ago 3.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-7, Avg 5.93, Mo Ago 7, Yr Ago 5.21; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.10, Avg 4.78, Mo Ago 4.69, Yr Ago 2.29; Oats No. 2 Range 34.80, Avg 3.95, Mo Ago 4.04, Yr Ago 10.10; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6014.42, Avg 14.03, Mo Ago 13.48, Yr Ago 10.10; EarCorn Range 165-245; Avg 213.75, Mo Ago 202.60, Yr Ago 113.60.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.50, Avg 7.26;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45; Oats No. 2 Range 34.50, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.71.

ATA applauds progress on highway authorization ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves on July 7 applauded the release of a highway authorization proposal from Reps.

John Mica and John Duncan: “ATA appreciates the herculean effort of Chairman Mica and Subcommittee Chairman Duncan to craft a comprehensive 6-year reauthorization proposal in the face of very difficult fiscal realities.

“Like other highway interests, ATA would like

to see a more robust bill, but we believe the current funding constraints are forcing an important re-focusing of the surface transportation program on core programs in the national interest, as well as a greater emphasis on improving program efficiency and performance.

“We are very pleased to see the level and type of reforms Chairman Mica lays out, particularly those prohibiting tolling of existing Interstates; maintaining funding for highway safety pro-

grams; maintaining a policy of no earmarks; eliminating requirements on States to fund non-highway activities; and consolidating programs.

“We look forward to reviewing the details of the entire bill in the near future, and hope those details address other critical issues like truck productivity and advancing ATA’s strong safety agenda.”

stand the importance of this approach in order to keep government expenses down in a period when reducing federal spending is a key priority in Congress. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office calculates that the savings of this program will amount to $166 million over five years, a 25 percent reduction from the current federal dairy program budget.

• The proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order reforms are insufficient.

FACT: This proposal establishes only two prices for milk: a Class I price for bottled milk, and a manufacturing price for all other forms

of dairy products. There is no longer a minimum price for four separate classes of milk, as there is today under the current system. Under the new program, the manufacturing class of milk will be determined by a competitive pay price, and not tied directly to Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices for commodities such as cheese, whey, butter and nonfat milk powder.

This evolution is the most significant change in milk pricing in a generation, and will eliminate controversial elements such as endproduct pricing and make allowances.”

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4’x5’ ROUND BALES first cut, good quality. Picked up or delivered. Augur Farms 203530-4953 AMARAL FARMS 1st cutting good quality hay, round bales 4x5. Call 860-576-5188 or 860-450-6536 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #720 - VERY NICE 250 ACRE DAIRY FARM - 4 miles south of Sangerfield borders Rte 12. 170 acres tillable, 50 pasture, 90 woods - 60 tie stall 2 story cow barn with wide fronts, large milk house, 2 bulk tanks - 72 stall 2 story heifer/dry cow barn with wide fronts, two barns hooked together, concrete barn yard - 3 concrete silos with black top for unloading wagons. Big 20 room house built by a doctor 150 years ago - new wood/oil furnace - great water supply. Some of the best soils in NEW YORK STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $698,000 REDUCED TO $650,000 BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED. #18 - Great site for new home or business at end of Industrial Dr. Rd., Frankfort, NY - 25 A. open land with city water & sewer - also 45 A. wet lands with lots of wild life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000 REDUCED TO $75,000 #72 - 241 ACRES on Parkhurst Rd. Near Middleville, Herkimer County, NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all directions - not far from the West Canada Creak . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A great buy for $350,000 #267 - Hobby/horse farm w/49 acres - 27 tillable, 12 pasture & 8 woods - 10 rm, 2 story home in good cond’t w/deck, above ground pool, vinyl siding, steel roof, circular driveway & full basement - 84x40 ft. 2 story barn w/cleaner, 34x18 ft. horse barn w/4 stalls - 24x74 ft. garage w/shop, 26x75 ft. hay storage shed & 14x30 ft. steel silo - 2 wells & half acre pond w/fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 #40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - Very nice 395 Acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods, 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock, 1500 gal. B.T. & 2” pipeline, 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. carriage barn, 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. bunk silo, 3 brdm. brick home & 2 fam. tenant house. Also 5 rm. mobile home, 1 lg. pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 Machinery Available C-67 - 3.75A. Adirondack Park Waterfront Property One Quarter Acre Developed with Year Round Camp, Remainder wooded undeveloped area, Located on Motorless Lake Edward. The pleasant one-story house is fully furnished with three rooms, one full bath, full cellar, new forced air furnace and new chimney, enclosed porch, tiled well, line phone, and septic. All in a private setting at the end of a dirt road. Great investment property. A nice waterfront location at a modest price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $199,000

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POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2272 - Herkimer County Farm - 120+ acres with 50 m/l acres tillable, mostly class 1 soils. Exceptional fertility conducive to growing vegetables. Good 2 story barn 65 tie stalls, enclosed manure room.

60x80 machinery building, with 8x14 cooler room. 28x48 greenhouse building. Location of this farm is outstanding for growing and selling

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vegetables: Sweet corn and beef. Farm borders the beautiful West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and kayaking. Close to Adirondack Park. This is a very good farm with a lot of different opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced from $320,000 to $300,000 2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Gentleman's Farm. 23 acres 15 acres tillable balance pasture. Additional land to rent. Good 2 story dairy barn with 28 tie stalls room for additional 30. Side addition for 25 head of heifers. Shop and machinery building. 4 run in sheds. Nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This farm has a very quiet pretty setting. 20 mins south of Utica and Herkimer. Nice little farm for someone who wants to raise beef, horses or milk a small dairy.

Reasonably priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,000 2293 - Chenango County. 34 acre Gentleman's farm with the mineral rights. 15 acres tillable ground, all in hay. Will grow row crops or vegetables. 7 acres of pasture with a year round trout stream.

Balance woods. Lots of firewood and good hunting. Good 2 story 30x40 drive through barn. 20x20 tack building used for storage, wooden floor, would make a nice wood shop. 22x44 greenhouse. 2 story remodeled 4 bedroom home. Has been completely remodeled from the bottom up in the modern timber-frame style. Lots of exposed beams and timbers. New $35,000 poured concrete foundation. New siding, windows, kitchen, bathroom and floors. Farm sits atop a small valley. Very quiet & scenic. Close to shopping, hospitals, schools, yet you are in the country. Would make a very nice hobby farm, raise beef or horses, have a big garden, hunting and fishing.

Laid back country living at its' best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assking $199,000

1995 Western Star, Heavy Spec, Wet Kit, 425 Cat, Full Lockers, 9 Spd. Trans.

2001 Mack RD Long Frame 10 Wheeler w/Pusher Wet Kit, Heavy Spec, Clean Truck

26’ Dump Trailer $4,500

Many Used Gravel Bodies - 19’ to 20’

1997 CH 613 Mack 350 Engine, 44,000 Rears on Springs, 23’ of Frame

1985 Mack Superliner, Camelback Suspension, 10 Spd. Trans., 350 Mack Motor

TRUCK TRACTORS AVAILABLE ‘94 Western Star, Day Cab Many Used Engines & Components AUTOMATIC TRUCKS IN STOCK 1998 4900 Auto 1998 Volvo Cabover, Auto 1993 Custom 27 Ton Triaxle Tilt Trailer $13,500

1993 Custom Tilt Bed Trailer, 27 Ton, Triaxle, Fresh Paint, Totally Rebuilt, 29’ Total Deck

Many New Silage Bodies - ALL SIZES - Starting Price at $5,500

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GALVALUME METAL ROOFING Cut to the inch, 30 year warranty. Plain of 27 Colors.

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Calendar of Events NEW ENGLAND NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

JUL 19-26 & AUG 2 Fiber Art Series with Joanne Darling Twin Pond Retreat, Brookfield, VT. 9 am - 2 pm. Cost is $150-$250, sliding scale.

Contact Jennifer, e-mail jennifer.jennifer@twinpond retreat.com. On Internet at www.twinpondretreat.com JUL 27 Cover Crop Strategies for Soil Health and Seed Production & Nofavore Social Clear Brook Farm, Shaftsbury, VT. 4-6 pm. Free, but donation suggested for Nofavore social. Pre-registration

requested to attend the social.

Register at www.survey monkey.com/s/6SM7LMQ. Contact NOVA-VT, 802-4344122 or e-mail info@nofavt.org.

Farm Woodlot Management Dorolenna Farm, Montville, ME. 5-7 pm. Contact April, 207-568-4142 or e-mail education@mofga.org.

Pasture Walk with Granite State Graziers Brookfield Farm, Walpole, NH. 4:30-6 pm. Free and open to the public. Contact Bill Fosher, 603-399-9975 or e-mail news@grazenh.com.

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20x50 UNADILLA WOOD SILO for sale. 518-256-3169

NEW JAMESWAY Unloaders In Stock. Sales, Parts and Service on Jamesway, VanDale, J-Star and Big Jim Unloaders. Converting Harvestore silos to top unloading.

717-768-7456

Mac Hyney General Silo Repairs Wood/Concrete Concrete Silos Shotcrete Work Deteriorated Walls Barn Wall Repair High Pressure Washing Silo Painting Repairs Roofs-Domes Pipes Distributors

Wood Silos New Installations Stave Replacement Staining Roof Styles Gambel, Conical, Octagon Standing Seam Wooden Shakes Dome Roofs

Non-Agricultural Silo Services for Wood or Concrete: Doors, Windows, Floors, Stairs, Observatories Contact us for pictures of our latest projects

Mac Hyney & Sons 750 Elwood Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Trailers TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

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JUL 28 Systems and Species: A Peak Oil Homestead Example Whole Systems Research Farm, Moretown, VT. 5-7 pm. $10 for NOFA-VT members, $20 for non-members.

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JUL 30 Beef Producers Summer Social: Capitalizing on the Power of the Vermont Brand Mountain Meadows Farm, Orwell/Sudbury, VT. 10 am - 3 pm. Free. Includes lunch, discounted VBPA membership renewals for attending.

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Beef Summer Social: Capitalizing on the Power of the Vermont Brand Mountain Meadows Farm, Rte 30 & Rte 73 between Sudbury & Whiting, Sudbury, VT. 10 am - 3 pm.

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NY Beef Producers Summer Education Day Brookfield Farms, Argyle, NY. 10 am - 4 pm. Free but a $5 donation would be appreciated to cover costs. Contact CCE, 518-765-3500.

AUG 3 Raising Quality Pigs in VT North Hollow Farm, Rochester, VT. 4:40-7 pm. $10 for NOFA-VT & VSGA members, $20 for nonmembers. Contact NOFA-VT,

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AUG 6 Introduction to Starting a Commercial Goat Dairy Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT. 9:30 am - 3 pm. $25 for NOFA-VT & VSGA members, $40 for non-members.

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2254 - Showplace Madison County Dairy Farm with a large modern home. Neat, Clean, & Turn-key. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drained tillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent. Balance mostly pasture, some woods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for dry cow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story 5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. Farm is located near the beautiful Town of Cazenovia. Just south of Syracuse, NY. This is truly an exceptional farm that has everything.

Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty of machinery storage, and enough supporting lands. Farm recently appraised by leading Ag Bank at close to $550,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We're asking $550,000, cattle, machinery, and feed available.

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York Fairgrounds ABS Global, Inc • W-309 ACR Metal Roofing • 128 Adams Building Contractors of PA • W-320, W-321 Adams Supply • W-314 ADM - Crop Risk Management • 212 Advanced Biological Marketing • E-363 Advanced Solar Industries, LLC • H-308, H-309 Aerotech Ventilation Systems • 288, 289 AET Consulting • 260 Ag Com, Inc & Miller Chemical • E-359, E-360 Ag Essentials • 258, 259 AgChoice Farm Credit • 234 Agpoint Construction Services • 129 Agri-King • 126 Agri-Nutrition Consulting, Inc • L-300 Agri-Plastics Mfg • 448 Agri-SC • 209 Agri-Trac, Inc • W-330 Agromatic, Inc • 219, 220 AIC - Agricultural Instruments Corp • 532 Albers Dairy Equipment • W-300, W-301 American Farm Products • 526 Anderson Group • W-348B Animal Medic • E-373 APC, Inc • 430 Appleby Systems, Inc • 437 Art Farm USA • 236, 237 Atlantic Tractor and Deer Country • W-353 Automatic Farm Systems • 121 AutoVent, LLC • 253 AXA Advisors, LLC • 537 B&R Distributing • S Bag Man, LLC • 270, 271 Baker Lime • 208 Balsbaugh Insurance Agency, Inc • E-348 Beco Equipment • 215, 216 Beiler-Campbell Realtors & Auctioneers • L-306 Benco Poly Film • 211 Bergman Mfg., Inc • 274 Better Bilt Storage, Inc • 138 Binkley & Hurst LP • E-352, O-315 Bio-Vet, Inc • W-313 Bobcat of York • E-379 Boumatic • 120 Business Lease Consultants, Inc • W-326 CB Structures • 412 CBM Electronic Lighting • L-213, L-214 C.K. Replacement Stalls • E-353A Canns-Bilco Distributors, Inc • W-327, W-328 Cedar Crest Equipment • 130 Central Petroleum Company (Cen-Pe-Co) • W-351 Channel Bio, LLC • 232, 233 Chemgro Seed Co • W-323, W-324 Chesapeake Bay Foundation • L-204 CHR Hansen • 535 Claas of America • 102 Clean Cutter Flail & Tiller Blade Co • 419 Conewango Products Corp. • 223, 234 Country Folks • H-300 CPS • 200, 201, 202, 203 Cramaro Tarp Systems, Inc • 413 Crop Care Equipment by Paul B, LLC • 113 Cummings & Bricker, Inc • E-354 Dairy Marketing Services • E-341, E-342, E-343 Dairymaster USA, Inc • E-367 Dauphin Co • 235 Deep Valley Farm • E-357 Dekalb / Asgrow • W-352 DeLaval, Inc • 227B, 228, 229, 229A, 230, 231 Demuth Steel Products, Inc • 278, 279 Dick Meyer Co., Inc • 284 Diesel Pro Inc • 606 Doeblers • W-339, W-340 Donegal Insurance Group • 411 Dow Agriscience • 213, 214 Dr. Register & Assoc., Inc • W-305

Rodman Lott & Son Farms • Seneca Falls, NY Dryhill Mfg / Twin Valley Farms Service, LLC • 505, 515, 449A DTN - The Progessive Farmer • 220A Dyna-Tech Industries • 250, 250A E&F Ag Systems, LLC • E-311 Ed Hoover Construction, LLC • D Elanco Animal Health • E-334, E-335 Eli Fisher Construction • 441 EM Herr Equipment • 446 Emm Sales & Service, Inc • E-369, E-370 Equipment Service • 442 Esch Mfg • E-375 Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Group • E-356 Evergreen Fence, Inc • W-311 Farm and Land Realty, Inc • L-301 Farm Works Software • 414, 415 Farmco Mfg • O-308 Farmer Boy Ag Supply • 125 Farming, The Journal of Northeast Ag • 618 Fastline Publications • 610 Feedmobile, Inc - FMI • E-368 Fetterville Sales • H-304 Fisher & Thompson, Inc • 110 F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc • 409, 410 Franklin Builders • 225, 226 Frontlink, Inc • 417, 418 Fulton Bank • 206 Garber Farms • 503 GEA Farm Technologies, Inc • 104A Genex Cooperative • W-312 Goodville Mutual Casualty Co • E-316, E-317 Great Plains Mfg., Inc • W-348A Gro-Mor Plant Food Co Inc • 127 Ground Water Assesment • E-340 Growers Mineral Solutions • 246 Growmark FS, LLC • E-321, E-322 GVM, Inc • 114 H&S Manufacting Co. Inc • W-354, O-304 Hamilton Equipment, Inc • 445 Hardi North America, Inc • E-371 Harsco Minerals • 536 Helicopter Applicators, Inc • L-212, O-107 Hershey Equipment Co., Inc • 444 Hillside Ag Construction, LLC • W-337, W-338 Hoard’s Dairyman • E-310 Homestead Nutrition, Inc • 285, 286, 287 Hoober, Inc • E-377, O-314 Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc • 269 Horning Mfg., LLC • 501 Hubner Seed • H-302, H-303 IBA, Inc • E-327, E-328 International Silo Association • L-208A Iva Manufacturing • E-318, E-319, E-320 J&B Contractors • E-305 J&D Manufacturing • 280, 281 J&J Silo Co., LLC • 291 J. L. Gossert & Co. Forestry • E-347 J.S. Woodhouse Co., Inc • 440 Jamesway Farm Equipment • 135 Jaylor Fabricating, Inc • W-349 Jefo USA, Inc • 207 Kamar Products, Inc • E-358 Kel-Krop Enterprises LLC • W-306, W-307 Kencove Farm Fence • W-318, W-319 Keystone Concrete Products • 272, 273 Keystone Group Ag Seeds • E-361, E-362 King Construction • 254, 255 King’s Agri-Seeds, Inc • 403,404 Kubota Tractor, Corp • 123 Kuhn North America, Inc • 100 Kuhns Mfg., LLC • B Kutz Farm Equipment, Inc • I, J, K, L M, N, O, P, Q Lancaster Ag Products • 427 Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation • 502 Lancaster DHIA • W-332, W-333 Lancaster Farming, Inc • H-305 Lancaster Level-Flo, Inc • 118

Lanco Manufacturing, Inc • W-347 Lanco-Pennland • 429 Land O’Lakes, Inc • H-309A Lapp’s Barn Equipment • A Lawn Care Distributors, Inc • 124 Lely USA, Inc • 111 Lira / Kauffman’s Animal Health • E-331 LR Gehm, LLC / CoPulsation • 416 M. Meyers & Associates • 290 Mahindra USA • 540, 541 Mahoning Outdoor Furnaces, Inc • 222A, 222B Mark Hershey Farms, Inc • 431 Maryland Virginia Milk • E-323, E-324 Martin Limestone Inc • 257 Mastitis Management Tools • 205 MAX, Mutual Aid Exchange • 214A McLanahan Corporation • E-312 Melvin R. Weaver & Sons, LLC • 527, 528 Mensch Manufacturing LLC • L-215, L-216 Messick Farm Equipment • 105, 106 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation • O-100 MH Eby, Inc • W-355 Micron-Bio Systems, Inc • W-304 Mid-Atlantic Agri Systems • W-346 Mid-Atlantic Seeds • E-364, E-365 Mid-Atlantic Seeds / Cumberland Valley Co-Operative • 251, 252 Milk-Rite, Inc • E-301 Miller Diesel Inc • E-308 Miraco • E-336, E-337 MM Weaver • 103, O-105 Monty’s Plant Food Co., Inc • W309A Morrissey Insurance • 424 Morton Buildings, Inc • E-332, E-333 Mount Joy Farmers Co-op • 210 Mueller • 119 National Farmers Org - NFO • 534 Nachurs Alpine Solutions • 244, 245 New Holland Agriculture • 108, 109 Nextire, Inc • E-380, E-381 NIOSH / NPPTL • 241B North Brook Farms, Inc • W-335, W-336 Northeast Agri Systems, Inc • 122 Northeast Stihl • 511, 512 Northern Repair • E-306 O.A. Newton • W-302, W-303 Organic Valley • 401 Outback Heating, Inc • 262, 263 Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems • 603 Oxbo International • 104 PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) • L-203 PA Dairy Princess & Promotion Services • 624 PA Farm Bureau • 275, 276, 276A, 277 PA Farmers Union • E-309 PACMA Inc • L-304, L-305 Patterson Farm Maple Products • 240 Patz Corporation • 131 PDM Insurance Agency, Inc • E-326 Pearson Livestock Equipment • O-310 Penn Diesel Serv. Co • E-329 Penn Jersey Products, Inc • E-374 Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health • 241E Penn State University LAL Lab • 241A Pennfield Corporation • 247, 248 Pennsylvania Certified Organic • W-341 Pennsylvania Service & Supply, Inc • 425 Pequea Planter • 432, 433 Perma-Column East, LLC • 438, 439 Petersheims Cow Mattresses, LLC • 137 Pioneer Hi-Bred International • E-349, E-350, E-351 P.L. Rohrer & Bros., Inc • E-300 PNC Bank • 407 Power Pro Equipment • 443 Power Systems Electric, Inc • E-382, E-383 Precise Concrete Walls, Inc • 256 Precision Planting Dealers • E-345, E-346 Priority One • 426 Progressive Pressure Systems • 239

Progressive Publishing • 241 Quality Craft Tools • H-301 Quality Milk Production Services • 261 Rain and Hail, LLC • E-315 RCM International LLC • L-202 Red Dale Ag Service • 400 Reed Equipment Sales • W-356, W-357 Reinecker Ag Products • 506, 507 Renaissance Nutrition • 294 Roto-Mix, LLC • W-358 RSI Calf Systems • 266, 267 Ruhl Insurance • 402 Ryder Supply Company • E-372 Salford Farm Machinery, Ltd • W-350, W-350A Sanimax • 436 Schulte Industries • C Seedway, LLC • W-342, W-343 Select Sire Power • W-308 Show-Ease Stall Co • 116 Shur-Co • E-307 SI Distributing, Inc • 420, 421, 422 Smuckers Meats, LLC • W-338A Sollenberger Silos, LLC • 292, 293 Snyder Equipment, Inc • 423 Steiner • 508, 509 Stein-Way Equipment • 500, 449 Stoltzfus Spreaders • 117 Straley Farm Supply • 221, 222, O-101 Stray Voltage Testing • E-325 Stull Equipment Company • 542 Sukup / LnR Feed & Grain Sys. • E-355 Summit Glove Inc / Milkers Helpers • 408 Sunlion Energy Systems • 619, 620 Susquehanna Bank • 406 Susquehanna Dodge Chrysler Jeep / D.K. Hostetler • 525 Sweitzers Fencing Co • 518, 519, 450 Synagro • 238 Syngenta Seeds • W-344, W-345 T.A. Seeds • W-315, W-316, W-317 Tam Systems • E-376 Taurus Service, Inc • W-310 Team Ag Incorporated • E-313 Tech Mix, Inc • 428 The Fertrell Co • 533 The Old Mill-Troy • 538, 539 Tigerco Dist. Co • E-353 TM Refrigeration • 268, O-102 Tractor House • 605 Triple-M-Farms • 265 Udder Comfort • 204 Unique Building Systems, Inc • 126A U.S. Farmer • 613 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - APHIS-VS • L-205 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - FSA • L-206 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - NRCS • L-207 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - NASS • L-208 Valmetal, Inc • 136 Van Beek Natural Science • R Vi-Cor • 283 Vigortone Ag Products • 405 Vulcan Materials Company • 227 WA Johnson, Inc • L-302, L-303 Weaver Distributing • E-30, E-303, E-304 Weaver Insurance Group • 249 Weaver’s Toasted Grains LLC • E-330 Wenger Feeds • 217 Wengers of Myerstown • W-351A Westfield Group • W-334 White Horse Construction, Inc • E-338, E-339 White Oak Mills, Inc • 434, 435 Yoderway Buildings, LLC • T Zartman Farms • 107 Zeiset Equipment • 447 Zimmerman Cattle Control by PBZ, LLC • 115 Zimmerman Farm Service, Inc • 504 Zimmerman’s Glasslined Storage • 516, 517, 449B

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(AC) Adams Center Mike Gaylord 800-962-4686 315-583-5486 (A) Auburn Clay VanNostrand 800-362-4686 315-258-0122 (B) Batavia James Kingston 800-388-4113 585-343-9263 (BG) Binghamton Tom Sutter 585-730-1853 (C) Canandaigua John Poppoon 800-388-6119 585-394-7260 (E) Elmira Tom Sutter 585-730-1853 (H) Hornell Kris Bower 607-481-1562

SP FORAGE HARVESTERS Claas 830 2001yr, 4WD, 2475 engine hrs (A) . . . . . . . . $129,900 Claas 870 2001 4WD processor, 2952 hrs U14751 (A). $141,000 Claas 890 2003 4WD, KP U17684 (H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 Claas 890 2001 U17764 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000 Claas 900 2002 4WD, KP U17683 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,900 PULL-TYPE FORAGE HARVESTERS NH FP240 hay head, 3RN (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,625 NH 900 chopper with 3RN, hay head (A). . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995 Gehl CB1275, 2001, 7ft PU U17957 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 WINDROWERS Case IH 8880, 1999 yr, U17827 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 BALERS IH 3450 U17823 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,555 Claas 250RC round, 2003 U17997 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,873 SPRAYERS / APPLICATION EQUIPMENT Tyler Patriot XL, 4721hrs, 60’ boom, 4-way nozzle bodies, 750 gal tank, 12.4R38 tires, 3-section controller, foam markers, clean water tank U14686 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900 JD 4710, 2004 yr, 2850 hrs, 90ft nozzles on 20” spacing & 5-way nozzles, 800 gal poly tank, fresh water & foam markers, chemical inductor, JD tracker system, 380Rx90x46 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,813 Case IH FLX4300 floater, 1999 U01602 (B) . . . . . . . . $52,900

Pre-owned equipment.

2009 Lexion 575R 770 hrs, 458 separator hrs, U17744 (AC) $264,900

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TRACTORS 40HP to 99HP Case IH MX100C, 2000yr, LX550 loader, european quick hitch U17862 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900 JD 2440 1981yr, 6811 hrs, 2WD JD146 loader, 84”bkt U15274 (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,250 JD 2755 2WD, cab, side & 3pt. flail mowers, 6ft cutting width each. 3pt. hitch on tractor needs repair (C) . . . . please call TRACTORS 100HP to 174HP IH 1486 1978yr, cab, 2 remotes U17886 (H) . . . . . . . . . $14,900 Case IH 7120 1988, soucy tracks available U18636 (B) $30,000 Case IH 7120 1989 U17990 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 Case IH 7120 1992 U17996 (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX135, 2000yr, 5978hrs, cab, MFD, U17885 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX120 Pro, MFD, bar axle, 3100 hrs, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 50%, 14.9x28 50%, with Stohl F15HD loader & 84” bucket U10924 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,813 Case IH MX120, 2006 U10985 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,313 TRACTORS 175HP PLUS Case IH MX240, 1999, 3126 hrs, U17392 (B) . . . . . . . . $80,000 JD 8440 articulated, 1980 17391 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,879

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2008 Lexion 585R 1221 hrs, 665 separator hrs, U17772 (B) $261,250

2000 Case IH 2366 3473 hrs U17203 (C) $89,813

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2009 Lexion 585R 824 hrs, 670 separator hrs, U17580 (B) $299,900

1999 Case IH 2388 2766 hrs U17238 (B) $98,500

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2005 Case IH 2377 1792 hrs U17463 (A) $162,500

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