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Young dairy family starts from scratch

by Sally Colby Those who think it’s almost impossible to start a dairy farm from scratch haven’t met Lance and Carri Younker. The young couple, who farm in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, have been operating their dairy for less than two years, but they’ve already come up with some innovative ideas.

Lance’s great-grandfather came from Oregon as an orphan in 1920 and purchased 48 acres in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Over the years he added more acreage, and the farm was eventually turned into a beef cow-calf operation by Lance’s grandfather. The property was deeded to Lance and his mother in 2006; meanwhile, Lance continued to farm in the area. In 2008, he decided he wanted to start a dairy.

“We haven’t done anything the way most dairy farmers do it,” said Carri, who learned how to feed calves and milk cows at her grandparents’ dairy farm as she was growing up. “We’re figuring it out as we go.” For example, Carri says that they didn’t plan to install the manure storage facility last fall, but since NRCS was offering cost-share assistance, they signed up for the project. The pit fills with rainwater and water from parlor clean-up, and rather than allowing the water to evaporate, Lance has figured out a way to use it to irrigate the pastures.

A pump mounted above the pit pumps water through a 5” pipe from the pit to the fields, and 3” flat pipe dis-

Lance and Carri Younker’s herd, which they’re managing in a rotational grazing system, is predominantly made up of Jersey. tributes the water in the fields. Lance says that with 600 feet of pipe and 1.5 gallons of gas for the pump, it takes about 2.5 hours to put .25 inch of rain on the pastures.

In addition to the holding tank, the Younkers worked with NRCS to create grazing paddocks and travel lanes for cows. The paddocks are laid out according to the existing contour strips, which Lance wants to keep in case it becomes necessary to use those fields for crops.

The Younkers started milking in November of 2009 with 40 milking cows and 18

heifers, and now have a predominantly Jersey herd. “We had purchased some Friesian Holsteins, which we were told were ‘grazing Holsteins,’” said Carri. “But we like the Jerseys better for grazing.”

One group of cattle was purchased from a grassbased seasonal herd in November, and most of those cows calved in March. “We had about 16 calves in March,” said Carri. “We weren’t able to get them all bred back right away, so they’re more spread out now.

But Lance would like them to calve in spring because

Lance uses waste water from the holding pit to water the pastures. A pump moves water to pastures through a system of irrigation pipes.

that’s when the grass is growing.”

Since the land is well-suited for grazing, Lance and Carri wanted to develop a grass-based operation. “We attended a pasture walk last year,” said Carri, “It was just a group of farmers getting together to walk through the pastures and talk about what they were doing, what was working and what wasn’t. The sharing of information was great.” The farm includes about 175 acres, mostly rolling hills, with 40 acres in pasture for rotational grazing. In addition to grass, the herd receives a

simple ration, mainly barley chop. “Lance combines the barley, then takes the barley to the mill,” Carri explained.

“The mill grinds the barley with a mineral mix.” The Younkers grow timothy/brome hay on rented acreage. The herd is fed in two groups according to production. The high production group is fed seven pounds of barley chop, while the low group that’s close to drying off receives less.

“We got a used bulk tank, and had stalls built,” said Carri, explaining the milking system. The parlor is a single-8 rapid exit set up. Carri and Lance milk in the morning, and Lance and an employee do the afternoon milking. Lance has been recently certified in A.I., and the couple plans to work with the Jersey association to become more knowledgeable about sire selection. They also plan to get their two sons, who are 6 and 9, involved with both 4-H and Jersey youth activities. “We showed a little last year,” said Carri. “We took three milk cows and a calf, but it was all new to us — neither Lance or I were in 4-H.” Carri says they learned a lot from that experience, adding that the local 4-H dairy club has been helpful as well.

Lance is convinced that he and Carri are developing the right kind of operation for the land they have. “Rotational grazing works,” he said, “but it’s labor intensive. I have to go out every morning and evening to check on the cows and pastures. It’s a lot different from hopping in the tractor. We never stop learning — we have to adjust as we go.”

The Younkers worked with NRCS to establish fenced laneways for cattle movement between grazing areas.

by Jennifer Showalter RAPHINE, VA — Much needed summer showers were welcomed by a crowd of about 150 during the 2011 Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center Field Day. With an agricultural influenced audience, there were no complaints about getting a little wet during the middle of a summertime dry spell.

Representing Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, the group was eager to learn about the findings of current research projects that are underway at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Forages and soil The group spent the evening visiting different research projects that are scattered around McCormick Farm. Matt Yancey, with Virginia Cooperative Extension, started off by showing the audience a forage species demonstration project. This side-by-side demonstration of various forage species gave the audience a chance to easily make visual comparisons among a variety of forage species.

Jason Carter, also with Virginia Cooperative Extension, touched on a forage phosphorus removal trial that he is involved with. He explained that his goal with the demonstration is to measure the agronomic available phosphorus in the soil of forage test plots that have been managed for phosphorus by traditional means including poultry litter. With the increase in phosphorus costs, Carter hopes that he can prove that with the available phosphorus in forages, the phosphorus content in mineral mixes can be reduced and in turn lower the cost of mineral mixes.

Dr. Ozzie Abaye, with the Crop and

Soil Environmental Science Department at Virginia Tech, took the opportunity to share some of her findings using teff as an alternative grain crop in Virginia. Teff is a fairly new forage crop to the area and has been tested over the past few years as a cushion for the typical summer dry spells. Abaye is going a step farther and testing its potential as a grain crop in the area.

According to Abaye, teff has an excellent chemical composition that makes it a nutritious alternative to other cereal crops. With more and more consumers demanding healthier, ethnic and alternative food crops, she is eager to give teff a go as a grain crop in Virginia. She mentioned that teff is also gluten-free.

Abaye admitted her current way of harvesting teff for grain is not as efficient as she would like. She and her research partners are in the process of finding a more productive way of harvesting teff for grain.

Even though a nice shower was falling, J.B. Daniel, a Forage and Grassland Agronomist with the USDA NRCS, used a pasture rainfall simulator to demonstrate how typical summer downpours effect pastures that are managed differently.

The audience was able to see how the more cover a pasture has on it, the more infiltration and less runoff there is. Being able to see the amount of runoff and suspended sediment collected from an overgrazed pasture sod in a continuous stocking system versus a well rested pasture sod from a rotation stocking system was very effective.

Forestry The group then loaded up on wagons and traveled to a forestry plot, where Yancey briefly gave an overview of a pine planting demon-

Bring on the rain! J.B. Daniels, with the USDA-NRCS, uses a rainfall simulator to demonstrate how properly managed pastures have more infiltration of water, less runoff, and less sediment loss than do pastures that are not managed properly or given enough rest.

A crowd of about 150 people from Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia gather around forage species demonstration plots during the 2011 Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center Field Day. Photos by Jennifer Showalter stration plot. Patricia Nylander, with the Virginia Department of Forestry, took the opportunity to share a little on pine production in the Shenandoah Valley.

Dr. John Munsell, with the Department of Forestry and the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech, went on to discuss the potential of biomass.

Adam Downing, with Virginia Cooperative Extension, captured the audience’s attention as he went into a discussion and demonstration on land clearing options. After discussing several different options and considerations for clearing land, Woodland Renovation Inc. demonstrated the use of an in-place forest mulcher. This new land clearing method preserves soil integrity and easily removes stumps and other woody debris.

Cattle The group then traveled to one of the cattle handling facilities on the farm and Dr. Terry Swecker, with the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, and Dr. Joe Fontenot, with the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech, went over what they have learned over the 10 years they have been conducting the Pasture-based Beef Systems for Appalachia Project.

Fontenot explained the project is intended to develop innovative concepts and practices to enhance the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of grassland-based beef production systems in the Appalachian Region that are economically sound and environmentally friendly. Swecker touched on how the research group is studying alternative weaning techniques, management of calves postweaning, and docility of calves postweaning. He suggested that he feels if too much emphasizes is put on docility, producers may sacrifice mothering abilities.

Dr. Ben Tracy, with the Crop and Soil Environmental Science Department at Virginia Tech, shared

his findings of concentrated winter hay feeding effect on pastures. He mentioned that logically locating concentrated hay feeding sites away from such things as surface waters and rotating them around the farm every two or three years can help restore or increase pasture productivity.

The audience was then drawn into a debate over cow size conducted by Allison Echols, a beef management graduate student at Virginia Tech.

With rising input cost, Echols encouraged everyone to put their pencil to work and strive to raise the most efficient cattle possible. She suggested using the new tools in the way of selection index EPDs that are out there to help with this selection process. “Mature cow size impacts the profitability of beef enterprises making it a fundamental consideration in selection programs,” said Echols.

Abaye then helped the audience identify weeds and encouraged them to know what their pastures are made up of. “Knowing the plant species that make up a pasture and the relative amounts of each species present is important to interpreting potential animal performance. It is also important to know the relative amounts and kinds of weeds present and to monitor for the presence of poisonous plants or noxious weeds,” said Abaye. She admitted that plant composition of a pasture can change rapidly and it’s something that should be monitored often.

The group had an opportunity to study some research posters and visit with sponsors before enjoying dinner and an overview of Virginia agriculture conducted by Sandy Adams with VDACS. “The field day was great! Hopefully they (the visitors) were able to get a feel for what we are doing here and interact with the researchers,” said David Fiske, Superintendent of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center Field Day treated with rain showers

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Ag secretary announces new animal disease traceability rule

by Sally Colby Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) proposed animal disease traceability (ADT) rule, which appeared in the Federal Register Aug. 9.

“It’s been a long and very detailed process that required a great deal of outreach,” said Vilsack. “Knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been and when, is very important in making sure we have a rapid response when animal disease events take place.”

Vilsack explained that the eight public meetings held last year provided industry representatives and producers an opportunity to discuss the new framework, and for APHIS to provide additional details about the program.

The proposed rule meets the four tenets initially laid out: it will be administered by states and tribal nations, will apply only to livestock moved interstate, encourages the use of low technology and will be implemented transparently through federal regulations and a full rule-making process.

“Under this proposed rule,” said Vilscak, “livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or

other documentation such as an ownership statement or brand certificate.”

Vilsack acknowleged that tracing capabilities vary by species, especially for cattle where improved tracing is most needed.

Vilsack says that the proposed regulations specify approved forms of official notification for each species, but added that livestock can be moved between shipping and receiving states with another form of ID, such as brands, as long as officials in the two jurisdictions agree on that identification. There will be exemptions for producers who raise animals to feed themselves their families and immediate neighbors. Animals that are moved interstate to a custom slaughter facility are also exempt.

“We proposed this framework because increasing levels of official identification will help USDA more quickly identify which animals do not need to be held and tested in the conduct of a disease investigation,” said Vilsack. “This information can reduce the number of locations affected and the number of animals tested, thereby decreasing significantly the length of the investigation and the cost to producers and the government.”

Vilsack noted that the sheep industry is clear evidence of how rapidly tracing can occur when identification is present. “Ninety-two percent of culled sheep bear an official tag,” he

Cover photo by Sally Colby Lance and Carri Younker established a dairy grazing operation from scratch in 2008.

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said. “In a 2010 incident, sheep were easily traced to flock of origin within minutes. On the other hand, low levels of official ID in the cattle sector require more cattle, often thousands of head, to be tested more than necessary, and it dramatically increases the time necessary to conduct an investigation.”

Vilsack says that although the system will not prevent disease, knowing where disease and at-risk animals are is indispensable during an emergency response and for ongoing disease programs. “Reducing the number of animal owners impacted by an animal disease event also reduces economic strain on the owners and affected communities.”

Vilsack is hopeful that the new proposal is an adaptable system that will help respond to disease events quickly and minimize harm. “It’s flexible, yet coordinated, in its approach to traceability,” he said. “I think it embraces the strengths and expertise that exist in our states, tribal nations and producers, and empowers all of them to find and use traceability approaches that work best for them and their region.” He noted that the former system, which was voluntary, was not well-received among various industries. “The notion of ‘one size fits all’ was not well-received in the marketplace or by producers,” he said. “The reality is that there are different needs in different regions of the country.

We’ve attempted to recognize the uniqueness of each region and each livestock sector to work with them and do a better job of traceability.” Vilsack estimated that less than 30 percent of producers were involved in the original plan, which led to situations where

they had to test and respond to emergency situations with a ‘broad brush’.

Chief veterinary officer for the United States Dr. John Clifford says they’ve worked closely with the cattle industry and marketing sector in the development of the rule. “I can assure you that this rule will not impede commerce,” he said. “It’s not the responsibility of the market to determine the destination. After animals are sold and buyers determine where those animals go, they will get certificates for those animals if they are moving interstate.

That can be done after the sale. We worked closely with states to give them maximum flexibility, but at the same time, make sure we have good traceability.”

The department encourages producer feedback during the comment period, and says that that input, added to what they’ve already learned during the hearings and outreach, will help create a proposal that will be workable for producers and other stakeholders as well as meet the country’s need for an adaptable approach to animal disease traceability. “It will help us find animals associated with disease quickly,” said Vilsack, “and focus efforts on those animals and minimize the harm and economic loss to producers.”

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Maryland Board of Public Works OKs agricultural cost-share grants Grants will help farmers implement conservation practices to protect the environment ANNAPOLIS, MD — Gov. Martin O’Malley has announced that the Board of Public Works approved $273,772 in agricultural cost-share grants in 11 counties for 30 projects that will prevent soil erosion, manage nutrients and safeguard water quality in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Together, these projects will prevent 4,648.8 pounds of nitrogen, 2,373.18 pounds of phosphorus, and 242.7 tons of soil from entering the Bay and its tributaries. These projects are funded by state general obligation bonds and are not part of MDA's general fund budget allocation. The Board is comprised of the governor, Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp, and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

“Maryland has been a leader in helping farmers protect soil and water resources by providing conservation grants to install tried and true conservation measures as well as innovative, state-of-the-art practices,” said O’Malley. “Farmers have consistently gone above and beyond to help improve the quality of our Bay, and these cost-share grants help them continue do their part to protect natural resources for future generations, preserve open space, and maintain the rich agricultural heritage of our state.”

For the past 25 years, the Maryland

Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program has been providing farmers with grants to cover up to 87.5 percent of the cost to install conservation measures known as best management practices (BMPs) on their farms to prevent soil erosion, manage nutrients and safeguard water quality in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Since the program started in 1984, farmers have spent over $15 million of their own money to match more than $105 million in state and federal funds to install over 21,000 water quality projects or about 2.5 best management practices (BMPs) per day, every day, for 26 years. Installation of agricultural BMPs on farmland is a key feature of Maryland’s recent plan submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce nutrients.

Grassed waterways constructed to prevent gully erosion in farm fields, streamside buffers of grasses and trees planted to filter sediment and farm runoff, and animal waste management systems constructed to help farmers safely handle and store manure resources are among more than 30 BMPs currently eligible for MACS grants.

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by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, What’s in a name? What does a name relay to us? What do we associate with different names? How does a name affect how we interact with whomever or whatever it is — whether it is plant, animal or person? For instance, “deadly nightshade” — is it always “deadly”? Or could deadly nightshade have some interesting characteristics in its growth or preference for soil type that we don’t even think about because we simply see “deadly nightshade” and tremble?

For sure, I have never liked when a cow has no actual name but is only known by an ear tag or neck chain number. This is in part because I can’t remember a cow by its number if my life depended on it. I’m simply not a “numbers guy”. Yet I can remember cows with real names for many years. Ask some farmers around Lancaster County and they will likely agree. The other reason I haven’t like cows being given only a number is that I have thought that it shorts them out of a personality.

Indeed, names for animals can provide the animal with instant character.

The potential problem is that when we give a name to an animal (especially if

it in some way reflects a behavioral pattern of the animal), we tend to lose sight of the animal as its own individual being. Granted, a warm name like Cuddles will probably make for a cow that everyone instantly likes. Oppositely, a name like Jerk will make for a cow no one likes much nor will people be as likely to gladly help her if she needs it, compared to one named Cuddles. Each cow may have “earned” the name, but then it sticks forever and we sum up the animal in one breath.

When I was taking blood samples every few weeks from a herd a couple months ago, the herdsperson would tell me the name of the cow and then perhaps tell me of some interesting tidbit about the cow. Granted, I definitely like to know the story of the animal in front of me. We veterinarians always like to get as much history as possible, though at times the telling of innocent barn history of a cow can throw us off track!

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Upgrading the brown-bag lunch

by Dianne Lamb, Extension Nutrition and Food Specialist, University of Vermont Bringing lunch from home is a bargain in a bag — easy on your waistline and on your wallet. You also get to “think outside the box” and be creative with your food choices instead of settling for the same ho-hum options at the office cafeteria.

When you make your own lunch, whether it’s a sandwich, wrap or salad, you can control portion size as well as calorie and fat content. Making smart choices increases nutritional benefits that may even lower the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.

A good place to start when planning your brown bag lunch is the traditional, central item: the sandwich. Since about 60 percent of a sandwich is bread, choose one made with whole-grain flour. But don’t be fooled. Just because the bread is dark bread that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s whole grain.

Caramel color or molasses often is added to give bread a deep color.

Whole grains, which are denser than refined versions, are more fiber-rich and filling than refined grains. They are rich in many health-protective substances including antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamin E, folic acid, zinc, selenium and magnesium. When buying a loaf of bread, check the ingredient label. The first item listed should be either “100 percent whole grain” or “whole” followed by the type of grain used.

For sandwich fillings consider alternatives to meat, such as vegetables or cheese. Since many cheeses contain more fat per ounce than most meats, select a reduced-fat cheese. If making sandwich fillings with soft cheese, include vegetables or fruits or both to add extra flavor, texture and nutrition.

Or instead of a traditional peanut butter sandwich, why not put peanut

butter in celery sticks with a few wholewheat crackers on the side. Include a handful of raisins in a sealable bag in your lunch, and you have the adult version of “ants on a log,” for many a childhood favorite.

Wraps made from soft tortillas are a popular restaurant item and easily can be made at home to take for lunch.

Consider a spinach or tomato-herb tortilla as the base instead of a plain tortilla.

When making wraps it’s better to err on the side of “less” instead of “more.”

Too much filling, particularly ingredients like salsa, chopped tomatoes or runny spreads and dressings will ooze out, making it difficult to eat. If you are using any “juicy” items for the wrap, pack the components separately and assemble just before eating.

Layer thinly sliced meats or low-fat cheese with your choice of vegetables, fruit or beans. Hummus (chickpea spread) and pesto both make flavorful “glue” for a wrap.

Leftover tossed salad also makes a great filling. Or use pita bread or whole-grain breads or crackers instead of a tortilla.

Pasta salad made with differentshaped pasta or whole wheat pasta and colorful vegetables such as broccoli, carrots or red peppers and a light dressing is another option for lunch.

You can add beans, cheese or meat to the salad or serve these on the side for protein. Round out the meal with a piece of fruit and a glass of low-fat milk.

Soup makes a great packed lunch as do leftovers including chili, macaroni and cheese, casseroles or spaghetti.

Heat these items to 165°F before packing into an insulated thermos to keep them warm (140°F) until lunch. For best results, fill the insulated container with boiling water and let it stand for a few minutes. Empty out the hot water and refill the container with the piping

hot food (165°F). Keep the container closed until it’s time to eat.

Think safety when packing lunches.

The first rule is “Wash your hands.”

Make sure counters, cutting boards and utensils are clean. Wash after use in hot soapy water and rinse well. Keep family pets off counters and other food preparation areas.

Don’t cross-contaminate. Remember, harmful bacteria can spread easily from one surface to another. When preparing food such as tomatoes or lettuce that will not be cooked on a counter or cutting board, be sure these surfaces have been thoroughly washed first.

Keep perishable foods in bag lunches out of the danger zone (40 to 140°F) as bacteria can multiply rapidly at these temperatures. Perishable foods including milk, meats, fish and eggs need to be kept cold at 40°F or below.

Insulated, soft-sided lunch bags are ideal or use metal, plastic or paper containers and freeze bottles of water, fruit juice or ice packs to keep foods cold. If possible, store your lunch in the refrigerator at work until ready to eat.

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Back to school Getting your kids ready for school has changed tremendously since sharpening some pencils and packing an apple for the teacher. But even if technology and the times have changed, it never hurts to have some tips to make sure your little scholar is ready to hit the books. Here are some suggestions from the Federal Citizen Information Center: • Sending your child to school means more than ABCs and 123s. It’s easy to forget about updating their immunization record, or talking with them about school bus safety. Get your kids and yourself ready with these back-to-school resources from USA.gov for easy to overlook guidelines.

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Carrot Spread 1 8-oz. package low-fat cream cheese 1/4 c well-drained crushed pineapple 1 to 2 Tbsp. low-fat sour cream 1 c. coarsely grated or finely chopped carrots 2 Tbsp. chopped blanched almonds or other nuts Place cream cheese in a medium bowl and allow to soften at room temperature. Then mash and work with a fork until texture is light enough to combine easily with other ingredients. Mix in remaining ingredients, gradually adding just enough sour cream so cheese becomes soft and easy to spread. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days ahead or let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend and mellow.

Spread on slices of whole-grain bread.

Per serving (1 Tbsp.): 31 calories, 2 grams (g) total fat (1 g. saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, less than 1 g dietary fiber, 30 milligrams sodium.

Yield: about 1 1/2 c.

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sugar. Bake 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool; cut into squares.

Cherry Ganache Brownies 1 (19.9-oz.) Duncan Hines® Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix 1 (6-oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 (21-oz.) can Comstock® or Wilderness® More Fruit Cherry Pie Filling 1. Prepare brownie mix as directed for cake-like brownies. Lightly grease 36 mini muffin cups. Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until brownie tops are crackled and brownie is separating from cup.

2. With your finger, make an indentation in each brownie top. Cool 10 minutes. Run a thin spatula around edge of brownie. Remove from pans.

3. Place chocolate into bowl. In saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until it starts to boil. Immediately remove from heat; pour cream over chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

4. Fill each indentation with ganache and spread to edges. Top with dollop of cherry filling.

Strawberry Dessert Bars

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Cherry Ganache Brownies

being” basis. This may be due to pre-conceived notions I may have with whatever name an animal has. For instance, I have found that many female animals named Hazel seem to have odd, quirky temperaments.

I’m not sure if this is a case of behavior follow-

ing a given name or a name following a given behavior pattern, but the name Hazel is kind of old fashioned and perhaps implies an odd, quirky type nature.

Now, is this actually fair to the animal? The cow Hazel I am thinking about is generally known

to be kind of witchy and kicky. And, granted, I will always listen to a farmer in regards to a potentially kicky cow. So for a few sessions of taking blood samples, we restrained her very well before I even got near her and I even ended up taking blood from her jugu-

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However, the last time I got a blood sample from her, I simply approached her quietly. In my usual way of using the backs of my fingers to touch the tail to alert the cow of my presence, she momentarily clamped down her tail and then relaxed. After that, with calm and peaceful intent, I gently lifted her tail and drew the blood sample. No problems whatsoever.

Another cow, with the cute name of Babette, was nothing but trouble, even though the herdsperson told me glowing stories of her before hand. I guess a nice story with a friendly name like Babette calmed me into a false sense of security.

I then mentioned to the person that knowing the name of the cow isn’t as important as knowing the cow herself as an individual being. That large creature is a conscious,

highly aware being that has a private life separate of the temporary interaction with people at milking time. She thinks and perceives the world in ways that only cows do. And she knows every cow there quite well, in “cow-ways” which we will never truly know — and yet she knows not one of their names.

Once we let go of names we can start to understand animals as they truly are, rather than how we project our thoughts upon them.

Only then can we truly connect ourselves with them — and they to us.

This is best done by gazing into their eye for a few moments and catching their gaze returned to us. With cows this can be deeply penetrating, giving one a sense of “bovinity” and their wild ancestors — the bison and buffalo. It is then that a complete realization of their individuality can be experienced: a clear awareness of their individual presence in our midst. It is then that we can understand that the world will be experienced by them in quite a different, unique way than we do. The outcome of such awareness is a true respect for diversity, especially biodiversity for life in our midst on the farm.

Whether it is a bird looking for a place to land or a plant rooted and drawing up the earth’s minerals to grow, each life form adds to Life.

What would a cow’s most complete experience of life, if we weren’t involved? What is the highest “cow-ness” a cow can achieve? In the case of ruminants, it would be grazing forages and forbs. For an individual cow, regardless of what we may name her, it would to be blended in with her herd mates, not drawing attention to herself, yet knowing each and every subtle movement of her herd mates

in ways we simply will never truly understand.

After bringing the cows into fresh pasture when afternoon milkings were done, I remember well sitting on the ground and simply being there: listening to the cows rip at the grass to eat it, then move along and rip at more grass. Combining this with a colorful sunset and crickets chirping, lightening bugs blinking and cicadas resounding, a sense of knowing what a cow experiences in her own element emerges — Bovinity!

This is a deeply calming experience, allowing one to immerse and be one with other living beings — they going about their life as if you weren’t even there.

This allows you to see these wonderful animals for the beautiful, peaceful beings that they are, both individually and as a group. They don’t mind you’re there, after all they know you quite well — and guess what, they don’t even know your name. Removing filters, like names, allows us to connect directly with life around us at a heart felt level. Try it, even if just occasionally. It is a very revealing yet humbling experience.

I’m pretty sure there is some sort of innate bond between humans and cows, with cows surrendering some of their “cow-ness” while people hopefully surrender some of their pre-conceived notions and mindfully blend themselves into the herd, to become clear and aware of their cows’ bovinity.

Indeed this is the case for any truly dedicated cow person. And as we will continue to name and number cows — just remember to occasionally look beyond the name or number for the individual that is there.

“The real journey of discovery consists not of seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes…” Marcel Proust.

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FORD 4000 industrial tractor loader backhoe. Tractor needs repair or for parts. Will separate. $1,200. Johne Deere 5-Bottom plow, $500. 585-658-3788.(NY)

(3) REG. red and white holstein heifers, due Sept., vaccinated, wormed, trained to tie stalls. 20 minutes south of Syracuse.

315-683-5532.(NY)

BALE WRAPPER, $10,800 or trade for quality Black Angus Cattle; 844 Lull 8,000 lb capacity, 35’ booms, $5,500 OBO. Lyons. 585-329-7954.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 327 baler, no kicker, $3,000; Cub Cadet 2544 mower, $1,200; Cattle trailer, $1,200; For 3550 tractor with loader. 716-652-9482.(NY)

6 YEAR OLD Standardbred gelding, carriage horse, 16 plus hands, trots some, mostly pace, safe and sound, call for price.

585-526-6004.(NY)

WANTED: Poly liquid storage tanks, any sizes considered, will pay cash, no petroleum tanks. Also, 20’ belt conveyor wanted.

413-584-4268.(MA)

1999 FORD F350, diesel; 1999 24’ Featherlite stock trailer; 1995 4 axle equipment trailer, rated 11 ton, all good cond., 518483-6067.(NY) COW-CALF and bred back combinations.

40 foot hay-grain elevator. 585-5935685.(NY) GOOSENECK stock trailer, 16’, 1,000 miles total, exc. condition $4,500 OBO; Western saddle, like new, 16” $300. 607661-6132.(NY)

(4) THERMO KING SB-2 reefer units, 2 in great condition, 2 need coolant. Zimmerman Sales, 1077 Hall Road, Lyndonville, NY 14098 12 REG. Jersey cows and bred heifers for sale, due Sept. to Feb., $1,500 each. Call 607-397-8973.(NY) FOR SALE: Weaverline stainless steel 430 feed cart. 550 hours. 585-384-5536.(NY) BOB’s 44 bean combine, vgc, $1,000 or going for scrap. 315-591-0270.(NY)

SHARKY, heifer calf from Rolex, DAM born 08/08/2011, $250. 315-823-4192.(NY)

NUBIAN Buckling, three months, can be registered. 315-675-8128.(NY)

JAYCO Sportsman 8’ pop up truck camper.

Heater, sink, Ref. sleeps 4, $2,250. Also 8’ Fiberglass high cap, black, $425. 315-9861185.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 707 chopper with corn head, Dion two beater silage wagon, INT. #56 blower, all very good condition. 585542-9134.(NY)

BELTED Galloways, all grass fed, cows, calves, heifers, and steers. 607-3879383.(NY) FARMALL M tractor, new tires, paint, battery; NH 477 haybine, field ready; IH 484 diesel tractor; NH 273 drop baler. 518-8756093.(NY) BREEDING RAMS: Dorset, Cheviot, Romney, Border Leicester. Ewes and lambs.

Also, some black. Production oriented, flock 25 years. 585-526-5393.(NY) WANTED: Fanning mill in working condition and John Deere 40 combine hyd. cylinder. 315-687-7726.(NY) WANTED: Calf hutches in fairly good condition. 585-968-2435.(NY) EARLY JULY CUT HAY, baled, dry, $20.00 out of field. 518-673-8055.(NY) 300+ 4x4 round bales hay, $15 each, loaded on your truck. FOB, Knox, NY. Call Ron. 100 bales bedding, $10.00. 518-8720077.(NY) FOR SALE: 2250 Farm loader, IH mount ‘o’ matic, 8’ material bucket mounting brackets for IH 06 series, $1,500. 607-5466841.(NY) IH 56 forage blower, $750. Also, poultry plucker for rent. 315-536-3480.(NY)

JD A, dump 10,00 9465,

needs work, $1,850; GMC Silage truck, 1985 7000, good silage box, tries, runs, drives, $3,500. 315-684315-825-8185.(NY)

03 GEHL 5635 series II counter weight, 3000 hrs., $7,400; 05 Gehl 3935 4,300 hours; Yanmar diesel, $6,500; 315-5363176.(NY)

HEREFORD bull, good disposition, herd bull, dark color, three years, six months old, $1,100. 518-797-3308.(NY)

1068 HAYBUSTER grain drill, no till, new coulters, fresh paint, shed kept, exc. condition, $4,000. 434-286-4198.(VA)

WANTED: 14.9x30 tire, good, used or new for tractor. 860-481-2316.(CT)

(2) JOHN DEERE 483 “stalker” four row corn heads with lots of extra parts, cam make one good one, $1,000. 518-4950531.(NY)

McCormick deering reaper binder, always shedded b.o.; NH 707 chopper with two heads, B.O. Lewis County. 315-3488184.(NY) JD 16A chopper, metal corn crib. 315-2539578.(NY)

BEAN Equipment: Bob’s 44, late model; JD bean puller; New Holland 27 silage blower; Red Giant grain Stir-ator unit. 585747-7577.(NY)

NH 1037 bale wagon, $5,500; Some new parts. Mohawk Area. 315-868-1310.(NY) (2) 489 Haybine, Fordson Major Tractor, 1957 John Deere 24T baler, minute mount snow plow for Ford F150. 315-8913585.(NY)

FOR SALE: Clover seed sieve that fits Case Int Combine 2366 or 2166. 585-3941214.(NY)

(3) DION unloading wagons, roof and tandem gear; GEHL 99 forage blower; John Deere grain drill, horse or tractor. 607-5389612.(NY)

48” pallet forks for skid loader, $550.

18.4x34 tires with rims, $250. 315-5368854.(NY)

ANGUS HEIFERS, four registered and two commercial, located in central NY. 315440-3083.(CNY) SILVER KING pigeons, breeding age, $5; Golden Red pullets, laying 3 months, $4 each. WANTED: New Hampshire red rooster. 607-243-7119.(NY)

#800 Air cyclo corn planter, 6 row, good condition. WANTED: Sliding patio door, 18 ft., 16 ft., 12 ft. silo unloader 315-5367875.(NY)

MILK RECEIVER jar, inlet 2”, outlet 1 1/2”, $100. Johnsville Area. 518-753-4888.(NY)

BULL, Angus Simmental, Quaker Hill Brand, $1,200. Louisa Area. 540-9670862.(VA) 10’x16’ AMISH SHED, double doors, insulated and sheeted with plywood, wired with conduit, multiple outlets, work bench, 3 years old. 518-893-2643.(NY) TAMWORTH cross piglets for sale.

Wormed, iron shots, and cut. 30 piglets ready, $75. All colors and spots! 315-7961128.(NY)

BREEDING AGE pure bred Jersey bull.

413-743-1990.(MA) WANTED: NH 919N4 corn head for a NH 1900 corn chopper. 716-474-2628.(NY)

GROVE Self Unloading wagon, JD four bottom trailer plow, Farmall “M” with loader; Int. model 1100 trailer mower. 607-7948380.(NY)

JERSEY springers heifers and calves; Gehl 1540 blower, for parts. 315-4962357.(NY)

WANTED: 40 to 50 heifers or steers to board. 7811 Coates Road, North Holland Patent, New York, 13354

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John Stewart of Knightdale, NC, was elected June 23 to be president of North Carolina’s FFA Organization — 30 years to the week that his father, Marshall Stewart, was elected state president of the same organization in 1981. They are believed to be the first father and son to serve as state FFA president for North Carolina.

Marshall Stewart, head of North Carolina State University’s Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences and associate director of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, went on to a career with FFA — known as Future Farmers of America when Marshall was state president. For more than eight years, he was state agri-

cultural education coordinator and state FFA adviser at N.C. State University. Prior to that, he worked for the National Association for Agricultural Education and National FFA Organization and, at the local level, as an agriculture teacher.

“For me, this is obviously a proud moment,” said Marshall Stewart.

“It’s rare to get to be a state president,” and more rare to have two from one family. Marshall is proud that he can still zip into his signature blue corduroy FFA jacket, embroidered with the State FFA president’s title.

Both John and Marshall agree that today’s FFA is not your father’s FFA. In 1981, FFA was still a program mainly for farm youth, but today

many FFA members — including John and Marshall — did not grow up on a farm. Once a predominantly male membership, today more than half of FFA members are female. And the organization’s focus has expanded its focus to include agriscience, biotechnology and leadership.

In some ways, Marshall and John had similar paths to FFA. As a freshman at Midway High School in North Carolina’s Sampson County, Marshall Stewart had to choose between high school electives of agriculture or home economics. The tradition then was that boys took agriculture, and girls took home ec. Marshall says it was an interesting choice, given that today his Cooperative Exten-

sion position is in family and consumer sciences, formerly known as home economics.

After his freshman year, Marshall attended state FFA camp and was sold on the experience.

His agriculture teacher, A.A. Warren, came to ask Marshall’s father to let him participate in FFA. “My father said I could go anywhere that my agriculture teachers, Mr. Warren and Mr. (Charles) West (and later Weldon Faircloth) wanted me to go,” Marshall said.

Though Marshall didn’t grow up on a farm, many other FFA members at the time did. He credits his three agriculture teachers with seeing something in him that he didn’t see in himself.

“They really believed that I was capable of doing

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Marshall Sewart, at right, and his son, John. some special things,” Marshall said.

Marshall’s tenure with FFA was a good one, meeting state leaders like former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt and the late Jim Graham, North Carolina’s commissioner of agriculture. When he entered N.C. State University as a freshman, he was the first person in his family to attend a major university.

Like his father, John Stewart didn’t grow up on a farm, but in a Wake County, NC, subdivision.

He had hoped to attend a magnet high school, but that didn’t work out, so he enrolled in his base school, Knightdale High — one of nine Wake high schools that offer agriculture.

Even Marshall didn’t believe that his son would become involved in FFA or the school agriculture curriculum, based on the direction that his education was taking him. But then Knightdale High’s agriculture teacher Scott Robison invited John to come to FFA camp, and later John enrolled in his first horticulture class.

“It was a game changer for me,” John Stewart said. “I am extremely thankful for my agriculture teachers — Mr. Robison and Mrs. (Josie) Griffin — who guided me.”

John served as an officer for both chapter and regional FFA. He competed on the national level in public speaking. He attended state and national gatherings, meeting FFA members from around the country. The National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis each year attracts more than 55,000 members.

“FFA will take you

places you cannot imagine,” he said.

Since John’s election in June, he’s been to many places, including “Blastoff Training” for state officers; National Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.; State Leadership Conference at FFA’s White Lake, NC, camp; as well as board meetings, foundation meetings, North Carolina Grange Camp and North Carolina 4-H Congress.

4-H and State Grange are close partners of FFA. John expects to be busy up until he reports to N.C. State University later this month, where he will be a freshman studying agricultural education. In fact, all six of North Carolina’s FFA officers will attend N.C. State this fall, and four of them plan to study agricultural education.

As state FFA president this year John will have to balance his studies with presidential duties. A state officer can put 30,000 to 40,000 miles on a vehicle traveling in a year.

After finishing at N.C. State, John would like to follow in his father’s footsteps as an agriculture teacher and inspire other young people, just as his teachers and his father’s teachers inspired them.

“John’s agriculture teachers really made a difference,” Marshall said. “Agriculture teachers grow their own.”

Like his father, John is pleased with the opportunities that FFA has already given him, and he’s looking forward to more.

“FFA provides you with a gateway,” John Stewart said. “It’s a chain reaction: Once you zip that blue jacket, you are changed.”

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Farm Aid 2011 highlights vital role of family farmers in addressing nation’s economic challenges As America struggles with mounting economic challenges, Farm Aid used its annual benefit festival to underscore family farmers’ essential role in a stronger financial future for our country. Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, joined by more than a dozen artists at Kansas City’s LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, emphasized the role of family farmers in vibrant, healthy communities and an economically stable nation.

“Family farmers persevere,” said Nelson, president and founder of Farm Aid. “We have a lot to learn from their innovation and tenacity, and if we support an agricultural system that treats them fairly, they will lead the way to economic recovery.”

This is the first Farm Aid concert to take place in Kansas, a state where agriculture is the foundation of the economy and culture. At a press event early in the day, Nelson was honored for his 26-year commitment to farm families with an induction into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. Missouri farmer and advocate Roger Allison introduced him, and Oscar-winning farm broadcaster Ken Root presented the award.

“We want to recognize Mr. Nelson for his long commitment to America’s family farmers and

Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews performed at Farm Aid 2011 on Aug. 13 at the LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS. Photos © Paul Natkin/Wire Image

At a press event early on the day of the Farm Aid benefit concert, Willie Nelson was honored for his 26-year commitment to farm families with an induction into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. for the millions of dollars and enormous attention he has contributed to the devastating economic problems faced by this country’s family farmers and their communities,” said Cathi Hahner, Executive Director of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame.

Following the induction, Jim Hightower, national radio commentator, author, public speaker, humorist, and two-term Texas Agriculture Commissioner and populist agitator, moderated a discussion about the promise that family farmers offer our nation and the challenges that

impede their progress.

Participants included Nelson, Mellencamp,

Young and Matthews, along with Farm Aid executive director Carolyn Mugar; Kansas cattle rancher and owner of Ranch Direct Foods, Mike Callicrate; farmer and founder of Good Natured Family Farms, Diana Endicott; and farmer and founder of

Cultivate Kansas City, Katherine Kelly.

“In this climate of deficits, our nation’s family farmers are our strongest asset. It’s their know-how and ingenuity that can fix our economy,” said executive director Carolyn Mugar.

Long-time, grassroots

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by Michael Pettengill For farmers and ranchers, upholding one’s duty to defend and protect the liberties and ideals for which our nation stands is not a choice, but rather a debt owed by all Americans. This patriotic spirit has been engrained in rural agricultural communities since the birth of our nation. Even today, more than 44 percent of all U.S. military troops boast rural roots.

America’s farmers and ranchers have always demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting our nation from threats both foreign and domestic. And, as the U.S. faces the growing

threat of individual acts of terrorism, farmers are honoring their national duty by supporting Department of Homeland Security regulations on ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer used to provide essential nutrients to crops.

While many farmers and ranchers have transitioned away from ammonium nitrate, the compound is still used as a nitrogen source for many crops, particularly in warmer climates.

However, in the right concentrations ammonium nitrate can be added to explosive devices to increase the magnitude of explosions. Ammonium nitrate was used in several terrorist attacks

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation including the 2005 London underground bombings, and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 innocent U.S. citizens and cost the U.S. $1.35 billion.

In 2007, new legislation instructed DHS to step up existing efforts to protect the nation from the potential misuse of ammonium nitrate. Earlier this summer DHS announced initial steps creating the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program. Unlike previous DHS programs focused primarily on securi-

ty at high-risk chemical facilities, ANSP is designed to increase controls and monitoring of sales, purchases and transfers of the product.

Purchasers, sellers and individuals involved in the transfer of ammonium nitrate products containing 30 percent or more of the compound by weight would be required to register for approval by DHS. The registration process is estimated to take about two hours and will require a payment every

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Farm Aid from 10 Shirley Sherrod, crisis counselor Betty Puckett, and law expert Neil Hamilton provided information on a variety of areas essential to successful family farming, from credit to discrimination.

Farm Aid 2011 featured performances by Nelson, Mellencamp, Young, and Matthews, who was joined by special guest Tim Reynolds. Also performing were Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, Billy Joe Shaver, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Ray Price, Robert Francis, Will Dailey & the Rivals, Rebecca Pidgeon, The Blackwood Quartet, John Trudell, and the Hearts of Darkness.

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Event sponsors of Farm Aid 2011 are Horizon Organic, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Anvil Knitwear, Organic Valley, Silk Soymilk, United Natural Foods, Applegate Farms, Whole Foods Market, Brightcove, Goodness Greeness and Hippie Chow Natural Foods. Additional food donors are The Rogue Creamery, Paradise Locker Meats, Patchwork Family Farms, farmer Eric Norton, Farm to Market Bread Company, Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Late July Organic Snacks, Popghum LLC, Yummylicious Cookie Company, Gehring Buffalo, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and GetReal Food Company.

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Troxler advises farmers to prepare for tropical storms RALEIGH, NC — As hurricane season enters what is generally its most active period, Agri-

culture Commissioner Steve Troxler is reminding farmers to have emergency plans in place

for their farms and share those plans with workers in advance of storms.

“Having an emergency

plan in place, along with a ready list of emergency contacts so you know who to call, can be

uals making purchases to show positive identification and increased agency oversight of sales, provided undue burdens are not placed on farmers, fertilizer distributors and dealers.

Farmers and ranchers are proud to produce agricultural products to meet the growing global demand for food. Now more than ever, it is important that we provide our farmers and ranchers with every tool at our disposal.

However, we must also keep in mind that the risk of ammonium nitrate being used to commit acts of terror is real.

The new standards will allow farmers and

ranchers to assist DHS in monitoring ammonium nitrate, while still ensuring the product is available for agricultural production.

While national security must come first, food security is equally important in ensuring the success of our nation and its

economy. Through the combined efforts of both DHS and our farmers and ranchers, we can achieve balance between the two.

Michael Pettengill is a public relations intern at the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Farmers from 11 five years (based on volume purchased) that the agency estimates would average from under $100 to $832 for farm use.

Purchasers who use ammonium nitrate, but never come in direct contact with it are not required to register. According to DHS, the program will be cost-effective if it prevents just one attack the same size of the Oklahoma City bombing every 14 years.

In keeping with farmers’ and ranchers’ commitment to protecting our great nation, Farm Bureau is working to support efforts that help further secure ammonium nitrate. This includes requiring individ-

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TEST DAY AVG (COW) OWNER

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MILK LBS

DAYS IN MILK

LBS MILK

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LBS FAT

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CRESTHAVEN FARMS

GALAX VA (3X)

7

1

92.2

229

31184

3.2 1003 3.0

934

JARECO FARMS

7

58

72.3

209

23675

4.0 946

3.2

MAJESTIC VIEW DAIRY

DAYTON VA (3X)

7

2

91.6

160

26358

3.4 900

3.0

802

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS DAIRY LLC. MEADOWS OF DAN VA (3X)

7

59

72.3

176

24234

3.8 916

3.1

750

CLAUDIA PAULSON

PORT REPUBLIC VA (3X)

7

3

86.8

199

27502

3.9 1060

3.0

833

SAM AREY AND LARRY MOORE

7

60

72.2

148

20853

3.5 725

3.0

630

JIM ELGIN

CULPEPER VA (3X)

6

4

86.2

211

25921

3.5 914

3.0

789

JORDAN ROHRER

GROTTOES VA (3X)

7

61

72.1

168

24118

3.4 809

2.9

703

LUKE & ROBERTA HEATWOLE

MT. CRAWFORD VA

7

5

86.2

199

26736

3.3 889

3.0

790

BRANDON BEERY

MT. CRAWFORD VA (3X)

7

62

72.1

181

27133

3.9 1070 3.0

806

STAN AND WES SHOWALTER

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

6

84.5

179

22267

3.6 792

3.0

665

GRANDVIEW HOLSTEINS,INC

CHATHAM VA

7

63

72.0

161

22363

3.6 814

3.0

666

GARY W MCDONALD

STEPHENS CITY VA

7

7

83.4

206

27212

3.5 942

3.4

924

CHAD & REBECCA MCMURRAY

HARRISONBURG VA (3X)

7

64

71.8

216

25031

3.6 911

3.0

758

ROHRER BROTHERS

DAYTON VA

7

8

83.4

178

25173

2.7 678

2.9

735

KNICELY BROS. INC #1

HARRISONBURG VA

7

65

71.7

165

22487

4.0 898

3.1

694

WHISPERING OAKS FARM

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

9

82.8

167

26268

3.6 937

2.9

767

DONALD BOWMAN

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

10

82.4

176

26172

3.8 987

2.9

767

WALKUP HOLSTEINS

HARRISONBURG VA

7

66

71.5

189

23949

4.2 1001 3.0

713

DAVID HOOLEY

AMELIA VA (3X)

7

11

81.4

230

23529

3.6 856

3.1

740

HOMESTEAD DAIRY

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

67

71.5

171

24806

3.3 811

3.0

754

E H SPURLIN & SONS

GALAX VA

6

12

81.3

171

24497

3.3 818

0.0

7

SHOMO FARMS INC

KEEZLETOWN VA

7

68

71.2

190

22418

2.6 572

3.0

683

ROBERT D STOOTS

MAX MEADOWS VA

7

13

80.6

147

25079

3.9 983

3.0

752

LW COLE FARM

CHILHOWIE VA

7

69

71.0

267

21676

3.8 820

3.1

679

SHEN-ROCK HOLSTEINS

HARRISONBURG VA (3X)

7

14

80.5

180

27239

3.8 1035 3.0

820

CARLTON W BRUBAKER

BOONES MILL VA (3X)

7

70

70.7

164

23911

3.6 854

2.9

700

HEATWOLE FAMILY DAIRY

HARRISONBURG VA (3X)

7

15

80.2

171

27357

3.7 1001 3.0

829

CHARLES F MOYER AND SONS

AMELIA VA

7

71

70.5

190

22531

4.3 976

3.1

709

WEST FINT

SALTVILLE VA (3X)

7

16

80.0

168

18462

3.6 671

3.1

579

D. BRUCE AND JANET HARPER

DAYTON VA

7

72

70.5

194

22258

3.8 856

3.2

703

MEL-PAULA HOLSTEIN'S

ROANOKE VA

7

17

79.9

196

23570

3.7 870

3.1

719

RIPPLE DALE DAIRY

BOONES MILL VA

7

73

70.3

197

19973

3.5 697

3.1

614

JOHN O HARDESTY & SON

BERRYVILLE VA

7

18

79.7

194

25280

3.7 927

3.1

776

ROBERT M. JONES

RICE VA

7

74

70.3

198

20910

3.5 727

3.1

641

CLARMAY FARM

FISHERSVILLE VA

6

19

79.3

181

23431

3.6 833

3.1

730

STEVE RAINEY

DILLWYN VA (3X)

7

75

70.2

185

26295

3.7 972

3.0

789

RIVERBEND DAIRY FARM

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

20

79.3

178

24881

3.7 911

2.9

714

HIDDEN HOLLOW DAIRY LLC

MOUNT CRAWFORD VA

7

76

70.2

187

19639

3.6 699

3.2

622

J & B FARMS INC.

MAX MEADOWS VA

7

21

78.9

121

23560

3.6 852

3.0

716

CLIFFORD BOWMAN

CALLAWAY VA

7

77

69.8

202

23257

3.8 879

2.9

685

RANDALL INMAN

MT. CRAWFORD VA (3X)

7

22

78.7

180

26730

4.2 1116

3.0

813

SPRING CREEK FARM

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

78

69.5

205

23775

3.8 914

3.0

724

HOME PLACE DAIRY INC

DAYTON VA (3X)

7

23

78.7

176

25599

3.3 844

2.9

751

SLATE HILL FARMS, LLC

HARRISONBURG VA

7

79

69.4

137

18925

3.8 718

3.0

566

AMEVA FARM INC

AMELIA VA

7

24

78.4

189

25442

3.7 954

3.1

778

DAVID TERRY

RURAL RETREAT VA (3X)

7

80

69.3

164

21931

3.5 777

3.1

670

HILLSIDE FARM INC.

DUBLIN VA

7

25

78.2

164

24658

3.7 904

3.0

751

K & K DAIRY, LLC.

MOUNT CRAWFORD VA

7

81

69.2

180

23624

3.5 827

3.1

729

RICHARD L SHOWALTER

DAYTON VA

7

26

78.1

208

25075

3.5 886

3.1

769

NATHAN HORST

WEYERS CAVE VA

7

82

69.1

174

24560

3.5 854

3.0

731

RICHLANDS DAIRY FARM INC

BLACKSTONE VA (3X)

7

27

77.7

192

24975

3.8 947

3.0

749

BACK CREEK DAIRY

PULASKI VA

7

83

69.0

198

23349

3.7 865

3.1

720

WOLF RIDGE HOLSTEINS

BRIDGEWATER VA (3X)

7

28

77.7

181

24342

3.4 819

3.1

747

DUSTIN AND SARAH WENGER

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

84

69.0

173

22719

3.7 831

3.0

673

MICHAEL COUNTISS

ABINGDON VA (3X)

7

29

77.7

162

22725

3.2 731

3.0

676

JENNINGS GAP DAIRY

CHURCHVILLE VA

7

85

68.9

169

21681

4.1 886

3.1

673

HARRY J AND RONALD L BENNETT COVINGTON VA (3X)

7

30

77.4

201

26394

3.4 887

2.9

758

RED-VALE DAIRY

BOONES MILL VA

7

86

68.7

201

24138

3.2 771

2.9

698

R.JEFFERSON

CHATHAM VA (3X)

7

31

77.4

170

25751

3.9 992

3.0

783

EASTVIEW FARM INC

BEAVERDAM VA

6

87

68.7

216

24249

3.8 926

3.1

741

MICHAEL WRIGHT

WEYERS CAVE VA (3X)

7

32

76.5

163

24041

WALL BROTHERS INC

BLACKSBURG VA

706

ASHLAND FARMS

CULPEPER VA

7

33

76.1

210

23494

3.8 902

3.1

735

CONNER DAIRY FARM INC

FLOYD VA

7

34

76.1

169

23269

3.0 705

3.0

690

.

.

.

.

LAIRD FARM

KEEZLETOWN VA

7

35

76.1

194

25878

3.7 958

3.1

797

TRIPLE R DAIRY

CREWE VA (3X)

7

36

75.6

210

25887

3.5 902

3.0

765

BACK RUN DAIRY

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

37

75.3

213

25093

3.8 965

2.9

729

RIDGE VIEW DAIRY LLC

QUICKSBURG VA (3X)

7

38

75.2

214

24786

3.3 815

3.0

735

THOMAS E STANLEY & SONS INC

ASHLAND VA

7

39

74.9

190

22294

3.8 857

3.0

672

HAMMOCK DAIRY INC.

CHATHAM VA (3X)

7

40

74.9

182

24810

3.6 902

3.0

741

CEDAR RIDGE DAIRY INC

ELKTON VA

7

41

74.7

200

23843

4.0 951

2.9

682

KYLE LEONARD

SPOTTSWOOD VA

7

42

74.2

152

23586

3.7 870

3.0

709

WILLOW BEND DAIRY

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

43

74.1

211

23425

3.8 891

3.1

716

BURKDALE FARM

HARRISONBURG VA

7

44

74.0

220

23029

3.6 832

3.1

707

LEWIS E WENGER

DAYTON VA

7

45

73.9

174

24183

3.4 812

3.1

740

WHITAKER FARM INC.

AMELIA CT HSE VA

7

46

73.8

197

25211

3.9 979

3.1

771

REGGIE DUNCAN

CHRISTIANSBURG VA

7

47

73.8

154

21945

3.7 809

3.0

662

PENHOOK VA

R TEST MTH A N K

MOUNT SIDNEY VA

747

7

88

68.7

204

22098

4.0 879

3.2

HELDRETH'S DAIRY FARM C O ROGER RURAL RETREAT VA

7

89

68.6

144

17867

4.4 787

3.2

565

HARMAN BECKNER

7

90

68.3

184

23005

3.7 848

3.1

709

3.8 878

3.0

WIRTZ VA

STONEYBROOK DAIRY

WIRTZ VA

7

91

68.3

176

22889

THOMPSON DAIRY LLC

BROADWAY VA

7

92

68.3

163

19640

FRANKLIN CLEAR VIEW DAIRY

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

93

68.2

168

21217

3.5 736

2.9

622

DAVE JOHNSON

GLADE SPRING VA

7

94

68.2

174

21719

3.2 694

3.0

660

DOGWOOD FARM, L.P.,LLP

PURCELLVILLE VA

6

95

68.1

234

20272

3.7 750

3.1

619

HILLVIEW FARM INC

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

96

68.1

201

23023

4.0 923

3.0

690

GREENBROWER INC

MC GAHEYSVILLE VA

7

97

68.0

185

21654

3.5 748

3.0

656

.

.

.

693 .

CARTER S ELLIOTT JR

RUSTBURG VA (3X)

7

98

68.0

196

24579

3.7 905

3.0

744

JAMES L WILL

BRIDGEWATER VA

7

99

68.0

167

22706

3.4 782

3.0

678

RAYMOND L BURKHOLDER

DAYTON VA

7

100 68.0

214

24667

3.7 919

3.0

751

VIRGINIA COLOR BREEDS

LAKESIDE DAIRY FARM INC.

MINERAL VA

7

48

73.8

197

25705

3.7 957

2.9

742

OAK SPRING FARMS LLC

UPPERVILLE VA

6

1

58.6

145

15976

4.6 737

3.5

562 B

STONEY RUN FARM INC.

MC GAHEYSVILLE VA (3X)

7

49

73.5

164

22173

3.5 786

3.0

663

DAN ABE SLEMP AND SON

SUGAR GROVE VA

7

2

55.9

172

17698

4.2 746

3.2

571 J

DOUGLAS & MELISSA HARRISON

BROADWAY VA

7

50

73.4

184

23310

3.6 840

3.1

715

J S HUFFARD III

CROCKETT VA

7

3

53.0

149

17118

4.6 792

3.5

598 J

BRANKLEY FARMS

SKIPWITH VA

6

51

73.2

224

22916

4.1 950

3.1

706

DAVID G & DARLENE F HOFFMAN

CULPEPER VA

7

4

51.8

213

16712

4.7 778

3.5

592 J

MONTA VISTA, INC.

HARRISONBURG VA

7

52

73.1

192

22687

3.6 820

3.1

704

R Y STILES & SONS

CLEAR BROOK VA

7

5

51.7

181

13844

4.7 655

3.7

506 J

LONG-ACRE FARM

MT JACKSON VA

7

53

72.7

144

20852

3.6 749

3.0

618

JOE BLANKENSHIP

SUGAR GROVE VA

7

6

46.5

159

14481

4.7 678

3.5

509 J

MT AIRY DAIRY FARM LLC

MT JACKSON VA

7

54

72.7

169

20999

3.6 766

3.0

627

JACOB SHENK

CATLETT VA

7

7

45.2

175

14672

4.6 682

3.6

525 J

ROBERT RUTROUGH

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

55

72.5

195

25146

3.8 945

3.0

752

E CLINE BRUBAKER

ROCKY MOUNT VA

7

8

43.3

206

13621

4.8 657

3.4

466 G

GARY RUSSELL

WOODLAWN VA

7

56

72.5

235

24877

3.8 935

3.1

761

HEDGEBROOK FARM

WINCHESTER VA

7

9

42.0

183

11783

4.1 486

3.5

412 J

ALFRED STEPHENS

WYTHEVILLE VA

7

57

72.5

242

24898

3.6 895

3.1

769

NELSON & BEVERLY SINE & FAMILY WOODSTOCK VA

7

10

40.5

138

11518

4.5 520

3.4

388 J

Dairy Farmers of America Inc.’s (DFA) Board and management commend Representatives Collin Peterson, D-MN, and Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, for their bipartisan leadership in the effort to reform dairy policy.

Recently Simpson, a senior member of the House Budget and Appropriations committee, joined Peterson,

ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, in supporting America’s dairy producers through a re-write of federal dairy policy.

Peterson took a vital first step earlier this summer in developing draft legislation that begins the discussion on dairy reform. Simpson’s follow-up pledge this week to be the lead Repub-

lican sponsor for the bill underscores the bipartisan support for this critical legislation.

We look forward to the bill’s introduction when Congress reconvenes in September and are working with Peterson and Simpson to secure additional support for this measure.

Dairy plays a vital role in this na-

tion’s agriculture industry and in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.

Working toward federal dairy policy reform is essential to ensure producers have the tools they need to remain competitive in the world market and facilitate the industry’s growth and long-term sustainability.

Troxler from 12 erators are in high demand following storms, and on-site feeding capabilities for livestock operations are also critical.

“The need for generators is always high when a storm strikes,” Troxler said. “We encourage farmers to contact local farm suppliers and rental companies in advance of storms to reserve a generator on their own in the event of power outages. There are no guarantees that state-

owned generators will be available for farmers and livestock owners.”

Troxler reminded farmers that they should have a transfer switch properly installed ahead of time so they can use a generator. A properly installed transfer switch is critical for the protection of farm facilities and utility workers, he said.

Farmers are also encouraged to add the phone number of their county emergency man-

agement office to their list of important numbers. County emergency management offices will be coordinating emergency crop and livestock assistance, including requests for generators.

In addition, pesticide applicators should look to secure their pesticide storage areas. Applicators in low-lying areas should do whatever they can to elevate or move pesticides to locations that are less likely to flood.

More preparedness tips to consider: • Closely monitor local weather reports for upto-the-minute information on storms; • Store or secure items or equipment that might blow away; • Relocate livestock and animals from low-lying areas; • Check generators to be sure they are in good working order and secure a sufficient amount of fuel to operate them;

• Turn off the propane supply at tanks; • Secure propane tanks in the event of flooding to prevent them from floating away; • Move equipment to the highest open ground possible away from trees or buildings that could cause damage; • Mark animals with an identifier so they can be easily returned if lost.

Examples are ear tags with name of farm and phone numbers, brands, paint markings on hooves or coat or clipped initials in the hair; • Move feed to higher ground or to a more ac-

cessible place in case of flooding or transportation problems; • Coordinate with neighbors beforehand and discuss what resources can be shared.

Examples include a backhoe or set of livestock panels; • Keep a list of important phone numbers.

Examples include the local emergency management office, county extension agent, insurance agent, county Farm Service Agency and private veterinarian; • Secure or move pesticides to higher ground in the event of flooding.

Top 40 Herds For July For Records Processed through DRMS Raleigh

800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

BERKELEY

B R COW E YEARS E D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

WEST VIRGINIA

LINTON BROTHERS INC.

DHI H 177.4

17574

665 3.8 528 3.0

DHIR X 126.9 DHI-AP H 135.9

20136 21032

771 3.8 658 3.3 780 3.7 641 3.0

HOUGH, CLARENCE E. & T.TODD DHIRAPCS H 227.2 VICKERS, L. ELMER DHI-AP H 95.9 SNYDER, NICHOLAS DHI-AP H 90.7 RZ BANE INC. DHI-APCS H 254.2 VICKERS, L. ELMER DHI-AP J 53.4

23114 20600 20394 19589 15429

960 788 740 703 721

DHIRAPCS H 47.9

18519

683 3.7 582 3.1

DHI-APCS H 84.0 DHI-AP H 87.1 DHI-APCS H 30.3

24263 16316 16311

977 4.0 751 3.1 613 3.8 503 3.1 554 3.4 501 3.1

DHI H 77.7

21012

821 3.9 686 3.3

DHIR-AP H 209.4

20064

720 3.6 622 3.1 3X

GREENBRIER BEN BUCK FARM EMORY & JEAN HANNA

JEFFERSON

MONONGALIA

WEST VIRGINIA DAIRY DEPT

MONROE

BEILER DAIRY FARM, LLC DOUG & TRACY DRANSFIELD TRISH & STEVE ECHOLS

PRESTON GREG GIBSON

RANDOLPH LINGER FARMS INC.

4.2 3.8 3.6 3.6 4.7

700 631 627 589 550

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.6

Top 40 Herds For July For Records Processed through DRMS Raleigh

VIRGINIA CREWE TRACTOR 1842 Watson’s Woods Road • Crewe, VA 23930 434-645-9734

NORTH CAROLINA JOE’S TRACTOR SALES INC. 724 Joe Moore Road • Thomasville, NC 336-885-4582 www.joestractorsales.com

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NEW CASTLE

FLEET BROTHERS, INC. 10072 General Puller Highway • Hartfield, VA 804-776-6600 www.fleetbrothers.com

C&R IMPLEMENT 301 Jonesville Road • Williamston, NC 252-792-1511

PENNSYLVANIA B. EQUIP. INC. 8422 Wayne Highway • Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-3193

SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT INC. Rural Retreat, VA 276-686-5531 or 800-382-6466

MT. AIRY EQUIPMENT 1431 W. Pine Street • Mt. Airy, NC 27030 336-786-6240

LONGENECKERS INC. Rt. 866 South • Williamburg, PA 16693 814-793-3731

WEB ENTERPRISES 7517 Richland Road • Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-2350

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

MM WEAVER & SONS INC. 169 N. Groffdale Road • Leola, PA 17510 717-856-2321

B R COW E YEARS E D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DELAWARE

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE VARI, V. JOSEPH EMERSON, ROBERT L. COOK, H. WALLACE & SON

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

H H H X

100.3 106.9 156.3 73.6

26348 1024 3.9 823 3.1 21221 724 3.4 654 3.1 18775 721 3.8 607 3.2 17530 755 4.3 571 3.3

DULIN BROS. DHI-APCS DEMPSEY FARM DHI-APCS JENAMY FARMS DHI-AP GREGG & STEPHANIE KNUTSEN DHIR-AP MOOR JR, ALFRED M. DHI-APCS GREGG & STEPHANIE KNUTSEN DHIR-AP WHITE OAK FARMS DHI-AP VOGL, ANTHONY & ERNEST DHI-AP

H H H H H J H H

158.5 142.6 168.2 39.8 316.4 23.6 170.3 137.9

26255 942 3.6 824 3.1 27509 1050 3.8 815 3.0 24041 874 3.6 743 3.1 22856 874 3.8 739 3.2 22522 909 4.0 723 3.2 17404 851 4.9 658 3.8 18387 730 4.0 588 3.2 19019 719 3.8 577 3.0

H X H H J H H

105.1 37.3 569.5 79.4 113.7 26.3 253.0

25739 23384 23353 21916 19455 21419 21353

KENT

SUSSEX

LOYAL JAKE BENDER LOYAL JAKE BENDER GREEN ACRES FARM HEATWOLE, JERREL & ALMA JOHN A. MILLS JOHN A. MILLS BAILEY, J. E. & SONS INC.

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

945 920 854 864 960 845 769

3.7 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.9 3.9 3.6

796 763 698 684 677 671 655

3.1 3.3 3.0 3X 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.1

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Support for dairy policy legislation signals progress in efforts to stimulate dairy policy reform

August 22, 2011 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 14

Hay for Texas Group seeking donations for farmers to feed their livestock A group of concerned citizens in Chenango County, New York has started a project to help Texas farmers feed their livestock in the midst of what experts say is the worst drought in that state’s history.

“It’ll be Americans helping Americans for a change,” said Herman Sherwood-Sitts, one the organizers of the effort.

The project began Aug.1 and Hay for Texas has collected 74.5 tons of hay so far, including 26.5 tons donated by an individual from Endicott in Broome County. The immediate goal of Hay for Texas is to collect 80 tons, which it is estimated will feed 4,000 cows

for one day.

The biggest obstacle the project is facing is finding a way to transport the hay to where it needs to go. SherwoodSitts said he has attempted to get tractortrailer operators to help, “but so far, no one’s stepped up to the plate.”

According to SherwoodSitts, at his urging, Uticaarea Rep. Richard Hanna sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Aug. 15 requesting the use of the New York Air National Guard to transport the hay. The request is within the realm of the Air Guard’s capabilities a lieutenant-colonel told him, Sherwood-Sitts said.

“They needed (the hay)

last month and we’re going to try to get it to them this week,” he said.

The ultimate goal of Hay for Texas is to have the effort spread throughout the Northeast

to provide as much hay as possible to the farmers for their livestock.

“We’re just trying to get the word out and to get people informed,” Sherwood-Sitts said.

Anyone interested in donating to Hay for Texas can contact the Chenango County Farm Bureau at 607-3346061. That organization is working with the

Texas Department of Agriculture to distribute the hay when it reaches Texas. Sherwood-Sitts can be reached at 607334-7186.

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TEST DAY AVG (COW) OWNER MYERS FARMS INC

TOWN (3X) UNION GROVE NC (3X)

JOHNNY, KAREN, & BRIAN MOORE MOUNT ULLA NC (3X) ROBERT NUTTER & MICHAEL STROWD HILLSBOROUGH NC (3X)

COREY FOSTER CROSS CREEK DAIRY SCOTT AND BANKS DAVIS HOLLAND FARMS OF OLIN,LLC SHUMAKER DAIRY, INC. DAVID A SMITH BUTTKE DAIRY BLAN BOTTOMLEY STEVE AND ALLEN JOINES SAMUEL J. FLOWE BEAMS DAIRY AUBREY N WELLS RIDGE FARM NATHAN SOUTHER NEAL P JOHNSON MIKE DUCKETT ENGLISH DAIRY FARM, LLC STEPSTONE HOLSTEINS INC TALLEY-HO FARM BOBBY & ALVIN EVANS CARLAND DAIRY TAPROOT FARMS TED AND ALAN MOORE BREEZY RIDGE DAIRY GREEN VALLEY FARM, LLC ANDERS FARM GEORGE SMITH LARRY D GALLIHER MATTHEW CODY ALLENS DAIRY WILLIAM H DAY JR MARK JOHNSON A D & CARLTON WILLIARD BOBBY JOE GAMBILL GARY & SHARON MACGIBBON CARL & CLAYTON SMITH GEORGE L PLESS AND SONS RANDY DOUGLAS WRIGHT DAIRY MACGIBBON FARMS WAYNE P STOUT CHARLES CURRIN DAIRY MCCAINS DAIRY S & L RIVERSIDE DAIRY LLC JERRY W. CRAWFORD GARY SCHLABACH

CLEVELAND NC HURDLE MILLS NC MOORESVILLE NC OLIN NC BLANCH NC LEXINGTON NC (3X) LIBERTY NC (3X) ENNICE NC (3X) SPARTA NC MIDLAND NC CHERRYVILLE NC (3X) LEICESTER NC RANDLEMAN NC UNION GROVE NC (3X) STATESVILLE NC LEICESTER NC MARION NC BLANCH NC OLIN NC SPARTA NC MILLS RIVER NC (3X) FLETCHER NC (3X) HURDLE MILLS NC SPARTA NC RANDLEMAN NC (3X) ENNICE NC LEXINGTON NC (3X) HARMONY NC (3X) MARS HILL NC ASHEBORO NC OXFORD NC STATESVILLE NC GRAHAM NC SPARTA NC CROUSE NC (3X) ENNICE NC ROCKWELL NC HAMPTONVILLE NC REIDSVILLE NC STATESVILLE NC STONY POINT NC OXFORD NC SOPHIA NC (3X) VALE NC CHAPEL HILL NC UNION GROVE NC

R TEST A MTH N K

7 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 6 7 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

ANNUAL AVERAGES

MILK LBS

DAYS IN MILK

LBS MILK

% FAT

LBS FAT

93.3 86.6 84.4 83.0 79.9 77.4 75.1 75.0 74.9 74.2 73.3 70.9 70.9 70.9 69.4 68.3 68.1 66.9 66.8 66.2 65.8 65.8 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.6 65.1 64.8 64.5 64.5 64.1 63.8 63.6 63.4 63.2 62.6 62.6 62.3 61.2 60.9 60.8 60.7 60.2 59.9 59.7 59.6 59.2 59.2

156 142 185 237 171 227 134 226 228 177 203 200 185 172 232 173 208 187 245 213 182 182 151 175 180 205 188 159 175 260 225 195 249 170 158 208 199 181 219 245 185 211 195 259 218 300 230 221 224

27625 24204 25712 28342 23778 25916 26328 23568 24800 25006 23462 20753 21732 21713 20939 .

26898 23868 21956 22679 22360 22384 18032 21296 23231 21235 20738 21243 17897 23900 18538 20151 20374 19417 21578 22377 17279 19504 21243 20933 20273 20832 19722 20643 19444 24650 21023 20120 .

3.3 3.3 3.7 3.3 3.7 3.5 3.2 3.8 3.4 3.8 3.9 3.5 3.5 1.9 3.3 .

3.6 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.8 .

3.7 .

4.3 3.0 4.0 3.4 3.8 4.3 3.3 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.1 3.3 3.7 3.3 3.4 3.1 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.7 .

925 788 955 948 880 903 837 906 850 958 913 727 761 406 690 .

962 908 806 815 866 858 .

786 .

917 616 860 615 899 791 674 770 730 834 919 565 723 698 721 622 779 732 770 718 902 826 742 .

B % LBS R PRO PRO E E D

2.7 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 1.1 3.1 .

2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 .

3.0 .

3.1 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 .

743 688 760 877 729 796 775 730 758 750 698 638 641 237 651 .

785 727 686 684 699 692 .

640 .

653 603 662 551 737 552 627 619 583 657 715 528 593 644 641 619 656 578 653 591 729 671 639 .

ANNUAL AVERAGES

TEST DAY AVG (COW) OWNER COLTRANE FARM PENDRYS DAIRY FARM DONALD PAYNE W G CARUTHERS JR LINDLEY DAIRY INC JEFF CORNWELL JY-RO HOLSTEINS BEVILLE BROTHERS DAIRY OAKMERE FARM STAMEY FARMS LYNN BONHAM RANDY DOUGLAS WAYNE ROBERTSON TEER FARMS INC J NORMAN RIDDLE CARSON AND CLAYTON LLOYD PROCTOR DAIRY STAMEY FARMS

Color Breeds

BEAMS DAIRY BRIAN MOORE JERSEYS TALLEY-HO FARM CARLAND DAIRY GREEN VALLEY FARM, LLC MATTHEW CODY GARY & SHARON MACGIBBON COREY LUTZ BRUSH CREEK SWISS FARMS LUCKY L JERSEY LYNN BONHAM WAYNE AND KAREN LUTZ GREG LANGLEY COY + WANDA REESE TREASURE CHEST JERSEYS ATT. WILLIAM BOONE BILTMORE DAIRY FARMS INC TREASURE CHEST JERSEYS CHAPMAN DAIRY CALDWELL OVERCASH RAY & LINDA ELMORE GRANT WALTERS SHADY BROOK FARM SHADY BROOK FARM ATT. ANNA G. AMORIELLO RIVERSIDE DAIRY FARM CHAPEL HILL CREAMERY SHADY BROOK FARM HARRY WELLS

TOWN (3X)

R TEST A MTH N K

MILK LBS

DAYS IN MILK

LBS MILK

% FAT

LBS FAT

B % LBS R PRO PRO E E D

PLEASANT GARDEN NC (3X) 7 BOONVILLE NC 6 TAYLORSVILLE NC 7 HILLSBOROUGH NC 6 SNOW CAMP NC 7 LAWNDALE NC 7 ELKIN NC 7 REIDSVILLE NC 7 BROWNS SUMMIT NC 6 STATESVILLE NC 7 ARDEN NC 7 HAMPTONVILLE NC 7 STATESVILLE NC 7 CHAPEL HILL NC 7 STATESVILLE NC 7 MEBANE NC 7 BESSEMER CITY NC 7 STATESVILLE NC 7

50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67

58.9 58.5 57.5 57.3 57.0 56.5 56.4 56.3 55.7 55.3 55.2 55.1 54.2 54.1 53.8 53.6 53.4 53.1

238 227 227 274 274 203 253 238 226 203 185 179 245 280 205 265 211 113

19902 20588 20074 17610 17483 20785 18432 21098 20365 20874 16730 20086 17561 18783 15898 17850 20092 19272

3.8 3.5 3.6 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.5 4.3 3.1 3.8 3.9 3.6 4.1 3.1 3.4

752 724 727 692 696 799 698 755 770 738 713 622 671 733 574 723 614 650

3.0 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.3 2.9 3.1

591 617 592 560 577 622 579 654 636 629 551 612 550 594 474 594 574 593

CHERRYVILLE NC (3X) MT. ULLA NC (3X) OLIN NC MILLS RIVER NC (3X) RANDLEMAN NC (3X) MARS HILL NC CROUSE NC (3X) LINCOLNTON NC SILER CITY NC STATESVILLE NC ARDEN NC MOCKSVILLE NC STALEY NC TAYLORSVILLE NC LINCOLNTON NC GREENSBORO NC FLETCHER NC LINCOLNTON NC TAYLORSVILLE NC KANNAPOLIS NC STATESVILLE NC CHINA GROVE NC STATESVILLE NC STATESVILLE NC GIBSONVILLE NC GIBSONVILLE NC CHAPEL HILL NC STATESVILLE NC CLOVER NC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

70.9 66.3 65.8 65.7 65.1 64.1 62.6 59.3 59.3 56.3 55.2 54.7 52.7 50.6 49.2 48.6 48.0 47.8 46.6 46.5 45.9 45.9 43.9 43.5 43.1 41.8 40.9 38.4 34.0

172 155 182 175 159 195 181 176 208 184 185 140 222 171 158 393 173 278 209 221 206 180 258 164 192 193 157 221 256

21713 19947 22384 21296 21243 20151 19504 16540 19405 19066 16730 16688 18052 16514 16479 14017 14977 21236 15555 15771 13775 14360 17463 15068 13024 16140 12203 15042 13433

1.9 4.1 3.8 3.7 4.0 3.3 3.7 4.8 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.8 4.0 4.7 4.3 3.9 4.8 3.7 4.4 3.5 4.5 4.3 4.1 4.5 4.1 4.0 4.8 4.4 4.8

406 822 858 786 860 674 723 798 804 824 713 806 731 769 707 550 724 792 691 548 623 613 709 682 537 638 587 658 641

1.1 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.6 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.2 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.6 3.2 3.5 3.1 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.2 3.1 3.6 3.4 3.6

237 656 692 640 662 627 593 594 650 642 551 585 584 601 575 458 538 675 546 491 493 493 571 520 418 502 444 517 483

6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

X J X X X X X J B J X J X J J X J X J X J J X J X X J J J

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Delaware State Fair and 92 children ranging in age from 5-13 competed in boys and girls divisions.

While the kids relish the competition, adults clearly have fun watching the event and cheering on the competitors.

“The event has grown each year and it is really exciting to see the kids enjoying themselves,” said Alan Quillen, Store Manager of Hoober’s Seaford location. “Most of the kids take it seriously and the event gets very competitive. For the kids it’s a different type of competition than other sports and without a doubt the adults enjoy it as well.”

Hoober donates all the proceeds from the pedal tractor pull to the FFA

and the organization had members helping run the competition. According to Quillen the FFA is an organization Hoober is proud to support.

“The FFA consists of young high school students who are the future of the ag industry,” said Quillen. “We think it’s very important that they have the materials to learn and the experiences they get through the FFA to help them decide their career paths. Donating the money to the FFA is one way we feel we’re giving back to the agricultural community.”

Hoober Pedal Tractor Pull Results Boys Age 5-6 1st — AJ Alexander, Felton, DE 2nd — Brayden Hearn, Laurel, DE Girls Age 5-6 1st — Sarah Klusiewier, Georgetown, DE 2nd — Christine Campbell, Frankford, DE Boys Age 7-9 1st — Tanner LeCates,

Greenwood, DE 2nd — Tanner Holden, Smyrna, DE Girls Age 7-9 1st — Daphne Ivory, Wyoming, DE 2nd — Kayla Miller, Marydel, MD Boys Age 10-11 1st — Joshua Board, Bridgeville, DE 2nd — Jacob Apicella, Audubon, NY Girls Age 10-11 1st — Cassidy Staats, Wyoming, DE 2nd — Jess Shuba, Wyoming, DE Boys Age 12-13 1st — Junior Haass, Woodside, DE 2nd — Jordan Shuba, Wyoming, DE Girls Age 12-13 1st — Brooke Dodd, Denton, MD 2nd — Krissy Hawke, Newark, DE Founded in 1941, Hoober Inc. has five locations and serves agricultural customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Hoober pedal tractor pull at Delaware State Fair benefits FFA

August 22, 2011 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 16

Red Angus breeders will assemble on the east coast for the Red Angus National Convention Sept. 14-16. This year’s convention takes place at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, NC, with a post-convention tour set for Sept. 17.

Red Angus producers from across the nation and Canada will convene to handle business of the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), learn about advancements in the breed and socialize with other Red Angus breeders.

“We are looking forward to showcasing our agriculture industry and the history of North Carolina,” said convention planner and RAAA Director Martin Morgan of Leicester, NC. “We’ve also set aside time for Red Angus producers to visit and socialize.”

A pre-convention Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium kicks off activities at noon on Sept. 14. “This event will help commercial producers develop cattle selection strategies that will capture more value from their resources plus, explore innovative marketing opportunities,” said Morgan.

Speakers from area universities and cattlemen’s associations, along with RAAA staff and industry professionals, will discuss how producers can capture more value from their land and labor, and ultimately their calf crop.

The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium is hosted by the Red Angus Association of The Carolinas and is free of charge, but participants must contact Johnny R. Rogers, 336-598-5835 or Martin Morgan, 828-683-9935, to reserve a ticket.

Schedule overview Convention attendees will gather for hospitality on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Thursday, Sept. 15 will begin with the general session that includes the President’s Message, State of the Association, Foundation update and Strategic Plan review. That afternoon, Breed Improvement, Promotions, Marketing, Registration, Juniors, Show and Sale and Constitution and By-Laws committees will meet.

In the evening, buses will transport the convention group to the historic Bay 7 for a social and prime rib dinner in the restored historic site of the American Tobacco Co. factory founded by Washington Duke following the Civil War. Red Angus breeders can explore the tobacco industry’s history as they enjoy Bay 7’s landscaping and entertainment. Buses will travel back to the convention center until 10 p.m.

On Friday, Sept. 16, state affiliates will meet over breakfast prior to the general session. Area and regional cau-

cuses will then assemble to elect their new directors. The general session will resume mid-morning with reports on the newly elected board members, committee chair reports, Junior Red Angus year in review and a sneak peak at the 2012 RAAA convention at the Silver Legacy in Reno, Nev. Following lunch, attendees can ride the bus for a shopping trip in Durham or tour the North Carolina State University Beef Research Unit in Raleigh, NC. The banquet that evening will recognize Red Angus breeders with special awards.

On Saturday, Sept, 17, buses will depart for the Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum to learn more about the tobacco industry and the famous Duke

family that is the namesake for Duke University.

Tour attendees will have lunch at Langdon’s Red Angus and tour a typical eastern U.S. working farm that integrates hogs, row crops, Red Angus and Simmental cattle.

The tour will conclude with a visit and wine tasting at Gregory Vineyards at Angier, NC. Convention attendees should reserve their room at the Sheraton Imperial at 800-325-3535 by Aug. 24 to receive the special Red Angus convention rate. To pre-register for the national RAAA convention, visit the Web site at redangus.org or contact Charlie Tigart, office administrative director, 940-3873502, charlie@redangus.org

Dairy farmers: fair milk prices needed to stop the bleeding in rural America In just the last four years, close to 20 percent of this nation’s dairy farms have closed their doors for good, wreaking havoc on rural families and economies.

“Crisis hotlines have been at record levels as

have the level of farm bankruptcies and auctions — all signaling that something is seriously wrong,” states Ben Burkett, President of the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC).

The primary cause?

Dairy farmers receive unfair prices for their milk that come nowhere close to covering their cost of production. The need to reform federal policy is clear, however, the Senate Agriculture Committee is hesitant to act because of a lack of consensus within the dairy industry.

The lack of consensus is actually among the marketers and processors whose interests are at odds with dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) “Foundation for the Future” plan, which is the basis of Representative Collin Peterson’s recent dairy reform proposal, has serious potential to further drive raw milk prices down and also marginalize nearly 20 percent of the nation’s remaining dairy farmers who cannot participate in an insurancebased program due to religious beliefs.

But dairy farmers have a different solution: one that will affect real, lasting change. “What we need is a new pricing system that requires the processors and/or marketers to pay a fair price for the milk they purchase from dairy farmers,” said Wisconsin dairy farmer Paul Rozwadowski. The Federal Milk Market Improvement Act of 2011 would enable farmers to earn a decent living without being dependent on a government subsidy because milk buyers would pay a fair price.

NFFC has delivered a letter to key Congressional allies, urging them to co-sponsor The Federal Milk Market Improvement Act of 2011.

America’s dairy farmers need swift action in Congress before it is too late.

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Red Angus breeders to assemble in North Carolina

August 22, 2011 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 18

Jersey All American schedule, entry deadlines announced Nearly $45,000 in premiums offered for three Jersey shows in three days at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville The finest Registered Jerseys™ on the face of the earth will take center stage when The 59th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY, Nov. 5 to 7.

Premiums totaling nearly $45,000 will be offered for three shows. Last year’s All American assembled over 600 Registered Jerseys™ under one roof, making it the largest exhibition of Jerseys in the United States and the world for 2010.

The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5. Ted DeMent, Kenney, IL, is the judge with Dean Dohle, Half Way, MO, serving as his consultant. This is one of the richest junior shows in the world with $8,875 in premiums offered, plus an additional $5,000 in exhibitor support being provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

The 58th National Jersey Jug Futurity on Sunday, Nov. 6 offers an estimated $10,000 in premiums. It will be judged by Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio. His consultant will be John Erbsen, Lanark, IL. The open division of The All American Jersey Show is set to take place on Nov. 7 and will be judged by Herby D. Lutz, Chester, SC. His consultant will be Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ontario.

The first and second place entries in each class of all shows will be named the All American and Reserve All American winners for 2011 by the American Jersey Cattle Association.

The shows will be streamed live from Freedom Hall via webcast.

Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, will also occur that same weekend.

The 59th All American Jersey Sale, the premier showcase for Registered Jersey™ genetics in the United States, will offer 75 lots on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6.

A total of 35 Registered Jersey™ heifers — all genomically tested — will be offered to youth between seven and 20 years of age in the 54th Pot O’Gold Sale. Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend is the Presenting Sponsor of this sale on Saturday, Nov. 5.

All events will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, conveniently located near the Louisville airport. The schedule is: Saturday, Nov. 5 8 a.m. — The 59th All American Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall 4:30 p.m. — 54th Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall 7:30 p.m. — All American Junior Banquet, South Wing Conference Center Sunday, Nov. 6 1 p.m. — 58th National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall 4:15 p.m. — Pre-sale sponsored social 5 p.m. — All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B Monday, Nov. 7 7:30 a.m. The 58th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall For complete premium list with show rules and entry forms, visit the NAILE Web site at livestockexpo.org or call 502-595-3166. Sept. 20 is the deadline for open and junior show entries, as well as final nominations for the Na-

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The headquarters for the All American is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport.

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HARRISBURG, PA — Youth competing during the 2011 All-American Dairy Show will benefit from more than $25,000 in grant contributions that will help support educational and training opportunities during the show.

“Our youth are the future leaders of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “The funds secured through the foundation are providing young dairy leaders more incentive to participate in the many educational activities at the show, se-

curing their interest in – and the future of – the industry.”

The All-American Dairy Show Foundation, a nonprofit group, secured the grants for the show, slated for Sept. 17-22 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.

Four grants totaling $4,758 have been issued by the foundation for 2011, including: • Premier National Junior Events Youth Networking and Career Grant for $1,100; • Premier National Junior Events Milking

Shorthorn Grand Champion for $750; • Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest first and second place awards in four divisions for $1,560; and • 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Forum for 10 placing awards in two divisions for $1,348.

The Pennsylvania Dairy and Allied Industries Association submitted grant applications to the foundation trustee members including board chairman Bob Heilman, Richmond, VA; honorary chairman Art Nesbitt,

Fort Atkinson, WI; George Cashell, Shippensburg, PA; Rita Kennedy, Valencia, PA; Jay Houser, Spring Mills, PA; Doug Evans, Georgetown, NY; Marilyn Hershey, Cochranville, PA; Bob Storch, Troy, PA; Dick Chichester, Falmouth, VA; and Donna and Jason Myers, New Windsor, MD. The trustees determine how the money should be used to support educational and training opportunities and awards for youth who participate in the AllAmerican Dairy Show.

The seed money — $18,500 — for the foundation came from the sale of Holstein March calf, Savage-Leigh Z LinseeET, donated by Chip Savage of Knoxville, MD, in the Eastern Elite Holstein Sale during the 2008 AllAmerican Dairy Show.

Out of Savage-Leigh Bellwood Linda and sired

by Ocean-View ZenithTW-ET, the calf was first bought for $10,000 by a syndicate that donated the calf back for resale.

Donating $2,000 shares to the syndicate were Dieter Krieg, Darwin G. Braund, New Direction Holsteins, Jason and Donna Myers, and the Centre County Syndicate consisting of Centre County Dairy Vets, Fred Strouse, Mike Weimer, Rita Kennedy and Jay Houser. Tyler Peachey of McAlevys Fort, PA, bought the calf a second time for $8,500.

The first $500 grant given by the foundation secured the $1,000 United States savings bond won by the

2010 Grand Champion Holstein of the Premier National Junior Show.

“I applaud the many AllAmerican Dairy Show volunteers committed to increasing opportunities for our young dairy people to participate in the show,” Greig said. “Their efforts do not go unnoticed and are critical to coordinating this great event.”

The All-American Dairy Show is set for Sept. 1722 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The Premier National Junior Events, themed “Little Stars Big Dreams,” run Sept. 17-20.

Show week boasts 23 dairy shows in six days with premiums for all exhibitors. Visit the AllAmerican Dairy Show website at www.allamerican.state.pa.us or call the show office at 717787-2905 for a complete show schedule, judges’ bios, premium list and contest brochures.

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Storing animal health products at the correct temperature is one key aspect of beef quality assurance (BQA) programs, because improper storage can cause products to lose their effectiveness. Refrigeration at 35-45°F is recommended for many products, with some exceptions based on the unique nature of each product. Most farms do a good job of keeping products refrigerated, but how often are those refrigerators checked to be sure the temperature is in the right range? A study done by University of Arkansas scientists revealed

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The Agriculture Department reduced its 2011 milk production forecast for the first time since April, despite rising cow numbers. Its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report says “Although the July Cattle report indicates that producers are holding relatively large numbers of dairy replacement heifers which supports a higher forecast dairy herd, recent hot, humid weather and relatively high priced feed may constrain the growth in milk per cow.”

The report predicts 2011 milk output to hit 195.6 billion pounds, down 100 million pounds from the July estimate. The 2012 forecast is for 198.8 billion, unchanged from a month ago, but above 2011 reflecting a larger herd in the first part of 2012 but slightly slower growth in milk per cow.

Commercial exports for 2011 were forecast higher on the strength of

butterfat. Imports were lowered reflecting less cheese and milk proteins. Trade forecasts for 2012 were unchanged.

Cheese, butter, and whey prices were forecast higher for 2011 but nonfat dry milk (NDM) was forecast lower.

Tighter milk supplies are expected to support higher product prices, according to USDA, but softening international prices will likely weigh on U.S. NDM markets.

The Class III price forecast was raised based on higher forecast cheese and whey prices, but lower forecast NDM prices will outweigh higher butter prices so the Class IV price forecast was reduced. Look for the Class III price to average $18.40-$18.60 per hundredweight, up from $18-$18.30 expected in last month’s report.

The 2012 average was projected to range $16.10-$17.10, up a dime from a month ago.

The 2010 average was $14.41 and an anemic

$11.36 in 2009.

The 2011 Class IV price is expected to range $19.05-$19.35, down from last month’s $19.15$19.55. The 2012 average was put at $16.45$17.55, down a nickel from last month and compares to $15.09 in 2010 and $10.89 in 2009.

NFDM prices for 2012 were forecast lower on expected weaker earlyyear demand but cheese prices were forecast slightly higher. Forecast butter and whey prices were unchanged from last month.

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the feed side of things in Friday’s DairyLine. He reported that USDA lowered its 2011 corn production estimate compared to a month ago.

The corn harvest is now forecast at 12.9 billion bushels, up 4 percent from 2010, but down 4 percent from last

month’s forecast. With the lowered forecast, USDA raised the seasonaverage projected midrange price for corn to $6.70 per bushel.

The 2011 soybean harvest forecast was downgraded slightly

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from a month ago, to 3.1 billion bushels, down 8 percent from last year.

With smaller supplies, season-average prices were raised 3-4 percent, to a projected mid-range of $13.50 per bushel, and $370 per ton for soybean meal, according to Natzke.

Production of the other major dairy feedstuffs, dry alfalfa and other hay was also lower. The alfalfa hay harvest forecast was lowered 4 percent from a year ago and the harvest of other hay was forecast down 14 percent from last year. “The news isn’t good for farmers al-

ready stressed by recordhigh hay prices this summer,” Natzke concluded.

Cooler weather in the Midwest has reduced stress on animals and farmers however milk production is not likely to rebound to previous levels real soon. The extreme heat and humidity that

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covered most of the U.S. brought declines of 10-30 percent, according to USADA, with the exceptions of California, Utah, Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest. Much of Texas remains in the oven, with several cities about to shatter records set in the heat wave of 1980.

Class I demand has increased in the Southeast and in some urban areas where schools have or are about to start their fall terms.

Manufacturing schedules are lighter in the Central and Eastern regions due to the reduced milk supply with some plant managers concerned over the future available milk supplies.

Internationally; the winter season continues to make its presence known with cold temperatures and snow in New Zealand while wet in Australia. Producers and handlers remain optimistic about the upcoming production year. Although too early to tell, milk producers and handlers in New Zealand project a 3-5 percent increase with Australian estimates near 1-2 percent.

The new season resumes in 4-6 weeks and a few weeks later for Australia.

Increased milk produc-

tion in those countries can mean lower international dairy prices however California’s Milk Producers Council’s August 5 newsletter says “Global demand, led by China, Russia, India, and several Southeast Asian nations is still being projected to absorb those increases and more.”

Back on the home front, effects from Standard & Poor’s downgrade of U.S. debt, may not have a direct effect on dairy, according to eDairy economist Bill Brooks in their August 8 Executive Edition. He said “It takes a while for development like that to filter through, to see how it impacts demand and production.” To become a subscriber of eDairy’s Executive Edition and receive twice daily insights on the markets, call 1-800-231-3089.

Monday’s downgrades on Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, farm lenders, and similar entities prompted major equity indexes to drop. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould warned in Tuesday’s DairyLine that, “When the quality of the bonds goes down the cost of attracting money for those bonds has to go

up because they’re viewed as more risky.” “If that holds true then those short term and medium and long term loan costs could go up for the ag sector.”

He added that the markets “aren’t reacting as we would have thought in terms of significant increases in those interest rates but it’s a wait and see because we’ve never been in this state before.”

Gould also called on producers to “look at both sides of the coin.”

The industry is seeing volatility because of fluctuation in the grain prices, he said, and that affects the revenue and the cost side. When looking at the relative volatility of feed versus the Class III milk price since 2006, feed markets have been just about as volatile in terms of month-to-month variability, according to Gould.

Gould’s analysis includes a series of 16 percent dairy rations and how it varied relative to the Class III price since the BFP formula in 1995.

He reported that, “Between 2000 and 2005 we did have relatively stable feed prices and we didn’t need to be concerned about margins, all we had to do is look at the milk price. But, since 2006, the volatility measures that I’ve looked at are about equal with respect to the 16 percent dairy ration that I put together versus the Class III milk price so again that implies that you

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936 949 880 765 830 863 834 739 715 662

3.5 3.7 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.9 4.6 3.5 3.6 3.7

838 767 764 686 678 677 660 642 615 541

3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.7 3.1 3.1 3.0

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

H H H H H H H

79.0 793.4 155.8 87.4 192.2 144.1 60.9

31666 29142 28734 30595 27852 27363 25282

1171 1019 1159 1115 984 932 883

3.7 3.5 4.0 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.5

921 877 871 864 842 808 760

2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0

BLAIR

BUCKS

CAMBRIA

DAVID MYERS BRENT LOWMASTER RALPH J LIEB MARTIN SHERRY STRITTMATTER DAIRY VALEWOOD DAIRY DAVID MYERS RON HOOVER RONALD HOGUE BORLIE'S DAIRY

CHESTER

ROY & RUTH ANN BENDER WALMOORE HOLSTEINS NOLAN&NORI KING ROY & RUTH ANN BENDER ROBERT +BETTY PEIFER NEAL & LOU KING CRYSTALRAY FARM

954 3.8 784 3.1 3X

HERD OWNER DAVID F KING FARM #2 MARSHAK DAIRY -NBCAMOS LAPP CENTURY OAK FARM MARK &MELODY STOLTZFUS HERBETH FARMS EVERGREEN FARM AMOS J STOLTZFUS RIDGE STAR FARM HOLLY SOLLENBERGER

3X 3X

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

875 884 886 985 812 827 805 709 668 596

3.5 3.7 3.8 4.1 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.9

H H H H H H H H H X

48.5 195.5 54.0 75.1 81.8 61.9 128.8 60.5 53.0 35.7

24835 23891 23500 24052 22299 22650 21366 19701 17900 15454

BRYMESSER FARMS DHI-APCS NEALAND FARMS DHI-AP SMITHDALE FARMS DHI-AP TRIPLE L FARM DHI-APCS CURTIS WEAVER DHI-APCS MARLIN & ADAMAE ZIMMERMAN DHI-AP STOVER FARMS DHI-APCS MARCUS GOOD DHI-AP JETRAE FARM DHI-AP DORELL & BEV AGAR DHI-AP WESTYLE HOLSTEINS DHI-AP BERKHEIMER FARMS DHI-AP SILVER HILL FARM DHI-AP JOHN STAMY DHI-AP LIGHTNING BOLT FARM DHI-AP DAVE AND DOUG LEHMAN DHI-AP HENSEL HILL FARM DHI-AP TIM WITTER DHI-AP K HALE & L WENGER DHI-AP HARRY E THOMPSON DHIR-AP J&S DAIRY DHI-AP HARPER HERSEY + SONS DHI-AP HARRY & PAUL HOCH DHI-AP DAVID R WALTON DHIR-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H X H H H

250.3 382.9 62.8 139.0 144.6 52.7 176.7 92.0 94.9 29.4 125.7 158.7 71.5 346.4 35.7 94.7 80.1 152.8 31.3 51.2 58.6 198.6 274.0 80.2

28774 1067 3.7 906 3.1 29821 999 3.3 884 3.0 3X 26646 1019 3.8 817 3.1 28174 942 3.3 813 2.9 3X 25460 967 3.8 783 3.1 24485 882 3.6 776 3.2 23803 879 3.7 744 3.1 24408 890 3.6 744 3.0 23002 928 4.0 743 3.2 23884 880 3.7 707 3.0 22226 846 3.8 692 3.1 3X 21309 832 3.9 659 3.1 21250 817 3.8 659 3.1 20649 754 3.7 653 3.2 18575 763 4.1 636 3.4 20528 763 3.7 630 3.1 20208 811 4.0 626 3.1 19190 700 3.6 623 3.2 20382 753 3.7 619 3.0 20098 709 3.5 618 3.1 19763 735 3.7 616 3.1 18693 699 3.7 604 3.2 19261 745 3.9 601 3.1 17857 684 3.8 575 3.2

TY & TRACY LONG BOB KESSLER LEHMANSTEAD FARMS PLEASANT HILL FARMS STONEY LAWN FARMS J MELVIN BRANDT

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

H H H H H H

115.0 50.5 169.2 54.2 113.5 68.8

23658 23152 21876 20856 20303 18446

818 975 829 779 684 690

3.5 4.2 3.8 3.7 3.4 3.7

714 705 701 633 628 579

3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1

ORR FARMS ALLEN HILL DAIRY ORR FARMS DAVID HAY FERENS FARM LLC GARY THOMAS

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

H H X H H H

111.6 123.4 63.5 41.4 98.4 86.8

24621 21786 20755 20624 20316 18378

947 834 849 810 789 670

3.8 3.8 4.1 3.9 3.9 3.6

762 708 669 656 610 573

3.1 3X 3.2 3.2 3X 3.2 3.0 3.1

CREEK VALLEY FARMS

DHI-AP H 495.1

CUMBERLAND

DAUPHIN

FAYETTE

FULTON

HUNTINGTON

MOWRER FARMS GLOBE RUN FARMS LOCUST LANE FARMS WILLOW BEHRER FARMS BILL & KAROL WINGERT WILLOW BEHRER FARMS EVERGREEN FARMS INC TIMOTHY R PEACHEY LITTLE J RANCH LOST HOLLOW FARM BILL & KAREN DAVIS DIAMOND VALLEY FARM LAKEVALE AYRE FARM TOM & GLORIA COFFMAN IRVIN G MARTIN TERRY ALLISON HERON RUN FARMS HAWN CREST FARMS

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

BLOSSOM HOLLOW FARM PLEASANT VIEW FARMS LARRY H MARSHALL DAN L. HANCOCK NEHRIG FARM JEWART DAIRY JERRY NESBIT CRAIG A ANDRIE STEWART HOLLOW FARM BERKEYS DAIRY FARM GLEN HENRY AND SONS RUSSELL ADAMIRE JR DARYL&DEL BRUBAKER MICHAEL W BEAVER BARRY E+BARB A LUCAS GRAYBILL, DAVID TUSCARORA RUN HLSTNS B. C. + E. BRUBAKER MYRON+MARY GEHMAN JOEL & SARA MILLS ANTHONY HEIMBACH J.SCOTT LANDIS MARCUS J ZOOK CHARLES&TAMMY KLINE RUSSELL J DRESSLER CENTERVIEW FARM KENT MABEN COCOLAMUS FARM MARLIN CHARLTON ANDREW B.SWARTZ TIMOTHY E LAUVER

INDIANA

760 749 727 725 696 681 681 597 556 501

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.2

LANCASTER

30563 1197 3.9 940 3.1 3X

H 353.8 H 119.0 H 473.2 H 690.5 H 724.7 H 114.7 H2804.8 H 91.4 H 87.6 H 119.3 H 153.8 H 86.6 H 66.5 H 171.8 H 85.1 H 88.1 H 169.9 H 74.8

28649 27054 26993 27222 27495 27125 26078 25116 25016 22950 22926 22797 22543 21249 21769 19646 19997 17880

1022 1064 985 1048 1071 1018 962 987 889 848 958 826 796 805 765 723 717 703

3.6 3.9 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.7 4.2 3.6 3.5 3.8 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.9

856 843 835 827 823 814 782 776 772 738 718 707 692 659 648 637 603 575

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.2

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

H H H H H X H X H H

58.9 225.1 45.8 117.0 104.1 228.6 99.8 65.1 58.5 48.5

25354 1023 4.0 787 3.1 23298 926 4.0 710 3.0 22275 967 4.3 671 3.0 21516 830 3.9 670 3.1 20996 787 3.7 645 3.1 19990 766 3.8 625 3.1 19291 796 4.1 610 3.2 19561 810 4.1 605 3.1 18514 684 3.7 579 3.1 18995 731 3.8 568 3.0

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

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H

52.7 87.8 99.2 25.3 129.8 64.3 100.8 69.6 335.5 107.7 45.2 63.1 77.3 79.2 86.0 124.3 56.1 41.4 75.3 54.8 39.8

28919 1085 3.8 893 3.1 25266 958 3.8 813 3.2 26160 961 3.7 787 3.0 24795 929 3.7 769 3.1 24504 929 3.8 764 3.1 24491 924 3.8 756 3.1 25192 971 3.9 755 3.0 24045 844 3.5 750 3.1 24845 864 3.5 747 3.0 23427 874 3.7 734 3.1 24452 889 3.6 728 3.0 24144 880 3.6 727 3.0 23670 864 3.7 725 3.1 23779 845 3.6 719 3.0 23767 857 3.6 710 3.0 21769 824 3.8 673 3.1 21984 783 3.6 670 3.0 21575 780 3.6 669 3.1 21396 782 3.7 661 3.1 21132 750 3.5 660 3.1 20243 776 3.8 649 3.2

HERD OWNER G V FARMS ROBERT A MILLER DARRON SHEARER# E MARLENE PEOPLES ZIMMERMAN BROS GLENN D. LAUVER

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

JUNIATA

3X 3X

TYPE TEST

Top 40 Herds For July

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

TYPE TEST

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

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H

122.1 55.7 71.9 103.0 85.0 29.8

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

20223 20088 19179 19809 17723 17890

762 766 713 743 714 634

3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.0 3.5

647 631 603 602 577 573

3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.2

STAR ROCK FARMS DHI-APCS TRUDALE FARM DHI-AP RAYMOND H GOOD DHI-APCS LLOYD M REIFF DHI-AP SCATTERED ACRES REINHOLDSDHI-APCS JAY & ANNETTE STOLTZFUS DHI-AP HERMAN COOK DHI-APCS MEGASTAR HOLSTEINS DHI-APCS ELI S. STOLTZFUS DHI-AP MEGASTAR HOLSTEINS DHI-APCS

H1364.5 X 26.1 H 274.8 H 58.5 H 682.1 H 126.5 H 78.0 H 58.7 H 59.2 X 16.3

28322 1051 3.7 866 3.1 3X 23762 952 4.0 790 3.3 24605 846 3.4 745 3.0 3X 25135 917 3.6 743 3.0 22249 845 3.8 679 3.1 3X 20739 747 3.6 637 3.1 19445 716 3.7 589 3.0 19197 676 3.5 582 3.0 18555 734 4.0 567 3.1 15724 629 4.0 504 3.2

KARL & DANIEL BRANDT LITTLE HILL FARM EARL RAY & CAROL MARTIN LITTLE HILL FARM DALE+PATTIE MAULFAIR LEON E. MARTIN DEW MIST HOLSTEINS KENDRA MASE B & L HOSTETTER KEVIN & ALLISON SELLERS KIRBY L HORST RUPLAND HOLSTEINS ADAM LIGHT PHILHAVEN FARM GARY LENTZ HAROLD CASE KENJODA FARM MILE EE FARM JAY W GOOD CURVIN+DAWN GOOD LEROY WISE MARTIN RIDGE FARM ZIM LEA HOLSTEINS WHITE BIRCH FARM BARRY HOSTETTER JERE BRUBAKER CARISTONE FARM, LLC BRUCE BOLLINGER&FAMILY EZRA H MARTIN DALE HOSTETTER & SON BRUCE R HEILINGER MUSSER RIDGE FARM K & M SELLERS REID K HOOVER DONALD C KRALL DAVID+CHRIS WILLIAMS MARK M. HOOVER RUPLAND HOLSTEINS RICREY HOLSTEINS JOHN + SHARON KLINE

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

H H H B H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

117.0 56.8 93.3 36.8 57.9 68.7 112.7 60.8 116.0 66.7 44.6 118.8 114.6 89.6 83.7 57.3 77.2 210.3 124.2 116.5 136.2 107.6 84.5 135.9 64.9 131.0 267.6 80.1 48.2 86.3 76.5 148.9 64.4 196.7 63.4 57.3 46.9 111.7 122.1 128.7

31137 30852 29557 26275 27503 27104 26497 25949 26790 25172 25919 25927 25352 25566 25906 26377 24726 25086 25009 25421 24761 23908 24274 24922 23888 24614 23838 24554 23992 23461 24509 24287 23146 23480 23581 22676 23505 23838 23041 23409

ANDREW FLEISCHER MELVIN&JUDY PEACHEY KISH VIEW FARM RODERICK KAUFFMAN DAVID T HOSTETLER RAMOND&ROSE KAUFFMAN RAYMOND S HOSTETLER LOWELL J PEACHEY MARK & VERNA PEACHEY AMMON FARMS FORGY DAIRY DAVID C YODER VERNAN HOLSTEINS MICHAEL P YODER DAVID J&RUTH PEACHEY FROG MEADOW FARM ROBERT L KAUFFMAN JOHN SPICHER SHAWN & EMILY YODER LEE AND JOANNE YODER G SHELDON PEACHEY JOHN & SALOMA BYLER JESSE L SPICHER LOREN K. YODER ELWOOD H STITT PEACHVIEW FARM TITUS R PEACHEY ROBERT & LISA PEACHEY SAM K KAUFFMAN VALLEY VIEW FARM PAUL NEER DARVIN RENNINGER CAS STEAD FARMS DALE I KING MARLIN HARTZLER CLARK N. PEACHEY REED GAP FARMS A FRED KING WILLOWS FARM NATHAN PEACHEY

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

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

57.2 54.5 404.2 116.5 56.3 87.8 62.0 62.0 97.7 94.5 141.3 78.9 68.3 140.0 55.2 67.0 47.6 73.5 98.2 56.2 118.6 84.2 40.7 116.1 42.8 122.0 101.3 89.2 78.3 76.9 20.4 55.2 192.7 46.2 49.4 70.7 65.3 65.2 82.3 88.8

29293 946 3.2 909 3.1 3X 29468 1094 3.7 883 3.0 3X 27819 936 3.4 827 3.0 3X 26260 953 3.6 809 3.1 25778 942 3.7 800 3.1 26133 974 3.7 795 3.0 26323 933 3.5 794 3.0 25592 906 3.5 775 3.0 3X 25331 893 3.5 765 3.0 24675 925 3.7 763 3.1 24515 938 3.8 759 3.1 24521 921 3.8 759 3.1 24907 919 3.7 753 3.0 24724 898 3.6 750 3.0 23831 862 3.6 745 3.1 24426 900 3.7 736 3.0 23666 818 3.5 731 3.1 23312 879 3.8 728 3.1 24223 869 3.6 725 3.0 22850 872 3.8 724 3.2 23136 922 4.0 718 3.1 22991 879 3.8 715 3.1 22782 892 3.9 711 3.1 23706 874 3.7 710 3.0 22358 839 3.8 710 3.2 22108 844 3.8 701 3.2 22909 869 3.8 699 3.1 23073 861 3.7 697 3.0 22641 865 3.8 697 3.1 21971 825 3.8 697 3.2 22674 872 3.8 695 3.1 22603 872 3.9 686 3.0 21907 792 3.6 676 3.1 22238 792 3.6 667 3.0 21957 779 3.5 664 3.0 21831 810 3.7 662 3.0 20643 765 3.7 658 3.2 21118 773 3.7 643 3.0 20870 783 3.8 637 3.1 20288 785 3.9 628 3.1

LEBANON

MIFFLIN

MONTGOMERY MERRYMEAD FARM RUSSELL GUNTZ

DHI H 94.4 DHI-AP H 37.8

1129 1093 1086 1044 960 950 927 901 1000 964 981 911 969 907 884 907 920 892 904 919 899 913 907 927 884 829 841 844 853 855 850 832 878 845 864 904 842 813 822 821

3.6 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.5 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.6 3.5

941 923 891 861 834 826 816 805 804 795 792 791 789 788 788 780 776 770 768 765 759 758 756 755 752 751 750 747 741 739 739 736 734 731 730 727 717 716 711 709

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0

29222 1008 3.4 865 3.0 23231 891 3.8 727 3.1

3X 3X 3X

3X 3X

3X

3X

need to look at both the revenue side and the feed side since feed is such a high portion of total cost of production.”

Plants and buyers are concerned about cheese demand, reports California’s Milk Producers Council (MPC). It warned that “The U.S. economy continues to barely grow, and consumer confidence is not much higher than it was at the depth of the recession.

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The concern about cheese demand is healthy for the industry; it is causing both sides to become cautious.”

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, sees things a little differently. He wrote in his August 5 issue; “Some folks continue to look for a sizable downward correction in the cheese price, but it just doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Almost all

of the manufacturers and distributors/brokers I talked to this week reported good orders.”

A major converter reported that it is currently running its plants six days a week; another said, we’re much busier than usual for this time of year. A third added: “Our volumes are about equal to a year ago.”

Sales into retail and foodservice are both enjoying fairly good vol-

umes, according to Dryer, based on evidence he’s seeing. For a free trial subscription to Dryer’s weekly newsletter, log on to www.dairymarketanalyst.com.

Meanwhile; California’s September Class I milk price is a record high $23.56 per hundredweight for the North and $23.84 for the South, up 32 and 33 cents respectively from August, and $6.41above September

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2010. That equates to about $2.03 and $2.05 per gallon respectively.

The 2011 average now stands at $20.64 for the North and $20.91 for the South, up from $16.46 and $16.74 a year ago.

The September Federal order Class I base price is announced by USDA on August 19.

Updating the CME cash dairy markets; block cheese closed the second Friday of August at $2.0250 per pound, down 10 3/4-cents on the week, but still 40 1/2-cents above a year ago. Barrel dropped to $2.07 but regained a penny Friday to close at $2.08, down a nickel and a half on the week, 49 1/2 above a year ago, and 5 1/2-cents above the blocks. Only eight cars of block traded hands on the week and five of barrel. The NASSsurveyed U.S. average block price inched a half-cent higher, to

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

109.0 10.2 172.3 61.9 31.8

22370 19399 20239 19929 18413

813 720 769 807 727

3.6 3.7 3.8 4.0 3.9

H H H H H H H H H H H H H

51.1 67.3 80.9 111.8 323.1 90.3 100.3 401.9 39.9 140.5 124.2 46.2 42.4

33776 30814 28802 29119 27243 24504 24340 25129 22517 21180 18076 18020 17045

1148 1088 1160 1139 1046 982 1066 886 876 759 762 689 680

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

94.5 472.9 94.0 104.7 52.2 95.4 70.5 119.3 63.7 96.2 552.0 38.1 158.7 67.1 74.4 48.4 76.0 329.6 238.0 84.0 184.5

28386 977 3.4 880 3.1 26878 1029 3.8 821 3.1 3X 26590 953 3.6 817 3.1 26590 989 3.7 813 3.1 26062 985 3.8 809 3.1 26814 988 3.7 804 3.0 24718 930 3.8 776 3.1 24890 884 3.6 773 3.1 25199 939 3.7 771 3.1 23463 829 3.5 749 3.2 24398 900 3.7 745 3.1 3X 23092 929 4.0 745 3.2 24100 870 3.6 743 3.1 24026 889 3.7 737 3.1 23239 821 3.5 706 3.0 22909 845 3.7 691 3.0 22156 782 3.5 691 3.1 22276 809 3.6 680 3.1 22861 840 3.7 676 3.0 21181 739 3.5 665 3.1 21686 741 3.4 657 3.0

TYPE TEST

ROY S KOLB & SONS W B SAUL HIGH SCHOOL EDWIN A POLLOCK MARK SCHMIDT MERRILL MEST

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JOHN RISHEL STROUSE DAIRY FARM SHULTZ HILLSIDE DAIRY SPRING LAKE DAIRY ZIMMERMAN FARMS INC. DRY RUN DAIRY, LLC NORTH RUSH HOLSTEINS WOLFE'S POWER LINE DAIRY WAYNE KLOCK J DANIEL FAUS PAUL SCHMIDT JUDY BROSIOUS H & B FARM

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CARL & BRENT MC MILLEN M W SMITH FARMS LOY ACRES L.L.C. CINDY & JOE COMP JESSE+BARB SINGLETON MELVIN S WEAVER O'TOOLE ACRES NEVIN G RICE WELLER'S DAIRY OL MAPLES FARM LOGAN M BOWER ROBRT & BONITA RODGERS LENARD & AMY KRESGE LYONS BROTHERS SYLVIN M WENGER ED + WILMA MCMILLEN PHILLIP WENGER KRETZH FARMS INC. EDWARD C BROFEE AUKERLYN FARM INNERST FARM SAMUEL L HURST

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NORTHUMBERLAND

PERRY

683 641 635 620 592

3.1 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.2

3.41023 3.5 930 4.0 886 3.9 870 3.8 815 4.0 770 4.4 757 3.5 755 3.9 694 3.6 631 4.2 575 3.8 562 4.0 504

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0

HERD OWNER

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3X 3X 3X 3X

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Top 40 Herds For July B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

HERD OWNER MERVIN AND JENELL YODER

CARL A FARMS INC BRIAN RUCH JAMES D. DUNN LARRY HEPLER ELBERT FARMS WIND MILL FARM SNYDERLANDFARMS MILLER & REX RYAN KAHLER MARK & AMY WOLFE MAR K FARMS DALE HEISLER DONNON-S DAIRY FARM JERSEY ACRES FMS INC DAWN F RHEIN DONNON-S DAIRY FARM

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96.0 60.1 99.7 61.9 87.8 185.3 52.7 38.9 87.9 59.7 80.0 97.8 131.7 187.8 230.4 37.5

31339 1139 3.6 931 3.0 3X 26601 991 3.7 848 3.2 24218 854 3.5 741 3.1 23299 851 3.7 729 3.1 23929 845 3.5 721 3.0 21798 920 4.2 721 3.3 22960 841 3.7 709 3.1 23590 782 3.3 696 3.0 22394 831 3.7 683 3.0 21769 751 3.4 679 3.1 22089 790 3.6 669 3.0 19517 751 3.8 620 3.2 19278 719 3.7 586 3.0 15927 738 4.6 580 3.6 15497 682 4.4 576 3.7 16829 619 3.7 518 3.1

CHRISS+TRISH NIPPLE ERNEST L WEAVER DARE E LAND KEITH MCCOOL JACOB GRAYBILL ROBERT + KATHY WAITE JOHN M KURTZ DAVID APPLE AND SON JL & CL SHAFFER WARREN FAUS RICHARD+BETTY WELLER BO ANN HOLSTEINS SAUDERDALE FARM JAY HOLLENBACH LEIRE FRY & SONS WAITE N CE FARM MABARBIL FARMS SEVEN OAKS DAN WHITMER BRANDON EWING DUANE & KAREN EWING JUSTAMERE FARM BO ANN HOLSTEINS

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45.6 122.7 87.5 143.2 49.1 44.0 65.6 67.4 39.3 138.6 45.5 45.6 51.3 44.4 141.1 73.4 100.9 58.1 36.8 39.7 53.5 42.1 12.3

25928 1078 4.2 849 3.3 25767 963 3.7 790 3.1 24066 1000 4.2 778 3.2 23746 864 3.6 730 3.1 23125 895 3.9 716 3.1 20731 820 4.0 670 3.2 21762 800 3.7 656 3.0 22250 932 4.2 653 2.9 21295 768 3.6 652 3.1 21444 764 3.6 637 3.0 19754 795 4.0 633 3.2 20620 830 4.0 631 3.1 20215 749 3.7 629 3.1 19746 869 4.4 621 3.1 19766 786 4.0 609 3.1 19884 736 3.7 602 3.0 19296 828 4.3 589 3.1 19365 744 3.8 581 3.0 18437 664 3.6 563 3.1 16852 702 4.2 551 3.3 17672 714 4.0 549 3.1 17152 717 4.2 524 3.1 15324 696 4.5 509 3.3

SNYDER

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$2.1116, while the barrels averaged $2.1554, up 2.1 cents.

Butter rallied some on Friday as well after slipping to $2.0425 on Thursday. It closed Friday at $2.0725, up 3 cents on the day, down 3 cents on the week, but still 15 1/2-cents a year ago. Ten cars were sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $2.0812, up 7.3 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5726, down 1.1 cent, and dry whey averaged 56.31 cents, up 0.4 cent.

Looking “Back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.34 per hundredweight on June 10 and 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, $18.54 on July 8, $19.29 on July 15, $19.75 on July 22, $19.92 on July 29, $19.75 on August 5, but

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% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

20622

777 3.8 662 3.2 852 843 828 840 692 740 766 742 697 662 639

JOHN E MARCHEZAK HAMILTON BROS HAMILTON BROS JOHN E MARCHEZAK GREEN HAVEN FARM FOLLY HOLLOW FM INC MARION PYLE STONE THE SPRINGHOUSE WINDSON DAIRY FARM WILLIAM A SCOTT MARION PYLE STONE

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69.6 257.8 52.4 15.1 185.1 152.5 15.4 114.3 85.5 69.0 23.4

24001 23777 22691 17616 20483 20061 19196 18478 19203 17680 15153

SLICKHILL HOLSTEINS BILL & RICK EBERT ALVIN VANCE JR -HHIXSON FARM SELEMBO DAIRY FARM POOLE & SONS DAIRY JAMES HOUGH YURIS' DAIRY FARM HIXSON FARM ALVIN VANCE JR. -J-

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80.2 80.2 42.2 32.3 161.0 20.5 31.6 46.9 83.9 78.9

23587 1014 4.3 736 3.1 23414 943 4.0 716 3.1 20883 808 3.9 645 3.1 20579 933 4.5 633 3.1 18393 732 4.0 577 3.1 18015 777 4.3 572 3.2 17223 699 4.1 540 3.1 17547 761 4.3 535 3.0 14449 801 5.5 517 3.6 14435 680 4.7 513 3.6

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75.2 185.0 238.5 174.0 159.1 44.3 104.3 46.8 72.0 68.3 27.3 99.6 160.5 22.8 68.4 89.8

31152 1173 3.8 938 3.0 27069 1100 4.1 844 3.1 25344 936 3.7 783 3.1 3X 24647 979 4.0 744 3.0 23266 903 3.9 715 3.1 23002 892 3.9 702 3.1 21860 735 3.4 685 3.1 22157 709 3.2 684 3.1 20588 785 3.8 683 3.3 21396 792 3.7 670 3.1 20040 745 3.7 642 3.2 19648 750 3.8 610 3.1 3X 19559 734 3.8 609 3.1 18803 721 3.8 585 3.1 3X 18618 736 4.0 583 3.1 18427 660 3.6 552 3.0

WESTMORELAND

YORK

SMYSERS RICHLAWN FMS TAYACRES FARM WALK LE HOLSTEINS EARL FUHRMAN ROBT. BAUMGARDNER JR THOMAS BOYER DALE & DARLA DOLL KATEANN FARM BARRENS VIEW FARM GUM TREE FARM JOHN KRONE JESSE & BARB DRUCK PERRYDELL FARM JESSE & BARB DRUCK 2 SYDOR BROS. FARM ALBERT H DEHOFF+SONS

3.5 3.5 3.6 4.8 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.6 3.7 4.2

744 714 704 641 637 612 595 582 558 548 510

3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.6 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.4

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Pennsylvania - Snyder County board accepting applications for conservation easement program MIDDLEBURG, PA — The Snyder County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (SCALPB) is accepting applications for enrollment of farms into the conservation easement program.

This program provides perpetual protection of the enrolled farm for agricultural activity. The sign up period is the entire month of September and applications should be picked up and re-

turned to the Snyder County Conservation District office by Sept. 30.

Farms will be ranked according to state and county criteria. Highest ranking farms will receive offers after

scoring is completed. Even if you have applied in the past, you still must apply at this time. If you have any questions, contact Jason Winey, Watershed Specialist, at 570-837-3000, ext. 112.

Mielke from 25 of farm bankruptcies and auctions, all signaling that something is seriously wrong,” states Ben Burkett, President of the NFFC. “Dairy farmers receive unfair prices for their milk that come nowhere close to covering their cost of production,” the press release said, and called for “a new pricing system that requires the processors and/or marketers to pay a fair price for the milk they purchase,” according to Wisconsin farmer Paul Rozwadowski.

“The Federal Milk Market Improvement Act of 2011 would enable farmers to earn a decent living without being dependent on a government subsidy because milk buyers would pay a fair price,” he said. NFFC has called on lawmakers to co-sponsor the legislation “before it is too late.”

was looking like something around $19.12 late Friday morning August 12.

In dairy politics; the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) gave a thumbs-down to National Milk’s Foundation for the Future (FFTF) dairy policy proposal saying it has “serious potential to further drive raw milk prices down and also marginalize nearly 20 percent of the nation’s remaining dairy farmers who cannot participate in an insurance-based program due to religious beliefs.”

A NFFC press release said “In just the last four years, close to 20 percent of this nation’s dairy farms have closed their doors for good, wreaking havoc on rural families and economies,” adding that “Crisis hotlines have been at record levels as have the level

MPC’s Rob Vandenheuvel remains adamantly behind National Milk’s FFTF, saying “Independent thinking has been a luxury the dairy industry enjoys and often benefits from.

But every once in awhile, a time comes for dairy farmers from coast-tocoast to unite behind a common plan. That time is now with FFTF.” Vandenheuvel’s perspective is featured in MPC’s newsletter and appears

in the September editions of Western DairyBusiness and EasternDairyBusiness Gary Genske, CPA, managing partner with Genske, Mulder & Company and a member of the National Dairy Producers Organization (NDPO) board, asks producers to compare the FFTF with one developed

by NDPO, called the “Dairy Industry Stabilization and Sustainability Act of 2011.” Genske

also shares his comments in an editorial in Western DairyBusiness.

The FFTF got a thumbs-down from Jim Eichstadt, a Wisconsinbased dairy consultant and former general manager of the Farmers Union Milk Marketing Cooperative (now Family Dairies USA). Eichstadt urged supporters of the FFTF to be “skeptical,” charging that National Milk is “not working for the best interest of grass-

roots dairy producers.”

National Milk maintains that its proposal is national in scope and applies equally to all producers, according to a press release Thursday.

Details are posted at www.futurefordairy. com.

Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced this week that he will be a cosponsor of the draft legislation that includes the elements of the FFTF.

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA TOP 40 HERDS FOR JULY

NAME

FURNACE HILL HOLSTEINS SCOTT & APRIL COOPER BRIAN K MULL SPRING VALLEY DAIRY LLC ABNER L STOLTZFUS ROARING CREEK FARM MATTHEW BENNETCH CLAIR N OBERHOLTZER DAVID & JOSHUA BISHOP WEA-LAND FARM DEEP RUN CRK HOLSTEINS LAMAR GOCKLEY BRAUND VALLEY FARMS KEVIN L OBERHOLTZER JEFF SENSENIG MILL HILL FARMS DOUG-GREG MC CULLOH OLD PIKE DAIRY RODRICK&TRUDY HINISH GERALD SMITH HAROLD S ZIMMERMAN MELODY LAWN FARMS BRENT L. GEHMAN TROUT BROS DAIRY MARVIN R STOLTZFUS WILLOW RUN FARM SANDY HOLLOW FARM CREEK VIEW FARM SKY VIEW DAIRY BRUVALLEY FARM JOHN M. BURKHOLDER CLAY FARM KING-RIDGE FARM PAUL & MARK MILLER DALE L ZIMMERMAN LEON N SENSENIG GLENVILLE FARMS DALE SOLLENBERGER TIMOTHY KURTZ WALTON FARMS

BRD

MILK 3X

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H

YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO YES NO NO YES NO YES YES

RHA FAT RHA PROT RHA MILK PCT FAT PCT PRO

32637 31293 29881 31359 29394 30449 28660 28404 28116 27754 30214 28677 28666 28190 30021 27716 28244 27726 26627 26361 28392 27331 27013 26964 28452 27820 27757 27704 28394 28590 27051 27176 25982 26388 26660 27618 26441 25788 28007 26587

3.3 3.7 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.9 3.4 3.8 4.0 3.7 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.1 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.4 3.6

1079 1169 1031 1105 1082 1120 1050 994 1030 1082 1005 1070 1047 950 1050 970 1003 981 918 1023 953 1036 1075 985 967 937 1031 973 1036 887 1037 968 936 984 988 1003 954 976 943 962

3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1

985 937 929 915 914 912 902 895 885 884 884 882 880 871 869 856 856 856 853 851 845 844 843 843 842 842 840 837 836 835 833 831 829 828 827 827 826 824 823 823

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Top 40 Herds For July

RECORDS RECOGNIZE ENERGY CORRECTED MILK (ECM) BASIS - Over the years, totals have recognized milk, fat, and protein production. Since 1989, high herds on a county and state basis, along with all individual production awards, have been made on an (ECM) basis. The ECM formula (7.2 x lbs protein) + (12.95 x lbs fat) + (.327 x lbs milk) has helped identify cows that not only produce high volumes of milk, but also of milk solids.

Maryland dairy producers are using the ECM formula and no longer mention lbs of fat or lbs of 3.5% fat corrected milk, since fat has become a negative word in promoting dairy and other food products.

HERD NAME

TYP BRD TEST

DAIRY CATTLE RESEARCH PAUL F. HARRISON JR. PAUL YODER GLENN BEARD GLEN-TOCTIN FARM CESSNA BROS. FARM BULLDOG HOLSTEINS DAVID & JAMES PATRICK ORION-VIEW HOLSTEINS DOOL-LEIGH FARM PHILIP BEACHY JAMES & JOHN MYERS LAVON YODER CALVIN SCHROCK MD.-CARROLLTON O. CLAYTON SMITH BENEVA FARMS BRAD & CATHY WILES MAPLE LAWN FARM INC. ERIC & FAITH BURALL HARA VALE FARMS DAVE & CAROLE DOODY PAUL & HENRY KINSINGER ASH & BEAR MENDELSSOHN TERRACE FARM THOMAS H. MULLER SHAFDON FARMS ANDREW W. SCHROCK VALES - PRIDE HOLSTEIN SUNRISE HOLSTEINS MIKE & ANITA HAINES RANDAL BEITZEL

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

22 23 00 31 20 20 23 23 31 23 20 23 00 20 23 00 31 20 23 23 00 22 20 31 23 31 22 23 23 31 23 20

ECM 26,976 26,416 25,008 24,747 24,695 24,543 24,401 23,973 23,621 23,618 23,566 23,413 23,000 22,991 22,946 22,745 22,703 22,650 22,622 22,579 22,462 22,361 22,067 21,907 21,810 21,632 21,544 21,498 21,471 21,300 21,185 20,946

3X

40

16

AVG MILK

AVG FAT

26583 948 23652 1006 24084 903 24170 879 22799 938 23437 889 22923 896 22578 885 22637 858 21315 900 23040 843 22764 846 21734 854 21853 828 22823 804 20006 899 22793 786 20498 852 21821 822 21334 826 21263 836 21958 814 21015 814 19852 841 20367 806 20466 792 19895 808 20412 788 20055 810 20613 766 21023 739 19891 773

ANNUAL LIFETIME AVG AVG AVG PRD PRD PRB % FT PRO. % PRO. TOT MILK TOT FAT TOT SNF 3.57 4.25 3.75 3.64 4.11 3.79 3.91 3.92 3.79 4.22 3.66 3.72 3.93 3.79 3.52 4.49 3.45 4.16 3.77 3.87 3.93 3.71 3.87 4.24 3.96 3.87 4.06 3.86 4.04 3.72 3.52 3.89

835 786 756 759 708 746 737 713 710 694 711 697 672 712 705 634 705 683 673 682 651 645 647 629 655 651 636 642 615 645 659 616

3.14 3.32 3.14 3.14 3.10 3.18 3.22 3.16 3.14 3.26 3.09 3.06 3.09 3.26 3.09 3.17 3.09 3.33 3.08 3.20 3.06 2.94 3.08 3.17 3.22 3.18 3.20 3.15 3.07 3.13 3.14 3.10

86.9 68.9 64.1 77.6 64.9 56.6 66.9 66.4 68.4 65.0 63.8 66.9 66.6 62.9 62.4 66.1 54.5 60.7 52.6 70.6 69.2 55.9 47.3 53.1 60.6 49.6 63.8 62.2 61.6 55.6 63.9 43.5

3.1 2.8 2.3 2.7 2.6 2.2 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.8 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.8 1.9 2.5 1.9 2.7 2.7 2.1 1.8 2.1 2.3 1.9 2.5 2.3 2.4 2.0 2.2 1.7

2.7 2.2 2.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.0 1.9 2.0 1.7 1.9 1.6 2.2 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.9 1.5 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.7 2.0 1.3

HERD NAME

TYP BRD TEST

ECM

3X

AVG MILK

AVG FAT

ANNUAL LIFETIME AVG AVG AVG PRD PRD PRB % FT PRO. % PRO. TOT MILK TOT FAT TOT SNF

EHRHARDT FARM INC CHARLES MASON JR. WARNER BROS INC DALE M & SUSAN SMITH TOBIE KINSINGER RUFUS PEACHEY DAVID E. YODER

H H H H H H H

31 31 23 31 20 00 31

20,835 20,749 20,168 20,148 20,115 20,101 20,020

19297 19038 19150 19189 20153 19739 19066

780 781 735 743 705 711 739

4.04 4.10 3.84 3.87 3.50 3.60 3.88

615 613 610 591 611 617 586

3.19 3.22 3.18 3.08 3.03 3.13 3.07

58.2 44.2 47.0 39.5 44.8 59.2 57.7

2.3 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2

1.8 1.4 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.9 1.8

PATRICK, DAVID & JAMES VALES - PRIDE AYRSHIRE WHISPERING AYRSHIRE ROOM-TO-GROW

A A A A

23 23 00 20

20,011 19,801 14,123 1,484

18592 17431 12887 1652

743 780 538 49

4.00 4.47 4.18 2.97

599 556 409 43

3.22 3.19 3.18 2.59

53.1 49.4 38.5 8.0

2.1 2.2 1.6 .2

1.7 1.6 1.2 .2

VALES - PRIDE BROWN SWISS DUBLIN HILLS SWISS ERIC F-FAITH M. BURALL SHAFDON SWISS DWAYNE & MIRIAM BELL

B B B B B

23 31 23 22 20

21,089 20,310 20,114 20,004 15,432

18450 17971 17919 17445 13655

821 764 753 767 568

4.45 4.25 4.20 4.40 4.16

615 631 626 607 502

3.33 3.51 3.50 3.48 3.68

48.4 43.9 54.8 44.6 39.2

2.1 1.8 2.2 1.8 1.6

1.6 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.4

WALNUT RIDGE GUERNSEY MAR SHIRL GUERNSEY

G G

31 31

22,611 18,854

17542 17364

957 708

5.46 4.07

623 557

3.55 3.21

46.8 44.3

2.4 1.8

1.6 1.4

GLENN BEARD O. CLAYTON SMITH MIKE & ANITA HAINES 2 JOHN & JULIE MAYER WILLOW SPRING FARM ASH & BEAR SPRING VALLEY JERSEYS WES KELLER ELI SWARTZENTRUBER GLADE VIEW DAIRY

J J J J J J J J J J

31 20 23 31 31 23 31 22 23 20

25,066 22,786 18,773 17,598 16,915 15,501 15,109 14,860 11,020 7,857

20882 1015 17763 971 14965 754 14514 698 13963 658 12629 617 11980 612 11165 625 8873 448 6748 303

4.86 5.47 5.04 4.81 4.72 4.88 5.11 5.60 5.04 4.48

708 612 572 530 532 470 454 433 322 240

3.39 3.45 3.82 3.65 3.81 3.72 3.79 3.87 3.63 3.55

82.7 84.0 37.1 38.5 34.7 33.8 32.7 32.7 32.5 18.5

3.9 5.0 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.6 .8

2.7 2.8 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 .6

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Delaware 4-H members compete in 4-H Dairy Show Thirty-four Delaware 4-H members ranging in ages from 5-18 competed recently in the Delaware 4-H Dairy Show held during the 92nd Annual Delaware State Fair.

The 2011 Delaware 4H Dairy Show was judged by Matt Fry of Fair Hill Farms in Chestertown, MD. The results of the 2011 Delaware 4-H Dairy Show are as follows: Champion Showman — Logan Derickson, Middletown, Summit Bridge 4-H Club.

Reserve Champion Showman — Joe Anderson, Milton, Hollymount 4-H Club.

Ayrshire Junior Champion — Fawnwood Boston Cupcake exhibited by Mackenzie Bender, Harrington, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club.

Ayrshire Grand Champion — Fawnwood Boston Cupcake exhibited by Mackenzie Bender, Harrington, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club.

Brown Swiss Junior Champion — Brothers Three R Natalie-ET ex-

hibited by Ethan Bender, Harrington, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club.

Brown Swiss Senior and Grand Champion — Lukes Dalton Kimberly exhibited by Damen Ivory, Wyoming, Westville 4-H Club.

Guernsey Junior Champion — Pare-View Nuc Jennalee Jjiffy exhibited by Logan Derickson of Middletown, Summit Bridge 4-H Club.

Guernsey Senior and Grand Champion — Millborne Fame Pixels Pixie exhibited by Logan Derickson of Middletown, Summit Bridge 4-H Club.

Jersey Junior Champion — Jillacres Juna Junie exhibited by Miranda Hunter of Newark, Flock of Friends 4-H Club.

Jersey Senior and Grand Champion — Taylor-Lee Vin Hay exhibited by Ethan Bender of Harrington, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club.

Holstein Junior Champion — Greenlea Liner Lib-Red-ET exhibited by Logan Derickson of Middletown, Summit Bridge

4-H Club.

Holstein Reserve Junior Champion — RobSara Ad Maria Red-ET exhibited by Greg Hughes, Summit Bridge 4-H Club.

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

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4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.5 4.0 3.4 3.7 3.9 3.8

3.5 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.5 5.1 4.1

3.6 3.9 3.7 4.0 3.7 4.2 3.3 3.5 5.0

3.6 3.9 4.0 4.9 3.7 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.8 4.5 3.5 3.6 4.1 3.7 4.0 3.8

809 785 718 715 703 675 652 621 602 595 525

778 734 718 710 683 622 603 536

772 725 723 680 623 619 586 550 534

813 742 740 732 720 717 687 667 667 646 640 627 616 611 603 600

3.3 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3

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FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: 82.

Steers: 1 250# @ 142.50; 1 580# @ 119; Hols. 1070# @ 80; Jersey Hols. X 1008# @ 76.

Heifers: M&L 300-400# 104-116; 450-700# 96-108; 1 790# @ 100.

Bulls: M&L 225-350# 115-137; 400-500# 97-115; 600-700# 85-89; 750-1000# 75-90.

Dairy Replacements: 49. L Springing Cows 11251250; S Springing Hfrs.

825-1050; Fresh Hfr @ 1475; Fresh Cows to 1125; Short Bred Hfrs. 11501250; Breeding size Hfrs.

700-1035.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 538.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 170-175# 150-155; 365395# 132-152; 437-445# 135; 465-495# 129-133.50; 505-543# 118-125; 550595# 119-124; 623# 118; 660-665# 116.50-117.50; 705-730# 110; 835# 99112.50; S 1-2 310-340# 107-117; 365-395# 114124; 410-440# 122-124; 455-495# 100-110; 500535# 105-111; 563-568# 104-110; 600-610# 103.50107.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 190-190# 125; 345# 127; 425-440# 116-119; 455490# 110; 550-575# 109115; 600-645# 106-109.50; 650-690# 108-110.50; 715720# 104-107; S 1-2 255265# yearlings 108-115; 350-395# 101-115; 410443# 105-113; 450-495# 95-110.50; 500-525# 100114; 550-585# yearlings 78-95; 615-625# 98-105; 650-695# 101-106; 685# yearlings 73; M&L 3 270290# 118-120; 365-395# 100-112; 425-435# 100113; 463# 110; 505-530# 101-113; 550-585# 97.50106; 605-620# 92-106.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 451-495# 118-130; 505538# 118-125; 600-645# 106-111.50; 700-745# 103.50-104; 755-785# 100101.50; S 1-2 410-435# 110-122; 465-495# 93-116; 525-545# 90-118; 573595# 100-109; 605-630# 95-104; 660-675# 86-88.

Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 930-1100# 760-950 /hd 7-9 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 446 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 220-230# 151-159; 265295# 120-150; 305-345# 121-150; 360-395# 116140; 405-445# 122-140; 450-480# 124-131; 500# 126; 560# 123.50; 603635# 118-124.50; 650# 117; 700-710# 107-118; 750# 112; S 1-2 315-340# 100-114; 350-395# 90-114;

415-445# 111-115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 220# 130; 255-290# 111120; 310-340# 113-129; 350-385# 114-129; 405445# 110-126; 450-495# 110-121; 500-543# 110117; 550-590# 100-115; 600-635# 103-114; 670690# 104-107; 735# 104; 755# 98-104; 820-845# 94102; 850# 97; 940# 89; S 12 145# 101; 215# 100; 260285# 100; 330-335# 97101; 455-495# 90-106; 500525# 104-108; 630# 90; 695# 93.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 450-495# 108-125; 500542# 110-121.50; 550-595# 110-117; 600-645# 104114; 650-680# 106-109; 740# 105; 770# 102; 800# 85; 880# 85; 965# 93; S 12 495# 90; 525-545# 103108; 550-595# 99-108; 625# 103; 710# 91; 815# 70.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 110.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 128; 600-700# 119; 800-900# 102; M&L 2 300-400# 141; 400-500# 119; 600-700# 115; 700800# 108; 800-900# 108; M&L 3 400-500# 121; 500600# 111.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 500-600# 108-115; 600700# 104; M&L 2 300-400# 129; 400-500# 115-119.50; 500-600# 108; 600-700# 104.50; M&L 2-3 300-400# 124; 400-500# 114-119; 500-600# 100-107; 600700# 97; S 1 300-400# 128; 500-600# 103.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500-600# 111-113; 600700# 107-108; 700-800# 102-104; M&L 2 300-400# 117-121; 400-500# 111119; 700-800# 102.50; S 1 300-400# 115-138; 400500# 115.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1278 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 300-400# 126-150; 400500# 127-146; 500-600# 121-137; 600-700# 115135; 700-800# 114-125; 800-900# 115-126.10; 9001000# 114.25-120.25; M&L 2 300-400# 116; 400-500# 109-131; 500-600# 116124; 600-700# 104-122; 700-800# 104-116; 800900# 95-98.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 500-600# 95.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 120-135; 400500# 116-131; 500-600# 109-118; 600-700# 105113; 700-800# 98-108.75; 800-900# 93-104; M&L 2 200-300# 115; 300-400# 107-123; 400-500# 96-122; 500-600# 105-115; 600700# 94-110; 700-800# 89101; 800-900# 80-93; S 1 400-500# 87.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 135-156; 300-

400# 134.50-151; 400-500# 118-133; 500-600# 103119; 600-700# 100-117; 700-800# 98-107; 800-900# 89-97.50; M&L 2 200-300# 128-142; 300-400# 108126; 400-500# 105-115; 500-600# 98.50-112; 600700# 96-107; 900-1000# 66-74.50; S 1 400-500# 79.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 891.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 137-151; 300400# 120-147; 400-500# 119-134; 500-600# 125136; 600-700# 118.50132.50; 700-800# 118-126; 800-900# 110-124.50; 9001000# 112-113; 10001100# 95; M&L 2 200-300# 117; 300-400# 145; 400500# 119-132; 500-600# 115-132.50; 600-700# 95125; 700-800# 117-122; 800-900# 95-100.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 88-108; 300-400# 90-107; 400-500# 70-111; 500-600# 70-96; 600-700# 79-87; 700-800# 79-86.50; 800-900# 79; 900-1000# 76.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 100-143; 300400# 120-141; 400-500# 114-131; 500-600# 113.50122.50; 600-700# 108-119; 700-800# 106-113.25; 800900# 96-105; M&L 2 200300# 110-133; 300-400# 121-135, few 95; 400-500# 111-127; 500-600# 111121; 600-700# 102-111.25; 700-800# 100-115.50; 800900# 96, few 65.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 133-153; 300400# 131-150; 400-500# 118.50-131; 500-600# 117131.50; 600-700# 110-124; 700-800# 97-105, few 81; 800-900# 80-100; M&L 2 200-300# 118-120; 300400# 118-146; 400-500# 111-131, few 90; 500-600# 106-126; 600-700# 110119, few 95.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 280 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 146; 400-500# 133-138; 500-600# 125129.50; 600-700# 130; 700800# 123; 800-900# 111; M&L 2 400-500# 133-137; 500-600# 122-125; 600700# 123-127.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 128; 400-500# 113-116.50; 500-600# 114119; 600-700# 110-116; 700-800# 105; M&L 2 300400# 126.50; 400-500# 107-114.50; 500-600# 110114; 600-700# 110-112.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 140; 400-500#

127-135; 500-600# 119; 600-700# 109-114; M&L 2 400-500# 114; 500-600# 119.50; 600-700# 105-107.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 716.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 135.50-144; 500600# 125-139; 600-700# 119.50-130.50; 700-800# 119.50; M&L 2 300-400# 143; 400-500# 136.50143.25; 500-600# 115136.50, mostly 136.50; 600700# 120.25-120.50; 700800# 113.50-116.25; M&L 3 300-400# 141.50; 400-500# 136; 500-600# 131; 600700# 112-118.50; 700-800# 110; S 1 300-400# 138; 400-500# 111-124.50; 500600# 121.50; 600-700# 115.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 128; 400-500# 119-120; 500-600# 119120.50; 600-700# 113.50113.75; 700-800# 106107.50; M&L 2 300-400# 121-130.50; 400-500# 120.50-134; 500-600# 116.50-124; 600-700# 111113.35; 700-800# 106; M&L 3 300-400# 120-124; 400500# 114-120; 500-600# 111.50-117.25; 600-700# 107-112.50; 700-800# 106.50; S 1 300-400# 113119.50; 400-500# 103114.75; 500-600# 106-110; 600-700# 105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 161; 400-500# 120.50-138, mostly 129.50; 500-600# 110-121.50; 600700# 114.50; M&L 2 300400# 151-155.50; 400-500# 115-140.50, mostly 130.50140.50; 500-600# 111-125; 600-700# 115; S 1 300400# 137-143; 400-500# 105-131.50, mostly 118.25; 500-600# 107-108.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

RADIANT, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 650.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 130-146; 400500# 129-146; 500-600# 121-137; 600-700# 117135; 700-800# 114-125; 800-900# 115-126.10; 9001000# 114.25-120.25; M&L 2 400-500# 118-131; 500600# 117-124; 600-700# 107-122; 700-800# 104116.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 120-135; 400500# 120-131; 500-600# 110-118; 600-700# 105113; 700-800# 98-108.75; 800-900# 98-103.50; M&L

2 300-400# 110-123; 400500# 108-122; 500-600# 105-113; 600-700# 98-106.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 118-125; 500600# 106-117; 600-700# 105-117; 700-800# 98-107.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 404.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 140-147; 400500# 126-130; 500-600# 125-134; 600-700# 123131.50; 800-900# 121124.50; M&L 2 400-500# 119-125; 500-600# 120127; 600-700# 116-125; 700-800# 117-121.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 500-600# 96.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 143; 300-400# 125-141; 400-500# 122131; 500-600# 118-122.50; 600-700# 108-119; 700800# 112; 800-900# 100103; M&L 2 300-400# 121135; 400-500# 116-127; 500-600# 115-121.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 153; 300-400# 145-150; 400-500# 125131; 500-600# 120-131.50; 600-700# 116-124; 700800# 97.50-105; M&L 2 300-400# 146; 400-500# 111-125; 500-600# 115126; 600-700# 110-119.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 439.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 128-143; 400500# 124-145; 500-600# 116-124; 600-700# 126; 1000-1100# 99; M&L 2 200300# 136-144; 400-500# 121-132; 500-600# 108116; 700-800# 113; 800900# 110.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 122-135; 400500# 120-129; 500-600# 111-117; 700-800# 107.50112; 700-800# 95-110; M&L 2 300-400# 118-127; 400500# 119-124; 500-600# 100-113; 600-700# 115.75; 800-900# 90.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 144-158; 300400# 128-149.50; 400-500# 122-140.50; 500-600# 118130.50; 600-700# 111-114; 700-800# 100-104; 800900# 98-100; M&L 2 200300# 132-146; 300-400# 122-134; 400-500# 119131; 500-600# 110-123; 700-800# 89.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 260.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 137-151; 300400# 131-145; 400-500# 119-134; 500-600# 128130.50; 600-700# 118.50123.25; 700-800# 118; 800-900# 115.50; 9001000# 113; 1000-1100# 95; M&L 2 200-300# 117; 300400# 145; 400-500# 119132; 500-600# 115-132.50; 600-700# 124.25; 700-800# 117-122.

Feeder Holstein Steers:

L 2-3 200-300# 92-108; 300-400# 93-104; 400-500# 70-89; 500-600# 70; 600700# 79; 700-800# 79; 800900# 79; 900-1000# 76.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 125-133; 300400# 130-141; 400-500# 120; 500-600# 118-119.25; 600-700# 110.50-112; 700800# 113-113.25; 800-900# 96-102; M&L 2 200-300# 133; 300-400# 130; 400500# 112-118; 500-600# 111-119.50; 600-700# 108111.25; 700-800# 113.50115.50; 800-900# 96.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 140; 300-400# 135; 400-500# 118.50-119; 500-600# 120; 600-700# 110; 700-800# 94; 800900# 93-100; M&L 2 200300# 120; 300-400# 135145; 400-500# 121-131; 500-600# 120-123.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 445-1925# 70-75; 1400-1550# hi dress 77-82; Boner 80-85% lean 880# 69-73.50; 900-1335# 65-73; 950-1320# hi dress 76-83; 920-1280# lo dress 59-64; Lean 85-90% lean 745-745# hi dress 66; 685765# lo dress 48-55; 865985# 52-59; 830-985# lo dress 45-48.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 785# 71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1410-1445# lo dress 76-80; 1790-1970# 86-89.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 2. L 1-2 1150-1250# middle age cows w/275-300# calves 800-960/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 30-60.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 955-1375# 70-76.50; 1405-1790# 7076; Boner 80-85% lean 840-870# lo dress 56-63; 955-1380# 65-76.50; 11051215# lo dress 55.50-63; 1420-1625# 65.50-72.50; Lean 85-90% lean 8251325# lo dress 50-62.50.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 925-995# 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1105-1455# 76-83.50; 1540-2155# 76.50-90.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 2. M 12 915-1000# middle age cows w/200-275# calves 1000-1025/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 25-52.50.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 280.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 67-74.50; 1200-1600# 70.50-80.50; HY 12001600# 74-87; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 63-70; 1200-2000# 67-77; HY

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MARKET REPORTS

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AUCTIONS 1200-2000# 70-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4764; 850-1200# 53.50-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 75-95.50; 1500-2500# 79-97.50; HY 1000-1500# 83.50-86.50; 1500-2500# 90-96.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 8. M 1, 5 yrs. old 1000# 7251130/hd; L 1, 6 yrs. old 1325-1405# 1040-1110/hd; M 1, 5 yrs. old Jersey 755# 670/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 11. L 1, 5 yrs. old w/calves 75-500# 1485-1500# 13101520/pr; M 1, w/calves 95350# 1000-1200# 8951240/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 7.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 50/hd.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 45 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 77-78; Breakers 6975; Boners 65-71; Lean 5965; Thin/Light 59 & dn.

Bulls: 4. few YG 2 10001100# 80-85.

Fed Steers/Heifers: Hi Ch 2-3 1150-1280# 113116.50; Ch 2 1656# @ 112.50; L Ch 1400# @ 108.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 1150-1275# 113-115.75; Hi Ch 1050-1150# 110-112; Dairy Culls to 77.

Calves: 107. Hols. Ret. to Farm No. 1 94-120# 120130; No. 2 94-120# 110125; No. 3 94-120# 75-105; No. 1 80-92# 200-255; No. 2 80-92# 45-65; BWFace Bull 90# @ 170.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1-2 78-110# 230-255; No. 3 7885## 140-205.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 253 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 64-74; 1200-1600# 61.2577; HY 1200-1600# 85; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 60-74.75; 12002000# 60-75; HY 12002000# 69-75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 47.50-64; 850-1200# 48.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 68.50-84; 1500-2500# 73-84; HY 1500-2500# 85.25-91.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 45.

M&L 1, few 2, 3-12 yrs. old to aged bred 1-8 mos. 9101634# 640-1235/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 6. M&L 1, 3-6 yrs. old w/calves 110-150# 10851295# 900-1175/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 26.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 5110/hd; 100-130# 35115/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

DUBLIN, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 23.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 23 1100-1300# 103.50; 1300-1500# 107.25.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 110.25; 1200-1300# 104.50-112; 1400-1600# 111.

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 37.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 64.50-75; HY 1200-1600# 90.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 65.50-73.50; 1200-2000# 75; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 54.5069.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 78-82.50.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 20.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 67-75; 1200-1600# 68.5076; HY 1200-1600# 77-86; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 57-65; 1200-2000# 58-66; HY 1200-2000# 6772; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 38-49.50; 850-1200# 40-50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 68-77.50; 1500-2500# 71.50-82.50; HY 1000-1500# 78-83; 1500-2500# 83-86.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

RADIANT, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 49.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 64-74; 1200-1600# 69-77; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 65-74.75; 12002000# 68-75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 57-64; 8501200# 57-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 84; 15002500# 77-81.25; HY 15002500# 85.25-91.

Slaughter Steers: CH 23 1100-1300# 116.75; 1300-1500# 112.50120.50; 1500-1850# 107.75-112.50; Sel 2-3 1100-1300# 110.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 108.50115.60; 1200-1400# 110.75; 1400-1600# 110.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 106.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 67-74.50; 1200-1600# 7280.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 63-70; 12002000# 68-77; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 53.50-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 89.50-95.50; 1500-2500# 93-97.50.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 145.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 71; 1200-1600# 62-73; HY 1200-1600# 74.50-77; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 57-74; 1200-2000# 6173.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 44; 850-1200# 54.50-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 79-82; 15002500# 75.50-79; HY 15002500# 82.50-85.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 84.

M&L 1, few 2, 3 yrs. old to aged bred 2-8 mos. 8401495# 650-1210/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 16. M&L 1, few 2, 3-12 yrs. old w/calves 90-210#

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Annual Fall Feeder Cattle Sale FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. 2ND AT 6:00 PM at New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. SPECIAL MENTION: (1) (2) (3) (4)

Trailer load of Angus steers & heifers from MD Set of Herefords from Chester Co. Fancy Char & Char Crosses from NJ Several lots of Holstein, home raised from local dairy farms.

ALL FARM FRESH CATTLE ARE WELCOME Any Size-Sex-Breed or Color Your Consignments Are Appreciated

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

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

1135-1495# 775-1200/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 14.

Hols. Bulls S 5-10/hd; 70100# 22.50-130/hd; 100130# 75-127/cwt.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 122.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 68-73; 1200-1600# 70.5075.50; HY 1200-1600# 8387; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 66-70; 12002000# 68-70; HY 12002000# 71.50-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 5764; 850-1200# 59-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 79-82; 15002500# 79-92; HY 10001500# 85-86.50; 15002500# 93.50-96.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 7. M 1, 5 yrs. old 1000# 7251130/hd; L 1, 6 yrs. old 1325-1405# 1040-1110/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 11. L 1, 5 yrs. old w/calves 75-500# 1485-1500# 13101520/pr; M 1, w/calves 95350# 1000-1200# 8951240/pr.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats: (/hd) 5 hd 20# @ 51; 5 hd 35-50# 54-61; (/#) 100-125# 78-84; St Boar 314# @ 48.

Butcher Hogs: 23. US 13 210-260# 74-75; No. 1-3 240-290# 71.50-73.50; No. 2-3 290-320# 68-72.

Sows: 500-600# 69-72.

Boars:350# @ 36.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 53.79-75.50; 400-449# 53.79-76.50; 450-499# 63.79-77; 500-549# 6877.50; 550# & up 70-78.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: 3.

No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: No report.

S VA HOGS: No report.

STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA HOGS: No report.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 120-132; 40-60# 170-180; 60-80# 106-142; Sel 3 2040# 66-100; 40-60# 98-110; 60-80# 76-96.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 70-159/hd; 100-150# 140.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 96; 100-150# 85.

S VA SHEEP: No report.

S VA GOATS: 7.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 40; 40-60# 45.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 150-250# 140/hd.

Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 5070; 70-100# 70; 100-150# 75.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 90.

Slaughter Lambs: Shorn Ch & Pr 1-2 90-110# 132.50; Shorn, Ch & Pr 3-4 110-130# 173.50; 130-160# 154-175; Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 190; 80110# 163.50-172.25; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 13 30-60# 170-180; 60-90# 175-186; Wooled Ch & Pr 23 90-110# 186; Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 90-110# 84; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 135-161; 60-90# 126-175.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 82.50; Gd 2-4 58-77.50; Util 1-3 49-80.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SHEEP: Bucks: 100-1750# 100130; over 150# 77-85.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: 19. Hi Ch 100120# 170-185; Gd L & Ch 50-100# 155-167.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: 43.

Billies 115-145; Nannies 70-97; Kids Sel 1 50-70# 85-107; 40-50# to 67; Sel 2 50-80# 55-82.

N VA GOATS: 77.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 21 Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 70-75; 60-80# 120; Sel 2 under 20# 25; 20-40# 45-57.50; 40-60# 67.50; Sel 3 under 20# 10.

Wethers: Sel 1 100-150# 150; Sel 2 70-100# 70.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 2 100150# 95; 150-250# 100.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report FREDERICKSBURG, VA GOATS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

HOLLINS, VA GOATS: No report.

MARSHALL, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: No report.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 34.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20#

30, 20-40# 45-57.50, 40-60 lbs 65-75, 60-80# 80-85; Selection 2 under 20# 2025, 40-60# 60. Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80# 95, 80100# 115120. Wethers: Selection 1 100-150# 195. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 150-250# 200.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

AUCTIONS

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 87.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 170-176; 80-110# 174-179; 110-125# 174.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-4 80-085.

Slaughter Rams: all grade 70-73.

GOATS: 50.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 120-180; 40-60# 160-175; 60-80# 118-176; Sel 3 2040# 60-87; 40-60# 85-100; 60-80# 98-100.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 116-171; 100-150# 125147; 150-250# 72-106.

Does: Sel 1-2 100-150# 75.

WINCHESTER, VA WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 2¢ lower. Prices were 7.758.11, mostly 7.75-7.76 at the feed mills and 7.517.76, mostly 7.76 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 17¢ higher.

Prices were 14.16 at the processors, 14.17 at the feed mills and 14.02, mostly 14.02 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was 3¢ higher. Prices were 7.06-7.28, mostly 7.06 at the elevators.

Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 384.50/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro

7.90, -----, ----; Candor 8.11, -----, ----; Cofield 7.76, 14.17, ----; Laurinburg 7.90, -----, ----; Monroe 7.91, -----, ----; Nashville ----, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.96, -----, ---; Rose Hill 7.90, -----, ----; Statesville 7.91, -----, 7.42; Warsaw 7.90, -----, ----; Pantego #2 7.75, -----, --Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, ----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell ----, -----, ----; Elizabeth City 7.51, 14.02, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, -----, 7.28; Norwood 7.76, -----, 7.06; Pantego ---, -----, ----; Register ---, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 ---, -----, ----.

Soybean Processors Fayetteville, 14.16; Raleigh, 14.16.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. No report.

mand. Average weights are mostly heavy. The estimated slaughter for Wed-nesday in NC is 2,613,000 head compared to 2,545,000 head last Wednesday.

POULTRY REPORT

FARMERS MARKET

NC BROILERS & FRYERS The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate de-

NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Butter (1 ga bg) 17, (8#s shelled) 21-25, Speckled (8#s shelled) 21;

NC EGGS The market is steady on small and XL, higher on the balance. Supplies are light.

Retail demand is good.

Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 155.60, L 143.70, M 102.69 & S 80.

NY EGGS XL, L & M prices are 3¢ higher. Offerings are light to moderate. Retail demand is light. Distributive demand is light to moderate. Market activity is moderate. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered to store door, cents/dz. XL 141-145; L 139-143; M 95-99.

PRIME POTTER COUNTY FARM FOX HILL FARMS - THE HOOPES FAMILY

PUBLIC AUCTION - OWNERS RETIRING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 @ 10:15 A.M. 1820 FOX HILL ROAD ULYSSES (POTTER CO.) PENNSYLVANIA 16948

Between U.S. Rte. 6 (Galeton-Coudersport) and State Rte. 49 at Ulysses. (App. 24 miles south of Wellsville, NY) Offering the Home Farm of 297 acres with 231 prime tillable (irrigatable) acres with excellent crop production records! App. 6 acres pasture lot, managed hardwood forest land.

Buyer will have option to rent up to 1000 additional tillable acres!

Ultra clean, modernized, 5 bedroom, two story home; heated shop, various machinery and hay storage sheds, lime/fertilizer building, grain storage bins, 70 ft. truck scale.

Owner Financing to Qualified Buyer!! Possible vegetable crop contracts to qualified buyer!

Natural gas to house/shop/dryer from off site well available at 1/2 commercial rate cost!

Owner has 1/2 of gas rights that are leased for next two years and can be purchased by farm buyer at that time.

NOTE: Jim and Sandy came here in 1981 after 7 years of farming in Chester County. This hard working, progressive family has done exceptionally well here and are just finishing up their 31st crop year on this productive, well known farm. It can be yours!

SEE DETAILS and PICTURES on our WEBPAGE: www.pirrunginc.com Make An Appointment now with the owners to view this farm and see the growing crops!

Private land strip next to farm!

Jim and Sandy Hoopes 814-848-9753 Office OR Jim’s cell 607-738-5970

James P. Pirrung PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Penna Lic. #AY-000205L and #AU-001672L NOTE: Complete Line of “Up Town” Machinery Sells the same day Dec. 10 at 11:00AM. Watch web and future issues for details! It’s a big one!

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SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 68.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 190; 80-110# 163.50-172.25; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 3060# 170-180; 60-90# 175186.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 82.50; Gd 2-4 77.50; Util 13 80.

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Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage (50# crate) Point-ed Head & Rd 12; Corn, Yellow/White/bi-color (4 1/2 dz crate) 15-16; Canta-loupes (bin) Athena 100-125, Cantaloupes (ea) Athena 11.25; Cucumbers (3/4 bx) Long Green 15-18, Pickling 15-20, Cucumbers (bx) Pickling 25; Eggplant (1-1/9 bu ctn) Black Beauty 10-15; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 13.25; Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Garden (30# crates) 25, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, Crowder (bu shelled) 24; Okra (1/2 bx) 15-20; Peaches (25# bx) Red Haven & Ruby Prince 10-13; Peanuts (35# bg) Green 35; Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) Green Bell 10-25, (1/2 bu bx) Hot 10-13; Squash (3/4 bx) Yellow Summer 1820, (1/2 bx) Zucchini 13-14, (1/2 bx) Yellow Summer 12, Winter (3/4 bx) 15; Potatoes, Irish (40# bx) 20-22, Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-21.75; Red Potatoes (40# crate) 18-20; Tomatoes (25# bx) Field Grown (L) 10-20, (S) 10, Romas (25# bx) 20; Watermelons, Seeded (ea) 1-3.50, Watermelons (bin) Seeded 120140. Whole-sale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 41.1543.95, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 34.5036, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 36.50-37, Gala WA 41.50-48, WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-42.50, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 3841.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 26.35-29; Bananas (40# ctn) 20-22.80; Beans, Rd Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 3541.45, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 2335; Beets (25# sack) 14.3520; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt cups 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 20.95-21; Cabbage (50# ctn) 18-18.95; Cantaloupe (bin 140 count) 150175, Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 23-32.15; Carrots (50# sack) 28.65-31.95; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 2121.65; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 27.5032.65; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 21.45-25.15; Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 24-34.85, FL (4/5 bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 23-25.95; Tangelos, FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 38-44.35; Limes (40# ctn) 20; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 20-22, FL Naval (64 count) 19.5021.50; Corn (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) Yellow 16-18.75, White (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) 16-18.75, (4 1/2 dz bgs) Bi-Color 15-20; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers (40# ctn) Long Green 21-23, Pickles (ctn 40#) 29-31; Eggplant (25# ctn) 17-18; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 2736.45, White Seedless 2934, Black Seedless 34.50, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 19.35; Turnips, Topped 11.85-14.65; Honeydews

(ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 13.15; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 24.85-26, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 2021.50, Romaine (ctn 24s) 23.50-24; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 19.35-20, White (25# sack) 13.5014.50, Red (25# sack) 17.50, Green (ctn 24s) 19.15-22.55; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 25.05-31.45; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 17; Peanuts (35#) Green 48; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 28; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 19-20, Red (11#

ctn) 29-32.50, Yellow (11# ctn) 29; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 23-34.35, White Size A 17.95-26.65, Red Size B 25-28; Russett, ID 31.15-34.50; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 13.2516.25; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crooked-neck (3/4 bu ctn) 19.85-23, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 21-23; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 20; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 17.05-19; Tomat-oes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 15.05-18.05, Romas (25#

ctn) 18-19, Grape (flat 12 1pt conts) 19-20; Watermelon (bin-45 count) Seeded 100, Seedless 125.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 30-37.50, Golden Delicious 30-35.50, Granny Smith 25-34; (bu loose pack) Gala, Golden Delici-ous & Mutsu 12-18; Bananas (40# bx) 20-21; Beans (bu) Snap 25-33; Broccoli (ctn) 18-19; Cabbage (50 ctn/crate) 12-12.50; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 14-16, (ea) 2-3; Cauliflower (ctn) 17-18, (bin

120/150 count) 200; Oranges 20-23.50; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 36.75, (165 count) 32-32.75; Corn (crate) Bi-Color, Yellow & White 14-15; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 1820.50, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 25-30; Grapes (18# ctn) Red Globe 30-31, Red & White Seedless 24-29; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 19-20; Nectarines (1/2 bu) 1519.75; Okra ( 1/2 bu) 15-18; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 16-17.50; Vidalia Onions (50# sack) Jumbo & Medium 30, Peaches (1/2 bu Baskets) Yellow & White 12-15; Pepper, Bell (1-1/9

Bu ctn) L & XL 12-16; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 17.5022.50; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 15-22, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 18.5024; Strawberries (flat 8 1#) CA 16.50-21; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-14; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 9-12, M&L 7-9; Watermelons (ea) Seeded & Seedless 3.50-8, (bin 35/45 count) 120-150.

NC FRUIT & VEGETABLES No report MARKET

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact Dave Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • e-mail: ddornburgh@leepub.com Monday, August 22 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 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 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Village of Antwerp. DPW - Lift Truck ‘81 Chevy lift truck w/360 hp 8 cyl. gas engine.

Runs good, parked inside all winter. Sold with keys & clean title.

• 6:05 PM - Monroe No. 1 BOCES - Furniture & Equipment - (100) New metal joists, assorted wood cabinets, desks & overhead cabinets, bookshelves, tables & more.

• 6:20 PM - Private Consignor - Concession Equip. - ‘02 Chevy G2500 Express van, Nelson cold plate mechanizing cooler, XL beverage merchandising cooler & tons more!. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 6:00 PM: Oswego Co. BOCES. Shop Equip. AAMCO 3850 brake lathe, Bridgeport mill, hyd. shop press, Sun performance analyzer, Hobart welder & more.

• 6:25 PM - Erie Co. Warehouse - Surplus Assets - Hammond Model C3 organ, 20 drawer mahogany dental cabinet, surveying equipment, Oliver saw, medical equip. & more.

• 6:55 PM - North Salem CSD - Computers & A/V - Computers & related equip., A/V equip., televisions, VHS players & video cameras & record players. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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, 585-7382104.

• 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: 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: Town of Marcellus. Dump Truck & Assets - ‘01 Dodge Ram 3500 dump truck, ‘90 John Deere 240 tractor, 8’ sander box & office desks & folding chairs.

• 6:10 PM - Port St. Lucie, FL - Vehicles & Assets - ‘99 Ford F150 pickup, ‘97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, Apple IPhone 3G, Toshiba TV, Olympus microcassette recorders & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, August 25 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 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, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 6:00 PM: August Second Chance Auction. Lots worth taking a second look at here! ‘04 Ford F550 dump truck, Eager Beaver trailers, GMC Sierra 2500 pickups & more.

• 7:15 PM - Private Consignor - ‘85 Midland P1201 paver w/new parts, Meyer plow w/accessories & (2) Salt Dogg salt spreaders.

• 7:25 PM - Country Cafe - Restaurant Liquidation - Star Grill Express sandwich press, Hobart automatic slicer, Traulsen 4 door reach-in freezer, Wells flat grills & more.

• 7:50 PM - Franklinville CSD - Vending Machines - Two snack vending machines. Model & serial numbers are unknown, however both machines are in working condition.

• 7:55 PM - Private Consignor - Olds Bravada - ‘00 Olds Bravada 4 door 4WD SUV w/GM 4.3L V6 CPI gas engine. Runs good! Sold with keys & clean title. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, August 26 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756 • 7:00 PM: Fraley’s Dairy Complex, 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA. 300+ Dairy Cattle featuring 2 herd dispersals. Fraley Auction Inc., 570-5466907 www.fraleyauction.com • 10:30 PM: Callaway, VA . Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Holstein Herd & Dairy Related Equipment Dispersal for Nathan Mason. No Buyers Premium. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc. 804-730-0500

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 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 • 9:30 AM: 50 Old Mill Rd., New Oxford, PA. Public Auction of Real Estate and Farm Related Antiques, Tools, etc. 30+ - OR Acres to be offered separately as 12.8 and 17.6 acre subdivided lots and together. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

Sunday, August 28 • 6:00 PM: Onondaga County. Bulldozer & Autos ‘80 Fiat Allis 16-B bulldozer & (2) ‘99 Ford Taurus LX 4 door Sedans. All start, run & drive/operate.

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Monday, August 29 • 6:00 PM: Private Consignor. Trailers - ‘06 Heavy duty flatbed trailer sold with a transferable registration & Mallard travel trailer w/gas, electric, cable.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - Farm Tractor ‘50’s Ford 8N farm tractor. Near perfect body; everything original. Starts & runs just fine. Keys are available.

• 6:15 PM - Private Consignor - Grand Cherokee - ‘97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Lots of new & replaced parts. Formerly owned by a school teacher. Keys & clean title.

• 6:20 PM - Private Consignor - Sports Cards Thousands of Baseball, Football & Hockey trading cards. Pinnacle, Donruss, Fleer, Score, Topps & Upper Deck. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 30 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Christian Central Academy. Surplus Assets - (12) Solid Oak laminate doors, (30) 2 bulb fluorescent fixtures, children’s chairs, Minolta copier & more. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 31

Saturday, August 27

• 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

• North Lawrence, NY. Sid & Joan Cheney Dispersal of farm machinery, horse equipment, household and 4 tractors sell. Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 • 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.

• Oakfield, NY area. Farms for Sale Sealed Bid Auction. Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thurs., Sept. 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s

Thursday, September 1

office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process. Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium in effect. Willard Pengelly & Craig Wilcox, Brokers.

Call 585-494-1880 between 8 am and 11:45 am Mon. - Fri. and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585-4941880 www.harriswilcox.com

Friday, September 2 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal & Added Consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Monday, September 5 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, September 6 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: City of Poughkeepsie . Police - Autos & SUV’s - ‘02 Land Rover Freelander SE, ‘97 Ford Explorer, ‘01 Ford Focus SE, ‘92 Nissan Sentra GXE & (2) Honda Accords. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, September 8 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillete Rd., Alexander, NY. Western NY Gas & Steam Engine Assn.

Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, September 9 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Pine Hollow Dairy Herd Reduction Sale. 150 head sell. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Deer Park. Trucks & Office - ‘01 & ‘95 Dodge Ram 2500 pickups, ‘98 Chevy CK31003 dump truck, copiers & fax machine, monitors, printers & cartridges. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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The World Dairy Expo Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Jim Crowley, Jr. has accepted the position of Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, effective at the March Annual Board of Directors meeting in 2012.

Crowley brings a substantial amount of experience to the position, having followed in his father’s footsteps by be-

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dent Bob Kaiser at this year’s show, in addition to serving as Brown Swiss Superintendent. This will be Kaiser’s fifth show serving as overall Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, before that he served as Ayrshire Superintendent. From all of us at World Dairy Expo, we are extremely grateful for Kaiser’s efforts over the past five years and look forward to working

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World Dairy Expo announces next dairy cattle superintendent

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