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Miss Maryland Agriculture title goes to Prince George’s County teen ~ Page 4 Columnist Lee Mielke

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Shenandoah Valley Summer Forage Tour visits Valley View Farm ~ Page 2

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,” Psalm 95:6-7

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2011 Shenandoah Valley Summer Forage Tour visits Valley View Farm

by Jennifer Showalter BROADWAY, VA — Mike Phillips, owner and operator of Valley View Farm, recently welcomed the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council’s Shenandoah Valley Summer Forage Tour to his farm. This year’s tour attracted 85 people who were eager to obtain as much as possible from Phillips about what he has learned over the years and is currently experimenting with when it comes to managing and utilizing forages.

Valley View Farm is located in the Smith Creek watershed of the Shenandoah Valley. Phillips manages his cow calf operation on approximately 235 acres of pastureland and also has two broiler houses. The litter from his houses is used as fertilizer in his forage system according to his nutrient management plan.

Over the last 30 years, Phillips has been on a mission to improve his forage diversity and increase his grazing management and utilization. In doing so, he is trying to increase the number of days he can graze his cattle and minimize the number of days he has to feed.

He strives to produce beef in a cost effective, sustainable system.

Phillips stressed that he will always try to keep his forages diversified and his goal is to establish a yearround rotational grazing system. He mentioned he is in the process of cutting back his cattle numbers and becoming more efficient with a smaller herd size.

Phillips is always up for giving something new a try if he thinks it has potential. He loves doing experimental plots to try and help better his forage system. He is a huge fan of no-till systems and believes that soil needs to always be covered, so this year he decided to no-till some teff. With poor results for his first attempt, Phillips is not completely ready to give up on the idea of no-tilling teff. Teff is fairly expensive and is challenging to establish in a hard seedbed, but Phillips plans to give it another go with a few alterations to the planting process. Another challenge he found is that the root system is fairly delicate with teff and it has to have time to establish before it can be grazed or it can easily be pulled up.

After Phillips shared a little background on his farm the group had the opportunity to travel around the farm and see the different practices and experiments that Phillips is involved with. Several specialists were on hand to share their knowledge with the audience as they made their way around the farm.

Throughout the day J. B. Daniel, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), tried to share things with the group that they could take back home and utilize. He touched on incorporating matua bromegrass into forage systems as a way of forming some diversity. Daniel also encouraged the audience to buffer environmentally sensitive areas. “Cross fencing for rotational grazing systems provides a good opportunity to fence out and make buffer areas,” said Daniel. At the end of the tour, Daniel pulled the crowd back together for a rainfall simulator demonstration.

He was able to show the audience the benefits of properly managed pastures over pastures that have been abused. The audience could clearly see there is less

runoff, less sediment loss, and more infiltration in pastures that have good cover and have been properly rested versus pastures that have little to no cover and have been over grazed.

Bill Patterson, NRCS Regional Grazing Specialist, took the opportunity to share how warm season annuals are a great option to use during pasture renovation, but pointed out the risk of prussic acid poisoning with several of the warm season annuals when they are not grazed properly.

Peter Hostetler, a Rockingham Country farmer, shared his experiences with stockpiling and strip grazing nitrogen applied tall fescue last winter. Like Phillips, Hostettler is trying to become more efficient.

“The more cows you have doesn’t mean you are making more money. I am over the numbers thing and am trying to get more efficient,” said Hostetler. He added, “Fifteen years ago, I thought fescue was useless, but I am learning to work with it.” Hostettler shared how he was impressed with the manure and urine distribution in his strip grazing system and how he was impressed at the money he saved by only feeding 16 bales of hay to his herd of 54 cows in the experiment.

“I’m a believer, stockpiling combined with strip grazing is definitely the most cost effective way to winter my cow herd. Not only did I save nearly $8,500 in hay feed costs last winter (after subtracting out the associated costs of N, temporary fencing, and labor) but there was not a single concentrated feed area on the 75 acre field! The cows redistributed the manure and urine nutrients evenly across the entire length of the field. The calves were on clean grass every day and the cows ate high quality stockpile all winter, resulting in excellent body condition and rapid reproductive recovery for breeding back. This grazing management technique resulted in my cows become more docile and made it easier to tag my calves right in the pasture. I definitely plan to continue this type of winter grazing management in the future,” said Hostetler.

Those in attendance appreciated a summer annual forage strip demonstration. Matt Yancey, with Virginia Cooperative Extension, walked the group through the numerous varieties and combinations and gave them an opportunity to make visual comparisons. Several of the varieties were noted specifically for grazing, but Yancey made the audience aware that grain varieties often outperform forage varieties. He also made the audience aware of the risk of prussic acid and nitrate poisoning associated with such forages as sorghum and sudangrass. Yancey noted that cowpeas are known to be drought resistant without the worry of prussic acid and nitrate poisoning. In addition, he point out that producers do not have to worry about the risk of poisoning with forage soybeans, pearl millet, German foxtail millet and forage grazing corn.

Richard Fitzgerald, with NRCS, shared his finding of using cover crops and legumes in silage production systems. Fitzgerald emphasized that legume cover crops have to be planted in late August through early October, and that management of cover crops is very important. He went on to share his excitement with

An attentive audience listens to J. B. Daniel, with NRCS, as he explains the results of his rainfall simulator demonstration.

the potentials hairy vetch has to offer. “Legume cover crops often times delay corn planting and I am hoping that since hairy vetch matures earlier that it can help with this issue,” said Fitzgerald.

The group also spent some time discussing stocker grazing systems and the value of using temporary water and fence system components with Cory Guilliams, another employee of NRCS. Guilliams stressed the importance of having fresh, clean water

J.B Daniel, with NRCS, (left) and Peter Hostetler, a Rockingham County farmer, share some tips with the audience on building temporary fences for strip grazing practices.

Photos by Jennifer Showalter available for cattle in rotational grazing systems. He also made clear that a good perimeter fence and a fence charger is needed in temporary grazing type systems. He recommended using poly wire that has at least six wires in it for the cross fences and a charger in the $300 dollar and up range. “The thicker the wire, the better. Don’t skimp on a charger. You get what you pay for,” said Guilliams.

Before heading back home the group had an opportunity to visit with other fellow producers and officials over a catered dinner.

“I feel the event was well attended considering it was such a pretty day and many farmers in the (Shenandoah) Valley were chopping corn silage and just could not get away for the entire afternoon field day. I feel the attendees saw how Mike Phillips used long-term planning to develop a flexible grazing system over time including permanent and temporary infrastructures, that provide the opportunity to control his grazing livestock. For Mike this rotational stocking management leads to better grazing efficiency, quick forage regrowth and a thick, vigorous high yielding forage system. Mike tries lots of different forage species, both annuals and perennials, on a small scale. After he finds what is adaptable to his soils and climate, he then uses multiple species to diversify his forage system and extend the grazing season. Mike spent years correcting erosion problems from the past and building higher soil quality on his farm. He credits the responsible use of poultry litter (according to a nutrient management plan), no-till establishment of forages, and improved grazing management to the high level of soil quality and productive pastures on his farm,” said Daniels.

For more information on the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council, visit www.vaforages.org.

by Troy Bishopp KINZERS, PA — To say Roman Stolzfoos of Springwood Organic Farm is curious about all the diverse facets of grazing management would be an understatement. This inquisitive spark has been a driving force in bringing outside knowledge, away from the status quo, to the farming community of Southeastern Pennsylvania for years. With the family farm having over seven uniquely stacked enterprises from composting, pastured poultry and a large grazing dairy, it’s always experimenting with different ways of doing things toward the farm goal of “producing good food from good farms that’s good for any community and will have a good effect on everyone downstream from us,” said Roman.

The thirst in learning about different and unique grazing paradigms for their operation has also extended to neighbors, agency professionals and out-of state farmers in the form of workshops held at the farm. One such event held in May with 160 people attending, led by Ian-MitchellInnes, a South African rancher, focused on teaching terms from holistic grazing planning like; ‘judging percent trample,’ ‘building the haystack,’ ‘taking the top third of the plant’, ‘capturing free solar energy,’ ‘making green food for earthworms and brown for fungi’ and ‘adopting a no one grazing recipe for all’.

According to Roman, “I could not

help but realize that we are standing on the edge of the greatest opportunity to improve the soil and the food supply, plus make money, that I have ever witnessed since I first heard about intensive grazing 32 years ago”.

It was this passion and quest to build a ‘knowledge pyramid’ that brought together forward-thinking grazing practitioners, Cody and Dawnell Holmes from Missouri and Abe Collins of Vermont for a three day intensive grazing workshop at the farm once again. The purpose of the three day seminar was to help folks really understand the laws of nature when it comes to growing the best grass for your livestock plus learning how to manage your farm instead of your farm managing you.

Cody’s charge was teaching holistic systems from setting family, financial and environmental goals to managing pastures and soil health for a multispecies operation and ‘closing the gate’ on buying outside genetics and feed and fertilizer inputs. He said, “We need to think more about why and what we’re doing instead of resting from what you’re doing and realize everything in nature works in wholes”.

He also led pasture walks looking at biological activity and plant diversity, animal grazing behavior and figuring out practical paddock sizing in addition to financial planning and enterprise analysis. Dawnell on the other hand taught simple cheese making, soap making, fat rendering, marketing and managing a small raw milk dairy from their 1,000 acre

Troy Bishopp with Springwood Farm Chicken and the fixins.

Missouri ranch.

Dairy and beef grazier, Abe Collins detailed how to plan your grazing to achieve improved animal performance, forage production and soil function.

He shared practical tips on grazing tall with high density grazing, planting cocktail cover crops, fall and spring grass management strategies to increase production by 50 percent and Keyline landscape design.

He also led a pasture walk to measure plant diversity and water holding capacity of the soil as well as sharing insights on Keyline subsoil aeration to Cody Holmes leading a discussion in the pasture.

Photos by Troy Bishopp increase soil organic matter Roman summed up his passion: and all the on-farm research he has “We want to develop extensive nettried over the years. Abe commented, works in different communities so we “I’d rather pay for a gallon of fuel to can work together after the school subsoil an acre of ground and build and help each other practice these topsoil for the next generation than things and perfect these practices on spent it to go to the movies.” our farms and share the experiences.

To complement the workshops, Gaining knowledge never gets old.” there were three days of homemade To learn more about holistic sysfood served ranging from pastured tems for stockman go to www.rockpork provided by Cody and Dawnell to inh.net or to access information on chicken and gelato from Roman’s grazing strategies described by Abe, family and all the fixins’ provided by go to www.grazinghandbook.com and local neighbors in the community. www.Keyline.com.au

Abe Collins talks with Dwight Stoltzfoos about soil quality as Roman looks on.

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Three days of grazing knowledge

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Prince George’s County teen is Miss Maryland Agriculture Casey Miller became the 2011 Miss Maryland Agriculture during opening night festivities at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. Sponsored by the Maryland Farm Bureau and Maryland State Fair, the twoday competition culminated with an on-stage contest Aug. 26.

Twenty-two county Farm Bureaus were represented during the annual event.

Taking the top agriculture spokesperson title, 16-yearold Caesy Miller lives on Miller Farms in Clinton. She is the daughter of Rick and Janet Miller. Her sister, Rachel, won the state title in 2007.

Four contestants were named to a court to assist the state winner throughout the fair and during the year ahead.

Judges selected Kelsey Kimmell of Allegany County as first runner up; Samantha Anthony of Carroll County as second runner up; Tessa Wiles of Washington County as third runner up; and Payton Brown of Anne Arundel County as fourth runner up.

Miller’s family farm is one of the oldest working farms close to Washington, D.C. On their 200 acres, the Millers raise fruits and vegetables as well as soybeans, wheat and straw.

They sell their produce at their direct farm market, to Giant Food and to several local farmers’ markets. The farm also includes a nursery with four greenhouses where they grow and sell flowers and fruit and vegetable plants. A bakery and softserved ice cream sales round out the farm market.

Among her many chores on the farm, Miller manages all incoming cash sales, interacts with customers, plants, picks and boxes fruits and vegetables, operates farm equipment and feeds livestock.

When she is not working on the farm, the new state spokesperson is busy at St. Mary’s Ryken High School, singing in the choir and performing with the theater club.

She also volunteers with Prince George’s County Christmas in April and sings

The new Miss Maryland Agriculture Casey Miller is surrounded by her court after the contest. From left, are, Samantha Anthony of Carroll County, second runner-up; Tessa Wiles of Washington County, third runner-up; Miller; Kelsey Kimmell of Allegany County, first runner-up; and Payton Brown of Anne Arundel County, fourth runner-up. in the choir at St. John’s Church.

The new Miss Maryland

Cover photo by Jennifer Showalter Mike Phillips, owner of Valley View Farm, describes to the 2011 Shenandoah Valley Summer Forage Tour group how he utilizes pearl millet in his rotational grazing system.

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Hurricane Irene causes variable damage to fruit, other farm crops CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) says early reports indicate that high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have caused sporadic damage to farms and orchards in several areas of Pennsylvania. The most common problem cited by farmers is that field corn was leaning or flattened by strong winds, while apples and other fruits fell to the ground during the storm.

“The largest and most mature fruit fell off the trees. We estimate that about 20 percent of our fruit is on the ground, which is a significant loss,” said Brad Hollabaugh of Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm and Market in Biglerville, Adams County.

Hollabaugh says losses could have been much worse, but his team of workers managed to harvest most of the farms Gala and Honeycrisp apple varieties in the three days prior to the storm. Unfortunately, high winds caused losses to a variety of Asian Pears, early Fuji apples (when the trees were pushed over) and more than 50 percent loses of golden delicious apples using a new trellis system.

“There is nothing more disheartening than looking at apples on the ground, after you’ve put your heart and soul into growing and nurturing the fruit throughout the season,” added Hollabaugh.

Meanwhile, Jim Schupp, the director of Penn State’s Fruit Research and Extension Center, confirmed that winds from Hurricane Irene were especially troubling for growers of Gala and Honeycrisp apples, who had just begun harvesting the crop. Schupp says heavy rains also caused some apples to crack, while the wind uprooted trees.

“There is nothing more disheartening than looking at apples on the ground, after you’ve put your heart and soul into growing and nurturing the fruit throughout the season.” ~ Brad Hollabaugh “Damages vary widely from farm-tofarm and even from one section of a farm to the other. Some farms were hardly touched, while others have fruit losses of 50 percent,” said Schupp.

Corn growers in parts of eastern and central Pennsylvania incurred damage from high winds that caused corn to lean, get tangled or flattened.

“Some of the crop is lost, while the storm damage will make it more difficult to harvest. We’ll need to use special heads on our equipment to harvest the corn. We probably won’t be able to assess total losses from the storm until after we harvest the crop,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer, who is a full-time farmer from Columbia County.

Farm Bureau notes that outreach to farmers, Pennsylvania’s Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture, Lancaster County Extension and other sources all report intermittent crop damage due to strong winds, but no reports of loss of livestock or extensive flood damage.

CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) says early reports indicate that high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have caused sporadic damage to farms and orchards in several areas of Pennsylvania. The most common problem cited by farmers is that field corn was leaning or flattened by strong winds, while apples and other fruits fell to the ground during the storm.

“The largest and most mature fruit fell off the trees. We estimate that about 20 percent of our fruit is on the ground, which is a significant loss,” said Brad Hollabaugh of Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm and Market in Biglerville, Adams County.

Hollabaugh says losses could have been much worse, but his team of workers managed to harvest most of the farms Gala and Honeycrisp apple varieties in the three days prior to the storm. Unfortunately, high winds caused losses to a variety of Asian Pears, early Fuji apples (when the trees were pushed over) and more than 50 percent loses of golden delicious apples using a new trellis system.

“There is nothing more disheartening than looking at apples on the ground, after you’ve put your heart and soul into growing and nurturing

the fruit throughout the season,” added Hollabaugh.

Meanwhile, Jim Schupp, the director of Penn State’s Fruit Research and Extension Center, confirmed that winds from Hurricane Irene were especially troubling for growers of Gala and Honeycrisp apples, who had just begun harvesting the crop. Schupp says heavy rains also caused some apples to crack, while the wind uprooted trees. “Damages vary widely from farm-to-farm and even from one section of a farm to the other. Some farms were hardly touched, while others have fruit losses of 50 percent,” said Schupp.

Corn growers in parts of eastern and central Pennsylvania incurred damage from high winds that caused corn to lean, get tangled or flattened.

“Some of the crop is lost, while the storm damage will make it more difficult to harvest. We’ll need to use special heads on our equipment to harvest the corn. We probably won’t be able to assess total losses from the storm until after we harvest the crop,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer, who is a fulltime farmer from Columbia County.

Farm Bureau notes that outreach to farmers, Pennsylvania’s Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania’s Department of

Agriculture, Lancaster County Extension and other sources all report intermittent crop damage due to strong winds, but no reports of loss of livestock or extensive flood damage.

“Crop damage and losses from Hur-

cane Irene are varied from county to county and even from farm to farm. It will probably take weeks before we learn the full extent of the damages,” concluded Shaffer.

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RFA submits comments to EPA on proposed 2012 RFS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) provided comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposed rulemaking for 2012. In 16 pages of comments, the RFA addressed both the proposed levels of renewable fuel use for 2012, as offered by EPA, as well as reissued calls for EPA to address fundamental problems it created when crafting the RFS. “Ensuring the integrity the RFS is strengthened and the intent with which Congress created it is honored is absolutely critical to the growth and evolution of domestic ethanol production,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “EPA officials have done yeomen’s work to get this groundbreaking program up and running, but work still remains. The RFA is committed to working with EPA to make sure

the RFS, and the implementation of E15 to help refiners meet the RFS requirements, are successful.”

Three key areas of focus in the RFA comments included the cellulosic biofuel requirements of the 2012 RFS, the “small refiner” de facto waiver issued

by EPA, and the continued inclusion of indirect land use change penalties against corn-based ethanol despite reams of scientific data proving EPA’s data and modeling are out-of-date, to say the very least. A summary of these key areas is as follows: • “EPA should finalize the 2012 cellulosic biofuel standard at the high end of the proposed range and should reject any suggestion that future annual cellulosic biofuel standards be based on past production levels.”

The RFA is urging EPA to set the cellulosic biofuel standard at the high end of the range it proposed — some

Making tomorrow’s bioenergy yeasts strong

by Marcia Wood Cornstalks, wheat straw, and other rough, fibrous, harvest-time leftovers may soon be less expensive to convert into cellulosic ethanol, thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists’ studies of a promising new biorefinery yeast.

The yeast — Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain NRRL Y-50049 — successfully ferments plant sugars into cellulosic ethanol despite the stressful interference by problematic compounds such as furfural (2-furaldehyde) and HMF (5hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde) in fermenters, according to molecular biologist Zonglin Lewis Liu with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Liu works at ARS’ National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. Liu’s research supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.

The troublesome compounds, created during dilute acid pre-treatment of the crop leftovers, inhibit yeast growth and reduce ethanol yields. In particular, they damage yeast cell walls and membranes, disrupt yeast genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and interfere with yeast enzymes’ fermentation abilities.

In research that began in 2003, Liu and coinvestigators have worked with dozens of strains of S. cerevisiae, a species

already used to make ethanol from plant starch. Using a laboratory approach known as “evolutionary engineering,” the scientists speeded up the microbe’s natural adaptation to the hostile environment created by the inhibitors. NRRL Y50049 was one result of these studies.

The scientists are discovering more about the genes and the multiple networks of genes that are likely responsible for the notable tolerance that this yeast has shown in laboratory tests with a 2-liter fermenter.

Their research suggests that, of the nearly 7,000 genes in the S.

cerevisiae genome, more than 350 may be involved in counteracting stress. For instance, Liu and colleagues determined that a gene called YAP1 acts as a master gene, orchestrating interactions of many related genes, so that they work together to reduce the impact of furfural and HMF. Peer-reviewed articles in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics and Genomics, and other scientific journals document the studies.

Read more about this research in the August 2011 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

F UEL 15.7 ethanol-equivalent gallons (EEG).

Setting the standard in this aggressive manner “provides a strong policy signal that will support development of cellulosic biofuel technology. By setting the standard near the high end of expected industry production, EPA will provide certainty to projects under development and assist the industry in meeting the increased production requirements of the RFS2 over time,” the RFA wrote.

• “Because the proposed ‘small refiner exemption’ actions are inconsistent with the statutory requirements and the RVO requirements, EPA should take appropriate steps to ensure that the total RVO is maintained for both 2011 and 2012.”

The issue here is a May 2011 ruling

by EPA that exempted 13 of the nation’s 18 smallest refineries from being obligated under the volume requirements of the RFS. All told, this represents 3.27 billion gallons of fuel, or 327 million gallons of ethanol market at the standard 10% ethanol blend.

Under EPA’s May 2011 decision, it did not reallocate those gallons to other obligated parties, such as larger refineries. This action by EPA amounts to a waiver of the RFS outside of the very specific language instructing EPA on how it can waive RFS requirements.

The RFA suggests a number of changes to this process, including allowing for public comment and trans-

parency, as well as making sure the volumes “waived” by EPA are recovered elsewhere in the market.

• “RFA strongly encourages EPA to re-evaluate and refine the indirect land use change (ILUC) analysis that was conducted for the RFS2 Final Rule, taking into account newly available studies, modeling results and data.”

The RFA has criticized EPA’s inclusion of so-called ILUC penalties against corn-based ethanol since it was first proposed by EPA in its RFS2 rule-making in 2008. As pointed out in RFA comments, several new scientific analyses have been completed that better demonstrate to what extent, if any, such land use changes are occurring and those factors that are responsible for such changes. As such, the RFA strongly encourages EPA “to honor its commitment to reassessing its own lifecycle GHG analysis based on advances in the science. The agency should evaluate the new studies referenced herein and develop plans to revise its lifecycle GHG analysis to reflect the best available science.”

RFA’s comments also addressed a number of technical changes proposed

by EPA as well as market-expanding issues such as the Renewable Identity Number (RIN) carry-over precisions from year to year. The entirety of RFA’s comments can be read at http://renewablefuelsassociation.createsend1.c om/t/y/l/sldkuk/hyutwfu/o/

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The barrels rolled down to $1.6925 but also rallied and closed Friday at $1.7225, down 14 cents on the week, 41 1/4 below its peak, but 5 3/4-cents above a year ago. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price slipped a penny and a half, to $2.1322, while the barrels averaged $2.1489, down 1.2 cents. Twelve cars of block traded hands on the week and 25 of barrel, 13 on Friday.

University of Wisconsin emeritus professor Dr. Robert Cropp said in

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He sees U.S. milk output remaining close to a 1 percent increase from a year ago which he said will maintain a “reasonable milk price;” not $20 plus but $17 or $18 is realistic, he said. USDA revisions, lowering its corn and soybean crop estimates impacts things as well, he said, along with the international market, which is expected to be a little soft, he concluded.

Speaking of cow numbers; USDA estimates 207,100 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in July, down 18,800 head from June and 12,000 less than July 2010. JanuaryJuly dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 1.665 million head, up 69,600 from the same period in 2010.

Looking “Back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.54 per hundredweight on July 8, $19.29 on July 15, $19.75 on July 22, $19.92 on July 29, $19.75 on August 5, $19.42 on August 12, $19.18 on August 19, and in the neighborhood of $19.32 late morning August 26.

USDA’s July Cold Storage report says butter inventories declined 2.6 million pounds after increasing 48.6 million in May and June. Stocks totaled 187.7 million pounds, down 1 percent from June, and 3 percent below July 2010.

American type cheese amounted to 648.6 million pounds, up 30.9 million or 5 percent from June, and just 9.1 million or 1 percent above a year ago.

The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) said this was the largest one-month increase in 17 years. The total cheese in-

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CHEESE PRICES RALLY WILL IT HOLD? Issued Aug. 26, 2011 Cash cheese prices saw a third week of sharp decline the week of August 22 but ended on an up note. The blocks plunged to $1.73 but regained a nickel on Thursday and a penny on Friday, to close at $1.79 per pound, down 11 cents on the week, down 36 1/2-cents from its July peak, but still 9 1/2-cents above a year ago. A penny movement on cheese equates to about a dime on the milk price.

Tuesday’s DairyLine that cheese could come back up in October but $2 was not sustainable even though milk production was impacted by the weather in July and August.

Looking for the “silver lining in the dark cloud,” eDairy economist Bill Brooks said in their August 25 Executive Edition that “while the declines in cheese prices occurred more quickly than many expected, lower cheese prices could spur demand and get product moving. The industry could see better fourth-quarter sales now than had cheese prices remained above $2.”

Butter closed the week at $2.0925, up a half cent, but 8 3/4-cents below a year ago when it had jumped 14 cents.

Only three cars found new homes this week. NASS butter averaged $2.0668, down 2.7 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5537, down 3.3 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.08 cents, up 0.6 cent.

The $2 butter price is more understandable, according to Bob Cropp, because butter stocks remain fairly tight, though they have increased some, but sales are good. He warned that the price could soon fall below $2 as there’s more cream available with schools reopening, thus more milk going to fluid use, and there’s less ice cream being produced. Our guess is that buyers are likely holding off holiday butter purchases, hoping the price will slip.

High corn, soybean, and hay prices will keep a lid on milk production, according to Cropp, especially for those who have to buy most of their feed. The drop in July output per cow is reflective of those high feed prices, he said, and he believes output per cow will remain on the low side and you may see a slowdown in cow numbers which

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Manure treatment project will help health of Chesapeake Bay, agriculture secretary says HARRISBURG, PA — An innovative manure treatment project on a Lancaster County farm will help reduce nutrient run-off into the Chesapeake Bay as part of Pennsylvania’s continuing efforts to improve the bay’s health.

Kreider Farms, a 2,200-cow dairy in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, unveiled a micro-aerobic digestion project that provides onfarm treatment of manure that will significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous that might otherwise flow into the Chesapeake Bay. “Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry is committed to developing innovative approaches to meet our goals in cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

“By continuing to work together with state, federal and private partners, we can help restore the water quality of the bay and ensure future generations can benefit from this natural treasure.”

When the project is fully implemented in October of this year, the technology will create enough biomass to power approximately 2,700 homes.

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by Kreider Farms is a biological process designed to facilitate the growth of large populations of naturally-occurring bacteria that are responsible for the conversion of the nitrogen and phosphorus in the waste stream.

“The Kreider project is a prime example that our efforts must move away from paper and plans and be about people and projects, which equates to progress for Pennsylvania’s environment and agricultural community,” said Department of Environmental Protection Executive Deputy Secretary John Hines.

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Municipal sewage treatment plants and communities may use the offsets as an alternative, sometimes more cost-effective, solution for reducing nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment discharges.

Pennsylvania committed to protect the Chesapeake Bay by reducing nitrogen run-off by 7.3 million pounds and phosphorus by 300,000 pounds. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest re-

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05 VERMEER 840 disc pro 9’ 6w iron rolls less than 300 acres, new condition, $17,800 OBO. 7300 White Combine. 315200-6329.(NY) (2) CASE W7 loaders for sale, $3,500 each. Both run and drive. 585-7383967.(NY)

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HAY FOR SALE: 150 plus round bales, approx. 100 stored inside, $25 each, rest $20 each. Burdett, Schuyler Co. 607-5465588.(NY)

AVCO New Ideal Model #327 2 row corn picker, wide row with 12 row husking bed, good condition, $2,800; 315-7764590.(NY)

FOR SALE: McCormick corn binder, no-7 cutter, McCormick wagon, Papec cutter, John Deere Spreader. 5770 Hwy. 10, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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ALLIS CHALMERS HD-5 track loader, excellent undercarriage, runs good. Needs steering clutch freed up. Asking $3,000.

After 6 PM 607-566-2349.(NY) MUELLER 1500 gallon milk tank, $5,000 OBO. 2 inch SS pipeline, $2,500 OBO; Vacuum pump, $1,000 OBO. 585-5357878.(NY) HAYBUSTER Rock picker for sale. Alfalfa haylage wanted. Penn Yan. 315-5361091.(NY) McCormick deering corn binder in good condition; Two row International Potato Planter with hydraulic lift. Leave message.

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NEW HOLLAND 851 round baler, field ready, $2,500; IH 1456 fender tractor, ex. cond., $10,900. 585-451-8096.(NY) WANTED: 12.4/38 tractor tires, good shape and PTO hydraulic pump and 8 bolt hole rims, size 20 inch and tires 315-2503248.(NY)

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258 New Holland rake, $1,700; Agri metal 530 silage cart, $500; Agri metal bedding chopper, $500. 315-348-8243.(NY)

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SKID STEER 1840 good runner, looks rough, $4,500; Well built Stoltzfus round bale carrier (12). Low. NEW $2,800. 585526-5685.(NY)

TAMWORTH BOARS, registered two year old $300, Registered weanling, $200. 607657-2860.(NY)

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Mielke from 7 ventory, at 1.084 billion pounds, was up 34.8 million or 3 percent from June, and 14.6 million or 1 percent ahead of a year ago.

Meanwhile; fluid milk continues to struggle in the beverage market.

The Agriculture Department estimates June sales totaled 4.1 billion pounds, down 1.3 percent from June 2010 after adjusting for calendar composition. Conventional fluid sales were down 2.1 percent while organic sales were up 10.4 percent.

Retail milk prices in the April to July period were up 10.7 percent from a year ago and July’s consumer price index (CPI) for milk was the highest since September 2008, according to the DDR. The April to July cheese CPI was up 6.3 percent from last year and butter was up 22.3 percent. Interestingly, butter sales were up about 5.5 percent in the first half of 2011, though prices closed at or above $2 in all but three weeks of that period.

Back on the farm; USDA reports that temperatures have moderated across all but the Southern tier of states and milk production is slowly recovering from the excessive heat of recent weeks.

Schools are reopening across many parts of the country resulting in Class I capturing more of the milk supply.

Florida imported its first loads of milk for 2011.

Manufacturing milk supplies in the East and Central regions are tight in many cases. The Eastern seaboard awaits the arrival of Hurricane Irene and it many impacts. Western milk supplies are above year ago levels thanks to moderate temperatures and increased cow numbers.

Fluid milk and condensed solids are moving into deficit areas, although transportation costs are a hindrance.

Increased Class I demand has made more cream available. Demand is mixed as ice cream production slows and other Class II products begin to increase.

Looking abroad; milk production in Europe continues to decline seasonally, although overall volume is running heavier than last year at this time. Some traders and handlers are reporting that, although it is the summer holiday season and Ramadan is ongo-

ing, sales activity is more active than anticipated. Sales, especially to the Middle East, are being reported, according to USDA. Traders report that international interest might be resuming as buyers feel that European prices for some products might be at the bottom and product is available for immediate and future shipment. Much of current demand is to fill 4th quarter needs.

The winter season continues in New Zealand as cold temperatures and heavy snowfall blanketed areas of the North and much of the South Island. Auckland received snow for the first time in many years. The question that milk producers and handlers were asking is how long the snow will remain on the ground and what impact will this have on early season grass growth and the start of the new milk production season.

Conditions are much the same as they have been for the current winter season in Australia.

Wet conditions in some dairy regions of Victoria continue to concern producers and handlers.

Elsewhere within Victoria, temperatures start to warm, but then a cold snap arrived to quickly curtail an early arrival of spring. Although there are negative conditions in both New Zealand and Australia that potentially will impact output, producers and handlers remain optimistic about the season.

The Cooperatives Working Together program (CWT.) accepted seven requests this week for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 1.8 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The product will be

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that it will amend its 4a and 4b milk pricing formulas.

The changes follow hearings held June 30 and July 1. The 25 cent per hundredweight whey factor will be replaced with a sliding scale that floors the whey factor at 25 cents and caps it at 65 cents. Make allowances for butter and nonfat dry milk were increased.

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largest U.S. milk processor, Dean Foods, and largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, were squarely in their sites.” Three lawsuits alleging antitrust activities

by Dean Foods were underway at the same time, according to Natzke, and are in various stages of being resolved.

In a class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Vermont on behalf of dairy farmers in 11 states, Dean reached a $30 million settlement.

The deadline for dairy farmers to submit claims and gain a portion of

that settlement, after $6 million in attorney costs, was August 23.

In a case filed in a Wisconsin U.S. District Court, one provision of an out-of-court settlement called for Dean to sell a fluid milk processing plant in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Dean purchased the plant from Foremost Farms in 2009.

In an announcement earlier this month, OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Dean’s plant

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Four Pennsylvania farms were honored for being Century Farms by the Commonwealth’s Department of Agriculture on Aug. 18 at Ag Progress Days.

The farms are owned by the Henry family of Mifflin, Mifflin County; the Samuel and Evelyn Gray family of Halfmoon Township, Centre County; the Tobin Shank

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Century 16 The Henry family, Mifflin, Mifflin County, receives the Century Farm award from Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

‘Mastering the Dairy Business’ conference HARRISBURG, PA — Farmers can learn about managing hot, dry weather conditions such as those this summer, through a conference call hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence.

Part of the center’s “Mastering the Dairy Business” series, the call will be held during the noon lunch hour and address a critical area of profitability on the dairy farm. Anyone can participate, but pre-registration is necessary to receive the call-in information.

“With commodity prices very volatile right now and the entire region suffering from less than ideal weather conditions, this call will provide meaningful insight on how to prepare for the next six to 12 months in the dairy business,” said John Frey, executive director of the center.

On Wednesday, Aug. 31, three regional experts on forage management will lead a discussion on “Managing for Droughty Corn.” Dr. Virginia Ishler from the Penn State Dairy Extension Team, Dr. David Kirk from Pennfield Feeds, and Tom Nauman from Hoober Feeds will share considerations dairy farm families must keep in mind when dealing with a heavily stressed corn crop. The call will take place from noon to 1:15 p.m.

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Resolution of another class-action lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee, remains less clear, Natzke said. Dean originally agreed to a $140 million settlement with dairy farmers in the Southeastern region of the U.S. After that settlement was announced however, members of Dairy Farmers of America, who make up well over a third of the dairy farmers in that part of the country, were exempted as members of the “class,” because DFA is a co-defendant in the lawsuit. As a result, Dean vacated the settlement, and is considering other options, Natzke reported.

A trial date has been set for September 13. Dean Foods has admitted no

wrongdoing in all three cases, Natzke concluded.

Finally; the Milk Producer’s Council’s Rob Vandenheuvel reminded his members in his August 19 newsletter that October 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program. He wrote that, while efforts are underway to reform and improve dairy farm “safety nets as it stands now, the MILC and the Dairy Price Support programs continue to be our main safety nets.”

While there is no indication that the milk price will be low enough to trigger an MILC payment in the near future, he warned that, “given the volatility in dairy markets, we simply don’t know whether the program will

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Century from 13 completed, notarized and mailed to the Department of Agriculture for review.

Certificates are then either presented or mailed to the recipient.

The idea of a Century Farm Program, aimed at emphasizing the importance of Pennsylvania’s economic and rural heritage and traditions, was initiated in the New York Agricultural Society in 1937. Farms in the same family for more than 100 years were honored in ceremonies at Albany as members of the Order of Century Farms. In 1948 the Bradford County Historical Society

of Pennsylvania began its own program, similar to the one in New York.

Due to growing interest in a Bicentennial Farm Program, and a constant effort to promote the agriculture heritage in the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture began to administer a Bicentennial Farm Program in 2004. The Bicentennial Farm Program is ruled by similar standards to that of the Century Farm Program. Farms that have been in a family for more than 200 years are presented with a certificate of recognition and

The Scott and Amy Ilgen family, Centre Hall, Centre County, receives the Century Farm award from Agriculture Secretary George Greig. are often presented with other awards from organizations at the county and/or local level. The information on the applications and other information supplied by the applicants is filed in the Archives of the State Historical and Museum Commission.

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Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 99; 300400# 98; 500-600# 91; 800900# 77.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 127; 300-400# 110-121; 400-500# 102-125; 500-600# 108-124; 600700# 93-118.25; 700-800# 106-120.25; 800-900# 98107.60; M&L 2 200-300# 93; 300-400# 104-116; 400500# 98-112; 500-600# 98110; 600-700# 90-107; 700800# 83-109; 800-900# 87102; M&L 3 400-500# 95; S 1 500-600# 87.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 136-149; 300400# 113-143; 400-500# 115-143; 500-600# 108-130;

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AUC TION CALENDAR 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, 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 • 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.

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.

• 6:30 PM - Town of Mount Hope Highway - Tahoe - ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV w/Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI gas engine. Good mechanically. Sold with keys & clean title.

• 6:35 PM - Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES - Surplus Assets - ‘96 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, commercial washing machine, Kellogg-American air compressor, Snap-on tire balancer & more.

• 6:50 PM - Putnam County - Surplus Vehicles ‘83 Caterpillar 930 loader, ‘87 Mack CS300P fuel truck, Mack R685T dump trucks, ‘85 FWD plow truck, SUV’s, autos & more!

• 8:10 PM - Village of Scarsdale - SUV’s & Autos - ‘04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, ‘96 & ‘01 Chevy Tahoes, ‘00 & ‘06 Chevy Impalas & ‘00 Ford Crown Vic. • 8:40 PM - Bethpage Fire District - Brush Fire Truck - ‘70 AM General 2.5 ton dual axle ‘Stump Jumper.’ Includes tank, Darley pump, new booster hose, front mounted winch.

• 8:45 PM - Yates Co. - Pickup & Sanders - ‘99 Ford F550 XL Super Duty pickup w/plow & many other extras, plus (3) Air-Flo stainless steel sanders.

• 8:55 PM - Town of Virgil Highway - Dump Truck - ‘99 Vovlo White/GM dual axle dump truck w/one way & wing plows. New clutch, pressure plate, rear brakes. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, September 7 • 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 Eaton. Plow Truck & Equip. ‘93 White/GMC/Volvo WG64F dump/plow truck, ‘81 M-B 53M power broom/sweeper, air compressor & garage door.

• 6:10 PM - Village of Morrisville - Street Sweeper - ‘84 Elgin Pelican S street sweeper. Has new undercarriage for elevator. Comes with instruction book & parts book.

• 6:15 PM - Town of Clarkston - Vehicle Auction ‘89 Ford L8000 dump truck, ‘88 Ford L8000 cab & chassis, ‘97 Ford F150 pickup, ‘99 custom trailer,

Crown Vics & more.

• 7:40 PM - Rockland Community College Assets - ‘01 Dodge Ram 2500 rack truck, ‘97 Ford F700 dump truck, ‘88 Dodge Ram B350 van, computers, furniture & more.

• 8:15 PM - CIL Asset Recovery - National Liquidator - NEW Electrolux stainless steel range hoods, huge lot of vacs & miscellaneous, Craftsman pressure washers & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, September 8 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 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 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 6:00 PM: Metropolitan Water Board. Surplus Assets - John Deere 318 tractor, MTD lawn mower, Rockwell saw, Motorola radios, trash pumps, DC battery charger & more.

• 6:15 PM - East Syracuse Minoa CSD - Vehicles - ‘00 Dodge Ram 1500 van, ‘92 GMC K2500 pickup w/plow, ‘90 Dodge W350 dump truck w/plow & tow behind trailer.

• 6:35 PM - Sparkill-Palisades Fire District - Cutter - Hurst Model 0150 Hydraulic Cutter Tool. Item needs servicing & sharpening but is in working condition. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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 freestall Sire ID young Holstein Cows & Heifers. 25 1st & 2nd calf springers, 15 fresh 1st calf heifers, 50 bred heifers, 60 open breeding age heifers. 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.

• 6:20 PM - Town of Amherst Youth/Recreation Vans - ‘87 & ‘90 Ford E350 3 door Super Club wagon vans w/4.9L I6 EFI gas engines. Sold with keys & clean titles.

• 6:30 PM - Orange Co. Jail - Frymaster & Beds Frymaster model FPH450SD commercial fryer, in working condition and (100) metal beds, in usable condition.

• 6:35 PM - Private Consignor - 1978 Corvette & CR-V - Silver Anniversary 1978 Chevy Corvette Coupe w/many updates & new parts and ‘98 Honda CR-V LX. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 7:00 PM: Fraley’s Dairy Complex, 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA. Dairy Cattle Auction. 125 head Holsteins. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.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 • 10:00 AM: Treadwell, NY. Public Auction of Farm Equip., Trailers & Industrial, Antiques, Horse Drawn Equip. Clyde Kellogg owner. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auctioneer Frank Walker, 607-829-5172, 607-434-0042 (cell)

Sunday, September 11 • 6:00 PM: Onondaga Co. Pickup & Equipment ‘91 Chevy W/T 1500 pickup, Tennant floor buffer, Coleman Powermate 2750 generator, Sherwin Williams paint striper & more.

• 6:15 PM - Onondaga Co. - Syracuse Police Paintball equip., cameras, gaming equip., car stereos, amps & speakers, tires & rims, bicycles & more.

• 6:30 PM - Onondaga Co. - Industrial Pumps - (3) Penn Valley Diaphragm/Positive Displacement pumps for use in food processing, dairy, paper mills & wastewater treatment. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Monday, September 12 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Monthly Heifer Sale. Dairy Dispersal for StoxDairy - Bainbridge, NY. 40 Milking Age Reg. & Grade Holsteins, 6 Reg. Brown Swiss. 30 heifers from newborn to springing. 20 Holsteins, 6 Brown Swiss, 4 Swiss Holstein X. 2 started Service Bulls. Holstein: Atwood son x OutsidexCarlow Leader. Brown Swiss: April Baretta x Top Acres Pedigree. Sires represented Holstein: Zenith, Atlanta, Dundee, Pronto. Parlor milked & on pasture both ends of the day. Also Consigned: Snowtop sends 6 Reg. heifers sired by Monument, Buckeye,Alliance, Pacific, Damion, Airraid, 3 bred & 3 open ready to breed. 15 outstanding bred heifers from Carl & Deanna TiceNew Berlin; send 8 Holsteins, 7 Jersey X all in ex. condition from short bred to springers. A group of 8 open heifers & a few cows from one farm; Another group of 10-12 2nd calf springers. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Wallkill. Vehicles & Equip. - ‘96 Ford 555D loader/backhoe, ‘00 Talbert trailer, ‘01 Salsco 813 chipper, ‘02 Ford F250 XL SD pickup, Ammco brake lathe & more.

• 6:35 PM - Orchard Park Central Schools - Buses - (4) International 3800 buses, (4) Chevy Express 3500 buses, ‘99 GMC Savana G3500 bus & ‘95 Ford E350 bus.

• 7:25 PM - City of Cortland - Diesel Generator Massaro Detroit Diesel Allison Model 400DRLR60 diesel electric generator. Has been stored inside; came out of a hospital.

• 7:30 PM - Village of Painted Post - Gas Storage Tank - Gasboy 1000 gal. gas only storage tank with pump (S/N 8142679). 110V. In good, working condition; no leaks. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, September 13 • 6:00 PM: Tonawanda Machine. Retirement Sale - ABSOLUTE: Haas Model HL-4 CNC turning center, Tur 710 Lathe, Fosdick radial mill, Monarch engine lathe & tons more!

• 8:25 PM - Schyler Co. DA - Seized Vehicles - ‘99 Jeep Cherokee, ‘97 Ford Ranger XL pickup, Mongoose CX24V450 electric bike & Diamondback grind bike.

• 8:40 PM - Wappingers CSD - Van & Equip. - ‘00 Dodge 2500 Ram van, ‘98 Toro 325-D mower & Ford V8 engine w/Lincoln All American Eagle

stand. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, September 14 • Enosburg Falls, VT. Selling all Holstein cattle and equipment for Meadowbrook Farm. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed

by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:00 PM: Chaffee, NY. Estate of Samuel Anthony LaScala Auction. Selling a large collection including farm machinery, antiques, household & more.

William Kent, Inc., Sale Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Friday, September 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 149th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:30 AM: 1226 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 5 Properties and 6.76 +/- Acres to be offered. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

Saturday, September 17 • Warriors Mark, PA. Maple Hill Farm complete Dispersal featuring 90 deep pedigreed registered Holsteins. Carl & Carla Gates, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 www.cattleexchange.com • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers.

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Fraley’s Dairy Complex, 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA. Fraley’s Annual Fall Consignment Auction. Tractors, farm & construction equip., trucks and farm related items. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 Mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, September 19 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Call with consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637

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Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 117-151; 300400# 123-144; 400-500# 116-132; 500-600# 99-123; 600-700# 104-110.50; 700800# 95-107; 800-900# 93.50-97; 900-1000# 80;

M&L 2 200-300# 136; 300400# 100-115; 400-500# 105-138.50; 500-600# 90119; 600-700# 85-112; 700800# 76-112; 800-900# 8692; M&L 3 300-400# 100; 400-500# 93; S 1 300-400# 115.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 7.

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FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 275 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 132-135; 400500# 124-134; 500-600# 116-129.50; 600-700# 114121.50; 700-800# 120123.50; M&L 2 400-500#

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Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 130; 400-500# 119; 500-600# 114-116; 600-700# 110; M&L 2 400500# 106; 500-600# 110; 600-700# 105.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 865.

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NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 378.

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Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 123; 400-500# 110-123; 500-600# 112.50113.50; 600-700# 110114.25; 700-800# 97-105; M&L 2 300-400# 123; 400500# 110-117.50; 500-600# 113-113.75; 600-700# 95107; 700-800# 98-103.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 129-133.50; 500600# 124; 600-700# 109; M&L 2 300-400# 140; 400500# 129.50-133.50; 500600# 110-125; 600-700# 108; 700-800# 140.

RADIANT, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 53 Feeder Holstein Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 99; 300400# 98; 500-600# 191.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 117; 500-600# 115.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1095 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 119-144; 400500# 110-149; 500-600# 110-135; 600-700# 110135.50; 700-800# 110-127;

800-900# 108-131.25; 9001000# 110-128; M&L 2 300400# 110-130; 400-500# 105-120; 500-600# 104-119; 600-700# 108-122; 700800# 105-120; 800-900# 95107; 900-1000# 95-100.

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TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 739.

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Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 117; 300-400# 123-138; 400-500# 122-123; 500-600# 100-123; 600700# 105-110.50; 700-800# 95-107; 800-900# 93.50-97; 900-1000# 80; M&L 2 300400# 115; 400-500# 105115; 500-600# 90-119; 600700# 85-106; 700-800# 103112; 800-900# 90-92; S 1 300-400# 115.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 581.

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600-700# 95.50-111.50; 700-800# 90-100; 9001000# 85; M&L 2 300-400# 110-135; 400-500# 107-127; 500-600# 101-119; 600700# 92.50-109; 800-900# 68-77; 900-1000# 74.

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MARKET REPORTS 400-500# 95; 500-600# 6797; 600-700# 85-91.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 132-152.50; 300400# 128-150; 400-500# 116-130; 500-600# 109121.50; 600-700# 98.50108; 700-800# 100.50-105; M&L 2 200-300# 126-141; 300-400# 119-134; 400500# 112-122; 500-600# 84107; 600-700# 84-100; 700800# 91; 800-900# 90; S 1 600-700# 94; 700-800# 86.50-89.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 255.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 147-152; 300400# 137-146; 400-500# 129-132; 500-600# 119124.50; 600-700# 128; 700800# 122; 800-900# 116; 900-1000# 113; M&L 2 200300# 134; 300-400# 140; 400-500# 136; 500-600# 124; 600-700# 128.50; 700800# 123; 800-900# 116; 900-1000# 110.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 101-106; 300-400# 86-105; 400-500# 105; 500-600# 85-100; 600700# 88-89; 700-800# 7079; 800-900# 73; 900-1000# 86; 1000-1100# 90; 1100# & up 69.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 125-128; 300400# 110-126; 400-500# 119; 500-600# 110-117; 600-700# 105-110.50; 700800# 105-109.50; 800-900# 108.50-109; M&L 2 200300# 104-127; 300-400# 116-126; 400-500# 114116.75; 500-600# 112.50113.25; 600-700# 105-109; 700-800# 110; 800-900# 109.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 147-151; 300400# 132-144; 400-500# 132; 500-600# 116-117; 600-700# 105-106; 700800# 105; 800-900# 97; M&L 2 200-300# 136; 300400# 114; 400-500# 136.50138.50; 500-600# 117; 600700# 105-112; 700-800# 86; 800-900# 86.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1460-1675# 68-74; 1405-1495# lo dress 55-63; Boner 80-85% lean 915-1395# 67-75; 9151370# lo dress 52-66.50; Lean 85-90% lean 610-735# lo dress 44-48; 805-985# 62-66.50; 830-1205# lo dress 50-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1030-1325# 83.50-85.50; 1600-2070# 84.50-88.50.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 20-45.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 965-1355# 6475; 1155-1340# lo dress 59-

62.50; 1490-1970# 70-73; Boner 80-85% lean 800890# 66-73.50; 860-895# lo dress 58.50-64; 905-1370# 65-75; 1170-1355# lo dress 60.50-63.50; 1400-1865# 64.50-71.50; 1425-1485# lo dress 55-60; Lean 85-90% lean 645-755# lo dress 5060; 940-1385# 63-66; 8151360# lo dress 48-61.50.

Other Cows: S&M 1-2 Young 735-860# 58-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1025-1480# 74-84; 11551405# lo dress 67-72; 15052290# 74-85.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 5. S 1-2 715-770# middle age cows w/165-325# calves 600-820 /pr; M 1-2 835-910# middle age cows w/225-380# calves 875-1000/pr; L 1-2 1140# middle age cows w/120# calves 885/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 45-80.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 323.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5571; 1200-1600# 59-73; HY 1200-1600# 71-76.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-67; 1200-2000# 5665.50; HY 1200-2000# 7073; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 40-59; 850-1200# 4860.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 77.50-84.50; 1500-2500# 75-89; HY 1000-1500# 73-87.50; 15002500# 79-95.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 13. M 1, 3-5 yrs. old 925-1220# 710-850/hd; M 1, 6-10 yrs. old 885-1230# 690-850/hd; M 1, 5-8 yrs. old 1200-1205# 810-960/hd; L 1 5-14 yrs. old 1150-1435# 650-950/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 13. M 1, 13 yrs. old w/calves 75-300# 885-1240# 9401180/pr; L 1, 4-10 yrs. old w/calves 150-200# 850975# 650-970/pr; L 1, w/calves 50-300# 8501200# 1010-1100/pr; S 1, 10 yrs. old w/calves 200# 850# 550/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 10.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 4595/hd.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 61 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 68-72; Boners 65-70; Lean 58-64; Thin/Light 57 & dn.

Bulls: 6. YG 1-2 77# 82.50.

Fed Steers: Sel & Lo Ch 1250-1325# 103-106.

Fed Heifers: L Ch 11501200# 103-108.75.

Calves: 99. Hols. Ret. to Farm No. 1 95-120# 105120; 85-94# 80-107; No. 2 95-120# 80-102; 80-94# 6080.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 80-105# 135-160; Beef X Bulls 100# @ 97.50.

Slaughter Calves: Ch

200-300# 108-117; Gd 80120# 35-45.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 386 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6372; 1200-1600# 60-75; HY 1200-1600# 70-77.25; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 53-74; 1200-2000# 58.5072; HY 1200-2000# 6777.75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 42.50-65; 8501200# 48-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 60-80.50; 15002500# 65-81; HY 10001500# 75.50-86; 15002500# 79.50-84.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 55.

M&L 1, few 2, 3 yrs. old to aged bred 2-8 mos. 7901337# 535-1000/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 8. M 1-2, 3-8 yrs. old w/calves 70-200# 7001170# 810-1100/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 90.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 5070/hd; 100-130# 92145/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 68.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5367.50; 1200-1600# 55-68; HY 1200-1600# 69-72; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 52-60; 1200-2000# 52-65; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 46-51; 850-1200# 47.50-55.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 62-72.

DUBLIN, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 36.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 68-69.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 58-66; 1200-2000# 60-66.50; HY 1200-2000# 67-70; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 58.50; 850-1200# 50-57.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 65.75-80.50, mostly 74.50-80.50; 15002500# 77.50 FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 68.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 65-72.50; HY 1200-1600# 73.50-75.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 66.50-70; 1200-2000# 65-73; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 5464.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 68-77.50; 15002500# 78-83.50.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 222.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200#

66.50-73; 1200-1600# 6575; HY 1200-1600# 76-84; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 63-68.50; 12002000# 63-70.50; HY 12002000# 71-75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 38-45; 8501200# 40-48.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 76.50; 15002500# 72-78; HY 15002500# 79-83.50.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 32.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 63.50-67.25; HY 12001600# 69.25-70.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55.50-65; HY 1200-2000# 67-69; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 48.50; 850-1200# 40.50-51.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 77.50-83.

RADIANT, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 153 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 64-67.50; HY 1200-1600# 75; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 64.50; 1200-2000# 62-68.50; HY 1200-2000# 70-71.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 48.50-61.

Slaughter Bulls: HY 1000-1500# 881.50-86; 1500-2500# 79.50-84.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 64.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1570/hd; 100-130# 119/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 37 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6372; 1200-1600# 67-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 63-70; 1200-2000# 65-72; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 59-65; 850-1200# 5967.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 104.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 64.25-72.75; HY 12001600# 73-76; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 56.5072.75; 1200-2000# 61.5070; HY 1200-2000# 74; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 52-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 68.50-77; 15002500# 68.75-78.75; HY 1000-1500# 78-79; 15002500# 80-84.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 40.

M&L 1, 4-12 yrs. old bred 28 mos. 1010-1425# 7851080/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 15.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 57.50115/hd; 100-130# 42.50115.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 132.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6571; 1200-1600# 69-73; HY 1200-1600# 74.50-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-60; 1200-2000# 63-65; HY 1200-2000# 70-72; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4459; 850-1200# 53-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 77.50-81; 15002500# 75-86; HY 10001500# 84.50; 1500-2500# 88.50-90.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 9. M 1, 6-10 yrs. old 855-1230# 690-850/hd; L 1, 5-6 yrs. old.1150-1435# 760-920/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 8. M 1, calves 75-1300# 885-1240# 940-1180/pr; L 1, calves 50-300# 850-1200# 1010-1100/pr; S 1, 10 yrs. old w/calves 200# 850# 550/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 4.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 4547.50/hd.

HOG REPORT

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 140.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 59.50-65; 1200-1600# 6372; HY 1200-1600# 7476.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 59-67; 12002000# 60-65; HY 12002000# 70-73; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 49-57; 8501200# 50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 80-84.50; 15002500# 83.50-89; HY 10001500# 86.50-87.50; 15002500# 90-95.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 2. M 1, 5-8 yrs. old 1200-1205# 810-960/hd; L 1, 5-14 yrs. old 1160--1350# 650950/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 5. M 1, 13 yrs. old w/calf 300# 1200# 940/pr; L 1, 410 yrs. old w/calves 150200# 850-975# 650-970/pr.

HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats: (/hd) 85.

20-35# 27-40; 40-50# 39-51; 50-70# 55-70; 80-100# 7590; (/#) 140-170# 65-81.

Butcher Hogs: 55. US 12 220-280# 70-73; No. 1-3 250-300# 65-68.

Sows: few 475-625# to 67.

Boars: Culls 250-300# 39-45.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 58.67-72; 400-449# 66.7573; 450-499# 58.67-74; 500549# 69.48-76.39; 550# & up 70.49-77.43.

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.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 180.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 110-125# 147.50-158.50; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 13 60-90# 152-170.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 45; Gd 2-4 51.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SHEEP: Ewes: 67-94.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: 13. Hi Ch 98125# 172-182; Gd Ch 125145# 155-165; M 66# @ 169.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: (/hd) Sel 1 80-95# 102-116; Sel 2 62# @ 87.50.

N VA GOATS: No report.

S VA SHEEP: No report.

S VA GOATS: 4.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 22.50/hd.

Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 55/hd.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 43 Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 27.50; 20-40# 47.50; 60-80# 100; Sel 2 under 20# 17.50; 20-40# 22.50-32.50; 40-60# 35-40; 60-80# 57.50-80; Sel 3 2040# 17.50-20; 40-60# 2027.50; 60-80# 40-50.

Yearlings: Sel 1 80-100# 100; Sel 2 60-80# 50-67.50; Sel 3 60-80# 45.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 100-140# 75-80; Sel 2 70100# 65-70; 100-140# 5067.50.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 87.50; Sel 2 70-100# 45; 100-150# 80; Sel 3 100150# 37.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: No report.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA GOATS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: 3.

No report.

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: 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: 81.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 110-125# 147.50-158.50; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 60-90# 162-170.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 45; Gd 2-4 51.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 99.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 110-125# 153; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 60-90# 152-163.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 112.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: 1 under 20# 22.5035; 20-40# 45-55; 40-60# 62.50-75; 60-80# 85; Sel 2 under 20# 12.50-20; 20-40# 37.50-40; 40-60# 50-60; Sel 3 under 20# 5-10.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 100-110; 80-100# 115-140; Sel 2 60-80# 77.50.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 5070# 70-80; 70-100# 90-125; 100-140# 135-175; Sel 2 5070# 55-65; Sel 3 50-70# 45.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 160-175; 150-250# 195-200.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: 26 Slaughter Lambs: Gd 60-100# 95-100.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100200# 110-120; Util 80-100# 105-107.50; Cull 60-120# 65.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 24.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 80-110# 175-182; 110-125# 175; Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-3 30-60# 150.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 53-60; Gd 2-4 50-90.

Slaughter Rams: all grade 56-57.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 37.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 125-175; 40-60# 113-175; 60-80# 150-175; Sel 3 4060# 69-100; 60-80# 50-100.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 90-158.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 112.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN Yellow Corn was 7-23¢ lower. Prices were 7.988.37, mostly 7.98-8.17 at the feed mills and 7.47-8.10, mostly 7.98 at the elevators.

US 1 Yellow Soybeans were mixed. Prices were 14.72 at the processors, 14.88 at the feed mills and 13.93-14.73, mostly 14.73 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was 5¢ lower. Prices were 7.23-7.45, mostly 7.23 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 402.80/ton for 48 % protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 8.27, -----, ----; Candor 8.28, -----, ----; Cofield 7.98, 14.88, ----; Laurinburg 8.27, -----, ----; Monroe 8.27, -----, ----; Nashville 8.07, -----, ----; Roaring River 8.32, -----, ---; Rose Hill 8.27, -----, ----; Statesville 8.37, -----, 7.60; Warsaw 8.27, -----, ----; Pantego #2 8.17, -----, ----.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement 8.10, -----, ----; Creswell 7.47, -----, ----; Elizabeth City 7.88, 14.73, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----;

Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, -----, 7.45; Norwood 7.98, 13.93, 7.23; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register 8.07, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 8.02, -----, ----.

Soybean Processors Fayetteville, 14.72; Raleigh, 14.72.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. Hay 47 tons.

Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Lg. Sq. 650-750# Gd 48/bale; Sm. Sq. 35-45# Prem. 5.40-5.60/bale; Gd 4.60/bale.

Mixed Grass: Lg. Sq. 650-750# Gd 30/bale; Sm. Sq/ 35-45# Fair 1.50/bale; Sm. Rd. under 1000# Gd 29/bale.

Orchard Grass: Lg. Sq. 650-750# Gd 62/bale; Sm. Sq. 35-45# Prem. 4.75/bale; Sm. Rd. under 1000# Gd 31/bale.

Alfalfa/Timothy Mix: Sm. Rd. Net Wrapped Gd 34/bale.

POULTRY REPORT NC BROILERS & FRYERS The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly heavy. The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in NC is 2,601,000 head compared to 2,542,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is good. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 157.64, L 151.44, M 105.86, and S 80.

NY EGGS The market is steady on small, lower on the balance.

Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is moderate.

Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 154.30, L 148.57, M 103.43 & S 80.

FARMERS MARKET NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Butter (1 gal bg) 17, (8#s shelled) 21-25, Speckled (8#s shelled) 21; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage (50# crate) Point-ed Head & Rd 12; Corn, Yellow/White/Bi-color (4 1/2 dz crate) 16-18; Canta-loupes (bin) Athena 100-125, Cantaloupes (ea) Athena 1-1.25, Cucumbers (3/4 bx) Long Green 15-18, Pickling 1520, Cucumbers (bx) Pickling 25; Eggplant (1-1/9 bu ctn)

Black Beauty 10-12; Grapes (bx 20#) Scupernong 20-28; 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; Peac-hes (25# bx) Red Haven & Ruby Prince 10-13; Peanuts (35# bg) Green 35; Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) Green Bell 15-20, (1/2 bu bx) Hot 10-13; Squash (3/4 bx) Yellow Summer 18-20, (1/2 bx) Zucchini 14-15, (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) 15-20, (S) 10, Romas (25# bx) 20; Watermelons, Seeded ea. 1-3.50, Watermelons (bin) Seeded 120-140. Whole-sale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 41.1543.95, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 34.50-36, 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) 33.15-36.45; Bananas (40# ctn) 20-22.80; Beans, Rd Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 25.7530, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 30-35; Beets (25# sack) 14.35-20; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt cups) 24-34; Brocc-oli (ctn 14s) 20-23.65; Cabbage (50# ctn) 19-25.75; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 18.65-20.05; Carrots (50# sack) 25.05-27.15; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 19.65-23; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 28.50-30.55; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 21.4523.45; 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) 38-43.75; Limes (40# ctn) 21-24; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 20-22, FL Naval (64 count) 19.50-21.50; Corn (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) Yellow 19-21.65, White (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) 19-22.95, (4 1/2 dz bgs) Bi-Color 19-20; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers (40# ctn) Long Green 21-23, Pickles (ctn 40#) 31-38; Eggplant (25# ctn) 18-21; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 2532.95, 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) 24.5025.45, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 20-22.50, Romaine (ctn 24s) 22.50-24.50; Nectar-ines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu

ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 17.15-20, White (25# sack) 13.5014.50, Red (25# sack) 17.50, Green (ctn 24s) 19.15-20.65; 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) 14.35-19, Red (11# ctn) 29-32.50, Yellow (11# ctn) 29; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 23-30.05, White size A 17.95-26.65, Red Size B 25-28; Russett, ID 31.1535.45; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 15.75-16.25; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crookedneck (3/4 bu ctn)17.65-26, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 20-23; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 20; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 17.15-19; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 15.05-18.05, Romas (25# ctn) 18-19, Grape (flat 12 1-pt conts) 18-19; Watermelon (bin-45 count) Seeded 100, Seedless 125.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 25-31.50, Golden Delicious 28-32; Bananas (40# bx) 18.50-20; Beans (bu ctn/crate) Halfrunners 25-26, Snap 20-22; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt conts) 18-21; Broccoli (ctn) 1618.75; Cabbage (50# bg) 910, (50# bx) 8-10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 1516.75, (bin 110-150 count) 120-175; Cauliflower (ctn) 20-28; Citrus (4/5 bu) Grapefruit 18-18.50; Lemons (ctns 95) 33.50-38; Corn (bg) Bi-Color 12-14; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 16-18, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 22-24; Grapes (18# ctn) Red Globe 15-24, Red & White Seedless 15-24; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 21.5025; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 27-28; Vidalia (50# bg) Jumbo 35-36, Medium 32-33; Peaches (1/2 bu basket) Clingstone 9-11; Pepper, Bell (1-1/9 bu) XL & L 14-16, Red 22.50-35; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 13-20; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 10-12, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 12-14: Strawberries (Flat 8 1# or 4 2# conts) 14-19.75; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-14; Tomatoes (25# box) XL & Larger 1214, L&M 10-12; Water-melons (45/50 count bin) Seeded/Seedless 110-175.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Classic Comfort

(Family Features) Ah, comfort food. Simple, hearty dishes full of flavor and good memories. There’s nothing quite like sitting down to one of these family favorites after a long day. Somehow, it just makes everything seem better.

These recipes take some classic comfort foods and make them a little easier to prepare - which means you get to enjoy them even more.

1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Salt and black pepper to taste 8 prepared biscuits Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned.

Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk.

Cook gravy until thick and bubbly.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over biscuits. Refrigerate leftovers.

BBQ Quesadilla

BBQ Quesadilla

Cheesy Chili Mac Slow Cooker Lasagna

Slow Cooker Lasagna Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 to 6 hours Makes 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Italian Sausage Roll 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2inch pieces (9 ounces) 12 ounces ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (12 ounces) 2 jars pasta sauce (26 ounces each) 1 tablespoon dried parsley Spray interior of slow cooker with non-stick vegetable spray.

In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place in slow cooker.

Add noodles, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, pasta sauce and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Five minutes before serving, top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover to melt cheese.

Cheesy Chili Mac Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup green pepper, diced 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces) 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup elbow macaroni 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 bunch green onions chopped (optional) In large saucepan, over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage, onion and green peppers until sausage is browned.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Recover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Serve topped with cheddar cheese.

Slow cooker tips

Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes 4 servings

• To cook food safely, manufacturers and the USDA recommend that the slow cooker be filled between half- and two-thirds full.

• Ground meats, poultry and sausage must be completely cooked before you place them in the slow cooker. Brown in a skillet over medium heat.

• Don’t open the lid during the cooking process — each peek adds an additional 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time.

• Dairy products tend to break down in a slow cooker, so only add them during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

• For high altitude cooking, add an additional 30 minutes for each hour of time specified in the recipe.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Zesty Hot Sausage 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ sauce 4 10-inch flour tortillas 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Sour cream Salsa In skillet over medium heat crumble and cook sausage and onions until brown. Stir in BBQ sauce.

Lay 2 tortillas on a flat surface. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.

Divide sausage mixture between the two. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat bottom of skillet. Cook one quesadilla at a time until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Make a better after-school snack (NAPSA) — Between school, homework, sports practices and other after-school activities, families have a lot to juggle. With such busy afternoon schedules, kids may need a quick and appetizing snack before dinner.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to choose tasty snacks that the entire family will love. Here are a few simple ideas: • Serve a group of youngsters a time-tested favorite — “ants on a log.” Kids will have fun filling their stalk of celery with peanut butter and topping it with raisins. Parents can try mixing up this recipe by offering a variety of different ingredients for each child’s taste, letting them make their own snack creation. As an alternative to peanut butter, try cream cheese or hummus. Use granola, peanuts, dried cranberries and sunflower seeds for the “ants.”

• Keep precut fruits, veggies and cheese in the refrigerator so snacks are ready at a moment’s notice. Kids will have fun using a toothpick to dip slices of fruit into yogurt or using their fingers to dip veggies like carrots or celery into hummus or veggie dip. Also, cheese slices are great to munch on with whole grain crackers.

• Create homemade trail mix that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for a quick, on-the-go snack.

Combine items such as kids’ favorite cereals, dried fruits, nuts, mini whole grain crackers and even a few chocolate pieces.

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The flight of the bumble bee: why are they disappearing?

by Dennis O’Brien A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist is trying to learn what is causing the decline in bumble bee populations and also is searching for a species that can serve as the next generation of greenhouse pollinators.

Bumble bees, like honey bees, are important pollinators of native plants and are used to pollinate greenhouse crops like peppers and tomatoes. But colonies of Bombus occidentalis used for greenhouse pollination began to suffer from disease problems in the late 1990s and companies stopped rearing them. Populations of other bumble bee species are also believed to be in decline.

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Strange has been studying a pretty, orange-striped generalist named Bombus huntii, native to the western half of the country, that could be used in greenhouses in the western United States. He is determining how to best rear B. huntii in a laboratory setting, a vital step in commercializing it.

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