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Crowd control experts work the masses ~ Page 2

All-American Dairy showmanship showdown ~ Page 3

Columnist Lee Mielke

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Crowd control experts work the masses

by Sally Colby Sammy, Jake, David and Alvin are crowd control experts. They don’t flinch when faced with rowdy fans at sports events, aren’t afraid of firecrackers and stay cool in heavy traffic. And if someone thinks they can outrun one of these beasts, they’re in for a surprise. These four, who weigh over a half-ton each, are horses used by the Pennsylvania State Police for a variety of details that would prohibit men and women from doing the job alone.

The four horses were present at Ag Progress Days last month with their riders Cpl. Brad Zook, Cpl. Carol Peters, Trooper Michael Sprague and Trooper Allison Goswick.

“All of our horses are donated,” said Zook as he described the handsome group to the crowd. “They aren’t all the same. We look for size — a minimum of 16 hands. Size helps intimidate and move the crowd. We like them to be between 5 and 15 years old, preferably closer to 5.” Zook said that although they used stick with dark-colored horses, they’re now “hitting the color wheel.”

“You’ll see us at football games, standing on street corners, patrolling, looking for trouble and maintaining peace,” said Zook as he explained that the most desirable horses are drafts. “We need a horse that’s going to do that. Drafts and draft crosses are cold-blooded and they’re happy to stand around. What you see us doing right now is about 80 percent of our detail.”

The horses are trained for work detail and desensitized to fireworks, sirens, flashing lights, tarps, tennis balls and water guns; and after about a year of specialized training, they’re ready for work on the streets.

Right now, there are 25 horses in the police headquarters in Hershey. Breeds include American Quarter Horse, Belgian, Tennessee Walker, Percheron and a variety of crosses. There are also some smaller, non-draft horses that are useful for mounted searches through wooded areas and rough terrain. “We went up to Allegheny National Forest last year, and there was a 300-foot descent into the meadow,” said Zook, noting that the big horses would have

Crowds quickly disperse when faced with large, imposing and unfamiliar animals.

had trouble negotiating that slope. “We like to keep smaller horses around for that.”

There are five full-time members in the mounted unit who are responsible for the horses’

When crowds don't respond immediately, the police force will continue to pursue them.

Photos by Sally Colby

daily care and training. In addition, 25 field riders located throughout the state are trained to ride and handle the horses during events such as parades, sports playoffs and other large gatherings.

At Ag Progress Days, four officers in the patrol unit demonstrated one of the most important tasks they do as a mounted unit — crowd control. Zook explained that during crowd control detail, there are officers he refers to as “ground guys” behind the mounted squad. “Our job is to manage the crowd, move them where we want them, then let the ground guys take over.”

A group of volunteers came into the ring to participate in the crowd control demonstration. Following a series of commands from Zook, the four riders maneuvered their mounts into the crowd, which quickly dispersed when faced with the large animals. Using an echelon movement with one or two horses in the lead, a unit can move crowds away from gates and clear the way for police vehicles.

“It’s like a snowplow,” said Zook. “We push them off the

fence, get the ground guys in place, and we’ve managed the crowd.” As riders maneuvered their mounts into the crowd, Zook shouted commands to the unruly group. “Get back!

Get away from the fence! Get away from the gate! Get back!”

Zook and his team also demonstrated a split echelon that might be used down a city street with sidewalks and buildings on either side. “The goal is to split and disrupt a crowd so that the ground men can get in for further control,” he said. “Another formation, known as the wedge formation, can be used to push through a crowd to allow a patrol car or ambulance to enter an area.”

To demonstrate another strength of a mounted patrolman, Penn State’s equine instructor and judging team coach Brian Egan acted as a man trying to escape the police on foot. Two mounted patrolmen pursued Egan and had no trouble apprehending him.

Anyone who wants to donate a quiet gelding that might be suitable for mounted police work should call 717-5339111.

Aid available for farmers with flood-damaged crops Flood-damaged crops should not enter food supply The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that federal crop insurance will be available to farmers whose crops were damaged by severe flooding from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working closely together to ensure that farmers with flood-damaged crops that cannot be marketed are

compensated for their losses.

FDA considers ready-to-eat crops whose edible portion has been in contact with flood waters to be adulterated due to potential exposure to sewage, animal waste, heavy metals, pathogenic microorganisms or other contaminants. Therefore, these crops should not enter the food or animal feed supply. Crops insured by federal crop insurance or by the Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program are covered when floodwaters have rendered them valueless.

“We are working closely with FDA to protect people and livestock from damaged crops, while not penalizing the farmer whose crops are affected,” said Michael Scuse, Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. “I want to assure insured farmers that they are covered under the federal crop insurance program for crops not harvested due to flood damage. America's farmers and rural communities are vitally important to our nation's economy, producing

the food, feed, fiber and fuel that continue to help us grow and out-compete the rest of the world.”

USDA encourages all farmers and ranchers to contact their crop insurance companies and local USDA Farm Service Agency Service Centers, as applicable, to report damages to crops or livestock loss.

“We empathize with the farmers who are dealing with the loss of crops due to recent flooding,” said FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods

Michael R. Taylor. “We all share the goal of protecting the food supply. We are working directly with USDA on damage response and will consult with them on assistance for farmers following our guidance to keep damaged crops out of the food supply.”

More information about federal crop insurance may be found at www.rma.usda.gov.

Additional resources to help farmers and ranchers deal with flooding may be found at www.usda.gov/disaster

HARRISBURG, PA — Sabrina Clark of Springville, Susquehanna County, bested 140 intermediate showmen at the 14th Youth Showmanship Contest at the 2011 AllAmerican Dairy Show in Harrisburg.

A record number of juniors — 354 — vied for top showman honors in this year’s show, for youth ages 8 to 21.

Clark showed Abby, a winter calf owned by a friend, as intermediate division champion. Showmen don’t need to be exhibiting animals at the show to compete in the showmanship competition. This was Clark’s first time competing in the contest. She is the 14year-old daughter of Charlie and Kim Clark.

Emily Yeiser of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, evaluated the intermediate division of the popular showmanship contest. Remaining winners in the intermediate division were: 2nd – Lexi Winkler, Woodbine, MD 3rd – Bailee Mazarro, Williamsfield, Ohio 4th – Darrel Kitch, Danville, Montour County

5th – Kyle Jackson, Columbia Crossroads, Bradford County 6th – Kayla Umbel, Emmitsburg, MD 7th – Jason Randall, Chittenango, NY 8th – Kyle Barton, Ancramdale, NY 9th – Mike Barton, Ancramdale, NY 10th – Ashlee Heath, Andover, Ohio Clark received a savings bond, embroidered chair and neck ribbon. Other top 10 finalists received a blanket and cash prize.

Kaila Stoltzfus, 12, East Earl, Lancaster County, was the highest placing Guernsey showman. She received a savings bond sponsored by the Pennsylvania Junior Guernsey Association. The first place Ayrshire showman, Lexi Winkler, 13, Woodbine, MD, received a show halter sponsored by the Pennsylvania Ayrshire Breeder’s Association.

Dawson Hostetter, 12, Annville, Lebanon County, was the highest-placing Jersey exhibitor.

Top 10 Senior Showmanship from left to right: 5th place Troy Longenecker, Annville, PA; 9th place Jordan Kennedy, Butler, PA; 10th place Austin Johnson, Latrobe, PA; 2nd place Logan Derrickson, Middletown, DE; 1st place Cassidy Schirmer, Galena, MD; 3rd place Lena Aiken, New Wilmington, Pa.; 4th place Sabrina Dixon, New Wilmington, PA; 7th place Haley Groat, Walton, NY; 8th place Ashley Dietz, Columbus, Ohio; 6th place Amber Dietz, Southington, Ohio.

Top 10 Intermediate Showmanship from left to right: 7th place Jason Randall of Chittenango, NY; 8th place Kyle Barton, Ancramdale, NY; 9th place Mikey Barton, Ancramdale, NY; 4th place Damel Kitchen, Danville, PA; 5th place Kyle Jackson, Columbia Crossroads, PA; 1st place Sabrina Clark, Springville, PA; 3rd place Bailee Mazarro, Williamsfield, Ohio; 10th place Ashlee Heath, Andover, Ohio; 6th place Kayla Umbel, Emmitsburg, MD; 2nd place Lexi Winkler, Woodbine, MD.

Senior Showmanship winner Cassidy Schirmer of Galena, MD.

Intermediate Showmanship Contest winner Sabrina Clark of Springville, PA.

Top 10 Junior Showmanship from left to right: 5th place Brooke Andera, Great Valley, NY; 3rd place Eric Smith, Sadlersville, MD; 7th place Joclyn Snyder, Greenville, PA; 9th place Natalie Youse, Ridgely, MD; 8th place Mikayla Davis, Leesport, PA; 1st place Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio; 2nd place Jordan Helsley, Roaring Spring, PA; 4th place Jadyn Isiminger, Union City, PA; 10th place Lane Kummer, Evans City, PA; 6th place Cecelia Winkler, Woodbine, MD.

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All-American Dairy showmanship showdown

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Virginia horse in the running for America’s Favorite Trail Horse

by Jennifer Showalter BROWNSBURG, VA — Horse enthusiasts across the country are gearing up for the selection of America’s 2011 Favorite Trail Horse, which can be thought of as the “American Idol” of the horse world. Virginia’s own Julia Ladd is one of 100 contestants who are in the running for the top prize of $25,000.

Ladd lives on a beef cattle farm in the Shenandoah Valley with her husband, Tyler, and their 5-year-old daughter, Aspen. Her love of horses started at an early age and has only intensified as Aspen has become involved with high school rodeo, local fun shows, barrel racing, and trail riding.

Having competed in a wide array of events over the years, Ladd was thrilled to find out about competitive trail rides offered through the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA). She joined the ACTHA in April of this year and has found the competitions to be a great way for her family to spend time together doing what they love.

Shortly after becoming a member of ACTHA, Ladd had a successful go at her regional recruitment for America’s 2011 Favorite Trial Horse with her horse, Darwlin. Darwlin is an 11-year-old, deep buckskin, quarter horse stud that was raised and trained on the Tongue River Ranch in Texas. Ladd and Darwlin have developed quite a bond over the

Julia Ladd and her horse, Darwlin, make the trail course look easy during America’s Favorite Trail Horse Finals. last five or so years, as they have been up and down the roads competing in sortings, cuttings, and other events held by the American Ranch Horse Association.

Ladd, along with 99 other contestants who were chosen during the 22 recruitment events throughout the United States or were regional winners, was invited to the National Finals at the Franklin Family Ranch near Austin, TX in May of 2011. In addition to actually competing, the competitors had a

Cover photo by Sally Colby Penn State equine instructor and judging team coach Brian Egan acted as a man trying to escape mounted police, who had no trouble “apprehending” him.

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chance to be a part of clinics and seminars hosted by ACTHA’s Founders and other celebrity clinicians.

“It was very exciting to get to work with these horsemen. There was oneon-one work available and coaching at each obstacle the first day we were there,” said Ladd. “Where most competitions are stressful, this one was fun, adventurous and very educational. We were able to work with many great people.”

The selection of America’s Favorite Trail Horse will be based on the number of votes sent in electronically at www.actha.tv for 48 hours following each episode that is aired of the competition on HRTV. The series debuted Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. and airs each week at the same time. America’s Favorite Trail Horse will be announced in the final episode.

Ladd and Darwlin were scheduled to be featured in the first and eighth

episodes. In addition to competing for the grand prize of $25,000, each rider is in the running for $15,000 for second place, and $10,000 for third place. The horse with the most votes after each show will also win $5,000.

Viewers can expect to see riders work their horses through a variety of obstacles. From as simple as backing, loping, and dismounting their horses, riders may also have to ride their horse across a bridge, open a mail box, drag something, or walk through water on their horse.

Typically trails are six miles long with six obstacles. Two judges at each obstacle evaluate how the horse and rider handle the situation and also keep track of time for that particular obstacle. “For Darwlin and me, jumps are the most difficult obstacles because we have been taught not to jump anything. We learned to step over or walk around things that were in our path,” said Ladd.

Becoming a member of ACTHA has been both enjoyable and rewarding for Ladd and her entire family. “Each state has the same events, so we can ride anywhere from 30 minutes away to all the way across the country,” said Ladd.

When it comes to horses, Aspen is up for just about anything. She is following in her mother’s footsteps and is already competing in ACTHA events. Tyler rides with Julia and Aspen at home and is there to cheer them on during competitions.

ACTHA strives “to create an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American trail horse and grant them the recognition they so richly deserve.” ACTHA provides opportunities for horses and riders to compete on the trail and enjoy a variety of scenery and learn along the way. For more information on ACTHA, visit www.actha.us

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Aspen Ladd gives it her all to get up on her mom’s horse, Darwlin, while no one is looking.

by Stewart Truelsen America has a fondness for folk heroes, some real, some fictional, like Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack; frontiersmen Davy Crockett

and Daniel Boone; Casey Jones, the brave engineer; Pecos Bill, the cowboy who rode a tornado; and of course Johnny Appleseed, the itinerant nurseryman.

Ironically, Johnny Appleseed is perhaps the most-celebrated but least heroic. He was nothing like Daniel Boone who killed a bear with his bare hands, as

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Johnny Appleseed is one of the real folk heroes. His real name was John Chapman. He was born around the time of the Revolutionary War and is thought to be buried at Ft. Wayne, IN. Johnny Appleseed catapulted to folk hero status in the 19th century, was rediscovered by Walt Disney and remains a popular character in children’s books.

One could consider him an agriculturalist because he planted orchards on America’s early frontier, largely around Ohio and Pennsylvania. But he was a very strange fellow according to a new biography, Johnny Appleseed, The Man, the Myth, the American Story by Howard Means.

Chapman usually went barefoot and wore odd headgear, including a pyramid of hats, one of which was a tin pot. His shirt was a burlap coffee sack with holes cut out for his head and arms.

Each winter he would load up on apple seeds that he got for free from cider presses in Pennsylvania.

Then he would strike out on foot along rivers and Indian trails to unclaimed land where he would plant the seeds in spring and make a brush fence around them to keep out the deer.

Chapman later returned to collect seedlings which were sold or bartered with newly arriving settlers, most of whom were farmers. Oftentimes they were required to plant an orchard as a stipulation of land ownership.

The apples from his trees were mostly puny, sour little things, according to Means, who wondered why he didn’t use grafting techniques that were known at the time to produce a desirable apple variety. He may not have cared, Means surmised, because many of the apples were fed through a press and the juice fermented to make hard cider, brandy or vinegar.

During the course of his life, Chapman bought several lots in towns along his way, leading to the conclusion that he might have been a small-time land speculator. He also was a religious zealot who approached settlers with a cheery greeting and news that he said came direct from heaven.

Even by frontier standards John Chapman was an odd character, although he was welcomed wherever he went as a missionary of goodwill.

The life stories of many pioneers have been lost or forgotten, which is really a shame, but their odd visitor, Johnny Appleseed, is remembered to this day.

Stewart Truelsen is a regular contributor to the Focus on Agriculture series and is the author of a book marking the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 90th anniversary, Forward Farm Bureau.

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Agriculture’s folk hero

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2009 MORITZ livestock trailer, vgc, 16’, bumper pull, wood floor, center divider, brand new spare tire, $4,500 or BO. 919563-2077.(NC) WILL BOARD heifers, steers, $42.00 a month per head. 120 gal. electric water heater, massport M5 vacuum pump, conveyor alley feeder. 315-865-8162.(NY)

WANTED: Laying pullets. For sale, pigeons, one dollar each, Heritage turkeys, ten dollars each. 518-568-2182.(NY)

2” pipeline for 90 cows, automatic washer, receiver jar, pump, motor. $1,500. Fort Plain. 518-993-3026.(NY)

FOR SALE: (2) Reg. short bred heifers, $2,600; Loader for Ford 3000 wanted. 518257-6718.(NY)

WANTED: IH 843 4 row corn head. For sale: New Idea 709 uni with 717 combine, both heads, complete or parts. 585-5266240.(NY)

WANTED: Dairy cattle, beef feeders, veal, sheep, & goats: leave message. 413-4413085.(MA)

JOHN DEERE 3 pt chopper, used on less than 50 acres, $800; Great for wet land.

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FOR SALE or trade, JD 50 and JD A0, looking for a hay tedder, compact JD, JD 245 self leveling loader. 585-2811258.(NY)

FOR SALE: 4x12 oil fired evaporator, could be modified for wood. Richard Loomis, Morrisville,NY 315-350-8584

MINI HORSE, 5 month old filly, Blue Roan, can register. $350. 607-566-2549.(NY)

WANTED: USed 500 gallon L.P. gas tank in good condition. 315-945-4044.(NY)

REBUILT single speed pump for CIH 1680 and others, $900 obo. USED two speed hydro and pump for 1680, $600. 518-8447270.(NY)

BUSH HOG 7 foot with 2 gearboxes, very good condition, extends out past right tire, 40 HP, Min $1,500, firm. 518-7975161.(NY)

WANTED: Two row corn planter, working condition. 315-684-9349.(NY)

Cultipacker wheels, 17”x2”, $10. Bridgestone turf tire, 13.6x16 $150. 716-7353272.(NY)

WANTED: Valmetal bottom unloader for 20 ft. harvestore. Also, 305 NH manure spreader. 716-257-9357.(NY)

CERTIFIED Organic baleage clover/timothy, 4x4. Also, hay, good quality alfalfa or timothy, wheat straw, all small squares and 4.5’x4’. 607-566-8477.(NY)

3 PTH wood splitter, like new, $500.

WANTED: 3 pth sickle bar mower, Saratoga Co. Area. 518-541-3390.(NY)

KNOWLES hay wagon, 6 ton gear, 18’ wood, body good condition. $1,400. 203426-5094.(CT)

INFRARED tube heater, 30’ long, 75,000 BTU, rarely used, $1,400. Clyde. 315-9465261.(NY)

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GEHL 1475 silage special round baler with variable chamber in good condition, $6,500. 315-684-3228.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 716 forage wagon, excellent condition, $3,500. Zimmerman hyd. forage wagon, good condition, $2,000; Ford 6,000 commander $2,000. 585-5910116.(NY)

USED COW neck straps, good shape, $2.50 each. 518-842-9496.(NY) FOR SALE: Piglets, cut and wormed, south of Rome. 315-886-6394.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 620 wide front end, 3 pt tin, work good, tires good, runs. 315-8132616.(NY)

WANTED: Belted Galloway bull, 1 1/2 to 3 years old, for several Hereford cattle, must be wormed, healthy, ready. 315-6835365.(NY)

WANTED: Corn binder, pto driven on rubber tires, must be in good condition, or fixable. 207-423-5452.(ME)

GRAIN BIN, 30 ft. diameter, ten thousand bu, dismantled, stored inside, asking $4,500. Yates Co. 585-301-2385.(NY)

GOOD COND. IH 966; also, haybine, baler with thrower, tedder, 3 hay wagons, all very good to excellent condition. 413-6673692.(MA) 2 ROW head, fits 720, 830 IH chopper, sunset 625 bulk tank, kaiser Omega vacuum pump, only good for sap. 518-8420229.(NY) 2003 FORD F350, stake body, gas, 2wd, dual wheel, good condition, 130,000 miles, $5,000 OBO. 315-569-0613.(NY) WANTED: New Holland feed grinder mixer, any shape, for parts. 518-756-3364.(NY)

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Recent high water has caused much flooding in lowland corn and soybean fields. This has raised many questions about how to manage these crops. Based on previous experience with floods in Pennsylvania and other Northeastern states, we can expect several key issues • Affected fields will

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• Farmers can experience extra costs from wear on shear bars, knives and bearings. The silage made from flood damaged fields can range from acceptable to

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• In all cases try to minimize the soil contamination and during feed-out, attempt to dilute these forages with normal quality forages as much as possible.

Hay and pasture crops • Soil and organic matter on forage crops can also lead to fermentation issues, increased ash, decreased digestibility, and animal health problems, especially for horses.

• Avoid pasturing or harvesting silt laden forage crops if at all possible.

• If pastures are grazed, don't allow the animals to graze the plants too close to the ground because the majority of the contamination will be in that area of the plant.

• It might be best to mow the previously flooded pastures and wait for them to regrow before grazing.

• Mowed forage that has been lying in the field for more than one week should simply be chopped and blown back onto the field, particularly if it is showing signs of molding (forage is slimy).

• Roots in soil flooded for 2 to 3 weeks may die from suffocation (no oxygen available for the roots to respire).

• Root diseases such as Rhizoctonia or Phyotphtora can increase in wet soils and lead to thinned stands next year.

• Avoid pasturing or harvesting silt laden forage crops if at all possible.

Corn for grain • Harvesting for grain is likely a better option than for silage where flooding has occurred.

• Combine air filters likely will need to be changed more frequently. Operators should take steps to avoid breathing the dust.

• Harvest when the fodder is dry to help limit the dirt in the grain.

Monitor the dirt in the corn coming into the bin and avoid the worst sections of fields.

• Harvesting highmoisture corn at the drier range of acceptable levels could improve the ability to clean dirt from the corn.

• The expected quality of grain is uncertain and should be monitored.

The potential for crop contamination by flood waters could affect the marketability of grain and silage. Check with grain brokers for more

information on marketability as it becomes available.

• Monitor for sprouting. Some river bottom fields are prone to bird damage and often have some sprouting risk. The flood may exacerbate the problem. Try to adjust the combine to remove most of the sprouted grain.

• Monitor for molds.

Corn from flood-damaged fields should be evaluated for grain quality and kept separate if there are indications of molds. Mold and mycotoxin levels can be determined by most feed testing laboratories and used as guidance in marketing.

• The risk of molds and sprouting is likely a function of the exposure to the water and stage of growth. Corn that was under water will have an increased risk for molds and bacterial rotting. This may be more pronounced in corn that was already drying down (<40 percent grain moisture) and then took on moisture during the flood.

• Monitor for bacterial stalk rots. Fields that remained flooded for more than 12 hours are most at risk for stalk rots.

• The crop may mature more rapidly under these conditions, since corn that has been stressed when near maturity often seems to dry down fast.

• If the grain is deemed unfit for animal use, then it will be necessary to pursue crop insurance claims. If producers expect a claim, they should consult with an adjuster prior to harvest.

Other Crops • Soybean crops likely will experience increased harvest losses and increased machinery problems during harvest.

Many soybeans may be impossible to harvest due to lodging and debris. Monitor grain quality prior to harvest.

In summary, flooddamaged crops are at risk for quality and harvest losses, but by monitoring and managing carefully, we may be able to salvage some of them.

Prepared by: Greg Roth, Jud Heinrichs, Craig Altemose, Virginia Ishler and Marvin Hall, Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences and Dairy and Animal Science.

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Managing flood damaged crops

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Cribbing has multiple causes, management practices can help A recently published analysis of nearly 20 years of research on cribbing will provide horse owners with valuable information about the behavior and ideas for management practices that could reduce the frequency of this undesirable equine habit.

“Owners of cribbers seem genuinely interested in the behavior and are eager to learn about how they may better manage their horses,” said Carissa Wickens, assistant professor and equine Extension specialist at the University of Delaware. Wickens conducted the cribbing research analysis as a part of her doctoral program at Michigan State University, which she completed in 2009.

Cribbing Cribbing is a behavior in which horses anchor their top teeth onto

some fixed object, such as a fence or stall wall, pull backward, contract their neck muscles and take air into their esophagus, resulting in an audible grunt.

The behavior is known as a stereotypy — a repetitive behavior without any apparent reason or purpose. Viewed by many horse owners as problematic, cribbing can lead to dental problems, weight loss and poor conditions in horses exhibiting the behavior. Estimates put 4.5 percent of U.S. horses, or as many as 414,000, as cribbers.

“I think if we can better understand cribbing behavior, especially the cause(s) of cribbing, we may be able to identify horses that are at risk and make improvements as necessary to their management, which would ultimately allow

us to further reduce the number of horses that exhibit this and other stereotypic behaviors,” Wickens said.

Through analyzing the vast amount of research conducted on cribbing since the 1990s, Wickens found that the behavior has multiple causes and likely results from a complex combination of or interaction between factors including genetics, gastrointestinal and brain physiology, and the horse’s environment and management. According to Wickens, it is possible for horse owners to re-

duce cribbing behavior if they put certain management practices in place.

Management practices “I think possibly the most important message for horse owners is that the manner in which we house and manage our horses can have a tremendous impact on their behavior,” she said.

Many of the studies analyzed provided evidence that limiting a horse’s ability to engage in foraging and social behavior increases the risk of stereotypic behaviors, like cribbing. There are also some strong associations between cribbing

Horse Section and the horse’s diet; horses fed high-concentrate and low-forage diets may be at greater risk for developing stereotypic behavior.

“Once a horse becomes a cribber or crib-biter, it is unlikely that the horse will ever completely stop performing this behavior despite attempts from the owner to stop the horse from cribbing,” Wickens explained.

“However, providing the horse with ample forage, turnout into the pasture and opportunities to so-

cialize with other horses may be helpful in reducing the frequency of the behavior or the amount of time the horse spends cribbing.”

While no one has reported direct economic losses due to cribbing, surveyed owners perceive that cribbing has a negative effect on the monetary value of their horses as many people will not buy a horse they know to be a cribber. Additionally, many owners

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Dr. Heather Hirst, State Veterinarian, announced Sept. 15 that her office received notice of a horse in Sussex County with neurological signs which are consistent with West Nile Virus (WNV) infection.

Test results were not conclusive, but showed some evidence that the horse may have recently been exposed to WNV. The horse is improving under veterinary care and is expected to survive. According to Deputy State Veterinarian, Dr. Regina Jensen, this is the first report of a possible West Nile Virus infection in a horse in Delaware since 2003.

West Nile Virus is normally maintained in a cycle between mosquitoes and birds. Occasionally, humans, horses and other animals can contract West Nile Virus (WNV) if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. However, the virus cannot be transmitted from horses to humans or from human to human.

Most horses that contract WNV are asymptomatic, but clinical cases do occur. Dr. Hirst urges horse owners to

contact their veterinarian immediately if they suspect their horse may be showing clinical signs. Clinical signs of WNV may include loss of appetite, aimless wandering or circling, depression or personality change, wobbling or staggering, weakness or paralysis of one or more limbs, convulsions, and muscle spasms in the head and neck.

Fever may or may not be present.

The recent rash of wet weather due to hurricane Irene and tropical storm Lee has produced ideal conditions for a dramatic increase in the mosquito population in Delaware. Horse owners are urged to assist with prevention efforts by making sure their horses are vaccinated against West Nile virus.

Vaccines are available through your equine veterinarian. Owners should also keep horses inside during peak mosquito times, i.e., dawn and dusk, and use topical insect repellents labeled for use on horses during mosquito season.

DNREC’s Mosquito Control urges citizens to practice good water sanitation by draining or removing water-collect-

ing items around their properties to help reduce mosquito-breeding habitats. Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) also urges the public to assist with prevention efforts. Residents are advised to take commonsense precautions against insect bites.

This includes wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants outdoors, applying insect repellent containing 30 percent or less DEET for adults and 10 percent or less DEET for children, and avoiding mosquito-infested areas or times of peak mosquito activity around

dusk, dawn or throughout the evening.

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For animal-related questions about West Nile, call the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 800-282-8685 (Delaware only) or 302-698-4500, and ask for the Poultry and Animal Health section.

For questions about the state’s Mosquito Control program or mosquito biology, call DNREC at 302-739-9917.

Saddle Up for St. Jude: Judged horse trail ride and silent auction The theme for this year’s St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Horse Trail Ride and Silent Auction is “Take a Trip Around the World.” The Oct. 1 event begins with registration from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington County Agri-

culture Education Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. The trail will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the awards ceremony is at 2:30 p.m.

The trail ride will provide skill opportunities, and proficiency challenges for the horse and rider this year. The event is a fun-filled day that benefits a great charity. All skill levels may take part and a special costume division will be included.

The silent auction runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the trail is open.

The minimum donation to St. Jude’s is $35 per rider. Riders are encouraged to secure sponsors and raise additional funds.

Following the ride, participants will be e-mailed in regards to

picking up participant prizes provided by St. Jude’s. The public is invited to attend this event free of charge.

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Cribbing from 12 try to physically prevent horses from cribbing through the use of cribbing collars and muzzles, electric fencing, distasteful treatments or paint on wooden surfaces, nutritional supplements and even surgery. Those costs, in addition to costs associated with dental work and the extra energy spent cribbing instead of grazing, could be reduced if the beneficial management practices are implemented.

Wickens believes there is still work to be done to further investigate cribbing behavior.

While there are some clues already, the underlying mechanism behind the behavior still needs to be completely

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explained. The information researchers currently have could also have applications and implications for preventing and managing stereotypic behavior in other species. Since the horse genome is available to scientists, cribbing may provide an ideal case study on the relationship between genetics and the environment in the development of stereotypic behavior in horses.

Find the complete cribbing research review article in Applied Animal Behavior Science. For more information on Wickens’s research, contact her at cwickens@ udel.edu.

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EEE and WNV risk may increase in flooded areas Recent flooding events in NYS may contribute to increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases if wet conditions persist without killing frosts. In particular, West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) disease has already been detected in horses, dogs and some wildlife in New York State. Increased mosquito activity may increase the risks in areas already struggling with flood recovery. EEE and WNV vaccines are available for

horses. Many horses in New York State are routinely vaccinated every year to protect them against these diseases.

Foals born in the spring or summer of 2011 may be fully susceptible to these viruses now if they have not yet been adequately vaccinated. Horse owners should consult their veterinarians to review the vaccination needs of their horses for EEE and WNV. Mosquito control efforts should be used whenever possible to reduce the

risks to animals and people. Dump or drain standing water whenever possible. Empty, rinse and refill water buckets, troughs and tanks every 4-7 days.

Use mosquito repellants. If possible, screen windows and doors and keep animals indoors during peak mosquito-activity times (dusk to dawn). Avoid leaving barn lights on between dusk and dawn.

For more information, go to: • Eastern Equine Encephalitis:

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The central and eastern parts of the state were saturated by frequent heavy rains in early August before being drenched by Hurricane Irene and then inundated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. The resulting flooding could have contaminated many private water wells.

Well owners should disinfect the water supplies before drinking water from them, according to a water-quality expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

“Hundreds if not thousands of water wells were flooded by the runoff from this latest storm,” said Bryan Swistock, water resources extension specialist. “In addition to seeing flood water around their wells or springs, homeowners also might notice increased sediment in their water. Even after this goes away, bacteria still may contaminate the water supply.”

Swistock noted that a simple coliform bacteria test from a water-testing lab can determine if the water supply is safe to use or if disinfection is needed. “If residents suspect that their wells may be contaminated, they should contact their local or state health department or county Penn State Extension office for specific advice on disinfecting them,” he said.

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Swiftly moving flood water can carry large debris that could loosen well hardware, dislodge well construction materials or distort the casing. Coarse sediment in the flood waters could erode pump components. If the well is not tightly capped, sediment and flood water could enter the well and contaminate it. Floods also may cause some wells to collapse.

After flood waters have receded and the pump and electrical system have dried, do not turn on the equipment until the wiring system has been checked by a qualified electrician, well contractor or pump contractor. If the pump’s control box was submerged during the flood, all electrical components must be dry before electrical service can be restored. Get assistance in turning the pump on from a well or pump contractor.

All pumps and their electrical components can be damaged by sediment and flood water. The pump, including the valves and gears, will need to be cleaned of silt and sand. If pumps are

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not cleaned and lubricated properly, they can burn out. Get assistance from a well or pump contractor, who will be able to clean, repair and maintain different types of pumps.

Before disinfection, check the condition of the well. Make sure there is no exposed or damaged wiring. If you notice any damage, call a professional before the disinfection process. Materials needed include at least a gallon of nonscented household liquid bleach, rubber gloves, eye protection, old clothes and a funnel.

To disinfect, follow these steps: • If the water is muddy or cloudy, run the water from an outside spigot with a hose attached until the water becomes clear and free of sediment.

• Determine what type of well you have and how to pour the bleach into the well. Some wells have a sanitary seal with either an air vent or a plug that can be removed. If it is a bored or dug well, the entire cover can be lifted off to provide a space for pouring the bleach into the well.

• Mix a gallon of bleach with a few gallons of water. Take the chlorine mixture funnel (if needed) and carefully pour the bleach mixture down into the well casing.

• After the bleach has been added, run water from an outside hose into the well casing until you smell chlorine coming from the hose, then turn off the outside hose. If chlorine odor never develops at the faucet, you may

need to add more bleach to the well.

• Turn on all cold water faucets, inside and outside of the house, until the chlorine odor is detected in each faucet, then shut them all off. If you have a water treatment system, switch it to bypass before turning on the indoor faucets.

• Wait six to 24 hours before turning the faucets back on. It is important not to use this water for drinking, cooking, bathing or washing during that time period — it contains high amounts of chlorine.

• Once the waiting period is up, turn on an outside spigot with hose attached and run the water into a safe area where it will not disturb plants, lakes, streams or septic tanks. Run the water until there is no longer a chlorine odor. Turn the water off.

The system now should be disinfected, and you can use the water.

However, the water should not be used for drinking until a bacteria test indicates that the disinfection procedure was effective. Have the water tested for bacteria seven to 10 days after disinfection.

For more information, visit the EPA’s Web site on flooded well safety at www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells/whatdo.html or download the free Penn State fact sheet, “Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs,” at www.age.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/f/F%20140.pdf .

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Basic conditioning of the equine athlete

by Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Basic conditioning of the equine athlete involves consideration of the event in which the horse will be competing, the level of competition that you expect the horse to achieve, the time you have in which to condition the horse, and the horse’s previous conditioning for the event.

The goal of any basic conditioning program is to enhance the psychological and the physical responses to exercise.

Psychological responses with conditioning include greater confidence and desire to perform and minimized boredom and resentment. Physical responses include greater strength and endurance, enhanced skills (such as jumping and reining), and minimized soreness or injury due to exercise. Some of the most important physical adaptations achieved by conditioning involve: • Respiratory System — increased oxygen uptake, decreased ventilation during exercise • Cardiovascular System — lower heart rate during exercise, increased heart size/ strength, increased vascularity (decreased resistance), increased total red cell volume (increased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood) • Muscular Anatomy — increased aerobic capacity (increased fast twitch high oxidative fibers = more time before lactic acid accumulation and fatigue during endurance events), increase in muscle size/strength, change in fiber type

• Tendons and Ligaments — strength and quality may be affected • Bone — decreased bone turnover, increased quantity, quality, and geometry of bone in response to training • Thermoregulation — involves cardiovascular system.

A conditioning program should be specific to the event in order to train appropriately for the type of exercise in the event. For example, Thoroughbred trainers would not want to strictly use an aerobic conditioning program for their 3-year-old Thoroughbreds because racing is mostly an anaerobic event. There are two general classes of conditioning programs: slow speed and high speed.

Slow-speed long distance conditioning, or endurance training Slow-speed long distance conditioning, or endurance training, is used in the first weeks of all conditioning programs and may include breaking. This method usually proceeds fast exercise in some conditioning programs, such as racehorse training. It includes sessions of trotting and cantering at slow speeds for long distances to promote aerobic production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for energy. Trainers usually start the horses off slowly and gradually increase the distance at two-to-three week intervals. The total length of time a horse remains on this conditioning program varies with the type of event and can be anywhere from four to five weeks (racehorses) to nine months (endurance

horses). Improvements in aerobic capacity, limb strength, and adaptation of skeletal muscle have been seen with slowspeed conditioning.

High-speed conditioning High-speed conditioning is used to improve the anaerobic capacity of a horse and is generally interspersed with slowspeed, long distance days. This conditioning method varies with the horse and the event.

Some trainers increase the speed for very short distances until near maximum speed is reached, then increase the distance. Others establish a set distance and gradually increase the speed. The frequency of the highspeed days varies with the conditioning method used. For example, in North America, trainers will commonly use “breeze” (fast galloping for short distances) work at 75 percent of the maximum speed of the event one time every seven to 10 days. Other trainers will gallop their horses at near maximum event speed one time every five days. The common goal of high-speed conditioning is to increase the amount of training that stimulates anaerobic production of ATP without causing fatigue or overtraining. It is thought that conditioning at maximum

event speed may overwork a horse; therefore, most trainers condition their horses at 70 to 85 percent maximum event speed. In England, horses work on a rotational conditioning schedule of hills and flat ground. Using a treadmill with a 5 to 10 percent incline will also increase the anaerobic capacity of a horse without galloping at maximum speed. The physiological adaptations to high-speed conditioning include an increase in Type II muscle fibers.

Interval Horse Training Interval training is the use of multiple workouts on the same day separat-

ed by short rest periods.

Some trainers will use this conditioning method as the horse’s high-speed program. Limited research has shown that interval training may alter muscle fiber type, something that has not been shown to occur with strictly high-speed conditioning. Interval conditioning of the equine athlete should not be performed at 95 to 100 percent maximum speed, as it may lead to overtraining and possibly the reversal of physiological training adaptations.

Skill Horse Training When conditioning a horse for events such as

pole bending or fox hunting, skill training can be alternated with high-speed and slow-speed days.

Overtraining of Horses In order to maintain peak fitness of an athletic horse, the conditioning program must always be evaluated and adjusted.

Constant exercise at suboptimal intensities will limit the rate of adaptation, and constant exercise at maximum intensities may contribute to overtraining. Overtraining is a loss of performance ability despite the maintenance of or an increase in training effort.

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Conditioning from 16 When overtraining occurs, the horse’s conditioning program must stop or be reduced for a variable period of time in order for the horse to recover.

Detraining Horses Detraining is the sudden cessation of a conditioning program for reasons such as sickness or injury. During this time, the horse experiences a rapid loss

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Changes in muscle occur in two to four weeks, followed by cardiovascular and bone changes. Decrease in muscle size and strength occur in the shortest amount of time. Oxygen uptake and ventilation capacity decreases within three weeks of detraining.

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IS CORN RATIONING ON THE HORIZON? Issued Sept 16, 2011 The Agriculture Department raised its milk production estimate in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report after reducing it slightly in the August issue. The September 12 report says the dairy herd has been expanding at a more rapid rate than expected. However, the 2012 forecast was reduced as higher forecast feed prices will reduce the rate of growth in milk per cow.

Look for 2011 output to hit 195.7 billion pounds, up 100 million pounds from the August projection. That compares 192.8 billion pounds in 2010. The 2012 estimate is 198.5 billion pounds, down 300 million from last month’s estimate.

Commercial exports for 2011 were raised on the strength of current product exports. 2012 fat basis exports were lowered, largely on slightly weaker butter exports. Skim solids imports were raised for both 2011 and 2012.

Cheese prices for 2011 were forecast lower, but nonfat dry milk (NDM) and whey was forecast higher on the strength of relatively strong exports. Butter prices were unchanged.

The Federal order Class III milk price estimate was lowered, based on the lower forecast cheese price, but the Class IV price forecast was unchanged from last month. Look for a 2011 Class III average of $18.25-$18.45 per hundredweight, down from $18.40-$18.60 expected a month ago. The 2010 average was $14.41. The 2011 Class IV price remained at $19.05$19.35, up from $15.09 in 2010.

Butter and cheese prices for 2012 were unchanged from last month’s report but NDM and whey prices were forecast higher. The 2012 Class III price forecast was unchanged from a month ago, at $16.10-$17.10, but the Class IV forecast was raised to $16.50-$17.60, up a nickel. The 2011 all milk price forecast was lowered to $20.15$20.35 but was unchanged at $17.80$18.80 for 2012.

The report showed U.S. corn production at 12.497 billion bushels, down 417 million from the August estimate. Expected yields are down across most of the Corn Belt, with an expected average of 148.1 bushels per acre, down from the August forecast of 153 bushels per acre.

The soybean forecast, at 3.085 billion bushels,

QuizBowl from 17 Tractor & Machinery Operation Program Task Sheets, National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) Web site, Pesticide Education Manual, and Penn State Agricultural Safety Fact Sheets. Participants not only learn about farm safety and health, they also increase their leadership and public speaking skills and learn how to promote agricultural safety and health through their organizations.

4-H clubs fielded six teams and competed in a semi-final competition at Ag Progress Days this year. The top four teams will compete during the 4-H Quiz Bowl State Finals at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show. All team members and clubs received an umbrella, a certificate, and monetary prizes ranging

from $150 to $200.

The Pennsylvania Agricultural Safety and Health Quiz Bowl is administered by the Penn State University Agricultural Safety and Health Program and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Division of Health and Safety. Current financial supporters include Westfield Insurance, CNH America LLC, Farm Family Insurance Company, AgChoice Farm Credit, U.S. Department of Labor — Wage & Hour Division.

Teams advancing to State Finals are Potter County 4-H, Cumberland County 4-H, Snyder County 4-H and Union County 4-H. Teams not advancing to State Finals: Clearfield County 4-H Team A and Clearfield County 4-H Team B.

was up from the 3.056 billion projected in August. The higher prices are expected to curb exports and domestic use, according to USDA. Some suggest that the corn situation is such that there may be rationing in 2012, reported Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke in Friday’s DairyLine.

Drought-parched fields in the Southwest and storm-damaged crops in the Northeast are driving the concern over the supplies and price of livestock feed, he said, and was a subject of interest on Capitol Hill.

Natzke said that feed supplies and prices were a dominant theme this week, as we head into the fall harvest, starting with USDA’s Crop Production and World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates reports, and culminated with a House Livestock, Dairy and Poultry subcommittee hearing to examine feed availability and its effect on the nation’s livestock producers.

“Much of the concern centered on corn,” Natzke reported, and he pointed to USDA’s lowered harvest estimate, citing summer weather conditions that reduced expected yields to the lowest average since 2005. He added that this is the largest area planted to corn since 1944, but “the resulting harvest compared to expected use will leave the corn supplies at their lowest levels since 2006,” and based on those projections USDA said season-

average corn prices would range $6.50$6.70 per bushel.

“The feed situation has prompted suggestions corn rationing may be needed in 2012, and calls for changes in everything from U.S. energy policy

regarding corn used in ethanol production and land-use policies to changes in dairy policy to help farmers manage milk-feed price margins,” Natzke warned.

Increasing feed prices in relation to milk prices

could also impact the federal budget. Projections from National Milk’s Roger Cryan indicate federal payments to dairy farmers through the Milk Income Loss Contract program could

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be triggered as early as November and run through the end of fiscal year 2012.

“Feed, and resulting human food supplies may even be impacting consumer opinions,” Natzke concluded. A consumer study by the Center for Food Integrity found 40 percent of consumers surveyed said U.S. farmers should not be responsible for addressing global hunger, but rather that it

was more important to teach developing nations how to feed themselves.”

“Sharply higher feed prices for the balance of 2011 and into 2012 and lower forecast milk and dairy product prices next year will lead to a slight retrenchment in cow numbers,” according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. However, production per cow and milk production are expected to continue to rise both this

year and next, according to USDA. Cow numbers are projected at 9.2 million head this year, and output per cow was raised slightly from last month to 21,280 pounds for the year.

The U.S. dairy herd in 2012 is expected to decline slightly to 9.19 million head, with most of the contraction coming in the second half of the year.

With an additional milking day in 2012, milk per cow is forecast to climb

by 1.5 percent to 21,605 thousand pounds. Although milk production and output per cow will be higher next year compared with 2011, the September forecast represents a downward revision from August estimates.

Meanwhile; USDA says milk production varies throughout the U.S. Dairies in the Southeast and Southwest,

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400-625; 188# @ 70.

FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: 92.

Steers: few 475-650# 102-117; 650-750# to 109; 1 1054# @ 101.

Heifers: M&L 200-400# 85-100; 400-600# 98-115.

Bulls: M&L 250-400# 101-120; 400-600# 98-118; few 1000-1100# 69-79.

Dairy Replacements: 92.

L Springing Hfrs. to 1475; Fresh Cows & Hfrs 14001525; Jersey to 1175; Jersey Hols. X shortbreds 6501100; Open hfrs. 400-600#

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 564.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 160# 129-161; 225-245# 120-145; 255-295# 115-144; 315-339# 112-130; 358390# 118-131; 405-446# 108-132.50; 458-475# 120.50-129; 515-546# 109.50-117; 555-570# 111114; 654-680# 110-118.50; 738# 107; 753# 109; S 1-2 265-290# 97-110; 300-330# 90-102; 355-395# 93-104; 400-425# 90-107; 508# 100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L1-2 190# 128-141; 220-245#

110-138; 260-290# 107117; 300-340# 110-115; 355-390# 109-123; 400437# 108-119; 453-490# 107-109; 510-545# 100.50105; 550-552# 109-110.75; 634-637# 96.50-104.50; 840-845# 92-93.50; S 1-2 305-345# 91-100; 350-395# 95-107; 400-445# 97-105; 520-530# 94-95; 585-595# 98; 615-620# 93.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 451-480# 108-128; 505548# 111-120; 565-595# 107-110.25; 615-639# 8398.50; 658# 95; 700-740# 85; S 1-2 550-595# 90; 650670# 85-88.50.

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SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 1250 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 156-190# 120-134; 250290# 113-137; 305-345# 110-143; 350-395# 110-140; 400-448# 110-134; 450496# 112-127; 505-545# 108-124; 550-595# 108121; 600-645# 114-115; 865# 103.50; S 1-2 250280# 90-110; 320-345# 98106; 350-395# 90-107; 400445# 90-108; 500-535# 96106; 550-590# 104-106; 600-635# 96-102.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 285-287# 120; 300-345# 110-125; 354-395# 110-128; 400-445# 105-125; 450495# 101-126; 500-547# 100-121; 550-590# 106-118; 600-645# 105-110; 665695# 100-103; 700-730# 94104; S 1-2 153-170# 100101; 210-248# 103-104; 300-340# 90-105; 355-360# 100-105; 405-446# 90-102; 450-495# 90-103; 550-595# 90-105; 605-645# 90-100.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 455-495# 105-124; 500545# 100-119; 550-595# 100-110; 600-625# 100-106; 650-665# 100-110; 702740# 90-98; 755-795# 88103; 826# 103; S 1-2 450490# 90-103; 505-545# 9098; 550-595# 90-95; 600645# 90-96; 660-695# 9098; 750-790# 78-80.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 165.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 110-122.50; 500600# 114.50; 600-700# 118.50-120.50; 700-800# 108; M&L 2 300-400# 124; 400-500# 121-124.50; 500600# 118-120; 600-700# 117.50; M&L 3 400-500# 105-118; 500-600# 106;

AUCTIONS 600-700# 100; S 1 400-500# 102; 500-600# 97-115, mostly 115; 600-700# 106; 700-800# 108.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 112.50; 500-600# 106-109; 600-700# 108; 700-800# 108.50; M&L 2 400-500# 114; 500-600# 98105.50; 600-700# 106111.50; M&L 3 300-400# 118; 500-600# 102; 600700# 103.50; S 1 400-500# 80-102, mostly 102; 500600# 83-98.50; 600-700# 88-104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 116; 500-600# 108-117; 600-700# 113; 700-800# 100; M&L 2 300400# 122; 400-500# 117; 500-600# 114; 600-700# 101; S 1 600-700# 97.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1959 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 300-400# 130-146; 400500# 119.50-149; 500-600# 119-145; 600-700# 112138.75; 700-800# 107.50135.50; 800-900# 112-118; 900-1000# 104-121.75; 1000-1100# 100; M&L 2 300-400# 110-133.50; 400500# 130-138, few 96; 500600# 109-132.50; 600-700# 102-118.50, few 92; 700800# 100-114; 800-900# 92.50; S 1 300-400# 115; 500-600# 118; 700-800# 73105.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 72-84; 500600# 83.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 110-123, few 95; 400-500# 104.50-125.25, few 94; 500-600# 101-119; 600-700# 103-115; 700800# 101-116; 800-900# 100-101; M&L 2 300-400# 96.50-112; 400-500# 96.50107.50, few 79; 500-600# 90-110; 700-800# 70-85;

800-900# 83-88; S 1 300400# 88; 400-500# 100; 500600# 93-94.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200300# 120-165; 300-400# 118-134; 400-500# 100135.50; 500-600# 110-120; 600-700# 84-116; M&L 2 200-300# 126-142; 300400# 103-124; 400-500# 103-117.50; 500-600# 96.50-117; 600-700# 85-97; 800-900# 85; 800-900# 69.50; S 1 500-600# 85-87; 600-700# 78-89.50.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1915.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 152; 300-400# 139-147; 400-500# 120-140; 500-600# 118-130.50; 600700# 109-130.50; 700-800# 110-123; 800-900# 109119; M&L 2 300-400# 125143; 400-500# 109-138.50; 500-600# 110-124.50; 600700# 110-124; 700-800# 107.50-119.50; 800-900# 110.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 120-130; 300400# 110-126; 400-500# 113.50-124; 500-600# 109118; 600-700# 103-116; 700-800# 106-108; M&L 2 300-400# 110-122; 400500# 105-118; 500-600# 102-113.50; 600-700# 95110; 700-800# 99-105; S 1 300-400# 106-109; 400500# 88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 138-150; 300400# 117-145; 400-500# 116-143; 500-600# 114-126; 600-700# 95-127; 700-800# 98-114.50; M&L 2 200-300# 120-133; 300-400# 108-147; 400-500# 106-135; 500600# 100-120; 600-700# 100-112; 700-800# 101.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 45

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Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 500-600# 119; 700-800# 107.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 108-115; 400500# 106-114; 500-600# 101-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 119-120; 400500# 108-117; 500-600# 111-119; 600-700# 8489.50; S 1 500-600# 8587.50.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 58.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 130; 400-500# 120; 600-700# 115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 95-109; 400-500# 94-110; M&L 2 400-500# 7983.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 122-125; 400500# 100-115; 500-600# 113-114; 600-700# 103; M&L 2 300-400# 103; 400500# 103; 500-600# 104.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 36.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 500-600# 91-93; M&L 2 300400# 99.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 115; M&L 2 600700# 92.50.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 356.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 120-136.75; 500600# 119-124; 600-700# 110-120.50; 700-800# 115; M&L 2 300-400# 143; 400500# 123-138; 500-600# 111-118; 600-700# 115-120.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 119-120; 400500# 115-118.50; 500-600# 113.25-116.25; 600-700# 112-115.25; 700-800# 105107; M&L 2 300-400# 115126.50; 400-500# 114118.75; 500-600# 110115.75; 600-700# 110.50114.25; 700-800# 95-109.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 140; 400-500# 129.50-140; 500-600# 108117; 600-700# 95-106; M&L 2 300-400# 136-140; 400500# 127-130.50; 500-600# 115.50; 600-700# 99-110; 700-800# 94.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1150 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 146; 400-500# 140-149; 500-600# 127.50145; 600-700# 120-138.75; 700-800# 110-135.50; 800900# 112-118; 900-1000# 110.50-121.75; M&L 2 300400# 118; 400-500# 131138; 500-600# 123.50132.50; 600-700# 110118.50; 700-800# 113-114; S 1 500-600# 118; 700-800# 105.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 120-123; 400500# 110-116; 500-600# 110-119; 600-700# 104-115; 700-800# 101-116; 800900# 100; M&L 2 300-400# 97-111; 400-500# 103107.50; 500-600# 108.50; S 1 400-500# 100; 500-600# 102-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200300# 120-143; 300-400# 118; 400-500# 128-130; 500-600# 118-120; 600700# 105-116; M&L 2 300400# 120; 500-600# 110117; 600-700# 97.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 886.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 152; 300-400# 139-141; 400-500# 128-140; 500-600# 118-130.50; 600700# 124-130.50; 700-800# 120-123; 800-900# 111-119; M&L 2 300-400# 125-139; 400-500# 109-121; 500600# 115-123; 600-700# 110-124; 700-800# 107.50118.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 120-130; 300400# 120-126; 400-500# 117-124; 500-600# 109-118; 600-700# 108-113; 700800# 108; M&L 2 300-400# 111-121; 400-500# 105-118; 500-600# 103-113.50; 600700# 100-110; S 1 300-400# 106-109; 400-500# 88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 138-150; 300400# 136-145; 400-500# 125-143; 500-600# 118-126; 600-700# 110-127; 700-

800# 109-114.50; M&L 2 200-300# 120-133; 300400# 108-121; 400-500# 106-115.50; 500-600# 108120; 600-700# 106-112.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 706.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 130-143; 400500# 119.50-142.50; 500600# 122-134.50; 600-700# 112-125; 700-800# 112116; 900-1000# 104; 10001100# 100; M&L 2 300-400# 110-133.50; 400-500# 96130; 500-600# 109-113; 600-700# 92-102; 700-800# 100-103; 800-900# 92.50; S 1 300-400# 115; 700-800# 73-89.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 72-84; 500600# 83.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 110-123; 400500# 104.50-125.25; 500600# 101-116; 600-700# 103-106; 700-800# 115; 800-900# 101; M&L 2 300400# 96.50-112; 400-500# 96.50-101.50; 500-600# 90110; 700-800# 70-85; 800900# 83-88; S 1 300-400# 88; 500-600# 93-94.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 146-165; 300400# 118-134; 400-500# 112-135.50; 500-600# 110120; 600-700# 101-110; M&L 2 200-300# 126-142; 300-400# 112-124; 400500# 109-117.50; 500-600# 96.50-105; 600-700# 85-94; 700-800# 85; 800-900# 69.50; S 1 500-600# 86;

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. Annual Fall Feeder Cattle Sale

FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 7TH AT 6:00 PM at New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. ALL FARM FRESH CATTLE ARE WELCOME Any Size-Sex-Breed or Color THANK YOU

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. • David Kolb 61-L 717-354-4341 (Barn) • 717-355-0706 (FAX)

31st Keystone Autumn Klassic Registered Shorthorn Sale SAT., OCT. 15th, 2011 12:30PM Woodside Farm 379 Woodside Road Waynesburg, PA 15370

Selling • Spring Calves • Open Females • Bred Females • Cow Calf Pairs • 2 Bulls

724-627-7240 Bradley Eisiminger 379 Woodside Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Email: bradleyshirley@windstream.net Web: www.woodsideshorthorns.com

600-700# 78.89.50.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 835.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 141-147; 400500# 120-138; 500-600# 125.50-126.75, few 107-108; 600-700# 109-116; 700800# 110-117; 800-900# 109-115.50; M&L 2 300400# 143; 400-500# 120138.50; 500-600# 110; 600700# 114; 700-800# 119.50; 800-900# 110.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 110-122; 400500# 114-121; 500-600# 113.25-114.25; 600-700# 107-114; 700-800# 106; M&L 2 300-400# 110-122; 400-500# 112.50-118; 500600# 102-112.50; 600-700# 95; 700-800# 199-100.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 117-135; 400500# 116-132; 500-600# 114-122; 600-700# 95-105; 700-800# 98; M&L 2 300400# 125-147; 400-500# 115-135; 500-600# 100-115; 600-700# 100-106; 700800# 101.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1430-1910# 61-67.50#; 1400-1660# lo dress 52.50-59; Boner 8085% lean 900-1385# 5666.50; 920-1360# hi dress 67-72; 900-1360# lo dress 52-55.50; Lean 85-90%

lean 660-780# lo dress 3748; 810-1015# 52-58; 805880# hi dress 61-66; 8251175# lo dress 41-49.50.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 925-1180# 65-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1410-1465# 73-76.50; 10301475# lo dress 64-69.50; 1560-2150# 75-80; 15201920# lo dress 65-73.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 3. M 12 1100# middle age cows w/250# calves 725/pr; L 1-2 1200-1250# middle age cows w/200-290# calves 1025-1175/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 45-95.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1405-1755# 60-67; Boner 80-85% lean

915-1380# 58.50-66; 9001285# hi dress 67.50-72; 910-1325# lo dress 4857.50; Lean 85-90% lean 820-955# 53-56; 815-880# hi dress 62-67.50; 805-950# lo dress 40-47.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1385-1465# 75.50-83; 16251910# 75.50-83; 15701920# lo dress 73-73.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 2. S 1-2 600-700# middle age cows w/125-130# calves 625700/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 47.50.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 398.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6266; 1200-1600# 60-69; HY 1200-1600# 67-73; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-

2 DAY PUBLIC AUCTION OF RARE AND UNIQUE IH MEMORABILIA ONLINE BIDDING AT AUCTIONZIPLIVE.COM Order Of Sale And photo's of Items For Each Days Auction Are Visible And Can Be Bid On By Proxy Or Live Both Days, Via Computer!

- Jeff Showaker 44 Hair Road, Newville, PA 17241

SEPT. 30 AND OCT. 1 @ 9:00 am TRACTORS SELL SAT @ NOON

4186 w/pto, 3 pt and showing actual 1853 hrs!! will Work or show!!, IH 1026 Hydro sold new as a Gold Demonstrator by Messicks of Etown, in good, off the farm condition w/ APPROX 7500 hours, 3 pt and factory fenders, IH 766 fender tractor with recent paint, engine work as well as clutch and TA. Farmall 350 gas with PS, FH, TA runs out well, needs tires and paint and a Cub Cadet # 1000 w/ creeper gear and deck.

Cub Cadet 682 and (2) Farmall A's and a model H repainted, 6 IH Pedal tractors, Several pallots of Cub Cadet parts. Many leftover used parts from Jeffs warehouse and restoration projects.

Also a complete Coleman MFD axle to fit IH 06, 56, series tractors.

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AUCTION

Saturday, October 8, 2011 9:00 AM 53 Star Sign Lane, Charles Town WV 25414 Large Agricultural Equipment Auction from (2) estates located in Charles Town WV. We will also be offering other Agriculture items from neighboring farmers.

IH 1468 w/ loader; IH 1086 cab; IH 1066; Farmall Super MTA restored; Super MTA; (3) Farmall MD’s; Farmall 504 w/sickle mower; Farmall 504 w/ loader; Farmall 504 w/ loader; (2) Farmall M restored; (2) Farmall H restored; Super C w/ sickle mower restored; (3) Farmall H; (2) Farmall Super M; Farmall Cub w/ belly mower; Farmall Cub w/ sickle mower; Farmall cub; (2) Farmall B; (2) Farmall Super A; Farmall 100; JD A; JD B; JD 1050 Diesel w/ loader; (2) Cub Cadets; IH Cub Cadet; MF 50 Diesel; AC WD 45; JD 4400 Combine Rotary Screen 4 Row low tin corn head 15 ft grain head; IH 400 Cyclo 4 row corn planter; IH 16 boot seed drill w/ grass box; New Idea tractor mount corn picker; 2 row corn picker; SP 5000 Kongskilde field finisher; Rhino 76 Disc; IH 15 ft transport disc; 3 pt hitch plow; 3 pt Fertilizer Spreader; 3pt Roto Tiller; Drag Disc; IH 155 Manure Spreader; IH 6 btm land plow; IH 315 Cultipacker; Sq baler w/ continental eng; IH hyd 3 pt Blade; IH hit & mis 3-5 hp Eng.; Snow Blower 3pt (new); Kasten Silage Wagon (new); IH tag a long 14 ft trailer; Gooseneck Trailer tilt bed; Sickle mowers; Finish mowers; Rotary mowers; Post Hole Digger; IH suit case weights; Several hitches and fast hitches; Several parts for Farmall Tractors.

Shop tools: Wrenches, tool boxes, hammers, hand tools, air compressor, tractor manuals, fence supplies, battery chargers etc etc etc.......... too numerous to mention!!!! Many Boxes lots un-opened.

Auctioneers Note: We will have 2 Auctioneers.

This is a partial listing. Please go to auctionzip.com or wareauctionsusa.com for an updated list and photos Auctioneer: Wesley K. Ware WV Lic. #1006 Sale Manager: Steve Stolipher For more information, please call 304-728-7703 Terms of the Auction: Cash or Check. Not responsible for accidents.

Concessions served by Big Daddy’s BBQ. Directions: From Berryville, VA, take 340 North. Once you cross the WV line go approx 5 miles.

Turn right onto Cloverdale Rd. From Charles Town WV, take 340 South. Turn left onto Cloverdale Rd. Sale is along RT 340 across from Washington High School.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 88 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 65-72.50; Boners 6471.50; Lean 57-63; Thin/Light 56 & dn.

Bulls: 6. YG 1 1750# @ 79.50; YG 2 1100-1300# 7274.50.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 1090-1300# 111-115.50; Dairy Culls 68-75.

Calves: 97. Hols. Ret. to

Farm No. 1 94-120# 130150; 88-92# 115-130; No. 12 80-86# 95-117; No. 2 94120# 110-130; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1-2 68-108# 200-225; R&@ 134# @ 145; Slaughter 45 & dn.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 355 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5576.75; 1200-1600# 58.5076; HY 1200-1600# 66-79; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 48.50-68; 12002000# 54-68.50; HY 12002000# 64.50-74; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 4055.50; 850-1200# 43.5067.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 64.50-76.50;

1500-2500# 66-81.50; HY 1500-2500# 82-82.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 66.

M&L 1, few 2, 3 yrs. old to aged bred 1-8 mos. 7791287# 425-935/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 7. M 1-2, 3-12 yrs. old w/calves 150-435# 9051080# 905-1135/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 77.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1550/hd; 100-130# 27.50136/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 63.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5662; 1200-1600# 58-65; HY 1200-1600# 66-68; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5362; HY 1200-2000# 63-65;

Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 45-52; 850-1200# 4255.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 60-69; 15002500# 62-67; HY 10001500# 69.50-74; 15002500# 68-73.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 65.75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 56.25-64.25; 1200-2000# 57.50-58; HY 1200-2000# 70-74; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 40-47; 850-1200# 43.50-53.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 71.

FRONT ROYAL, VA

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

Make Plans Now to Attend the

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

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MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 39.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 66.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-64; 12002000# 56.50-64.25; HY 1200-2000# 68.75-71; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 3537; 850-1200# 37-45.50.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 7. M&L 1, 4-8 yrs. old w/calves 200-300# 13001450# 985-1060/pr

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 34 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5568.50; 1200-1600# 66.7576; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 52-64; 1200-2000# 63.50-67.75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 41-55.50; 850-1200# 44.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 64.50-75.25; 1500-2500# 66.75-77.50.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 122.25; 13001500# 117-122.85; 15001850# 121-123.25.

Slaughter Heifers: 10001200# 118; 1200-1400# 117.

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For trade show and exhibiting information, please contact Dan Wren, Lee Trade Shows, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

800-218-5586 or e-mail dwren@leepub.com

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 143 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 58.50-64; HY 1200-1600# 66-67; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-62; 12002000# 57-63.50; HY 12002000# 64.50-65.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 4857.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 66.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 57.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 2047.50/hd; 100-130# 136/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 29 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 62-67; HY 1200-1600# 68.50-72; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 61.50-62; 1200-2000# 67.50; HY 1200-2000# 69-70.25; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 5267.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 69-73; 15002500# 73-75.50.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 114-118.75; 1300-1500# 116.50-118.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 115; 12001400# 114-115.25; Sel 2-3 1000-1200# 95-100.50.

1000-1500# 65-78; 15002500# 79-85.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 128.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 64.50-76.75; 1200-1600# 64.50-74; HY 1200-1600# 75-79,1 at 85; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 48.50-68; 1200-2000# 54-68.50; HY 1200-2000# 72; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 54; 8501200# 48.50-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 76.50; 15002500# 72-81.50; HY 15002500# 82-82.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 66.

M&L 1-2, 3 yrs. old to aged bred 1-8 mos. 779-1287# 425-935/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 7. M 1-2, 3-12 yrs. old w/calves 150-435# 9051080# 905-1135/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 20.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1550/hd; 100-130# 27.5090/cwt.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 156.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 62.50-66; 1200-1600# 6065.50; HY 1200-1600# 6768.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 59.50-66; 12002000# 59-67; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 48-53; 8501200# 51.50-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 70-76.50, few 63-65; 1500-2500# 70.5077; HY 1500-2500# 81.5086.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats: (/hd) 36.

20-35# 37-48; 50-60# 45-58; (/#) 120-175# 57-75; 180200# 60-68.

Butcher Hogs: 39. US 12 240-270# 67-74; 300-350# 61-65.50.

Sows: 6. 600-675# 59.5064.

Boars: 300-400# 29-33; 250# to 38.50 NC SOWS: 300-399# 59.92-66.50; 400-449# 49.48-66.50; 450-499# 52.73-65; 500-549# 62.9067.50; 550# & up 63.9267.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: 5.

Sows: US 1-2 400-500# 51.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: 3.

No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

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TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 202.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6266; 1200-1600# 62-69; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-63; 1200-2000# 60-67; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 36; 850-1200# 50-55.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2

N VA HOGS: 5.

Sows: US 1-2 400-500# 51.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: No report.

S VA HOGS: No report.

STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

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66; 1200-2000# 59-67; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4853, few 36; 850-1200# 5062.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 65-78; 15002500# 70.50-85; HY 15002500# 81.50-86.

September 26, 2011 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 24

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 26

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• 12:00 PM:Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Due to Loss of feed - Schoharie County Milking Herd - 50 head Dairy all stages of lactation. 4 fresh in the last 30 days, 12 fresh in the last 60 days, balance all stages. Ave. 50#/cow in tank.

Many reg. cows in this group info at ringside.

Also consigned a group of Jersey X Hfrs; a group of Hols. bred hfrs. A reg. bred heifer springing milking Shorthorn sired by Ferdinand. A Dutchbelt service bull. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 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, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5;5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Military Memorabilia Private Collection. WWII Studebaker M29C Weasel, ‘55 Dodge M43 ambulance, ‘42 Dodge 1.5 ton truck, ‘67 Kaiser M52A2 semi tractor & more!. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, September 28

Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. PA Dairy Classic Sale featuring herd reductions for Liddleholme (NY) and Schug’s Holsteins (OH). 100 head will sell. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Spencer’s Inc. of Mt. Airy, 525 Quarry Rd. (Spencer’s yard), Mt. Airy, NC. One Owner Complete Liquidation Going out of Business Absolute Auction. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding is provided by RealtimeBid. Visit their Web site at www.realtimebid.com for more information and to bid online. Note: There is an additional 2% buyer’s premium for online bidders. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com

• 10:00 AM: 7045 Blue Ridge Ave., Harrisburg, PA. Secured Creditors Auction of Construction Equip., Support Equip. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944, Site phone 863-602-8365 www.lyonauction.com • 11:00 AM: Hardwick, VT. Complete Dispersal of registered Jersey herd, 110 head and all barn equip. for Maple View Farm. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104

Thursday, September 29 • 1250 Roosevelt Hwy., (Rt. 18), Hamlin, NY. Robert Caswell Construction Retirement Auction. Selling lifetime accumulation plus additions. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,).

Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: Showaker IH Sales & Service, 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept.

30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Barker, NY. Atwater Farms Fall Consignment Auction - Featuring very sharp John Deere 9500 combine with 3 head,

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Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: 100 Donnertown Rd., Altoona, PA. Retirement Complete Liquidation Auction for Krieger Contracting. Crawler Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, Scrapers, Rollers, Haul Trucks, Equip.

Trailers, Welders, Attachments and much more. Online bidding available at www.lyonauctionlive.com. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com

Monday, October 3 • 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 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 1:00 PM: 1518 Hicks Field Rd., East Fort Worth, TX. Rental Fleet Auction of late model Rental Fleet Construction Equip., Attachments, Support, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944, Site phone 817-847-2071 www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, October 6 • 1490 Crispin Dr., Elgin, IL. Part II Champion Environmental Secured Party Auction. Remediation, Demolition, Asbestos Removal Contracting Equip., Tools & Accessories. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944, Site phone 262-903-6269 www.lyonauction.com

Friday, October 7 • Tuscaloosa, AL. Late model Construction, Logging Equip., Attachments, Support, Pickups, Truck Tractors & Dump Trucks. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Saturday, October 8 • Martinelli Construction, 234 Thomaston Rd., Morris, CT. 2008 IH 4400 Truck w/rolloff, Komatsu CK30 Track Skidsteer, Kubota Track Excavator; Utility & Equipment Trailers; IR 642 Lull Lift & Manlift; tools.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Athens Stockyards, Athens, PA. First Opening Day for Chris Brown Auction Service running Misc. & Small Animals Auction. Fall Round-up Beef Sale featuring 6 Almer Finnerty Beef Herd Dispersal. Brown Auction Service, Chris Brown, 570-4580310, Co-Managed by Hosking Sales, Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637

Monday, October 10 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, October 12 • Lexington, KY. Late model Cat & Komatsu Construction Equip. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms. Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor Co., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Fall Inventory Reduction and Machinery Auction. Consignments accepted. Frank Walker Auctioneers, 607829-2600 • 5:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 11298 State Route 149, Fort Ann, NY. Late model Construction Equip., Forestry Attachments, Support Equip., Tagalong & Equipment Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 315-633-2944

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Mielke from 19 where high daytime temperatures have been in place for an extended period, note production is slipping. Most northern tier states indicate cow comfort has helped production rebound from the summer doldrums.

Milk haulers in the Northeast are logging extra miles and hours to reach farms along routes where roadbeds were damaged by Hurricane Irene and, with the arrival of rainstorms from Tropical Storm Lee, some dairy plants reported water damage and operational disruptions. The full impact on dairy operations of wind, rain, wildfires and drought has yet to be tallied.

Dairy-quality forage availability is tight in some areas. Some operations with corn in the fields are debating whether to harvest corn for grain or silage, according to USDA, and milk processors reported bottled milk demand in the Labor Day week was steady to higher.

Manufacturing capacity was adequate within most areas.

Cooperatives Working Together accepted 17 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms, and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 4.17 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through January 2012 and raised CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 66.5 million pounds to 20 countries, the equivalent of 665 million pounds of milk.

California’s October Class I milk price is $21.50 per hundredweight for the north and $21.77 for the south, down $2.06 and $2.07 respectively from September but are both $3.06 above October 2010. The northern price average for 2011 is $20.72, up from $16.66 at this time a year ago. The southern price average is $20.99, up from $16.93 a year ago. The Federal order Class I base price is announced by USDA on September 23.

Spot block cheese closed Friday September 16 at $1.7775 per pound, down threequarters on the week, but still 4 1/4-cents above a year ago. Barrel gained 2 cents early in the week, then gave it back and closed at

$1.72, unchanged on the week, and a penny above a year ago. Twelve cars of block traded hands on the week and 10 of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell 11 cents to $1.8752 while the barrels averaged $1.8036, down 9.1cents.

Jerry Dryer reported in his September 9 Dairy and Food Market Analyst that the retail processed (barrel) cheese business is “in big trouble.” He cited retail sales data but added that processed cheese sales in the foodservice and ingredient channels “seem to be doing well.”

Export orders on block cheese are resuming, Dryer wrote, “partly because of lower USA prices and partly because customers need the cheese,” but he warned that “We could see a wider-than-usual price spread blocks and barrels for the next several weeks.

Cheese prices will very likely bounce around down here, maybe until the end of the month, before pushing moderately higher as holiday sales come online.”

Cash butter closed September 16 at $1.9025, down a penny on the week, and 32 cents below a year ago.

Only two cars traded hands on the week. The NASS average fell to $2.0356, down 2 1/2cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5578, up a penny and a half, and dry whey averaged 58.9 cents, up 0.1 cent.

Butter dropped below $2 faster than e-Dairy economist Bill Brooks expected, according to his Tuesday’s DairyLine report. Retailers are thinking about what they’ll be doing promotion wise for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, he said, and “may hold off seeing how low the price will go.” The downturn is not good news for farmers, he acknowledged, but will probably spur sales. A few weeks ago, retailers probably weren’t giving much thought to butter promotions with prices above $2, he said.

People are “a little nervous” as to where cheese prices will go, according to Brooks. Buyers may be looking for more downside while sellers hope the price moves higher, he said, and as a result, prices are “tracking sideways.”

He also mentioned that the football season provides some support for

Cheddar demand in particular and then shifts to pizza and Mozzarella.

“Anyone who watched some football over the weekend probably saw numerous pizza commercials providing some pretty decent pricing points for purchases of pizza,” Brooks said. He mentioned a national chain that’s giving away pizza to members of e-mail groups and “that will help push the non-American, rather than the American cheese and maybe keep some of the milk out of Cheddar facilities,” he concluded, “and the price decline will also help Christmas sales.”

Another factor playing into the downturn in cash dairy prices is that dairy exports were off in July. Jerry Dryer blamed high prices “taking their toll in markets around the globe.” Cheese ex-

ports, for example, were up just 4 percent versus a year ago, he said, after being up 22 percent in April through June and 61 percent higher, January through June.

Skim milk powder exports, on the other hand, staged a recovery in July, up 22 percent from 2010.

Exports were up just 2.8 percent in the April to June period. Ditto for whey products, according to Dryer, up 23 percent for July after trailing year-ago levels by 13 percent during the preceding three-month period. Lactose was up 10 percent during July; up 19 percent April thru June, but butter shipments fell 40 percent in July after being up 37 percent April through June.

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and whey are lower in both Europe and Oceania and that milk production is higher in both Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand milk supplies are building and processing plants are ramping up production,” according to DMN. Price trends have shown slight weakness in recent weeks, according to the e-Dairy’s Insider Closing Bell, and “internationally, the decline in the Euro the past two weeks has made products from that region lower in relative value.”

Checking the other side of the ledger; National Milk’s Import Watch shows U.S. dairy imports were up but still below the average of the last five years, according to NMPF’s Jim Tillison in Thursday’s DairyLine. The Italian cheese category, for ex-

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ample, was up this year from 2010 but below the five year average.

He stressed that the report is designed to keep Federation members informed of what is happening to dairy imports “so we don’t get close to the safeguard levels and find ourselves in a situation where we have imports displacing U.S. product.”

A huge import issue was milk protein concentrates, according to Tillison, but those imports continue to decline on a fairly steady basis, he said. He admitted that, while dairy imports were up slightly in the first six months of 2011, “our exports of dairy products are much much higher than the imports.

There’s a very positive trade imbalance as far as dairy is concerned.”

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

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CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 47¢ lower. Prices were 7.167.65, mostly 7.16-7.50 at the feed mills and 6.65-7.25, mostly 7.16 at the elevators.

US 1 Yellow Soybeans were mixed. Prices were 13.30 at the processors, 13.21 at the feed mills and 12.56-13.06, mostly 13.06 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter

Wheat was without an available trend. Prices were -, mostly - at the elevators.

Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 354.90/ton for 48 % protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 7.45, -----, ----; Candor 7.46, -----, ----; Cofield 7.16, 13.21, ----; Laurinburg 7.45, -----, ---; Monroe 7.40, -----, ----; Nashville 7.35, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.45, -----, ---; Rose Hill 7.45, -----, ----; Statesville 7.65, -----, 6.81; Warsaw 7.45, -----, ----; Pantego #2 7.50, -----, ----.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement 7.15, -----, ----; Creswell 6.65, -----, ----; Elizabeth City 7.06, 13.06, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, -----, ----; Nor-

wood 7.16, 12.56, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register 7.25, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 7.25, -----, ----.

Soybean Processors Fayetteville, 13.30; Raleigh, 13.30.

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

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 Wed-nesday in NC is 2,867,000 head com-

pared to 2,642,000 head last Wednesday.

cents per dz. XL 113-117, L 111-115, M 94-98.

NC EGGS The market is higher 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 128.47, L 125.36, M 105.12, & S 90.

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The New York shell egg inventory is 1% higher than last Monday. Demand is light to moderate. Market activity is mostly moderate.

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NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Butter (1 gal bg) 17, (8#s shelled) 21-25, Speckled (8# shelled) 21; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage (50# crate) (Poin-ted Head & Round) 12; Corn, Yellow/White/Bi-color (4 1/2 dz crate) 16-18; Cantaloupes (bin) Athena 100125, Cantaloupes (ea) Athena 1-1.25; Cucumbers (3/4 bx) Long Green 15-18, Pickling 15-20, Cucumbers (bx) Pickling 25; Eggplant (11/9 bu ctn) Black Beauty 1012; 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; Peaches (25# bx) Red Haven & Ruby Prince 10-13; Peanuts (35# bg) Green 35; Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) Green Bell 1520, (1/2 bu box) 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) 2022; 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. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 41.65-44.55, 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) 38-41.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 32-33.95; Bananas (40# ctn) 20-22.80; Beans, Rd Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 31.4532, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 30-32.50; Beets (25# sack) 14.35-20; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 20-21; Cabbage (50# ctn) 17.55-18.25; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 22.55-28.95; Carrots (50# sack) 22.95-27.15; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 21-22.50; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 25.50-28.50; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 23.4525.25; 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, FLA (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 39.65-43.75; 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 20-22.95, White (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) 20-25.05, (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#) 31-36; Eggplant (25# ctn) 21-23; Grapes, Red

Seedless (18# ctn) 2832.95, White Seedless 25.50-28, Black Seedless 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 19.45; Turnips (topped) 11.85-14.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 13.65; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 23.50-24.75, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 2022.50, Romaine (ctn 24s) 24.50-26.50; Mangos (flat 9s) 13.50; Nectarines, 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) 20.65-21.25; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 25.05-31.45; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 17; Peanuts (35#) Green 48-51; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 28; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 19.1523; Peppers, Red (11# ctn) 28-32.50, Yellow (11# ctn) 28; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 23-29.35, White Size A 16-17.95, Red Size B 2528; Russett, ID 31.15-33.95; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 15.75-16.25; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crookedneck (3/4 bu ctn) 22.50-23.50, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 22-23.50; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 28; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 21-24; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt cont) 22.1526.45, Romas (25# ctn) 2124, Grape (flat 12 1-pt cont) 25-26.

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Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 100-161; 100-150# 90-118; 150-250# 91-95.

Does: Sel 1-2 100-150# 60.

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

by Angela Shelf Medearis A chicken in every pot With the political season under way, with all of its political promises, I’m reminded of a famous old political slogan, about “a chicken in every pot.” While the quote is often attributed to President Herbert Hoover, its origin is thought to be from King Henry IV of France.

In the 17th century, he reportedly said that, “I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he is unable to have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.”

The Republican Party expanded the saying during the 1928 presidential campaign in an advertisement that promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every backyard, to boot.”

While modern-day promises have changed somewhat, it’s still a wonderful thing to come home to a pot full of flavorful chicken. If you’re the one responsible for the cooking, that could be a problem — unless you use a slow cooker to make that meal.

Slow cookers use a low temperature to cook foods and retain moisture. They generally operate at 170 F to 280 F. This might seem too low to be safe, but in fact, the slow cooker’s direct heat on the food, long cooking time and the steam produced inside a tightly covered container makes the process safe. The combination kills harmful bacteria that can cause illness. It also helps less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

My recipe for Sweet and Sour Slow-Cooker Chicken contains easy convenience ingredients and is a complete and delicious meal in a pot ... and that’s a promise!

Sweet and Sour Slow-Cooker Chicken 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 (16-ounce) package fresh or frozen and thawed stir-fry vegetables 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened

juice, drained, reserving juice 1/2 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon grated ginger root or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 1 large (about 16 ounces) can or bag crispy chow mein or rice noodles 3 green onions, white and green parts, cut into 1inch pieces 1. In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine chicken and soy sauce; mix to coat evenly. Add the stir-fry vegetables and reserved pineapple juice. Stir to combine.

Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours.

2. In small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, cornstarch and gingerroot or powdered ginger; and stir until well-blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Add pineapple chunks; stir gently to mix.

3. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve over chow mein noodles and sprinkle with the green onions. Makes 6 servings. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Comfort foods made fast and healthy!

by Healthy Exchanges Italian vegetable relish Zucchini happens to be one of those vegetables that gets far too little respect. I think it might be because its vines are so proficient. No matter how good something is, when it’s overabundant, it somehow is taken for granted. Try this ultra-easy relish, and others just might ask you, “Where in the world did you come up with this great recipe?”

1 1/2 cups finely chopped unpeeled zucchini 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped green and/or red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, carrots, pepper and onion. Add Italian dressing. Mix gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Used Equipment For Sale CASE 685 2WD, w/CASE LOADER, JUST TRADED . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500.00 NH 1431 DISC BINE, SMUCKER ROLLS, GOOD COND . . . . . . . .$8,500.00 CASE IH 7220 4WD, CAB, EXCELLENT CONDITION . . . . . . . . .$45,000.00 NH 1412 FLAIL DISCBINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000.00 JD 556 BALER NET/TWINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000.00 DMI 3 SHANK NO-TIL RIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500.00 CASE IH 4210 4X4 W/LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,000.00 CASE IH C70 TRACTOR, 2WD, ROPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000.00

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4x5 MIXED GRASS round bales, good quality, net wrapped, barn kept, $40. Pick up at farm. No delivery.

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

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USED EQUIPMENT Closeout Pricing On McCormick Compact Tractors 0%-60 month financing or Huge Cash Discounts Call Now! Round Bale Wagon 10 Position Mover, Like New! ....................................$1,900 Kuhn GF5001 THA, 4 Rotor Tedder, Hyd. Fold, Good ..................................$2,200 Kuhn GMO 77 HD, 3Pt. Disc Mower, Good...........................................$3,500 ’73 Ford 3000 8 Speed Manual, 1 Remote, Diesel, Good Rubber, No Rust! .......................................................Call!

Ford 1200 4WD, Diesel, w/3Pt. 48” Finishing Mower, 600 hrs, Good Condition.........................Reduced To $4,250 New Holland 255 Tedder-Rake Combo, Good Condition..............................Call! ’01 NH 688 Round Baler, Auto Wrap, 5x6, Good Condition...........................$8,500 ’09 Vermeer 555XL w/Net Wrap, Good Condition...................................$13,900 2004 McCormick CX85 Cab, 4x4, 1,300 Hrs., Ex. Cond...........................$29,500 NEW! HayMag 4 Rotor Tedders w/Hyd. Fold & Tilt, 18’.............................$4,995 Vermeer 404 Pro Demo Baler, Only 2,500 Bales.........................................$27,500 Massey Ferguson 4225, 2WD, 1036 Massey Loader, Cab, Air, 2 Remotes, 1,500 Hours, Bale Spike...........$23,900 Pictures at www.tractorcare.com

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Fencing BLACK LOCUST POSTS: Poles up to 30’. Authentic split rails 6x6, 4x4, 1” & 2” boards.

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Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment Contacts: Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

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Vermeer introduces a new generation of Rebel® Balers Twelve years ago, Vermeer introduced the first ever hitch ‘n go baler designed to meet the needs and pocketbooks of producers with low horsepower tractors looking to roll their own highquality round bales.

Today marks the launch of the new Rebel Baler generation, this time with two models — the Rebel 5420 and 5520 Balers — and several significant new features incorporated from larger Vermeer models, but still maintaining the user-friendly functionality and meeting the lower horsepower requirements of the popular original.

“Because the Rebel Baler has been such a strong leader in its class, we spent a lot of time working on new features that enhanced baler performance, while keeping the functionality simple and the price very competitive,” says Phil Chrisman, Baler Product Manager. “We also wanted to answer a customer need that was not filled with the last Rebel Baler introduction. By offering both 5x4 and 5x5 models, we can now offer a 5x5 baler for owners who do not need the higher capacity balers, but want to produce larger bales at an economical price point.”

With the integration of Vermeer Su-

per M baler technology — the newly designed netwrap system and the feature-filled Bale Expert™ monitor — Rebel Baler owners will have the newest designs to help achieve the desired baling performance. Newly integrated belts with Alligator rivet laces are used for maximum strength.

A new balanced density system, helps increase belt life by keeping them taut and preventing tangles, and as a result, it produces better-looking bales.

Optional Haysaver wheels are easy to adjust with just a few quick turns of a wrench. The optional netwrap system is user-friendly for loading and feeding, and features a net spreading system that can wrap bales in less than 10 seconds — right to the edge. The optional Bale Expert monitor helps customers monitor bale size and shape and prevents bale chamber overfill with an alarm system – all without the operator leaving the tractor cab. Another new feature is the optional moisture sensing kit, perfect for lifestyle producers providing the knowledge that they are putting up high quality hay.

“This new Rebel Baler offers lifestyle

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producers the quality and reliability of Vermeer baler technology in a package specifically designed for their needs. That’s what the Rebel brand is all about and what producers with lower horsepower tractors deserve,” says Chrisman.

With a 40 hp (30 kW) tractor the Rebel 5420 Baler produces 5’ diameter x 4’ wide (1.5 m x 1.2 m) bales that weigh up to 1,000 lbs (454 kg). The 5520 produces 5’ diameter x 5’ wide (1.5 m x 1.5 m) bales that weigh up to 1,400 lbs (635 kg).

FSA reminds producers of disaster assistance deadlines The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson reminded producers about upcoming deadlines for disaster assistance. Nelson emphasized that losses must be the result of a weather event occurring on or before

Sept. 30, 2011.

The 2008 Farm Bill authorized coverage of disaster losses through five programs: Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE); Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assis-

tance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; and the Tree Assistance Program.

SURE applications for 2010 crop losses will begin this fall. SURE applications for 2011 crop losses will be ac-

cepted in the fall of 2012.

Fact sheets for these programs can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov by clicking on Newsroom, then Fact Sheets.

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly Sept. 2

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