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Center Stage for Crop Insurance in 2012

by Stephen Wagner When people and groups get together to learn about Crop Insurance, not much changes from year to year, at least not in the northeastern U.S. The 12th Annual Crop Insurance Conference held at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg was no exception. Two factors made the difference at this year’s presentation — Crop insurance will be a key ingredient in the 2012 Farm Bill; and highly destructive weather this past summer and fall amply illustrated the wisdom of having such an important asset. Pennsylvania Ag Secretary George Greig opened the conference by noting the effects of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, recent droughts, an earthquake over the summer, and then rhetorically asked “When are the locusts coming?”

Crop Insurance success ratios vary from one part of the country to another.

As much as the northeast, particularly Pennsylvania, would like to be able to tout a 75-to-80 percent crop insurance enrollment, the more realistic figure of 25-to-30 percent has been hovering at that level for years. “It’s true that crop insurance enrollment is 75-80 percent in the midwest grain producing states,” says Greig. “In Pennsylvania, because many producers diversify (a form of risk management), some self insure and others don’t insure at all because they never did, so our levels of enrollment are lower. Another reason levels are different here is because we have a lot of specialty crops, and there are often no, or inadequate, policies for these producers.

Crop insurance is no longer a luxury item but has become an essential cost of doing business.”

The seminar’s first speaker was Dr. Keith Collins, a former USDA economist, whose presentations are nothing less than brilliant. His charts and maps include everything from a crop moisture index to ongoing insurance agent commission issues. He refers to crop insurance as the core of the future safety net.

I later caught up with him by phone and said that I do not remember crop insurance as ever being a major factor in any farm bill. Why is it this time around?

Because “it has never had this much attention in a Farm Bill,” said Collins.

Crop insurance has always been dealt with in its own legislation. It is authorized by legislation called the Federal Crop Insurance Act. Periodically, that act has been rewritten, independent of the Farm Bill. There have always been some amendments in the act, made in farm bills, but they were more marginal changes. This time around, though, it’s quite a bit different, and there are probably several reasons for that. “One reason is that crop insurance has become a very big program,” Collins said. “In past years and past farm bills it was a small program. Farm programs were bigger in terms of dollar spending.... For the first time that I can recall, ever, the expected spending on crop insurance is larger than the expected spending on farm programs.”

“The second reason is that, in thinking about what they wanted out of the next farm bill, most farm groups said that crop insurance was the most essential program for them. We started to hear that in the summer of 2010 when the House Agriculture Committee started holding hearings. I think what happened is that some organizations were starting to realize that there were going to be substantial cuts in farm programs, and that some farm programs might go away. They had to prioritize what it is that they wanted. And they decided that crop insurance was probably the most essential tool for them.”

“The focus on risk management, the size of the program because there are a lot of dollars involved in it, and the value of the program to farmers in terms of helping them when they have had a bad year — those are all reasons why there’s a focus on crop insurance.”

APH [Actual Production History] is essential to the program. As the program evolved 20 years ago, farmers insured their yields. Yields for farms were measured by their APH which is a 10-year average of their past years.

When revenue policies began in the late 1990s, then it became an expected price times their APH which was the expected revenue that was insured.

There have been concerns about APH. The concept has been criticized by farmers who say it’s lower than what their

Audience members listen intently at he 12th Annual Crop Insurance Conference.

Dr. Keith Collins, a former USDA economist, refers to crop insurance as the core of the future safety net.

Photos by Stephen Wagner

true expected yield is, Also, when you have three or four years in a row of poor yields due to weather cycles in some areas of the country, the APH goes down, which means the level of insurance coverage goes down. Farmers are always looking for ways to improve APH levels.

Within the past several weeks, the Risk Management Agency announced a new program called Trend Adjusted Yield. What it allows a farmer to do is to adjust his APH upward if they live in a county where the average yield is increasing. They have developed a mechanism where they can take that county trend increase and adjust their own APH increase. It will be used for the first time in the crops planted in Spring 2012. “I think it will prove to be a very popular program,” said Collins.

Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is not eligible for that program. It’s a proposal that was made by the Illinois corn industry. Under the Crop Insurance Act, any private entity can propose a new product to be sold in crop insurance.

They have to propose it to the board of directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and that proposal is either voted in or out. “The Illinois folks came in and proposed that, not for every state, as a pilot program,” Collins said. “Why they did not include PA I have no idea. It was approved by the FCIC board, and will be a pilot program for three years.

After that, it might be extended to more

states. It might possibly be extended to more states while it’s a pilot program if it looks like it’s performing well, so you won’t have to wait the full three years.

PA may or may not end up in there.”

Premium Rate Methodology has gone partially into effect for 2012 planted crops, according to Collins. This began as a focus for what was going on in the Midwest, which had low losses for most of the last decade. Midwestern growers have been petitioning the Department of Agriculture to take a hard look at the premium rate levels. They argue that with low losses premium rates should come down because that’s what a premium rate is. It’s supposed to equal the expected losses. So RMA conducted a study in 2010 on the current rating method, a study that recommended some changes. “They paid some contractors to see if they could address the recommendations,” Collins said.

“According to RMA data it lowers the national average corn premium rate by about 7 percent; and the soybean premium rate by about 9 percent. In the Midwest it’s actually bigger. Iowa, for example, goes down about 13 percent; Illinois about 12 percent for corn. The RMA estimate for Pennsylvania is that the corn premium rate will go up 3 percent. This reflects the loss experience in the Midwest over the past 20 years which has been a lot better in states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota than it has been in Pennsylvania.”

Part one: record-keeping and the inspection process point does OSHA have coverage over a

by Sally Colby Dale Glacken, Compliance Assistance farm? Glacken read OSHA’s definition Specialist (CAS) with the Harrisburg of a farm: Any operation involving the area OSHA office, says that the growing or harvesting of crops, raising Occupational Safety and Health of livestock or poultry, or related activAdministration was formed to deter- ities conducted by a farmer on sites such as farms, mine why so r a n c h e s , many fatalities orchards, dairy were occurring. “Back in the 1970s, there were a “Back in the lot of fatalities — around 14,000 a farms or similar 1970s, there year. Congress said we needed to farming operations. Glacken were a lot of do something about it, so the says that it’s fatalities — idea of OSHA as a safety proimportant that around 14,000 farmers are a year,” said gram was started. More recently, familiar with G l a c k e n . we’ve had around 5,000 fatalites, SIC (Standard “Congress said a 60 percent reduction.”

Industrial Code) we needed to do and NAICS something about it, so the ~ Dale Glacken ( N o r t h idea of OSHA as Compliance Assistance Specialist A m e r i c a n I n d u s t r y a safety proClassification gram was started. More recently, we’ve had around System) codes. “It’s important to know 5,000 fatalites, a 60 percent reduction. where your farm stands,” said To me, that’s verification that safety Glacken. “That determines whether or must work.” Glacken added that when not OSHA covers you.”

Farmers who are self-employed and OSHA started, there were 3.5 million worksites, and today there are 7.2 mil- have no employees are not covered lion worksites. “The number of work- under OSHA, nor are farms that only sites and employees has doubled, but employ immediate members of the farmer’s family, or farms with 10 or fatalities have come down 60 percent.”

Although Glacken has a weighty pile fewer employees.

Like any other government organizaof books that outline OSHA’s regulations, he says that it boils down to one tion, OSHA has its share of forms. concept: providing safe working condi- Glacken says that the form people tions for workers. He added that should be familiar with is OSHA’s Form employers and employees should 300, which is where employers record always be aware of hazards and correct details of workplace incidents. “This is them whether or not those hazards are what OSHA will look at when they come specified in the rulebooks. At what in,” said Glacken, noting that it might

take several days for OSHA to review everything. “They’re going ask for medical records, worker’s comp records, insurance records, employee absentee records, incident logs, first aid logs.”

In a recent record-keeping survey, the Government Accounting Office (GAO) discovered that many employers were not completing logs properly, including recording inadequate descriptions and locations. “Be specific,” said Glacken.

“Don’t just say ‘it happened at the plant’. Say ‘it happened in the northwest corner of the plant by the xyz machine.’ Be specific.”

Glacken says it’s important to account for injuries properly and accurately. For example, if an employee is injured today, returns to work tomorrow and didn’t lose any time except for the day of injury, that first day isn’t counted. Glacken says that many people over-report because they don’t want to get in trouble. Another common reporting mistake is when an injury results in later surgery, that incident should be counted once.

“Someone hurt their back, they’re restricted for a while,” said Glacken.

“They go for surgery two months later, and they’ve lost time. On the form, the person is counted twice — once for being restricted and again for lost time.

That bumps the numbers up. If it’s one person, there should be just one ‘x’ in the box, not two. “I don’t want people to over-report,” he said. “If you do, it makes your incident rate higher than it needs to be, and you’ll be targeted for inspection.”

But if OSHA does come in for an

inspection, Glacken says that there are some key points to remember. “If someone comes in to do an OSHA inspection, the first thing you need to do is ask for proper identification,” he said. “No matter who comes to visit, you should ask for that. If someone can’t prove who they are, get them out of there.”

The first step in an inspection is an opening conference, during which the OSHA inspector will explain the purpose of the visit, provide details about how the establishment was selected and explain the scope of the inspection.

Inspections can be comprehensive, which means a substantial, complete inspection of the potential high-hazard areas of the workplace; or partial, focused on certain potentially hazardous areas, operations or conditions in the workplace.

“If it’s a complaint, ask for a copy of the complaint,” said Glacken. “They’ll do a walk-around, ask you questions, and ask your employees questions.”

The inspector will take notes, and may take photos or video during the inspection. The inspector will collect air samples, measure noise levels, and monitor exposure to toxic fumes, gases and dust. Employees may be consulted privately about safety and health conditions, and are protected against discrimination if they provide information.

The inspector may point out unsafe or unhealthful conditions, and discuss options for corrective action.

After the inspection, a closing conference is held. “They’ll go over what they

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Nothing ventured, nothing gained ~ evaluating new market opportunities Producers direct marketing to consumers have benefitted from a number of new selling options over the past decade. Farm-gate sales, community supported agriculture programs, buying clubs and new types of farmers’ markets have presented many opportunities to consider.

In marketing workshops, a primary question is still frequently asked by many producers. How do I know if a new venture will actually work for my operation?

Several key elements factor into the decision and more formal processes include time studies, advanced market research and sales projections. Before you launch into these elements three basic questions could provide a starting point to evaluate any new venture.

Does it fit into my personal philosophy of doing business? If a new type of selling opportunity presents itself, is it something that will align with how you currently operate your business, or does it take a sharp turn away from your comfort zone? If you enjoy spending a day a week as family time, will the new venture preclude you from doing so? Will it require you to change how you think about serving your customer base or require you to hand over sales responsibilities to others? Many farm operations have written and are guided by a vision statement for the business.

Today’s Marketing Objectives By: Melissa Piper Nelson Farm News Service News and views on agricultural marketing techniques.

If a new opportunity is in direct conflict with that philosophical decision then it is possible that the new venture will either take you in an entirely new direction or put you in serious conflict with your established business premise.

Will it interfere or enhance your present operations? As enticing as new opportunities may be, you have to ask yourself how a new operation will affect what you are doing now. Will you be required to purchase new equipment?

Will your method of packaging and distribution change? Will you need to hire more employees — if so, how many and at what salary? Do you need to open another store or farmers’ market stand? With new farmers’ markets opening almost daily, producers are encouraged to operate at several each week. The question is how to do this effectively without spreading your operation too thin.

When will the new operation pay for itself? How long will be it before you begin making a profit from the venture

and all your obligations are covered?

The opportunity to make some quick cash or a little more profit is enticing, but you must consider when sales are more than cash flow and become actual profit. A new operation may look good on paper until you begin to outline the real costs of labor, equipment, harvesting, storage, transportation, marketing and time on the ground. Producers sometimes underestimate the all the costs involved with starting new side ventures and then must pull-out of a marketing situation early or cover the costs by borrowing from another part of the business. You may have interns that can provide help during the summer, but what about the fall season when you might need to recruit regular employees to cover that your interns have done throughout the spring and summer. Labor issues are frequently the deciding factor in taking on new sales opportunities. Making an overall plan for labor distribution is extremely important for the flow of your business.

Ask your business team of employees, accountants, tax professionals and family members to contribute to discussions about new ventures. While you may feel a new opportunity is worthy of consideration and deployment, others may have differing opinions and show where challenges could present problems. Likewise, the team is also able to offer encouragement and suggest ways to take on sales situations that will profit the business in the long run.

Today producers are benefitting from many new types of direct sales methods, and these opportunities often are tempting ways to make a little more cash. Without considering how new ventures will affect others parts of the business, however, is a set-up for failure. While you may not need to do considerable and time-consuming studies, you should opt to review how new ventures impact your own business philosophy, what inputs you will need to have in place and how soon you will be able to achieve a positive return on your investment. These three elements will give you the ability to judge how a new or divergent operation will fit into your overall business plan. In this case, doing the homework actually does pay!

The above information is presented for educational purposes and should not be substituted for professional business and legal counseling.

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Should farmers invest in IRA’s to save income taxes?

by Peter Callan, Extension Agent, Farm Business Management, Northern District USDA estimates average net cash income for farm businesses is projected to be $82,800 in 2011, nearly 17 percent above the 2010 estimate of $71,000.

With prices expected to approach record levels for major crops and some livestock, farmers are anticipating high income tax liabilities when they file their 2011 tax returns. Farmers have routinely prepaid operating expenses (seed, fertilizer, chemical, feed etc.) and purchased new equipment as a means of reducing their tax liabilities. Historically, farmers have reinvested in their businesses with little thought of diversifying their investments into nonfarm assets.

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a savings plan that provides the taxpayer (farmer) with tax advantages for setting aside money for retirement and diversifies investments.

There are two types of IRAs for retirement saving. Traditional IRAs are funded with before-tax contributions and the Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax contributions. A taxpayer can open and

make a contribution to a traditional IRA and/or a Roth IRA if the taxpayer (or if filing a joint return, their spouse), receives taxable compensation (e.g. earned income — wages, salaries, commissions, self-employment income — net earnings from schedule F or C) during the year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated that the following types of income are not considered compensation: earnings and profits from property (e.g. rental income), interest and dividend income, pension or annuity income and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments reported on Form 1040SE, line 1b. A taxpayer whose age is more than age 70 1/2 years by Dec. 31, 2011 cannot make a contribution to a traditional IRA. Regardless of the age of the taxpayer, contributions can be made to a Roth IRA. Contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs can be made at any time during the year and up to the due date for filing a tax return for that year, not including extensions. For tax year 2011, contributions must be made by April 17, 2012.

The amount contributed to an IRA is

On the cover IRA accounts provide farmers the opportunity to diversify and invest in income- producing assets (e.g. certificates of deposit, mutual funds etc.), and not depend entirely on their farm assets for retirement income.

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Table 1. Future Value of a $5,000 Investment in an Interest Bearing Account

Years 5 10 20 30 40

2% $5,520.40 $6,094.97 $7,429.74 $9,056.81 $11,040.20

Interest Rates 4% 6% $6,083.26 $6,691.13 $7,401.22 $8,954.24 $10,955.62 $16,035.68 $16,216.99 $28,717.46 $24,005.10 $51,428.59

based on the amount of taxable income received by the taxpayer during the year.

In 2011, the maximum contribution for a traditional IRA and Roth IRA is the lesser of $5,000 or 100 percent earned income ($6,000 age 50 or older). For example, a farmer with $4,000 in earned income (net schedule F after depreciation) would be limited to a maximum contribution of $4,000 to an IRA. The maximum contribution to a spousal traditional or Roth IRA (for a spouse with little or no earned income in 2011) is the lesser of $5,000 or 100 percent of combined earned income ($6,000 age 50 or older). A taxpayer may contribute 100 percent of earned income to either a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, or split between both types of IRAs up to the annual contribution limit.

The benefit of a traditional IRA is that the contributions are tax-deductible in the year that the taxpayer makes the contribution. For example, the taxable income for a couple is $90,000 in 2011 and each spouse contributes $5,000 in a traditional IRA. They will be able to deduct the contributions from their income taxes. Thus they will pay tax on $80,000 in income to the IRS. Assuming that the couple is in the marginal 25 percent tax bracket (Federal) and their IRA contributions are $10,000, they will save $2,500 in Federal income taxes in 2011.

The earnings generated by a traditional IRA are tax differed. The tax deductible contributions and earnings are taxable as ordinary income when they are withdrawn from the account after age 59 1/2. The IRS will assess a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty for distributions made before the farmer reaches age 59 1/2 from the IRA. Like traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs offer tax-deferred earnings. Earnings grow tax-free. There is no tax upon withdrawal, so long as the taxpayer held the account for at least five years and is over the age of 59 1/2. Contributions to a Roth IRA are never tax deductible. The taxpayer must have earned income equal to or greater than their contribution. In order to contribute to a Roth IRA, their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must

8% $7,346.64 $10,794.62 $23,304.79 $50,313.28 $108,622.61

10% $8,052.55 $12,968.71 $33,637.50 $87,247.01 $226,296.28

be below certain income levels, e.g. $177,000 for married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) in 2011.

Withdrawals of earnings in a Roth IRA prior to age 59? are generally subject to ordinary income taxes and an additional 10 percent penalty.

IRA contributions can be used to purchase a variety of investments (stocks, bonds, certificates of deposits etc.) which are sold by banks, insurance companies, brokers and mutual funds. Tax advisors, loan officers and friends are excellent sources of references to find an investment advisor who will help the farmers meet their goals and risk tolerance.

Frequently, investment advisors will discuss the topic of compound interest (return) with their clients in making a plan to invest IRA contributions.

Compound interest occurs when interest is earned on a principal sum along with any accumulated interest on that sum. In other words, you earn interest on interest. Time magnifies the effects of compounding. Thus, you will make more money the longer your investment is able to work for you. Table 1 illustrates the impact of compound interest rates on the future value of a $5,000 deposit to an interest bearing account. Example: $5,000 invested today could increase in value ten-fold if invested for 30 years at 8 percent.

IRA accounts provide farmers the opportunity to diversify and invest in income- producing assets (e.g. certificates of deposit, mutual funds etc.), and not depend entirely on their farm assets for retirement income. Farmers who make IRA contributions early in their careers are afforded the opportunity to reap major increases in the value of their contributions through the impact of compound interest. Income tax savings may occur in either the current tax year or when withdrawn during the retirement years. For more information on IRA’s, see IRS publication 590 (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590.pdf) or contact your tax advisor.

Source: Farm Business Management Update, DecemberJanuary 2011

Knock-knock Continued from A3 found,” said Glacken. “If they took samples, they may not be able to do a complete close-out until they know what the samples show. They’ll go over everything with you, and give you a booklet, ‘Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection’, which explains the appeal process.”

Glacken explained that there are three actions a company can take in response to a citation. “If you get a citation, you can accept it and fix whatever was wrong, then send documentation to prove it was taken care

of,” he said. “Another option is to have an informal conference with the area director to discuss the penalty. When you go over the citation, make sure the paperwork is clean — take care of everything before the inspector leaves.” The third option is to use an attorney, but Glacken says that his experience is that using an attorney makes the case drag on for a long time.

“If you can work it out one-on-one with the area director or the compliance officer, that’s the best way to cope. It works out much better.”

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states slipped to 14.74 billion pounds, down from a revised 15.16 billion in October, but compares to 14.4 billion in November 2010, a gain of 2.2 percent, according to preliminary data in USDA’s Milk Production report. The revision to October data represented an increase of 1 million pounds from last month’s estimate. The November 50-state total came to 15.78 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from a year ago.

November cow numbers totaled 8.48 million head, unchanged from October but 108,000 head more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,738 pounds, up 16 pounds from a year ago.

Sizable growth in cow numbers was seen in the West. California was up 27,000 head from a year ago and output per cow was up 15 pounds resulting in a 2.4 percent increase in milk output in the Golden State. Texans added 20,000 cows to their milking string.

Output per cow took a

60 pound jump pushing Texas up 8.4 percent.

New Mexico keeps adding cows as well, up 14,000, with a 35 pound per cow gain and an overall increase in the state of 6.3 percent from a year ago.

Washington State was up 4.4 percent on 10,000 more cows and 10 pounds more per cow.

Arizona was up 6 percent on 9,000 more cows and 20 pounds more per cow.

There were a few states registering losses. Pennsylvania was down 2 percent, thanks to 4,000 fewer cows and a 20 pound loss per cow. New York was down 1.3 percent on a thousand fewer cows and a 20 pound drop per cow.

Wisconsin was up 1.6 percent on a 25 pound per cow gain but cow numbers were unchanged. Idaho was up 1.7 percent, thanks to 7,000 more cows and a 10 pound gain per cow.

Minnesota inched 0.1 percent lower on a 5 pound loss per cow but cow numbers were up 1,000 head.

Meanwhile, the latest Livestock Slaughter report shows that cow culling is increasing.

USDA estimated 252,800 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in November, up 10,000 head from October 2011 and 11,600 more than November 2010. JanuaryNovember 2011 dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 2.652 million head, up 110,000 from the same period in 2010.

The milk production data report was viewed as neutral to slightly bullish, according to FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks in the December 20 eDairy Insider Opening Bell. “For now the report shows lower cow numbers for November, but the key is now much milk they produce,” he said. “It came in pretty close to expectations.” To become a subscriber to the “Insider” reports, call 1-800231-3089.

The report didn’t have much impact on the

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MILK Makes It a “White Christmas Issued Dec. 23, 2011 Dare I say it? “Merry Christmas!” As I write this week’s column we are in the final count-

enjoyed the trees, the tinsel, the lights, and the Santas and the precious music. I respect those who do not but pray they respect us who do. So whatever you may be celebrating in this festive season, I wish you joy and cheer. And a Happy New Year! And, make sure you leave Santa some MILK and cookies!

Speaking of milk; November production in the top 23 producing

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Mielke from 5 cash dairy markets. The 40-pound block Cheddar closed the Friday before Christmas at $1.5625 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 24 cents above that week a year ago. The 500-pound barrels closed at $1.56, up 2 1/2-cents, and 20 1/2-cents above a year ago. Eleven cars of each traded hands on the week. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average price on block hit $1.7739, down 8.6 cents, while the barrels plunged 12.2 cents, to $1.7107.

Butter finished the week at $1.5950 per pound, down three quarter cents, and 5 3/4-cents below a year ago. Seven cars found new homes.

NASS butter averaged $1.5922, down 3.2 cents.

NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.4418, down fractionally, and dry whey averaged 65.61 cents, up 0.2 cent.

The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says dry whey prices are up nearly 80 percent from where they were in mid-December in each of the last two years. Midwestern dry whey is trading for mostly 62-66.5 cents per pound, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News. In 2010 and 2009, whey prices at the midpoint of the range were 35.75 and 36.0 cents respectively. On this week

in 2008 whey was just 17.75 cents. Dry whey production in the JuneOctober period was down 3 percent versus a year ago, USDA said.

Whey prices saw their highest levels in 2007 but the Alliance of Western Milk Producer’s Bill VanDam warned in his December 16 newsletter that many buyers back then were ultimately driven to cheaper alternative products which in turn caused a long period of very low prices, as low as 15 cents per pound.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Class III milk price average for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.63 on November 4, $16.72 on November 11, $16.78 on November 18, $17.16 on December 2, $16.84 on December 9, $17.07 on December 16, and was right around $17.13 late morning December 23.

The Agriculture Department announced the January 2012 Federal order Class I base milk price at $18.80 per hundredweight, up 33 cents from December, $3.60 above January 2011, and the highest January price in four years. It also equates to about $1.62 per gallon. Market analyst Alan Levitt does not expect an MILC payment to producers.

The two-week NASSsurveyed butter price averaged $1.6079 per pound, down 23 cents from December. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.4419, down 3.6 cents. Cheese averaged $1.8102, up 3.1 cents,

and dry whey averaged 65.49 cents, up 2.1 cents from December.

November American and total cheese stocks were at their lowest levels since February 2010, according to USDA’s latest Cold Storage report, with

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American cheese, at 586.4 million pounds,

was down 5 percent from October and 6 percent below November 2010.

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Wind as an energy option As both businesses and private citizens continue to look for alternative sources of energy to help the environment, wind continues to generate a back and forth discussion as to its efficacy as an energy solution.

While there are pros and cons to wind, it’s also important to note there are certain myths and misconceptions about wind that can cloud the discussion.

Before discussing the advantages and disadvantages of wind, it’s helpful to examine certain elements of the argument that might be more rooted in myth than fact.

Myths about wind One of the more commonly cited issues surrounding the use of wind turbines to generate energy is their potentially harmful effects on avian life. In reality, wind turbines are much less harmful to birds than felines.

According to HealthLink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing individuals about environmental risks to human health, studies have shown that wind turbines may be responsible for 1.5 to 2 deaths per year in most areas. Cats, on the other hand, are responsible for 8 to 10 bird deaths a year in most areas.

Another myth with regard to wind power is the safety risk of wind turbines should weather turn severe. While this was once a genuine concern, as wind turbine technology has evolved, the safety risk has decreased significantly. Today’s wind turbines are designed to prevent them from being active in severe weather, meaning there is essentially no turbined-related risk to surrounding residents should a storm occur.

In addition to safety concerns, some homeowners are worried that wind turbines will increase their property taxes. This concern is rooted in fact, but not necessarily costly to homeowners.

Wind turbines often do increase property value because they represent a means for homeowners to produce long-term income. However, the majority of land-lease agree-

ments include provisions stating that the wind developer will cover any additional property taxes that result from the installation of a wind turbine.

Benefits of wind turbines Arguably the greatest benefit of wind turbines is their environmental impact. Once the turbine has been constructed, its environmental impact is minimal. Wind turbines produce zero emissions, meaning there will be no CO2, sulfur, particulates, or nitrogen oxide entering the atmosphere from wind turbines. And because environmental conditions have been linked to a host of medical maladies, it’s safe to say wind turbines could help improve human health.

Another benefit of wind turbines is the potential financial benefits to homeowners who agree to lease their land to wind developers.

While the amount a homeowner can earn depends on the size of the wind turbine and how productive it is, projects in Minnesota and Iowa saw landowners earn between 2 and 4 percent of the turbine’s annual

gross revenue. For a turbine that earns $200,000 per year in gross revenue, that’s an annual payment of $2,000 to landowners, a hefty windfall for homeowners, particularly in today’s economy.

Reduced energy loss is another potential benefit of wind turbines. Energy is often lost via transfer through energy lines, with some estimates suggesting as much as 50 percent of all total energy is being lost to energy line transfers. Locally produced power, however, is much more efficient.

Disadvantages of wind turbines One of the more widely cited disadvantages to wind turbines is the noise they create. Largescale wind turbines, at the peak of their production, can be very noisy.

However, today’s turbines are much less noisy than those of yesteryear, often being compared to the noise generated from a modern refrigerator. In fact, the wind generated from today’s turbines often drowns out the noise generated from the turbine itself.

F UEL The cost of wind turbines is commonly considered the greatest disadvantage. This isn’t a great concern for homeowners, as most wind turbines are owned by investors who then lease lands once the turbine has been built. However, the tenuous nature of the economy has led

many investors to more closely examine where their money is going, and some investors might question if wind turbines are the best way to invest their money.

Safety also must be considered when considering the installation of a wind turbine. Large turbines could pose

risks in areas with frequent air traffic. That’s a genuine concern in rural areas, where small personal aircrafts are often employed for farming purposes.

To learn more about wind power, visit the Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov.

Top five ethanol stories for 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s ethanol industry has been in a state of rapid evolution since the beginning of 2000. Record-setting production, policy development, and market expansion have all moved forward with dramatic speed and helped to create the world’s largest, most efficient, most cost effective renewable fuels industry.

However, developments in 2011 have set the stage for a new chapter in American ethanol history. Here are the top five stories of 2011 as seen through the eyes of the Renewable Fuels Association.

1. EPA gives final approval to E15 for MY2001 and newer vehicles. For the first time ever, Americans driving conventional vehicles will be provided

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As the end of the year approaches and acrimony among Congress increases, it is unlikely that Congress will address a tax extenders package or the biodiesel tax credit before both expire on Dec. 31. Congress appears to be at an impasse over legislation to extend the payroll tax break, and no action is likely on extensions of other tax incentives.

This is a disappointing end to an otherwise very positive year for the

biodiesel industry. The industry set a record for production in 2011, with more than 800 million gallons produced through October. It is possible that the year-end volumes could approach 1 billion gallons.

There is still the possibility that Congress, as it has done in the past, could enact a retroactive tax extenders package next year. The biodiesel tax credit lapsed in 2010, resulting in a significant drop in production, job losses and

some plant closings. Eventually, it was extended retroactively for 2010 and through 2011.

Leaders in both parties have indicated a desire to consider a tax extenders package early in 2012. Another positive sign is that a draft package of tax extenders, recently circulated by Senate leaders, includes the biodiesel incentive. For this reason, the American Soybean Association (ASA) will continue to urge Congress to come together

on a bi-partisan basis to extend the biodiesel tax credit early next year.

ASA, along with the National Biodiesel Board and our biodiesel industry partners, will continue to stress the positive economic impact the biodiesel tax incentive delivers across the country, and continue to urge policymakers to end the cycle of uncertainty by enacting a longer-term biodiesel tax credit as soon as possible.

tality does not extend to century-old tax subsidies supporting 20th century petroleum technologies.

3. U.S. exports set all-time highs.

As the U.S. worked to move beyond artificial barriers in the domestic market, new international markets emerged as opportunities for domestic ethanol

producers. An estimated one billion gallons of denatured and undenatured ethanol — gallons never blended with gasoline or eligible for the tax incentive — were exported in 2011. Additionally, U.S. exports of ethanol feed co-products, largely distillers grains, also surged. An estimated 8-9 million metric tons of this high value livestock feed was exported in 2011.

4. Restarting the advanced and cellulosic ethanol engine. Weathering the economic collapse of 2008, advanced and cellulosic ethanol producers made big strides in 2011 to bring these promising technologies to commercial production. A number of advanced and cellulosic ethanol companies, including Abengoa, Coskata, and Mascoma are beginning construction on ethanol biorefineries that will expand America’s ability to fuel its economy with a broader range of renewable feedstocks. (An RFA side note: The for-

mation of the Advanced Ethanol Council in partnership with the RFA was a pivotal step forward in forcefully and effectively advocating for the accelerated commercialization of advanced and cellulosic ethanol technologies.)

5. Emergence of the integrated biorefinery model. Ethanol production is far more than fuel and feed. Today, approximately 40 percent of all ethanol facilities are capturing and selling corn oil. An ever-increasing number of ethanol producers are also deploying technologies to produce proteins, biochemicals and other co-products that can further displace oil in marketplace. Anything made from oil can be made from biomass. It is matter of know-how and American ethanol producers are proving that it can be done and be done at scale.

It is these five developments that defined 2011 and are setting the stage for 2012 and beyond.

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Building family business relations Part 4: Guidelines for family members Guidelines can also help the rest of the family. Success in family businesses is a two-way street — top managers creating an environment in which people can succeed and people taking advantage of the opportunities given them. The guidelines for being known as an outstanding family member in the business are strikingly similar to the guidelines for building a reputation as an outstanding non-family employee. The following guidelines are written to family members who must work with the top manager, with each other, and with non-family employees.

Seek responsibility. Pay special attention to what responsibilities others in the family avoid. Their avoidance provides you opportunity. Regularly taking an extra turn at the “dirty” jobs builds goodwill. Fairness or equality matters much less than the reputation within the family that you are building.

Assisting with what the business needs most, for example, better records, helps more than insisting on one’s favorite tasks already being done adequately by someone else.

Become competent in handling your responsibilities. Be willing to learn. Admit to what you don’t know or don’t know how to do. Asking many questions of knowledgeable people, training, practice, reading, watching videos, and hard work are just some ways to build up your competencies.

“Read” the signals sent to you.

Family members are more likely to hint at what they want you to know than to assert it clearly. Everyone paying attention to nonverbal communication avoids the buildup of emotions and anger. “Readers” of others can become the askers, the promoters of improved communication, and the mediators.

Those sensitive to the feelings of others

are likely to be widely appreciated within the family. People with ears and eyes of stone are about as helpful to communication as walls of stone.

Be consistent in your mood, humor, temperament, and cheerfulness. Moodiness isn’t an asset; evenness and consistency are. Practice selfcontrol. Such guidelines suggest to some people that they need to change to be successful in their family’s business. The precise point of this guideline is to call attention to the simple fact that some people have personal characteristics that, if unchanged, will guarantee failure in the business.

Choosing each day to be happy is an excellent first step.

Admit your mistakes. Save everyone else the need to figure out what went wrong if you already know what happened. Making excuses doesn’t help. It does cause others to be suspicious of you when similar things next go wrong.

Establish a home independent of your parents. If Mom still washes your underwear, you are not ready to form a business relationship with Dad. Family business relationships should be adult-like. People living with their parents often retain a parent-child relationship rather than work toward an adult-adult relationship. Worship, social, and recreational lives independent of parents and other family members often contribute to success in family business relations.

Build good relations with non-family employees. They watch your family. They wonder about family relations and their future. Experienced employees worry about young family members taking their jobs. Young family members can learn a great deal from employees who have been through years

of ups and downs with the farm. The older employees often know the senior family members better than they know young family members. Take advantage of their wisdom.

Prepare for your next position in the business. Observe carefully what the top managers are doing. Learn from their mistakes. Ask them questions. Seek opportunity to gain experience in making decisions, putting into practice what you have decided, and then living with the consequences. Get well acquainted with

successful top managers throughout the country. Know where the industry is going, who are its leaders, and what the most importance challenges are that lie ahead. Keep your personal mission statement updated. Have a career plan, but accept that it cannot be a road map to get you to a specific career point by a certain date. A career is a journey, not a target.

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Costs of manure application and transport Most of the time, costs are reported in terms of dollars. While reporting in terms of dollars is usually helpful, it is not the only metric for discussing costs. Any resource that is required to accomplish a task can be considered a cost. With this in mind, this article will discuss the cost of manure distribution in terms of dollars and time. The limiting resource, dollar cost or hours required, determines how manure is distributed. Hours could be converted to dollars but that would possibly obscure the management of these costs.

Factors influencing cost of manure management The three major activities that influence the cost of manure management are loading, transporting and land applying. Each activity can require its own specialized

equipment and can constrain the use of the manure. For example, except for an external manure storage structure, loading is best done when animals are not present and thus limited to those time periods.

Transportation can be time consuming depending on the distance traveled and the amount of water hauled in the manure. Land applying requires proper soil and plant conditions and specialized equipment.

Livestock manure is either liquid, slurry or solid. Different types of manure will have different impacts on the cost of distribution. For example, solid manure can usually be hauled farther for less money because less water is being transported. Liquid manure, because of its high water content, can’t be transported as far but low cost irrigation sys-

Manure Handling tems can be used to distribute it relatively inexpensively. Because the dollar cost of managing manure is so dependent on location, type of livestock, form of manure, availability of land, etc. no dollar estimate will be given in this page. The quickest way to get a cost estimate would be to contact a custom manure hauler and ask the price charged for different services.

Custom application Because much of the equipment used in ma-

nure application is unique to manure application, many livestock producers choose to not own the equipment but rather hire custom operators to handle their manure. Custom operators can lower the cost of manure management, relative to owner operated equipment, by spreading the cost of expensive equipment over more units. Many custom operators can also apply the manure more quickly due to experience and because they

have larger equipment or multiple pieces of equipment.

Because they work for many livestock producers, they may not be able to apply an individual’s manure at opportune times. This uncertainty of when the manure will be applied is a cost that needs to be taken into account.

Contracting Certified Manure Haulers contains instructions for comparing custom hauling with producer hauling of manure.

Livestock manures are

an excellent source of organic nutrients. However, they are generally more expensive to transport and land apply than more concentrated commercial fertilizers. The cost of manure transport and distribution are critical to understand and manage in order to derive maximum value from manure. A research project completed in the late 1990’s includes this information.

The actual costs presented may no longer be relevant but the conclusions are still valid.

The Fertilizer Institute applauds U.S. Department of Agriculture’s incorporation of 4R nutrient stewardship in new nutrient management standard WASHINGTON, D.C. — TFI Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commended the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for embracing 4R nutrient stewardship (the right nutrient source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place) at the national level with its Dec. 13 release of the national conservation practice standard for nutrient management.

“We are extremely pleased with USDA/NRCS’ call for 4R nutrient stewardship as part of a sustainable

agricultural system,” said TFI President Ford West. “Agriculture is being asked to maintain profitable farm econom-

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) confirmed recently that it has reinstated the collecting of data for the January Sheep Report. In a press release, NASS stated that it recognizes the importance of NASS’s data products

and services to U.S. agriculture.

Data collection began Dec. 23 with a report date of Jan. 27.

“We appreciate all of the industry emails sent to NASS encouraging the continuation of this important sheep report,” commented Peter Orwick, execu-

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report.”

NASS will publish a Federal Register notice reflecting this program change.

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Fertilizer from 16 ics, while meeting the increased product demands of a growing population and responding to increased scrutiny of land and resource management and the 4R’s are key to addressing challenge.”

4R Nutrient Stewardship is an innovative and science-based approach to fertilizer best management practices (BMPs) to help achieve agricultural sustainability. The 4Rs imply there are four aspects to every fertilizer application and it provides a simple

framework to assess whether a given crop has access to the necessary nutrients. Asking “Was the crop given the right source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place?” helps identify opportunities to improve fertilizer efficiency and prevent nutrient movement from each field. The four aspects of this system for fertilizer management are interconnected, and none of the four can be right when any one of them is wrong.

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The nutrient management standard is an important tool in the NRCS conservation toolbox.

The agency’s staff uses this conservation practice to help farmers and ranchers apply their nutrients more efficiently.

With the standard as a base, NRCS will offer voluntary technical and financial assistance to producers nationwide for planning and implementing on-farm nutrient management plans.

Farmers can use this assistance to help meet federal, state, tribal and local environmental regulations. NRCS state offices now have until Jan. 1, 2013, to comply with erosion, nitrogen and phosphorus criteria for their state nutrient management standard.

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2012 Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up On Friday, Dec. 9, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2012 ranking period cutoff for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is Jan. 13, 2012.

Interested farmers and ranchers have until Jan. 13, 2012, to complete the initial application form to compete for a spot in the 2012 enrollment class for the program.

To sign up, producers should visit their NRCS local service center.

• Extension possible, but not definite — The ranking cutoff leaves NRCS with roughly one month (during the busy holiday season) to publicize the program and conduct outreach through its state and local offices. We hope that this will be enough time for NRCS and partners to reach out to producers; however, given the tight turnaround, NRCS may end up extending the ranking cutoff date as we approach mid January. We will alert our readers and sustainable agriculture networks of any possible extension, which if granted would likely run through later January or early February. At this point in time, however, to be assured a chance to compete to enroll in the program you must submit an application by Jan. 13.

• Continuous sign-up, but if you miss the cut-off you wait a full year — While CSP is a continuous sign-up program and producers can apply to enroll at any time of the year, NRCS applies a cut-off date for applications

to be considered during a particular fiscal year. Once the cut-off date is past, producers may continue to apply for the program, but they will not be considered for entry until the spring of the following year, in this case spring of 2013, so if you want to enroll in 2012 you must get an application filed

by Jan. 13.

Process and timeline The application form, available at local NRCS offices, is a fairly short and simple one. Producers will also need to fill out the NRCS-CPA-1200 form. It is the same short generic two page form that is used for all the NRCS conservation programs offering financial assistance to farmers and ranchers.

Prior to submitting the CSP application (or an application for any other USDA conservation assistance program) you must have a farm record number established with the Farm Service Agency. If you do not currently have one, go to FSA first to establish your farm record.

All producers who have submitted their completed short conservation program application form by Jan. 13 will then have until early March 2012 to sit down with their local NRCS staff person and fill out the CSP Conservation Measurement Tool (CMT) which will be used to determine program eligibility, environmental benefits ranking, and CSP payment amounts. The CMT session will generally last an hour or more.

NRCS currently expects to complete the ranking process by early March.

Farmers and ranchers with the highest environmental benefits scores on the CMT will be chosen for enrollment.

NRCS will then schedule on-farm verification visits and develop a CSP plan and contract for each enrollee. The agency currently expects that process

to last through mid to late April. The first annual payments for five-year contracts awarded in this round will be made on or after Oct. 1, 2012 and then every Oct. 1 thereafter.

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“Preserving farmland that has blessed us allows it to bless others in the future.” That’s how Bob Smith describes his feeling about farmland preservation.

On Dec. 6, Bob and his wife Shirley, along with Paul and Linda Guise, donated a preservation easement to the Land Conservancy of Adams County on 43 acres they own jointly in Huntington Township.

Bob and Shirley have already preserved 212

acres, Buttonwood Farm, through previous donations and through the Adams County Agricultural Program; Paul and Linda previously preserved 176 acres.

As more development takes place, many newcomers don’t understand the challenges farmers face: they must be soil experts, veterinarians, chemists, mechanics, marketing specialists, financial advisors. The past 50 years have been hard for many farmers;

and as farming becomes less sustainable, farmers are forced to sell off land to pay debts, or just to continue farming.

“I know what it is to farm. I’m not against development, but I am saddened when good, productive farmland is sold for housing. It’s okay if it’s not good soil,” says Bob. “I have a soft spot for farms; losing them is like losing family. Your farm is part of you, where you made your living and raised your family.”

Bob and Paul have been friends since boyhood. They met their future wives — Shirley and Linda, sisters who grew up on the family farm in Littlestown — through 4H. Bob is a fifth-generation farmer; his parents bought Buttonwood in 1957. Paul worked at Buttonwood, and later raised his cows there.

Bob bought the farm from his mother in 1969, the year after his father passed away.

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BARGAIN LIST All Sold “AS IS” Gehl 750 Pull Type with Snapper Head . . . .$1,900 $1,700 (M) 4-N-1 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 $1,800 JD 1209 sickle bar moco with rolls . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900 $3,600 (M) Sitrex 5 wheel hay rake, 3pt hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200 (M) Case 885 tractor, diesel, 2wd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 $3,100 (CH)

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ming up, Bob says, “I can’t explain it, but farming is like a calling, and you see your efforts pay off … the God-man-soil relationship benefits mankind beyond yourself, providing food for both people and animals.”

The vision of the Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) is to protect the diverse and distinctive natural resources of Adams County. The LCAC uses conservation easements, outreach, advocacy, and collaboration to maintain the benefits of open space, preserve the community’s way of life, and protect its unique heritage and ecosystem. Organized in 1994 by a small group of volunteers as a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust, the LCAC has preserved nearly 7,500 acres.

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just across the road from Buttonwood, in the early 1970s. Bob and Shirley purchased a 70-acre farm separated from Buttonwood by the 43 acres they eventually bought in partnership with the Guises. The Smiths and the Guises purchased the 43-acre farm because, as Bob said, some people whose houses border farms don’t like unexpected visits from roaming cows, which can happen in spite of the precautions farmers take to keep cows home. “Houses dotted around farms makes it harder for farmers,” says Bob. Additionally, owning the adjacent farm eliminated the need to move equipment from farm to farm on local roads.

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Speaker: Farmers can train beef and dairy herds to eat weeds LOVELAND, CO — Farmers can reduce feed costs and increase their profit by teaching cows to eat more weeds than grass, a nationally known livestock expert says.

Kathy Voth, whose area of expertise is using livestock as a management tool, will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 Virginia Cooperative Extension winter forage conferences Jan. 17-20.

“If people come to the conferences and take notes, they can go home and do this for themselves,” said Voth, owner of Livestock for Landscapes. The Colorado-based company strives to help farmers and ranchers improve profitability by using livestock’s natural behavior as an inexpensive means to manage vegetation. “Cows pretty much eat what we decide they eat.”

Voth said weeds are nutritious and more digestible than grass and have more protein. Canada thistle, which grows wild in most pastures, is as much as 21 percent protein. If beef or dairy producers fed their herds a steady diet of the weed, she said, the animals would stand to gain 2.2 pounds per day “and you don’t have to pay anything for it.”

Research based on average weed population in a typical farm pasture has shown that if cows ate 70 percent of the weeds, there would be 43 percent more forage, Voth said.

She began studying the concept of cows eating weeds while working for

the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. She found she could teach bovines to eat weeds in about 10 hours over the course of a week using basic animal behavior principals.

“Now I just have to convince producers,” she said.

She chooses a small group of animals and trains them in the pasture, giving them “snacks” of varying feed grains twice a day for four days to get them used to trying new foods. On the fifth day, she skips the morning snack, and in the afternoon she mixes cut weeds into the feed mixture the cows had eaten previously.

On the sixth day, Voth mixes less feed and more weeds. By the seventh day, the animals are eating plain weeds and enjoying them.

Once she quits feeding them the daily snacks, the cattle are able to locate weeds in the pasture and eat them there. “Then they train their offspring and their herd mates,” Voth said.

Forage conference participants also will hear from two Extension specialists who will talk about the practical science behind weed management and how to improve the quality of forages.

The workshops will be held Jan. 17 in Wytheville, Jan. 18 in Weyers Cave, Jan. 19 in Gordonsville and Jan. 20 in Chatham.

To register, visit vaforages.org.

Contact Voth at 970-260-2185 for more information.

WASHINGTON. D.C. — Farmers and others who drive commercial motor vehicles will be subject to stricter rules governing the use of hand-held

mobile phones starting Jan. 3, 2012.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials

Safety Administration have amended their respective regulations to restrict the use of handheld phones by CMV drivers. The change is

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intended to help prevent distracted driver-related crashes involving commercial vehicles.

The regulatory changes will apply to

anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle, including farmers and farm employees who are exempt from having to secure a commercial driver’s license to transport farm products.

“We are encouraging our members who farm to be mindful of this change,” said Andrew Smith, senior assistant director of governmental relations for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest farm organization.

“This is for everyone’s safety and stands to benefit all drivers.”

Essentially, CMV drivers will be restricted from holding a mobile phone to conduct voice communication; dialing such a phone by pressing more than one button; or reaching for the phone in an unsafe manner, such as when it is under the driver’s seat or in a sleeper berth.

CMV drivers who want to use a mobile phone while driving will need to

use a compliant phone such as one that is hands-free.

A limited exemption will be in place for drivers who need to use a hand-held mobile phone to communicate with law enforcement or other emergency service providers.

The FMCSA and PHMSA also are implementing new disqualification sanctions for drivers who do not comply with the restriction and for new drivers who have multiple convictions for violating state or local laws that restrict hand-held mobile phone use.

Additionally, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring or allowing CMV drivers to use hand-held mobile phones.

Contact Smith at 804290-1021; Brian Routhier, FMCSA transportation specialist, at 202366-4325; or Ben Supko Sr., PHMSA regulations officer, at 202-366-8553.

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Mielke from 6 The total cheese inventory stood at 970.6 million pounds, down 4 percent from October, and 5 percent below a year ago.

Butter stocks, at 94.9 million pounds, were down 27 percent from October but were up 36 percent from a year ago.

Dairy products were cheaper on supermarket shelves in November, according to the December 9 DDR. The milk Consumer Price Index was 148.8, down 0.4 percent from October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The DDR said it’s typical for retail butter prices to decline in November due to holiday promotions and this year was no different. The Butter CPI plunged 5.9 percent from the prior month to 200.6. The Cheese CPI declined 0.7 percent to 225.6, the first decline since February.

The DDR also reported that prices were mixed on the semi-monthly Global Dairy Trade auction. The weighted average price for skim milk

powder was $1.50 per pound, down 3.2 percent from the December 6 event. Winning prices for whole milk powder averaged $1.63 per pound, down 1.5 percent. However, butterfat and cheese were higher. The weighted-average price for anhydrous milkfat was $1.90 per pound, up 4.8 percent from the December 6 event and the highest since early September. Cheddar cheese was $1.63 per pound, up 1 percent. After increasing in three of the last four auctions, the overall trade-weighted index was down 1.6 percent from the previous event, according to the DDR. Speaking of the international market; 2011 appears to be the strongest year on record for U.S. dairy exports, both in terms of dairy products and dairy cattle, according to Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke. Speaking in Friday’s DairyLine, Natzke reported that exports are seen has one way to get

the U.S. economy moving again, and agriculture, and specifically

dairy, is doing its part.

USDA released latest dairy trade figures, esti-

mating the value of dairy product exports at about $4 billion through the first

10 months of the year, up 28 percent from the same

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period in 2010, and already a new record annual high, with two months still to go in the year.

Monthly U.S. exports topped $400 million for the eighth time during the year, according to Natzke, and came on the heels of a record-high total of $4.6 billion for fiscal year 2011, which ended September 30.

In contrast, October dairy imports were valued at $249 million, Natzke said, bringing the year-to-date total $2.4 billion, resulting in a 2011 dairy trade surplus of nearly $1.7 billion.

“In an era where we always seem to be talking about U.S. trade deficits, dairy stands out, helping generate money and

jobs,” Natzke charged, and based on total dairy solids, the U.S. exported about 13 percent of total production last year.

The export news is also good for U.S. dairy cattle. Based on October’s USDA estimates, nearly 8,000 female dairy cattle were exported during the month, the eighth time monthly

totals topped 5,000 during the year, and raised the year’s total to more than 60,000 head, compared to about 37,600 head for all of 2010.

Turkey continues to be the leading market for female U.S. dairy cattle exports, Natzke reported, buying more than 42,000 so far this year, or about 7 out of every

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10 dairy animals exported from the U.S. Mexico is the second-leading market for U.S. dairy cattle, followed by Russia and Canada.

Getting back to the milk production scene, USDA’s weekly update reports that production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic is following expected seasonal patterns. Florida is experiencing higher production levels as weather patterns have been conducive to increase production. Midwest manufacturing milk interest is waning as holiday orders are shipped. Ice cream interest is light as some plants intend to shut down over the holidays.

Cheese plant demand is also lighter due to prices

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California and Northwest production is mostly steady. The Southwest is showing some unexpected declines in production. Nationally, milk handlers are preparing schedules for the holidays. Most plants expect an easier than typical holiday schedule due to the holidays landing on a weekend.

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NCDA&CS conducting survey on new propane tank requirements RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services wants to know what propane customers who own underground tanks think of new safety requirements, and regulators have set up an online survey to collect comments.

The latest edition of the national LP-Gas Code requires that underground propane tanks installed after Jan. 1, 2011, be equipped with a system to protect them from corrosion.

The code also requires that the system — known as a cathodic protection system — be tested for effectiveness on a specified schedule. Test results must be documented and maintained.

The tests must be conducted using equipment that includes a voltage meter. The initial test must be performed when the tank is buried, to verify that the protective system is working. The

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second test occurs 12 to 18 months later. If results of these two tests are acceptable, the test interval increases to once every 36 months. If the results ever fall below the acceptable voltage, the system must be repaired and the testing schedule restarted.

Propane companies that own tanks are aware of the requirements and have accepted the responsibility to comply, said Richard Fredenburg, LP-gas inspection manager for the department’s Standards Division.

“Tanks owned by their customers are a different situation,” he said. “The customers traditionally don’t know a lot about the technical side of their propane systems, but they still have the responsibility for having the tests done and docu-

mented. We want tank owners to comply with the rules, and we are asking them to give us ideas on how to accomplish that.”

The Standards Division has posted a survey on its Web site to gather ideas from customers.

Go to www.NCStan-

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Customers without Internet access can request a copy of the survey by calling 919733-3313.

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Hi Ch & Pr 1380-1500# 128131.25; few 1200-1275# to 128.75; L Ch Hols. 1668# @ 95.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 1250-1450# 128-131; 12001300# 124-125; Dairy culls 1600-1750# 82-90.

Calves: 101. Hols. Bulls Ret. to farm No. 1 94-120# 120-142; No. 2 94-120# 105125; No. 1 88-92# 95-112; No. 2 85-92# 60-90; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 2 80-96# to 122.50; RW face Hfr. 106# @ 165; BW face Hfr. 82# @ 125; Slaughter calves 60 & dn; L Ch 300# @ 112.

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BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 183.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 600-700# 123; 800-900# 112.50; M&L 2 300-400# 156; 400-500# 148; 500600# 128-137; M&L 3 400500# 135; S 1 400-500# 125.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 118; 400-500# 110; 500-600# 110-119; 600-700# 100-107; 800900# 108; M&L 2 300-400# 129; 400-500# 110-116; 500600# 113-119.50; 600-700# 105; M&L 3 300-400# 115; 400-500# 116; 500-600# 100-117; S 1 300-400# 112.50; 400-500# 95-111; 500-600# 105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 157; 400-500# 133138; 500-600# 121; 700800# 108; M&L 2 300-400# 158; 400-500# 131-137.50; 500-600# 115-134, mostly 134; 600-700# 114; S 1 300400# 130; 400-500# 135; 500-600# 99-115; 600-700# 99-108.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1612.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 150-165; 400500# 149-174; 500-600#

125-161; 600-700# 112.50139.50; 700-800# 117134.50; 800-900# 114130.50; 1000-1100# 112; M&L 2 200-300# 120; 300400# 131-148; 400-500# 118-175, mostly 134-175; 500-600# 112-130; 600700# 129; 700-800# 119; 900-1000# 110; S 1 300400# 113-121; 400-500# 119-122; 500-600# 116; 600700# 118.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 300-400# 108; 400500# 85-92; 500-600# 80.50-97 600-700# 8189.50; 700-800# 79-81.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 118-129; 300400# 122-146; 400-500# 123-145; 500-600# 114-133; 600-700# 102-131.50; 700800# 101-120; M&L 2 200300# 123; 300-400# 105130; 400-500# 108-132.50; 500-600# 100-120; 600700# 110-121, few 89; 700800# 98-114; S 1 300-400# 81-97; 400-500# 110; 500600# 91-105; 600-700# 90110; 700-800# 95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 152-170; 300400# 148-185; 400-500# 128-164; 500-600# 127-151; 600-700# 110-127; 700800# 106-115; 800-900# 93-

99; 900-1000# 85; M&L 2 200-300# 132-149; 300400# 130-159; 400-500# 132-165; 500-600# 115-149; 600-700# 105-116.50; 800900# 77-86.50; M&L 3 500600# 104; S 1 400-500# 103-119; 500-600# 107-118; 700-800# 91.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1335.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 127-144; 300400# 156-164; 400-500# 141-164; 500-600# 135-145; 600-700# 131.50-144; 700800# 115-144; 800-900# 110-124; 900-1000# 107110; 1000-1100# 95-110; M&L 2 200-300# 125-143; 300-400# 111-164; 400500# 119-157; 500-600# 135-145; 600-700# 125-145; 700-800# 117-129; 800900# 110; 900-1000# 105; 1000-1100# 96.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 113-123; 300-400# 94-111; 400-500# 95-105; 500-600# 75-101; 600-700# 70-93; 700-800# 69-70; 800-900# 61; 9001000# 50-84; 1000-1100# 60.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 112-146; 300400# 123-150; 400-500# 125-144; 500-600# 120-136; 600-700# 114-130; 700800# 95-115; 800-900#

91.50-100; M&L 2 200-300# 111-120; 300-400# 123-139; 400-500# 116-137.50; 500600# 117-133; 600-700# 110-121; 700-800# 95-100; 800-900# 89-100.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 130-150; 300400# 118-168; 400-500# 133-163; 500-600# 122-134; 600-700# 118-128; 700800# 105-115.50; 800-900# 85-108.50; 900-1000# 78; M&L 2 200-300# 110-151; 300-400# 120-159; 400500# 110-158.50; 500-600# 130-139; 600-700# 92-127; 700-800# 102-105; 800900# 88.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 84.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 152; 600-700# 112.50-113.50; M&L 2 700800# 119.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 123-125; 500600# 121-122; M&L 2 200300# 123; 400-500# 132.50; 500-600# 102-118.50; 600700# 98-108.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200300# 155; 400-500# 128141; 600-700# 112.50-115; M&L 2 300-400# 159; 500600# 124.50; M&L 3 500600# 104; S 1 400-500# 115-119; 500-600# 107-117

FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 246.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 151-164; 400500# 146-150.50; 500-600# 146.50-152; 600-700# 134145.25; 700-800# 131-134; 800-900# 125; M&L 2 300400# 160; 400-500# 153; 500-600# 140-150; 700800# 110; M&L 3 500-600# 125; 600-700# 122.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 117; 400500# 108.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 138-145; 400500# 128-131; 500-600# 119-121; 600-700# 119122.50; 800-900# 90-96; M&L 2 300-400# 143; 400500# 124-130; 500-600# 108-120; 600-700# 121; 700-800# 105.50; M&L 3 400-500# 100; 600-700# 107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 152-157; 400-500# 149.50; 500-600# 139.50147; 600-700# 123-126; 700800# 117-119; 800-900# 109; M&L 2 400-500# 144148.50; 500-600# 143; 600700# 129.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 522.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1

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MARKET REPORTS

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300-400# 165.50; 400-500# 145.50-161; 500-600# 141.50-153; 600-700# 134136.50; 700-800# 121; M&L 2 300-400# 151-171.50, mostly 171.50; 400-500# 144.50-157.50; 500-600# 144.50-155; 600-700# 129.50-134.50; 700-800# 114.50; M&L 3 300-400# 159; 400-500# 10-151, mostly 151; 500-600# 125-138; 600-700# 118; S 1 300-400# 149; 400-500# 160; 500600# 139; 600-700# 119.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 139-148; 400500# 133-135; 500-600# 124.25-124.75; 600-700# 112-113; 700-800# 103.50; M&L 2 300-400# 141.50155; 400-500# 129.75132.50; 500-600# 126128.25; 600-700# 118.50119; 700-800# 104.25; M&L 3 300-400# 143.50-149.50; 400-500# 123.50-125.50; 500-600# 122; 600-700# 110-117; S 1 300-400# 150; 400-500# 116-118.75; 500600# 110; 600-700# 109.50; 700-800# 92-94.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 145-170.25, mostly 170.25; 400-500# 147153; 500-600# 127.50-137; 600-700# 124; M&L 2 300400# 150.50-170.50, mostly 170.50; 400-500# 136157.50, mostly 157.50; 500600# 129-133; 600-700# 125; S 1 300-400# 160; 400500# 135.50-141.50; 500600# 125.50.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 112.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 119-135; 500600# 121-130; 600-700# 109-118.25; 800-900# 118; M&L 2 500-600# 114.; S 1 600-700# 101.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 114-121; 500600# 110-115; 600-700# 105-109.50; S 1 500-600# 89-92.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 120-126; 400500# 121-128; S 1 300-400# 115; 400-500# 113.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 98.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 126; 600-700# 113.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 300-400# 108; 500600# 97.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 500-600# 116; M&L 2 500600# 113.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 600700# 123; M&L 2 500-600# 115-124.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 780.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 165; 400-500# 161-174; 500-600# 125-161;

600-700# 128-136.25; 700800# 125.50-134.50; 800900# 1200-130.50; M&L 2 300-400# 142; 400-500# 134-175; 500-600# 124-130; 600-700# 129; S 1 300-400# 121; 600-700# 118.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 89-92; 500-600# 90; 600-700# 8189.50; 700-800# 78-81.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 143-146; 400500# 123-145; 500-600# 118-125.50; 600-700# 117131.50; 700-800# 101-120; M&L 2 300-400# 127-130; 400-500# 228-124; 500600# 118-120; 600-700# 121; 700-800# 114; S 1 400500# 110; 500-600# 91-105; 600-700# 90-110; 700-800# 95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 167-185; 400500# 143-164; 500-600# 131-151; 600-700# 121; M&L 2 300-400# 130; 400500# 162-165; 500-600# 122-149; 600-700# 116.50.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 728.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 127; 300-400# 158-163; 400-500# 142-164; 500-600# 135-140; 600700# 131.50-141; 700-800# 129.50-131.50; 800-900# 110; 900-1000# 110; 10001100# 100-110; M&L 2 200300# 125; 300-400# 111140; 400-500# 119-140; 500600# 135-137; 600-700# 125; 700-800# 129; 800900# 110; 900-1000# 105;

1000-1100# 96.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 95; 500600# 84-100 600-700# 8791.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 146; 300-400# 123-150; 400-500# 131-144; 500-600# 122-131; 600700# 114-130; 700-800# 107-115; 800-900# 100; M&L 2 200-300# 111-120; 300-400# 123-135; 400500# 116-132.50; 500-600# 117-126; 600-700# 1100118; 700-800# 96; 800-900# 100.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 135-140; 300400# 121-168; 400-500# 133-163; 500-600# 122-134; 600-700# 118-128; 700800# 105-115.50; 800-900# 105-108.50; M&L 2 200300# 110; 300-400# 121; 400-500# 111-150; 500600# 132-139; 600-700# 92127; 700-800# 105; 800900# 88.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 583.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 140-149; 400500# 148-149.50; 500-600# 137-145.50; 600-700# 126134; 700-800# 123-125.25; 800-900# 125.50; 9001000# 126; 1000-1100# 109.50; M&L 2 300-400# 117-141.50; 400-500# 110124; 600-700# 110; 700800# 119; 900-1000# 98.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 500-600# 83; 1100# & up 70.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 129.50-133; 300400# 125-143; 400-500# 119-141.50; 500-600# 116.50-126; 600-700# 110.50-121; 700-800# 100111; 800-900# 95-119; M&L 2 300-400# 92-119; 400500# 105-120; 500-600# 111-116; 600-700# 102112.25; 700-800# 66-93; 800-900# 70-96; S 1 300400# 92; 400-500# 93; 500600# 71; 700-800# 84-91.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 144; 300-400# 141-153; 400-500# 130-145; 500-600# 125-139; 600700# 115-127; 700-800# 93100; 800-900# 84.50-100; M&L 2 300-400# 111-129; 400-500# 103-118; 500600# 111-124; 600-700# 110-116; 800-900# 72-74; S 1 300-400# 130; 400-500# 100-103; 500-600# 103; 600700# 98-103; 800-900# 69.

600-700# 87-93; 700-800# 69; 800-900# 61; 900-1000# 50-84.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 130; 300-400# 140; 400-500# 125-137.50; 500-600# 135-136; 600700# 115-123; 700-800# 112-112.50; 800-900# 91.5093; M&L 2 200-300# 120; 300-400# 134-139; 400500# 125-137.50; 500-600# 123-133; 600-700# 117-121; 700-800# 100; 800-900# 89.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 150; 300-400# 118-160; 400-500# 138.0139.50; 500-600# 128.50129.50; 600-700# 120-127; 700-800# 110-115; 800900# 85-95; 151; 300-400# 147.50-159; 400-500# 134158.50; 500-600# 130; 600700# 116-118.

HY 1200-2000# 70-77; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4764; 850-1200# 50-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 70-84.50; 15002500# 70-92; HY 10001500# 78.50-92; 15002500# 83-96.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 135.

L 1, 5 yrs. old 855# 1010/hd; L 1, 8-12 yrs. old 10001200# 950-1490/hd; M 1, 512 yrs. old, 900-1150# 8101300/pr; M 1, 5-6 yrs. old 850-1200# 810-1080/pr.

Cows w/Calves at side: 25. L 1, 3 yrs. old w/calf 175# 850# 890/pr; L 1, w/calves 100-300# 990-1300# 9951600/pr; M 1, w/calves 150255# 900-1200# 11001625/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 24.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 40/hd; 100-130# 116/cwt..

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 296.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 131-142; 300400# 156; 400-500# 141156; 500-600# 144.50-145; 600-700# 137-144; 700800# 130-144; 800-900# 121-124; M&L 2 200-300# 143; 300-400# 143-164; 400500# 146.50-157; 500-600# 140.50-145; 600-700# 140145; 700-800# 117-128.50; 800-900# 110.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 114-123; 300-400# 95-111; 400-500# 99-101; 500-600# 75-100

SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Steers: 40. 1 326# @ 139; 1 630# @ 124; Hols. 600-700# 87; 1000# 85.

Slaughter Heifers: 450550# 105-117; 1 1015# @ 95.

Slaughter Bulls: 1 230# @ 155; 350-550# 115-131; 700-800# 92-101; 8501100# 77-83. *Special Stock Cow Sale Jan. 4 @ 8 pm.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 432.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5573; 1200-1600# 60-77; HY 1200-1600# 75-93.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5769; 1200-2000# 62-68.50;

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 475.

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

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23. M 1, 3-5 yrs. old w/calves 200-250# 885-910# 11751225/pr; L 1, 3-8 yrs. old w/calves 215-220# 14501645# 1400-1625/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 75.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1492.50/hd; 100-130# 42.50141/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 67.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6270; 1200-1600# 60-70; HY 1200-1600# 71-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5260; 1200-2000# 54-65; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 3035; 850-1200# 45-55.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 69.50-75.50; 1500-2500# 65-70; HY 1500-2500# 71-73.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 58.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 64.50; HY 1200-1600# 69.75-73.75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 58.5066.75; 1200-2000# 59-65; HY 1200-2000# 67.7575.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# mostly 60.5071.50, 1500-2500# 65.5070; HY 1500-2500# 76.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1300-1500# 123.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 118.50119.25; 1200-1400# 126.75.

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 71.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 54-64; HY 1200-1600# 7074; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 51-66.50; 12002000# 60-70.50; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 37-51.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 61-71.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 120-129; 13001500# 104-133, mostly 124133; 1500-1850# 99.50-131; Sel 2-3 1100-1300# 119.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 116-125; 1200-1400# 119-132; 14001600# 131.50; Sel 2-3 10001200# 70.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 50.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 68.50-69.50; HY 12001600# 72-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 65-68.50; 1200-2000# 65.50-69; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 6065.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 70-83.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 217 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6875; 1200-1600# 70-77.50; HY 1200-1600# 78-80; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 63-71.50; 1200-2000# 6071.50; HY 1200-2000# 7276; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 45-58; 850-1200# 5065.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 67-77.50; 15002500# 66.50-77; HY 10001500# 78-85; 1500-2500# 78-88.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 42.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 69.50-70; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 60-69; HY 1200-2000# 71-73.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 3849.25; 850-1200# 40.2553.50.

Cows w/Calves at side: 10. M&L 2-3, 4-10 yrs. old w/calves 125-225# 9001150# 900-1000/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 15.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 5-25/hd; 100-130# 50-60/cwt.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 178.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 60-65; HY 1200-1600# 71;

Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 58-67.50; 12002000# 55-67.50; HY 12002000# 68-70.50; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 55-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 79; 1500-2500# 71-76.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 73.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1492.50/hd; 100-130# 141/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 32.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 73; 1200-1600# 72.50-74.50; HY 1200-1600# 76; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 52.50-69.50; 1200-2000# 56.50-69.50; HY 12002000# 70.50-75; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 56-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 76; 1500-2500# 72-78.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 7. L 1, 3-8 yrs. old 1245-1526# 1100-1225hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 21. L 1, 3-8 yrs. old w/calves 215-270# 1450-1645# 14001635/hd.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 115.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5564; 1200-1600# 60-70; HY 1200-1600# 75-79; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 60.50-64; 1200-2000# 6268; HY 1200-2000# 70; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 5053.50; 850-1200# 53-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 75-84.50; 15002500# 78-85; HY 10001500# 86.50; 1500-2500# 88.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 7. L 1, 5 yrs. old 855# 1010/hd; M 1, 5-6 yrs. old 850-1200# 810-1080/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 1. L 1, 3 yrs. old w/calf 175# 850# 890/pr.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 151.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6571; 1200-1600# 64.5072.50; HY 1200-1600# 7382.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5568.50; 12002000# 60-67; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 52; 8501200# 48-59.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 65-78.75; 15002500# 77-77.25; HY 10001500# 88.50; 1500-2500# 84-84.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 65.

M&L 1, few M&L 2, 3-12 yrs. old bred 2-8 mos. 863-1310# 635-1020/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 6.

Hols.

Bulls 70-100# 12.50/hd; 100-130# 5465/cwt.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 264.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 58.50-73; 1200-1600# 6577; HY 1200-1600# 8288.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 57-69; 12002000# 64-68; HY 12002000# 77; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 54-64; 850-1200# 56-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 70-76; 15002500# 78.50-92; HY 10001500# 78.50-92; 15002500# 94-96.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 120.

L 1, 8-12 yrs. old 10001200# 950-1490/hd; M 1, 51300/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 23. M 1, 150-255# 9001200# 1100-1625/pr; L 1, 100-300# calves 990-1300# 995-1600/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 12.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 40/hd.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Butcher Hogs: 34. US 1-3 215-260# 68-77; 300-350# 68-76; 1 320# @ 83.

Sows: 16. 500-600# 5056; 400-500# 49-54.

Boars: 4. 350-500# 29.50; 200-260# 41-50.

Pigs & Shoats (/hd): 90.

10-20# 16-28; 20-40# 31-43; 1 lot 44# @ 49; 80-90# 8082; (/#) 140-180# 65-74; 180-200# 80-90.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 4659; 400-449# 44.61-54.58; 450-499# 44.61-59.50; 500549# 54.09-60.50; 550# & up 54-61.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: No report.

S VA HOGS: No report.

STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA HOGS: No report.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 98.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2

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64.50-73; 1200-1600# 63.25-74.50, few 54; HY 1200-1600# 69.75-85; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5169.50; 1200-2000# 5571.50; HY 1200-2000# 67.75-75.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 37-55.50; 850-1200# 52.50-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 60-76; 15002500# 73-81, few 61; HY 1000-1500# 79; 1500-2500# 71-84.75.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 48. L 1, 3-8 yrs. old 1245-1526# 1100-1225/hd; M&L 1, few 2, 3-12 yrs. old bred 2-8 mos.

800-1450# 600-1075/hd.

Cows w/Calves at side:

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AUCTIONS 60-80# 176.50-195; 80-110# 168-179; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 3 60-90# 177.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-4 64; Util 1-3 96.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: Sheep: Sel 1 98# @ 160; 45-65# 80-100; Sel 2 50-60# 60-70.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: 19. L Billies to 180; M Billies 115-150; L Nannies 105-142.

N VA GOATS: No report S VA SHEEP: No report.

S VA GOATS: 7.

Kids: Sel 1-2 40-60# 60.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 110-150# 120/hd.

Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 95115.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

MT. AIRY GOATS: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

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

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

HOLLINS, VA GOATS: No report MARSHALL, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 10.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 80-110# 179.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 88.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 176.50-195; 80-110# 168-179; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 60-90# 177.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-4 64; Util 1-3 96.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: Closed due to Christmas holiday.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 18.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 3060# 184; 60-90# 180-182.50.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: Gd 2-4 65-94.

Slaughter Rams: all grades 66-88.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 39.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 130149; 40-60# 180-190; 60-80# 123-180; Sel 3 40-60# 85131; 60-80# 60.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 125; 100-150# 111-146; 150250# 99-114.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 90111.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 11.68; Raleigh, 11.68.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. Hay dry 100 tons.

Alfalfa: Sm. Sq. 45-55# Gd 4.30/bale.

Mixed Grass: Lg. Sq. 650750# Prem. 46/bale 2nd cut; Gd 2.50-2.85/bale 2nd cut; Fair 1.50/bale; L Rd. over 1000# Gd 89; Fair 67; Sm. Rd. under 1000# Gd 110, 3135/bale; Fair 1/bale.

Orchard Grass Timothy: Prem. 185 2nd cut.

Orchard Grass: Sm. Sq. 35-45# Prem. 5-6.10/bale 2nd cut; Gd 3/bale; Lg. Rd. over 1000# Prem. 101 3rd cut.

Straw: Lg. Sq. 19/bale; Sm. Sq 2.50/bale.

Timothy: Sm. Rd. under 1000# Gd 117.

Corn Fodder: Sm. Rd. 1017/bale.

Soybean Stubble: Sm. Rd. 12/bale.

CASH GRAIN MARKET

POULTRY REPORT

NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 910¢ higher. Prices were 6.57-7.01, mostly 6.57-6.81 at the feed mills and 6.366.61, mostly 6.57 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 9-14¢ higher.

Prices were 11.68 at the processors, 10.89-11.44 at the feed mills and 10.7311.34, mostly 11.34 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was not available.

Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 320/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.76, -----, ----; Candor 6.87, ----, ----; Cofield 6.57, 11.44, ----; Laurinburg 6.76, -----, ---; Monroe 6.81, -----, ----; Nashville 7.01, -----, ----; Roaring River 6.91, -----, ---; Rose Hill 6.76, -----, ----; Selma ----, 10.89, ----; Statesville 6.66, -----, 7.17; Warsaw 6.76, -----, ----; Pantego #2 6.81, -----, ----.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, ----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ---; Chadbourn ----, -----, ----; Clement ----, 11.23, ----; Creswell 6.36, 11.13, ----; Elizabeth City 6.37, 11.34, ---; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, 11.34, ----; Norwood 6.57, 10.89, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ---, 10.73, ----; Warsaw #2 6.61, -----, ----.

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

Average weights are mostly heavy.

The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in NC is 2,532,000 head compared to 1,781,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is higher on extra large and large, steady on the balance. Supplies are light. Retail demand is good.

Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 166.43, L 166.13, M 122.86, & S 107.

NY EGGS XL & L prices are 3¢ higher. The prices of M eggs is 2¢ higher. The undertone is fully steady to firm. Current supplies are very light to moderate for seasonal needs. The NY shell egg inventory is 5% less than a week ago. Demand is moderate to good. Market activity is moderate to active.

Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered store door, cents per dz. XL 153-157, L 151-155, M 113-117.

FARMERS MARKET

NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Green (25# bx) 30; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage (50# crate) Pointed Head & Round 12; Greens, (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 12-13.25, Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, Crowder (bu shelled) 24; Peanuts (35# bg) Green 35; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-21.75. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 33.9534.95, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 33-34.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 34-36.50, Gala WA 2941.50, WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-38, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 38-41.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 44.9545.75; Bananas (40# ctn) 21.50-22.80; Beans, Rd. Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 2425.75, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 28-30; Beets (25# sack) 11.5514.35; Blueberries (flat 12 1pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 27.50-35; Cabbage (50# ctn) 11.95-12.15; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 23.15-31.45; Carrots (50# sack) 15.75-22.95; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 35-43.35; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 28-30.95; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 19.65-20.65; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 24-34.85, FL (4/5 Bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 22-25.05; Tangelos, FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 34.35-35.55; Limes (40# ctn) 26-34.35; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 23-28.25, FLA Naval (64 count) 19.5021.50; Tangerines (120 count) 24; Corn (ctn 4 ?-5

dz) Yellow 20-23.35, White (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 22.45-23.35; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers (40# ctn) Long Green 20-23.50, Pickles (ctn 40#) 21.45-30; Eggplant (25# ctn) 21-24; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 27-29.50, White Seedless 42.50-43.65, Black Seedless 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 21.1522.85; Turnips (topped) 11.85-14.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 11.65; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 26-27.05, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 24-26, Romaine (ctn 24s) 26-31.50; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 18-20, White (25# sack) 14.50-15, Red (25# sack) 15, Green (ctn 24s) 20.55-23.45; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 20-25.05; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts (35#) Green 51-53; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 27; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 17.25-18.15, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 18-24.35, Red Size B 25-28, White size A 14-15; Russet, ID 19.3520.05; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 12.85-13.55; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crookneck (3/4 bu ctn) 12.95-21, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 16-19; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 35.05-37.35; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 17.1520.05; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 15.15-16.65,

Roma (25# ctn) 19.50-20, Grape (flat 12 1-pt conts) 19.50-22; Turnips (25# film bg) Topped 14.35-17.95.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 31-34, Golden Delicious 30-32, Granny Smith 31-33; (bu loose pack) Red & Golden Del-icious, Stayman, Romes, Empire, Pink Lady 15-20; Bananas (40# x) 18.50-20; Beans (bu) Snaps 22-24, Halfrunners 31.50-34; Broccoli (ctn) 28.50-29; Cabbage (50# bg) 7-10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 17.50; Cauliflower (ctn) 28; Citrus: Grapefruit 14-16, Lee Fruit 17-22, Navels 17.50-20, Oranges 16-19.75, Tangerines 18-20; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 26.50-28, (165 count) 30; Corn (crate) Bi-Color 20; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 15-20, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 31.50; Grapes (18# ctn) Red Globe 34, Red & White Seedless 22-30; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 19.50-22; Nuts (50# sack) Mixed 125, Pecans 160, Walnuts 125; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 14.50-15; Bell Pepper (11/9 bu ctn) L & XL 16.50; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 1620, Russet 15.50-18; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 15-16, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 16.50-18; Strawberries (flat 8 1#) CA 36; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-16; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 14-16; Turnips (25# sack) 12.75-15.

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STATE GRADED FEEDER CATTLE SALE SCHEDULE 2012 FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. 7404 JOHN MARSHALL HWY MARSHALL, VA

MARSHALL FEEDER CATTLE ASSOCIATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 TUESDAY, MARCH 13 TUESDAY, MARCH 27 TUESDAY, APRIL 10 TUESDAY, APRIL 24 TUESDAY, MAY 8 TUESDAY, MAY 22 TUESDAY, JUNE 12 REGULAR SALE EVERY TUESDAY AT 2PM

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SALE 1ST FRIDAY TAKE IN THURSDAY ONLY SALE AT 10:30AM REGULAR SALE FOLLOWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 FRIDAY, MARCH 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 6 FRIDAY, MAY 4 FRIDAY, JUNE 1

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, January 2 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only.

John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale.

Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033 • 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 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, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: 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.

Special feature from Grassland Farm, Salisbury, Ct sends VG 87 3 yr. Shoremar James fresh 12/7/11, her dam is EX92 w/31,000 and 3 rec. over 1000F, VG85 Comestar Lee just fresh 12.14, dam VG and Granddam EX, Sanchez just fresh 12/23, Dam Blitz 2nd dam EX, R&W Goldfawn Advent Miami-red due 1/5/12 dam VG86, 2D EX 92, others due sale time to Durham, Kolton & Pronto. 3 nice reg. Jerseys, one fresh 8/15/11 & 9/28/11 & one just resh. 3 reg.

Guernesys, 2 fresh this fall & on service, 1 bred back due in July.

Misc. & Small Animals. 1 pm Dairy.

We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 55:30 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. Regular Monday schedule.

Happy New Year to all! 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.

Wednesday, January 4 • 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. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842

Thursday, January 5 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale.

Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Saturday, January 7 • 9:30 AM: Pittsburgh, PA. Very Large Job Completion Auction for Fleischner Excavation. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave., Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auction. Public Auction Sale of Farm Tractors, Machinery, Landscape, Tools, Lawn Tractor & Mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

Monday, January 9 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 groups reg. cattle from overstocked dairy’s. Outstanding cattle all ages.

1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

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Thursday, January 12 • Portland, OR. Major Job Completion Auction. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315633-2944, 315-633-9544

Monday, January 16 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, January 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm.

Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842

Thursday, January 19 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Fat Cattle & Feeder Sale. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Friday, January 20 • 12:00 Noon: 73 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction of Windsor Meat Market. Operating business with retail meat sales & custom slaughtering. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 or 610-6628149 www.leamanauctions.com

Wednesday, January 25 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842

Thursday, January 26 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. January Heifer Consignment Sale.

Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Friday, January 27

• 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704-399-6111, 704399-9756

Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Saturday, February 11 • 9:30 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Farm Machinery & farm smalls plus a few household goods for Ivan & Verna Zimmerman. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315-536-0954

Saturday, March 24 • Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale.

Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, April 14 • Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, April 21 • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal.

Landis Weaver & Family, Owners.

Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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JOHN DEERE 46A loader, came off 3020, $1,200 bo. MH 101sr $1,200 bo or trade for polled herefords. 315-371-5558.(NY) NH 144 hay inverter, $1,500 OBO. 315536-6150.(NY) REAR WHEEL rim for Ford tractor, 6 loop, new, $100; 12V conversion kit for Ford 8N, new, everything included, $100. 607-5328512.(NY) 2009 BARRETT LIVESTOCK trailer, 28 x 8 x 8, stored inside, never used in winter, less than 1,000 miles. Call for information.

315-346-1482.(NY) 13’ Unverferth Perfecta II field finisher, good cond., asking $2,200; Also, have 18.4-28 rear tractor tire, 75% tread, $300.

315-942-4475.(NY)

WANTED: Used metal gates or fence panels, 4 to 12 feet in good condition, reasonably priced, please leave message. 315858-2508.(NY) 1949 FARMALL M with M&W clutch, tires like new, good condition, no Sunday calls.

315-536-3563.(NY)

FARMALL A parts tractor, model 401 12 ft power set drag, 7 ft balanced head mower, belly mount. 607-343-2768.(NY) FARMALL “C” restored, new tires, battery, paint, decals, PTO pulley like new, $1,600.

716-942-3994.(NY)

HAY FOR SALE: small square and round bales. WANTED: 169R24 tire used. 518843-1319.(NY)

1999 DODGE 4x4 diesel pk. truck, TD15C dozer, Bomag 120-2 vibratory roller, bobcat attachments, JD quick attach conversion to Bobcat. 585-599-3401.(NY)

12.5-16 tires, 2 only, $30. 72” bucket for skid loader, $650. Frontier round bale grabber, fits 620 - 740 loaders. $1,800. 315531-8672.(NY)

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT PLOWS: brillion packer, 3 pt. drag, 2 row corn planters, potato and diggers, tractors JD to Bobcat conversion adapter, 585-457-7061.(NY)

SNOW PLOW for Farmall H or M tractor, 8 1/2 ft angle blade, $700. After 6 PM 315789-9090.(NY)

TWO 7 month old Nigerian Dwarf Does, $100 each, 1 Nigerian Dwarf Wheter $50 or all 3 for $200. 716-492-4351.(NY)

HAWK 2011 two horse slant trailer with tack room, use as livestock trailer if needed, must sell, $4,825 with extras. 315-5676631.(NY) WANTED: Polled Jersey Bull Calves to raise to breed our herd. 802-4642644.(VT)

FOR SALE: F20 and F14 Farmall tractors motor set up, $800 each. call 585-3431322.(NY)

20 ft. Patz silo unloader, wheel drive, good condition, $1,500 or best offer. WANTED: Maytag washer. 518-673-2431.(NY)

WANTED: Same Tractor, 130hp and above, 1968 Saab, 2 door, working condition. Call 518-673-5894

3-POINT snow blower, like new condition, 84” wide, stored inside, used very little.

Made by BER-VAC, $2,500. 518-2394376.(NY)

CASE INTERNATIONAL 510 loader, good condition, $3,000. 585-554-5303.(NY)

WANTED: MODEL 163 4 star hay tedder for parts, Jamesway stanchions and clamps. FOR SALE: MF 1105 tractor, needs engine. 716-358-4762.(NY)

FEEDER PIGS with top quality genetics, naturally raised antibiotic and hormone free, $100 each, call for quantity discounts.

315-536-6406.(NY)

(2) Holstein Heifers, due in 4-6 weeks, $1,350 each; Also breeding age heifers, $800 each. 315-536-0701.(NY)

WANTED: A belly mounted sickle bar mower for a Farmall H. 315-406-9339.(NY)

100 TON Certified Organic corn silage, $60/ton, Bath area. 607-346-4100.(NY)

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by Angela Shelf Medearis New year, new you!

Many people invest time and energy in losing weight after the holidays. If you’re one of them, the most important thing to remember is to adopt healthy habits that last.

Glenda Kinder, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, suggests working on habits that result in both health benefits and weight loss. Weight-lossonly diets don’t work because they focus on avoiding forbidden foods, not on enjoying delicious, nutritious foods.

When making diet changes, keep it simple. Focus on making different choices and examine the types of food you typically eat. Instead of highly processed foods made from white flour, look for ways to eat more wholegrain foods. It’s never been easier to find a tasty, whole-grain product in breads, cereals, crackers and other grain foods.

One of the best ways to satisfy your appetite is to eat a lean, healthy protein at each meal. Healthy proteins like chicken or turkey breast, fish, lean red meat, whey protein and nonfat dairy can help you stay on your diet plan. For some meals, choose a vegetable protein like nuts, beans, tofu or edamame. In general, a protein serving should not be more than the size and thickness of the palm of your hand.

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Although juice is a healthy choice, it’s best to limit the amount consumed to no more than 3/4 cup a day. You’re better off eating the whole fruit — it’s more satisfying and provides more fiber. There’s nothing like fresh produce for improving health and achieving weight loss. Vegetables are more important than fruits, so try to have at least one vegetable at each meal.

If you follow these simple guidelines and incorporate great recipes like my Chicken and Apples with Lemon Balsamic Sauce, you can control hunger, and you’ll give your body the disease-fighting nutrients it needs.

Chicken and Apples with Lemon Balsamic Sauce Chicken breast meat is a healthy but rather bland source of protein. Pairing lean chicken with apples and spinach in this flavorful lemon balsamic sauce showcases each ingredient and provides you with a lean protein, fruit and a vegetable in one dish.

4 chicken breast halves with the skin but no bone (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking-oil spray 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup 1 large Jonagold or Mutsu apple (8 oz.), cut in half, cored and sliced thinly 1 (16 ounce) bag triple-washed baby spinach 1 tablespoon whipped butter 1. Season chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.

2. Spray a large skillet with the cooking-oil spray and heat on high until hot; reduce heat to medium-high and add the chicken breasts, skin side down. Saute for 6 minutes or until the skin is nicely browned. Transfer with tongs or a slotted spoon to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

3. Turn the heat to high. Mix the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, garlic, broth and syrup in skillet until well-blended. Bring sauce to a boil.

4. Turn heat to low and add butter, stirring until it melts. Add apples and half the bag of spinach and stir.

Simmer for 6 minutes and add remaining spinach. Simmer another 3 minutes, until the apples soften and the sauce reduces slightly.

5. Add chicken, skin side up, to the pan, along with any juices from the chicken plate. Cook 12 to 14 minutes over medium heat, or until chicken is

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just cooked through. Transfer chicken to each of 4 plates and top each serving with some of the sauce. Serve with whole-wheat pasta, couscous or brown rice. Serves 4.

(Additional information provided by www.missourifamilies.org) (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Resolve to eat these 14 foods in new year

With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to improve our eating habits by trying to include more nutritious foods in our diets — but which foods?

Food Technology magazine lists 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.

Whole grains 1. Barley: 11 clinical trials spanning almost 20 years found that increased consumption of barley products can lower total and LDL cholesterol.

2. Quinoa and buckwheat: Research suggests that seeds and sprouts from both quinoa and buckwheat represent rich sources of polyphenol compounds, which enhance the nutritional value of foods, such as gluten-free breads.

3. Brown rice: Substituting brown rice for white rice may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

4. Rye: Rye can improve glycemic profiles and rye bread can be used to decrease hunger both before and after lunch when consumed at breakfast.

Nuts 5. Almonds: A 2007 study showed that 300 calories of almonds (enough to produce beneficial effects on cardioThis week’s Sudoku Solution

vascular risk factors) per day can be included in the diet with limited risk of weight gain. The study found that the fiber in the almonds blocked some of the fat calories from being absorbed.

6. Hazelnuts: Research shows that it is best to consume hazelnuts whole because many of its antioxidants are located in the hazelnut skin.

7. Pecans: A recent 2010 study suggested that the vitamin E in pecans may provide neurological protection by delaying progression of motor neuron degeneration.

8. Pistachios: Pistachios are suggested to have anti-inflammatory properties, according to a recent study.

9. Walnuts: A walnut-enriched diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Fruits and vegetables 10. Black raspberries: A 2010 study found black raspberries were highly effective in preventing intestinal tumor development in mice.

11. Blueberries: Whole blueberry smoothies consumed daily improved insulin-sensitivity in obese, non-diabetic and insulin resistant patients in a six-week study.

12. Broccoli and cauliflower: A high intake of these vegetables may be associated with reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

13. Pomegranates: A preliminary study suggests pomegranate juice can help prevent a number of complications in kidney disease patients on dialysis.

14. Tomatoes: A six-week study found that people with high-blood pressure who consumed two servings of canned tomato products daily experienced a significant decrease in blood pressure. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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JAN 7 Sheep Symposium Alphin-Stuart Arena.

Blacksburg, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-2319159, or e-mail sgreiner@vt.edu.

JAN 8 NOFA Vermont’s 7th Annual Direct Marketing Conference Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT. More information about the conference is available online at www .nofavt.org. Registration fees are $30 for NOFA Vermont members, $35 for non-members. A lunch made with local ingredients and refreshments included Tractorare Parts with the conference fee.

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farms,” the webinar will cover these discussion points: • Estate Planning - active and non-active family members in the farm business; • Farm Transition - ownership and control; • Organization - multiple family members working together; and • Exit strategies for the retiring farmer without a successor.

Question should be submitted to c.merry@agconsultants.org at least 10 days prior to the event.

JAN 11-14 National No Tillage Conference St. Louis, MO. Registration is $279/person, with a special $252 rate for additional farm or family members. On Internet at www.NoTillConference.com JAN 12 Cumberland Woodland Owners’ Association Meeting Cumberland County Extension Office, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle, PA. 7 pm. You do not have to be a member and there is no cost to attend.

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JAN 22-24 The National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL. For dairy professionals from around the world to exchange current information on udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality. Call 727-3676461.

On Internet at www.nmconline.org FEB 1 Extension Home Study Courses The purpose of the courses is to teach producers about production principles for beef, sheep or meat goats that will help their operations become more profitable. For more details or to sign up for a course, go to http://guest.cvent.com/d/s dqb58 or call 877-489-1398.

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FEB 1-3 Southern Farm Show NC State Fairgrounds. Over 300 exhibiting companies make the Southern Farm Show the largest agricultural exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia. Free admission and free parking make the show a can’t miss for farmers, as well as allied professionals including landscapers and excavation contractors.Show Hours: Wednesday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 800-849-0248. On Internet at www.southernfarmshow .com FEB 1-4 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Nashville, TN. Advanced registration is open until Jan. 11, 2012. To register visit www.beefusa.org or contact Kristin Torres at ktorres @beef.org.

FEB 4 Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Expo University of Maryland Extension-Carroll County Office & Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster, MD. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Adults $10 pre-registration fee, $20 at the door, Youth 10-18 $5 pre-registration, $10 at the door. Children under 10 are free. 4-H members or Volunteers admitted free (must pre-register and show 4-H membership card at the door). Call 410-3862760. On Internet at http:// carroll.umd.edu/ag/poul try.cfm FEB 8-9 2012 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, PA. Call 877-3265993 or e-mail info@padairysummit.org.

FEB 10 2012 VA Cattlemen’s Assoc. & VA State Dairymen’s Assoc. Annual Joint Convention Hotel Roanoke & Conference

Center, Roanoke, VA. 8 am 4 pm. Contact Joan Gardner, 540-828-6960 or e-mail vamilk4u1@verizon.net.

FEB 10-11 Virginia Biological Farming Conference Holiday Inn-Koger Conference Center, Richmond, VA. Contact Andy Hankins, 804524-5960 or e-mail ahankins@vsu.edu. On Internet at www.vabf.org FEB 18-20 2nd Annual Beginning Farmer Conference Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Beginning farmers and ranchers interested in all types of agriculture are encouraged to attend. The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to network with other farmers from around the country and learn from experts about how to start and maintain a thriving farm or ranch business. For more information, including online registration and hotel information, visit http://2012bfrconference.ev entbrite.com or e-mail questions to info@start2farm.gov.

JAN 28 Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, Dallas, NC. 8:30 am - 3 pm. This conference will provide information for people interested in starting or expanding small scale farm enterprises. Class sessions will start promptly after registration. Pre-registration forms and a fee of $35/person and $20 for each additional person are due by Mon., Jan. 23.

Checks made payable to Gaston County Cooperative Extension. To register go to:http://smallacreage.event brite.com or call Gaston Co. Cooperative Extension at 704-922-2112 for more information.

FEB 29 Webinar - Vegetable Disease Management: What You Need to Know for 2012 Noon to 1 pm. To register go to http://estension.psu. edu/vegetable-fruit. The cost is $15.

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E University of Kentucky College of Agriculture kicks off two-year study of Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds Study will assess the overall performance of DCC Waterbeds and compare them with conventional mattresses in an extensive on-farm program Representatives from Advanced Comfort Technology, Inc. (ACT, Inc.), were on site at the University of Kentucky recently, assisting with the installation of 54 of the company’s DCC Waterbeds (Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds) in the College of Agriculture’s Coldstream Dairy Research Farm.

“We are excited to have DCC Waterbeds at the University of Kentucky,” said Dean Throndsen, President and CEO of ACT, Inc. “For almost 13 years we’ve seen and heard from our customers that waterbeds provide superior cow comfort with the added benefits of less maintenance, lower labor and bedding costs, and a long lifespan.

Now, through our partnership with UK, we can gather data to help support the testimonials we’ve collected from waterbed users around the world.”

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Wadsworth and Bewley will develop extensive on-farm research projects to study DCC Waterbeds on a number of critical factors, including cow mobility, resting and rumination times, and milk production.

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SINGLE AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS 78 White Cab Forward, Cummins 8.3L, 24’ Roll Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 01 Int 4700 C&C, DT466E, 25,500 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 00 KW T300 24’ Alum. Dry Box, 3126 Cat 215hp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,450 91 Ford F350 Service Truck, Dsl, 10’ Reading Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,450 88 Ford F350XL 10’ Eby Cattle Truck, 4x4, Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,450 68 Dodge 500 14’ Flat Bed Truck, 318 V8 Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,650 95 Int. 900 24’ Flat Bed, Tag Axle, DT466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 97 Ford Super Duty, 7.3L Dsl, 4x4, 13’ Ambulance Body . . . . . . . . . . $6,450 90 Int 4900 C&C, DT466, AT, 35,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 74 Chevy C50 350 V8 Gas, 9’ Flink V Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 00 Bering LD-15 12’ Box Truck, 6cyl Det Dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 91 Int 4900 Crew Cab, 12.5’ Utility Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 02 Int 4300 DT466, 21’ Jerrdan Steel Rollback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 93 Int 4700 Crew Cab, 7.3L Dsl, AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,950 04 Int 4300 C&C, DT466 195hp, 25,500 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 96 Ford L8000 22’ Reefer, Cum 250hp, 33,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 04 F/L M2-106 C7 Cat, 24’x96” Box, 33,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 99 F/L FL70, C&C, Cum 215hp, 33,000GVW, 63K Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 06 F/L M2-106, 24’ Box, C7 Cat, 6 Spd, 26,000 GVW, AB . . . . . . . . . .$16,900

66 Mack R609 Dsl, 9 Spd, 38K GVW, Tar Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,450 06 F/L M2 SA 24’ Box, C7 Cat, 6 Spd, 26,000 GVW, AB . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 05 F/L M2 SA 24’ Box, C7 Cat 230hp, Spring Susp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 02 Int 4700 C&C, DT444E 215/225hp, 5 Spd, 35K GVW . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 97 Int 4900 Reefer, 250hp, Exhaust Brake, 10 Spd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 03 Int 4400 C&C, DT466E, AB, CT 187”, 33K GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 04 Ford F350XL Dually 9’ Utility Truck, 5.4L Gas, AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,900 04 FL M2 C&C 3126 Cat 210hp, 6 Spd, 33,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 03 F/L M2, Cat 3126 230hp, 6 Spd, 35,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 02 Int 4400 DT466, AT, Air Brakes, 32,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 94 Ford L9000 11’ Utility Truck, Cum L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950 87 Ford L8000 C&C, 3208 Cat, 5x2 Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900 03 F/L FL70 20’ Reefer, 3126 Cat, 6 Spd 26K Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 95 Ford L8000 18’ Box, 8.3L Cum 33K GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 Ford CF8000 C&C 8.3L Cum, AT, 33K GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 00 Int 4700 C&C, DT466E, Air Susp, 32K GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 86 Int S1954 26’ Rollback, DT466 210hp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 00 Int 4900 C&C, DT466E 210hp, Spring Susp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 01 F/L FL80, Cat 230hp, AT, 16’ Flat, 36,220 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 98 Int 4700 16’ Flat Dump, DT466E 210hp, Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 01 Isuzu NPR 12’ Reefer, 4cyl Ds, Auto, 12,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 00 Sterling C&C 3126 Cat 230hp, Exhaust Brake, WL . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 06 F/L M2 26’ Box, C7 Cat 210hp, 33,000 GVW, AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 05 F/L M2 LoPro, 20’ Box, C7 Cat 190hp, 5 Spd, AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 97 Int 4700 Utility Truck, DT444E, AT, 81K Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 01 Sterling C&C C10 Cat 305hp, 9 Spd, 33,000 GVW . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 94 Ford F700 C&C, 5.9L Cum 190hp, AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900 01 Int 4700 SA, DT466E, AT, Altec Digger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 00 Ford F650 Altec 2 Man Insulated Bucket, 56’ Hgt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900

TRUCK BODIES & PARTS Spicer Dana Lift Axle, Dayton Hubs Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800 16’ Steel Dump Bed, Straight Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 Engine: Cum Big Cam IV Formula 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900 Lift-Axle, Hub Pilot Hubs, (no tires or wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 13’ Grain Dump, 42” Sides + 6” Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 Fassi Man Lift Bed, 58’ Reach, 15’ Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,950 Fontaine 18’ Alum Feed Body Tank with Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 Lift-Axle, Dayton Wheels, 4 Good LoPro 22.5 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200 06 46,000 Rockwell Rears, Chalmers Susp, Quad Lock . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 Dana Lift Axle, Air Down, Spring Up, Dayton Hubs, No Tires . . . . . . . . . .$600 Used Hoist for Bibeau Dump Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750 Used Hoist for Dirt Dump, (14’-16’ bed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Used Scissors Hoist for Dump Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Morgan 16’ Insulated Van Body, Rollup Door, Alum Floor . . . . . . . . . . .$2,900 97 Morgan 24’x96” FRP Van Body, Roll Up Door, Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Morgan 26’x102” Morgan Box, Swinging Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 95 Cat 3406E Engine 475hp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 95 Int Engine T444 190hp, with Rebuilt AT545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900 24’x96” Flat Bed, Steel, Rub Rail, Stake Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900 06 Thiele 19.5’ Alum Dump, High Sides, Some Damage . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 93 Morgan 20’x96” Reefer, Thermo King KD-II Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,900 EQUIPMENT Cat 943 Track Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, 3,888 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,450 Cat 953C Track Loader, Ripper, 13,110 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,450 82 Case 580D Super D Extendahoe Backhoe, Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,950 Galion Single Drum Vibratory Roller, 4-53 Det, 84” Drum . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Ingersoll Rand DD-22 Double Drum Roller, Vibratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 Mastercraft Rough Terrain Forklift, 4 Cyl Ford Dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,950 Pettibone Rough Terrain Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 1973 Grove Crane 3 Axle, 18 Tons, Detroit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 1977 P&H Omega 14 Ton Rough Terrain Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500

Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E Today’s Marketing Objectives By: Melissa Piper Nelson Farm News Service News and views on agricultural marketing techniques.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained ~ evaluating new market opportunities Producers direct marketing to consumers have benefitted from a number of new selling options over the past decade. Farm-gate sales, community supported agriculture programs, buying clubs and new types of farmers’ markets have presented many opportunities to consider.

In marketing workshops, a primary question is still frequently asked by many producers. How do I know if a new venture will actually work for my operation?

Several key elements factor into the decision and more formal processes include time studies, advanced market research and sales projections.

Before you launch into these elements three basic questions could provide a starting point to evaluate any new venture.

Does it fit into my personal philosophy of doing business? If a new type of selling opportunity presents itself, is it something that will align with how you currently operate your business, or does it take a sharp turn

away from your comfort zone? If you enjoy spending a day a week as family time, will the new venture preclude you from doing so? Will it require you to change how you think about serving your customer base or require you to hand over sales responsibilities to others? Many farm operations have written and are guided by a vision statement for the business. If a new opportunity is in direct conflict with that philosophical decision then it is possible that the new venture will either take you in an entirely new direction or put you in serious conflict with your established business premise.

Will it interfere or enhance your present operations? As enticing as new opportunities may be, you have to ask yourself how a new operation will affect what you are doing now.

Will you be required to purchase new equipment? Will your method of packaging and distribution change?

Will you need to hire more employees — if so, how many and at what salary? Do you need to open another

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E University from 6 in the barn: How do cows respond to the waterbeds? How do factors like lying times, production, herd health, and maintenance compare to other bedding surfaces? Barbara and I are looking forward to delivering solid research to help dairy producers better understand free stall bedding surfaces.”

Over the course of the study term, Bewley believes the results will help connect the dots between what waterbed users say and how the technology actually performs. Further, he hopes the research will enable ACT, Inc., to effectively communicate the performance measures to dairy producers in Kentucky and around the globe.

“It is very important to us that Dr. Bewley and Ms. Wadsworth conduct their research under the strictest of scientific standards,” said Throndsen.

“Objective measurement tools and cow scoring, and any other techniques to ensure the research is unbiased, will only strengthen our own claims, and we hope set a high standard for all product-based research in the industry.”

The research environment will consist of approximately 100 cows divided evenly in two barns, where half are bedded on DCC Waterbeds and half on conventional mattresses. After six months of data is collected on a number of variables including herd health and production, the cows will switch bedding and data will be collected for an additional year.

For more information on the study, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Bewley at jbewley@uky.edu or 859-257-7543.

Information on Furthering Your Agricultural Education

This special piece will be inserted into all editions of Country Folks, Country Folks Mane Stream and the Eastern edition of Country Folks Grower.

Hands-on learning, environmental sustainability at the heart of Temple University Ambler’s green programs

Drew Hayes made his decision to change his career while standing in Tannery Run, a tributary to Wissahickon Creek, during a summer 2010 Landscape Architecture field course learning ecological landscape restoration techniques firsthand from Temple University faculty members who have spent years working to make the world a better place than they found it.

“I could easily observe how the coursework could be directly applied to a profession, to the environment and opportunities for careful restoration,” said Hayes, 42, who is taking courses toward a Master of Landscape Architecture degree, offered at the Temple University Ambler Campus for the first time during the Fall 2010 semester. “Temple’s master’s program in Landscape Architecture is the only one of its kind that I’m aware of on the East Coast that emphasizes ecological landscape restoration.

Temple’s landscape architecture program has a great rep-

utation for applied learning that closely relates design with horticulture.”

Temple University Ambler has been home to environmental education and sustainable traditions since its inception as the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women nearly a century ago — the anniversary of when students first walked onto campus, becoming pioneers in the field of horticulture will be celebrated in 2011.

The School of Environmental Design in Temple’s College of Liberal Arts encompasses the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, the Department of Community and Regional Planning, and the Center for Sustainable Communities. The mission of the SED includes the preservation and appreciation of the natural and historical landscape; strengthening the effectiveness of planning practice in creating healthy, sustainable communities; and the recognition of the connections between the natural and constructed worlds.

Despite a down econo- after 10 years, he felt the my, the career outlook in Ambler campus was the both the landscape archi- perfect fit.

“Coming back to the tecture and planning fields is quite good, ac- classroom was a joy. I was highly motivated to cording to experts.

According to US News get as much out of it as I and World Report’s “50 could,” he said. “I’ve also Best Careers of 2010,” been provided with the planning, and urban chance to work in the planning in particular, (Ambler Arboretum of University), should see “strong Temple growth over the next which was a tremendous decade.” The U.S. Depart- opportunity. The Ambler ment of Labor also cited Campus has a reputation landscape architecture as for being a place that fosa top growth profession ters a love of plants, nature, and sustainability through 2016.

The School of Environ- — you’re given the oppormental Design offers AS tunity to nurture and exThe School of Environmental Design offers AS and BS and BS programs in Hor- plore your passions. ticulture; BS and MLArch For Melissa Kim, it was programs in Horticulture; BS and MLArch (Master in (Master in Landscape Ar- a personal realization Landscape Architecture) in Landscape Architecture; chitecture) in Landscape that “I could make a and BS and MS programs in Community in Regional Architecture; and BS and greater contribution to Planning.

MS programs in Commu- my community through and advocacy the time and opportuni- sites: nity in Regional Planning. policy www.ambler.temCertificate programs in work,” that brought her ties to earn a living and ple.edu/la-hort — the Environmental Sustain- to Temple’s Community volunteer in my commu- Department of Landscape ability, Horticultural and Regional Planning nity while pursuing my Architecture and HortiTherapy, Landscape Master’s degree program, degree,” said Kim, 34, culture at Temple UniverPlants, Native Perennial from which she graduat- who shortly after gradua- sity Ambler; www.amGarden Design, and ed in Spring 2010. tion became Director of bler.temple.edu/crp — Transportation Planning “Temple’s evening the North 5th Street Revi- Community and Regional are also available. course schedule, its re- talization program; Project in Planning When Grant Folin, who search/teaching assist- Philadelphia. www.ambler.temple.edu/ graduated with a Bache- antship program, and its csc — the Center for SusFor more information lor’s degree in Horticul- low tuition allowed me visit the following Web tainable Communities. ture, decided to make the return to the classroom

Despite a down economy, the career outlook in both the landscape architecture and planning fields is quite good, according to experts.

Hugo Hamilton, a research technician at the University of Kentucky, Lexington's Coldstream Dairy Research Farm, anchors a DCC Waterbed during the installation of 54 dual chamber cow waterbeds at the school on Nov. 15. The University of Kentucky is starting a two-year, on-farm research study of the performance and benefits of DCC Waterbeds.

The effectiveness of your recruiting message starts with the right audience. The core students of an agriculture or horticulture program have some connection to the industry prior to starting their advanced education. The Country Folks Agricultural Education Supplement is a valuable tool in helping you reach this important group of prospective students.

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store or farmers’ market stand? With new farmers’ markets opening almost daily, producers are encouraged to operate at several each week. The question is how to do this effectively without spreading your operation too thin.

When will the new operation pay for itself? How long will be it before you begin making a profit from the venture and all your obligations are covered? The opportunity to make some quick cash or a little more profit is enticing, but you must consider when sales are more than cash flow and become actual profit. A new operation may look good on paper until you begin to outline the real costs of labor, equipment, harvesting, storage, transportation, marketing and time on the ground. Producers sometimes underestimate the all the costs involved with starting new side ventures and then must pull-out of a marketing situation early or cover the costs by borrowing from another part of the business. You may have in-

terns that can provide help during the summer, but what about the fall season when you might need to recruit regular employees to cover that your interns have done throughout the spring and summer. Labor issues are frequently the deciding factor in taking on new sales opportunities.

Making an overall plan for labor distribution is extremely important for the flow of your business.

Ask your business team of employees, accountants, tax professionals and family members to contribute to discussions about new ventures.

While you may feel a new opportunity is worthy of consideration and deployment, others may have differing opinions and show where challenges could present problems. Likewise, the team is also able to offer encouragement and suggest ways to take on sales situations that will profit the business in the long run.

Today producers are benefitting from many new types of direct sales

methods, and these opportunities often are tempting ways to make a little more cash. Without considering how new ventures will affect others parts of the business, however, is a set-up for failure. While you may not need to do considerable and time-consuming studies, you should opt to review how new ventures impact your own business philosophy, what inputs you will need to have in place and how soon

you will be able to achieve a positive return on your investment. These three elements will give you the ability to judge how a new or divergent operation will fit into your overall business plan. In this case, doing the homework actually does pay!

The above information is presented for educational purposes and should not be substituted for professional business and legal counseling.

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