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“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” ~ Deuteronomy 6: 6-7

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A New Zealand Grazing Model irrigation in which equipment

by Stephen Wagner Some people were caught off-guard to learn that rotates around a pivot. A cirmovie director James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) cular area centered on the was picking up and moving from the United States pivot is irrigated, often creatto New Zealand to engage in dairy farming. ing a circular pattern in crops Cameron, a Canadian, reportedly paid over $20 when viewed from above. million for parcels of farmland. That bought him In setting up their dairy over 1000 hectares. New Zealanders measure their operations near Augusta, GA, land in hectares which are larger than acres. says Niezen, “five grazing Roughly speaking, he paid about $15,000 per dairies were established ranghectare to help fulfill his dairy aspirations. ing in size from 500 to 1100 Cameron says his stay there will be “indefinite.” cows. All of them are pastureMany dairy farmers worldwide look to New based dairies.” He also affirms Zealand as being at the vanguard of dairy manage- the existence of pasture-fed ment and techniques, exercising what can closely dairies in Missouri, be equated with American ‘Zero Tolerance’ Mississippi, Oregon and a few philosophies where negatives are concerned. New other states. Such dairies have Zealand is also expanded ranked as the into Australia, world’s eighth Uruguay and largest milk proChile.

The ducer, producing dairy where It was probably one of about 2.2 perNiezen worked cent of world’s New the most intensively managed in milk. The numZealand was pasture farms in all of ber of dairy catoutside of tle in New Morrinsville New Zealand. The pasture Z e a l a n d where, within consisted of ryegrass increased to 6.2 a 10-mile million by June and white clover and some radius, there 30, 2011. The were 100,000 of those pastures were dairy industry milking cows. more than 50 years old.” contributed Putting that $12.1 billion to figure into per- John Niezen, manager with Greenstone Grazing Group in Georgia, recently New Zealand’s s p e c t i v e , gave a presentation on grazing. ~ John Niezen Photos by Stephen Wagner exports by that Niezen noted same date. New that in all of actual pasture mass and animal performance for Zealand attribGeorgia, there are 75,000 milking the ryegrass, but a better relationship was needed utes much of its cows. “The barns that I managed for the summer grasses. More mowing to maintain success to two had 480 cows grazing on 130 pasture quality was also required in Georgia than key advantages - land and water. acres.” That is 3.7 cows per hectare or 1.5 cows in NZ. “With farm production we averaged 1300 While Cameron exits to New Zealand, other per acre. Niezen’s staff was comprised of just him kilograms of milk solids per hectare, Niezen said. dairymen are reversing the process and importing and a 20-year-old relief milker. “My wife fed calves “Or about 130 CWt per acre. Yes, we measure NZ techniques to their particular parts of the in the Spring. It was probably one of the most farm production per acre. We fed minimal suppleworld. One of them is John Niezen, a manager intensively managed pasture farms in all of New ments, and fed minerals in the parlor. Gross with Greenstone Grazing Group in Georgia, where Zealand. The pasture consisted of ryegrass and financial returns were $2000-$3000 per acre. he has worked since 2007. Prior to that he worked white clover and some of those pastures were That was from milk only, not stock sales.” Some on dairy farms in Canada and in New Zealand, more than 50 years old.” new developments include implementing corn and has also worked for the International Niezen would take a farm walk every week in silage, and addition of palm kernel cake to the Livestock Institute in Nigeria. Niezen owns the New Zealand, measuring pastures with manage- dairy diet. A staff of two can milk 350-400 cows Eden Church Road Farm in Georgia which, prior ment decisions based on those readings. Rotation per hour. to its purchase, was growing traditional Georgia length varied from 20-100 days from the time they “Currently, we are milking 10,000 pounds per crops including corn and peanuts. It has 330 went back from the pasture being grazed to being cow, and we add another 1000 pounds for higher acres under a pivot plus 80 acres in a corner grazed again, depending on the season. During fat content,” says Niezen. “We aim for 12 -13,000 which are not irrigated. Center-pivot irrigation, these weekly walks, pasture was measured by a pounds per cow as more intensive culling occurs also called circle irrigation, is a method of crop rising plate meter. The readings coincided with and New Zealand genetics enters the herd and

Attendees listen as John Niezen discusses the dairy industry in New Zealand.

calving becomes more concentrated.” Per cow production is increasing over time. Using the year 2010 as an example, he says, “Our aim is one calf per cow per year for at least 6 years.

We want to get as many cows as possible calving as early as possible. One thing we have learned is that you’re not going to produce a lot of milk in the heat, so in June and July the calving is going to trail off no matter what you do.” Currently 78 percent of the cows are pregnant, lower than expected. NZ genetics appear to be improving the situation.

“A cow has to get pregnant quickly,” Niezen reasons. “If a cow doesn’t get pregnant at the first AI attempt, she’s behind the 8-ball for the rest of her life. She will calve later next year and then she’s got to struggle to catch up again.”

got very good growth, they mother well, and have the Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational. (Sometimes, good conception rates.” his lots have been the high sellers in their categoYates used his new bulls on his ry.) Carefully, seleccommercial herd, but soon decided tively he bought heifers, cows, bulls, to buy registered cows and sell off and embryos. For a the half-breeds. He also went to “It take a lot of work time, he was part Clemson University to take a course owner of the bull in AI. “AI has really helped me over the years to take Buford. improve my genetics,” he said. By foundation cows and In 2009, he took 2000 ClayJohn Farms was 100 persome bulls to the cent purebred Gelbvieh. (The farm breed up a good herd,” B l u e g r a s s name comes from combining Yate’s Invitational and first name with his son’s first ~ Clayton Yates noticed a bull named name.)

O’Charlie 2T. “I Before long Yates was attending noticed what good sales, as a seller and as a buyer. He has placed animals in sales in Tennessee and confirmation he had, and his big size,” Yates Kentucky, including the Kentucky Beef Expo and recalled.

But he was red, and Yates was building a black herd. Yates continued, “I told my son that if this bull was black I’d really be interested in him.”

Yates had seen the bull’s dam before and been impressed, and his sire was Rolex.

“When we left the sale ring I owned him,” Yates said. “I knew he would put the genetics I wanted into the herd.

O’Charlie produces offspring with good growth, continuing a trend that Yates has emphasized in his herd from the start. “I have weaned some calves that have weighed off at 800 pounds at weaning at seven months,” he said. His goal is a birth weight of 80 pounds, though sometimes his calves come out heavier than that.

“The red ones grow well too,” Yates said. “They do a tremendous job putting on the pounds. Gelbvieh grows so well.

“I remember years ago I thought I had a really good calf at 350 pounds at seven months. The genetics now are some much better than we used to have.”

Yates currently calves about 40 animals per year, half bred AI and half bred natural service from his two bulls. Most of his cows are black, though there are five reds. With O’Charlie in service, there are some red calves and some gray calves on the ground at ClayJohn Farms.

The farm sells about 10 bulls a year and a good number of heifers and cows both off-the-farm and at sales. One bull calf in particular Yates is quite excited about, both because of his appearance and his EPDs — his total maternal EPD is 54. The bull’s sire is JBOB Carolina Fortune, and he’s an AI calf out of an embryo cow Yates raised.

“It take a lot of work over the years to take foundation cows and breed up a good herd,” Yates said.

“I do think I’ve improved our genetics.” One of his foundation cows was one of the first Gelbviehs to test homozygous for the marbling gene; her progeny remain in his herd today.

Since beginning his foray into the purebred business, Yates has seen an increase in the popularity of the Gelbvieh breed, which he attributes to their performance and growth. But ClayJohn’s role in improving the breed is set to decrease.

“I’m probably going to go to fewer cattle in the near future,” Yates said. “I’ve got to face reality. I’m getting older. I can’t do as much as I once did.

“But I’ve fulfilled an ambition to work with regisAfter decades of raising commercial cattle, Clayton Yates turned to raising purebred Gelbvieh in 1997. He sells at tered cattle.” And helped improved the genetics, performance, and productivity of many a herd sales in several neighboring states and off-the-farm.

Photo by Karl H. Kazaks besides his own.

PURLEAR, NC — Clayton Yates has kept cattle all his life, but it has only been in the past 15 years that he has been able to fulfill a lifelong ambition of raising purebred cattle.

“When I was in elementary school and high school I had milk cows, sold milk, raised calves, had a few beef cattle,” Yates said. After attending Appalachian State, Yates returned home to this agricultural community in western Wilkes County and raised commercial cattle for 30 years, while also working a public job.

By 1997, Yates was able to retire from his public job and turn to the purebred business. He went to a sale intent on buying Angus bulls — and came home with Gelbvieh bulls.

“I really like their confirmation,” Yates said, explaining his decision to go with the Gelbvieh breed. “They’re a stand-up breed of cattle. They’ve

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Grassroots policy process yields resolution to advance trade opportunities Trade was not the only issue considered by NCBA Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) or other federallymembers. NCBA Vice President of Government owned bison is a liability cattlemen aren’t willing to Affairs Colin Woodall said a resolution was passed to bear. NCBA members passed a resolution opposing encourage a more efficient payment system for fed the relocation of any bison outside the current GYA cattle. Woodall said at a time when it takes more management area, the expansion of that area and capital to feed cattle and when cattle feeders want to any increase in the currently authorized GYA bison buy replacement cattle in a timely manner, a recent population. announcement from the U.S. Postal Service that first class mail delivery will slow in the future will cause problems for the efficient delivery of payment for cattle. He said NCBA will work with the packing sector of the industry to develop a more efficient and expeditious payment system for fed cattle.

Donald, who is a Montana rancher, said the current management of bison on federal lands by the Department of Interior (DOI) has cattlemen concerned about the health of the cattle herd.

While co-mingling of bison and other native wildlife with cattle is unpreventable, Donald National Cattle Breeders Association (NCBA) Executive Director of said the relocation of the Communications Daren Williams presents Rebecca Long Chaney of Thurmont, MD, with her NCBA Master’s in Beef Advocacy certificate during the National NCBA Convention and Trade Show in Nashville recently. Chaney was also invited as a special guest author in the NCBA booth to feature her twin daughter’s (Rianna and Clayton Yates takes great pleasure at improving the genetics of the Gelbvieh Sheridan) agricultural education children’s books, “The Chaney Twins’ Series.” The breed. He has high hopes for some of his young bulls, three of which are Master’s in Beef Advocacy is an NCBA-administered checkoff-funded program pictured here behind him. aimed at training effective spokespersons for the beef industry. The free program consists of six, one-hour online courses: beef safety, beef nutrition, animal care, environmental stewardship, modern beef production and the beef checkoff.

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NASHVILLE, TN — International trade, cattle payment efficiency and herd health were among the key policy issues members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) honed in on during the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, TN. Outgoing NCBA President Bill Donald said the grassroots policy process was put into action recently as policy resolutions, which originated in local and state cattlemen organizations, advanced through committees and were passed by NCBA members during the annual convention.

“NCBA’s policy is not developed in a board room in Washington, D.C. It’s developed, debated and deliberated on by cattlemen and women. This process is and always has been the strength and backbone of the organization,” Donald said. “From the health of the herd, economic profitability, international trade and more, NCBA members worked this week to ensure a successful and sustainable U.S. beef industry.”

Donald said NCBA members keyed in on international trade, specifically the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), during the convention. He said a resolution was passed that codified NCBA support of a TPP that removes tariff and non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. beef to participating countries, which include Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. Donald said NCBA insists all participating countries, as well as any countries that join the TPP in the future, must fully abide by guidelines set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

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2012 National Beef Ambassador Arika Snyder of Lewiston, PA, was a special guest at the American National CattleWomen’s Foundation dinner held during the National Cattle Breeders Association Convention and Trade Show in Nashville recently. She and other ambassadors were asked to answer an impromptu question about the beef industry. Miss American Rodeo, Mackenzie Carr of Idaho, was the keynote speaker for the evening. Pictured from left, are, National Beef Ambassadors John Weber of Minnesota, Snyder, Miss American Rodeo Mackenzie Carr, Emily Jack of Texas and Kim Rounds of California. Not pictured is National Ambassador Rossie Blinson of North Carolina.

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Commitment to serving Cumberland County continues ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — After 64 years of service to the Carlisle area, Peterman Power Equipment started a new chapter March 1 by joining the Messick’s family of dealerships. The full-line Kubota dealership, located at 225 York Road in Carlisle, PA, becomes the fifth Central Pennsylvania location for Messick’s, the family-owned agricultural, construction and lawn and garden equipment dealer group.

The Carlisle location, formerly known as Peterman Farm Equipment, was opened exactly 64-years ago on this date by Raymond Peterman. He started the dealership selling Ferguson tractors in 1948 and added Sim-

plicity lawn equipment in the 1950s.

Today, the Carlisle store sells eXmark, Snapper, Snapper Pro, Simplicity, Stihl and Troybilt tillers in addition to the full line of Kubota products including riding lawn mowers, compact and agricultural tractors and construction equipment.

The Peterman family is pleased the store is joining the Messick’s group, because they know their customers will continue to receive the highest level of service. Messick’s is known for a commitment to quality, backed by unmatched parts and service support.

Plans to grow the Peterman business include the addition of Kubota Construction and Agricultural shortlines.

With locations in Elizabethtown, Ab-

bottstown, Lancaster, Halifax and now Carlisle — Messick’s is always nearby. Parts are available around the clock at www.messicks.com and through Messick’s convenient app for Android or iPhones.

Now is the time to schedule annual service for lawn and other equipment to ensure it is ready to go this spring.

In addition to service in the Carlisle location, Messick’s also offers, in the parts department, maintenance items like mower blades and chainsaw chain loop sharpening as well as spark plugs and tune-up kits for the do-it-yourselfer. Store hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays; on the web 24-hours-a-day at

www.messicks.com or during business hours at 800-222-3373.

The staff at Messick’s has one common mission, to provide their customers with a broad selection of new and used equipment, parts and service with an emphasis on quality and dependability. Messick’s philosophy is to work with credibility, honesty, integrity and courtesy, because a sincere relationship with the customer is important. Messick’s began in 1952 and continues today with five locations, hundreds of product lines, thousands of parts, serving customers around the world. Search Messick’s large inventory of both new and used equipment, order parts and more online at www.messicks.com.

Two Maryland horses take top honors in Arabian awards event ANNAPOLIS, MD — Two Maryland-based and trained Arabian racing horses received prestigious honors during an award ceremony held in Houston on March 4.

Both horses are trained and stabled at Rigbie Farm in Harford County.

Maryland-bred Golden Odessy was named Champion Three Year

Old Filly of the Year during the 2012 Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Darley Awards, which are considered “the Oscars” of purebred Arabian racing in the United States.

Dixies Valentine, a 7year-old mare, received the World Champion Mare Award during the

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Awards, which were awarded for the first time this year to recognize women in Arabian racing and presented along with the Darley Awards.

Dixies Valentine was also nominated for a Darley Award for Horse of the Year and has twice before been named a

Champion Arabian Filly of the Year.

Rigbie Farm is owned

by Sharon Clark. She is authorized by USDA and the Maryland Departments of Agriculture to operate the state’s only active Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Quarantine Station — a stable that receives and holds horses

under federal import quarantine while extensive testing is conducted to ensure they are free from the disease before they are released.

Both Dixies Valentine and Golden Odessy, who will continue to race in the season ahead, are owned by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the

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Sheikh Tahnoon has boarded and trained his world class Arabian horses at Rigbie Farm for 20 years.

Dixies Valentine was originally scheduled to run in the inaugural running of the H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak IFAHR Cup, the first all-woman race for Arabians, which was held in Houston on Saturday. A pre-race favorite to win, Dixies Valentine was unfortunately pulled from the race the night before due to a mild case of colic.

The Darley Awards were founded in 1987 to honor outstanding racehorses, jockeys, owners, trainers and breeders in Arabian horse racing.

The 2012 awards were presented as part of the H.H. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival, a global race started in 2009 with legs throughout the world.

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Healthy gains hit quality target The first step in achieving goals is to set them. That’s why feedyard managers aim for the best live and harvested performance, and that means a few points better than last year.

Carcass value is especially important to those who sell cattle on a grid.

Producers may think efficiency comes from choosing genetics for feedlot performance over marbling and beef quality. But thesis research by Kansas State University Master’s student Marisa HandsKleysteuber and academic advisor, animal scientist Chris Reinhardt, says otherwise.

Data from 17,919 cattle fed at a southwest Kansas feedlot were evaluated for the paper, “Relationships between feedlot health, average daily gain and carcass traits of Angus steers.”

Results show the highest quality grade cattle were also the highest gaining, regardless of disease status. They also suggest managing for a consistant end-point can be as influential as genetics.

“Even if cattle with similar genetics are fed for the same period of time, differences in carcass qualities will arise,” Reinhardt said.

“Many times that is because of illnesses in

certain animals.”

Healthy animals tend to perform better, and the steers in this study provide an example. All marketed at an individually identified, fat-constant endpoint, those requiring no treatment for disease or illness graded 72 percent USDA Choice or Prime, compared to 59 percent for those treated two or more times.

They weighed more coming in, and gained more with fewer days on feed to extend their advantages over steers that required treatment.

Reinhardt examined data on those steers that were never sick to look for correlations between average daily gain and quality grade because earlier work has noted that higher gaining cattle tend to grade better. This study found nothing to dispute that, and noted, “performance dramatically dropped for those cattle that were ungraded [Standard or No-Roll].”

On the other hand, the more times cattle were treated, the lower performance in the yard and in carcass value; ungraded cattle turned out to be those that required treatment just about twice as often as other cattle.

Sickness usually means a temporary set-

back. While cattle showing morbidity deposit less external and intramuscular fat, feeding to the same fat-constant endpoint as healthy cattle cuts down on those differences in marbling scores and performance. Of course, it takes more days on feed in a setting where clearly time is money.

“The relationship between Yield Grade (YG) and Quality Grade in treated cattle is actually greater than in nontreated cattle,” the report states. “Allowed to reach an adequate degree of finish, marbling should also follow.”

Regardless of health, the study suggested all cattle optimize marbling by feeding them with the goal of achieving YG 3 (See tables and full study on page 4 of the 2012 KSU Cattlemen’s Day Report at www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/lvstk2/srp1065.pdf).

Steers reaching that level of cutability made 16.1 percentage points more Choice and Prime as compared to those steers falling within the range of YG 1 or 2.

Premium Choice carcasses were increased by 10.3 points in the same comparison.

“It pays to keep cattle

healthy, yes. But these results also tell us if we want to raise high-quality beef, we do not need to bypass performance genetics for high-marbling traits,” Reinhardt said.

“We can select a combination of both.”

Management counts, certainly. The research report concludes pro-

ducers who “reduce opportunities for nutritional stress (e.g. nutrient restriction, health challenges) and ensure their cattle are fed to their target fat content endpoint... will more consistently achieve both excellent performance and quality grade [goals].”

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HARRISBURG. PA — Agriculture Secretary George Greig is urging Pennsylvania horse owners to consult their veterinarians about options for West Nile Virus prevention before mosquito season begins.

“From recreational trail riders and trained competitors to top-notch breeding and racing, Pennsylvania’s equine industry represents an important segment of our state’s leading economic driver — agriculture,” said Greig. “Animal health is a top industry priority, and I encourage horse owners to speak to their veterinarians about protecting their animals against encephalitic diseases like

West Nile Virus.”

Equine encephalitic diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes and cause inflammation of the brain. Mosquitoes become more active with warm weather in early spring.

Vaccines are available to help prevent West Nile Virus and other equine encephalitic diseases such as Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis. Vaccines are usually administered in February or March prior to mosquito season. Horse owners should talk with their veterinarians to determine the best time to start the vaccination process.

Horses vaccinated against Eastern, Western and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are not protected against West Nile Virus.

Greig cautioned that vaccination of horses is not a guarantee of protection against infection.

The best way to prevent infection of West Nile Virus is to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitoes by eliminating mosquito breeding sites.

Important steps to be taken include: • Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, buckets, ceramic pots or other unwanted water-holding containers on the property; • Pay special attention to discarded tires, which are

mosquito breeding sites; • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors. Containers with drainage holes located only on the sides collect enough water to act as mosquito breeding sites; • Clean clogged roof gutters every year. Millions of mosquitoes can breed in roof gutters each season; • Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use; • Empty and refill outdoor water troughs, buckets and birdbaths every few days so water does not stagnate; • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens can become major mosquito

producers if they are allowed to stagnate; • Clean and chlorinate swimming pools when not in use. Mosquitoes may breed in the water that collects on pool covers; and • Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property, especially near manure storage areas.

Mosquitoes may breed in any puddle that lasts for more than four days.

Additional steps can be taken by horse owners to protect their horses: • Reduce the number of birds in and around the stable area. Eliminate roosting areas in the rafters of the stable.

Certain species of wild birds are the main reservoir for the virus; • Check the property for dead birds, especially

crows. Any suspicious birds should be reported online to www.westnile. state.pa.us or by calling the Department of Environmental Protection at 717-346-8238.

Use gloves to handle dead birds and place the birds in plastic bags. If not submitting the bird for testing, the bagged bird can be placed in the trash. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after discarding the dead bird.

Topical preparations containing mosquito repellents are available for horses. Read the product label before using.

For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Health at 717-783-6897 or visit www.westnile. state.pa.us.

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USDA to tap veterans and transitioning service members for careers in agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and The American Legion National Commander Fang Wong recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will help our Nation’s veterans and transitioning military service members find positions that promote agriculture, animal and plant health, food safety, nutrition, conservation and rural communities. With this partnership, USDA and the American Legion will leverage existing resources to expand opportunities for veterans while promoting USDA programs and services in communities throughout the country.

“At President Obama’s direction, USDA and the rest of the federal government are working to make sure our veterans in rural areas receive the medical care, training and employment support they deserve,” said Vilsack.

“And that’s why this partnership with the American Legion is so critical.

America’s veterans are leaders across rural America and we want to help them pursue their dreams by prioritizing innovative new approaches, attracting capital and forming partnerships like this to continue economic development in rural communities.”

Today, about 6.1 million veterans live in rural communities — a higher concentration than anywhere else in the country. Over 5,300 American Legion posts are located in counties with

populations under 40,000 and onethird of the Legion’s membership call rural America home.

The American Legion has long been committed to helping transitioning military and America’s veterans find jobs and through its vast networks, USDA will actively recruit veterans and transitioning military servicemen for employment while promoting greater awareness of USDA programs.

Specifically, USDA and the American Legion have agreed to promote USDA vacancy announcements; share information about activities in newsletters; provide information about USDA programs and vacancies through established networks as well as the on the Web; and promote veteran owned business participation in USDA contracts.

USDA also will provide information about the opportunities and support it offers, so that service members who want to start their own rural business, farm or ranch are aware of USDA programs, grants, loans or small business contracts. USDA education, training, outreach and mentoring programs, such as www.STAR T2FARM.gov will help encourage our Nation’s young, hard-working veterans to be the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers.

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ployment of Veterans in the Federal Government; and, as a result USDA created the Veterans Employment Program Office. Through strategic recruiting and effective marketing of USDA to transitioning service members and veterans, USDA increased the percentage of veterans in the total workforce, including permanent and temporary positions, from five percent in fiscal year 2009 to six percent in fiscal 2010 to nearly eight percent in fiscal year 2011. Disabled veterans are a subset of veterans and are a subject of special emphasis in hiring. USDA increased disabled veteran hiring from just over one percent of total persons hired in fiscal year 2009 to nearly two percent in fiscal year 2010 to over two percent in fiscal year 2011.

Additionally, USDA increased its hiring of veterans in the permanent workforce from 17.5 percent in fiscal year 2009 to 20.3 percent in fiscal year 2010 to 23.9 percent in fiscal year 2011. Disabled veteran hiring for permanent positions also increased from nearly six percent in fiscal year 2009 to over seven percent in fiscal year 2010 to over eight percent in fiscal year 2011. According to data from the National Finance Center Report Center, as of Feb. 19, 2012, USDA rate of hire of veterans in the total workforce is 12.8 percent and disabled veterans is just over five percent. The rate of

veterans hired in the permanent workforce is 25.6 percent and disabled veterans is 12.2 percent.

USDA continues to make steady progress in hiring veterans in light of the strong competition it faces with career offerings at the Departments of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA) and Homeland Security (DHS). According to the Employment of Veterans in the Federal Executive Branch report dated June 2011, DoD, VA and DHS account for 80 percent of the veterans hired in the Federal government in fiscal year 2010. In order to be more effective at hiring veterans, USDA can promote agricultural careers through veterans service organizations such as, the American Legion.

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Biannual packer survey shows cumulative contribution at $352 million Demand for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand surged higher in 2011, which helps explain a 40 percent jump in packer-reported CAB grid premiums. Licensed packers paid owners of CAB-accepted finished cattle $32.3 million last year, compared to almost $23 million in 2010, according to February reports. That does not include related premiums paid for Choice and Prime grades.

The news ended a general downtrend in annual grid premiums for the brand from the historical high of nearly $37 million in 2002. CAB volume had gained more than 40 percent over the eight years and premiums often decline in the face of more supply. However, during those years, the value added by CAB was becoming relatively more important in comparison to the weakening premium for USDA Choice over Select beef.

The latest fed-cattle premium spike is supported by what happened on the boxed beef side.

“A simple average across five middlemeat items — the rib, strip, tender, butt and short loin — shows that the CAB product premium in 2011 jumped roughly 20 percent over 2010,” said industry analyst Julian Leopold, of Leopold Foods.

That was after a “pretty flat” period

for CAB premiums following the 2008 crash in the overall economy, he says.

“It looks like demand is picking back up though, and likely at restaurants as well as retail.

“The other side of the equation would be the volume, as the 4 percent increase in 2011 CAB sales over 2010 could have further increased the total dollar premiums in the system.”

Grid premiums for CAB-accepted cattle have reached a cumulative total of $352 million, with packers paying producers about $28 million per year for hitting that target over the past 10 years.

“We’re seeing the premium nature of our brand on both the product and cattle side of the industry, with rewards to all of the stakeholders and partners who are committed to quality,” said Certified Angus Beef LLC President John Stika. “The investment and focus in taking the high road above commodity beef pays off with more and more satisfied customers.”

The numbers come from a “Here’s the Premium” project that has surveyed packers on annual CAB grid premiums paid since 1998. They report total dollars but not volume of grid cattle bought, and individual data remains confidential.

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more of a problem for USDA’s Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) system. Its “Five-Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle - Premiums and Discounts Report” shows a weekly CAB grid premium, but that reflects only the narrowly defined 15 percent of value-based marketing that is “negotiated,” and does not include formula grids that pay higher CAB premiums.

MPR Supervisor Brittany Koop admits several “challenges” may lead to understated figures. Packers report intentions rather than actual records, so auditing is difficult. Even if they offer several grids, packers can list only one expected CAB premium, and Koop notes it is not in a packer’s best interest to report a higher price. Weighted averages only consider total plant volume, not CAB volume, and volume cannot be assigned to grid data. Finally, USDA confidentiality rules keep many grid transactions sealed.

Based on published grids connected with several packers, the upper range of available CAB premium last year was more than $5 per hundredweight (/cwt.) in the Plains area. Yet, despite the 40 percent hike in total reported grid premiums to CAB, USDA reported only a 6-cent move in CAB grid premium, to $2.84/cwt.

The historical data reported to CAB by packers indicates grid premiums have returned to the market in a big way. While it took 20 years to reach an estimated cumulative total of $3 million paid, the 14 years since then have been rewarding for Angus producers who focus on quality. Premiums have been up and down, but among the top four CAB packers, last year’s total was either the second-, third- or fourthhighest annual CAB grid outlay ever.

Urner Barry reporter A.J. Munger says higher CAB grid premiums paid

last year are likely due to the sharp increase in wholesale demand for premium Choice beef, “with the continued expansion of branded programs, particularly the CAB brand.” A retail demand shift from Select to premium Choice was obvious by late summer.

“That increased the competition for higher-grading market-ready cattle,” Munger says, which would be enough to increase premiums. On top of that, however, the shift coincided with a falloff in quality grades, thus limiting total available supplies, he adds.

What will 2012 bring? It was off to a strong start with even the USDA report showing a weekly weighted CAB grid premium of $8 in January. “Of course that could be seasonal and it is way too early to talk about a trend for the year,” said Kansas State University economist Ted Schroeder.

There is much volatility and uncertainty in the market, with severely negative packer margins. But with all beef priced at historic highs, a trigger level may turn consumers toward either higher quality beef for a little more premium or away from beef toward other proteins.

“We also know that not all cattle qualifying for CAB receive a grid premium,” Schroeder said. “Many are sold in ways that return a commodity price to the seller, but enable the packer to capture CAB premiums for the beef.”

The big jump in reported CAB grid premiums for 2011, when USDA’s MPR system showed little change, suggests a lot more CAB-qualifying cattle were sold on a value-based formula or grid last year. “That says if you want in on the higher CAB premiums, you should look at selling your cattle on a value-based grid that pays a competitive rate for those that qualify,” he added.

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From the front lines to the farm First-of-its-kind workshop to teach veterans about heritage breed agriculture PITTSBORO, NC — The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) and the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) are planning a two-day intensive workshop May 4 and 5 to help transform today’s veterans into tomorrow’s farmers.

This first-of-its kind workshop will educate and train America’s service men and women on the skills necessary to steward some of America’s most historic and endangered farm animals.

“ALBC is the perfect partner for FVC,” said Chris Ritthaler, national veteran outreach coordinator for the Farmer Veteran Coalition. “Many of our veterans come to us without a background in agriculture and do not feel constricted by ‘accepted’ American agriculture practices. Most realize the need to find niche markets in order to find success as a beginning farmer or rancher and heritage breeds are the perfect opportunity for these vets to find their market share.”

The workshop, titled From Service to Stewardship, will be held at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro, NC. Friday’s program will include a full-day classroom session featuring many local farmers. “Friday’s activities will introduce attendees to a variety of heritage breeds that are a good fit for the small farm,” said Jeannette Beranger, Research and Technical Pro-

gram Manager for ALBC. On Saturday, attendees will select a track and visit local, successful small farm operations where they will get an up-close look at the realities of heritage breed farming.

Over the course of the two days, veterans will learn about hog production, poultry production, heritage cattle, raising equines, and small ruminant production. In addition, vets will be introduced to the marketing aspects of raising heritage breeds.

Veterans’ experiences of hard work, discipline, and dedication, as well as their training in planning and logistics, make them well-suited for entrepreneurial businesses such as farming.

Many veterans come from small towns and rural areas where farming is an important element of the local economy.

By bringing new types of farming back to these communities, these individuals help not only themselves and their families but give back to the local economy.

“Our goal is to help returning veterans and retired service members improve their ability to succeed financially in heritage breed agriculture by providing them with the educational materials, hands-on training, information, resources and consultation,” said ALBC Executive Director Charles Bassett.

This workshop stems from the growing demand from veterans for more informa-

tion about heritage breed agriculture.

ALBC and the FVC have experienced a rapid rise in call volume and inquiries from veterans seeking help getting started with heritage breed agriculture.

“The men and women that fought for our country are now fighting for the futures’ of the historic breeds that founded this country,” Bassett said.

To register for the workshop, call the ALBC office at 919-542-5704, or emailjberanger@albc-usa.org. The cost of the workshop is $95. Veterans have priority registration. After April 1, the workshop will be opened up to the general public for registration. ALBC members are encouraged to register for the workshop.

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Falling Milk Prices/Rising Feed Costs Have Farmers Caught in the Middle Issued Mar. 2, 2012 Farm milk prices dropped for the second month in a row. The Agriculture Department announced the February Federal order (FO) benchmark Class III price at $16.06 per hundredweight (cwt.), down 99 cents from January, 94 cents below February 2011, $2.64 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to about $1.38 per gallon. Class III futures show additional slippage ahead and were trading late Friday morning with the March contract at $15.27; April, $14.97; May, $15.02; June, $15.46; with a peak of $16.40 in October. The February Class IV price is $15.92, down 64 cents from January and $2.48 below a year ago.

The four-week NASSsurveyed cheese price averaged $1.5410 per pound, down 6.9 cents from January. Butter averaged $1.4712, down 11.9 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3792, down a penny and a half, and dry whey averaged 64 cents per pound, down 4.8 cents.

California’s corresponding 4b cheese milk price is $13.42, down 81 cents from January, and $3.50 below a year ago The 4a butter-powder price is $15.51, down 67 cents from January and $2.37 below a year ago.

There wasn’t a lot for the cash dairy markets to chew on this week as far as government reports and awaited Friday afternoon’s January Dairy Products report. The cheese closed the first Friday of March on a down note but up on the week, with the blocks at $1.48 per pound, up 1 1/4-cents on the week but 54 cents below a year ago. The barrels also closed at $1.48, up a penny on the week and 50 cents below a year ago. Twenty one cars of block traded hands on the week (13 on Friday) and eight of barrel. The

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Cheese production continues to be active as increased milk supplies are arriving at manufacturing facilities, according to USDA’s weekly update. “Higher than anticipated milk supplies and favorable yields are adding to current cheese production,” it said, but retailers are featuring increased cheese ads in many parts of the country. “This is helping to clear inventories,” according to USDA, and increased pizza sales and retail features have combined to support Mozzarella sales. Buyers looking to build stocks for aging programs are also showing better interest. Excess produc-

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Cattle feeders Darwin Nissley and Nelson Beam will discuss the kind of feeder cattle they want to buy, including weight, health programs and background.

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NCBA President J.D. Alexander makes statement regarding implementation of KORUS FTA United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21, that the free trade agreement between the United States and South Korea (KORUS FTA) will be implemented on March 15. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander praised the announcement.

“NCBA was a key player in working vigorously to ensure passage of the trade pact with South Korea. We are pleased to see a smooth implementation process taking place and commend Ambassador Kirk for his steadfast commitment to expanding trade opportunities for farm and ranch families like mine.

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Without a history, premiums paid don’t mean profit made In most investment situations, you get a chance to evaluate the risk and rewards, do some research and make an informed decision. But when cattle pass through the sale barn in 30-second intervals, it’s not always easy for buyers to base decisions on anything more than appearance.

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This analysis, taken from five years of closeout data on millions of cattle from across the feeding belt, shows otherwise.

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They earned $86.92 and $27.44 per head, respectively.

“If you pay a premium just because they look good or they have the hide color that you think is best, there’s enough variation in those groups that you’re going to come out short on those premiums,” Feuz said.

The PCC numbers illustrate that point. The quartile with a light “premium,” so slight the average came in barely negative at -$0.79, lost $17.15. The most expensive calves — purchased for $12.37-per-head above the market — lost $101.83 on feed.

Does this mean cattle are never worth a premium? Hardly; but it takes information to make them pay.

“If we could correctly identify the cattle that make the most money in the feedlot and grade the best, if we could identify those as feeders in the auction market,” Feuz said, “then the premiums aren’t big enough.”

The most expensive cattle in the analysis had the worst feed conversion at 6.56 pounds of feed/gain, compared to 6.38 pounds for the most efficient group. They ranked third for average daily gain.

Although grade wasn’t part of the dataset, previous PCC work pointed out a highly favorable correlation between gain and grade, so chances are those cattle with the highest premiums didn’t live up to quality expectations either.

Danny Herrmann, Ford County Feeders, says he’s willing to pay more for cattle that stay healthy, gain and convert, and grade. The best chance at those is recruiting repeat suppliers into his Kansas feedlot.

“If I have a pretty good history, I’ll try to buy those cattle again,” he said. In the long run, partnership pays off for ranchers, too. “Those people probably get more of a premium than the person who is just taking the highest price every year from a different person.”

Hale says producers who want to ensure cattle top the market year after

year should make certain they deserve to.

“For a cow-calf man to do the best at marketing his cattle, he needs to know how his calves have performed and graded in the feedyard and how their health has been,” he said. “Then he can make changes and improve his cattle and develop a history.”

Communication is the key, says Herrmann — that and an extra dose of concern for the entire industry.

“If you do all the vaccinations and everything you can to give it 100 percent, I’ll be more interested,” he says. “But if you’re complaining about a 50-cent shot, then you’re telling me you don’t care about me. You need to be concerned about how the cattle perform for the next guy.”

Paying more for highgrading or source-andage verified cattle, but selling them on the average live or dressed price is a flawed business model.

“If you’re paying a premium for cattle that you think are going to grade above average, but you’re not selling in a market that rewards that,” Feuz said, “then you’re just wasting money on a [calf] premium.”

At the ranch level, lack of knowledge on how cattle gain and grade after weaning makes it hard to know if its worth paying a premium for breeding stock, he adds.

Through the years, premium levels in the feedercalf market have remained fairly consistent, but what they’re paid on has evolved.

“Feedlots are paying premiums based on perceived feedlot performance or end-carcass merit,” Feuz said. “What we’ve thought would deliver that over time has changed.”

Black-hided, Angus influence animals used to fetch a discount, for example.

“The biggest impact on feedlot profitability is how much you pay for those cattle,” Hale said. “There are times that discounts and premiums are worth it, but it all comes down to some kind of history.”

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The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University has launched a Youth Animal Care Training program. The program features free online educational training modules for youth through high school age. Through participation in the training, youth can improve their knowledge of animal handling, animal welfare, antimicrobial residue avoidance and food safety.

After a training package is completed, a certificate is available for printing.

Through the support of Beef Cattle Institute sponsors, the training packages, certification and electronic record of training are offered at no cost to youth.

Dan Thomson, assistant dean of outreach for the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, said, “Training youth is essential for the future of the agriculture industry. It can ensure worker safety, employee retention and production of wholesome products. We are proud to provide these tools through the gener-

system will send an e-mail a month before the certification is up, as a reminder to re-certify. The program is designed to provide valuable online training in various areas of animal care.

“The goal of the program is to utilize modern technology to reach youth and provide educational videos for those involved or interested in learning more about beef and dairy cattle and equine

to improve animal welfare, food safety and environmental stewardship,” said Abby Jones executive director of the Beef Cattle Institute. “This is a great program for 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to use.”

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ous support of our BCI sponsors.”

Youth can work through the multimedia training modules at any time.

Once all the modules within a package are completed and the quizzes are passed with 80 percent accuracy or higher, a certificate is available. There is no time limit or deadline to complete the modules and quizzes.

Each package is different in the length of time it takes to complete all of the modules. However, each module ranges from five to 20 minutes long.

The current training packages are: • Youth Beef Quality Assurance (28 modules) • Youth Beef Industry Food Safety (7 modules) • Youth Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance (31 modules) • Youth Humane Equine Management (10 modules) Youth will need to re-certify every three years to keep their certificate for Beef Quality Assurance up-to-date. The

The Kent County 4-H clubs are hosting their 14th Annual Basket Auction at the Felton Fire Hall on Friday, March 30.

The fundraising event will begin at 6 p.m. with a viewing of the baskets, followed at 7 p.m. by the traditional fried oyster, chicken salad and dumpling dinner served by the Felton Ladies Auxiliary.

At 8 p.m. the auction of the baskets will begin. Each basket to be auctioned will have a theme with many of them being donated and prepared by local 4H clubs in Kent County.

Tickets cost $30 per person and are available at the Kent County 4-H office by stopping by or calling 302-7304000. Seating is limited.

price in relationship to feed prices for a ration of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay.

At $17.90 per cwt., the average milk price is the lowest in 13 months.

Compared to July 2009, the February 2012 index got this low in a slightly different manner, according to DPW, markedly higher feed costs. In 2009, the 1.57 index came about from a milk price of just $11.30 per cwt.

Rising feed costs and declining milk prices are expected to result in Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments in 2012 according to the CME’s Daily Dairy Report. It quoted estimates from the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould, who says MILC payments could range from 44 cents in March to almost $1.00 per cwt in June based upon estimated milk and feed costs.

Meanwhile; February 2012 cull cow (beef and dairy combined) prices rose above $80 per cwt., likely the highest on record, according to USDA’s preliminary estimates. February prices averaged $80.10 per cwt., up $5.50 from January 2012’s revised estimate of $74.60, and $7.60 per cwt. higher than February 2011. The February 2012 average puts the beef value of a 1,200-pound cull cow at $961 per head. USDA also said replacement cows averaged $1,420 per head in 2011, up about $90 from 2010.

Dairy farmers in 14 southeastern states have until May 1 to file claims for a portion of the $145 million settlement agreement with Dean Foods and the Southern Marketing Agency. DPW editor, Dave Natzke, reported in Friday’s DairyLine that “The settlement, approved in a federal class-action antitrust lawsuit over fluid milk marketing practices, means more than 7,000 dairy farmers may be eligible for a financial award, prorated based on their milk production total.” Attorneys’ fees are expected to take about a third of the settlement, according to Natzke.

Procedures are posted at www.southeastdairyclass.com.

The trial date for remaining defendants; Dairy Farmers of America, National Dairy Holdings, LP (NDH), Dairy Marketing Services, LLC (DMS), MidAm Capital, LLC (Mid-Am), and Gary Hanman, former DFA CEO, is July 10.

Natzke also addressed the disparity between milk prices in California, which has its own state market order, and prices paid in federal market orders covering most of the rest the country.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, which denied recent petitions to consider changes to milk pricing formulas, has now scheduled meetings in March and April between processors and farmers to discuss those and other issues, Natzke reported. All meetings will be held in Sacramento. For more information, visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/ dairy/meetings.html.

Milk production continues to trend higher across most of the U.S., according to USDA. Class I interest is mainly flat with accounts taking planned volumes of fluid milk. Processors and handlers are seeing unusually heavy milk supplies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The Southeast is also seeing milk output build and the seasonal balancing plants are active.

Milk supplies in the Midwest are building on a week-to-week basis. Surplus offerings are available and continue to trade at a discount to Class price.

Milk output continues to build in the Southwest and stretch plant capacity in Arizona and California. Northwest and Mountain States production is building higher with better than normal weather a contributing factor.

In dairy politics; the International Dairy Foods Association reports that the largest 1,750 dairy farms now supply more than 50 percent of the U.S. milk supply, according to a new USDA report.

One third of the farms, about 19,400 that have fewer than 30 cows, produce only 1 percent of the milk supply.

Entitled “Farms, Land in Farms and Livestock Operations 2011,” the report shows that dairy farms with few-

er than 100 cows have declined in number and that larger farms with more than 1,000 cows are increasing in size, numbers and percentage of milk production.

IDFA’s Jerry Slominski said that “No one should be surprised by these numbers as the decline of small farms and the trend to larger dairy farms has been going on for decades,” but he adds; “What will surprise most people is that the bill endorsed by the House and Senate agriculture leadership, Democrats and Republicans, will actually increase the rate at which small farms are going out of business.”

He charged that “It’s pretty easy to see how the small farms will get squeezed out of business faster by this new government program,” and said “The solution is to offer dairy farmers the same opportunity for catastrophic and revenue insurance that is being offered to other farmers. Congress expects to spend $90 billion over the next 10 years on such insurance programs for other commodities but refuses to budget any of this for dairy farmers.”

Details are posted at www.idfa.org.

Meanwhile; 26 local, state, and national organizations sent a letter in early February to members of Congress, calling on them to take immediate action in response to the crisis affecting dairy farmers.

Paul Rozwadowski, Wisconsin dairy farmer and chair of the National Family Farm Coalition NFFC Dairy Subcommittee, stated, “We are asking Congress to administer a temporary floor price of $20.00 because it is so badly needed to keep the remaining 49,000 dairy farmers in business.”

He called on Congress, as it writes the new farm bill, to “take into consideration the farmers’ costs of producing raw milk and establish a pricing system that will reflect it, along with a supply management system based on the proposals in S. 1640, the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011.” For more details, log on to www.nffc.net.

Basket auction to benefit Delaware 4-H Foundation

Mielke from A12 million pounds and butter to 23 million to 16 countries. That’s a pretty good amount of cheese to remove from the domestic market.

Cash butter saw some ups and downs, gaining almost 7 cents on Thursday after dropping 2 1/4 on Monday, but gave some back Friday to close at $1.45, up 3 1/4 on the week but 66 3/4-cents below a year ago when butter jumped almost a dime on the week and hit $2.1175. It peaked May 26 at $2.18. Eighteen cars found new homes on the week. NASS butter averaged $1.4192, down 2.2 cents.

Butter made before December 1, 2011, is no longer eligible to trade on the CME. Easter/Passover demand is likely strengthening the price however butter production is heavy across the country as cream supplies remain plentiful and building, according to USDA. Demand for both bulk and print butter is fair to good. There have been some increases in cream usage in Class II manufacturing for ice cream, sour cream, cream cheese, and dips, ahead of the upcoming holiday needs. This is taking additional cream supplies and is a welcome reprieve for butter makers says USDA’s Dairy Market News.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk inched a half-cent lower, slipping to $1.2875.

Extra Grade closed at $1.2775, down 2 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.3681, up a half-cent, and dry whey averaged 61.13 cents, down 2.9 cents.

Dairy profitability took a hit in February, according to Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW), based USDA’s latest Ag Prices report which indicated some stark contrasts between the earning power of milk cows and the cash value of cull cows.

Higher corn, soybean and high prices, combined with lower U.S. average milk prices, sent the February 2012 milk-feed price ratio to its lowest level since July 2009, according to DPW. The index, at just 1.58, was down from January revised estimate of 1.72, and February 2011’s 2.01. The index is based on the current milk

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ORGANIC SPRINGERS HOLSTEIN and cross, top quality, well grown, had all vaccines, some very close and trucking available. 518-638-8357.(NY)

FORD 4500 tractor loader w/ pallet forks & bucket, $4,500; Brillion 20’ drag, $1,800; 4 row cultivator w/ sidedressor. 716-9415123.(NY)

BERKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, Chester white boars, Berkshire Hampshire gilts from certified herd. Jim Parlett, York Co., 717-8623610.(PA)

MASSEY HARRIS 333 tractor, all original, runs great, good tin, nice tractor to restore.

585-437-2796.(NY) 1973 CASE 10-70 for parts tractor is complete with cab, needs crank shaft $3,000.

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Applications for NRCS Organic Initiative due March 30 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for this second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30. The NRCS Office Locator is available at http://go .usa.gov/Uo8.

NRCS has financial and technical assistance available to certified organic producers, those who want to make the transition to organic production and producers who sell less than

$5,000 in organic products annually.

Part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Organic Initiative offers a wide array of conservation practices specifically designed for organic pro-

duction. Practices will help the selected applicants meet many requirements of their USDA Organic System Plans and stay in compliance with USDA’s National Organic Program.

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Initiative conservation practices are cover crops, nutrient and pest management, seasonal high tunnels, crop rotation, and fencing.

Changes for the 2012 signups include three ranking periods for cur-

expanded list of conservation activity plans.

Learn more about the Organic Initiative at http://go.usa.gov/Uo9 and find out about other NRCS initiatives and programs at http://go .usa.gov/UoX.

CERESVILLE VALUES

Whole animal butchery workshop planned NC Choices is presenting a workshop on Whole Animal Butchery and Advanced Charcuterie for Chefs and Farmers on March 19 and 20 at the Silk Hope Community Center, 4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City, NC. Master butcher Kari Underly will demonstrate whole animal butchery of beef and pork. Underly will disassemble an entire side of beef and pork into primal, subprimal and retail cuts.

Topics will include a discussion of meat quality, carcass utilization for chefs and farmers, basic cooking preparations for uncommon cuts and beef value-added shoulder cuts such as Denver steak and flat iron steak. Time and space will be available for discussion, questions and close observation of meat cutting.

The cost for attending the workshop is $120 until March 12 and $170 on March 13th. Class is limited to 40 participants per day. NC Cattlemen’s Association members receive a 10 percent discount when using the discount code “NCCattle.” Lunch is included in the registration fee.

To register, go to www. r egonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1066745

rent and transitioning producers; a threshold ranking score that can speed up approval for qualified applicants; required conservation practices that promote the consistent use of those practices; and an

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*Offer available October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Rebates and/or financing based on the purchase of eligible equipment defined in promotional program. Pricing and rebates in US dollars. Financing subject to credit approval. Customers must take delivery prior to the end of the program period. Some customers will not qualify. Some restrictions apply. Offers available on new equipment only. Prior purchases are not eligible. Offer valid only at participating Dealers. See your dealer for details.

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Hesston Disc Mower . . . . . . . . .$3,900 JD 1508 Batwing Mower . . . . . .$5,900 9N Thru Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 NH 1412 Discbine . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Hesston 9’ Disc Mower . . . . . . .$3,500 TRACTORS & SKID STEERS Allis Chalmers 185 . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 MF 65 with rotary cutter . . . . . . . . .$5,900 NH L150 New Skid Loader . . . .$28,989 NH L170 Deluxe Heated Cab, Less then 100 Hrs 2010 Model . . . . . . .$27,900 JD 620 Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 Ford 4000 Tractor w/ Loader . . .$4,900 Ford 4610 712 Hrs., Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 Bobcat T190 Track Machine w/ Cab & AC, 4 in 1 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 MF 2680 4x4, Cab, 130 HP . . .$15,900 NH 775 Skid Steer . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 NH GT22 Garden Tractor . . . . . .$3,500 MISC. EQUIPMENT Rhino SE10A 10’ pull type rotary cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,750 Kuhn Knight 3130 TMR Mixer $15,900 Woods D80 Pull Type Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 NH Elevator, 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,950 Edsel 1958 4 Dr., Hardtop . . . .$1,500 Argosy 1975 23’ Camper . . . . .$1,500 Good Selection of Aftermarket Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting at $650 NH MC22 Front Cut Mower w/60” Deck, Low Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Dixie Chopper X2000-50 . . . . .$3,500 4 in 1 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900 JD 717A Zero turn mower, like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 Millcreek 57P manure spreader $2,500

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by Sally Colby Despite the threat of snow, 550 people attended an open house to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Ceresville New Holland in Frederick, Maryland.

Bob and Charlotte Dinsmore, who have owned and operated the business since 1987, talked about the company's early days.

“It was started by the Rippeon brothers in 1947,” said Bob Dinsmore, company president. “They sold the business to New Holland in 1979. It operated as a company store until 1987, then we bought it from New Holland.” Bob had already served as manager for the business since 1981, and was familiar with the clientele and the local agricultural community.

Over the years, the Dinsmores have noticed changes in what customers are purchasing. “There has been a reduction in large equipment and an increase in smaller equipment,” said Bob. “A lot of farms have been divided - there are a lot of estate owners who have sheep and goats, not as many dairy farms, but there are a lot of hay producers.”

The dealership serves customers in the Frederick, Maryland area and beyond. In addition to keeping fifteen employees busy with everything from routine equipment maintenance to overhauls, Ceresville New Holland works with local students. “We use high school students in a mentoring program,” said Charlotte, who is the

office manager for the business. “Most come from a 4-H or FFA background, and many are involved in other agrelated programs such as livestock judging. It's been good for us, and we hope it's been good for them. They have all gone on to do very good things.”

Students work after school, on weekends and during the summer.

Sheepman Supply, which was started in Virginia by Bill Hess in 1937, was purchased by the Dinsmores in 1999 and is housed in the main building at the Frederick location. Although that segment of the business is relatively small, it has grown, and serves both local and mail order customers.

Customers, especially those who are just starting out with sheep or goats, appreciate the experience and knowledge of the people who work in the Sheepman Supply segment of the business.

Open house guests were treated to a pancake and sausage breakfast served by the men's group of a local United Methodist church, and could visit with vendors who were available to talk about equipment and ag-related services. Vendors included Bush Hog, Dixie Chopper, KIOTI Tractor, Kuhn, New Holland, Crystalyx, Rhino, Ritchie, Frederick County Sheep Breeders and young authors Sheridan and Rianna Chaney.

Visit Ceresville New Holland on line at www.ceresvillenh.com and Sheepman Supply at www.sheepman.com.

Charlotte and Bob Dinsmore greeted long-time and new customers at the open house. The Dinsmores have owned the Frederick County, MD, business since 1987.

Photos by Sally Colby

Customers at the open house enjoyed looking at new tractors and other types of equipment that was on display.

The Sheepman Supply section of the store was busy with customers selecting supplies for lambing and kidding.

Farmers at the open house had plenty of time to talk about and compare tractors.

The Dinsmores’ son, Robert, who is vice president and equipment sales manager, chats with family friend Jennifer Hill at the open house.

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Section B

Pennsylvania farmers discuss critical issues confronting agriculture with congressional delegation WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 170 farmers from across Pennsylvania converged on Capitol Hill recently seeking support from Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation on critical issues impacting agriculture. Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) members discussed a wide variety of topics with lawmakers, including the 2012 Farm Bill and proposed restrictions on youths working in agriculture.

Farm Bureau is anticipating a much different Farm Bill compared to what American agriculture has experienced in the past due to the realities of federal budget constraints and changing at-

titudes, even among farmers.

“We will focus much of our attention on developing a plan to establish a catastrophic revenue loss program, which is designed to protect American farmers from losses that would truly endanger our economic survival. The program would be applied to a broader range of commodities, including fruits and vegetables,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer.

PFB noted that with a catastrophic revenue loss program, the government would accept more of the risk by lower-

Pennsylvania B2

U.S. Senator Patrick Toomey, at left, poses with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Carl T. Shaffer before Toomey addressed more than 170 Farm Bureau members gathered in Washington D.C. for PFB’s National Legislative Conference. Toomey specifically talked about excessive government regulations plaguing Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.

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U.S. Rep Tom Marino, at left, who represents farmers from 14 counties in North Central and Northeast Pennsylvania (10th District), meets with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members Tim Wood and P.J. Barnes of Tioga County on the steps of the Capitol in Washington as part of PFB’s National Legislative Conference.

A group of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members from the 17th Congressional District meet with U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, at right, in his Washington office. Farm Bureau members, from left to right, Dennis Marbarger of Schuylkill County, Larry Gelsinger of Berks County, Steve and Bonnie Wenger of Lebanon County and David Koch of Schulykill County discussed a range of topics including the 2012 Farm Bill and youths working in agriculture. Also pictured is Holden’s aide Jake Kuhns. ing insurance premiums for farmers and allowing farmers to choose their own coverage at a much lower cost. In exchange, farmers would no longer seek direct payments and counter-cyclical payments, which have been major components of past farm bills. “Farmers are not asking lawmakers to create policies that guarantee us a profit; rather we are seeking a more simplified Farm Bill that provides avenues to help us manage risk for a wide range of commodities,” added Shaffer.

An equally important issue discussed with lawmakers centered on proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Labor, which that could seriously limit the ability of children under 16 to work on family farms.

“Farmers across Pennsylvania and the nation are concerned that the Labor Department’s proposed restrictions could seriously reduce the scope of work that youths could perform on farms, including chores typically done by children on farms, such as milking cows or operating a farm tractor,” continued Shaffer.

After receiving thousands of comments from the agricultural community, the Labor Department has decided to review its proposed regulations and has indicated it will re-propose a regulation dealing with the ability of children to work on farms owned by their parents, even if the parents

are part of a family partnership or corporation.

The department, however, did not say whether it would reconsider proposals that would prevent children under 16 who participate in 4-H and FFA programs, but are not the children of farm owners, from performing chores on a farm.

“Farmers are concerned about where the next generation of farmers will come from. Regulations that limit or prohibit youngsters from learning about agriculture and having safe, hands-on experiences on the farm will have serious consequences for our nation. By discouraging the younger generation from participating in agriculture, we will have fewer people staying in farming and fewer people producing a stable food supply for our nation,” concluded Shaffer.

Pennsylvania farmers also spoke with the Congressional Delegation about the need for the federal government to enact an immigration reform plan that would not only create a legal and reliable guest worker program, but also provide farmers with an adequate work force. In addition, Farm Bureau members called for enactment of H.R. 1259, a bill which would make the current Federal Estate Tax permanent. The law, which provides an exemption from taxes on estates valued under $5 million, is set to expire at the end of 2012.

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For Qualified Buyers Call for down payment options Check Out These Great Prices

FORAGE EQUIPMENT Gehl 1075 Pull Type w/Corn Head & Hay Head . . . .$13,200 (M)

SEEDING EQUIPMENT (2) JD 1590 15’ Drills, both 2008 yr model, Grass, 2pt Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choice $31,900 (H) SKID STEERS CALL L FOR R ADDITIONAL L NH L185 SS Foot control, 6850 hrs, cab, heat, a/c . .$18,500 (CH) INFORMATION N ON N INCOMING JD 960 Backhoe for SS Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,400 (M) E EQUIPMENT FORAGE JD 260 SS Loader, Series 2, 2 Sp., Foot Control, 1400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,100 $17,900 (M) HAY EQUIPMENT TRACTORS JD 435 round baler, twine, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 (CH) JD 4455 cab, 4wd, duals, powershift . . . . . . . . . . .$43,900 (M) JD 457SS round baler, twine tie only . . . . . . . . .$12,900 (CH) JD 4050 cab, 2wd, quad range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,900 (M) JD 458 Silage Special round baler, net, string, . . . . . .$23,900 (M) JD 7930 4WD, IVT, cab, 4 SCV’s . . . . . . . . . . . . .$144,900 (M) JD 467 Round Baler, 540 PTO, 4x6 Bales, No Surface Wrap . . . . .

MISC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 $13,900 (M) JD 521 NSL loader to fit 5000 Series tractors . .Just Arrived (M) JD 558 round baler, net wrap, ramps, megawide. .$23,900 $22,900 (H) JD 37A Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299 (M) JD 926 MoCo, 9’9” cut, impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming In (M) *NEW* Sno-Way 90” snowplow, JD 500 series loader mounts$2,950 (M) JD 4990 Windrower with 990-14.5 head, impeller . . .Coming In (M) Polaris 6x6 utility vehicle, roof, 350 Hrs., sharp! . . . .$6,900 (CH) FR DM1140 disk mower, 5’ cut, 3pt hitch . .$5,200 $4,400 (H) NI 483 round baler, twine tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 (H) BARGAIN LIST SEEDING EQUIPMENT All Sold “AS IS” JD 1770NT 12 row, front fold planter . . . . . . . .Coming In (H) 4-N-1 Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 $1,800 JD 1990 30ft air seeder w/central tank fill . . . . .Coming In (M) JD 1209 Sickle bar mower conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900 (CH)

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FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: 87. M&L 350-450# 167-180; 450525# 165-175; 1 lot 638# @ 128; 2 Hols. 600-750# 9296.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 325-500# 140-170; 500600# 125-152; 600-700# 116-125; 700-800# 87-101.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 325400# 170-195; 450-500# 155-170; PB Black Simmental 1454# @ 111.

Beef Stock Cows: 44. few prs. 1400-1625; Sm. prs.

850-1000; PB Angus Springers 1300-1350; Plainer Springers 950-1200.

Dairy Replacements: R&W Hols. Springers 1275.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 532.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 315-345# 160-192; 355385# 174-190; 400-428# 151-159; 450-480# 163-179; 505-549# 169-174; 570585# 166.50-169; 620-644#

150-160.50; 735# 137; 857# 130.50; 945# 119.50; S 1-2 305-310# 150-160; 350395# 135-154; 560# 150; 675-695# 121-144.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 305-330# 170-181; 350375# 150-174; 410-445# 142-164; 450-490# 149156; 500-546# 141-150; 550-595# 134-149.50; 610# 146; 650-660# 137-141; S 1-2 210-235# 154-160; 275295# 139-140; 310-340# 118-139; 355-370# 134-140; 420-435# 114-115; 470# 139-149.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 415-445# 154-174; 465480# 161-170; 505-540# 153-171; 605-645# 118-133; 665-678# 128-130; S 1-2 400-440# 127-150; 475495# 115-140; 555-575# 120-148; 600-630# 108-116; 710-740# 90-91.

Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 900-1150# 9001175/hd 4-6 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Young 890-895# 900925/hd 7-9 mos bred; 955975# 900-1025/hd 7-9 mos bred; 845-845# 850-875/hd

4-6 mos bred; 1060-1160# 850-1050/hd 4-6 mos bred; 1123# 999-1260/hd 7-9 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 1368 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 205-235# 176-218; 250295# 174-215; 300-345# 140-210; 350-396# 160209; 400-446# 150-197; 455-490# 150-185; 500533# 160-185; 555-590# 160-183; 600-625# 140-163; 660-685# 130-138; S 1-2 175-190# 154-165; 205245# 108-160; 255-290# 125-157; 300-345# 114-160; 350-395# 121-150; 400445# 108-140; 690-690# 122-127.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 150-185# 150-160; 255290# 160-176; 300-345# 146-200; 350-395# 140170; 400-445# 140-181; 450-498# 130-166; 500545# 133-164; 550-595# 140-155; 600-645# 120165; 650-685# 121-134; 700-730# 100-135; 770795# 117-122; 815-845#

110-114; S 1-2 295-295# 127.50-132; 300-345# 120136; 350-388# 100-137; 400-445# 110-132; 450495# 104-137; 500-545# 100-129; 550-595# 105-139; 600-635# 105-110; 655685# 103-118.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 450-495# 140-181; 500545# 140-173; 550-595# 140-171; 600-647# 125174; 650-695# 120-150; 700-735# 119-128; 750790# 117-122; 820-845# 103-119; 865-890# 100-112; S 1-2 450-495# 118-149; 510-545# 124-130; 555580# 122-135; 605-640# 108-125.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 155.

Feeder Steers: M&L 2 300-400# 190; 400-500# 184.50; 500-600# 159169.50; 600-700# 150; 700800# 142-150; 800-900# 132.50; M&L 3 300-400# 190; 400-500# 159-190.50, mostly 190.50; 500-600# 164-175; 700-800# 135; M&L 3 500-600# 162; 600-

700# 140; S 1 400-500# 135; 600-700# 138.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 158; 500-600# 143-148.50; M&L 2 300400# 161; 400-500# 157; 500-600# 106-145.50, mostly 145.50; M&L 3 300-400# 150; 400-500# 146; 500600# 110-139, mostly 139; S 1 300-400# 150; 400-500# 106-129; 500-600# 110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 171; 500-600# 157-160; 600-700# 123159; M&L 2 300-400# 204; 400-500# 180.50-189; 500600# 145-161; 600-700# 130; S 1 300-400# 195; 500600# 165-186, mostly 186; 500-600# 120.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1573.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 190-221; 300400# 190-221; 400-500# 182-211; 500-600# 161202.50; 600-700# 148-176; 700-800# 133-149; 800900# 128-135.50; 9001000# 128; M&L 2 200-300# 185-210; 300-400# 162.50-

205; 400-500# 147.50-200; 500-600# 161-180; 600700# 130-163; 700-800# 125; M&L 3 400-500# 136183; 500-600# 135-156; S 1 300-400# 181-201; 400500# 172-185; 500-600# 158-170.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 160-182; 400500# 140-175; 500-600# 136-165; 600-700# 134-160; 700-800# 122-149; 800900# 122; M&L 2 300-400# 140-170; 400-500# 132-158; 500-600# 130-145; 600700# 125-137; 700-800# 120-126; S 1 400-500# 130141; 500-600# 130-137; 600-700# 115.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 165-221; 300400# 185-216; 400-500# 173-210; 500-600# 151-184; 600-700# 134-162; 700800# 143.50-150; M&L 2 400-500# 170-192; 500600# 150-168; 600-700# 139-153; 700-800# 122134; M&L 3 400-500# 140162; 500-600# 131-149; S 1 400-500# 160-178; 500600# 160-169; 600-700#

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage

by Diane Mincher, Extension Nutrition and Food Specialist, University of Vermont On St. Patrick’s Day, serve the traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. The slow cooker is the perfect way to go for this traditional dish since it must bubble away untended for hours.

Corned beef is typically made from the brisket or round that has been cured with a seasoned brine. It has about the same nutritional value as other forms of beef. A three-ounce serving contains 210 calories.

Traditionally, corned beef is served with steamed or stewed vegetables, which do not add too many calories. However, if you use the leftovers for sandwiches, the rich dressing and bread will add significant additional calories.

On its own, corned beef is a naturally low-carbohydrate food containing zero calories from fiber, sugar or other carbohydrates. This food is a good source of protein, vitamin B-12, zinc and selenium but is high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.

Remember to limit the size of your meat portion to three ounces so that it covers only one-quarter of your plate. Trim any visible fat away before eating.

Here’s a favorite corned beef recipe to make for St. Patrick’s Day or any time.

Slow-cooker corned beef and cabbage 4 c. hot water 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 large or 2 medium onions, cut into wedges 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces

1 3-lb. corned beef round or brisket with spice packet 8 small white or yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters 1 head of green cabbage (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cored and cut into 10 wedges In a 6-quart electric slow cooker, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, pepper and onions, mixing well. Place the corned beef in the mixture. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over the top and along the sides.

Cover and cook on the “High” heat setting for 4 hours. Remove the lid and scatter the cabbage wedges over the top. Cover and continue cooking on “High” for 3 to 4 hours or longer until the beef is tender.

To serve, carve the beef into slices and serve with the cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis

Easy corned beef hash Corned beef is usually brisket that has been brined, but may be another cut of beef. It’s minced into small pieces, along with spices and other ingredients. Corned beef is traditionally used in Eastern European, Irish and Jewish cooking. You can add in a cup of shredded cabbage and carrots when you add in the potatoes, if desired.

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hashbrown potatoes

1 cup chopped lean corned beef brisket (4 ounces) 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish or hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs (optional) 1. In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until it starts to soften and caramelizes, 5 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, about 8 minutes more.

2. Stir in corned beef, broth, horseradish or hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. Add parsley or basil, and season with salt and pepper. If serving the Hash for breakfast, break 4 eggs, one at a time, on top of hash in skillet; cover, and cook just until whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 10 minutes. Use a spatula to divide among four plates. Serve with some fresh fruit for breakfast, or a salad for dinner.

(Additional information provided by Alice Henneman, MS, RD, University of NebraskaLincoln Extension in Lancaster County.) (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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NH 514 MANURE SPREADER SEVERAL LOADER BUCKETS 5' KOYKER 645 LOADER HI CAP GRAIN CLEANER GRAIN CLEANER FC 2080 "LIKE NEW" EZ TRAIL HEAD HAULER, 31', 26', 21' DMI APPLICATOR, 11X "V-NICE" DEGELMAN DOZER BLADE, 4 WAY BLADE MFWD BRADCO BACKHOE ATTACHMENT BLUMHART 1000 GAL SPRAYER BESTWAY SPRAYER, FIELD PRO 11 BBI TANDEM LIME SPREADER, 32" CHAIN "VERY NICE" G6000 AG BAGGER ANHYDROUS RUNNING GEAR TITLED EQUIPMENT '97 IH 4900, ALLISON AUTOMATIC 51,309 MILES '90 VOLVO SEMI TRACTOR FLATBED SEMI TRL W/3 - 2000 GAL TANKS W/GAS POWERED ENGINE 2 - '03 MAC CX613 SEMI, ENGINE E7 460 HP 640199 MILES AIR RIDE CAB 200" WHEEL BASE 42" BUNK '86 FORD 8000, SINGLE AXLE CAT 3208 ENGINE ALLISON AUTOMATIC '95 CHEVY 3500HD, DUMP TRUCK AUTOMATIC 103,862 MILES LANDOLL DOUBLE DROP TRAILER, HYD TAIL, WINCH ABSOLUTE EQUIPMENT '78 JD 8630 #007564R JD 4240 #29706, 5931 HRS 2 OWNER JD 4230, SELLS AS IS BAD TRANS JD 4020 #153813, GAS WF 3743 HRS 1 OWNER JD 3020 #64888, D NF JD 2930 #380839, AS IS BAD CLUTCH '98 CIH 8930 #86627, MFD 18.4R-42 DUALS IH 1066 #10244, 8072 HRS IH 1066, AS IS IH 856 #17845 IH 656 #7519, GAS UTILITY W/IH 2000 LOADER '07 NH TM130 #ACM288015, 10 FRT WTS 770HR MFD "LIKE NEW" NH TC35D #503770, 1305HR 4WD LDR BACKHOE ATTACH '96 FORD 7740 #05732, SLE MFD DUAL 255 LDR ROPS 4214HR SHUTTLE TRANS CAT CHALLENGER 45 #1DR00435, 24" TRACKS 4HYD 10 FRT SC WTS ALLIS 7010 TRACTOR #9650, 4311HR "VERY NICE" '98 JD 9610 #677058, 4WD LL 4238/3227HRS DUALS CHOP '96 JD 9600 #667250, 30.5-32 2WD CHOP 4429/3352 '93 JD 9600 #651651, 30.5-32 2WD CHOP 4100/3000 '82 JD 7720 #511299, 24.5-32 CIH 2188 #195222, 4280/3280 HRS 30.5-32 CHOP AFS W/DISPLAY JD 845 CULT. 12R30 2 - CIH 3900, 19' "LIKE NEW" WALKING CULTIVATOR 1R '10 GP 18' TURBO TILL HYD FOLD "V-NICE" IH 800 PLANTER 12-30 2 - JD 750 DRILL, 15' NT 1 DRILL HITCH JD 750 15' DRILL #7442, MARKERS GRASS SEED 2PT '08 JD 450, 10' GRASS SEED LIKE NEW ARTSWAY 20' STALK SHREDDER JD 68 AUGER WAGON JD F935 LAWN MOWER, DIESEL 2 - JD 350 SICKLE MOWER JD MX10 3PT MOWER #3569 "LIKE NEW" WOODS 3168 3PT 12' CUTTER NH 7' DISC MOWER M&W 20' BATWING "AS IS" BUSHOG MOWER #0655, DITCH BANK CIH 3300 SK STEER #18333 '01 CASE 580 #JJG0279638, SUPER M TLB C/W A/C CAB GEHL 2600 SKID LOADER JD 953 WAGON GEAR TRUCK FLAT BED W/TRL HITCH 1000 GAL TANK & RUNNING GEAR 500 GAL TANK & BESTWAY SPRAYER 4 - SQUEEZE PUMP GROUND DRIVEN PISTON PUMP PISTON PUMP W/SHAFT MAYRATH AUGER 35' HAGIE 284 SPRAYER, 60' BOOM 2040 HRS 13.6-28 RAVENS SPRAYER CONTROL GRAIN BINDER TALBERT 53' ALUM COMPOSITE TRAILER, 225/17.5 TIRES AIR RIDE

THERE WILL BE A $25.00 TITLE FEE FOR ALL PURCHASES OF TITLED EQUIPMENT TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER.

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PO BOX 24 • 301 E. FREDERICK • MILFORD, IL 60953

March 12, 2012 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Section B - Page 6

AUCTIONS 135.

600# 135; S 1 400-500# 170.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 983.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 185-209; 400-500# 184-211; 500-600# 172-199; 600700# 155-173.50; 700-800# 130-153; M&L 2 200-300# 185; 300-400# 179-185; 400-500# 180-206.50; 500600# 161-186.50; 600-700# 140-170; S 1 400-500# 152.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 130; 300400# 121-146; 400-500# 121-134; 500-600# 115-117; 600-700# 108-111; 700800# 100-121; 800-900# 75; 1000-1100# 81.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 169-193; 400-500# 164-180; 500-600# 154-168; 600700# 141-148; 700-800# 126-140; 800-900# 107; M&L 2 200-300# 179-196; 300-400# 165-181; 400500# 150-170; 500-600# 140-161; 600-700# 131-142; 700-800# 119.50-129; M&L 3 300-400# 132; 400-500# 130-140; S 1 300-400# 146; 400-500# 144.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 188-224; 300400# 179-220; 400-500# 177-207; 500-600# 151-174; 600-700# 146-165; 700800# 116-141; 800-900# 120; M&L 2 200-300# 178220.50; 300-400# 178-212; 400-500# 160-192; 500600# 147-172.50; 600-700# 133-157; 700-800# 140; 800-900# 105; M&L 3 500-

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 245.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 197-201; 400500# 194; 500-600# 170177; 600-700# 148-166.50; 700-800# 130-145; 800900# 129; M&L 2 300-400# 176; 400-500# 155-157; 500-600# 158-170.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 134-138.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 164-164.50; 500600# 152-160; 600-700# 148-150; M&L 2 300-400# 177; 400-500# 166-168; 500-600# 149-154; 600700# 142.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 202; 400-500# 184; 500-600# 164.50; 600700# 136; M&L 2 400-500# 184; 500-600# 161; 600700# 151.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 821.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 212.75; 400-500# 185-193.50; 500-600# 178185.50; 600-700# 150-167; 700-800# 146.25; M&L 2 300-400# 209-213.50; 400500# 190.50-200.25; 500600# 179.50; 600-700# 156-

FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. 7404 John Marshall Hwy., Marshall, VA Office: 540-364-1566 or Toll Free 877-416-5653

Upcoming State Graded Feeder Cattle Sales Tuesday, March 13 Tuesday, March 27 Starting at 7:30 pm

Special Cow Sale Tuesday, March 20th

SECOND ROUND!!!

Complete Dispersal of 100+ Bred Cows Plus 3 Breeding Bulls Regular Sale at 2:00 PM Bred Cows will be offered at 3:00 pm Cows will be preg-checked on 3/19/12 at the sale barn.

Regular Sales every Tuesday at 2:00 pm For more information or to consign, please contact: Lindsay Eastham, Manager 540-272-7048 Randall Updike, Field Rep. 540-522-6885 Wes Ware, Field Rep. 304-270-0276

161; 700-800# 143-148; M&L 3 300-400# 189.50; 400-500# 179-190.50; 500600# 174; 600-700# 144; 700-800# 135.50; S 1 300400# 205.75; 400-500# 189.50; 500-600# 165.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 179; 400-500# 157-169; 500-600# 157.50158.50; 600-700# 146149.25; 700-800# 135.50; M&L 2 300-400# 173182.25; 400-500# 164-168;

500-600# 153-156.50; 600700# 149-149.75; 700-800# 138; M&L 3 300-400# 172.50-180; 400-500# 153166; 500-600# 157.75-160; 600-700# 145; 700-800# 130; S 1 300-400# 160169.50; 400-500# 135-154, mostly 154; 500-600# 136140; 600-700# 128.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 212.50; 400-500# 188-194; 500-600# 165-176; 600-700# 154; M&L 2 300400# 208-213.50; 400-500# 194-199.50; 500-600# 169.50-183; 600-700# 162.50; S 1 300-400# 187205.50, mostly 205.50; 400500# 179-190.50; 500-600#

155.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 203.50; M&L 2 400-500# 173.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 600-700# 130; 800-900# 115; M&L 2 300-400# 161; 400-500# 155.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 39.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1

400-500# 150; 500-600# 149; 600-700# 134.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 2 400-500# 173; 600-700# 150.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 770.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 190-221; 300400# 190-218; 400-500# 185-211; 500-600# 179202.50; 600-700# 159-176; 700-800# 137-149; M&L 2 200-300# 185-210; 300400# 185-205; 400-500# 175-200; 500-600# 163-180; 600-700# 150-163; M&L 3 400-500# 136-183; 500600# 135-156; S 1 300-400#

131-149; S 1 400-500# 160178; 500-600# 160-169.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 436.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 189-209; 400500# 184-211; 500-600# 184-188; 600-700# 166173.50; 700-800# 139-150; M&L 2 300-400# 179-185; 400-500# 180-191; 500600# 174-186.50; 600-700# 153-170; S 1 400-500# 152.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 183-193; 400500# 164-180; 500-600# 154-168; 600-700# 141-148; 700-800# 134-140; M&L 2 200-300# 190-196; 300400# 165-178; 400-500#

150-169; 500-600# 140-161; 600-700# 131-135; 700800# 124-129; M&L 3 300400# 132; 400-500# 130140; S 1 300-400# 146; 400500# 144.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 189-224; 300400# 205-220; 400-500# 185-207; 500-600# 151-174; 600-700# 148-165; 700800# 128-141; M&L 2 200300# 181-220.50; 300-400# 186-193; 400-500# 160-186; 500-600# 147-162; 600700# 133; M&L 3 500-600# 135; S 1 400-500# 170.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 441.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1

AUCTIONS 300-400# 191; 400-500# 185-200; 500-600# 169.50180; 600-700# 149-154; 700-800# 136.50-140; 9001000# 120.50; M&L 2 400500# 162.50-178; 600-700# 145-146.50; 700-800# 121128; 800-900# 126.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 700-800# 89-94; 800900# 81-86.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 154-175; 400500# 149-172; 500-600# 149-158; 600-700# 131-149;

LARGE UNRESERVED INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION T LTD. including additions from PREMIER R EQUIPMENT T LTD.. & PODOLINSKY Y FARM M EQUIPMENT For CROSSROADSS EQUIPMENT LTD.. featuring an excellent selection of approximately 35 tractors, 15 skid steers, 3 mini-excavators, backhoe, 40 lawn tractors, gators, Kubota RTV, farm equipment & miscellaneous. Auction held at Crossroad Equipment's location at Fire #66 Highway #52. South of Jerseyville, ON, just off Highway 403. Exit 55, 1/2km north.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH @ 9:30AM

***Parkingg forr thee auction n willl bee availablee att thee Ancasterr fairground d located d 1/2 2 km h off High hwayy 403.. Shuttlee busess willl bee available*** south

!!!NO O PARKING G AT T DEALERSHIP P SITE!!!

TRACTORS:: JD 6420, 2wd, 1450hrs, s/n L06420H41165; White 6175, c/w 4wd, 18 speed power shift, 4900hrs; New w Hollandd T-5050, 4wd, cab 2355hrs; JD D 6420 4wd, D 5320 c/w 4wd, Alo 720 ldr, p. reverser, 4000hrs; JD 5220 2wd; JD 52255 2wd; cab, air; 3 (three) JD 6410's, cabs & air, 4wd; JD 6400 c/w 4wd, p. quad, 640 ldr, 4700hrs; JD JD 4440 c/w cab, air, 20.8x42's, 6800hrs; JD 6210 c/w 4wd, cab, air; JD 2355 c/w 2wd, JD 146 ldr, hi-lo, rebuilt engine; Casee IH 1896 c/w 2wd, cab, air; Ford TW25 c/w H 656 gas; Casee IH 4210 c/w 4wd, 2wd, cab, air; Fordd 7700 & cab; MFF 1085 & cab; MF 1745, 4wd, open; Deutzz 7110 c/w 4wd, cab & ldr; Ford 4610, series II; MF 2335; IH cab, air, ldr; JD 4010 c/w 4wd & mower; JD 4500 c/w 4wd & mower; MF 1040, 4wd compact c/w ldr; CIH 885; JD 1010 r.s; JD 2140 & ldr.

CONSTRUCTION N EQUIPMENT:: 2006 JD D 50D mini-ex, c/w cab, 1836hrs; 2009 JD D 27D mini-ex, c/w cab, 995hrs; 2006 JD 17D mini-ex, c/w cab, 1501hrs; 2008 Bobcat 232G mini-ex, 823hrs; 2006 Bobcat, 325G mini-ex, 1033hrs; Komatsu PC15R mini-ex, JD CT332 track machine, c/w cab, 1643hrs; 5 (five) JD CT322 track machines, c/w cabs & the hours range from 1600-1900hrs; 3 (three) JD 325 skid steers; c/w cabs & hours from 340-2075hrs; 3 (three) JD 317 skid steers, c/w cabs & hours from w Holland LX665 skid steer; JD D 310C backhoe, 4wd, 640-1600hrs; JD 270 skid steer, 2300hrs; JD 2500 skid steer, 2440hrs; Cat 252B skid steer; Case 1845C skid steer; New cab & e-hoe; Clark 80 diesel, 8000lb forklift.

FARM M EQUIPMENT: JD D 467 silage special round baler w/ net wrap; JD D 466 silage special, c/w net wrap; JD 467 silage special; JD 335 round baler; Casee IH 8420 round baler; JD 336 square baler c/w ejector; JD 935 rotary mo-co; JD 530 mo-co; JD 1560, 15' no-till drill, s/n N01560X681314, markers & caster wheel hitch; JD 7000, 6 D 3600, 6 fur 18" trail row narrow corn planter; Casee IH 5100, 21 run seed drill; NH 1033 stak-liner bale wagon; Fransgard SR3200P rake; Hesstton 1150 haybine; JD H 679 tandem manure spreader; JD 145 ldr; JD D 24'' modell 960, "S" tyne hydraulic fold cult; JD "C" tyne, 181/2' cult; plow; JD 2600, 4 fur adjustable semi-mt plow; NH Mohawk, 10' chisel plow; CIH H modell 4500, 181/2' vibra shank cult; Stolll R335 rake; JD 4'' modell 205 mower; NH 254, 3pth tedder; White 6 row air planter, c/w Market cross auger; JD MX7 HD mower; Woodss 72" mower; 500 gallon, 3pth spray caddy; 7' & 6' Mott mowers; 20.8x42 T-rail duals; Horst 7' power angle blade to fit Alo ldr; Curtis 4 way power blade to fit compact; New 9" 3pth post hole digger; Horst bale grab attachment; 6' 3pth blade; JD 84" bucket; 3pth cult; bale spears; JD bumper guards; mini-ex backhoe buckets; buckets; tires; JD front fenders, etc. etc. etc.

CONSUMER R PRODUCTS:: JD 6x44 gator, gas & hydraulic dump; Kubota RTV900 c/w 4wd, hydraulic dump; JD electric turf gator c/w charger; JD 455 diesel, AWS & 54" D X5400 & mower; JD X485, gas, AWS; JD GX345, ps; JD 345, ps; JD X300; 3 (three) JD LT1880's, one with bagger; JD LX255; 2 (two) mower; JD 455, ps & 60" mower; JD JD 185; JD LX288; JD LX186; JD L-110 & bagger; New w Holland MZ18H; Honda 4518 & bagger; JD 105; JD 180; JD GT262; JD F725 front mount, c/w bagger; JD F925 front mount; Snapper 1621; Ezgo golf cart; JD RX95; JD GS45 commercial, 48" walk behind; JD GS30, 36" walk behind; JD TC7H17 hydro walk behind; Walker 26hp, c/w grass catcher; Cubb Cadet 3184 & blower; Husqvarnna YTH2148; Mastercraft 14.5hp; Yardman 15.5hp; JD Sabre 14.5hp (parts); JD LT180 (parts); Murray 13.5hp; JD SXT 38 (parts); Craftsman 17hp; Snapper 1650; Berco 2 stage, front mount blower; Tooro 826 snow blower; Goosen tow behind vacuum; Kubota T2740, 2 stage front mt blower; Honda 8hp rear tyne tiller.

Internett biddingg availablee by:: www.proxibid.com m PLEASEE NOTE: This is a very large UNRESERVED AUCTION! Crossroads Equipment is reducing their inventory along with some additions from Premier Equipment & Podolinsky Equipment. An excellent offering, something for everyone. Plan to attend as this is THE auction of spring. Don't forget to park at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Shuttle service will be provided!

TERMS: Cash or good check day of sale. Pre-approved financing can be provided by FCC or JD Finance. Owners and auctioneers are not responsible for accidents. Any verbal announcements take precedence over any written matter. List is subject to additions & deletions.

Visitt Proxibid'ss websitee forr photoss & too register:: www.proxibid.com

PROPRIETORS:: CROSSROADS EQUIPMENT LTD. FOR INFO CALL DON: 905-648-8001 AUCTIONEER:: TOM HAMULECKI Office: 519-424-9993 Cell: 519-421-6957

700-800# 126-128; 800900# 119-123; M&L 2 200300# 160; 300-400# 147; 400-500# 123-147; 500600# 116-143; 600-700# 118.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 215-245; 300400# 179-215; 400-500# 185-211; 500-600# 161-171; 600-700# 131-155; 700800# 113-144; 800-900# 106-109; M&L 2 200-300# 180-202; 300-400# 136-181; 400-500# 155-197; 500600# 141-160; 600-700# 134-149; 700-800# 110; S 1 300-400# 130-169; 600700# 127.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 168.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 185; 400-500# 192; 500600# 175-199; 600-700# 155-167; 700-800# 153;

M&L 2 200-300# 185; 300400# 185; 400-500# 199206; 500-600# 171; 600700# 166.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 130; 300400# 121-146; 400-500# 121-134; 500-600# 115; 600-700# 108-111; 700800# 100-121; 800-900# 75.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 185; 400-500# 168; 500600# 158.50; 600-700# 144145; 700-800# 129; 800900# 107; M&L 2 200-300# 179; 300-400# 176-180; 400-500# 160-168; 500600# 150-157.50; 600-700# 133; 700-800# 128.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 188; 300-400# 179-192; 400-500# 177-187; 500-600# 169.50; 600-700# 151-157; 700-800# 140; 800-900# 120; M&L 2 200300# 178; 300-400# 178;

• AUCTION SCHEDULE • 3 DAYSS OFF PUBLIC C AUCTION R 21,, 22 2 AND D 23 MAR WEDNESDAY,, THURSDAY Y AND D FRIDAY!!! • 9:000 AM M START T EACH H DAY CREEGER R HOME E AND D HARDWARE E INC. 111 Greenmont Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911 RETIREMENT SALE AND BUSINESS LIQUIDATION RENTAL FLEET TO BE SOLD ON FRIDAY

CONSIGNMENT T AUCTION Tractors,Ag related antiques, literature and manuals to be held at Fairview RD in Elkton, MD. Cecil County - 5 miles below Oxford, PA

8:30 0 AM M March h 31ST, 2012 d ANNUALL AUCTION 22nd

Farm Equipment and Tractors Trucks and Construction Equip Nursery Stock, Lumber and Commodity's QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED AUCTION IS HELD ON THE FARM OF DON & BETTY DUKSA 518-329-1321 office • 518-929-3480 Don's Cell BEAVER R MOUNTAIN N FARMS 1820 COUNTY RT. 7 • ANCRAM, NY 12502 Sale @ 8:00 AM Sharp

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181-201; 400-500# 172-185; 500-600# 158-170.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 165-180; 400500# 140-170; 500-600# 136-159; 600-700# 135-160; 700-800# 135-149; M&L 2 300-400# 150-170; 400500# 132-150; 500-600# 130-145; 600-700# 125-135; 700-800# 120-126; S 1 400500# 130-141; 500-600# 130-137.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 190-221; 300400# 185-213; 400-500# 180-210; 500-600# 155-172; 600-700# 134-149; M&L 2 400-500# 170-192; 500600# 159-165; M&L 3 400500# 140-162; 500-600#

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AUCTIONS 400-500# 187; 500-600# 168; 600-700# 150-157; 700-800# 140; 800-900# 105.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

48.50-69.50; 1455-1480# lo dress 50-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1090-1165# 84-104; 10701440# hi dress 106-110; 1140-1285# lo dress 82-84; 1505-1930# 93.50-104.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 1. M 1-2 970# middle age cows w/100# calves 950 per pair.

SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1425-1805# 80-89; 1415-1845# hi dress 90-96.50; 1405-1770# lo dress 64-78.50; Boner 8085% lean 640-885# 70-78; 720-880# hi dress 80-97; 910-1395# 80-89.50; 9001325# hi dress 90-100; 9051350# lo dress 60-79; Lean 85-90% lean 630-760# lo dress 52-66; 830-950# 7278.50; 845-1260# lo dress 50-69.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1480# 92-98.50; 10851490# hi dress 102-104; 1005-1295# lo dress 70-88; 1630-1850# 94-100; 15302185# hi dress 102-112.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 13. S 12 700-900# middle age cows w/100-225# calves 750-1150/pr; M 1-2 8501100# middle age cows w/60-275# calves 8251450/pr; L 1-2 1150-1200# middle age cows w/90-250# calves 1025-1450/pr.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 228.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6582.50; 1200-1600# 70.5091.50; HY 1200-1600# 8593.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 66-82.50; 12002000# 72-86; HY 12002000# 83-86.50; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 5069.50; 850-1200# 62-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 81-105; 15002500# 88.50-105; HY 10001500# 103; 1500-2500# 103-114.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 13.

M&L 1, 5-8 yrs. old, 10251135# 1010-1170/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 3. M&L 1, 3-12 yrs. old w/calves 100-200# 9001300# 900-1300/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 7.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 95/hd; 100-130# 265/cwt.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1210-1375# 80.50-88.50; 1190-1250# hi dress 93; 1505-1675# 81.50-89.50; 1455-1635# hi dress 91-93; Boner 80-85% lean 925-1385# 77-87; 1140-1335# hi dress 89.5094.50; 925-1290# lo dress 70-74.50; 1435-1765# 7987.50; 1400-1475# hi dress 90-94.50; Lean 85-90% lean 815-1345# lo dress

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: 81.

Prem. Whites 83-87; Breakers 80-85, lo dress 74-79; Boners 78-84, 1 hi dress @ 93.50; Lean 72-78, lo dress 68-71; Thin & Light 68 & dn.

Slaughter Bulls: 8. YG 1 1700-2100# 97-107; YG 2 1450-2050# 87-96.

Fed Steers: Hi Ch 13501550# 122-125; few 16001850# 120-122.50.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch 2-4

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION - 2300 +/- Acres (in 1 continuous Tract) & Full Line of Farm Equipment

SAT. 31ST MARCH - Stokes County - Walnut Cove, NC Location: 1203 Tuttle Rd. - Walnut Cove, NC 27052 800 Acres of tillable land, 1500 acres of timberland, some ready for clearing or replanting, tracts of merchantable timber, several tracts of planted pine plantation, 2 mi. of frontage on the Dan River, excellent bottom land, frontage on Highway 311 & several county roads, municipal water, several running streams & creeks. This farm will be offered in parcels & or as a whole. 20020 acre tracts. Real Estate sells @ 9:45 Farm Equipment @ 1:45. JD 7930 - 336 hrs., JD 7520 - 1505 hrs., Cat 963 & 973 track loaders, Bobcat 5250 - 645 hrs., JD 4700 sprayer - 307 hrs., (2) ‘04 Mack contractor dump trucks, (7) dump trucks, 27’ equip trl., Case IH 1680 combine, rotary cutters, disc harrows, planters & drills, grain bins, nitrogen tanks, nurse tanks, augers - visit www.ebharris.com for complete listing SALE HELD RAIN OR SHINE E.B. HARRIS (252) 257-2140 6:15 AM-9:59 PM (252) 430-9595 Mobile E.B.’s 9-10 PM only 445-5856 Fate’s (252) 985-8340 Mobile Fate’s Fax No. (252) 257-1035

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1400-1575# 125-128; YG 34 1400-1575# 122-124; lo dress 1268# @ 122.50.

Calves: 64. Hols. Bulls Ret. to Farm No. 1 80-120# 180-202; No. 2 80-120# 150180; No. 3 80-120# 120-150; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 90-110# 135-175; RW face Bull 76# @ 280.

Slaughter Calves: Gd 80-100# 60-82.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 354.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7787; 1200-1600# 70.50-89; HY 1200-1600# 85-91.50; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 71-88; 1200-2000# 71.50-89; HY 1200-2000# 84.25-93; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 54-70; 850-1200# 55-82.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 78.50-89; 15002500# 77.50-97; HY 10001500# 94-108; 1500-2500# 91.50-106.75.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 73.

M&L 1, few M&L 2, 4 yrs. to aged, bred 2-8 mos. 8001610# 725-1430/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 4. M 1, w/calves 125-200# 1160-1345# 1230-1460/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 67.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 65180/hd; 100-130# 117.50230/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 25.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 84; Boner 80-85% lean 800-

1200# 63-69.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 83-93; HY 1500-2500# 90.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 28 Slaughter Steers: 11001300# 131.75-133; 13001500# 124.50-134.50; 15001850# 128.25-131.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 127; 12001400# 125.50-133.75; 14001600# 133.25-137.25.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 33.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 88.50; 1200-1600# 82-88; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 76-78; 1200-2000# 78.50-81.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 66; 8501200# 66-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 98-103.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 160.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7887; 1200-1600# 80-86; HY 1200-1600# 88-92; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 6877; 1200-2000# 69-78; HY 1200-2000# 78-88; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 57.5068.50; 850-1200# 58-70.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 80-86; 15002500# 96-101; HY 10001500# 106; 1500-2500# 102-109.

AMERICAN LINEBACK DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION

20th Anniversary Sale!

Sat., March 24th at 12:00 Noon Hosted by Kish Valley Dairy Sales in Belleville, PA Selling 50 Head of Linebacks.

Show Calves, Heifers, Springers, Fresh Cows and a few breeding Bulls.

We have selected a NICE group, something for everyone! Semen also available.

Please join us before the sale for a complimentary pig roast provided for all Lineback enthusiasts to celebrate 20 successful years!

For more info, contact: Park Myers, Jr. - 717-483-6736 Barnard Baily - 484-883-2819 Bob Bashore - 717-865-3161 Elden Woolf - 610-334-1238

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 77.50-84.25; HY 12001600# 85.50-86.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 6679; 1200-2000# 77.25-80; HY 1200-2000# 86.2590.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 62.50-73.25.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 94.

M&L 1-2, 4-8 yrs. old 10001300# 1035-1400/hd; M&L 1-2 8-12 yrs. old 900-1200# 810-1175/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 24. M&L 1-2, 4-8 yrs. old w/calves 150-250# 10001500# 1000-1800, mostly 1325-1500/pr.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 135.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 70.50-84; HY 1200-1600# 90; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 78-81; 1200-2000# 75-83.50; HY 1200-2000# 85-90.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 68-82.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 61.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 70172.50/hd; 100-130# 193/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 55.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7887; 1200-1600# 83-89; HY 1200-1600# 88-90; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 8088; 1200-2000# 82-89; HY 1200-2000# 90-92; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 54-69; 850-1200# 67-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 78.50-88.50; 1500-2500# 89-97; HY

1000-1500# 94-101; 15002500# 97-99.50.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 113.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7882.50; 1200-1600# 8491.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 71-82.50; 12002000# 79-86; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 50-54; 8501200# 65-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 94-105; 15002500# 94.50-105; HY 15002500# 114.50.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 246.

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1300-1500# 126.75-132.50; 1500# & up 125.75; Sel 2-3 1100-1300# 119.50-125.50; 1300-1500# 114-126; Hols.

Ssel 2-3 1100-1300# 96.5098; 1300-1500# 107-113.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 900-1000# 112.50-123.50; 1000-1200# 126.25-127.75; 1200-1300# 122.50-129; 1300-1500# 122-132.25; Sel 2-3 1000-1200# 123.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 79.50; 1200-1600# 77-88; HY 1200-1600# 94.50-96; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 72.50-94.50; 12002000# 79-89; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 71; 8501200# 63-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 95; 1500-2500# 88.75-103.50; HY 15002500# 104.50-106.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 29.

M&L 1, few 2, 4-12 yrs. old, bred 2-8 mos. 960-1515# 850-1295/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side:

AUCTION

Farm & Construction Equipment Tools, Guns, Misc.

Sat., March 24th, 2012, 10AM Selling Farm Equipment for Dick Robertson, Robert Hylton, Mountain View Farms and Construction Equipment for Eddie McCall. Sale to be held at 3899 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz, VA, Franklin County.

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All This Equipment is in Excellent Condition INSPECTION N STARTS S MONDAY,, MARCH H 19 Directions: From Rocky Mount, take route 122 to Burnt Chimney, turn right on Burnt Chimney Road (route 670). Go four miles, sale on left.

From Roanoke Area, take route 116 over Windy Gap Mountain to route 122 at Burnt Chimney. Turn right, go 100 yards and turn left on Burnt Chimney Road (route 670), go four miles, sale on left. Or, from Roanoke, take US 220 south to Rocky Mount, turn onto Old Franklin Turnpike (route 40 east), go to route 122 and proceed as above.

Chatham, Gretna Areas, take Route 40 West past Union Hall and turn right on Brooks Mill Road (route 834) to Burnt Chimney Road (route 670), at crossroads and turn left – go one quarter mile to sale on right.

Forr More e Info o Call:: 540-483-3397

4. M 1, 4-6 yrs. old w/calves 150-175# 1142-1170# 1275-1500/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 6.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 170/hd; 100-130# 100-175/cwt.

1300# 900-1300/pr; L 1, 3 yrs. old w/calves 200# 900# 1070/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 7.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 95/hd.

HOG REPORT

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 86.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6576; 1200-1600# 70.5088.50; HY 1200-1600# 9093.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 66-81; 12002000# 72-82.50; HY 12002000# 85.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 54-69.50; 850-1200# 62-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 81-96; 15002500# 88.50-99; HY 10001500# 103; 1500-2500# 103-104.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 13. M 1, 5-8 yrs. old, 1110-1135# 1010-1170/hd; L 1, 5 yrs. old 1025# 1170/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 3. M 1, 8-12 yrs. old w/calves 100-150# 900-

FREIPETION

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HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats (/hd): 51.

20-40# 32-44; (/#) few 180210# 62-65.

Butcher Hogs: 16. US 13 260-290# 69-76; 220-240# 63-66; 1 238@ @ 81; No. 23 1 lot 272# @ 63.50.

Sows: 6. few 375-450# 73-76; bulk 400-600# 63-65.

Boars: 4. 375-600# 3132.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 5259.77; 400-449# 54.9660.65; 450-499# 52-62.42; 500-549# 52-64.51; 550# & up 59-65.31.

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: 2.

Boars: 300-700# 26.5029.50.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 77.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 6080# 169; 110-125# 150-160; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 1-

3 60-90# 167; Wooled, Ch & Pr 2-3 90-110# 189-197; Wooled, Ch & Pr 3-4 130160# 170; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 90-110# 180.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: 29. Ewes Ch 2-4 98; Gd 2-4 108-110; Util 1-3 87; Rams all grades 74.

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA GOATS: No report.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: Few 80-140# 72-125.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: 14. L Nannies 115-157; Sel 1 kids 68# @ 142.50; Sel 2 30-40# 57-65.

N VA GOATS: 54.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 200; 40-60# 220-249; Sel 3 2040# 186-236; 40-60# 199.

Slaughter Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 151-189.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 125-200; 100-150# 84-90.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report MT. AIRY GOATS: 27.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 20-40# 57.50; 40-60# 62.50; 60-80# 85-105; Sel 2 20-40# 47.50; 40-60# 60.

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report

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

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 18.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 6080# 169; 110-125# 150-160; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 13 60-90# 167.

Slaughter Ewes: Util 1-3 87.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 49.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Ch & Pr 2-3 90110# 189-197.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 98 Gd 2-4 108.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 56.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 35-40; 20-40# 5057.50; 40-60# 67.50-75; 6080# 80-90; Sel 2 under 20# 20-25.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 100-127.50; 80-100# 130150; Sel 3 60-80# 60.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 70100# 100; 100-140# 190.

Wethers: Sel 1 70-100# 90.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 147.50-175; 150-250# 185-235.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: 14.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100200# 140-190; Util 80-100# 115-135.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 8.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 90110# 180; Wooled, Ch & Pr 3-4 130-160# 124-140.

Rams/Ewes: Ewes Ch 24 75; Gd 2-4 93.

Rams: all grades 60-80.

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Yearlings: Sel 1 80-100# 120.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 100-140# 120-140.

Wethers: Sel 1 70-100# 120; 100-150# 135-145; Sel 2 100-150# 95.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 70100# 105; 100-150# 155;150-250# 150; Sel 2 100-150# 75-105; 150-250# 125.

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AUCTIONS WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 17.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 150191; 40-60# 249; Sel 3 2040# 100-142.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 135-137; 100-150# 85-90.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

(f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 390.50/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.88, -----, ----; Candor 7.19, -----, ----; Cofield ----, -----, ---; Laurinburg 6.88, -----, ----; Monroe 7.03, -----, ----; Nashville 7.13, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.08, -----, ---; Rose Hill 6.88, -----, ----; Selma ----, 12.17, ----; Statesville 6.93, -----, 7.33; Warsaw 6.88, -----, ----; Pantego #2 7.19, -----, ----.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was steady to 15¢ lower. Prices were 6.88-7.19, mostly 7.19 at the feed mills and 6.686.89, mostly 6.89 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 8¢ lower. Prices were 13.56 at the processors, 12.17 at the feed mills and 12.97-13.12, mostly - at the elevators.

US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was without an available trend.

Prices were -, mostly - at the elevators. Soybean Meal

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell 6.68, 13.11, ----; Elizabeth City ----, -----, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, 13.12, ----; Norwood 6.89, 12.97, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ---, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 6.88, -----, ----.

Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 13.56; Raleigh, 13.56.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. Hay 20 tons.

Mixed Grass: Sm. Sq. Gd 3.25/bale; Lg. Rd. Gd 2024/bale; Fair 10/bale; Sm. Rd. Gd 24/bale.

POULTRY REPORT NC BROILERS &

FRYERS The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are desirable to heavy. The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in NC is 2,256,000 head compared to 2,526,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is moderate. Weighted average prices for small lot sales ofgrade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 115.36, L 113.04, M 85.86 &

S 78.

NY EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is moderate. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 114.76, L 113.04, M 85.86 & S 80.

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) 32.95-33.15, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 33-34.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 3436.50, Gala WA 32-41.50, WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-38, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 38-41.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 23.1524.05; Bananas (40# ctn) 22.40-23.80; Beans, Rd

MID-ATLANTIC SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION Construction Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Trailers, Planters, Tillage, Implements, Equipment, Lawn and Garden, Tools, ATV’s & More

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M

Location: Delaware State Fairgrounds (Green Lot) - 18500 S. DuPont Hwy, Harrington, Delaware.

Construction Equipment: JCB 508C Forklift w/40' Boom & 8' Bucket - 4WD; Kubota 4540 backhoe; JD 240 skid steer; 1996 Ditch Witch Trencher Model 3610 - 850 hrs. w/Backhoe attachments; Rhino 75 Backhoe 3ph w/18" bucket; NH 3ph backhoe; storage pods, 20 yd. & 15 yd. dumpsters and much more not listed.

Tractors: 2008 Kubota M125 - 329 hrs. w/loader; 2008 NH TC 34 DA 4WD hydro - 200 hrs. w/15L 68" loader - 4WD; 1999 JD 790 - 588 hrs; New Holland TC30 4WD hydro w/110TL loader - 717 hrs; JD 4320; Oliver 1900 Checkerboard; Ford 640 w/ front blade; JD "B"; Ford 9N; MF 65, JD MT; Case 1070; 1954 & 1958 Farmall Super MTA and many more not listed.

Tractors To Be Sold At Approximately 2:00 p.m.

Trucks, 5th Wheel Camper & Trailers: 2004 GMC C7500 Duramax Diesel 4000 gal.double wall tank, top & bottom load oil truck; 1990 GMC 7000 Diesel Top Kick 2700 gal. three pocket oil truck w/recovery pump; 1987 International S1700 2900 gal. two pocket tank oil truck; 2000 GMC C7500 Diesel w/IMT 6425 boom & 18' bed; 1994 International 8200 Truck Tractor; 2006 Ford F-550 XL Super Duty Power Stroke V8 Diesel w/1000 gal waste & 300 gal. water tank; 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel w/Reading utilty & crane; 2006 Ford F-450 XL Super Duty Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel w/Omaha utility body & Thieman lift gate; 2004 Ford F-550 XL Super Duty Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel w/Reading utility & Tommy Gate lift gate; 1987 GMC 7000 w/1600 gal. elliptical tank; 2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty work van; 1998 Chevy 3500 - diesel; 2008 Chaparral Coachman 5th wheel Camper; 2006 DTOE flat bed car trailer; 2003 PAMR enclosed utility trailer; 2003 10' US cargo enclosed utility trailer; 16' Trailer w/ winch; storage trailers; 12'x54', 8'x32' & 8'x10' office trailers; The Frog Vacuum Recovery Tank; an assortment of single & double axle utility trailers and more not listed.

Tillage, Implements & Equipment: JD 2800 four bottom V-width plow; JD 1600 14' chisel plow w/buster bar; Case IH 5400 - no till drill; John Blue 400 gal. sprayer, JD 7000 four row dry planter w/ splitter; JD 7000 six row liquid - no till: JD 7200 four row liquid planter - no till; JD 444 corn head; Hobbs hard hose irrigation reel; International 56 two row dry planter; International 800 four row dry planter; Hardi ditch bank mower; JD 346 square baler; Gehl 1475 round baler; Vermeer S04 round baler; JD 336 square baler; NH 144 hay inverter; Grain cleaner; several funnel body wagons; 3ph post hole diggers; 3ph 6', 7' & 8' scraper blades; box blades; 3ph dirt scoops; 3ph yard rakes; and much more.

Lawn & Garden, ATVs: JD 757 Z Trak w/60" - 298 hrs; Cub Cadet Tank w/60" - 65 hrs; Hustler Super Z w/66" - 72 hrs; JD X465 w/54" - 415 hrs; JD LX176 w/48"; Cub Cadet HDS3205 w/48" - 1186 hrs; JD X540 w/28 hrs & warranty to 6-17-15; 1984 JD 420 w/60" - 1733 hrs; JD LX277 w/48"- 414 hrs; JD 345 w/54"-1244 hrs; JD GT275 w/48"; Kubota RTV900 w/front plow; JD HPX Gator w/4WD - 861 hrs. & fully enclosed cab; 2010 JD 4x2 TX Gator-195 hrs; 2009 JD 4x2 TS Gator - 624 hrs; JD 4x2 TS Gator fully loaded - 337 hrs; JD HPX diesel Gator; 2007 Can-Am mini DS90 four wheeler, Avanti 125 four wheeler 6.5 hp Yard Machine chipper; Toro Powerlite snow blower; JD J3816R chainsaw; Stihl weed wackers; Echo GT2000R weed wackers and more.

Hit & Miss Engine, Tools & Miscellaneous: Stover "Type K" hit & miss engine w/pump; Monarch Model 75 lathe w/accessories; Southbend 14' metal lathe w/3 & 4 jaw chuck; Kohler 60kw generator; Apache 250 air compressor - New w/warranty; Apache WP30 3" water pump - New w/warranty; Puma 80 gal. air compressor; Snap-on tool box, Wards welder w/cart; transit w/measuring stick; scaffolding; alum. ramps; shop hoist; front & rear tine tillers; Case IH & Int. pedal tractors; trailer winches; welders & access.; generators; pressure washers; hand tools; shop rugs & towels and much more.

Terms & Conditions: Payment on the day of sale with Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check or approved check with a current letter of credit from your bank. Also accepting debit cards & major credit cards. 5% clerking fee on all sales which will be discounted entirely for customers paying with cash, approved check or debit card. NO BUYER'S PENALTY, NO SALES TAX & NO TITLE FEES. We accept pre-approval letters from major lenders. All items sold "As-Is and Where Is" with no expressed or implied warranties unless announced otherwise by auctioneer on the day of sale. All items are subject to being sold prior to day of sale. Announcements made day of sale supersede any and all advertisements. Wilson's Auction Sales is not responsible for accidents or items after they are sold.

Accepting Consignments: Monday, March 19th thru Thursday, March 22nd from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wilson's Auction reserves the right to reject items inappropriate for this auction or items deemed not sellable. If in doubt, please call ahead for approval. Loader & Forklift service available. All items must be removed from the Delaware State Fairgrounds within 72 hours of the auction date, or owner will be responsible for any fees that may be incurred for removal.

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30s) 16.45-17.95; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 26.15-30.65, FL (4/5 bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 22-25.05; Tangelos FL (80 count bx) 2526.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 3236.15; Limes (40# ctn) 2732; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 23.45-27.65, FL Naval (64 count) 23.5526.15, Tangerines (120 count) 24; Corn (ctn 4 ?-5

dz) Yellow 22-25.45, White (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 22-22.65; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers (40# ctn) Long Green 16.35-18, Pickles (ctn 40#) 16.35-20.55; Eggplant (25# ctn) 21-24; Grapes, Red Seed-less (18# ctn) 26.50-27.50, White Seedless 26.50-27.50, Black Seedless 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale

AUCTIONS (ctn/bunched 24s) 11.5514.15, Turnips (topp-ed) 11.85-14.65; Honey-dews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 11.65; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 18.9521.50, Greenleaf (ctn 24s)

21.50-24, Romaine (ctn 24s) 21.50-24.50; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 24; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 15.05-20, White (25# sack) 15-16.50, Red (25# sack) 15, Green

(ctn 24s) 16.85-20.05; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 2025.05; Peach-es, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts (35#) Green 53-69; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 27; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 16.9523, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red size A 17.95-22.15, Red Size B 25-28, White Size A 14.50-20.75; Russett, ID 20.50-22.9; Radishes (30 6 oz film bgs) Red 12.8512.95; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 24; Squash, Yellow Crooked neck (3/4 bu ctn) 14.65-20, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 15-18; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 21.45-26.45; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-20.05, White (40# ctn) 20-20.75; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 1618; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1pt conts) 13.95-18, Romas (25# ctn) 16-18, Grape (flat 12 1-pt conts) 16-19.50; Turnips (25# film bg) Topped 11.55-14.50.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 25-32, Golden Delicious 25-30, Granny Smith 30; (bu loose pack) Red & Golden Delicious, Stayman, Romes, 16-20; Bananas (40# bx) 20-20.50; Beans (bu) Halfrunners 32; Broccoli (ctn) 14-17; Cabb-age (50# bg) 8.75-10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 17-20.50; Cauliflower (ctn) 16.50-18; Citrus: Grapefruit 15-18, Navels 17.50-20, Tangerines (Hon-ey) 20-22; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 26-26.50, (165 count) 26.50-32; Corn (crate) Bi-Color 21.50; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 15.75-16, Picklers (11/9 bu crate) 28; Grapes (18# ctn) Red & White Seedless 22.50-31; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 14.75-17; Nuts (50# sack) Mixed 115, Pecans 140; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 11-14; White 22.5024; Onion Sets (32# bg) Yellow, White & Red 22-25; Bell Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) L & XL 12-14; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 16-20, Russet 15-19; Seed Potatoes (50# bg) Kenne-bec, Yukon Gold & Red Pontiac 16-20;Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 18-19, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 11.50-14; Strawberries (flat 8 1#) FL 10-12; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-16; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 1418.50; Turnips (25# sack) 12.50.

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Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 29.3537.15, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 27-29; Beets (25# sack) 11.5513.65; Blueberries (flat 12 1pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 18-20; Cabbage (50# ctn) 13.65-15; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 26.4534.35; Carrots (50# sack) 15.75-22.95; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 20-24.50; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 24.95-25.85; Cilantro (ctn

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Antique Machinery Festival to be held May 4-6 The Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival will be held May 4-6 at the Halifax County Fairgrounds — Highway 360-E (behind the South Boston Speedway), South Boston, VA. The festival will feature antique tractors, machinery and tools; tractor pulls and quarter scale tractor pulls on Saturday; a car show; antiques, crafts and flea market; Well’s Fargo stagecoach; machinery and craft demonstrations; hit and miss engines; power saw demos; music and more.

The featured tractor will be Ferguson/Massey Ferguson.

Admission is $5 per day. Children under 12 admitted free. Homecooked festival foods will be available for purchase, including homemade ice cream.

No alcohol or pets will be allowed on the grounds and the use of golf carts is limited to staff only.

Exhibitors are welcome.

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bobconner@touchva.net or ccole@embarqmail.com, or call 434-572-6879, 434-349-3349 or 434-572-2476.

For information regarding camping, call 434-349-3066.

Hereford Association adds new EPD; 2012 Sire Summary online Thanks to Hereford breeders’ commitment to the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR) Program, the American Hereford Association (AHA) has created a new expected progeny difference (EPD). The new trait, called mature cow weight (MCW) is designed to allow breeders to select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd.

The trait was developed throughout the summer of 2011 and released in November after years of cow weight data collection. AHA Chief Operating Officer and Director of Breed Improvement Jack Ward says the EPD will relate directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd.

Ward gives an example of how the

MCW EPD allows breeders to compare sires. “If sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 pounds heavier at mature size.”

Also, the Spring 2012 Sire Summary is now online at Hereford.org/siresummary.

The Sire Summary includes a listing of all active sires. The summary also includes an explanation of EPDs, genetic trends, heritability estimates, trait correlations and percentile breakdown of EPDs. For more about AHA performance programs and EPDs, visit Hereford.org or call 816-842-3757.

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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, March 12 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale.

Group of Springing Heifers from one farm. Few Springers from one farm. Special for this sale: 50 - 7 ft. locust post sell.1 pm Dairy, followed by sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs & feeders. Calves & Cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 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. 12:30 Produce, 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, 607-847-8800, 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. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

Wednesday, March 14 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale.

Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Thursday, March 15 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing,

315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, March 16

• 10:00 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

We will start this sale at 10 am due to the amount of small animals. This date is the last week of March. Call for advertising your group - it makes a difference. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• On the Farm, 196 Airport Road (county 603), Andover, NJ. Mooney Farms Complete Dairy Dispersal. 180 Head sell - DHI RHA 21061 3.9 836 3.4 687. 90 milking age (59 cows milking in 1st or 2nd lactation), 22 bred heifers, balance open heifers & calves. Hi-Grade Holsteins all AI sired & bred. This is a well bred herd of cows with cows milking over 100#/day and go out everyday.

Not many sales held in NJ anymore - this is an opportunity to purchase cattle worth the money.

This will be worth your trip. Cattle will be inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked.

Interstate testing will be provided after the sale to anyone who will be needing it. Catalog at ringside. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, March 17 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Nathan Mason, Callaway, VA (near Rocky Mount). Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium!. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804730-0500

Monday, March 19 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Dairy 1 pm followed by sheep, lamb, goat, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, March 20 • North Woodstock Rd, Southbridge, MA. Foreclosure Greenhouse Farm Auction. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com

Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction.

Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 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 Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Monday, March 26

Wednesday, March 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx.

5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.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 • 205 Hanley Rd, Nassua, NY. Estate Auction.

Case-IH 685 4x4 Diesel w/loader, JD 4030, Oliver 1755 tractors, Befco C50 15’ Batwing finish mower, Wood Working & Mechanics tools, Horse equip. & Tack, Lumber, Cattle Show equip. & gates, Asst furniture & collectibles. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Lamb, Sheep and Goat Easter Sale. All animals taken Fri., March 30 from 8 am - 5 pm.. Also accepting until 10 am day of sale. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

Monday, April 2 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Thursday, April 5

Saturday, March 24

• 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

• Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

• 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Friday, March 23 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756

Friday, April 6

Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle give us a call, Join in the Excitement - Best lineup we’ve ever had, join the outstanding herds that are participating Merrilea, Rolling View, Oakfield Corners, Liddleholm, Lylehaven, Spruce-Haven, Muranda, Midas-Touch, Fantasy-Found, CoVista, Boanco, Sco-Li, Hills Valley,Dublin Hills, Osborns, Evans, Empire Farm, Wisner Farms, Lundy, Lincoln Hill, Lawton’s Jerseys, Pineyvale, Posthaven, Dairysmith, Elm Spring, Carpsdale, Woodmansee, Lismore Dairy, Marshman, LocustVale, Blue-Gene- the list is growing rapidly. We will have it all - Great Individuals, many Generations of VG & EX, Red & White, Milk, Show type (Many will be entered in NY Spring show), Genomics and most importantly commercially sound cattle with great earning potential.

Watch website for updated sale highlights. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle.

Give us a call. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 AM: Independence Township (Allegany Co.) New York. Complete Line of Good Farm Machinery and Livestock Handling and Support Equipment for Lyon View Farm. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Wednesday, April 11 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892

Friday, April 13 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, April 14 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 4:00 PM: 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

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BRED & OPEN HEIFER SALE 100 Virginia Premium Assured Heifers

March 31st, 2012 12:30 PM

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1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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JD CX15

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist

FORD skid loader CL40, 4 cyl. gas engine, runs & works good, $1,500. 2 PAPEC Silage wagons, 3 beaters high, no roof, no tandem axles, stored inside, good floatation tires, 10 ton running gears, $2,500/both.

NEW HOLLAND chopper, 1895 4WD, 3306 Cat engine, 10’ pickup head, 3 row wide row corn head, engine runs real strong, $8,500. Ontario County,NY 315-986-2314

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

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Dairy Equipment 6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

585-732-1953 Dairy Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale 1086 INTERNATIONAL tractor, 6822 hours, new radial tires, new seat, new transmission shift kit, 4 post ROPS canopy, excellent condition, $10,500; Model 68 New Holland square hay baler, bale chute for wagon, $3,500. 804375-3332 2007 KRONE BIG X 650, 1156 cutter head hours, 1573 engine hours, 8 row corn head w/processor, 12½’ hay head, all upgrades are done, cab camera, inoculant sprayer, $229,000. 802-373-7215

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USED TRACTORS & EQUIP. FOR SALE We Buy Tractors For Parts

NOLT’S EQUIPMENT

• 500 Gal. Majonnier • 415 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLDMilkeeper WV • 375 Gal. • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS SunsetPASC • 200 Gal. SOLD • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Contained

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

SHENK’S

Sales 717-626-1151

CASE IH MX110 CAB, HEAT, AIR, 4WD, LOADER, GRAPPLE BUCKET, GOOD COND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,000.00 NH 1431 DISC BINE, SMUCKER ROLLS, GOOD COND . . .$8,500.00 CASE IH 7220 4WD, CAB, EXCELLENT CONDITION . . . .$45,000.00 NH 1412 FLAIL DISCBINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000.00 DMI 3 SHANK NO-TIL RIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500.00 JD 2755 2WD, CAB, JUST TRADED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,000.00 CASE 1840 SKID STEER, FAIR COND., JUST TRADED . . . . .CALL! IH 886 TRACTOR, 4 POST ROPS, FRONT GLASS, LOADER .$8,500 Please plan to attend Our Customer Appreciation-Open House Day Wed., March 21st at the Bridgewater, VA location. 10:00AM-2:00PM Food and Drinks will be available

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USED EQUIPMENT

NI 3715 Spreader White 6100 4R Planter, dry fert.

White 5100 6R Planter Vicon Fertilizer Spreader 165 Bu. Gravity Box Hardi 210 Gal. 3Pt. Sprayer MF 245 Tractor Westfield 8x51 Auger White 285 Tractor Miller 5300 Forage Box Miller 1150 Rake IH 37 Baler w/Thrower Hesston 4550 Square Baler Farmall 460 Tractor MF 246 Loader Case IH 8830 SP Mower Cond.

MF 285 Tractor White 549 SAR 5 Bottom Plow Int’l. 20x7 Grain Drill Miller Pro Forage Boxes In Stock

JOHN DEERE 750 late model grain drill, 15’, row markers, big tires, shed kept, $16,500; 1200 gallon stainless steel nurse tank, $2,500. 804-3474341

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

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WANTED

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Over 25+ Years Selling Combines

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WE WANT TO SELL YOU YOUR NEXT COMBINE

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Used Equipment For Sale

Dairy Equipment

• 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset SOLD CT M • 500 Gal. Mueller • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M

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645 Waddell Street, Lexington, VA Phone: 540-463-7381 Propane: 540-464-5552 Toll Free: 800-868-7336

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS • 6000 Gal. Storage • 4000 Gal. Surge (99) NY (95) • 3000SOLD Gal. Surge • 3000 Gal. Storage • 2700 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Surge • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH

ROCKBRIDGE FARMER’S COOP

$12,400

1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

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Bins & Dryers

WANTED

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

H AY

VIRGINIA BIN SERVICE

Round & Square Bales

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293 Fencing

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

Fruits & Berries TRIPLE CROWN Blackberry plants in one gallon pots.

Farm pickup preferred. $4.00 each. Call 704 721 0670

Generators

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

SPECIALIZING IN GRAIN BIN RELOCATION Parts & Service New Installations

804-387-6462 Hay - Straw For Sale 200 LARGE ROUND BALES grass hay, some rain damage, $5.00 per bale. 540-825-3207

Hay - Straw For Sale

Wet and Dry 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 MIXED GRASS HAY for sale. $25.00/Roll, 4x5. 540-8602145

FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Looking for Long Term Customers Wheat Straw, Grass Hay, Mixes and Alfalfa available in large square bales.

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

Call Nick 845-901-1892 Miriam 800-747-3811 or visit adenbrook.com Hay - Straw For Sale

Heating

TOO MUCH HAY?

518-929-3480 518-329-1321

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Hay - Straw For Sale

Farmer to Farmer

3x3x8 Squares bales. Also 4x5 round bales. Really early cut & timothy hay. All hay stored inside on pallets.

Early cut 1st cutting square bales, approx. 58lbs. grass & timothy mix.

Picked up or delivered, any amount, large quantity.

CLEAN BRIGHT STRAW selling in 21 bale-twined tied bundles. 10,000 bales at $3.10/bale loaded on your truck. Prices good through March 21st, 2012. Madison County, Central Virginia. Call 540-948-4043, 540-718-1567

Hay - Straw For Sale

Help Wanted Poultry Processing Plant Supervisor. On-farm USDAinspected processing. 7500+ birds per week. Upstate New York location. Experience required. Spanish language helpful. Salary depends on experience. $52k Email resume to: MariaW@hvc.rr. com

Horses FOR SALE: Rocky Mountain Horses, Trail Safe/Rockfish Stables, Blue Ridge Mountains/VA. 804-943-3818

Lawn & Garden MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

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Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

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Grain Handling Equip.

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or email

Hay - Straw Wanted

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

CALL TODAY FOR NEW “HIGHER” PRICING Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

Help Wanted

WANTED

Assistant Herd Person

with recent experience doctoring cows. Some assistance in AI breeding on sizeable modern dairy in northern VT. Salary based on experience, housing package possible.

THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet Nozzles/Tips, Nozzle Bodies, Pumps, GPS Guidance, Foam Markers, and much more.

Weasler PTO Driveline Parts available for North American, Italian, and German series. Or call 717-738-7355 ex.275.

Poultry & Rabbits

Call 802-782-9058

L

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Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers

Modern dairy farm has FT opening. Experience with field crops and equipment preferred. Applicants must be dependable and have understanding of dairy farming.

Bridgewater/W.Winfield. Send resume with references to dairyfarm82@yahoo.com

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

(7 Meat Varieties)

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

Sales Position Available Due to our sales rep retiring, Country Folks has an opening in Central NY. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of agriculture, reliable transportation, good driving record and be willing to learn. Sales calls to agribusinesses requires an average of 3 days on the road a week with no overnight travel required.

If you are interested, contact Bruce Button at Country Folks, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge NY 13428 or e-mail your resume to bbutton@leepub.com or fax to 518-673-2381

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Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234 Real Estate For Sale

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR

Trucks

Trucks

‘99 Red Ford F350 7.3 Diesel, 4x4, 6 Speed 97K miles, New Cannonball Bale-Dump Bed,

Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

CALL! Other Similar Trucks Available for Sale Cannonball & Butler Bale Beds Sold & Installed

Bonny View Farms - 540-460-3535

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$90,000 Several Purchase Options Available. Call

540-255-9112 ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

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

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MID-ATLANTIC REGION NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the Calendar of Events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

FEB 20 - MAR 13 Pennsylvania to host Beef Cattle Producer Seminars Seminars beginning at 6 pm are located at the Mercer Co. Extension Office (Feb. 20), Indiana Co. Extension Office (Feb. 22), Belle Vernon Christian Center Church (Feb. 28), and the NRCS Building in Somerset (March 5). Seminars beginning at 6:30 pm are located at Tioga County Fairgrounds (March 7), and Columbia County Extension Office (March 13).

Visit www.uproducers.com or call Blaine Winger at 724996-8608 or Glenn Eberly at 717-943-2962 for more information.

MAR 14 Webinar - New Insect Pests Noon to 1 pm. To register go to http://estension.psu.edu /vegetable-fruit. The cost is $15.

MAR 15 On Farm Nutrient Balancing: Real Science, Real Solutions World Building in Dayton, VA. 9:30 am - 3:15 pm. The meeting will focus on ways to deal with phosphorous on crop fields in this increasingly regulatory environment.

Interested parties should contact the Rockingham Extension office for their free registration, which includes a catered lunch, at 540-5643080 or yancey@vt.edu.

Specialty Crops: From Hops to Truffles Reidsville, NC. 6 pm. On Internet at http://rockingham.ces. ncsu.edu/index.php?page=ev ents&event_id=23425 MAR 18 VA BCIA Southwest Bull Test Open House Hillswinds Farm. Dublin, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-231-9159, or e-mail sgreiner@vt.edu.

MAR 24 VA BCIA Southwest Bull Test Sale Wytheville, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-2319159, or e-mail sgreiner@ vt.edu.

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Calendar of Events

Tablet Computers in Direct Marketing Silk Hope,NC. 7 pm. On Internet at http://chatham .ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms/workshops.html Virginia Food and Beverage Expo Greater Richmond Convention Center, downtown Richmond, VA. 9 am - 4 pm.

Hundreds of Virginia foods and beverages will be on display, allowing attendees an opportunity to meet one on one with producers, select new items for their stores, restaurants or hotels and place orders right on the show floor. The Expo will feature the popular “Best New Products Awards” competition as well. Admission is free. The show is open exclusively to the food and beverage trade, not open to the public. As a special bonus for the 2012 show, anyone attending the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo will be able to attend the Wineries Unlimited Trade Show in the adjacent exhibit hall for free.

Contact Lisa Lloyd, 804-7864278 or e-mail lisa.lloyd @vdacs.virginia.gov. On Internet at www.vaexpo.com MAR 28-29 National Manure Management Conference Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool, NY. Optional farm system tours on March 27. The conference agenda is posted online at www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/gotmanure/agenda.html Register online at www.epa.gov /agstar/news-events /events/conference12_reg.html.

APR 11-12 Cage Aquaculture Forum VSU’s Cooperative Extension Pavilion, River Rd., Ettrick.

Special program features include a site visit to a local farm where fish are being raised in cages, and a caged trout farm pond demonstration. Since space is limited, interested persons are strongly encouraged to register before or by April 2. Contact Debra B. Jones, 804524-5496 or e-mail dbjones @vsu.edu.

MAY 4-6 Halifax County Heritage & Antique Machinery Festival Halifax County Fairgrounds, Hwy 360-E, South Boston, VA. Call 434-572-6879 or email bobconner@touchva .net or ccole@embarqmail .com.

On Internet at www.halifaxcountyheritage festival.org OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN. On Internet at www.ffa.org

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