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With a thriving operation, Glenmary Farm’s Tom and Kim Nixon prove the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts ~ Page 3

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April 2, 2012 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 2

Masonic Village farm garners award for conservation practices

by Stephen Wagner For the first time visitor to the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA, it is an architectural surprise to see buildings that might seem more at home in Oxford, England.

Designed at the beginning of the past century as a nursing home, it has segued into a retirement community with a good national reputation. It also boasts a self-sustaining, and now award-winning farm.

“We have about 1,400 acres of total contiguous property, of which about 600 are involved with the farm,” says Gerald Tracy, the Village’s director of Environmental Services and Land Management. “There are about 300 acres of woodland; and about 170 acres of lawn and gardens that we maintain as well. There’s a lot of diversity on this campus.”

The farm has won the National Environmental Stewardship Award for its conservation practices and its commitment to protecting soil and water resources while operating a viable beef cattle and farm enterprise. This is the first time the Northeast and has won this award.

Staff members accepted the award at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention

and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, TN. Those staff members were Tracy, Frank Stoltzfus, supervisor of agricultural production, and Stephen McMahon, beef herdsman.

Acknowledging the award, Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary George Grieg attended the farm market on Masonic Village land and presented a resolution from Gov. Tom Corbett, which Grieg read. He also posed for photographs with staff and followed that with a bus tour of the farm.

“We are a purebred shorthorn breeder for area breeders, regional breeders, down south, and out west,” says McMahon. “We produce a couple of good bulls every once in awhile. We probably have 150 calving which is about 120 in the spring and 30 or 40 in the fall. We have a feed lot down below where we fatten up steers, and we also custom feed steers for people. Maybe 200 steers a year go through our feed lot program.

We’ve already calved 70 for the month of February. That’s not a bad start; we had some gorgeous weather. Cows will then go out and graze.

We utilize our grasslands in a rota-

Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary George Grieg, at left, attended the farm market at the Masonic Village land and read a proclamation from Gov. Tom Corbett. At right is Gerald Tracy, the Village’s director of Environmental Services and Land Management.

Photo by Stephen Wagner

Masonic Village farm staff members, from left, Frank Stolzfus, Stephen McMahon and Gerald Tracy.

Photo courtesy of Masonic Village

tional grazing system. Cows will take their babies out on grass all summer long and bring us back a 600 pound calf in the fall that we can market then. We get a lot of calls from people looking for shorthorn genetics. We do some ET work, some artificial breeding; we’ll have 20 embryo calves this year. We also do some commercial Angus.”

“For America’s cattlemen and women, conservation and environmental stewardship is a must,” said Forrest Roberts, NCBA chief executive officer. “At the Masonic Village Farm, they have raised the bar by partnering with local, state and federal governmental and private organizations to implement innovative practices and technologies that will leave the land and its resources better for future generations of beef producers.”

“Our efforts actually have been long term,” Tracy reaffirms. “We started with stream bank fencing.

Then we utilized grassland reserve programs. This is not just a single effort by one person or just our facility. We’ve created partnerships and we’re very open to educational opportunities and having groups come in as well. National Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS) has been a real benefit to us on technical support and financial support.”

“The Chesapeake Bay is a hot issue for all of us. We’re proud we’ve had the opportunity to be the stewardship winner … for now,” Tracy says.

“The award is a testament to all those who came before us and made the farm operations a sustainable, high quality production for the last 100 years as part of the larger mission of Masonic Village. It was definitely a team and ‘family’ effort,” Tracy said “It has been spoken by more than

one person at the [Masonic] Village that they take blue sky and green grass and make red meat,” said Denise Coleman with the Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service, which nominated the Masonic Village’s Farm. “In doing so, they seek a balance between the land, the cattle, the crops, the residents and the environment to remain a profitable, productive and viable agricultural operation.”

Also part of its commitment to conservation, Masonic Village completed a one megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system in February 2011. The solar plant produces approximately 1.2 million kWh of electricity per year, which Masonic Village purchases, saving the organization $40,000 to $60,000 annually.

In October 2011, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) presented the Green Power: Make It! award to Masonic Village.

PennFuture promotes the clean energy economy and is working to build the renewable energy market in Pennsylvania.

“I think it’s important for us to recognize that we all have a responsibility to be good stewards of the land and water resources that we’ve inherited,” said Tracy in closing.

“That responsibility includes passing it on to the next generations in better shape than we found it. This award recognizes the stewardship efforts that ranchers and farmers across the country have done. This particularly is for the beef cattle industry but it reflects all that landowners have done. For Masonic Village to be chosen a national winner is certainly an honor that we respect. There’s an old saying that goes ‘If you’re not up to the table, you risk being on the menu.’”

by Karl H. Kazaks RAPIDAN, VA — Along the banks of the Rapidan River, Tom and Kim Nixon farm some 3,500 acres, raising cattle, turkeys, and crops, and continuing an agricultural tradition that dates to 1733, when the farm was established by a land grant from the British Crown.

The Nixon family became part of that heritage in 1980, when they bought the farm. Tom and his father Bob had a brood cow herd and were raising 1,000-1,200 stockers per year. “We were more or less a two-man show,” Tom recalled.

That model continued for a good decade or so, with the father-son duo raising 100-150 cows, 1,200 or so stockers, and 400-500 acres of crops.

The scope of the operation began to change when Tom married Kim. Kim met Tom at a field day in Orange County, having come across the Blue Ridge from Harrisonburg, where she worked as an extension agent, specializing in IPM in alfalfa and corn fields. Within a year, the Mt. Solon native had moved permanently to Orange County to marry and live with Tom. Because they wanted to raise a family and remain full-time farmers, the newlyweds decided to expand the scope of their farm.

First, the Nixons investigated raising poultry. They were told they couldn’t sign up with the big processors because their farm is too far from the Valley — despite there already being poultry operations in Orange County and despite Glenmary being just 65 miles from Harrisonburg.

“So we decided to build a feedlot,” said Kim. It was built in 1994. After that, Tom added, “things started changing for us.”

With the feedlot, the Nixons started custom feeding. In 1996, they started raising bulls as a test station for the Virginia BCIA Central bull test program. That led to even more cattlemen, including purebred breeders, seeking out their custom feeding services.

They were even finally able to get into the poultry business, building three turkey houses in 1996.

Originally the Nixons grew heavy toms, but today they raise hens, finishing out 150,000 per year for Cargill.

As the custom feeding business grew, the Nixons reduced their stocking operation, cutting numbers from 1,500 to 300. But they also started a heifer development program, buying, breeding, and calving heifers.

That willingness to adjust their cattle operation to suit the needs of the market is a trait that endures in Glenmary’s operations today. Indeed, you could rightly say that adapting to — and anticipating — the needs of the cattle market is the guiding strategic principle behind the Nixon’s management of their cattle business.

“We’re flexible,” Tom said. “If our custom feeding customers want to make changes, we don’t want to make

it hard on them. Being flexible and willing to change is one of the reasons we’ve been as successful as we have been.

About five years ago the Nixons sold their entire cow herd at auction. A few months later, they started rebuilding it by buying replacement heifers. Their preferred method for acquiring heifers is to buy an entire heifer crop from a good breeder, select the top end for breeding and feed the rest.

“Now we have a young cow herd,” Kim said, “with better genetics.”

Glenmary’s commercial cow herd is mostly Angus, with some SimmentalAngus crosses and some CharolaisAngus crosses. With some 700 head to breed, they plan for a 60-day breeding window, calving about 500 in the fall and 180 in the spring. Heifers are bred AI. Cows are bred natural service, from a bull herd that numbers between 15 and 20. Glenmary acquires its bulls from a number of sources, including purebred breeders and the bull test sales.

In addition to the cow herd, the Nixons continue to fatten cattle — today the feedlot includes three barns — raise bulls for the BCIA, develop heifers, and keep stockers. That and raise a couple thousand acres of crops.

All that is only possible with the help of a number of quality employees. Jay Eutsler, who runs the cow herd, which numbers some 1,000 head, counting replacement heifers. He’s also in charge of the hay operation.

Will Reames is in charge of managing the feedlot and the field crops. “We would not be where we’re at without the people we have,” Tom said.

With the help of those gentlemen, plus more full-time and part-time help, the Nixons are able to do their own planting, spraying, manure spreading, a good bit of the mechanical work, and all of their own harvesting.

When it comes to the calf crop from their cow herd, the Nixons once again are flexible in their management.

Because the quality of their heifers is good, they usually breed about 90 percent of them. “I don’t like building extremely nice genetics and then putting them in the feedlot,” Tom said.

Bred heifers they’ll keep for replacements in their own herd or sell to other cattle operations. They also sell mature but still productive cows — aged five, six, or seven years — to other herds.

As for steers, the Nixons will market about 100 head of fat cattle themselves, selling direct to a slaughterhouse. They don’t fatten more of their own cattle, preferring to save the bulk of their feedlot space for their custom finishing customers. Steers they sell largely at the August Central Virginia Cattleman’s Association (CVCA) auction in Madison, but also at other markets throughout central and northern Virginia. “I do like to support local markets,” Tom said. “We need them.”

With all the flexibility built into their

management model, come many opportunities — but also many decisions. To take advantage of those opportunities, and not let them turn into pitfalls, requires good decisionmaking. That’s where good cattle sense comes in.

“He’s just gifted,” Kim said of Tom, “He can walk into a lot of cattle and tell you which one’s thinking about getting sick. His daddy was the same way.”

“She’s got a good eye herself,” Tom countered.

Those cattle judging skills have passed down to the Nixon’s children, Elizabeth, 17, and Robert, 15. The two show cattle and sheep at six or seven shows a year and Elizabeth is very active in judging. In fact, she is going to study livestock judging in college, and even won a trip to Europe as a judge on one of the top three livestock judging teams at this past year’s National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY. The feedlot portion of Glenmary Farm has grown since 1994, when the first countersloped barn was built.

Since then, the Nixons have added two more barns to the feedlot operation, a bedded pack barn and a slatted floor barn, built over a concrete pit for manure collection. The bedded pack barn can also be used for calving heifers in the winter.

“Right now as far as custom feeding is concerned,” Tom said, “we’re feeding a lot of natural cattle,” to meet consumer demand for natural beef prod-

ucts.

With fat cattle and feeder cattle prices being high, Tom sees less risk in calves and replacement heifers than in feeder cattle. Nonetheless, he is still buying and raising feeder cattle but, he said, “I’m not going to bet the farm on it.”

For all the feeding, the farm makes about 8,000 tons of silage a year, from corn, barley, and forage sorghum (on the less productive ground). They also raise much of their own shell corn, depending on weather conditions. “In a dry year we will chop whatever it takes to meet our silage requirements,” Tom said.

When possible, the farm practices double cropping — following barley or wheat with soybeans, corn, or sorghum. This year, they are growing about 400 acres of wheat, 700 acres of corn, 250 acres of sorghum, and several hundred acres of beans.

As for hay, the farm typically puts up 2,000-2,500 bales, three-quarters of which they wrap.

With all that cropping, the Nixons keep their commercial fertilizer prices low by utilizing their manure from the feedlot and their turkey litter. They will also buy poultry litter when they need all of the nutrients in it.

“We want to give our kids the opportunity to farm like we did,” said Kim. If the younger Nixons choose follow in their parents footsteps, they certainly will have good examples to follow.

The Nixons are able to do their own planting, spraying, manure spreading, a good bit of the mechanical work, and – now that they have their own combine – all of their own harvesting.

Photo by Karl H. Kazaks

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With a thriving operation, Glenmary Farm’s Tom and Kim Nixon prove the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts

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New national labor posting rule may affect some farms

by Sanne Kure-Jensen The National Labor Relations Board has implemented a new rule impacting farms and businesses across America from small operations with just two employees to huge corporations. Employees must be notified of their rights to organize and join a union.

Farm owners and managers with non-family employees who are NOT exclusively engaged in “agriculture” and who sell across state lines are subject to the National Labor Relations Act. These farms MUST comply with the new posting rule by April 30 or face stiff penalties. Most,

but not all, small farms (as well as railroads, airlines and the U.S. Post Office) will be exempt.

The definition of “agriculture” is found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Agriculture” includes farming and all of its primary and secondary functions — cultivating and tilling the soil, producing, cultivating, growing and harvesting agricultural or horticultural commodities, dairying, the raising of livestock, bees, furbearing animals or poultry, and the “secondary” functions involved in agriculture such as the packing of produce farmed by that particular employer.

The new labor poster MUST be posted at all non-exempt farms and

Cover photo by Karl H. Kazaks Tom and Kim Nixon, Glenmary Farm, consider their decision to start a feedlot on their farm as a catalyst in the growth of their beef operation.

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Union Membership: As of 2011, 14.8 million or 11.8 percent of American workers were unionized; 17.4 percent of RI workers were unionized, the sixth highest percent in America. These numbers are down from 1983 when 20.1 percent of RI and 17.7 percent of nationwide workers belonged to unions.

New York has the highest rate of 24.1 percent union workers; North Carolina has the lowest rate at 2.9 percent unionized. Among the top six states, their common or major industries are tourism, aircraft manufacturing and auto manufacturing.

1. New York 2. Alaska 3. Hawaii 4. Washington 5. Michigan 6. Rhode Island Public sector or government workers are five times more likely to be in a union with 37 percent versus 6.9 percent in private sector jobs.

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by Bob Gray It is very pleasing to see dairy being one of the first commodities out of the chute in the Congressional Hearing process for the upcoming Farm Bill debate. Recently, seven members of the House Agriculture Committee attended a field hearing at Saranac Lake, NY, to hear testimony from three dairy producers and other livetock and crop farmers.

The members of the House Agriculture Committee in attendance included Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chris

Gibson (R-NY), Bill Owens (D-NY), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Mike Conaway (R-TX) and David Scott (D-GA).

Dairy producers testifying included Neal Rea, Chairman of the Board of Agri-Mark; Eric Ooms, Vice President of New York State Farm Bureau and Jeremy Verratti of Upstate Niagara Cooperative. All three witnesses did a great job. And the most important thing about their testimony was that it was consistent in terms of policy changes needed to deal with milk prices in the future. The

three dairy witnesses all endorsed the Dairy Security Act, H.R. 3062, which was introduced last year by Congressman Peterson of Minnesota and Congressman Simpson of Idaho.

Neal Rea emphasized the importance of the Margin Insurance Program in the Dairy Security Act. He pointed out how margins (the difference between the all milk price and feed costs) had shrunk to just $3.66 when farm milk prices declined precipitously in 2009. Although margins recovered to $7.59 in 2011 Mr. Rea noted that

they were shrinking already in 2012 and will probably average $5.80 this year. Eric Ooms covered a variety of subjects important to the dairy industry. He pointed out that overall the federal milk marketing order system has worked and that current Class I differentials are working.

He stressed the importance of dairy products in the school lunch program and how important the EQIP conservation program has been for dairy producers. And he pointed out the importance of the Capper-Volstead Act in the market-

ing of dairy products by cooperatives.

He mentioned that the Farm Bureau supports the Dairy Security Act because the production management provision (Market Stabilization Program) is voluntary.

Jeremy Verratti made a key point on the importance of diversity in the sales of various dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, chip dip, ice cream, whey and other products to the dairy industry. He linked this to NMPF’s development of the Foundation for the Future which ultimately became the basis for the Dairy Security Act. Mr. Verratti stressed the need for a stable and fair price for milk as a key ingredient in the financial well being of dairy producers. As a fourth generation dairy producer, Jeremy Verratti wants to stay in the dairy business. Therefore he emphasized the need for new dairy policies such as the Dairy Security Act to make that happen.

The two key tenets of the Dairy Security Act include the Margin Potection Program (dairy insurance) which serves as a safety net for dairy producers when farm

milk prices decline. The Margin Protection Program replaces the current MILC program. The second piece of the Dairy Security Act is the Market Stabilization Program which would only “kick in” when national supplies of milk both for domestic use and export needs exceed demand.

This key provision is aimed at mitigating dairy price volatility which has been a major problem for dairy producers for the past several years. The last dip in prices in 2009 was so severe that it placed many dairy producers in difficult financial straits. The Market Stabilization Program by itself can’t eliminate price volatility but it can if it works properly to reduce the deep valleys in farm milk prices.

At the same time the concept of injecting feed margins into the provisions of the Dairy Security Act recognize that increased feed prices have the biggest impact on the cost-price squeeze faced by dairy farmers.

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Cheese Demand Detracted Attention From the Large Milk Supply Issued Mar. 23, 2012 February milk production in the top 23 states totaled 15.2 billion pounds, up 8.3 percent from February 2011, according to preliminary USDA data in its latest Milk Production report, however adjusting for the additional day due to leap year; output was up 4.6 percent on a per day basis. Revisions added 24 million pounds to the initial January estimate, now put at 15.8 billion, up 3.9 percent from a year ago. February output in the 50 states totaled 16.28 billion pounds, up 8 percent, including the extra day and up 4.3 percent, adjusting for the extra day.

February cow numbers in the 23 states totaled 8.51 million head, up 8,000 from January and

102,000 more than a year ago. The mild winter was good on output per cow, which averaged 1,782 pounds, up 117 pounds from a year ago but again the data is skewed by the extra day.

California production was up 10.9 percent, including the extra leap year day (up 7.1 percent minus the extra day) on 28,000 more cows than a year ago and a 165 pound gain per cow.

Wisconsin was up 8.2 percent on a 130 pound gain per cow though cow numbers were unchanged (up 4.4 percent minus the extra day).

New York was up 6.8 percent, including the extra day, on a 110 pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged. Idaho recorded a 7.9 percent increase on 7,000 more cows and a 110 pound gain per cow.

Pennsylvania was up 3.5 percent despite a 2,000

cow loss but output per cow was up 60 pounds.

Minnesota was up 5.6 percent despite a loss of 5,000 cows but output per cow was up 100 pounds. There was only one state showing a drop in production from a year ago when deleting the extra day of production and that was Vermont.

The latest Livestock Slaughter report shows 261,100 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in February, down just 2,700 from January (despite 2 fewer days), but 12,300 more than February 2011 (1 additional day in 2012). Through the first two months of 2012, cull cow slaughter totaled 525,000, up 12,300 from the same period in 2011 (1 more day in 2012 compared to 2011).

The cash dairy market showed little reaction to what really was a bearish milk production report until Friday’s “surprise” and the floor gave in. The block cheese price, after climbing 5 1/4-cents earlier in the week, plunged 14 cents on an offer, closing the fourth Friday in March at $1.4950 per pound,

down 8 3/4-cents on the week (and reversed three weeks of gain), and 13 1/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.46, down 12 1/4cents on the week and 18 cents below a year ago. Twelve cars of barrel traded hands on the week and none of block.

The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched 0.3 cent higher, to $1.4955. The barrels averaged $1.5056, down 0.9 cent.

Cheese production across the U.S. continues to surpass year ago levels, according to USDA. Increased milk production is pushing surplus milk to the cheese vat. Spot loads of milk are being discounted to clear to some facilities. Export sales are helping to move some of the excess production.

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski, in a March 20 DairyLine interview recorded prior to release of the February Milk Production report, admitted that the gains in the cheese market are a surprise considering how much milk is available but credited domestic cheese demand. He

reported there are good retail promotions occurring plus the Easter/Passover holiday is a factor as are export prospects and said “That put the milk production picture on the back burner,” but the following day warned that reducing milk production is not like “turning around a Porsche, it like turning around an aircraft carrier.”

Speaking of exports; Cooperatives Working Together accepted 15 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 3.77 million pounds of cheese and 1.495 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Cash butter closed Friday at $1.5225, up three quarters of a cent from the previous week but 55 1/4-cents below a year ago. Only four cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.4425, up 2.8 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.3261, down 1.5 cents, and dry whey averaged 60.44 cents, also down 1.5 cents.

Butter production remains heavy as processors handle seasonally

building milk and cream supplies. Buyers are seeing increased retail interest, USDA reports.

Feature activity has been active and prices are lower than a year ago.

Demand has also been good for bulk butter as buyers seek a physical hedge.

Checking the cupboard, the latest Cold Storage report shows February butter stocks totaled 205.3 million pounds, up 21 percent from January and a whopping 48 percent above February 2011.

American type cheese, at 606.3 million pounds, was down 1 percent from January and 2 percent below a year ago. The Daily Dairy Report says this suggests strong demand and great exports for the month and the second year that stocks uncharacteristically declined in First Quarter.

Total cheese stocks, at 987.4 million pounds, were up 1 percent from January but 5 percent below 2011.

Milk production is very strong for this time of year almost everywhere,

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Jim and Benzil Wilkins, Baker, West Virginia

Jim Wilkins of Baker, West Virginia has owned his 1552 NDE mixer for only 4 months but has already formed his opinion.

"I wouldn't take a million dollars for my NDE, if I couldn't buy another one! Beef farmers don't realize their waste until they start using a mixer." In a nutshell, Jim's feed costs this winter were much cheaper by using home grown forages while purchasing only cornmeal. His 300 head of fall cows wintered over the best ever.

Weight gains on weaned calves in 45 days tested at 3.5 pounds. The waste from feeding hay all winter "would fit into the back of one pickup truck, and it wouldn't be full at that!" With the NDE scales, Jim feeds only what his livestock needs, to produce a marketable product, while significantly increasing cash flow. Jim sums it up "Anybody in the beef cattle business without a mixer, is NOT doing something right."

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Mielke from 6 helped by mild weather, according to USDA. Central region supplies have surged. California remains well above a year ago. Arizona output is heavy and is taxing plant capacity. Pacific Northwest milk remains above the seasonal trend and output in Utah and Idaho is near to slightly ahead of expected seasonal trends.

Florida’s production is near the seasonal peak and at flush levels in the Southeast.

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic production continues to increase and the volume is challenging plant capacity in a number of areas, according to USDA. Milk production in New Zealand and Australia also continues to run above a year ago as weather in both countries has been favorable for the most part.

Prices fell in this week’s New Zealandbased Global Dairy auction, according to the March 20 CME Daily Dairy Report. Declines occurred in every category from the previous auction. The average price for Cheddar cheese for May through August was $1.4125 per pound, significantly lower than current U.S. Cheddar.

Back on the home front; USDA estimates January fluid milk sales at 4.6 billion pounds, down 2.7 percent from January 2011. When adjusted for calendar composition, sales were estimated at 4.7 billion, also down 2.7 percent. January sales totaled 4.45 billion pounds, down 5.5 percent from January 2011. Sales of organic milk products, at 193 million pounds, were up 18.3 percent but organic sales only represented about 4.2 percent of total fluid sales, according to USDA. Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, $15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, $15.99 on March 16, and fell to $15.74 imme-

diately following the closing of the March 23 spot market.

The April Federal order Class I base milk price is $15.66 per cwt., down 64 cents from March, $3.77 below April 2011, and equates to about $1.35 per gallon. That put the 2012 Class I average at $16.95, down from $17.19 a year ago and compares to $14.36 in 2010 and $11.56 in 2009. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould projects an MILC payment of 88.74 cents based on March 22 futures price data, but is only an estimate.

The NASS butter price averaged $1.4299 per pound, down 9.2 cents from March. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3334, down 6 cents. Cheese averaged $1.5186, down 3.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.17 cents, down 4.1 cents.

In politics; the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced it will hold a hearing May 31-June 1 to consider amending the California Class 4b minimum milk price formula. You’ll recall I reported two weeks ago that a number of dairy producer organizations and cooperatives called on CDFA to do so.

California’s 4b milk price had lagged the comparable Federal order Class III price for some time, as I have regularly reported, primarily because of the way whey is factored, make allowances, etc. and has averaged $2.66 per cwt. below the FO Class III since CDFA put a new pricing formula in place in September, according to the Milk Producers Council (MPC).

California law requires CDFA to announce a Class 4b price that is in a “reasonable and sound economic relationship” with the national value of manufactured milk products,” charged MPC in its recent newsletter. “The practical reality is that we currently have a Class 4b formula that is structurally incapable of staying in a reasonable and sound economic relationship with what cheese manufacturers must pay around the country.”

Meanwhile; Dairy Prof-

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WANTED: 7 or 8 foot drag disk, hay loader, and rake. John Byler 9311 Owens Rd. Remsen, NY. 13438.

RED HAWK commercial walk behind 48” mower, 2 years old, $1,700. No Sunday calls. 585-526-4792.(NY)

WANTED: Two bottom 16” trailer plow in good condition will buy or trade a good 3 bottom 16” JD. 315-794-2707.(NY)

GRAVITY BOX on 6 ton running gear no holes, solid. 12 Volt D.C. vibrator bolted on bottom $750. Pompey, NY 315-447-2076.

NH #326 BALER, always been housed $7,300. 607-731-6284.(NY)

FOUR 20’ HARVESTORE unloaders, one for HMSC H+S self unloading, two gehls, three beater, roof two silo blowers, shed kept. 413-772-9890.(MA)

FOR SALE: Reg. Hereford & Red Angus bulls. 315-730-5034.(NY)

FOR SALE JD 3 bottom trailer plow hydraulic lift on rubber $250. 585-4573112.(NY)

FOR SALE: 1965 Ward LaFrance pumper truck, 310 gas engine, 19,000 miles, Holland Patent area, asking $6,500/OBO. 315865-5657.(NY)

1960 FORD 671 tractor with loader $3,500. 315-343-9687.(NY) TWO WESTERN SADDLES, both 15 inch seat, good condition call 315-7845042.(NY) HARVEST TECH 1600 blower deck $7,500. Fargo 12ft. dump wagon $2,500. 4 row cultivator with squeeze pump $500.

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WISCONSIN VG40 ENGINE, 3 1/2x4 not running, with Rockford clutch unit $150.

315-524-4007.(NY) SIX SURGE ECLIPSE milker claws with shutoff, good condition, also set of 18.4.34 Snapon duals. 607-478-8919.(NY)

1160 HESSTON 12’ Hydro swing haybine $4,500/obo, HD8 shaver post driver 3pt. and skid steer mount $1,000/obo. 607-3592681.(NY)

WANTED: Corn planter 2 row, working cord. 585-352-4362.(NY)

19 PIECES 1 1/2” glass milk pipeline 48” to 108” 4 inlet receiver jar Boumatic claw ss elbows clamps $575. all. 315-7191717.(NY)

IH 584 low hours, on new engine dual PTO on steel $4,500. Cat E70B swing bearing, no Sunday calls 315-536-1112.(NY) FOR SALE: Eggs, farm fresh brown eggs $1.50 -$2.00 dozen. Healthy loose range young chickens. 1179 Townline Rd. Penn Yan. 315-536-9652.(NY)

INTERNATIONAL 1586 MFWD $10,500.

Miller 12’ Offset disk $3,500. Cat 953 Crawler loader $15,500. Wildcat mulch turner $9,500. Make offers. 315-5952546.(NY)

CUB CADET 6-inch mower deck, 2 tires Radial 14-9R30, NH 268 Super Sweep baler, Ford model 101 3-bot. plows 3PT. 518-875-6093.(NY)

TOMATO PLANTS mountain fresh in 4” pots 198 plants .70¢ each. 585-5543574.(NY)

BRILLION SURE STAND 10’ cultipacker seeder, two size seed boxes, acre meter, manual transport wheels, great shape, field ready $3,750. 607-547-8559.(NY)

1ST AND 3RD cutting grass baleage, 1st cutting grass hay 60lb. bales, Knight 3300 Meyer wagon stored inside 10 years. 716337-2975.(NY)

16FT. FLAT WAGON 8 ton ger, flotation tires, $1,500/OBO. 1973 Case 10-70 $2,500/OBO. New Holland 256 rake, $1,500. 518-848-0995.(NY)

WANTED: Farmtronix feed tag, yellow with black numbers, computerized feeding system, sold about 25 years ago please call Leon or Tammy. 607-849-3731.(NY)

FREESTALLS with mounting hardware $20. each. JD 7200 12 row planter liquid with digital monitor, field ready 13,900 must sell. 315-331-0902.(NY)

JD 3950 two row green cornhead 7-1/2 green hay head $7,500. Pequea 910 hay tedder Miller-Pro 1100 rake $3,000. 607243-5555.(NY)

KUHN TEDDER GT5000 four star, very good condition, two flat rack hay wagons.

315-662-3440.(NY)

AC D-17 Diesel tractor P.S. rear weights, early model with snap couplers, good condition $2,750. Also wagon gears 8 ton.

607-387-6671.(NY)

INT 3 BOTTOM semi mount plow trip bottoms $1,285. 585-735-3065.(NY)

FOR SALE: Grain fed 8 1/2 month Ayreshire bull, about 500 lbs. 8 month Holstein bull, about 450 lbs. Schuyler County.

607-546-5588.(NY) 16FT.x8FT. FLAT WAGON, 8-ton gear, $1,800. Star Line stanchion $50/each; model 325 NI corn picker, wide husking bed $2,500. 518-848-0995.(NY) 1X DEARBORN PLOW $150. IH 710 4x spring reset $1,600. JD 5x spring reset #2500 $2,600. JD 520 loader $3,200. 716257-5129.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 3020 diesel wide front side consol, good condition 16.9x38 tires approximately 6700 hours. 315-2726267.(NY)

FARM DUTY 5hp. 3ph. electric motor, like new $250. Brand Dayton. 607-5426742.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON model 66 2or3 bottom trip plow complete, full size driving harness including hames make offers Cherry Valley. 607-264-8247. (NY)

SCHULTE ROCK RAKE SW800, three years old, only 15 acres done, excellent condition, like new $7,500. Call leave message. 518-885-6481.(NY)

FARMALL H mounted cultivators, front rear hydraulic lift $500. 9x16 hay wagon wood rack, stored inside, good gear $1,000. 315-697-3812.(NY)

NH 116 14’ haybine for parts or use. JD cultimulcher rolls off JD 950 $20. each.

585-355-1735.(NY)

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WANTED: Radiator for 10-70 Case. 607292-3180(NY)

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RICHARDTON S.F. 1016 blower deck, good condition. 315-822-5603.(NY)

8FT. DISK DRAG TYPE 4 sections, good condition $400. Ford Dearborn 2 bottom plow 16in. complete, good condition $400.

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HEREFORD BULL proven coming three $1,800. Best offer. 716-604-6087.(NY)

PTO BELT PULLEY fits Ford 8N or 9N 600-800, 2,000 price $100. 518-9934604.(NY)

NEW 12 1/2GP barbed wire 8 rolls $60. each or $399. All like new, Gould pump tank $350. 518-664-8398.(NY)

WANTED: Turf tires for John Deere 4410, will be same as JD 4300, 4400, 4310, possible trade for R4 tires. 716-735-3272.(NY)

FOR SALE: Two front wheel weights, three rear wheel weights from a John Deere “H” tractor, make an offer. 315-926-5291.(NY)

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procurement officer and seek personal information. These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and financial information. The fraudulent letters bear USDA’s logo and seal and are signed by an individual identified as “Frank Rutenberg” using a title of “Senior Procurement Officer”. Letters have been received by FAX in Alabama, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but

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Study: Less Delmarva poultry waste in bay than EPA claims NEWARK, DE — Findings from a new University of Delaware study indicate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has overestimated the amount of chicken manure in nutrient runoff that originated with the Delmarva poultry industry and enters the Chesapeake Bay. Researchers at the university, led by Dr. James L. Glancey, concluded that not only is the amount of chicken manure much less than what the EPA estimates but the nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations are also lower. The study factored in new management practices, feed technology and genetics that have im-

proved poultry production efficiencies over the past 30 years. Glancey serves on the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee and Agriculture Workgroup.

Estimates produced by the EPA blame Delmarva poultry industry chicken manure for 6 percent of all nutrient runoff into the bay. Those estimates were used in determining the agency’s mandated Watershed Implementation Plan to reduce nutrient runoff into the bay by 2020.

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sumption that nitrogen concentrations are oneand-a-half times greater and phosphorous concentrations two-and-ahalf times greater than they actually are.

The difference is significant and has the potential to be disastrous for poultry growers in the bay watershed, said Tony Banks, a commodity marketing specialist for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “Bay cleanup is going to cost billions of dollars. The agriculture industry is committed to doing its fair share to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay, so it’s important that EPA gets the numbers right,” he said.

“Errors at this level can translate into millions of misspent dollars, both private and public, with little improvement in bay water quality.”

Representatives of the Eastern Shore poultry industry presented information about the study to lawmakers earlier this month. The EPA Chesapeake Bay Workgroup plans to review the study.

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Come Easter morning, friends and family will anticipate cracking open these dazzling eggs because there’s a special surprise inside each one!

To get started, save your eggshells. When a recipe calls for eggs, carefully crack the eggs in half, empty the contents for the recipe and rinse out the matching eggshells with soap and water. Set them aside to dry thoroughly, making sure you keep the pairs together. Or, simply use inexpensive empty plastic eggs in a variety of sizes from discount and dollar stores.

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Brush white household glue one section at a time on the eggshell and place small squares of cut gift-

wrap tissue paper on the glue. Overlap the tissue squares as you cover the entire egg, including the open gaps, if there are any.

Paint a final coat of glue over the tissue-covered egg. Let dry. The glue will become invisible, revealing a colorful mosaic of tissue shapes. If an egg is designated for a particular person, glue on a small nametag.

Arrange your brightly decorated eggs in an Easter basket and enjoy them as a table centerpiece this month. On Easter morning crack open the eggs to reveal the surprises! (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Good Housekeeping Smoked ham with fresh strawberry sauce Perfect for a buffet any time of year. We created this impressive glazed ham for winter entertaining, but it has become an Easter favorite as well.

1 (12-pound) smoked whole ham, fully cooked 3 pints strawberries 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 jar (10- to 12-ounce) orange marmalade Radish sprouts or watercress sprigs, for garnish 1. Remove skin and trim some fat from smoked whole ham, leaving about 1/4 inch fat. With knife, score fat covering on ham crosswise, just through to

the meat, into 1-inch-wide strips. Place ham on rack in large roasting pan (about 17 by 11 1/2 inches).

Insert meat thermometer into center of ham, being careful that pointed end does not touch bone. Bake ham in 325 F oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours until thermometer reaches 140 F (15 to 18 minutes per pound). If ham browns too quickly, cover with a foil tent.

2. About 30 minutes before ham is done, prepare strawberry sauce: Reserve 1 pint strawberries for garnish. Hull remaining strawberries. In 3-quart saucepan, mash strawberries. Stir in brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and orange marmalade; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly and boils, stirring frequently.

3. To serve, place ham on warm large platter.

Arrange radish sprouts and reserved whole strawberries around ham. Serve with sauce. Serves 24.

• Each serving: About 250 calories, 12g total fat, 60mg cholesterol, 1,770mg sodium, For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipefinder/. (c) 2012 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

The month of April gets its name from the Latin “aperire,” meaning “to open,” as do the flower buds that month.

This week’s Sudoku solution

by Kevin Pautler, Director NAASS-PA

Editor’s Note: This is a monthly column from the Pennsylvania Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS-PA) operated in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The website is www.nass.usda.gov; for the reports mentioned

below, click on the “Publications” tab.

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We are asking everyone who received the NACS to respond even if they are not farming so that we build the most accurate and comprehensive mailing list to account for all of U.S. agriculture in the census. The census is the leading source of facts about American agriculture and the only source of agricultural statistics that is comparable for each county in the nation. Farm organizations, businesses, government decision-makers, commodity market analysts, news media, researchers and others use census data to inform their work.

NACS is required by law as part of the U.S. Census of Agriculture.

By this same law, all information reported by individuals is kept confidential. NASS will mail the 2012 Census of Agriculture later this year and data will be collected into early 2013.

The NACS survey is the first step in getting a complete count, so we ask everyone who receives a survey to complete and return it. The census is a valuable way for producers and rural America to show their strength — in numbers.

The 2012 Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility. For more information about NACS, the Census of Agriculture, or to add

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2012 CUSTOM RATES PUBLISHED MARCH 9: The annual Machinery Custom Rates report shows Pennsylvania average rates for over 80 contracted services including: plowing and cultivating, planting and drilling, spraying, harvesting, and more. Averages are also published for mountain and valley regions of the state.

The state average is accompanied by the range of reported charges after removing the highest and lowest 10 percent across the state. We have included the state average for the previous year for comparison purposes.

This popular report was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture but it is only possible thanks to voluntary reports by custom operators and Pennsylvania farmers. THANK YOU! The results of the Custom Rates survey can be found at www.nass.usda.gov/pa/ by clicking on “Pennsylvania Publications.” We can also put you on our mailing list by calling

800-498-1518.

ANNUAL MILK PRODUCTION PUBLISHED FEB. 17: Although the Milk Production report is issued monthly with the previous month’s data, the February issue also contains annual statistics for the previous year.

Pennsylvania ranks in fifth place for 2011 milk production nationwide.

Milk production ranking was: 1) California with 41.5 billion pounds, 2) Wisconsin with 26.1 billion, 3) Idaho 13.3 billion, 4) New York 12.8 billion and 5) Pennsylvania with 10.6 billion pounds of milk.

Pennsylvania milk production in 2011 was 1.2 percent below last year.

Average milk cow numbers remained steady at 541,000 in 2011. Milk per cow decreased slightly from 19,847 to 19,601 pounds per cow.

Idaho increased production by 3.7 percent over last year; California by 2.7 percent; New York by 0.9 percent; and Wisconsin by 0.3 percent.

Due to very different herd sizes, the 2011 ranking for these same five states in the number of licensed dairy herds was: 1) Wisconsin with 12,100 herds, 2) Pennsylvania 7,240, 3) New York 5,450, 4) California 1,675 and 5) Idaho with 575 dairy herds.

2011 CHICKENS & EGGS PUBLISHED FEB. 28: The annual number of layers averaged 25.1 million birds for 2011,

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arrived in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States. The National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS), which asks landowners whether or not they are farming and for basic farm information, is one of the most important early steps used to determine who should receive a 2012 Census of Agriculture report form. The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, is a complete

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MANURE HANDLING

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

Factors Influencing Cost of Manure Management The three major activities that influence the cost of manure management are loading, transporting and land applying. Each activity can require its own specialized equipment and can constrain the use of the manure. For example, except for an external manure storage structure, loading is best done when animals are not present and thus limited to those time periods.

Transportation can be

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

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

This page will address each manure type separately. Because the dollar cost of managing manure is so dependent on location, type of livestock, form of manure, availability of land, etc. no dollar estimate will be given in this page.

The quickest way to get a cost estimate would be to contact a custom manure hauler and ask the price charged for different services.

The table below sum-

marizes the relative costs of manure application and distribution.

When reading it, compare the costs within a column, rather than within a row. In other words, use it to compare the cost of loading, transportation, or land application for each type of manure. The more dollar signs ($) a manure type has, the more expensive it is relative to the other types of manure. Click on a type of manure in this table to be taken to a description of why different manures will have different costs.

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

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

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Manure Type

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Transportation

Land Application

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Slurry Manure Tanker Dragline hose

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

Livestock manures are an excellent source of organic nutrients. However, they are generally more expensive to transport and land apply than more concentrated commercial fertilizers. The cost of manure transport and distribution are critical to understand and manage in order to derive maximum value from manure. A research project complet-

ed in the late 1990’s includes this information.

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

A spreadsheet that al-

lows the user to estimate the cost of hauling various types of manure can be obtained at University of Missouri.

Source: www.extension.org

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Penn State webinar will show how to manage flies and odors on the dairy UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — It’s springtime and as the grass gets greener and the flowers bloom, flies and odors come out on the dairy. Penn State Extension Dairy Team is offering a webinar that will help neighbor-friendly dairy farms institute management practices to reduce fly and odor production.

Titled, “Flies and Smells, A Management Challenge,” this webinar will be held Tuesday, April 10, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Eastern time. It is free of charge.

“This online seminar will emphasize the importance of fly and odor management and cow health, comfort and pro-

ductivity, relationships with neighbors and the general public and worker comfort and productivity,” explains Dr. Robert Graves, professor of agricultural engineering at Penn State.

The webinar will feature Dr. Dave Wolfgang, Penn State Extension veterinarian, who will discuss animal heath and management related to fly pests in barns, pastures and manure systems.

Dr. Robert Mikesell, Penn State senior instructor, will discuss manure management and its relationship to odors and neighbors. Dr. Graves will focus on

barn and manure system design and management practices and their relationship to flies and odors.

The webinar is part of the Technology Tuesdays series designed for dairy producers, their employees and agri-business professionals. The webinar format permits participants to enjoy an educational program, in real-time, from the comfort and convenience of their office computer.

Although there is no fee to participate, advance registration is required no later than noon the day before the webinar. To register, contact the Penn

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Future webinar dates and topics include: May 8, Cow-Centered Housing Series: The Relationship between Flooring, Footing and Lameness.

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2011 TROUT SUMMARY PUBLISHED FEB. 24: Pennsylvania 2011 trout production ranks third in the nation based on the value of trout sold.

Pennsylvania sales account for 8.2 percent of national trout sales. Only Idaho and North Carolina had more trout sales. The annual survey contacted all known producers and hatcheries.

In Pennsylvania, production (live weight) increased from 1.59 million pounds in 2010 to 1.82 million pounds of trout in 2011 when sales were valued at $6.3 million. State level number of operations will only be published every five years in conjunction with the Census of Agriculture.

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Agriculture from 11 up 5 percent from the previous year.

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The Pennsylvania birds produced 7.31 billion or 608.8 million dozen table eggs as well as 245 million hatching eggs for incubation. Taken together, this averaged 291 eggs per bird in 2011, down one egg from 2010.

Pennsylvania had three of the top 25 counties nationwide for laying hens, according to the most recent Ag Census for 2007. Lancaster County ranked third nationally for the number of layers at 7.1 million birds. Berks was 18th with 1.9 million layers; Schuylkill was 25th with 1.7 million. Lebanon County fell from 14th position in 2002 to 28th

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RICHMOND, VA — While high-stakes poker players have to worry about what’s in their opponents’ hands, there are only 52 cards in a deck.

A farmer deciding when to plant corn has to weigh thousands of variables he or she cannot control, starting with the weather.

Corn is one of the few row crops farmers can plant early, but the risk of failure is high. Soil temperatures must be warmer than 50 degrees by midmorning for good germination, and a stretch of warm weather with showers is ideal right after planting.

“Just as a general trend, as farms have gotten bigger we’ve pushed the planting dates back a little earlier. But corn, when it freezes, you’ll lose the top growth for sure. So it’s a gamble,” said Dr. Wade Everett Thomason, Virginia Tech associate professor and Virginia Cooperative Extension grains specialist. New hybrid corn varieties are more cold-tolerant, but it’s still risky, he said.

Late March and early April are when the risk of a heavy frost drops below 50 percent for most of Virginia. A freeze could do more than just damage a tender young corn crop. It could be a financial disaster.

“The people I talk to, even though it is warm, they’re not planting any earlier than normal,” said David Coleman, grain manager for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “I’ve heard some rumors of

that, but the people I talk to don’t want to risk a late-season cold snap.”

Corn seed is too expensive to risk having to replant, and many of the ideal corn hybrids are available in limited supplies, Coleman said. Plus, many farmers with crop insurance risk having no coverage if they plant before a certain date and suffer freeze damage.

Farmers are preparing their fields earlier than usual, however, Coleman said.

The warmer weather is also risky for wheat growers, he said. If winter wheat matures too early in the spring and gets hit by a freeze, harvest yields can drop dramatically.

The cost of just about everything a farmer needs when planting corn has increased again this year, according to the Purdue Ag Economics Report.

Land rental rates are up an average of 12 percent in the Midwest, fertilizer prices are higher due to international demand, seed costs are higher and fuel prices are as high for farmers as they are for consumers. Nonetheless, some growers are looking to plant a little sooner this year, Thomason said, in hopes of greater yields this summer.

“The most detrimental thing for corn we have annually is the heat and drought of the summer, usually in the last of July and first of August,” Thomason said. “So anything we can do to get the corn to mature before then would be helpful.”

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Senate Highway Bill moves forward with agricultural exemptions WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Two of those amendments, which passed March 13, are of particular importance for farm and ranch families. Specifically, an amendment brought forth by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) will exempt drivers of farm vehicles from having to acquire a commercial driver’s license. Another amendment, introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), will waive hours of service restrictions during harvest seasons.

“Farmers and ranchers are not professional truck drivers and shouldn’t be treated as such. Hauling livestock to market two times a

year is hardly the same as hauling goods across the country on a daily basis. Subjecting family farmers and ranchers to costly requirements is an unnecessary burden we cannot afford,” said Bacus. “NCBA and its members were pleased to see the U.S. Senate approve two commonsense amendments that differentiate agriculture from commercial transportation.”

The amendment brought up by Senator Klobuchar is similar to H.R. 3265, sponsored

by Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO), which waives certain driving restrictions during planting and harvest seasons for producers who are transporting agricultural goods. Bacus said the amendment would allow farmers and ranchers to transport goods during harvest seasons when necessary instead of being subject to certain time requirements. The Farmers’ Freedom Act of 2011, H.R. 2414, sponsored

by Congressman James Lankford (R-OK) is simi-

lar to the amendment sponsored by Senator Merkley. This legislation exempts certain farm vehicles, including the individual operating the vehicle, from certain federal requirement

such as commercial driver’s licenses.

According to the U.S. House of Representatives, it is not moving forward with its version of the Highway Bill. Instead, the House will

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Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is “yes,” then you’ll be interested in the Robeson County Pesticide Collection Day on Wednesday, April 4.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, in cooperation with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and costfree program, will be offering this Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Robeson County and all of the sur-

rounding North Carolina counties.

Cooperative Extension Field Crops Agent Mac Malloy will be the local contact for the event. The Collection will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds.

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this amnesty collection event, including banned and out-dated pesticides. For pesticides with unreadable or missing labels, contact the Cooperative Extension Office for instructions. Save any portion of the label to help identify the material so you can be

assisted with disposal. Unknown materials, products that are unlabeled, or products not in pesticide containers will not be accepted on collection day.

For unknown products, gas cylinders, and containers greater than five gallons, contact the Robeson County Extension Center before the Collection Day for special instructions and information. For tips on transporting the pesticides safely to the Collection event, contact the Extension Center.

Each year the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (www.ncagr.com/

PDAP) visits between 40-50 counties to collect unwanted and unused pesticides through this non-regulatory amnesty program. This means that a Collection Day of this kind only happens about once every other year in each county.

Don’t miss this pesticide collection opportunity in Robeson County, cosponsored by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center and NCDA&CS. For more information, contact Mac Malloy, Extension Field Crops Agent, at 910-671-3276.

Mielke from 7 it Weekly (DPW) reports that U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) have introduced legislation placing a hard cap of $250,000 per married couple for federal farm payments, and close loopholes that allow nonfarmers to qualify for federal farm payments.

The senators had introduced similar legislation earlier this Congress, but wanted to be sure the legislative text would accommodate any type of safety-net program adopted in a new Farm Bill. The latest bill is also sponsored by Sens.

Brown (D-Ohio), Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Enzi (RWyo.), Harkin (D-Iowa), and Nelson (D-Neb.).

Specifically, the Rural America Preservation Act of 2012 has a hard cap on marketing loan gains of $75,000 ($150,000 for a couple). The remainder of the payment limit would be a cap on the total amount a farmer can receive in safety-net payments in general. The bill sets a measurable standard for someone to qualify as actively engaged in farming by providing management for the operation and provides an exception for farming operations where there is only one manager of the farm.

The nation’s largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), held its annual meeting this week. DPW editor, Dave Natzke reported details in Friday’s DairyLine. He reported that DFA president and CEO Rick Smith characterized 2011 as a “good to great” year for DFA members and generally good for the overall coop. Net sales rose $3 billion, to nearly $13 billion, Natzke reported.

Milk payments to pro-

ducer members increased to nearly $8 billion, with an average pay price of $20.50 per cwt.

However, costs associated with the acquisition of Kemps Dairy resulted in a net loss of $36.7 million to the co-op.

Noting slumping milk prices and continued high operating costs, Smith said 2012 will be a challenging year for DFA and one means to address that will be dairy policy reform. He said the co-op remains fervently in support of the Dairy Security Act which was based on National Milk’s “Foundation for the Future” proposal.

He said the current level of milk production growth was a recipe for a crisis, and that the Dairy Security Act would have helped keep milk supply in balance with demand by sending early signals of shrinking profit margins and the need to cut milk production.

Smith also announced DFA’s plan to construct a new dairy ingredient plant in Fallon, Nevada.

The plant, due to be operational in summer 2013, will produce whole milk powder for export, and use about 2 million pounds of milk per day.

Interestingly, the milk supply is on the minds of dairy leaders in the rest of the country as well, Natzke concluded.

In the past week, initiatives in New York and Wisconsin were introduced to increase milk production by 15 percent in each of those states, while in California, Land O’Lakes Western Region producers were informed they needed to reduce milk production beginning April 1, or face severe financial penalties for producing above their base levels.

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Free collection day for pesticides scheduled for April 4

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Farmer Veteran Coalition: supporting America’s heroes Three more Farmer Veterans have been accepted into FVC’s Fellowship Fund The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has added three veterans to the Fellowship Fund program, to support their farm businesses and ease their transition into agriculture. The Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund is a program that assists veterans starting their food and farming careers through mentorships, donated equipment and supplies, and small grants. In addition to the small grants, FVC provides veterans with personal assistance through farming and financial mentorships.

Justen, an Army veteran and current National Guardsman, owns and operates Veteran Compost LLC, the only permitted facility in Maryland for composting food waste and the only producer in that state of vermicompost and compost worms.

Justen hopes to establish additional composting facilities across the East Coast and hire veterans to run these satellite facilities. An innovator in agriculture, Justen is one of FVC’s first Newman’s Own Veteran Innovators in Agriculture (NOVIA) award recipients.

Army veteran Brett operates Serenity Valley Farm, outside Pittsburg, PA, where he and his wife grow vegetables, fruit trees and are starting a beef cattle herd. Due to a high demand for locally raised meat products in his area, Brett plans to expand his operation to include meat rabbits and broiler hens. The NOVIA grant has allowed Brett to purchase a hoop house, which will protect the animals year round and also offer space for starting vegetable transplants.

Anna served eight years in the Army before beginning Chestnut Ridge Farm in North Carolina.

Chestnut Ridge Farm is a 10-acre family farm comprised of a fruit and nut orchard that integrates pork,

chicken and turkeys into their agro-ecosystem. As our first female fellow in the 2012 Bob Woodruff

Grant, Anna will receive assistance to purchase fencing for her orchard and finance a water

management project.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a national organization connecting military veterans with

opportunities for employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. Parties interested in providing sup-

port to the fellowship or general support to FVC can reach us at info@farmvetco.org or call 530756-1395.

Left — The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a national organization connecting military veterans with opportunities for employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. Parties interested in providing support to the fellowship or general support to FVC can reach us at info@farmvetco.org or call 530-756-1395.

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FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Heifers: 1 lot 443# at 127.

Feeder Bulls: 446# at 121; 678# at 101.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 505.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 223-240# 203-208; 260275# 188-191; 315-348# 170-200; 355-385# 157.50174; 445# 167.50; 453-470# 156-174; 538# 172.50; 550570# 172-176.50; 608# 168.50; S 1-2 265-270# 131-170; 300-335# 130-155; 350-395# 124-161.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 315-340# 174-179; 360395# 144.50-179; 435# 162162.50; 450-456# 156-160; 539-543# 150-157; 580595# 144-149; 600-640# 135-142; 655-670# 116128.50; 730-745# 114-119; 753# 114.50; S 1-2 200240# 130-171; 355-385# 134-138; 500-510# 118-130; 605-645# 120-134.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 400-441# 158-168; 450495# 150-170; 515-545# 158-165; 563-585# 156159.50; 610-632# 141-155; S 1-2 410-435# 140-154; 455-495# 140-149.

Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 890-895# 775-930/hd 4-6 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Young 910-1180# 8151110/hd 7-9 mos bred; 1230-1315# 999-1130/hd 79 mos bred; S 1-2 Young 655-730# 680-685/hd 4-6 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 1002 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 250-295# 160-205; 300345# 150-196; 350-395# 142-190; 400-445# 142-194; 450-495# 170-190; 500541# 154-189; 560-592# 159-166; 605-643# 140145; 650-690# 130-154; 700-740# 130-140; 755758# 133-134; S 1-2 280295# 128-147; 305-335# 120-146; 355-385# 116139; 410-445# 114-137.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2

235-240# 150-176; 255295# 140-172; 300-345# 133-168; 350-397# 131-168; 400-445# 136-156; 450496# 130-159; 500-545# 130-155; 550-597# 126-151; 600-643# 126-141; 650695# 128-136; 710-725# 114-120; 755-780# 112-130.

Feeder Bulls: &L 1-2 450-495# 140-175; 500545# 140-167; 550-597# 134-158; 600-645# 124-155; 660-690# 123-147; 700730# 118-128; 770-795# 120-128; 965-990# 100104; S 1-2 505-545# 122130.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 110.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 174; 500-600# 169; 700-800# 124; M&L 2 400-500# 166; 500-600# 141; M&L 3 300-400# 180; 400-500# 163; S 1 500-600# 157.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 157; 400-500# 155; 600-700# 120-132; 700-800# 124; M&L 2 300400# 155; 400-500# 148;

Annual Equipment Consignment Auction April 21, 2012, 9:00 A.M. Loudoun Co. Fairgrounds 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 Farm Equipment - Light Industrial Lawn & Garden - Tools Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood, Auctioneers are preparing to deliver another popular equipment sale. Our first Fall Equipment sale was a tremendous success, and our spring equipment auctions are always larger.

We are currently accepting consignments on the types of equipment and tools listed above. This is a great opportunity for farmers, contractors and homeowners to buy and sell their equipment and tools.

No household items or furnishings.

Tractors & Machinery: Bobcat 873, rubber tire; New Holland LX885 turbo skid loader, 604hrs; Bobcat 753, 1550 hrs, (2) foam tires, pallet forks, (2) buckets, 66" Bobcat root grabble bucket; Kubota L3430 tractor w/LA723 loader, 240hrs, 4x4; Farmall Super C w/belly mower; Bradco 609 backhoe attach; Quick trench 5.5HP; Massey Ferguson 135 tractor, 1960s; (2) Float tractor tires, new; Backhoe buckets or all sizes.

Farm Equipment: Millcreek manure spreader; Post hole digger, Woods bushhog BB60, 5 foot; 3 pt. boom; (2) bale spears; United box blade, 6'; King Kutter york rake, 6'; Hay feeder; 500 gal fuel tank w/pump.

Trucks, Vehicles: 2005 Ford F450, Triton V10, 4x4, auto, air, snow plow, dump; 1999 Ford F350 powerstroke diesel, auto air 4x4, 7.3L w/Meyer plow, 111K; F150 Lariet 4x4, auto, crew cab; 2005 Ford F450 crew cab, dump, V-10, auto, 4x4, no plow; 2002 Ford F150 4.2L, 2wd; 2003 Ford F150 XLT, V8, 4x4; 2001 Ford F350 ExCab 4x4, auto w/Meyer plow; 2004 Ford F250 4x4, auto, air, 5.4L w/plow; PLUS (5) more F150's, (1) F350, and (1) F450; 1999 Ford F350 PowerStroke, auto, 4x4, fifth wheel hitch; 2006 Volvo S40 2.4L red sedan, 140K; Truck parts; Filters; Hoses.

Trailers: 2000 Sundowner Sunlite 4 horse trailer w/tack room, great shape; 1996 Featherlite aluminium trailer, 20 foot, gooseneck; 1984 Bobcat trailer; 2002 Wells Cargo Trailer, tandem axle, enclosed; Homemade metal bed tandem axle trailer w/tool boxes, 20 feet; BetterBilt Bobcat trailer, 14', 12,000 lbs.

Tools: Coats 4300 tire machine balancer; Coats 1001 balancer; PC 703 hose crimper; 10 Ton Air SPX1590 lift; 4 Ton bearing press; All Tool 747 brake laythe; and many more hand tools, power tools, hardware, building & farm supplies!

Lawn & Garden: 2006 Exmark 60" zero turn mower; 2001 Exmark 60" zero turn mower; (2) 2006 Scag 60" zero turn mowers; (2) 2004 Scag 52" walk behind mowers; (5) 48" Scag mower deck, new; (3) 52" mower decks, new; (10) 4.0 HP gas powered edgers; John Deere & Cub Cadet mowers and much more!

If you are interested in auctioning your equipment and/or tools, please call one of the numbers listed below: (703) 303-4760 or (540) 454-2326

Delivery dates for equipment and tools will be: Thursday, April 19th from 7:30AM-6:00PM and Friday, April 20th from 7:30AM to 4:30P.M 8-percent buyer's premium on all purchases, 3% discount on cash or check; Payment by cash or check with ID, VISA or MasterCard; Not responsible for accidents; Food served.

Visit our website for details on this auction: www.tillettanddamewoodauctioneers.com

Bill Tillett and Craig Damewood, Auctioneers Ike Swart, Auctioneer • Brian Damewood, Auctioneer VAAR #141, 680, 2246, 3881 • 703-303-4760 & 540-454-2326

35091 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132 Office: (540) 668-6179 Cell: (703) 303-4760 Fax: (540) 668-7317 • Tillett's Auction Barn (703)729-0088

500-600# 137-149; 600700# 134-143; M&L 3 300400# 146; 400-500# 132154.50, mostly 154.50; 500600# 145; S 1 400-500# 143; 500-600# 140.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 167; 500-600# 150-153; 600-700# 130; M&L 2 300-400# 146-178, mostly 178; 400-500# 154164; 500-600# 153; S 1 300400# 140-160, mostly 150; 400-500# 148; 500-600# 125-128.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1442.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 186-213; 400500# 185-206; 500-600# 168-198; 600-700# 165-182; 700-800# 145-154; 9001000# 130-134.25; M&L 2 300-400# 178-182; 400500# 170-187; 500-600# 171-186; 600-700# 129144.50; 800-900# 126-135; S 1 500-600# 170.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 162.50; 300400# 125; 800-900# 94.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 175; 300-400# 156-176; 400-500# 150-173; 500-600# 147-164; 600700# 125-153.50; 700-800# 128-139; 800-900# 128; M&L 2 300-400# 130-145; 400-500# 141-153; 500600# 142-153.50; 600-700# 128-140; 700-800# 111-125; M&L 3 400-500# 144; S 1 400-500# 125-134; 500600# 132; 600-700# 125.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1

AUCTIONS 200-300# 195-229; 300400# 186-211; 400-500# 180-200; 500-600# 155-170; 600-700# 142-155; 700800# 118-130; 800-900# 113; M&L 2 300-400# 160180; 400-500# 156-177; 500-600# 140-157; 600700# 124.50-136; 700-800# 106-112; S 1 400-500# 150.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1570.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185-208; 300400# 166-194; 400-500# 165-190; 500-600# 139177.50; 600-700# 145-168; 700-800# 124-154; 800900# 112-129.50; M&L 2 200-300# 160-191; 300400# 139-190.50; 400-500# 156-186; 500-600# 143178.50; 600-700# 146-163; 700-800# 105-136.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 120-130; 300-400# 97-144; 400-500# 97-127; 500-600# 100-124; 600-700# 100-118.50; 700800# 87-97; 800-900# 77.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 156-179; 300400# 143-179; 400-500# 146-165; 500-600# 130-160; 600-700# 128-163; 700800# 121.50-130; 800-900# 103.50-123.50; M&L 2 200300# 138-175; 300-400# 125-178; 400-500# 140166.50; 500-600# 143163.50; 600-700# 97-138;

700-800# 103-123.50; 800900# 121.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 171-188; 300400# 150-185; 400-500# 137-193; 500-600# 135-170; 600-700# 119-154.50; 700800# 119-146; 800-900# 109-112; 900-1000# 89-100; M&L 2 200-300# 155-191; 300-400# 144-180.50; 400500# 145-175; 500-600# 127-161.50; 600-700# 112159; 700-800# 100-129; 800-900# 100.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 183.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 153-188; 300400# 184; 400-500# 184.50; 500-600# 184.50; 600-700# 163; 700-800# 149; 800900# 112; 900-1000# 116118; 1000-1100# 93-94.50; M&L 2 200-300# 153; 300400# 168; 400-500# 168; 500-600# 177-184.50; 600700# 164; 700-800# 149.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 120; 300400# 123; 400-500# 119121.50; 500-600# 119; 600700# 121.50.

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Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 154.50; 300-400# 159; 400-500# 159; 500600# 160; 600-700# 144.50; 700-800# 109; 800-900# 109; M&L 2 200-300# 153; 300-400# 156.50; 400-500# 154.50-155; 500-600# 147; 600-700# 139; 700-800# 109; 800-900# 109.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 186; 300-400# 174.50-186; 400-500# 174.50-185; 500-600# 126162; M&L 2 200-300# 174.50; 300-400# 174.50; 400-500# 174.50; 500-600# 125.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 638.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 194.50; 400-500# 177-178.50; 500-600# 166173.50; 600-700# 158; 700800# 119.50; M&L 2 300400# 198-200; 400-500# 177-180; 500-600# 164.50177.50; 600-700# 146155.50; 700-800# 120.50122; M&L 3 300-400# 198; 400-500# 174.50; 500-600# 150.50-158.50; 600-700# 144; 700-800# 120; S 1 300400# 194; 400-500# 160; 500-600# 149; 700-800# 117.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 151; 400-500# 155-162.25; 500-600# 146148.75; 600-700# 137.50138.75; 700-800# 124.25; M&L 2 300-400# 167167.75; 400-500# 159-165; 500-600# 150-157.50; 600700# 137.50-139.50; 700800# 115-125.25; M&L 3 300-400# 167-170; 400500# 162-164.75; 500-600# 154; 600-700# 133-136; 700-800# 115.50; S 1 300400# 142; 400-500# 145.50; 500-600# 140; 600-700# 110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 192; 400-500# 164-178; 500-600# 151156.50; 600-700# 142; M&L 2 300-400# 194-197; 400500# 167-188.50, mostly 188.50; 500-600# 159.50; 600-700# 142; S 1 300-400# 186; 400-500# 149-181; 500-600# 140.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 93.

Feeder Steers: M&L 2 800-900# 126.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 500-600# 142.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 2 500-600# 155.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 963.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 166-191; 400-500# 165-190; 500-600# 139-176; 600700# 145-166; 700-800# 124-151; 800-900# 112-125; M&L 2 200-300# 183-191; 300-400# 139-183; 400500# 156-186; 500-600# 143-159; 600-700# 146-163; 700-800# 105-131.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 120; 300400# 97; 400-500# 97; 500600# 100; 600-700# 100112; 700-800# 87-90.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 156-160; 300400# 143-161; 400-500# 146-159; 500-600# 130-150; 600-700# 134.50-163; 700800# 130; 800-900# 103.50; M&L 2 200-300# 150-175; 300-400# 125-167; 400500# 140-164; 500-600# 143-153; 600-700# 97-134; 700-800# 103-118.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 171; 300-400# 178-185; 400-500# 137-180; 500-600# 135-170; 600700# 135-154.50; 700-800# 146; 800-900# 112; M&L 2 200-300# 155; 300-400# 144-170; 400-500# 145-173; 500-600# 127-158; 600700# 112-159; 700-800# 100; 800-900# 100.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 666.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 178-194; 400500# 180-188; 500-600# 178-187; 600-700# 152-164; 700-800# 146.50-149; 800900# 127-139; 900-1000# 125; M&L 2 300-400# 170181; 400-500# 165-179; 500-600# 161-171; 600700# 146; 700-800# 121.50; 800-900# 119.50-124; S 1 300-400# 160-167; 400500# 157; 500-600# 164.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 300-400# 134-142; 400-500# 119.75.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 197.50; 300-400# 158-173; 400-500# 152-162; 500-600# 143.50-155.50; 600-700# 138-148; 700800# 130; M&L 2 300-400# 140-154; 400-500# 138-150; 600-700# 119; S 1 300-400# 128; 400-500# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 183-195; 400500# 168-182.50; 500-600# 159-168; 600-700# 130-144; 700-800# 117-120; 800900# 117.50; M&L 2 300400# 162-175; 400-500# 150-165; 500-600# 132-147; 600-700# 129; 700-800# 106.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 327.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 200-208; 300400# 190.50; 400-500# 182; 500-600# 163-176; 600-

700# 146-149; 700-800# 150-154; 800-900# 129.50; M&L 2 200-300# 160-178; 300-400# 190.50; 400-500# 177.50-180; 500-600# 174176; 600-700# 153-163; 700-800# 129-136.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 130; 300400# 111-144; 400-500# 122-127; 500-600# 108-124; 600-700# 101-118.50; 700800# 97; 800-900# 77.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 179; 300-400# 152-179; 400-500# 159-165;

500-600# 144-151.50; 600700# 140; 700-800# 124125; 800-900# 117-123.50; M&L 2 200-300# 138; 300400# 158-165; 400-500# 152-163.50; 500-600# 153163.50; 600-700# 138; 700800# 123.50; 800-900# 121.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 188; 300-400# 150-183; 400-500# 150-193; 500-600# 145-158.50; 600700# 119; 700-800# 119; 800-900# 109; 900-1000# 89-100; M&L 2 200-300# 168-191; 300-400# 175-

180.50; 400-500# 175; 500600# 161.50; 600-700# 119; 700-800# 119; 800-90# 100.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 81-87, hi dress to 90; Boner 79-85, hi dress to 87; Lean 72-78; Thin & Light 70 & dn.

Slaughter Bulls: Hi dress Limousine 1934# at 107.50.

Fed Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 1350-1500# 130-132; 1500-

1590# 128-130; Ch 2 1300# at 124.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 1180-1400# 127-133; 14251500# 130-132; 1500-1600# 125-130; Dairy Culls 10001300# 85-95.

Calves: Hols. Bull Ret. to Farm No. 1 80-110# 217227; No. 2 80-110# 190-215; No. 3 80-110# 140-180; Beef X bulls 90-100# to 125.

Slaughter Calves: Gd 90-110# 80-90; 60-80# to 75.

w/80-180# calves 6901020/pr; M&L 1-2 10001050# young to middle age cows w/100-230# calves 770-1260/pr; L 1-2 1250# middle age cows w/350# calves 1300/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 135.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 855-860# 85.50; 985-1365#79-90; 1270-1285# hi dress 9091.50; 1495-1585# 8488.50; 1465-1570# hi dress 90; Boner 80-85% lean 855895# 82.50-87; 900-1325# 82-89.50; 980-1390# hi

dress 91.50-97.50; 14401810# 78-89.50; 14451570# hi dress 90-93; Lean 85-90% lean 680-700# lo dress 50-66; 935-1170# 7075.50; 850-1275# lo dress 45-67.50.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 905-1045# 87.5088.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1025-1480# 90-102.50; 1515-1690# 91-99.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 4. S 1-2 715-790# middle age cows w/60-300# calves 280900/pr; M 1-2 850# middle age cows w/350# calves 925/pr.

SW VA SLAUGHTER

CATTLE: 266 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 76.50-85; 1200-1600# 8489; HY 1200-1600# 88-99; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 66.50-84; 12002000# 67-87; HY 12002000# 84-90; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 55-72.50; 850-1200# 64-80.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 84-99.50; 15002500# 87-105; HY 10001500# 95-108.50; 15002500# 109-111.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 17.

M&L 1, 2-10 yrs. old 8001275# 700-1290/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 8. M&L 1, 7-10 yrs. old

LARGE UNRESERVED DEALER INVENTORY AUCTION SUNRISE E EQUIPMENT T AUCTIONSS INC.. will be hosting an Unreserved Auction for Deerhaven Equipment, Clow Farm Equipment, Hawley's Garage, Bob Mark New Holland, Hub International and an equipment line from Craig Rupert of Belleville. Sale will consist of approx. 50+ tractors, construction equipment, consumer products, farm equipment and No Miscellaneous. Sale to be located at the former Belleville Truck Centre in Belleville, 1/4 mile north off Highway 401, Wallbridge Loyalist Rd. exit 538.

SATURDAY Y APRIL L 14TH H @ 10:00 0 AM

TRACTORS: 03' JD 7520, c/w 4wd, cab, air, IVT, JD 741 sl ldr; Casee IH 1075C, open, 4wd, c/w Alo Q720 ldr, 2800hrs; 2 (two) Casee JD 1090U's, c/w 4wd, H DX55, 4wd & ldr, only 592hrs; Casee IH H MX100C, c/w 4wd, cab & air; 05' JD open station, Alo 940 ldr & Alo Q40 ldr, both approx. 3500hrs; Casee IH 6420, c/w 4wd, cab, air, IVT, front 3pth/pto, 3600hrs; 00' JD 7410, c/w 4wd, cab, air 741 sl ldr, power quad; JD 7800 c/w 4wd, cab, air, powershift, w Holland TS110A, c/w 4wd, cab, 20.8x42's; JD 4455 c/w 4wd, cab, air, powershift; JD 6200, c/w 4wd, open, 640 sl ldr & syncro transmission; 07' New w Holland TN75A c/w 4wd, open station & ldr, 1200hrs; New w Holland 6635 c/w 4wd, cab, air & ldr; 02' MF 8220, c/w air, NH 830TL ldr, 4500hrs; New D 5400 open w/ ldr; Case 5230 c/w 2wd, cab, air, 18.4x38's & powershift; Agcoo Allis 8775 c/w 4wd, cab, air, 18.4x38 duals; JD 2955 c/w 2wd, cab, air; JD 4wd, cab, air, Harley sl ldr; JD 4020 diesel, open, side console; JD 2020 gas; JD 1840 w/ JD 146ldr & canopy; Kubota M120 c/w 4wd, cab, air, ps; Kubota M9000, open, 4wd, w/ 940 sl ldr; White 6085 c/w cab, 4wd & ldr; White 6065, open, 4wd & ldr; White 2-85, 2wd & cab; White 2-35, 2wd & ldr; Forrd 6610, 2wd & Alo 340 ldr; Ford 7000 w/ cab; DB 990; Case 1594, open; Case 870 & cab; JD 4300 sst compact & Allied ldr; Ford 800 & ldr; IH 2350/4200, c/w cab & ldr; IH 1066 c/w cab, only 3242hrs, perfect; IH 966 open station; IH 886 open station; IH 86 hydro, open, w/ New 18.4x34 radials; Ford 7710 series II, 2wd open station, c/w weights & 5000hrs; JD 4430 c/w cab, air, power shift; Casee IH 685, c/w 4wd, CIH 2255 ldr & reverser, 3400hrs; Case 2094, c/w 4wd, cab, air, weights; Case 1594 c/w 4wd, cab, air, power shift; JD 3255, c/w 4wd, cab & air; Kubota B2400HSD, 4wd, ldr & 60" mower; Kubota B1700HSD, 4wd & 60" mower; Kubota B7500DTN, 4wd; Casee IH H 2294, c/w 4wd, cab, air & duals.

CONSTRUCTION: New w Holland LS185 turbo c/w forks & bucket, low hrs; Case 550 LGD 6 way dozer; Case 580 B, 21' propane forklift; JD 250 skid steer; JD 317; Case 580SK turbo, c/w 4wd extendahoe, clean; Kubota L48TLB, 4wd & 1300hrs.

COMBINESS & HEADS: Casee IH 1660 w/ 4000hrs; Case 1620 w/ 2407hrs; CIH 1020 flex head; FARM M EQUIPMENT: Flexi Coil 1330 plus air seeder, c/e 12 row, 30" corn & 24 row bean (excellent); Casee IH 22' model 496 rock flex discs; Tufline 12', rock flex, offset disc; JD 450, 17 run, grain drill, c/w grass seed; Jiffy Hi-dump model 600; Anderson RB9000 bale wrapper; McHale model 991B bale wrapper; Parimeter 315 bale wrapper; Hagedorn model 225 tandem hydra-spread manure spreader; 2 (two) Martin 8'x24' double bar feeder wagons; round bale clamp for JD quick attach; 2 (two) Weberlane Super Tilt, 14 ton, tandem dump wagons, model WL135BT, c/w 8'x14'x5' sides & hydraulic end gates; Krause 10', model 5500 no-till drill; JD 3970 harvester c/w new knives, 3 year old, 2 row new style, narrow corn head; 30" corn head; Westfield 10-61 auger, c/w swing out auger; Willrich 11 shank chisel plow; JD 7000, 30", 12 row narrow, front fold corn planter, no fert; JD 750, w Holland 15' no-till drill; JD 8350, 21 run seed drill; JD 8000, 23 run seed drill, c/w 71/2" spacing; Rock-a-matic stone picker; JD 6 row, 3pth cult; New 185 tandem manure spreader; Hagedorn 180 tandem, hydra push manure spreader; 2001 Corn Pro 16'x71 goose neck, livestock trailer (never used).

HAYING G EQUIPMENT: New w Holland 1431, 12' discbine; Casee IH 8312, 12' discbine; NH 499, 12' haybine; Hesston 1150, 12' haybine; New w Holland 644 round baler; 2 (two) JD 435 round balers; New Idea 4845 c/w net wrap baler; NI 5540 round baler; H&S 8 wheel crated rake; H&S 8 wheel "V" rake; Dion R51 hay invertor; H&S HT7 hay tedder; 2 (two) Fransguard T-1600 rotary rakes; Vermeer 604J auto-weave round baler; Veermeer 504SI round baler; LAWN N & GARDEN: JD 935 diesel, front mount, 60" mower, c/w ps; JD 757 Z-track, c/w 60" mower & catcher; JD 445 & mower; JD 425 & mower; JD F680 front mount; JD F525 & mower; JD 915 front mount; JD 180; Kubota T1600; JD 180; JD 166; Toro Wheel Horse ZI744; Craftsman 16hp; Craftsman FF5500.

Registerr onlinee @ www.proxibid.com PLEASEE NOTE: This is a very large and Unreservedd Auction. It is one of the largest and finest in Eastern Ontario this spring. An excellent offering!

TERMS: Cash or check day of auction. No debit or credit cards accepted. Owners and Auctioneers are not responsible for accidents. Any verbal announcements take precedence over any written matter. List is subject to additions and deletions.

FOR INFO CALL: TOM HAMILECKI CELL: 519-421-6957

w/calves 50-200# 1200# 700-1390/pr.

850-

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 298.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7785.25; 1200-1600# 75-88; HY 1200-1600# 84-94; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 70.25-83; 1200-2000# 6882; HY 1200-2000# 8189.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 64.50-68.50; 8501200# 58.50-77.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 79.50-95; 15002500# 78.50-96.75; HY 1000-1500# 97.50-105.25; 1500-2500# 91-106.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 132.

M&L 1-2, 810-1600# 6801685/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 27. M&L 1-2, w/calves newborn to 400# 705-1400# 705-1400# 975-1650/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 72.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 90235/hd; 100-130# 230.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE:

No report.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 23.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8288; 1200-1600# 84-89; HY 1200-1600# 92-93.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 83.50-85; 1200-2000# 8486; HY 1200-2000# 89.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 71-80; 850-1200# 7482.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 100; 15002500# 95-100; HY 10001500# 101; 1500-2500# 101.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 2. M 1, 10 yrs. old 125# w/calves 1100# 1200/pr; L 1, 2 yrs. old w/calf 800# 8501240/pr.

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SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1435-1845# 85.50-91; Boner 80-85% lean 690-880# 78.50-88.50; 905-1365# 77-89.50; 10801330# hi dress 90-97.50; 925-1315# lo dress 65-76; Lean 85-90% lean 665-755# 60-68; 840-880# 70.50-79; 860-1200# lo dress 51-57.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 800-860# 92.50-95.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1455# 95.50-98.50; 1600-1855# 92.50-100.50; 1570-2315# hi dress 109115.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 6. S 1-2 800-850# young age cows

April 2, 2012 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 22

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact Dave Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • e-mail: ddornburgh@leepub.com Monday, 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 • 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, April 4 • 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 • 1:00 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 • 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, April 5 • 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 • 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 • 5:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Friday, April 6 • 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. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating. Watch our website for complete catalog on line. (Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing). Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

signments. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 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 • Canton, NY. Machinery Dispersal for Mark Brown Farm. Case 1896 & Case JX80 (both 4WD) & full line. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3003 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • 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

Saturday, April 7

Wednesday, April 18

• 10:30 AM: 7570 Mead Hollow Rd., Little Genesee, NY. Compact Tractor, ATV & Quality Tools for Randall E. White. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 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

• 9:00 AM: Charlotte, VT. Complete dispersal of 346 freestall Holsteins. Long line of farm & barn equip. for the Foote Family farm. Wright’s Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 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, April 9 • 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. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & TBone. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, April 10 • Westport, NY. Pat Bennett Equipment Dispersal.

Full line of equipment including 2 2010 John Deere Tractors. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892

Friday, April 13 • 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 • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting quality con-

Friday, April 20 • Pennellville, NY. 2012 Twin Brook Farms Machinery & Equipment Auction to settle the estate of Eugene Blumer. Full line of farm machinery including John Deere & Case tractors, John Deere forage harvester plus harvest, tillage and barn equip. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, April 21 • Dekalb Junction, NY. 12th Annual Machinery & Equipment Consignment. Call for info or to consign. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3005 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-4838787 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction.

Accepting consignments groups or single items.

Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• Union Springs, NY. Fleming Homestead Farms also Carl & Esther Filer - 2 late model auctions held at same location, same day. Selling 7 tractors plus lots of almost new hay equip. & tillage, planters. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Randolph, VT. Selling top herd of Holsteins along with Heifers & Milking Equipment for David Davoll. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Comanaged by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: Allegany Fairground, 15 North Main St., Angelica, NY. 22nd Annual Spring Extravaganza Auction. Call now to consign for advertising. 585-567-8844 or 585-261-8844 • 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 • 10:00 AM: Argyle Livestock Station, 8 McEachron Hill Rd., Argyle, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Franklin Used Equipment Sales Inc., Frank Walker Auctioneer 607-8295172 • 10:30 AM: Dalton (Livingston Co.) New York. Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen Retirement Auction.

Clydesdale Horses, Show Wagon, Tack, new JD Tractors, haying line & general purpose line!

Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Monday, April 23 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Boardwalk Holsteins 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592.

SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR. Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, April 24 • 11:00 AM: Paul & Darcy Graves Farm, Comstock Rd., Adams, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal. Watch future ads and our website for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

Wednesday, April 25 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. Annual Equipment Auction. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 9:30 AM: Our Auction Yard, corners of Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY. Large Public Auction.

Farm & compact tractors, machinery, industrial.

Loading dock, free loading, lunch onsite.

Consignments welcome. Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com, auctionzip.com #10071

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MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 83.25-84.25; HY 12001600# 91-93.50; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 7880.50; 1200-2000# 79.7585.50; HY 1200-2000# 84.50-90; Lean 85-90% lean

750-850# 75-76.25; 8501200# 75-76.25.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 90-101.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 118.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8084; 1200-1600# 75-87; HY 1200-1600# 87-87.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 71-81; 1200-2000# 68-79; HY 1200-2000# 81-87; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 5977.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 86-92; HY 1500-2500# 103.75-106.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 62.

Hols. Steers/Bulls 70-100# 90-235/hd; 100-130# 230/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report TRI-STATE, VA

FARMERS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. WINCHESTER, VA ELITE COW SALE

FRIDAY APRIL 6TH, 2012 7PM FEATURING -167 FIRST CALF HEIFERS WITH CALVES -10 2ND CALF HEIFERS -14 OPEN HEIFERS -30 FALL CALVING COWS (ULTRA SOUND CHECKED) -3 TO 4 YRS OLD

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 113.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7785; 1200-1600# 86-89; HY 1200-1600# 92.50-99; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 70-77; 1200-2000# 75-82; HY 1200-2000# 88-89; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 6072.50; 850-1200# 72.50-78.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 84-95; 15002500# 95-105; HY 10001500# 95-108.50; 15002500# 110-111.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 10. M 1, 8 yrs. old, 1230# 980/hd; L 1, 4-8 yrs. old 800-1000# 700-1080/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 5. M 1, 10 yrs. old w/calves 200# 1100# 1110/pr; L 1, calves 50-150# 850-1200# 700-1390/pr.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 97.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker

75-80% lean 850-1200# 84.50-86.75; 1200-1600# 83-90; HY 1200-1600# 92.75-98.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 71.5082.50; 1200-2000# 7584.50; HY 1200-2000# 86.50-89; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 72.50-78; 8501200# 67-71.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 89-93; 15002500# 92-94; HY 10001500# 102.75; 1500-2500# 99.50-105.25.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 35. M 1, few 2, 5 yrs. to aged, bred 2-8 mos. 1080-1325# 8201130/hd; M 2, few 1, 4 yrs. to aged, bred 2-8 mos. 800990# 785-1000/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 8. M 1, few 2, w/calves 150250# 902-1240# 10001575/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 4.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 170180/hd; 100-130# 200.

WYTHE CO

ANOTHER ABSOLUTE AUCTION BY OWNBY

Antiquee Cars,, Trucks,, Trailers,, Tractors Farm m Equipment,, Lawnn Equipmentt & Misc.. Shopp Toolss APRILL 14THH - SATURDAY - 10:300 AM Don Carter, Mechanicsville, VA To Be Held at the Cold Harbor Hanover Ruritan Club, Mechanicsville No Buyer’s Premium!

Call for Brochure - 804-730-0500

CONSIGNORS

HOCKMAN FARMS PT MCINTIRE & SON FRENCHFIELD FARM JA-RY FARM BUTLER FARM GLENMARY FARM

OTHER SALE DATES TO REMEMBER APRIL 11 - STATE GRADED FEEDER SALE APRIL 25 - STATE GRADED FEEDER SALE MAY 9 - STATE GRADED FEEDER SALE

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 124.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 76.50-82; 1200-1600# 8488; HY 1200-1600# 91-94; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 66.50-73; 12002000# 67-75; HY 12002000# 84-90; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 55-72; 8501200# 65-80.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 97-99.50; 15002500# 95-103.50; HY 10001500# 103-108.50; 15002500# 109-111.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 7. M 1, 1-5 yrs. old, 900-1275# 870-1290/hd; M&L 1, 5-10 yrs. old 900-1150# 7101090/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 3. M&L 1, 7 yrs. old w/calves 200# 1000# 1040/pr.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats (#): 132# at 74.

Butcher Hogs: No. 1-3 240-290# 62-66.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 55.58-56.88; 400-449# 53.83-58.52; 450-499# 5061.32; 500-549# 57.8563.50; 550# & up 52-65.02.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: 26.

Barrows & Gilts: US 1-3 270-300# 62.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: No report.

S VA HOGS: No report.

VAAF 86

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Scott Stickley (540)667-1023 Jeff Eckersley

Mechanicsville, VA

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STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA HOGS: No report.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 59.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 206-208; 80-110# 197-198; Wooled, Gd & Ch 1-3 30-60# 225-235; 60-90# 180-230; Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 110-130# 179; Wooled, Ch & Pr 3-4 110-130# 180; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 60-90# 180; 90-110# 180205.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: Ewes Ch 2-4 79; Gd 2-4 8595; Util 1-3 105.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: Gd Ch 55-70# 220-255.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: No Report.

N VA GOATS: 60 Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 151240; 40-60# 210-245; 6080# 192; Sel 3 20-40# 151.

Slaughter Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 95-130; 100-150# 139; 150-250# 121.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 131-140; 70-100# 120-182; 100-150# 107.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: 23 Slaughter Lambs: Gd 20-60# 70; 60-100# 122.50.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100200# 135-150; Cull 60-120# 75-100.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 86.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 85-105; 60-80# 110145; Sel 2 20-40# 50-57.50; 40-60# 55-75.

Yearlings: Sel 2 80-100# 85-115.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 100-140# 115-165.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 2 70100# 50-62.50.

Amelia Area Cattlemen’s

12 ANNUAL FALL BRED HEIFER SALE “Heifers with Design” at Knoll Crest Farm TH

April 14, 2012

(following KCF's Spring Bull Sale w/ heifers selling at 2:30 p.m.)

Volume Discount 5% per head when buyer purchases 5 or more heifers Bred heifers come with full 45 day guarantee from Sale Date • Your choice - money back or heifer replacement Offering 60+ Virginia Premium Assured+ Bred Heifers Average yearling pelvic measurement 180 sq. cm.

Selected for sale by 3rd party evaluation Visual and electronic RFID Tag ID Fully vaccinated according to VAPAH+ Protocol Bred Heifers offered are all A.I. Sired to calve Sept. 2012 AI Sires Utilized

KCF Bennett Energizer Or CAR Efficient 534 Or EGL Target 1148 All Females Sell BVD Free Selling in groups of 2 to 4 head Fetal sexed Over 90% of heifers offered are out of KCF Angus or Gelbvieh bulls or out of AI Angus bulls Over 90% of heifers offered carry AI Sired Calves

All calves are VQA Qualified 10 Registered Balancer Heifers will be offered by Cross River Farm Coming from River Bluff Farm, Windy Springs Farm, Adams and Adams Greg Wade, Cross River Farm, Indie Place Farm, Whit and Jennifer Morris, John and Carolyn Hutcherson, Taylor and Jodie Clarke, Bob McClenny These farms represent the 'Heart' of our Heifer Development Program

Sale Order and breeding information available by contacting Mike Henry at 804-337-2513 or email at mlhenry2@tds.net Information available on our Web Site http://aacattlemen.com Including 'PICS' with Sale Order released on 3/26/2012) Heifers can be viewed at KCF as follows: At KCF on April 13th after 11 a.m.

Or in their Sale Pens at KCF after 10 a.m. on April 14th

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Calves Ret. to Farm: 2.

70-100# 70-75/hd.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 194.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7582; 1200-1600# 78-86; HY 1200-1600# 87-94; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 7278; 1200-2000# 73-80.50; HY 1200-2000# 81-84; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 5565; 850-1200# 57-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 91-102.50; 1500-2500# 97-103.50; HY 1000-1500# 103-108.50; 1500-2500# 104-111.50.

April 2, 2012 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 24

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

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

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: 13.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 151; Sel 3 20-40# 151.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 17.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 13 60-90# 230; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 90-110# 205.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: No report.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 169.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 27.50-35; 20-40# 50-57.50; 40-60# 65-72.50; 60-80# 85-95; Sel 2 under 20# 20-25; 20-40# 40-45; 40-60# 60; 60-80# 80; Sel 3 60-80# 50.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 100-135; 80-100# 140-185; Sel 2 60-80# 90; 80-100# 95-105; Sel 3 60-80# 72.50.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 5070# 72.50-75; 70-100# 120135; 100-140# 100-140; Sel 2 50-70# 65; Sel 3 50-70# 40.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 180; 150-250# 195265.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 62.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 6080# 208-240; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 1-3 3060# 218-248; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 180-196; 90-110# 150-181.

Rams/Ewes: Gd 2-4 79.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 98.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 220241; 40-60# 200-250; Sel 3 20-40# 201-228; 40-60# 230; 60-80# 200-230.

Pairs: No grade 120-160# 165-245.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 130-190; 100-150# 138-141.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 120; 70-100# 110; 100-150# 111.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET

NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 11¢ lower. Prices were 6.606.90, mostly 6.60 at the feed mills and 6.35-6.70, mostly 6.70 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 2-3¢ lower. Prices were 14.07 at the processors, 12.46-13.78 at the feed mills and 13.3813.67, mostly 13.58 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was 9¢ lower.

Prices were 6.51 at the elevators.

Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 400.70/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.73, -----, ----; Candor ----, ----, ----; Cofield 6.60, 13.78, ----; Laurinburg 6.73, -----, ---; Monroe 6.85, -----, ----; Nashville 6.80, -----, ----; Roaring River 6.90, -----, --

--; Rose Hill 6.73, -----, ----; Selma ----, 12.46, ----; Statesville 6.70, -----, 7.30; Warsaw 6.73, -----, ----; Pantego #2 ----, -----, ----..

Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile.

No report

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell 6.35, 13.67, ----; Elizabeth City 6.45, 13.58, 6.51; Greenville ----, -----, ---; Lumberton ----, -----, ---; Monroe ----, 13.53, ----; Norwood 6.70, 13.38, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ----, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 6.65, -----, ----..

POULTRY REPORT

Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 14.07; Raleigh, 14.07.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION

NC BROILERS & FRYERS The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly desirable. The estimated slaughter for Tuesday in NC is 2,744,000 head compared to 2,641,000 head last Tuesday.

NC EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is good. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of

NY EGGS Prices are steady on all sizes. Supplies are light to moderate on larger sizes, moderate to heavy on M’s.

Retail demand is mixed. Distributive demand is light to fairly good. Market activity is moderate to active. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered to store door, cents per dz. XL 133-137, L

131-135, M 106-110.

FARMERS MARKET NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Green (25# bx) 30; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage, Round & Pointed Head (50# crate) 12; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 12-13.25; Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, (bu shelled) 24; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) 35; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 1421.75. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delici-

ous 32.95-33.15, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 33-34.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 34-36.50, Gala WA 32-41.50, WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-38, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 3841.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 24.50-27.35; Bananas (40# ctn) 21-23.80; Beans, Round Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 2023.95, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 24-25; Beets (25# sack) 11.5515.75; Blueberries (flat 12 1pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 21.65-24; Cabbage (50# ctn) 11.05-14.35; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 25.05-29; Carrots (50# sack)

15.75-21.15; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 25.05-25.65; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 25-27.25; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 16.45-17.95; Citrus: Oranges CA (4/5 bu ctn) 26.1530.65, FL (4/5 bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit CA (4/5 bu ctn) 22-25.05; Tangelos FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 32-36.95; Limes (40# ctn) 30-32; Oranges CA Navel (4/5 bu ctn) 23.45-27.65, FL Navel (64 count) 23.55-26.15, Tangerines (120 count) 24; Corn, Yellow (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 1620.05, White (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 16-23.95; Cranberries (24

12-oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers, Long Green (40# ctn) 19-21, Pickles (ctn 40#) 2232; Eggplant (25# ctn) 2124; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 29-31, White Seedless 29-31, Black Seedless 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 11.55-14.15; Turnips, Topped 11.85-14.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 29; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 12.75; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg, Wrapped 22.25-24, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 22-24, Romaine (ctn 24s) 22-24; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn)

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24; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 13.65-20, White (25# sack) 16.50-18, Red (25# sack) 15, Green (ctn 24s) 13.65-16.55; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 20-25.05; Peaches, Yellow-/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) 5369; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 27; Bell Peppers, Green (11/9 bu ctn) 20.05-26, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 18-21, Red Size B 25-28, White Size A 14.5020.75; Russet ID 21-26.85; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 12.95-15; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 24; Squash, Yellow Crookneck (3/4 bu ctn) 20.95-25, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 17-18; Strawberries CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 21.4526.45; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-20.05, White (40# ctn) 20-20.75; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 18-21, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 18.25-21, Roma (25# ctn) 16-21, Grape (flat 12 1-pt conts) 19.50-21; Turnips, Topped (25#film bg) 11.55-15.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 25-30.75, Golden Delicious 25-30, Granny Smith 30; (bu loose pack) Red & Golden Delicious, Stayman, Romes, 16-20; Bananas (40# bx) 20-21; Beans (bu) Halfrunner 4042.50, Snaps 15-23; Broccoli (ctn) 15-19; Cabbage (50# bg) 8-10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 16-18.75; Cauliflower (ctn) 18-19; Citrus: Grapefruit 14.50-18, Navel 20.50-22, Oranges 16-20; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 26.50-28, (165 count) 26.75-28; Corn (crate) White, Yellow & Bi-Color 21.50; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 17.50-18, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 2829.50; Grapes (18# ctn) Red & White Seedless 30-34; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 1617.75; Nuts (50# sack) Mixed 60; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 11.50-14; Onion Sets (32# bg) Yellow, White & Red 24-25; Bell Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) L & XL 15-17; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) White 17-22, Red 17-25, Russet 17-23; Seed Potatoes (50# bg) Kenne-bec, Yukon Gold & Red Pontiac 17.50-19.50; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 2627, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 1920; Straw-berries (flat 8 1# conts) FL & SC 12.75-16; Sweet Potat-oes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-14; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 14-16; Turnips (25# sack) 13.

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grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 143.63, L 142.08, M 114.47 & S 78.

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NH Model 706 Pond Scoop, Ex. Cond....$150 1993 8200 International Truck, 400HP, 8 Speed, 60 Series, w/Water Tank and Pump...............................................$11,900 Fanex 833T by Vicon 6 Rotor Tedder, Field Ready, Pull Type................................$5,000 ’05 McCormick CX85 Tractor, 1,400 Hrs., w/New Loader, Cab, 4x4 Dual Remotes...... ........................................................$35,000 ’08 Vermeer TE 250, 25’, 6 Rotor Tedder, Ex. Cond................................................$13,900 Kuhn GMO 77 HD, 3Pt. Disc Mower, Good.... ..........................................................$3,500 ’73 Ford 3000 8 Speed Manual, 1 Remote, Diesel, Good Rubber, No Rust! ........$5,500 New Holland 255 Tedder-Rake Combo, Good Condition...........................................$2,000 ’01 NH 688 Round Baler, Auto Wrap, 5x6, Good Condition.................................$8,500 ’09 Vermeer 555XL w/Net Wrap, Good Condition.........................................$13,900 NEW! HayMag 4 Rotor Tedders w/Hyd.Fold & Tilt, 18’ ..............................................$4,995 Massey Ferguson 4225, 2WD, 1036 Massey Loader, Cab, Air, 2 Remotes, 1,500 Hours, Bale Spike.......................................$23,900 Pictures at www.tractorcare.com

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VERMEER hay baler $13,500; Vermeer WR rake $3,500; JD MOCO 525 disk mower w/flail $13,000; Rhino bush hog SR20, 15’ batwing, $9,500; Rhino bush hog, SR 120 10’ $3,500; Wood Mizer portable sawmill $24,000; F250 Ford truck ‘93, 4x4, 7.3 dsl, 5-speed, gooseneck adaptable $3,000; Toyota, 1/4 ton, 4x4, 5-speed, farm truck, $1,200. Call Tom Stanley, 434390-7223 (cell), Chuck Stanley, 804-492-9710 or 434-3908649.

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804-387-6462 Hay - Straw For Sale 200 - 3x3x8 Squares Bales 175 - 4x5 Round Bales Really Early Cut & Timothy Hay. All Hay Stored Inside on Pallets.

Approx. 50 Outside Round Bales, Good for Beef Cattle Picked Up or Delivered, Any Amount, Large Quantity

518-929-3480 518-329-1321

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

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

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

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

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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.

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

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WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

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Massey Ferguson 814-793-4293

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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

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HERDSMAN

Large strong production dairy operation in central New York looking for experienced, hands on dairy cattle professionals. Demonstrated dairy nutrition, herd health skills, education, people skills and analytical ability. Responsible for improving herd performance by adjusting protocols’ along with setting, communicating and reaching goals with fellow herdsmen, milkers, feeders, nutritionist, and facility personnel. We are competitive on salary and benefits, along with offering a rewarding work environment, a stable schedule, while living in an area offering exceptional quality of life opportunity.

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Parts & Repair

Help Wanted

Lancaster DHIA

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION

Field Technician Part Time Position

Lancaster DHIA has an opening in Lycoming, Bradford and Sullivan Counties Ideal position for a retired dairyman Or Independent person who enjoys managing their own time This position has the potential to grow into full-time, with benefits

12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

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Manure Handling

FOR SALE: 4 CRI-MAN (ALPHA BIO)

MANURE SEPARATORS

PINEE

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Model 300 w/ ss screws and augers.

Used for approx. 6 mos.

Price-Single Machine

$

20,000 18,500

$

LIVESTOCK PREPARATION Triple Creek Farm, LLC

Each Additional Machine Sold as is(CNY).

Additional screws and screens available.

(252) 568-3602

Waste Handler by Jet Star-Model XD600-used.

P.O. Box 87 Pink Hill, NC 28572

6 JAMESWAY $ $

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

Lumber & Wood Products TOMATO STAKES, hardwood, with or without points, available 1”x1” to 1½”x1½” sq. and 36” to 72” long, one pallet or tractor trailer load picked up or delivered. Erle D. Anderson LUMBER PRODUCTS INC., www.woodstakesupplier.com Located in Virginia. 804-7480500

Located in Central New York All tillable, certifiable farmland, approximately 550’ of frontage. Schools, shopping, medical & Amish less than 2 miles.

Contact Jude

315-335-6526 Parts THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet & Hypro 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.

Shipping is FREE if picked up at the Lititz store.

Poultry & Rabbits

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

Clearview Hatchery

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APPROX. 98 ACRE FARM loacated in Halifax County, Virginia. 90 acres planted in pines, timber thinned. Well kept 3 bedroom 2 bath home w/detached 2 car garage. $485,000/OBO. 434-349-3019

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

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

2.2-Acres 2 story house 28x80 shop barn 5200 Keith Rd. Conewango Valley, NY 14726.

Hill Top Tire

402 State Hwy 163 Fort Plain, NY

(518)) 993-2235 www.hilltoptire.net

Southwestern Virginia Bland County

62+/- ACRES ATV Trails, Springs Deer, Turkey, Grouse Adjoins National Forest

$90,000 Several Purchase Options Available. Call

540-255-9112

Virginia (South Central): Custom-built 3BR rancher set on 20 open & wooded acres. LR w/FP, DR, Kitchen, 2 baths & utility room.

Detached 40x40 garage/ shop, plus equipment shed.

Nice pond. Home in excellent condition. Annual taxes $762. Priced at $284,900 (More acreage available).

Vaughan Auction & Realty Co., PO Box 1, Keysville, VA 23947 434-736-8400 www.vaughanrealty.com

Roofing

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

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

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Trailers

Trailers

Tractor Parts

2008 Wilson

24’ w/8’ Tack Room, Daylight Roof, Center & Rear Swing Gates w/Sliders, 7’ Height, 81” width, elec/hyd brakes. Like New

$19,900 Firm 717-927-9317 Roofing

ROOFING & SIDING e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

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ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel

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Can Be Used on Silage Trucks or Manure Trucks

HUNTING/CAMPING PROPERTY

PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

Radial 240-R4TM Truck Tire 22.5 Available

315-823-3221

6,500 6,000

Each Additional Machine Sold as is(CNY).

Floor scraper arms, corners etc. are also available.

Tires & Tire Repair Service

Owner financing, asking $99,900 More land available.

ALLY SCRAPERS Price-Single Machine

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60 +/- ACRES

6 ACRES, 2-story house 26x60 shop barn, fruit trees.

5499 Elm Creek Rd. Randolph, NY 14772.

For more information contact David Bigelow@ 814-330-5222 Lancaster DHIA Director of Field Services

Herd Health

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LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

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Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

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APR 11 Maryland Agricultural Commission Public Meeting and Tour Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchman’s Lane, Easton, MD. 7 pm.

Citizens interested in farming and rural topics encouraged to attend. Contact Sally Terry, 410-841-5881 or Sally.Terry@maryland.gov.

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.

APR 27 MDA to Conduct Training Workshops for On Farm Poultry & Rabbit Processing Washington County Agricultural Education Center, Boonsboro, MD. 9 am - 4 pm. Registration check in begins at 8:30 am. The training fee is $20 which includes lunch and materials. To download a copy of the registration form, visit www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/ poultryrabbitwkshp.pdf.

Workshop participants will

learn to recognize diseases of public health concern, take basic bio-security measures, write and implement basic Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures, develop Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plans and properly dispose of offal and waste water. To become certified for off farm sales, producers must: • Complete the training; • Pass a brief test at the training; • Submit an application for certification along with a $75 annual fee; and • Be inspected by MDA. Note: MDA inspectors will conduct an inspection at least once per year to verify that producers are following food safety requirements.

Space is limited, so register early. Contact Sherry Weygant, 410-841-5769 or email weygansl@mda.state. md.us.

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Tractor Care Inc. celebrates its 25th Anniversary

By Jennifer Showalter HARRISIONBURG, VA — Customer support coupled with good business practices has resulted in 25 successful years for Tractor Care Inc. To celebrate this accomplishment, Tractor Care recently welcomed customers to a 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Despite rainy weather, 125 guests made it out for the celebration. In addition to enjoying a barbecue dinner, the guests had an opportunity to visit with factory representatives, participate in a sealed bid parts auction, find deals in a yard sale, watch a video collection covering the past 25 years at Tractor Care, and visit with other guests and the eight Tractor Care employees.

Tractor Care began as an independent repair shop for agriculture equipment in 1987. Ford tractor repairs were their specialty at the time, but Tractor Care soon expanded into doing repairs on Case, IH, and a few other brands. Tractor Care built a large customer base and developed many excellent sources for new and used parts over their first few years of business.

“We developed many alternative sources for parts through the early years and passed on the savings to the customers. These suppliers still stand today,” said

Kevin Wittig, president of Tractor Care Inc. In 1990, Vermeer came to Tractor Care seeking a dealership for the Shenandoah Valley.

“We took on the Vermeer line and have never looked back. The sales and service of Vermeer slowly changed Tractor Care into a dealership.”

With much success as a dealership, Tractor Care felt it was time to expand into other lines.

Already partnering with Vermeer and providing a repair service, those at Tractor Care go to work looking for a replicable line of tractors to sell.

“In 2001, the McCormick name was reborn and Tractor Care was ready to take the next step.”

Tractor Care has faced numerous changes as it has grown and adapted to technological advancements over the past 25 years, but the company still focuses on supporting customers with services, parts and guidance to be successful.

“The biggest changes I have seen are the introduction of the Internet and the addition of computers and electronics on equipment.

The Internet has taken our business from a local to a national level in procurement and sales. We started an eBay store in 2010 and specialize in restoration and older tractor parts, and it is absolutely amazing the great people across this

country working on old tractors. Computers and electronics have changed machinery into an entirely different animal.

Our mission remains the same, but how we sell and service today’s equipment is very different.”

Tractor Care primarily serves the Shenandoah Valley, but also does repair work and sells supply parts throughout the Mid-Atlantic Area.

“Service is the strongest part of our business. We work on Ford, IH, Case, Landini, Case IH, MF, and of course McCormick and Vermeer,” says Wittig. In addition to in-shop repairs, Tractor Care offers on-farm repair services.

Tractor Care currently serves as a dealer for McCormick, Vermeer and Tubeline, selling agriculture and compact tractors and equipment.

“We focus heavily on haying and hay making equipment,” says Wittig.

Tractor Care also accepts trade-ins and sells used equipment and tractors.

Wittig is a firm believer in the idea of reaping what one sows and keeps that in mind has he takes care of his customers. “I believe we need to continue on our current path and practices. It has served us well.”

For more information on Tractor Care, Inc. call 540-433-7070 or e-mail Kevin Wittig at tractorcare@yahoo.com.

Singers Glen Volunteer Rescue Squad serves pork and beef barbecue during the 25th Anniversary Celebration for Tractor Care Inc., while customers have a chance to view a collection of photos from the past 25 years.

Photos by Tinker Moats

Walter Coceano and his son, Anthony, of Mt. Crawford, talk with Steve Korfanty of Cummings & Bricker.

Gary Huffman of Weyers Cave, VA sports a new hat he was given during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Tractor Care, Inc.

Parts manager Dennis Wolverton takes time out for some lunch during the celebration.