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Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. recognizes achievements Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI), the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s meat chicken industry, held its 56th annual Booster Banquet April 18 in Salisbury, MD, and recognized 13 outstanding poultry growers and three individuals for their work on behalf of the chicken industry.

The J. Frank Gordy Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award, DPI’s highest honor, was presented to chicken grower, farmer, businessman, and DPI leader Douglas W. Green of Princess Anne, MD. Green has served as chairman of the DPI Grower Committee and was 2003 DPI president. He remains on the Board of Directors. A graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a major in general agriculture, Green started raising chickens on his own farm in 1977 and he continues to grow chickens at his Sandy Ridge Farm, along with corn, soybeans, and small grains. He also is manager of

the Atlantic Tractor store near Pocomoke City, MD. While president, Green led DPI’s efforts to become more active in legislative and community outreach programs.

During his year as president, DPI hosted the National Chicken Cooking Contest in Baltimore. Green served as a member of the Maryland Agricultural Commission and was chairman in parts of 2005-07. It was during his leadership that the commission, at the request of Gov. Bob Ehrlich, began a 15 month process of gathering data for and writing “A statewide plan for agricultural policy and resource management.” He has served on the board of directors of the Somerset County Farm Bureau, including a stint as vice president; as a Maryland Farm Bureau member; a member of the Mid Atlantic Farm Credit Nominating Committee; and a Somerset Conservation District Cooperator.

The DPI Medal of Achievement for an elected official was awarded to Maryland Delegate Addie Eckhardt, at left, who represents District 37A, in appreciation of her work on behalf of Delmarva’s chicken industry. The Edward H. Ralph DPI Medal of Achievement for a non-elected individual was awarded to Dr. Nathaniel Tablante, a professor, researcher and extension educator at the University of Maryland/Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Tablante was recognized for his support of and contributions to Delmarva’s chicken industry.

DPI’s Medal of Achievement, award for an elected official, was presented to Maryland Delegate Addie Eckardt, who represents Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico counties. Eckardt has been a strong supporter of the chicken industry. She first was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1994.

Though not a member of the environmental committee that deals with most of the chicken industry issues, she worked for the chicken industry in the House Economic Matters Committee and Appropriations Committee. As a fiscal conservative, she understands the wishes of the majority of residents of the Eastern Shore and questions the size and mission of state government. Eckardt believes in the Jeffersonian principles of limited government and attempts to apply those beliefs to the state of Maryland. As chairman of the Eastern Shore delegation, she has been a champion for the chicken industry and was instrumental in helping Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. offer its hugely successful Chicken Day in Annapolis lunch and reception in January. She has tried to convince the University of Maryland, Baltimore, home of the Environmental Law Clinic that is working against the chicken industry, to be less confrontational and to work to help farm families.

Dr. Nathanial Tablante with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Maryland College Park was presented with the Edward H. Ralph DPI Medal of Achievement for a non-elected person. With three dozen years of experience in the animal and poultry industries, including 15 here on Delmarva, he has made a positive difference for the chicken industry. Tablante has served on several DPI committees, including the Poultry Health Committee, Emergency Poultry Disease Task Force, Live Production Committee, and Grower Committee, among others. He has helped with the planning and execution of the Delmarva Chicken Festival educational component and the DPI-sponsored National Meeting on Poultry Health and Processing. As a university employee, he has responsibilities in extension, teaching, and research and is the author of hundreds of papers, reports, and presenta-

Douglas Green, at left, of Princess Anne, MD, received the J. Frank Gordy Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award. Green, a Somerset County poultry grower was cited for his many contributions to DPI as a longtime member of the DPI Board of Directors and past president of the association. The award was presented by DPI President Andrew McLean.

Photos courtesy of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. tions. He has been a faculty advisor for graduate-level students. As a veterinarian, he has been active in the American Association of Avian Pathologists and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He is president of the national Council on Agricultural Science and Technology, a group that works on a wide variety of agricultural science issues by developing, processing, and disseminating credible science-based information to legislators, regulators, policymakers, news companies, the private sector, and the public.

Since assuming a faculty position at the University of Maryland Department of Veterinary Medicine in 1997, he has instituted an Extension and applied research program that focuses on improving poultry health and production through biosecurity and disease prevention.

Additionally, DPI recognized 13 outstanding poultry producers. Selected by their companies from Delmarva’s nearly 1,600 poultry growers, this year’s recipients are: • Earl and Karla Beardsley, Nanticoke, MD — Tyson

Foods Inc.; • Chad and Joanna Carpenter, Millsboro, DE — Mountaire Farms Inc.; • Min Do, Pocomoke City, MD - Tyson Food Inc.; • Bill and Hiroko Goehner, Laurel, DE — Perdue Farms Inc.; • Ali Razwan, Mears, VA — Perdue Farms Inc.; • Deerfielde Farm, Centreville, MD — Allen Harim Farms LLC; • Dean Ricks, Seaford, DE — Amick Farms LLC; • Bill and Connie Robinson, Church Hill, MD - Mountaire Farms Inc.; • Dead Broke Farm, Harrington, DE — Perdue Farms Inc.; • Peter Tran, Princess Anne, MD - Mountaire Farms Inc.; • Ronald and Audrey Tyndall, Seaford, DE — Tyson Foods Inc.; • Abdul Wahid, Princess Anne, MD — Mountaire Farms Inc.; and • The Warrington Farm, Bridgeville, DE — Perdue Farms Inc. Close to 700 people attended the DPI banquet; an annual celebration of the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry.

“We are very grateful to the Global Food Safety Forum (GFSF) co-hosted with the state of Maryland for organizChinese Embassy and ing this event,” said Alex Lin, Maryland Department of director of GFSF. “We are Agriculture (MDA) a high del- equally pleased to have this egation visit of prominent opportunity to work with the Chinese Chinese governgovernment leadment to ers on “We are always pleased share with Friday, to showcase Maryland its repreApril 27. sentatives The delega- agriculture and share our the best of tion visited knowledge of farming A m e r i c a n farm and agriculprocessing and agri-businesses.” ture, right sites in here in our Maryland backyard.” ~ Buddy Hance to better For more Maryland Agriculture Secretary u n d e r informas t a n d tion on the exemplary delegation food safety visit, conand good agriculture prac- tact Alex Lin, GFSF, 703-684tices under way in the United 1366, alexlin@gicgroup.com; States today. or Theresa Brophy, MDA, at MDA’s International 410-841-5770. For more Marketing Division organized information about the farm the delegation’s tour of Old site, contact Mike Brannon, Line Custom Meat Co. in Roseda Beef, at 410-962Baltimore and Roseda Black 5530.

GFSF was founded in 2009 Angus Farm in Monkton.

“We are always pleased to as a non-profit industry showcase Maryland agricul- organization to provide eduture and share our knowledge cational assistance and colpublic-private of farming and agri-business- laborative es,” said Maryland opportunities for advancing Agriculture Secretary Buddy food safety in Asia. To date, Hance, “We look forward to GFSF has conducted several developing a positive relation- workshops and training sesship and expanding trade sions in China and has hosted special events with between our two countries.”

Zhang Shaogang, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance and a delegation of Chinese officials in the food safety sector visited Roseda Farm in Baltimore County.

Photo courtesy of the Maryland Department of Agriculture Chinese government regulatory agencies. GFSF partners include: Global Initiative for

Food Systems Leadership, National Center for Food Protection and Defense, and

FDAImports.

For more information, visit www.globalsafefood.org

Virginia Tech presents extension alumni award BLACKSBURG, VA — Scott Jessee, of Lebanon, VA, agriculture and natural resources Virginia Cooperative Extension agent in Russell County, received Virginia Tech’s 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension.

Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association (www.alumni.vt.edu/), the Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension is presented annually to two Virginia Cooperative Extension (www.ext.vt.edu/) faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the landgrant mission of the university. One award goes to an Extension specialist and the other is given to an Extension agent. Each award winner receives $2,000.

Jessee has been with Virginia Cooperative Extension since 1998.

While specializing in crop and soil science, he

Scott Jessee, of Lebanon, VA, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent in Russell County, received Virginia Tech’s Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension.

has directed most of his programs toward the

livestock industry.

Jessee initiated the

Virginia Quality Assured (VQA) feeder cattle sales group to improve profitability of beef cattle sales in far Southwest Virginia. The VQA program helps identify feeder cattle with superior health and/or genetics as they enter the market. This effort has evolved into the largest preconditioned feeder calf marketing group in the region with more than 9,000 animals sold since 2005 and a gross revenue increase of $440,000.

In 2008, Jessee assisted the Abingdon Feeder Cattle Association in coordinating a joint session between area legislators and cattlemen to discuss issues facing beef cattle production. The success of the initial session has led to two additional meetings of the group.

Jessee was involved

with the Virginia Tech Corn Silage Testing Program that began in 1998. Until that time, yield research for corn silage had not been conducted. The results of the project enabled producers who were randomly selecting corn hybrids to incorporate research-based information into their production systems. Dairy producers were able to improve the quality and quantity of their major feed supply almost immediately.

“Scott is well regarded by the clientele that he serves and his peers for his expertise in livestock marketing, animal health, and value-added beef programs,” said Michael Martin, Extension district director in the southwest district. “His innovative programs have been adopted across the region and state. He is a team player and works

to advance all Extension programs.”

In addition to his Extension duties, Jessee is actively involved in local 4-H youth programs as well as the county’s Agricultural Field Day, during which local school children visit the county fairground and learn about livestock and other farming.

Jessee has been recognized with a number of awards and honors, including the National Association of Agricultural Extension Agents Distinguished Service Award, the Epsilon Sigma Phi award for excellence in new initiatives, and the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association’s Martin Strate Industry Service Award.

He received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Virginia Tech.

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Beef Expo featured contests and youth cattle shows

by Jennifer Showalter HARRISONBURG, VA — The 23rd Virginia Beef Expo featured numerous events for attendees to enjoy, including contests, and youth cattle shows. The three-day expo also featured a trade show at which vendors displayed a wide variety of equipment tailored for the beef industry.

Youth Cattle Working Contest Statewide, 59 teams competed at regional contests to qualify for the Virginia 4-H and FFA Youth Championship Cattle Working Contest held during the Virginia Beef Expo. The top 10 teams from across the state were invited to compete for the Championship title. The Orange County 4-H A team consisting of Garret Chambers, Elizabeth Nixon and John Michael Knight placed first.

The teams had to complete a Cattle Processing Plan providing information about the products that were used, how they are used, and where they are administered. This document becomes a permanent health record for the cattle that were processed. If the cattle are sold, this document will accompany them so the new owner is aware of the details surrounding health products

administered to the cattle.

Contestants then processed three calves. The calves received three vaccinations, a dewormer, a growth promotant implant, an insecticide ear tag, and had an ear notch sample collected for BVD persistent infection analysis.

Scores were given by judges on the correctness of the procedures performed by contestants. The judges also evaluated the contestants’ ability to safely handle the cattle within six minutes or less.

State FFA Tractor Driving Contest The State FFA Tractor Driving Contest provides FFA members with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of tractor maintenance, safety, and skill operation. The event includes the following events: operating a tractor with a two-wheel implement attached, operating a tractor with a four-wheel implement attached, and a written and practical examination.

Robert Thomas of Appomattox FFA Chapter placed first in the Virginia FFA Tractor Operators Career Development Event at the Virginia Beef Expo.

Virginia Beef Queen Contest Each year the Virginia Beef Queen Contest is an important part of the Virginia Beef Expo. Seven girls were in

Cover photo by Jennifer Showalter Elizabeth Nixon of Rapidan, VA is crowned the 2012 Virginia Beef Queen during the Virginia Beef Expo.

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Brooke Showalter gives it her all, as she competes in a showmanship class. the running for the Virginia Beef Queen title this year. Elizabeth Nixon of Rapidan was crowned the Virginia Beef Queen with Deirdre Harmon of Galax coming in second and Caroline Sutphin of Dublin placing third.

“The contest is designed to help promote beef throughout the state at various functions and to put a positive approach to beef production. They are a representative of the Virginia Cattlemen. They are encouraged to attend any events that they feel will promote beef to people of all ages. They also receive scholarships for one through third place,” said Ann Smith, Virginia Beef Queen Contest Coordinator.

Junior Beef Roundup With rainy weather and all, around 235 youth exhibited over 300 head in the Junior Beef Roundup this year.

Showmanship classes, various breed shows, a commercial heifer show, and a steer show made for a big weekend for these exhibitors.

Just like in years past, the 23rd Virginia Beef Expo provided an excellent opportunity for the Virginia beef industry to come together. “The Beef Expo is always an event to look forward to every year for networking and fellowship as well as the opportunity to improve everyone’s herd seedstock. The Beef Expo also continues to maintain an important role serving as a showcase for youth involved in the beef industry with events that include stockman’s competition, tractor skills, cattle working and cattle showing. This year was no exception and felt like another success,” said Jason Carter, Virginia Cooperative Animal Science Extension Agent.

For more on the Virginia Beef Expo, see next week’s edition of Country Folks Farm Chronicle

National Grange lauds FCC’s launch of ‘Connect America Fund’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange commends the FCC’s decision to launch their “Connect America Fund,” a $300 million reserve that will be used to expand broadband Internet to over 400,000 unserved homes and businesses in rural areas.

National Grange President Edward Luttrell praised the Commission for taking this step. “This is a landmark victory for rural America. Finally, rural residents will enjoy the same advantages and opportunities as their urban counterparts and be able to compete in today’s global economy.

Rural America has so much to offer, and now with high-speed Internet we’ll be able to market and deliver those vital resources that keep our nation running.”

The CAF comes as a result of the Commission’s recent decision to restructure the outdated Universal

Service Fund and use its funds for the benefit of broadband expansion, rather than landline telephone service. This is only the first phase of funding from the CAF, and carriers have 90 days to accept the funding and begin work on these extensive buildout requirements.

Private carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon, are anticipated to supplement the CAF funding with their own private capital. The USF’s High Cost Loop Support, or HCLS, will assist smaller rural carriers to expand broadband in their areas.

HCLS provides nearly $800 million a year to small providers in an effort to offset high operating costs associated with broadband buildout.

Thanks to the new reforms, approximately 500 carriers serving 2 million homes and businesses will receive more funding for broadband expansion.

mit BSE. Samples from the animal in question were tested at USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa and confirmed the animal was positive for atypical BSE, a very rare form of the disease not generally associated with an animal consuming infected feed.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks didn’t expect much impact on dairy markets however warned that the news could hit beef consumption and thus curb cheese consumption through lower demand for cheeseburgers.

Cash block cheese

2 percent from February, but 2 percent below a year ago. Traders said the report was pretty much as expected.

Heavier than anticipated milk production across the country continues to find its way to cheese plants, according to USDA. Mid April production levels were at or near capacity in many areas.

Midwest milk supplies were being offered to some cheese manufacturers at below class price enhancing production.

Retail demand was lower than the previous two weeks as cheese features were not as prevalent in store ads. In some cases, retail prices have increased while wholesale prices are somewhat steady. Export demand is good as U.S. prices are favorable compared to current prices in Oceania.

Cash butter slipped to $1.36, down 5 1/4-cents on the week and 71 1/2cents below a year ago when the spot price gained 7 1/2-cents and hit $2.0750. Two cars sold on the week and the AMS price lost 2.2 cents,

hitting $1.4408.

Butter stocks are abundant compared to a year ago. The March 31 inventory stood at 210.6 million pounds, up just 5.4 million or 3 percent from February but a whopping 66.4 million pounds or 46 percent above those a year ago.

Churning schedules have eased from the Easter/Passover holiday.

Cream remains plentiful and USDA reports that many churns are running at or very near capacity levels. Many butter producers are able to manage their output at this time and be selective with their additional cream purchases.

Butter demand has slowed considerably. In most instances, orders are being placed for near or short term needs as many buyers feel that further price weakness will develop as milk and cream volumes increase seasonally. Retail buyers are indicating that feature activity is limited, although advertised butter continues to be present in many grocery ads.

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Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.1475, down 2 cents, and Extra Grade was also down 2, hitting $1.1075.

Farm milk supplies are steady to slowly declining. Florida milk exports dropped 24 percent the week of April 16 (190 loads) compared to the previous week (250 loads). Production in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Utah and California continues to run ahead of 2011 volumes but is holding steady. Farm milk intakes in the upper Midwest continue to surpass year ago volumes and are holding steady. Arizona production, which is decreasing, reflects the arrival of warmer weather.

Bottled milk demand is steady to lower. Milk handlers speculate the early arrival of warm weather in the Northern states decreased several weeks of mealtime milk consumption and pushed the calendar ahead to preferences for iced beverages. Cream

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Mad Cow Disease Here Again Issued Apr. 27, 2012 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow from central California. Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reported that the carcass was being held under state authority and will be destroyed. It was never presented for slaughter for human consumption, DPW reported, so did not present a risk to the food supply or human health and milk does not trans-

closed the last Friday of April at $1.5350 per pound, up three-quarter cents on the week, but 7 3/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.4350, down 2 1/2cents on the week, 16 3/4-cents below a year ago, and a dime below the blocks. Twenty eight cars of block traded hands on the week and 25 of barrel. The Ag Marketing Service (AMS) surveyed block price lost a penny- and-a-half and slipped to $1.5041. Barrel was down 2.2 cents, to $1.4891.

American type cheese stocks stood at 621.9 million, up 14.2 million or 2 percent from February and 10.7 million or 2 percent above a year ago, according to USDA’s latest Cold Storage data.

The total cheese inventory hit just over a billion pounds again (first time since October 2011), up

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Mielke from 5 demand from ice cream and ice cream mix end users hasn’t moved out of the doldrums yet, according to USDA. Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.83 on April 6. The last half of 2012 was averaging $16.20 on March 2, $16.52 on April 5, $16.26 on April 13, $15.95 on April 20, and was trading around $15.49 late morning on April 27.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 11 requests for export assistance the final week of April to sell a total of 2.615 million pounds of cheese and 752,000 pounds of butter to customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. The product will be delivered through July and raised 2012 CWT cheese exports to 46 million pounds plus 39.2 million of butter to 26 countries.

CWT also announced that it will begin accepting requests for export assistance for Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF).

The decision was “the result of a thorough economic review of world market fundamentals and the potential return on investment for dairy producers,” according to the CWT. In dairy politics; the draft Farm Bill released April 20 by the Senate Agriculture Committee included the key components of National Milk’s “Foundation for the Future” dairy policy reform in preparation for Agriculture Committee markup. Committee Chairwoman Sen.

Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Ranking Member Sen. Pat Roberts (RKS), released the provisions of the entire farm bill, including the dairy legislative language.

The Committee passed the bill April 26, 16 to 5, including the dairy reforms, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote. An amendment was going be offered by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) that would strike the dairy market stabilization program and replace it with a stand-alone margin insurance program for dairy producers but it was withdrawn.

IDFA’s Jerry Slominski said “We fully support a margin insurance proposal without it being tied to a program that limits milk supply and manipulates prices. This (Bennet) amendment accomplishes the true compromise we have been urging for a long time.” National Milk countered that the amendment would have cost dairy farmers more than $400 million in additional expenses.

DPW also reports that the committee did approve two amendments to the dairy title, without making major changes to the bill. One, offered by Sens. Johanns (R-Neb.) and Casey (D-Pa.), that authorizes a review of the Market Stabilization program at the end of the five-year farm bill lifespan; and a second, offered by Sen. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), that extends the MILC program through June 2013, at a reduced rate, so there is a safety net in place while the USDA implements the new dairy margin insur-

ance program. The bill was not amended in any way that diminishes the value of the margin protection or market stabilization elements, according to NMPF CEO Jerry Kozak.

Meanwhile; the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry heard testimony the same day on the dairy provisions. Part of the discussion included a new analysis of the dairy policy changes by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri and the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), which was commissioned by the House Agriculture Committee. Brown said the reforms will have a minimal effect on milk production and dairy product exports, according to a NMPF press release.

Brown’s report analyzes the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which features a voluntary margin insurance program to protect against low milk prices or high feed costs, with a basic level of coverage available to all producers for free, and a supplemental, expanded level of coverage available for farmers to purchase. If farmers enroll in the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, they will also be subject to the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, which asks them to reduce their milk output when margins are very low. NMPF said “The key takeaway from the FAPRI report is that the dairy reforms reduce margin volatility at the farm level, without negatively affecting the supply of milk to either domestic or international markets.”

Two other farm groups, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the

National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), have endorsed the plan while two Midwest producer groups, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association (MMPA) gave it a thumbs-down. The DBA has been vocal in their opposition of the supply control mechanism contained in the DSA, according to DPW, while the MMPA said the proposed legislation must remove all language referring to “Milk Stabilization.”

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), which also testified at the Thursday hearing, previously named other dairy leaders who called for the Senate Agriculture Committee to remove the new dairy program from the draft 2012 Farm Bill and instead focus on providing proven safety-net programs, such as revenue insurance, typically used for other commodities.

Those leaders included Miriam Erickson Brown, president and CEO of Anderson Erickson Dairy; Jon Davis, president and CEO of Davisco Foods International, Inc.; and David Ahlem, vice president of dairy procurement and policy for Hilmar Cheese Company, Incorporated who joined the IDFA in opposing the milk supply management program, called Dairy Market Stabilization. They charge that it would raise consumer prices, hurt exports, cost thousands of new jobs and stifle investments in new facilities.

Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president for legislative and economic affairs, said “Congress has been told

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by Ken Gordon Spring planting is in full swing in many parts of the country and is only a few weeks away in others. Most farmers have been preparing for this task since they wound down from fall harvest.

Field work, particularly planting, is a highly visible undertaking for farmers. Because of that, planting season is ripe for farmers to engage with people who are not familiar with agriculture.

It’s unfortunate that

a lot of people have completely lost touch with where their food comes from or how it gets to their table or favorite restaurant.

The editor of an agricultural publication once told the true story of an encounter she had with a person who made the dietary choice of being a vegetarian. That person truly believed it was okay, as a vegetarian, to eat chicken wings “Because they grow back.”

Granted, this is an ex-

treme example. But, a growing number of people have lost touch with farming. And farmers have found that explaining modern production agriculture isn’t always easy. That’s not always what people are most interested in hearing about, anyway. Most people don’t want to hear national facts and figures about agriculture, either. And they don’t want to be on the receiving end of a one-sided lecture. They’re more in-

terested in what the farmers near them do on their farms.

This brings to mind a quote located in the Cox Corridors of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Daniel Webster is credited with saying, “When tillage begins other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization.”

Those of us involved with agriculture know that what Webster said so many years ago remains true today, but as

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FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation citizens pursued other arts, they have forgotten what brought our nation to prosperity. Still, many people are curious about today’s agriculture.

An interesting dichotomy is that public curiosity with farming and ranching continues to increase as people become further removed from knowing how their food is produced. This presents a great opportunity to fill that knowledge gap.

More and more often, farmers are joining in the national conversation consumers are having about food and farming. By listening carefully, farmers often discover they can address concerns consumers have about food by sharing their stories about their farms.

As urban populations expand into the country-

side, farmers are finding increased opportunities to tell their stories. Interacting in this way helps consumers gain a true understanding of the passion farmers have for the environment, animal well being and how important, strong and viable farming methods are to our nation’s overall prosperity.

So while you are engaged in planting the seeds for this year’s crops, also think about ways you can help plant seeds of better understanding with the consuming public. As you are turning that planter at the end of the row, you might just be asked to join in the conversation.

Don’t hesitate to do so.

Ken Gordon is a new contributor to the Focus on Agriculture series. He is a public relations consultant in Ohio.

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WANTED: Enrosse RP5 in line wheel rake, good working condition only. 716-5236436.(NY) RESTORED 1941 LA with plows, mower, cultivators, belt pulley, wheel weights 1941H, 1943A, 1946B Case 310 dozer and 10-38 rear tire. 607-369-7656.(NY) 5HP CORN GRINDER 40’ flex auger 1hp. motor $1,900. Katolight 85KW PTO generator $5,000. 315-252-3039.(NY) REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Spring Pairs. Bull or Heifer calves. Available now.

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315-706-1693.(NY) TWO FERTILIZER spreaders, one 3pth. $350. One pull behind $650. 12’ Brillion Cultipacker with 4” axle, very nice $1,200.

607-532-8512.(NY) DRY 4X4 ROUND BALES grass hay, stored inside, cut in early July $25. each.

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585-457-7061.(NY) REGISTERED HAMP Ram born 1/2009 hope breeding or trade for similar Ram- different bloodline. 716-549-0649.(NY) IH 3PT DISC, Ford 3-bottom 3pt. plows, 24ft. elevator, NH 477 Haybine NH 256 rake, 9x18 steel rack wagon- new. 518875-6093.(NY) CASE IH 881 forage harvester with two hay heads 2 row corn head, working condition $2,800. 585-554-6678.(NY)

FARMALL SUPER “C”, nice rubber, runs excellent $2,200. Int. fast hitch conversion to three point $275. Fast hitch Carryall $250. 203-623-2956.(CT)

FOUR BUGGY wheels striped and everything still has good rubber. Call for pricing.

Also Pullets laying two months $5. each.

607-292-6184.(NY)

FOR SALE: Rops fits Oliver 1850-1855, no canopy, used 6 months, stored indoors, Made by Laurin $1,100. obo. 315-2693794.(NY)

492 NEW HOLLAND haybine 9ft. with hydro swing cylinder good condition $4,000. 315-265-0026.(NY)

IH 5088 6,270 hours, 75 hours on complete restoration, includes engine, overhaul transmission, update wiring, tires, paint cab, interior $30,000. 716-870-3155.(NY)

VACUUM PUMP $350. Chicken debeaker $250. Antique wagon wheel. Antique chicken crates. John X. Florek. 413-5622981.(MA)

TWO FIBERGLASS TANKS 500 gal. with lids $50. each. F&H wheel WTO $125. pair.

Power steering off JD 50 $475. 908-3627478.(NJ) JD 620 WFE runs good $4,000. Free 2yr. old male Beagle. 315-363-0262.(NY) WEBSTER FERT. box with auger 6hrs. motor needs work $1,500. JD Brush Hog 5ft. 3pt. hitch $300. W.N.Y. 716-432-9104 NEW HOLLAND model 254 3PT. hitch 2Star Rake Tedder EC. 315-923-7789.(NY) NH 499 haybine center pivot 12’ cut rubber rolls, good condition $2,500. JD Canopy $200. 24’ Belt conveyor $400. 607-2437951.(NY) 2 YEARLY KATAHDIN rams, one white one black, proven sires $150. each. 315-8232256.(NY) LELY TEDDER (vintage) for parts or repair $250. 315-821-6628.(NY) FORD 2006 F250 4x4 regular cab, gas, auto, air, cruise, 50,000 miles, excellent $11,000. 315-232-4326.(NY) NH 514 manure spreader $2,000. Lely 8 wheel rake $2,000., JD 446 round baler $7,000., stored inside under cover, retiring.

315-629-4894.(NY) WANTED: Soybean drum for IH 400 planter. 315-858-6956.(NY) ROUND BALE feeder, wheatheart post pounder for rent, see us at fryesangusbeef.com 518-638-6370.(NY) BIG SIX HORSE drawn mower. 315-3763460.(NY) WANTED: Front suite case weights for John Deere. Also rear wheel weights for D14 Allis Chalmers. 607-566-2116.(NY)

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector.

Brand new, complete set up. Also 18.4-38 rear tractor tires, 30% $35. each. 716-7735333.(NY) FARMALL C with loader $1,250. wide front end for Farmall C $350. belt pulley for C $30. 518-993-5531.(NY) 1ST CUTTING GRASS hay 60lb. bales 1+3rd. cutting baleage grass fed Beef Knight 3300 mixer wagon. 716-9836232.(NY) REGISTERED BRED Holstein Heifer due 7-5, 18’ Brillion transport drag 12’ Brillion transport cultipacker. 315-963-3826.(NY) FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers D-17 series IV ser# 82071, new tires and engine, very nice tractor, over $10,000 invested, $8,500. 607-535-2395.(NY) WANTED: Buying Alfalfa in the field, one cutting or rent for the whole year. Newark, NY and surrounding areas. 315-545-2027 WANTED: Single Harpoon Haymow forks wanted by collector, Blacksmith made or by hay tool Mfg’rs. Buy- Trade- Swap. Also Mfg’rs catalog’s. 717-792-0278.(PA) 1947 SC CASE, good tin, recent paint, fenders, runs good, all new tires $2,000.

315-626-2689.(NY) 886 INTER. CAB TIRES 90%, 4,800 hrs. $8,500. or trade for 856 no cab. 3 Row cultivator $300. 607-936-1257.(NY) SMALL SQUARE BALES 1,000+ mixed hay, late cut, must move, make offer.

Owego, NY area. 607-659-5904 HOLSTEIN HFRS 600-700 lbs. out of top Sires 20,000 lb. herd average certified organic, also would sell a few cows. 518361-8129.(NY)

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Looking for polled Jersey bull. 802-4642644.(VT) WANTED: Two or three bottom plow with three point hitch. Belleville, NY. 315-8465612 300 GAL. CENTURY field sprayer, good condition $1,000. 2005 Ponderosa stock trailer bumper hitch 16’ $1,500. 315-7764110.(NY) WANTED: Grain drill planter with grass seeder in good working condition. Please call day 315-531-8133 or evening 315-6510248.(NY) REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bull calves. All natural, grass fed, superb bloodlines, calving ease, calming demeanor.

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14’ KEWANEE disk rockflex $32. JD 100 forage blower $300. Standardbred Gelding traffic safe sound $300. Geneva, NY. 315781-2572 JOHN DEERE 4-bottom hyd. reset plow $1,100. Case 530 backhoe $4,500. New Holland hay inverter merger $1,500. 12kw. generator $1,200. 315-744-4941.(NY) FOR SALE 1965 Ward LaFrance fire truck 19,000 miles, good condition, pumper truck 750 tank, asking $2,800. obo. 315865-5657.(NY)

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DOL’s pending rules on farm labor practices

by Mike Oscar Through a lengthy, wide-ranging list of prohibitions, the Department of Labor wants to stop children from hazardous duties. That would mean, for example, no work around silos, no driving 4-wheelers, no construction

work, no corralling livestock, and no work more than six feet off the ground. It would also mean, say proponents of the changes, a downturn in farm-related injuries for children, which are four times higher than work in other fields.

However, critics of the

DOL are now pointing to a new study published by the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) showing a downturn in farm accidents without the DOL changes. Looking at injuries to youth in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2009, NASS found that “agri-

culture-related injuries to youth under 20 years of age on United States farms have decreased from 13.5 injuries per 1,000 farms in 2001 to 7.2 injuries per 1,000 farms in 2009. An injury was defined as any condition occurring on the farm operation resulting

in at least four hours of restricted activity or requiring professional medical attention.”

DOL responded that it received some 10,000 comments on the proposed rules. Currently in the process of “carefully” reviewing those comments, DOL has not set a deadline for drafting or publishing a final rule.

When the new rules were first proposed last September, DOL said children of farmers would be exempt. However, confusion remains about what exactly constitutes its parental exemption.

DOL stated that the proposed rule would “increase protections for children 15 years old and younger who are employed to work on a farm that isn’t owned or operated by a parent or person standing in the place of a parent” and provided the following bullet-points: Hired farm workers 15 years old or younger could work on farms and would only be prohibited from doing work that has been determined to be particularly hazardous; Hired farm workers 15 years old or younger may operate tractors if they are bona-fide student learners, and if the tractor is equipped with seatbelts and rollover protection structures; Hired workers under 18 years old could not work off a farm in silos, grain

storage bins or manure pits, which present numerous hazards in many forms. Children 15 and younger could not do this work on or off a farm.

DOL said the proposed rules would not: Eliminate 4-H, FFA or other agricultural education programs; Prohibit children from doing their chores or from helping a neighbor in need, for example by rounding up livestock that have escaped; Prohibit children from using wheelbarrows, flashlights or screwdrivers; Eliminate the statutory parental exemption, which Congress established in 1966. Under the exemption, parents or persons standing in the place of a parent may employ their children to do any hazardous work on a farm that they own or operate. They are not required to comply with federal child labor regulations that prohibit children from performing hazardous work on a farm the parents own or operate; and By statute, children 16 years of age and older may be employed on any farm to perform any job.

The proposed rule would not change this. Most work on a farm is not hazardous, and kids as young as 12 may be employed to do it.

Source: NDFC E-letter for April 20

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NMPF president urges House committee to include dairy security act in Farm Bill Kozak tells panel that dairy farmers need improved safety net WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s dairy farmers need a dramatically revised safety net in the next Farm Bill, one that shifts its emphasis from milk prices to margins, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) told a House of Representatives panel on April 26.

At a hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak testified that in a globalized dairy industry, buffeted by increased price volatility, dairy farmers needs a new safety net “that addresses both low milk prices, high input costs, or the combination.”

Pointing to the collective loss of $20 billion in farmer equity that occurred between 2007 and 2009, Kozak said that current farm bill dairy programs are inadequate, considering the higher cost of production that livestock producers are facing, and will continue to face. With America’s farmers more reliant today on volatile export markets, better risk management tools are needed, Kozak said.

For that reason, NMPF has endorsed the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which was introduced in Congress last year by Representative Collin Peterson, the ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, along with Representative Mike Simpson, a leading congressional Republican. The DSA package “is proactive, budget conscious, and fixes long-term challenges that our current safety net can’t address,” he said, adding that because of its advantages, the legislative proposal is backed by the American Farm Bureau, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, the National Farmers Organization, the National Holstein Association, the Milk Producers Council, as well as a majority of other state dairy associations.

“This is an unprecedented level of support for such a major change, and has never happened before; shouldn’t this say something?” Kozak asked.

The DSA replaces three existing farm bill dairy programs — the Dairy Product Price Support Program, the Milk Income Loss Contract program, and the Dairy Export Incentive Program — and uses the budget savings from those to help pay for the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program.

But the margin insurance program “isn’t a guarantee of profits or success. Farmers won’t be able to insure all of their milk production, or all of their costs. This is first about protecting against the worst-case scenarios, and second about giving farmers the tools to help them manage their risk,” Kozak said.

Kozak cited several advantages to the approach taken by the DSA. Most importantly, it shifts away from a sole focus on milk prices, to insuring farmers against poor operating margins caused either by low milk prices or high feed costs. The Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program provides a no-cost basic level of margin insurance under the program, while offering farmers the option to purchase supplemental insurance to indemnify a larger margin.

“The DSA allows farmers to better manage their risks, offers a better safety net, reduces government involvement in our industry, and positions our entire industry to compete in a global marketplace. It is simple, affordable, and convenient,” he said.

Importantly, Kozak noted that the DSA is voluntary. The farmer “has a choice to accept a

free basic margin insurance, as well as subsidized supplemental insurance, in which they share the costs with the government. As part of that agreement, they will be asked to manage their milk output through the Dairy Market Stabilization Program when worst-case conditions appear. Or, they can forgo government assistance, and not be subject to the DMSP.” He pointed to the fact that the Market Stabilization program also contains triggers so that it does not activate when the world price and the

domestic price are out of alignment, “a situation that could negatively affect the ability of the U.S. to export our products,” he said. Critics of the Market Stabilization program have said that the program will choke off dairy exports, but Kozak pointed to the ongoing financial commitment that America’s farmers make in both the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Cooperatives Working Together program.

“Why would NMPF support a program that would negatively impact the investment of all those producer dollars?”

Kozak asked.

Kozak said the DSA would not raise consumer prices, but “merely reduces price volatility, and frankly, that benefits farmers, processors and consumers alike.”

The full House Agriculture Committee is expected to write a Farm Bill later this spring, and the hearing was part of the effort to consider policy options as part of that process.

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“Together, these changes allow nutritionists to formulate diets lower in CP while still meeting the MP requirements of the cow and maintaining milk yield and components, provided the cattle, forages and feeds are properly categorized,” Dr. Van Amburgh said.

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3. Peptide balance can be ignored.

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5. Non-fibrous carbohydrates for lactating dairy cow diets can vary 30 percent and 42 percent depending upon the sources. The use of sugar, starch or soluble fiber should be by user preference. Given that cattle require fermentable carbohydrate, sources of fermentable carbohydrate should vary with local availability and pricing.

6. ME and MP allowable milk should be within 1 kg of each other and should match the observed milk before any ration changes are made. For growing cattle, MP allowable gain should be 0 to 250 grams greater then ME allowable gain. For replacement heifers, lactic acid should be kept to less than 3 percent of dry matter. Data from the 1980s suggests a direct link between lactic acid intake and empty body fat composition in growing cattle.

7. Physically effective neutral detergent fiber (peNDF) should be greater than 22 percent dry matter for lactating dairy cows and 8 percent-10 percent for feedlot cattle.

8. Lysine should be greater than 6.5 percent MP and methionine greater than 2.2 percent MP. 9. The lysine-to-methionine ratio for maximum milk protein yield should be between 2.802.95:1 10. Total unsaturated fatty acid intake should be monitored. Values greater than 500 g/d can be a risk factor coupled with quantity and quality of forage NDF. Lower quality forages and/or lower quantities of forage NDF fed increase the risk of milk fat depression.

11. CNCPSv6.1 has implemented the Dairy NRC recommendations for minerals and vitamins, as a dietary supply including bioavailability.

NRC recommendations should be followed.

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Environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion

by Doug Hamilton, Oklahoma State University Waste Management Specialist The manure handling system of any farm is made up of many different components, each with a different function and purpose. An anaerobic digester, although only one component of the system, can greatly improve the environmental performance and efficiency of the overall system. The main effect of anaerobic digestion is conversion of organic matter to biogas. This conversion has many potentially beneficial environmental and management side effects.

Odor reduction By removing organic matter, the digester reduces the organic matterloading and associated oxygen demand on downstream manure handling components. This may allow the downstream components to be smaller, operate more efficiently and function with less environmental impact. Anaerobic pretreatment may be a more economical method of converting an anaerobic lagoon to an aerobic lagoon, compared to mechanical aeration. Digester effluent is more stable than raw manure. It contains more stable organic material and less volatile odorants. Thus, storage and land application of digester effluent greatly reduces odor nuisance compared to raw manure.

Uses for digested solids Manure solids are stabilized through anaerobic digestion. What was once reactive, partially digested material has been processed into sta-

ble microbial biomass and precipitated nutrients, although the majority of nutrients remain with the liquid. The potential to dry and transport digester solids is greatly improved over raw manure. The solids can be recycled and used for bedding or a soil amendment on the farm.

The reduction in moisture content also increases the feasibility of selling the solids to farms that are greater distances away. In the right market conditions, composting the digested solids can result in a value-added product that can be sold to homeowners, gardeners or the landscape industry.

Plant nutrients Plant nutrients are conserved and transformed during anaerobic digestion. Ammonium is created from manure proteins. This can be a benefit or a nuisance. If injected immediately into the soil, ammonium-rich effluent is highly available for plant growth. On the other hand, if digester effluent is stored under anaerobic conditions, ammonium will convert to ammonia gas and escape to the atmosphere. Since digesters are also a reducing environment, the potential exists for capture of ammonium and soluble phosphorus through precipitation as struvite.

Many metals are precipitated during anaerobic digestion. Sulfur is reduced to sulfide, which is generally a bad thing since it can escape as hydrogen sulfide gas. However, the digester environment can be manipulated so that sulfides are

Manure Handling precipitated along with potentially harmful metals such as Ni and Zn. Greenhouse gases Anaerobic digestion results in the reduced emission of greenhouse gases. This may seem ironic, since the methane contained in the resulting biogas is a powerful greenhouse gas. An anaerobic digester is a controlled environment that captures the methane. After capture, it is either flared or used to generate electricity and/or heat.

When flared, the carbon dioxide formed in the combustion has less heat trapping potential than the original methane, and it is essentially recycled atmospheric carbon. What is released to the atmosphere through combustion of methane was once plant material formed through photosynthesis from atmospheric carbon dioxide.

When used for energy generation, the biogas replaces power that might have otherwise been created through conversion of fossil fuel.

Regardless, if the biogas is flared or used for energy generation, the farmer may be eligible for carbon credit payments.

Anaerobic digestion on farms With all of the potential benefits, one might wonder why relatively few farms utilize these systems. One major reason is that anaerobic digesters are expensive to

install and operate. The economic benefits have, in the past, been limited to a reduction in electricity purchased by the farm, which is not enough to offset the costs of the system.

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You can pamper Mom using a few simple recipes that will make her feel loved from head to toe.

When mixing your home spa treatments, use fresh, high quality ingredients for the best results. All of the ingredients can be found in your refrigerator, pantry or local grocery store.

Never use ingredients for your home spa treatments that you wouldn’t want to eat. Your skin, the largest organ on your body, breathes and is porous. It will absorb the properties of the ingredients you are using.

Finally, ensure the containers or jars you will be using are sterile by boiling them in hot water. This will help prevent contamination of your finished product, which could lead to spoilage. Do not store the assembled spa treatments any longer than the shelf life of the most perishable ingredient.

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Cucumber hair treatment If Mom loves to swim or has trouble with dry hair, this home-made spa treatment works wonders to combat the effects of chlorine damage and adds moisture to the hair.

1 egg 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and chopped Blend egg, olive oil and cucumber in a blender or

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Tomato blemish remedy This homemade spa recipe aids with facial blemishes using household ingredients.

1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon instant-style oatmeal or old fashioned rolled oats Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until just combined into a paste. Apply to blemishes on the skin, making sure mixture is thick enough to stay in place. Leave on skin 10 minutes. Remove mixture with damp washcloth, rinse and pat dry.

Chocolate facial mask This creamy mask is an excellent moisturizer, leaving skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.

1/3 cup cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) 3 teaspoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 3 teaspoons instant oatmeal Mix all ingredients together in food processor or blender. Smooth mixture onto face. Relax for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat face dry.

Strawberry hand and foot exfoliant Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid that aids exfoliation.

8-10 strawberries 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt or Sea Salt Mix all ingredients together into a paste using food

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RALEIGH, NC — The artwork of 12 elementary school students will be featured in the 2012-13 North Carolina Farm to School calendar. This is the second year for the calendar, which features daily agricultural facts and highlights the North Carolina Farm to School program and agriculture’s role in food production.

“Last year was the first year for this calendar and we were blown away by the response. This year, a thousand more students participated, making the task of selecting winning entries even more difficult,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We want

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Winning entrants are: • Chad Theriot, a fifth-grader at St. James Elementary School in Lincoln County; • Shalyn Hogan, a fifth-grader at Page Street Elementary in Montgomery County; • Gayathri Achar, a first-grader at Cedar Fork Elementary in Wake County. Achar was also a winner in 2011 as a kindergartner; • Carson Cope, a fifth-grader at Holly Ridge Elementary in Wake County; • Marissa Blackwelder, a fourthgrader at Ethan H. Shive Elementary in Rowan County; • Shimia Modlin, a third-grader at Hertford Grammar in Perquimans County; • Madison Via, a second-grader at College Park Elementary in New Hanover County; • Mniah Goins, a fifth-grader at Bur-

ton Elementary in Durham County; • Avery Johnson, a kindergartner at H.B. Sugg Elementary in Pitt County; • Anna Windsor, a third-grader at Shoals Elementary in Surry County; • Logan Wilbanks, a first-grader at Millbridge Elementary in Rowan County; and • Alexis Casias, a fourth-grader at Pink Hill Elementary in Lenoir County.

The calendar contest was open to public school students in grades kindergarten through five. There were 2,373 entries submitted from 49 counties. Winners will receive a cash prize and a year’s subscription to “Our State” magazine. Prizes will be awarded at a winner’s reception Friday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Got to Be NC Festival.

School systems will receive a minimum number of calendars before the start of the school year. Additional copies will be available through NCDA&CS on a first-come, first-served basis. A printer-friendly version can also be found at www.ncfarmtoschool.com.

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The American Angus Auxiliary hosts an educational event for women across the nation.

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the American Angus Auxiliary held the “Women Connected” Conference in Saint Joseph, MO. Women involved in the cattle business, from throughout the country, joined together to engage with one another, empower leadership abilities and educate themselves about current in-

dustry topics.

“We brought together such a diverse group of women involved in not only the Angus industry, but also the entire agriculture sector,” says Anne Lampe, Auxiliary president. “The conference gave these women the chance to learn more about agriculture, themselves and their abilities to be advocates for the industry.”

Twenty-nine women from 15 states traveled to the Midwest for the

weekend, April 14-16.

They heard from a variety of speakers, participated in interactive workshops, and further developed leadership and teambuilding skills.

Opening keynote speaker Suzy Graven, life and business strategy coach, spoke with participants about women’s influence on the American West. They also heard from Lampe about the history and mission of the American Angus Auxiliary and the Angus

Foundation, and their common goals of supporting Angus education, youth and research.

Debbie Lyons-Blythe, Angus rancher from White City, KS, shared advocacy tips for connecting with consumers and other women outside of the industry. The American Angus Association®’s public realtions department also presented on how to nativgate social media and take powerful photos for farm and ranch marketing.

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Participant Danyal Coon, Rockport, MO, is a member of the National Beef Speakers Bureau and says the social media advocacy portion of the conference better equipped her to share agriculture’s story.

“There is so much knowledge floating around out there, and with the information I was able to learn during the conference, I will be able to dig a lot deeper into my ag-advocacy blog and really be able to tell agriculture’s real story,” Coon says. “Ranching is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and the only way we can connect is to put a face to the industry.”

Later in the conference, Marcy Heim, founder of The Artful Asker, shared techniques to empower participants as leaders in the beef industry. Heim also presented methods to encourage others to invest in organizational development.

Participant Carla Malson of Parma, Idaho, says the information she received from the conference won’t just stay in St. Joseph: “No matter what region the participants were from in the United States, we had more similarities than differences,” Malson says. “I am really fired up to take new ideas from the speakers and other attendees back and fine tune them for my region and organizations.”

The conference concluded April 16 with a tour and informative breakout sessions of the Association and Angus Productions Inc. “At the end of the day, we were all excited about the knowledge everyone was walking away with,” Lampe says. “We are excited to see the impact these women will bring to the industry.”

Visit www.angusauxiliary.com for more information or to join the American Angus Auxiliary.

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The Maryland Poultry Swap & Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Hill Farm located at 5329 Mondell Road in historic Sharpsburg, Maryland. Follow the signs through the town of Sharpsburg to Green Hill Farm where area farmers will be setting up tables and displays to offer their products and services to the community.

The swap is for neighbors to buy/sell/trade their services and products. Spaces are $10. Bring tables, chairs and a canopy or just drop the tailgate.

The large sales area spans eight acres and will feature show quality bantams, laying hens, hatching eggs, chicks, turkeys, quail, pheasants, peafowl, cages, crates, coops, feeders, nesting boxes, horse riding tack, goats and rabbits, lawn equipment, gardening supplies, local producers, vegetable and flower plants and local honey and just about anything farm related you may find. Food and beverage vendors will be

onsite as well as plenty of fun things for the entire family such as a straw maze, moon bounce and pony rides.

Two educational booths will be featured: • “A Lesson in Biosecurity” — Help to understand the dangers to poultry flocks and ways to prevent illness; and • “Exhibition Clinic” — Prepare for all things involved with showing poultry; selecting breeding stock, keeping birds healthy, happy and in excellent condition until show time, finding shows, entry forms. APA licensed judge; Paul Gilroy will walk you through the ins and outs of poultry exhibition.

Winners will receive prizes such as poultry feed, Tractor Supply Co. gift certificates and best of all, bragging rights.

All animals will be tested per state regulations but, quarantining new pets is always recommended.

Contact Erin at 304279-0016 for more information or visit www.MDpoultryswap.bl ogspot.com

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Center for Rural Affairs applauds amendment of Senate Farm Bill Farm payment limit loopholes closed for first time On April 26, the Center for Rural Affairs praised the Senate Agriculture Committee for closing loopholes in the farm payment limitation.

“We applaud the Senate Ag Committee for passing a Farm Bill that for the first time in a generation closes the gaping loopholes that have made a mockery of the farm pro-

gram payment limitation,” said Chuck Hassebrook of the Center for Rural Affairs. “Most of all, we thank Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for his tireless advocacy for reducing subsidies for mega farms to drive family farms out of business.”

According to Hassebrook, closing the loopholes is a critical step.

Field days will highlight advances in wheat research RALEIGH, NC — Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at three field days across the state in May. The field days are sponsored by the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association with cooperation from the U.S. Agricultural Research Service and North Carolina State University. Admission is free.

The schedule is as follows: • May 8 — Wilton Shooter and Sons Farm, U.S. 301, Rowland; registration opens at 4 p.m. and field tours start at 4:30. The location is one mile north of Rowland on U.S. 301.

• May 10 — Granny Branch Farms, N.C. 33, Aurora; registration opens at 4 p.m. and field tours start at 4:30. The plot is located 2.6 miles

east of Aurora on N.C. 33.

• May 15 — Piedmont Research Station, 8350 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury; registration opens at 3:30 p.m. and field tours start at 4.

“Each location provides an opportunity for farmers and others with an interest in wheat research to see new variety development, disease and insect control, the latest fungicide recommendations and the latest agronomy work that can help farmers maximize yields for higher net returns on the money they’ve invested,” said Dan Weathington, executive director of the Small Grain Growers Association.

People who have questions about the field days may contact Weathington at 910-736-8258.

Mielke from 6 that they can attempt to control milk supply and demand without harming consumers and the overall dairy industry, and that is simply not true.”

Erickson Brown charged that the plan “will create a chain of events which will limit the milk supply for dairies like AE and result in higher milk prices for consumers.”

“Last year, milk prices increased nationally on average by 11 percent, driving consumers to purchase fewer gallons of milk. A gallon of milk is the foundation for most dairies like ours.”

NMPF’s Kozak testified

that “America’s dairy farmers need a dramatically revised safety net in the next Farm Bill, one that shifts its emphasis from milk prices to margins,” and cited the collective loss of $20 billion in farmer equity that occurred between 2007 and 2009. “Current farm bill dairy programs are inadequate,” he argued.

“Considering the higher cost of production that livestock producers are facing, and will continue to face. With America’s farmers more reliant today on volatile export markets, better risk management tools are needed,” he said.

And the next step is to apply those limits to uncapped premium subsidies for federal crop insurance, the most expensive element of the farm program. “If one corporation farmed every acre in America,” said Hassebrook. “The federal government would pay 60 percent of its crop insurance premiums on every acre, every year.”

“Crop insurance subsidies are highest in times of high prices — when they are needed least.

That’s because it costs more to insure $6 corn than $4 corn. Crop insurance costs have doubled in the last 5 years and quadrupled in the last 10 years,” Hassebrook continued.

The Center for Rural Affairs also praised Sena-

tors Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Sherrod Brown (DOH) for working to fund rural development programs through the farm bill. “If passed as it now stands,” said Hassebrook, “this farm bill will be the first in a generation to include no funding for rural development.”

Brown and Nelson are pressing to change that before the bill comes be-

fore the full Senate.

The Center also praised Senators John Thune (R-SD), Ben Nelson (D-NE), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Mike Johanns (R-NE) for winning a sodsaver provision that will reduce federal crop insurance subsidy premiums for breaking out erosion prone native grasslands for crop production.

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FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: 1 lot 420# at 157; few 700-800# 122128; Hols. 275-400# 120125.

Feeder Heifers: 200-400# 120-165; 400-650# 114-137; 700-1000# 96-120.

Feeder Bulls: 200-300# 150-197; 300-450# 132-162; 500-600# 125-140; 600-750# 100-120; 775-975# 91-13; Angus X 1200# at 99.50.

Beef Stock Cows: w/calves 1200-1500; bred cows 5-7 mos. 1100-1475; older & plainer 800-1100.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 419.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 255-290# 195-222; 360-380# 186-196; 450-495# 157-174; 525-545# 160-165; 562# 171; 618-645# 148-156; 745# 129.50; S 1-2 295# 170-176; 335-340# 146-169; 365-375# 158-184.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 250-255# 160-170; 300-337# 155-183; 370-382# 169-172; 435-445# 158-162.50; 460495# 148-157; 505-539# 141.50-150; 550-580# 141.50-144.50; 600-645# 132-140; 655# 130.50; 710745# 119-120; S 1-2 370390# 155-157; 465-495# 135-147; 560-565# 127-134.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 400-449# 164-175; 455-485# 162-166; 510-540# 150-160; 550-560# 144-157; 615648# 128-136; S 1-2 405425# 148-157; 455-485# 135-162; 510-535# 142-145; 560-595# 136-143.

Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Middle Aged 1045-1155# 999-1070/hd 4-6 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Middle Aged 920970# 790-950/hd 7-9 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 1013 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 250-295# 190-237.50; 300345# 160-190; 351-396# 131-188; 400-445# 140-179; 455-495# 150-170; 500-545# 115-165.50; 555-595# 141168; 600-627# 140-154; 667685# 135-149; 705-735# 126-138; 755-780# 124-130; 805-840# 110-124; S 1-2 255-295# 114-175; 300-340# 118-155; 420-445# 122-140; 650-670# 110-129.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 205-235# 150-165; 300-345# 155-180; 350-395# 146-195; 405-445# 130-169; 450-495# 130-158; 500-545# 130-157; 550-596# 130-148; 600-640# 82-146; 650-695# 116-138; 700-745# 110-124; 755-795# 100-116; 805-835# 101-111; 855-865# 106-118; S 1-2 320-345# 127.50-147; 392-

395# 127-12; 555-580# 112128.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 450-495# 140-162; 500-545# 130-161; 550-597# 140-160; 600-645# 120-146; 650-675# 130-140; 710-745# 110-130; 755-790# 114-119; 815-830# 111-120; S 1-2 450-495# 108-136; 505-545# 116-128; 550-595# 120-136.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 121.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 149.50; 600-700# 137; M&L 2 500-600# 151.50; 600-700# 136; M&L 3 600-700# 132.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 600-700# 130; M&L 2 300400# 150-158; 400-500# 139-142.50; 500-600# 118132.50, mostly 132.50; 600700# 123.50-126; M&L 3 300-400# 150; 400-500# 142; 500-600# 128; 600700# 113; S 1 300-400# 130; 400-500# 125-145; 600-700# 109.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 176-185; 400-500# 147; 500-600# 142.50; 600700# 100-118; 700-800# 108; M&L 2 300-400# 172176; 400-500# 140-168; 500600# 141.50; 600-700# 110117; 700-800# 102; S 1 300400# 166-177; 400-500# 124; 500-600# 122; 600700# 107; 700-800# 93.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1496 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 175-204; 400-500# 152.50-184; 500-600# 143166; 600-700# 136-159; 700800# 126-141.50; 800-900# 117-142; 900-1000# 126; M&L 2 300-400# 165-190; 400-500# 144-180; 500-600# 140-160; 600-700# 138-150; 700-800# 120-141.50; 800900# 118-123; 900-1000# 107.50; S 1 300-400# 160-

176; 400-500# 145-165; 500600# 140-162; 600-700# 135.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-30# 120-132; 300400# 116-134; 400-500# 120-130; 500-600# 102-125; 700-800# 96.50-114; 800900# 88.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 130-187; 300-400# 152-186; 400-500# 136-165; 500-600# 124-152; 600-700# 124-140; 700-800# 115129.50; 800-900# 120; M&L 2 200-300# 150-175; 300400# 137.50-170; 400-500# 122-155; 500-600# 118-139; 600-700# 119-140; 700-800# 111-119; M&L 3 200-300# 137; S 1 200-300# 130-145; 400-500# 138-145.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 160-203; 300-400# 166-199; 400-500# 150-177; 500-600# 125-151; 600-700# 110-149; 700-800# 125; 800900# 116; 900-1000# 112; M&L 2 200-300# 176-189; 300-400# 154-182; 400-500# 143-163; 500-600# 130-140; 600-700# 128; 800-900# 109; 900-1000# 103; S 1 300-400# 169-179; 400-500# 140-151; 500-600# 135-142.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 815.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 190; 400-500# 160-189; 500-600# 160.50169; 600-700# 159-166; 700800# 136-151.50; 800-900# 124-128; 900-1000# 114118; M&L 2 300-400# 195205; 400-500# 169-184; 500600# 156-171.50; 600-700# 145-163; 700-800# 126155.50; 900-1000# 106.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 146; 300400# 125-137; 400-500# 116; 500-600# 111; 600700# 119; 700-800# 112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 186; 300-400#

CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 146; M&L 2 700800# 124-25.50; S 1 600700# 135.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 200-300# 156; 300-400# 139.50-156; 400-500# 139; M&L 3 200-300# 137.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 600700# 124-127; M&L 2 300400# 156.50-171; 400-500# 155.50; 500-600# 140; 600700# 128.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 144.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 169; 500-600# 160-165; 600-700# 133; 700800# 133-139.50; M&L 2 400-500# 168-175; 500-600# 150-159; 700-800# 129.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 167; 400-500# 148-152; 500-600# 141-146; 600-700# 130-136; M&L 2 300-400# 168; 400-500# 149-152.50; 500-600# 133140.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400500# 158; 500-600# 139.50140; M&L 2 400-500# 134; 500-600# 138-140.

AUCTION N Personal Property of William "Bill" Noble • Saturday, May 12th @ 10 am Sale to be held at 4009 Shady Grove Church Road, East Bend, NC 27018 Guns: US Springfield Army model 1903 rifle.

Coins: 1908 St. Gaudens $20 dollar gold coin; 1907 Liberty $10 dollar gold coin; 1897 Liberty $5 dollar gold coin; 1911 2 1/2 dollar gold coin; $1 silver certificates; 1890 CC silver dollar; 1971, 1972 Ike proof dollars; One half pound .999 silver coin; 1840, 1854 half dimes; 1812, 1850, 1851 large cents; 1906 V-Nickel; 1960, 1964, silver mint sets; 1991-1995 WWII commemorative silver coins; 1991 Korean War silver coin set; 1986, 1989, silver eagles; 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 silver eagle proof dollars; 1999-2000 gold plated statehood quarters; 1986 Ellis Island commemorative silver dollar; 1987 US Constitution silver dollar; 1995 Special Olympic World Games commemorative silver dollar.

Tractor & Equipment to include: 2005 Kubota B 3030 4WD tractor w/LA 403 model front end loader landscape bucket fully hydrostatic transmission w/250 hours (Like New); 5' warthog razorback bushog; 3 pt Leinbach post hole auger; 3 pt Muratori MZ2S roto tiller; 3 pt 150 model fertilize spreader; 3 pt Leinbach rake; 5x10 landscape utility trailer.

Wood Working Shop Tools: Shopline 12"wood planer; Jet 10" table saw; Grizzly combination sander; Delta 6" jointer; Shop router; Delta band saw; Delta 10" miter saw; Poulan chain saw; other assorted power, hand tools; Assorted new unopened 10" saw blades inc. Freud, Irwin; Carpenter tools; C Clamps; Extension cords, more.

Collectibles: Sexton; Brass student lamp, other brass lamp; Book ends; Pink depression biscuit jar; Small early tool chest; Stone bowl; Collector tractor books; Glass cake plate; Longaberger basket; Seagrove pottery; Enamelware; Longaberger pottery bowl; Hanging scales; Handy Andy tool chest;Tyco trains; Star Wars collectibles; Punch bowl set; Copper items; Winnie the Pooh records; Sterling silver spoons, candle holders; silver plated flatware; Collection of clowns; Art glass; Pennsylvania RR lantern/electric; Cast iron horse head;Wooden airplane propeller; 12 place setting France Limoges "Loesers" china with serving pieces; Wood goose decoy; Alvaren Regent acoustic guitar; Gibson electric guitar; Samick artist series electric guitar; Coffee grinder; Well pulley; Kitchen scales; Quilt; Pewter; Military collectibles; Cast iron; Parrot book ends; Brass candle holders; Floor lamps; Large collection of pipes of all shapes, sizes some signed; Books, some children's dated back to 1920 era; Hummel's; Signed pottery; Better Homes & Gardens china set; Green, pink depression; Nearcut crystal; Waterford crystal.

Furniture: Small poplar 1 door cupboard; Pilgrim pine chest by Link Taylor;Timberlake style small dining table; Oak double pedestal dining table; Pine chest; Pine drop front secretary;Timberlake style painted dry sink; Small white painted hanging cupboard; Loveseat; Dresser base; Small oak drop-leaf table; Small white painted cupboard; Green painted enamel top table; Green painted bench/chest; Mahg. game table; Painted step back cupboard; Pine secretary/bookcase; Pine china cupboard; Painted desk/secretary; Oak rocker; Pine round dining table; End tables; Occasional tables.

Terms: Cash, Check, Visa, MC, Debit Card day of sale. Auctioneer is not responsible for any additions or deletions prior to sale day. Food provided by Hickory Ridge United Methodist Church.

Directions: From East Bend NC take Business 67 (Main Street) turn right on Old Fairground Road (At Old Library) turn right on Shady Grove Church Road continue 2 miles to sale on right. From Boonville, NC take NC Bypass 67 to East Bend turn left on Old Fairground Road turn left on Shady Grove Church Road continue 2 miles to sale on right at 4009 Shady Grove Church Road.

Sale Conducted By: Myers Auction Service 6236 Old US Hwy 421, East Bend, NC 27018 Lynn Myers Auctioneer NCAL 6647 NCAFL 7909 Phone: 336-699-412

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AUCTION

May 12, 2012 • 9:00 AM

Personal Property of JC "Con" Johnson & Tony Stout 6701 South NC 49, Burlington, NC 27215 DIRECTIONS: From Burlington take 49 South (Maple Ave.) approximately 8.1 miles to sale site.

Kioti (DK55 Turbocharged, 127 hrs, Loader #KL1590); Massey Ferguson 271 (345 hrs); Case I/H w/Oversized Radial Tires (18.4 R30), (Front tires 12.4 R 24 radial), 4-wheel drive, 756 hrs w/Quicke-Q720 Frontend Loader w/Long 4-N-1 Bucket w/Teeth; 2004 Ford F150 XLT 5.4 Triton, 62,704 mi); Ford Cycle Mower (3 pt); Woods-RD7200 Finishing Mower (3 pt); Woods RD8400 Finishing Mower (3 pt); Hobart Champion 16 Welder/Generator; Case D125 Backhoe (for Bobcat or Skid Loader); 8' Disc Mower (Ford 3 pt, MD 2060); Forks for Frontend Loader; 10'-2 seat Fishing boat w/ Trolling Motor (Min Kota, 28 lbs thrust, 5 speed); 12' Duel Axel Tilt Trailer; 7' x 10' Tilt bed Trailer w/Drop Loading Gate; Grin Bins; 3' x4' Homemade Trailer; New Holland Hay Rake (256); Hay spike; Bush Hog; 9 Shank Tiller; M/F 38 Disc 620 Trailer Harrow; Drag Tooth Harrow; Dual Angle Scrape Blade; M/F 3 Bottom Plow (Model 345); Dearborn 10152 2 Bottom Plow (3 pt); Mineral Feeder; Feeding Troughs; Horse Drawn Plows; 12' & 16' Gates; Head Gate M/F #12 Square Bailer; Sitrec 250 Spreader; Forklift Mast (3 pt); Varmit Trap; Olive Superior Drill 26-13 Drop; Hi-tensile Wire Roller; Honda 5.0 Tiller; 10' Pull Type Bush Hog 50 gal. Fuel Tank w/Hand Pump; Black Drain Pipe; Fieldmast 30 Electric Fence Box; Fam & Ranch Battery Charger; Troy Bilt 4 cycle Weed eater; Duel Axel 16' Trailer w/Loading Ramps; Diesel Fuel Tank w/Fuel; 7' Bushhog; 14' New Tin; Hay Fork; Wire Roller; Auger (3 pt, 9" & 12" bit); Husqvarna 125 bt Backpack Blower; Heavy Duty Metal Racking Chain Hoist; Wheelbarrow; Router Table & B/D Router; DeWalt Radial Arm Saw; Robin Bush Whacker; B/D Radial Arm Saw; Set Platform Scales; 2 Wheel Lawn Cart; Chicago Jump Box; Spray; Garden Tools; Motor Stand; Compressor; Stihl 009 Chain Saw; Bean Planter; 4-Drawer File Cabinet; Elec. Grinder; Stihl 028 Chain Saw; 25 gal Black Pot; Wash Pot Hook; Post Puller; Bolt Cutter; Chain Bines; 1/2 x 100' Snake; Grease Guns; Olive Toplink; Shop Vise; 10' Metal Work Bench; 6" Bench Grinder; Side Grinder; Hand Grinder; Oil/Grease/Hydraulic Fluid; Vanguard 9 hp Pressure Washer; Clarke Drill Press; Log Hook; Wire Stretcher; Stanley Stack On tool Chest; Machine and Shop Tools; Hand Tools; Lynx Irrigation Pump (WP40X); Trailer Jacks; Creeper; Hand Trucks; 3 Ton Floor Jack; Delta 12" Planer; Reddy Heater; Tractor Weights; Corn Planter (1 pt); Heavy Duty Shop Table; High Lift Heavy Duty Jacks; Air Tank; Chicago Parts Washer; 1/2 Drill; Impact Wrench; Torch Set; Heavy Duty 40/225 Battery Charger; Makita Circle Saw; Hay Cycle; Stevens-Rifle w/Scope (model 62, 22 cal. 5/A); Elec. Hedge Trimmer; Elect. Sander; Several H/D 1/2 Drills; DeWalt Hand Drill; Hitachi Cordless Drill; Chain Saw Sharpener; Semco Nail Gun; B/D Hedge Trimmers; Sump Pump; 8 gal. Shop Vac; 20' Ext. Ladder; Step Ladders; Cut off Saw; Dynacharge 12 v H/D Battery Charger; Bailer Twine; Log Hooks; Corn Knife; Cub Cadet 100 Mower (for parts); Gas Tank; Goats Head; Metal Rack; Round D/P Table w/Lionhead Pulls; Maple Bookcase; Closet Heavy Duty Safe; Rolls of Barbed Wire This is a partial list of items to be sold.

Terms: Cash or Good Check on Auction Day. ANY check $10,000.00 or more MUST have letter of guarantee from bank.

ANY OUT of STATE check $1000.00 or more MUST have letter of guarantee from bank. All items sold "AS IS".

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

SOUTHERN CASWELL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 1090 Union Ridge Road-Burlington, NC 27217 N.C. License No. 33 H. Lee Tate, Jr. License No. 490 336-504-0750 William Lineberry License No. 214 336-226-7539 hlt221@aol.com www.scasauctioneers.com www.auctionzip.com (#7411)

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AUCTIONS

160-170; 400-500# 146-184; 500-600# 142-159; 600-700# 132.50-144; 700-800# 116149; 800-900# 125; M&L 2 200-300# 172.50; 300-400# 151-170; 400-500# 147-164; 500-600# 135-152.50; 600700# 116-136; 700-800# 112-126; M&L 3 500-600# 127.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 173-183; 400-500# 160-187; 500-600# 146.50163; 600-700# 121-149; 700-800# 119-132; 800-900# 116; M&L 2 300-400# 164185; 400-500# 153-169; 500600# 141-161; 600-700# 141-154; 700-800# 113-127.

May 7, 2012 • MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY FOLKS FARM CHRONICLE • Page 20

AUCTIONS LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 818.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 198; 400-500# 168-181; 500-600# 155-169; 600-700# 152; 700-800# 137; M&L 2 300-400# 200; 400-500# 167.50-183.50; 500-600# 159-169.25; 600700# 141-149; 700-800# 138; M&L 3 300-400# 197; 400-500# 163-168.50; 500600# 144.50-157; 600-700# 127-137; S 1 300-400# 189; 400-500# 149-170, mostly 170; 500-600# 143; 600700# 140.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 170.50; 400-500# 156.50; 500-600# 150; 600700# 132; M&L 2 300-400# 167-178.50; 400-500# 150159.50; 500-600# 146154.25; 600-700# 129134.50; M&L 3 300-400# 165-168; 400-500# 146-153; 500-600# 129-135; 600-700# 131.75; S 1 300-400# 160; 400-500# 129-137; 500-600# 126; 600-700# 120.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 193; 400-500# 167-177.50; 500-600# 146147; 600-700# 139.50140.50; M&L 2 300-400# 198.50; 400-500# 147182.25, mostly 174.75; 500600# 142-155; 600-700# 141; S 1 300-400# 171-184; 400-500# 153.50-174.50, mostly 174.50; 500-600# 136-141.50.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 36 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 144-158; M&L 2 400-500# 160; 500-600# 141-151

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 400-500# 143-159; 500-600# 132 Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 185-188; 400-500# 174.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 44 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 163; 400-500# 174; 500-600# 171; 600700# 165; 700-800# 144152; M&L 2 500-600# 170178.50; 600-700# 161-165.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 145-145.50; 600700# 136-141; M&L 2 300400# 145; 400-500# 136145.50; 500-600# 139.50146.50; 600-700# 139.50142.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 181; 400-500# 171; M&L 2 300-400# 168; 400-500# 163-165; 500-600# 155; 600-700# 135-141.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 105..

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 160-164; 600-700# 140-147; 700-800# 130-133; 800-900# 117-142.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 120-132; 300-400# 116-134; 400-500# 125-130; 500-600# 118-125; 700-800# 114.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 200-300# 130; 400-500# 136; 500-600# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200300# 160; 600-700# 110126.

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 900.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1

ABSOLUTE

A U C T I O N

Sat., May 19th, 2012 • 10:00 a.m.

Directions: From Independence, VA (County Seat of Grayson Co.) take Rte 21 North to Elk Creek, VA, take a left on Rte 658 (Comers Rock Rd.) approx. 6.5 mile to sale site on right.

FARM MACHINERY - ANTIQUES COMERS ROCK SECTION GRAYSON COUNTY, VA FARM MACHINERY - IMPLEMENTS John Deere 7410 with 740 Loader with Bucket/Grapple, 4wd 2900 hrs.

Massey Ferguson 165 Diesel Completely restored 4,000 hrs.

CO-OP E3 (Very Restorable) McCormick Deering serial #1-23607 New Holland 216 Twin Rake Hyd. Niemeyer 4 spool hay tedder John Deere Combo Bale Spear/pallet forks quick detach for 740 loader (2) New Holland 80 Bale Movers Cat.2 New Holland Model #15, 4 wheel wagon Running gear New Holland Manure Spreader grnd. Drive Bush Hog 3 pt. Post Hole Digger John Deere 709 Bush Hog 7' Rhino 1540 10' Hyd. 3 pt terrace blade Massey Ferguson 14" 2 bottom plow with new points, shears, frogs Homemade 3pt. drag 8' Selectatilth tiller Homemade Stock chute/headgate 12' Pull type Lime Spreader Arps 3 pt. Terrace Blade Chevrolet 20 Custom Deluxe Pickup Featherlite 18' Aluminum Gooseneck Cattle Trailer, rear roll up with swing Much, Much, More

John Deere 3055 with 265 loader Sound guard Cab. 3,200 hrs.

Ford 5000 with D/L Loader John Deere Model A with 3pt. hitch (Restorable) John Deere 925 Moco 9' Disc Bine (Impellers) John Deere 556 round Baler John Deere Pallet Forks for for 265 loader New Holland 80 Bale Mover Cat.1 Vermeer 605cu hyd. Bale un-roller (2) Homemade Manual Round Bale Un-rollers for a pickup Handmade Post Hole Digger with transmission, reverse for 5000 Ford Shaver 9" hyd. Post Driver Ford 2 bottom 16" plow Harogater Batwing spike tooth Harrow Vulcan Cultipacker John Deere 6694-C Corn Sheller McCormick 8' Transport Disc 1989 Ford F250 Pickup, 4wd, V8 4 speed with 102,000 miles, motor rebuilt @ 70,000 miles Betterbuilt 20' Flatbed Trailer tri-axle, 9 ton, all new rubber

John Deere 4030 with 148 Loader 4 Post ROPS 5,700 hrs. new rubber Oliver 1450 John Deere Model A Cockshutt E4 (Very Restorable) John Deere 820 hay Bine Ford 153 4 spool Hay tedder New Holland 855 Round Baler John Deere Pallet forks quick detach for 740 loader New Idea Hay wagon 3 pt. hyd. Bale Un-roller Arps 730 3pt. Backhoe, 10' reach Massey Ferguson Manure Spreader PTO, Tandem axle Massey Ferguson Dyna-Balance 7' Sickle Mower 15 Hog Panels Massey Ferguson 3 pt. cultivator (6) Fiberglass feed troughs Misc. Farm tools/supply's Kneib Pop-Up Model 70 Bale Loader 3 pt. hitch Boom Sprayer 1983 Ford F250 Pickup, 4wd, V8 aut. With 116,000 miles, new engine & transmission @ 100,000 miles Aluminum Car Trailer with surge brake (bumper hitch)

Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material.

For more info contact: EDWIN WAGONER & ASSOCIATES

WYTHEVILLE, VA OFFICE 276-773-3623 FAX 276-686-0140 MOBILE 276-768-8539 VAAR #3035

FOR PICTURES AND INFO VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.WAGONERAUCTIONS.COM

300-400# 175-204; 400-500# 160-184; 500-600# 150-166; 600-700# 144-159; 700-800# 126-138.10; 800-900# 128135.35; 900-1000# 126; M&L 2 300-400# 165-190; 400-500# 155-180; 500-600# 140-160; 600-700# 138-150; 700-800# 120-131; 800-900# 118-123; S 1 300-400# 160176; 400-500# 145-165; 500600# 140-162.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 160-187; 300-400# 160-186; 400-500# 140-165; 500-600# 124-151; 600-700# 124-136; 700-800# 115120.25; M&L 2 200-300# 150-175; 300-400# 155-170; 400-500# 140-155; 600-700# 122-135; 700-800# 111-119; S 1 200-300# 130-145; 400500# 138-145.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 170-199; 400-500# 150-177; 500-600# 133-151; 600-700# 130-149; M&L 2 300-400# 168-182; 400-500# 143-163; 500-600# 130-135; S 1 300-400# 169-179; 400500# 140-151; 500-600# 135-142.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 267.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 181-189; 500-600# 164-169; 600-700# 159-166; 700-800# 136; 800-900# 124-128; 900-1000# 114118; M&L 2 400-500# 169184; 500-600# 156-166; 600700# 145-160; 700-800# 126; 900-1000# 106.

Feeder Holstein Steers:

L 2-3 700-800# 112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 186; 300-400# 160-170; 400-500# 160-184; 500-600# 147-159; 600-700# 132.50-138; 700-800# 116124; M&L 2 200-300# 172.50; 300-400# 151-160; 400-500# 150-164; 500-600# 136-152.50; 600-700# 116130; 700-800# 112-118.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 178-183; 400-500# 166-187; 500-600# 155-163; 600-700# 142-149; 700800# 126-132; M&L 2 300400# 164-179; 400-500# 153-169; 500-600# 141-160; 700-800# 113-127.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 659.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 175-185; 400-500# 180-186; 500-600# 165-180; 600-700# 139-147; 700-800# 127-136; 800-900# 124; 900-1000# 118; 1000-1100# 115-122.50; M&L 2 300400# 169; 400-500# 166170; 500-600# 152-161; 600700# 128-132.25; 700-800# 121-133; 800-900# 120-122.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 162-176; 400-500# 155-166; 500-600# 145-157; 600-700# 130-141; 700-800# 116-126; 800-900# 113-116; M&L 2 300-400# 155-165; 400-500# 132-149; 500-600# 121-133; 600-700# 124-130; 700-800# 108-111; S 1 700800# 88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 175-222.50; 300400# 186-195; 400-500# 154-170; 500-600# 137.50156; 600-700# 133-145; 700800# 127.75-130; 800-900# 112; M&L 2 300-400# 161-

177.50; 400-500# 139-147; 500-600# 125-141; 600-700# 130.50.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 377.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 190; 400-500# 173-174; 500-600# 164; 600700# 163; 700-800# 149151.50; M&L 2 300-400# 195-205; 400-500# 174.50176.50; 500-600# 158171.50; 600-700# 163; 700800# 155.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 146; 300400# 125-137; 600-700# 119.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1

400-500# 151.50; 500-600# 143-146; 600-700# 133141.5; 700-800# 149; 800900# 125; M&L 2 300-400# 161-170; 400-500# 150161.50; 500-600# 143-150; 600-700# 133.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 173; 400-500# 168.50; 500-600# 148-158; 600-700# 147; 700-800# 119-123; 800-900# 116; M&L 2 300-400# 173-185; 400-500# 162.50-166.50; 500-600# 142-161; 600-700# 141-154; 700-800# 123.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE HAGERSTOWN, MD

ESTATE E AUCTION Tractor, Shop & Welding Tools, Household, Guns & More

Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM Location: 9340 Paige Rd., Woodford, VA 22580 TOOLSS AND D EQUIPMENT:: Johnn Deere 950 Tractor, Winco PTO generator model 12PTOC-3/A, Landpride FDR 1572 finish mower, Craftsman 26" snowblower (never used), pair metal sawhorses, BW 300 Agrimetal leaf man and debris blower, Craftsman shop vac, Rigid shop vac, 1/2hp Craftsm bench grinder, car ramps, Millerr 250 AC/DC arc welder on dolly, Lincoln Idealarc SP200 welder, Lincoln TIG 355 welder, fuel drain tank, snap-on tool box full of wrenches, sockets, drivers, pliers and more, several safes, saw blades, Hilti hammer drill, welding vise clamps, B&D alligator loppers, concrete core drilling bits, antique forge blower, lawn and garden tools, old time clock, floor jack, air hydraulic jack, large selection of cutting wheels, box of forge tools, impact drivers, drill guide for pipe cutting, pliers, metal cutters, old free lance Star paper bag, dolly, Craftsman 19.5hp riding mower, Amseg Fireguard safe, bins full of nuts, bolts, washers, engine stand, set of large box wrenches (up to 2"), electric loadster chain fall, Lincolnn SP135 portable welder, cart full of welding tips, cribbing blocks, Milwaukee band saw, Dewaltt grinder, clamps, Befcoo Bushmaster chipper/shredder, Vermeer 252 stump grinder, Texaco metal tanker toy truck, Milwaukee handheld bandsaw, grinding wheels, locking pliers, file cabinets, drill bits, wood stove, step ladders, extension ladder, lawn cart, new Rawson-Koenig tool box, old scale set, lard press, old ice tongs, gas heater, porta-power, metal brake, vise, small drillpress, laser tool kit, brand new Husky 13 drawer roller cabinet tool box, tire repair kit, Husquavarna weedeater, Stihl weedeater, large Dake hydraulic metal shop press, Inerpac porta power, 3 anvils, Crafttsman push mower, hydraulic pipe bender, hose reels, large selection of hand tools, garden sprayer, scaffold bucks, McCulloch chainsaw, large shop fan, walkboard, Milwaukee saws-all, Victor MHT 100 hand torch, large selection of steel angle iron on pipe rack, 3 bicycles, engine hoist, Stihl blower, Lincoln ln-25 wire feed welder, Makita chopsaw, 2 long hydraulic cylinders, extension cords, John Deere toy tractor, Ridgid tristand, welding rods, 2 snatch blocks, Craftsman 10" radial arm saw, 2 antique shop vises, forge with stand, dynamite blast box, router table, old traffic lantern, old metal roof seamers, old scythes, Stihl MS360 chain saw, 4 stainless steel tool boxes, 3 splitting mauls, 1 log turner, Milwaukee grinder, Craftsman router, router bits, Craftsman stapler, router guide, doweling jig, Marsonn thread setter kit, Craftsmann miter saw, aluminum welding wire, 45 degree miter clamp set, welding wire, 12' Searss game fisher john boat, wheelbarrow, I Beams, antique forge and stand, homemade welder trailer, 5' bush hog, Lienbach 3pth post hole digger, Lienbachh 5' York rake, Lienbach scoop box, 3 pth boom, Landmaster 5' box blade, 2 Lienbach 5' scraper blades, woodsplitter and much more.

FURNITURE,, HOUSEHOLD,, ANTIQUES: Sofa, wicker table with glass top, square table with glass top, 10 eagle statues, stereo, oriental style brass table, round kitchen table and 2 chairs, long farm type table and chairs, coffee table, empire marble top table, antique brass table, antique brass lamp with cranberry shade, 2 tall bookcases, file cabinets, mirror and sconce set, pair end tables, papsan chair, armchair, tv and stand, cedar chest, pair nightstands, 2 Sam Bass signed Dale Earnhardt prints, 3 Mort Kunstler prints, framed Fredericksburg print, boxes of Nascar items, several boxes of oriental figurines, set of new dishes, microwave, small fridge, grill, freezer, Romba vac, sewing machine in cabinet, and much more, FIREARMS: German Karl Walther 9MM, Ruger 357 Blackhawk, Mossberg 500A 12 gauge, Browning Light 12 gauge, Ruger 22 single-six with extra cylinder, Ruger model 1022 Carbine 40th Anniversary, Smith & Wesson 44 magnum, Colt 357 Trooper mk3 stainless, Government model Colt 45 auto.

P.O. Box 7612, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (540) 379-4060 • (540) 842-3498

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SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1445-1870# 83.50-92; 1430-1615# lo dress 70-80; Boner 80-85%

lean 785-850# 82-90; 9251395# 82-91.50; 985-1390# hi dress 92.50-107; 9051315# lo dress 70-81; Lean 85-90# lean 890-970# 7580; 815-1350# lo dress 55.50-68.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 655-825# 93-99.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1315-1465# 97-106; 17002430# 101.50-107; 16152090# hi dress 109-116.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 1. S 1-2 800# young cows w/180# calves 775/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 80-140.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 905-1345# 8493.50; 1180-1395# lo dress 80-83.50; 1400-1620# 8896.50; Boner 80-85% lean 825-865# 87.50-91.50; 9601265# 84.50-94.50; 9201390# hi dress 95.50103.50; 1400-1750# 86-95; Lean 85-90% lean 590-760# lo dress 60-70; 855-1320# 79-82; 960-1100# lo dress 73-76.

PUBLIC AUCTION OF Reall Estate

52 2 Acree Farm m & Farm m Tractorss and d Equipment To o bee conducted d on n

Fridayy evening,, Mayy thee 18th h @ 6:00 0 PM @ 500 0 Belmontt Road,, Gettysburg,, PA A 17325 Cumberland d Twp.. Adamss Countyy - Parcell # 09.. E11-0031-000 Tractorss and Equipmentt SELLING G AT T 6:00:: Deutz 80-06 2WD open station, recent Engine work in good cond! 1996 Zetor 4340 MFWD w/ Cab and Quicke loader, Q-tach buckets clean and good. Hesston 12' haybine, JD 35 4X4 Round Baler in good condition. JD 300 corn elevator, JD 18 Disc Grain drill no fert., Moselpa 3 PT 5 wheel hay rake, 3PT post hole digger, Bearcat 12' Cultimulcher, JD 11' transport disc, JD 200 gallon 8 row field sprayer w/pump, New Idea 217 pto Manure Spreader, Casco 3 PT 7 shank chisel plow, Homemade round bale wagon, PA International 8 X 20' Gooseneck Trailer, 12,000 GVW, tapered back with ramps. Misc: (3) JD Hyd cylinders, (2) JD top links, Cross hyd cylinder, (3) 24" barn fans, JD 40 Series weight bracket and 6 suitcase wts, Guide marker for 7000 JD planter, Mixed pile of lumber, 550 gallon poly tank with 125 plus gallons of 3 YR OLD corn starter fertilizer, (90) two gallon calf feeding buckets (sold in groups), 275 Gallon metal diesel tank, Metal fence posts, (2) 10 nipple calf feeders, (2) bag wagons, one std and one feed mill size. Old PTO grass seeder.

REALL ESTATE:: 0 PM SELLSS @ 6:30 Farm consists of 52 ACRES + OR -, and is in the Ag Preservation Program.

Annual real estate taxes are about $2,700 and it cannot be subdivided; and no additional homes can be built on the property. However the existing home could be removed and replaced with a new home! 11 acres are currently tillable, 4.6 acres is currently in the CREP program (paying about $700 per year), 16 +/- acres in pasture. Balance is in buildings or is nicely wooded and provides great cover for deer and game.The buildings set back off of the road and in a private setting with a great view to the west.There is good possibility of clearing ground to create more tillable acres.The frame home is about 1700 SQ feet and has 3 bedrooms on second floor along with attic storage.There is one bathroom on the first floor, a living room and Kitchen. Home has a partial basement, low ceilings and is in need of some updates and repairs. Heated by pellet stove in the living room. Features a three car garage built of block with a small cooler in the one end, currently used to store eggs for retail purposes. Bank Barn of approximate 40 X 60 dimensions and a corn barn / machinery shed located nearby make up the rest of the farm buildings. Additionally there is a 40 x 70 steel equipment shed with dirt floor and tapered walls. It is open on the 40' end and has good clearance. Small creek, ponds, some ground lays wet.There is also a modern Morton beef building that was constructed in 1999, 33 X 99 feet, it is three sided with concrete floor, barnyard, and small manure storage area. Could easily be adapted to many uses!

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Other Cows: S&L 1-2 Young 800-805# 105.50107/hd.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1065-1405# 106-109; 15852350# 100.50-110.50; 15451730# hi dress 112.50119.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 1. L 1-2 1115# middle age cows w/105# calves 1450/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 105-110.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 331 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8287; 1200-1600# 86.50-99; HY 1200-1600# 93.50-96; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 78-94.50; 1200-2000# 77-98; HY 1200-2000# 92.50-105.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 64-82.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 88-112.50; 1500-2500# 93-114.50; HY 1500-2500# 115-123.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 308.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6994; 1200-1600# 73-97.50; HY 1200-1600# 84-98; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 69-89; 1200-2000# 73-92; HY 1200-2000# 84-100.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850#

55-78; 850-1200# 61.50-77.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 86-101; 15002500# 80-109; HY 10001500# 95-102; 1500-2500# 110.50-117.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 31.

M&L 1, few 2, 3-10 yrs. to aged, bred 2-8 mos. 7401360# 590-1275/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 7. M&L 1, few 2, 4-10 yrs. old w/calves 75-175# 725-1395# 1040-1725/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 69.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 32200/hd; 100-130# 100-224.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 66.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8093; 1200-1600# 84-94; HY 1200-1600# 95-98.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 78-85; 1200-2000# 82-87.50; HY 1200-2000# 88-92; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 6469.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 98.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 27. M 1, 5-9 yrs. old w/calves 200# 1100-1600# 15001975/pr; M 1, 10-14 yrs. old w/calves 200# 1100-1600# 1175-1600/pr.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA

MOWREY AUCTION CO., INC. MAY 16, 2012 • 8:00 A.M.

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Co-Vista

20th Anniversary Sale Friday, May 11, 2012 • 11:00 AM • Arcade, NY 180+ Head Sell: 90 1st & 2nd Lactation cows Also, 25 bred heifers and 65 Calves & Yearlings!

Featuring 30 R&W, High Genomics, High Type & Deep Cow Families!

RHA: 29,923 3.7 1093 3.0 899 • SCC: 129,000 Last DHI test ave. 94 lbs milk! • Freestall cows!

Directions: (GPS address: 320 Genesee Road, Arcade, NY 14009) Arcade is 30 miles south of Buffalo. From Arcade take Rt 39W, go 2 1/2 miles to 16N, turn right at light and go 1 1/2 miles (next intersection past Earl's Drive-In) then turn right onto Genesee Rd. Farm on left. From the North Take Rt 16S to Chaffee-Farm is 1/2 mile South of Chaffee. Look for auction signs.

*Direct descendants of some of the breeds most famous brood cows sell including Barbie EX-92, Zip EX-95, Roxy EX-97, Miss Special EX-94, Licorice EX-92, Daphne EX-94, Dur Chan EX-95, Tamara EX-97, ATM EX-92, Rudy Missy EX92, Raven EX-95, Mandy EX-96...need we say more!!

*View catalog online at: www.cattlexchange.com

Sale Host:

Sale Manager:

Co-Vista Holsteins

Russ & Karen George

Brian & Christa George Dylan, Derek & Drew 716-572-5988 • covista@yahoo.com

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 30.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 8490.50; HY 1200-1600# 93103.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 83-90; 12002000# 81-87; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 71-84.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 106; 15002500# 108.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 222.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8595; 1200-1600# 87.50-96; HY 1200-1600# 96.50-99; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 74-85; 1200-2000# 85-89; HY 1200-2000# 9096; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 58-71; 850-1200# 6577.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 95-107.50; 1500-2500# 102-108.50; HY 1000-1500# 108-111.50; 1500-2500# 109-111.50.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 88.50-90.50; HY 1200-1600# 90-94; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 78-87; 1200-

2000# 85-87; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 64-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 92-98.50; 15002500# 97.50-110.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 124.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6979; 1200-1600# 73-83; HY 1200-1600# 84-88; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 6979; 1200-2000# 73-83; HY 1200-2000# 84-86; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 6674.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 86-92; 15002500# 80; HY 1000-1500# 95-96.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls 70-100# 32200/hd; 100-130# 224/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 30 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 7084; 1200-1600# 74-84; HY 1200-1600# 85.50-87.50; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 72-84; 1200-2000# 74-84; HY 1200-2000# 85.50-90; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 68-78; 850-1200# 69-75.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 100-104.25; HY 1000-1500# 102; 15002500# 110.50-114.50.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 113.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8287; 1200-1600# 86.50-99; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 78-87; 1200-2000# 86.50-98; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 70-77.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2

ABSOLUTE

A U C T I O N

Sat., May 12th, 2012 • 10:30 a.m.

Directions: From Marion, VA (County Seat of Smyth Co.) Hwy. 16 South to Sugar Grove, VA, left on Slemp Creek Rd. (Rte 695) 0.6 mile, left on Horne Hollow Rd. (Rte 675) 2.9 miles, right on Vipperman Hollow Rd. (Rte 675) 0.2 mile to farm on both side of the road.

235 ACRE FARM - FARM EQUIPMENT NEAR SUGAR GROVE SMYTH COUNTY, VA

235 Acre Farm in 8 Parcels, Rte 675 (Vipperman Hollow Rd.) runs through the farm. Adjoins the Jefferson National Forest, Adjoins the VA Highlands Horse Trail, 4 wells with livestock watering system, creek frontage on "Dry Creek", a mountain trout stream. Wild turkey and whitetail deer abound plentiful. This farm is mostly under new fence and new cross fences, good set of working corrals. Farm is in a very high state of cultivation. This has been a successful cattle operation.

FARM MACHINERY John Deere 5525 with 542 loader, 24 speed with shuttle shift 1,100 hrs. (Excellent) 92' Stoll Trailer, 20' livestock gooseneck With aluminum floor Kuhn SR100 Speed Rake, 10 wheel Kuhn FC 250 Disc Bine Lick tanks Grass seed Spreader, 3 pt. hitch Calf Puller

John Deere 6420 with 640 loader 24 speed with shuttle shift, 3,300 hrs. (Excellent) American Farmland Squeeze Chute, palpitation cage, alley, tub 256 New Holland Hay Rake Apache Creep Feeder w/Calf gates Portable Fuel Tank Misc. Farm Related items

John Deere MX 10' Bush Hog John Deere MX 8' Bush Hog Pequea Gooseneck G-14, 24' with a retractable dove tail, 7,000lb axles Feed Troughs Shaver Post Driver Hay Spears (4)

Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material.

320 Genesee Rd, Arcade, NY 14009 716-913-8977 • klgeorge17@yahoo.com

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 80; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 84-84.75; 1200-2000# 80.25-84.75; HY 1200-2000# 86.25; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 59-68.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 100.

Dave & Merry Rama

4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: 607-746-2226 • Fax: 607-746-2911 E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com Website: www.cattlexchange.com

For more info contact:

EDWIN WAGONER & ASSOCIATES

WYTHEVILLE, VA, OFFICE 276-773-3623, FAX 276-686-0140 MOBILE 276-768-8539 • VAAR #3035

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 77-84.50; Boner 75-82.50; Lean 68-74, hi dress to 79; Thin & Light 68 & dn.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1600-1900# 106-108.50, lo dress 2000# at 98.50.

Fed Steers: Ch full 14701600# 111-115; Hols. Ch 2000-2300# 93-98, few 101104.50.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr full 1300-1500# 118-119.75; 1100-1200# to 114.50; L Ch Hols. 1668# at 97.

Dairy Replacements: at 1450.

Calves: Hols. Bull Ret. to Farm No. 1 80-115# 220242; No. 2 80-115# 190-220; No. 3 80-115# 150-185; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 84-120# 195-217; No. 2 66-100# 120-185; Jersey Hfr. 64# at 150; Angus Hfr. 80# at 200; Angus Bull 148# at 190.

May 7, 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, May 7 • Town of Owasco. Online Auction closing at 8:05 pm. 8 lots available including 95 Case 621 bxt .Loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext.

115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 11:00 AM: 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.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 • 12:00 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, 315-829-3105 • 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 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

Tuesday, May 8 • Madison County. Vehicles & Equipment. Online Auction closing at 6 pm. 62 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Lewisboro. Vehicles & Equipment. Online Auction closing at 7 pm. 10 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 5:00 PM: Lockport NY. Ed & Tina Winter Farm Machinery Auction. Selling full line of farm machinery including JD 2755 tractor, Hesston MFWD tractor, Ford tractor, Mustang skid steer & more. See our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449, cell 585-813-1760 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, May 9 • Town of Amherst. Compost Facility. Online Auction closing at 7:45 pm. 7 lots available including 06 Volvo L110e loader. Auction’s International, 800536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • City of Stamford CT. Vehicles & Equipment.

Online Auction closing at 6:15 pm. 46 lots available.

Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 5:15 PM: Prattsburgh, NY (Steuben Co.). Peter Connors Estate Auction. Pickup, Kubota, boat, Jeep, guns, tools. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, May 10 • Town of Wheatfield. Vehicles & Assets. Online Auction closing at 6:10 pm. 14 lots available.

Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 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, 315829-3105 • 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 315287-0220 Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Onondaga County. Surplus. Online Auction closing at 6:25 pm. 97 Daewoo Mega 400-lll 4WD wheel loader. Auction’s International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction.

(2) vacant commercial lots on corner in high traffic area. Only corner not developed. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction.

(4) vacant lots - Town of Chenango & Town of Triangle. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No

Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 8:55 AM: 73 West First Ave., N. Windsor, PA. Windsor Meat market Butcher Shop Equipment, Recipes & Business. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver. Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Estate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay & 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: RF Enterprises, 5936 E. US Highway 64, Lexington, NC. Absolute Equipment Auction.

Selling trade-ins & used equipment only. Open House celebration begins at 8 am & ends at 4 pm.

Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc., 910-997-2248, NCAL 3936 www.ironhorseauction.com • 12:00 Noon: Up The Creek Farm, 6085 Feathers Creek Rd., Belmont, NY. Country Farm Auction.

Tractors, Farm equip. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com Monday, May 14 • 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.

Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred. Several other groups of heifers coming.

1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 16 • 10:00 AM: Plainfield, VT. Selling 205 head freestall cattle, farm & barn equipment for MacLaren Farm, LLP. 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 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Friday, May 18 • 10:30 AM: Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. (2) Dairies, Heifers & Machinery Sale. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 11:00 AM: On the Farm, Cobleskill, NY. Fran-Lan Farms Complete Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal (NOFA). 90 head sell. 55 milking age, 15 bred heifers, balance heifers & calves. SCC 200250,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637,

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607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: 500 Belmont Rd., Gettysburg, PA. 52 Acre Adams County Farm & Equipmment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Saturday, May 19 • 8:25 AM: Refton, PA. Inventory Reduction of Farm Tractors & Equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 9:00 AM: Lauren & Veronica Liddiard, 46A Vine St., Naples. Bolens G 152 diesel w/48” deck, lawn equip., shop tools, some household. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment.

Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 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 Monday, May 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Monhly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Friday, May 25 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756 • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction. Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 105.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 8090; 1200-1600# 80.50-90.50; HY 1200-1600# 95.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 74-84; 1200-2000# 81.50-86; HY 1200-2000# 88.50-94.25; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 69; 850-1200# 78-81.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 86-105; 15002500# 94.50-108.25; HY 1000-1500# 117.50; 15002500# 109-114.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 62.

M&L 1, few 2, 4 yrs. old to aged, bred 4-8 mos. 9951365# 900-1200/hd; M&L 1, 5 yrs. old to aged, bred 3-7 mos. 1465-1623# 13401350/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 25. M&L 1, few 2, w/calves 100-250# 800-1370# 10001350/pr, 1 pr. at 1500.

Holstein Bulls: 70-100# 105-155/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 6.

Hols. Bulls 130-200# 110165.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 155.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 86.50-91; HY 1200-1600# 94-96; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 86-94.50; 12002000# 85-90; HY 12002000# 92.50-105.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 7182.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 88-99; 15002500# 105.50-112; HY 15002500# 115-118.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats (/hd): 2 hd 29# at 57; 2 hd 26# at 100; 45-60# 69-70; 65-80# 98100; (/#) 150-170# 70-76; 200-222# 80-81.

Butcher Hogs: few 280330# 63-70.

Sows: 325-450# 55-60; 500-650# 50-57.

Boars: 434# at 40 NC SOWS: 300-399# 4851.27; 400-449# 46.5054.51; 450-499# 51.4656.11; 500-549#52.45-58; 550# & up 53.45-58.91.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: 11.

Barrows & Gilts: US 1-3 190-210# 47; 250-270# 47.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: 14.

Barrows & Gilts: US 1-3 270-300# 53.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: 3.

Barrows & Gilts: US 1-3 190-210# 47; 250-270# 47; 270-300# 53.

S VA HOGS: No report.

STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA HOGS: No report.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 45.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 60-80# 216; 80-110# 207-210; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 30-60# 125; 60-90# 166199.50; Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 90-110# 223.

Slaughter Ewes: Ewes Ch 2-4 57.50; Util 1-3 85.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: Ch 86# at 195.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: L Billies 195225/hd; Nannies 130-145/hd; Kids Sel 1 34# at 87.50; Sel 2 50-90# 95-117.

N VA GOATS: 26 Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 115220; 60-80# 258; Sel 3 6080# 80.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 100-150# 106; 150-250# 92.50.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 125-132.50; 100-150# 107.75-152.50.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: 21 Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100200# 110-150; Util 80-100# 80-95.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 19.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 95-120.

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: ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 14 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled Ch & Pr 90-110# 223.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled, Ch & Pr 60-80# 216; 80-110# 207-210; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 1-3 30-60# 125; 60-90# 166-199.50.

Slaughter Ewes: Ewes Ch 2-4 57.50.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 76.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 35-40; 20-40# 4555; 40-60# 65-75; 60-80# 8595; Sel 2 20-40# 40; 40-60# 60.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 100-120; 80-100# 160.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 70100# 110-135; 100-140# 150-175; Sel 2 50-70# 75.

Wethers: Sel 1 70-100# 100-140; 100-150# 212.50.

Bucks/Billies: Sel1 100150# 170; 150-250# 200212.50.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: 45.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100200# 170-175.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 5.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 6090# 215; 90-110# 216.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 26.

Kids: Sel 1-2 60-80# 220.

Trios: no grade 120-160# 142-160.

Slaughter Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 142-176; 100-150# 126-151; 150-250# 118.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 110; 70-100# 130; 100-150# 107-128.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

mostly 6.77 at the elevators.

US 1 Yellow Soy-beans were 18-19¢ lower. Prices were 15.25 at the processors, 15.05 at the feed mills and 14.55-14.85, mostly 14.85 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was 28¢ lower.

Prices were 6.35-7.12, mostly 6.35 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 459.70/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.55, -----, ----; Candor 7.07, ----, ----; Cofield 6.62, 15.05, ---; Laurinburg 6.55, -----, ----; Monroe 6.81, -----, ----; Nashville 6.71, -----, ----; Roaring River 6.91, -----, ----; Rose Hill 6.55, -----, ----; Selma ----, -----, ----; Statesville 6.92, -----, 7.07; Warsaw 6.55, -----, ----; Pantego #2 6.61, -----, 6.11.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, ----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ---; Chadbourn ----, -----, ----; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell ----, -----, ----; Elizabeth City 6.42, 14.85, 6.35; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ---, 14.75, ----; Norwood 6.77, 14.55, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ----, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 7.12, -----, 7.12.

Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 15.25; Raleigh, 15.25.

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

No report

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

Average weights are mostly heavy. The estimated slaughter for Wed-nesday in NC is 2,634,000 head compared to 2,644,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is lower on M&L, steady on the balance. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is light.

Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 107.59, L 98.12, M 87.64 & S 78.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 17 -18¢ lower. Prices were 6.557.07, mostly 6.61-6.62 at the feed mills and 6.42-7.12,

NY EGGS Prices are steady. Supplies are moderate to heavy on L & M, light to moderate on XL. The New York shell egg inventory is 7% higher

than a week ago. Retail demand is light. Market activity remains slow to moderate. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered to store door, cents per dz. XL 85-89, L 83-87, M 78-82.

FARMERS MARKET NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Round Green (25# bx) 30; Beets (25# bg) 12.95; Cabbage, Pointed Head & Round Green (50# crate) 12; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 11.55-12, Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, (bu shelled) 24; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) 35; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-20.05; Strawberries (8 1# flats) 17.95-20.05. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious 33.15-33.35, WA Golden Delicious 33-34.50, Granny Smith WA 34-36.50, Gala WA 32-36, WA Fuji 34.50-38, WA Pink Lady 3841.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 27.15-28; Bananas (40# ctn) 21-23.80; Beans, Round Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 2122.75, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 25-27; Beets (25# sack) 11.5515.75; Blueberries (flat 12 1pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 16.95-20; Cabbage (50# ctn) 12.95-14.35; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 27.15-29; Carrots (50# sack) 19.65-21.25; Cauli-flower (ctn 12s) 15.55-21.50; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 27.15-31; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 17.95-18.95; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 26.15-30.65, FLA (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) 35-37.65; Limes (40# ctn) 29-32; Oranges, Navel CA (4/5 bu ctn) 29.25-30.75, FL (64 count) 23.55-26.15, Tangerines (120 count) 24; Corn (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) Yellow 1619.65, White (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 16-19.65; Cranberries (24 12-oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers, Long Green (40# ctn) 25-26, Pickles (ctn 40#) 2630; Eggplant (25# ctn) 24-28; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 29.50-31, 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; Honey-dews (ctn 5s) 29; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 12.75; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg, wrapped 28.50-30.85, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 23-25, Romaine (ctn 24s) 23-25; Nectarines, Yellow/White

Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 24; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 13.65-14.35, White (25# sack) 17.50-18, Red (25# sack) 15-22.50, Green (ctn 24s) 13.65-16.55; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 24-25.75; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) 53-69; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 27; Peppers, Bell Type Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 21.45-29, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 15-18, Red Size B 25-28, White size A 15-19.35; Russet ID 22.50-27.15; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 12.9515; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 27; Squash, Yellow Crookneck (3/4 bu ctn) 18.15-20, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 15-16; Strawberries CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 20.75-26.45, NC (flat 8 1-qt conts) 14-15; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 15.75-19, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 15.55-18.25, Roma (25# ctn) 16-19, Grape (flat 12 1-pt conts) 1921; Turnips, topped (25# film bg) 11.55-15 WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 28-30, Golden Delicious 20.50-27.50, Gra-nny Smith 30; Bananas (40# bx) 19.50-20; Beans (bu) Halfrunner 29-34, Snap 18.7520; Broccoli (ctn) 15-16; Cabbage (50# bg) 8.50-10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 2024; Cauliflower (ctn) 18; Citrus: Grapefruit 17.75-19, Navel 20-24.75; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 28-29.50, (165 count) 27.50-28; Corn (crate) Bi-Color 15-16; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 18-20, Pickles (1-1/9 bu crate) 28-32.50; Grapes (18# ctn) Red & White Seedless 28-33; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 20-24.75, Green Leaf 20-23, Romaine 19-23; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 14-16, Vidalia 26.50-28; Onion Sets (32# bg) Yellow, White & Red 15-20; Bell Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) L & XL 1719; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) White 18-24, Red 18-25, Russet 18-23; Seed Potatoes (50# bg) Yukon Gold & Red Norland 12; Squash (3/4 bu)#1 Yellow Crookneck 18.50-20, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 12-15; Strawberries (4 qt cont) NC & SC 8-13; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-14; Tomatoes, vine ripe (25# bx) XL & Larger 14-16, Green 14-16; Turnips (25# sack) 12.

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Farm Machinery For Sale 1987 NEW HOLLAND 1900SP forage harvester, 4WD, 2400 cutter head hours, 340W pickup head, 4 row corn head, auto sharpener, 3306 Cat, many new spare parts, machine works excellent! $32,500 OBO. 207-717-7000

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

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

• 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset SOLD CT M • 500 Gal. Mueller • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Majonnier • 415 Gal. Sunset

• 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLD PA • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. Majonnier SOLD ME M • 300 Gal Mueller • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. Sunset • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Contained

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Lititz, PA 17543

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IH EQUIPMENT 300 Utility, 3550 hrs 666 ldr, diesel 766 Blackstripe, C/H, 6424 hrs 886 CAH, 3327 hrs 886 CAH, 6100 hrs 966 C/H 4435 hrs 966 Fender, Ldr, 5800 hrs 986 CAH, 4590 hrs 986 CAH 5663 hrs 1066 C/H, 1112 hrs 1066 C/H, 4310 hrs 1086 CAH, 2320 hrs 1086 CAH, 5600 hrs 1086 CAH, 5649 hrs 1086 CAH, 5676 hrs 1086 CAH, 6117 hrs 1086 CAH, duals, 5571 hrs 1086 CAH, 5929 hrs 4230 CAH, 4x4, Ldr, 4061 hrs 5130 CAH, 2wd, PS, 5700 hrs 5250 CAH, 4x4, 6300 hrs 5288 CAH, 4x4, duals, 6405 hrs MX 100 CAH, 2wd, Ldr, 5000 hrs MX 120 CAH, 4x4, Ldr, 5000 hrs CIH CX70 CAH, 2wd, 4200 hrs.

OTHER TRACTORS Farmall Super H Farmall 95 CAH, 4x4, 1738 hrs Farmall 460 Fast Hitch Farmall 460, FH, gas, local, 7677 hrs.

Ford 641, 3365 hrs.

JCB 930, 4x4, forklift, 790 hrs MF 245, Ldr, local, 2322 hrs MF 275, Ldr, local, 2335 hrs MF 283 Ldr, 2wd, 1817 hrs Oliver Super 55, local trade CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Bobcat S250, CAH, 2290 hrs, Gold Pkg Bobcat 773 JD 310D Backhoe, 4WD NH L455, 4638 hrs, Local Skid steer forks BALERS (2) JD 466, Rd. balers JD 338, w/kicker JD 336, kicker JD 535 Rd baler, net wrap NH BR 7070 Rd Baler, net wrap

NH 316 w/thrower NH 326 Sq Baler NH 565 w/kicker NH 575 Sq baler w/thrower NH 648, 849, Rd. balers NH BR730A Rd baler JD EQUIPMENT 6620 Level Land Combine 6420 CAH, 4x4, 5696 hrs.

6415 CAH, 4x4, Ldr, 540 hrs 5525 CAH, 4x4, 2128 hrs 5520 CAH, 4x4, Ldr, 3200 hrs 5300 MFWD, ldr, 3725 hrs 4640 CAH, 6942 hrs 4255 CAH, Quad, 5198 hrs 4440 CAH, duals, 6173 hrs 4020 Fender, syncro, 6800 hrs 4020 Syncro, 7100 hrs 4030 Fender, syncro, 7850 hrs 4040 CAH, PS, 6656 hrs 2510 Dsl, 5698 hrs 430T, Local JDH OTHER EQUIPMENT Variety of brush hogs CIH 3206 Disc Mower NH 1411 Discbine CIH 5100 drill CIH 5300 drill JD 8300 grain drill Tye no-till drill (2) JD 443 Corn Head 3425 Bush Hog loader IH 2350 Loader Variety of sickle bar mowers NI 325 Corn Picker JD 7000 6RN planter Plows all sizes IH 96 Hay Rake NH 56 Rake NH 256 Rake Frontier 1112 Manure Spreader NI 214 Manure Spreader NI 215 Manure Spreader Snowblowers 2010 CM Alum. GN trailer Bale Carrier Wagon Gravity wagons New Farmco Feeders & Hay Wagons Post hole diggers

Large Selection Available

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

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BUSH HOG

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Case IH 8330 Windrower White 6100 4R Planter White 445 Disc Chisel Hardi 105 Sprayer NI 3715 Spreader White 6100 6R Planter Vicon Fertilizer Spreader 165 Bu. Gravity Box MF 245 Tractor Westfield 8x51 Auger White 285 Tractor Miller 5300 Forage Box Miller 1150 Rake IH 37 Baler w/Thrower Hesston 4550 Square Baler Farmall 460 Tractor MF 246 Loader Case IH 8830 SP Mower Cond.

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

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2011 JD 6430 P. C/A MFD, IVT Trans., 4 remotes, fenders, rear wts, all this with 563 SL Loader, Bale Spear, Only 109 hrs, Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94,500 2010 JD 7530 P., C/A MFD, IVT Trans, fenders, 4 remotes, rear wts, 42” duals, all this with 741 SL loader, 180 engine, 152 drawbar hp extended warranty, 8/24/15, Only 689 hrs, duals have never been on the tractor! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD IVT Trans, 46” duals, 4 remotes, only 336 hours! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,500 JD 313 Skid Steer aux hyds, bucket, only 155 hrs . . $15,900 Firm!

JD 2550 2 wheel drive, nice little Tr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,750 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, only 1050 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A, MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, 3100 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500 Case IH MX 120 C/A 4x4 w/Loader, LH Rev, 3168 hrs, Nice Outfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 NH BR740 Rd baler, Silage Special, net wrap, wide pickup ONLY 2500 bales, Looks New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

NH BB940 Big Sq. Baler auto preserve, last bale eject, processor, tandem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

NH 570 Sq Baler, no thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 “New” McHale Rd Bale Wrapper, Model 991 BC self load, bale tip, monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 New HD Kicker Wagons 9x20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,800 IH 5100 Grain Drill w/grass & press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 1590 “No Till Drill”, dolly, markers, no grass seed . . . . $29,900 JD Model 340 12 ft. off set disk, dual wheels, good blades $4,200 White 14 shank disk chisel, good one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 Wilbeck 11 shank disk chisel, poor paint, very good cond . $4,900 DMI 5 shank ripper with parabolic tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500

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USED EQUIPMENT Close Out on McCormick CT Series Tractors!

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Bes t in Nor theas t No w in the South

Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

BEST WARRANTY: 1 Year Parts on Motor & Transmission, most all combines BEST QUALITY: Selected Direct from Farm or OEM Dealers BEST SELECTION: Just visit website; We got em BEST TRUCKING: Lowest Rates Available BEST “TRUE” INTEREST: 3.7% 3 Years • 4.2% 5 Years • 4.9% 7 Years

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

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Over 25+ Years Selling Combines JD 14T Square Baler, Fair Condition ......$600 ’08 Kuhn GF7802 THA, 6 Rotor Tedder, Pull Type, 25’ Raking Width, Good Condition!..... ..........................................................$7,950 JD 1217 Haybine, 7’ Cut, Fair Cond........$500 Vermeer 605M, w/Net and Bale Ramp, Complete Rebuild (Belts, Chains, Sprockets) Wide Pickup .........................................Call!

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 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 ’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.......................................$19,900 Pictures at www.tractorcare.com

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H AY

PRICES REDUCED Generators

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

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Bins & Dryers

WE WANT TO SELL YOU YOUR NEXT COMBINE Bloomsburg, PA • Route 44 (Jerseytown) 328 Danville Rd. (Near I-80)

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Fencing

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293 Farm Machinery Wanted

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

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

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED!

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802-2533 PH: 540-433-7070 Check out our e-bay store at stores.ebay.com/tractor-care-inc

Fox Forage Harvester Models 6660 or 6860

WANTED

Do you know where one of these models, heads for these models, kernel breaker/processor or any parts are in any condition?

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

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Please call 715-250-2112 Fish LIVE GAME FISH Oldest Fish Hatchery Estab. 1900

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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

Also Square Bales of

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518-929-3480 518-329-1321

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

MIXED GRASS HAY for sale. $20.00/Roll, 4x5. 540-8602145

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Bins & Dryers

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ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

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WANTED 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

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Help Wanted Dairy Cattle Feeder position on a 700 cow dairy farm located in Southern Cayuga County. The eligible candidate will have experience in TMR feeding with a payloader and mixer truck.

Knowledge of FEEDWATCH is preferred, but not necessary. Excellent compensation package provided.

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

P.O. Box 87 Pink Hill, NC 28572

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED Energetic, self motivated, team player wanted to work on progressive dairy farm. Interested and experienced in AI breeding and managing cow health.

Housing package available.

Recent experience required.

Salary based on experience.

Email Resume to m32rhs@yahoo.com or Call 802-782-9058 Help Wanted

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS DOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohio and as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, a desire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of and ability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as “Your Regional Advantage”.

If you would like to be considered for a dealership position with a company nearly eight decades in the industry, please call 1-800-853-2676. Thank you.

Real Estate For Sale

Prattsburgh/Pulteney Area, NY 1,660 sq ft, 2 BR, 2 BA. All new mechanics, hardwood flrs, 64 apple trees, cider press, shop, outbuildings, pond, woods and clearing. Farmette or superb hunting.

Call Sue Polizzi, Ext. 203.

Offered w/ 65 acres for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215,000 or 22 acres for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145,000

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234 Real Estate For Sale

HUNTING/CAMPING PROPERTY

Hogs Berkshires from our American Berkshire Registered & Certified Herd. All vegetarian diet, no antibiotics, chemicals nor hormones. Straw bedded & pasture access. Feeder Pigs<10-$110 each; 10 or more $100 each; Butcher Hogs$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lb liveweight. Breeding Stockboars & gilts. 717-488-8090.

Lancaster County, PA 17555

Southwestern Virginia Bland County

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

Rushville/Middlesex, NY 44.75 acres. '04 ($22K new) travel trailer w/double bump-outs. Septic tank + leech field, plastic storage tank for water, $3,000 generator. Call Amanda Grover, Ext. 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94,000

$90,000 Several Purchase Options Available. Call

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MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

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

Livestock Equipment

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Lawn & Garden

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

Real Estate For Sale

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

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

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

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

TOO MUCH HAY? Call Peg At

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Poultry

Pre Cut Rye Straw

519-529-1141

CLASSIFIEDS

Herd Health

Dundee, NY 5,000 sq ft. building, 7.3 acres. Shingled roof. Well and septic. Insulated roof & walls. 4 overhead doors - 3 @ 12'x12,' 1 @ 14'x14'. Office. His/her restrooms. Call Dan King, Ext. 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,000

South East Precast Concrete, LLC Feed Bunks, Water Troughs, Mineral Feeders, Cattle Guards, Silo Sides, Bunker Sides Dealer for: Giant Rubber Water Tanks and Best Livestock Equipment

Call to Order 276-620-1194 Wytheville, VA

Poultry & Rabbits

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

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

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ROOFING & SIDING e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

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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

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

Tractor Parts Are You looking to save your hard earned monies on farm & garden parts?

Visit our on-line catalogs at www.myfarmparts.com or www.nnyparts.com

Phone 315-347-1755 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

Trucks

1995 A35C Volvo Articulating Haul Truck 6 x 6 $37,000. (716) 433-3373

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

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MAY 8 Field Day Wilton Shooter and Sons Farm, US 301, Rowland, NC. Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at the field days.

Admission is free. Registration opens at 4 pm and field tours start at 4:30. The location is 1 mile north of Rowland on US 301. Contact Dan Weathington, 910-7368258.

Invasive Plant Advisory Committee to Meet MDA headquarters, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD. Contact Julie Oberg, 410-841-5888 or Vanessa Orlando, 410841-5889.

Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet The Farm House at Historic Sagamore Farm, Glyndon, MD. 10 am. Reports on MHIB initiatives and projects as well as reports from Board representatives and stable inspectors. Lunch and a tour of the facility will follow the meeting. Contact Ross Peddicord, 410-8415798.

Southern Coastal Plains Extension Field Day Wilton Shooter & Sons Farm, Rt. 301, Rowland, NC. 4 pm. Contact Mac Malloy, 910-671-3276.

MAY 9 Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet Maryland Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. 8:30 am. The agenda will include a presentation from Jim Harkins, director-Maryland Environmental Service (MES): MES 101 & Agriculture. Contact Rachel Melvin, 410-841-5882.

MAY 10 Field Day Granny Branch Farms, NC 33, Aurora, NC. Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at the field days.

Admission is free. Registration opens at 4 pm and field tours start at 4:30. The plot is located 2.6 miles east of Aurora on NC 33. Contact

s o n B r o w n l e e , 910-671—3276.

MAY 21 What’s The Beef? How to Talk to Consumers About Beef Production O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 6:30 pm. Contact Michelle Shooter, 910-671-3276.

MAY 24 Sorghum Growers Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 8-10 am. Contact Mac Malloy, 910-671-3276.

MAY 30 Market Signage Workshop O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 10 am - 4 pm. Contact Nelson Brownlee, 910-6713276.

JUN 16 The Maryland Poultry Swap & Farmer’s Market Green Hill Farm, 5329 Mondell Rd., Sharpsburg, MD. 8 am - 2 pm. Admission is free.

On Internet at www.

MdPoultrySwap.blogspot.com JUN 19 Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

Monthly Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455

Dan Weathington, 910-7368258.

MAY 12-13 Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Spring Weekend The Hidden Valley 4-H Camp at Watkins Glen, NY. $55 per 4-H member, $65 per non-4H member. Pre-registration required by May 5. Register and pay online at www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org/registration.html, For questions e-mail us at hiddenvalley4hcamp@ cornell.org or call 607-5357161.

MAY 15 Field Day Piedmont Research Station, 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd., Salisbury, NC. Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at the field days. Admission is free.

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Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

Monthly Meeting (third Tues. of each month) O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 6:30 pm meal, 7 pm educational meeting. Contact Nel-

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JUL 17 Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

Monthly Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 6:30 pm meal, 7 pm educational meeting. Contact Nelson Brownlee, 910-6713276.

JUL 20 Sorghum Grower Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 8-10 am. Contact Mac Malloy, 910-671-3276.

JUL 24 Pesticide Recertification Class, Private Category V&X O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 5-9 pm. Commercial class TBA. Contact Mac Malloy, 910-671-3276.

AUG 21 Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

Monthly Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC.

6:30 pm meal, 7 pm educational meeting. Contact Nels o n B r o w n l e e , 910-671-3276.

SEP 6 Precondition Cattle Sale Stanley County Livestock market, 13215 Indian Mound Rd., Norwood, NC. 7 am - 3 pm cattle arrive. Sale at 7 pm. Contact Marcus Harward, 704-474-7681.

SEP 15-20 The 49th All American Dairy Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Featuring 23 shows in six days, including four full days dedicated to youth shows and more than 2,400 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation. Call 717787-2905. On Internet at www.allamerican.state.pa.us SEP 18 Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

Monthly Meeting O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455 Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. 6:30 pm meal, 7 pm educational meeting. Contact Nelson Brownlee, 910-671-3276.

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23rd Virginia Beef Expo ~ Harrisonburg, VA ~ April 20-22

Dennis Trissel with Trissel Equipment Sales in Harrisonburg, VA, displays a sampling of equipment that he offers for sale.

Frank “Butch” Otto, with Eastern States Livestock Systems in Breezewood, PA, and Melissa Sager, with Headwaters Construction Co. in Mt. Crawford, VA, display a few of the mineral feeders, automatic waterers, and branding irons they carry.

Photos by Jennifer Showalter

Tyler and Julia Ladd with Virginia Trailer Sales in Lexington, VA, showcase a few of the livestock trailers and hay beds they carry.

Mark Clark, of Roanoke, VA, at left, and Robert Seward, of Harrisonburg, VA, represented Carter Machinery Co. at the 2012 Virginia Beef Expo.

Peter Hostetler, with Joglex Corp. in Linville, VA, showcased a variety of Pearson Livestock Equipment.

Bryan Wilfong, with Huffman Trailer Sales in Harrisonburg, VA, and Eric Olson, a Featherlite representative, displayed a number of trailers.