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From farm to skein~ Page 4 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. ~ Psalm 98:5

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Cattlemen’s Supply takes fence building a step deeper

by Jennifer Showalter WEYERS CAVE, VA — There is more to building a fence than driving posts, constructing proper braces and stretching wire. In fact, before the first post is ever driven there is a lot to think about! From specific cost-share program requirements, to underground hazards, to the broadly stated Virginia Fence Laws, one must do his or her homework before building a fence.

Jeff Slaven owner of Cattlemen’s Supply, a dealership of livestock fencing materials and cattle handling equipment in Weyers Cave, VA, knows from firsthand experience that properly constructing a fence is one thing but whether it meets certain requirements and laws is another. Being guilty of getting ahead of himself when building fence a time or two, Slaven thought it was worth his while to enlighten others on things that need to be considered before building a fence. With this in mind, Slaven recently treated around 60 of his customers to dinner and a panel of informative speakers on topics that are too often overlooked when building a fence.

Before dinner, guests were encouraged to have a good understanding of the requirements that accompany many of the governmental costshare type programs that involve building fences for such things as rotationally grazing systems and fencing out waterways. J.B. Daniel with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service went over numerous specifics with different types of fences and

A group of about 60 cattlemen gathered at a customer appreciation event sponsored by Cattlemen’s Supply in Weyers Cave, VA. Photos by Jennifer Showalter encouraged the audience to use high quality materials in order to maximize the potential lifespan of their fences.

“Since the tax payer’s dollar is helping pay for the fence, you want to get the most bang for the buck,” added Lewis Sapp, with Stay-Tuff Manufacturing.

Too often, fence building contractors and livestock producers themselves forget about underground utility lines and start building a fence before having Miss Utility come out and mark areas they need to stay clear of. Steve Light with the Virginia Utility Protection Service, more commonly known as Miss Utility, made the crowd clearly understand

J.B. Daniel, with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, encourages the crowd to use high quality materials when building a fence and to be aware of the requirements that many governmental cost-share programs have in place when fence building is involved.

the importance by showing eye-opening footage of people involved in fatal accidents from encountering underground utility lines.

Light emphasized over and over to always dig with care to avoid costly mistakes, fines, and personal injury. Speaking for the state of Virginia, Light told the audience that it is the law to call Miss Utility at 811 before digging and then to allow personal to have time to mark the ground. After Miss Utility is contacted, one must wait 48 hours, beginning 7 a.m. the next working day following notice, to allow the utilities to mark their facilities.

Excavation may begin earlier if Miss Utility informs the caller that no utility operators will be notified. Once the ground is marked, Light reminded the audience to respect the marks. If marking becomes illegible for any reason, Light told the audience to call Miss Utility and have the area marked again. When excavating and driving posts, Light encouraged the group to take the extra time to do it carefully.

If for some reason damage is done to a utility line after taking all the precautionary steps, take immediate steps to safeguard life, health, and property. If damage, dislocation, or disturbance of an underground utility line occurs, Light warned the group to immediately notify the utility operator. In the case that the damage results in the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid, one needs to promptly

report to the appropriate authorities by calling 911.

There is no cost to have Miss Utility mark underground utility lines and this simple precautionary step can save an irreplaceable life.

Light reminded the audience that even damage to something as simple as a telephone line can cause someone in need to not be able to get through to 911.

Light also pointed out that people must remember that utilities typically do not mark privately-owned underground lines such as sprinkler systems or power lines to garages, so it is important to be aware of those, too.

After two informative speakers, the crowd was treated to dinner and given the chance to visit with each other and a

few vendors who were on hand to share different fencing products.

The audience then regrouped and Jason Carter, an Augusta County Extension Agent, took the stage and gave an overview of Virginia Fence Laws. Carter made clear throughout his presentation that the history and interpretation of Virginia Fence Laws can be both fascinating and complex. According to Carter, the “No-Fence Law” and division laws are probably the most misunderstood pieces of Virginia Fence legislation.

Carter made a few suggestions in hopes of warding off misunderstanding and disagreements between adjoining property owners. “It is important that, where boundary fences are concerned, landowners understand their obligation before construction to avoid contractors being caught in conflicts,” said Carter. He suggested to the group that fence maintenance agreements between adjoining landowners be filed with the County Clerk’s office in the jurisdiction of the fence location. According to Carter, properly filed fence agreements are binding for successive generations and landowners. Carter also spent some time going over what makes up “lawful fences” and noted that it is critically important that the requirements that define a lawful fence be met.

Slaven was well please with the turnout and hopes that his customers enjoyed the opportunity to interact with others and learn about things that are too often overlooked when building fence. For more information on Cattlemen’s Supply, contact Jeff Slaven in Weyers Cave, VA.

Steve Light, with the Virginia Utility Protection Service, shares some shocking footage of the danger associated with underground utilities, and walks the audience through the steps Miss Utility has laid out to prevent such things from happening.

by Sally Colby One of the reasons people attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is the opportunity to enjoy eye candy in the form of purebred sheep, along with yarn, roving and other fiber products. Sue Bundy and Gretchen Frederick, both of whom are experienced shepherds and fiber artists, offer more than beautiful sheep and yarn — they highlight the distinct virtues of various sheep breeds.

“The reason sheep were bred for a specific purpose is the same reason there are breeds of dogs that are used for different purposes,” said Sue. “Wherever in the world sheep were being used, they were bred for the kind of fiber required for clothing, rugs, yurts, or whatever people needed.”

When Sue and Gretchen, both of whom are past presidents of the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers Association, realized that shepherds were unable to find a reasonable market for shorn fleeces, they founded Solitude Wool.

“We saw people throw good wool away because they didn’t want to take it to the wool pool where they get hardly anything for it,” said Sue. “We pay them more than twice as much.”

Solitude Wool creates breedspecific yarn and fiber from small flocks of purebred sheep in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Before starting the business, the women researched all of the sheep breeds so that they

Gretchen Frederick, at left, and Sue Bundy created Solitude Wool to provide a profitable outlet for wool produced by sheep farmers in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Photos by Sally Colby

could have yarn spun to best exemplify the reason each breed was developed. For example, Sue explains that the Cheviot breed was developed for tweeds. “It’s because they have much fiber in the fleece that dyes a different color,” she said, “and that’s where the tweeds came from.

We’re going to use Cheviot fleece to make a single-ply

weaving yarn for weaving tweeds.”

Sue personally selects the fleeces that will be purchased and, whenever possible, is on the farm at shearing time to skirt each fleece and test samples for strength.

“I’m very selective about the fleeces,” she said. “If you have good fleeces, it’s going to make gorgeous yarn,” she said.

“That’s the name of the game.”

After skirting, she packs the fleeces into bags for transport back to her farm where she washes them in hot, soapy water and inspects them for any residual vegetable matter.

Fleeces are then sent to one of several mills, each of which is selected for its ability to best spin the unique fibers of each breed. Although most of the mills will accept small quantities of wool, Sue sends larger amounts of washed fleeces whenever possible to obtain a discount. She notes that it takes one full year from the time sheep are shorn to the time yarn from those sheep is available.

Sue says that farms that supply wool don’t have to be large, just producers of purebred, sound fleeces for breedspecific yarn. On the label of each skein is the farm that produced the wool, a description of the yarn and suggestions for what that yarn is best suited. Some of the breed-specific yarns include Icelandic, Shropshire, Border Leicester, Corriedale, Karakul and Targhee.

In addition to attending shows such as the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Sue and Gretchen sell Solitude yarn at the DuPont Circle Farmers’ Market and the Falls Church Farmers’ Market.

“We aren’t there in July and August because nobody buys wool in July and August,” said Sue, adding that people go to farmers’ markets because they want to buy local.

“Starting in September, we’re there every week.” Gretchen maintains the website and blogs weekly about what’s happening on the farm.

Sue raises Karakuls, all of which are registered with the American Karakul Sheep Registry and certified scrapiefree. She brought eight sheep to exhibit in the breed show at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. “They’re double-coated,” said Sue, describing the breed that was at one time best known for producing pelts for Persian fur coats.

“They have a soft undercoat and a coarse outer coat. It’s basically rug yarn. It’s an old breed that’s been domesticated for a long time, so they’re easy to handle.” Because Karakuls grow one inch of fleece per month, Sue’s flock is shorn twice a year — in April and October. Each shearing produces a highquality 6-inch fleece. “Because it’s a rug wool, it felts really well,” said Sue. “People use it for felting projects.”

Sue and Gretchen find satisfaction in offering farmers a good price for good wool.

Although they enjoy discovering new farms and purchasing a variety of purebred fleeces, their ultimate goal remains the same.

“More than anything, we want small farms — all farms — to succeed,” said Sue. “It’s really important to preserve farmland.”

Visit Solitude Wool on Facebook and at www.solitudewool.com.

Familiar or loaded words

by Steve Suther By its simplest definition, a cliché is something you have heard before.

Writers are taught to avoid using them unless it is with a twist or to “shine new light on” something previously unexplored or even imagined.

That takes a lot of work and besides, there are reasons to use a few clichés.

Just so they don’t devolve into buzz words meant only to trip emotional triggers.

It goes without saying that you should know your cowherd like a wellworn phrase. Not to mention your bull battery, health program and weaning plan.

Sometimes it’s just more effective to refer to ideas with familiar phrases rather than reinventing the proverbial wheel.

We say “aim high” rather than pointing out that every cowherd is moving in some genetic direction, toward either better or lower quality beef, and it pays to aim high. Raising cattle with no goals is just going through the motions.

We talk about “adding value” to reference the predictable genetics in using registered bulls, individual ID, vaccinations and preconditioning as you wean.

“Partnering in retained ownership” is just a way to bring up the possible risk sharing you can get into with a feeding partner as calves are finished and value realized.

The ideas we bring up often include the goal of doing business so that you can profit as well as the next partner in the food chain, and we may even call it “win-win.” Just because you know these concepts does not make them stale from excessive familiarity.

On the other hand, people also use clichés to push our buttons, out of spite or to put down ideas that work

against their opinions. Buzz words exist to hide or confuse the truth.

That’s how we get phrases like “pink slime,” or when we hear “factory” applied to family farms, when people would rather act as a mob than communicate.

Cliché is a lot like conventional wisdom: what we know, what rings true.

But do we really know if these things are true, or just legendary?

There’s the black-hided herd of unknown genetics that finally gets feedlot and carcass data and it shows an average daily gain (ADG) better than 4 pounds (lb.) and 70 percent qualifying for a premium brand. Then there’s the other side of that coin with a 2.8-lb. ADG and 30 percent discounts. The truth is probably somewhere in between.

Just like in those stories about crossbreeding on the one hand (“free lunch”) and straightbreeding (ignorant of the above) on the other.

The truth is somewhere in between.

Across-breed expected progeny differences (EPDs) can help compare bulls

from different breeds, but they can’t change the fact that calves may favor one parent or the other.

DNA-marker-assisted selection has been held up as anything from a notyet-ready tool to a silver bullet for the beef industry.

Time out: we’ve heard a long list of things that are “not a silver bullet,” so we should think about what a silver bullet IS: mythologically, it’s what can kill a werewolf. In modern usage, it’s a hypothetical cure-all. DNA testing in cattle should not be called a silver bullet.

But it can tell you more about your herd than any other tool outside of detailed individual records that extend through the feedlot and packinghouse.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Call it a truth or a cliché, but it is both. Your bottom line depends on measuring and then acting on the knowledge.

For questions about this column, call toll-free at 877-241-0717 or email steve@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival: From farm to skein

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Virginia Beef Expo showcases industry

by Jennifer Showalter HARRISONBURG, VA — Another year of strong cattle prices drew an enthusiastic crowd to the 23rd Virginia Beef Expo. This three day event was jam-packed with cattle sales, demonstrations, contests, and youth cattle shows. In between all the events, cattlemen had the opportunity to visit an impressive trade show consisting of a wide array of industry related vendors.

Seedstock and Commercial Replacement Heifer Sales With standing room only at each of the sales, it was obvious that cattlemen enjoyed the opportunity to exchange genetics. According to Bill McKinnon, executive secretary of the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, the seedstock cattle sales averaged 42 percent higher than in 2011. He attributes this to higher market prices for cattle and the fact that most people are sitting in a better feed and pasture situation this year than they were last year. “We saw really good crowds for all the cattle sales. Everyone realizes that we are in a different price environment than a year ago and the cattle outlook is good for several years,” said McKinnon.

The Angus sale consisted of 35 lots with an average of $3,102 per lot. The choice of an embryo transfer heifer calf consigned by Knoll Crest Farm in Red House, VA, topped all of the sales.

Exline Farms in Elizabeth, WV, bought this choice of embryo for $15,500. The Charolais sale was made up of 31 lots with an average of $2,305. The Hereford Sale had 36.5 lots that averaged $2,705 per lot. The Limousin sale had 25 lots averaging $2,572. The Red Angus sale was made up of 28 lots and averaged $2,241 per lot. The Simmental sale had 41 lots with an average of $2,428 per lot. The Commercial heifer sale consisted of 50 open heifers averaging $1,206 and 65 bred heifers averaging $1,725. These commercial females were up 22 percent from a year ago.

Opportunities for Virginia Cattlewomen workshop New to the Virginia Beef Expo this year was a workshop titled “Opportunities for Virginia Cattlewomen.” With an impressive agenda including presentations from two nationally recognized ladies in the beef business, 44 women eagerly

Cover photo by Sally Colby Sue Bundy, at left, shows one of her young Karakuls at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

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First off guests were treated with the presence of Amanda Radke, Beef Daily Blog editor at BEEF Magazine. Radke spent some time going over the importance of export markets and sharing her concern that the global population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, greatly increasing the demand for food.

She shared how the agricultural industry has became more efficient, but still has its’ share of challenges to face.

Radke pointed out that 83 percent of Americans have a favorable view of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and 25 percent of Americans believe animals deserve the same rights as people. With HSUS alone working on a $130 million annual budget, she made the audience keenly aware of what they are up against. She encouraged the group to share their personal agricultural stories daily with consumers and try to bridge the gap between those involved and those not involved with production agriculture.

Senior Virginia State Trooper Scott Parsons touched on key Virginia motor vehicle regulations that may apply to farm vehicles operated full or part time on the highway. Determining if one needs a Class A CDL to operate a farm truck with a trailer was one of the main questions people had. According to Parson, in Virginia if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight Rating is greater than or equal to 26,001 pounds, one needs a medical card. A Class A CDL is needed if the truck and/or trailer are not tagged or registered for farm use. If either the truck and/or trailer are tagged or registered for farm use, a CDL is not needed. The women were then given the chance to operate a truck and trailer.

Dr. Monica L. O’Brien, DVM at Rose Hill Veterinary Practice spent some time going over a number of diseases that affect cattle and how there are different forms of vaccines available to increase prevention. O’Brien suggested vaccinating prior to when cattle are going to be exposed to a disease or situations that can lead to a disease. She expressed that she likes to give respiratory vaccines prior to weaning and to cows so they can pass immunity on to their calves. As far as reproductive diseases, she recommended administering vaccines three to four weeks prior to breeding season. O’Brien finished up by suggesting that clostridial vaccines be given to calves whose dam’s have not been vaccinated or in that two to three month window when colostral immunity is waning. The women then had a chance to learn how to safely work cattle under the guidance of Dr. Melinda McCall with Louisa Veterinary Service. McCall shared many tips to help with maneuvering cattle, getting them secured in a chute, and performing common procedures on them.

Kris McMackin, CPA, and Dr. Alex White of Virginia Tech worked together with those in attendance on utilizing the QuickBooks program to improve their financial management. White explained that a regular schedule F

Kristina Butts, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association executive director of Legislative Affairs, touched on a few issues in the beef industry and some of the main things going on in Washington, D.C., that are affecting beef cattle producers. does not allow for detailed analysis.

Enterprise accounting records all revenues and expenses by enterprise and allows for specific analysis of each part of a farming operation. Enterprise budgets list revenues and expenses for each specific part of a farm and make analyzing profitability a breeze. White worked the group through a few breakeven analysis examples to give them a better idea of how the program can help identify what needs to be changed in order to make the operation more profitable.

Kristina Butts, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association executive director of Legislative Affairs, wrapped up the workshop by touching on a few issues in the beef industry and bringing the audience up to speed on some of the main things going on in Washington, D.C. that are affecting beef cattle producers. For example, Butts mentioned that the Farm Bill is basically the “Super Bowl of Ag Policies” and touched on some pertinent specifics.

She also talked about antibiotic use issues that are on the forefront.

The women in attendance were flooded with a lot of useful information during the course of the day and where given numerous opportunities to gain hands-on experience.

“I think the two main things the women walked away with after the day was new knowledge and contacts within the state. Nearly 40 percent of all farms in the United States are singularly or jointly managed now by women and this trend is similar for Virginia as well,” said Virginia Cooperative Animal Science Extension Agent Jason Carter.

“In Virginia nearly 40 percent of farms operated principally by women include beef cattle as the primary enterprise. It is important for the beef business to have leadership that includes everyone in production in order to maintain our common ground of producing wholesome beef. This meeting will hopefully be a springboard for more similar educational opportunities supported by the VA Cattlemen in the future.”

by Dennis O’Brien Since it first appeared in Texas in 1986, the Russian wheat aphid has cost U.S. wheat growers an estimated $200 million each year.

But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new tool to keep track of this nasty worldwide threat to wheat and barley and to provide guidance to researchers and plant breeders on control strategies.

Gary Puterka, who is with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research

Unit in Stillwater, OK, and his colleagues have developed a system that uses DNA “barcodes” to identify emerging biotypes of Russian wheat aphids that threaten wheat and other cereal crops. In DNA barcoding, scientists sequence a designated part of an organism’s genome and produce a barcode from it for a systematic comparison with the sequenced DNA of other closely related species.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA goal of promoting agricultural sustainability.

Russian wheat aphids have been controlled by resistant wheat varieties, but the appearance of a new biotype that overcame resistance in 2003 has forced

growers to rely on insecticides while breeders develop new, resistant varieties. Monitoring of Russian wheat aphid populations for the emergence of new biotypes is important because researchers and breeders need to know resistant crops being developed will be effective against emerging biotypes.

Aphid species typically produce eggs in the fall and place them in wheat and wild grass leaves.

The eggs of various aphid species are often placed together and that makes locating new biotypes difficult. Puterka and Kevin Shufran, a former ARS scientist who recently retired from the Stillwater unit, have developed a way to tell them apart.

The researchers ex-

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New tool for tracking a voracious pest tracted DNA from the eggs of 10 previously identified species of aphids, including several of the Russian wheat aphid’s closest relatives, and sequenced a variable part of the CO1 mitochondrial gene. In a blind experiment, Shufran compared DNA from eggs of species provided by Puterka, who masked their identities.

Through genetic analyses, Shufran was able to DNA barcode the different aphid species. This will greatly improve their effort in locating new biotypes. Results were published in Annals of the Entomological Society of America.

Read more about this research in the April 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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ARS scientists have developed a system using DNA “barcodes” to identify emerging biotypes of Russian wheat aphids, an insect pest that does more than $200 million in damage annually to wheat and other cereal crops in the United States.

Photo by Gary Puterka

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Got to Be NC Festival celebrates local food, state’s ag heritage RALEIGH, NC — The 2012 Got to Be NC Festival will have several new features when it takes place May 18-20 at the State Fairgrounds.

The festival has new Friday hours — noon to midnight. Hours for Saturday and Sunday remain 9 a.m. to midnight and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., respectively. Festival admission and parking are free.

“The Got to Be NC Festival is a celebration of North Carolina food and heritage that the whole family can enjoy,” said Agriculture Commission-

er Steve Troxler. “It’ll have rides, games, music, agricultural exhibits and about 1,000 pieces of antique tractors and farm equipment.”

Sauces and other specialty foods will be available at the Food and Wine Expo.

Authors will sign cookbooks The Food and Wine Expo will again highlight a variety of North Carolina foods and wines. On Friday from noon to 6 p.m., the expo will also feature cookbook signings by North Carolina

authors. They are Linda Watson, author of “Wildly Affordable Organic;” Debbie Moose, whose latest book is “Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy;” James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame member and Raleigh native Jean Anderson; James Beard Award winning chef Andrea Reusing of Chapel Hill’s Lantern, whose first book is “Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes;” Foy Allen Edelman, author of “Sweet Carolina: Favorite Desserts and Can-

dies from the Old North State;” and Bob Garner, whose first two books on North Carolina barbecue have been combined into an updated and expanded version, “Bob Garner’s Book of Barbecue: North Carolina’s Favorite Food,” scheduled for release this month. Visitors may bring cookbooks with them or purchase them at the event.

Expo admission is $2, and visitors receive a sheet of 24 coupons with special offers on products available at the expo.

All you can ride

“Being a farm kid may not be glamorous but you are making a difference in someone’s life.”

Everyone eats. Although most farmers and ranchers are humble by nature, growing food for people to eat has been described as a noble calling, one that kids should be proud to participate in.

“Even though the job is hard, we don’t give up and walk away.” Many farm families have been working the same land for generations, often for 100 years or longer.

“You will be able to get hired in any career — employers know you can work hard because you grew up on a farm.” Today’s farmers and

ranchers are fortunate to be able to take advantage of technology when raising livestock or growing food for America’s tables. But the hours are still long and the family commitment to farming as a way of life remains unchanged.

“Farm kids are fortunate to have the chance to see and understand the cycle of life for themselves starting at an early age.” On a farm, the animals come first.

Whether cow, pig, chicken, sheep, goat, rabbit or something else — the care and feeding of animals on a farm is always a priority. The animals are usually fed and cared for each day before the farm family eats.

Farm Mom lessons

by Cyndie Sirekis May is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day. Going beyond the holiday’s commercial aspects, it may be one of the few days during the year when moms are

able to bask in the full attention of their offspring, at least for a few hours. Farm and ranch moms will often take advantage of this to emphasize life lessons like the ones below.

Sheep Education Catalog available As part of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Let’s Grow initiative, a Sheep Education Catalog has been developed and is now available. This catalog is a compilation of industry resources, both national and international, in which to gain information about sheep production, health issues, lamb and wool management, targeted grazing and more topics in way of online learning, university courses, workshops and webinars.

As this information is dynamic, updates to the catalog will be made regularly. Readers are encouraged to contact the author at parsons@optimalag.com with course title, sponsor and website or descriptive information for new course

listings and course updates for the next edition.

“We have a large amount of educational options available for new sheep producers and producers looking to ehance management strategies,” stated Clint Krebs, chair of the ASI initiative. “Online courses and webinars, as well as resource books that you don’t have to leave the farm or ranch to participate in, plus on ground schools and workshops are available coast to coast.”

The catalog is available to download at www.growourflock.org/r esources. This work was made possible through a National Sheep Industry Improvement Center grant and ASI. Source: ASI Weekly, April 6

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wristbands available Friday and Sunday People who like carnival rides will have two opportunities to purchase all you can ride wristbands for $20.

Wristbands will be sold at ride ticket booths Friday between noon and 5 p.m., and riders can use them until midnight.

Riders can purchase and use wristbands all day Sunday. Wristbands will be not be sold or accepted on Saturday.

The Agri-Plaza near the Expo Center will feature daily barnyard her-

itage programs plus hands-on educational activities, and arts and crafts with an agriculture focus.

Rocky the Trick Mule will perform free shows in the Grandstand Friday and near the Holshouser Building Saturday and Sunday.

Many of the tractors on display at the festival will take part in a daily parade. Parade times are 1 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

For festival information, visit www.gottobencfestival.com.

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation Helping to feed farm animal “babies” is often the first chore for a farm kid, paving the way for bigger jobs with more responsibility in the future.

When it comes to being a mom, those who farm or ranch — and those who don’t — have a lot in common.

They’re both likely to impart encouraging life lessons like these: “You can be whatever you want to be…you can do whatever you want in your career if you just put your mind to it;” “Always give 100 percent in whatever you do and you will never be disappointed;” and “You

may not see your hard work pay off today but before long you’ll be glad you spent the extra time to do the job (or the homework or the project) right.”

Perhaps the universal “mom” lesson from women in both farming and non-farming families would better be described as a rallying cry for those (inevitable) moments of discouragement all kids face — “I love you. I believe in you.

I know you can do it.”

Cyndie Sirekis is director of news services with the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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September, $15.33; October, $15.45; November, $15.60; and December at $15.39 per cwt.

The AMS-surveyed cheese price averaged $1.5361 per pound, up 1.1 cent from March.

Butter averaged $1.4634, up 2.9 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2514, down 8 cents, and dry whey averaged 59.21 cents, down 1.9 cents.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced its April 4b cheese milk price at $13.43 per cwt., down 24 cents from March, 91 cents below April 2011 and as stated above well below the FO Class III. Taking a quick look back, it has lagged the Class III from as little as 8 cents in February 2011 to as much as $3.63 in December 2011. The 4b 2012 average now stands at $13.69, down from $15.13 at this time a year ago, but above the $12.28 in 2010.

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and still 6 1/2 cents below the blocks. Eight cars of block found new homes on the week and 14 of barrel.

The lagging AMS-surveyed block price averaged $1.5030, down 0.2 cent. The barrels averaged $1.4904, down 1.3 cents.

Cheese production across the country is robust. Milk supplies are up and much of that production is finding its way to cheese plants.

Excess milk volumes are often being discounted to encourage additional cheese manufacturing.

Cheese inventories are building and this was reflected in the March Cold Storage data.

Cash butter fell for the sixth consecutive week and is now at the lowest level since February 2010, closing May 4 at $1.31, down a nickel on the week and 78 1/2cents below a year ago.

Thirteen cars traded hands on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.4268, down 1.3 cents. AMS Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2180, down 2.4 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.13 cents, down 2 cents.

Churning schedules remain seasonally strong as cream supplies are readily available, according to USDA. In most instances, churning was surpassing demand, thus clearances to inventory are strong.

Butter producers and handlers indicate that buying interest is fair at best with most buyers cautious and procuring near term needs.

Retailers state that butter feature activity has slowed significantly since the recent Easter/Passover holiday period and overall butter

demand is typical for this time of year. Food service buyers report fairly steady needs as traffic flow through restaurants is holding steady at fairly good levels.

Milk production showed signs of leveling off at or near the seasonal peak in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Arizona had marginally lower production, caused by recent heat.

California production was uneven; Florida was steady with the rest of the nation showing various degrees of increased milk production. Coops in the Pacific Northwest are warning dairy producers of possible penalties, like those imposed in California, for excess milk above their established bases.

Processors across the nation are operating plants on extended schedules. The added volumes of finished dairy products are creating more supplies that are not readily clearing the market. Demand for cream from ice cream plants has registered only slight improvement, according to USDA. Milk production is strong the world over.

The European production season is off to a strong start. Some handlers project peak output may only be 4 weeks away. Preliminary reports indicate volume is running 2.5-3 percent ahead of last year.

The Oceania milk production season continues to wind down but remains positive. New Zealand milk output is projected to be 9-10 percent ahead of last season and Australia up around 4 percent.

Speaking of the international market; FC Stone reported in its May 1 e-Dairy Insider Closing Bell that this week’s Global Dairy Trade prices were mixed, but the trade-weighted average price for all products fell 2.4 percent. Anhydrous milkfat plunged 13.6 percent, to $1.2937 per pound, or $1.037 per pound adjusted to 80 percent butterfat equivalent. Milk protein concentrate 70 prices dropped 11.7 percent to $1.8099 per pound.

Other product prices that moved lower include rennet casein, down 0.5 percent to $2.9008 per pound; skim milk powder, off 4.6 percent to $1.2383 per pound; and whole milk powder, down 2.2 percent to $1.2592 per pound. Only cheddar and lactose prices moved higher: The average price for cheddar rose 3.1 percent to $1.3336 per pound; and lactose advanced 3 percent to 91.45 cents per pound.

Back at home; increased milk production is being funneled to the churn and the dryer.

March butter production amounted to 176 million pounds, up 3.9 percent from February and 6.4 percent above March 2011, according to USDA’s latest Dairy Products report. Nonfat dry milk output hit 188.6 million pounds, up 9.7 percent from February and a whopping 49.9 percent above a year ago.

American cheese amounted to 382.3 million pounds, up 9.9 percent from February and 4.1 percent above a year

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Hard to Find Dairy’s “Silver Lining” Issued May 4, 2012 The nation’s benchmark farm milk price took a breather following four months of decline.

The Agriculture Department announced the April Federal order (FO) Class III price at $15.72 per hundredweight (cwt.), unchanged from March, but $1.15 below April 2011, $2.29 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to about $1.35 per gallon. That put the 2012 Class III average at $16.14, down from $16.69 at this time a year ago, and compares to $13.62 in 2010 and meager $10.33 in 2009. The April Class IV price is $14.80, down 55 cents from March and $4.98 below a year ago.

Class III futures portend further declines in May and June and were trading late Friday morning as follows: May, $15.06; June, $14.19; July, $14.27; August, $14.73;

price is $14.72, down 61 cents from March, the eighth consecutive month of decline, and $4.73 below a year ago. The 4a average now stands at $15.44, down from $18.22 a year ago but up from $13.23 in 2010.

Meanwhile; California’s Farmdale Creamery has proposed a “new,” but old alternative for consideration when a hearing is held on the state’s 4b milk pricing formula, May 31-June 1.

Headquartered in San Bernardino, Farmdale said the value of whey used in determining the price farmers receive for milk processed into cheese should go back to 25 cents per cwt., as it was prior to adjustments made on September 1, 2011. Details are posted at CDFA’s website.

The cash dairy markets don’t portend much hope. The CME block cheese price finished the first week of May at $1.5350 per pound, unchanged on the week but 11 1/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels gained almost 7 cents to correct the spread with the blocks but gave some of it back and closed Friday at $1.47, up 3 1/2cents on the week but 19 cents below a year ago

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Yates County, NY. 315-536-4589 WANTED: Ford pickup for parts 99 or newer diesel any condition. 585-5264785.(NY)

4440 JOHN DEERE with 4 post canopy 20.8x38 tires 5,900 hours $19,500. 518638-8724.(NY)

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FARMALL S A restored, new battery, paint, decals, cultivators, front rear PTO pulley, like new $3,000. obo. 716-942-3994.(NY)

FORD 7710 4X4 early model, full cab 16x4, tran. 100hp. stock, original owner, also 3 feeder wagons 7x20, good condition. 315-398-9211.(NY)

12 WEEK OLD feeder piglets Berkshire X, 3 males, 2 females $85.00 each. St. Johnsville, NY. 518-258-5645 AKC MALE German Shepherd, West German showline. Obedience trained, protective, red/black 3y.o. invisible fence/crate trained. Beef sides $1.85/pound. 585-5899188.(NY)

PAIR 20.8X38 tire tubes for duals $100.

6”x21’ auger no motor as new NH 718 chopper hay head $800. 607-7763606.(NY) SHAVER HD10 post pounder excellent condition, minimally used $2,600. obo.

518-649-0950.(NY)

65 High Pressure Sodium Lights, 110 or 220, 250 or 400 watts, for shop or barns, $100.00/each or make offer. 315-7377859(NY)

10F BUSH HOG 3PH. mower, NI 3626 260B spreader, NI 323 1-Row corn picker, M-W Gravity wagon. 8x18 steel wagon.

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WANTED: Used aluminum cattle trailer, prefer 16 footer. 315-346-6488.(NY)

JOHN DEERE count baler 446 4x4 ex. kept inside $7,500. 845-778-7080.(NY)

GRAVITY BOX with auger on JD gear kept under cover, also Chevy C60 with silage body hydraulic tailgate 607-627-6637.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 638 round baler 4x4, used very little, shed kept, like new $8,000.

Agco-3715 manure spreader, brand new $7,000. 607-656-4568.(NY) PUREBRED REGISTERED Saanen breeding buck, 2yrs. old, proven breeder, good temperment. Very nice pedigree $400. 585-659-2936.(NY) GA6000 TWIN rotary hay rake, Kuhn, excellent condition $10,000. or trade for Holstein cattle. 716-457-3124.(NY) 70+ PURE BRED Holstein cows, herd dispersal, all ages and stages of lactation, good solid cows. Call Billy $1,500. Obo. 413-967-9497.(MA)

TOP QUALITY Hampshire Berkshire open bred Gilts, also Yorkshire Berkshire Chester White Boars. Jim Parlett York County, PA. 717-862-3610 FARMALL 340 Tractor, fast hitch,fenders, new 13.6-36 tires, narrow front, good TA, power steering, live hydraulics and PTO, asking $2,995. 315-942-4069.(NY) NH DISCBINE 1431 13’ re-conditioned field ready $8,000. or best offer. 607-3167449.(NY) WANTED: Ribstone silo staves and four door fronts or 14x50 silo. 315-3603755.(NY)

JD 720-D Project or parts $1,000. Excavator Bantam model C451 extra buckets $8,500. Int. 84 hydro. tractor $6,500. Lisle, NY. 607-692-3644 HUSKY 3,000 gallon spreader 21.5x16.1 tires, CV PTO, lights, new discharge pipe, spare tire, good condition $10,500. obo.

716-864-1562.(NY) 700 GAL. ZERO Super Cooler bulk tank with auto wash available June 1st. 607525-6417. (NY) BRILLION 4 ROW cultivator $1,500. 17x32 Harvester silo with auger and motor $2,000. obo, two Gandy applicators $250.

716-537-9769.(NY) JD FLAIL CHOPPER- JD 145 plow parts new- JD corn planter parts new- Seed corn plates. 315-253-9578.(NY) WANTED: 2 Row 3 PT. hitch corn planter and 3 row spring plow 3PT. hitch- 12” post hole digger 3PT. hitch. 508-987-0255.(MA) WANTED 8’ Brillion double roll cultipacker, must be in good condition. Call daytime 607-264-3784.(NY) GUERNSEY COW 3 years old, registered, fresh March Brown Swiss semen Old Mil WDE Supreme. 518-993-4981.(NY) FOUR JOHN DEERE 1240 corn runner shoes $100. International two row tractor corn planter. Field ready $300. 203-2692449.(CT)

GEHL CHOPPERS 1260 and 1265 corn and grass heads, NH 1411 disc mower, IH 800 corn planter round bale shear. 802595-3741.(VT)

IH 4-ROW cultivator fits Farmall Super-C very rare 2-row for parts, also bean pullers and potato hillers $600. for all. 315-4970323.(NY)

ROUND BALE CHOPPER not shedder trailer type preferred, also 2RN pull type corn sheller, good condition Troy, NY. 518279-3241

GREEN HOUSE 32’X42’, shade, cloth, fan and cages $1,000. 1978 IH dump truck 16’ rebuilt engine DT466 $5,000. 518-6388291.(NY)

12’ INTERNATIONAL Transport disc with hydraulic cylinder. 12’ Allis Chalmers disc with hydraulic cylinder $1,800. and $1,000.

Call 518-762-1811.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 1010 diesel Industrial with loader, runs good, very good undercarriage, shed kept $5,000. Reddick Parish, NY. 315-625-7373

14’ SINGLE CABLE ring drive unloader double auger tripod and cable also available. No Sunday calls please. 315-5360512.(NY)

DISMANTLING old barn two story, old boards beams available, weathered boards. 518-686-5418.(NY)

GEHL 970 self unloading wagon, 3 beaters in very good condition with 3 extra new beaters $4,500. 607-648-9533.(NY) 2 YEAR OLD Black Pony Gelding was driven to school $350. Emanuel Stoltzfus 707 Thompson Rd. Little Falls, NY 13365.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Make now, bake later: meals in a pinch (Family Features) — The refrigerator and freezer are wonderful kitchen tools if you use them to your advantage. Go-to dishes have never been easier, thanks to the classic preservation methods of refrigeration and freezing. With one stop at the grocery store you can have all the ingredients you need to create a variety of wholesome meals in a snap.

Know the storage basics. Heavy-duty freezer bags are perfect for keeping sauces, marinades and soups for up to one month, whereas glass containers can provide simple portion control for already assembled dishes. Well-wrapped, double-sealed meals will be less likely to get freezer burn and can be stored for up to two to three months. Make sure to clearly label and date your freezer meals for easy reference.

Thaw with care. There are several ways to thaw out your freezer meals, but only a couple of safe ones. You can place smaller containers in the refrigerator in the morning, and then pop them in the oven in the evening. If you are in a hurry, do a quick thaw by immersing the container in cold water or defrosting it on a low setting in the microwave.

Go Fifty-Fifty. Serve half to your family now, half later. This Fiesta Chicken, Rice and Bean Casserole made with the classic Mexican flavors of jalapeño, cumin, corn and black beans can be enjoyed more than once. The addition of instant chicken bouillon granules and evaporated milk give it an especially savory and creamy flavor.

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Fiesta Chicken, Rice and Bean Casserole (Makes 6 to 8 servings) 2 cups water

2 teaspoons Maggi Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon 3/4 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 bell pepper, any color, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups cooked, chopped or shredded chicken breast meat (about 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed well and drained 1 1/2 cups frozen, thawed corn, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart casserole dish.

Bring water and bouillon to a boil in medium saucepan. Add rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is almost tender and most of liquid is absorbed (the rice will continue to cook in the casserole).

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16 ounces skinned and boned uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine tomato soup, water and Italian seasoning. Evenly spoon soup mixture over chicken pieces.

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Pursuing strong, science-based standards also has been a top priority for me on the House Ways and Means Committee where I have been working on a bipartisan basis to open new export markets for producers, while removing barriers with our existing trade partners.

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NFU: Even one on-farm injury is one too many National Farmers Union (NFU) issued the following statement after the April 26 announcement by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding its withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work in agricultural vocations: “NFU is glad to see the DOL and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) continued commitment to the safety of children, particularly on farms, which can be dangerous work environments.

“Farm safety is important to everyone involved in agriculture. In a recent report issued by USDA, workers under age 20 ex-

perienced 3,191 nonfatal injuries on farms in 2009, the latest year for which figures are available, down 36 percent from 4,964 injuries in 2006.

While this is a downward trend, the reality is that even one on-farm injury is one too many.

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DNA: an arriving tool for beef cattle

by Miranda Reiman Right now, it’s hard to imagine how future tools will change the beef cowherd.

Today, heifer development costs are high and getting higher as ranch profit goals demand efficiency while consumers want quality.

DNA technology is one of the emerging solutions for beef production, in line with the role it has played in agronomy.

“It takes so much time to develop a herd of cattle — a lifetime, honestly — that’s designed to be feed-efficient or have high reproduction,” said Cody Jorgensen, of Jorgensen Land and Cattle, Ideal, SD. “The more knowledge you have about DNA to help you make the right decision, the better.”

His family has DNA-tested standout Angus bulls and donor cows for years, but he plans to step it up a notch this fall.

“It’s going to be a tremendous tool to add, along with the quantitative genetic research that we do,” Jorgensen said.

And although the registered cattle world will be quicker to use the tool, he says the new lower-density, lower-cost tests “could impact commercial cattle heavily.”

“Data is a power,” he said. “You get a lot of cost and time and energy stuck into a bred female, and every day that it may be in the wrong group, it’s very expensive. If a guy knew early in a calf’s life if it had the abilities we want, it would definitely improve the costs of raising replacement heifers.”

Larry Kuehn, geneticist at the USDA,

Agricultural Research Service, Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE, says DNA is the best forecasting tool available right now for young calves.

“It basically helps you skip time,” he said. “You’re trying to increase your accuracy earlier. It’s potentially cheaper to pay for a test to increase accuracy when a bull is born, for example, versus waiting for it to be ultrasounded itself, and especially waiting for it to be progeny-tested.”

The technology has gotten better and cheaper in the last five years, says Bill Bowman, American Angus Association COO and president of Angus Genetics Inc. “With some of the very early DNA tests, we were using individual genes or individual markers and in many cases they didn’t account for very much of the genetic variations.”

Researchers streamlined the process when they began looking at changes in the DNA sequence — or “snips” (from single-nucleotide polymorphisms, SNPs) — and how they impact specific traits. That’s when the 50K tests were born, looking at 50,000 of these snips.

Scientists hope that even higher-density tests and genome sequencing will allow them to find “functional mutations,” the specific points of differentiation from one animal to another. That will be important in trying to apply DNA tests across breeds, Kuehn says.

The accuracy of the high-density tests improves confidence in more basic, less-expensive ones that draw on a re-

duced number of snips. An example is GeneMax®, from Certified Angus Beef LLC, that evaluates gain and grade potential in commercial Angus cattle.

Today, DNA works especially well in predicting carcass traits.

“The genetic correlations derived at AGI suggest that 30 percent to 40 percent of the variation within a given carcass EPD is explained by available genomic tests,” Kuehn said, adding that there are other profit-related traits of interest as well. Reproduction, longevity and animal health top the wish list.

“Just a few percentage changes in fertility would have a much higher impact in whole-system profitability than most of these carcass measures we’re talking about,” he said.

The Angus breed is working on measuring longevity and survivability currently.

“Once you get data and ways to measure traits like that, then a DNA test is soon to follow,” Bowman said.

Jorgensen dreams of a system similar to what has shaped the crop side of their business.

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“Meat demand is not going down, especially worldwide, Kuehn said. “It’ll take focus if we’re going to keep beef competitive to other protein sources.”

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander joined Amon Baer, an egg farmer from Minnesota; Betsy Flores, director of regulatory affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation; and Bill Luckey, a hog producer from Nebraska on a panel to explain how they care for their livestock and poultry. Each speaker raised serious concern with H.R. 3798, legislation that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the United Egg Producers (UEP) to seek federally mandated production practices for the egg industry. Alexander, who is a Nebraska beef producer, said a one-size-fits all approach to animal agriculture won’t work.

“No two farms or ranches are the same.

What works for my neighbor may not work for me because all farmers and ranchers have to adapt to meet the needs of their animals, to comply with regulations and, ultimately, to satisfy consumer demand,” Alexander said. “My biggest concern with H.R. 3798 is that outside groups with no knowledge of the industry will be dictating my livelihood and potentially compromising the welfare of my livestock.

This legislation creates a slippery slope. Today, it’s egg farmers but tomorrow it could be any other segment of animal agriculture and we’re not going to let that happen.”

Alexander said the groups are not alone in their opposition to mandated, prescriptive production practices. He said the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) has acknowledged mandated animal production practices, such as those proposed H.R.

3798, are not in the best interest of promoting true animal welfare because they cannot easily be adapted or updated for different farming models.

A far better approach, according to Alexander, is voluntary, producer-led programs like the beef industry’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.

“BQA works and has been successful because it was created by beef producers working with veterinarians and other animal health and well-being experts to develop guidelines based on science.

Unlike strict legislative mandates that would require an act of Congress to update, BQA standards are updated regularly to reflect the latest science,” Alexander said. “No one cares more about the health and well-being of animals than the men and women who work each day raising them. Together, we will work to stop this ill-conceived attempt to take animal care decisions out of the hands of farmers and ranchers and veterinarians.”

The briefing was hosted a coalition of agricultural organizations working to stop H.R. 3798. The coalition includes NCBA; the Egg Farmers of America; the National Pork Producers Council; the National Milk Producers Federation; the American Sheep Industry; and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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Angus producers “Come Home to Kansas” this fall The 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour is planned for Oct. 3-5.

American Angus Association® members and supporters have a chance to “Come Home to Kansas” during the 2012 National Angus Conference & Tour (NAC&T). Held Oct. 3-5 in Wichita, KS, the event includes trips to both the Flint Hills and the western region of the state.

“This year’s NAC&T is full of informative speakers, inventive cattle operations, and most of all, beautiful Kansas scenery,” said Bryce Schumann, the Association’s chief executive officer.

The event is hosted by both the American Angus Association and the Kansas Angus Association, along with sponsorship support by Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed LLC. Rodney Nulik, Purina director of production livestock marketing, is a Kansas native and is proud to be a part of the NAC&T again this year: “Experience tells me that, no matter where it is held, the NAC&T will be another ‘can’t miss’ event.”

The 2012 agenda consists of a oneday conference, including industryleading speakers and educational seminars, and two days of tours, which will feature the state’s historic Angus genet-

ics. The conference portion kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 3, and the first tour stop — McCurry Bros. Angus of Sedgwick, KS — takes place that evening.

“Angus enthusiasts from across the nation will learn something new, view elite Angus genetics and create friendships during the conference and tour,” said Shelia Stannard, Association director of activities and events. “We have a wide-variety of items lined up; there is something for everyone at this highlyanticipated event.”

The Flint Hills tour on Thursday will be Sankeys 6 N Ranch, Council Grove; Fink Beef Genetics, Randolph; Lyons Ranch, Alta Vista; and historic Cottonwood Falls. Friday’s tour of western Kansas will feature Pratt Feeders, followed by stops at Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland; Giles Ranch, Bucklin; and Stucky Ranch, Kingman. Other herds will be on display at many of the tour stops, and CAB is sponsoring a portion of the tour meals.

Registration will be available at www.angus.org. Early registration is $150 per person and due Aug. 20. After that date, registration increases to

$175 and the final deadline is Sept. 10.

However, walk-ins are accepted as space is available.

Attendees are encouraged to make their own hotel reservations at the Double Tree Wichita Airport, which is the headquarters hotel. Call 800-247-4458

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For more information about the NAC&T, visit www.nationalangusconference.com; or contact at the Activities Department at 816-383-5100.

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The fundraiser benefits the Angus Foundation’s youth, education and research programs.

Each year during the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), the Angus Foundation hosts a silent auction that features a variety of items available for Angus families and friends to bid on and purchase.

The 2012 Angus Foundation Silent Auction will take place July 18-21 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, home of the North American International Livestock Exposition, in Louisville, Ky. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Angus Foundation’s youth, education and research programs.

The Angus Foundation is currently seeking donated items for the silent

auction. Items that have been donated in the past include but are not limited to jewelry, clothing, prints and paintings, gift baskets, books, cattle supplies, bull semen and other Angus memorabilia.

State junior and adult Angus associations, and individual Angus friends, farms and corporations, donate the items sold at the silent auction. The state association that donates the highest selling item to the silent auction will receive $100 for its state junior Angus association.

At the 2011 National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA, the silent auc-

tion raised $9,488 for Angus youth, education and research.

“Every Angus youth, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent attending this year’s NJAS will want to share in the fun and come by the silent auction to place their bids,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Your charitable and frequent bidding during the show will be needed if your Angus Foundation is to reach its $10,000 goal!

Unrestricted funds raised play an important role in our budget each year, so remember Angus friends, have fun participating in this year’s silent auction,

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can Angus Association® data, reported Angus bull prices are at a record high, reflecting that buyers are willing to pay more for cattle that offer increased profit potential.

“This past bull-sale season was a successful one for the Angus breed,” said Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the Association. “The registered Angus bull market is trending up in both volume of bulls sold and the price received at public auction.”

The latest fiscal data shows that 31,278 registered Angus bulls grossed more than $144 million during the time period of Oct. 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. That’s an average of $4,627 per bull reported to the Association. Compared to last year’s numbers, prices jumped 24 percent or

$896 per head.

“We are optimistic when seeing members have yet another profitable year and continuing to lead the industry in top-performing genetics,” Schumann said. “And because of our member’s dedication to producing quality cattle, we will see steady demand for Angus bulls and females in the future.”

At the completion of fiscal year 2011, bull sale averages were at $3,776.

To date, the Association reports that average has increased by more than $850 per head. The Angus female market is on the rise, as well. The average sale price is currently $3,210; an 20 percent increase of $534 per female.

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Mielke from 7 ago. Total cheese production hit 946.3 million pounds, up 10.3 percent from February and 3.7 percent above a year ago.

And, while there are signs the nation’s economy may be improving, the situation for U.S. dairy farmers appears to be headed in the opposite direction, according to Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) editor Dave Natzke in Friday’s DairyLine.

He was referring to the April 2012 milk-feed price ratio in USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. He said the ratio may be the lowest in almost two decades, even below June 2009, “when we saw extremely low milk prices and dairy producer income bottomed out, or more accurately, when economic losses were the greatest.”

The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a ration of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. The higher hay and soybean prices, combined with lower U.S. average milk prices, sent the April milk-feed price ratio to 1.45, down from a revised estimate of 1.48 in March and 1.81 in April. At $16.90 per cwt., the U.S. average milk price is the lowest since January 2011, Natzke reported.

Corn prices averaged $6.14 per bushel in April, down 21 cents from March, but soybean prices rose to $13.80 per bushel, up 80 cents; and alfalfa hay prices rose $6 per ton to $207 per ton.

Looking back into USDA National Ag Statistics Service archives, Natzke found milk-feed price ratios frequently averaged 1.3 to 1.4 in the early 1990s. Howev-

er, in some cases those ratios were revised up substantially a couple years later.

With milk prices headed lower, so are the prices dairy farmers are willing to pay for replacement cows, according to Natzke.

USDA announced an April average of $1,440 per head, down $20 from the previous quarter. And, even though it’s up slightly from a year ago, average replacement cow prices remain about 30 percent below their peaks in 2007 and 2008.

“There is some good news for dairy farmers who want to sell cows for beef,” Natzke concluded.

“The April average cull cow price reached a record high of nearly $85 per hundred pounds.

That’s up $6 from a year ago, and puts the beef value of a cull cow at more than $1,000.”

The Ag Prices report also established the March Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payment to producers at 82.62 cents per cwt. according to the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould who expects MILC payments to top $1 into early fall. For complete details and Gould’s future projections, log on to http://future.aae.wisc.e du/collection/software/c urrent_MILC_est.xis.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 13 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 866,417 pounds of cheese and 1.57 million pounds of butter to customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America.

The product will be delivered through July 2012 and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 46.9 million pounds plus 40.8

million pounds of butter to 26 countries. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.322 billion pounds, or the same as the annual milk production of 62,950 cows.

In dairy politics; the Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew its proposed rule restricting the work that children could do on farms. The DOL issued a statement indi-

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on farms and ranches across America. Many of them had objected to what the Labor Department was planning to do, and they voiced their concerns to the DOL, as well as to Congress. The withdrawal of the proposal is a victory for common sense.”

The proposed child labor rule would have changed the definition of the ‘parental exemp-

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With only 5 percent of parasites living in cattle, that means 95 percent of the parasites on any given farm are calling the pasture home. With this kind of parasite load distribution, it’s vitally important that a producer implement a sound strategic deworming program to help ensure that he is not only cleaning up his cattle, but is also cleaning up his pasture. Left unchecked, these parasites will affect the performance of a herd, as well as eat into an operation’s bottom line.

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In addition to decreased production, diminished reproductive performance and lower weight gains, producers must also be concerned about extra days to market, compromised immune responses and poor body conditions that result from absent or inadequate parasite control programs.”

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“Because areas in the northern United States typically experience colder winters with more snow and freezing temperatures, there is often the misconception that parasites are killed off and spring deworming is unnecessary, but that couldn’t be further from the truth,” says Dr. Dedrickson. “In the northern half of the country, the first deworming should ideally take place in the late spring or early summer to help protect cattle from infective larvae on pastures and help reduce pasture parasite loads. Larvae that have reached the infective stage are fairly resistant to cold, will survive the winter and be available for ingestion when cattle are put on pasture for grazing.”

It’s also important to implement a deworming program before animals appear parasitized. If you can see the physical signs of parasite build-up, it often means the parasites have already done damage to the animal.

“Timing is critical to the success of any deworming program,” says Dr. Dedrickson. “Considerations should include when grazing season begins, age and category of the animals, type of operation and the grazing history of the pastures. Because every producer’s situation is unique, we recommend you consult with your veterinarian when developing a deworming strategy.”

Producers also need to be aware of how long their parasite control products really work. Dr. Dedrickson notes that it is a common misperception that these products protect cattle against parasites for the entire season. “On average, most endectocides provide broad-spectrum control for 14 to 28 days, depending on the product and the parasite. Thus, one spring deworming will simply not address the parasites in your herd or in your pasture and opens up your operation to continual parasite reinfection.

“Veterinarians are a valuable source of information and will help ensure you are effectively managing your parasite burden.

More important, though, consulting with your veterinarian will help you maximize your parasite control investment, resulting in improved herd health and performance, as well as profitability.”

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Nutrient Management Commission releases 2011 annual report DOVER, DE – The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission has released its 2011 Annual Report, documenting the progress Delaware farmers and other nutrient handlers have made in reducing nutrient runoff.

The report, recently submitted to Gov. Jack Markell and members of the General Assembly, reviews accomplishments for fiscal year 2011, including continued implementation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations and the first full year for updated outdoor manure staging and storage regulations.

All of Delaware’s cropland and nutrient-applied land is managed under nutrient management plans developed by certified consultants.

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee said the report demonstrates how Delaware farmers and other nutrient handlers have adopted best management practices to help meet the state’s goals.

“Delaware farmers are committed to surpassing the challenge of excellent environmental stewardship,” Kee said. “Our farmers understand that water quality requires good nutrient management, and are always finding solutions. Their leadership and cooperation has been critical to Delaware’s achievements in this area.”

Those farmers include such environmental leaders as Jesse and Deborah Vanderwende of Greenwood’s Locust Grove Farm and Charles, Mary, Patty and Bill Leager of Greenwood’s Wood Edge Farm. The Vanderwende and Leager families were honored earlier this year with the 2011 Environmental Stewardship Awards for their work in reducing nutrient runoff. The Vanderwendes were awarded top honors, and the Leagers were first runners-up.

The Environmental Stewardship Awards recognize farmers whose stewardship and farm practices contribute to the conservation of water quality and farmland, including nutrient management, best management practices, farm management, innovation, biodi-

versity and wildlife habitat management.

“Farm families such as the Vanderwendes and Leagers are an example of how Delaware farmers are leading the way and doing things right,” said Delaware Nutrient Management Program Administrator Larry Towle.

“They show how farmers truly are good neighbors, for the neighborhood and for the watershed.”

The Vanderwendes, who grow for Perdue Farms, conduct soil tests, use cover crops as a water protection measure, plant trees next to their poultry houses, use tissue sampling to assess crop nutrient needs and built manure storage structures and concrete pads.

The Leagers, who grow for Mountaire Farms, distribute all their manure to a neighbor for application on other Greenwood-area farms. They have planted a vegetative buffer, built a manure storage facility, added

concrete pads and conducted extensive recycling efforts.

Among the other highlights of the report: • Nearly 60,000 tons of poultry litter and manure were relocated from Delaware farms during the year, divided almost equally between relocation within the state for land application, relocation outside of the state for land application and to relocation to alternative use projects, such as Pennsylvania mushroom farms and Perdue AgriRecycle’s fertilizer plant near Blades.

• The Nutrient Management Program continued working with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to implement CAFO regulations.

Nutrient Management staff conducted inspections of 130 sites from summer 2011 until the end of the year.

• The report also includes information from

a recent University of Delaware study which concluded that there has been a statistically significant downward trend in phosphorous in manure samples tested at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the result of improvements in production practices, nutrition and genetics.

Under Delaware’s Nutrient Management Law, farmers and other nutri-

ent handlers are required to develop and implement phosphorus limited nutrient management plans, maintain nutrient handling records, maintain nutrient certification and submit an annual report.

The law covers animal feeding operations, row crop farmers, horse operations, golf course and lawn care companies.

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The nation’s 100 largest agriculture cooperatives reported near-record revenue of $118 billion in 2010, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager announced on May 1. This was an increase of 4 percent over 2009 figures. Net income for the 100 top agriculture co-ops was also up more than 10 percent in 2010, reaching $2.39 billion, up from $2.16 billion in 2009.

“Farmer and rancher-owned cooperatives are a mainstay in the American economy, not only helping members market and process their crops, milk and livestock and creating jobs, but also helping producers keep more of the earnings derived from their products at home, in rural counties and communities,” Tonsager said. “The end result is a huge net benefit for producers, their communities and the overall rural economy. Farmer co-ops also account for significant numbers of jobs and economic activity in many cities.”

CHS Inc., a farm supply, grain and foods cooperative based in Saint Paul, MN, topped the list with 2010 revenue of $25.3 billion. Land O’ Lakes, a dairy foods and farm supply co-op, also based in Saint Paul, ranked second, with revenue of $11.1 billion; Dairy Farmers of America, based in Kansas City, MO, was third with $9.8 billion in 2010 revenue.

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that 23 co-ops had 2010 revenue of more than $1 billion. Another 47 co-ops had revenue between $506 million and $1 billion. The 100th ranked co-op had sales of $276 million.

Leading the revenue increase from 2009 to 2010 were dairy cooperatives, which saw 2010 revenue climb more than 14.5 percent from the previous year, to $29.5 billion. Dairy cooperatives accounted for more than half of the revenue increase recorded by the top 100 ag co-ops in 2010.

Gross margins, as a percent of total sales, were up slightly, from 9 percent to 9.2 percent. The increase in gross margins partially covered higher expenses. Gross margins plus service revenue climbed to $684 million.

Total expenses for the top 100 ag coops were up $575 million in 2010. The largest cost increase was for labor, where expenses climbed by 7 percent, to $4.6 billion. On the other hand, lower interest rates and less debt caused interest expense to drop 11 percent.

“While it is encouraging to see the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives reporting strong revenue and income, it is also noteworthy that the nation is seeing a surge in the formation of small-farmer cooperatives and quasicooperatives that have been created to meet the growing demand for locally produced foods,” Tonsager said.

The asset base for the top 100 ag co-ops grew by $2.3 billion between 2009 and 2010. Current assets accounted for nearly two-thirds of that increase. Fixed assets also showed an increase of $600 million.

For a complete list of the top 100 cooperatives, go to www.rurdev.usda.

gov/SupportDocuments/rdTop100Ag CoopList04-27-2012.pdf. For a more detailed look at the top 100 Ag Co-ops, see page 16 of the March-April issue of USDA’s “Rural Cooperatives” magazine: www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/ pub/openmag.htm.

Farm Bill process takes big steps forward in April The process of making major, badlyneeded changes in dairy policy took dramatic steps forward last month when both the House and Senate agriculture committees examined how best to improve the dairy safety yet.

On April 26, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill draft that contains sweeping improvements in dairy programs, including a new Dairy Production Margin Protection Program to help farmers mitigate the risks of volatility of both milk and feed prices. The farm bill was approved by a vote of 16 to 5, and now will proceed to the full Senate for consideration. The bill was not amended in any way that alters the basic framework and usefulness of either the margin protection or market stabilization elements.

The timing of further action is still to be determined; however, farmers should use NMPF’s Dairy GREAT email system to send their senators a note, urging them to pass the farm bill this month.

Meanwhile, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Dairy held a hearing recently, specifically focused on dairy policy and the farm bill.

NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak explained why the Dairy Security Act will be crucial to improving the federal safety net for dairy producers. Most members of the House panel seemed sympathetic to the argument that current programs aren’t working, and that the compromise approach developed by NMPF has merits.

NMPF’s position was bolstered last week by the appearance of a new analysis of the Dairy Security Act by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri.

Brown’s review found that margin volatility will be reduced through the DSA’s margin protection and market stabilization features, and that neither exports nor consumer markets will be adversely impacted.

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Bucks needed for Goat Performance Test Nominations are being sought for the 2012 Western Maryland PastureBased Meat Goat Performance Test.

The test is open to goat breeders from any state, who may consign up to five male goats to the test. Eligible goats of any breed or breed cross must have been born between Dec. 20, 2011, and March 20, 2012, and weigh between 35

and 70 pounds. upon delivery to the test site on June 2.

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Sept. 15. The testing program is also looking for 15 genetically similar pairs of bucks to use in a study to compare pen vs. pasture-raised goats. The same data will be collected on these bucks, but they will all be harvested to collect carcass data.

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Guidelines aim to keep falsely labeled honey out of NCDA&CS farmers markets RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is implementing guidelines aimed at preventing the sale of falsely labeled honey at its five farmers markets across the state.

Beginning June 1, vendors at department-operated farmers markets must apply for approval to sell honey labeled or advertised as “sourwood” or

FFA chapters receive FFA: Food For All grants The National FFA Organization awarded $330,000 in grant money for the FFA: Food For All program. The program provides funding to support year-long servicelearning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable hunger programs. Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that challenges students to identify, research, develop, and implement solutions to identified needs in their school or community as part of their curriculum.

The FFA: Food For All program provided up to $2,500 to 140 chapters in 41 states to assist local chapters with their programs. All of the projects will rely on FFA members for implementation. In addition to providing food for local residents in need, FFA members will provide helpful information regarding the care, preparation and preservation of food.

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“North Carolina.” The requirement applies to beekeepers selling their own honey and vendors selling honey produced, packaged or distributed by others.

Approved vendors must keep records showing when and where the honey was produced and packaged, the name of the person or business that supplied the honey, and the date of receipt.

The guidelines will apply to honey vendors at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market,

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market near Greensboro, Western N.C. Farmers Market in Asheville and the Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Center and Farmers Market in Lumberton. The guidelines will not apply at other farmers markets across the state.

“North Carolina honey and honey from sourwood nectar are often thought of as premium products that command a higher price,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “But independent tests conducted by the

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association indicate that honey labeled as ‘sourwood’ has been sold at state farmers markets even though it contained little or no sourwood pollen. It also appears that honey labeled as ‘North Carolina’ honey has been sold at state farmers markets even though it contained honey produced in other states.”

Unlike other food products, there are no identity standards for honey that can be enforced under state or federal food laws.

But Troxler said the department can still take steps to guard against deceptive honey sales at its five farmers markets. The beekeepers association developed identity standards for honey that served as the basis for the farmers market guidelines.

“We want to eliminate potentially deceptive practices in the labeling of honey for sale at our farmers markets,” Troxler said.

Individuals interested in selling either sourwood or North Carolina honey at the department’s farm-

ers markets may obtain an application by contacting market managers.

Contact information for the five markets is available online at www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities.

Market managers will work with the N.C. State Beekeepers Association to investigate complaints.

Vendors who are found to be selling honey in violation of the guidelines could be denied permission to sell sourwood or North Carolina honey and could lose the privilege of selling on the market.

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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# 160176; 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# 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.

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.

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.

CATTLE: 900.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 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.

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.

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.

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

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# 161177.50; 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 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.

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; 905-

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AUCTIONS 1315# 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.

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# 32-

200/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 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.

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# 2500# 108.

106;

1500-

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; 12002000# 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#

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.

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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 1000-1500# 105-112.50; 1500-2500# 104-114.50; HY 1500-2500# 119-123.

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;

Absolute Auction Fertile Farmland Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at 10:30 AM Location: 589 Falls Road, Elk Creek, VA 24326 • Grayson County, VA

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#

Sale e conducted d forr All & Connie e Taylorr 46 +/- Fertile Farmland in 2 Tracts (subject to block) Good fence, plenty of water, excellent grass, abundant wildlife, state road frontage, home sites Colonel Mitchell Funk C & F Auction 2729 Turkey Knob Rd., Fries, VA 24330 276-744-3232 • 276-233-3238 ~ NCAL # 5530 VAAF # 280 Visitt Ourr Web b site e forr more e detailss www.colonelmitchellfunkauctions.com

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 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, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy.

Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

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

• 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

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

Thursday, May 17

Wednesday, May 23

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

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

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-6628149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721

Friday, May 18 • 10:30 AM: Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. (2) Dairies, Heifers & Machinery Sale. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-8633821 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 200-250,000.One of the finest Organic Herds we’ve had the privilege to sell. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 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 610-6628149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721

Saturday, May 19 • 8:25 AM: Refton, PA. Inventory Reduction of Farm Tractors & Equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, 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: 8418 Southwestern Blvd., Angola, NY. Building Material Auction. Do it Yourselfers, Homeowners, Contractors... Building, Flooring, Tool & Remodeling Materials. R.G. Mason Auctions, Rich & Jim Mason Auctioneers, 585567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 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 Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by

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, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.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 • Clark Bros. Farm, DeRuyter, NY. 158 Hi Grade Cattle. Farming since 1967. Top dairy averaging 60# out of the tank. AI breeding. Closed herd.

Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821, web@genewoodsauctionserviceinc.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

Monday, May 28 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Memorial Monday we will be open for business. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, May 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.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.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • At Jack Wood’s Sale Barn: Price Farm. 50 head dairy, 25 recently fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd’s. Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC75,000. 4.0F 3.2P. Also consigned, 28 open heifers from 300# to breeding age. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821, web@genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com.

Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. 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 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal.

Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg. Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Wednesday, June 20 • 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

Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell. C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892.

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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.

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.

CASH GRAIN MARKET

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.

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, 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, most-

ly 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.

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,

AUCTIONS 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; Cu-

cumbers (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.

MARKET

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Public Auction OF CONSIGNED D ITEMSS

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We willl bee acceptingg consignmentss beginningg MAY Y 7th p by. d afterr Mayy 14th h justt drop Calll forr appointmentt and n to o havee ourr usuall run n off repairables,, wrecks,, and d partss tractors Wee plan h off good d tractorss and d equipment!

ASS Welll ass a bunch o Reserve"" auction n itemss ONLY "No Tractors:: Wee expectt 25 5 orr so o tractors,, IH H 1066, late 1975 X 160 model and in need of repairs, runs and drives. Deutzz DX MFD, dual pto and 20 x 38 tires, International 544 diesel (HiUtility or Hy-Clearance) with Hydro transmission. Cletrac AG6 crawler with blade,good appearance will run.Massey Harris 0 Row w Crop with wfe nice clean, Oliver 44 4 cy gas, Oliverr 70 66 6 gass, runs well, its a late one with tach, 3 pt, Equipment: IH 430 baler, IH 530 manure spreader, 3 pt manure scraper, IH 311 3 x 14" plow, Air Compressor with 30 HP Deutz diesel, Oliver White manure spreader, 120 bushel capacity.

Antiques: old wooden thresher, old wooden grain drill, vintage Turtle mower,many more pieces coming PARTS: BRAND NEW Iveco 6 cylinder power unit from 8020 CNH combine, Numbers on tag as follows F3A FE 613A OO536 from flywheel to radiator, Far-mall A, 1680 combine cab, combine parts, IH weight brackets, split rear IH weights, wfe for SA,Wagon Load of new Case/IH parts right off the dealers shelf. Red Cab for 66 THERE E WILLL BE E APPROX X PALLETSS OR R LOTSS OFF PARTSS ATTACHMENTSS ETC series,T Misc: Lumber, pallet load of Green House glass, plastic 275 gal tote like new, shop vacs, work bench.

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

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MdPoultrySwap.blogspot.com JUN 19 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 17 Robeson Co. Area Beekeepers Assoc.

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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 Nelson Brownlee, 910-6713276.

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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. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

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.

Registration opens at 3:30 pm and field tours start at 4.

Contact Dan Weathington, 910-736-8258.

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 Nels 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 sponsored meal.

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.

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, 910-6713276.

SEP 20 Pesticide Recertification Class, Private Category V&X O.P. Owens Ag. Center, 455

Canton Rd., Lumberton, NC. Commercial class TB. Contact Mac Malloy, 910-6713276.

OCT 16 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.

OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN. On Internet at www.ffa.org NOV 20 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.

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