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A silo on the move

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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

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A silo on the move

by George Looby Not that many years ago when touring the countryside most farmsteads had at least one silo closely attached to the main barn. Today as one drives through the same rural landscape one cannot help but notice that upright silos have largely disappeared from the scene. Years ago small dairy herds made up the majority of the operations in any given area with feeding practices that lent itself to the use of small silos to store silage for cattle feeding. As the size of farms increased more efficient methods of storing silage evolved rendering obsolete the picturesque structures they replaced. Trench silos add very little to the beauty of the landscape but their efficiencies more than make up for that cosmetic defect.

One of the leaders in the manufacture of wooden silos is the Unadilla Silo Co. of Unadilla, NY. Founded in 1909 this company fabricated and erected silos throughout the northeast. On Oct. 5 an old Unadilla silo made a memorable and likely final journey to its new home on the Woodstock, CT, Fairgrounds adjacent to the Brunn Barn Museum. The Brunn Barn opened its doors to fairgoers on Labor Day weekend 2005, the culmination of five years of planning by the committee charged with acquiring and developing an agricultural museum for the fair.

The museum has attempted to collect agricultural artifacts that are representative of implements and tools used in the Woodstock area. As one of its long term goals the committee set in motion plans to acquire a silo to complement the barn to make it more representative of a typical Woodstock barn c.

1910-1920. The committee members are Howard Foskett, Chairman; Scott Horanzy; George Looby; William Moseley; Calvin Neely and Dexter Young. There were in the Woodstock area several silos that would have served as good models but in the end it was one belonging to Bob and Myra Anderson that was the chosen to be preserved, hopefully for many years.

Bob Anderson was for many years the 4-H Club Agent for Windham County and the idea of having this structure preserved and displayed appealed to his instincts both as an educator and also as a part time farmer. Bob and Myra bought the property on which the silo stood over 40 years ago but never used the silo for its intended purpose. The exact date of

construction was lost as the property passed from one owner to another over the years. It is a tribute to the quality of the workmanship that went into its construction that it stood erect with almost no maintenance for many years.

The only area that had to be discarded was about 20 inches at the base which had begun to show signs of deterioration.

Once the silo was selected the process of finding a contractor willing and able to move it began. After months and months of meetings and considering the many options open to the committee the contractor chosen was Glen Pianka, the contractor who had disassembled and reconstructed the Brunn Barn almost 6 years before.

Glen operates under the name of Lebanon Country Collection and is located in Lebanon, CT with the specialty of restoring structures of historical significance. The committee wisely chose to let Glen make the determination of how best to prepare the structure for transport from the Anderson Farm to the fairgrounds. Glen elected to carefully brace the inside of the structure and then lay it on its side onto a trailer and travel the 5 miles to the site over town roads and a state highway. There were only a few hitches along the way. As the silo was being lifted off of its base the beam that held the cables running from the hook on the crane to the straps secured around the structure itself buckled bring the lift to an abrupt halt.

Among the volunteer helpers on the scene was next door neighbor Sab Spalding, a man of many talents, who had, in his never-to-be-thrown-away pile, a steel frame that once served a useful purpose as a roller which proved to be just the piece needed to do the job. With extreme care and a delicate touch, crane operator Marty Clark carefully tilted the silo onto the trailer which was in place to receive it. Once parallel it was brought to rest on a bed of old tires that had been placed to cushion it for its ride. Straps secured the structure to insure that no shifting took place. Despite all of the careful preparation when Sab revved up his old AC and started forward there was an audible cracking sound and a slight separation could be seen at the point where the silo rested on the bed of the trailer.

A short distance down the road a stop at Sab’s farm was necessary to

John Kallgren tightens the straps before the journey begins.

The silo is carefully lifted off the old foundation.

Photos by George Looby

make a few adjustments to the support system and once completed the journey began in earnest. The trip was uneventful and once all of the equipment was in place the lift to the upright position began, again as carefully as the earlier lift had been. The base for the silo had been poured several weeks before in hopes that it might be ready for the fair but this was not to be. Steel brackets which had been fabricated at the nearby Foskett Equipment Co, were anchored onto the base and these in turn served to secure the silo in place.

Once the structure was stabilized it was power washed to restore the long hidden luster of the wood used in the construction and fabrication of a new roof began. The wood is thought to be locust but there were several woods used in silo construction at that time.

Long triangular wooden pieces were carefully placed to form a perfect

pointed peak. A chute is being built over the doors of the silo, many of which were intact, with a visitor’s sight line so that those viewing will be able to appreciate what had to be done routinely on most dairy farms on a twice daily basis — climb up the ladder formed by the doors and throw down enough silage for that feeding or sometimes more depending on the time of year.

Barring something completely unforeseen this silo will serve its intended purpose of being an educational display and a nostalgia trip for those of a certain vintage for many years to come.

Never content, the next quest of the committee will be to find a milk house that will be typical of one that might have been in use in the 1930s to 1940s. In order that part of the dairy farm experience is not lost forever.

Watch for details.

The silo is in its new home at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.

Farm apprentices — training the next generation of farmers acre urban farm using sustainable growing techniques.

The Farm operates as a market garden and offers workshops, tours, field trips and a summer camp.

Market Garden Pederson and his farmers in training maximize yield and revenue at City Farm each year using ‘Biointensive’ techniques as recommended by John Jeavons. (See www.johnjeavons.info) Three crops are harvested from each of 10 ‘fields.’ Vertical gardening is expanding every year; espaliered fruit trees, peas and pole beans are supported by the Farm perimeter fences.

With limited space, City Farm uses 4’ foot wide, denselyplanted beds rather than traditional, widely-spaced rows.

Results yield over two tons of salad greens, kale, chard, beets, broccoli, carrots, chili peppers, collards, edible flowers, eggplant, garlic, horseradish, kale, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, scallions, summer squash, tat soi, tomatillos, cherry tomatoes and zucchini and a wide variety of herbs and flowers. City Farm does not grow pumpkins, winter squash, potatoes, large tomatoes or other dense, heavy crops. The Farm also hosts six Rhode Island Red chickens.

City Farm sells their fresh greens, vegetables, fruits and eggs at nearby Farmers’ Markets from June through October. Visitors can pur-

Rich Pederson tells Katie Miller of Scratch Farm in Cranston, RI about the benefits of temporary raised beds made with ‘found’ concrete blocks. The concrete holds heat and helps extend the seasons. Portability is another wonderful benefit when gardeners move or if a landlord says “no garden.”

Rich Pederson of City Farm discusses this season’s greenhouse experience with Kelli Roberts of Roots Farm in Tiverton, RI, Diana Kushner of Arcadian Fields in Hope Valley, RI and Katie Miller of Scratch Farm in Cranston, RI. Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

chase hyper-locally grown food and learn about Southside Community Land Trust. Each Market accepts credit and debit cards and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Each year at least 10 percent or 250 pounds of produce are donated. This year nearly 400 pounds of produce will be donated to the RI Community Food Bank, the Genesis Center, Farm volunteers and the Children’s Garden.

Little City Grower’s Cooperative Over the past seven years Little City Growers Co-op has grown to include four urban and two suburban farms. The farmers grow and offer chemical-free greens, herbs, vegetables, cut flowers and honey for online ordering and weekly delivery to local restaurant chefs. The most recent addition, Sidewalk Ends Farm delivers their produce to the Parade Street Farmers Market via bike cart each week. The Co-op participates in the Paradise and Hope Street Farmers Markets in Providence.

Pederson loves gathering and sorting the Co-op’s orders each Tuesdays, “It’s a great excuse for weekly peer meetings to share challenges and success stories. This Co-op is also one of the best ways for small farms to gain access to markets.” Taking turns mak-

ing deliveries, these farmers interact and receive immediate feedback from chefs on produce quality and customer satisfaction.

Children’s Garden City Farm reaches out to potential future farmers through their summer programs. For 20 years, summer has brought 150 to 200 elementary and middle school children to City Farm for hands-on summer camp with a focus on how to grow food.

Each week, SCLT, local community centers and schools bring 15 to 30 youth to help tend the kid-friendly ‘fields’ at City Farm such as the ‘bean teepee’ and a ‘salsa garden’ with tomatoes and cilantro.

Lessons include nutrition, environmental awareness and gardening techniques.

Participants learn by doing: how to grow food, make compost and observe beneficial insects and pests. Youth harvest and eat salad greens, fruits and vegetables. At summer’s end, everyone celebrates with a Block Party called City Fest; there are games, music and food made with ingredients that the children have grown!

Environmental Consciousness City Farm practices and teaches environmental responsibility. Rain barrels collect roof runoff which is the Farm’s sole water source from November through March.

Drip irrigation and mulches are used to minimize water loss through evaporation.

Rooftop solar panels power the greenhouse fans.

Soils are fed site-created compost rather than chemical fertilizers. City Farm staff and volunteers collect over 500 pounds of organic matter weekly. A nearby restaurant gets cut flowers in trade for coffee credits (and coffee grounds for compost). Local 121’s chef sets aside kitchen peelings and scraps. The Police Stable contributes bedding, shavings and manure. Shoppers’ kitchen scraps are collected by ecoRI at the Down City Market.

Leave are collected from a nearby cemetery.

Biodiesel from T.H. Malloy & Son Fuel is used to heat the greenhouse in late winter for seed starting. Only the minimum necessary space is heated inside a draped area within the greenhouse until the seedlings are transplanted into larger pots and need the full greenhouse.

Small organic and urban farms are the “wave of the future;” according to Pederson, one million urban agriculturists around the world are already each working 2.5 acres or less.

For more information contact Rich Pederson at cityfarm@southsidecit.org, 401273-0914, or visit www.southsidecit.org

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by Sanne Kure-Jensen Many college students choose summer Internships where they pay money for menial jobs that no one else wants, in the name of Education. At City Farm, Rich Pederson, offers Apprenticeships as well as Internships.

Student Apprentices have typically graduated from nearby colleges and earn health benefits and various forms of compensation. Current college and high school students earn course credits and minimum wage (or better). Pederson teaches his apprentices and interns proven techniques to maximize yields on sustainable, biointensive farms and gardens. Pederson joins staff in all tasks, fun or drudgery; no one has to do anything Pederson wouldn’t do himself.

Demonstrating the success of the Southside Community Land Trust and Farm training programs, 30 of the organization’s affiliates have gone on to manage farms or work in agriculture. Kevin Moore, a long time volunteer now works with Habitat for Humanity. In recent projects Moore designed, installed and helped educate new residents about growing in raised beds in South Providence, RI. Pederson has been the City Farm Steward in Providence, RI for 10 years. Founded in 1981 by the Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT), City Farm is a 3/4

Goat farming for beginners class

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Part 2: Choosing your goats, breeding, facilities

by Judy Van Put This is the second part of an article on the Beginning Goat Farming Class offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County in conjunction with the Watershed Agricultural Council at the CCE office in Hamden.

Dr. tatiana Stanton, NYS and Cornell Goat Specialist, continued her power point presentation with a discussion of options for beginning goat farmers to decide, such as whether to raise show stock or commercial stock.

If the answer is raising show stock, she suggested that the show goat farmer consider investing in a Web site in order to get information out to the public, especially if he is not actively showing his animals. Usually, she continued, all male kids go to the breeding stock sale, with the lower 90 percent going to sale as slaughter. Some farms use their lower 90 percent as 4-H market goats for 4-Hers showing in the open circuit. Most farms raising pure bred goats are doing slaughter goats as well, she added.

Commercial farms may also be able to sell breeding stock. In selecting animals for the farm she suggested to try and buy from someone who is caring for their animals similarly to how you’re going to raise your animals.

Feed demands in show animals should be greater, as you’re going for maximum finish and condition on

these animals. Once you start feeding for maximum finish, you will get less weight gain and growth per pound of grain. For commercial animals, the amount of feed should be less.

If you are selling breeding stock, your farmstead should be neat and tidy.

There will be more labor involved in raising show goats than in raising commercial goats. In determining what breed of goat you should raise, the answer will depend on your reasons for getting into meat goat farming. You should think about whether you plan on marketing with others — if so, you will want your animals to conform with those you’ll be marketing with, as most slaughterhouses desire a uniform group of animals. In addition, how difficult will it be to find a buck of your desired breed, and how much outlay are you willing to spend? If you choose a rare breed, the outlay cost may be a lot more.

In the United States, goat meat consumption has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Most kids are marketed either as suckling kids or market kids. Ideally, you want a kid grown with little rumen development and a good fat covering. Suckling kids are most popular over the holidays, such as Easter, Christmas, New Year’s and Passover, with Cinco de Mayo in Hispanic areas.

It’s important to plan when you’ll want your does to kid. Gestation is

Cover photo by George Looby Bob and Myra Anderson were the owners of the silo chosen to be preserved at the Fairgrounds in Woodstock, NY.

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about five months — no matter what the weather is like. Kids should be weaned at about eight to 10 weeks of age — so for Easter kids, you’ll need kids born in January or February.

Goats tend to be photosensitive — they naturally come in heat when days are shortening in the autumn. But in order to make the Christmas and New Year’s market; kids are slaughtered by the end of December, requiring them to be born in September/October. These are “out of season” kids, bred in April or May. Female goats are less likely to come into heat in the spring when the days are getting longer.

There are a number of things to consider if kidding occurs during winter — namely, water, feed storage, housing, fresh air. Here in upstate New York, we must invest in shelters with good ventilation and no drafts for winter kidding. These may include high ceilings, wind resistant screening and fans. Dr. Stanton warned that wind chill can kill off kids, which need to be kept fairly warm (around 32 degrees is fairly comfortable for goats.) If goats are kidding in a three-sided shelter, windchill is a big killer; but if they are closed up in a barn, they are disposed to pneumonia problems because of humidity and lack of ventilation. Rather, go for high ceilings as in cow facilities with solid lower walls to prevent drafts, but wind-resistant screening to allow good air flow throughout the upper walls.

Another problem with kidding in cold weather is smothering. In a drafty barn, kids will bunch up by ‘stacking’ on top of each other and actually smother each other. A good way to prevent this from happening is to have shelves — and can ‘stack up’ in one layer only. Some farms will invest in a heated kidding room, kept at 50 degrees with an alligator kerosene heater. The kids only spend a couple of hours in the room; then once dry, they are moved out. “Jugs” or kidding pens are often used in winter when the kidding barn is crowded — kids that get confused as to who their mother is are often put in a ‘jug’ — the best benefit is gained during the first couple of hours.

Bonding is best when kids are moved out after 12 hours in the jug so that

they are sharper in knowing who mother is.

Does nursing kids need a lot of water — and during winter, it is important to have waterers that will not freeze.

Kidding during winter involves a huge labor expense, compared to the amount of labor per dam in spring. If the winter weather is very cold and windy, the goats will need a lot of feed and hay to keep their rumen warm and functioning, and produce a lot of milk for kids; it is fairly expensive to raise Easter kids.

If you decide to plan on selling your kids in the warmer weather, there are a number of things to take into consideration, including good fences, protection from predators and internal parasite control. For a pasture-based market kid operation, goats won’t require as good a barn, and does may even kid out in the pasture. However, there may be a problem with predators that winter kids don’t have. In addition, internal parasites are one of the biggest problems with a pasture-based operation. Does and ewes lose immunity to worms while lactating. The more she’s lactating in the months of July and August, the greater number of problems with parasites in a pasture based market kid system. When managing your pasture, you need to make parasite management a top priority, monitor animals frequently, and decide how soon to move them out of the pasture so the pasture isn’t grazed too short.

In the afternoon, the class traveled to Mike Noonan’s Glenanore Farm, Bovina Center. Mike provided an informative overview of his Boer goat farm. The class was given a tour of the barns and pastures, with a discussion of how his barn is set up — for feeding, breeding and stabling. Question and answer sessions provided valuable insight as to managing a successful meat goat operation.

After providing an overview of the afternoon’s session, Dr. Stanton gave the addresses of a number of helpful Web sites, including www.ansci.corn e l l . e d u / g o a t s ; www.sheepandgoat.com; https://attra.ncat.org and srmarketing-L@cornell.edu.

Fiber Festival of New England returns to Eastern States Expo WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA — Eastern States Exposition and New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association team up to present the second annual Fiber Festival of New England. This year’s festival takes place Nov. 5-6, in the Mallary Complex on the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, MA. The weekend will bring vendors and fiber enthusiasts together to promote the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public.

The event offers shopping opportunities, enlightening exhibits, and fun for the whole family. Visitors may participate in various workshops as well as watch interesting and informative demonstrations.

New England exhibitors will showcase their products including clothing, quilts, blankets, rugs, looms, spinning wheels and more. Get a head start on your holiday

shopping by visiting the 178 vendor booths. Learn how animals contribute to the fiber industry through live displays of llamas, alpacas, sheep, rabbits, and goats.

This year’s festival will also feature a Fiber Fashion Show, displaying accessories and outfits made of fiber.

The show takes place on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and is free to children under 12. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Whether you’re interested in volunteering for the day or if you have a special skill that you can offer at any time leading up to or during the event, contact 413-205-5011.

For more information please visit www.FiberFestival.org or call 413-2055011.

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Judging fleeces by their cover

by Sally Colby Tom McIlwain had some specifics in mind as he examined the row of bundled fleeces laid out on a table.

“First, I look for crimp,” said McIlwain, who had just finished judging the wool class at the Keystone International Livestock Expo held recently in Harrisburg, PA. “I also look for lanolin and length of staple. A 2 1/2 inch staple will stretch to about 3 1/2 inches. I also look for dirt in the fleece - chaff, straw, hay, grain, manure.

The fleeces were quite clean this year.”

To evaluate a fleece, which is the one-year growth of wool on a sheep, McIlwain begins by examining all sides of the fleece. Then he reaches deep into the center of the fleece, using his hands to find dirt and second cuts - short fibers that are the result of the shearer not shearing tight against the skin with the original stroke.

The fleeces entered in the contest were skirted to remove low-quality wool: belly wool, short wool from around the head and legs, and dirty sections from the hindquarters. After shearing and skirting, each fleece was rolled - first, the two sides are rolled toward the center and then the entire fleece is rolled from one end to the other to create a neat bundle.

Although some fleeces were in open plastic bags, most were tied with paper twine, which is how all fleeces were tied years ago because paper dissolves during the wool scouring process. Although many shearers handled both the shearing and tying of fleeces, some shearers enlisted the help of a wool-tyer who pulled each fleece aside for skirting and tying.

Fleeces from wool-production flocks are often weighed so that shepherds can track which animals are the highest producers of wool.

Many of the top-scoring fleeces in the wool show were from rams, which typically yield heavier fleeces than ewes. Ewe fleeces are more subject to 'breaking', a weak spot in the fleece that is the result of stress of pregnancy and lambing or change of diet. “It's easy to tell when the sheep go from pasture to grain, or from being in the barn to being turned out to pasture” said McIlwain. “It's also easy to tell when they start eating grain - there are dark places in the wool. It doesn't hurt the fleece, it just looks different.”

The owner of the grand champion fleece this year is Bob Calvert, a former extension agent from Mercer, PA, who brought 14 fleeces to the wool show this year.

Calvert says that he enters fleeces from the youngest because ~ Tom McIlwain sheep fleeces from sheep in production tend to lose quality. Calvert won several classes, and his Merino ram fleeces was named grand champion.

Calvert raises Merinos and Shropshires, and although he is retired, he still has about 40 sheep.

“My Shropshire ewes aren't the real modern extreme type,” said Calvert.

“They're sort of middle of the road, so they're good for commercial breeders or for kids who are just starting.”

Calvert says that some of the changes in the industry, with livestock becoming extremely tall, helped for a while but many breeders got carried away.

“They've toned it down and gotten away from the big, tall animals,” he said. It's hard when you're trying to maintain ewes and rams with $6 or better corn, and most of those animals can't eat enough grass to maintain their weight. You can run into breeding problems.” When Calvert purchases sheep, especially Merinos, he looks at something most sheep breeders don't consider — wool quality. He

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“The quality of the fleece depends a lot on who is taking care of the sheep; whether they're kept inside or outside.”

Tom McIlwain compares the staple length and crimp of two natural colored fleeces.

Photos by Sally Colby

Bob Calvert, Mercer, PA exhibited the grand champion fleece at KILE.

shears some of his sheep in March, then shears the majority in May and June. Because the Merino has such a heavy fleece, he crutches them prior to lambing.

McIlwain is quick to point out the value of good wool. “Wool stays warm when it's wet and it won't burn,” he

said. “The quality of the fleece depends a lot on who is taking care of the sheep; whether they're kept inside or outside. Don't throw the grain at the sheep — try to put it down so you aren't putting it down on top of their heads. Same with hay — put it so they have to reach up to get it.”

Stress affects wool quality, so wool judge Tom McIlwain checks a section of the fleece for signs of stress.

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ago, it became apparent that our chimney was becoming quite worse for wear, and would have to come down. The redbrick chimney was taken down and replaced by a concrete block structure, which would, from now on, only service our oil furnace. The fireplace… glass doors and all… was replaced with studs, wallboard, insulation, plaster, primer, and paint. All this was accomplished last October. In February of this year (and I’ve written about this) a glacier formed on the roof and, during a major thaw, pushed the new chimney over onto the driveway.

The new chimney was replaced this past summer, this time with a metal diverter to split any snow/ice load, so that such doesn’t push against the replacement chimney’s replacement.

Turning the clock back two plus years, apart from the benefit of wood being cut up for a fire-

place or wood stove, there’s the feature of how the wood chips react with ice, snow, and soil. The wood chips smell good, particularly when you’re cutting down an evergreen for a Christmas tree. Wood chips give traction to an icy driveway, as do wood ashes. When the wood chips and sawdust contact the soil, they soon compost… due to geothermal warmth… to become soil organic matter, even under the snow.

However, if these chainsaw byproducts do not work their way down to the soil, rather just remain on top of the ice and snow, they do not compost. In fact they exhibit significant insulation properties. Before electricity-powered refrigeration, ice harvested from ponds was packed in sawdust in ice houses. Properly managed, ice lasted from late winter till the pond refroze next season.

Getting dead vegetative matter down to the surface of the soil is an important step in improving that soil’s fertility.

The meadow which may not have been harvested because it stayed too wet all season, if brushhogged this fall, will experience composting under the snow. The mulched vegetative material will decay and start contributing to the soil’s organic matter by the time the field begins greening up next April.

For this dead vegetation to compost, moisture, warmth, and oxygen are required. As the soil’s organic matter increases… due to composting… so will the soil’s moisture holding capacity.

Classic USDA data, which I quote repeatedly, has shown that 100 pounds of dry soil with five percent organic matter (OM) can hold 195 pounds of water, an amount equivalent to a six inch rainfall. Conversely, 100 pounds of two percent organic matter soil can hold only 45 pounds of water, which is equivalent to only one and a half inches of rain.

I can personally attest to how much more fun it is to drive on the higher OM soils after plenty of rain, compared to lower OM soils.

Returning to the subject of ice houses, there is an ice harvest festival each February not far from our home, in the hamlet of Millers’ Mills.

Sue and I have never been to it, even though

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Over the years I cut up more small to mediumsized trees than what the manufacturer had in mind. The end product was fire wood, which was burned in our old-fashioned hearth fireplace with glass doors. I believe this antiquated system was fairly efficient. A few years ago we lost power when the temperature was minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit. With this fireplace I was able to get the living room temperature up to 49 degrees. The doors to unused rooms without water were closed, and the rest of our 1,400 square foot ranch ended up a little above freezing. Fortunately after about six hours power was restored.

But a little over a year

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it’s only about 25 miles away. We resolve to change that sad fact four months hence. At that festival, ice is cut from the frozen pond surface, then, to the best of my knowledge, hauled away by horses in some type of bobsled. The ice is then packed in ice houses near the small lake, with blocks of the frozen water sandwiched between layers of sawdust. How

long the ice is successfully stored into warm weather is something I plan to learn.

For just over a century, Cooperstown has been blessed with a benefactor family… some consider them almost a dynasty. This family administers its generosity through a foundation, which has contributed bountifully to the local hospital, as well, years

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The high-selling item was a Delaval Cream Separator Ring, which brought $400.

Others in the 19-item sale included a butter

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dairy. Haley is working to collect a bottle of each design from each of the United States. He has several complete collections, but admits that he’ll never achieve his goal.

“That’s okay,” Haley said. “Half the fun is in the hunt.”

One of the most gratifying aspects of this hobby is when he can give bottles to descendants of their original owners.

“That connection is important,” he said, recounting the gratitude of the granddaughter of a local druggist who received one of his bottles.

“It provides a great link to real people from a different time.”

First place, gold medal dairies could print the Farm Show Gold Medal graphic on their bottles for the next year. Itle estimates that 21 dairies received the award. He has bottles from 20 of those dairies and a paper bottlecap from the 21st.

Jack Haley, Seaford, DE (right) was interviewed by Will Nichols of the PA Department of Agriculture Press Office. Jack provided a lot of interesting information on the show.

Charles Itle’s collection of Pennsylvania Farm Show gold medal milk bottles offers a unique glimpse to when the Farm Show included a milk quality contest from the

early thirties to the midsixties.

Participating dairies shipped fresh, refrigerated milk to the Farm Show for evaluation of flavor, bacterial plate count and butterfat content.

Earl Bennett, Holbrook, MA (Left), Roger Thomas, Cortland, NY (Right) and Bob Lanpher, Attleboro, MA (2nd from Right) confer with an interested visitor at the show.

One unique display was the milk bottle return machine displayed

by Jim and Martha Roberts. Shaped like a giant milk bottle, this short-lived effort by dairies enticed customers to return deposit bottles sooner.

“People soon learned they could return bottles from other dairies, and still get their reward — a stick of chewing gum,” Jim Roberts said. “That just proves that no matter what the age, people have always found ways to get around the system.”

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liminary estimate, up 1.9 percent from September 2010. The 50-state total was 15.8 billion, up 1.7 percent. Revisions added 17 million pounds to last month’s estimate, resulting in a 15.3 billion pound total, up 2.3 percent from a year ago.

September cow numbers hit 8.47 million head, up 1,000 head from August, but 101,000 more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,742 pounds, up 12 pounds from a year ago.

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Sifting through the data; the biggest increase occurred in Florida, up 11.3 percent, followed by Texas, up 10.1 percent, thanks to 20,000 more cows and a whopping 85 pound increase per cow. Only four states showed declines, the biggest, 4.5 percent, was in Missouri, followed by Pennsylvania, down 1.5 percent, due to 5,000 fewer cows and a 10 pound decline per cow.

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‘09 Kubota M5640 4WD tractor w/canopy ‘06 Kubota M6040 4WD, C/A/H, R4 tires, 1 remote, hyd. shuttle, 290 hrs.

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pound gain per cow though cow numbers were down a thousand.

Idaho was up 2.9 percent on 11,000 more cows and a 20-pound gain per cow. Minnesota was off 0.7 percent due to a 15 pound loss for cow. Cow numbers were up a thousand head from a year ago. New Mexico was up 4.4 percent on a 13,000 cow increase and 5 pounds more per cow.

USDA’s latest Livestock Slaughter report shows 244,600 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in September, up 2,200 from August, and 3,400 more than September 2010. January-September 2011 dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 2.156 million head, up 86,600 from the same period in 2010.

The cash dairy markets had little reaction to the milk production data.

The Cheddar blocks closed Friday October 21 at $1.72 per pound, up 3 cents on the week, and 5

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Mielke from 11 1/4-cents above a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.69, unchanged on the week, and a penny above a year ago. Five cars of block traded hands on the week and 15 of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.7373, down a penny. The barrels averaged $1.7227, up 1 1/2cents.

Spot butter closed at $1.86, up 2 1/2-cents on the week, but 32 1/2cents below a year ago.

Eight were cars sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $1.7528 down a half cent. NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5231, down 1.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.93 cents, up 1.6 cents, the highest since August 2007.

Feed prices are expected to remain relatively high through the end of 2011 and into 2012, according to USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Corn prices were forecast at $6.20-$7.20 per bushel for the 2011/12 crop year, a small reduction from September’s forecast, and is based on higher reported carry-in stocks and slightly lower projected corn exports.

The soybean meal price forecast was lowered from September to $335-$365 per ton for the 2011/12 marketing year, based on a lowered forecast of soybean exports in October. Preliminary estimates put alfalfa prices at $196 per ton in September in the face of almost 5 percent lower production in 2011. Significant relief from the current prices level is not likely until next

spring, USDA warned.

The U.S. dairy herd continues to expand more rapidly than anticipated and is expected to average 9.2 million head.

Yield per cow has also risen more rapidly than anticipated and is forecast at 21,300 pounds, an increase from September estimates. The report said “Output per cow may not have been as diminished by the hot summer temperatures as expected.” The 2012 dairy herd is expected to contract to 9.19 million head. This forecast represents both a yearover-year decline and a decline from the September 2012 forecast.

Although corn and soybean meal prices have been revised down, they remain high by historic levels, according to USDA, and continued expected high alfalfa prices along with lower milk prices will likely stimulate a herd reduction in 2012. The report said “These fundamentals will also limit the rise in output per cow next year, which is forecast at 21,600 pounds, despite an extra milking day in 2012.

Favorable conditions in Oceania and rising seasonal production are expected to pressure prices and increase competition particularly for 2012 U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in the Southwest U.S. is trending steady with minor variations, according to USDA. Processing plants are generally running well with some taking downtime for maintenance. Additional volumes of milk are moving

out of the region to supplement needs towards the Southeast where milk output is steady to slightly higher. Class I needs are high in Florida.

Northeast milk production is steady and at levels where processing schedules are light after the good pull for Class I needs. Midwest output is trending lower seasonally in the upper tier of states, with the supply often sporadic to fill local orders. Gains are noted in solids of incoming milk.

Southern areas affected by drought are seeing movements of milk cows to other states.

The milk production season is off to a great start in the Oceania region. Accounts report

New Zealand milk intakes at up to 13 percent above year ago levels and note that milk procurement schedules are tight in getting the milk off the farms. Australian output is also trending upwards with early season growth levels reported at 1-4 percent above a year ago, according to USDA. Dairy product prices are “drifting” in early season trading. Competition from U.S. and EU products, weaker Euro values, and slower international demand are impacting the Oceania region, according to USDA. Supplies are building as milk production season builds. Processing plants are running heavy schedules to handle the

growing milk supplies.

The seasonal milk production trend which has been lower for Western European countries continues to develop. Weather has been favorable for milk output and milk prices remain favorable for producers. There is discussion about countries being over quota, what penalties could occur, and whether the milk price returns would best any penalty costs.

Dairy product prices and export options are also being affected by currency fluctuations making European prices more expensive.

Speaking of the international market; the CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says the Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction index increased for the first time since early June this week, moving up 1.7 percent from the previous event.

Higher prices for skim and whole milk powder offset declines in anhydrous milkfat and cheese. The weighted average price for SMP was $1.49 per pound, up 3 percent from the October 4 auction. SMP from the

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Mielke from 12 Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 151.0, up 13.1 percent from a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cheese CPI jumped nearly 2 percent in September to a record high 227.1, and now sits 10.2 percent above a year ago.

Fluid milk prices may be coming down if retailers pass along the decrease that the Agriculture Department announced in the Federal order Class I base price.

The November Class I mover is $18.45 per hundredweight, down $1.11 from October but $1.21 above November 2010, and equates to about $1.59 per gallon.

That pulled the 2011 average to $19.19, up from $15.21 at this time a year ago, and compares to $11.25 in 2009. The Class IV advanced pricing factor was the “higher of” in driving the Class I value. Sources tell me that, unless there’s a big surprise in November

corn, soybean, and alfalfa prices, there’ll likely be no MILC payment to producers in November.

The NASS butter price averaged $1.7552 per pound, down 23.4 cents from October. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5328, down 1.3 cents. Cheese averaged $1.7437, down 9.1 cents and dry whey averaged 61.21 cents, up 2.2 cents.

In politics; “the cheese got more binding” this week, as they say (whoever they are) as a bill has been introduced to actually stop legislation that contains the main elements of National Milk’s Foundation for the Future dairy reform proposal.

The International Dairy foods Association (IDFA) praised Senate Amendment 872, “Stop the Peterson Bill,” introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).

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management program for the dairy industry, offered by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), that we have learned will be included in the recommendations of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.”

Gillibrand’s amendment would block a requirement that producers participate in a program to limit supply if they enroll in a new revenue insurance program, according to the press release, adding; “No other U.S. Department of Agriculture farm support or insurance program is tied to a mandate requiring participation in a government supply- management program.”

“IDFA opposes all forms of supply management,” the press release said. “Previous government efforts, including peanut allotments, tobacco allotments, and

grain allotments have failed. The 1983 dairy diversion program failed, and ended up costing taxpayers billions of dollars. Congress tried and failed again in 1985 by authorizing a dairy herd buyout program aimed at limiting milk supply by removing cows from production. We should learn from our past mistakes and not go down that road again.”

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke said in his Friday DairyLine report that there are now at least five bills introduced in Congress addressing dairy policy reforms, either as standalone bills, or as dairy platforms in 2012 Farm Bill proposals and, while many of the dairy proposals have some common reforms, supply management remains at the heart of much of the controversy,” and “Complicating the matter are debates over the federal budget and efforts to re-

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This week, the Senate was considering a package of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2012, which started Oct. 1.

In addition, a 12-member Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, the so-called “Super Committee,” is charged with finding $1.5 trillion in debt savings over the next 10 years, Natzke said. That committee has until November 23 to propose ways to reduce deficits and Congress must vote on those proposals by December 23.

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U.S. (DairyAmerica) averaged $1.38 per pound for November delivery.

The weighted average price for whole milk powder was $1.59 per pound, up 5.7 percent from the previous event.

Anhydrous milkfat dropped 1.7 percent, to $1.65 per pound, the lowest price since AMF came on the auction platform in November 2009.

Cheddar cheese for industrial use received an average winning bid of $1.59 per pound, down 8.4 percent, according to the DDR. Meanwhile; the United Nations this week predicted that the world’s population will hit 7 billion at the end of this month. That means a lot more mouths to feed but who will provide it and who will pay for it?

And, speaking of paying for it; the DDR reports that retail milk prices increased for the 12th straight month in September. The milk

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Unlikely stowaways: weed seeds travel to faraway places on cars, trucks and ATVs Weed Science Society of America spotlights research by Montana State University on the role vehicles play in the spread of invasive weed species When you take your four-wheel drive out for a spin this fall, you might be bringing home more than memories.

Researchers at Montana State University have found that vehicles are routinely transporting invasive weed seeds.

Seeds can stow away on tires, bumpers, wheel wells or the underside of a vehicle and sometimes travel great distances before falling off in a new locale. As weed seeds sprout and grow, they can crowd out native plants, disrupt native ecosystems and wildlife habitats and reduce crop yields when they spread to nearby fields.

“Take a look at the many types of weeds growing along most any roadside and you’ll get a big clue about the role vehicles play,” says Lisa Rew, Ph.D., a member of the Weed Science Society

of America and an assistant professor at Montana State University.

“With an estimated 4 million miles of roads crisscrossing the U.S. and an estimated 256 million registered vehicles, even a few weed seeds per car can make a significant impact on the spread of weeds.”

Montana State researchers measured the number of seeds picked up by a variety of vehicles and the distance traveled before the seeds fell off. Among their key findings: • Seed volume is seasonal. The study showed thousands more seeds per mile were transported by vehicles during the fall than in the spring.

• Moisture matters.

Wet conditions make it easier for seeds to be picked up by a vehicle — and easier for them to drop off miles down the road. Tests conducted at military installations showed Humvees picked up 14 times more seeds when conditions were wet, while tanks picked up 26 times more.

• Distance is no barrier. The distances seeds can travel may be surprising.

When researchers examined vehicles over several distance intervals, they found even at the 160-mile mark many seeds stayed attached. “If seeds are lodged in mud that dries on the vehicle, they can travel almost indefinitely, or at least until it rains again and the road surface is wet,” Rew says.

Scientists consider that bad news. When vehicles transport seeds long distances, it increases the likelihood weeds will be spread into areas where they don’t yet occur.

• Off-road travel increases the risk. Outdoor sports enthusiasts trucking to remote trailheads or riding ATVs off the beaten path are at special risk for spreading weeds.

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Montana State researchers evaluated the ideal duration and number of washes needed to remove weed seeds. Vehicles washed once for six minutes or two to three times for three minutes each were judged to be the most seed-free. Five portable commercial wash units were tested, and each performed similarly, regardless of the water pressure or the amount of water used.

Four of the units had undercarriage washers as well as pressure hoses, which made removal of dirt from the underside much easier.

As an added measure of protection, land managers in areas where high-risk invasive

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Holstein breed memorabilia featured at 2011 All-Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show HARRISBURG, PA — Antique and collectible Holstein breed ceramics, signs, milk bottles, advertising, awards and artwork were the highlight of the 14th All-Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show during the AllAmerican Dairy Show, Sept. 16-21, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. The All-Dairy Antiques

and Collectibles Show has developed a reputation for showing a variety of highquality, rare and unusual items. As the only known dairy antiques show of its kind in the United States, it is a valuable educational event and a major market for buying and selling quality dairy antiques and collectibles. It also serves as an educational tool for youth participating in the All-American

Dairy Show and the Premier National Junior Events.

Thirty-three exhibitors supported the show’s educational and historical goals, representing 10 States including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Contributing Holstein breed items to the show

were: • Gene and Carol Schurman of Clymer, Indiana County, exhibited a collection of Holstein items including artwork, books and brochures; • Larry Specht of Boalsburg, PA, Centre County, exhibited a 1923 Holstein model cow and bull plus other Holstein breed pictures and memorabilia.

• Darwin Braund of State College, Centre Jim and Martha Roberts, Scio, NY, included this unique display of five milk testing centrifuges in “Martha’s Milkhouse,” one of the most popular exhibits at the show.

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County, displayed a 1922 framed True Type model Holstein bull; and • Jeffrey Reasner of Newburg, Cumberland County, exhibited a True Type model Holstein cow and bull, plus a 1922 framed history of the development of True Type model Holstein cow.

Other interesting displays included: • Martha’s Milk House, owned and operated by Jim and Martha Roberts of Scio, NY, offered their educational portable 1900’s milk house containing all the equipment associated with such a dairy facility.

The exhibit also included many other interesting and unusual turn-of-thecentury dairy pieces.

• Robert Dunn of New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, exhibited a variety of dairy utensils, milking equipment, milk bottles, cream separators and butter churns; • H. Duane Norman of Fulton, MD, brought a few ceramic dairy figurines from his collection which is thought to be unmatched in the country; • John A. Piazzese of Shipley, NY, put together a grand display which featured Borden’s Elsie the Cow items from his personal collection; • Charles Itle of Newville, Cumberland County, exhibited milk bottles from 12 of the 21 Pennsylvania dairies known to have advertised Pennsylvania Farm Show Milk Quality awards on their milk bottles; and • David Evans of Litchfield, MI, exhibited a varied and extensive collection of dairy industry aritfacts.

As in previous years, exhibitors displayed extensive milk bottle collections, including: Jean Gilmore, also known as

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Kyler and Molly Cessna, Clearville, PA, get a close look at the Surge milker attached to the life-size Holstein cow model displayed at the show.

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“The Milk Maid,” of Ligonier, Westmoreland County; Earl Bennett of Holbrook, MA; Larry Ibach of Lancaster, Lancaster County; David Kuntz of

County; Harry Metzger of Dillsburg, Cumberland County; and Margin and Ellie Stout of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County.

This year’s Show also welcomed one new exhibitor in Clyde Scheib of Phoenixville, Chester County who stated that he and his wife had a great time and plan to return for next year’s Show.

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Robert Dunn, New Ringgold, PA, is a picture of concentration as he “stables” his cows during the show set-up.

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NFU joins opposition to RFS changes WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) and a coalition of organizations joined in a letter opposing legislation from Representatives Bob Goodlatte, RVA, and Jim Costa, DCA, that would arbitrarily reduce or eliminate the volumes of renewable fuel use required by the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) based upon corn stocks-to-use ratios.

“American farmers have met, can and will continue to meet our domestic and international commitments for food and feed while still making a significant and growing contribution to lessening our dependence on imported oil,” the coalition wrote.

According to researchers at Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin, ethanol has proven beneficial to the economy, reducing the price consumers pay at the pump by 89 cents per gallon in 2010 alone.

“This legislation represents backward-looking thinking regarding our economic and energy security,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“We need policy that continues to transition our economy away from imported fossil fuels and towards homegrown biofuels.”

NFU policy supports an expanded RFS and ambitious mandates for production of biofuels.

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Senator Casey introduces the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 Arden Tewksbury, Manager of the Progressive Agriculture Organization (Pro-Ag) from Meshoppen, PA, announced on Oct. 11 that Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) recently introduced the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011. The bill is identified as S-1640.

Dennis Boyanowski, President of Pro-Ag said, “It’s rewarding to have a

U.S. Senator that recognizes that all dairy farmers need a new milk pricing formula that will cover their cost of production, plus have an opportunity to realize a profit from their dairy farm.”

S-1640 determines the value of milk used for manufactured dairy products by using the National Average Cost of producing milk as determined by the Economic

Research Service (ERS), a division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The ERS determines the cost of producing several agriculture commodities.

According to Tewksbury, Senator Casey, who resides in Scranton, PA, has long recognized the need for all dairy farmers across the United States to receive a realistic stable

price for their milk. S1640 is geared to fulfill the Senator’s position.

Figures released by Pro-Ag clearly indicate that during 2009 the dairy farmers in Federal Order #1 (the Northeast) received an average pay price of $13.01 per cwt.

This pay price was approximately $9 per cwt below the dairymen’s cost of production. During 2009, in the Northeast, Senator Bob Casey (L-R), Jr. (D-PA) discusses the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 with Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag. Recently, Senator Casey introduced the Act, now known as S-1640, or the Casey dairy bill, which should help dairy farmers.

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this $13.01 per cwt price generated only $130,000 for a dairy farmer producing one million pounds of milk annually.

S-1640, if it had been in effect in 2009, would have generated approximately $230,000. John Tewksbury, a dairy farmer from Susquehanna County who serves as Vice-President of Pro-Ag, said these figures clearly illustrate why dairy farmers have been experiencing difficult times.

S-1640, which now can be referred to as the Casey Bill, also calls for a milk supply program (if needed) which will be paid for by dairy farmers, not the USDA. President Boyanowski wants everyone to realize that the Casey bill is not geared to cost the U.S. government any money.

The Casey bill also addresses the problem of unneeded, bothersome imported dairy products.

The Pro-Ag Manager concluded by saying, “we are already receiving calls from dairy farmers across the United States illustrating their support for the Casey bill.”

President Boyanowski concluded by saying, “I want to thank Bob Casey for introducing a dairy bill that will help all U.S. dairy farmers.”

Countless numbers of dairy farmers and consumers had notified Casey’s office illustrating their support for S-1640.

We urge all dairy farmers, consumers and business people to contact their local U.S. Congressmen and U.S. Senators to urge them to support S1640, the Casey dairy bill.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-833-5776.

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Turbo-Max — evolution of a vertical tillage tool Great Plains was one of the first Ag manufacturers to produce vertical tillage tools when it began delivering the original Turbo-Till model back in 2002. A couple of years later a heavy-duty model went into production sporting thicker blades and heavy-duty gauge wheels. A Series ll Turbo-Till model was introduced in late 2007.

The Series ll model boasted a stronger frame, greater weight per gang, and a beefier transport axle.

Fast forward to today and we have the completely new vertical tillage machine rolling down Great Plains stateof-the-art production line in Ellsworth, KS. Its name is Turbo-Max. Turbo-Max has two coulter gangs like previous Turbo-Till models but with 7 1/2” spacing between each blade it

has 25 percent closer blade spacing per gang.

The 2 gangs are offset so the second gang splits the first — sizing residue to an impressive 3 3/4” laterally (the narrowest among major vertical tillage manufacturers).

The more innovative aspect of this new machine is that it has the ability to angle the gangs hydraulically on the go from straight to up to 6 degrees. “Adding the ability to angle the gangs gives vertical tillage farmers more options when preparing their seedbeds,” states Tom Evans, Vice President of Sales for Great Plains Mfg. “In the fall they can run the machine at an angle to bury more residue, which aids in the decay process and helps keep the residue from blowing away in high winds. In the spring they can run it straight to cre-

ate an excellent vertically tilled seedbed that is perfect to plant into. Running it at 6 degrees offset helps level wheel tracks left from harvest as well as offering better weed kill than the previous turbo-till models which is something some of our customers have been asking for.”

The finishing attachment behind the coulter gangs is the company’s patented rolling spike harrow which completes the vertical tillage pass by leveling the soil while fracturing any soil not already loosened by the coulter blades.

The good news for farmers who love their Turbo-Tills and don’t need the new feature is that Great Plains will still be building the Turbo-Till in its latest form, but for vertical tillage farmers looking for options in residue, leveling,

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NFU: Senate must honor contract with America’s farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of organizations in signing a letter to U.S. Senators urging them to oppose amendments to the Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that would affect mandatory funding for U.S. farm policies.

“This is the end of the fourth year of the current five-year farm bill upon which U.S. farmers and ranchers and their lenders have already made financial decisions,” the coalition wrote.

“Amendments to an appropriations bill that would alter the terms of this contract with our producers occur at the wrong time and in the wrong venue.”

The amendments come on the heels of a letter by leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Agriculture Committees to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction outlining a plan to reduce the deficit.

“The Senate should respect the ongoing work of this bipartisan, bicameral effort,” said NFU Presi-

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“Leadership of both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees continue to work very hard to

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proved seed varieties and specialty crops • Control pests and diseases • Create organic and sustainable production practices • Establish local and regional fresh food systems • Expand food access in underserved/food desert communities A growing number of specialty crop producers are selling into local and regional markets and many of the grants help support specialty crop producers and small businesses expand their business locally. These markets offer a significant opportunity to create jobs for farmers and entrepreneurs. Funds will be used by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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“Rhode Island producers can continue to count on USDA to provide emergency assistance during difficult times,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “America’s farmers and rural

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communities are vitally important to our nation’s economy, producing the food, feed, fiber and fuel that continue to help us grow and out-compete the rest of the world.

President Barack Obama and I are committed to using the resources at our disposal to reduce the impact of Tropical Storm Irene on Rhode Island producers and help to get those affected back on their feet.”

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in Connecticut and Massachusetts also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous: Connecticut — New London and Windham; Massachusetts — Bristol, Norfolk and Worcester.

All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas Oct. 5, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the

EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.

USDA also has made other programs available to assist farmers and ranchers, including the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), which was approved as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; the Emergency Conservation Program; Federal Crop Insurance; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov .

FSA news releases are available on FSA's Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov via the “News and Events” link.

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the single most wasteful and counterproductive feature of current farm policy — unlimited federal crop and revenue insurance subsidies to the nation’s largest farms and wealthiest landowners.

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Saturday, November 5TH, 2011 at 11:00AM at Edward Footes 227 Upper Turnpike Road, Whitehall, NY 12887 DUE TO HEALTH REASONS, ED FOOTE HAS ASKED US TO SELL HIS ENTIRE LINE OF EQUIPMENT AT HIS FARM. DIRECTIONS: FROM RTE 22 IN N. GRANVILLE, NY TAKE CR 12-A TO CR 12, 7 MILES TO UPPER TURNPIKE ROAD. FROM RTE. 4 IN WHITEHALL, NY TAKE CR 12 TO UPPER TURNPIKE ROAD. FOLLOW AUCTION ARROWS. TRUCK - 2002 GMC 3500 DUMP AUTO 47,000 MILES TRACTORS - FORD 8210 4WD CAB NEW CLUTCH IN 2010, FORD 8000 DUAL POWER WORKS IN LOW ONLY, FORD 4610 4WD W/776F LOADER, IH 784 2WD ALL TRACTORS HAVE GOOD TIRES HAY - SMOKER HAY ELEVATOR, GEHL 1375 ROUND BALER, KUHN GF5001 THA TEDDER, KUHN ROTARY RAKE 2 YEARS OLD, NH 1410 DISKBINE, NH 273 BALER W/KICKER, BUCKET MOUNT HAY SPEAR, 3PT HAY SPEAR, WIFO BALE HUGGER, WOODEN ROUND BALE WAGON ON 10 TON RUNNING GEAR, 4 WOODEN HAY RACKS, 20’ PIPE HAY ELEVATOR FORAGE - NH 790 HARVESTER W/HAY HD, NH 782 HARVESTER W/CORN HEAD, NH 28 BLOWER, DION 1016 FORAGE WAGON W/ROOF, GEHL 970 TANDEM FORAGE WAGON W/ROOF, GEHL 970 FORAGE WAGON, KELLY RYAN 2W-87 AG BAGGER, FLAIL CHOPPER, NH 717 CHOPPER TILLAGE - JD 7200 MAX EMERGE 2 4 ROW CORN PLANTER DRY FERT, BRILLION 7 SHANK CHISEL PLOW, FORD 118 4BT PLOWS, 14’ BRILLION SPRING TOOTH HARROWS, JD 1120 DISC, JD 10’ DISC, 2 FIELD SPRAYERS ONE FOR PARTS, 3 PT FERT. SPREADER CHORE & BARN - NH 165 MANURE SPREADER W/NEW CHAIN, VANDALE STATIONARY MIXER, PATZ FTED ELEVATOR, 2 J&L EQUIPMENT 26’ FEEDER WAGONS, 3 ROUND BALE RACKS, WEAVERLINE ELEC. FEED CART, BUSH HOG POST HOLE DIGGER, WOODEN CATTLE TRAILER FEED - HARVESTER 3/4 FULL OR HAYLAGE, 119 ROUND BALES THIS YEAR, 8 ACRES OF STANDING CORN, 12 ACRES OF STANDING CORN THAT HAS BEEN FLOODED OWNER: EDWARD FOOTE, 2277 UPPER TURNPIKE RD., WHITEHALL, NY 12887 • 518-499-1540 SALE MANAGED BY: THE MCLENITHAN FAMILY CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET CAMBRIDGE, NY 12816 518-677-3895 OR 677-8576

al government pay 60 percent of crop insurance premiums on every acre of the largest farms in America in the midst of record high farm income and record federal deficits,” asked Hassebrook.

Hassebrook also pointed out that loopholes in the cap on other farm payments must also be closed. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tim Johnson (D-SD) have introduced legislation to close those loopholes, but it is not incor-

porated in any proposal from either Congress or the White House to date.

The Center for Rural Affairs called on Congress and on the Administration to stand up to powerful mega-farm interests, cap their subsidies and reinvest the savings in rural development programs that support small business and beginning farmers and ranchers, create jobs for ordinary rural Americans and build a more vibrant future for small town America.

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the most expensive element of farm programs, costing $7 billion annually. And if one big corporation farmed all of America, USDA would pay 60 percent of its insurance premiums every year on every acre for protection from low prices and crop failure.”

Hassebrook explained that the nation’s largest farms will continue to use unlimited premium subsidies to drive smaller operation out of business.

“Why should the feder-

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, October 31 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Jones Farm, Freindsville, PA. Complete Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal.

70 Milking age in all stages of lactation, 10 bred hfrs. This herd consist of mostly Holsteins. Low SCC. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 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. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 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, 607847-8800, 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. Dale Chambers, 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 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, November 1 • Pell City, AL. Truck Tractor & Specialized Trailer Auction. Large quantity of specialized trailers of different configurations: 19 axles,

Trail Kings, Liddell, Hobb & others. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-8682006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, November 2 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104 Thursday, November 3 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 9:30 AM: Goodrtich Imp., Inc., 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY. Public Auction. 100+ Flood Units plus more. Goodrich Auction Service, 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 808 Borden Rd., Buffalo, NY 14227 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800321-3211.

Friday, November 4 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Saturday, November 5 • Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr, Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989 Ford Service Truck, Tire and Service Equipment, Office Equipment.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Delaware, OH. Late Model Rental Return Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Attachments, Support Equip. & Camping Trailers.

Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161

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• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Joan Christian Auction, 109 Payne Beach Road, Hilton, NY. Selling Machinery, Golf Cart, Tools & More! Wm. Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Monday, November 7 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 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 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, November 8 • 10:30 AM: Enosburg, VT. Selling 92 head organic dairy herd and farm equipment for Pat and Kirsten Hayes. Wrigts Auction Service, 802-334-6115.

Wednesday, November 9 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, November 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Free turkey for every buyer. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Friday, November 18 • 11:30 AM: Spencer Farm. Complete Holstein Dispersal for Arvo Rautine. 130 head of AI sired freestall cattle. 65 milking age, ave.

70#/cow. DHI RHA 22,484. 65 head of youngstock from newborn to springers. SCC 163,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, November 19 • Ledyard, CT (Foxwood Casino). Earthmoving Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equip. & Dump Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com Monday, November 21 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig

Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 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 Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, December 2 • 11:00 AM: 3144 Dalton Rd., Cato, NY. Andrew Dennison Equipment Dispersal. Having sold the cows selling complete line of late model equipment. Hilltop Auction Co., Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zieset 315-7298030 Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes

Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:15 AM: Ulysses, PA (Potter Co.). Hoopes Turf Farm, Inc. (Preston Hoopes) Sod Farm Dispersal in conjunction with Fox Hill Farms Retirement Auction at 11 am. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, January 7 • 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave., Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auction. Public Auction Sale of Farm Tractors, Machinery, Landscape, Tools and Lawn Tractor-Mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

607-699-3637 Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com

Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

Phone/Fax 585-567-8844 ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak

MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 • www.williamkentinc.com

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment

WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 • www.wrightsauctions.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550

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Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Selections are underway. Call if you want to participate.Brown Swiss Semen selling: 11 units of Wonderment selling - bring your tanks. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, November 12 • Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell. Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Racine, WI. Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Equip.

Trailers, Campers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Jasper, NY (Steuben` Co.).

Eggleston Farm Equip. & Machine Shop Liquidation. Nice tools. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Monday, November 14 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 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, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, November 15 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equip., Aerials, Forklifts, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers &

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT October 24, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .22-.29; 6175# .35-.39; 76-90# .42-.48; 91-105# .50-.55; 106# & up .58-.62.

Farm Calves: .65-.85 Started Calves: .25-.30 Veal Calves: .85-1.22.5 Heifers: Open .65-1.20; Beef .68-1.05.

Feeder Steers: .64-.95; Beef .72-1.05.

Stock Bull: .75-1.20 Beef Bull: .70-.75 Sows: .44-.50 Butcher Hogs: .38-.52 Feeder Pigs (ea): 30-60 Sheep, ea: 100-150 Lambs, ea: 100-270 Goats, ea: 60-160; Kids (ea) 55-100.

Canners: up to 64.5 Cutters: 65-69 Utility: 70-72.25 Rabbits: 4-26 Chickens: 5-17 Ducks: 7-19 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT October 24, 2011 Cattle: 158 Calves: 248 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 80.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 72.50-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 66-75; Lean 85-90% lean 50-70.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 73-120; 80-92# 7785.

Vealers: 100-125# 50-75; 90-100# 50-75; 80-90# 4073; 70-80# 40-64.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA October 27, 2011 Cows: Canners 33.50-51.50; Cutters 52-64.50; Util 6574.50.

Steers: Ch 111-111.50; Sel 84-108; Hols. 64-81.50.

Heifers: Hols. 60-64.

Calves: 4-158/ea.

Feeders: 41-109 Goats: 55-200/ea.

Kids: 61-156/ea.

Sows: 51 Boars: 31 Hogs: 50-60/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 40-60/ea.

Chickens: 2.50-9.50 Rabbits: 3-18.50 Ducks: 4-16 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA October 25, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .30.48; Cutters .48-.68; Util .65.70; Bulls .67-.80; Steers .801.10; Heifers .60-.80.

Calves: Growers No. 1 .70 1.20; Veal .70-.85; Heifers 11.40; Other .50-.75.

Hogs: Sows .45-.48; Boars .25; Market 60/ea.

Sheep: .70-1.08; Lambs 1.20-2.20.

Goats: 75-120/ea; Billies 120-200/ea; Kids 50-110/ea.

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COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA October 25, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 8-32; 61-75# 20-72; 76-95# 28-78; 96-105# 36-75; 106# & up 27-65.

Farm Calves: 80-170/cwt Start Calves: 38/cwt Feeders: 38-87/cwt Heifers: 61-81 Steers: 35-70.50/cwt Bulls: 68-79/cwt Canners: 20-51/cwt Cutters: 52-62.50/cwt Utility: 63-75/cwt Sows: 43-52/cwt Pigs: 39-49/ea.

Lambs: 90-300/cwt Sheep: 60-150/cwt Goats: 24-200/ea.

Rabbits: 2-4/ea.

Poultry: 1-16/ea.

Hay (12 lots): 2.705.10/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ October 25, 2011 Livestock Report: 40 Calves, .10-1.40, Avg .81; 52 Cows .40-.75, Avg .63; 9 Easy Cows .30.5-.51, Avg .44; 22 Feeders 300-600# .43-1.06, Avg .95; 8 Heifers .66-.81, Avg .71; 6 Bulls .61.5-.87.5, Avg .78; 19 Steers .50.5-1.14, Avg .76; 1 Hog .54; 3 Roasting Pigs 34; 1 Sow 56; 25 Sheep .501.70, Avg .99; 6 Lambs (ea) 2-80, Avg 58.33, 82 (/#) 2.253.20, Avg 1.05.19; 21 Goats (ea) 32-185, Avg 105.19; 24 Kids (ea) 24-114, Avg 67.17; 1 Hide (ea) 3. Total 320.

Poultry & Egg Report: Heavy Fowl (/#) .45-.90; Pullets (ea) 2.50-5.50; Roosters (ea) 2-5; Bunnies (ea) 1.75; Ducks (ea) 4-11.75; Rabbits (/#) 1.30-2.40; Pigeons (ea) 1.25-2; Guineas (ea) 2.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.60; Brown Jum XL 1.901.95; L 1.89; M 1.14.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 6 Mixed 2.70-6.10; 10 Grass 2.70-5; 1 Mulch 2.20; 2 Wheat Straw 3.10; 1 Oat 7.50; 1 Rye 8.50; 1 Firewood 30. Total 22.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY October 20, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .60-1.75; Grower Bulls over 92# .501.30; 80-92# .40-1; Bob Veal .50-1.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .63-.78; Lean .45-.62; Hvy. Beef Bulls .62-.82.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 800-1350; Bred Hfrs. 800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1400; Open Hfrs.

400-800; Started Hfrs. 100400; Service Bulls 400-800.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1.20; Beef Steer Sel .90-1.10.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 11.50; Market .801.50;Slaughter Sheep .30.65.

Goats (/hd): Billies 75-170; Nannies 65-110; Kids 20-70.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY October 24, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# .90-1.20; 80-92# .65-.75; Bob Veal .50-.59.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .69-.75; Lean .62-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .76-.80.

Beef (/#): Feeders 400-700# .85-1.15; Hfr. Ch .60-.72.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Slaughter .70.

Goats (/#): Billies 1.60-1.85; Nannies 1.20-1.40; Kids .60.75.

Swine (/#): Boar .12. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY October 19, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfr. Calves 1.502;Grower over 92# 1-1.3750; 80-92# .50-1; Bob Veal .05.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60.7050; Lean .40-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .65-.77.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Hfrs. 1450; Bred Hfrs. 800-1400; Open Hfrs.

600-1000; Started Hfrs. 300550; Service Bulls 500-1325.

Lambs (/#): Market 1.

Swine (/#): Sow .50-.52; Boar .17-.25.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY October 19, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfr. calves 11.80; Grower Bull over 92# 11.30; 80-92# .60-.85.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.74; Lean .55-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .66-.70.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-.79; Hols. Ch .92-1.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 2.10-2.30.

Goats (/hd): Nannies 40.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY October 17, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves over 92# 1-1.30; 80-92# .50.95; Bob Veal .05-.45.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.75; Lean .40-.64; Hvy. Beef Bulls .72.

Beef (/#): Hols. Ch .85-.92; Sel .75-.78.

Swine (/#): Boar .15; Hog .60-.65.

BATH MARKET

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge

Bath

Chatham

Bath, NY October 20, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.325; 80-92# .70-1.175; Bob Veal .0420.60.

Cull Calves (/#): Gd .60-.73; Lean .40-.615; Hvy. Beef Bulls .69-.77.

Beef (/#): Hols. Ch .75-.885.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): 1.452.125; Slaughter Sheep .50.

Goats (/hd): Billies 30102.50; Nannies 60-75.

Swine (/#): Sow .36-.575; Boar .22; Feeder Pig (/hd) 30-50.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY October 26, 2011 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 57-74; Canners/Cutters 37-68; Bulls dairy HY Util 60-77.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-60; 80-95# 3557.50; 60-80# 30-55; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 76-85.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 80-145; 80-95# 70-130; 70-80# 60-95; Hfrs.

87-185.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 104-119; Sel 80-95; Hols. Ch (grain fed) 88-103; Sel 7583.50.

Hogs: Hogs US 1-3 55; Boars US 1-3 10; Feeders US 1-3 10-29.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 160-210.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 170-192.50.

Slaughter Sheep: M 70.

Goats (/hd): Nannies L 175100.

Feeder Sale October 15, 2011 Beef Feeders: 301-500# 70136; 501-700# 60-133; 701# & up 53-110.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 62134; 501-700# 58-129; 701# & up 51-106.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 58131; 501-700# 57-125; 701# & up 54-108.

Holsteins: 301-500# 60-78; 501-700# 54-74; 701# & up 52-73.

Bred Replacements: 210870.

Families: 700-980.

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY October 21, 2011 Hay: 40-150 1st cut; 90-185 2nd cut; 140-200 3rd cut.

Straw: 135-150 Firewood: 50 Hay Fridays @ 11:15. Produce Mon. @ 10 am, WedFri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY October 24, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.7850; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls/Steers .68-.79.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# .80-1.40; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.30.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA October 19, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1298-1365# 114.50-115.50; Sel 1-2 1256-1306# 109112.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.50-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5070, hi dress 71, lo dress 6365; Lean 85-90% lean 59.5064.50, hi dress 66, lo dress 59-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11961394# 72.50-73, few hi dress 80-89; YG 2 1502-1914# 7071.

Feeder Steers: M&L 2 400# 100.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400# 111; M&L 2 300-500# 95105; 500-700# 85-90.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 115-122, few 129-134; M&L 2 300-500# 96-113; 500-700# 83-93.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 112.50-140; No. 2 90-130# 85-100; No. 3 90-120# 45-80; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 2 90-144# 120-165.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 17.5040.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 247-250# 83.50-84; 40-45% lean 61; Sows US 1-3 400# 62; Boars 650# 24.50.

Feeder Pigs: 35-40# 2631/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 60-80# 193-200; 100# 185-186; Yearlings 75120# 100-160; Ewes Util 1-2 166# 95.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 40-50# 70-87.50; 60-70# 120-134; Sel 3 20-30# 17.5030; 30-40# 29-49; Nannies Sel 2 80-100# 85-105; Sel 3 40-70# 64-74; Billies Sel 1 100-120# 130-170.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA October 19, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 71.75, lo dress 65.50; Boners 80-85% lean 62.50-66.75, hi dress 67.2571.25, lo dress 55-57.25; Lean 85-90% lean 56.7561.25, lo dress 48-53.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 14601960# 66-77; Bullocks 980# 67.50-70.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 2 310# 81; L 3 Hols. 400-405# 63-78; 645# 66; Heifers M&L 1 385-470# 93-100; 500505# 90-92; M&L 2 445-470# 84-90; 755# 74; Bulls L 2 745# 72.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-125# 120-150; 90# 115-117; No. 2 Hols. 95-110# 80-115; 85-90# 70; No. 3 100-105# 55-80; 80-90# 4260; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 90-110# 105-145/hd; No. 2 Hols. hfrs.

85-100# 95-100/hd.

Vealers: 82-100# 42-57.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 275# 210/hd; 45-50% lean 280# 175/hd.

Sows: US 1-3 320-400# 165-245/hd.

Boars: 300-700# 110195/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-50# 17-36; 60-90# 30-36.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Ch 2-3 40-65# 150.50187.50; 70-95# 155-195; 120# 172.50; Gd & Ch 1-2 105-125; Yearlings 165# 98; Rams 190-280# 80-85.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 77.50-95; 70# 155; Sel 2 25-40# 32.50-70; 4565# 55-107; Nannies Sel 1 140# 95; Sel 2 110-120# 8085; Billies Sel 1 180# 197.50.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale October 25, 2011 Rabbits: 1-10 Bunnies: 1.50-7.50 Pigeons: 1.25-1.35 Guinea Pigs: .50-4.50 Chickens: .50-5 Ducks: 3-5.50 Turkeys: 17 All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA October 24, 2011 Holstein Heifers: 10861162# 114.50-116.

Cows: Breakers 67.50-72; Boners 62.50-66; Lean 52.50-62.50.

Bulls: 1364-1502# 65-70.

Calves: 124. Bulls No. 1 94124# 120-137; 84-92# 87-97; No. 2 94-120# 110-125; 8092# 75-85; No. 3 94-116# 82102; 80-92# 42-68; Hfrs. No. 1 100-124# 160-180; No. 2 82-114# 65-142; Util 10-35.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 4050# 62-72; 80# 82; Sel 2 10-

Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 30# 15-42; 30-50# 42-75; 60# 67-80; Nannies 80-100# 72-102; Billies 150# 150-210.

Hay: 12 lds, 75-350/ton.

EarCorn: 4 lds,155-225/ton.

Straw: 3 lds, 120-195/ton.

Rd. Bales: 1 ld, 43/rd. bale.

Firewood: 8 lds, 60-122/ld.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA October 24, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 75-79, hi dress 80, lo dress 73; Breakers 75-80% lean 71-75, lo dress 67-69; Boners 8085% lean 67-70, lo dress 65; Lean 85-90% lean 61.5065.50, hi dress 66-68, lo dress 59-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051935# 73-79, few hi dress 79-88; YG 2 1095# 69.

Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 133-137.50; 500-700# 130; 700-900# 104-116; M&L 2 500-700# 109-110.

Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 110-122.50; 500-700# 101110; 900# 94; M&L 2 300500# 91-109; 500-700# 82.50-94.

Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 120129, few 132.50-135; 500700# 99-112.50; M&L 2 300500# 100-112.50; 600-700# 88.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 110-125; No. 2 90-130# 92.50-107.50; No. 3 85-120# 50-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 80-120# 125-170; Beef Calves 95-105# 127.50-135; Vealers Util 65-120# 27.5040.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 255# 64.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30# 1422/hd.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 1-3 70-100# 187.50-197.50; 110130# 168-177.50.

Slaughter Ewes: Util 1-2 111-222# 70-89, few 120130.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 50-65# 72.50-92.50; 70-82# 120-125; Billies Sel 2 170# 100; Whethers Sel 2 90# 122.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA October 24, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1340-1554# 121-

124.50; Ch 2-3 1246-1516# 116.50-122; full YG 4-5 11921296# 111.50-115; Sel 1-3 1264-1386# 113.50-116.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13001468# 103; Ch 2-3 13301538# 98-102; Sel 1-3 12391476# 93.50-96.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1214-1324# 117.50120; Ch 2-3 1146-1440# 111.50-116; full YG 4-5 1192# 110.50; Sel 1-3 11981330# 106.50-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 73; Breakers 75-80% lean 68.7573.50, hi dress 73-75.25, lo dress 65.50-68; Boners 8085% lean 66-70.25, hi dress 70-73.75, lo dress 61-65.75; Lean 85-90% lean 61-66.25, hi dress 67-70.50, lo dress 51.50-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12442202# 72-84, hi dress 14681632# 83.50-86.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 4080498# 117-122.50; 540-680# 114-123; Herefords 306# 114; M&L 2 278-462# 90122.50; L 3 Hols. 280-370# 68; 906-962# 73-77.

Slaughter Heifers: M&L 1 364-480# 114-119; 518-676# 104-112; M&L 2 246# 123; 311-480# 105-115; 508-848# 79-95 Slaughter Bulls: M&L 1 284-458# 117.50-135; 515768# 87.50-118; M&L 2 240# 124; 464# 82.50; 518# 105.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 130-167.50; No. 2 94-124# 100-135; 86-92# 6585; No. 3 94-114# 60-85; 7892# 55-70; Hols. Hfrs. Co. 2 84-100# 112.50-145; Vealers 62-110# 10-65.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 280-296# 66-70; 40-45% lean 301# 66.

Sows: US 1-3 402-448# 6065; 580-688# 55.50-59.50.

Boars: 658# 27.50.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 30-64# 212.50-230; 70-105# 187.50-215; 112-148# 185205; 165-178# 192.50-205; Yearlings 107-116# 90-145; Ewes Gd 2-3 202# 97.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 110-140; Sel 2 under 20# 17.50; 30-40# 62.5067.50; 45-60# 75-120; Nannies Sel 1 130-150# 110127.50; Billies Sel 1 200# 250; Wethers Sel 1 130# 187.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA October 20, 2011 Slaugter Steers: Ch 2-3 1422-1480# 109.50-111; Sel 1-2 1378# 103.50-104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1316-1476# 107-110.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 74-79; Breakers 75-80% lean 68.50-70.50, lo dress 67; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5068, lo dress 61.50; Lean 8590% lean 60-63.50, hi dress 66, lo dress 58-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 17881906# 72.50-75; YG 2 15002550# 65-68.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 600# 97; Hfrs. M&L 1 500# 111; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 105-122.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 112.50127.50; No. 2 90-125# 80105; No. 3 85-120# 50-80; No. 2 84-144# 160-200; Beef type 144-174# 90-100; Vealers 70-120# 10-15.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 298-314# 73-75; 40-45% lean 322# 69; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 56.50-61; Boars 350# 35; 950# 25.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30# 27.50-42.50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 60-80# 192.50-200.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 120; Whethers Sel 1 120# 150.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA October 22, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 195 Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 160-235 Timothy: 3 lds, 180-240 Grass: 8 lds, 140-290 Straw: 4 lds, 160-215 Corn: 5 lds, 40-105 Rye Seed: 4 lds, 8-8.50 Wheat Seed: 1 ld, 7.

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA October 21, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1605# 124-128; Ch 2-3 1155-1480# 118123.50; Sel 2-3 1040-1515# 114-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1235-1675# 99-108; Ch 2-

3 1110-1635# 96-100; Sel 13 1210-1570# 90-94; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200-1450# 119.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 10451420# 112-120; Sel 2-3 1050-1435# 103-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 70-76, hi dress 77-80, lo dress 68.50-70; Breakers 75-80% lean 67-72, hi dress 7274.50, lo dress 62-67; Boners 80-85% lean 62-68.50, hi dress 68.50-72, lo dress 5862; Lean 85-90% lean 59-72, hi dress 67-72, lo dress 5359.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1085-1330# 80-86, lo dress 1545-1740# 73-77; Bullocks 815-1280# 83.50-88; hi dress 830-1210# 93-97.50, lo dress 860-1335# 75-80; Thurs. YG 1 1310-1765# 7983, hi dress 1390-1700# 8689, lo dress 900-1575# 6874.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-120# 140-160; 90-95# 100-105; No. 2 95-120# 120-140; 8090# 80-100; No. 3 95-105# 70-105; 80-90# 60-80; Util 70-110# 25-65; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 2 90-95# 150-180; No. 2 70-115# 70-130; Jersey/Xbred 65-100# 50-70; non-tubing 60-115# 12-55; Tues. No. 1 112-121# 111125; 95-103# 147-153; pkg 90# 85; No. 2 pkg 114# 125; 95-103# 140-149; 83-90# 55-90; pkg 75# 25; No. 3 83108# 49-65; pkg 74# 22; Util 73-105# 15-46; Graded Hols.

Hfrs No. 1 94-113# 197-205; No. 2 75-90# 40-110; nontubing 71-80# 20-40.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 pkg 120-128# 140; 94118# 150-160; 90-92# 97; 80-88# 50; No. 2 106-128# 135-150; 94-104# 110-131; mostly 123-131; 80-92# 50; No. 3 90-130# 60-65; 72-88# 30-37; Util 60-110# 17-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 85100# 100-105; No. 2 85-100# 60-100.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA October 18, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 64.50-68.50; Boners 80-85% lean 57.5063.50; Lean 88-90% lean 5056.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 120-160; No. 2 95-115# 80-120; No. 3 80110# 40-80; Util 70-105# 1045.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA October 19, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1205# 117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1370-1465# 105-106; Ch 2-3 1385-1620# 95-100; Sel 1-3 1350-1500# 85-90.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1040-1235# 109-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 73.5075.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 66.50-68.50; Boners 80-85% lean 63.50-66, hi dress 68-

71, lo dress 59-61.50; Lean 85-90% lean 58-62, lo dress 50-54.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13751890# 74-77; YG 2 10301120# 61-65.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 3 Hols. 378-457# 77.50-87.50; Hfrs. M 1 470# 100.

Vealers: Util 70-110# 40-65; 60-65# 15-30.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 150-165; No. 2 95-130# 115-145; 80-90# 72.50-85; No. 3 80-120# 6085.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 55-65# 180222.50; 77-95# 184-192.50; 105-115# 160-178; Gd & Ch 1-2 40-45# 100-135; Ewes Gd 1-2 135-165# 92.50-102; Util 140-165# 75-86.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-50# 79-83; 70-80# 109-122.50; Sel 2 20-40# 55-65; 50-70# 75-92.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 one lot 44# 135.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 50-54% lean 290# 69.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA October 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1275-1510# 120123.50; Ch 2-3 1205-1530# 116-121.50; 1620-1650# 110-115; full YG 4-5 15401585# 113-114; Sel 1-3 1220-1475# 109-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1285-1580# 102-106; Ch 2-3 1275-1600# 97-102; Sel 1-3 1180-1495# 90-96.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1395# 116.50121; Ch 2-3 1080-1495# 112-116; full YG 4-5 12401280# 108-112.50; Sel 1-3 1055-1305# 106-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 67-71, lo dress 60-64; Boners 80-85% lean 63-67, hi dress 67-68.50, lo dress 61-62; Lean 85-90% lean 55.50-60, lo dress 47.50-52.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11451735# 73-82; hi dress 13502125# 83-87;YG 2 1490# 64.

Feeder Steers: M 1 545# 98; M&L 2 505-715# 88-95; L 3 Hols. 283-491# 70-74; 570910# 67-73.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 50055# 90-97; M&L 2 260-460# 86-97; 580# 85; Herefords 435# 77.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 280450# 91-114; 520-685# 8498; 825# 83; Herefords 515# 80; M&L 2 426-465# 87-94; 520-785# 80-88; L 3 Hols.

3100-490# 67-80; 517# 61.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 120-150; 90# 115-137; No. 2 95-110# 100125; 80-90# 87-110; No. 3 95-110# 62-90; 75-90# 5082; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90# 165; No. 2 85# 85; Vealers Util 6595# 10-65.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 255-275# 74.50-78.50; 282-300# 74.50-77.50; 45-50% lean 245-275# 72-73.50; 297302# 74.50-75.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA October 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 14001550# 97-102.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 69-75; Boners 65.50-70.50; Lean 62-70.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 56-65; Shelly 55 & dn.

Bulls: 1050# 81.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 1 920-1110# 86.50-97.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 135-146; No. 2 80-135# 105-135; No. 3 80-120# 65-105; Util 62 & dn.

Swine: Hogs Barrows 303375# 57-65.50; 455-500# 53.25-56.75; 515-570# 53.25-55.50; Sows 500-605# 56-59; 320-495# 55.75-67; Boners 45-53.50; Boars one lot 238# 50.

Goats: Fancy Kids 122-152; Fleshy Kids 100-117; Small/thin/bottle 18-75.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 55-105# 167-212;.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed & Feeder Cattle Sale Nov. 1.

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Sows: US 1-3 350-490# 5461.50; 530# 58.

Boars: 370-505# 32.50-40; Jr. 310-335# 50-57.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-40# 26-36; 60-70# 34-38.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 36-67# 172-200; 7090# 162-182; Ewes Gd 2-3 103-153# 80-90; 160-185# 67-85; Rams 290-330# 6270.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 5060# 87-107; 80# 107-140; Sel 2 under 20# 10-32; 2040# 35-87; 45-60# 67-90; 70# 120.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 140# 82; Sel 2 80-120# 5080; Sel 3 100-120# 20-40.

Billies: Sel 1 150-180# 155180; Sel 2 120-140# 125.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA October 24, 2011 Cattle: 119 Heifers: Gd 85-90 Cows: Util & Comm. 60-68; Canner/lo Cutter 60 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 72-80 Bulls: YG 1 58-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 85100; Bulls 80-95; Hfrs. 75100.

Calves: 69. Gd 75-85; Std 15-50; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 70-130.

Hogs: 18. US 1-2 75-80; US 1-3 70-75; Sows US 1-3 5260; Boars 26-40.

Feeder Pigs: 54. US 1-3 2050# 15-40.

Sheep: 69. SI Ewes 70-80.

Goats: 62-100; Goats 20140.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 24, 2011 Alfalfa: 195-295 Grass: 175-185 Timothy: 145 Mixed Hay: 60-150 Round Bales: 100-175 Lg. Sq. Bales: 125-145 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA October 24, 2011 Roosters: 4-7 Hens: 1-2.25 Banties: .25-2

Pigeons: .50-1.50 Guineas: 6.50 Ducks: 3-7 Bunnies: 1.50-6 Rabbits: 4-12.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA October 20, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1603# 125-128; Ch 2-3 1155-1420# 119-124; Sel 2-3 1040-1320# 114.50118.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1300-1675# 99-104; Ch 2-3 1100-1495# 96-99; Sel 23 1210-1530# 90-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1045-1200# 115-120.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-80; Breakers 7580% lean 67-70, hi dress 7174, lo dress 64-68; Boners 80-85% lean 63-67, hi dress 68-72, lo dress 58.50-62; Lean 88-90% lean 59-64, hi dress 65-68, lo dress 53-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13101765# 79-83, hi dress 13901700# 86-89; lo dress 9001575# 68-74.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 pkg 120-128# 140; 94118# 150-160; 90-92# 97; No. 106-128# 135-150; 94104# 110-131, mostly 123131; 80-92# 50; No. 3 90130# 60-65; 72-88# 30-37; Util 60-110# 17-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-100# 100-105; No. 2 85100# 60-100.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA October 19, 2011 US 1-2: 10-15# 130; 20-25# 200-205; 25-30# 120-140, pkg 170; 30-40# 70-100; 4050# 90-100; 55-70# 80-85; 70-80# 105.

US 2: 20-30# 70-110; 30-35# 70; 35-40# 95-115; 40-50# 70-75; 50-60# 60-85. * Next Feeder Pig sale Wed., Nov. 2.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA October 24, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-tra-

ditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 229-260; 60-80# 209-242; 80-90# 205-220; 90-110# 204-219; 110-130# 181-196; 130-150# 167-183; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 194211; 60-80# 177-200; 80-90# 166-181; 110-130# 167-182; 130-150# 156-168; 150-200# 153-168.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 104-119; 160-200# 90-100; 200-300# 82-92; WF 120-160# 88-103; 160-200# 85-100; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 82-96; WF 120-160# 79-94.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 104-113; 40-60# 118150; 60-80# 146-170; 80-90# 178-190; 90-100# 175-190; Sel 2 30-50# 72-109; 50-60# 109-124; 60-80# 118-148; Sel 3 30-40# 43-58; 40-60# 60-83; 70-80# 85-100; 8090# 96-111.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 119-134; 130180# 122-138; Sel 2 80-130# 95-108; Sel 3 50-80# 78-92; 80-130# 88-103.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 171-186; 150-250# 201-216; Sel 2 100-150# 139-154; 150-250# 169-184.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .05 to .10 higher, wheat sold steady to .05 higher, barley sold .10-.15 higher, Oats sold .15-.20 higher & Soybeans sold .20-.30 lower. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.41, Avg 7.14, Contracts 6-6.05; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.826.65, Avg 6.16, Contracts 5.90-6.28; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.75, Avg 5.22, Contracts 4.50, Oats No. 2

Range 4-5, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No 2 Range 11.3711.72, Avg 11.50, Contracts 11.58-11.72; EarCorn Range 200-208, Avg 204.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.45-7.45, Avg 6.95; Wheat 6.65; Barley No. 3 Range 4.75-5, Avg 4.87; Oats No. 2 Range 4.30; Soybeans No. 2 Range 1111.80, Avg 11.42; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.52-7.10, Avg 6.81; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.60-6.33, Avg 5.97; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 4.78; Oats No. 2 Range 35.10, Avg 3.72; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-11.80, Avg 11.57; EarCorn Range 165-180, Avg 172.50 Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.20-7.54, Avg 7.34; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.05; Barley No. 3 Range 4.95; Oats No. 2 Range 4.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.35-12, Avg 11.71; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.05.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.45-7.45, Avg 7.04, Mo. Ago 7.41, Yr Ago 5.68; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.60-7.05, Avg 6.25, Mo Ago 6.24, Yr Ago 6.30; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 4.90, Mo Ago 4.85, Yr Ago 3.20; Oats No. 2 Range 35.10, Avg 4.20, Mo Ago 4.01, Yr Ago 2.52; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-12, Avg 11.52, Mo Ago 12.48, Yr Ago 11.29; EarCorn Range 165-220; Avg 192, Mo Ago 202.50, Yr Ago 143.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.29-7, Avg 6.58; Oats No. 2 3.50-4.75, Avg 4.06; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.72; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.27.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary October 21, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 121-128; Ch 1-3 116121; Sel 1-2 109-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 102-106; Ch 2-3 96-102; Sel 1-2 90-95.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116.50-121; Ch 1-3 1090-116; Sel 1-2 103-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 67-72.50; Boners 80-85% lean 63-68.50; Lean 85-90% lean 56.5063.50.

Slaughter Bulls: lo dress 70-75, Avg dress 77-86; hi dress 84-89.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 122-135; 500-700# 120-123; M&L 2 300-500# 110-125; 500-700# 97-120.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 108-120; 500-700# 105-119; M&L 2 300-500# 97-114; 500-700# 82.50-107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 107-140; 500-700# 109-116; M&L 2 300-500# 92-115; 500-700# 82-97.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-60.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 120-160; No. 2

95-125# 80-140; No. 3 80120# 40-80; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs.

84-105# 150-205; No. 2 80105# 75-130.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 65.5070; 45-50% lean 220-270# 66.50-67.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5962; 500-700# 59-61.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-25# 200-205; 25-30# 120-240; 30-40# 70-100; 4050# 90-100; 50-70# 80-85; US 2 30-30# 70-110; 30-40# 70-115; 40-50# 70-75; 5060# 60-85.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 205-235; 60-80# 188-211; 80-110# 184-199; 110-150# 168-184; Ch 1-3 40-60# 176-190; 60-80# 169184; 80-110# 169-184; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 82-97; 160200# 84-97; Util 1-2 120160# 72-84.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 116-134; 60-80# 128153; 80-100# 141-156; Sel 2 40-60# 84-101; 60-80# 102126; Sel 3 40-60# 76-91; 6080# 83-101; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 100-116; 130-180# 115-130; Sel 2 80-130# 8297; Sel 3 50-80# 53-69; 80130# 69-84; Billies Sel 1 100150# 152-167; 150-250# 190-196; Sel 2 100-150# 135-150.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary October 24, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay and straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 175-250; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-300; Timothy 150-200; Straw 100-160 clean; Mulch 60-80.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 135 lds Hay, 22 Straw. Alfalfa 140-300; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 100-400; Timothy 165-350; Grass Hay 167-360; Straw 120-225 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: October 17, 54 lds Hay, 8 lds Straw. Alfalfa 195-410; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-400; Timothy 170-330; Grass 167360; Straw 150-215 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: October 21, 48 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 140-270; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 140-390; Timothy 165-255; Grass Hay 187-255; Straw 162-200 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: October 20, 21 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 195-300; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 180-370; Timothy 335-350; Grass 205270; Straw 120-200.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: October 19, 12 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mix 100-245; Grass 142-202; Straw 225.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 100 Loads Hay, 14 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 95-365; Timothy 180-205; Grass 140-

275; Straw 135-205.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: October 19, 17 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 115-330.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: October 17, 14 Lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 140-305; Straw 260 clean.

Greencastle Livestock: October 17 & 20, 4 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 72.50130; Timothy 147.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: October 22, 17 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 195; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-235; Timothy 180-240; Grass Hay 140-275; Straw 160-215 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: October 18, 19 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 95-310; Grass 110170; Straw 160.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: October 15 & 18, 29 lds Hay, 7 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 95-365; Timothy 140-205; Grass 132180;Straw 132-180 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: October 21, 8 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass 150-185; Straw 165-200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA October 18, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 68.50-72; Breakers 75-80% lean 68.50-72, lo dress 6266; Boners 80-85% lean 64.50-68.50, hi dress 69.5071.50, lo dress 60.50-64; Lean 85-90% lean 59.5064.50, hi dress 67-68, lo dress 55-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 112-121# 111-125; 95-103# 147-153; pg 90# 125, pkg 85; No. 2 pkg 114# 125; 95-103# 140-149; 83-90# 55-90; pkg 75# 25; No. 3 83-108# 49-65; pkg 74# 22; Util 73-105# 1546; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 94-113# 197-205; No. 2 75-90# 40110; non-tubing 71-80# 2040. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Nov. 11.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA October 20, 2011 Loads: 33 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 195-300 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 335350.

Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 180-370 Grass: 4 lds, 205-270 Straw: 7 lds, 1209200 Firewood: 3 lds, 70-130 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 1159120.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA October 26, 2011 Loads: 38 Mixed Hay: 16 lds, 230-340 Timothy: 3 lds, 302-365 Grass: 8 lds, 240-300 Straw: 1 ld, 215 Baleage: 1 ld 50 Rye: 1 ld, 14.25

USDA announces sign-up dates for conservation programs in Massachusetts AMHERST, MA — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced three rounds of funding for four conservation programs in Massachusetts.

These federal programs, authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, provide financial and technical help to farmers and forest land owners to protect soil, water and other natural resources.

The assistance is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Wildlife Habitat In-

centive Program (WHIP), Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA), and the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), all administered by NRCS. NRCS will offer three ranking periods with the following closing dates: Feb. 3, March 30, and June 1, 2012. Farmers can submit applications for these programs anytime throughout the year; all complete applications will be batched and ranked on these closing dates for funding decisions. For an application to be considered complete for ranking, the following criteria apply:

• All land and producer eligibility requirements must have been met; and • A conservation plan identifying conservation practices to be included for proposed funding must be finalized for the enrolled land.

“Applications that are not complete by any one closing date will be deferred to the next ranking period,” said Christine Clarke, NRCS State Conservationist for Massachusetts. “We strongly encourage farmers to work with their local NRCS field office early to be sure that they don’t

miss any opportunities.”

Farmers should visit their local USDA service center to apply; locations are listed on-line at http://offices.usda.gov or in the phone book under Federal Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture. General program information is available on the NRCS Massachusetts Web site at www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov Three national initiatives also will be available in Massachusetts through EQIP, including: organic production; seasonal high tunnels for crop production; and onfarm energy conservation.

Applicants compete only among other farmers in the same funding pools.

One regional initiative, the New England/New York Forestry Initiative will be offered to non-industrial, private forest landowners to implement forest management plans on their land.

Funds for this will be available through EQIP and WHIP. The 2008 Farm Bill provides additional incentives for farmers who are beginning, have limited resources, or who are socially disadvantaged because they belong to racial or ethnic

groups that have historically been subjected to prejudice. Such farmers can receive up to 90 percent of the costs associated with planning and implementing conservation measures and up to 30 percent of expected costs may be provided in advance.

NRCS has offices in Greenfield, Hadley, Holden, Hyannis, Pittsfield, Westford, and West Wareham, which work with local conservation districts and other partners to serve farmers and landowners throughout the commonwealth.

NFU: Passage of currency reform bill will make FTAs more fair 1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011: “We are very pleased that the Senate passed

the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, because it is a comprehensive piece of legislation that uses U.S.

trade law to counter the economic harm caused to U.S. farmers, ranchers and manufacturers due to currency manipu-

lation. Before our trade can truly be fair, we need to ensure that all countries are playing by the same rules.

“Unbalanced trade agreements negatively impact the economy. By ensuring that the currencies of other countries are valued fairly, U.S. companies are able to compete on a level playing field, which helps to create and preserve jobs. The U.S. has been harmed many times before because other countries illegally manipulated their currency, and we continue to be harmed even today.

“An Economic Policy Institute study found that if the Chinese yuan were revalued to its equilibrium level, up to 2.25 million jobs could be created through an increase in U.S. gross domestic product. These are desperately needed jobs that the U.S. has lost because of the illegal actions of other countries. This is legislation that garnered overwhelming bipartisan support in the House last year, passing 34879. We urge the House to pass this bill and the president to sign it as quickly as possible to correct this problem.”

FALL PREMIER ALL-BREEDS SALE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 • 11:30AM NEW BERLIN, NY

Sale Highlights Holsteins: Clinton-Camp sends the last of their great heifers - 8 big strapping heifers from super maternal lines and breed leading sires; Kler-Vu sends a 2yr. old Dane w/31,794 3.8 1205 fresh again working hard - super pedigree 11 Gen. deep to Supreme Fay Marilyn (Rose Milly's Dam). Pineyvale sells a March calf by Browndale Commissioner from Chapel-Bank Outside Helen 2E-95 DOM; Helen's dam is a VG Durham, then EX-95 GMD Chapel-Bank Benji Hillair. This calf is a feature of 10 outstanding young cows from Pineyvale. Field of Dreams sends a group of elite Heifers & young cows - sired by Shottle, Million, O-Man, BWM Leader & Ernesto featuring outstanding Maternal Lines like the Graces from Marbil & the Mark Debbie's from Spring-Grove! Lamport sends a fancy VG Affirmed due in Dec. to Palermo, dam EX 90. Snowtop sends 2 top young cows. Post-Haven sends a group of young cows. Guernsey: May 2010 heifer on service to Pies - Dam GP. Swiss: From Dublin Hills March Calf sired by Forsman from the 3E EX93 Dublin Hills Sasha 37,040 3.6 1335 3.4 1260; Empire Farms sends a Ransom Bred Heifer due in Jan. to Poker Dam V88 w/23900; a May calf sired by Marker and a VG Eagle due Dec. Vine Valley Farm sends a fancy Sept. calf sired by Eddie from a fancy Zeus; a bred heifer sired by Dynasty due in Jan. Many Maples Farm sends a fancy 2yr. Dynasty and a Service bull by Special. Jerseys: Fancy Fresh Comerica on service to Iatola, Dam EX93 32730 1897 1150, 2nd D: EX92.

A bred heifer sired by Comerica serviced to Ballard; Dam VG88, 2nd D: EX91. Selections are underway - Call if you want to participate - We Don't want to miss anyone. Brown Swiss Semen selling: 11 units of Wonderment selling - bring your tanks.

Outstanding consignments from: Clinton-Camp, Peneyvale, Posthaven, Field of Dreams, Kler-Vu, Vine Valley, Dublin Hills, Many-Maples, Empire Farm, Sco-Li, Snowtop, Lamport & more.

Consignments are coming in rapidly call to participate catalog deadlines are near. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

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National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed S.

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Try this hashbrown broccoli bake for an easy and delicious dinner they’ll love

(NAPSA) — Coming home from work to a hungry family wanting dinner on the table? It is not always easy to find time to put together a wholesome meal.

Orlantha Boeker, a Hungry Jack® spokesperson and busy working mom with a 3-year-old son, understands the importance of serving her family meals that are delicious, budget-friendly and easy to prepare. Here are her quick tips to help you with meals for your busy family: • Try serving breakfast for dinner, also known as “brinner.”

• Take shortcuts by purchasing some of your recipe components pre-made or pre-sliced, such as jarred pasta sauce or pre-sliced fresh mushrooms.

• Always make a little extra so you can enjoy leftovers the next day.

• Instead of ordering take-out, keep your pantry and freezer stocked with go-to staples.

This delicious Hashbrown Broccoli Bake recipe is a perfect family meal and it only takes 15 minutes of preparation. With broccoli, peppers and hashbrowns, your family will love this dish and get their veggies, too. Instead of grating potatoes by hand, a great time-saving tip is to use Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes. They are made out of 100 percent Idaho® potatoes and require no refrigeration, so you can keep them on hand in your pantry.

For more delicious and easy recipes your whole family will love, please visit www.hungryjackpotatoes.com.

Hashbrown Broccoli Bake

Ingredients: 1 carton (4.2 ounces) Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, unthawed, or fresh florets in 1-inch pieces 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell pepper or

diced fresh red bell pepper 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup sour cream 1 cup (about 3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Fill hashbrown potatoes carton to fill line with cold water. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

3. Mix hashbrowns, broccoli, chicken, bell pepper and black pepper in a large bowl. Spread in prepared dish.

4. Stir together milk and sour cream. Pour evenly over hashbrown potatoes. Top with cheese.

5. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes until top just begins to brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 50 minutes Makes 6 servings (c) Basic American Foods. Hungry Jack is a trademark of The J.M. Smucker Company, used under license.

A hearty but easy-to-create casserole of hashbrown potatoes, chicken and broccoli can make for a delicious, nutritious dinner.

Pack a healthier lunch for school (NAPSA) — With children back at school, it’s time to think about packing a healthy, nutritious lunchbox. Following the USDA’s new “MyPlate” guide to healthier eating, ideally, half of the lunchbox should be fruits and vegetables, with the other half split between protein and whole grains.

Here are some tips to help pack a nutrient-dense lunchbox from culinary and nutrition experts at Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic grocer that has launched its Health Starts Here™ program to help families find healthy food choices.

• Use fresh-sliced or dried pureed fruits instead of sweetened jelly — sliced apples, bananas and strawberries offer great nutrition and taste great paired with nut butters.

• Substitute avocado or hummus for mayo-avocado offers healthy fats naturally plus provides a creamy spread for sandwiches. Hummus provides protein.

• Add lots of fresh veggies — they pack more nutrients per calorie. The more color, the better.

• Use almond butter instead of peanut butter — it adds more protein with a twist to your sandwich.

• Always use whole grain breads or tortillas — wraps are a fun change of pace, especially when packed with veggies.

• Replace iceberg lettuce with dark, leafy greens like spinach or arugula as they pack more nutrients per bite.

• For crunch, add a homemade trail mix with dried fruits and raw nuts — a fun snack the kids will love.

Nutrient-dense lunch ideas: Instead of a PB&J sandwich, chips, cookies and chocolate milk...

• Try a whole wheat tortilla wrap with almond or peanut butter, sliced strawberries and fruitsweetened jelly, carrot sticks or sugar snap peas, homemade trail mix, and a bottle of water.

Instead of mac & cheese, cheese puffs, applesauce and soda...

• Try hummus served with veggies and whole wheat pita, unsweetened applesauce or in-season fresh-cut fruit, and almond or soy milk.

For more information and resources on healthy eating, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

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1994 F700 diesel, 18’ flatbed dump, 150,000 miles, 6 cyl., 2005 hoist & body, $6,500 OBO. 413-320-9174

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DAIRY FARM HERDSMAN WANTED The Lands at Hillside Farms a 65-cow, grass-based/sustainable mixed herd dairy farm, seeks a herdsman with a minimum of 2 years experience with dairy cows and field work. Duties include: milking, feeding, field work, and other barn chores as assigned. Position offers competitive pay and benefits with on-site housing negotiable. The Lands at Hillside Farms is a non-profit educational farm based in Shavertown, PA (approximately 10 minutes from Wilkes-Barre).

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Horses TEAM of 7 & 8 year old black Percheron 17 hand geldings, Team of old style black 10 year old Percheron mares 16-3 hands and just under 2000 lbs. each. Both teams are well broke. Also, 15-3 hand 6 year old black Percheron gelding and 17 hand plus, spotted draft gelding. Both are broke to harness and saddle. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

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607-642-3293

TAMWORTH PIGLETS FOR SALE. 781-259-0456

Horse Equipment THREE SETS of draft size bob sleighs with approximately 5’6”x14’ beds. All in excellent conditions. Erin C. Lundy

Horses (2) QUARTER HORSES for a confident and experienced rider; (1) draft horse. 413-2298626

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Sheep Dairy Sheep - 25 East Friesian Ewes, born 4/2010 due to lamb for the first time 4/2012, $325 each. Proven 3 YO Dairy Ram great conformation $600. 508-248-1845

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#268 - Nice dairy/beef farm w/outstanding bldgs. - 236 A. w/100 tillable, V.G. 2 story home w/paved driveway, radiant heat, inground pool, central air & attached 2 car garage - nice barn w/50 stalls on pipeline plus pens, 102x45 ft. Morton bldg. w/24x16 ft. heated shop w/concrete floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $525,000 #68 - Nice Horse Hobby Farm w/5.2 A. - V.G. 7 rm. 2 story home w/full basement, new oil hot air heat, 1.5 baths, stone fireplace w/wood stove insert, vinyl siding, 2 car garage - also 20x40 2 story barn w/2 horse stalls & tack rm. - also 1 stall garage across rd. - paved driveway, 50’ dug well & creek bordering property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EX buy at $110,000 #69 - Farm w/150 A. - 130 tillable, 20 woods, nice apple orchard, outstanding looking property w/very good 2 story home w/beautiful lawns and nice in-ground swimming pool - also outside wood furnace, 2 story barn w/lg. heated shop at one end nice creek borders property - located across the road from #70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priced at $435,000 #36 - Nice hunting & recreation property on very quiet road - 141 acres near Adirondack Park on south side - 5 rm. A-Frame home w/attached 10x18 ft. breezeway & 20x24 ft. workshop - lots of water - 125 ft. well, 3 ponds, 2 stocked w/bass & 3 creeks - INCLUDES TRACTOR AND LAWN MOWER . . . . Priced at $268,000 B-301 - This income producing property is located on 6 acres. The house is completely remolded and updated. It has a large sprawling yard with an in ground pool right out the back door. The 50x90 pole barn is rented for $1,000/month. It also has a 3 bedroom attached apartment as income. The main barn has 9 overhead doors and has been seasonally rented. The main residence in the house has 3 large bedrooms including a large master bedroom. The bath has a garden tub and shower. It has hot water baseboard heat with a new furnace in 2009. Close to Clinton & Utica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $349,500 C-62A - 84 Acres farmland, mostly all tillable. Spring water supply centrally located in the parcel makes this an ideal acreage for a hobby farm, could be purchased with homestead listing C-62 or separately. Terms available. . . . . . . . .Asking $175,000 C-17 - Wood lot w/5.35 acres on the edge of the Adirondack Park located on paved rd. w/electricity - property has never been logged - very clear brook trout stream running thru property - small hunting cabin - great location for fishing & hunting . . . .$33,000

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787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2304 - Oneida County Dairy Farm 140 acres, 80+ acres tillable well drained very productive soils right behind the barn, flat to gently rolling fields.

An additional 86 acres close by available to rent. Nice remodeled 2 story dairy barn with 86 stalls. Tunnel ventilation. Nice barn to work in. Attached 74 stall free stall barn w/large bedding pack and pens for calves. Barn has a manure pit for 3 month storage. 2 large machinery buildings. Good 2 story 5 bdrm home and 2 bdrm mobile home for hired help. This is a good turn-key operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $450,000 2308 - Oneida County - 258 acre dairy farm, 80 ac tillable, good well drained flat ground all in hay. Balance woods and pasture. Nice 56 stall 2 story dairy barn, enclosed manure room, 2" pipeline milking system. Big mangers, high ceilings, nice barn to work in. Good 2 story remodeled 6 bdrm, 3 bth, new kitchen and bths; a very well maintained home. 3 out buildings for machinery storage and young stock. Year round trout stream. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Would make a nice farm to milk a small dairy or would be excellent for beef or horses. Lots of additional land to rent for little or nothing. Nice area to live, hiking, skiing, and snow mobile trails close by. Farm is priced to sell, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $429,000 That's $1662 per acre with good buildings.

2305 - Oneida County Gentleman's Farm. 30 acres of flat to gently rolling land mostly tillable conducive to growing road side crops. Remodeled two story barn used for storage and vegetable sales. Remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm farm house. Owners are growing and selling veggies road side. Awesome opportunity for someone looking to do this type of business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priced to sell $159,900 2299 - Very Nice Home - Montgomery County Dairy Farm - 110 acres of beautiful land. 70 acres tillable in 2 fields that lie flat to gently rolling.

Exceptional soils, well drained, high lime. Balance woods. Good 2 story Dairy barn with 45 stalls and a side addition with 25 additional stalls for young stock.

Good 4 bay shop and garage. Very nice remodeled 5 bedroom home with 1 1/2 baths. Has been completely remodeled top to bottom with new siding, windows, and an oil fired furnace. This is a nice little farm with exceptional buildings and land. Owners have retired and have no family to take the farm over.

They have reduced their original Asking price of $400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . now to $350,000 They would like to sell this good farm beffore winter.

2297 - Western, NY Gentleman's Farm near the beautiful Town of Fredonia mins from Beautiful Lake Erie. Quiet road, nice setting, exceptional buildings. 90 m/l beautiful acres of land. 30 acres in fields and pasture, balance woods. Very nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroom home with new roof, windows, and septic system. 2 story 36x70 barn used for raising heifers and hay storage, 40x80 machinery building with 2 big box stalls for horses. Year round pond. Owner is currently raising beef and dairy replacements in the past. This would make an nice farm for beef, horses or other livestock. 15 mins to town, Rt 90, and Lake Erie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $300,000 2307- Herkimer County - 100+/- acres all wooded. Power and telephone.

Year round stream. Awesome deer & turkey hunting. Mins from the Adirondack Park. Mins from I90, hour to Albany. Seller would like to sell before spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduuced from $110,000 to $90,000 for this good property

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DEC 8-12 Acres USA Conference & Trade Show Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. See Web site for details.

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On Internet at www.acresusa .com JAN 7 VA Sheep Producers Assoc. Annual Meeting Blacksburg, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-231-9163 or e-mail sgreiner@vt.edu.

JAN 14 NOFA 25th Annual Winter Conference Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. Contact Cathleen O’Keefe, e-mail wc@ nofamass.org. On Internet at www.nofamass.org/conferences/winter/index.php JAN 18 Southeast Agriculture Mediation Workshop: Conflict Resolution Skills The Carver Public Library, 2 Meadowbrook Way, Carver MA. 6-8 pm. Call 508-2952212 ext. 50 or e-mail balexander@semaponline.or g. On Internet at http:// semaponline.org.

JAN 20-21 16th Annual VT Grazing & Livestock Conference Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. Featuring local, regional and national speakers on multiple species grazing management & production.

Several workshops. Contact Jenn Colby, 802-656-0858 or e-mail jcolby@uvm.edu.

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JAN 22-24 The National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL. For dairy professionals from around the world to exchange current information on udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality. Call 727-3676461. On Internet at www .nmconline.org JAN 25 Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Annual Meeting Barre, VT. Contact Jane Woodhouse, 802-592-3062.

JAN 27 & 28 4th Annual Winter Greenup Grazing Conference Century House, Latham, NY. Please contact Tom Gallagher at tjg3@cornell.edu, Lisa Cox at lkc29@ cornell.edu or Morgan Hartman at blackqueenangus @yahoo.com for more information and to get on the mailing list for registrations.

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FEB 14-16 45th Annual World Ag Expo International Agri-Center, 4450 South Laspina St., Tulare, CA. The Expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors displaying cutting edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. On Internet at www.WorldAgExpo.com

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NOV 2 Agricultural Resource Workshop and Open House Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St. (Rte 142), Room 2E, Brattleboro, VT. 9 am - 12 pm. Space is limited - please RVSP to FSA at 802-254-9766 ext. 2 or dana.ruppert@vt.usda.gov.

NOV 4 Maine Dairy Insurance Workshop Workshop and lunch are free for Maine dairy producers. register no later than October 28 at extension. umaine.edu/cropinsurance or call 207-581-3875 or 800287-0274 (in Maine).

NOV 5 52nd Northland Toy Club Collectible Toy Show Polish Community Center, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY. 9 am - 2 pm. Admissin is $3, children under 12 free with adult. Contact N.T.C., 518-966-5239.

NOV 5-6 2nd Annual Fiber Festival of New England Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. Sheep Shearing, Workshops, Fleece Sale, Fiber Animals, Demonstrations, Children’s Area,

Fiber Fashion Show, Sheep Dog Demonstrations. More than 150 vendors selling raw fleeces, fencing, yarn, clothing, blankets, knitting needles, spinning wheels, shawl pins & brooches, Christmas ornaments, fiber animals, roving, patterns, felting kits, beads & much more. Call 413-205-5011 or aginfo @thebige.com. On Internet at fiberfestival.org NOV 11-12 It Takes a Region - 2011: Conference to Build our Northeast Food System Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Albany, NY. Contact Kathy Ruhf, 413323-9878, e-mail kzruhf @verizon.net. On Internet at www.ittakesaregion.org NOV 11-18 North American International Livestock Exposition Sheep Show Louisville, KY. On Internet at www.livestockexpo.org NOV 17 A Team Approach to Developing Successful Farm Transfer Plans Doyle Center, 464 Abbot Ave., Leominister, MA. 9 am - 4 pm. Designed for professionals who assist, or would like to assist farmers with any aspect of farm transfer or succession plans. Contact Bob Bernstein, 603-357-1600.

NOV 29 Working Together to Preserve Farmland Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury, CT. 6:30-9 pm.

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Corn Farmers Coalition concludes third year of educating Washington about corn The Corn Farmers Coalition, a program from the National Corn Growers Association and several of its state affiliates designed to educate Washington policymakers about corn and the family farmers who grow it, concluded its 2011 effort with an “Innovation is Growing” reception recently at the U.S. Capitol that included the viewing of a new documentary video about corn growers.

“The Corn Farmers Coalition exists to tell the story of the revolution going on in modern farming and the significant role family farmers have had in this success,” NCGA President Garry Niemeyer told a group of dozens gathered at the Capitol Visitors Center. “Corn farmers from across the United States came together through their organizations to found the effort with a simple but clear mission: Tell the story of how American farmers — through innovation, technology and hard work — have become the most productive farmers the world has ever seen.”

The positive fact-based messages of the Corn Farmers Coalition are directed at legislators and key staff who participate in the policy dialogue in Washington. The 2011 campaign included “station domination” at Union Station and the Capitol South Metro Station, placing prominent messages in front of many legislative and regulatory staff that use the station in their daily commute.

In addition, it includes a significant online and drive-time radio advertising presence over the summer, and the printing and distribution of the Corn Fact Book by NCGA and its state associations, telling farmer stories while stressing the importance of how they are growing more corn sustainably.

Niemeyer, who farms near Auburn, IL, pointed out that nine of the largest corn crops in history have been grown the last nine years. Even this year, despite major challenges from drought, flooding and even hurricanes, corn growers have continued this trend, he said.

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Producers could be losing as much as $3 billion annually in lost weight gains, poor feed conversion and increased disease due to parasites, Dr. Sides says. When cattle are infected with parasites, it can suppress their appetites, limiting the intake and absorption of nutrients. Plus, infections can mean cattle can’t fight off other diseases as easily.

For cows, it’s important to maximize the gains made while on pasture and keep them in good body condition through winter. For calves, every deworming offers the opportunity for significant improvement in productivity.

Dr. Sides recommends producers deworm cattle in the fall to help protect against Ostertagia ostertagi — or the brown stomach worm, and the most damaging internal parasite — and other parasites that can potentially rob cattle of performance and producers of profits.

Come fall, producers in areas where biting lice are of concern may consider using a pouron product, although Dr. Sides cautions that injectable products offer more precision in dosing and administration, which helps products be as effective as possible.

“With the producers I talk to, I tend not to be as concerned with the external parasites,” Dr. Sides said. “I’d rather control the internal parasites that can do the most to slow down growth and feed efficiency.”

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