Country Folks New England 2.27.12

27 February 2012 Section One of One Volume 29 Number 49

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Raising farm-fresh goodness at Wholesome Holmstead Piggeries in Massachusetts under fire ~ Page 5

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Featured Columnist: Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly 19 Crop Comments 6 Auctions 21 Classifieds 31 Farmer to Farmer 12

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

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Raising farm-fresh goodness at Wholesome Holmstead: From cow to consumer, local marketing is the key to success

by Sally Colby Karen Trenholm and her four siblings grew up on a farm in Winthrop, Maine, where the family operated a commercial dairy farm. “She and my dad purchased the farm from my grandparents, who originally purchased the farm over 60 years ago,” said Karen’s daughter Anne, who left the farm after high school and majored in speech communication at Colorado State University. “I also took a lot of animal science courses, and received a certificate in leadership and organizational development.”

After college, Anne worked for a breed association, and then for a small family business. “It gave me better insight into how families manage a business,” she said.

Meanwhile, Karen was working off the farm, but also selling at local farmers’ markets. “My mom had been selling meats and dairy products,” said Anne. “As mom was growing her market business, she needed help — that’s when I returned to the

farm. Today, my mom and I enjoy. We can capitalize on the run the day-to-day opera- advantages of the Guernsey tion.” cow — the high fat content of Although the farm is still the milk and beta carotene. home to Guernsey cattle, the What’s unique about the herd focus has changed signifi- is that we have less than a cantly. Instead of a commer- dozen cows, so we can manage cial herd, them as the dairy individun o w als.” includes a The cows dozen or so are milked cows, some twice a day of which are in a descenrevamped dents of the w a l k original through herd, that parlor. “It’s provide milk different for dairy from the set products up we had produced at with the Wholesome commercial Holmstead’s herd,” said micro dairy. ~Anne Trenholm Anne. “We “ We ’ v e knew that if stayed with we were Guernseys going to since my grandparents first have a micro-dairy, this set had the farm,” said Anne. “It up would really help with effiwas a tough decision to stop ciency. We also put in an shipping milk and sell the observation window so people majority of the herd, but the can watch cows being milk makes dairy products milked.”

Milk is collected in cans, that our customers really then processed in the farm’s licensed commercial kitchen.

Some of the milk is used to make yogurt through a slow growth process. “We heat the yogurt and use our own lactobacillus starter,” said Anne.

“We incubate it at a certain temperature then put it in wide-mouth glass mason jars in pints and quarts. We make sure it’s in the jars and chilled within minutes — that’s important.” Some milk is also used to make farm-fresh cheeses such as a farmer’s cheese, or queso blanco, and fresh ricotta. Wholesome Holmstead also sells non-pasteurized milk.

“We’re aware of challenges and threats that come with this kind of marketing,” she said. “We have to be inspected and licensed. The key component is creating and using our own quality controls. We know the time, temperature and date each product has been processed, and there is a lot code assigned to every product.” Anne says that they learned to make yogurt and cheeses through a combination of reading and trial and error, and that there are a lot of good resources available for those who want to learn more about making cheese, including the Maine Cheese Guild.

In addition to the dairy Some of the products produced at Wholesome Holmstead are herd, Wholsome Holmstead yogurt, farm-fresh cheeses such as a farmer’s cheese or queso keeps a small Angus herd for beef. blanco, and fresh ricotta, and non-pasteurized milk.

“It was a tough decision to stop shipping milk and sell the majority of the herd, but the milk makes dairy products that our customers really enjoy.”

Anne Trenholm packages cheese in the dairy’s licensed commercial kitchen.

Photos by Sally Colby Finished animals are processed at inspected facilities and vacuum packaged with the farm’s label. Meat is sold as retail cuts, combination packages or sides. When customers ask about whether the beef animals are exclusively grass-fed, Anne explains that the animals are raised on a combination of grass hay, baleage and a grain mix so that they remain healthy and that their nutritional needs are met. Other farm products include broilers, fresh eggs and pork; all from animals raised on the farm.

Wholesome Holmstead also grows about an acre of vegetables including cucumbers, winter squash, sweet corn, kohlrabi and a variety of herbs. Anne says that one of the purposes of the garden is to grow vegetables and herbs that will be used in the cheeses. “One of our popular cheeses is a dill-red pepper,” she said. “It adds seasonality that customers appreciate.

We also use dill in yogurt

cheeses. At the market, we place basil bunches and tomatoes near cheese, and suggest ways in which those can be used with the dairy products.” Anne says that a summertime treat is sweet Juliet tomatoes sprinkled with cracked pepper and sea salt, drizzled with olive oil over queso blanco or ricotta, with shredded basil on top.

Wholesome Holmstead is now entering its fourth year of operation, and Anne says that although they’re comfortable with the system, they’re constantly looking at how to best manage each enterprise of the farm. They believe that part of the key to success is that their farm-fresh products are sold directly through markets that are within a 25-mile radius of the farm.

“Customers want good food and they’re conscious of nutrition,” said Anne. “My generation is watching the Food Network or the Travel channel. People enjoy cooking, so it’s important to have quality ingredients.”

Nonnewaug students finish drainage project at high school WOODBURY, CT — Students in Ed Belinsky’s agricultural mechanics class recently finished a drainage project in front of the livestock barn at Nonnewaug High School’s agriscience program.

Because of the mild winter, students were able to complete this project before the ground froze. The purpose was to improve the drainage by spreading gravel, grading it off properly and then constructing and pouring a concrete pad to help eliminate mud and better manage the area during the

upcoming spring season. This project would not have been possible without the generous donations of the following businesses in the community: O&G Industries, Southbury, for donating two loads of gravel for the project; Stone Construction Inc. of Southbury and driver Bruce Mitchell for donating trucking services for the two donated loads of gravel; and H.I. Stone Inc., Southbury, and driver Rand Wheeler for arranging for and donating two additional loads of gravel for the project.

T.J. Meyer, of Southbury, a junior in the Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience and Technology program at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, finishes leveling off gravel for a drainage improvement project near the livestock barn.

Foundation offers $50,000 matching gift to Feeding America for NFU and NEFU members SHELBURNE FALLS, MA — The Howard G. Buffett Foundation is challenging the New England Farmers Union (NEFU) and the National Farmers Union (NFU) to take a stand against hunger in America.

The Foundation has donated $50,000 to F e e d i n g America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief charity, as a challenge grant for N E F U / N F U members. Every dollar sent from one of the New England states will be matched and go directly to the nine food banks that service the region. Donations by NFU and NEFU members, up to $50,000, will be matched by the Buffet Foundation. The members of the New England Farmer Union are participating in this challenge to help feed the hungry people in their communities.

Howard G. Buffett is a fellow farmer who supports small farm issues. He is also an advocate for and supporter of Feeding America in the fight against hunger. Buffett hopes that by issuing this challenge grant, he can provide a meaningful platform for the agricultural community to support hunger relief and help their neighbors in need. Over the years, Feeding America has been a friend to farmers, standing with them on many legislative issues of interest to the farming community.

Feeding America’s more than 200 member food banks support some 61,000 agencies that reach every

community in the country. With the efficiency of its network, every dollar donated helps provide $17 worth of food and groceries to Americans in need. With the Buffett Foundation’s matching grant, NEFU/NFU members will see that number doubled so that every dollar provides an amazing $34 worth of food and groceries.

Contact the NEFU office for information on how to donate or get involved in this campaign by visiting www.newenglandfarmerunion.org or by calling 413-6253051.

NEFU was formed in 2006.

Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for family farmers, fishermen, nurserymen and their customers through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors and civic engagement.

NEFU advocates sustainable production of food, fiber, feed and fuel.

NEFU represents farmers and ranchers, cooperatives, individuals and hunger relief organizations with organized divisions in all six New England states. For more information, visit www.newenglandfarmersunion.org.

Feeding America provides individuals and families facing hunger with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation’s leading domestic hungerrelief charity, its network members supply food to 37 million Americans each year, including nearly 14 million children and 3 million seniors.

Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger through emergency food assistance and programs. For more information, visit www.feedingamerica.org.

Feeding America’s more than 200 member food banks support some 61,000 agencies that reach every community in the country.

COLCHESTER, VT — The Vermont Sustainable Agriculture Council has announced their selection of St. Johnsbury’s Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and partner Harvest Hill Farm for their partnership. The award was presented to farmer Bill Half at the NOFA-VT Winter Conference on February 12 at UVM’s Davis Center.

According to Vermont Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets Chuck Ross, “The Council was impressed by the work that both partners have done to support agriculture in the Northeast Kingdom, and we appreciated the fact that this is a relationship that not only benefits one farm, and the community who uses the hospital, but also has helped other farms find a market for their products. It’s a partnership that truly benefits the whole region.”

The nominating letter described the effect of their work: Bill has been an active member of his community for the past 10 years, working with schools in Walden as well as St. Johnsbury. He has had a relationship with NVRH since 2005, when he started selling them potatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, summer squash, broccoli, carrots, radishes, kale, and many other types of fresh and storage vegetables.

In 2008, NVRH signed onto Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge. As part of

the pledge, NVRH works to source as much local food as they can (including vegetables from Harvest Hill Farm), coordinate an employee CSA (which has just completed its third year, and is also supplied by Harvest Hill), and educate patients and staff about the importance of healthful eating.

Past recipients of the Sustainable Farm of the Year award include: Post Oil Solutions, Does Leap Farm, Bakersfield; Shelburne Vineyards, Shelburne; Shelburne Orchards, Shelburne; Harlow Farm, Westminster; Intervale Community Farm, Burlington; Butterworks Farm, Westfield; Lilac Ridge Farm, West Brattleboro; Adams Farm, Wilmington; Golden Russet Farm, Shoreham; Blue Spruce Farm, Bridport; Someday Farm in East Dorsett; La Platte River Angus, Shelburne; and Choiniere Family Farm, Highgate.

Established in 1994, the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture provides timely information to Vermont communities and the UVM campus. The center cultivates partnerships, supports innovative research and practices, and informs policy to advance sustainable food and farming systems.

For more information, contact Linda Berlin at the center at 802- 656-0669 or linda.berlin@uvm.edu.

UConn Extension offering ‘lite’ workshops The UConn GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) School will provide three learning opportunities for small farmers, CSAs, school gardeners or other farmers who are not required to participate in a third party GAP audit. Learn how to reduce microbial contamination of produce; be proactive and reduce the risk of food-borne illness and protect those who eat what you grow; and begin the process of putting together a “lite” edition of a GAP food safety plan.

These workshops will be held: March 13 — New Haven County

Extension Center, North Haven — 9 a.m. to noon; March 22 — Litchfield County Extension Center, Torrington — 9 a.m. to noon; and March 26 — Tolland County Extension Center, Vernon — 9 a.m. to noon.

There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. Contact Diane Hirsch at 203-407-3163 or Diane.hirsch@uconn.edu for more information or to register.

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Foundation challenges farmers Vermont sustainable agriculture award presented at conference to help feed the hungry

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‘VPT Cooks: Maple Madness’ airs in March Every year, when the sap drips and the boilers steam, sweet smells waft from Vermont Public Television’s studio kitchen. It’s a mad time of year for maple producers, but sugar makers and other home cooks will take time out from boiling to join VPT on a live special called “VPT Cooks: Maple Madness” Saturday, March 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program will also be webcast on vpt.org.

Host Sean Buchanan and guests demonstrate favorite recipes featuring Vermont’s signature flavor.

Repeat broadcasts are scheduled for Sunday, March 4, at 9 a.m. on the VPT main channel and on VPT Create channel on Monday, March 5, at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m.

Guests and Their Recipes: Ann Rose of Ludlow, VT, with her daughter Jessica Oberg

and granddaughter Jacquelyn Oberg of Poultney, VT, representing Green Mountain Sugar House — Maple Pecan Pie with Maple Whipped Cream.

Mike Christian of Orwell, VT, representing Village Sugarworks — Vermont Maple Ground Beef Stew.

Colleen Palmer of Jeffersonville, VT, representing Palmer Lane Maple — Maple Granola and Maple Vinaigrette.

Ethan Ward of Poultney, VT — Maple Rosettes.

Jo Ann Rock of St. Albans — Maple Pin Wheels.

Sadie Coon of Fairfield, VT (VT Youth cooking winner 2010 Maple Festival) and Savannah Kittell-Mitchell of Sheldon, VT (former Maple Queen) — Maple Upside Down Cake.

A booklet of recipes demonstrated in the show and others from local cooks will be offered as a thank you gift for contributions made during the pro-

‘VPT Cooks: Maple Madness’ host Sean Buchanan samples Green Mountain Sugar House’s Maple Pecan Pie. Representing the sugar house are, from left, Jessica Oberg, and her daughter Jacquelyn, of Poultney, VT, and Ann Rose of Ludlow, VT, who is Jessica’s mother. gram, which is part of VPT’s spring fundraising campaign.

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Cover photo by Sally Colby Anne Trenholm with two of the dozen or Guernsey cows that provide milk for dairy products produced at Wholesome Holmstead’s micro dairy.

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Vermont 4-H’ers to compete at state 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl SWANTON, VT — On March 10, Vermont 4-H’ers will match wits with others in their age group to see who can answer the most questions correctly and the fastest at the annual State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl. Rosettes will be awarded to the highest scorers in each division with the top four seniors earning a place on the state horse quiz bowl team.

Spectators are welcome to watch the competition, which will take place at Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton beginning at 10 a.m.

Admission is free and lunch will be available on-site for purchase. In case of snow, the event, which is sponsored

by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and Franklin County 4-H, will be rescheduled to March 11 at the same location.

The 4-H’ers, ages 8 to 18, will compete by age group, answering questions on topics including, but not limited to, horse anatomy and conformation, animal nutrition, breeds, colors, equine history and horse showmanship. They also will be quizzed on general knowl-

edge about 4-H. All competitors will receive a blue, red or white participation ribbon, depending on their ranking, with rosettes awarded to the top 10 individuals in each division. The state horse quiz bowl team, which will represent Vermont at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, KY, this November.

The 16 highest-scoring seniors will compete in a semi-final round of 50 questions. The top eight will then compete in a final round consisting of another 50 questions with the four highest scoring individuals in this round making the Vermont team.

Any 4-H’er, age 14 or older, who is new to 4-H or a first-time competitor at the state horse quiz bowl, may choose to compete in the Novice Senior Division. However, competitors in this division are not eligible for the state quiz bowl team.

For more information, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or 800-5710668, Ext. 2, or by e-mail at wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu.

Sign-up deadline revised for USDA’s Emergency Conservation Program USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Richard Burke has announced that the official signup for cost-share assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) which began on Jan. 23, and originally was scheduled to end on March 23, has been shortened to end on Feb. 29. According to Burke, this unprecedented action was taken to allow the critically needed funding to be made available to owners of farmland in a more timely manner.

Owners of farmland who suffered severe damage from Tropical Storm Irene may be eligible for assistance under the ECP. A farmland owner qualifying for ECP assistance may receive financial assistance levels not to exceed 75 percent of the eligible cost of restoration measures, which are aimed at restoring farm related resources.

Farmland owners who may have suffered a loss should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office.

Piggeries in Massachusetts under fire Mitchell noted that all but about three people opposed the ban - several neighbors and the attorney for the developer who lived next to the farm.

“About half of the 150 people at the meeting were consumers who want to support and buy local food,” he said.

“They wouldn’t mind having a pig farm next door, but wanted to make sure it was being run right, which Farm Bureau supports.”

At that meeting, rather than banning piggeries, the Haverhill board proposed adopting regulations similar to those of the nearby town of Tewksbury. Mitchell says that the Tewksbury regulations came about when a large pig farm there expanded to include a slatted floor and manure storage system. The farm had been in operation for over 100 years, and is surrounded by a suburban neighborhood that has been built up around it.

Mitchell says that the Tewksbury regulations are based entirely on that pig farm, and that those regulations aren’t applicable to the small farms in Haverhill.

“What we’re hoping is that the town of Haverhill adopts some size-appropriate regulations for keeping pigs,” said Mitchell, adding that no one in town keeps more than two dozen pigs. “Farm Bureau has a proposal for how to address piggeries in town, dividing them into small, medium and large operations with different requirements for each size.” Mitchell noted that although Haverhill is a city, the outskirts include about 2,500 acres of farmland. “We have a city government, but within that city we have a fairly rural section,” said Mitchell. “We think that the board of health has a legitimate duty to make sure pig farms are run well, but a ban or inappropriate regulations don’t serve that purpose. No one is keeping pigs in downtown Haverhill -

In the town of Haverhill, MA, the survival of farms that have chosen to raise pigs for consumers who want to purchase locally produced meat is threatened; due in part to misconceptions, outdated rules and a vocal minority. they’re out on farms.”

Mitchell says ideally, the town would form a subcommittee and come up with regulations that town residents, Farm Bureau, neighbors and developers can agree upon. Mitchell also noted that ag is a better use of land than other commercial uses. “The town really wants ag land,” he said. “Even though they get less tax money from ag land, they spend a lot less money maintaining it than they would with development or commercial applications. It’s really in their best interest to have a mix of ag land there.”

Because Massachusetts has adopted home rule government, groups called Agricultural Commissions, or AgComs, are helping bridge the gap for farmers trying to survive in an increasingly urban environment. “These are town boards, non-regulatory, which are

designed to work with other boards to promote agriculture,” said Mitchell.

“About half the towns in the state have them - we’ve been trying to form one in Haverhill.”

Although the comment period is over, Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers, residents and consumers to attend a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 13 at the Haverhill Town Hall. Up for discussion will be the proposal to categorize pig operations by size: zero up to four pigs, five to 150 pigs and 150 pigs or more. Issues such as odor and other piggery-related issues will also be included in the proposal.

A PDF of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau’s draft framework for regulation of pig farms in the city of Haverhill can be found online at http://tinyurl.com/6skk2jt.

The income statement helps producers understand profitability

by Joan Sinclair Petzen Profitability is key to the long term sustainability of any business. Profit is the residue that is left after the costs of all resources used to produce a good or service are paid.

In the business of agriculture, some of the value and some of the production costs are not cash transactions. To yield a true picture of the costs associated with producing a certain quantity of a good or service, all the costs including non-cash costs must be considered. In agriculture, most businesses use a cash system for their accounting. To make more informed management decisions it is important to develop an income statement adjusted for changes in accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and pre-paid expenses and appreciation of assets, depreciation of capital costs and the value of non-cash costs. Failing to consider these non-cash revenues and non-cash expenses can skew the impression of farm business profits.

Making accrual adjustments to receipts and expenses matches the

costs of production to the same time frame during which the value was produced. Cash accounting records receipts when the income is received and expenses when the bill is paid.

Cash accounting offers opportunities to manage taxable income by shifting expenses from one year to another depending upon when items are paid for or when income is accepted. This practice results in reducing profit on one year and increasing it in the other when only the cash perspective is considered.

Let’s look at some examples of how the accrual adjustments can make a difference in profitability. On livestock farms, swings in home grown feed inventory can have a big impact on profits. In a good crop year, inventories build, potentially allowing the farm business to produce less to meet the needs of the herd in future year. On the other hand, in a difficult crop year, feed inventory dwindles and less is available for feeding in the next year.

In extreme cases, a bad year could result in the farm having to purchase

more feed or reduce the herd to have adequate feed to carry through until the next crop is harvested. All these scenarios have an impact on the profits of the farm business.

Why would non-cash expense matter? Let’s consider family or operator labor that does not receive a paycheck.

If this labor were not available, then it would need to be replaced with hired labor. I have often heard parents whose son or daughter was actively engaged in the business say “I didn’t realize how much he did each day until I needed to pick up those chores this fall.” The other often silent contributor is the mother or wife who handles all the bookkeeping and banking tasks. In situations where that individual has become sick or unable to continue that task and the operator must pick it up, he is often amazed at how much time is required to keep up with the “desk” side of the business.

Finally, there is appreciation of assets owned and depreciation on capital expenses. Appreciation is the change in value of an asset. Over time

an asset like land or livestock generally increases in value. This change in value of the investment in the farm business contributes to the profits of the farm business and generally goes unnoticed until the business is sold.

However, if there is shift in the economic situation surrounding the business, assets can be devalued. We experienced this in 2009/2010 when, due to a number of market factors, the bottom fell out of the price of milk and consequently we saw an almost immediate one-third drop in the price of replacement cattle. This has an impact on the capacity of the business to borrow capital.

Depreciation is the amount of expense claimed in a given year for the cost of an asset purchased and used in the business over several years.

Each of these items alone can impact the bottom line profit of the business.

When considered in total, they help us to better understand the profitability and therefore long term sustainability of a farm business.

Source: Ag Focus, February 2012

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by Sally Colby Consumers want to purchase locally produced meat and produce, and numerous small-scale farmers in New England are rising to meet that demand. However, in the town of Haverhill, MA, the survival of farms that have chosen to raise pigs for this market is threatened; due in part to misconceptions, outdated rules and a vocal minority.

The problem began when a Haverhill farmer wanted to overwinter a small group of pigs on a relatively large parcel of land. Some neighbors and a developer working on a housing development near the farm were concerned about potential odor problems, and the issue was presented to the town’s board of health (BOH). Although the pigs were never put on that farm, the issue has brought forth considerable controversy in the town.

“They pulled out an old requirement that stated that farmers were required to have a permit to keep pigs in town,” said Brad Mitchell, director of governmental affairs for Massachusetts Farm Bureau. “He (the farmer) worked with the board of health and provided a description of his plan - to pasture (for the winter) about two dozen pigs on about 50 acres of land.” The proposal was denied based on the fact that the BOH wanted more details, so the farmer appealed the decision to the Department of Environmental Protection. “The town’s response was to ban piggeries,” said Mitchell. “If they ban them, there’s no appeal. Nobody can keep pigs.”

That’s when Farm Bureau became involved. “This could really snowball into other towns, and we didn’t like the precedent,” said Mitchell. “We, along with the Grange and area farmers, worked to get about 150 people at a board of health meeting where they were going to discuss this ban.”

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Bricks without straw With the disastrous moisture surpluses of 2011 still fresh in our memories, it’s wise to plan to manage water resources to the best of our ability. Even areas in the Northeast that did not experience major flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee received abnormally high precipitation. An official reporter for the National Weather Service, who lives one township away from me, said that for calendar year 2011 she recorded over 58 inches of rain equivalent... and her area, consisting of upland soils, never flooded. Where she lives, like most of Central New York, normal annual precipitation is in the 35-40 inch range.

The ability of a soil to absorb and store moisture is largely dependent on its organic matter. My most commonly used sustainable farming text-

book is Eco-Farm - an Acres U.S.A. Primer, by Charles Walters and C.J. Fenzau. These writers stress the value of a living soil, i.e., one that is much more than just an inert rooting medium. Citing USDA data, they state that a block of dry soil, with dimensions of one foot by three feet by six inches, weighing 100 pounds, can absorb 3545 pounds of water, if soil organic matter (OM) is 1.5-2 percent.

This poundage is equivalent to about an inch of rainfall.

However, that samesized block of soil, weighing 100 pounds, but consisting of 4-5 percent OM, can hold 165-195 pounds of water. This means that a field with this OM level can absorb 4-6 inches of rain in an hour. Unfortunately, as Walters and Fenzau point out, most of the U.S. cornbelt has OMs in the range of 0.52.5 percent; thus those fields can only absorb

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If those low OM fields are situated on flood plains, they are very un-resilient to excess moisture of their own or moisture falling upstream.

These low soil OMs, due to mono-cultural corn cropping… at best rotated with soybeans (no perennial sods here)… are very responsible for mega-millions of tons of silts and clays eroding, then traveling down the Mississippi each year. When those huge tonnages, laden with nutrients and pesticides, settle out, an 8,000 square mile dead zone is created in the Gulf of Mexico. The EcoFarm authors point out that in soils with less than 2.5 percent OM, elements leach out at higher rates, no longer available to nourish crops.

To better visualize how much water can be ab-

sorbed by a one percent increase in the soil OM of the nation’s corn ground (slated to approach 95 million acres this year), I crunched some numbers several months ago. I can’t recall the exact figures… nor locate them without a major search… but the numbers tally up something like this: based on the USDA data, the water holding capacity associated with that 1 percent OM increase is roughly equal to the volume of Lake Ontario and all the of New York’s Finger Lakes!

Written records in the Old Testament book of Exodus illustrate, at least for me, the importance of organic material in the mineral fraction of soil.

Approximately 3,500 years ago, the enslaved children of Israel were forced to make bricks. These bricks

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were made into buildings for the Egyptian rulers.

Bricks were made with straw, which made them stay together… before, during, and after firing, as well as many, many centuries into the future.

The ruler of that land decided to no longer provide the straw for the brick-makers. So these laborers had to find their own straw, but their brick-making quota was kept the same. The brick-makers were working from dawn to dusk in

the clay pits, so they would have to search for straw on their own time.

The Scriptures record that they could not find enough straw, so they ended up using stubble.

Stubble back then may have been a little different from what we think of now, but for sure, its quality wasn’t comparable to that of straw.

Straw back then was most likely the stemmy material left behind after barley and speltz grains

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It’s only common sense that OM’s ability to store

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USDA gearing up to conduct 2012 Census of Agriculture

TRADE SHOW OPPORTUNITIES

National Agricultural Classification Survey is an important step towards a complete count

January 3, 4, 5, 2012 • Tues. 9-4, Wed. 9-4 & Thurs. 9-3 York Fairgrounds • York, PA

Surveys are now arriving in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States. The National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS), which asks landowners whether or not they are farming and for basic farm information, is one of the most important early steps used to determine who should receive a 2012 Census of Agriculture report form. The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them.

“We are asking everyone who receives the NACS to respond even if they are not farming so that we build the most accurate and comprehensive mailing list to account for all of U.S. agriculture in the Census,”

said NASS’s Census and Survey Director, Renee Picanso. “The Census is the leading source of facts about American agriculture and the only source of agricultural statistics that is comparable for each county in the nation. Farm organizations, businesses, government decision-makers, commodity market analysts, news media, researchers and others use Census data to inform their work.”

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

“The NACS survey is the first step in getting a complete count, so we ask everyone who receives a survey to complete and return it,” said Picanso.

“The Census is a valuable way for producers and rural America to show their strength — in numbers.”

The 2012 Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility. For more information about NACS, the Census of Agriculture, or to add your name to the Census mail list, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov.

NASS provides accurate, timely, useful and objective statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. We invite you to provide feedback on our products and services.

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National Farmers Union Foundation hosts 2012 College Conference on Cooperatives MINNEAPOLIS — More than 90 students from 12 states recently learned about cooperatives from experts across the country. The students were participants in the College Confer-

ence on Cooperatives, sponsored by the CHS Foundation and hosted by the National Farmers Union (NFU) Foundation. The four-day event included participants from Minnesota, Wiscon-

sin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Vermont, North Dakota, Montana and Colorado.

“This is an opportunity for Farmers Union and the cooperative commu-

nity of the upper Midwest to teach young people about cooperative business principles and history, to introduce them to a wide variety of co-ops, and to show them that there are

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er-owned co-ops, as well as consumer cooperatives such as credit unions, REI and natural foods co-ops. Representatives from recently established cooperatives and the Peace Corps provided perspectives on cooperative development here and abroad.

Additional supporters included CoBank, Farmers Union Industries Foundation, SPIRE Federal Credit Union, CHS, Inc., National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Education Foundation, Minnesota Cooperative Education Foundation, Federated Youth Foundation, and Organic Valley.

“Farmers Union’s activities involve cooperation, education, and civic activism, so it is valuable to have events like this one to help bring those topics together,” said Johnson.

“Our own history is so closely tied with the cooperative movement. Cooperatives were made possible by legislative activity, and brought to life in communities both rural and urban. Farmers Union has a strong commitment to providing cooperative education not only to our own members, but also to the general public, and especially to young people.”

To learn more, visit www.nfu.org.

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great careers in strong, ethical and communityminded businesses,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

To make cooperative education come alive for the participants, students visited CHS headquarters, heard cooperative leaders, farmers, and government experts explain current challenges facing co-ops, and toured housing, retail and marketing cooperatives across the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Presenters included members, directors, employees and managers from traditional and value-added agricultural cooperatives, as well as perspectives from electric, housing, and work-

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86 GMC 10 wheeler, 10 spd., 1120 tires, 3208 reman. Cat, 27’ steel flatbed, $4,000 OBO. 845-778-5073.(NY)

IH 966 GOOD COND.; Also ex. cond. well maintained hay equip; Haybine bailer w/ thrower; 3 wagons; 413-667-3692.(MA)

John Deere 4200 4wd compact tractor with 420 quick tach loader and 60” quick tach bucket cleaned tractor stored inside (716)735-3272.(NY)

white 2-85 for parts many new parts good motor $2850. or best offer. (518)7749753.(NY) FARMALL 200, 230, S-M,56 2-row planter, corn sheller, 6” 20’ auger, cultivators for 200. 518-731-8663.(NY) FOUR TRUCK TIRES 11R 22.5 ON RIMS. 315-946-4115.(NY)

WHITE 5100 CORN PLANTER 4 row JD 740 Transport harrow 20ft. Ford 142 plow 4 bottom semi-mount. 518-827-6384.(NY) VACUUM PUMP $350; Chicken debeaker $200; For chickens 20’ conveyor aluminum $1,000. Call John 413-562-2981.(MA) Great Dane 52” walk behind mower, hydro fresh 18 hp Kohler command $1650. Mtd 48” walk behind gear, 14 hp Kawasaki $1000. (315)536-3994.(NY)

KNIGHT 2250 MIXER, bottom auger like new $250. Four angus heifers due in June.

WANTED six row liquid nitrogen applicator.

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NH 489 HAYBINE NH rake 256, Farmall A Delaval 2” receiver jar barn cleaner chute wood trailer (spreader). 315-3371499.(NY)

ANTIQUE HAND TOOLS $4 each; Spotlight w/ adapter $5; Tarps 10x10, 10x20, rubber, heavy $27 each; Electric brad nailer, new, $30. 315-531-8670.(NY)

SMALL SQUARE BALE, straw chopper Honda motor. Ubler 810 electric feed cart.

Case 6-bottom plow. 315-492-1510. 315430-4115.(NY)

LLAMA ALPACA CHUTE $800. New they are $1,699, only used a handful of times.

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JD 3020 DIESEL SYNCHRO, new batteries, new front tires and rims, weights, ROPS and canopy, 4300 hours, $8500.

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OBO. 315-868-8208.(NY)

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MEDIUM RED Clover seed, for sale, excellent quality, clean, ready for use. Plowdown or hay, $1.20/lb. Kime Farms, Geneva. 315-585-6356.(NY)

REG. Alpine dairy goats, show, pet, 4h. www.9patchalpines.com or 716-337-0363 evenings.(NY)

CLAAS 250RC round baler, new condition less than 7500 bales, washed, waxed, stored inside rotocut monitor $8,500. OBO. 585-610-0490.(NY)

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1988 6610II FORD 560 Farmall 504 Farmall #155 N.H. spreader N.H. #56 rake N.H. 7’ haybine J.D. #446 round baler. 315483-8810.(NY) AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST, 72” fan (5) basket fans inclined conveyer 1w motor 18ft. vaccum pump feed cart most under 2yr. old.

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Compressors, controls, wash motor, everything included. Currently using but replacing with bigger tank $17,000. 716-4717601.(NY) WANTED: 5’ - 7’ 3pt rototiller in good condition call evenings 585-526-6168.(NY) CHISEL PLOW S.SAVER GLENCOE 9shank drawn type g.c. snowmobile trailer galv. 95x10ft. Cub Cadet 1620 riding mower w/44” deck hydro. 315-9451923.(NY)

IH 584 TRACTOR on steel $4,500; Hyd. pump for IH 800 planter skid loader bucket 66” $100; 315-536-1112.(NY) 718 NEW HOLLAND 2 row corn chopper, 717 New Holland hay chopper both choppers ex. cond. Kept under cover after use.

860-886-3943.(CT) WHITE PINE SHAVINGS, kiln dried, 3.25 cu. ft. paper bags nice and soft good quality. 529 Klock Rd. Fort Plain. 518-5683203.(NY) 2005 DRYHILL MANURE PUMP 32’ multipurpose new gear box 1yr ago works great $8500. 315-264-8439.(NY)

PATZ 98B SILO UNLOADER, almost new, blower out of 18’ silo, $2,000; 2nd cutting mixed hay, individually wrapped; 618-2463639.(NY)

WANTED: TRACTOR TIRE 11.2X34 in good shape, not dry rotted. 716-6490410.(NY)

IH 656 TRACTOR, 6977 hours, no hitch, two valves, new tires, good hay tractor $5,900. 804-514-9845.(VA)

SMALL HEIFER RAISER, wants to raise you’re heifers from newborn to 2 years old reference’s March to November please call 518-817-0336.(NY)

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BREAD grant to support research to tackle plant viral diseases

by Krishna Ramanujan A team of international researchers is working to tackle the global problem of plant viral diseases that are spread by insects, thanks to close to $1 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The team, headed by Stewart Gray, a U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDAARS) research plant pathologist and Cornell professor of plant pathology, and Michelle Cilia, a USDA-ARS research molecular biologist, received a threeyear, Basic Research to

Enable Agricultural Development (BREAD) grant of $868,896 to develop protein biomarkers that distinguish insect populations capable of transmitting disease from those that do not.

“One problem with managing viral diseases is there is no cure,” said Gray, of the plant diseases that cause an estimated $60 billion in damages worldwide each year. “To control them, you have to develop a resistant crop, or you have to prevent the vector from feeding on and infecting the plant.”

Another challenge is that within insect species, such as aphids

and whiteflies, that spread these viruses, researchers find populations vary widely in how efficiently they spread a virus. That’s because mutations or changes in genes alter specific proteins that viruses use to move through an insect.

Slight changes in a gene can drastically alter the way a protein functions, Cilia said.

The researchers have identified protein biomarkers that allow them to determine whether an aphid will efficiently transmit disease or not.

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major breakthrough,” said Cilia. In medicine, for example, biomarkers for breast cancer and prostate cancer are rare success stories, Cilia added. The researchers are now trying to validate the aphid biomarkers in a range of vector insects.

If successful, the researchers hope to develop a test kit that can be used in the field to identify if an insect population is likely to be a virus vector. Once identified, growers can then target particular insects with pesticides at a certain time in their lifecycle. Currently, growers must spray crops indiscriminately to prevent

disease outbreaks.

“Prophylactic spraying of crops to eliminate all potential vectors is not efficient from an economical or environmental standpoint,” said Gray.

Common diseasecausing viruses include the barley yellow dwarf viruses spread by aphids and Geminiviruses transmitted by white flies. In Africa, viruses commonly destroy entire fields of such staple crops as bananas, cassava, maize and sweet potatoes. In the United States, barley yellow dwarf viruses reduce annual wheat yields by about 5 percent. Last

year in Kansas, a severe outbreak of barley yellow dwarf virus caused the highest economic loss from any wheat disease.

The international team also includes researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle, the USDA-ARS U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Nigeria and Cameroon.

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Just the facts The health field has many interesting facts that are not well known. Here are some interesting nutrition, health and physical activity facts that might surprise you.

Did you know that ...

1. A sweet red bell pepper has more vitamin C than an orange? One-half cup of red bell pepper has about 95 mg of vitamin C, compared to 70 mg in one medium orange. Try sliced raw red pepper in a salad or saute it in your fajitas for extra vitamin C. 2. Vitamin C helps your body absorb more iron?

We best absorb iron from meat sources, but there also is iron in plants. Vitamin C helps with plant iron absorption as well as counteracting certain foods (such as tea) that may inhibit iron. Add some lemon juice to your tea or mandarin orange slices to your spinach salad to get the most iron from your foods.

3. Stretching after physical activity is more beneficial? A good warm-up before activity is essential, but stretching cold muscles may do more harm than good. At the end of a workout, muscles are warm and stretching can help prevent soreness later.

4. A baked potato with skin has twice as much potassium as a banana? A medium baked potato with skin has about 925 mg of potassium compared with 422 mg in a medium banana. Fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds are all good sources of potassium, so eat more of them.

5. Beans have nutrients similar to vegetables and meat? They have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber like vegetables, and protein and iron like

meat. They also do not raise blood sugar very much and help with digestion. Everyone should eat more beans.

6. Bread that is brown is not always 100 percent whole-wheat bread? It may be very similar nutritionally to white bread, but with brown coloring.

Read the nutrition label and make sure the first ingredient has the word “whole” in it, then you’ll know you are getting 100 percent whole-wheat bread.

7. Did you know that 0 grams of trans fat on the label doesn’t always mean zero? Companies can round down and list 0 grams of trans fat if the food has less than 0.5 grams. Look for the word “hydrogenated” in the ingredient list to determine if the food does have some trans fat.

(Additional information courtesy of Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension)

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup Red bell peppers are simply green bell peppers that have been left on the vine to continue to ripen.

The long vine-ripening time increases the amount of vitamin C in the peppers. Adding cannelloni beans to the soup provides it with a creamy texture and boosts the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein and iron in the dish. Adding the lemon juice boosts the flavors of the soup and helps the body to absorb iron.

1 (15 ounce) jar of water-packed, roasted bell peppers, or 3 fresh bell peppers, roasted and peeled (see Tips below) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped

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1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 (15 ounce) cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed 2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1. Drain the jar of bell peppers. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the roasted red bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and sugar. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Place vegetables and the beans in a blender or food processor and puree. Add one can chicken broth. Puree the soup until smooth and return it to the pot. Stir in remaining can of chicken broth until mixture is smooth. Heat 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Soup can be eaten hot or cold or used as a sauce for meats or vegetables.

Tips for roasting fresh bell peppers: Preheat oven to broil. Place bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil on oven’s top rack, using tongs to turn them as each side blackens. Place blackened peppers in a paper bag, close tightly and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Peel off skin by rubbing peppers with paper towels. Do not rinse peppers.

Discard stems and all seeds, and slice the peppers. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ASA cheers upcoming implementation of Korea Free Trade Agreement ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Soybean Association (ASA) congratulates President Barack Obama and the administration for completing its review of the free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea, which will take effect on March 15. On that date, nearly two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports to Korea will become dutyfree, including U.S. soybeans for crushing and U.S. soybean meal. Additionally, U.S. food-grade soybean producers will have access to the South Korean market for the first time outside of the import monopoly created by the Korean State Trading Enterprise. The implementation of the agreement will also trigger the gradual elimination of tariffs on refined

soybean oil over five years, and the elimination of tariffs on crude soybean oil over 10 years.

“This free trade agreement creates landmark opportunities for soybeans and other U.S. agricultural exports, including meat and poultry,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. “Trade agreements that significantly improve access to foreign markets for these products are a main focus of ASA’s efforts in Washington, and we appreciate the efforts of the administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and USDA in seeing the free trade agreement with South Korea enacted next month.”

Soybeans and soybean products are the largest U.S. export commodity, totaling nearly 1.5 billion

bushels in 2011, with a value of more than $22 billion. In that same year, South Korea imported $362 million worth of soybeans and soy products from the United States, making it the eighth largest U.S. soybean export market.

South Korea also purchased $1.2 billion in meat products from the United States in 2011, making it a large and growing market for U.S. meat producers.

ASA represents all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international issues of importance to the soybean industry.

ASA’s advocacy efforts are made possible through the voluntary membership in ASA by over 21,000 farmers in 31 states where soybeans are grown.

2011 facts and figures in New World of Corn U.S. corn farmers succeeded despite a challenging year in 2011, producing a near -record harvest (12.4 billion bushels) for a crop valued at approximately $76.62 billion despite harsh weather, the National Corn Growers Association reports in its newest World of Corn statistical look at the corn industry both domestic and worldwide.

“The world of corn has come a long way since the single seed kernel was planted next to a fish for fertilizer,” NCGA President Garry Niemeyer and Chief Executive Officer Rick Tolman note in the introduction. “Given those humble beginnings, it’s incredible to imagine that 10 years from now, American farmers will be producing 17 billion bushels annually... We can only imagine how much further it will go.”

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The “Dark Clouds” Are White Issued Feb. 17, 2012 Rising milk production is the “white cloud” hiding the silver lining on dairy’s horizon. Jerry Dryer warned on his February 10 Dairy and Food Market Analyst, “This is not the traditional spring flush arriving

earlier than usual. There will be a traditional spring flush which starts in the South this month and then presses north extending thru May in the Northeast and Upper Midwest.”

“These cows have no regard for the problems being created,” Dryer wrote, and “Some

processors are already having problems in their search for available plant capacity. Discounts of as much as four dollars per hundredweight are required to move milk to some plants in the Upper Midwest” and Dryer has identified two very large operations that historically handle surplus milk during the flush in the West and both are “already full” and happening despite very high cull prices.

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cheese prices dropped more quickly than he originally anticipated, which could mean they’ll turn around more quickly. He anticipates that cheese purchases for summer grilling will begin to boost prices in March or early April but until then, “prices will likely trade in a relatively tight range.”

Butter saw the fifth week in a row of decline but ended Friday on an up note, gaining a penny and three quarters on five offers. It closed at $1.4150, still down 1 3/4-cents on the week, and 59 cents below a year ago when it lost 8 1/2 cents. Ten cars were sold.

NASS butter averaged $1.4991, down 4.9 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.2925, down 4 1/4cents, and Extra Grade held all week at $1.2975.

NASS powder averaged $1.4039, up 1.9 cents, and dry whey lost another 2.3 cents, slipping to 64.14 cents per pound.

Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $17.60 per

hundredweight (cwt.) on January 6, $17.28 on January 13, $16.81 on January 20, $16.85 on January 27, $16.35 on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January Class III milk price) $16.19 on February 10, and was hovering around $16.02 late morning February 17.

California’s March Class I milk price is $17.60 per cwt. for the north and $17.87 for the south. Both are down 92 cents from February and $1.64 below March 2011. This is the third month in a row they have declined. The 2012 average now stands at $18.67 for the north, up from $17.52 in the same period a year ago. The southern average is $18.94, up from $17.79 a year ago.

The March Federal order Class I base price is $16.30, down 73 cents from February, $1.93 below a year ago, and equates to about $1.40 per gallon. That put the 2012 average at $17.38, up from $16.44 at this time a year ago and compares to $14.74 in 2010.

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efficient milk producers will have no choice,” Dryer warned. “They will put a padlock on the barn door. Bankers will be patient with good producers, but have no time left to work with the marginal.” He predicts a “greater-than-usual exit this year.” For more details call 561-445-1074 or write jdryer@dairymarketanalyst.com.

Meanwhile; cash cheese prices were mixed on Valentine’s Week as they awaited Friday afternoon’s January Milk Production report. The blocks closed that Friday at $1.4875 per pound, up 1 1/4-cents on the week but 46 3/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.48, down a half-cent on the week and 43 3/4-cents below a year ago. Thirteen cars of block found new homes on the week and three of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.5311, down 2.8 cents, while the barrels rolled to $1.5294, down 1.2 cents.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks said in the February 13 eDairy Insider Opening Bell that

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Mielke from 19 The NASS-surveyed butter price averaged $1.5220 per pound, down 6.7 cents from February. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3930, down 2.3 cents. Dry whey averaged 65.31 cents, down 3.8 cents, and cheese averaged $1.5553, down a nickel.

Dairy producers will be receiving Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments. National Milk projected the following as of February 9: 27.3 cents for February; 52.7 cents for March; 79.38 cents in April; 77.84 cents for May; 63.83 cents in June; 45.57 cents for July; and 10.45 cents for August. Details are posted at www.nmpf.org/milk_pric ing/milc payments. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould also updates MILC projections each week at http://future.aae.wisc.edu/collection/software/current_MILC_est.xls.

The March Class I base was a dime lower than National Milk projected so the MILC payment may be a nickel higher than anticipated however Dr. Brian Gould predicted a March MILC of 37 cents, prior to Friday’s futures settlements.

This week’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook reported that the dairy cow herd size is currently above a year earlier but, weakening producer returns should prompt herd size reduction by the end of 2012.

Expected higher milk production will lower price prospects this year for milk and the major dairy products, except whey. Exports will help support dry product prices. Whey prices continue above 2011 and milk powder prices should strengthen later in the year.

The January Cattle report showed a 1 percent higher inventory of dairy cows on farms than a year earlier. However, the number of heifers for milk cow replacement and the number of heifers expected to calve in 2012 were both reported 1 percent below a year earlier.

Although the cow inventory forecast for 2012 is only raised slightly to 9.19 million head, the January report points to

higher forecast cow numbers early in the year, with a sharper fall off than projected in January expected later in 2012.

Milk per cow is forecast higher than in January at an average 21,645 pounds. USDA said the higher than expected milk per cow observed in the fourth quarter of 2011 will likely continue through 2012. Further, the mild winter is expected to benefit production, especially in the first quarter.

On balance, this forecast would lead to 199 billion pounds of milk production in 2012, higher than the January estimate and 1.4 percent above the 2011 total output, according to USDA. On a brighter note; Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that, based on the latest data from the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk, December U.S. dairy product exports were equivalent to 13 percent of U.S. milk solids production, the 21th straight month in which exports have been between 12 and 15 percent of output. 2011 exports were equivalent to 13.3 percent, compared with 12.8 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, imports as a percent of milk solids production were just 2.9 percent in 2011, DPW said.

The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says cheese imports at 315.3 million pounds, were up 3.4 percent from 2010, the first increase in nine years.

Last year’s small gain notwithstanding, U.S. cheese imports have dropped by 34 percent since peaking in 2002, according to the DDR. Milk protein concentrate imports totaled 118.7 million, down 8.1 percent from the prior year. Imports of casein and caseinates jumped 39 percent however, to 195.1 million. Imports of butterfat dropped 6.3 percent to 28.8 million, according to USDA trade data.

Speaking of the world market; prices were lower on the semi-monthly Global Dairy Trade auction. The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.48 per pound, down 2.6 percent from the February 1 auc-

tion. Winning prices for whole milk powder averaged $1.55 per pound, down 3 percent. The weighted average price for anhydrous milk fat was $1.61 per pound, down 10.5 percent.

Cheddar cheese was $1.61 per pound, down 2.3 percent.

In other export news; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 36 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 6.2 million pounds of cheese and 4.5 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa.

USDA’s weekly update reports that milk production continues to increase in most areas of the U.S. with more surplus milk and components available. The increases are creating balancing issues earlier than normally expected. Pricing levels are under pressure for surplus milk, cream, and condensed skim offerings. Northeast output is increasing due to mild weather. Plant capacity is tight, yet expected to ease a bit as maintenance projects are completed.

Production is increasing in Florida and other Southeastern states.

Auxiliary milk processing facilities are being utilized in the region to

process current supplies.

Milk is increasing in the Midwest. Surplus supplies are moving from flat to a minus $4, based on Class usage. Milk output is strong in the Southwest. Arizona and

California processors are seeing intakes build and creating more issues to handle them. Northwest production is trending higher on a week-to-week basis and above year ago levels and the Seattle-

based Northwest Dairy Association has even created a “base” program for the months of April through September.

USDA issued a final rule this week imple-

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FARM M MACHINERY Y AUCTION

FOR A FARMS S AND D NEIGHBORS KATONA

FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND @ 10:30 A.M. 344 ELLISDALE ROAD CHESTERFIELD (BURLINGTON CO.) NEW JERSEY 08515 (Crosswicks Area) From NJ Turnpike Exit 7 at Bordentown take Rte. 206 North to 206/130 North, follow along and make right turn onto Ward Avenue toward Crosswicks (Ward Ave is the road between Chickie's and Pete's restaurant and Town and Country Diner). Follow Ward Ave about 4 miles, follow through on Main Street Crosswicks. Just through Crosswicks Ward Ave becomes Ellisdale Road at stop sign, then 1 1/4 miles on right to farm.

Katona's have discontinued commercial tomato farming, and has a good selection along with neighbors to warrant your attention!

Selling will be: TRACTORS: Terex TH528 diesel telehandler, 5000 lb, 28 ft reach, 3 way steer, cab, only 1526 hrs!; JD 2750 tractor, new rubber, 3 pt hitch, Hi-Lo trans, 1 remote; JD 3010 diesel, rollamatic narrow front, 3 pt hitch, 2 remotes, duals, fast adjust rims; JD 3020 gas tractor, wide front, 3 pt hitch, 1 remote; Oliver 77 gas with hyd.; Case 580C backhoe with extendahoe; MF 20 Industrial tractor with loader; Farmall 544 gas, wide front, 3 pt., single remote; Farmall 140; Farmall "A" with cultivator; Kubota F22100 zero turn 60 in. cut diesel powered mower;

TRUCKS: 1986 UD (Nissan) CPC diesel, single axle, 33,000 GVW, 11R22.5 tires (60%), brakes are 60%, 6 sp. manual trans., air over hyd. clutch, with Morgan 26 ft. dry box, roll up rear door, curbside door, 278,000 original owner miles; 1984 Ford 9000 tandem axle, 10 sp. trans., wet line; 1962 Ford 700 (V-8, 5 sp.) with grain box and hoist; TRAILERS: 1998 Mac 38 ft. frameless alum dump trailer, 60 in sides, 3 way gate with "coal chute", front lift axle, polished alum wheels, Shurlock roll tarp, extra sharp orig. owner trailer!; (2) tandem axle 5th wheel lift units with trailer pull hitches for field/yard moving, hyd. control, mounted air compressors; 1982 Transglobal 45 ft. spread axle on air ride, full Maxi 80,000 GVW; 1983 Fruehauf 42 ft. West Coast tandem; 1983 Fruehauf 42 ft. West Coast tandem; 1986 Transglobal 45 ft. sliding axles; 48 ft. homemade stretch alum/steel frame; 1978 Transcraft 40 ft.; 1977 Budd 40 ft. sliding tandem; 1971 Brown 40 ft. sliding tandem; 1973 THI 40 ft. flat trailer (needs new floor and sides); SPRAYERS: Rears sweet corn or high crop sprayer with 30 ft offset booms, elect over hyd control, 300 gal ss tank; Wilmar 765HT self propelled sprayer, JD diesel power unit, 60 ft. 3 section booms, 600 gal. tank, foam markers, triple nozzle, Raven monitor, clean water tank, 12.4x42 tires; Vicon LS3010T pull type sprayer, 800 gal. tank, 45 ft. hyd. fold, self leveling boom, nearly new s.s. foam marker, rinse tank, hand wash station, triple nozzle bodies, and set up with GPS compatible Teejet 844 auto controller; Kuker pull type sprayer, 40 ft. manual fold booms, 3 section, elect. shut offs; John Beam FMC 30RC-G air blast sprayer, tandem axle, 550 gal ss tank, Jeep industrial engine; Cagle tandem axle sprayer with 45 ft 3 section manual fold booms, 500 gal poly tank with inducer tank; IRRIGATION: Long 1820 wagon mount hardhose traveler, 4 1/2 in. x 1200 ft. hose, engine return, Nelson big gun on cart; 30 pcs.

8 in. x 30 ft. alum. hook/latch pipe; 50 pcs. 8 in. x 20 ft. Racebilt alum. pipe; (3) Hale model 60 p.t.o. 6x6 pumps with carts, hand primers (one unit is parts machine); (2) soft hose units with carts, 4 in. x app. 500 ft.; TOMATO GONDOLAS: 16 Fiberglass: (6=20 ft. x 36 in.); (4=22 ft. x 36 in.); (4=24 ft. x 36 in.); (2=18 ft. x 36 in.); 14 Steel: (9=20 ft. x 42 in. and 36 in.); (4=25 ft. x 42 in. and 36 in.); (1=22 ft. x 30 in.); PLANTERS: Stan Hay 3 pt. 3 row precision belt seeder with various belts, 3-870 units, monitors; Mechanical 6 row (12 person) cell plant or bare root planter, adjustable rows, 3 pt. hitch on front, hyd. center lift, no till coulters, 2-300 gal. water tanks; RJ 3 row carousel planter, draw bar pull, hyd. lift, 300 gal. water tank, plant racks; 3 pt. 4 row veg. seeder with Ventura boxes, Oliver 2 row hyd. lift potato digger; (2) JD 33 precision planters (9 row and 15 row); Like new JD 7000 6 row, original owner, corn/soy planter with liquid fert. Deere monitor, corn and bean boxes each with meters; CIH 5400 15 ft. minimum till grain drill with Yetter cart; Lockwood 6000 4-row semi-mt. pick style potato planter; JD 8300 grain drill (21x7) press wheels; TILLAGE: Mem Plow (San Ant., Texas) 9-b. (can be 8) on the land hitch, roll over plow with Oliver bottoms; Sunflower 50 3122 field cultivator, 22 ft. with factory extensions to 25 ft., rear hitch with hydraulics; Unverferth 35 ft. rolling harrow II; JD 1010 30 ft. draw bar pull field cultivator with all new lift cylinders, rear scratch rake, rear hitch; Brillion 16 ft. draw bar chisel plow; Oliver semi-mt. 4-b. plow; Fleco root rake; AC 18 ft manual fold disk all rebuilt in 2011!; GENERAL PURPOSE: NH 1003 84 bale stack wagon; JD 348 string tie baler with 1/4 turn, hyd swing, auto lube; NH 489 (9 ft and 467 7 ft) haybines; Kuhn 3201 3 pt rake; Kuhn GF5001 hyd fold 4-star tedder; JD 216 wire baler with 1/4 turn and hyd tensioner; Miller Pro 4012 silage dump wagon; Gehl MS 329 slinger type manure spreader with big 21.5Lx16.1 flotation tires; 20 ft. tandem axle poultry litter spreader with flotation tires and 1 yr. old floor chain; GSI S2353 10 in. x 70 ft. transport auger with side arm infeed auger; Woods 15 ft. 3180 model 15 ft. batwing rotary mower; Ford 6 ft. flail mower; 18 ft. flat deck hay wagon; Original working corn binder, string tie; 6 vertical poly tanks: (2=2100 gal.); (3=1500 gal.); (1=1100 gal.); Lanair CV100 multifuel waste oil heater; Pre-Register for bidders card Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Acceptable ID required.

TERMS: CASH. Checks accepted from known persons in good standing. Unknown persons will need a current bank letter addressed to this auction OR plan to leave your purchase until check clearance Acceptable ID required for bidders card.

Owned by Katona Farms and Neighbors For Info Contact Chip Katona 609-820-0436 OR Katonafarms@verizon.net Auction Agent: Jim VanHise 609-209-2198

Auction Conducted By James P. Pirrung and Associates

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York Phone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 See pictures and updates on our web page: www.pirrunginc.com

proposal. Attorney fees and legal costs could take as much as one-third of the total. Producers must fill out settlement claim forms and mail them to the fund administrator by May 1. The trial date for DFA, National Dairy Holdings, LP, Dairy Marketing Services, LLC, Mid-Am Capital, LLC, and Gary Hanman, former DFA CEO, is July 10.

In politics; the International Dairy Foods Association’s Connie Tipton spoke at a roundtable this week sponsored by the Republican members of the House Committee on Small Business examining the interests of America’s small businesses in the Next Farm Bill. The roundtable included groups representing wheat, corn, and soybean growers; pork producers; and dairy farmers.

Tipton told committee members the dairy industry is “heavily regulated by rules that were designed to address problems that existed nearly a century ago and that those regulations now stifle innovation and growth.” She urged members to co-sponsor H.R. 3372, which would

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WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers- working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Feb. 20th sale - Top cow .88 wt. 1714 $1508.32, Bulls/Steers top $1.00, bull calves top $1.50, Kid Goats $30 - $85, Goats up to $240. Dairy milking age top $1350, bred heifers up to $1100.

Monday, March 5th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Monday, March 12th -Monthly Heifer Sale. Group of Springing Heifers from one farm.

Friday, March 16th - on the Farm. Andover, NJ. Mooney Farms Complete Dairy Dispersal. 180 Hi-Grade Holsteins. 90 Milking age, 90 Heifers - All AI sired.

Worth the trip!!

Monday, March 19th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Monday, March 26th - Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Note this date is the last week of March. Call for advertising your group - it makes a difference.

Friday, April 6th - 11:30AM Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle give us a call.

Saturday, April 21st - Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction - accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

Saturday, April 28th - Sale held on Farm. Otego, NY. 11:00 AM. Gretna Acres Registered Brown Swiss Complete Dispersal. 100 Head sell. This is a long established breeding herd (50 years) DHI tested, AI sired. Regular herd health program.

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 our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

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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COMBINES-HARVESTERS: CIH 2188 4WD Axial Flow, field tracker, factory bin extension, trailer hitch, external sieve adjusters, 5100 engine, 4100 separator hrs. (Note: Fall 2011 new feederhouse sprockets, chain and reverser motor, new upper sieve and lower grain pan, all new shaker bearings and rubber bushings); 2006 CIH 1020 30 ft. air reel "CWS" flex head, full finger auger, field tracker head; 1996 Byron 9600 string bean harvester, extra nice and field ready! Only 4762 hrs., with 3150 series header, cold air cab! Many recent updates!; 1991 Pik Rite 190 tomato harvester, elect. controls, forward/reverse header, Longview Odenberg sorter, last used 2007 crop; Two (2) Porterway greens harvesters; MF 1163 corn head; IH 820 22 1/2 ft grain head, nice shape with new fingers, etc!;

menting changes in the weekly dairy product price survey. Beginning April 4, survey prices will be published every Wednesday and the data will be collected by the Ag Marketing Service, rather than NASS. These prices will be used in Federal Order formula pricing starting with the May Class I base price on April 18.

DPW also reported this week that the on-again, off-again financial settlements between Dean Foods and Southern Marketing Agency (SMA) and dairy farmer plaintiffs in the “Southeast Milk” antitrust lawsuit are apparently on-again.

Original terms of a $140 million Dean settlement were announced July 14, 2011. However, dairy farmer members of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a co-defendant in the lawsuit, were decertified from the class two weeks later. On February 14, U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer officially reinstated DFA producer members into a “DFA Settlement Subclass,” making them eligible for the Dean payments, as well as a separate, $5 million SMA settlement

Pork Checkoff advances 2012 Pork Industry research The National Pork Board’s six producer-led science and technology committees recently met in Dallas, Texas, to make decisions on how to advance pork producers’ research priorities. Many of the committees reviewed research proposals to select projects that the Pork Checkoff would fund in 2012. In all, the groups reviewed more than 100 proposals, ultimately selecting those that would

be of greatest benefit to the overall industry.

Everett Forkner, a producer from Richards, MO, and president of the National Pork Board, said it’s exciting to see producers, along with allied industry and government, work together to set the course for new pork-specific research.

“We know that the Pork Checkoff’s involvement helps spur advances in science, but

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an entirely new regulatory burden on dairy processors to enforce a new program to periodically limit milk production. Read her text at http://www.idfa.org/ne w—views/statements— s p e e c h e s / d e tails/6967/.

PLAN AHEAD

MacFaddens Spring Auction

Sat., March 31st, 2012

Worldwide Advertising & Internet Bidding Call early to consign to this big event!

MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY

(518) 284-2090 Email: info@macfaddens.com web site: www.macfaddens.com

FLAME STOCKYARD BRIGHTON COMMISSION CO.

691 Great Road, Littleton, MA 01460 978-486-3698

SALE EVERY TUESDAY Goats, Lambs, Sheep, Pigs 12:30 Calves 3:00pm followed by Feeders & Beef Animals BUYERS FROM 3 NATIONAL SLAUGHTER HOUSES 15+ LOCAL BUYERS Same Day Payment

Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale March 24th

Eastern States Exposition - Mallary Building West Springfield, MA CLINICS START AT 10 AM • SALE STARTS AT NOON

50 CALVES OF ALL BREEDS For more information we can be found on Facebook and our website is

www.blueribboncalfsale.com YOUTH CAN RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT ON A PURCHASE OF ONE CALF All proceeds go to the Massachusetts 4-H dairy program

what’s particularly gratifying is how this investment in research helps make a difference in how farmers produce food in an efficient and socially responsible way,” Forkner said.

“Providing unique scientific and technical information that will benefit the entire industry is a major goal of the Pork Checkoff,” said Paul Sundberg, the Checkoff’s vice president of science and technology. “Produc-

ers take many things into account when determining what proposals get funded each year, including ensuring that the research is not being done elsewhere, the project will impact the industry and the results will be publically available.”

Some of the new information and action, coming from the respective science and technical research committees, included: Animal Science — Re-

search results, addressed by the Checkoff’s Nutritional Efficiency Consortium, are published at pork.org. The committee asked for a more comprehensive summary of this research to be available later this year. The committee has dedicated resources to work on pork quality, as it relates to on-farm factors that could affect tenderness.

Animal Welfare — Proposals on pain man-

agement related to castration and euthanasia were funded. Work on the next version of Pork Quality Assurance® Plus also was discussed, with the launch of the updated program slated for mid-2013. Housing and transportation research remain as key priorities.

Environment — The committee discussed the additional work on the carbon footprint that will be released in 2012, in-

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OPEN HOUSE DATES Fultonville - Saturday, March 10TH Goshen - Wednesday, March 21ST Chatham - Friday, March 23RD TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Case IH MXU125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Ford 8N w/blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7930 IVT/loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 6430 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) JD 7130 Rental Returns . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 750 w/ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2305 w/ldr & deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 855 loader/blower/blade . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 85 cab/AC/heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 mo-co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham CIH 8880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 925 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 735 mo-co . . . . . . SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn 500 disc mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

JD 686 rotary head . . . . . .SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Double rake hitch . . . . . SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 714 forage box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Pequea fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7000 6 row. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Brillion Seeder 10’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 11 shank chisel 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 245 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham H&S 235 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Polaris Ranger 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

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GOSHEN 845-294-2500

CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

Pork from 22 formed committee approved its mission statement: “To acquire and provide science-based information that will protect and improve producer and public health, promote a safe farmwork environment and enhance consumer confidence in U.S. pork production.” Research funded included environmental movement of antimicrobial and resistant bacteria and resistant genes, as well as a study on the impact of pig health on public health.

Swine Health — The committee funded research on the transmission and vaccine development for influenza and diagnostics and intervention strategies for swine dysentery, mycoplasma and rotavirus.

Also funded was research on foreign animal disease that could assist in the development of better vaccines for dis-

eases, such as foot-andmouth disease. While not discussed at this meeting, PRRS remains a top concern, and a special call for PRRS research proposals will occur later this year.

Sow Lifetime Productivity Working Group — This group, which included producers from across the science and technology program areas, as well as other producers with a high interest in breeding herd productivity and allied industry representatives, met during a separate meeting in Dallas to discuss a multidisciplinary approach to improving sow lifetime productivity of the U.S. herd. The group discussed the road map to achieve the specific research needs of the multi-year effort, with a goal of a 30 percent improvement in sow lifetime productivity over the next seven years.

Completed Checkofffunded research results are available at pork.org.

The National Pork Board has the responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public.

Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For information on Checkofffunded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at 800-456-7675 or check the Internet at pork.org.

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION "A Well Cared For Line"

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 @ 10:30 A.M. SHARP! 27058 MT. PLEASANT ROAD (CO. RD 543) COLUMBUS (BURLINGTON CO.) NEW JERSEY 08022

Sale at the old VanMater Farm, along County Road 543 between State Rtes. 206 and 68.

From NJ Turnpike Exit #7 follow Rte. 206 south app. 4 miles, take the ColumbusBurlington Exit and at top of ramp turn left onto County Road 543 east, follow 3 miles to farm.

From Rte 68 (just north of the Rte 68-County Rd 537 intersection) turn left onto either County Rd or Mt. Pleasant Road (they intersect about a mile down).

Dedicating more time to grains, selling will be the following haying line: NH 1069 self propelled bale wagon, 160 bales, Ford diesel power, new tires!; IH 1586 tractor, 3 remotes, 2 p.t.o.'s, 3 pt. hitch, 4 sp. trans. with "Hi-Lo", no "T.A.", cab with air, new 20.8x38 rear tires and bolt on duals!; IH 756 diesel, 2 p.t.o.'s, 1 remote, 2 pt. quick hitch, 18.4x34 tires; IH 806 diesel, "Year A Round Cab", "T.A.", 2 p.t.o.'s, 3 pt. hitch, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 tires; Farmall 460 gas, tricycle, 1 remote, 2 pt. fast hitch; Farmall "Super M-TA" gas, tricycle, 1 remote; Farmall "M" gas, power steering, tricycle, hand and foot clutches; Farmall "H" tricycle, motor not running; NH 575 string baler, hyd. tension, 3/4 turn chute; NH 411 discbine 9 ft. 6 in. cut, turtle blades; Kuhn 9 ft. rotary rake; Kuhn GF5001 4 star tedder; Woods 990 3 pt. finish mower; Bale Handler for 160 bale wagons, fits on most front end loaders; Four (4) 16 ft. flat wooden deck wagons; Bear Cat 16 ft. cultimulcher (roll harrow); CIH 5100 grain drill with front grass seeder, (21 x 7 in.) double disc openers, packer wheels; Unverferth gravity flow grain wagon with brand new hyd. seed auger; Woods like new RB84 3 pt. scraper blade; 18 ft. steel dump body on frame with hoist, (nice); Pickup fuel delivery tank; No Small Items!! Please plan to arrive on time!

EASTERN BISON ASSOCIATION 16th Annual Show & Sale March 10th, 2012

TERMS: CASH. Honorable checks from known persons in good standing. Unknown persons can leave purchases until their check clears OR bring along a current bank letter of reference address to this particular auction! Acceptable ID for bid card! Nothing to be removed until properly settled for. All items Sell "as is" to the highest bidder! A Short, Clean Sale!!

Owned By: Mr. Walter "Ralph" DuBell 609-314-2099

Auction Agent: Mr. Jim VanHise 609-209-2198 Auction Conducted By James P. Pirrung and Associates

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York Office 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA SALE BEGINS AT 11:00 AM Inspection of Bison 9:00 - 10:30 am For more information contact Bob Sexten 614-419-2809, Tupper Sverduk 717-817-8480 or Aaron Calfee 540-309-9362 Terms: Cash, Check accompanied by bank letter of credit, or credit card - MC or Visa.

3% buyer’s premium waived for payment in cash or check.

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cluding a baseline report and improvements to the calculator tool. In 2013, an economic component for the calculator is expected, along with a water footprint baseline and calculator and an air emissions model.

Pork Safety, Quality and Human Nutrition — Several proposals related to how the quality of fat affects overall meat quality were funded. The objective of the projects is to help producers raise animals that will provide high-quality pork to help increase consumer demand. For human nutrition, the committee identified priorities for the next call for research, including satiety, body composition, weight loss/maintenance, cognition function and pork’s role in a healthy diet.

Producer/Public Health and Worker Safety — This newly

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Monday, February 27 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: 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. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 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, February 28 • 10:00 AM: 97 Loop Rd., Quarryville, PA (Lancaster Co.). 53 Acre Dairy Farm. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-

8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves.

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

Wednesday, February 29 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 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. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Man-

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ager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, March 1 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: 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, March 2 • 10:30 AM: Chesterfield (Burlington Co.) New Jersey. Katona Farms and Neighbors Farm Machinery Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, March 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment,

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Heavy & Light Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:30 AM: Columbus (Burlington Co.) New Jersey. IH Tractors and Haying Equipment for “Ralph” Dubell. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Monday, March 5 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, March 10 • 9:00 AM: Penn Y an, NY (Yates Co.). Finger Lakes Produce Auction Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan (Yates Co.) New York.

Finger Lakes Produce Auction Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:30 AM: 653 Youkers Bush Rd., St. Johnsville, NY. Public Auction. Farm Equip., Guns, Stoves, Tools & Household. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 3:30 PM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Seneca Farm Toy Auction. Show 8:30 am 2 pm. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Monday, March 12

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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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Heifer Sale. Group of Springing Heifers from one farm. 1 pm Dairy, followed by sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs & feeders.

Calves & Cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Friday, March 16

Saturday, March 17 • 1138 Rte. 318, Waterloo, NY. Third Annual Spring Equipment Auction. Large public auction selling for farmers, dealers, bank repo & construction equipment. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 8:00 AM: Mendon, NY. Saxby Implement Corp. Public Auction. 200 Lawn Mowers, Vehicles, New Trailers & Much More. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Nathan Mason, Callaway, VA (near Rocky Mount). Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal.

No Buyer’s Premium. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500

Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction. Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: 3186 Freshour Rd., Canandaigua, NY. Coryn Farm Supplies, Inc. Public Auction of Farm Equip. & Tools.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, March 23 • 10:00 AM: Batavia, NY. Jeff & Kathy Thompson Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH Maxxum 115, Case IH MX110, Case IH 7220, Case IH CX70 plus hay, tillage, barn equipment and much more!. William Kent,

Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, March 24 • Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Clymer, NY. Z&M Ag and Turf Farm Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, March 26 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Note this date is the last week of March. Call for advertising your group - it makes a difference. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, March 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx. 5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, March 30 • 10:00 AM: Warsaw, Wyoming Co. Estate of Ronald Milcarek Auction. Selling vehicles, farm machinery, tools, & household includ-

ing ‘07 Chevy Silverado, NH TB100 tractor, MF 573 tractor and more! Watch our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 205 Hanley Rd, Nassua, NY. Estate Auction. Case-IH 685 4x4 Diesel w/loader, JD 4030, Oliver 1755 tractors, Befco C50 15’ Batwing finish mower, Wood Working & Mechanics tools, Horse equip. & Tack, Lumber, Cattle Show equip. & gates, Asst furniture & collectibles. Jacquier Auctions, 413-5696421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip. Dann Auc-

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S

HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 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

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

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 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

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 PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment 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 TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

February 27, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 25

• Andover, NJ. Mooney Farms Complete Dairy Dispersal. 180 Head sell - 90 milking age, 90 youngstock. Hi-Grade sire ID Holsteins sell. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Monday, March 19 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Dairy 1 pm followed by sheep, lamb, goat, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 55:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) tioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies, registered and grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Friday, April 6 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle. Give us a call. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

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Saturday, April 7 • Champlain, NY. Betty & Nelson LeDuc Farm Machinery Auction. Full line of machinery: Case MX120 w/ldr., Case IH 8920, Case 5130, NH TB110 w/ldr., Ford 6610.

Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 10:30 AM: Independence Township (Allegany Co.) New York. Complete Line of Good Farm Machinery and Livestock Handling and Support Equipment for Lyon View Farm.

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

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

groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference. Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction. Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: Gerry Rodeo Grounds, RT. 60 Gerry, NY. Chautauqua County Area, Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Argyle Livestock Station, 8 McEachron Hill Rd., Argyle, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Franklin Used Equipment Sales Inc., Frank Walker Auctioneer 607-829-5172 • 10:30 AM: Dalton (Livingston Co.) New York. Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen Retirement Auction. Clydesdale Horses, Show Wagon, Tack, new JD Tractors, haying line & general purpose line! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, April 14

Saturday, April 28

• B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Livestock. Full line of JD farm machinery & tiling equip.

Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 8:00 AM: Farm of Don & Betty Duska, 1820 Co. Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted.

Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction.

Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 4:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

• Rising Sun, MD. 40 plus tractors. Watch for future ads. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • Heifer Haven, North Bangor, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 42nd Annual New York’s Favorite Consignment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 9:00 AM: 796 No. Cream Hill Rd., Bridport, VT. Jim Ferguson Farm Machinery & Small Equipment Sale. All machinery like new.

Wide selection of tractors, tools, hay & farm equip. Well maintained. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm.

Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 11:00 AM: On the farm Otego, NY. Gretna Acres Registered Brown Swiss Complete Dispersal. 100 Head sell. This is a long established breeding herd (50 years) DHI tested, AI sired. Regular herd health program. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-

Saturday, April 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments

3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, May 1 • 5:00 PM: Greenwood (Steuben Co.) New York. “Warrinerdale Homestead.” The estate of Wayne Warriner, Sr. Farm Equipment. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Saturday, May 5 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Also selling Trowbridge Angus Bulls.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale. Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-4836804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver. Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Estate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay & 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, June 1 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, June 9 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 8 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 6 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 27 • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted

by Cornell University Dairy Science Club.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, November 3 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, December 1 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT February 20, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean not well tested; Breakers 75-80% lean 84-95.50; Boners 8085% lean 81.50-94.50; Lean 85-90% lean 65-82.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 85-150; 80-92# 85130; 70-80# 85-115.

Vealers: 100-120# 80-85; 90-100# 65-85; 80-90# 7087.50; 70-80# 60-80; 60-70# 60-80.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA February 22, 2012 Cows: Canners 38-77; Cutters 77.50-84; Util 85-91.

Bulls: 91-101.50 Steers: Ch 123-125.50; Sel 114-121; Hols. 80-93.

Heifers: Holstein 84-89.50 Calves: 14-68 ea.

Feeders: 68-134 Sheep: 126-135 Lambs: 150-167 Goats: 141-185 Kids: 47-154 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 63 ea.

Chickens: 4-16.50 Rabbits: 4.50-20.50 Ducks: 5-22 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA February 21, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-75; Cutters 65-80; Util 72-85; Bulls 80-95; Steers 95-115; Hfrs. 70-90.

Calves: Growers No. 1 120150; No. 2 90-160; Hfrs. 11.50; Veal 40-80.

Hogs: Feeders (ea) 40-65; Roasters 70-130; Sows 3550; Boars 20-25.

Sheep: .75-1.100; Lambs 1.50-3.

Goats: 120-150 ea; Billies 150-210 ea; Kids .20-1.20 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA February 21, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 10-35; 61-75# 41-75; 76-95# 30-75; 96-105# 70-76; 106# & up 62-75.

Farm Calves: 80-175/cwt Feeders: 54-91/cwt Heifers: 94-97/cwt Steers: 86-87.50/cwt Bulls: 88/cwt Canners: 22-71.50/cwt Cutters: 72-86/cwt Utility: 87-96/cwt Sows: 40-50/cwt Hogs: 63-74/cwt Shoats: 58-75 ea.

Pigs: 58-72.50 ea.

Lambs: 145-235/cwt Sheep: 40-87.50/cwt Goats: 37.50-250 ea.

Rabbits: 2-7.50 ea.

Poultry: 1-12 ea.

Hay: 16 lots, 3.20-5/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ February 21, 2012 Livestock Report: 34 Calves .20-1.58, Avg 1.03; 44 Cows .58-.96, Avg .74; 9 Easy Cows .42-.71, Avg .62; 9 Feeders 300-500# .861.36, Avg 1.03; 17 Heifers .67.5-1.07.5 Avg .88; 8 Bulls .76-1.08, Avg .90; 9 Steers .73-1.07, Avg .89; 1 Hog .35; 8 Roasting Pigs (ea) 82-100, Avg 57.63; 1 Boar 86; 4 Sows 40; 10 Sheep .68-1.28, Avg .88; 2 Lambs (ea) 60-90, Avg 75; 40 Goats (/#) .952.44, Avg 1.88, 12 (ea) 80215, Avg 131.42; 17 Kids (ea) 32-76, Avg 54.82; 5 Hides (ea) 2-15, Avg 5. Total 230.

Poultry & Egg Report: Bantams (ea) 5.50-6.25; Roosters (/#) 1.25-1.80; Rabbits (/#) 2.50-4.10; Pigeons (ea) 4.25-8; Guineas (ea) 9-9.50.

Grade A Eggs: Brown Jum XL 1.15-1.25; L 1.15-1.20; M .85-.95.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 4 Alfalfa 3.20-5.70; 32 Mixed 3.20-7; 3 Timothy 4.30; 5 Grass 3.20-6.20; 1 Mulch 1.60; 1 Rye Straw 4; 1 Ground Corn 7; 2 Oats 3.258.75; 1 Cedar Posts; 4 Firewood 35-55. Total 54.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET

BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY February 16, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 40-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 70-180; 8092# 70-165; Bob Veal 10-55.

Cull Cows: Gd 65-85; Lean 45-66; Hvy. Beef Bulls 72-93.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1400; Springing Cows 800-1300; Springing Hfrs. 750-1450; Bred Hfrs.

700-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 7501550; Open Hfrs. 300-750; Started Hfrs. 100-300; Service Bulls 400-1000.

Beef: Feeders 50-120; Hols Sel 84-108.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY February 16, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 40-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-190; 80-92# 70-155; Bob Veal 1055.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-89; Lean 45-67; Hvy Beef Bulls 75-93.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 800-1350; Bred Hfrs.

800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 7501450; Open Hfrs. 400-800; Started Hfrs. 150-500; Service Bulls 600-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-144; Hols.

Sel 70-108.

Goats: Billies 80-150; Nannies 70-120; Kids 20-80.

Swine: Sow 30-57.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY February 20, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 110-140; 80-92# 95-140; Bob Veal 58-66.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-90.50; Lean 79-84; Hvy. Beef Bulls 88-91.

Beef: Veal 125; Hfrs. 77.5088; Steer 82-97; Hols. Feeders 86-88.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 170235; Slaughter Sheep 68-90.

Goats: Nannies 110-140; Kids 80. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY February 15, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 120-175; Grower Bulls over 92# 120142.50; 80-92# 125-150; Bob Veal 30-65.

Cull Cows: Gd 78-88; Lean 62-81.50; Hvy Beef Bulls 8197.

Dairy Replacements: Springing Hfrs. 825-1500; Bred Hfrs. 650-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 550-1540; Open Hfrs.

475; Started Hfrs. 250-425.

Swine: Hog 67-70.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY February 20, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 110195; 80-92# 75-165; Bob Veal 10-50.

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Cull Cows: Gd 74-90; Lean 66-80; Hvy. Beef Bulls 85-94.

Beef: Feeders 100-140; Ch 117-122; Hols Ch 104-114; Sel 98-103.

Goats: Billies 180 Swine: Boar 20 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY February 16, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-167.50; Grower Bulls over 92# 100157.50; 80-92# 110-185; Bob Veal 30-77.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-88; Lean 70-83.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 8596.50.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY February 20, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 140-160; 80-92# 140-162.50; Bob Veal 20-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 77-87; Lean 66-80; Hvy Beef Bulls 9198.Beef: Ch 110-124; Hols.

Ch 98-103.50.

Swine: Sow 55; Hog 6266.50.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY February 16, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-130; Grower Bulls over 92# 110-160; 80-92# 90-155; Bob Veal 2060.

Cull Cows Gd 77-90; Lean 62-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 88-94.

Beef: Feeders 75-110; Sel 104; Hols. Sel 94-101.

Goats: Nannies 100-140.

Swine: Hog 80-84.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY February 22, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 62-88; Canners/Cutters 52-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 80-92.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 70-85; 80-95# 65-

82.50; 60-80# 60-80.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 75-190.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 117-128; Sel 102-113; Hols.

Ch grain fed 92-112; Sel 8488.50.

Hogs: Feeders US 1-3 60 Slaughter Sheep: thin 55120.

Nannies: L 90-140 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY February 14 & 17, 2012 Hay: 100-205, 1st cut; 135325, 2nd cut.

Straw: 185-235 EarCorn: 2.50 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY February 20, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.88; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .80-1 Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# .80-1.50; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. under 100# 1.27.

Goats: Kids 30-85; Goats 140-240.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1350; Bred Hfrs. up to 1100.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA February 15, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 Hols. Hfr. 1384# 94.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77.50-82, lo dress 76; Boners 72-77.50, hi dress 79.50-81.50, lo dress 68-72; Lean 85-90% lean 68.50-72.50, hi dress 74-78.50, lo dress 61.5066.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1364# 85, hidress 1564# 90.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 3 Hols. 352# 95; 784-1040# 77-80.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 96-126# 130-157; 9092# 140-155; No. 2 96-126# 120-135; 80-92# 130-137; No. 3 84-110# 89-112; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 90-110# 125-170; No. 2 80-90# 60-65; Beef X 88-108# 135-150; Vealers 88-98# 79-90.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 270-280# 180-187.50/hd; 320# 295/hd; 45-50% lean 270-320# 165177.50/hd; Sows US 1-3 350# 125/hd; 600# 180/hd; Boars 450# 120/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-60# 16-36; Roasting Pigs 170200# 155-165/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 62-68# 240-250; 94# 220; Yearlings 128-204# 105165.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 50# 120; Nannies Sel 1 150170# 165-185; Sel 2 110130# 90-130.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 21, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1315-1530# 130132.50; Ch 1330-1530# 124129; Sel & Lo Ch 12851560# 120-125; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1360-1575# 114-123; Ch 1150-1625# 108-113; Sel & Lo Ch 1235-1610# 102.50107.50; Thin cpl 90.50-100; Hfrs. Ch 1190-1235# 123.50126; 1 hd 1150# 110.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT February 20 , 2012 Calves: 45-60# .20-.35; 6175# .45-.55; 76-90# .65-.75; 91-105# .80-.85; 106# & up .9250-.95.

Farm Calves: .9750-1.25 Started Calves: .40-.55 Veal Calves: 1.15-1.35 Open Heifers: .85-1.3250 Beef Heifers: .75-.89 Feeder Steers: .81-1.05 Beef Steers: .81-.92 Stock Bull: .85-1.05 Beef Bull: .75-.95 Boars: 13-55 Sows: 45-52 Feeder Pigs (ea): 37.50-50 Sheep (ea): 55-210 Lambs (ea): 130-255 Goats (ea): 115-185; Kids ea. 100-150.

Canners: up to 79.50 Cutters: 80-82.50 Utility: 83-88.50 Rabbits: 11-41 Chickens: 7-40 Ducks: 12-19 *Next Sale is Feb. 20.

On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 85-87; Boners 81.50-86; Lean 72.50-81; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 69-75; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: 1225-2050# 88-97.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 2 615-895# 106.50-126; Hols 230-450# 96-115; 830-900# 87-88; Hfrs. 440-795# 102115; Dairy types rough 325515# 59-79; Bulls all types 355-1005# 87-128.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-125# 140-157; No. 2 85-145# 124-142; No. 3 75-135# 80-120; Util 80 & dn.

Swine: Hogs 240-285# 6366; Sow 310-460# 54-64; 485-635# 56-59; thin/weak/rough cpl 44-50; Feeder Pigs 55-70# 76-85.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies/Billies 147-220; 1 thin Nanny 110; Families 147-197; Fancy Kids 130-149; Fleshy Kids 110-130; Small/thin 67-95.

Sheep: thin 67-95 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Feb 21 & March 6 & 20.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA February 21, 2012 Rabbits: 10.50-40 Chickens: 3-7.50 Bunnies: 3.50-12 Guineas: 7.50 Guinea Pigs: 1.50-4.50 Ducks: 8 Quail: 5-9 Pigeons: 3.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 35 Eggs (/dz): Brown Jum 1.201.45; XL 1-1.10; L 1-1.10; S 1; Chinese Goose Eggs 2 ea.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA February 17, 2012 US 1-2: 6 29# 141; 5 36# 145; 29 42-47# 114-132; 41 50-59# 101-115; 11 97-99# 90-98; 19 114# 95.

US 2: 7 37-48# 87-96; 6 6467# 80-100; 3 82-110# 89100.

As Is: 3 25-70# 40-101. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., March 16.

Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC February 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: 14641512# 121-122.50; Hols. Ch 1054-1384# 104-108.50; Sel 89-99.50.

Slaughter Heifers: 13161412# 120-121.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 90.50-93.50; Break-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four ers 82.50-85; Boners 77.5082; Lean 72-76.

Bulls: 84.50-95.50.

Feeder Steers: 124 Feeder Heifers: 484-658# 112.50-124.

Calves: 201. Bull Calves No. 1 95-112# 165-190; 85-90# 150-190; Hfrs. No. 1 82-114# 175-215; No. 2 82-98# 125160.

Feeder Pigs: 30-52.50/hd.

Goats: Nannies 125-150/hd.

EarCorn: 4 lds, 175-250/ton Oats: 1 ld, 5.75/bu.

Hay (/ton): 23 lds, Timothy Grass 115-325; Mixed 115360; Grass 115-360; Alfalfa/Grass 165-335.

Straw: 17 lds, 80-245/ton.

Firewood: 8 lds, 40-85/ld.

Round Bales: 7 lds, 40-65 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA February 20, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 135-1520# 97-101.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 91.5092; Breakers 75-80% lean 85-88.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73-77.50, hi dress 79.50, lo dress 68-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 16301765# 93-95.50; YG 2 14701650# 84-86.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-700# 135-157.50; L 3 800# 85; Heifers M&L 1 300500# 147.50-167.50; 500700# 132.50-152.50; 700900# 111-131; M&L 2 300500# 130-147.50; 500-700# 110-125; Bulls M&L 1 300500# 157.50-165; 500-600# 137.50-147.50; 600-700# 120-135; M&L 2 127.50-151, few thin type 170; 500-700# 107.50-115.

Replacement Stock Cows: M&L 1-2 middle aged to aged 1050-1440# 92-103, few 107-109.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-120# 155-180; No. 2 90-130# 115-150; No. 3 85120# 75-107.50; Hfrs. No. 1 110# 200; Beef Calves 80# 200; 195-250# 147.50-170; Vealers Util 65-120# 42.05-

60.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 500# 62-63; Boars 500# 35.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 60-75# 196-210; 90# 193; Yearlings 125-135# 145150; Ewes Util 1-2 150-217# 65-76.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 87.50-100; Sel 2 5562# 69-70; Sel 3 20-40# 2025; Nannies Sel 1 100-145# 100/cwt; Sel 2 110-155# 9193; Billies Sel 1 130# 93/cwt; Sel 2 80# 70.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA February 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1316-1576# 127.50131.50; 1612-1660# 127130; Ch 2-3 1188-1558# 123-128; 1640-1665# 123.50-124.50; full/YG 4-5 1338-1498# 118-120; Sel 1-3 1154-1470# 117.50-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1540# 109; Ch 2-3 1548-1660# 102-107.50; Sel 1-3 14901518# 94.50-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1236-1316# 129129.50; Ch 2-3 1306-1442# 121-122; full/YG 4-5 1400# 117; Hols. 1382-1645# 94.50-95.50; Sel 1-3 1378# 116.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87, hi dress 87-91.50, lo dress 78.2582.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84.50, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 74-79.25, very lo dress 68-72.50; Lean 85-90% lean 74-80, hi dress 80.25-82.50, lo dress 67-73, very lo dress 59.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9401708# 88-99.50, 2208# 96; hi dress 1736# 105, lo dress 1088# 75.50.

Feeder Calves: Steers M&L 1 338# 180; 500-518# 153167.50; 706-848# 125-127; M&L 2 312# 175; 518# 153; L 3 Hols. 860# 97; Hfrs. M&L 1 438# 157.50; 750# 125; M&L 2 300-490# 127.50-160; 508602# 120-158; Bulls M&L 1 324-470# 175-195; 508#

152.50; 982# 117.50; M&L 2 340-464# 137.50-168; L 3 Hols. 338-348# 97.50; 802# 85; Hols. Bull calves No. 1 94-122# 147.50-162.50; 8492# 157.50-172.50; No. 2 94122# 132.50-150; 76-92# 130-160; No. 3 72-128# 85132.50; Hols. Hfr. calves No. 2 90# 145-155; Beef X calves 80-110# 105-180.

Vealers: Util 56-104# 17.5090.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 78-106# 180-232.50; 115-120# 190-215; Yearlings 116-128# 125-150; Ewes Gd 2-3 124# 105; 204# 82.50; Rams 316# 85.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 150-157.50; Sel 2 under 20# 7-25; 20-40# 27.50-87.50; 45-60# 80-130; Nannies Sel 2 100-130# 122.50-150; Billies Sel 1 130170# 185-215; Sel 2 120130# 140-180 Wethers Sel 1 120# 200.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA February 18, 2012 Alfalfa: 7 lds, 150-350 Mixed Hay: 32 lds, 140-340 Timothy: 11 lds, 180-260 Grass: 14 lds, 90-220 Straw: 11 lds, 150-180 Firewood: 7 lds, 60-105 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 80 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA February 17, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1315-1465# 125-129.50; Ch 2-3 12351570# 122.50-126.50, muddy 119.50-122; Sel 2-3 12551460# 119.50-121.50; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1730# 109-110.50; Ch 2-3 13001705# 102.50-106.50; Sel 23 1245-1385# 94-100.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 12801450# 128-131; Ch 2-3 1080-1450# 119-124.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 80.5087, hi dress 86-96, lo dress 72-83; Breakers 75-80% lean 77.50-84, hi dress 83-86, lo dress 70-78; Boners 80-85% lean 74-80, hi dress 79.5085, lo dress 69-73; Lean 8590% lean 69-78, hi dress 73.50-80.50, lo dress 60.5072.50.

Slaughter Bulls: Thurs. YG 1 1160-1640# 91-94; very hi dress 1420-1575# 132-134.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-120# 130-150; 8090# 160-180; No. 2 95-130# 120-140; 80-90# 130-155; No. 3 80-130# 100-125; Util 70-105# 60-80; Hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 170-240; No. 2 80110# 90-16; non-tubing 6595# 30-65.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-101# 215; No. 2 8391# 100-175; pkg 72# 70; non-tubing 73-93# 52-60.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-105# 150-195; No. 2 7095# 105-150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA February 14, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 80-85, lo dress 75.50-76; Boners 80-85% lean 73.50-78.50; Lean 8590% lean 68-70, lo dress 5460.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 125-162; 8090# 100-140; No. 2 95-120# 110-130; No. 3 80-110# 80105; Util 70-105# 20-65.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA February 15, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1425-1520# 110.50-111.50; Ch 2-3 14101680# 104.50-106.50; Sel 13 1196-1575# 94-99.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 83-85, hi dress 87-89.50; Breakers 7580% lean 80-83, lo dress 77.50-79; Boners 80-85% lean 77-81.50, hi dress 81.50-83.50, lo dress 73.5076.50; Lean 85-90% lean 7276.50, hi dress 78.50-82, lo dress 68-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11201985# 88.50-96.50, hi dress 1785# 104.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 1 635# 135; L 3 Hols. 350# 90; 907# 90; Hfrs. 520-630# 145; Bulls L 1 515# 145; Vealers 70-85# 52.50-70; 60-65# 3032.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 130-147.50; 80-90# 140-160; No. 2 95120# 125-142.50; 80-90# 130-145; 70-75# 130-150; No. 3 95-120# 115-125; 8090# 110-125; 70-75# 57.5095.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 90115# 190-197.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Ewes Gd 1-2 170-210# 112.50-128.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-30# 6577; Sel 2 20-30# 57.5067.50; 40-50# 75-95; Nannies Sel 2 90-120# 119147.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA February 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1440-1560# 127.50129; Ch 2-3 1180-1565# 122-126.50;1590-1665# 118-123; full/YG 4-5 10751575# 119-122.50; Sel 1-3 1180-1510# 116-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1395-1585# 110-115.50; Ch 2-3 11851590# 104-110.50; 16251650# 105; Sel 1-3 13351480# 97-103.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1230-1295# 127.50131.50; Hols. 1425-1490# 104.50-105; Ch 2-3 11351505# 121-126.50; full/YG 45 1110-1430# 115-120.50; 1530# 95; Sel 1-3 11601275# 114-119.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 87.5091; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-85.50, lo dress 77-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74-80, hi dress 79-84.50, lo dress 68-74; Lean 85-90% lean 69.50-74.50, hi dress 7479.50, lo dress 64.50-68.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12102050# 85-98, lo dress 8901085# 63-79.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 900# 105-130; M&L 2 590# 120; 805# 92; Herefords 512# 130; L 3 Hols. 455# 85; 975# 80; Hfrs. M&L 2 435490# 122-135; 600-715# 8592; Bulls M&L 1 605-705# 112-132; Herefords 340# 152; M&L 2 560-695# 107117; 755-890# 89-115.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 130-147; 8090# 152-165; No. 2 95-125# 117-137; 75-90# 120-152; No. 3 70-110# 80-120; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80-105# 135-162; No. 2 80-85# 100-125; Vealers Util 55-100# 37-82.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 245-275# 75-83, late sale 71-74; 280310# 73-79, late sale 70-73; 45-50% lean 240-270# 6774; 305-330# 69-69.50; Sows US 1-3 370-475# 4559; 635-715# 55-67; Boars 385-590# 30; Jr. Boars 245295# 51-68.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 15-50# 26-42; 70# 40; Roasting Pigs 172-212# 62-69/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 42-62# 187-247; 80105# 167-185; 110-140# 122-170; Ewes Gd 2-3 140160# 100-105.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-142; Sel 2 under 20# 40; 20-35# 95-120; 4555# 130-132; Nannies Sel 2 90-120# 122-150; Billies Sel

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 1 160# 225; Wethers Sel 2 150# 167.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA February 20, 2012 Cattle: 75 Cows: Hfrs. Ch 115-118; Gd 105-108; Util & Comm. 7485; Canner/lo Cutter 73 & dn.

Bulls: YG 1 62-85 Cattle: Steers 90-130; Bulls 85-125; Hfrs. 75-130.

Calves: 65. Gd 95-110; Std 15-85; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 100-175; Hfrs. 90-130# 100150.

Hogs: 47. US 1-2 74-78; US 1-3 70-74; Sows US 1-3 4863; Boars 24-45.

Feeder Pigs: 7. US 1-3 2050# 35-40.

Sheep: 18. SI Ewes 80-100.

Goats: 20-150

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 20, 2012 Roosters: 3-5.25 Hens: .50-3.50 Banties: 1.50-3.75 Guineas: 5 Ducks: 5 Bunnies: 4-6.50 Rabbits: 12-20 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA February 16, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1570# 128131.25; Ch 2-3 1095-1450# 123-127; Sel 2-3 1055-1410# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 24 1355-1733# 111-115; Ch 2-3 1300-1660# 101-105; Sel 2-3 1300-1455# 95-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1280-1450# 128-131; Ch 2-3 1080-1450# 119-124.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 83-87, hi dress 89-96, lo dress 80-83; Breakers 75-80% lean 79-84, hi dress 84.50-92, lo dress 74-78; Boners 80-85% lean 74-79, hi dress 79.50-85, lo dress 69-73; Lean 88-90% lean 69-73.50, hi dress 73.50-79, lo dress 60.50-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11601640# 91-94; very hi dress 1420-1575# 132-134.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA February 20, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-50# fancy 285305; 50-60# 245-265; 60-80# 225-245; 50-70# fancy 272287; 80-90# 212-230; 90110# 206-225; 90-110# 234242 fancy; 110-130# 193208; 130-150# 178-192; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 5060# 208-223; 70-80# 212226; 80-90# 205-220; 90110# 185-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 108-124; 160-200# 103-118; 200-300# 90-100; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 101-116; 160-200# 90-98.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 104-122; 40-60# 122153; 60-80# 150-167; fancy 170-172; 80-100# 164-184; 100-120# 180-188; Sel 2 3040# 84-96; 40-60# 90-134; 60-80# 128-153; 90-110# 140-168; Sel 3 20-40# 65-83; 40-60# 88-114; 60-80# 103130; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 152-167; 130-180# 167-175; Sel 2 80-130# 129144; Sel 3 80-130# 116-131; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 176-195; 150-250# 218-240; Sel 2 150-250# 220-240; Sel 2 100-150# 156-171.

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 lower, wheat sold steady to .05 lower, barley sold .05 to .10 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold steady. EarCorn sold steady to 3 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.92-7.28, Avg 7.10, Contracts 5.64-5.74; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.106.80, Avg 6.42, Contracts

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Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.80-7.10, Avg 6.94; Wheat No. 2 6.29; Barley No. 3 Range 6.50; Oats No. 2 4-4.40, Avg 4.23; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.4012.09, Avg 11.66; EarCorn Range 195-225.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.10, Avg 6.96; Wheat No. 2 Range 67.10, Avg 6.56; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6.20, Avg 4.97; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-11.94, Avg 11.57; EarCorn Range 195-200, Avg 197.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.25, Avg 7.14; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.50-7.50, Avg 7; Barley No. 3 Range 6; Oats No. 2 Range 4.55; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.20-11.80, Avg 11.60; Gr. Sorghum Range 5.90.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.25, Avg 7.02, Month Ago 6.82, Year Ago 7.07; Wheat No. 2 Range 6-7.50, Avg 6.56, Month Ago 6.27, Year Ago 8.15; Barley No. 3 Range 46.50, Avg 5.29, Month Ago 5.20 Year Ago 4.28; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.36, Month Ago 4.27, Year Ago 2.84; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11-12.09, Avg 11.67, Month Ago 11.03, Year Ago 13.59; EarCorn Range 195225; Avg 205.71, Month Ago 196, Year Ago 156.25.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.10-6.50, Avg 6.34; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.95; Oats No. 2 3.20-4.85, Avg 4.01; Soybeans No. 2 11.84.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary February 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 127-131.50; Ch 1-3 122-126.50; Sel 1-2 116-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110115; Ch 2-3 104-110; Sel 1-2 94-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 127-132.50; Ch 1-3 121-126.50; Sel 1-2 114-119.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 78-85; Boners 80-85% lean 75-80; Lean 8590% lean 68-73.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 96-104; Avg dress 88-96; lo dress 83-89.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 157-187; 500-700# 137-160; M&L 2 300-500# 130-182.50; 500-700# 110142.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 145-170; 500-700# 112-140; M&L 2 300-500# 130-145; 500-700# 115-137.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 135-145; 500-700# 118-136; M&L 2 300-500# 125-158; 500-700# 107.50127.50.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30110.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 125-165; 8090# 150-180; No. 2 95-120# 110-150; 80-90# 130-175; No. 3 95-120# 80-125; 7595# 100-160; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 170-240; No. 2 80-105# 90-170.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 6471.50; 45-50% lean 220270# 62-66.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5055; 500-700# 58-60.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 150-165; 45-50# 120-125; US 2 20-30# 110120; 30-40# 130-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 225-260; 60-80# 235-275; 80-110# 200-230; 110-150# 185-220; Ch 1-3 60-80# 220-242; 80110# 175-223; 110-150# 146-175; Ewes Gd 2-3 120160# 106-121; 160-200# 102-117; Util 1-2 120-160# 104-120.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 110-140; 60-80# 145160; 80-100# 152-171; Sel 2 40-60# 90-118; 60-80# 112134; 80-100# 126-142; Sel 3 40-60# 64-82; 60-80# 74-89; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140155; 130-180# 152-167; Sel 2 80-130# 118-133; Sel 3 5080# 79-93; 80-130# 95-110; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 178193; 150-250# 219-240; Sel 2 100-150# 145-165; 150250# 165-181.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Compred to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 175-335; Mixed Hay 170-335; Timothy 150-240; Straw 120-180; Mulch 60-100.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 285 lds 52 Straw; Alfalfa 157-400; Mixed Hay 100460; Timothy 140-400; Grass 100-350; Straw 140-200, mostly 150-180.

Diffenbach Auct, February 6, 119 lds Hay, 18 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 175-350; Mixed Hay 150-460; Timothy 170-400; Grass 210-350; Straw 140200.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: February 10, 79 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 157-400; Mixed Hay 100-335; Timothy 142300; Grass Hay 100-305;

Straw 150-172.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: February 9, 30 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 210-270; Mixed Hay 150-400; Timothy 160-200; Grass 180-290; Straw 165-200.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: February 8, 57 lds Hay, 11 Straw. Alfalfa 205-360; Mixed Hay 145-415; Timothy 175-210; Grass 185-260; Straw 140-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 170 Loads Hay, 51 Straw.

Alfalfa 135-365; Mixed Hay 95-320; Timothy 115-275; Grass 80-270; Straw 120220, mostly 160-205.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: February 8, 42 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-305; Mixed 120-312.50; Straw 135-220.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: February 6, 33 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 310; Mixed Hay 100-320; Grass 100-250; Straw 160-205.

Greencastle Livestock: February 6 & 9, 21 lds Hay, 5 Straw.

Alfalfa 170-365; Mixed Hay 95-207.50; Timothy 147.50; Grass 82.50-270; Straw 110-137.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: February 11, 24 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 165-290; Timothy 220-270; Grass Hay 245270.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: February 7, 50 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 135-320; Mixed Hay 95-285; Timothy 115-275; Grass 80-235; Straw 120-175.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: January 7 & 10, 80 lds Hay, 23 Straw. Alfalfa 145320; Mixed Hay 85-295; Timothy 175-250; Grass 135285; Straw 150-210.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: February 10, 40 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 180-200; Timothy 160-200; Grass 160-180; Straw 75-

190.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES February 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1325-1585# 127-130; Ch 2-3 1235-1520# 123.50127.50; Sel 2-3 1125-1355# 119-123.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 1450-1730# 102.50-106.50; Sel 2-3 1195-1580# 9699.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1210-1430# 124-26.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 75-80% lean 84.50-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 80.5083.50, hi dress 88-91, lo dress 78.50-79; Boners 8085% lean 80-84, hi dress 86.50-87, lo dress 76.50-79; Lean 88-90% lean 74-79, hi dress 82.50-85, lo dress 6469.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10901730# 96-100; lo dress 84.50-90; Bullocks 7801005# 104-107.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 130-140; 80-90# 100-115; No. 2 100-115# 110-130; 90-95# 90-100; No. 3 80-125# 65-80; Util 75115# 40-70. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale is March 9.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA February 16, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 200 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 260 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 190-350 Grass: 2 lds, 185-210 Straw: 4 lds, 135-195 Firewood: 10 lds, 50-140 Corn Fodder: 2 lds 11560/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA February 22, 2012 Alfalfa: 8 lds, 220-330 Mixed: 39 lds, 135-365 Timothy: 6 lds, 150-260 Grass: 12 lds, 142-255 Straw: 11 lds, 170-205 EarCorn: 1 ld, 195

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MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA February 20, 2012 Alfalfa: 245-300 Alfalfa/Grass: 285-325 Grass: 160-300 Timothy: 150-210 Mixed Hay: 110-285 Round Bales: 105-150 Lg. Sq. Bales: 115-125 Straw: 160-230 Wood: 40-70 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 110-128# 135-148; 90-108# 156-172; No. 2 104-128# 134-158; 88-100# 165-177, pkg 80-86# 197; No. 3 90130# 135-155; 72-88# 162178; Util 100-110# 110; 6098# 75-85.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-105# 150-195; No. 2 7095# 105-150.

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POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

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Pricee Reduced d - 2302 - Otsego County Free stall Operation.

Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, 3,000 gallon bulk tank, large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loam soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef.

Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice d from m $245,000 0 to o $225,000 area to live and farm . .Reduced 2275 5 - Madison n Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm. 190+/- acres. 60 well drained high lime tillable acres. Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn.

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #72 - 241 ACRES on PARKHURST RD. Near MIDDLEVILLE, HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all directions - not far from the WEST CANADA CREEK - A GREAT BUY FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000 #71 - Hobby farm with 8.2 A. in nice quiet location - 2 story post & beam 7 rm. home mostly remodeled - attached garage - also 40x80 ft. pole barn with 36x60 ft. addition & water - irrigation pond for veg. gardens is stocked w/bass . . . . . . . . . . .$130,000 #70 - 178 ACRES IN STARK, HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - 60 acres tillable - 30 pasture - 80 nice woods, 2 story barn w/72 ties - 26x40 ft. heifer or horse section off main barn. V.G. 8 rm. home with H-W-HEAT - 3 car garage with nice workshop.

Across rd. from #69. EX. Buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$289,000 #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 with lg. heated shop at one end - nice creek borders property - located across the road from #70 Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$435,000 C-62 - Very attractive 1860 built brick Italianate house situated on 45 acre hobby farm, 20 A. tillable, 25 A. pasture. This 2400 sq. ft. home in the process of refinishing has 4 BR, 2 full baths, 8 rooms total, new forced air heating system, new appliances, new roof, finished original plank and hardwood floors. Third floor available for additional living area. 36x90 Gambrel style barn, two large box stalls, Clear Span drivein second story, new roof, new wiring. 24x36 three stall garage with door openers.

Overlooks the Mohawk Valley. Asking $425,000 . . . . . . . REDUCED TO $375,000 C-68 - 107.6 A. Farm, 81.6 A. prime, river bottom farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. well-maintained, 150 yr. old farmhouse, 10 rm., 5BR, 1 1/2 baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, heifer/calf tie-stalls; Patz barn cleaner in covered manure room; 14x70 concrete stave silo; three-bay garage with overhead doors; additional bldgs. for storage, all in excellent condition; one pond and year round creek runs through property. Asking $395,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED TO $350,000

Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home. House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has d from m $300,000 been reasonably priced to sell. . . .Pricee Reduced o $275,000,, makee an n offer,, alll offerss willl bee considered. to da Countyy - 258 acre dairy farm, 80 acres tillable, 8 - Oneid 2308 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 bath, new kitchen and baths; 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Askingg $429,000.. That'ss $1,662 2 perr acree with h good d buildings.

9 - Oneidaa Countyy Land - 87 acres mostly wooded. Easy to 2289 get to from I90. Great recreational property. Close to trail system.

Excellent deer & turkey hunting. Nice place for camp, weekend getaway, or year round residence . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $120,000

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HAY: Wrapped round bales, 1st, 2nd & 3rd; 1st cutting small squares. Louis 860-8030675

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185 ACRE CENTRAL Maine dairy farm, milking parlor, open stall, 600 gallon bulk tank, grain bin, ASCS manure pit, heifer barn, equipment shed, ready to milk, possible lease, purchase or rent. 207431-2348

Barton VT: 123A farm, 40% open, remainder mixed woods. Large post-n-beam barn, one-story steel frame dairy barn for 60+ cows. 5 BR farmhouse in good shape. $399,000. Call Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty, Dan 802-793-0844, 800-273-5371.

MLS 2799176

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

Peacham VT: 158A farm with 45A meadow & pasture, balance mixed woods. Recently used as Organic Vegetable farm. Large 3-story post-nbeam barn. Farmhouse has 5+ BR, many renovations, new standing seam roof. $624,900. Call Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty, Dan 802-793-0844, 800-273-5371.

MLS 4128930 Lowell VT: 372A Farm, Missisquoi River frontage, 2000+ tap sugarbush, addl 5000+ potential. Gambrel 40x160 barn, 4-bay garage/shop.

Extensive renovations to 4 BR, 2 BA home. Miles of high tension fencing, ready for animals. $744,000. Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty, Bruno Marquis, 802-673-8101, 800273-5371. MLS 4081963

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Monthly Equine Publication covering New York, New England, Northern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

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