Country Folks New England 4.2.12

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2012 Maine Dairy Shrine Awards at seminar in Waterville

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By Chad Arms Maine dairy Shrine Awards for 2012 were presented at the Maine Dairy Seminar March 13 at the Elks Lodge in Waterville. The awards were presented

by Dave Marcinkowski, Extension dairy specialist, and Dale Cole, president of the Maine Dairy Industry

Association (MDIA). Those chosen were selected by the MDIA directors and will be considered for National Dairy Shrine Awards. Dave Marcinkowski serves as state chairman for the Shrine Awards.

Pioneer Award Recognized posthumously for his

MDIA President Dale Cole, Sidney, Maine, at left, presented the Maine Dairy Shrine Dairy Leader Award to Glenn Wildes, Sanford, Maine. At right is Wildes’ wife Betty.

Photos by Chad Arms

foresight, dedication and lifetime achievement impacting the dairy industry in Maine was Lloyd Button Jr., former extension dairy specialist, Skowhegan. Accepting the award were his two children, Cindy Button Spencer and Lloyd “Chip” Button III. Button was born May 27, 1927, in Springfield, MA, but grew up on the family farm located in Colchester, VT. After graduation from high school in 1944, Lloyd served as a corpsman in the Navy first in World War II and then again during the Korean Conflict. In between, he studied Animal Husbandry at the University of Vermont, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1950 and his master’s degree in 1954. Immediately following graduation, Lloyd was hired by the University of Maine as a county extension agent in Somerset County, Maine. In 1963, Button was named as an area dairy specialist, with responsibilities to also include Waldo and Franklin counties.

Throughout his years in Extension, Button worked in a number of areas, including facilities, herd health and records. His passion was farm business management. He helped many young producers get their start and develop a strong financial base for their farm. Button wrote numerous newsletter articles and held many farm tax workshops. His knowledge of

farm taxes was so extensive that he even did presentations for IRS personnel.

Button used the medical knowledge he gained in the Navy to address livestock health issues. He conducted many programs addressing the treatment and prevention of common cattle health problems. Button also had an interest in farm buildings and equipment. Button’s design for a low cost freestall barn suitable for Northern climates, was one of the first of its kind, and was duplicated on many farms throughout New England.

In 1988 Button retired from Cooperative Extension. He passed away on Sept. 17, 1996 at the age of 69.

Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Recognized for their outstanding genetic advancement of dairy cattle and service to the industry in Maine were James and Richard Davis of Silver Valley Farm, New Sharon.

James and Richard come by there knowledge of dairy cattle naturally as their father, Richard, is a previous recipient of this award. Both were active in 4-H and Junior Holstein activities while growing up. In 1985 they took over the day-to-day operations of the farm. Soon after, their

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Rare bloom opens at Cornell

by Kelly Gates When open, the odor it emits is indistinguishable from warm, rotting meat. Its flower can reach more than 9 ft. in height, the largest flower head in the world. Its single leaf can reach 16 feet in length.

After nearly a decade of waiting, scientists at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, got to see their specimen bloom in captivity.

The plant in question is Amorphophallus titanum or titan arum. More commonly, it is known as Carrion Flower or “corpse plant.” The plant only grows naturally in the rain forests in Sumatra.

“The reason the plant has this pungent odor is that it has Carrion Syndrome, a pollination syndrome that it has developed to attract a unique group of pollinators,” said Melissa A. Luckow, associate professor of Plant Biology at Cornell. “When in bloom, the plant actually heats up and emits chemicals that translate to the scent of rotting meat. This attracts carrion-eating beetles and flies in the family Sarcophagidae, which are often referred to as 'flesh flies.'”

These flesh-eating insects commonly rest inside of the flower at night to keep warm. While there, they continually walk around, coating themselves with pollen. When they leave the following morning to find another titan arum, the pollen is carried with them, enabling pollination to take place.

Much of Cornell's understanding of how to cultivate this unusual plant came from the University of Wisconsin. Luckow saw a corpse plant in bloom there in 2002.

“I was at the University of Wisconsin for Botanical Congress in 2002 and I asked the greenhouse manager for seeds,” explained Luckow. “When we got them, our greenhouse grower, Carol Bader, sowed two of them and she has nursed them along for the better part of 10 years. The grower at the University of Wisconsin was very helpful with advice, but Carol

is the one who put in all the work over the years.”

Horticulturists and scientists at Cornell performed an array of tests when the plant bloomed. One of the primary studies will explore the chemical makeup of the rotten smell it propels into the environment. The goal is to determine if there is a presence of chemical signalers that prompt the male titan arum to begin the pollination process.

During the past 10 years, Cornell's greenhouse, science and horticulture staff has closely monitor every aspect of the plant's makeup and development.

According to Luckow, the Carrion Flower is Gwynne Lim, Ph.D. candidate in the field of plant biology, rare in many ways. brushes pollen on the stigmas of the female flowers of “The Carrion Flower presents an infloresCornell's titan arum, also known as the "corpse plant," which cence with a spadix-a stalk made up of bloomed March 18. small and anatomically reduced male and Photo by Chris Kitchen Photography female flowers. Around the inflorescence is a spathe that looks like a giant flower believe it will, the flower will die back and the plant petal,” she said. “When it heats up, the spadix will go dormant,” noted Luckow. “In the wild, the enhances the emission of the strong odor of decay- plant will continue flowering regularly. In captivity ing meat, luring pollinators from all over the rain however, it may be a decade or several decades forest. before it blooms again, if at all.”

Attention was first drawn to the Carrion Flower So far, signs point to a pending bloom. On March back in 1878 when Italian botanist and explorer Dr. 13, the unopened inflorescence measured 57 inches Odoardo Beccari discovered it while traveling in long. In the following days it grew around two inchSumatra. At the time, few believed Beccari's tall es daily. tales of a giant flower that smells like death.

Cornell opened its greenhouse doors to an assortToday, the plant is celebrated within the growing ment of guests during the exciting time. The Carrion community as select botanical gardens and univer- Flower sits in Green Greenhouse 114 at the universities like Cornell successfully produce flowering sity's Ithaca campus as part of the Liberty Hyde specimens indoors.

Bailey Conservatory collection.

If the plant at Cornell blooms, it will be one of There was also streaming video of the plant availapproximately 140 such cultivated blooms recorded able for anyone to view online at in history. www.ustream.tv/channel/titan-arum “After this one blooms for two days, which we

Importance of forage quality stressed at dairy conference bloom, mid-bloom and. full bloom. Cows at various stages of lactation when fed the four levels of maturity showed corresponding declines in their production that the feeding of additional grain could not overcome. Early cut was easily the best with the others following in declining order.

A one unit increase in neutral detergent fiber (NDF) will result in an increase of .37 lbs. dry matter intake (DMI), .51 lbs. of milk or .55 lbs. 4 percent fat corrected milk (FCM). The intake of forage is dependent on the quality, the digestibility, the particle size and how much is available to feed. If the guideline is to feed 1 percent of BW as NDF then a 1,400 lb. cow would be expected to eat 14 lbs. of forage NFD. If the forage is 50 percent NDF then the target should be to feed 28 lbs. of forage dry matter. If the forage is 40 percent NDF it would then be necessary for that cow to eat 35 lbs. of forage DM. The capacity of the cows is the same, the one eating the high quality forage doesn’t have to consume as much to meet her needs allowing her more time for other necessary activities e.g. ruminating and resting.

Chase suggested to increase income over feed costs the dairyman should concentrate on the following factors; DMI, milk components, feed efficiency, forage quality, higher forage rations and lower protein rations.

In the afternoon session, Chase spoke to the dairymen about putting together a program for their farm using the principles outlined in the morning program. Given the uncertainties of variables such as feed, milk markets plus weather a plan should be developed over which the operator has some control.

Included in this plan should be developing a strategy to address the variables and a system of monitoring the results. Further budgets should be developed for the subsets of the operation and addressing long term adjustments.

Those management tools that need to be incorporated into a well structured operation would include: • Doing everything possible to produce high yields of high quality feeds.

• Consider options for controlling milk and feed prices.

• Evaluate which additives are in the ration and why.

• If feasible grow more forage and feed on the farm.

• Feed as much forage as possible.

• Shop for various inputs.

• Take advantage of cash discounts.

During the course of his presentation, Chase ref-

Attendees at the New England Dairy Conference held March 12 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, were given plenty of useful information to digest on the importance of quality forage.

Dr. Larry E. Chase, professor and extension specialist in dairy nutrition at Cornell University was the featured speaker.

Photos by George Looby erenced several trials that reinforced the importance of high quality forage as a primary means of reducing the amount of purchased protein fed to increase the IOFC. Careful monitoring of the DM in silage is very important as the variation in DM content can greatly influence the actual amount of DM consumed. As an example he pointed out that if the goal is to feed 1,500 lbs. of corn silage DM daily and you are feeding silage with 35 percent DM content and over time it becomes 30 percent you are short changing the herd by 1,286 lbs. Monitoring is critical.

Feedbunk goals should be to provide a consistent amount of fresh, palatable high quality feed, allow each cow the opportunity to consume the optimal quantity of feed and manage the amount of feed fed to the quantity of feed consumed. One of the simplest, yet overlooked areas is the management of water supply. Consider if you would drink the same water you are offering your cows. The world is full of acronyms and another is establishing KPI or key performance indicator goals for your farm. Among these might be included (1) milk/cow/day, (2) feed cost, $/lb of DM, (3) IOFC or IOPFC, (3) ration forage NDF, (4) ration CP, and (5) pounds of components sold/day.

Prior to the break for lunch Joe Bonelli, associate extension educator at UConn, presented an “Update on Connecticut Dairy Cost of Production Survey.”

This survey is essential to determine costs of production in the state in order that support levels can be more accurately determined. Previously, Vermont data was used as a basis for making these determinations, but they are no longer relevant. The cooperation of every dairyman in the state is essential in order that the data be considered accurate. The question of confidentiality has surfaced and, in his request, Bonelli gave every assurance that that all date collected will be held in the very highest level of confidentiality.

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by George Looby, DVM The Bishop Center located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, was the site of the New England Dairy Conference held March 12.

The featured speaker was Dr. Larry E. Chase, professor and extension specialist in dairy nutrition at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Chase, a long term faculty member at Cornell, teaches dairy nutrition, herd health and courses in veterinary medicine. His current research activities include a field study using commercial herds to determine the relationships between nutrition, herd management and milk components. Another study involves the efficiency of nitrogen use in dairy cattle and a third project is evaluating the impact of fiber digestibility in corn silage on dry matter intake and milk production in dairy cows.

Dr. Sheila Andrew, associate professor, Department of Animal Science at UConn, the coordinator of the conference, gave the welcome and opening remarks and introduced the featured speaker.

In his opening remarks, Chase noted that in the U.S. 3 percent of the herds produce 50 percent of all the milk produced in the country and that trend is likely to continue into the foreseeable future. In Chase’s view, this does not mean there is not a place for the small- to medium-sized operation, but several factors must be considered to insure that they remain viable. First, it is likely milk prices will be heading down while feed costs will probably inch upward. Last year’s growing season resulted in a reduction in the quantity and quality of forage that is available, which may impact production, especially in the weeks just before the hay and corn crops can be harvested. The amount of milk produced in the U.S. in 2011 grew by 2.7 percent over 2010 and milk per cow increased by 197 lbs.

Chase stressed the importance of excellent quality forage in the never ending quest to increase income over feed cost (IOFC). Protein remains the highest priced component in any feeding program and the name of the game is to reduce protein costs as much as possible while still maintaining a high level of production. Implementing that goal at the bunk level is difficult. Cows need a forage of high quality with high digestibility, effective physical fiber, that is palatable and well fermented. Harvesting forage at the optimal stage in its growth is critical to maintaining milk production at the highest possible level.

In one controlled feeding trial, alfalfa was harvested and fed at four stages of maturity, pre-bloom, early

New national labor posting rule may affect some farms

by Sanne Kure-Jensen

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

Farm owners and managers with non-family employees who are NOT exclusively engaged in “agriculture” and who sell across state lines are subject to the National Labor Relations Act. These farms MUST comply with the new posting rule by April 30 or face stiff penalties. Most, but not all, small farms (as well as railroads, airlines and the U.S. Post

Office) will be exempt.

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

The new labor poster MUST be posted at all non-exempt farms and businesses alerting employees to their rights to unionize.

Cover photo by Sally Colby Farmers may want to tweak their plans for planting this spring due to weather conditions and market prices.

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

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

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

Educators and library staff are the most likely to be in union jobs. In 2010, 67 percent of public sector jobs in Rhode Island were unionized, second only to New York. This includes local government workers like teachers, police officers and fire fighters.

Private sector positions with the most union workers include transportation, utility and construction workers. Sales positions have the fewest unionized employees; workers in these positions generally like individual incentives, such as commissions and bonuses, available through individualized dealings with employers.

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Farmers consider modifying planting decisions Although decisions on what to plant essentially took place last summer or fall when farmers ordered seed and other inputs, now is the time many consider tweaking those plans, says an Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist.

Barry Ward, production business management leader for OSU Extension, said both corn and soybean prices have been up and down since harvest.

“Farmers usually look at those signals as they fine-tune plans for planting,” Ward said. “They have the abili-

ty to make changes as long as they haven’t done any kind of field activity, like applying anhydrous ammonia or pre-emergent herbicides, that would prohibit them from switching. And, every year we have different weather considerations — last year, some farmers switched from corn to soybeans because of all that rainfall and the lateness of planting.”

This year, corn prices remain strong despite the fluctuations since fall, but recently soybean prices have strengthened in comparison, Ward said.

“The marketplace is sending signals that we might try to find more bean acres,” he said. “Soybeans still aren’t showing a better profit per acre, but the improved soybean prices are a consideration to keep in mind.”

Of course, input costs and agronomic considerations also come into play. Rotating crops decreases insect and disease pressure, and the nitrogen-fixing ability of soybeans allows farmers to reduce costs and applications of fertilizer on corn the following year. But in the last few years, more farmers have weighed the benefits of

crop rotation against the outlook of strong corn prices and have made the decision to plant corn after corn, Ward said.

Yet basing decisions on market trends can be precarious.

“Trying to outguess the market is sometimes iffy,” he said. “It’s a guessing game, and some farmers look at the possibilities and decide just to stay with their normal rotations. This is a decision every farmer needs to make based on their own enterprise budgets and their own situation.”

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resiliency was tested with a barn fire in 1986 that wiped out the milking barn and a flood in 1987. In 2003, the farm was transitioned to organic and continues today. Presently their herd of 57 registered Brown Swiss and Holsteins is averaging over 21,169 lbs. of milk, 826 lbs. of fat and 679 lbs. of protein.

Richard and his wife, Carol, have two children; Richard and Angi. James is married to Carol with four children, James, Jeff, Matt and Kristen. Each also has three grandchildren.

James and Richard’s attention to detail has led to the breeding of a number of outstanding cattle that have carried the Silver Shade prefix. Their philosophy of deep pedigrees and strong cow families has led to the breeding of many Excellent cows, 10 Gold Medal Dams, and six Dams of Merit. Their herd is known for that ideal combination of conformation, production and longevity.

Silver Shade cattle have also been class winners at numerous county fairs, the State Holstein Show, the Eastern States Exhibition, and Harrisburg.

Throughout the years, Silver Valley Farm has been the site of numerous meetings, tours and contests.

No stranger to awards, Silver Valley Farm received the 1995 Outstanding Young Breeder award from the Pine Tree Holstein Association and the 2005 Outstanding Conservation Farm from the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The Maine Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award was posthumously given to Lloyd Button Jr. and accepted by his children. From left are MDIA President Dale Cole, Sidney, Maine; and Button’s children, Cindy Button Spencer, Fryeburg, Maine; and Lloyd “Chip” Button III, Madison, Maine.

Leader Award The Dairy Leader Award honors individuals for their outstanding leadership and accomplishments that have helped shape the dairy industry in Maine.

The 2012 recipient of this award is Glenn Wildes, fomer extension dairy specialist with the University of Maine.

Born and raised on a dairy farm, Wildes advanced his interest in dairying by attending the University of Rhode Island. He received his bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science in 1954 and master’s degree in Dairy Nutrition in 1957.

From 1954-59 Wildes served as an instructor in dairy science and manager of the URI Dairy Farm. In 1959 he was hired as an agricultural extension agent in York County, Maine. From 1963 until his retirement in 1990, Wildes served as extension educator and dairy specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Throughout his tenure with Cooperative Extension and beyond, Wildes has been a leader in the development of cutting-edge educational programs that advanced the knowledge of dairy producers throughout the state and region. In dairy cattle genetics, Wildes pioneered the use of computerized mating programs to aid in sire selection and maximizing genetic improvement. He helped producers interpret

breed classification scores and set goals for their breeding programs.

For forage production, Wildes was responsible for numerous demonstrations and field trials of new technologies such as no-till seeding, intensive rotational grazing, improved forage varieties, weed control strategies and the use of bioash to improve soil fertility. In the area of replacement heifers, Wildes developed growth charts to help monitor nutrition.

He helped some of the first producers in the state utilize hutches for rearing calves. He also demonstrated self-locking feeder wagons for holding heifers to breed.

Wildes has helped many generations of producers get off to a successful start in the dairy industry. He has chaired the New England Holstein Youth Committee, coached the State 4-H Dairy Judging Team and managed Eastern States judging competitions. He helped develop and manage several dairy scholarship and internship programs to monetarily support students gaining valuable dairy experience.

Wildes published monthly dairy newsletter articles and a number of fact sheets and popular press articles. He is involved in a number of professional organizations.

Wildes and his wife Betty have three sons; Douglas, Bruce and David.

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The Maine Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award was given to Richard and James Davis. At left is MDIA President Dale Cole, Sidney, Maine, presenting the award to James Davis, New Sharon, Maine.

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant (Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com)

Page 6 - Section A • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • April 2, 2012

Robins and other spring signs Sue and I are moderately serious bird watchers. This last Christmas she gave me a copy of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America (Backyard Birds for short). We have a small bird feeder suspended just outside the dining room window.

During the winter, our most frequent feathered dinner guests… or more commonly breakfast guests… are chickadees.

Almost as frequent in appearance are finches, quite an assortment here: American goldfinches, house finches, and purple finches. Occasionally grosbeaks hit the swinging chow line.

Sometimes blue jays and starlings attack the lantern-shaped feeder, chasing the smaller, less aggressive, birds away.

But these raucous specimens don’t eat much of the mostly millet/sunflower mix, other than what they knock to the ground. Their comparatively large size creates for them an unstable dinner table. With loud squawks they drop to the ground, or head for somebody else’s more stable feeder. Occasionally, an oriole or cardinal graces the feeder, a special event, with their orange and red plumages framed by snowy background (most winters).

Just before the unseasonable warm spell of last week (as I write), we saw lots of robins. Backyard Birds displays a map for each type of bird, which shows a nesting zone, and a yearround zone. The nesting zone is where the birds

mate, thus starting the next generation of their species. Where they winter is generally further south. I like to think that the less timid birds hang out in the year-round zone, and the heartier ones return (according to this text) in early spring. For robins, most of western and southeastern New York is in the year-round zone.

However, the Adirondacks are in the nesting zone for this species.

That particular nesting zone stretches, like a finger (avoiding the Finger Lakes), through Central New York and on down to Scranton.

When there is enough snow gone for earthworms to surface, robins

somehow find out and migrate north, although it’s a much shorter journey than what Canada geese have to contend with. The return of robins to our part of their nesting zone coincides roughly with the appearance of birch buds and shad blossoms, although I think the last two measures are a little more precise.

I drove through Utica yesterday and noticed some small shad trees (some call them bushes), which were blooming beautifully. Utica is about 500 feet lower in altitude than Hartwick (my home), so spring comes on a little faster, and the growing-degreedays are more welcome

at lower altitude also.

In Finland, where perhaps a greater portion of their cropland is in barley than any other country can claim, the budding birch symbolizes the start of barley planting. They can’t grow much corn there, so a healthy barley (consumed by both man and beast) is, to them, a very serious issue. Since learning about the Finns’ barley bud starting gun, I have always felt this is good indicator for getting our own “coldfooted” spring crops planted: peas, all the small grains (except buckwheat), and perennial forages.

Since shad and birch seem to like different soil

conditions, it’s good that we have two different benchmarks to refer to.

Shad blossoms appear, most seasons, two to three weeks before their leaves do. Often shad blossoms, which are just slightly off-white, show up against a white backdrop of a spring snow.

But when that snow is gone, which is usually pretty soon after shad blossoms appear, growers should start planting “cold-footed” seed. By the time shad foliage is as prevalent as that tree’s flowers, all these early spring seeds should be in the ground.

By that time soil temperature has cleared the 40

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Biodiesel Industry disappointed in Senate Energy votes Biodiesel tax extension fails amid partisan gridlock WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Biodiesel Board expressed disappointment after the Senate voted down two amendments that would have extended the biodiesel tax incentive through the end of the year.

“This is another missed opportunity for Congress to do something to boost the economy. We’re talking about thousands of jobs across the country that are affected by this, and the very real possibility that biodiesel plants

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tion last year of nearly 1.1 billion gallons, supporting more than 39,000 jobs.

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stone of annual spring rebirth. When the oak tree has all its leaves… such that once again it has become a self-respecting shade tree… the soil has warmed up enough, i.e., hit the 60 degree mark, so that soybean and sorghum can be sensibly planted.

This morning, about half hour before sunrise, our tele-sensing thermometer registered 16 degrees, not quite low enough for me to talk about sublimation.

But fortunately yesterday I was able to pick up 15 gallons of biodiesel which we made last week at our refinery nestled in the Mohawk Valley. I blended that with kerosene in a 2:1

ratio, with makes a B67.

I opted to back down from the B75 I’ve been blending. Biodiesel has a slightly higher flash point than kerosene. If the two fuels separate during the non-heating season, with biodiesel being just a tiny bit denser, starting the furnace during the first fall cold-snap can be a problem, something I’ve learned the hard way.

To play it safe, during the summer I plan to run the furnace for 10 minutes every couple weeks. Meanwhile, just the other day, my son who lives near New York City sent me another article dealing with the theft of metropolitan used frying oil.

Crop from A6 degree Fahrenheit mark.

When the shad blossoms have started to drop, with very few exceptions, soil temperature has hit the 50 degree mark, and corn planting should be underway. When all the shad blossoms have fallen, all the corn should be planted.

According to the oldtimers, when the oak leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear, it’s time to plant corn. In the neighbor’s yard, about a hundred feet from our century plus oak tree, is a shad tree. In this very scientific study, I have concluded that when those shad blossoms are finished dropping, our ancient oak tree has achieved its proper mile-

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“We thank Senator Stabenow and Senator Roberts for including biodiesel in their amendments, and we urge Congress to break this partisan gridlock and find a way to enact policies like the biodiesel tax credit that have strong bipartisan support.”

Congress allowed the $1-per-gallon biodiesel tax incentive to expire on Dec. 31, despite the fact that the incentive helped the biodiesel industry achieve record produc-

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‘Surprise Inside’ Easter Eggs Ready, set, think Easter! Put aside chores and todo lists for an afternoon and make these colorfully decorated “surprise inside” Easter eggs with your family.

You’ll need the simplest of supplies: real eggshell halves or plastic eggs that twist open in half, bright gift-wrap tissue paper, household white glue and your children’s creativity.

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

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

Place a small charm, toy, coins or a strip of paper with a saying, poem or kind thought inside one of the halves of each eggshell pair. For example, “For an egg-stra special friend whose sense of humor cracks me up!”

Now it’s time to put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Find the matching eggshell half and tape or glue the two pieces together. Don’t worry if there are gaps where small pieces of the shell may have broken.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Alltech launches mycotoxin management project globally Increased demand on animal performance and productivity inevitably brings new challenges and risks to modern animal production. Toxic contami-

nants produced by molds, known as mycotoxins, are a challenge for producers and a risk to their animals. Based on the increasing amounts of research, it

is becoming clear that mycotoxins represent an unavoidable risk.

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One of the key elements of the project is Alltech’s 37+ Program.

“The successful addition of the LC-MS2 analytical technique to Alltech’s core competencies allowed the development of analytical methods for investigating more than 30 different mycotoxins quantitatively, and more than 50 others qualitatively in less than 15 minutes per sample analyzed, with limits of detection in the ppt (parts per trillion) range. Patterns of contamination are now investigated in feed matrices to better capture mycotoxin profiles

and the associated risks for the animal consuming contaminated feed material.” Dr. Alexandros Yiannikouris, global analytical research director, Mycotoxin Management Team.

To assist feed mills and producers, Alltech recently launched its Mycotoxin Hazard Analysis program, MIKO. Based on the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), the MIKO program is designed to identify the mycotoxin risks within a given farm or feed mill and create a plan to minimize the risks for the animal, and consequently, for consumers.

Alltech’s mycotoxin technologies are backed by 18 years of research and are patent protected. For more information about Mycotoxin Management, contact the Alltech office in your area.

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through a combination of mycotoxin management programs and technologies. As part of this practical and solutions-oriented approach to effectively manage mycotoxins, the global Mycotoxin Management Team from Alltech will not only assist in managing mycotoxins throughout the feed chain, but also in detecting and addressing the risks caused by more than 37 types of mycotoxins.

“It is now more important than ever to have a documented mycotoxin control program in place as the price of feed rises, the use of alternative raw ingredients increases and the need for improved feed efficiency is paramount,” said Dr. Swamy Haladi, global technical manager, Mycotoxin Management Team. “We know mycotoxins are going to be more preva-

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KUHN Krause, Inc. to expand manufacturing facilities in Hutchinson, KS KUHN Krause, Inc., is pleased to announce the construction of expanded manufacturing facilities at its manufacturing location in Hutchinson, KS, USA. Construction ground breaking for a high-bay 70,000 square foot building expansion is expected to begin in April, 2012. The project is scheduled for completion by calendar year-end.

The expansion will improve manufacturing capacity, efficiency and quality with new, stateof-the-art technology and use of lean manufacturing strategies. This expansion complements other investments made in 2011 at Kuhn Krause, Inc. and constitutes yet another major commitment by the KUHN Group to manufacture and distribute highquality agricultural

equipment products in North America. The total cost of this construction project, along with related new machinery procurement scheduled for this year will be approximately $5.0 million.

KUHN Krause, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of KUHN North America, Inc., currently employs over 300 people at its Hutchinson, KS location.

As a producer of high quality agricultural equipment since 1916, KUHN Krause, Inc. is a recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative tillage and grain drilling equipment. KUHN Group acquired Krause Corporation and created Kuhn Krause, Inc. in May 2011.

KUHN North America, Inc., headquartered in Brodhead, WI, manufactures and distributes KUHN equipment, and

operates distribution centers in the states of New York, Tennessee, Colorado, Nebraska, Washington, and the Province of Quebec, Canada.

KUHN Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural implements, founded in

1828. KUHN Group designs, manufactures and markets full ranges of hay and forage, livestock feeding and bedding, tillage, planting and seeding, manure and fertilizer spreading, landscape maintenance and crop protection

equipment.

KUHN Group employs in excess of 4,200 people worldwide, and operates eight manufacturing companies located in the United States, France, Brazil, and the Netherlands. KUHN Group is represented worldwide

through a large network of independent dealers served by a number of international marketing and distribution subsidiaries and independent distributors.

In 2011, KUHN Group’s revenues exceeded US $1.1 billion.

Farm production index remains at all-time high ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, reports that the Farm Production Index has plateaued at an alltime high, surpassing the previous spike in 2008.

For several years now, farm production costs have been rising substantially faster than the general rate of inflation.

Overall, costs rose 4.9 percent during 2011.

This is a very significant issue for Northeast agriculture. For many farmers, costs are rising faster than farm revenues, therefore squeezing profit margins.

Farm Credit East’s Knowledge Exchange analysis indicates that some costs increased much more than the overall rate of 4.9 percent, for example, fertilizer was up 26 percent; seed was up 18 percent; and fuel was up nearly

10 percent. The forecast is for production costs to remain at or slightly above these high levels through most of 2012, depending upon oil markets and crop production levels. Increasing input costs are a significant concern as prices for some agricultural commodities, such as milk, have declined.

“Producers can choose to deal with this situation in several ways,” says Jim Putnam, executive vice president. “We are working with farm businesses to provide a real-time accounting system that enables them to measure cost of production and how it is changing over time, and use this to continually evaluate and adjust management and purchasing decisions. In this way, they can manage this cost pressure rather than be a victim of it.”

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Penn State webinar will show how to manage flies and odors on the dairy neighbors. Dr. Graves will focus on barn and manure system design and management practices and their relationship to flies and odors.

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

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

To register, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Office, toll-free, at 888-373-7232 or register online at www.das.psu.edu/dairyalliance/education/technology. Participants must have a high-speed Internet connection and speakers on their computer in order to see and hear the presentation.

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The Big East Regional Youth and Jackpot Shows The Sixth Annual Big East Regional Youth and Jackpot Show for beef cattle will be held May 4-6 at Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. The events to be held include: youth showmanship competition, skill-a-thon, jackpot steer show, jackpot heifer show, youth beef heifer show, youth steer show, pizza party, Big East Family Bar-B-Que, ice cream social, scotch auction and trade show.

The Big East event is sponsored and supported by the New England Junior Angus Association, New England Angus Association, New England Hereford Association and Eastern States Exposition, as well as local businesses and farms that are committed to preserving agriculture in the Northeast.

To become a part of this premier junior beef event, visit www.thebige.com/thebigeast; e-mail bigeast@thebige.com; or call 413-205-5009. All sponsors and award donors will be acknowledged throughout the event.

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1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new 18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 1979 Ford 9700 cab, 5180 hrs, real good 18.4x38 rears dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2008 CIH Maxxum 125 PRO MFWD, cab, air, 517 hrs, 3 remotes power shift LHR, buddy seat 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials front fenders factory loader brackets and joystick loader prep package very sharp like new $62,500 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1984 IH 3088 2WD 4 post ROPS ex 18.4x38s 81 hp, dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1983 IH 3088 2WD 4314 hrs, like new 18.4x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1983 MF 3505 MFWD, cab, air, 5585 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28 fronts dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex .$12,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . .$32,500 1994 New Holland 575 wire tie baler hydraulic bale tension pickup head and hitch NH model 77 pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 1990 New Holland 575 baler hydraulic drive bale thrower and tension super nice clean original low use baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 2007 CIH RBX 443 round baler 4x4 baled less than 500 bales like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice $11,000 2000 New Holland 648 silage special 4x5 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps ex belts very nice . . . . . .$9,000

1996 NH 644 4x5 round baler silage special new belts wide pickup head bale ramps with netwrap very nice clean baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 CIH 3450 4x5 round baler very clean nice baler . . .$3,500 2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special bought new in 2007 netwrap and twine 4x5 bale super sharp only baled 500 bales a year like new . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 Agco Challenger RB44 4x4 round baler bale ramps converging wheels hardly used like new . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 2004 JD 467 4x6 silage special round baler mega wide pickup dual twine 11000 bales gauge wheels push bar ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 2000 JD 446 4x4 round baler baleage kit like new belts ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1999 JD 446 round baler bale age kit super sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1996 JD 335 4x4 round baler silage special dual twine real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 2007 NH 1412 discbine impeller conditioner 540 pto very low usage real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2006 NH 1411 discbine rubber rolls 540 pto very low usage real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CIH No 10 flail chopper nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Fransguard SR4200p tandem axle hydraulic lift 13 ft 6 in width rotary hayrake very little use like new . . . . .$5,500 Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . .$4,000 New Holland 258 hayrake rubber mounted teeth in ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 Kverneland Taarup 17 ft hydraulic fold tedder ex cond 2 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 Fella TH540T 17 ft hydraulic fold hydraulic tilt hay tedder just like new hardly used at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 NH 144 windrow inverter nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 JD 840 self leveling loader and mounting brackets for JD 7010 series tractor real nice high volume bucket .$7,500 Dual prong forged bale spear quick tatch for JD 640 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Wifo hydraulic bale grabber with Quicke Alo euro style hitch like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1500 20.8x42 T-rail clamp on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 18.4x46 T-rail clamp on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 20.8x38, 18.4x38 and 18.4x34 clamp on duals

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

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

“This online seminar will emphasize the importance of fly and odor management and cow health, comfort and productivity, relationships with neighbors and the general public and worker comfort and productivity,” explains Dr. Robert Graves, professor of agricultural engineering at Penn State.

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

Farm Safety Mini-Camp for kids May 11 and 12 in Derby DERBY, VT — An overnight camp for youths 12 to 15 years old, interested in farm safety, is planned for May 11 and 12 in Derby.

The cost is $25 per person and scholarship aid is available.

The camp is sponsored by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H Youth Farm Safety Project. It will take place at Coutts-Moriarty Camp and combine fun, engaging workshops on tractor, machinery and allterrain vehicle safety;

safe animal handling and fire safety, among other topics, with traditional camp activities including group games.

To register, visit www.uvm.edu/extension/4-Hevents.

Acknowledgment of registration will be sent within one week, along with additional information.

If requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Kristen Mullins, UVM Extension Youth Farm Safety Coordinator, at 802-656-2034 or

toll-free at 800-5710668 by April 20. To request a scholarship, call Mullins no later than April 27.

All meals, snacks and activities will be covered by the registration fee.

Campers are asked to supply their own sleeping bag or linens.

Other farm safety mini-camps are planned for Burlington (June 2729) and Randolph Center (Aug. 3-4). Call or send an e-mail to kristen.mullins@uvm.ed u for more information.

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cording to preliminary USDA data in its latest Milk Production report, however adjusting for the additional day due to leap year; output was up 4.6 percent on a per day basis. Revisions added 24 million pounds to the initial January estimate,

now put at 15.8 billion, up 3.9 percent from a year ago. February output in the 50 states totaled 16.28 billion pounds, up 8 percent, including the extra day and up 4.3 percent, adjusting for the extra day.

February cow numbers in the 23 states totaled 8.51 million head, up 8,000 from January and 102,000 more than a year ago. The mild winter was good on output per cow, which averaged 1,782 pounds, up 117 pounds from a year ago

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

The cash dairy market showed little reaction to what really was a bearish milk production report until Friday’s “surprise” and the floor gave in. The block cheese price, after climbing 5 1/4-cents earlier in the week, plunged 14 cents on an offer, closing the fourth Friday in March at $1.4950 per pound, down 8 3/4-cents on the week (and reversed three weeks of gain), and 13 1/4-cents below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.46, down 12 1/4cents on the week and 18 cents below a year ago. Twelve cars of barrel traded hands on the week and none of block.

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

averaged $1.5056, down 0.9 cent.

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

FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski, in a March 20 DairyLine interview recorded prior to release of the February Milk Production report, admitted that the gains in the cheese market are a surprise considering how much milk is available but credited domestic cheese demand. He reported there are good retail promotions occurring plus the Easter/Passover holiday is a factor as are export prospects and said “That put the milk production picture on the back burner,” but the following day warned that reducing milk production is not like “turning around a Porsche, it like

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but again the data is skewed by the extra day.

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

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

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

Pennsylvania was up 3.5 percent despite a 2,000 cow loss but output per cow was up 60 pounds.

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

The latest Livestock Slaughter report shows 261,100 culled dairy cows

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

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

Butter production remains heavy as processors handle seasonally building milk and cream supplies. Buyers are seeing increased retail interest, USDA reports.

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

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

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

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

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

Milk production is very strong for this time of year almost everywhere, helped by mild weather, according to USDA. Central region supplies have surged. California remains well above a year ago. Arizona output is heavy and is taxing plant capacity. Pacific Northwest milk remains above the seasonal trend and output in Utah and Idaho is near to slightly ahead of expected sea-

sonal trends.

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

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

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

Back on the home front; USDA estimates January fluid milk sales at 4.6 billion pounds, down 2.7 percent from January 2011. When adjusted for calendar composition, sales were estimated at 4.7 billion, also down 2.7 percent. January sales totaled 4.45 billion pounds, down 5.5 percent from January 2011. Sales of organic milk products, at 193 million pounds, were up 18.3 percent but organic sales only represented about 4.2 percent of total fluid sales, according to USDA. Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, $15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, $15.99 on March 16, and fell to $15.74 immediately following the closing of the March 23 spot market.

The April Federal order Class I base milk price is $15.66 per cwt., down 64 cents from March, $3.77 below April 2011, and equates to about $1.35 per gallon. That put the 2012 Class I average at $16.95, down

from $17.19 a year ago and compares to $14.36 in 2010 and $11.56 in 2009. The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould projects an MILC payment of 88.74 cents based on March 22 futures price data, but is only an estimate.

The NASS butter price averaged $1.4299 per pound, down 9.2 cents from March. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3334, down 6 cents. Cheese

averaged $1.5186, down 3.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.17 cents, down 4.1 cents.

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

and cooperatives called on CDFA to do so.

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

to the Milk Producers Council (MPC).

California law requires CDFA to announce a Class 4b price that is in a “reasonable and sound economic relationship” with the national value of manufactured milk products,” charged MPC in its recent newsletter. “The practical reality is that we currently have a Class 4b formula that is struc-

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Costs of manure application and transport distribution. For example, solid manure can usually be hauled farther for less money because less water is being transported. Liquid manure, because of its high water content, can’t be transported as far but low cost irrigation systems can be used to distribute it relatively inexpensively. This page will address each manure type separately.

Because the dollar cost of managing manure is so dependent on location, type of livestock, form of manure, availability of land, etc. no dollar estimate will be given in this page. The quickest way to get a cost estimate would be to contact a custom manure hauler and ask the price charged for different services.

The table below summarizes the relative costs of manure application and distribution.

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

Custom application Because much of the equipment used in manure application is unique to manure application, many livestock

producers choose to Summary of Manure Application and Distribution Costs not own the equipment but rather hire Manure Type Loading Transportation Land Application custom operators to handle their maSolid Manure nure. Custom operaFresh $$ $$ $$$ tors can lower the Stockpiled $$$ $$ $$$ cost of manure management, relative to Slurry Manure owner operated Tanker $ $$$$ $$$ equipment, by Dragline hose $ $$$ $$ spreading the cost of expensive equipment Liquid Manure over more units.

Dragline hose $ $$$ $$ Many custom operaIrrigation system $ $ $ tors can also apply the manure more quickly due to expecost that needs to be tak- port and land apply than costs presented may no rience and because they en into account. Con- more concentrated com- longer be relevant but have larger equipment or tracting Certified Manure mercial fertilizers. The the conclusions are still multiple pieces of equip- Haulers contains in- cost of manure transport valid. ment. Because they work structions for comparing and distribution are critA spreadsheet that alfor many livestock pro- custom hauling with pro- ical to understand and lows the user to estimate ducers, they may not be ducer hauling of manure. manage in order to de- the cost of hauling variable to apply an individLivestock manures are rive maximum value ous types of manure can ual’s manure at oppor- an excellent source of or- from manure. A research be obtained at University tune times. This uncer- ganic nutrients. Howev- project completed in the of Missouri.

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TOLLAND, CT — Connecticut State Conservationist for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jay T. Mar reminds potential applicants for the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative to sign-up to be part of this new, $33 million nationwide partnership. The initiative is looking to farmers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore and protect habitats for wildlife, including at-risk species.

“Connecticut’s natural resources play a significant role in building a strong and vibrant economy,” said Mar. “Agricultural lands with healthy and abundant wildlife habitat support strong incomes for our farmers and provides great opportunities for enhancing hunting and fishing, outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing.”

“This innovative partnership aligns our goals of empowering the state’s farmers to continue working their lands while furthering conservation of imperiled species,” Mar said. “The Working Lands for Wildlife initiative will allow us to focus our resources where we can do the most good and will serve as a

model for a more efficient, effective and cooperative way to improve the health and diversity of working landscapes and strengthen local economies.”

In Connecticut, the two identified at-risk species are the New England Cottontail and the Bog Turtle.

Under the strategy of the initiative, federal, state and local wildlife experts will use the best available science to prioritize restoration actions on a large scale to most cost effectively focus assistance. In return for voluntarily making habitat improvements on their lands, the federal government will provide landowners with regulatory certainty that they will not be asked to take additional conservation actions.

Landowners may sign-up now; applications within the priority habitat areas will receive highest consideration. Closing date for this year’s funding is April 30, however, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.

For more information, contact your nearest USDA Field Office: Danielson, 860-779-0557; Hamden, 203-287-8038; Norwich, 860-887-3604; Torrington, 860-626-8258; Windsor, 860-688-7725.

islative text would accommodate any type of safety-net program adopted in a new Farm Bill. The latest bill is also sponsored by Sens.

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

Specifically, the Rural America Preservation Act of 2012 has a hard cap on marketing loan gains of $75,000 ($150,000 for a couple). The remainder of the payment limit would be a cap on the total amount a farmer can receive in safety-net payments in general. The bill sets a measurable standard for someone to

qualify as actively engaged in farming by providing management for the operation and provides an exception for farming operations where there is only one manager of the farm.

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

was based on National Milk’s “Foundation for the Future” proposal.

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

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

The plant, due to be operational in summer 2013, will produce whole milk powder for export, and use about 2

Connecticut landowners urged to sign-up to conserve habitat for at-risk species

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

The senators had introduced similar legislation earlier this Congress, but wanted to be sure the leg-

lion, to nearly $13 billion, Natzke reported.

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

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

Noting slumping milk prices and continued high operating costs, Smith said 2012 will be a challenging year for DFA and one means to address that will be dairy policy reform. He said the co-op remains fervently in support of the Dairy Security Act which

million pounds of milk per day.

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

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

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

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

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

Livestock manure is either liquid, slurry or solid. Different types of manure will have different impacts on the cost of

Fellowship of Christian Farmers Farm Show report

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 Well, we’re not there yet, but FCF-I is doing its best to reach as many as possible, wherever a door is opened. You will see in pictures that we have held exhibits in Western, NY, Syracuse, NY, and Zolfo Springs, FL, already this year. Over 5,500 people stopped by our booths to receive a free walking stick and hear the colored bead story. Two hundred responded by receiving Christ as their savior. We rejoice when folks are attracted to the FCF booth or tent and we have the opportunity to share God’s plan for them.

All across Canada and the United States it is repeated time after time. In 2011, FCF had a presence at over 190 events. From coast to coast, God touched people’s hearts. We play a small part in it. As always, we could use more volunteers and are in need of your prayers and support.

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Clark Phillips, from North Colins, NY, shares with a passerby at the Western NY Farm Show held at the Erie County Fair Grounds in February.

FCFI members help out whenever they can.

West Virginian, Dale Tribble, helps at Pioneer Days in Florida.

Terry Johnston, FCF-Canada member from Renfrew, ON, shares the bead story with four snowbirds at Pioneer Days in Zolfo Springs, FL, the first week of March.

A view of our greeters’ display at the NY Farm Show. Bill Gates (R) from Marcy, NY, helps a visitor fill out our information request form.

Mohawk Valley Chapter members Joyce Kitchen (L) and Sandy Salm (C) share and pass out printed material. Everyone who leaves our exhibit receives literature to encourage them in their new walk with Christ.

Editor’s Comments “Are you Ready!’ Here in the United States, to some, a sporting event has become “Bigger than life.” Families plan all week long for the get-together. Of course, I’m referring to the Super Bowl.

I enjoy sports as much as the next person and Kathy and I settled into our easy chairs, with our favorite soda and snacks close by, to enjoy the game. Being a Giants fan made it even more exciting. The game was scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Everything was put into proper perspective by a phone call we received from our associate pastor at 6:15 that evening. We thought it unusual for him to be calling at that time. The news he shared brought tears to our eyes. A tragic head-on collision in Central Florida had taken two of our dearest friends home earlier that day.

We did watch the game, but with tears in our eyes as fond memories came to mind. We had just talked to them the night before. In a short time, “Life became bigger than any Game,” which it should be — including the Super Bowl!

Charlie and Georgiana were founding members, along with the Browns, of our local chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Farmers. They served for over 20 years, until their passing. Yes, we lost dear friends, but we know they were ready! Our lives and what we do with them are so much more important than any game. Charlie wrote a column for our chapter newsletter that reaches over 400 families. It’s our goal to bring folks up to date as to coming events and to encourage readers in their faith. One of Charlie’s columns had this to say about life, he often used poetry:

I sit here and think of life nearly spent Look back and ponder - how quickly it went.

Raised in a family where love did abound Nurtured by a Mom, who is heavenly crowned, She’d be so proud of her grandchildren, I’m sure As her influence and love on each one she did pour.

Someday when I’ve gone to that heavenly place I trust my kids will have good memories to embrace?

Let’s not get all philosophical and think of the end There’s lots more right here around each bend My prayer daily is for others to know That Jesus lives in me - and that - that fact does show.

By my actions and deeds and countenance too To be a good witness - and Glorify You.

By Charlie Anken What a wonderful message. The Ankens lived their lives in such a way that folks could see Christ in them. I share this with you for two reasons, first of all — Are you ready? If God would call you today — would Christ be found living within? I pray that you’ve made that all important decision.

The second reason for sharing this is that people all across the U.S. are still waiting for hear. They are waiting for you to tell them. FCF-I had a presence at nearly 100 events last year. However, the work has just begun. If Christ came back today, many would be “left behind.” Not everyone is ready.

Matthew 28:19a “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.” The United States is your nation and it’s waiting to hear. FCF-I needs your prayers, for you to volunteer and your financial support.

Remember to give Him thanks in all things, Bill Brown

Fellowship of Christian Farmers Hay to Schoharie County, NY

Two tractor trailer loads of 3X3X7 big bales of hay were delivered to Crossbuck Farm, Prokop Family.

Jim Saddlemire of Hole in the Wall Farm, Schoharie, NY, delivered the hay. Fuel donation came through Farm Bureau. The hay came from Stonehouse Farm, Hudson, NY.

er loads have been donated and will help fill the needs of these two farms. However more help is still needed, for trucking, more hay and other financial needs.

Pastor Jim Wolford, 518-466-8654, of Gallupville Gospel Church, is coordinating the hay relief effort.

Truckers are also lending their services at a much reduced cost to get the hay where needed most. These farms and others have suffered loses in the millions of dollars in crops and in clean up efforts. Some normalcy has returned to the valley but there is still much to be done.

Last fall a Rapid Action Work Team from FCFI helped a local farmer restore his barn before “the cows could come home.” At the present time farmers need help in cleaning up debris in fields in preparation for planting, rebuilding homes and restoring their lives.

The Fellowship of Christian Farmers thanks this paper and others for keeping the need visible. If you would like to help contact Bill Brown, 313-736-5964.

When asked in Luke 10:29 “Who is my neighbor? Jesus informed, “That anyone who shows compassion and mercy would be called a neighbor.” Farmers and village residents in the Schoharie Valley are receiving neighborly love.

Small bales were delivered to Van Aller Farm.

All loaded and ready to go.

Hay is secured for transport.

Hurricane relief — Schoharie County Farmers need the following — Hay silage (either donated or at a reduced price), help to pick up trash in fields, repair of damaged buildings. Farmers in the Schoharie Valley were most affected by the storm.

They lost millions in crops and cattle.

Residential — The towns of Prattsville, Schoharie and Middleburg were most affected by the storm. In Prattsvlle 122 homes and small businesses were damaged, some beyond repair. Sixty-two homes have been designated as most needy. In some places, the homes were damaged so severely that they have been torn down.

Help — is needed to rebuild homes and businesses. This gives a great opportunity for youths to work alongside skilled laborers weekends and this summer. There is still cleanup work to do. Families will be able to work together on many projects.

Materials — Any monetary gifts are greatly appreciated. Gift cards from building supply companies also work well. Dry wall, paint, etc. is needed. Insurance and federal aid are minimal.

Lodging — is available in Prattsville at Huntersfield Christian Retreat Center — $15 per day includes meals. Lodging can be found as well if working on farms.

Contacts: Fellowship of Christian Farmers: Main office — Lexington, IL, 309-365-8710.

Northeast office — Bill Brown, 315-736-5964, cell: 315-749-6823.

On site — Pastor Jim Wolford, 518-466-8654.

Huntersfield Christian Retreat Center: Lodging — George and Lynn Williams, 914-456-0975. Charles and Tracy Gockel, 518-925-8235.

Appreciative cows munch on the donated hay.

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The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, in response to the needs of flood ravaged farms located in Schoharie County, NY, is coordinating relief efforts. Many farms in the very fertile valley lost most of their crops when Hurricane Irene swept across the valley on Aug. 28.

Some lost cattle and had their barns and homes damaged by a wall of water at times reaching eight feet in height.

Loads of hay and baleage, from other parts of New York, are being transported to those most severely affected. The first week of March saw trailer loads of second and third cutting baleage, donated by Ed Scheffler, Groton, NY, and a trailer load of large square bales from Stone House Farm in Hudson, NY, delivered to the Todd Van Aller and Tony Preston Farms in Middleburg. Previously a load of second cutting alfalfa found its way from Roland Fish, Grant, MI, all the way to the Van Aller Farm as well.

FCFI spent a couple of days in early February assessing the continuing needs of the local farmers.

With spring still a couple of months away the need for more forage was very evident. Farmers on the list for the next loads of hay include Prokop Farms and the Lloyds of Maple Down Farms. Three more tractor trail-

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER

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Chairperson’s Corner

by Judy Wright, Chair, Northeast CCA Region Like many of you, I too am ready for winter to be over and for spring to make its appearance in earnest. While I do not miss the unusual cold and extra snow from last winter I like winter, I wonder how the crops that need steady cold temperatures will fair. I know that this year’s sugaring season had an early start and yesterday I saw a flock of red winged blackbirds — they are my indicator of spring as they are one of the first species to arrive. I hope they are right and a sign of a good spring to come.

This time last year we were witnessing turmoil in Libya and watching gas prices jump daily with predictions of $5 per gallon gas for summer. Fortunately that was not realized but yet again rising tensions in the Middle East are causing a déjà vu of rising prices at the pump and predications of $5 per gallon gas at the pump. Also this time last year, many in the agricultural community were expressing strong support for two decades old programs that were not included in the Governor’s budget. Due to the strong support both the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Pro-Dairy programs were saved and appear to be supported in this year’s State budget process.

For those who may be watching the

2012 Farm Bill change is underway as the federal government like our state and local governments does not have the money to fund every program it has in the past. Once again on the federal level agriculture may be taking a back seat to other programs. Now is the time to become and stay informed about programs that are important to you and communicate this support to you Congressional Representative and to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer.

One benefit of a relatively open winter was the ease with which one was able to attend winter meetings. There were many excellent opportunities for quality production oriented meetings held across the region. Certified Crop Advisers kicked off their season with a well attended training in Syracuse.

This training allowed individuals interested in becoming certified prepare for the rigorous state and national exams held in February 2012. As well as offered a variety of production oriented topics along with some diversified topics on Hops Production in the Northeast, Mitigating Agricultural Emergencies and Smartphone Applications for Agriculture. If everyone passed the exams we have the potential of adding 26 new CCA’s to the ranks of 320 currently Certified Crop Advisers in the North East!

Other meetings I attended that

might be of interest focused on transferring the farm to the next generation. These discussed transferring within the family and if no family were interested offered options on how to bring new farmers into an existing operation. I was thrilled to learn that there are a number of programs introducing people to agriculture as either a career and even as a second career.

The take away message I heard is to not wait to start a transition plan.

There are a number of resources avail-

able; you just need to start the conversation and assemble a qualified team to help advise you through the process.

Be sure to contact your Certified Crop Adviser to learn more about how they can be a partner in your decision making process as see spring and the upcoming growing season approach.

They have the training and knowledge to you with both easy and difficult decisions. Together we can keep New York agriculture strong.

Meet Your CCA ~ Dan McGarry, Genoa Ag Center, Genoa, NY

Dan McGarry, CCA Genoa Ag Center, Genoa, NY

Dan McGarry is no stranger to the production agriculture industry. Dan is the manager of Genoa Ag Center located in Genoa, NY. Located in southern Cayuga County, the business is a full service crop input supplier focused on seed, crop protection chemicals, fertilizer, lime, and a specialization in custom application. Genoa Ag applies products to thousands of acres annually in central New York State.

McGarry is a native of southern Cayuga County and has been engaged in agriculture all his life. Dan states “I have always enjoyed it and have been interested in new and progressive ideas.” He recalls taking the Certified Crop Advisor exam the first year it was offered in New York and has stayed certified every year since. Dan is active in trade organizations like the New York State Ag Business Association (NYSABA). He has served on the board of directors for NYSABA multiple times in the past and is still

actively involved in committee work.

Being a certified crop advisor allows Dan to focus on the needs of his customers. Farmers and their businesses are under increasing pressure. Economics, profitability, and regulatory compliance are just a few issues facing farmers today. Keeping abreast of new technologies helps McGarry meet these challenges. He explained “I think of the growers we work with as friends….we approach their farm needs as a team to maximize their production and profitability.” His passion for crop production and his striving for excellence in customer service is instilled in his employees and valued by his customers.

Dan is a strong advocate for agriculture in his community. He is always there to help and frequently supports community events and youth organizations like his local FFA chapter. You can tell he really enjoys his job. McGarry said, “If you enjoy what you are doing, it’s not work.”

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Fine-tuning nitrogen use on corn

Record the baseline The starting point for an adaptive management plan for N is the set of current practices applied to any given field or management zone. For example, producers can start with their current target N rate or use the Cornell N equation for corn to generate a baseline N guideline for a field. See Agronomy Factsheet #35 (N Guidelines for Corn) for more details.

Decide on a comparison plan An adaptive management plan should test questions and adjust decisions as new information comes to light. An on-farm strip trial with two or more treatments repeated four times (replications) within the same field is the most ideal way to compare different management strategies. A farmer can also compare different practices on groups of fields (where each field is a replication of two or more treatments). A third method is to evaluate practices on the same field over multiple years. Although fully replicated strip trials are the quickest way to get answers, approaches two and three are valid as well since all three options generate data to help fine-tune N management over time. Yield monitors (especially as more farms purchase forage harvesters with monitors) can make the evaluation process much more efficient.

Use the Assessment Tools Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test (ISNT) Corn gets a large portion of its N from mineralization of organic matter by soil microbes. The ISNT is a measure of soil N supplying capacity. Soils testing above the ISNT critical value curve will supply enough N throughout the growing season to support optimum corn growth. These soils can quickly mobilize N into a plant available form. The ISNT can also confirm fields that should receive additional N. See Agronomy Factsheet #36 (Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test) for more details. Regularly manured fields are prime candidates for this test to determine whether starter or additional fertilizer N may be eliminated without risking reduced yield.

Corn Stalk Nitrate Test (CSNT) The CSNT is a measure of nitrate accumulation in the lower portion of the corn stalk and helps illustrate where N management was optimal, above, or below plant requirements. This is an end-of-season “report card” on field N management. When the CSNT is 2000 ppm or greater, corn had access to more N than it needed; less than 750 ppm, the corn had difficulty accessing N and might have suffered depressed yields (for details, see Agronomy Factsheet #31: Corn Stalk Nitrate Test).

Evaluate the data and make changes The results of the lab tests and comparative field testing, as well as crop records and field history information help build a stronger understanding of the impact of N management decisions on crop growth and N utilization. Improved analyses and decision making can be realized by including farm advisors and peers in evaluation and discussion of the data and what to do next.

An example of improved decision-making opportunities by using relevant crop management records, Cornell N guidelines, and ISNT and CSNT results, is shown in Table 1. In this example, the highest CSNT results (>7000 ppm) were obtained from fields F-19 and D9. Both fields had a high ISNT (“Soil can supply enough N”) yet received fertilizer N in addition to manure. For these fields, fertilizer use can be omitted. Further, fields D8 and

Table 1: Combining the ISNT and CSNT with crop records provides feedback on nitrogen management decisions.

Thursday, June 7 Cornell Small Grains Management Field Day (9:30 a.m. to Noon) Musgrave Research Farm Aurora, NY For more information contact: Mary McKellar (mem40@cornell.edu) and Gary Bergstrom (gcb3@cornell.edu) Tuesday, July 17 New York Weed Science Field Day - 2012 H.C. Thompson Research Farm, Freeville, NY, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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F17 had excessive CSNTs as well. While the ISNT result indicated these fields needed extra N, the CSNT suggests the combination of manure and fertilizer actually used could have been reduced. This also indicates there are more opportunities to reduce fertilizer use, especially where manure is involved. Implementing multiple years of testing and side-by-side comparisons on these fields is recommended.

Such experimentation and continued sampling can help to gain further confidence in decisions over time. This is the true essence of adaptive management.

Conclusion Data-driven decision making can result in true impact at the farm level. The adaptive management concepts presented in this factsheet using crop and field records, as well as the ISNT and CSNT can help identify opportunities for improvement in N fertilizer management and aid in implementation of practices that reduce the cost of production, increase yields, and protect the environment from excess N. Additional Resources • Corn Nitrogen Management Evaluation Tool http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/software/calculators.html • Agronomy Fact Sheets#21: Nitrogen Needs of 1st Year Corn; #30: Soybean Credits for Corn; #31: Corn Stalk Nitrate Test; #35: Nitrogen Guidelines for Corn; #36: Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test for Corn http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/guidelines/factsheets.html Disclaimer This fact sheet reflects the current (and past) authors’ best effort to interpret a complex body of scientific research, and to translate this into practical management options. Following the guidance provided in this fact sheet does not assure compliance with any applicable law, rule, regulation or standard, or the achievement of particular discharge levels from agricultural land.

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Adaptive management process Corn producers now have access to new nitrogen (N) assessment tools that allow for evaluation and improvement of manure and N fertilizer use by field or management zone. Best results are achieved using an iterative process where measurements are taken and changes are made based on an evaluation of the data (adaptive management). Adaptive management requires the use of assessment tools that measure performance indicators and allow for learning over time (data-driven decision making). In this factsheet we apply the idea of adaptive management to N management of corn and introduce concepts that can be used to implement the process at the farm.

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Trucking Industry hails passage of historic Highway Bill ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves issued the following statement on March 14 congratulating the Senate for passing an historic, long-term highway bill, and urged the House to quickly follow suit: “The highway bill passed by the Senate is an example of how things should work in Washington,” Graves said. “This bill advances the cause of highway safety and takes a number of important steps toward reforming our transportation sys-

tem — two accomplishments that the committee chairmen and ranking members — Senators Boxer, Inhofe, Baucus, Hatch, Rockefeller and Hutchison — are to be commended for.

“As representatives of the trucking industry, we’re particularly pleased to see this bill provide not just attention to — but $2 billion a year in funding for — highway freightspecific projects, reforms and consolidates redundant programs, speeds project approval; and steers clear of the tempting, but ill-advised use of

tolls on existing Interstates,” Graves said. “In particular, we’d like to thank Senator Bingaman for his work to ensure that public-private partnerships protect the public interest, and that states do not get extra credit for selling off their transportation assets to the highest bidder. We also appreciate Senator Hutchison’s efforts to prevent the spread of tolls.

“This bill is also a step forward for highway safety. It orders the creation of a clearinghouse for commercial drivers’ drug and alcohol test results,

directs the federal government to create a notification system so employers can be told of drivers’ traffic infractions, moves us in the direction of establishing crashworthiness standards for large trucks, raises the bar new companies and drivers must clear before coming into the trucking industry; and orders the mandating of electronic logs for all commercial drivers,” Graves said. “While several safety initiatives, such as improved truck productivity, were not included in this bill, it is important to recognize just

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New design for ATRI online ARLINGTON, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute on March 20 launched its newly redesigned website at www.atri-online.org. The new website features easier access for information on all of ATRI’s critical industry studies in nine focus areas: Commercial Drivers; Congestion and Mobility; Economic Analysis; Environment; Safety; Security; Technology; Transportation

Infrastructure; and, Trucking Industry Operations.

Visitors to ATRI’s new site also have the ability to suggest research topics to ATRI, get involved in specific ATRI studies and support ATRI through charitable contributions. The ATRI Board of Directors and Research Advisory Committee members are also available on the new website.

As always, ATRI’s research results

are available free of charge on the website to interested stakeholders.

“The new site better represents the depth and breadth of ATRI’s research portfolio,” commented ATRI President Rebecca Brewster, “and provides enhanced visibility for some of our most critical initiatives, including our CSA research and the joint ATRI-FHWA Freight Performance Measures work, monitoring con-

gestion along the nation’s most significant freight corridors.”

ATRI is the trucking industry’s 501(c)(3) notfor-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation’s essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

Trucks how much this bill does to improve truck safety.

“Now that the Senate has completed its work, I urge the House to pass its own bill and then quickly work with the Senate to send a bipartisan reform

bill to the President, one which sets a new course based on the principles of promoting targeted, effective safety programs, and funding the most costbeneficial transportation projects,” Graves said.

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

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

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

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

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

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JOHN DEERE 4450 4X4 cab, new A/C, new front tires, powershift, 3 remotes, 6,800 hrs. $34,000. 607-293-642.(NY)

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TUES. APRIL 10, 2012 11 AM SHARP Outstanding line of late model equipment 2010 John Deere 7130 deluxe cab, 4x4; JD 741 loader, 115 HP, 24 speed power quad plus left hand reverser, 1150 Hrs., 460/85R38 rears, 380/85R24 front; 2010 JD 7330 deluxe cab, 4x4,135 HP, 600 Hrs., 20 speed power quad, 3 remotes, left hand reverser, front weights, 18.4R42 rears, 16.9R28 front; 1997 JD 8100 4x4, 16 speed power shift, 180 HP, duals, 3 pth, quick hitch, 4 remotes, 8100 Hrs, 20.8R42 rears, 420/90R30 front; New Holland L170 skid steer with heated cab & new tires; 2011 PJ gooseneck flat bed trailer, 34’ bed, 22,400 lb. GVW, ramps; 2010 JD 946 MoCo disc mower; 2010 JD 348 baler with kicker & preserver; NH BB940 tandem large square baler with crop processor, less than 22,000 bales last bale eject, preserver; 2011 Anderson SB-780 remote control square & round bale wrapper, Agland 6610 Macerator (conditioner); 2011 Kuhn GA 4521 GTH gyro rake; 2010 Kuhn GF 8501 MH, 3 pth, 32’ tedder with hyd foldup, Kuhn 7922 double gyro rake (needs work), bale spears, bale grabber, Generac 40kw generator, JD 340 offset harrows with 22” disc, Brillion ML148-1 cultipacker, Pequea tandem steel kicker wagon, 5 steel kicker wagons, round bale wagon, Vicon 3 pth fert spreader, NH solid bottom elevator on wheels, 2 Strick 53’ box trailers with air ride, 1500 gal poly tank, 18..4-26 tractor tires and rims.

Dairy Kool 2000 gal bulk tank complete, DeLaval 1000 bulk tank (bad comp.), Mueller plate cooler, Brock 68 gal oil fired water heater, oil tank, Sutorbilt 7.5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval 5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval double 7 parlor, some gates, head locks.

From a neighbor’s farm: John Deere 510 Loader Backhoe Power Shift, Reverser, Heated Cab (small reserve), Little Giant 60 ft. solid elevator on wheels; Taylor Way 12’ Disc Harrows; NH 256 Rake; John Deere Model 320 portable, oil fired, hot water pressure washer; New Holland model 451, 7’ Sickle Bar Mower.

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Eight biofuels-related groups send letter to Congress championing the success of the RFS The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) joined with seven other biofuelrelated organizations to champion the success of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (DNV), Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), House Speaker John Boehner(R-OH) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (DCA). The letter highlighted ethanol’s proven ability to lower gas prices and reduce this country’s dependence upon foreign oil. It also noted that any changes to the RFS could dampen investment in the development of next generation biofuels.

The letter signatories

were: the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), the Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC), Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the Energy Future Coalition, Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and the 25x25 Alliance.

Highlights include: “Today, ethanol is approximately $1 cheaper than gasoline and blending ethanol into U.S. gasoline saves consumers at the pump,” the groups said. A Center for Agriculture and Rural Development analysis found that from 2000-2010, ethanol reduced gasoline prices at the pump an average of

Biodiesel production slips after late 2011 growth EPA posts new 2012 biodiesel production figures — January, February volume slips from late 2011 growth WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. biodiesel industry produced 135 million gallons of fuel in the first two months of 2012, according to new numbers released by the EPA on March 21.

The volume is an increase over the same period last year, when production totaled less than 80 million gallons. But it is down from the record production late last year when the industry exceeded 100 million gallons per month for five consecutive months and reached a peak of 160 million gallons in December.

Anne Steckel, vice president of federal affairs for the National Biodiesel Board, said the drop-off reflects lost momentum this year after Congress allowed the biodiesel tax incentive to expire and the Obama Administration delayed finalizing next year’s biodiesel volume requirement under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

“These are solid numbers that show the biodiesel industry is on pace to meet the 1 billion gallon RFS requirement

this year, but they also reflect some of the missed opportunities for growth and jobs that we’ve seen with the loss of the tax credit and the continued uncertainty about next year’s RFS volume,” Steckel said.

“With the tax credit and clear RFS growth in place, we think these numbers would be better.”

Last year, the biodiesel industry produced a record of nearly 1.1 billion gallons, supporting more than 39,000 jobs across the country and helping to reduce U.S. dependence on skyrocketing global petroleum prices.

Biodiesel is the first and only EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel in commercial-scale fuel production across the country. Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as agricultural oils, recycled cooking oil and animal fats, it is produced in nearly every state in the country. Biodiesel can be used in existing diesel engines and meets strict specifications of ASTM D6751.

To view the EPA’s numbers, visit the EMTS website at www.epa.gov/ otaq/fuels/rfsdata/2012emts.htm.

$0.25 per gallon which meant consumers annually saved $34 billion dollars.

“Thanks in part to the RFS, U.S. oil imports fell below 50 percent in 2010 for the first time since 1997, and, oil imports stand as just 45 percent today. Ethanol accounts for 81 percent of all new domestic fuel production since 2005,” the groups stated.

“Because of the RFS,

the advanced and cellulosic biofuels industry is now in the process of building new plants, innovating existing production facilities with emerging technologies, and introducing new product streams that will allow the renewable fuels sector to become more profitable, diversified and efficient,” the groups wrote. “Several billion dollars have been invested in advanced

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 8N w/blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7930 IVT/loaded (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D w/512 LDR only 105 hrs. . . . . . $17,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5303 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6430 Rental Returns (3) . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7830 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3120 w/300CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3320 w/300/448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4010 w/loader, mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 855 loader/blower/blade . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke 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 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 3935 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 5635 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000. . . . . . Schaghticoke Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 mo-co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham CIH 8880 windrower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 530 mo-co/rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 925 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4890 w/890 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

biofuels development with the expectation that Congress will stay the course with regard to its commitment to the industry and to the stability of the RFS. Efforts to amend or reform the RFS would send a chilling signal to a marketplace at just the time when the advanced and cellulosic biofuels industries are on the cusp of commercial production to help meet this na-

tion’s energy independence and security needs.”

The groups concluded, “Anything short of full support for the RFS will exacerbate the problem of increasing gas prices and undercut the ethanol industry’s efforts to innovate and continue to deliver domesticallyproduced and affordable alternatives to foreign oil.”

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 JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . 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 JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Brillion Seeder 10’. . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD . . . . . . . $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 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen 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 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HARDI 210 3pt sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 Polaris Ranger 6x6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

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Corn Quality Report explores 2011 U.S. crop The 2011 U.S. corn crop entered the global market with a good test weight, low stress cracks and good moisture readings, according to the 2011 U.S. Corn Quality Harvest Report, the first national corn quality report of its kind commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council.

Results in the study were drawn from 474 yellow commodity corn samples taken across 12 top corn producing U.S.

states representing 98 percent of 2010 U.S. corn exports.

“Many key questions we are asked every year surround the quality of the U.S. corn crop,” said the Council’s Erick Erickson, director of programs and planning. “With this initial report, we aim to objectively provide that information. As reports are completed in future years, we’ll have an excellent history of the quality of U.S. corn as it enters the

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posite export catchment areas, the Gulf (Mississippi Gulf shipments), Pacific Northwest and Southern Rail (rail shipments to Mexico).

“The catchment areas can help buyers who ship out of certain points to better understand the quality of the corn entering merchandising channels that generally ship to those areas,” Erickson said.

On an aggregate basis, the report shows a good test weight crop in 2011

— 58.1 pounds per bushel (74.8 kg/hl).

Moisture samples taken at grain elevators averaged 15.6 percent and had low variability, which implies that the corn dried down mostly in the field, helping improve storeability and creating fewer stressed kernels due to less equipmentbased drying.

The crop also showed low stress cracks and low levels of broken corn and foreign matter (BCFM).

Low figures in both of

these areas indicate the possibility of reduced rates of breakage as corn is handled.

“Study results show that despite challenging growing conditions experienced in several corn growing regions, farmers in the United States produced a high-quality crop overall,” Erickson said.

Other characteristics were also examined, including protein, starch and oil content.

Source: USGC Global Update for March 8

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

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

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

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

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

HAYING G EQUIPMENT: New w Holland 1431, 12' discbine; Casee IH 8312, 12' discbine; NH 499, 12' haybine; Hesston 1150, 12' haybine; New w Holland 644 round baler; 2 (two) JD 435 round balers; New Idea 4845 c/w net wrap baler; NI 5540 round baler; H&S 8 wheel crated rake; H&S 8 wheel "V" rake; Dion R51 hay invertor; H&S HT7 hay tedder; 2 (two) Fransguard T-1600 rotary rakes; Vermeer 604J auto-weave round baler; Veermeer 504SI round baler;

10% OFF ALL PARTS PICKED UP APRIL 18TH NEW EQUIPMENT DEMOS DOOR PRIZES

LAWN N & GARDEN: JD 935 diesel, front mount, 60" mower, c/w ps; JD 757 Z-track, c/w 60" mower & catcher; JD 445 & mower; JD 425 & mower; JD F680 front mount; JD F525 & mower; JD 915 front mount; JD 180; Kubota T1600; JD 180; JD 166; Toro Wheel Horse ZI744; Craftsman 16hp; Craftsman FF5500.

TOWNLINE EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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merchandising channel.”

Samples for the study were collected by country elevators in each participating state. Samples were sent directly to the Illinois Crop Improvement Association Identity Preserved Grain Laboratory in Champaign, IL, for analysis following U.S. Department of Agriculture standards.

The study compiled the results on an aggregate basis, covering all 12 states, but also broke them out into three com-

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, April 2 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 10:00 AM: Eden, NY. Don Mammoser Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including John Deere and IH tractors, trucks, tillage, harvest, barn and more!

Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: 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, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11,

Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, April 3 • 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, 518868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, April 4 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx. 5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: 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, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,

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

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

Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, April 5 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 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 315729-8030 • 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 315287-0220 • 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, 800-321-3211.

• 5:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

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www.hoskingsales.com Friday, April 6 • 10:00 AM: Alfred, NY. Alfred State College Spring Fling. All Breed Sale featuring choice cattle of all ages! Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Spring Premier All Breed Sale. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating.

Watch our website for complete catalog on line.(Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing). Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 AM: 7570 Mead Hollow Rd., Little Genesee, NY. Compact Tractor, ATV & Quality Tools for Randall E. White. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 10:30 AM: Independence Township (Allegany Co.) New York. Complete Line of Good Farm Machinery and Livestock Handling and Support Equipment for Lyon View Farm. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 11:00 AM: 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, 518481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com Monday, April 9

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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 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Farm machinery & tiling equipment. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • Canton, NY. Machinery Dispersal for Mark Brown Farm. Case 1896 & Case JX80 (both 4WD) & full line. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3003 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • 8:00 AM: Farm of Don & Betty Duska, 1820 Co. Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. 22nd Annual Auction.

Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717464-1128 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, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 4:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, April 18 • 9:00 AM: Charlotte, VT. Complete dispersal of 346 freestall Holsteins. Long line of farm & barn equip. for the Foote Family farm. Wright’s Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30

pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, April 20 • Pennellville, NY. 2012 Twin Brook Farms Machinery & Equipment Auction to settle the estate of Eugene Blumer. Full line of farm machinery including John Deere & Case tractors, John Deere forage harvester plus harvest, tillage and barn equip. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 9:00 AM: Melvin Miller, 240 Phillip Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Equipment & Tools. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Saturday, April 21 • Dekalb Junction, NY. 12th Annual Machinery & Equipment Consignment. Call for info or to consign. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3005 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments groups or single items.

Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference. Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Union Springs, NY. Fleming Homestead Farms - also Carl & Esther Filer - 2 late model auctions held at same location, same day. Selling 7 tractors plus lots of almost new hay equip. & tillage, planters. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Randolph, VT. Selling top herd of Holsteins along with Heifers & Milking Equipment for David Davoll. Sale Managers, Northeast King-

dom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Comanaged by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: Allegany Fairground, 15 North Main St., Angelica, NY. 22nd Annual Spring Extravaganza Auction. Call now to consign for advertising. 585-567-8844 or 585-261-8844 • 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., 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Monday, April 23 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Boardwalk Holsteins - 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close

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

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

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

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

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

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

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

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

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

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 KELLER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

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

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

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

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

3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx.

5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, April 10 • Westport, NY. Pat Bennett Equipment Dispersal. Full line of equipment including 2 2010 John Deere Tractors. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Friday, April 13 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. 2 Day Sale April 13-14. 13th: 300 top quality AI sired free stall heifers. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting quality consignments. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, April 14

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(cont. from prev. page) bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592. SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR. Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, April 24 • 11:00 AM: Paul & Darcy Graves Farm, Comstock Rd., Adams, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal. Watch future ads and our website for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 Wednesday, April 25 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. Annual Equipment Auction. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 9:30 AM: Our Auction Yard, corners of Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY. Large Public Auction.

Farm & compact tractors, machinery, industrial.

Loading dock, free loading, lunch onsite. Consignments welcome. Goodrich Auction Service, Inc., 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com, auctionzip.com #10071 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 28 • 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 • 172 Marsh Rd., Litchfield, CT. Farm Auction for Bill Butts. Hay & Tillage Equipment, Tools & Cattle Support Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 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 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 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, 315-8293105 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Townline Equipment Annual Spring Used Equipment Sale. C. W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-785-2161 • 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, 800-339-COWS or 802388-2661 • 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: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Spring Dairy Cattle, Feeder Cattle & Machinery Consignment Sale. Good listing f cattle & machinery already. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 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 Friday, May 4 • Ron Paro Farm, Heuvelton, NY. Complete Dairy Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. Watch papers for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 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 315729-8030 Saturday, May 5 • Rt. 125, East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Machinery Auction. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • Burke, NY. Complete Dispersal. 90 head AI sired, many red & whites plus equipment for Nate & Krista Beachy. Also selling machinery for Don & Jo Eastman, 4 JD tractors, JD discbine & other equipment. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, 483-8576, cell 569-0460, Ed Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 832-0616, with Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 • 9:00 AM: Fraley Farm Complex, Muney, PA. 4th Annual Lawn & Garden Event. Everything for your farm, cabin, river lot, garden & home.

Shrubs, trees, 100’s of hanging baskets, flowers, plants, lawn furniture, lawn tractors, RTV’s, trailers, campers, boats, tools, etc. Fraley Auction Co. 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com • 10:00 AM: Boonville, NY. Advance Notice Kelleher Annual Equipment Auction. Please call with consignments. One piece or full line. An auction that for years has been very sccessful for both seller and buyer. Trucking available.

Kelleher Auction Service, 315-823-0089, John 315-868-6561 cell • 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 Tuesday, May 8 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 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 Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal.

Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg. Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-4834106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-5682257 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, 607-746-2226, 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 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, 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 Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 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 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 March 26, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 95.50-97.50; Breakers 84.50-97.50; Boners 8092.50; Lean 60-86.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-205; 80-92# 90155; 70-80# 77.50-100; Vealers 100-120# not well tested; 90-100# 80-90; 8090# 80-90; 70-80# 70-85; 60-70# 50-62.50.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA March 27, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-73; Cutters 73.50-80; Util 80.5090.50.

Bulls: 75-80 Steers: Ch 124.50-125.50; Sel 85-115-124; Hols. 91106.50.

Heifers: Ch 121-125; Sel 100-108; Hols. 75-93.

Calves: 41-150 ea.

Feeders: 60-151 Sheep: 85-130 Lambs: 135-312 Goats: 125-194 ea.

Kids: 45-151 ea.

Sows: 45-49 Hogs: 60-66 Feeder Pigs: 96-95 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 5-74 ea.

Chickens: 4-15 Rabbits: 6.50-22 Ducks: 5-18 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA March 27, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 3070; Cutters 65-80; Util 75-88;

Bulls 80-110; Steers 98-120; Beef Breeds & Hols. & Dairy 80-88; Hfrs. 75-90.

Calves: Growers No. 1 100160; No. 2 75-130; Hfrs. 1175; Veal 96-120; Other 6080.

Hogs: Feeders 40-80 ea; Roasters 80-110 ea; Market 60-75 ea; Sows 40-50; Boars 25.

Sheep: .80-1.20; Lambs Lg. 1.80-2.20; Sm. 1.90-3.25.

Goats: 100-140 ea; Billies 140-180 ea; Kids 80-130 ea.

3.80; 14 Grass 2.30-3.50; 2 Mulch .50-1.80; 1 Oat Straw 3.80; 1 Wheat Straw 4.60; 1 Ground Corn 6.75; 1 Oats 6; 1 Firewood 30; 3 Feed Birds 35-50; 1 Cedar Post 160.

Total 70.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA March 27, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 30; 6175# 40-75; 76-95# 31-82; 96-105# 68-75; 106# & up 75.18225/cwt Start Calves: 89 Feeders: 67-129/cwt Heifers: 82/cwt Bulls: 91/cwt Canners: 20-76/cwt Cutters: 77-84.50/cwt Utility: 85-93/cwt Sows: 49.50-53/cwt Hogs: 66-71/cwt Boars: 27/cwt Shoats: 82-96 ea.

Lambs: 175-300/cwt Sheep: 50-155/cwt Goats: 21-245 ea.

Rabbits: 3-25 ea.

Poultry: 2-13 ea.

Hay: 21 lots, 2.30-5.70/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY March 22, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-225; 80-92# 80-220; Bob Veal 1070.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 75-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1700; Springing Cows 800-1600; Springing Hfrs. 850-1650; Bred Hfrs. 750-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1650; Open Hfrs.

400-900; Started Hfrs. 200500; Service Bulls 6001100.

Beef: Feeders 50-120; Hols. Sel 82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 75200; Slaughter Sheep 3065.

Goats: Billies 100-175; Nannies 65-120; Kids 20-80.

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

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ March 27, 2012 Livestock Report: 50 Calves .05-2.20, Avg 1.24; 42 Cows .59-.93, Avg .81; 5 Easy Cows .27.5-.50, Avg .38; 17 Feeder 300-500# .66-1.48, Avg 1.20; 11 Heifers .64-1.16 Avg .89; 9 Bulls .84-1.06.5, Avg .99; 7 Steers .91.5-1.22, Avg 1.01; 10 Hogs 1.18-1.52, Avg 1.23; 1 Boar .48; 9 Sows .42-.48, Avg .43; 18 Sheep .10-1.12, Avg .82; 24 Lambs (ea) 75-130, Avg 109.33, 36 (/#) 1.35-2.50, Avg 2.63; 9 Goats (ea) 70-205, Avg 132.22, 70 Kids (ea) 20-155, Avg 74.11. Total 318.

Poultry & Egg Report:Heavy Fowl (/#) .45.90; Pullets (ea) 6.50-8; Bantam (ea) 2.50-3; Roosters (/#) 1.35; Bunnies (ea) 5.2518; Rabbits (/#) 2.45-3.55; Pigeons (ea) 6.50-12; Guineas (ea) 7.

Grade A Eggs: White Eggs Jum XL 1.40; Brown Jum XL 1.20-1.25; L 1.05-1.15; M .90.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 2 Alfalfa 4; 39 Mixed 5-6; 4 Timothy 2.40-

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY March 26, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.35-1.60; 80-92# 1.20-1.55; Bob Veal .72-.80.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-87.50; Lean 79-85.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 88-92.

Beef: Veal 104-146; Feeders 95; Hfrs. 111-113.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 300330; Market 230-260; Slaughter Sheep 74-80. *Easter Sale April 2 @ 2 pm.

Goats: Billies 160-195. *Easter Sale April 2 @ 2 pm. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY March 21, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 170-240; Grower Bulls over 92# 150210; 80-92# 150-225; Bob Veal 30-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 78-88; Lean 67-81; Hvy. Beef Bulls 95100.50.

Dairy Replacements: Handling Hfrs. 675-1300; Springing Hfrs. 1025-1500; Bred Hfrs. 740-1300; Open Hfrs.

685-1100; Started Hfrs. 310-

440; Service Bulls 520-900.

Goats: Nannies 85-130; Kids 175-225.

Swine: Hog 61-71

Goats: Billies 100-140; Nannies 75-110; Kids 20-25.

Swine: Sow .47-.55; Boar .10-.20.

Straw: 160-190 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY March 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 110; Grower Bulls over 92# 170-245; 8092# 150-220; Bob Veal 1040.

Cull Cows: Gd 74-88; Lean 62-74.

Beef: Feeders 75-95; Hols.

Ch 103-119; Sel 90-103.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY March 28, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 67-89; Canners/Cutters 48-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 82-95.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 60-85; 80-95# 5082.50; 60-80# 40-80.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 150-200; 8095# 140-195; 70-80# 90180; Hfr. calves 130-175; Beef calves bull over 95# 92.50-180.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-128.

Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 95-108.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 57-61; Sows US 1-3 45-50; Feeders US 1-3 9-50.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 3040# 250-310; 40-50# 290340.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 125-182.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Thin 2547.50; M 60-127.50; Rams Ch over 130# 65-110.

Goats: Kids Ch 20-30# 80115; 30-40# 110-150; Gd 20-30# 110-150.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY March 26, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .781.01.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1-2.60; up to 95# .102.40; Hols. under 100# 1.30.

Goats: Kids up to 200; Nannies up to 162.50; Young Billies up to 160.

Lambs: 2-4.0750.

Sheep: Culls .70-1 Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 1325.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY March 22, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-150; Grower over 92# 100-272.50; 8092# 100-237.50; Bob Veal 30-82.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-90; Lean 72-86; Hvy Beef Bulls 97102.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY March 22, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 150; Grower over 92# 185-232.50; 8092# 150-220; Bob Veal 4070.

Cull Cows: Gd 75-87; Lean 66-86.50; Hvy. Beef 88.50104.

Beef: Hols. Ch 95-102 Swine: Sow 53; Boar 19.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY March 15, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.201.35; 80-92# 1-1.25; Bob Veal .20-.65.

Cull Cows Gd .66-.79; Lean .55-.64; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.77.

Beef: Feeders 1.10-1.18.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.501.65; Slaughter Sheep .40.50.

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 March 20 & 23, 2012 Hay: 55-280, 1st cut; 140305, 2nd cut; 110-305, 3rd cut.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA March 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1202-1396# 123.75-127.25; Sel 1-2 1126-1448# 118122.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1136# 127.25; Sel 11461330# 117.50- 123.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88.50-89.50, lo dress 82-84; Boners 79-84, lo dress 7778; Lean 72.50-76.50, lo dress 68-71.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1152-2054# 91.50-95.50; YG 2 1142-1324# 84.50-88.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-600# 166; M&L 3 800900# 88-89; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 145-160; 500700# 117-129; Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 176; 500-600# 173; M&L 2 300-500# 123125.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 190205; No. 2 80-120# 142.50170; No. 2 80-120# 85-135;

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT March 26, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .40-.55; 6175# .75-.85; 76-90# .901.10; 91-105# 1.15-1.20; 106# & up 125.50-132.50.

Farm Calves: 1.40-1.65 Started Calves: .60-.65 Veal Calves: .95-1.3750 Open Heifers: .95-1.25 Beef Heifers: .92-1.3250 Feeder Steers: 1-1.2750 Beef Steers: .85-.90 Stock Bull: 1.15-1.45 Beef Bull: .99-1.04 Boars: 1 at .70 Sows: 1 at .42 Butcher Hogs: 75-77.50 Feeder Pigs: 85-100 Sheep (ea): 95-160 Lambs (ea): 45-240 Goats (ea): 95-220; Kids 30-90.

Canners: up to 81.50 Cutters: 82-85 Utility: 86.50-42 Rabbits: 5-16 Chickens: 6-26 Ducks: 20-27 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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Util 70-120# 45-80; Beef type 64-124# 130-190.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 244-291# 70-74.50; Sows US 1-3 300500# 56.50-60; 500-700# 57.50-59; Boars 600# 28.50.

Feeder Pigs: 60-65# 6572.50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50-60# 195-221; Yearlings Ch 2-3 174# 122.50; Ewes Gd 1-2 102190# 67-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids sSel 1 40-50# 77.50-95; 50-60# 115-120; 60-70# 127.50132.50; 70-80# 142.50-144; Sel 2 40-60# 50-77.50; Nannies Sel 1 105-130# 145159; Sel 2 110-120# 120145; Billies Sel 1 150# 170; Sel 2 90# 130; Wethers Sel 2 90# 172.50.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA March 21, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1350# 82.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 87; Breakers 80-83.50; Boners 76.50-80, hi dress 83.50, lo dtess 74.50; Lean 68-75, hi dress 79, lo dress 63-67, very lo dress 55-62; Light Lean 85-92% lean 65-67, lo dress 58.50-63, very lo dress 30-45.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1280-2198# 86-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 270# 112; 870-950# 9599;Hols. L 3 290-328# 108121; 938-980# 85.50-92.50; Hfrs. M&L 2 375-420# 95104; 520-770# 93-95; Bulls M&L 2 435-500# 100-125; 530-750# 81-100.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-125# 202-232; 84-90# 205-220; No. 2 94-120# 165200; 84-90# 170-200; No. 3 72-120# 97-165; Util 70100# 52-88.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-100# 210-215/hd; No. 2 80-95# 70-135/hd.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 240# 160; Boars Jr. 230# 90.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1050# 27-51; 60-80# 50-59; Roasting Pigs 130-200# 84108.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 82-102# 155-160; 118# 105; Ewes Gd 2-3 118# 90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-55# 67.50-90; 60-70# 100-152.50; Sel 2 under 20# 10-35; 20-35# 25-50; Nannies Sel 1 110-130# 120130; Sel 2 90-110# 110-120; Billies Sel 2 130# 112.50; Sel 3 100# 102.50.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four March 27, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 81.50-88.50; Lean 77.50-86.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 73-77.50; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: YG 2 1570-1595# 7588.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

620-940# 86-95; Feeder Hfrs. Hols./Dairy types 3201100# 76-98; Bulls Hols.

Dairy type w/horns 340640# 86-106.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 180190; No. 2 90-120# 150-180; No. 3 70-115# 102-150; Util 85-130# 82-95.

Swine: Hogs 260-280# 6567; Gilts 320-395# 55-64; 400-495# 54-57; 505-625# 53.50-59.75; Barrows 340395# 50-63; 400-495# 4854.50; 505-560# 47.50-50; US 2-4 piggy 250-300# 4954; Boars 265-270# 54.

Goats (/hd): Nannies/Billies 100-215; Small/thin/bottle 18-87.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 45-60# 200-290; 65-125# 175-270; Sheep all wts. 57-90.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Apr 3-17. * Complete Easter Sale March 30.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA March 27, 2012 Rabbits: 10.50-31 Bunnies: 3-17.50 Rabbit Families: 22-38 Chickens: 3-8.50 Ducklings: 1.50-4 Banties: 2-3 Chicks: 2.50 Turkey: 14 Pigeons: 2 Guinea Pigs: .50-2 Doves: 11 Silkie Peeps: 2.50-3

Geese: 16 Peacock: 42 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.65-1.70; XL Brown 1.201.55; L Brown .75-1.10; M Brown .80; Sm. Brown .45.50; L White .75; L Green 1.60-1.70; Fertile Banty Eggs 1.25; Fertile Japanese Bantam 1; Fertile Muscovy Duck 2.40-2.75; Fertile Mixed Chicken 1-2.25.

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC March 26, 2012 Holstein Steers: 12001210# 102-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 84-88; Breakers 8184; Boners 75-80; Lean 6874.

Bulls: 1346-2076# 89.5094.50.

Calves: 192. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 215-267; 8092# 190-235; No. 2 94-122# 150-210; 78-92# 150-200; Hfrs. No. 1 88-120# 240290; No. 2 70-122# 200 & dn.

Sheep: Lambs 36-60# 230257; 80-92# 190-210; Ewes 140-252# 60-105.

Goats: Kids 30-40# 70115/hd; 40-60# 90-140/hd.

Hogs: 41-75 Oats: 1 ld, 6/bu.

EarCorn: 5 lds, 170175/ton.

Hay (/ton): 32 lds, Timothy Grass 100-200; Mixed 150230; Grass 90-265; Alfalfa/Grass 205-315.

Straw: 7 lds, 160-300/ton.

Round Bales: 7 lds, 25-40.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

New Holland, PA March 26, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 93-99, hi dress 104.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 87-92; Boners 80-85, hi dress 86-88, lo dress 77-79; Lean 85-90% lean 74.50-79.50, hi dress 81-83, lo dress 71-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1590-1690# 93-102; YG 2 1405# 90.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 171-181; 600700# 149-161; 700-900# 1110-121; M&L 1 300-400# 155; Hfrs. M&L 1 400-500# 137.50-150; 500-700# 117136; 700-1000# 99-109; M&L 2 300-500# 126-135; 600-700# 105-108; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 160172.50; 500-600# 139-155; 700-900# 107.50-127; M&L 2 300-500# 117.50-148, few thin type 150-162.50; 500700# 118-136.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 85-120# 230-262.50; No. 2 80-120# 190-225; No. 3 80120# 130-180; Util 70-120# 55-112; Beef type 80-255# 200-320; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 70# 255; Jersey Hfrs. No. 1 50# 390.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 58; Boars 150# 56.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 30-40# 230-262.50; 40-60# 225-245; 60-80# 190212.50; Gd & Ch 1-2 40-60# 160-200; Yearlings Ch 2-3 70-100# 140-166; Ewes Gd 1-2 102-142# 65-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 35-40# 72.50-86; 50# 115117.50; 60-67# 125-145; Sel 2 40-45# 60-77.50; 70-90# 80-100; Sel 3 40-50# 40;Nannies Sel 2 110-125# 100-107.50/cwt; Wethers Sel 2 150# 115/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA No report

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA March 24, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-180 Mixed Hay: 18 lds, 120-265 Timothy: 6 lds, 175-235 Grass: 5 lds, 165-190 Straw: 10 lds, 130-170 Corn: 1 ld, 70 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 75-150 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 55 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA March 23, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 13251610# 127-130; Ch 2-3 12551505# 123-127; Sel 2-3 1175-1470# 117-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1615# 110-114; Ch 2-3 12351580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 1205-1450# 98-101; Hfrs.

Ch 2-3 1205-1245# 118123.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 84.5090, hi dress 90-95, lo dress 82-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 81.50-88, hi dress 8893, lo dress 76-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 78-84.50, hi dress 84.50-88, lo dress 75-78; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-80, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 67-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9852160# 91-101.75; hi dress 101.75-109, lo dress 86-91.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 187; 86118# 200-220; No. 2 102128# 150-165; 80-100# 192212; No. 3 90-130# 185-195; pkg 80-88# 206; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110# 20-40; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 205240; No. 2 80-100# 75-125.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA March 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-3 1325-1455# 115-119; Hols.

Sel 1-3 1320-1475# 92-95.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 85.5088; Breakers 75-80% lean 83-87; Boners 80-85% lean 81-84, hi dress 84.50-87, lo dress 76.50-79; Lean 8590% lean 76-80, hi dress 81.50-84.50, lo dress 70-75.

Holstein Steers: L 3 700800# 55-80.

Heifers: M 2 487# 107.50.

Bulls: L 2 Hols. 392# 110.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 225-242.50; 80-90# 245-270; No. 2 95125# 205-227.50; 80-90# 215-235; No. 3 95-120# 155200; 80-90# 125-195; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 110# 250; No. 2 80# 115; Jersey Hfrs. 5595# 115-165.

Slaughter Hogs: Boars 485# 32-33.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 25-40# 245-265; 5570# 245-260; Ewes Util 1-2 135-165# 63-67.

Goats: Sel 1 30-40# 112.50-122.50; Sel 2 30-40# 80-90; Nannies Sel 1 120130# 147.50-152; Billies Sel 1 200# 250.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA March 20, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1500-1520# 128-130; Ch 2-3 1295-1595# 123.50128; full/YG 4-5 119-122.50; 1600-1700# 118-124; Sel 13 1120-1535# 117-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 14501505# 110.50-113; Ch 2-3 1300-1550# 104-108; 16101660# 102-105; Sel 1-3 1250-1585# 99-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1555# 126; Ch 2-3 1160-1345# 121-124.50; full/YG 4-5 116; Sel 1-3 1160-1445# 115-120.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 84-87.50, lo dress 80-82; Boners 8085% lean 79-84, lo dress 75-78, very lo dress 72; Lean 85-90% lean 74-80, lo dress 68.50-73, very lo dress 58-67; Light Lean 8592% lean 67.50-72, lo dress 60-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1040-1975# 92.50-102; hi dress 107; 2300-2380# 9192; YG 2 1120-1465# 89.5091.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-700# 137; 900-960# 107-116; M&L 2 410# 120; L 3 Hols. 300-500# 102-127; 500-1000# 80-102; Hfrs.

M&L 1 400-500# 125-147; 500-650# 112-130; M&L 2 250-300# 135; 300-400# 105-137; 500-750# 80-122; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 140165; 520# 130; M&L 2 400500# 95-120; 500-750# 87110; Hols. L 3 Hols. 200300# 130-137; 300-500# 80117; 820# 88.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-115# 215-240; 8090# 227-252; No. 2 95-125# 180-225; 75-90# 190-230; No. 3 70-120# 100-165; Util 60-75# 25-75; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 80-130# 175-235; No. 2 75 145-150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 242-275# 64.75-70.50, singles 75-80;

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 280-335# 64.50-68, singles 76; 45-50% lean 265-275# 64-65.50; 325-340# 59-61; Sows US 1-3 406# 46; 502515# 50-56; Boars 375605# 29-32.50; Jr. Boars 325# 49.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1550# 38-53.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 25# 210; 65# 240;8090# 145-200; 110# 160.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 75-105; 45-50# 120-130; 90# 180; Sel 2 under 20# 5-45; 20-40# 35100; 45-50# 85-120; Nannies Sel 1 130-140# 140155; Sel 2 100-120# 110125;Sel 3 90-100# 35-57.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 170-235 Alfalfa/Grass: 195-230 Grass: 145-175 Timothy: 95-155 Mixed Hay: 85-135 Round Bales: 85-185 Lg. Sq. Bales: 125-185 Straw: 145-200 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 26, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-10 Hens: 2-4.75 Banties: 1 Pigeons: 3-3.50 Guineas: 7.75-8 Ducks: 10.75 Bunnies: 2-6 Rabbits: 7-15 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA March 26, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 230-275; 40-50# fancy 280-292; fancy 50-60# 265-280; 60-80# 215-243; fancy 60-70# 250257; 80-90# 210-226; 90110# 188-198; 110-130# 172-186; 130-150# 153-168; 150-200# 141-157; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 215245; 60-80# 178-225; 8090# 176-191; 90-110# 170186; 110-130# 154-170.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 90-116; 160200# 100-112; 200-300# 8898; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 95-110; 160-200# 7297.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 100-116; 40-60# 122-148; 60-80# 158-175; 80-100# 160-181; 100-110# 165-185; Sel 2 40-60# 92114; 60-80# 116-148; 8090# 138-150; Sel 3 20-40# 40-77; 40-60# 65-91; 60-80# 92-115; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 142-155; 130-180# 156-171; Sel 2 80-130# 126141; Sel 3 50-80# 85-100;

80-130# 103-120; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195215; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 150-165; 150250# 169-186; Sel 3 10010# 125-140.

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 .10 to .20 lower, wheat sold .20 to .40 lower, barley sold steady, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold steady to .05 lower.

EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.87-7.15, Avg 7, Contracts 5.60-5.65; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.34-7, Avg 6.61, Contracts 6.286.35; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70, Avg 4.70, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 5.10; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.91-13.30, Avg 13.14, Contracts 12.7012.76.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.90-7.15, Avg 6.98; Barley No. 3 Range 5.60; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.37, Avg 12.67; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.91-7, Avg 6.96; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.95-6.90, Avg 5.90; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.33; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4, Avg 3.67; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.46-13.15, Avg 12.92.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.80-7.16, Avg 6.94; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.15; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13-13.46, Avg 13.20.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.807.16, Avg 6.98, Month Ago 7.05, Year Ago 6.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 4.95-7.15, Avg 6.38, Month Ago 6.68, Year Ago 7.06; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.26, Month Ago 5.32, Year Ago 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.24, Month Ago 4.60, Year Ago 3.54; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.46, Avg 12.97, Month Ago 12.10, Year Ago 12.99; EarCorn Range 195220; Avg 205, Month Ago

204.60, Year Ago 180.83.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.24-7, Avg 6.54; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.19; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.85, Avg 4.15; Soybeans No. 2 13.21.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary March 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 127-130; Ch 1-3 123128; Sel 1-2 117-123; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-114; Ch 2-3 103-110; Sel 1-2 98102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125-128.50; Ch 1-3 118-123; Sel 1-2 115-120.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 81-87; Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-84; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-107; Avg dress 92-100; lo dress 87-91.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 160-190; 500-700# 155-190; M&L 2 300-500# 135-160; 500-700# 120-165.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 130-165; 500-700# 120-160; M&L 2 300-500# 115-160; 500-700# 115-140.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 140-205; 500-700# 130-165; M&L 2 300-500# 120-165; 500-700# 120-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-75.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 220-250; 8090# 205-260; No. 2 95-120# 165-210; 80-90# 185-235; No. 3 90-120# 140-190; 7090# 165-205; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 190-290; No. 2 80-105# 95-180.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 62-67; 45-50% lean 220-270# 6162.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5354; 500-700# 58.50-62.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 145-160; 45-50# 145; 60-80# 100-105; US 2 20-25# 200; 25-30# 120150; 30-50# 135-160.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 238288; 60-80# 208-258; 80110# 176-210; 110-150# 153-183; Ch 1-3 40-60# 205-230; 60-80# 178-221; 80-110# 144-183; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 88-105; 160200# 84-102; Util 1-2 120160# 78-94; 160-200# 6580.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 125-140; 40-60# 125-158; 60-80# 160-175; 80-100# 162-180; Sel 2 2040# 78-96; 40-60# 101-134; 60-80# 125-156; Sel 3 2040# 56-73; 40-60# 64-89; 60-80# 101-123; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 147-163; 130180# 170-180; Sel 2 80130# 135-150; Sel 3 50-80#

92-107; 80-130# 111-126; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 177193; 150-250# 222-245; Sel 2 100-150# 151-168; 150250# 172-189.

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. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady to 20 lower. Alfalfa 150-350; Mixed Hay 150-350; Timothy 150295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 244 lds 34 Straw; Alfalfa 140-340; Mixed Hay 110-400; Timothy 155-340; Grass 100-310; Straw 115220.

Diffenbach Auct, March 19, 85 lds Hay, 12 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 160-340; Mixed Hay 130-395; Timothy 175-300; Grass 100-310; Straw 115220, mostly 145-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: March 23, 64 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 140-335; Mixed Hay 150-360; Timothy 195-260; Grass Hay 120275; Straw 155-2200, mostly 175-195.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: March 22, 31 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 145320; Mixed Hay 145-400; Timothy 270; Grass 120; Straw 145-175.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: March 21, 64 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 140295; Mixed Hay 110-360; Timothy 155-340; Grass 130-280; Straw 82-195, mostly 155-170.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 236 Loads Hay, 39 Straw.

Alfalfa 90-340; Mixed Hay 82-360; Timothy 102-265; Grass 70-335; Straw 95300, mostly 125-260.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: March 21, 43 lds Hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 90-245; Mixed 82.50-212.50; Grass 220230; Straw 102.50-167.50.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: March 22, 37 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 295-340; Mixed Hay 95-335; Grass 80-335; Straw 160-300.

Greencastle Livestock: March 19 & 22, 16 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed Hay 100137.50; Timothy 102.50152.50; Grass 100-107.50; Straw 95-115.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: March 24, 32 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 175-180; Mixed Hay 110-265; Timothy 175-235; Grass Hay 165190; Straw 130-180.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: March 20, 44 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 135-305; Mixed Hay 105-275; Timothy 140-200; Grass 70-200; Straw 125-265.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 17 & 20, 64 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 95210; Mixed Hay 95-360; Timothy 140-265; Grass 130230; Straw 115-200.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: March 23, 25 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 250; Timothy 200; Grass 230.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES March 13, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1565# 125.50128.50; 1575-1660# 125.50128.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1560# 121-125; full/YG 4-5 118.50123.25; Sel 2-3 1085-1430# 117-120; Hols. Ch 2-3 13051450# 105-110; Sel 2-3 1240-1455# 98.50-104.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1185-1580# 122125.50; Ch 2-3 1070-1265# 120-122.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 8789.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 85-87; Boners 80-85% lean 81.50-84; Lean 88-90% lean 76.50-81, hi dress 81.50-83.50, lo dress 71.076.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1090-1850# 93.50-95.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 90-120# 190-210; No. 2 90120# 165-195; No. 3 80105# 100-155; Util 75-100# 30-80.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 95110# 175-190; No. 2 90-95# 140-150. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale April 13.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA March 22, 2012 Alfalfa: 4 lds, 145-320 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 185270 Mixed Hay: 20 lds, 55-400 Grass: 5 lds, 80-200 Straw: 3 lds, 145-175 EarCorn: 1 ld, 240 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 75 Mixed Baleage: 1 ld, 55/bale.

Baleage Wrapped Grass: 1 ld, 47/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA March 28, 2012 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 200-250 Mixed: 38 lds, 100-310 Timothy: 8 lds, 130-295 Grass: 15 lds, 75-265 Straw: 13 lds, 135-192 Fodder: 2 lds, 112-120

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA March 26, 2012 Cattle: 124 Steers: Ch 115-121; Gd 110-114.

Heifers: Ch 115-120; Gd 108-113.

Cows: Util & Comm. 8090.50; Canner/lo Cutter 77 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 100-104 Bulls: YG 1 85-90 Cattle: Steers 105150; Bulls 90-130; Hfrs. 85-140.

Calves: 80. Ch 130-160; Gd 90-120; Std 15-85; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 140-220.

Hogs: 31. US 1-2 70-72.50; US 1-3 65-70; Sows US 1-3 45-53; Boars 22.50-40.

Feeder Pigs: 7. US 1-3 2050# 40-50 Sheep: 76. Lambs Ch 180220; Gd 150-175; Sl Ewes 40-80.

Goats: 20-155

SALES STABLES New Holland, PA March 22, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1325-1610# 127-130; full/YG 4-5 1510-1655# 122124; Ch 2-3 1255-1505# 123-127; Sel 2-3 11751470# 117-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1615# 110114; Ch 2-3 1235-1580# 103-109; Sel 2-3 12051450# 98-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1205-1245# 118-123.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 84.5087, hi dress 87-88.50, lo dress 82-84.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81.50-85.50, hi dress 86-89, lo dress 76-81; Boners 80-85% lean 7883.50, hi dress 84-87, lo dress 75.50-77.50; Lean 8890% lean 73.50-77, hi dress 78.50-82.50, lo dress 67-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1010-2005# 95.50-101.50, hi dress 102.50-107, lo dress 87-92.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 187; 86-118# 200220; No. 2 102-128# 150165; 80-100# 192-212; No. 3 90-130# 185-195; pkg 8088# 206; 72-78# 80; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-100# 205-240; No. 2 80-100# 75-125.

Food costs could rise with U.S. poultry and livestock relocation, reduction Paying more for food may not be out of the question for consumers if regulations on the U.S. poultry and livestock sectors increase. In fact, consumers could pay up to $16.8 billion more annually for meat, milk and eggs if regulations are imposed on U.S. poultry and livestock farmers that raise input costs by 25 percent.

The Consumer and Food Safety Costs of Off-

shoring Animal Agriculture, a recent soy-checkoff-funded study, evaluated current U.S. supply and demand for poultry and livestock products and the impact of regulations on retail price. The study indicates that potential regulations could raise consumer costs.

For example, requiring cage-free housing for laying hens would increase the cost of eggs from $1.68 to $2.10 per

SPRING PREMIER ALL BREEDS DAIRY SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 @ 11:30AM

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Hosking Sales - New Berlin, NY 155 Head Sell 110 Holsteins with 20 R&W, 20 Brown Swiss, 20 Jerseys & 5 Guernseys - With 50 fresh young heifers and cows at peak production.

Our selections were geared to satisfy the commercial dairyman and the elite breeders alike! We'll have something for everyone - Milk, show appeal, many generations of outstanding performance and genomics. We're excited about the lineup - join us the evening before the sale for an open house and cattle viewing from 5PM - 9PM. A few Holstein sale highlights to watch for: Woodmansee, CT sends six tremendous bred heifers from famous cow families; Wisbee Farms sends a nice group of springing and fresh heifers; Genesse-Hill sends a smashing group of 10 freestall fresh cows and heifers with deep pedigrees; for the R&W enthusiast Locust-Vale sends 6 fresh cows milking up over 100# and four open heifers ready to breed super production pedigrees; Morrill Farm sends five top young cows and heifers, other R&W up to 9 generations of EX from famous cow families. Kel-Vista sends four exceptional fresh young cows; Grassland Farms sends a group of heifers and young cows. Don't miss the fancy Advent 3yr. old Dam VG87, 2D GP Eland next dam Tamara! Also consignments from the Elegance Family, Roxys and many other deep pedigree, show calves, fresh heifers, high genomic individuals sell.

Also 1st Choice Scientific Destrys of Four IVF females from Pierstein Dundee Rosebud-ET VG88 2yr. old - 2-04 286 26959 4.4 1175 4.4 1547, 2D 2E 97 Can Thrulane James Rose 6-01 365 43120 4.1 1768 3.5 1517- All American - All Canadian Aged Cow Supreme Champion 2008. 3 #1 Embryos x Comstar Lauthroity-ET from Windy-Knoll Peace VG85 at 2yr. - 2-04 3x 365 34820 3.7 1277 3.0 1061, 2D Pledge 3E 95 GOM DOM, 3D Promise 2E 95 GMD DOM, 4D Pala 4E 94. 3 #1 Embryos Crackholm Secure from Ridgedale Riviera-Red-ET VG85 - 2-01 3x 365 23190 4.4 1027 3.2 742, 2D Ridgedale-T Rehema Red-ET 2E93, 7 more EX in the Roxy Family.

Jersey sale highlights: Evans sends a group of fancy bred heifers lead by a Jr. 2yr. old prospect for the fall shows sired by Verify-ET from a EX 91 Belmont w/1196f, next dam EX92 w/1161f. Lawtons sends a fancy Int. Calf by Tequila from 2yr. TBone, 2D VG85 and a fancy fresh 2yr. Action with Dam VG87 25,730 1256f 894P. Parkview-Jerseys sends six young cows and heifers; Underground Genetics sends a tremendous Indiana Fall Calf from an EX Duaiseoir, 2nd Dam EX91. Many more exceptional show calves, young cows - exceptional group.

Brown Swiss highlights: Hills-Valley has a smashing Dec. calf by Blessing Mort Laura Legacy from 4 Gen. EX w/big records, Dam 2E-92 5-04 365 34300 3.7 1267 3.0 1034, 2D 2E 92, 3D EX, 4D EX. Glen Moss sends a beautiful uddered Power Surge 3yr. old already VG from 2 EX dams. Dublin-Hills has a fall calf by Wonderment. Osborn Bros sends three fall showage calves sired by Total and Vigor.

Empire Farm has a Wonderment bred heifer due 4/28; and also an outstanding Vigor Dec. calf from an VG88 Ace, 2nd D VG88, 3rd Dam VG, 4Dam EX. Also a VG 86 3yr. old Vigor dams 2E 91, 2D 3E 9, 3D VG, 4D is Whizzbang 5E 93 - she is due after the sale to Emory. Bruno sends a VG 3yr. old Top-Acres EP Premium-ET, D EX91 Jetway, 2D VG88. Also a Wonderment 3yr.old from 2 EX Dams. Cedar Lane Farms sends a Brothers Three Parker 2yr. old from a famous Top-Acres pedigree; and a VG 3yr. old Jade Max, DVG87, 2D 2E 92 Jetway Primo. Many more show age calves and sound young cows.

Guernsey highlights: Grassland farms sends 2 VG young cows both from EX Dams. A fresh 3yr. old Super Lux sells with her March calf sired by Natural.

Open house - viewing of cattle Friday, April 5th from 5PM-9PM. Check out the Catalog and more pictures and ads online www.hoskingsales.com Directions: (Former Welch Livestock Market) 30 miles South of Utica, 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. Sale Staff: Shaun Merrill - pedigrees 315-246-1636 Denny Ferguson 607-844-4473 Nate Osborn 315-224-2772 Jordan Thomas 315-404-5056 Lester Hosking 845-649-2063 Brian Skarka 518-369-6874 Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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

dozen, a total cost of $2.66 billion per year to U.S. consumers.

“This could have a big impact on everyone — it’s not just that dozen eggs you and I buy at the grocery store,” explains Vanessa Kummer, a soybean farmer from Colfax, ND, and chair of the United Soybean Board (USB). “As Americans, we have abundant, nutritious and affordable food choices that rely

heavily on protein from animals, and, as farmers, we continue to work hard on improvements because we share consumers’ concerns for our country’s land and resources, and the quality of America’s food.”

The report cites increased regulations that could drive up costs of production meat, milk and eggs by anywhere from 10 percent to 25 percent. It shows that a

25 percent increase in costs to animal agriculture would reduce U.S. exports by $1.1 billion and cause nearly 9,000 Americans to lose their jobs.

“U.S. agriculture leads the world as a global producer and exporter of animal products, and we need that to continue,” adds Kummer. “The poultry and livestock sectors not only support the U.S. export market,

but also make our economy stronger here at home by creating jobs and tax revenue.”

The most recent statistics compiled by the soy checkoff show the poultry and livestock sectors support 1.8 million jobs and generate more than $283 billion for the U.S. economy.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org

COMPLETE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION JD TRACTORS - HAYING LINE - CLYDESDALE HORSES SHOW WAGONS - SHOW AND WORK HARNESSES FOR DR. LONNIE AND DONNA MEEUSEN

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 @ 10:30 A.M. (Horse Preview Fri. Eve. April 20 @ 6:00 p.m.)

2416 CHAUTAUQUA HOLLOW ROAD DALTON (LIVINGSTON CO.) NEW YORK 14836

(Off State Route 70 over the railroad tracks across from Lawson’s Gravel Pit) From Dalton take Rte 70 south about 3.3 miles to right turn onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and come back north to the very end of the road.

From Canaseraga/Swain follow Rte 70 north to the Allegany Co./Livingston Co. line (about 5 miles north of Swain) and about 1/10 mile into Livingston Co. turn left onto Chautauqua Hollow Road and follow to very end.

Having sold the Veterinary Clinic a few years ago the time has come for Doc to retire from years of farming and dedicate more time to the luxury of travel and the pursuit of big game!

Selling will be: (NOTE Sale Order: Machinery First at 10:30 a.m.; Horses app. 12:00 Noon followed by Horse Equipment and Tack) “NEW” MFWD TRACTORS—TRUCK—TRAILERS—SKID STEER—GATOR: JD 6430 Premium MFWD Tractor, cab, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 tires, selling complete with 673 quick attach (electric) loader with bucket, only 1064 hrs.! (bale spear sells separately); JD 6715 MFWD Tractor, cab, duals, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires, just 854 hrs.!; JD 6220 MFWD Tractor, open station, ROPS bar, (this open station allowed Donna to tan while working!) 2 remotes, 12.4x24 front tires and 18.4x30 rear, 650 light duty hrs.!; NH 150 diesel skid steer with only 279 hrs., with bucket (manure fork and bale spear selling separately); 2002 Ford F350 dually pickup, 7.3 Cummins diesel, 35,000 orig. owner miles!!; 1997 Barrett alum. gooseneck horse/livestock trailer, 28x8x8, real nice!; 2002 Car Mate Cargo Trailer with drop down door 24x8x9, bumper pull, nice shape!; 2004 “Quality” bumper pull 16 ft. flat deck (very low usage) car trailer; JD 620i “Gator” 4x4 with hyd. dump box; Firestone 18.4x38 hub duals; Goodyear 18.4x38 snap on duals; (14) JD suitcase weights; JD 500 “Multi-terrain” lawn mower, only 290 hrs.; NICE HAYING TOOLS: MF “Hesston Line” (Agco) model 1839 square baler with thrower like brand new used 1 1/2 seasons!; JD 457 round baler Silage Special, net wrap, “cover edge”; JD 946 MOCO diskbine (impellers), 3 yrs. old, 13 1/2 ft. cut; H&S 30 ft. 12 wheel rake; IH 5 bar hyd. rake; Kuhn GF5001 Gyrotedder 4-star with hyd. fold; Horst 27 ft. round bale wagon; Homemade 20 ft. round bale wagon; nice wooden rack kicker wagons; Two (2) H&S 18x8 steel rack kicker wagons; Several running gears; NH 33 ft. skeleton transport hay elevator; JD 1018 pull type 10 ft. offset rotary mower; TILLAGE LINE—SPREADER—DRILL: MF 18 in. 5-b on the land plow; Ford 151 18 in. 4-b plow; MF 25 ft. fold up disk; CIH trailer type 10 shank chisel plow; JD 12 ft. cultimulcher; NH 514 manure spreader with new slippery floor, hyd. end gate; IH 510 seed only 23 disc grain drill; 22 PUREBRED REGISTERED AND GRADE CLYDESDALES Coggins will be current! “The Gentle Giants” Selling App. 12:00 NOON after the farm machinery: Seven (7) Mares exposed to Clydesdale Stallion will be pregnancy examined! Nine (9) Geldings (2 to 9 yrs. old) 17.2 to 19 plus hands! (Note: Geldings will be shod!); One (1) Stallion from good breeding background; Four (4) Fillies (yearlings to 3 yrs.) PLUS one late fall foal;

HORSE EQUIPMENT—TACK—ACCESSORIES: (Sells right after the horse auction): Two (2) 5th wheel draft horse show wagons; Fancy draft horse show cart; 5th wheel rubber tire practice wagon; Antique restored “Doctors” buggy; Pioneer forecart; Poles for 4 and 6 hitch; Six (6) Fancy Bio Show Harnesses made in Ohio by N.&A. Harness makers, complete with show boxes; Four (4) sets of custom made Bio and some spotted work harnesses; Beta driving lines from cart to “8 Up”; Small 5th wheel practice wagon very smooth rider; Misc. tack items; Wheelbarrows; Seven (7) Nylon feed tubs 10x4; Four (4) Rubbermaid water troughs; 20x40 shade cover complete with poles; Four (4) rolls (640 ft. long) of 3 wire Nylon corral fence and hangers; Selection of (new) rough cut lumber (leftovers from new barn) 2x6; 2x4 and 1 in. x various widths to 10 inch; Jim’s NOTE: Doc has worked many long hours over many years for so many of us! He is deserving of a good sale and Many Happy Years of Retirement. Set aside Sat. April 21 from your busy calendar and just plain plan to attend this neat auction sale!

Horse Preview is Fri. Eve. @ 6:00 P.M.!

Terms: CASH. Checks in U.S. Funds will be accepted from known persons in good standing with the Auction Company or the Sellers.

Unknown persons will need a currently dated bank letter addressed to this auction for immediate removal privilege! Otherwise plan to leave purchased items until check is cleared! Nothing is to be loaded or removed until properly settled for in full sale day. Lunch and comfort facilities on site!

Information from Owners: Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen 585-476-5688

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

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

Impact of Greek and other yogurt products spurring new demand for increased milk production

by Bob Gray This is very good news and it is certainly going to strengthen the economic underpinnings of

the dairy industry in the Northeast. We haven’t seen this kind of upturn in demand for some time.

Most recently Greg Wickham, the CEO of Dairylea Cooperative, Inc., pointed out that the “yogurt phenomenon” is

NORTHAMPTON CO-OP AUCTION ASSOC. INC. ANNUAL DAIRY & FEEDER CATTLE & FARM EQUIPMENT SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 CATTLE ACCEPTED BETWEEN 6:00 AM AND 11:00 AM NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED AFTER SALE BEGINS

DAIRY & BEEF CATTLE BEGIN AT 11:00 AM SHARP EQUIPMENT TO FOLLOW

changing the dynamics of the Northeast dairy industry. Wickham noted that Greek yogurt has been the driving force

behind the increased growth. He estimated that the Greek yogurt market will use 6 percent of the total raw milk production this year in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

One of the main advantages our Northeast Region has over other regions of the country is our closeness to major

population centers.

However, Greg Wickham also pointed out that this continued growth in Greek yogurt sales could result in raw milk shortages in the short term.

So this is going to be a challenge for our dairy industry in the Northeast. However I believe our dairy producers are up to this challenge.

Source: NDFC E-letter for March 16

NY Alll Breedss Dairyy Saless - Aprill 13thh & 14th Held in conjunction with the great NY Spring All Breeds Show Colored Breeds Sale: Friday, April 13th, 6:00PM

AUCTIONEER ED LAND 413-253-9654

We are currently accepting consignments Consignors must call ahead to sell OUT OF STATE CATTLE REQUIRE HEALTH CERTIFICATES CASH PREFERRED WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS CHECKS ARE ACCEPTABLE WITH BANK LETTER OR PRIOR APPROVAL *This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Holstein Sale: Saturday, April 14th, 4:00PM 80 sensational Holsteins will sell including fancy show age heifers, Sale Managed By contract calves, a special group of young deep pedigreed fresh cows & bred heifers!

Sales will be held at the NY State 4236 CTY HWY 18, • DELHI, NY 13753 Fairgrounds on the back side of coliseum!

DAVE M. & MERRY RAMA Holstein catalogs available upon request or 607-746-2226 OR FAX 607-746-2911 EMAIL: DAVERAMASR@CATTLEXCHANGE.COM online at www.cattlexchange.com WEB: WWW.CATTLEXCHANGE.COM PA LIC. # AU-204463-E

Middlesex Livestock Auction 488 Cherry Hill Rd. • Middlefield, CT 06455 SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 @ 11:00 AM SPRING FEEDER CATTLE SALE ALL SIZES, BREEDS & GENDER OF BEEF CATTLE ACCEPTED! PLAN TO ATTEND THIS AUCTION TO BOTH BUY & SELL. IT IS FOCUSED ON THE FARMER TO GET THE BEST PRICES FOR THEIR FEEDER CATTLE AND FOR THE BUYER TO GET THE BEST QUALITY TO RAISE OR SHOW. CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2012 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 PM & SAT. APRIL 21, FROM 7:00 AM TO 11:00 AM WITH SALE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 11:00 AM

SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2012 @ 8:30 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) FARM AND LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT AUCTION THIS SALE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO BOTH BUY AND SELL! FARM & COMPACT TRACTORS, RIDER & COMMERCIAL MOWERS, CARS, TRUCKS, LANDSCAPE TRAILERS, BACKHOES, DOZERS, MINI EXCAVATORS, 3 PT HITCH ATTACHMENTS, WELDERS, GENERATORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, QUADS, GATORS, YOU NAME IT WE SELL IT!!!

LAST FALL SALE OVER 1000 ITEMS! WE WILL START WITH 2 AUCTIONEERS AT 10 AM! ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FROM - WEDS. APRIL 25 & THURS. APRIL 26 FROM 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM & FRI. APRIL 27, FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM WITH PREVIEW ALL DAY FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

TERMS OF SALE: CASH OR ** CHECK, MASTERCARD & VISA w/ 3% SURCHARGE CERTIFIED BANK CHECK IF WE HAVEN’T DONE BUSINESS WITH YOU!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: LISA SCIRPO: 860-883-5828 SALES BARN 860-349-3204 RES. 860-346-8550 Email sscirpo35@comcast.net www.auctionzip.com

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AUCTION BARN 353 LONG PLAIN ROAD WHATLEY, MA 01373 413-665-8774

Ayrshire; Brown Swiss; Guernsey; Milking Short Horn breeds will all be represented! Many fancy Junior, 4-H project calves will sell plus some special bred heifers! The best of all these breeds will be made available! Many will win all year long!! (Catalogs will be available at Ringside)

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State 4-H Horse Hippology contest planned for April 14 CASTLETON, VT — More than 80 Vermont 4-H club members are expected to compete at the State 4-H Horse Hippology Contest, April 14, in Castleton. Spectators are welcome to attend the free event, which is co-sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and Rutland County 4-H. The action gets under way at 9:30 a.m. at the Tedesco Stables at Angier Farm (on Route 4A) where the horse judging component of the competition will take place.

At the conclusion of the judging, which consists of one halter and one performance class, the event will move to Castleton-Hubbardton Elementary School.

Following lunch, the contestants will participate in a written test, actions (testing of cognitive and hands-on skills such as tack assembly, knot tying or balancing a feed ration) and identification stations. For the latter, they will be judged on their ability to identify tack and equipment, forages, horse breeds and origins and

other equine-related items.

The 4-H’ers, 8 to 18, will be divided into groups based on age.

Rosette ribbons will be awarded to the top scorers in each division through 10th place. All others will receive participation ribbons.

The four highest scorers in the senior division, ages 14 years old and up, will earn a spot on the State 4-H Horse Hippology Team, which will compete at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-Up in Louisville, KY, in November, against top teams from several other states. A separate senior novice division is open to any teen, 14 and older, who is either new to 4-H or a first-time participant in the state horse hippology contest.

Anyone competing in this division will not be eligible for the state team.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site for both spectators and competitors.

To learn more about horse hippology and other Vermont 4-H horse

events, contact Wendy

Sorrell at 802-656-5418

or toll-free at 800-571-

0668, ext. 2.

MACHINERY DISPERSAL APRIL 7, 2012 @ 11:00

NELSON & BETTY LEDUC • 818 PERRY MILLS RD CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919 • 518-298-8068 Directions: 3 miles west of I-87 in Champlain to Perry Mills Rd approx. 5 miles east of Mooers, Turn north at V.F.W onto Perry Mills Rd. First farm on left "WATCH FOR SIGNS"

MACHINERY LINE-UP Tractors: Case 8920 4WD - 3850hrs, w/ front weights & duals, Case MX 120 4WD - w/ quick hitch loader, 3200hrs, NH TB110 4WD-w/ loader, approx. 3000hrs, Case 5130 4WD- w/ deluxe cab, 8600hrs, Ford 6610 - w/ front weights, 6600hrs, Ford 7210 loader, (2) NH LS 125 skid steers,1@1900hrs, 1@ 3100hrs Tillage & Planting: Schulte SRW 1400 rock rake (like new), Schulte Giant 2500 rock picker (like new), JD 7000 4 row corn planter, Brillion seeder, Glencoe chisel plow 7 shank, IH 12' spring tooth, MF 520 disc harrows, IH 710 5 bottom plow, Kverneland 3 bottom plow, JD 7000 corn planter for parts, J&M gravity box w/ auger, Pronovost tandem dump wagon, Tandem dump box Hay Equipment: NH 1411 discbine (like new), NH BR740A silage special round baler (like new), Taarup 853 round bale chopper (like new), Pronovost 6200 round bale tuber, NH 256-side delivery rake, (2) Pronovost kicker wagons, 20' Round bale wagon, JD 410 round baler, 3pth hay forks Harvesting: NH 900 chopper w/ both heads, NH 892 corn head, (2) Pronovost dump forage boxes, NH Super 23 blower, IH 56 blower, Dion forage wagon Misc: NH 3106 slinger spreader, 6' bush hog, (2) running gears, 500 gal Zero bulk tank, Gates, Hay feeders, Tires (18.38 radial -14.9 x 24), Inoculate injectors, 6' barn fan, trailer axles, electric fence post, (10)- round bale tubes, Bunk Tarps- (4) 40x100 - (2) 50x100 Special Interest: Pequea CX 55 Champion chipper- 3pth high speed (like new), Antique Fanning Mill Managers Notes: Nelson has a super line of machinery. It's a line-up you don't see sold everyday. Lots of new models; low hour equipment. Don't miss this spring sale!

Terms of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing will be removed until settled for. Out-of-state buyers must have a bank letter of guarantee made out to Northern New York Dairy Sales or leave equipment until check clears. (NO EXEMPTIONS & ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT)

To see pictures check out our website: www.nnyds.com

N orthern New York Dairy Sales 1838 STATE RT. 11~NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 Sales Managers: Joey St.Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818

518-481-6666

Auctioneer: John"Barney"McCracken 802-524-2991

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U.S.-Korea trade agreement big boost for agriculture President committed to double U.S. exports in five years. Two years later, we are on pace to meet that goal.

Last year, the President insisted that we get the trade agreement with Korea right — alongside pacts with Colombia and

COMPLETE DISPERSAL APRIL 13th & 14th 2012 @ 10:00 am B&R DAIRY Custom Feeding Heifer Facility Owners: Steve Bechard & Bob Roy (518) 846-8422 633 Lake shore Rd - West Chazy, NY 12992 DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 87 take exit 40 go East on 456 to Rt. 9 North go 2 miles turn right on Reynolds Rd go 1 mile to Lake Shore Rd turn left go 1/2 mile first farm on left..."Watch for Signs!!"

APRIL 13th - 300 Top Quality A.I Sired Free stall Heifers (200)- Short bred to fresh by sale day, (100)- 600lbs to RTB

APRIL 14th - Machinery & Tiling Equipment

Tractors & Chopper JD 1997 6910 chopper 4950 hrs w/JD 630A 9' hay head Kemper Champion 4500 6 row corn head sells separate JD 8760 w/14' Deglemen blade, 3 hydro remotes (bareback), 8059 hrs JD 4955 4x4 w/cab, 10,390 hrs 20.8-38 Duals selling separate JD 4250 4x4 w/cab, 9493 hrs JD 4650 2wd w/duals, 5569 hrs 18.4-42 Duals selling Separate JD 4430 4x4 w/canopy Skid Loaders & Pay Loader Case 621B Loader w/quick attach 4yd, 2&1 buckets 2010 Bobcat S630 Skid steer 1880 hrs w/cab, heat & a/c 2006 Bobcat S220 Skid steer 5300 hrs w/cab, heat & a/c Skid steer Attachments Pallet forks, Round Bale spear, (2) manure tire scrappers, (2) feed alley scrapers, round bale grapple, 60" rock picker, Blue diamond rock grapple 72" (like new) NEW Sawdust Thrower

KUHN Knight 3170 reel mixer 700 cu ft Harvesting Trucks & Wagons 1995 Ford L9000 Tandem w/USA 22' dump box 1984 GMC 7000 Tandem w/USA 20' dump box, auto tran 1984 INT S2600 Tandem w/ 21' dump box All trucks have 2012 DOT Inspection (2) Delaplace 19' HD Dump Wagons Miller Pro 9015 side Dump Wagon Planting Equipment JD 1750 6 row MaxEmerge Plus Liquid Fert. Planter GVM 1000 gal. Fert. Nurse Tank w/ Honda 5hp GC160 pump Brillion 10' Sure Stand Seeder Adams Fert. spreader Stainless Bob Equip Co 24' Roller (like new) (2) Killbros Gravity box w/ Auger

Manure Equipment Houle 6" manure pump 32' long Knight Kuhn 8132 Slinger spreader Excellent Condition Bodco 4560 Logi-tank spreader 4500 gal KifCo 6" Manure Pump

Hay Equipment JD 956 Hydro Swing Moco Discbine 2011 Kuhn GA7932 Rotary Rake 2004 Kuhn Alterna 500 Discbine Hydro swing 16' JD 456 Round Baler silage special Vermer SW-3500 Round Bale Wrapper (like New) 2011 JD MX15 Bush Hog 15' DIGISTAR portable livestock scale w/electronic ear reader

Tillage Equipment Wil-Rich 3400 Soil Finishers 34' Case IH 6650 13 shank chisel plow JD 3710 6 Bottom Trailer Plow Ber-Vac 24' drags w/leveling board NH 12' off set disc Taylor Way 10' off set disc (2) Case IH Grow Cultivators 16' wide w/tanks for liquid nitrogen 12' Rock Dump Cart Trucks & Trailers 2006 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax w/flatbed, auto tran, 82000 miles 1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed, Cummins, flatbed 2002 24' JA-Mar Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer 1991 EBY 24' Cattle Trailer 20' Steel Horse Trailer 1999 48' flatbed spread axle trailer 10' Utility trailer Tandem Steel Deck Trailer Tiling Equipment Fiat-Allis 21B Dozer w/ZOR Tile Plow Cat 311B Excavator w/hydro thumb & ditching bucket, 3548 hrs Tile Stringer Wagon DIGISTAR TMR Computerized tracker feeding system

Miscellaneous: 2008 JD 997 Z Trak zero turn lawn mower- diesel 72" cut, Generac 40kw PTO generator, JD AC-3000EH steam pressure washer (new), Waypig Portable digital calf scales, Portable hoof trimming table, 3pth Rhino hydro swing back blade, Miller Bobcat 250 welder (like new), (2) Speedair 5hp air compressor, Torches & cart, Honda GX-240 8hp trash pump, JD T165 Salamander heater, (2) 500gal fuel tanks w/ electric pumps, 1000gal fuel tank, 100gal portable fuel tank, (2) JD Tractor weights full set, Case Magnum tractor weights full set, Portable Wooden Cattle semi loading dock, 8x12 hip roof portable shed, large pile of tire halves, shop tools, bunker tarps Managers Notes: Steve & Bob have ran a top notch custom feed operation for 35 yrs. They have decided to retire and have sold their farm. Do not miss this opportunity to buy some top quality heifers and a super line of well maintained equipment!!!

Terms of Auction: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out-of-state buyers must have a bank letter of guarantee made out to Northern New York Dairy Sales or leave equipment until check clears. (NO EXEMPTIONS & ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT)

Northern New York Dairy Sales 1838 STATE RT. 11~NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 •

518-481-6666 • See Pictures On Our Website: www.nnyds.com

Sales Managers:

Auctioneer:

Joey St.Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818

John"Barney"McCracken 802-524-2991

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Hidden View Dairy (Tetreault Bros) selling fancy group due to overstock many with 30,000 lbs dams!!

40 will be fresh or very close by sale date All Heifers are BVD negative, vaccinated 9-way Mod. Live & 9-way Clostridium

Panama — forging a better deal for America’s workers and businesses that led to strong bipartisan support in both houses of Congress.

At USDA, we share this belief in creating an economy that makes, creates and exports to markets abroad. We have worked aggressively to reduce barriers to trade and expand export opportunities. We are reaching out to producers and agribusinesses — especially small — and medium-sized enterprises — with information and financing to tackle the export market.

Today, farm exports help support more than 1 million American jobs.

Along with other efforts to promote American exports, the implementation of the trade deal with South Korea helps level the playing field for American businesses so we can strengthen the economy and put folks back to work. Across the economy, it will add $10 billion to $12 billion to our gross domestic product.

In the end, increasing our exports of ‘Grown and Made in America’ goods mean higher incomes for farmers and ranchers, more opportunities for small businesses owners, and jobs for Americans who grow, package, ship and market agricultural products. That’s how we’ll continue to create an economy built to last and opportunities for the middle class.

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cultural businesses. Last year, producers enjoyed their best incomes in more than 30 years and hit a record high for agricultural exports.

President Obama’s leadership on trade has helped support this growth. In 2010, the

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agricultural exports should grow by $1.9 billion and help support nearly 16,000 jobs here at home.

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skins, cotton, cherries, pistachios, almonds, orange juice, grape juice, and wine.

Over the next few years, as additional barriers fall and more U.S. businesses market products to Korea’s expanding economy, American

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Under the new U.S.Korea trade agreement, two-thirds of the tariffs imposed on U.S. food and agricultural products exported to South Korea are being eliminated. That includes wheat, corn, soybeans for crushing, whey for feed use, hides and

Soy Checkoff survey looks at importance, value of U.S. soy components Survey probes farmers about what’s inside U.S. soybeans As some U.S. farmers enter the fields this spring, their center of attention likely won’t be on protein and oil. Meanwhile, that’s exactly the focus of U.S. soy customers when deciding what to buy. According to a recent soy checkoff survey, nearly 70 percent of U.S. soybean farmers feel no need to worry about

protein and oil content because they have no problem — at present — selling their soybeans.

“Most farmers see a price per bushel and see soy for the sum of its parts,” said Marc Curtis, immediate past chair for the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean farmer from Leland, MS. “That value actually is

calculated based on the value of meal and oil, minus the processing costs, but we don’t get that sort of transparency.”

The survey also helped measure soy farmers’ receptiveness to a component value system, being fairly reimbursed based on the value of protein and oil in their harvested soybeans. Nearly 66 per-

cent of U.S. soybean farmers responded favorably to this idea, and 35 percent believed it would impact their price positively.

“Farmers already get docked on price for lack of quality, they just aren’t seeing it easily,” added Curtis. “We may have an opportunity to change the way the entire industry

Wamogo FFA members attend National Agriculture Day

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LITCHFIELD, CT — Two students, Kimi Seko-

rski and Devin Savoy, from the Wamogo FFA

Wamogo FFA members Devin Savoy and Kimi Sekorksi at the Capitol Building during their trip to Washington for National Agriculture Day.

Chapter were selected to represent Connecticut at National Agriculture Day in Washington. They were two of the only four high school students attending from around the country.

The event was held March 6-8. During this time, Kimi and Devin went through leadership training learning how to speak with government officials and to perform well in interviews. They also learned about the agricultural issues that are currently affecting the country.

Once they improved their skills, the two students met with Represen-

15TH ANNUAL LAWN & GARDEN AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH - 10AM Springfield Tractor Rts. 20 & 80, Springfield Ctr. NY 200+ pcs like new garden tractors, compact tractors, toy collection & more!

The nicest tractors for sale anywhere, all will sell w/no minimums or reserves Nothing like it anywhere else!!!!!!!

21 COMPACT TRACTORS & UTILITY VEHICLES: Kubota L5030 4WD w/ldr & backhoe, 500hrs; (2) Cub Cadet 8404 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet - Yanmar EX 3200 4WD w/ldr; (2) Cub Cadet EX 2900 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet EX 2400 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7254 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7265 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 5234 4WD w/ldr; Kubota B2400; (3) Cub Cadet Big Country 4X4 utility vehicles, all low hours; Kawasaki 2510 Mule 4X4 low hours; Case 1150 B dozer, very good cond; JD 450C crawler loader, very good cond; IH 656 tractor; Oliver 1550 w/ldr; Farmall M; More traded by auction!

50+ CUB CADETS: (10) Cub Cadet 3000 series 16-25 hp w/mowers, power steering & some w/snowblowers; (4) Cub Cadet Super garden tractors; (27) Cub Cadet 2000 series 16-25 hp-many like new; (15) Cub Cadet 1000 series 10-18hp; Several older Cub Cadets including a 100; 107 & more traded in by auction day.

COMMERCIAL MOWERS: (8) Late model Cub Cadet Zero-Turn mowers 44-48-54-60 inch; Toro 4500D commercial mower; JD 525; NH LS45 & more coming in!

50+ TRACTORS OTHER BRANDS: (26) John Deeres 8 - 25hp including 425; 345; 312; 314; 316; 317; & many others; Plus at least 25 more tractors various brands!

200+ PCS MISC NEW & USED EQ.: tillers; dump carts; push mowers; chippers; baggers; generators; log splitter; 3pt hitch implements including mowers, blades, York rakes, snowblowers; (10) pallet lots of misc. parts, owners manuals, parts equipment row & much more!!!

Selling 10 AM Sharp!!!

Antique Cub Cadets - Pedal Tractors & Toys Iver is reducing his collection: (2) 1961 Original Cub Cadet tractors, one electric start, one recoil both restored. 1976 Cub Cadet Spirit of '76 restored. (7) Pedal Tractors: Original open grille Farmall H; IH 400 w/ cart, original, 1986 Kubota 8950, new, (2) JD 4020 w/wide front; (2) IH 1066; plus approximately 50 farm toys all NIB Come early & have some fun!!!

TERMS: Cash or good check only! All items sold "as is." List is subject to change.

NOTE: The best selection of clean Cub Cadets anywhere! Auction under big tent, rain or shine. This auction features top quality equipment and you set the price!! These tractors are all reconditioned and ready to mow. Many have snowblowers, tillers, cabs, etc. Iver says business has been good and it is again time to clean house for a big spring season. Plan to attend, a great opportunity!!!

Owner: Springfield Tractor (315) 858-2578 Auctioneers: MacFadden & Sons, Inc. Rt. 20 Sharon Springs, NY • (518) 284-2090 Pictures at www.macfaddens.com

tative Joe Courtney and representatives from the offices of Senator Joseph Lieberman and Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss agricultural education in Connecticut and the nation. They also attended a reception at the Department of Agriculture and the House of Representatives.

Devin and Kimi planned to meet with Governor Dannel Malloy to discuss similar agricultural and education issues.

looks at soy and its components, and that includes U.S. soybean farmers.” Curtis leads a newly formed USB farmer-driven task force to identify ways to increase the value U.S. soybean farmers receive for soy’s components.

In addition to discussing protein and oil with U.S. soy farmers, the survey also researched farmers’ opinions on profitability and the soy

checkoff in general. It found that 78 percent of farmers support the soy checkoff. For the first time ever, the USB survey asked, “Do you feel the checkoff program has been a good deal for soybean farmers?” Eightytwo percent of the soybean farmers surveyed said “yes.”

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org

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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

151st Top-of-VT Invitation Dairy Sale at the Pines Farm Barton, VT (I-91 to Exit 25, go to Barton Take Route 5 North 1/2 mile, Farm on left.)

FRI. APRIL 13TH • 11:00 AM

125 Head Selling Cows, Bred Heifers, Fresh Heifers, Open Heifers and Bulls Come & See or call the night before.

All inoculated and pregnancy checked..

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

NFU delegates adopt special orders on dairy policy, Beef Checkoff National Farmers Union (NFU) delegates adopted four special orders of business, and amended a previously passed order at the 110th Anniversary Convention in La Vista, NE. “Through the special orders passed today, Farmers Union delegates have indicated the priorities of the national organization,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “The issues covered in these orders are critical to U.S. family farmers, ranchers and fishermen and we will work over the coming year with the administration and Congress to be sure our voices are heard.”

Delegates amended a previous order related to

the 2012 Farm Bill addressing interstate meat shipments. The new order reads that the livestock title should include language that deems products inspected under a state cooperative agreement, which are equal to or exceed USDA inspection standards, eligible for interstate trade.

In light of recent information stating accountability issues concerning the beef checkoff and implementation of programs, NFU delegates adopted a special order directly related to the checkoff.

“NFU supports amending the Beef Promotion Act, thereby allowing the Cattlemen’s Beef Board

(CBB) to become a completely independent and freestanding organization,” the order says.

“The amended Act should state that no organization may receive contracts for more than 50 percent of the total checkoff dollars on an annual basis. No beef checkoff dollars can be used to pay for any portion of salaries or benefits of people employed by a policy/lobbying organization or of an individual consultant/lobbyist.”

The order continues, “NFU calls for complete separation between any policy organization and the Federation of State Beef Councils to provide for complete checkoff ac-

countability. We also believe any increase in the checkoff should have to be tied to a two-year periodic producer referendum on the checkoff program. Finally, NFU calls for the rewrite of the beef checkoff act to house the program with other mandatory checkoff programs.”

To represent U.S. family dairies, the delegates passed a special order urging any changes to dairy policy acknowledge the lack of market power among dairy farmers by including meaningful supply management tools.

“If margin insurance goes forward, efforts to ensure that family dairies can remain com-

petitive must be instituted, such as premium subsidies for the first four to five million pounds of milk to help offset the cost of the margin insurance program should be included in the program,” the statement says.

In a third special order, NFU calls on Congress to replace the fasttrack trade authority with a forward-looking trade negotiating process that ensures U.S. trade expansion.

In support of beginning farmers, the delegation passed a special order that stated support for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 as a way to support beginning

farmers and ranchers.

“U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has stated a goal of establishing 100,000 new farmers and ranchers,” the order says. “In order to continue to address these critical concerns, additional legislation and federal action, including the 2012 Farm Bill, must be enacted and funded to meet the unique needs and barriers facing beginning farmers and ranchers and ensure they can enter and sustain farming or ranching as a viable livelihood.”

Delegates also passed a special order supporting maintaining the current level of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) service.

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Vilsack drives home importance of domestic renewable fuels Addressing a crowd of nearly 1,200 renewable fuel and rural American advocates at the Renewable Fuels Association’s National Ethanol Conference, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Tom Vilsack emphatically emphasized the critical importance of America’s ethanol producers to the well-being of the nation’s economic, environment, and energy security.

In prepared excerpts from the speech, Vilsack said, “These past few years haven’t been easy for homegrown fuel and its supporters. We’ve had to set the record straight about the effects of ethanol production on food costs, we’ve worked to explain your contributions to the global feed market, and to remind people around the world about the amazing increases in efficiency you have made over the past

decade ...”

Vilsack was also very clear about the need to defend the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), level and expand markets for renewable fuels, and continue to invest in innovative emerging ethanol technologies.

“This is obviously a very difficult budget environment,” Vilsack continued. “But we must continue to press forward.

We need to provide a sustained and strong defense of the RFS2. We need to work together to help level the playing field so consumers have easy access to renewable fuels. And we need to help maintain ethanol production so you can serve as a platform for our transition to producing more advanced biofuels. All of those challenges rely on us to continue to be innovators ...”

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He understands the importance of a robust renewable fuels industry to rural America and the contributions such an industry can make to the nation’s energy security and economic vitality. All the attendees of the RFA’s National Ethanol Conference are committed to working with Secretary Vilsack, USDA, and the entire Obama Administration to achieve our shared vision of a strong, diverse, and innovative renewable fuels and bio-based products industry.”

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CI 695, 4WD, w/2255 ldr., new motor/clutch, $13,500; JD 2940, 2WD, new motor! ROPS, nice! $10,500; JD 970, 4WD w/ldr., Really nice tractor! $9,500; A/C 5020, 25hp, $2,950; JD 680 manure sprdr w/end gate, $2,000; JD 450 hydra push, $950; Kelly backhoe, 8’, 3ph, $1,900; Kub #4560 backhoe, 9’, $3,200; Henke chipper, 6”- hyd. feed, $2,200. Full line of farm equipment available! 802-885-4000 www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com

JD 1240 4row corn planter, 2nd owner, field ready, gd.,cond., $1,250; Brillion 3shank subsoiler, auto-reset, field ready, gd.cond., $2,500.

603-756-3957

Kennedy Tractor Williamstown, NY

(315) 964-1161 “We Deliver”

JD 335 Round Baler $5,950; Used 5’ Rototiller $1,275; 3pt Sicklebar Mowers $1,275 & up; 3pt & Trailer Type 8’ Disk $1,275 each; Lo-Boy Cab w/SB Mower (orig & nice) $Call; AC C w/(1) Btm plow $1,275; 4x4 Ford 555D TBL E-ROPS (2) Bkts Well Maintained $16,500; Trojan LDR 1700M Good Tires, Work Ready $12,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Heated Cab New Tires, Dual Outlets, Wts $12,500; Bush Hog 7’ Trailer Mower $1,875; Bush Hog 3pt Finish Mower 7’ $1,875; Schulte 6’ HD Rotary Mower w/Slipclutch $1,275; 2004 JD 5520 w/ Deluxe Cab w/Heat & AC & Stereo w/JD LDR 2x4 12 Spd Power Reverser, Super Clean Inside & Out! $26,500; Case VAC-14 $1,875; MF85 62 HP Gas $2,950; Int 574/LDR Gas $4,950; Lots More Tractors & Equip.

In Stock!

EXCELLENT CONDITION John Deere 3955 forage harvester, 2 row corn head & grass head, $18,000. 978544-6105 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 Int. 766, Black Stripe, cab, 3100 hrs. orig., super nice! $14,950; Int’l 966, open, 115hp, nice machine! $9,500; JD 920 disk mower, flail cond., $5,500; Kuhn 13’ tedder, $1,850; NH 269 Square balernice $3,200; New 6’ Grapple bucket SS, mint, $1,950; 6’ rock bkt, SS mount, $1,100.

802-376-5262

JD 6310, 4x4, 640 loader, $26,000; JD 6405, 2WD w/loader, low hours, $26,000; JD 750, 2WD w/loader, $4,500; IH 986, 2WD, $8,500; JD 5320, 2WD, $13,000; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 315 w/thrower; JD 336 w/kicker; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; NH BR730 round baler, like new, $11,000; JD 1600, 4Btm reset plow; IH 710, 4Btm reset plow; 2-724 reset plows; JD B530 & 730 tractors; New & Used metal kicker wagons; New yellow roofs for JD rollbars $800; Case IH SBX-520 baler same as NH 565, like new, $7,500; NH 590 tandem axle spreader, $8,500; JD & IH front and rear wheel weights. Augur Farms, 203-530-4953

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JD 7000 corn planter, 4 row narrow, w/ bug boxes, dry fert, monitor, very nice condition, $3,250. 315-515-8788, 315889-7635 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE (LX5’) BrushHog nearly new asking $1,000. John Deere (7910) 7 bottom land plow, good condition asking $5,000. John Deere (8300) 4 wheel drive tractor full cab, high hours, very strong, clean, one owner, duals, good rubber asking $45,000. Rubber tired feed wagon, good condition, will feed 25-30 head of cow, asking $1,500 call 978-505-0380.

JD 2940, 2 wheel dr. w/numerous new parts replaced $9,000. call 607-591-2694 for details.

JOHN DEERE no-till 1750 6Row planter w/Unverferth zone till, dry fertilizer, insecticide hoppers, herbicide spray attachment, precision planter units completely updated.

518-882-6684

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Delivery Available Best Prices Anywhere!

802-875-2031

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Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

April 2, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section B - Page 19

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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Farm Machinery Wanted

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

WANTED: Kuhn discbine in good condition 8’ or 9’. Jim Foley, leave message 508528-9516.

1st cut, 4’x4’ round bales.

Mixed grasses, dry hay, stored indoors, not dusty. Call Norm 413-768-8948.

Davenport Farm, Shelburne MA

50 Round Bales, 2nd Cutting, Netted, Mixed Grasses, Stored Inside and Never Wet, 730#/bale, $70/bale, Contact: Paul: 518-222-6694 or Karen: 518-222-6695

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010 • 2955 4WD • 2840 • 2630 • 2550 4WD • 830

200 - 3x3x8 Squares Bales 175 - 4x5 Round Bales Really Early Cut & Timothy Hay. All Hay Stored Inside on Pallets.

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

We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

Penn Yan, NY

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518-929-3480 518-329-1321

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

NELSON PARTS

800-730-4020 315-536-3737

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

KUHN GA 6002 Double rotary rake $8,900; Buffalo vegetable/corn planter 2 row 3ph. good condition $2,800; NH 411 Discbine $5,500; NH 16217’ tedder $2,100; JD 327 Square baler w/kicker nice $5,500; NH 66 Square baler $1,500. 603-477-2011 LOADER, International 2350 w/84” bucket; Agri-Metal belt conveyor, 60’ long, 18” belt; Flyght manure pump, electric, 20hp. 802-864-5382, 802578-7352

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

607-566-9253

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

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WANTED

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

814-793-4293 Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

With present grain price, Dairy One analysis makes it worth over $130 per ton.

Delivery Available Live Floor or Dump

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DRY HAY: Several grades & quality levels available for horse, cow, sheep & goat.

Large square, barn stored, no rained-on hay. Also, straw available. Pick up or deliver.

Free loading. Fox Valley Vail Farms 518-872-1811 DRY ROUND BALES 900 lbs., $20.00 & $25.00 each.

802-537-2435, 802-345-4752

HEN MANURE

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

FOR YOUR

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

FIELDS? Hauling to Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont Call Warren Hood At

SPLASH TRUCKING Turner, Maine 2 0 7 - 7 5 4 - 1 8 5 3 Spread Manure?

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HAYLAGE $ 75.00/ton

207-754-3871

NEW, NEVER USED. Purchased spring 2011.

Aitchison No Till Drill 3 point hitch, Model 1414C, $12,000.00 845-629-1462

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AMARAL FARMS 1st & 2nd cutting good quality hay, round silage bales 4x5. Call 860-576-5188 or 860-4506536

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

Grass haylage $50.00 ton.

Good quality. Delivery available 207-225-3871 HAY: Wrapped round bales, 1st, 2nd & 3rd; 1st cutting small squares. Louis 860-8030675 LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352 MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Call for Competitive Prices

STANTON BROTHERS

4’ 2nd cut round bales, $40.00/bale, stored under cover, can load tractor trailers.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury,VT 802-388-7828

518-768-2344

4X4 ROUND SILAGE BALES, 1st & 2nd cutting, FOB SE Mass. 508-648-3276

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

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

ROUND BALES 4x5 netwrapped dry hay stored inside, good quality $50.00/ bale. Baleage grass 4x4 put up in May 2011, $45.00. 860435-2089

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

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

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

Call Nick 845-901-1892 Miriam 800-747-3811 or visit adenbrook.com Hay - Straw Wanted

Heating

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers FOR SALE: Corn Stove.

50,000BTU, can be used inside fireplace or by itself.

802-948-2765

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

DAIRY HERDSMAN OR HERDSWOMAN The Lands at Hillside Farms, a non-profit educational dairy farm located in northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks experienced dairy herdsman or herdswoman. Must have ability to work well with coworkers from various departments as well as interact with the general public, a desire to fully implement a grass-based rotational grazing model, willingness to participate in educational programs including 4-H. Responsibilities include heard health, working with veterinarian, administering basic medicine, working with nutritionists to develop feed grogram assisting with all aspects of feeding and feed production/field work, maintaining herd records, heat detection, and milking. Additional responsibilities include organizing and cleaning facilities, operating skid steer and tractors, caring for calves and heifers. The farm’s current desire is to milk 40 head of multiple breeds with the possibility for increased herd size. Competitive salary. Benefits include housing with electric and heating budget, cell phone, health care, long-term disability and 401K. Opportunity for advancement.

Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708 or 570-696-4500 or e-mail chet@thelandsathillsidefarms.org

WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

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HERDSMAN

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THOUSANDS OF AG PARTS available online at www.PaulBparts.com.Sprayer parts include Teejet & Hypro Nozzles/Tips, Nozzle Bodies, Pumps, GPS Guidance, Foam Markers, and much more.

Weasler PTO Driveline Parts available for North American, Italian, and German series. Or call 717-738-7355 ex. 275.

Shipping is FREE if picked up at the Lititz store.

Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

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Horses 16.2 Blonde 7 year old Amishbroke Belgian Gelding; 11 year old, 17-3 light grey Percheron Gelding street broke. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Lawn & Garden MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

1-800-248-2955 Poultry & Rabbits

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

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

Real Estate For Sale

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #722 - Dairy farm w/378 A. - 178 tillable - 180x34’ barn w/70 new tie stalls & 2” pipeline - flat barn parlor for summer - mach. shed & heifer barn - EX. soils - Slurrystore for manure - v.g. 18 rm. home w/2 baths - also 2nd set of bldgs. w/house & 2 story barn for 42 head . . .$900,000 #67 - Very quiet, private location 3 miles from Little Falls, NY with 46 A., 14 tillable, 30 pasture - great hobby farm - 9 room farmhouse in good condition has combination oil/wood hot water heat, a clean & comfortable home - also like-new double-wide with 6 rooms, 2 decks, 1 porch, above ground pool, work shop with electric, dependable year-round creek, drilled well & 2 springs - all for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,000 #26 - Ten plus acres between Middleville & Herkimer on Rte. 28 near KOA campgrounds with 40x80 ft. maintenance/shop/garage w/two 16 ft. overhead doors, one 14 ft. door, 16x30 ft. storage space inside plus office space - radiant heat in floors, 250 gal. oil tank, dug well & septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 REDUCED TO $129,000 B-103 - This is a 130 acre farm with 30 acres tillable, 30 acres pasture and 70 acres in woods.

It has 2500 feet of road frontage and a stream that runs through the woods. The house is an historic home on the Military Road. It has a full basement and the second floor is gutted and ready to be remodeled with 5 bedrooms and a bath.The first floor has a kitchen and two rooms plus a full bath. There are 3 barns; a newer poll building with 3 bays, a 40’x40’ machine shed and a livestock barn that is 35’x150’. There are 3 paddocks developed with hi-tensile fence which will be a start for a grazing system for beef or horses. . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $290,000 C-76 - 186 A. Dairy Farm located in the Town of Canajoharie/Montgomery County. 156A. tillable, 10A. pasture, 20A. woods; high tensile fencing in place for pasturing cropland; 120 head freestall barn, double four parlor-no units, holding area, 625 gal. bulk tank, tie rails for heifers and calves, 24x60 concrete stave silo with unloader, two drilled wells; two-story farmhouse, 5BR, 2 1/2 baths, full basement, coal and wood burning furnaces. Additional small residence across the road with older barn for storage. Buildings need some TLC. Located in a great farming community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $425,000 C-14 - 100A. well-kept turn key dairy operation; 80A. tillable, 20A. pasture; 100 cow free stall w/double four parlor; three-bay commodity shed; two-bay heated shop w/bath and shower; machinery bldg.; 20x70 Harvestore silo and 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloaders; 200+ yr. old beautiful, traditional farmhouse, excellently maintained, 12 rm., full basement, aluminum siding and roof; 12x60 remodeled mobile home on site; three-stall garage; drilled well, two ponds; paved driveway. Also 40A. additional cropland available free of charge. All land can qualify for organic status. Asking $425,000. A farmland, 80A. tillable, 29A. pasture, 21A. woods; large, level fields of prime farmland, pond located in pasture; can qualify for organic status. Priced at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$390,000

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

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net

Parts

David C. Posson, Broker

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

Real Estate For Sale

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339 email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

607-642-3293

518-568-5322

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

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

315-823-3221

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

New w Listing - 2324 4 - Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm 150 acres mostly tillable. High Lime well drained soils. Grows excellent alfalfa and corn. Modern 150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed. 30x50 heifer barn for 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage.

Good 2 story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holding area. Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100 bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm is turn key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by. Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 Pricee Reduced - 2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll 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 loem 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 area to live and d from m $245,000 0 to o $225,000 0 farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced

Real Estate For Sale

Tractor Parts

CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

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

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Trailers ORGANIC FARM: 260 acres, development rights sold.

North Fairfield,VT. 101 ties w/bunk silo, 3 bedroom house. $475,000 negotiable.

802-933-8868

TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

Best prices, largest selection.

585-243-1563

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Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

2316 6 - 120 0 acree m/l Hobbyy Farm situated on a quiet road. 30 acres of farm ground used for pasturing and making hay, two year round streams, balance woods, some timber, lots of firewood, excellent hunting. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house inside has been remodeled. New front porch. Good 2 story 30 stall dairy barn, would work well for beef or horses. Good 32x40 shop, concrete floor, and power. Nice building to work on equipment or vehicles. This farm has a great location close to Lake Delta for boating and fishing. Snow mobile and ATV trails close by. Mins to Rome or Utica, shopping and hospitals close by. Nice area to live and farm, handy to everything. d to $215,000.

Death in family forces sale. Pricee hass been reduced This is a great buy on a nice little farm of this size.

2317 7 - Nearr Cortland. Intensivee grazingg dairyy operattion on 62 acres all in high tensile fencing with 30 additional acres rented. Good 2 story dairy barn with 65 ties, ready to milk. Good 40x60 Morton Machinery building for young stock and machinery. 2 story 4 bdrm farm house with new furnace and septic. Buildings and land all on the same side of the road. Owners are currently milking 50 cows. Farm makes a good dairy farm but will also be suitable for beef horses and making hay. Great location close to I81 and Cortland. Machinery and AG dealers all close by. Just 20 mins north of Binghamton. Beautiful setting overlooking the Cortland Valley . . . . . . . Askingg $259,900 3 - 75m/ll acress located d nearr Cortland,, NY.. Mins off I81.

2313 Beautiful property. Half wooded, half in field. Phenomenal deer and turkey hunting. Two acre Pond. This is a great property for investment that won't cost anything to own by renting it out. Also mineral rights do convey. Great location mins to the beautiful City of Cortland. Mins to Cornell University, City of Ithaca, 30 mins to Syracuse with an International Airport and mins from the beautiful Finger Lakes and surrounding area. Owners have retired south and wish to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Askingg $145,000 Would consider holding a mortgage for a qualified buyer.

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

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NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

APR 3 Massachusetts Agriculture Day The State House. For one full day, participants gather at the State House to celebrate Massachusetts agriculture and discuss issues and legislation affecting their farms and communities. Please join us in recognizing Massachusetts’ farmers; learn more about efforts to maintain the long term viability of Massachusetts’ agriculture and celebrate Massachusetts agricultural products. Contact Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, 508481-4766 or e-mail info@mfbf.net.

APR 14 Agricultural Tour Farmington, New Sharon, Maine Areas. 8:30 am - 4 pm. Cost for the full day of touring, bus trip and food is $25/person. Please reserve your spot before April 7.

Contact Jasmine Jennings, 800-639-2126 or jjennings@ mainefarmbureau.com.

APR 21 D Acres Farm Permaculture through the Seasons PDC Course D Acres Farm, 218 Streeter Woods Rd., Dorchester, NH. One weekend per month over seven months. Contact Josh Trought, 603-786-2366 or e-mail info@dacres.org.

APR 21-23 Introduction to Cheesemaking Compass School, Westminister, VT. First of 2 classes designed specifically for anyone starting a small scale, artisan cheese business.

Contact Peter or Rachel, 802-387-4041 or e-mail westministerartisan@gmail.com On Internet at www. dairyfoodsconsulting.com/ training_intro.shtml

APR 24 Financing Options for your Business Vermont Tech Enterprise Center, Randolph, VT. Learn about different business financing opportunities including SBA loans and ow to make financing proposals.

Call 802-728-9101 or e-mail vtec@vtc.edu.

APR 25 Rural Vermont Hosts “Beyone Milk! Raw Dairy Processing Class” Popplewood Farm, Chester, VT. Learn to make Farmer’s Cheese, Brie style cheese and Chevre. Contact Shelby Grard, 802-223-7222 or email shelby@ruralvermont.org APR 27-29 Intro to Cheesemaking Part II Compass School, Westminister, VT. This class includes one day of hands on cheesemaking as well as information about regulations, sanitation and food safety, business planning and creamery design. Contact Peter or Rachel, 802-387-4041 or email westministerartisan@ gmail.com. On Internet at www.dairyfoodsconsulting. com/training_intro.shtml

APR 28 103rd Annual Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, CT. 9 am - 5 pm. featuring fiber art demonstrations and workshops, a fleece sale, sheep dog trials, sheep shearing and a wool fashion show.

Visit the website for details.

On Internet at www.ctsheep.com The Red Cattle Sale Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, VT. Noon. Consignments of all ages will be sold.

Animals ready to go home.

Animals for 4-H youth projects of the correct ages to show. Pedigrees & info to be printed in the sale catalog need to be sent to 3661 Rt. 5, Newbury, VT 05051, by mid March. Late entries accepted, but will be printed on extra sheets at the sale.

Contact Lin Huntington, 802-866-5438.

APR 29 Goat & Sheep Parasite Control Workshop Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, 116 Johnson Rd., Falls Village, CT. 10:30 am - 2 pm. $11 for laminat-

ed card for determining level of anemia (optional). Bring hay bales for forage sampling.

RSVP requested.

Lunch $3/person. Also bring some cash for cheese & yogurt purchases. Call 860824-3003 ext. 3. On Internet at http:// isabellafreedman.org/ adamah/dairy MAY 4-6 Sixth Annual Big East Regional Youth & Jackpot Show for Beef Cattle Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Call 413205-5009 or e-mail bigeast@thebige.com.

On Internet at www. thebige.com/thebigeast MAY 5-6 Wellscroft Fencing Clinic Wellscroft Farm, Chesham, NH. Features all styles of electrical & woven fire fence so you will be able to see the type of fence that might work best on your farm. On Internet at www. wellscroft.com/fence/ pagesGeneral/maFence Clinic.html

MAY 6 Goat & Sheep Parasite Control Workshop • 1-3:30 pm - North Stonington Community Grange, 21 Wyassup Rd., North Stonington, CT • 4-5 pm - Kerlin’s Morning Star Meadows Farm, 307 Wyassup Rd., North Stonington, CT $11 for laminated card for determining level of anemia (optional). Bring hay bales for forage sampling. RSVP requested. Lunch $3/person. Also bring some cash for cheese & yogurt purchases. Contact Joyce Meader, 860-774-9600 or e-mail joyce.meader@uconn.edu.

MAY 26-27 38th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA. 9 am- 4 pm both days. On Internet at www.masheepwool.org OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN. On Internet at www.ffa.org NOV 7-8 Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Exp DCU Center, Worcester MA. Call 802-865-5202 or e-mail info@negreenhouse.org.

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New, Used & Consignment Farm, Industrial & Garden Equipment Located on Route 652, 5 miles East of Honesdale, PA Phone 570-729-7117 Fax: 570-729-8455

Saturday April 7, 2012 9:00 AM Sharp COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT

Timberjack 380 log skidder new tires Cat D30C end dump 2nd & 3rd transmission problems Omal MB125 hydraulic hammer pin mount with point Rockblaster RB-100G hydraulic hammer fits JD 160 and JD 892 excavator Bobcat HB980 hydraulic hammer good condition x change mount Orsi River L549 4' boom mower 3 pt mount (2) Ground heating blankets 11x23 120 v Torwel EGM-1200 sander with Honda 5.5 hp engine 12 cubic feet Reinco TWm5X VSg hay mulcher 489 hrs Wic blizzard hay mulcher 2 new pressure washers Skid Steer 2011 Kubota SVL90, hi flow, pilot controls like new, 128 hrs 2011 Kubota SVL75, pilot controls, 156 hrs 2007 Bobcat T190 orops, 68" bucket, 734 hrs 2006 Bobcat T190 new tracks, 74" bucket, 808 hrs 2003 Bobcat T300 C/A/H 80" bckt 2004 Bobcat S250 with 72" bucket 2007 Bobcat MT55 with bucket, good condition, 634 hrs 2007 Cat 256C cab, heat, 6' bucket with grouser tracks 2002 Cat 242, GP bucket, aux hydro, cab with heat, high lift, VTS track system, 2200 hrs 2005 JD 320 on tires C/A/H, foam filled tires, weight package 2005 Mustang MTL16 rubber tracks 1999 Mustang 2060 dsl, 2468 hrs NH L150 with cab, diesel Many new & used skidsteer attachments including, brush hog, grapple buckets, forks, rock bckt, post hole digger, various buckets Tractors 2008 Kubota M125XDTC 4wd, C/A/H P. shift, 2 remotes, clean 2008 Kubota M108XDTC 4wd C/A/H, w/ loader, p shift, 3 remotes 2007 Kubota M8540HDC 4wd, C/A/H, cast centers, 2 remotes, 640 hrs 2011 Kubota M5140DTC 4wd, C/A/H, ag tires, 8x8 trans, 1 remote 2009 Kubota M5040DT 4wd w/ loader ag tires, 255 hrs 2011 Kubota L5240HST 4wd, hydro w/loader 2009 Kubota L4400, 4wd, TLB, hydro, SS QT, 181 hrs, 2005 Kubota L3430HSTC 4wd, C/A/H with loader, hydro, ag tires, clean 2005 Kubota L39 TLB 4wd,front aux hyd, 1 owner 542 hrs 2007 Kubota L3130 4wd w/loader, hydro, R-4 tires, 347 hrs 2008 Kubota L3400 HST 4wd w/ loader, SS QT, R-4 tires 2008 Kubota L3400 HST 4wd w/ hydro, 206 hrs 2008 Kubota L2800 4wd, TLB, ag tires, thumb, 249 hrs 2008 Kubota L2800 2wd, ag tires 108 hrs 2004 Kubota B2910 4wd TLB, R-4 tires, 112 hrs 2007 Kubota BX24 TLB 4wd 194 hrs 2002 Kubota BX22 TLB, bar tires, 432 hrs 2010 Kubota BX2660 4wd, 26hp, hydro, 60" mower, 59 hrs 2008 Kubota BX2660 4wd,w/ 60" mower Kubota L2950 4wd w/ loader SS QT new rear tires Kubota B6200 HSD 4wd,hydro Kubota B8200 w/ dozer blade, snow blade, 5' mower 2009 Bobcat CT440 4wd w/ loader 68 hrs Bobcat CT122 4wd TLB -New New MF 1528HL 4wd w/ loader 2007 Cub Cadet 7284 4wd TLB, hydro, mid mower, 264 hrs 2010 JD 5055E 4wd with loader 60hrs- like new JD 1050 4wd w/loader, diesel, ag tires JD 3020 dsl, JD 2010 gas, MF50, FM 504, AC B Ford 545 loader, Sims cab 3pt & pto Lawn and Garden 2010 Kubota ZD331 31 hp diesel, 72" cut 2007 Kubota ZD331 31 hp diesel 60" cut 200 hrs 2008 Kubota ZD21F 21 hp, 60" cut,284 hrs

2008 Kubota ZG327 27 hp gas 60" cut 248 hrs 2009 Kubota ZG227 27 hp gas 54" cut 234 hrs 2010 Bad Boy 6000 CZT 23 hp, 60" cut like new 2007 JD 757 zero turn mower 1285 hrs 2001 JD M665 zero turn mower 60" cut Toro Master 100-52 zero turn mower 675 hrs Cub Cadet R2T50 zero turn mower 412 hrs BCS W/B tractor with tiller, snowblower and broom IR 3018 tractor with mower and snowblower 337 hrs Many other trade in lawn mowers Utility Vehicles 2008 Kubota RTV1100, 4wd, C/A/H, hyd dump, power angle blade 433 hrs 2009 Kubota RTV1140 78 hrs 2008 Kubota RTV900 4wd, canopy, hyd dump bed, 606 hrs 2007 Kubota RTV900, 4wd, canopy 2010 Bobcat 3400G manual dump 69 hrs 2008 Kawasaki 3010 4wd, diesel, 4 seater, 1 owner 2001 Kawasaki 1500 motorcycle garage kept 4268 miles

Trucks and Trailers

Trucks 2001 IHC w/ 350hp cat c-10 engine with 10 speed 33,000 GVW Service body 1990 IHC 2554 fuel truck DT466 engine, manual transmission 1982 IHC 2554 single axle dump truck DT466 engine, automatic transmission 1997 Freightliner 20' flat bed truck, A/C, PS, air brakes, cruise controls, 3126 Cat engine 1993 Ford LTL9000, tri axle, cab & chassis, 46k lock rears, 8 LL trans, 20k lift axle, 18k steer axle 1981 IHC single axle flat bed truck, automatic transmission w.b. 162" 140,075 miles 1984 Ford L9000, single axle, 240 Cummins 9 speed transmission, 2500 gal vacuum tank 2003 Ford F450 w/service body, PTO powered air comp. & generator 1997 Chevy C3500 utility truck 6.5 turbo dsl, auto crane w/ 3k lift cap, air comp, 2002 Chevy bucket truck, diesel, auto transmission, A/C, fiberglass utility box 1998 Chevy C30 cab chassis 1992 Dodge 350 5.9 L Cummins with 5 speed, 11' platform dump 5 ton hoist 1988 GMC Vandura 3500 box truck contains pressure washer system 1979 GMC 3500 service truck Trailers & other (10+) new trailers- all sizes, including single axle, 2 axle, Deck over, Gooseneck, Dump (20+) used trailers- trade ins all sizes 2004 Eager Beever 20 ton trailer 1987 Southwest 16 foot trailer 6 ton BRI-MAR 6 X 12 DUMP TRAILER 10' Heavy Duty Baker Flat bed trailer 11' Reading enclosed service body 16' truck flat bed, 12' truck flat bed 12'flatbed with lift gate for 1 ton truck 9' 3-5 cubic yard dump body with hoist (2) 1991 Brenner stainless steel transport trailer 6,000 gallons with heated valves

FARM EQUIPMENT

Hay Equipment 2008 Claas 350RC Round baler silage with net wrap 2009 Tanco 580S round bale wrapper Elho silage wrapper JD 925 discbine, tine cond.

JD 955 discbine center pivot, tine cond.

NH 1411 discbine NI 5209 discbine, gray model Hesston 1160 haybine 14', center pivot NH 472 haybine, Hesston 1070 haybine, 2003 NH 570 square baler with thrower clean NH 575 baler w/ thrower NH 273 baler NH 1018 bale wagon Pequea HR-15 hay rake NH 258 & 260 rakes NH 144 hay inverter Sitrex RT5200 tedder-New 4star hyd fold Tonutti RCS8 V-rake good condition Gehl BU970 forage wagon tandem axle with roof Manure NH 185 manure spreader. 2 axle with tailgate, good condition NH 145 manure spreader no gate New-Massey Ferguson 3715 manure spreader Millcreek 75 manure spreader low usage, fair condition New- Pequea MS125 manure spreader

Implements and Miscellaneous Equipment

Normal run of 50 plus 3pt attachments including: brush hogs, tillers, disks, plows, rock rakes, box scrapers, post hole diggers, etc.

Schulte RS320 jumbo rock picker, hydraulic drive, 52" head New- Woods BW15LHKW Batwing mower with 15' chain shielding Befco 7-420-SFL 20' batwing finish mower Timberwolf TW-5 Log splitter w/ 4-way & log lift Brillion 8FT 3pt. Seeder Danuser 3pt post hole digger Howse 10FT 3PT rotary mower- New JD 72" mid mount mower with mtg brackets fits 4500 to 4700 series JD HX10 rotary mower Kuhn SD4000 seeder drill, 3pt Old Forge post hole digger Woods RM990W finish mower with chain shielding New Woods BH65000 Backhoe attachment 300 gallon vacuum skid tank with pump 3 cylinder Deutz diesel motor 1999 Presvac vacuum tank 3,800 gallon Rheintub (Hobbs) irrigation hose reel model VRTB125/400 td Lanco lime spreader, pull type, pto drive

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Expect much more than listed!

Pictures/Descriptions @ www.marshall-machinery.com TRUCKING AVAILABLE LUNCH SERVED BY THE BEACH LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY LADIES AUXILLARY TERMS: Full payment or 20% down, balance due in 7 days.

No items removed until paid in full.

All payments shall be made in CASH, CHECK, DEBIT CARDS, MASTERCARD, VISA & DISCOVER - 3% Buyers Premium waived for payments by CASH or CHECK. Financing available for qualified buyers.

(Credit arrangements must be pre-approved prior to sale date).

Some items will be added & deleted due to daily business.

All items will be sold AS IS unless otherwise noted.

Verbal announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over print.

Auctioneers: B. Rentzel 717-764-6412 Lic#761 E. Goodrich Lic #1543 D. Wolgemuth Lic. #2357 Early Listing Subject to Change

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Excavators 2009 Kubota KX080-3 C/A/H, hyd thumb, QT bckt 515 hrs.

2009 Kubota KX161-3 C/A/H, hyd. thumb, angle blade, QT, 24 & 36 bckts.

2007 Kubota KX121-3 C/A/H, 1852 hrs 2006 Kubota KX91-3 rops, hyd thumb, 16" qt bucket, 360 hrs 2004 Kubota KX91-3 rops, rubber tracks 18" qt bckt, thumb 2006 Bobcat 430 C/A/H, hyd thumb, 24" bucket, 649 hrs QT bckt 2006 Bobcat 335 rops, hyd thumb, 733 hrs QT bckt 2007 Bobcat 329, 5' blade, 20" bucket, 692 hrs QT bckt 2004 Bobcat 331G, rops, rubber tracks, 18" bucket 645 hrs QT bckt 1999 Bobcat 331 with manual thumb 2500 hrs 2005 Hyundai Robex 110D-7 C/A/H, thumb, good condition, 2939 hrs 1996 Cat 315L with cab and hyd thumb 1991 CAT 307B C/A/H, 2 buckets, thumb, steel tracks, blade, aux hyd (2) 2006 IHI 35NX,orops, front blade, swing boom, aux hyd, rubber tracks 2002 Kobelco SK35SR2E, open rops, 2500 hrs 1990 JD 892DLC with approx 2000 hrs new motor 2007 JCB 8035 ZTS with orops, hyd thumb, 630 hrs Crawlers & Dozers 2004 JD 650HLT 4400 hrs 85% undercarriage JD 550HLT cab, heat, 3200 hrs 85% undercarriage 1997 JD 550G, 6 way blade, long track 3300 hrs 1992 JD650G, open rops, 6 way blade, 8650 hrs 1993 JD 750BLT w/ 10.5ft blade gd. U/C 2004 Rayco C87D, C/A/H, 6-way, pilot controls, winch & forestry package 168 hrs Case 550E 6 way blade, rubber tracks 1988 Case 450C new steering clutches 3274 original hours International TD20E runs and works very good condition JD 555 track loader with forks and bucket, 4500 hrs Wheel Loaders 1999 Samsung 120 loader good rubber 5000 hrs 1997 Cat IT28F loader GP bucket, q coupler, 3rd valve, new rubber, 6722 hrs Cat IT28B loader rubber tire with bucket and forks 1200 hrs good rubber TLBS 2008 Kubota M59 4wd,TLB, hydro, front and rear qt, 24" bucket NH 75LB 4wd, TLB, cab with heater, 4651 hrs AC 715 TLB gd cond.

Compaction 2009 Dynapac CA134D vibratory roller, 54" smooth drum, shell kit, very clean 309 hrs 2002 Ingersoll Rand SD77DX vibratory roller 66" drum, very nice 1631 hrs 1993 Bomag BW172D vibratory roller 66" smooth drum (2) Stone SD54 rhino, single drum, vib. roller Rayco 400A Roller vib roller JD VR73C skid steer mount vibratory roller Allied 1000 Vib compactor 5' skid steer mount very good condition Forklifts & Manlifts 2004 IR 706H forklift, 4wd, 15' see thru mast, 6000 lbs Cummins dsl 1996 Cat TH63 telescopic forklift 6k cap. 41 ft.

1996 JCB 506B telehandler 6k cap. 36ft.

Terex SS836C telehandler cab with heat 8K cap. 36ft.

JLG 450A bucket lift 4wd, max height 45', horizontal lift Forestry 2010 Morbark M20 chipper, 325hp Deere, tandem axle, infeed bed, remote control Morbark 2050 wood chipper, 25 hp, gas, 5' capacity, Woodchuck WC17 chipper (2) Whisper Chippers Rayco RG1625 stump grinder with fold up ramp

COMPLETE DAIRY FARM DISPERSAL DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012. TIME: 9 A.M. SHARP!! To start w/shop tools.

LOCATION: Foote Family Farm, 2766 Mt. Philo Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445. DIRECTIONS: On Rte 7 south at intersection F-5 in Charlotte take left on to Hinesburg Rd. At 4 corners take left onto Mt. Philo Rd. Auction site on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to having sold their farm we have been commissioned to liquidate the personal property of Foote Family Farm of 5 generations.

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346 FREE STALL HOLSTEIN CATTLE 166 mature cows milking 66 lbs/cow, testing @ 3.66, protein 3.0 & SCC 160,000.

(35) Fresh, (11) springing, (16) due in May, (14) due in June, (10) due in July, (9) due in August, (16) due in September, (8) due in October & (11) due in November and (36) due in various lactations. 180 heifers consisting of; 155 from new born calves to 15 month olds, (25) 16 month olds running with 2 bull. Over 45 years of AI breeding currently breeding with select sires for 4 years.

EQUIPMENT 890 Claas Jaguar chopper w/ PU 300 Claas HD grass head, RU 450 6-row corn head, w/rock stopper & metal alert (3013 hrs), 8310 JD 4wd tractor w/cab, a/c & heater (4564 hrs), 7430 JD 4wd tractor w/cab 1300 hrs, 1 year old & 741 self-leveling bucket & grapples, 540 &1000 PTO, 2355 JD tractor w/4946 hrs, 3020 JD tractor w/new rubber, 946 JD MoCo mower (11/2 yrs old), 3pth 4-row Vibro Cultivator w/side dresser tank, 711 JD 8-row corn planter w/liquid fertilizer, 30-30 Knight mixer wagon, Martin side slinger manure spreader, 336 JD baler w/kicker, Landoll (7 shank) chisel plow, Grimm hay tedder, 256 NH hay rake, 7914 Miller Pro merger w/new belt & 1 second hand, S185 Bobcat w/1500 hrs, 9100 INT 10 wheeler w/22' metal dump body w/Cat engine, flat body pickup w/sides, 508 White 5-bottom plows w/automatic reset, 700 Richardton Hi-dump w/roof available, 112 JD 3-beater forage wagon, 22' 273 White harrows w/wings & spring tooth on back, (3) wooden hay wagons, INT lime sower, (2) 28 NH blowers, 50' JD elevator w/wheels, 50'+ & 24' hay elevators, 10' grain elevator, tandem axle trailer, utility trailer, 5100 INT drill seeder, JD 3pth 12" posthole digger, (2) Quick attach pallet forks, 3P100 Lincoln Arc welder, 3pth wood splitter, 6' JD blade, rubber tire skid steer scraper, electric portable cement mixer, Winco 60,000 continuous generator, assortment of new White plow parts.

BARN EQUIPMENT 2750 gal Mueller bulk tank w/working temp meter, (10) BouMatic milking units w/2100 automatic takeoffs, 5x5 milking parlor (to be offered individually or for 1 money), Dari-Kool pre-heater recovery system, oilfired Bock hot water heater w/Modine heater, 10hp oil less vacuum pump, Huskie Pro 2-stage 80gal air compressor, (3) glass weigh jars, Surge stainless steel milk buckets, 4'x4' portable barn fan, 4'exhaust parlor fan, (9) 3' barn fan, (2) window fans, (2) 24" barn fans, Clay barn fan, (2) plastic storage tanks 1-1200gal & 1-1400 gal, Whirlpool dryer & Kenmore washer (both front load), water softener, Ritchie 144 water master, well pump w/pressure tank, (2) sets of 4 head locks, vacuum pump, (3) Rubbermaid water tubs, (2) stainless steel double sinks, large assortment of various sized cattle gates, 100' Clay elevator feeder, (14) 10' & 8' cement feeders 120' belt conveyor w/converter, 30'conveyor belt, 30' auger feeder, 100' Badger plow feeder, 100' feeder elevator, 35' Clay feeder elevator, 200'+Patz gutter cleaner counter clockwise complete w/unit, (6) Houle alley scrappers w/(2) units, (36) calf stalls, (262) free stalls (to be sold in place in lots), (18) complete heifer stalls w/water bowls, mineral tub, 100+ fence post, 10 sheets of tin, grates, stalls & large quantity of cow mats to be sold in lots, 13gal Fill-Rite electric gas pump, 1 1/2 rolls of 3/8" & 1/2" cable wire, large pile of split dry fire wood, (14) rolls of 9000' square bale twine, (30) 75-100 day bags of corn seed, 1/2 roll mesh wire, goose cattle crowd gate, 60'manual cow curtain, (90) pasture cow mats, various waterer tanks, Original Fanning Mill in original paint manufactured by Kenosha Fanning Co, small wood storage shed (to be moved), (2) 6 ton grain bins w/augers, 8 ton grain bin w/auger & 25 ton grain bin w/auger, (3) different sized Harvesters.

SPECIAL INTEREST 70'x110' Cover-All green house to include: Curtains, doors, (2) "Big Ass" fans & lighting. 30'x40' green house barn w/new plastic, 60'x40' broad building heifer barn w/2"x8" truss rafters, 120'x30' Clear Span green house, 30'x70'cement bunker in 10' sections w/5+ extra sections, (14) 10'x10' cement bunker sections, (31) 4'x10' cement bunker sections w/center divider feet.

TOOLS: Many shop tools to numerous to mention & some household furniture.

Auctioneer's comment: We are very pleased to have the privilege of offering this high quality standard of cattle & equipment being sold at the Foote Family Farm. Everything has been well maintained though the 5 generations of this well managed farm.

Local hotels: Days Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-3334, Quality Inn in Shelburne - 802-985-8037 Cash or good check w/ID. *** Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. *** Financing company available upon request, contact auctioneer.

Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service.

Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 OWNER: Jonathan & Linda Foote TEL: (H) 802-425-3167 (C) 802-598-4571 Ring men: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750 Roger Maurais - TEL: 603-631-0800 Gate man: Jimmy Dean - Ontario