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Networks are an important resource for women farmers

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Few farmers fully utilize their resource networks.

These networks include extension agents, fellow farmers and other agricultural personnel with production, processing and sales skills. Other network resources include funding sources like bankers, agency staff and grantors.

Potential customers are part of networks too: neighbors, CSA members, off-farm coworkers, PTA members, church members, 4-H families, etc. All may offer insights, help or a shoulder to lean on when needed.

“Women farmers need networks like the Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN) more than ever,” said Mary Peabody, University of Vermont Extension. For the past 150 years, farm families have generally trained sons to grow foods and daughters for domestic chores like canning and food preservation. As more women turn to farming, either by choice or as widows inheriting farms, they need to learn about available resources and training for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

WAgN offers a safe place to ask, learn and explore through workshops, face to face networking, webinars and online classes. Well attended classes include chainsaw safety and tractor safety/repair.

Not every workshop attendee wants to become a tractor mechanic but each gains confidence in operating bigger machinery and how to work with service staff.

Networks offer support sys-

UVM Extension Community Economic Development Specialist Mary Peabody urged women farmers to practice Holistic Management and she strongly recommended women be mentors and network with other women farmers.

Photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen tems, foster creativity and brainstorming, act as a reality check and help recruit and nurture the next generation of farmers.

Peabody urged women farmers to practice Holistic Management (HM) and “pay it forward.” She strongly recom-

mended women be mentors and network with other women farmers, chefs and eaters. Peabody continued, “Improve your relationship with money; be financially savvy. Plan for your retirement and live well always. Be a philanthropist; give your

time and money. Let your passion for farming show; this happiness is infectious.” She urged women farmers to attend Career Days and advocate for farming and agriculture as careers. Peabody told farmers to show neighbors, teachers and guidance counselors that “farming can be a viable, profitable career.”

Jessie Schmidt of University of Vermont’s Extension defined the HM process: 1. Start with Holistic Goal; 2. Envision your productive and sustainable farm; 3. Review your resource base; 4. Develop a financial plan and test questions; and 5. Implement and monitor your plan (adjust as needed).

“Holistic Management as a tool used to plan for a sustainable farm helping you prioritize your decisions based upon how they impact your big picture,” said Tracy Favre, chief operating officer with Holistic Management International (HMI), a leader in land management education. Using HM results in improved quality of life, profits, land and habitat. She urged a partnership with nature instead of a battle HM helps reduce farm costs, improve profitability and strengthen families. Farms under HM develop a healthier environment, increased biological soil activity, cleaner water, improved wildlife habitat. These farms generate less and sequester more carbon dioxide than farms operated traditionally. With increased productivity and carrying capacity, lands absorb and fil-

ter rainfall, protect plants and animals from droughts and offer improved food security.

HM helps farmers become more profitable by selecting profitable enterprises, growing profitable crops and making expenditures for maximum wealth generation, business growth and resource productivity. HMI’s education programs include workshops and conferences like the Beginning Women Farmer Conference attended by over 200 farmers from across New England and beyond.

Tricia Park of Creekside Meadows Farm, New York said, “We practice Holistic Farm Management and it really works.”

HMI offers workshops, free downloads, manuals, books and other materials for purchase through the HMI Store and customized training for organizations and land management professionals.

To learn more about Vermont’s WAgN, visit www.uvm.edu/wagn/?Page=a bout/index.html&SM=about/ sub-menu.html. You can contact Peabody, community economic development specialist with UVM Extension, via email at Mary.Peabody@uvm.edu, call 802-223-2389 or write 617 Comstock Road, Berlin, VT, 05602.

Peabody and Park were two of many informative speakers at the Beginning Women Farmers’ Conference. For more information on HMI go to http://holisticmanagement.or g/about-hmi, send an e-mail to hmi@holisticmanagement.org, or call 505-842-5252.

Women connect during Angus conference The American Angus Auxiliary hosts an educational event for women across the nation In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the American Angus Auxiliary held the “Women Connected” Conference in Saint Joseph, MO. Women involved in the cattle business, from throughout the country, joined together to engage with one another, empower leadership abilities and educate themselves about current industry topics.

“We brought together such a diverse group of women involved in not only the Angus industry, but also the entire agriculture sector,” says Anne Lampe, Auxiliary president. “The conference gave these women the

chance to learn more about agriculture, themselves and their abilities to be advocates for the industry.”

Twenty-nine women from 15 states traveled to the Midwest for the weekend, April 14-16. They heard from a variety of speakers, participated in interactive workshops, and further developed leadership and teambuilding skills.

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

tion, youth and research.

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

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

“There is so much knowledge floating around out there, and with the informa-

tion I was able to learn during the conference, I will be able to dig a lot deeper into my ag-advocacy blog and really be able to tell agriculture’s real story,” Coon says.

“Ranching is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and the only way we can connect is to put a face to the industry.”

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

Participant Carla Malson of Parma, Idaho, says the information she received from the conference won’t just stay in St. Joseph: “No matter what region the par-

ticipants were from in the United States, we had more similarities than differences,” Malson says. “I am really fired up to take new ideas from the speakers and other attendees back and fine tune them for my region and organizations.”

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

Visit www.angus-auxiliary.com for more information or to join the American Angus Auxiliary.

Making better treatment decisions for managing Clinical Mastitis

Economic losses from mastitis may be reduced with sound management procedures, allowing dairy producers to maximize profits. regressed to a subclinical state. This occurrence is especially true for Grampositive pathogens.

Researchers generally use bacteriological cure rates to assess treatment efficacy, but few farmers or veterinarians evaluate bacterial clearance of pathogen from an affected gland. The ability to achieve a bacteriological cure depends on the pathogen type, case severity, variation in immune response among cows, efficacy of the treatment protocol, and promptness of initiating treatment.

Also, laboratory issues can influence the probability of recovering bacteria from milk samples. Issues such as the frequency of sampling, volume of milk that is inoculated, time period after therapy until sampling, and time between collection of consecutive samples all contribute to the wide variation in bacteriological cure rates noted in the literature.

Therefore, bacteriological cures should be reviewed critically in both research and clinical settings before therapeutic success can be confirmed.

Cow Factors Influencing Treatment Outcomes The relationship between incidence of intramammary infection caused by environmental pathogens and lactation number (or age) of cattle has been well known for at least 25 years. Older cattle have a greater risk of both subclinical and clinical mastitis, and several studies have indicated that older cattle have poorer responses to treatment as compared to younger cattle.

Cows with histories of previous cases of clinical mastitis are less likely to respond to therapy. In a study including 143 cases of clinical mastitis (all treated with IMM ceftiofur) occurring on four

dairy farms, cows treated for the first time in the current lactation were seven times more likely to result in bacteriological cure and 11 times less likely to have a recurrence as compared to cows that had experienced a previous case in that lactation. In the same study, cows with a recurrent case and a history of SCC > 200,000/ml at the test before the case were much less likely to have a rapid decrease of SCC in the months post-treatment.

Producers and practitioners should consider the effects of lactation number and history of previous clinical and subclinical mastitis before initiating mastitis treatments. For example, when IMM compounds are approved for extended duration therapy, veterinarians may want to consider using a longer duration of treatment for cases occurring in older cows or in cows having recurrent cases.

Likewise, older cows or cows experiencing recurrent cases may not be good candidates for withholding treatment if that option is used for treating some types of mastitis on particular farms.

Differences Among Pathogens Although it is difficult to incorporate microbiological examination of milk samples in all situations, it is well known that mastitis is caused by a diverse group of bacteria and that the probability of cure is highly influenced by the characteristics of the pathogen.

Some cases occasionally resolve in spontaneous cure; however, therapeutic cure rates for several mastitis pathogens, including yeasts, Pseudomonas spp., Mycoplasma spp., Serratia spp., and Prototheca, are essentially zero, regardless of treatment. On farms that have successfully controlled

contagious mastitis, approximately 25 percent–40 percent of clinical cases are microbiologically negative before treatment. Clinical and spontaneous cure rates for these “no-growth” samples are often high with or without treatment. In contrast, mastitis caused by environmental streptococci typically respond well to IMM antimicrobial therapy but have a low spontaneous cure rate and high rate of recurrence when antimicrobials are not administered. These differences among pathogens demonstrate that identification of the causative organism considerably improves mastitis treatment protocols. With current laboratory methods, it is not feasible for all farms to achieve a microbiological diagnosis before beginning therapy, but guiding treatment by use of on-farm culture systems has been shown to be economically beneficial. Even if a diagnosis is not immediately available, farmers can submit milk samples to laboratories for rapid provisional diagnosis and then readjust therapy when the pathogen is diagnosed 24–48 hours after beginning treatment. In the future, it is likely that rapid methods will become available to guide treatments, and consistent and accurate identification of pathogens before initiating therapy should result in improved therapeutic responses.

Treatment of Mastitis Caused

by Staphylococcus aureus As compared to other mastitis pathogens, there is a much larger body of evidence on which to base treatment decisions for mastitis caused by Staph. aureus. Expectations for spontaneous bacteriological cure of subclinical and clinical mastitis caused by Staph. aureus are essentially zero. Most of the evidence agrees that treatment of clinical mastitis caused by chronic infections with Staph. aureus is not rewarding and that many cows having clinical mastitis caused by chronic infections will have periodic episodes of mild or moderate clinical mastitis. It is not considered cost-effective to treat clinical mastitis in cows that are chronically infected with Staph. aureus because cure rates are typically less than 35 percent. In most instances, when the clinical signs disappear, the infection has simply returned to a subclinical state. Effective cure of cows infected with Staph. aureus has been shown to be strongly related to duration of subclinical infection.

Treatment protocols designed for farms where Staph. aureus infections are common should not prescribe the use of antimicrobials to treat mild clinical cases occurring in chronically infected cows. In these instances, it is more cost effective simply to isolate the cow or affected quarter, discard the milk until it returns to normal, and then make a decision about culling or retaining and isolating the cow. Cure rates for subclinical mastitis caused by Staph. aureus have been shown to decrease with age, the number of infected quarters, and increasing SCC. Similar results have been demonstrated for clinical mastitis, and bacteriological cure rates have been shown to be significantly greater if the pathogen is ß-lactamase negative as compared to positive. The use of extended duration therapy has been shown to increase cure of clinical

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by Pamela L. Ruegg, University of Wisconsin Although considerable progress has been made in controlling contagious mastitis, intramammary infection continues to be the most frequently occurring and costliest disease of dairy cows.

In some countries, Staphylococcus aureus remains a significant cause of mastitis in other areas, widespread implementation of effective control measures has significantly reduced its prevalence. Control of mastitis caused byStreptococcus agalactiae and Staph. aureus has resulted in reductions in bulk tank somatic cell count (SCC), but many dairy producers continue to struggle with treatment of clinical mastitis caused by environmental pathogens.

Common environmental mastitis pathogens include both Gram-negative bacteria (such as Escherichia coliandKlebsiella spp.) and Gram-positive bacteria (such as Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae).

Environmental pathogens tend to be less adapted to survival in the udder, and infection often triggers an immune response that results in mild or moderate clinical symptoms. The duration of infection with environmental pathogens is associated with the degree of host adaptation of the pathogen. Some environmental pathogens, such as most E. coli, are truly opportunistic and the immune response successfully eliminates them after a brief period of mild clinical disease. Other environmental pathogens, such as Streptococcus spp., have become more host adapted and may present as mild clinical cases that erroneously appear to resolve when the case has actually returned to a subclinical state. Both of these scenarios make it difficult for producers and veterinary practitioners to discern success of mastitis treatments.

Most cases of clinical mastitis are mild to moderate in severity and are not examined by veterinarians. On many farms, farm personnel are responsible for detection, diagnosis, and administration of treatments for mild and moderate cases of clinical mastitis; often farmers consult veterinarians only when a case becomes life-threatening.

It is vital for producers to monitor outcomes of clinical mastitis and for veterinarians to be involved in developing and evaluating treatment protocols for clinical mastitis, but the ability to assess the results of treatment is often limited because of inadequate records.

Determining outcomes of mastitis therapy For most farmers, the practical goals of mastitis treatment are to produce a rapid reduction in clinical symptoms, to achieve an eventual reduction in SCC, to prevent recurrence of additional clinical cases, and to maintain expected milk yield. Interpretation of treatment outcomes can be confusing because most cases of mastitis caused by environmental pathogens present with mild or moderate clinical signs. Clinical signs normally abate for the majority of cows within 4–6 days with or without treatment, but disappearance of clinical signs does not always indicate that the quarter has been successfully cured.

Although the milk appears normal, many of these cases simply may have

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Clinical Mastitis mastitis caused by Staph. aureus, and at least five days of therapy is recommended. Extended duration IMM treatment of clinical cases of Staph. aureus may be successful for young cows in early lactation with recent single quarter infections but should not be attempted for chronically infected cows.

Duration of Therapy Discarded milk is the greatest proportion of expense associated with treatment of clinical mastitis. In general, duration of antibiotic treatment is kept as short as possible to minimize the economic losses associated with milk discard. The appropriate duration of antibiotic treatment for clinical mastitis has not been well defined and varies depending on the causative pathogen.

Considerable evidence suggests that extended administration of antibiotics increases cure rates for pathogens that have the ability to invade secretory tissue. Cure rates reported for clinical mastitis caused by ß-actamase-negative Staph. aureus were significantly greater when extended duration therapy was used (50 percent) versus when three treatments were administered over 36 hours (38 percent). Likewise, bacteriological cure rates for experimentally

Continued from Page 3 induced Strep. uberis infections increased from 58 percent for treatments of 2 days to 69 percent–80 percent for treatments of 5 or 8 days.

Therefore, for mastitis caused by potentially invasive pathogens, the duration of therapy should be 5–8 days. However, research to support the use of extended duration therapy to treat pathogens that infect superficial tissues has not been published, and the use of extended duration therapy to treat these pathogens significantly increases costs without improving treatment outcomes.

When extended duration therapy is routinely used for all cases without regard to causative pathogen, considerable milk will be discarded unnecessarily.

This assertion is especially true for the 20 percent–30 percent of clinical mastitis cases on most farms that will be microbiologically negative and for which there is no logical reason to treat for extended durations.

Use of Oxytocin and Frequent Milking Frequent milking (FM) with or without administration of oxytocin is commonly recommended as an ancillary or primary treatment for clinical mastitis. In recent years, researchers have conducted sev-

On the cover Most cases of clinical mastitis are mild to moderate in severity. On many farms, farm personnel are responsible for detection, diagnosis, and administration of treatments.

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Clinical signs of mastitis normally abate for the majority of cows within 4–6 days with or without treatment, but disappearance of clinical signs does not always indicate that the quarter has been successfully cured.

Photos by Sally Colby eral studies to evaluate this practice either alone or in combination with antimicrobial therapy. One researcher experimentally induced E. coli mastitis in eight cows and compared responses to eight cows enrolled as controls. Cows were divided into 4 groups of 4 cows each: 1) induced E. coli mastitis, treated with FM and oxytocin, 2) induced E. coli mastitis but no treatment, 3) healthy cows treated with FM and oxytocin, and 4) healthy cows with no treatment. In cows that developed E. coli mastitis (n = 8), the use of FM and oxytocin did not significantly affect SCC response, time to bacteriological cure, time to systemic cure, or time required for milk to return to normal appearance. In another small study, Roberson et al. compared outcomes after dividing cases into 4 groups: 1) use of FM and oxytocin (n = 19 cases), 2) use of FM and IMM amoxicillin (n = 22), 3) use of IMM amoxicillin (n = 22), and 4) no treatment (n = 19). Enrolled cases included mastitis caused by environmental streptococci, E. coli, Klebsiella, and “no growth.” Clinical cure was defined as recovery of normal milk without relapse by 36 days after treatment. Clinical cures were 64 percent (no treatment), 57 percent (IMM amoxicillin), 25 percent (FM and oxytocin), and 52 percent (FM plus IMM amoxicillin). Bacteriological cures were 55 percent (no treatment), 67 percent (IMM amoxicillin), 49 percent (FM and oxytocin), and 53 percent (FM plus IMM amoxicillin). Although the study lacked statistical power, there was no indication that the use of FM improved clinical cures or bacteriological cures. Recently, the addition of 2 extra daily milkings was compared to twice-daily milking for cows that received IMM treatment for mild or moderate cases of clinical mastitis. The researchers enrolled 93 cows from a commercial dairy herd. The addition of 2 extra milkings had no effect on clinical cure or milk yield after treatment. Of enrolled cows (n = 93), approximately 32 percent of both treatment groups had normal milk, SCC < 100,000/ml, and bacteriological cures at the end of the observation period. The use of FM seems logical, and many veterinarians have been taught to recom-

mend this practice in veterinary school.

However, although each study lacks sufficient sample size, all three have failed to identify positive outcomes associated with FM; therefore, this practice is not supported by available evidence.

Parenteral Treatment of Acute Coliform Mastitis Use of IMM antibiotics to treat animals experiencing coliform mastitis has been questioned because of the high rate of spontaneous cure and because many antimicrobials have limited activity against Gram-negative organisms.

However, the use of parenteral antimicrobial therapy for treatment of acute severe coliform mastitis is often recommended.

Erskine et al. compared survival of cows with acute severe clinical mastitis that received supportive and IMM therapy to survival of cows that received supportive and IMM therapy combined with parenteral treatment using ceftiofur. While a general treatment effect was not noted, cows with mastitis caused by coliform organisms that did not receive systemic ceftiofur were more likely to be culled or die (37 percent) as compared to cows that received that treatment (14 percent). A similar study was conducted for cows experiencing mild and moderate cases of coliform mastitis. Animals in this study received IMM treatment alone (one of two separate products) or IMM treatment combined with systemic ceftiofur. No significant differences were noted in culling, loss of quarter, bacteriological cure, or recurrence of mastitis. More recently, outcomes after administration of systemic danofloxacin were compared to outcomes experienced by a non-treated control group in cows that had acute induced mastitis caused by E. coli. The use of systemic danofloxacin improved elimination of E. coli and resulted in better clinical outcomes (reduced body temperature, improved appetite, etc.). In summary, current research evidence appears to support the use of parenteral antimicrobial treatment to improve survival and clinical outcomes of cows experiencing severe coliform mastitis, but the routine use of systemic therapy is not recommended for mild or moderate cases.

Source: Cornell University Cooperative Extension

National Dairy Producers aims to maximize farmers’ profits

Dennis Trissel, National Dairy Producers Organization board member from Harrisonburg, VA, welcomed a group of around 300 to an informative meeting on the National Dairy Producers Organization in Dayton, VA. percent, over producing needed milk inventories for profit.

We are seeing the highest feed costs in the history of dairies and we are still producing more milk. It is not a problem of revenue. There is plenty of money in the milk industry.

However the buyers of milk, your partners in the dairy industry, are not willing to pay you, the producers, the true value of milk because they don’t have to. The system is rigid in their favor, especially when there is no concern in the producer sector about managing the production of milk on the farm to keep within profitable demand. It is very complicated! Producers have not been

able to control imports into the country and or production on the farm. That combined with their dogged independence and overall lack of unification has prevented them from stemming extreme volatility and loss,” said Van Nortwick.

Van Nortwick stressed over and over that the rules have to be changed in order to save the industry. “The solution to the problem is not in Washington. Anyone who believes the government is going to come to their rescue is still putting their tooth under their pillow,” said Van Nortwick.

Instead of sitting back and watching the industry go in

Dairy producers come together to learn how they can work together to ensure profitability.

the wrong direction, Van Nortwick encouraged the audience to pull together as producers, become members of the National Dairy Producers Organization, and address the real problems that are affecting their livelihoods. “The right tool in the right hands at the right time is everything,” said Van Nortwick. He then added, “Things happen for a reason!

We must get on our knees and pray like it all depends on God; then get off our knees and work together as if it all depends on us!”

Since The National Dairy Producers Organization was incorporated in November 2010, members have been on a mission to unify producers and manage the industry in a way to ensure profitable pricing for dairy producers regardless of their size or location.

The National Dairy Producers Organization strives to speak to, listen to, and better communicate with dairy producers. “We are getting better and better at that process and will eventually have in place the best communication network in the country. The ability to speak with and hear from every dairy producer in the country exists, and we are using it to insure that we hear what we need to hear and that producers hear and understand what the organization is doing and why,” said Van Nortwick.

The National Dairy Producers Organization Inc. currently has over 1,000 members and is growing.

“The focus is nationwide participation. We have secured a fairly even percentage of

members versus producers in each state. We are working harder to organize state delegations in all 50 states and eventually county delegations in those counties across the country where dairy is a significant economic engine,” said Van Nortwick.

Being a member of the National Dairy Producers Organizations, gives individuals a chance to come together, combat problems, and ward of future complications that effect their own personal operations. “One of the greatest benefits to being a member of the National Dairy Producers Organization is the ability each member has to be part of a real solution for the entire producer sector of the U.S. Dairy Industry,” said Van Nortwick.

“For far too long, dairy producers have been promised and promised and promised and yet 600,000 producers have left the field in just two generations. Producers must come to realize that only 10 percent of all of this country’s producers are left and that by working together and only by working together will they be able to change the rules of a game that left in ruin the other 90 percent. We cannot continue down this path.

Producers and those of us who truly understand their value to this nation’s economy and even its’ future domestic security have got to do everything in our power to prevent the perpetuation of the status quo,” said Van Nortwick.

For more information on the National Dairy Producers Organization, visit www.nationaldairyproducers.org.

Tom Van Nortwick, with Agribusiness Publications in California, shares some shocking figures of just how many dairy farms have recently gone out of business.

Photos by Jennifer Showalter

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by Jennifer Showalter DAYTON, VA — About 300 producers recently ended their day with dinner and an informative presentation on where The National Dairy Producers Organization is today and what it is working towards in the future.

Roughly 60 percent of the producers present for the event are already National Dairy Producer Organization members.

The National Dairy Producers organized the gathering along with others across the country to meet with, learn from, and inform dairy producers of changes that need to be brought about on behalf of producers to gain and maintain profitability. “It was a great event that allowed the producers to learn more about the National Dairy Producers Organization as well as their expected roll in fulfilling the 2012 National Agenda,” said Dennis Trissel, National Dairy Producers Organization board member from Harrisonburg, VA. Guest speaker Tom Van Nortwick with Agribusiness Publications in California may not be an actual producer himself, but he truly feels for those who work day in and day out to produce milk for little to no return. Van Nortwick’s emotional presentation really brought home just how big of a mess the producer sector of the United States dairy industry is in and how farm after farm is being forced out of business.

“We (the U.S. dairy industry) are 2 to 3, maybe even 4

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In his website www.dirtdoctor.com, on April 2, Howard Garrett published an article titled “Weed Killer Causes Animal Shape Changes”.

As soon as I saw that title, what came to mind was research done a few years ago by the biology department at nearby Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. That research dealt with minute traces of the herbicide atrazine as a possible cause of physical malformations in frogs. So I did an Internet search. Several minutes later I found research headed

by Professor Stan Sessions, head of that college’s biology department. Without going into all sorts of detail, one of these research projects showed that very low levels of atrazine residue in frog environments was associated with de-

formed legs, extra legs, or legs absent entirely in these amphibians.

Right next to “links” to Sessions’ work was a website (belonging to a multi-national chemical corporation), saying that atrazine residues had nothing to do with malformed frogs… this particular company never even made atrazine. And it keeps getting better.

My search for information on frogs and atrazine residue lead to another website, this one titled “Rachel Carson Syndrome: Pesticides, Frogs, and Organic Foods”. This website, belonging to the superbiotech lobby group Hudson Institute, sought to discredit Professor Sessions’ work; if that wasn’t enough, Hudson’s spokesman, Alex Avery, attacked the credibility and reputation of longdeceased Rachel Carson, the author of Silent

Spring. This book, 50 years ago, prompted President John F. Kennedy to convince Congress to ban the pesticide DDT. Attacking Rachel?... well, as they say down South, “them’s fighting words”.

So I calmly read Garrett’s article, and will hit its high-spots for our readers. Garrett addresses the impact of glyphosate, as it appears to inflict collateral damage on lesser (?) members of the animal kingdom. He writes that the world’s most popular weed killer can induce morphological changes in vertebrate animals, all this according to U.S. biologists studying its effect on amphibians. University of Pittsburgh researchers said the weed killer glyphosate, in sublethal and environmentally relevant concentrations, caused two species of amphibians to change their shape.

The study is the first to show that a pesticide can induce morphological changes in a vertebrate animal, this according to biological sciences Professor Rick Relyea in a university re-

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(Hartwick College research dealt only with one species.) The presence of predators can cause tadpoles to change shape by altering the tadpoles’ stress hormones, Relyea said, causing them to grow bigger tails to better escape. But similar shape changes seen after exposure to glyphosate suggest the weed killer may interfere with the hormones of tadpoles and potentially many other animals, Relyea said. “It was not surprising to see that the smell of predators in the water induced larger tadpole tails,” Relyea said. “That is a normal, adaptive response.”

What shocked the researchers was that glyphosate induced the same changes… as well as the fact that the combination of predators and glyphosate caused

the tail changes to be twice as large.

Because tadpoles alter their body shape to match their environment, having a body shape that does not fit the environment can put the animals at a distinct disadvantage, the researchers said. “This discovery highlights the fact that pesticides, which are important for crop production and human health, can have unintended consequences for species that are not the pesticide’s target,” Relyea said.

“Herbicides are not designed to affect animals, but we are learning that they can have a wide range of surprising effects by altering how hormones work in the bodies of animals. This is important because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of the ecosystem’s health,

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but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.” Which brings to mind images of the canary in the coal mine.

According to the Wikipedia on-line encyclopedia, Canaries were once regularly used in coal mining as an early warning system. Toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, methane or carbon dioxide in the mine would kill the bird before affecting the miners. Signs of distress from the bird indicated to the miners that conditions were unsafe. The use of miners’ canaries in British mines was phased out in 1987. Hence, the phrase “canary in a coal mine” is frequently used to refer to a person or thing which serves as an early warning of a coming crisis.

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

Those of us involved with agriculture know that what Webster said so many years ago remains true today, but as citizens pursued other arts, they have forgotten what brought our nation to prosperity.

Still, many people are curious about today’s agriculture.

An interesting dichotomy is that public curiosity with farming and ranching continues

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to increase as people become further removed from knowing how their food is produced. This presents a great opportunity to fill that knowledge gap.

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

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

So while you are engaged in planting the seeds for this year’s crops, also think about ways you can help plant seeds of better understanding with the consuming public. As you are turning that planter at the end of the row, you might just be asked to join in the conversation. Don’t hesitate to do so.

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

Crop from 6 By analogy, the term “climate canary” is used to refer to a species that is affected by an environmental danger earlier than other species would be, thus serving as an early warning system for the other life forms with regard to the danger in question. Maybe these deformed amphibians, despite Alex Avery’s wellfunded rhetoric, should serve, for those at the top of the food chain, as the canary in the coal mine. Or the warning shot over the bow… choose your metaphor.

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of the country and is only a few weeks away in others. Most farmers have been preparing for this task since they wound down from fall harvest. Field work, particularly planting, is a highly visible undertaking for farmers. Because of that, planting season is ripe for farmers to engage with people who are not familiar with agriculture.

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

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

But, a growing number of people have lost touch with farming. And farmers have found that explaining modern production agriculture isn’t always easy. That’s not always what people are

Ethanol industry applauds EPA approvals In April, for the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) as a registered fuel. This is one step closer to seeing low-cost, renewable E15 sold into the American fuels marketplace.

This is the most significant development in a three year effort to ap-

prove sale of the mid-level ethanol blend, and it follows EPA’s approval of health effects testing of the fuel in February.

“Our nation needs E15 to reduce our dependence on foreign oil — it will keep gas prices down at the pump and help to end the extreme fluctuations in gas prices caused by our reliance on fuel from

unstable parts of the world,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy.

“Today’s announcement from EPA finally puts that goal within reach.”

“This announcement strengthens the ethanol industry’s efforts to innovate and continue to deliver domestically-produced and affordable alternatives to foreign oil,”

Biodiesel industry urges Congress to reinstate tax incentive

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Continued Industry Growth at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has called on Congress to reinstate the biodiesel tax incentive to avoid further disruption to an emerging American industry that is creating jobs across the country while diversifying U.S. energy supplies.

In written testimony submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures for a hearing on expiring tax provisions, NBB Vice President Anne Steckel emphasized that the

biodiesel industry achieved record production of nearly 1.1 billion gallons last year before the $1-per-gallon tax incentive expired on Dec. 31. She urged lawmakers to pass an extension as quickly as possible to prevent a drop in production and potential layoffs.

“This is a bipartisan tax provision that is a proven job-creator and has strong support in Congress,” Steckel said. “With petroleum prices where they are now, we shouldn’t need any reminders about how important it is

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A Walk in the Woods — April 2012

by David Falkenham, UNH Cooperative Extension Grafton County Forester As the sun rises, the light frost that formed in the night starts to melt from the saplings that rise thick around me.

The sun at my back lights my way through the jungle of saplings and blackberry bushes that I must negotiate through. Black and raspberry bushes scratch my face and hands and tug at my clothing, sapling branches stab at my eyes and the branches on the ground make the footing tricky, at best. A biologist friend of mine once told me that if you are swearing while you walk through the woods, you are in great wildlife habi-

tat. So here I am.

In a forested setting, a good way to achieve dense habitat is by clearcutting patches of forest and allowing it to grow back. However in our back yards, clear-cutting is not always an option.

You might be surprised at the habitat you create by cutting only a few trees down on the edges of your yard. Last month I talked about planting shrubs in your yard to create habitat edges, now I want to talk about “addition by subtraction” or cutting down trees to create habitat.

When a hardwood tree is cut down, there is a reaction in the root system that causes the tree to sprout new saplings from

the roots and stumps of the tree that was cut.

When two or three trees are cut down, the result is often a thick flush of new growth within only a couple of years. This flush of sapling growth is a magnet for wildlife especially songbirds, grouse and turkeys.

Dense pockets of new growth create nesting and feeding habitat for birds and their young.

This habitat, in conjunction with a mixture of evergreen trees, flowers and shrubs (both planted and wild) and some mature forest make an ideal setting that will attract more wildlife, especially song birds, to your back yard. But how do you do it? That part is simple,

cut down some hardwood trees.

The best locations to practice “addition by subtraction” are along the edges of lawns and fields.

Simply cut down pockets of 2 to 5 mature hardwood trees and allow them to sprout over the coming years. The wood that you cut up can be used as firewood for you or a neighbor and the brush from the top of the trees can be piled up in brush piles. I recommend piling brush and not burning it. Brush piles also attract wildlife by giving birds and small mammals a place to hide and feed. In a few years the sprouts from the cut trees will cover up the aging brush piles. For best re-

sults cut the trees in winter and try to choose aspen, birch or maple trees.

Another trick to try is to use a chainsaw or ax to girdle living mature trees. Dead and dying trees are a great home for insects, thus they will attract woodpeckers and other birds such as nuthatches and chickadees that feed on this abundance of insects.

Choose trees that you don’t see on a regular basis and choose trees that are not near any structures because girdling a tree increases the chance that it will fall down. If a tree does fall down in your woods, leave it on the ground, it will provide habitat for salamanders, frogs and wood-

peckers.

For those of us who own fields that we mow to keep open for wildlife and viewing pleasure I strongly recommend mowing these fields only once a year and mow them after August 15.

Your field might be home to grassland nesting birds and mowing late in the summer or fall will ensure that the chicks have fledged from the nest to fly south for the winter. Mowing every other year is even better because it will encourage a greater diversity of plants and flowers thus improving habitat for pollinators such as bees, wasps and humming birds.

Less mowing equals more wildlife.

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TRACTORS 2011 NH TD5030 4wd, ROPS - Rental Return. . . . . . . . . . . $26,250 2011 NH T5050 4wd, ROPS - Rental Return - 212 Hrs. . . . $29,995 2009 NH.TD5050 4wd, w/New 825TL Loader, Cab, 90 HP - 2683 Hrs. - Excellent Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,750 2000 NH TS100 4wd, Cab, 32x32 Shuttle, 2 Remotes - 2135 Hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,995 2007 NH TL100A 4wd, Cab, w/NH 830TL Loader - 2068 Hrs. $43,795 2011 Mahindra 3616 4wd, Cab w/Heat & AC, HST Trans, Loader - 4 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,375 2010 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS, w/Warranty, 480 Hrs. - Excellent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2010 NH T6030 4WD, Cab, 95HP, w/NH 840TL Loader, 1100 Hrs$67,500 2005 Kubota L3130 4wd, HST w/Loader - 1023 Hrs. . . . . . $13,900 2007 NH TG305 4wd, 255 HP, Front/Rear Duals - 1450 Hrs, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,900 2009 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS w/NH 820TL Loader. . . . . . . $34,375 1990 Ford 8830 4wd, Cab, Rear Duals, Power Shift - 6650 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,250 Ford 4000 Diesel, Industrial TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT 2009 NH 74CSRA 3 Point Snowblower - Like New . . . . . . . $3,450 2003 Challenger SB34 Inline Square Baler w/Thrower, Hyd.Tension Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,375 2005 H&S ST420 Rotary Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 WIC Cart Mounted bedding Chopper with Honda Engine . . . $1,450 JD 336 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2010 E-Z Trail CF890 Round Bale Carrier/Feeder . . . . . . . . . $4,995 1989 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,300 2003/1996 N.H. 1411 Discbine 10'4" Cut w/Rubber Rolls - Field Ready, Your Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,800 NH 824 2 Row Corn Head for a N.H. 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 Gehl 970 14ft. Forage Box on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,950 Gehl 940 16' Forage Box on Tandem 12 Ton Gehl Gear . . . . $2,995 Wooden Flat bed on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 2008 Agway Accumul8 AC800 Bale Accumulator & AC8006G SSL Grabber, Like New Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,700 Krause 2204A 14' Disc Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 2002 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower- Excellent Cond. . . . . . . $19,600 Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 1995 Kuhn FC400RG Hyd. Swing Discbine - Good Cond. . $10,200 2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler . . . . . . $17,500 2011 H & S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New . . . . $5,295 NH 258LH, NH 260 RH Rakes w/double Hitch & Dollies-Complete Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,800

1998 John Deere 3 Row Corn Head from JD 3970. . . . . . . . $3,200 1999 NH 900 Forage Harverster, Metalert, NH Processor, 824 2 Row, 27P Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 2010 Hay Rite 32” Skeleton Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 Wood Hay Racks on Gears - 2 Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each $950 2009 NH BR7060 4x5 Bale, Twine/Net, Silage Special . . . . $25,200 2010 H&S BW1000 Inline Bale Wrapper - Like New . . . . . . $24,500 1998 Hesston 1340 13’ Hyd. Swing, Disc Mower/Conditioner . $8,400 Case IH 415 Cultimulcher 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,700 Jaylor 2350 Vertical Cutter/Mixer/Feeder Wagon. . . . . . . . . . $6,300 2007 Krause 7400-24WR 24’ Rock Flex Disc . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 2002 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $9,400 2003 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $7,500 1990 NH 144 Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 York 5’ 3Pt Landscape Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 Gehl 1065 Forage Harvester, Tandems, Metal Stop, Hay Pickup and 2 Row Corn Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 New Holland 256 Rake-Needs Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 IH 440 Square Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2008 NH M459 Telehandler 45' Reach - 420 Hrs. . . . . . . . . $62,500 2008 NH W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat/Air, Bucket/ Forks - 375 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,250 2007 NH E70SR Excavator w/Blade, Steel Tracks, Cab w/Heat /AC 400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500 2009 NH E135B SR Excavator w/Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket 1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,500 2010 NH L170 Skidsteer, Cab w/Heat, Pilot Controls, Hyd. Q-Attach Plate 72" Bucket - 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2007 NH W110 Wheel Loader, 1025 Hrs, Excellent Cond. . $87,500 2007 NH W170B Wheel Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,250 2007 Kubota RS205 Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat, 49 HP - 1080 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900 2008 NH C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd, 84" Bucket, 932 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,750 Mustang MS60P 60" SSL Pickup Broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 2008 NH L160 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, 72" Bucket-3476 Hrs. $15,250 2006 NH L180 Skidteer w/Cab and Heat, New Tires, 1628 Hrs. $17,995 2011 NH L218 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, Hyd. Mount plate - 535 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,500 ATTACHMENTS 2008 NH /FFC 66" Skidsteer Tiller - Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2008 NH. 96" Hyd. Angle Dozer Blade - Demo . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 2011 NH/McMillon Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950

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Farm Credit East announces Board Election results ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, ACA stockholder-customers recently elected three members to its Board of Directors: • In the Eastern region, Matthew W. Beaton was re-elected for a 4-year term. Matt is president and owner of Sure-Cran Services, Inc. and Beaton’s, Inc., based in Wareham, MA. Sure-Cran is a custom-management company, managing more than 550 acres of

owned and leased cranberry bogs in southeastern Massachusetts.

• Douglas W. Shelmidine was elected to a 4year term in the Central region. Doug owns Sheland Farms in Adams, NY. Sheland Farms is a multi-generational family business that Doug runs in partnership with his brother, Todd, and father, Donald. The family farms 1,500 acres and milks 700 cows.

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re-elected to a 4-year term in the Western region. Chris, along with her daughter, Kim Fesko Brayman, and father-inlaw, George Fesko, own Fesko Farms, Inc., a 2,000-acre, 600-cow dairy in Skaneateles, NY. Chris is involved in planning and goal-setting.

She also runs Chris Fesko Enterprises, which produces award-winning children’s educational DVDs about agriculture.

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April 25 reorganization meeting, the Board elected Andrew Gilbert, Potsdam, NY, as its chair and Matthew Beaton, Wareham, MA as vice chair. In addition to Chairman Gilbert and Vice Chairman Beaton, the Executive Committee includes Richard Janiga, East Aurora, NY, and June Hoeflich, Williamsville, NY. Farm Credit East is a customer-owned agricultural cooperative and part of the nationwide

Farm Credit System, which is celebrating 96 years of service to American agriculture. Farm Credit East serves Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

The full Farm Credit East Board includes 12 stockholder-elected directors and three appointed directors who bring additional skills and capabilities to the boardroom. In addition to

those elected to leadership and Executive Committee positions the Board also includes: Henry Adams, Shortsville, NY; Robert R. Brown II, Waterport, NY; Samuel G. Conard, Hillsborough, NJ; Benjamin J. Freund, East Canaan, CT; Laurie K. Griffen, Stillwater, NY; Ann P. Hudson, Suffield, CT; Henry L. Huntington, Loudon, NH; Peggy Jo Jones, Boise, Idaho; and Abbott W. Lee, Chatsworth, NJ.

E15 clears final EPA hurdle will satisfy the final requirement of the partial E15 waiver granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

“The National Corn Growers Association applauds the ethanol industry for this momentous accomplishment,”

2007 JD 6430 premium MFWD cab, air, IVT 2100 hrs, ex 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 3 remotes very sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3 remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs, HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch bucket electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2005 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 1809 hrs, 3 ptos 4 remotes ex 20.8x42 radial axle duals ex 480/70R/30 fronts 18 front weights quick hitch ex one owner tractor very very sharp . . . . . .$125,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 5946 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles very clean runs ex . . . . . .$36,500 2004 JD 6420 2WD cab, air, power quad 1418 hrs, 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR 16.9x30 radials rear 11.2x24 fronts dual remotes 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronic joystick real sharp clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 2003 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 2443 hrs, 3 PTOs 4 remotes 18.4x46 axle duals 380/85R/34 fronts front fenders buddy seat very very sharp and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485 hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes and PTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . .$55,000 1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs 16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding roll bar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 1990 JD 3155 MFWD, cab, air, 95 hp, 4787 hrs, 18.4x38, 16.9x24 original one owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,500 1989 JD 2355 2WD add on cab left hand hydraulic reverser dual remotes 3748 hrs, 18.4x30s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 1988 JD 2955 MFWD, cab, air, 4776 hrs, 18.4x38 13.6x28s front fenders very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials 3 remotes 4700 hrs, one owner ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, with turbo and after cooler 6021 hrs quad range like new 20.8x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 1980 JD 3140 2WD 80 hp dual pto and remotes like new 18.4x38s on R+P axles laurin cab very clean original runs ex . . . .$10,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto 7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1975 JD 2130 70 hp, roll bar and canopy top dual pto ex 18.4x30s on R+P axles JD 145 loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 2008 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 trans LHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97B SL loader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes NH 56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 1998 New Holland TS100 MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16 speed power shift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and 14.9x24 Goodyear super traction radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air, narrow orchard tractor 420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

said NCGA President Garry Niemeyer. “We have long understood the economic, environmental and national security benefits of this renewable, domestic fuel. Finally, the hard work invested in pushing to increase these benefits through

increased ethanol usage can come to fruition.”

Ethanol producers stepped up to provide the vast majority of the funding for this survey despite owning only a handful of the 160,000 gas stations that participate in the survey.

1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials, 3 remotes new style easy in steps one owner 4700 hrs, very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . .$22,500

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1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 + 1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . .$24,500 1990 Ford 8630 121 hp, MFWD, 18x9 power shift trans 4850 hrs, 3 remotes 20.8x38 rears 16.9x28 fronts clean runs ex . . . .$25,000 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 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 1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only 1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials quicke alo 6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 1990 MF 399 2WD roll bar ex 18.4x34 radials 4803 hrs, new clutch clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1977 MF 1135 factory cab multi power 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 1979 MF 2675 2WD cab, air, 24 speed power shift like new 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes 4095 hrs, very very clean runs ex .$10,000 1967 MF 135 diesel new 13.6x28 tires dual remotes 3588 hrs extra nice and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 tires power steering multi power very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speed power quad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs with L165 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weights and fenders very very sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 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 2005 CIH JX1090U 77 pto hp, ex 18.4x30 radials 12.4x24 fronts 3800 hrs, dual pto and remotes quicke 940 SL loader 3rd valve to front 24 speed LHR, very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,500 1986 CIH 1594 MFWD, 85 hp, power shift dual pto and remotes 5707 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 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 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1985 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, cab, air, powershift 4040 hrs, 20.8x38 rears 18.4x26s 3 remotes 3ph quick coupler very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1977 IH hydro 86 diesel new 18.4x34s dual remotes ex running good hydro clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3ph pto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with self leveling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 1977 White 2-105 cab, 4985 hrs, 3 remotes ex 20.8x38 radials front weights original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

1990 New Holland 575 baler hydraulic drive bale thrower and tension super nice clean original low use baler . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 New Holland 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive bale thrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 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 1998 New Holland 644 silage special wide pickup head bale ramps real nice clean baler twine tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1996 NH 644 4x5 round baler silage special new belts wide pickup head bale ramps with netwrap very nice clean baler . . . . .$8,500 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 2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special netwrap and twine 4x5 bale real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 2009 JD 582 silage special 4x5 round baler crop cutter edge to edge mesh wrap or dual twine wide pickup 6700 bales very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 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 1996 JD 466 round baler 4x6 netwrap or twine wide pickup head bale ramps ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 2007 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner very clean ex low usage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 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 hay rake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 New Holland 258 hay rake rubber mounted teeth in ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 Kvernland 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 20.8x42 T-rail clamp on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000 20.8x38, 18.4x38 and 18.4x34 clamp on duals Parmiter TR35 trailer type bale wrapper self loading arm very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,250

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“Ethanol producers have taken on a proactive role in this process and American consumers will benefit,” said Niemeyer.

“Ethanol has the capacity to lower staggering prices at the pump while also reducing pollution. With the survey in place, E15 is set for commercial sale as laid out by the EPA.” Now, efforts to promote E15 adoption will shift to focus on specific states with regulatory issues that act as an impediment. Notably some states, including Iowa, Illinois and Kansas, are prepared for commencement of E15 sales immediately upon registration of all parties with EPA and implementation of the Misfueling Mitigation Plan.

“We understand that some challenges may still arise, but this step forward renews our optimism that E15 will become a reality for American drivers,” said Niemeyer. “Now, we must overcome pending litigation and anti-ethanol rhetoric by some in Congress in order to reap the benefits of this transition.”

Groups representing the ethanol industry, in-

cluding the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the American Coalition for Ethanol also spoke out in defense of E15 and to applaud progress.

“America’s ethanol industry is committed to giving consumers greater choice at the pump by making E15 a commercial reality,” said RFA, Growth Energy, and ACE. “We will work diligently with the petroleum industry, gas retailers, automakers, and consumers to ensure E15 is used properly. But we will not stand idly by and allow some of these interests to make wild and unsubstantiated claims about ethanol and E15 in order to malign ethanol and scare consumers.

The fact remains that E15 is the most tested fuel ever approved by EPA and is perfectly safe and effective for those engines approved in the waiver.”

The survey, which is required annually, will collect more than 7,500 samples of all gasoline types available nationwide.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, April 24

May 7, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 11

The American ethanol industry stands on the brink of bridging the final federal hurdle to E15 availability after three years of concerted efforts.

So far, 99 ethanol producers have joined together to fund a nationwide fuel survey which

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

All calves AI sired. Excellent blood lines.

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

607-532-8512.(NY)

NEW BELTING SKIDSTEER wheels eight bolt, tandem axle running gear $950., NH 315 baler $3,000. JD 2-row green corn head. 607-243-5555.(NY) WANTED: Guard rail as in letter W type used, new, any length. 315-673-3995.(NY) WANTED: Metal bale wagon sides in good condition 16 or 18ft. need 2-sets, hay rake w/dolly wheel, used 30-40KW generator PTO. 215-791-3948.(PA) FOR SALE 85 ft. tower for wind mill lattice type- 4 legged 120’ available- already down $1,500. former power tower. 607869-5581.(NY) JD 4/16 PLOW Oliver sulky potato corn 2R planter Ford 5610 diesel $9,000. Antique planters, digger, rake, other equipment.

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

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

Also Pullets laying two months $5. each.

607-292-6184.(NY)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector.

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

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

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

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NH 116 HAYBINE 14’ cut $3,000. Berthoud 400 gal. grape sprayer $2,800. obo. 585301-5041.(NY)

FOR SALE: International Hydro 100 less than 200hr. on motor, overhaul, new rubber, VG paint, asking $11,900. obo. 315825-5244.(NY)

SHEEP SHEARING blade grinder with 12” aluminum disc, asking $300. obo. Call Dale 585-394-5814.(NY) NH 144 iNVERTER, new bearings, good condition $1,000. 585-554-6415.(NY) JD 640 HAY RAKE, nice $2,900. JD 1209 Haybine, little use $2,700. JD 541 self-leveling loader, like new $4,500. L.M. 518885-5106.(NY) WHITE 5100 no- till airplanter, new discs $5,000. IH six bottom plow with sodbuster $1,500. New diesel generator 8500 watt $4,000. 570-767-1117.(PA) PICK UP TO 10 Jersey Heifers ready to breed May $800. each, most are polled.

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

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

HAYWAGON 8’x16’ wood on a JD chassis with extendable tongue great shape $700. and 3pt. hitch back blade 6’ $275. 315-5253084.(NY)

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HAY ROUND and square bales. 607-6924622.(NY) LOCUST FENCE POSTS fresh cut any length when you call $2.00 each. 518-6051368.(NY)

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SIX 600LB. 700LB. Feeder Steers Angus Angus Hereford cross $1.40lb. 607-5426742.(NY)

BLACK SIMMENTAL bull sired by ranch hand, moderate frame, good EPD’s and calving ease. Yearling Heifers also available. 716-830-8149.(NY)

1,000 GALLON H+S pull type sprayer. 80’ booms Raven 450 controller new pump, foam markers, hyd. fold, excellent condition $10,000. 585-734-8457.(NY)

IH FAST HITCH cultivator. 2 Truck tires 235/70 R16 excellent, nearly new. 607743-6391.(NY)

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LOWE 750 classic 12” post hole auger with quick attach. Asking $2,500 or best offer, Hinsdale, NY. Ask for Ron. 716-557-2440

CIDER PRESSES water operated 4-1/2bu. to 14 bushel 6” grinders available send for prices and brochure. Amon Zimmerman 1077 Hall Rd. Lyndonville, NY 140989651.

1250 GEHL CHOPPER 7’ hay two row corn fair $1,000. No Sunday calls 607-2437578.(NY)

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Double Crop Buckwheat may be an option in the Northeast this spring Given the current state of the wheat crop, this could be the year many North East growers could slide in buckwheat after wheat.

Information on growing buckwheat: A. Climatic Requirements: Buckwheat grows best

where the climate is moist and cool. It can be grown rather far north and at high altitudes, because its growing period is short (10 to 12 weeks) and its heat requirements for development are low. The crop is extremely sensitive to unfavorable weather condi-

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B. Soil Requirements: Buckwheat grows on a wide range of soil types and fertility levels. It produces a better crop than

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It is an efficient crop in extracting phosphorous of low availability from the soil. In addition, buckwheat tends to lodge badly on fertile soils. It is often better suited than most other grains on newly cleared land, on drained marsh land, or on other rough land with a high content of decaying vegetative matter.

Buckwheat has higher tolerance to soil acidity than any other grain crop. It is best suited to light to medium textured, well-drained soils such as sandy loams, loams and silt loams. It does not grow well in heavy, wet soils or in soils that contain high levels of limestone. It grows well where alfalfa or red clover would not. On soils high in nitrogen, lodging may occur and cause a reduction in yield. Once lodged, a buckwheat plant does not return upright. Crusting on clay soils may result in an unsatisfactory stand because of poor seedling emergence.

C. Seed Preparation and Germination: Buckwheat will germinate at temperatures ranging from 45 degrees to 105 degrees F. Freshly harvested seed of some types may not germinate until after 30-60 days of drying and storage. The seed may retain its viability for several years, but seed that is no more than one year old is best to use for planting. Buckwheat plants will emerge from the soil 3-5 days after planting. The time required is influenced by depth of seeding and the temperature and moisture content of the soil.

Cultural Practices: A. Crop Sequence and Rotation: Serious diseases affecting other dicot field crops have not been important in buckwheat; therefore the volunteer plant problem is the main problem in crop sequences. Volunteer sunflower, rapeseed, mustard, and corn can be serious weeds in buckwheat planted before June 15. Volunteer buckwheat can be a problem in crops following buckwheat, but herbicides will control these in most crops.

B. Seedbed Preparation: A firm seedbed is best

for successful buckwheat production because of its relatively small seed size and its shallow root system. A firm seedbed facilitates absorption of nutrients essential for rapid growth, and tends to reduce losses from drought.

If soil has been plowed for a previous crop which has failed, only disking or harrowing may be required. Rolling or cultipacking the seedbed just prior to seeding is sometimes helpful.

C. Seeding Date: Buckwheat may be sown at any time after all danger of killing frost is past. Since the crop grows rapidly and matures in a short growing season, the most common practice is to seed the crop only 10-12 weeks before a killing frost is expected. For Wisconsin, seeding in midJune is advised.

Thin stands of buckwheat produce strong plants that branch and resist lodging on good land.

Thick stands produce plants that are spindly and have short branches and poor seed set.

D. Fertilizer and Lime Requirements: Buckwheat has a modest feeding capacity compared to most other grains, and if fertilizer is not applied, the removal of nutrients by a buckwheat crop may have a depressing effect on the yield of the following crop. Typical nutrient removals by the grain for a 1200 lb/a crop are 9 lb/a N, 3 lb/a P2O5 and 12 lb/a K2O. However, in Minnesota, a 2000pound yield of seed removed 40 pounds N, 20 of P2O5 and 13 pounds per acre of K2O or about the same as a 2000 pound crop of sunflower seed. The crop grows well on acid soils and gives little response to liming above a pH of 5.0.

It has about the same acid tolerances as oat and potatoes.

Soils should be limed for the crops grown in rotation with buckwheat.

It is unlikely that buckwheat will respond to additional P or K at soil tests above 30 lb/a P or 300 lb/a K. E. Method and Rate of Seeding: The most satisfactory method of sowing buckwheat is with a grain drill that plants the seed one

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable The U.S. Department of Agriculture — along with the Department of Energy, and the Department of Navy — will co-host an Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable in Washington D.C. on May 18 as the next step in the partnership with the private sector to produce advanced biofuels to power military and commercial transportation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement during his keynote address to the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference.

“Advanced biofuels are a key component of President Obama’s ‘all-of-theabove’ energy strategy to limit the impact that foreign oil has on our economy and take control of our energy future,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By bringing together farmers, scien-

tists, and the private sector to produce fuel for the American military, we can help spur an industry producing biofuels from non-food feedstocks all over the nation, strengthen our middle class, and help create an economy built to last.”

“The Biofuels Industry Roundtable will produce the market and industry expertise necessary to develop a domestic biofuel market capable of producing alternative fuel that is cost-competitive with traditional fuel,” stated Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. “The Departments of Navy, Agriculture, and Energy are investing in an existing private industry to spur growth, and each department will closely monitor how that investment is used to achieve the president’s objectives.”

The May 18, roundtable

will focus on efforts to accelerate the production of bio-based fuels for military and commercial purposes. Last year, USDA, and the Departments of Energy and the Navy announced that — through the Defense Production Act — they will collaborate to accelerate the development of advanced, drop-in aviation and marine biofuels and marine diesel to help power our military.

Participants in this roundtable will discuss next steps for those interested in pursuing the production of aviation biofuels and marine diesel.

Topics will include pro-

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In 2008, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. By the end of last year, that number dropped to 8.4 million barrels per day. In the last year alone, in part because of booming U.S. oil and gas production, more efficient cars and trucks, and a world-class refining sector that last year was a

net exporter for the first time in 60 years, we have cut net imports by ten percent — a million barrels a day. And with the new fuel economy standards the President announced last year, we are on pace to meet our goal by the end of the decade.

Developing advanced drop-in biofuels is another part of this comprehensive strategy to reduce America’s dependence of foreign oil.

As part of that strategy, and at Secretary Vilsack’s direction, USDA is working to develop the national biofuels industry producing energy from non-food

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A seeding rate of 36 to 72 pounds per acre or 16 seeds per square foot of clean, viable seed is sufficient. At least 48 pounds

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Panelists on the SMART debate will be CEO of Concern, based in Ireland, Tom Arnold; Dr. Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes, former minister of Brazil’s agriculture and food supply; Tom Dorr, CEO of Grains Council in Washington, D.C.; and

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

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

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

For that reason, NMPF has endorsed the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which was introduced in Congress last year by Representative Collin Peterson, the ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, along with Representative Mike Simpson, a leading congressional Republican.

The DSA package “is proactive, budget conscious, and fixes longterm challenges that our current safety net can’t address,” he said, adding that because of its advantages, the legislative proposal is backed by the American Farm Bureau, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, the

National Farmers Organization, the National Holstein Association, the Milk Producers Council, as well as a majority of other state dairy associations.

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

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

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

Kozak cited several advantages to the approach taken by the DSA. Most importantly, it shifts away from a sole focus on milk prices, to insuring farmers against poor operating margins caused either by low milk prices or high feed costs. The Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program provides a nocost basic level of margin insurance under the program, while offering farmers the option to purchase supplemental insurance to indemnify a larger margin.

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Importantly, Kozak noted that the DSA is voluntary. The farmer “has a choice to accept a free basic margin insurance, as well as subsidized supplemental insurance, in which they share the costs with the government. As part of that agreement, they will be asked to manage their milk output through the Dairy Market Stabilization Program when worst-

case conditions appear.

Or, they can forgo government assistance, and not be subject to the DMSP.” He pointed to the fact that the Market Stabilization program also contains triggers so that it does not activate when the world price and the domestic price are out of alignment, “a situation that could negatively affect the ability of the U.S. to export our products,” he said. Critics of the

Market Stabilization program have said that the program will choke off dairy exports, but Kozak pointed to the ongoing financial commitment that America’s farmers make in both the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Cooperatives Working Together program.

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

Kozak asked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stock.xchg photo processor or blender. Use mixture over a sink or place feet in empty tub, as the paste is messy. Massage mixture onto hands and feet. Leave on hands and feet for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

(Recipes courtesy of SpaIndex.com: Guide to Spas.) (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Comfort Foods made Fast and Healthy!

by Healthy Exchanges Ham and scalloped potatoes Scalloped potatoes as they were intended to taste!

Just fill your slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. What could be easier?

3 cups diced extra-lean ham 6 1/2 cups thinly sliced cooked potatoes 1 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cups shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of celery soup 2 tablespoons fat-free half and half 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1. Spray a slow-cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. Layer half of the ham, half of the potatoes, half the onions and half the cheese in prepared container.

Repeat layers.

2. In a small bowl, combine celery soup, half and half and parsley flakes. Spoon soup mixture evenly over top of potato mixture.

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours. Mix well before serving. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

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If you’re looking for an unusual (and budget-friendly) gift Mother’s Day, why not create a spa at home?

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

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

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

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

A pretty box or basket filled with jars of your custom-made spa treatments, a decorative label you create, hand-written or printed instruction labels, and a note of appreciation for your Mom makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

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Anaerobic digesters and biogas safety

by Patricia A. Westenbroek, Sullivan County, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Jerry Martin II, Environmental Engineer, USDA - ARS When manure is anaerobically digested, the biogas produced is primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide, with lesser amounts of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other gases. Each of these gases has safety issues.

Overall, biogas risks include explosion, asphyxiation, disease, and hydrogen sulfide poisoning.

Extreme caution is necessary when working with biogas. Adequate ventilation, appropriate precautions, good work practices, engineering controls, and adequate personal protective equipment will minimize the dangers associated with biogas. Wherever possible, digester-associated tasks and maintenance should be performed without anyone having to enter confined spaces, including pits.

Systems should be initially designed so that confined space entry is not required to perform maintenance.

Biogas Hazards Fire/Explosion Methane, approximately 60 percent of biogas, forms explosive mixtures in air. If biogas is diluted between 10 percent and 30 percent with air, there is an explosion hazard. In 2003, several explosions on Canadian swine farms were thought to have been caused by the methane in biogas exploding (Choinière, 2004). Hydrogen sulfide and ammonia are also potentially explosive.

Because of the explosion hazards, no open flames should ever be used near a digester.

Also, equipment such as large engines and electric generators must be suitable to the environment so a spark will not ignite the gas. Explosion-proof equipment and electrical service, as well as non-sparking tools, should be used around digesters and biogas. There must be no smoking near the digester or related biogas lines and equipment.

Asphyxiation Asphyxiation from bio-

gas is a concern in an enclosed space where manure is stored. Osbern and Crapo (1981) report one case of three people who died from asphyxiation created by swine manure gas in an enclosed space. Even opentopped manure pits can generate methane at a sufficient rate to push out the air above the manure and render the space oxygen-deficient.

Never enter a facility where manure is stored or where there is a suspected biogas leak as natural ventilation cannot be trusted to dilute the explosion hazard sufficiently. Airing out a facility does not impart safety, as some of the gases produced are heavier than air. If a person is found unconscious in such a facility, do not enter the facility because you may be overcome as well. Contact emergency services so that firefighters wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) can safely retrieve the victim.

Disease Animal manure con-

tains bacteria, viruses and, possibly, parasites.

Biogas is generated by the anaerobic digestion

of manure, which occurs because of the bacteria present in animal wastes, some of which

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Introduction to biogas and anaerobic digestion

by Dan Ciolkosz, Extension Associate, Penn State and Pius Ndegwa, Washington State University On-farm biogas production has long been a topic of interest for farmers, with historical records of biogas production going back several hundreds of years. In modern livestock production systems, for example, the benefits of producing biogas are significant and include: • provision of supplemental renewable energy • odor reduction • reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases • pathogen control • waste biostabilization.

The economics of biogas production, however, are sometimes difficult to

justify unless the accompanying environmental benefits and other byproducts are considered.

What is a biogas?

Biogas is a by-product of the anaerobic (without oxygen) breakdown of organic matter. The organic matter could be any of a number of materials, but on the farm, it most often comprises animal manure or other agricultural waste.

The most important component in biogas is methane, a flammable gas that can be used in furnaces, for cooking, or even as an engine fuel.

However, biogas also contains carbon dioxide and small amounts of hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, and water vapor.

What is a digester?

A digester is a sealed vessel or container in which anaerobic digestion of organic matter occurs.

The bacteria “feed” off the manure and, in the process, release biogas as a by-product.

This process is referred to as anaerobic digestion, and the sealed vessel or container is thus usually referred to as an anaerobic digester. Anaerobic digestion also occurs in the anaerobic zones of open or unsealed swamps, bogs, and wastewater lagoons.

Today, farmers in developed countries are using digesters primarily to improve the quality of their manure and to reduce manure odors, the

energy content of the methane being simply a by-product. However, as the price of energy increases, more farmers are looking at using anaerobic digestion as a way to generate supplemental heat and electricity for their farms. Digesters are a popular technology in rural areas of the developing world, where electricity and petroleum fuels are often unavailable or unaffordable.

What does a digester look like?

Physically, digesters can come in many different shapes and sizes, varying from simple earthen lagoons to complex steel and concrete structures. In North America, the most com-

mon commercial farm digesters are usually buried concrete tanks with heavy plastic covers.

How does a digester work?

Fresh biomass entering a digester is supplied with anaerobic bacteria by the existing digested biomass, which is tremendously rich in these microbes. The digester tank provides a conducive environment for anaerobic microbes to “digest” the biomass, resulting in digested solids, liquids, and biogas. In general, the anaerobic digestion is a living process, requiring favorable conditions (temperature, moisture content, oxygen exclusion,and pH) and a steady food supply in or-

der to flourish.

What goes into a digester?

Livestock manure is the most popular material, or feedstock, for anaerobic digestion on the farm, but almost any type of organic matter can be digested, including food waste, forestry residue, animal processing waste, and field crops.

What can go wrong?

Probably the biggest problem in a digester occurs when the digester’s pH drops too low. In general, acid-forming bacteria grow much faster than methane-forming bacteria. This can reduce the pH to an unfavorable level for methane-forming bacteria, thus inhibiting

hands before eating and drinking and before touching the eyes or other mucous membranes.

Keeping the digester facility clean will reduce disease hazards as well as the spread of odors

and fly populations in the digester facility.

Precautions Manufacturer warnings Failure to heed manufacturer warnings may result in death or serious injury. Contact the man-

ufacturer for maintenance and service requirements and availability of service.

Safety walk-throughs A safety walk-through can help you determine potential hazards and

preventative measures.

Cornell University developed a comprehensive self-assessment guideline for farmers. It is intended to be used by farm owners and managers or farm staff who

are responsible for the operations and/or maintenance of anaerobic digesters and their related processes. It provides guidance for process and job evaluation with suggestions based on typical potential hazards for farm digester systems and their associated preventative measures.

Gas sensors Explosion, suffocation, and poisonous gas hazards may be detected using gas sensors. These sensors include both disposable and electronic sensors. Electronic sensors need testing regularly, and these sensors may have a disposable component that needs periodic replacement.

Only qualified people should use these sensors to determine if an area is safe.

Personal protective equipment An area where manure is stored should never be entered without the appropriate personal protective equipment, which may include a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of protective equipment such as an SCBA is covered by OSHA regulations, and the operator must be certified in its use with equipment-fit testing and medical clearance.

The information presented here is for reference purposes only. No liability is implied.

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Mad Cow Disease Here Again Issued Apr. 27, 2012 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has con-

firmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow from central California. Dairy Profit

Weekly (DPW) reported that the carcass was being held under state authority and will be destroyed. It was never presented for slaughter

for human consumption, DPW reported, so did not present a risk to the food supply or human health and milk does not transmit BSE. Samples from

ry hit just over a billion pounds again (first time since October 2011), up 2 percent from February, but 2 percent below a year ago. Traders said the report was pretty much as expected.

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

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

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

Cash butter slipped to $1.36, down 5 1/4-cents on the week and 71 1/2cents below a year ago when the spot price gained 7 1/2-cents and hit $2.0750. Two cars sold on the week and the AMS price lost 2.2 cents, hitting $1.4408.

Butter stocks are abundant compared to a year ago. The March 31 inventory stood at 210.6 million pounds, up just 5.4 million or 3 percent

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Introduction from 19 the activity of methanogens. This is referred to souring and may result in failure or crashing of the anaerobic digester. In most cases, however, the pH is selfregulating, but bicarbonates are sometimes used to maintain consistent pH. The optimal pH range is between 6.8 to 8.5.

Restarting a digester that has “soured” is not an easy task. Typically, the approach is to open the digester, excavate the soured material, then refill and restart the digester. This is a costly and unpleasant task and should be avoided when-

ever possible.

There are risks in dealing with biogas, including explosion, asphyxiation, disease, or hydrogen sulfide poisoning. Operators must be aware of the potential hazards and take preventative measures.

How is biogas used?

Biogas generated from anaerobic digestion processes is a clean and environmentally friendly renewable fuel. There are many uses for this fuel, including use in engines, generation of electricity, heat and hot water systems, and even refrigeration.

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

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

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

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

The total cheese invento-

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Bodette Farm LLC 7240 Rt. 17 West Addison VT 05491 At the Farm

Mike & Joan Lothian 2996 Middle Road Franklin, VT 05457

Leo and Arlene Lamoureux At the Farm 433 Leicester Whiting Rd Whiting, VT 05778

As good of a set of 2 year olds as you will ever see!

Directions: From 105 2 miles west of Enosburg take 236 North go 6 miles to RT 120 West, 3 miles to Gallup Road, 7 miles to 4 corners, go left to farm.

WED D MAY Y 9th 11:00 0 AM After 116 years and Seven Generations The Bodettes are going to sell all their cattle

290 HOLSTEINS 140 COWS and 150 HEIFERS 35 Bred heifers - 35 Ready to Breed - 80 calves to yearlings 50 Milking 2 year olds 25 Fresh in last 2 months R.H.A. 17,000 4.0% SCC 220,000 64LB PER COW 2 SERVICE AGE BULLS AND 2 YOUNGER BULLS SELLING ALL WILL BE inoculated and preg checked Directions: From 22A at Addison Four Corners turn West on Route 17, Seven miles to Farm on Left. From New York: Cross Crown Point Bridge to Second Farm on Right

Watch for Auction signs Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Owners: Bodette Farm 802-759-3301 office Cell: 324-2771 Ray Cell: 349-3639 Matt

From I-87 in NY to 11E to 2E to 78E to 105E following directions above.

One of the best Jersey Herds we’ve ever had to sell!

FRII MAY Y 11th 11:00 0 AM 111 ID. Jerseys 70 Cows 15 Bred Heifers due Aug. - Sept.

11 Open Heifers RTB 10 Yearlings, 2 Bulls Herd Ave 47# 5.0% 3.8P SCC 200,000 A.I. for 30 years. Over 1/2 First or Second Calf 25 Cows Fresh, Balance in all stages of lactation. They are double inoculated and preg checked.

They have had Jersey on this farm for 150 years and they have never been better than they are right now!

FRII MAY Y 18TH 10:300 AM M Sharp 60 COWS and 60 HEIFERS Herd bred A.I. with Genex for 40 years 100% Homebred herd SCC 160,000 ave 57# 3.7% 3.0P Cows due year round - 12 Fresh, 13 due shortly Heifers are well grown, 22 are confirmed, 14 yearlings, 15 6-12 mos. 8 under 6 mos.

Herd is tie stall and goes out for exercise every day Last 9 years Quality Milk Award They are double inoculated and preg checked

Leo and Arlene have bred a nice herd of cows that are young and vaccinated right.

Directions: Take route 7 to Leicester, turn west onto Leicester Whiting Road past Depot Farm Store to first farm on right.

From 22A take Whiting Shoreham road just south of Shoreham go straight thru Whiting Four Corners to first farm on left

Watch for Auction signs Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Assisting: Mike Stanley 802-933-2039

Owners: Leo & Arlene Lamoureux 802-683-8051 802-349-3110 (cell)

Owners: Mike & Joan Lothian 802-286-6340

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Churning schedules have eased from the Easter/Passover holiday.

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

Butter demand has

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

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

down 2, hitting $1.1075.

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

steady. Arizona production, which is decreasing, reflects the arrival of warmer weather.

Bottled milk demand is steady to lower. Milk handlers speculate the early arrival of warm weather in the Northern states decreased several weeks of mealtime milk consumption and pushed the calendar ahead to preferences for iced beverages. Cream demand from ice cream and ice cream mix end users hasn’t moved out

of the doldrums yet, according to USDA. Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.83 on April 6. The last half of 2012 was averaging $16.20 on March 2, $16.52 on April 5, $16.26 on April 13, $15.95 on April 20, and was trading around

DATE: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. TIME: 10A.M. SHARP!!

LOCATION: 399 Upper Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667.

DIRECTIONS: Rte 2 east or west to Plainfield, VT. In Plainfield off Main St, turn onto Mill St, take an immediate left onto Brook Rd, go 4/10th mile and turn right onto Upper Rd. 1st farm on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to going into custom cropping & selling feed we have been commissioned to sell the cattle, barn and farm equipment belonging to the MacLaren Farm, LLP. 205 HEAD OF FREE STALL CATTLE Herd averaging 54 lbs+, butter fat test 3.99, protein 3.10, SCC 200,000. 115 milking cows with 103 Holsteins & 12 crosses. 25 fresh, 8 due end of May, 7 due June, 14 due July, 10 due August, 20 due September, 10 due October, 11 due November and the balance due in different lactations. 40 bred heifers due May to end of July, 26 RTB Holsteins & crosses, 12 heifers 4 - 8 months old, 12 started calves. All cows will be pregnant checked & inoculated prior to auction.

FARM EQUIPMENT New Holland 6635 4wd tractor w/bucket, Allis Chalmers 8010 tractor, Allis Chalmers 6070 tractor, Allis Chalmers 5050 tractor, New Holland LS180 skid steer w/cab & heat, New Holland LS185B skid steer w/cab & heat, Case 1840 skid steer, New Holland 640 round baler (4'x5' bale), New Holland 457 sickle bar mower, Case 308 4-bottom plows, Bush hog 1439 (1) 12' & (1) 14' harrows,10' chain harrow, White 14" harrow, 16' spike tooth, White 6100 four row no till Corn Planter w/ liquid fertilizer, Brillion 6' seeder, Imperial 4-row cultivator, Tye series V-7' no till seeder, New Idea 3639 manure spreader, Gehl 329 manure spreader, Gehl 322 manure spreader (for parts), Kuhn 2044 manure spreader (1 yr old to be sold w/reserve), (2) Kill Bros gravity feed boxes, Pro-mix 10 mixer wagon, Knight 3375 mixer wagon, (2) Renfa 16' steel feed manger, 12' Renfa steel feed manger, 8' hay feeder, 2002 Corn-Pro 16' cattle trailer, Renfa 12 ton dump trailer, Zimmerman cattle vet-chute, (3) New Holland 824 corn heads, Rubber Round Up 2 yard sawdust shooter, Rubber Round Up 1 yard sand shooter, HLA 1.5 yard side discharge sawdust shooter, (2) Rubber Round Up tire scrapers, Kukar 500 gal herbicide sprayer, 1994 International Eagle 9400 (no body), 2007 Can-Am 400 4-wheeler and a 2000 Polaris 500 Magnum 4-wheeler, 3 Running Gears and much more.

BARN EQUIPMENT BouMatic double five (3" low line milking parlor w/auto take off's w/air blower 10hp vacuum pump, BouMatic pulsation, universal automatic wash, sanitize system & universal auto grainer's), 1980 Girton 1240 gal bulk tank w/2 compressors, 2002 Dari-Kool 1000 gal bulk tank w/compressor, 120 gal water salvagers, Gould water gun model HB705, Universal 7.5 hp vacuum pump, 2003 Variable speed drive, Bradford White 80 gal water heater, double stainless steel sink. single stainless steel sink, Electric milk replacer mixer, Universal CIP washers, Brock 6-ton grain bin w/auger, Dari-Kool 44-plate- plate cooler, (120) Zimmerman 66" free stalls, (36) Agway 72" free stalls, Agway 2' parlor cooling fan, 20" parlor cooling fan, 42" free stall cooling fan, 4' free stall cooling fan, Miraco 50 cow water trough w/float, Miraco 25 cow water trough w/float, (2) 16' steel gates, (7) 12' steel gates, (2) 8' steel gates, (2) 4' steel gates, DeLaval model 76 milker pump, (5) Poly dome round calf hutches and (3) Poly dome super calf hutches.

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. *** 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 Ring man: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750 Owners: Steve & Michael MacLaren 802-454-7846

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DAIRY FARM DISPERSAL

$15.49 late morning on April 27.

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

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

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

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

The Committee passed the bill April 26, 16 to 5, including the dairy reforms, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote.

An amendment was going be offered by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) that would strike the dairy market stabilization program and replace it with a stand-alone margin insurance program for dairy producers but it was withdrawn.

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

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DPW also reports that the committee did approve two amendments to the dairy title, without making major changes to the bill. One, offered by Sens. Johanns (R-Neb.) and Casey (D-Pa.), that authorizes a review of the Market Stabilization program at the end of the five-year farm bill lifespan; and a second, offered by Sen. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), that extends the MILC program through June 2013, at a reduced rate, so there is a safety net in place while the USDA implements the new dairy margin insurance program. The bill was not amended in any way that diminishes the value of the margin protection or market stabilization elements, according to NMPF CEO Jerry Kozak.

Meanwhile; the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry heard testimony the same day on the dairy provisions. Part

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

Brown’s report analyzes the Dairy Security Act (DSA), which features a voluntary margin insurance program to protect against low milk prices or high feed costs, with a basic level of coverage available to all producers for free, and a supplemental, expanded level of coverage available for farmers to purchase. If farmers enroll in the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, they will also be subject to the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, which asks them to reduce their milk output when margins are very

low. NMPF said “The key take-away from the FAPRI report is that the dairy reforms reduce margin volatility at the farm level, without negatively affecting the supply of milk to either domestic or international markets.”

Two other farm groups, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), have endorsed the plan while two Midwest producer groups, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and the Min-

nesota Milk Producers Association (MMPA) gave it a thumbs-down. The DBA has been vocal in their opposition of the supply control mechanism contained in the DSA, according to DPW, while the MMPA said the proposed legislation must remove all language referring to “Milk Stabilization.”

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), which also testified at the Thursday hearing, previously named other dairy leaders who called for the Senate Agriculture Com-

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mittee to remove the new dairy program from the draft 2012 Farm Bill and instead focus on providing proven safety-net programs, such as revenue insurance, typically used for other commodities.

Those leaders included Miriam Erickson Brown, president and CEO of Anderson Erickson Dairy; Jon Davis, president and CEO of Davisco Foods International, Inc.; and David Ahlem, vice president of dairy procurement and policy for Hilmar Cheese Company,

Incorporated who joined the IDFA in opposing the milk supply management program, called Dairy Market Stabilization.

They charge that it would raise consumer prices, hurt exports, cost thousands of new jobs and stifle investments in new facilities.

Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president for legislative and economic affairs, said “Congress has been told that they can attempt to control milk supply and demand

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JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke Krone 42 Like new rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . 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 Vicon 423T rotary rake . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 7200 4 Row Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 457 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 654 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 920 Flex HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Hardi Ranger 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . 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 Degelman R570 rock picker . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville

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Environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion mental impact. Anaerobic pretreatment may be a more economical method of converting an anaerobic lagoon to an aerobic lagoon, compared to mechanical aeration. Digester effluent is more stable than raw manure. It contains more stable organic material and less volatile odorants. Thus, storage and land application of digester effluent greatly reduces odor nuisance compared to raw manure.

Uses for digested solids Manure solids are stabilized through anaerobic digestion. What was once reactive, partially digested material has been processed into stable microbial biomass and precipitated nutrients, although the majority of nutrients remain with the liquid. The potential to dry and transport digester solids is greatly improved over raw manure. The solids can be recycled and used for bedding or a soil amendment on the farm. The re-

duction in moisture content also increases the feasibility of selling the solids to farms that are greater distances away.

In the right market conditions, composting the digested solids can result in a value-added product that can be sold to homeowners, gardeners or the landscape industry.

Plant nutrients Plant nutrients are conserved and transformed during anaerobic digestion. Ammonium is created from manure proteins. This can be a benefit or a nuisance. If injected immediately into the soil, ammonium-rich effluent is highly available for plant growth. On the other hand, if digester effluent is stored under anaerobic conditions, ammonium will convert to ammonia gas and escape to the atmosphere.

Since digesters are also a reducing environment, the potential exists for capture of ammonium and soluble phosphorus through precipitation as

struvite.

Many metals are precipitated during anaerobic digestion. Sulfur is reduced to sulfide, which is generally a bad thing since it can escape as hydrogen sulfide gas. However, the digester environment can be manipulated so that sulfides are precipitated along with potentially harmful metals such as Ni and Zn. Greenhouse gases Anaerobic digestion results in the reduced emission of greenhouse gases. This may seem ironic, since the methane contained in the resulting biogas is a powerful greenhouse gas.

An anaerobic digester is a controlled environment that captures the methane. After capture, it is either flared or used to generate electricity and/or heat.

When flared, the carbon dioxide formed in the combustion has less heat trapping potential than the original methane, and it is essentially recycled

atmospheric carbon.

What is released to the atmosphere through combustion of methane was once plant material formed through photosynthesis from atmospheric carbon dioxide.

When used for energy generation, the biogas replaces power that might have otherwise been created through conversion of fossil fuel. Regardless, if the biogas is flared or used for energy generation, the farmer may be eligible for carbon credit payments.

Anaerobic digestion on farms With all of the potential benefits, one might wonder why relatively few farms utilize these systems. One major reason is that anaerobic digesters are expensive to install and operate. The economic benefits have, in the past, been limited to a reduction in electricity purchased by the farm, which is not enough to offset the costs of the system.

As the interest in renewable energy sources increases, farms are increasingly able to apply and receive carbon credits. Some farms also accept off-farm waste, collecting tipping fees, to codigest with manure. In many states, more favorable net-metering laws have also made the economics more favorable.

Power generated by the digester is valued at retail costs rather than wholesale costs.

The decision to install a digester is often driven by additional considerations, such as nuisance issues. A digester greatly reduces the odor potential of the manure, which also greatly reduces neighbors’ complaints and the potential for lawsuits.

At the current time, anaerobic digestion is slowly but surely increasing as a manure treatment method in the United States.

Source: www.extension.org

Dairy farm report shows financial improvement in 2011 Farm Credit East to host a Webinar to report the results ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lending cooperative, released information indicating dairy farmers were able to regain some financial footing in 2011. The information comes from Farm Credit’s 2011 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary report. Farm Credit East will host a webinar for dairy farmers and other interested parties on Monday, April 30, at noon to discuss the results of this year’s report.

Real Estate & Farm Equipment

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Friday, May 18th, 2012 • 5 PM 104 Ushers RD. Mechanicville, NY (Town of Halfmoon) 2800 sq ft ranch home and barn w/ 40 acres plus one acre building lot. Sold separately and in combination. Zoned light industrial.

Can be used for Ag, residential or industrial purposes. A great opportunity to buy a home in nearly perfect move-in condition with some great land. House has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and separate mother in law or income apartment. 2 car garage and paved driveway. Real estate sells @ 7pm.Check our website for details.

Terms for Real Estate: 10% buyers premium. 10% of bid payable immediately following auction. All buyers must have $5000 cash or guaranteed funds made out to Mary Ann Larkin Realty to register. Balance of 10% in cash or check. Closing required within 60 days. RE Brokers protected. Call our office for details.

Also selling: At 5PM sharp 24 older farm tractors including JD520: (4) Ford 851; (3) Ford 840; Ford 600 & 900; (6) Ford 8Ns & 9Ns; (2) Ford 3000; Ford 8N Worthington Chief; Ferguson; MM BF; IH H; Case DC; trailer; several 3pt implements; 10 scrap vehicles; 20 pcs scrap farm eq +many more misc items.

Term on Farm Equipment: All items sold as is. Full payment by cash or good check payable at auction. List is subject to change.

James MacFadden-Auctioneer 518-284-2090

Mary Ann Larkin-Broker 518-284-3200

MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. Sharon Springs, NY

(518) 284-2090 www.macfaddens.com

The Dairy Farm Summary results show that net earnings per cow for dairy farms participating increased $401 per cow to $797, up from $396 in 2010. For the second year in a row, cash flow on the dairy farms was adequate to meet financial commitments including operating expenses, debt repayment, family living, and income taxes.

The webinar will be held on Monday, April 30, from noon to 1 p.m. and include an overview of this year’s report, with reaction and commentary from an expert panel. The webinar is free to participants. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/webinars for registration infor-

mation.

Farm Credit East, in conjunction with Yankee Farm Credit and Farm Credit of Maine compile the annual Northeast Dairy Farm Summary that looks at farms from New York, New England, and New Jersey.

The summary reviews all aspects of dairy financial information from participating dairy farm businesses. This year, 532 dairy farms participated.

For further highlights on the 2011 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary, or to purchase a copy, interested parties can check FarmCreditEast.com.

Mielke from 24 without harming consumers and the overall dairy industry, and that is simply not true.”

Erickson Brown charged that the plan “will create a chain of events which will limit the milk supply for dairies like AE and result

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

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

bill dairy programs are inadequate,” he argued.

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

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May 7, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 25

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

Odor reduction By removing organic matter, the digester reduces the organic matterloading and associated oxygen demand on downstream manure handling components. This may allow the downstream components to be smaller, operate more efficiently and function with less environ-

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Study suggests shale-gas development causing rapid landscape change As the Marcellus natural-gas play unfolds in Pennsylvania, several trends are becoming increasingly clear, according to Penn State researchers.

First, most of the development is occurring on private land, and the greatest amount of development falls within the Susquehanna River basin. Second, a regional approach to siting drilling infrastructure is needed to help minimize development in core forest and productive agricultural lands and to decrease the potential risk to waterways.

Patrick Drohan, assistant professor of pedology in the College of Agricultural Sciences, was lead investigator on a study that examined the early effects of Marcellus gas development on landcover change and forest fragmentation in the Keystone State.

Drohan estimates that slightly more than half of the well pads in Pennsyl-

vania occur on agricultural land; most of the rest are on forestland, but many of those are on core forest that is privately owned.

The loss of agricultural land to shale-gas development presents some concern because, in some areas, drilling is now competing with food production for space on the landscape, the study states.

“Our results suggest,” said Drohan, “that shalegas development could substantially alter Pennsylvania’s landscape. The development of new roads to support drilling could affect forest ecosystem integrity via increased fragmentation.”

The fragmentation of forestland, especially northern core forest, places headwater streams and larger downstream waterways at risk of pollution, the study suggests. Based on the intensity of development in the Susquehanna River basin, future expan-

sion of shale-gas production in this basin could become a significant land- and water-management challenge for Chesapeake Bay water quality and ecosystem services.

The concentration of existing core forest in the northern part of the state — and the focus of drilling in this area, largely on private land — led the researchers to conclude that remaining areas of public land are key refuges for the protection of wildlife, ecosystems and associated ecosystem services.

“These areas should receive further protection,” Drohan said. “An organized effort across government and private entities may be a way to manage development.”

Coauthors of the study, which was published in the March 25 issue of the journal Environmental Management, were Margaret Brittingham, professor of wildlife resources; Joseph Bishop,

research associate in geography; and Kevin Yoder, former field assistant in the School of Forest

Resources.

The research was sponsored by the Heinz Endowments, Marcellus

Center for Outreach and Research and the USDANRCS Soil Survey program.

DOL’s pending rules on farm labor practices

by Mike Oscar Through a lengthy, wide-ranging list of prohibitions, the Department of Labor wants to stop children from hazardous duties. That would mean, for example, no work around silos, no driving 4-wheelers, no construction work, no corralling livestock, and no work more than six feet off the ground. It would also mean, say proponents of the changes, a downturn in farm-related injuries for children, which are four times higher than work in other fields.

However, critics of the DOL are now pointing to a new study published by the USDA’s National

Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) showing a downturn in farm accidents without the DOL changes. Looking at injuries to youth in 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2009, NASS found that “agriculture-related injuries to youth under 20 years of age on United States farms have decreased from 13.5 injuries per 1,000 farms in 2001 to 7.2 injuries per 1,000 farms in 2009. An injury was defined as any condition occurring on the farm operation resulting in at least four hours of restricted activity or requiring professional medical attention.”

DOL responded that it received some 10,000

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

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

DOL stated that the proposed rule would “increase protections for children 15 years old and younger who are employed to work on a farm that isn’t owned or operated by a parent or person standing in the

place of a parent” and provided the following bullet-points: Hired farm workers 15 years old or younger could work on farms and would only be prohibited from doing work that has been determined to be particularly hazardous; Hired farm workers 15 years old or younger may operate tractors if they are bona-fide student learners, and if the tractor is equipped with seatbelts and rollover protection structures; Hired workers under 18 years old could not work off a farm in silos, grain storage bins or manure pits, which present numerous haz-

ards in many forms.

Children 15 and younger could not do this work on or off a farm.

DOL said the proposed rules would not: Eliminate 4-H, FFA or other agricultural education programs; Prohibit children from doing their chores or from helping a neighbor in need, for example by rounding up livestock that have escaped; Prohibit children from using wheelbarrows, flashlights or screwdrivers; Eliminate the statutory parental exemption, which Congress established in 1966. Under the exemption, parents or persons standing in

the place of a parent may employ their children to do any hazardous work on a farm that they own or operate. They are not required to comply with federal child labor regulations that prohibit children from performing hazardous work on a farm the parents own or operate; and By statute, children 16 years of age and older may be employed on any farm to perform any job.

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

Source: NDFC E-letter for April 20

NFU: Palm oil does not meet RFS the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) set by Congress.

“We are seeing the conversion of rainforests to production agriculture in order to produce palm oil, which negatively impacts biodiversity and carbon sequestration,” said NFU Presi-

dent Roger Johnson.

“Many palm oil plantations are draining peatlands, which has a significant impact on CO2 emissions.

Together, these two factors negate most of the benefits realized from using palm oil as a renewable fuel.”

Because of the nega-

tive environmental impact caused by the reduction of rainforest land and draining of peatlands, the EPA’s analysis found that palm oil would not reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions enough to qualify under the RFS. “NFU supports the

findings of EPA’s analysis, which indicates that biodiesel and renewable diesel produced from palm oil would not qualify as meeting the minimum 20 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) performance threshold for renewable fuel under the RFS program,” said

Johnson. “EPA’s analysis estimated lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions of 17 percent and 11 percent respectively for these biofuels compared to the statutory baseline petroleum-based diesel fuel used in the RFS program.”

DAIRY SALE Tuesday May 8, 2012 @ 6pm at Cambridge Valley Livestock Market 85 HOLSTEIN DAIRY HERD FROM ONE FARM. 35 OF THEM ARE HEIFERS - RANGING FROM YEARLINGS TO OPEN HEIFERS. 10 FRESH COWS. THE REST ARE DUE IN ALL STAGES OF LACTATION. ALL WILL BE PREG CHECKED AND HAVE HAD SHOTS. ALSO CONSIGNED IS 6 BRED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS DUE IN JULY. WE ARE ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS. TRUCKING IS AVAILABLE. CALL OFFICE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MKT. INC. P.O. BOX 146 2147 STATE RTE 22, CAMBRIDGE, NY 12816 PHONE: 518-677-8576 OR 3895 FAX 518-665-8069

May 7, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 27

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s analysis that found that palm oil used as biodiesel and renewable energy would not qualify as meeting

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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, May 7 • Town of Owasco. Online Auction closing at 8:05 pm. 8 lots available including 95 Case 621 bxt .Loader. Auction’s International, 800536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

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

Group of 600# black baldies from one farm.Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: 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. 55:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, May 8 • Madison County. Vehicles & Equipment. Online Auction closing at 6 pm. 62 lots available.

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Online Auction closing at 7 pm. 10 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 5:00 PM: Lockport NY. Ed & Tina Winter Farm Machinery Auction. Selling full line of farm machinery including JD 2755 tractor, Hesston MFWD tractor, Ford tractor, Mustang skid steer & more. See our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-

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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

343-5449, cell 585-813-1760 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, May 9 • West Addison, Vt. Bodette Farm, LLC, Complete Holstein Herd Dispersal. 140 cows & 150 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • Town of Amherst. Compost Facility. Online Auction closing at 7:45 pm. 7 lots available including 06 Volvo L110e loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • City of Stamford CT. Vehicles & Equipment.

Online Auction closing at 6:15 pm. 46 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 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

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Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 5:15 PM: Prattsburgh, NY (Steuben Co.) Peter Connors Estate Auction. Pickup, Kubota, boat, Jeep, guns, tools. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, May 10 • Town of Wheatfield. Vehicles & Assets. Online Auction closing at 6:10 pm. 14 lots available. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George

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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm

Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 8:55 AM: 73 West First Ave., N. Windsor, PA. Windsor Meat market Butcher Shop Equipment, Recipes & Business. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver. Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Estate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay & 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers.

Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 12:00 Noon: Up The Creek Farm, 6085 Feathers Creek Rd., Belmont, NY. Country Farm Auction. Tractors, Farm equip. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com Monday, May 14 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. Overstocked herd sends a group of Jerseys open & shortbred. Several other groups of heifers coming. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 16

• The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 152nd Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Including Robert Tetrault Complete Herd Dispersal.

Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:00 AM: Plainfield, VT. Selling 205 head freestall cattle, farm & barn equipment for MacLaren Farm, LLP. Wright’s Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Friday, May 18 • Whiting, VT. Complete Milking Herd & Heifer Dispersal for Leo & Arlene Lamoureux. 60 cows & 60 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:30 AM: Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. (2) Dairies, Heifers & Machinery Sale. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 11:00 AM: On the Farm, Cobleskill, NY. Fran-Lan Farms Complete Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal (NOFA). 90 head sell. 55 milking age, 15 bred heifers, balance heifers

& calves. SCC 200-250,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: 500 Belmont Rd., Gettysburg, PA. 52 Acre Adams County Farm & Equipmment.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Saturday, May 19 • 8:25 AM: Refton, PA. Inventory Reduction of Farm Tractors & Equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 • 9:00 AM: Lauren & Veronica Liddiard, 46A Vine St., Naples. Bolens G 152 diesel w/48” deck, lawn equip., shop tools, some household. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 5853 9 6 1 6 7 6 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. . Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Monday, May 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Monhly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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

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

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

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HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

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

607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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Family. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Franklin, VT. Complete Herd Dispersal of 109 head Top Jerseys for Mike and Joan Lothion. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • Onondaga County. Surplus. Online Auction closing at 6:25 pm. 97 Daewoo Mega 400-lll 4WD wheel loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction. (2) vacant commercial lots on corner in high traffic area. Only corner not developed. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com • 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real Estate Auction. (4) vacant lots - Town of Chenango & Town of Triangle. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed Real Estate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-4836804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring

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(cont. from prev. page) Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Friday, May 25 • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction.

Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. . 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, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Wednesday, June 20 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, July 6 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and

registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 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 Wednesday, July 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, July 28 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 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 Sunday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items. Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction.

103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 8-11.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Wednesday, August 15 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie

Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd. Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept. 6-9.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm 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, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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 13 • Hosking Sales. OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.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, 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 Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 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 No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 2, 2012 Cows: Canners 35-74; Cutters 75.50-83; Util 83.50-91.

Bulls: 81-111.50 Steers: Ch 113.50-115; Sel 81-110; Hols. 85.50-104.50.

Heifers: Ch 114-114.50; Sel 77-108; Hols. 84-92.50.

Calves: 35-126ea.

Feeders: 69-154 Sheep: 106 Goats: 114-240 ea.; Kids 108-165 ea.

Hogs: 45-61 Chickens: 4-15 Rabbits: 3.50-22 Ducks: 5-21 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 1, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-68; Cutters 60-72; Util 78-86; Bulls 95-106; Steers Hols.

95-110; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers 170-250; Hfrs. 125-200; Veal 90-110; Other 75-90.

Hogs:Sows 35-42; Roasters 70-110 ea; Boars 25; Market 50-60 ea.

Sheep: 75-105; Lambs 200275.

Goats: 100-170 ea; Billies 150-210 ea; Kids 40-85 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA April 24, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 41-45; 61-75# 37-80; 76-95# 56-70; 96-105# 41-75; 106# & up 80.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwt Start Calves: 100-175/cwt Feeders: 100-150/cwt Heifers: 68-92/cwt Steers: 65-90/cwt Bulls: 72-100/cwt Canners: 28-72/cwt Cutters: 74.50-83.50/cwt Utility: 84-91.50/cwt Sows: 44.50-60/cwt Hogs: 71-109/cwt Boars: 17-49/cwt Shoats: 85-99 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 60-80 ea.

Lambs: 210-265/cwt Sheep: 60-155/cwt Goats: 61-175 ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-12.50 ea.

Poultry: 3-12.50 ea.

Hay: 5 lots, 1.90-3/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY April 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 50-150; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-295; 80-92# 80-280; Bob Veal 1075.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 70101.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1600; Springing Cows 900-1400; Springing Hfrs. 850-1500; Bred Hfrs.

750-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 8001500; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Started Hfrs. 150; Service Bulls 500-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-125; Hols.

Sel 82-104.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.

Goats: Billies 75-175; Nannies 70-100; Kids 10-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY April 30, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 185-210; 80-92# 155-205; Bob Veal 69-74.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-84; Lean 72-78.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 8489.50.

Beef: Feeders 121-144; Hols.Sel 88.

Lamb/Sheep:Market 230255.

Goats: Billies 140-175; Nannies 85-110; Kids 80-130.

Swine: Hog 40-40.50. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

*Spring Feeder Sale May 5 at 1 pm.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY April 23, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bull over 92# 180230; 80-92# 120-200; Bob Veal 10-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-90; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-92.

Beef: Feeders 85-104; Hols.

Ch 90-96 Swine: Hog 52-57.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-190; Grower Bull over 92# 90-270; 8092# 110-215; Bob Veal 3688.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-94; Lean 70-87; Hvy. Beef 90-109.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY April 23, 2012 Calves:Grower bulls over 92# 170-215; 80-92# 170190; Bob Veal 40-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-91; Lean 73.50-84; Hvy. Beef 98.

Beef: Ch 109-113; Hols. Ch 95-106.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY April 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 125-170; Grower bulls over 92# 190240; 80-92# 140-210; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-87; Lean 70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-105.

Beef: Feeders 75-90; Hols.

Ch 101-106; Sel 92-99.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 50.

Goats: Billies 90-140; Nannies 70-100.

Swine: Hog 52-57; Sow 3545; Feeder Pig (/hd) 60-68.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-90; Canners/Cutters 46-82; HY Util 92.50-104.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-70; 80-95# 35-65; 60-80# 30-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 85-247.50; 8095# 80-230; 70-80# 75-150.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 140-200.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-126.50; Sel 97-108; Hols. Ch grain fed 96-107; Sel 84.50-93.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 49-57; Boars US 1-3 15; Feeders US 1-3 70-80.

Hot House Lambs: Ch 40-

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50# 137.50-210.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35-87 Billies: L 110# & up 140205.

Nannies: L 85-110 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 2, 2012 Flats: Flowers 2-10; Vegetable Plants 1-11.

Hanging Baskets: 4.5012.50 Planters: 7-28 Pots: .20-4.50 Shrubs: 6-9.50 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY April 24 & 27, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 57-235; 2nd cut 295-390; 3rd cut 245-305.

Straw: 175-225 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY April 30, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .93-.99.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-2.75; up to 95# .10-1.50; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA

April 25, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1286# 87.50.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-84, lo dress 74.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-76.50, lo dress 70-72, very lo dress 5558.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 66-71.50, lo dress 60, very lo dress 43-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 7441950# 90-93, lo dress 73.

Holstein Steers: L 3 425510# 99-101.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-122# 197-240; 86-92# 215-242; No. 2 94-122# 172195; 86-90# 172-190; No. 3 80-110# 125-160; Util 72-96# 50-77.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 100-130# 210-255/hd; No. 2 75-100# 80-135/hd.

Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230# 100; 270# 145; 45-50% lean 350-370# 140-155; Sows US 1-3 350-480# 135165; Boars 350-380# 100110; Jr. Boars 200# 90.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55# 24-51.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 38-72# 200-245; 80-102# 150-180; 116-138# 135-145; Yearlings 104-142# 85-105; Ewes Gd 2-3 108-156# 7090.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 35# 42.50; 50-60# 8590; Nannies Sel 1 120-160# 125-145; Sel 2 80-140# 7595; Billies Sel 1 160# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1335-1620# 120124.50; Ch 1300-1635# 116119; Sel 1370-1440# 113115; one hd full 1410# 109; Hols. Ch 1265-1695# 102106.50; full 1535-1740# 98.50-101.50; one hd 1780#

94; cpl cowish 84-92; Hfrs.

Ch 1175-1430# 114-121; one Hols. 109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers/Boners 80-86; Lean 7986; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 70-79; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: 1055-1510# 118997.509.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 360500# 131-144; 870-1015# 105-113; Hfrs. 655-740# 95112.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-125# 205-225.

Swine: Shoats 150# 68-70 Goats (/hd): L Nannies/Wethers 117-197; Small Fleshy Kids 87-112; Small/thin/bottle 30-80.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 214-236; 60-80# 197-217; 85-100# 202-207; thin 3055# 155-200; Sheep (all wts) 50-84; one yearling 135# 124.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales May 1 & 15. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18@ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 1, 2012 Rabbits: 9.50-26 Bunnies: 2-20 Turkey: 45 Chicks: 1-4 Pullets: 2-5 Peeps: 1-2 Hens: 4.50-9 Roosters: 4-11 Ducks: 5.50-8 Muscovy Peeps: 3-3.50 Pigeons: 2-4 Guinea Pigs: 1 Turkins: 10 Eggs (/dz): XL White 1.051.10; XL Brown 1-1.40; L Brown 1.15-1.25; L Tan 1.05;

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT April 30, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .45-.55; 6175# .60-1; 76-90# 1.35-1.40; 91-105# 1.45-1.50; 106# & up 1.60-2.05.

Farm Calves: 2.10-2.20 Started Calves: .70-.75 Veal Calves: .85-1.5750 Open Heifers: .8750-.92 Beef Heifers: .84-.90 Feeder Steers: .86-1.02 Beef Steers: .82-1.05 Stock Bull: .9750-1.25 Beef Bull: .94-1.0150 Feeder Pigs: 45-75 Sheep (ea): 105-160 Lambs (ea): 60-200 Goats (ea): 75-215; Kids 5075.

Canners: up tp .83 Cutters: .84-.87 Utility: .96-1.04 Rabbits: 5-23 Chickens: 3-37 Ducks: 5-16 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

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Sm. Banty .35; Green 1.101.40; Fertile XL Brown Chicken 1; Fertile XL Blue Chicken 1.50; Sold Single: Fertile Turkey .75; Fertile Ringneck Pheasant .35-.55.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA April 27, 2012 US 1-2: 101 hd, 19-28# 100150; 46 hd, 30-39# 110-209; 33 hd, 40-48# 99-120; 30 hd, 55-59# 106-118; 67 hd, 6269# 113-124; 40 hd, 70-79# 99-118; 65 hd, 83-90# 88103; 47 hd, 91-99# 89-97; 48 hd, 100-110# 89-97.

US 2: 20 hd, 31-38# 111180; 34 hd, 49-55# 100-122; 69 hd, 60-75# 109-124; 3 hd, 93# 97; 9 hd, 123# 86.

As Is: 14 hd, 33-48# 71-129; 6 hd, 55-74# 71-77. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18.

Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 88; Breakers 83.50-85; Boners 80-82; Lean 6979.50.

Bulls: 1020-1870# 92-93.50 Feeder Steers: L 1 400500# 130-147; L 3 550# 115.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 350# 145.

Calves: 112. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 200-220; 78-92# 210-220; No. 2 94-126# 195215; 76-92# 195-215; No. 3 76-116# 120-180; Hfrs. No. 1 86-104# 195-202; No. 2 74108# 115-162; Util 70-112# 25-62; 60-68# 12-32.

Hogs: 490# 27.

Lambs: 40-50# 217-230; 5070# 220-232; 70-80# 220227.50; 120-140# 130-152.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 136-232# 8297; Util 1-2 120-186# 70-75.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 30# 60; Sel 3 40# 37-45; 50-60# 72-85; Nannies 80# 120.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 250-275/ton.

Hay (/ton): 20 lds, Alfalfa/Grass 170-360; Grass 150-315; Mixed 120-300; Timothy/Grass 165-260.

Oats: 1 ld, 5.10/bu.

Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 205 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel 1-2 1065-1250# 101-103; Hols. Ch 2-3 1255-1390# 99.50-106; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 9851140# 107-114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98; Breakers 75-80% lean 9195, lo dress 85; Boners 8085% lean 84-89, hi dress 90-

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Eighty-Four 91, lo dress 80-83; Lean 8590% lean 74-81, lo dress 8283; lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10102025# 98-103, hi dress 108.50; YG 2 1425-1855# 95-97.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300400# 175; 500-700# 142.50157.50; M&L 2 300-400# 145; M&L 3 600# 94.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 137.50-151, few 157.50; 500-700# 130-145, few 151; 700-800# 120; M&L 2 300-500# 114-120; 500700# 113-120; 700-900# 9396.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 152.50-170; 500-700# 140-165; 900-1000# 98-100; M&L 2 300-500# 141; 500700# 115-123.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 200220, few to 230; No. 2 80120# 175192.50; No. 3 80120# 85-150; Util 70-120# 52.50-80; Beef type 80-200# 140-225.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 8095# 190-225; No. 2 75-80# 130-170.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 41; Boars 780# 12.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 220-225; 6080# 215-221; Ewes Gd 1-2 120-165# 62.50-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 45# 25.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1310-1578# 118.50122; Ch 2-3 1212-1596# 116-119; 1584-1680# 115119.50; Sel 1-3 1022-1570# 110.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1516-1564# 107.50108.50; Ch 2-3 1348-1648# 103.50-106.50; Sel 1-3 10641422# 85-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1164-1432# 117.50122.50; Ch 2-3 1256-1432# 110-115; Sel 1-3 1266-1290# 105-108; Hols. Ch 2-3 1270-

1628# 97-100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8896.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 82.50-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 75.50-80; Boners 8085% lean 79-82, hi dress 83.50-88, lo dress 73-78.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 69-71, very lo dress 67.50-74.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 6670.50, very lo dress 56-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11801656# 96-103; hi dress 9861640# 106.50-112.50, lo dress 89.50-94.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-500# 135-150; Hols. L 3 200-400# 110-135; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 151-157; 500-700# 137-145; M&L 2 500-700# 117.50-127.50; 700-900# 95-107; L 3 Hols.

300-500# 85-100; 500-700# 71-92.50; 902-960# 8891;Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 165-184; 500-700# 157.50145.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-126# 210-220; 82-92# 210.50-215; No. 2 94-116# 190-215; 7692# 205-212.50; No. 3 70120# 140-195; Util 68-98# 30-90; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100104# 180-205; No. 2 76-92# 100-130; Hols/Beef X 76118# 135-202.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 200# 58.50; 235-242# 61-62; 280# 55.50; 45-50% lean 220# 49; 345# 42; Sows US 1-3 466# 46; 700# 54.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 4060# 197.50-237.50; 60-80# 185-210; 80-100# 195217.50; 100-120# 180-205; Gd & Ch 2-3 20-40# 165192.50; 40-60# 107.50122.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 120160# 75-87; 160-200# 75-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 97.50; 80-100# 160; Sel 2 20-40# 52.50-77.50; 40-60# 65-85; 60-80# 107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 1135; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 115-130; Sel 2 80-130# 90112.50; 130-180# 110-

137.50; Billies Sel 1 100150# 200; Sel 2 100-150# 137.50-182.50; Wethers Sel 1 200# 222.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1494# 123.50-125.50; Ch 2-3 12481588# 120.50-123.50; Sel 12 1246-1400# 114-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 15981620# 106-109; Ch 2-3 1466-1598# 102-103; Sel 1-2 1264-1276# 95-98.50; Hfrs.

Hi Ch & Pr 1412-1448# 123.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 12201392# 118-119.50; Sel 1-2 1204-1414# 112-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 89-90.50, lo dress 84-85.50; Boners 8085% lean 79.50-84.50, hi dress 85-85.50, lo dress 7778; Lean 85-90% lean 7478.50, hi dress 79, lo dress 70-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11462286# 91.50-97.50, YG 2 904# 87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 600-700# 122.50; M&L 2 500-600# 117.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-600# 117.50; Bulls M&L 1 600-700# 117.50122.50; 700-900# 110-120.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-235 85-90# 210-235; No. 2 80120# 170-205; No. 3 80-120# 90-165; Util 70-120# 35-80; Beef type 80# 140;Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 84-92# 140-210.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 40-45% lean 256-270# 56-58.50; Sows US 1-3 700750# 45.50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 40-50# 195-215; Ewes Util 1-2 130-240# 5592.50.

Goats: Kids Sel 2 60# 130.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA April 29, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 140-340 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 200-270

Timothy: 3 lds, 240-270 Grass: 11 lds, 160-265 Straw: 2 lds, 210-220 Firewood: 1 ld, 75 Wood Shavings: 1 ld, 3.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA April 27, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50-124.50; full/YG 5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 24 1175-1625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1545# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50102.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50-120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 85-93, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50, hi dress 87-91, lo dress 75.5083; Boners 80-85% lean 8187, hi dress 86-92, lo dress 73-80; Lean 85-90% lean 7480, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 pkg 122# 232; 95-113# 253-265; 85-95# 235-245; No. 2 83-114# 220-255; No. 3 pkg 110# 210; 85-110# 182187; pkg 82# 222; pkg 73# 125; Util 70-103# 20-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 92-113# 230-240; No. 2 83-93# 120180; non-tubing pkg 70# 50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA May 1, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80; Boners 80-85% lean 70-74; Lean 8590% lean 64-69, lo dress 5360.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 185-210; No. 2 80-120# 135-170; No. 3 80-120# 100-130; Util 65130# 30-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA April 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1395-1425# 115-117; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1530-1600# 102-103; Ch 2-3 1450-1650# 98-102.50; Sel 1-3 11401425# 90-93.

Slaugher Heifers: Ch 2-3 1255-1285# 116-117; Sel 2-3 1035-1335# 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 85-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 77-82, hi dress 82-84; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50; Lean 8590% lean 65-71, hi dress

71.50-76, Light Lean 85-92% lean very lo dress 50-55.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1355-1910# 9899.50, lo dress 1115-2210# 87.50-94.50; YG 2 9601980# 80-88.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 1 565# 138; 780-865# 105; M&L 2 555605# 102-131; 735-995# 8599; Herefords 91; Hols. L 3 270-325# 97-112; 530-1075# 90-95; Hfrs. M&L 2 320-455# 105-135; 520-710# 102-127; 870# 83; Bulls M 1 Herefords 600# 112; M&L 2 310-375# 112-134; 535-690# 107-120; 755# 82; Hols. Bulls L 3 230350# 85-95; 530-585# 70-89.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 230-250; 85-90# 215-235; No. 2 95115# 200-225; 75-90# 175215; No. 3 70-125# 130-185; Util 60-85# 35-95; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 105-125# 192-220.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 228-275# 60.50-62.50; 280-327# 5861.50; 45-50% lean 222275# 60.50-61.75; Sows US 1-3 375-490# 45-47; 610# 49; Boars 380-835# 2627.50; Jr. Boars 235# 60.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65-70# 61; cpl 87# 121/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 37-60# 200-220; 85100# 152-165; 135# 130; Yearlings 155# 90; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-200# 65-77; Util 1-2 180# 50.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 130-177; Sel 2 under 20# 1737; 20-40# 45-92; 50-75# 87130; Nannies Sel 1 170# 147; Sel 2 100-110# 70-85; Billies Sel 1 220# 250.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA April 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1390-1425# 122124.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1450# 118-122; full/YG 4-5 115117; Sel 1-3 1115-1465# 110-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1345-1650# 105-109, few to 114; Ch 2-3 1240-1560# 98-103; Sel 1-3 1230-1530# 88-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1205-1360# 122-124; Ch 2-3 1095-1320# 117119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1435# 105; Ch 2-3 13201380# 95-101.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8386.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 78-82, hi dress 82-83, lo dress 75-77.50; Boners 8085% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 80-81.50, very lo dress 75.50-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 77-82.50, lo dress 7075.50, very lo dress 65-66; Light Lean 85-92% lean 7278, lo dress 65-71, very lo dress 50-60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11852050# 92-102; 2130-2355#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Cattle: 85 Steers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100104.

Heifers: Ch 105-110; Gd 98104.

Cows: Util & Comm. 80-89; Canner/lo Cutter 80 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-95 Bulls: YG 1 85-92 Cattle: Steers 115-130; Bulls 90-120; Hfrs. 100-125.

Calves: Gd 90-110; Std 2090; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150230.

Hogs: 48. US 1-2 60-63; US 1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 3045; Boars 18-40.

Feeder Pigs: 3. US 1-3 2050# 40-65.

Sheep: 18. Lambs Ch 200220; Gd 150-180.

Goats: 60-140 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 260 Timothy: 165-185 Round Bales: 70-175 ea.

Lg. Sq. Bales: 165-190 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA April 30, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-6 Hens: 1-4.25 Banties: 2-4.25 Pigeons: 2 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 7.50-16 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50124.50; full/YG 4-5 117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115118; Hols. Ch 2-4 11751625# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1190-1454# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1160-1340# 96.50-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean lo dress 88-92, lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 83.5087.50, hi dress 90-91, lo dress 78-83; Boners 80-85% lean 81-86, hi dress 86.5089, lo dress 75.50-80; Lean 88-90% lean 74-79, hi dress 82-86, lo dress 67-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress 84-89, hi dress 102.50107.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 212-232; 94-108# 240-264, pkg 90-92# 225; No. 2 120-128# 210; 94-114# 240-258; No. 3 80-130# 207215; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75115# 100-140.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA April 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 222-238; 6080# 218-230; 80-90# 218228; 90-110# 205-220; 110130# 182-200; 130-150# 178-188; 150-200# 161-166; Hair sheep 50-60# 210-225; 60-80# 212-224; 80-90# 218224; 90-110# 210-218; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 205-234; 60-80# 180210; 80-90# 172-192; 90110# 160-180; 110-130# 145-160; 110-130# 145-162;

130-150# 140-150; 150-200# 138-157; Hair sheep 4060# 195-210.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 80-96; 160200# 80-94; 200-300# 68-83; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 78-95; 160-200# 69-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 105-125; 40-60# 128164; 60-80# 154-177; 80100# 164-190; Sel 2 20-40# 70-99; 40-60# 98-131; 6080# 121-144; 80-90# 139152; Sel 3 30-40# 45-65; 4060# 65-103; 60-70# 109124; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 159-173; 130-180# 169-181; Sel 2 80-130# 135156; Sel 3 50-80# 94-108; 80-130# 100-122; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 202-224; 150-250# 252-262; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 204-224; 150-250# 235-255; Sel 2 100-150# 152-170; 150-250# 165-180.

4.20-4.65, Avg 4.42; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.4014.10, Avg 13.76; Gr. Sorghum 5.90.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-7.25, Avg 6.78, Month Ago 6.98, Year Ago 7.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.96-6.90, Avg 6.53, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 7.85; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-6, Avg 4.97, Month Ago 5.26, Year Ago 5.50; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg 4.33, Month Ago 4.24, Year Ago 4.05; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14.10, Avg 13.63, Month Ago 12.97, Year Ago 13.37; EarCorn Range 190-220; Avg 198, Month Ago 205, Year Ago 190.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.75-7, Avg 6.43; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.81; Oats No. 2 4-5.25, Avg 4.41; Soybeans No. 2 13.97.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary April 27, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 122-125.50; Ch 1-3 118-122; Sel 1-2 113.50-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106111; Ch 2-3 98-103; Sel 1-2 93-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-124; Ch 1-3 116119; Sel 1-2 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 78-86; Boners 80-85% lean 75-83; Lean 8590% lean 71-78.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-111; Avg dress 94-99; lo dress 97-94.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 160-177; 500-700# 130-170; M&L 2 300-500# 120-157; 500-700# 110-130.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 135-155; 500-700# 120-135; M&L 2 300-500# 120-135; 500-700# 100-122.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 145-175; 500-700# 130-162; M&L 2 300-500# 120-140; 500-700# 95-130.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-90.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 210-265; No. 2 80-120# 180-255; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 180-240; No. 2 80-105# 100-200.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 60-63; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5863.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4550; 500-700# 48-52.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 160-190; 50-60# 160-175; US 2 20-25# 200240; 25-30# 180-210; 30-40# 170-180; 40-50# 180-210.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 225-255; 6080# 212-242; 80-110# 205230; 110-150# 150-200; Ch 1-3 40-60# 200-235; 60-80# 185-226; 80-110# 192-222;

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .25-.30 lower, wheat sold .10-.15 higher, barley sold .05-.10 lower, Oats sold steady to .05 lower & Soybeans sold .15-.20 higher.

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

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.53-6.85, Avg 6.71, Contracts 5.40-5.46; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.966.67, Avg 6.39, Contracts 5.96-6; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.7214.11, Avg 13.95, Contracts 13-13.02; EarCorn 190.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.25, Avg 6.88; Wheat No. 2 6.67; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 45, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-14, Avg 13.21; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.62-7.05, Avg 6.75; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.20-6.75, Avg 6.55; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg 4.96; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-4.80, Avg 4.26; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6013.96, Avg 13.84; EarCorn 190-195, Avg 192.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.89, Avg 6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.90; Oats No. 2 Range

Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 80100; 160-200# 79-98; Util 1-2 120-160# 64-79; 160-200# 60-79.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 130-170; 60-80# 160180; 80-100# 168-198; Sel 2 20-40# 68-81; 40-60# 89130; 60-80# 118-159; Sel 3 20-40# 45-59; 40-60# 64-80; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 155170; 130-180# 160-175; Sel 2 80-130# 125-144; Sel 3 5080# 77-93; 80-130# 101-118; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210225; 150-250# 225-250; Sel 2 100-150# 185-200; 150250# 225-245.

190.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: April 17, 22 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 140-320; Mixed Hay 140-315; Timothy 145210; Grass 70-210; Straw 245.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: April 11 & 14, 31 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 65-245; Mixed Hay 80-265; Timothy 180-190; Grass 170-178; Straw 130-165.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: April 20, 21 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 190-225; Timothy 180-190; Grass 180-215.

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. Alfalfa 150-350; Mixed Hay 150-350; Timothy 150-295; Straw 120-190; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 144 lds, 26 Straw; Alfalfa 125-340; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-345; Grass 127-360; Straw 140-212.

Diffenbach Auct, April 16, 68 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 125-285; Mixed Hay 110400; Timothy 115-340; Grass 145-310; Straw 140-210.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: April 20, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 140-310; Mixed Hay 120-360; Timothy 115-242; Grass Hay 127-360; Straw 152-212.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 19, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 245-340; Mixed Hay 120-355; Timothy 220345; Straw 185-190.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: April 18, 33 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 160-340; Mixed Hay 140-305; Timothy 175-300; Grass 195-280; Straw 145-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 113 Loads Hay, 22 Straw.

Alfalfa 65-320; Mixed Hay 80-335; Timothy 170-320; Grass 70-210; Straw 90-200, mostly 130-180.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: April 18, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 220; Mixed 160-300; Straw 165-187.50.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 16, 19 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Mixed Hay 97-335; Straw 90200, mostly 130-180.

Greencastle Livestock: April 16 & 19, 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 85-152.50; Straw 105.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: April 21, 9 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 190-250; Timothy 250-320; Grass Hay 120-200; Straw

VINTAGE SALES STABLES April 23, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch 3-4 1370-1530# 122.50124.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1515# 117.25-122; 1540-1830# 117-121; Sel 2-3 1445-1580# 113.50-118.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1265-1425# 107.50110.50; Ch 2-3 1330-1380# 100-102.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1510# 120-122; Ch 2-3 1225-1435# 114-119; Sel 2-3 1245-1485# 108112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 82-87.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-83, hi dress 83-89.50; Lean 8890% lean 73-79.50, hi dress 79-84, lo dress 59.50-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12451990# 96-99, lo dress 9501915# 86-93.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 80-120# 200-222; No. 2 80120# 160-200; No. 3 80-105# 80-130; Util 75-100# 55-80. *Next Feeder Cattle Sale May 11.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA April 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-270 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 305 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 165280 Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 140-285 Grass: 3 lds, 210-310 Straw: 6 lds, 160-205 Baleage Bales: 1 ld, 60/bale.

Alfalfa Bales: 1 ld, 5/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA May 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 315 Mixed: 19 lds, 233-335 Timothy: 4 lds, 240-295 Grass: 7 lds, 238-295 Straw: 7 lds, 163-185

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86.50-88; YG 2 860-2090# 80-91.50; 2340-2420# 8286.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 300# 152; M&L 2 385-475# 128-145; 585# 132; L 3 Hols.

315-420# 92-102; 500-980# 80-102; Hfrs. L 1 520-675# 110-132; M&L 2 420-495# 125-130; 500-700# 87-112; 825-860# 91-96; Bulls M&L 1 260# 150; 415-450# 132140; M&L 2 390-490# 112132; Herefords 112; 515660# 105-136; Herefords 112; 745-790# 80-94; Hols. L 3 335-490# 87-110; 550875# 85-93.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 190-222; 85-90# 190-202; No. 2 95115# 160-200; 75-90# 160197; No. 3 70-125# 100-157 Util 60-85# 35-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 90-95# 160-200; No. 2 70-95# 90-145.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 238-277# 62-66, 280-293# 60.50-63; 45-50% lean 233-285# 5862; Sows US 1-3 330-490# 44-49.75; 515-820# 4953.50; Boars 520-535# 30.50; Jr. Boars 205-380# 41-58.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10# 3139; 70# 47-57; 130# 75.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 33-62# 177-250; 7092# 160-217; 115-150# 135165; Yearlings 110# 100; Ewes Gd 2-3 115-180# 6085; Rams 185# 70; 380# 47.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 110-140; Sel 2 2040# 50-102; 45-60# 87-135; 80# 117; Nannies Sel 1 110# 130; Billies Sel 2 120# 147; Wethers Sel 1 100# 182.

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Due July on. Bull was put in September 29th. Call 8am8pm only 207-322-2767 SCC Over 100,000? Call Us. Only 13 cents/cow. 39 years easy use. Effective, no withholding, results. PH: 800-876-2500, 920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com

WANTED

HEIFERS

www.wineandgrapegrower.com Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

- WANTED -

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT 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.

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

WANTED HEIFERS ~ ALL SIZES ~

HEIFER HAVEN 518-481-6666

Harry Neverett Joey St. Mary

518-651-1818 518-569-0503

“Heifers R Us” Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

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

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

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

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

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

BERG-BENNETT, INC. RD #2 Box 113C, Wysox, PA 18854

Call Toll Free 1-800-724-4866 Hook & Eye Chain • Manure Augers & Pumps Replacement Gutter Cleaner Drive Units Free Stalls

Tumble Mixers

Tie Rail Stalls

Conveyors

Comfort Stalls

Feeders

Cow Comfort Pads

Ventilation

WE OFFER PARTS & COMPONENTS FOR EVERY CLEANER

BETTER PRICES ~ BETTER SERVICE Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

SPRING

B A R GA I N S !!

2008 Agco Hesston 7433 3x3 square baler, like new condition, preservative kit, only 5000 total blades since new! . . . . . . . . .$65,000 Case IH 5300 21x7 drill w/ seed 7 press wheels, double disc, Excellent Condition! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 1987 JD 4050 MFWD, 6700 hrs., 359T engine, 3 hyd., a hard tractor to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 ‘08 MF 3635 4WD w/cab & Ldr, LH reverser, 78HP, 274 hrs! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 IH 966 Black Stripe w/ROPS & canopy, 6000 hrs., nice 18.4-38, good original paint, a hard combination to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,750 Case IH 800 9x flex frame reset plows, good unit . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 4166 4WD, 3100 orig. hrs., 3pt., straight as an arrow! . . .$9,500 DMI 7 shank disk ripper, pull type, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Hesston 765 5x6 round baler w/netwrap, Like New . . . . . .$12,500 Hesston 730 round baler, 500 lb. bale, Brand New . . . . . . . . .$8,900 White 273 23 ft. rockflex discs, very low acres, big axle . . . .$15,000 14 sets of IH, White, JD spring reset plows 4-x all VG to EX . .Call Claas RC250 Rotocut 4x4 silage baler w/net wrap, good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,750 Gehl 1322 V spreader, only used by a municipality to spread mulch! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 1586 w/cab, new tires, 1981, 4200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 Case IH 1620 combine w/15’ grain head, very good . . . . . .$18,000

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 • email: info@macfaddens.com

www.macfaddens.com Lots More On Our Website!

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

INT. 766, Black Stripe, cab, 3100 hrs. orig., super nice! $12,500; Int’l 966, open, 115 hp, nice machine! $9,500; Vicon RS510T, 17’ Tedder, $2,500; JD/ Frontier 7’ Disk mower, 3ph, $4,950; Kuhn 13’ tedder, $1,850; NH 269 Square baler- nice, $3,200; Kuhn 4120, 13’ Rotary Rake, $5,500. 802-376-5262

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JD 2840, 2WD, w/loader, cab, $9,500; JD 970, 4WD w/loader, Really nice tractor! $9,500; ‘95 Samsun Wheel Loader, SL120/2, 3800 hrs., Nice! $22,500; JD 1350 Disk Mower/ Cond., $4,800; JD 680 manure sprdr w/end gate, $2,000; JD 450 hydra push, $2,200; MF 823 round baler, wet or dry, $5,500; Gehl 2340, `0’ Disk Mower, $5,500. Full line of farm equipment available! www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com 802-885-4000

GA-6000 AG BAGGER, 9x200, excellent condition, $15,000. Call 802-433-5330

JD 2940 80hp, w/JD 148 Loader, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, 2 new tires, 2 tires 75%, New hyd pump, batteries & seat.

Recently serviced, in good running condition. $12,500.

Charlestown, NH. Call 802866-5333

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE 570-833-5214

PH:570-869-1551 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

New Hay Wagons-SALE! STOLZFUS S HAY Y WAGONS All Steel w/PT Floor-Heaviest & Best Built on the Market Today!

COMPLETE WAGONS RACKS ONLY: EZ TRAIL WAGONS: 18’ w/8 ton gear $3,600 18’ $2,400 18’ w/8 Ton Gear Prices so low I’m not allowed to print!

20’ w/8 ton gear $3,750 20’ $2,550 Buy 2 or More Any Size Complete Wagon or Just Rack, Take $100 Off the Price of Each! Free Delivery On 3 or More!

Feeders, Headlocks, Round Bale Wrappers, and more! Multiple purchase discs!

“Farmer to Farmer” Sales that can’t be beat!

Call Today! 802-875-2031

Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

315-536-8578

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27 WAGONS IN STOCK. 39 GEARS IN STOCK. 7 ROUND BALE CARRIERS IN STOCK. Stoltzfus hay wagon 9’x18’ $3,600; 9’x20’ $3,800; w/8 ton WIDE TRACK gears. ALL STEEL w/PT4. E-Z Trail wagon 9’x18’ $3,700. 8 ton 890W E-Z Trail WIDE TRACK gear. 12 bale 31’ long low profile round bale carrier, $3,500. Round bale, headlock & slant bar feeder wagons.

3PtH round bale wrapper, $9,400. Round bale grabber w/QA included, $2,100. BIG DISCOUNTS FOR TWO OR MORE ITEMS! 518-885-5106

1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY Lititz, PA 17543

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

We e Do o Tank k Repair

SHENK’S

Dairy Equipment

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ALWAYSS AVAILABLE:

Dairy Equipment

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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JD 3010 w/ ldr., 50hp, diesel, $6,500; JD/Frontier 10’ Rotary Rake, exc., $4,800; Buffalo vegetable/ corn planter, 2 row, 3ph., good cond., $2,800; NH 411 Discbine $5,500; Kuhn 454T, 17’ tedder, $2,100; JD 327 Square baler w/ kicker nice $5,500; NH 66 Square baler $1,500. 603-477-2011 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 492 haybine; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; 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

Farm Machinery For Sale Kennedy Tractor Williamstown, NY

(315) 964-1161 “We Deliver”

10’ Brillion Seeder $Call; NH 258 Dolly Rake $1,500; Steel Rack Kicker Wagon 18’ on good gear $2,500; JD 335 Round Baler nice $5,950; 3Pt NH 451 SB mower 7’ $1,875; 4x4 Landini Globus 80HP, glass cab w/heat & AC, dual outlets, clean $15,900; ‘04 JD 5520 2x4 Deluxe Cab w/Heat/AC/Stereo & JD Ldr 75-80HP Dsl, dual outlets, 2500 hrs, 12 spd, power reverser, super clean inside/out $24,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Cab/Heat/AC 85-90HP Dsl, dual outlets $12,500; (1) (2) & (3) Btm plows; Ford 2000 w/Ldr Just In; PTO Generators; 4x4 Kubota 30-35HP Dsl, hard heated cab, “ag” rubber, hydro $7,500; Tow Type 7’ Bush Hog Brand (very good) $1,875; Demo Land Pride 10’ Semi Mt Rotary Mowers 540 PTO, (3) gearboxes, just like new $5,650; Lots More Tractors & Equipment In Stock

Fencing

WANTED

WELLSCROFT FENCE SYSTEMS

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

607-566-9253

www.openpollinated.com

KINZE 2300 twin line, 12 row planter, liquid, precision fingers meters, keetons, $12,000. 518-791-2875

Hi Tensile & Portable Electric Fences Solidlock Woven Wire Pressure Treated Posts King Hitter Post Pounder

Great Prices/Fast Service Call For Brochures 603-827-3464 or info@wellscroft.com

Generators

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

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Hay - Straw For Sale

Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com NEW HOLLAND P240 Chopper, hay head and 3 row corn head, works good. In good condition. Asking $32,000.

Call 607-336-5151

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

JOHN DEERE 4955, excellent condition, 4 wheel dr., very low hours, $49,500. 413-5305369

Farm Machinery Wanted

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

Massey Ferguson

JOHN DEERE 7200 6 row conservation planter. Vacuum for corn/soybeans new cross auger for dry fertilizer. $6,500 315-730-3571

814-793-4293

Farm Machinery Wanted

Farm Machinery Wanted

MORRISON'S

CUSTOM F E E D S Quality Organic and Conventional Feeds

We ship pallets of bagged organic & conventional feed to any farm in the North East by Land Air Express

1,000 SMALL SQUARE BALES 1st cut; 1,300 bales 2nd cut. Barton,VT 802-7542208

STANTON BROTHERS

Fox Forage Harvester Models 6660 or 6860 Do you know where one of these models, heads for these models, kernel breaker/processor or any parts are in any condition?

Please call 715-250-2112

90 ROUND BALES, 1st cut hay, approx. 4x6, net wrapped Will load. Call 802-352-4586 DRY ROUND BALES 900 lbs., $20.00 & $25.00 each.

802-537-2435, 802-345-4752 EARLY JUNE 4x4 BALEAGE feed analysis available $25. loaded. Jericho, VT. 802-5987591 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

FOR SALE

802-633-4387 For Sale

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Hay - Straw Wanted

HAY & STRAW

(518) 234-4052

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

Heating

LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

518-768-2344

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Help Wanted

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

4X4 ROUND SILAGE BALES, 1st & 2nd cutting, FOB SE Mass. 508-648-3276

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

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

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

ROUND BALES for sale 4x5, net wrap, Fairhaven, Vermont.

860-836-1524

IMMEDIATE OPENING for experienced individual or couple to manage & operate large modern calf facility. Duties include: Dry cow care, feeding/ caring of calves and heifers, etc. Pleasant work environment. Great family opportunity! Excellent salary. Housing, paid vacation. References required. Call 802-895-2806

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

For Sale

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Try Selling It In The

ROBERT ROLLE

518-929-3480 518-329-1321

www.morrisonsfeeds.com

TOO MUCH HAY?

For Sale All Types Delivered

WILL DELIVER

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

All Grades Hay & Straw Horse & Dairy Quality Bagged Shavings & Sawdust

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

WANTED!

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

ROCKY MEADOW FARM 810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Help Wanted

Hogs

Lawn & Garden

HELP WANTED

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

Lancaster County, PA 17555

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

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

Housing package available.

Recent experience required.

Salary based on experience.

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

12 YEAR OLD light grey 16-1 hand Percheron gelding, broke single, double and rides. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Help Wanted

Horse Person Wanted For Hope Island, Casco Bay, Maine Farm

MUST KNOW HORSES. Five days a week, weekends a must!

Non-Smoker, Motivated, Gentle and Kind.

APARTMENT, Utilities, Health Insurance and Salary Included.

ONLY HARDY NEED APPLY!!!

Email Resumes to: mrs.c@gmbny.com

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

ALPACA SHEARING TABLE excellent condition makes shearing Alpacas easy, $990.00. Monroe, CT. Westview Farm. 203-880-6814

Livestock For Sale TAKING ORDERS for 50lb. feeder pig, available mid May. Pigs are castrated, vaccinated and parasite free. $100 per pig or discount for volume of 3 or more. 603-487-2900 M-F

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

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

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

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

Parts

Clearview Hatchery

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED

(717) 365-3234

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

607-642-3293

Real Estate For Sale

PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

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

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

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2326 6 - Madison n Countyy Land - 180 acres 60 acres tillable, excellent soils, grows tremendous corn & alfalfa. Balance woods.

Awesome hunting. Nice location. Close to schools, shopping, and hospitals. Nice place to build or have for recreation. Multiple farmers to rent land, helps pay the taxes. Askingg $180,000, make an offer, property will be sold. See it soon!

2223 3 - Madison n Countyy Freee Stalll Operation- 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows.

36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home.

This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by.

5 million Long growing season, good milk markets Askingg $1.35 2297 7 - Western,, NY Y Gentleman'ss Farm near the beautiful Town of Fredonia mins from Beautiful Lake Erie. Quiet road, nice setting, exceptional buildings. 90 m/l beautiful acres of land. 30 acres in fields and pasture, balance woods. Some timber, lots of firewood.

Excellent deer hunting. Very nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroom home with new roof, windows, and septic system. 2 story 36x70

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

BUFFALO FARM: 32 acres, fully fenced includes barns and dry storage building, 2 spring fed ponds, Excellent pasture, $110,000. Call Broker: Alton Makely 518-2310304

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

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

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #73 - 192 A. dairy farm w/very nice bldgs. -42x178’ cow barn new in ‘88 for 74 head 96x46’ heifer barn for 60 head - 3 silos w/unloaders, 110 A. tillable, 30 pasture, 30 woods - Lg. V. good home - great buy at . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000. Cattle/Machinery Available #266 - Nice hobby farm w/35 acres - 10 tillable, 22 pasture & 2 woods - good 6 rm., 3 bdrm. Home w/new roof & vinyl siding, has oil hot air heat & full cellar - also 64x36 ft. 2 story barn w/high ceilings, new electric service & good upstairs storage area - year around creek - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 REDUCED TO $140,000 #66 - VERY NICE - 5 acre building lot on quiet paved country road, not far out of Utica, 440’ of road frontage, open lot with trees on outside borders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRICED RIGHT AT $28,000 #72 - 241 ACRES ON PARKHURST RD. NEAR MIDDLEVILLE, HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all directions - not far from the WEST CANADA CREEK . . . . . .A GREAT BUY FOR $350,000 C-77 - 213 acre Farm, 191 A tillable, 12 A Woods, Remainder Brush Lot. Level open fields presently used in hay production all on one side of a paved road in the flat creek area. This property includes road frontage on both ends. 8 room farm house in good condition, 5BR, 2 baths, full cellar, new steel roof, front deck with L-shaped covered front porch, attached one-car garage. Old dairy barn in need of repair, two concrete stave harder silos, 20x50 with unloader, and 14x35. Separate 16x20 storage bldg., excellent drilled well with 21 gal. per minute output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $435,000 C-75 - Completely remodeled certified organic dairy farm in Washington County. 105 A total, 50 A tillable, 45 A pasture 10 A woods, land to rent available; two-story barn w/68 tie stalls w/mats, 5 lg. pens w/mats, Lg. milk house w/1000 gal. bulk tank, 8 milking units, knotty pine office overlooking stable, tunnel ventilation, mixer rm. and steel grain bin, Patz barn cleaner w/enclosed spreader room; second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in area w/ head locks for heifers; 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloader, 40x100 bunk silo, concrete barn yard w/100’ concrete feed bunk; two Lg. steel bldgs. w/concrete floors and enclosed shop. Completely remodeled center hall colonial home, 8 rm. 3 br, 1 1/2 baths, hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage. Second residence ranch style home, newly remodeled, 2 br., patio and garage. Third site for residence w/slab, septic, water, and garage. Back-up generator w/bldg., good drilled water supply . . . . . .Asking $748,000 Organic Cattle and Machinery Available.

barn used for raising heifers and hay storage and also a 40x80 machinery building with 2 big box stalls for horses. Year round pond. Owner is currently raising beef and has raised veal and dairy replacements in the past. This would make a nice farm for beef, horses or other livestock. 15 mins to town, Rt 90, and Lake Erie.

Unbelievable world renowned fishing and boating. 45 mins to International Airport and Buffalo . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $300,000 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 2280 0 - Otsego o Countyy Dairyy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable, balance pasture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or purchase feed dealers in the area. Single story conventional barn with 55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 young stock barn. 2 upright silos 20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bath home in good condition. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, mins to Cooperstown. Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horses or beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $175,000 2317 7 - Nearr Cortland. Intensive grazing dairy operation 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

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