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The Old Iron Tractor Club meets for annual Plow Day

by George Looby, DVM One sure sign of the arrival of the spring season in Woodstock, CT, is the annual plow day held at Elm Farm on Dugg Hill Road. Plow Day is a day when members of the Old Iron Tractor Club gather to show off their vintage tractors under field conditions, not in a competitive way, but as a group that simply enjoys working with equipment that once was the major source of power on farms in the area.

The club was conceived when a small group of old tractor enthusiasts met to come up with a concept that would keep old tractors and other old farm equipment running, thus providing a structure for their continued use and enjoyment. There was no attempt to have members get into a competitive mode to come up with the best restoration, but rather to do with what you have and if you chose to restore, that was fine, but if you chose not to, then that was alright too.

The club was started in 1999 spearheaded by local residents Asa Stranton and David Hryzan and today has a membership of over 90. Asa comes by his interest in things mechanical and agricultural quite naturally as his lineage traces back to a blacksmith shop that was located in South Woodstock. Dave has a small farm in Woodstock.

As is true in many organizations the majority of the work

Owner Harld Foskett, at left, and Sab Spalding discuss the fine points of Harold’s 1959 Farmall. sometimes falls on the shoulders of a few but it is active and is involved in a number of local activities. In June there is a show featuring old tractors held on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. This year’s show will be the 10th annual running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 10 with a variety of dis-

plays and exhibits to entertain both young and old. In addition, the Brunn Barn Agricultural Museum will be open for inspection. On Labor Day weekend, in conjunction with the Woodstock Fair, there is a large tractor show drawing entries from throughout the tri-state area. A few weeks

The children in attendance were treated to a ride on Dick Caouette’s custom made tractor train.

after the fair, a Saturday in mid September is devoted to Celebrating Agriculture where the fairgrounds are devoted exclusively to things agricul-

tural, an atmosphere far more relaxed than the hectic pace of the fair itself. Admission is free and people are able to get a first hand view of the exhibits. Here again, the club is active with displays of its tractors for the enjoyment of those attending. Later in the fall, the club holds a fall gettogether to celebrate the harvest season, an outing that is more family oriented.

As the name of the club suggests it is an antique tractor club, but no effort is made to exclude those with somewhat younger tractors who may wish to join although preference is give to those with pre1970 machines.

Plow Day is an active event, very much power driven, where those with tractors and plows spend the day turning over 30 acres corn land on the Elm Farm. Given the wide variation in the units participating and the experience level of the various plowmen and plowwomen, the preparation of the land might not be at the level that would satisfy the purest but owner Matt Peckham, accepts this deficiency in a good natured way.

The ground is turned and the quality of the corn crop each year does not seem to be unduly compromised.

As a part of Plow Day, club members use their tractors and plows to turn over 30 acres of corn land on the Elm Farm.

For Sweet Meadow Farm, Border Leicesters fit the bill

by Sally Colby Many people who raise livestock select certain breeds simply because they like the appearance of that breed.

That’s the case for a New Hampshire family that recently exhibited sheep at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

People from all over the country exhibit and attend this premier fiber event, and many of them are interested in the less common breeds such as the Border Leicesters that Stephanie LaRochelle and her daughter Sophie brought from their family farm in Webster, NH. They brought six animals to exhibit at the show, which is one of several they attend each year.

The Border Leicester is a dual purpose sheep know for its long, shiny locks of wool.

Sheep of this breed have clean

legs and head, and a distinct Roman nose — one of the breed’s most unique characteristics. Border Leicester wool has a spinning count in the 40s-50s range, which means that one pound of clean wool would yield about 40 to 50 hanks (560 yards) of yarn. In the micron system, a more modern wool grading system that measures the individual fiber, Border Leicester wool grades 38 to 30 microns.

Before adding the Border Leicesters about six years ago, the LaRochelles had already been raising Hampshires. “I just like them,” said Sophie as she talked about the Border Leicesters. “We have 16 ewes now, and some yearlings.” In addition to the sheep at Sweet Meadow Farm, the LaRochelle family also raises Angus and Belted Galloway cattle.

Because Stephanie works as

Stephanie LaRochelle, at left, and her daughter Sophie exhibited Border Leicesters at the 2012 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Photos by Sally Colby

young lambs for Orthodox Easter and also larger, finished lambs.

Sophie is involved in both 4H and FFA, and will soon graduate from high school.

She is deferring college for a year as she embarks on a unique opportunity in agriculture. “I was elected president of Granite State FFA,” she said. “I’m interested in going

into agriculture, but I’m not sure exactly what area yet.”

Sophie is hoping that the year she spends as state president will help her narrow down her agricultural interest for the future. In addition to participating in sheep projects, Sophie has also been active in horticulture and was recently recognized for her achievements in both areas.

Familiar or loaded words

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The truth is somewhere in between.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The fleece of the Border Leicester is long and lustrous with curled tips.

a teacher and her husband Guy also works off the farm, they try to time breeding and subsequent lambing to take place during school vacations.

The goal is to have lambs born during breaks in December and February. Because they lost several of their sheep to local dogs, which are often the main predator of sheep and goats, the LaRochelles got a llama that acts as a flock guardian.

Stephanie says that New Hampshire has an active ag commission that is involved in developing local agriculture.

“Many of the ag commissions are providing educational opportunities for families, like open barn tours,” she said.

Like many people who raise sheep for fiber, Stephanie uses the Border Leicester fleeces for projects such as knitting, felting and dying. “I really enjoy the dying,” she said. “That’s why I stick with the white fleeces.” Stephanie sends raw fleeces to two New England mills for processing wool into yarn, including Twist of Fate Spinnery in Portland, CT, which offers custom processing and fiber blending of any animal fibers in lots of any size. She also sends wool to the Still River Mill in Eastford, CT, which also processes fibers of all kinds.

“We also sell some raw fleeces,” said Stephanie, adding that she sells most fleeces at the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival and the Fiber Fest in West Springfield, MA. “We sell

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Questions and Answers about fertilizer use on grass and corn

By Daniel Hudson, UVM Extension Agronomist It has been said that if one person has a question, it is very likely that many people have the same question but have not gotten around to asking it yet, or are fearful that the question will sound ignorant. Several questions have recently come up, and it seems good to share concise answers with those of you who may be facing similar questions at this point.

Question 1: How much nitrogen should I apply to my grass haylage fields?

The answer to this question comes in several parts, many of them can be found in the publication “Nutrient Recommendations for Field Crops in Vermont” which can be accessed at http://pss.uvm.edu/vtcrops/articles/VT_Nutrient_Rec_Field_Crops_13 90.pdf. The optimal timing for the first application of nitrogen fertilizer to grass has already passed, but the points below still have implications for the rest of this year and in the future: • Plants will be more responsive to nitrogen (N), from manure or synthetic fertilizer, if the soils are not acidic

and/or do not contain high levels of reactive aluminum and contain adequate levels of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Ideally, the pH in a grass field will be between 6.2 and 6.8.

Arriving at these conditions amount to the “low-hanging fruit” of soil fertility, and will ensure the best response possible to any nitrogen that you add to the system.

• In the past, it has been said that an economic response to nitrogen fertilization can be realized up to a rate of 200 pounds per acre (actual N, regardless of source). The economics of various rates will change with the price of N and the value of the resulting forage.

• Yield responses to added nitrogen are highly variable. A moderate yield response to the first 40 lbs. of N fertilizer per acre would be 25-40 pounds of DM per pound of N added to the system. That would translate to about 1,000-1,600 pounds of grass DM from 40 pounds of N applied. Of course, this will be influenced by the stage at which the grass is harvested.

• The second 40 lb. fertilizer increment added would be expected to have less of an impact, although it may still

Cover photo by George Looby Old Iron Tractor Club members, from left, Matt Peckham, John Kallgren and Asa Scranton socialize during a break at the club’s annual Plow Day.

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be economically beneficial.

• Grass fields that receive nitrogen (from whatever source) will usually have a higher protein level. The amount of increase will vary with grass species, timing of application, and stage of harvest. Grass with adequate access to nitrogen will send up more tillers, resulting in a more leafy plant.

These plants will generally be larger than their unfertilized counterparts when compared at the same stage of plant development.

• Rates of more than about 80 pounds of actual N should be split, applications being made before significant growth occurs in the spring and/or before significant regrowth occurs between cuttings. This will reduce the chances of losing the expensive nitrogen fertilizer that you applied.

• Dairy manure clearly has nitrogen in it, and this should be accounted for when deciding how much to top-dress.

• If you expect that less than 20 percent of the forage dry matter (DM) present at harvest will be from legumes, the field should be fertilized as though the legume is not there.

• Between 20 percent and 60 percent legume DM, yields still might be increased by an early application of about 40 pounds of actual N. • Stands between 20 percent and 40 percent legume likely will benefit from a second application of N later in the season.

• We do not recommend that fields with more than 60 percent legume (by DM) receive additional nitrogen fertilizer.

• Some species of grasses are more responsive to nitrogen fertilizer than others. The ryegrasses, while famous for their forage quality, are also famous for their appetite for nitrogen.

Question 2: Should I use starter fertilizer on my corn? If so, what kind and how much?

We should first define a few terms up front. “Starter fertilizer” is generally placed 2 inches below and 2 inches to the side of the row where the seeds are placed. Starter fertilizer is less often deep-banded or applied in surface bands, so in the context of this article, “starter fertilizer” refers to 2-by-2 inches placement. “Pop-up” fertilizer is a liquid fertilizer product that is placed in the furrow with the seed.

Will starter fertilizer increase the yield or quality of my corn?

Understanding that nobody is expecting a “yes” or “no” answer on this, I will start by mentioning factors that affect the potential benefit of using starter fertilizer in corn: Soil temperature, pH and level of soil fertility, Land tenure (how long you will be renting it), Tillage system, Crop residue, Fertilizer price and Soil texture.

Conditions in which starter fertilizer is more likely to provide an economic benefit include: reduced tillage, heavy surface residue, low levels of P and K, high or low pH, and low soil organic matter.

How much starter fertilizer should I use?

Up to 90 pounds of phosphorus

(P2O5) can be band-applied. The only reason to band that maximum amount, however, would be if your soils have critically low P levels, and/or high levels of reactive aluminum. If soil test levels are in the optimal range but soils are very cool, only 20-40 pounds of phosphate (P2O5) are needed to realize the maximum benefit until soils warm up enough for existing soil phosphorus to become available.

Potassium and nitrogen fertilizer can also be band applied, but should be included at a maximum combined (N +K2O) total of 70 pounds per acre.

Higher levels can cause salt stress to seedling roots, resulting in crop injury or death.

“Pop-up” or Seed-Placed Fertilizer “Pop-up” fertilizer is generally a liquid formulation that is placed in the furrow with the corn seed. It should not be used with soybeans due to saltsensitivity issues. I cannot emphasize enough that MORE IS NOT BETTER when it comes to seed-placed fertilizers. While maximum allowable levels vary depending on who you ask 8-10 pounds (total N + K2O) are the highest numbers I have seen recently, and it should be less in sandy soil. In general, 5 pounds of total N + K2O per acre of seed-placed fertilizer is considered to be a rate that will not cause seedling injury, even in sandy soils. Be sure that each individual row applicator is calibrated. Finally, never place micronutrients (boron, copper, molybdenum, cobalt) near the seed.

Question 3: What about Boron and Sulfur Fertilizer for Corn?

Micronutrients are a perennial question for some crops, especially in some regions of the country. In my experience, the most common micronutrient deficiencies in corn tend to be zinc and manganese, but I have not observed any such deficiencies in the part of Vermont where most of my time is spent. Recently, a farmer asked me about boron and sulfur fertilizer for corn. Looking at their soil test results from a commercial lab, sulfur was listed as “low.” If you examine UVM soil test reports, you will notice that sulfur is not even listed. This is not because sulfur is not needed for plant growth, but rather because sulfur deficiency tends not to be an issue in Vermont.

Most of the corn acres in Vermont support dairy farms and as such, receive manure. The manure provides plenty of sulfur to support the corn crop. I have seen no evidence that sulfur fertilizer is needed on corn fields in Vermont.

All plants need boron to grow, but in Vermont boron deficiency is only of significant concern in alfalfa. As far as I know, boron deficiency in corn has never been documented in Vermont.

If you would like to learn more about nutrient deficiencies in field crops, these documents may be of use to you: Nutrient Deficiencies (Iowa State): http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/so ybean/documents/nutrientdeficiency.pdf Boron: http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/publications/factsheets/factsheet47.pdf

Nearly 50 4-H’ers turn out for Horse Judging Contest

Vermont 4-H’ers selected for the state 4-H Horse Judging Team proudly show off the ribbons they won in the state 4-H Horse Judging Contest, May 5, in Jericho.

They are, left to right, Kaelyn Jenny, Essex; Bethany Demuynck, Underhill; Emily Campbell, Montpelier; and Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester.

Photo by Amanda Wright Donegan, Shelburne, second; Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line, third; and Katie Magnant, Bakersfield, fourth.

In the 12- and 13-year-old junior

division, Emma Pearson, North Hero, won top overall honors, followed by Alexis Walker, Essex Junction, second; David Gringeri, West Haven, third; and

Arin Kenyon, Chester, fourth. In the 8to 11-year-olds’ contest, Faith Ploof, Essex Junction, took home the blue ribbon, with Hannah Lang, Essex, taking second. Bridget Webber, West Burke, came in third and Emily Boyd, Fairfax, was fourth.

The highest placing individuals in the senior division in the judging portion of this event were Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester; Kaelyn Jenny, Essex; Sarah Garcia, Littleton, NH; and Allison Henson, Hinesburg. For oral reasons, the top four seniors were Jennifer Dickinson, Summer Colley, Colchester; Bethany Demuynck, Underhill; and. Bridgette Charlebois, Jericho.

In the novice senior division, Hallie Donegan, Shelburne, placed first in judging and fourth in oral reasons.

Anna Corso, Danville, came in second in both judging and oral reasons. Katie Magnant, Bakersfield, took third place in both events while Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line, was fourth in judging and first in oral reasons.

Top scorers in judging in the 12- and 13-year-old junior division were Arin Kenyon, Chester; David Gringeri, West Haven; Emma Pearson, North Hero; and Alexis Walker, Essex Junction. For oral reasons, Alexis Walker was first followed by Emma Pearson, David Gringeri and Alexis Boyd, Fairfax.

For more information on the state 4H Horse Judging Contest or the 4-H horse program in general, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or, within Vermont, 800-571-0668, ext. 2.

Mild winter: Pests and diseases likely on the rise Pioneer experts recommend scouting fields early and often to minimize damage Mild temperatures have kick-started an early planting season this year, as well as the potential for increased pests and disease pressures for growers.

In fact, entomologists already are seeing significant captures of black cutworm and true armyworm in Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois.

Scouting the fields may be one of the best ways to successfully manage damage to young plants, say experts from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a business of DuPont.

“Below freezing temperatures normally kill most pests and diseases or sets them back a bit,” says Paula Davis, Pioneer senior manager for insect and disease traits. “Given this year’s mild winter conditions, however, we might see insect and disease activity earlier and more of it.”

Because seed treatments vary in the degree of control against different pests and diseases, Davis says farmers should keep a close eye on their crops as the growing season progresses.

Potential pests to watch for Several insects should be carefully monitored during the planting season: Black cutworm - Black cutworms are most commonly drawn to weedy fields with high plant residue and

“Given this year’s mild winter, we might see insect and disease activity earlier and more of it.” ~ Paula Davis weedy field boundaries. Clear, tilled fields generally see lower levels of infestations. Although fields that use no-till or conservation tillage and use a burndown herbicide to control weeds are still at risk. A timely application of a burndown herbicide in spring can kill potential host plants.

Davis recommends that, if using a burndown herbicide, growers should wait at least a week before planting to reduce the risk of cutworms moving from dying weeds to seedling corn.

True armyworm - True armyworms migrate north in the spring and prefer to lay eggs in grassy areas. Small grains, pastures and corn planted near grassy areas are at greatest risk of damage.

Corn flea beetle - Corn flea beetles can cause severe plant damage and reduce yields through the possible transmission of Stewart’s bacterial

wilt. Although most corn hybrids are resistant to Stewart’s bacterial wilt, it is still important to scout for flea beetles. The most effective management tactic is to use an insecticide seed treatment first. Insecticides also may be applied as foliar sprays if insect populations are abundant according to each state’s recommended threshold.

Bean leaf beetle - Mild winters increase overwintering survival of bean leaf beetles. Adults are strongly attracted to early-planted soybean fields — making the newly emerging plants more at risk for damage. When scouting for bean leaf beetles, look closely in soil cracks or under debris where they typically like to hide.

Potential diseases to monitor Pythium and Phytophthora - These water molds are favored by cool, wet conditions that delay emergence.

Phytophthora is much more aggressive when soil temperatures are above 55 degrees and soils are saturated for more than 24 hours.

“Seedling diseases caused by fungi can be extremely destructive on corn and soybeans,” says Scott Heuchelin, Pioneer research scientist, field pathology. “Fungicidal seed treatments are a great way to protect the seedling for the first few weeks until the plant has

emerged and is well established,” he says. “Suboptimal field conditions, such as prolonged saturated soils, can diminish a fungicidal seed treatment’s effectiveness. Saturated soils also stress the germinating seed with low oxygen conditions that make germinating seeds more susceptible to fungi like Pythium and Phytophthora.”

Management suggestions Compared to other seasons, the importance of scouting the fields for insect pests has never been greater.

Fields with previous seedling blight issues and no-till or non-rotated fields are at greater risk of seedling blights. To catch possible problems early on, ideally growers should examine their fields at least once a week and observe emergence. Delayed or uneven emergence may indicate a fungal or insect pest is affecting seedling establishment.

Heuchelin says if there are any indicators of pest or disease pressure, growers can look to their local Pioneer agronomist for guidance.

For more information about disease and pests in your area, visit the Pest and Disease Guide on www.pioneer.com under the Agronomy tab or contact your local Pioneer sales professional.

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JERICHO, VT — On May 5, 49 Vermont 4-H club members, ages 8 to 18, gathered in Jericho to test their horse judging skills at the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. The annual competition was co-sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and Chittenden County 4-H and held at Freedom Farm for judging and Jericho Elementary School for oral reasons.

Competitors judged performance and conformation classes including hunter horses in hand, quarter horse mares, quarter horse geldings, English pleasure, hunter under saddle and quarter horse western pleasure. They also provided written placements for each class, which were scored according to the placings by the official judge.

All competitors age 12 and up also gave oral reasons for their placings.

The top four overall senior competitors, ages 14 to 18, will represent Vermont as the state 4-H horse judging team at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, and at Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up in Louisville, KY, this fall.

They are Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester, first; Bethany Demuynck, Underhill, second; Kaelyn Jenny, Essex, third; and Emily Campbell, Montpelier, fourth. Summer Colley, Colchester, will be the alternate.

The novice senior division was open to anyone 14 years old and up who is new to 4-H or this competition.

Participants earned ribbons but were not eligible for a spot on the state team. Overall winners in this division were Anna Corso, Danville, first; Hallie

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Energy Challenge Seminar On Saturday, May 5, I was a speaker at the Sustainable Otsego Conference in Cooperstown, NY. This day-long seminar centered on the theme: “Meeting the Energy Challenge for Otsego County: Local Solutions, Local Control, Local Jobs.” Over 100 people attended, filling up Templeton Hall. The general consensus of those in attendance was that the speakers did a great job in the allotted six hours, covering many aspects of conservation and renewable energy.

According to conference coordinator Adrian Kuzminski, “We looked at everything from the big picture to nuts and bolts. I believe a lot of new information was brought together in one place and shared with our local community for the first time in a sys-

tematic way”.

Both speakers and attendees at large felt that local control over our resources is ever more important, and that our communities should have a central role to play in deciding public policy on environmental matters. This is not about undermining property rights, but about protecting them.

That’s also the best way to protect the environment and our resources.

If corporations and governments can come in and do as they please, we will be the victims, not the beneficiaries, and our resources will be lost, not protected.

Introductory speaker was Carl Seeley, Professor of Economics at Hartwick College in Oneonta. Carl stressed the relationship between energy and money, something we’re all painfully aware of these

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days. He wanted us to be aware that all our energy comes from the sun, directly or indirectly. He discussed how energy is lost with each successive step up the food chain.

Dealing with the theme of reducing energy consumption, Robert Walsh and Mike Fuller represented NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). They talked about the great opportunities to minimize energy losses from homes and other buildings through improved insulation, use of energy-star-rated appliances. They stressed the need to replace “oldfashioned” incandescent light bulbs with minispiral fluorescent bulbs; the “curly” bulbs function on a small fraction of the electricity required by the older style which generate as much heat as light.

Other speakers dealt with using wood waste as well as baled weeds or vegetation with little or no livestock feed value.

These materials are pelletized and burned in pellet furnaces and offer the purchaser a very reasonably priced BTU. My assigned topic was locally produced biodiesel, and I discussed this subject using hands-on experiences with our group, Mohawk Biofuels Cooperative, Inc (MBCI).

MBCI was chartered as a corporation on Feb. 29, 2008 by New York’s Department of State. When Adrian asked me to coordinate any power-point presentation with one of the conference organizers, I told him that my visual aids would be something akin to oldfashioned fourth-grade show-and-tell. He said, “Good… there’s less

1980 JD 4240 cab, air, has turbo inline injector pump and after cooler, 6020 hrs, quad range, like new 20.8x38 radials, dual pto and remotes, very clean, runs ex $18,000 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 like 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 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 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 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 1999 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 3300 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 1998 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, 16 speed PQ LHR 18.4x38s 13.6x28 clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 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 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 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

chance of something going wrong”. In fact, I did a biodiesel presentation in 2006 at a school, using power-point, and the projector bulb blew, making the on-duty school custodian look all over the building before he could find a replacement bulb.

Although the biodiesel made by MBCI is exclusively from waste vegetable oil (WVO), this is a domestically produced raw material, made mostly from soybeans, canola, and corn. Thus it’s quite sustainable, particularly the soy and canola oils, since those crops need little or no nitrogen. I wanted to lead into my presentation with a little different introduction. To stress the critical need for the U.S. to wean itself from imported petroleum, particularly that from the Middle East, I said,

“Salaam alaykum”… because I was born in Arabic-speaking country (Sudan). My point was that if we as a nation do not develop energy independence, it may become wise to learn Arabic as a second language for commerce purposes.

For some people, particularly those working with Hispanics already, Arabic might be their third language.

The above Arabic phrase means “peace be with you” and is used the way we say “how are you?” As soon as I said it, a couple men in the audience, most likely medical doctors from the Middle East, replied “alaykum wa salaam”, which means “with you may there be peace”. I mentioned that I was reading a book written

by Thomas Friedman,

Crop 7

1985 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, cab, air, power shift, 4040 hrs, 20.8x38’s, 18.4x26 fronts, front weights, 3 remotes, 3ph quick coupler, very clean, runs ex .$20,000

1998 New Holland 644 silage special, 4x5 round baler, wide pickup head, bale ramps, ex belts, twine, real nice, clean, sharp baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500

1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air, 5947 hrs narrow orchard tractor 420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 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 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 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 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 New Holland 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive bale thrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . . .$11,500 2 New Holland 575 wire tie balers hydraulic bale tension pickup heads and hitch with NH 77 pan type kicker real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 each

2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . .$11,000 2000 New Holland 648 silage special 4x5 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps ex belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1996 NH 644 4x5 round baler silage special new belts wide pickup head bale ramps with netwrap very nice clean baler .$8,500 2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special netwrap and twine 4x5 bale real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 Claas 66 4x5 roll baler wide pickup head ex bale age baler ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,750 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 Case IH 3450 4x5 round baler very nice clean . . . . . . . .$3,500 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 hayrake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 New Holland 258 hayrake rubber mounted teeth in ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 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 NH 144 windrow inverter very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6250 Wifo bale grabber hydraulic with Quicke euro style quick tatch like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 JD 840 self leveling loader mounting brackets for JD 7000 series tractor high volume bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$,7,500

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Farm Mom lessons

by Cyndie Sirekis May is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day. Going beyond the holiday’s commercial aspects, it may be one of the few days during the year when moms are able to bask in the full attention of their offspring, at least for a few hours. Farm and ranch moms will often take advantage of this to emphasize life lessons like the ones below.

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

Everyone eats. Although most farmers and ranchers are humble by nature, growing food for people to eat has been described as a no-

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

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

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

Helping to feed farm animal “babies” is often the first chore for a farm kid, paving the way for bigger jobs with more responsibility in the future.

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

a lot in common. They’re both likely to impart encouraging life lessons like these: “You can be whatever you want to be…you can do whatever you want in your career if you just put your mind to it;” “Always give 100 percent in whatever you do and you will never be disappointed;” and “You may not see your hard work pay off today but before long you’ll be glad you spent the extra time to do the job (or the homework or the project) right.”

Perhaps the universal “mom” lesson from women in both farming and non-farming families would better be described as a rallying cry for those (inevitable) mo-

ed out that Friedman said that in the formative years of our nation, citizens preached “no taxation without representation”.

Friedman wrote that with all the oil revenue going to

OPEC nations from the U.S., there is little need for those countries to tax, so policy in those countries becomes “no taxation, therefore no representation”.

As part of my fourth-

grade style show and tell, I built a model of a triglyceride molecule, using PVC pipe and couplings… assembled, but not glued. This model enabled me to explain that triglyceride (something we don’t want too much of in our circulatory system) consists of a 3-carbon base, along with some hydrogens and oxygens. Attached to each of those carbons is a volatile fatty acid. In making biodiesel, first some lye is added to methanol, resulting in a new compound called methoxide.

For every five gallons of veg oil (waste or virgin) we add one gallon of methoxide. Subject that mixture to the right amount of heat and time, and you have five gallons of biodiesel, preceded by one gallon of glycerine.

Biodiesel’s technical

American Farm Bureau Federation ments of discouragement all kids face — “I love you. I believe in you.

I know you can do it.”

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

name is methyl ester of fatty acids. There were over 200 eyes fixed on my PVC pipe model. I guess you had to be there.

I mentioned that biodiesel is only one source of home-made renewable fuel for engines.

Some people have been able to use straight veg oil, fed to their engines by an alternative fuel system. One farmer I have visited triple-filters WVO from restaurants, then blends it 50:50 with farm diesel from April through November. Colder weather operation risks the threat of gelling. Another farmer bought an oilseed press, and “crushes” his own soybeans. He then takes that soybean oil (SBO), blending it 9:1 with regular diesel; that SBO/gas mix he then blends 1:1 with regular

farm diesel. Another farmer in Otsego County presses home-grown canola, then adds that at a 10 percent inclusion rate with farm diesel.

With the new ultra-low sulfur (i.e., <15 ppm sulfur), most of diesel’s lubricity is gone, necessitating the use of expensive additives to restore it. Biodiesel, or even pure veg oil, added at a 2 percent inclusion rate restores almost all the lost lubrication properties, and even reduces hydro-carbon pollutants noticeably. Two percent is also a magic number in New York City, where, earlier this year, the powers-that-be mandated that biodiesel be included in all oil-fired municipal heating systems at that rate. Their calling is bioheat. A rose by any other name…

Crop from 6 titled Hot, Flat, Crowded. From that book I learned that the more we westerners spend on oil, the more human rights suffer in OPEC nations, particularly those of women. I point-

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ble calling, one that kids should be proud to participate in.

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

“You will be able to get hired in any career — employers know you can work hard because you grew up on a farm.” Today’s farmers and ranchers are fortunate to be able to take advantage of technology when raising livestock or growing food for America’s tables. But the hours are still long and the family commitment to farming as a way of life remains unchanged.

VERMONT DAIRY HERD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

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Country Folks

Official Publication of Vermont DHIA

Why QC?

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Brett Denny

QC: Quality Certification. Sure, it sounds important, but is it really?

Each year as we wrap up our quality-certification audit, I like to reflect on why we go through the process and why it's important to us, our members, and the industry.

To some, the whole endeavor could be seen as a "make work" project, a necessary evil that gets in the way of our day to day business.

Without a doubt, quality-certification is a lot of work - a lot of time, effort, and attention to detail is involved in the process - but it is critical to the industry.

There are an incredible number of uses for and users of DHI records.

Dairy producers use records for day-to-day and long-term management of their herd and marketing animals and genetics.

Consultants use the records to advise the dairy producers they work with and to sell their products and serv-

General Manager Brett Denny 1-800-639-8067 (main) • 802-233-8662 (cell) bdenny@vtdhia.org Education Development Specialist Sarah Stebbins 802-356-2841 (cell) sstebbins@vtdhia.org

MAIN OFFICE/LAB: 1-800-639-8067 FAX: 802-295-5964 E-MAIL: VTDHIA@VTDHIA.ORG WEBSITE: WWW.VTDHIA.ORG

ices. AI companies use the records to evaluate the bulls they bring to market. Breed associations use records to rank animals, create pedigrees, and recognize members. AIPL at USDA uses the records for research purposes. Industry organizations use the research and the records to create products and services to further improve the industry. And many more! But each of these users relies on QC. Quality Certification provides the framework around which the entire dairy records system is built, ensuring that the records we create are accurate, consistent, and standardized across the industry. Why are these things important? Without accuracy and consis-

tency, there would be no value in the records we create - dairy producers could not make meaningful management decisions on their herds without a measurable means of evaluating their changes, consultants could not provide recommendations on what to improve, and researchers could not draw conclusions from data that they analyze.

Standardization is also necessary for information to flow. Imagine if every outlet in your house had a different type of plug; even though electricity might flow to each outlet, it would be nearly impossible to use it.

How does QC ensure quality records?

Each party involved in

the dairy records collection system has a role in ensuring that the records that are collected and created are accurate, consistent, and standardized.

Every dairy producer who submits information to the DHI system must agree to the National DHIA Uniform Data Collection Procedures (UDCP). Employees of each local Service Affiliate (like Vermont DHIA) - whether a field technician involved in records collection, a member of the lab staff, meter technicians, or management staff - must all adhere to the same guidelines and principles. So too must the records processing center (like DRMS).

You know the adage that a chain is only as strong

as its weakest link; records data must meet the same high standards throughout the collection process to maintain its value.

The guidelines themselves are established by National DHIA under the direction of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB).

To be sure these guidelines are being followed, all entities within the DHIA system (service affiliates, labs, meter centers, and processing centers), must complete an annual audit.

Administered by Quality Certification Services, Inc, the audit evaluates all pieces of the system. Our lab audit includes employee training, verification of hourly sample control checks,

checks against unknown samples, and routine calibration of equipment to known standards.

Our meter center and meter technicians are audited to be sure proper procedures are used to calibrate equipment, that proper equipment is being used to weigh and sample milk, and that equipment is calibrated on an annual basis. In the field, we are evaluated on sufficient and proper training of employees (both initial training and continuing education), routine monitoring and calibration of member-owned electronic meter systems, comparisons of milk shipped to test-day averages to

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VERMONT DHIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGION 1 Counties: Franklin/Grand Isle, VT; Lamoille, VT (W); Chittenden, VT (N) Daren Sizen, Vice-President ..........(802) 524-4412...................dsizen@vtdhia.org

REGION 2 Counties: Orleans, VT; Essex, VT (N); Coos, NH (N) Mark Rodgers, President ...............(802) 525-3001................mrodgers@vtdhia.org

REGION 5 Counties: Caledonia, VT; Essex, VT (S); Orange, VT (N); Washington, VT (N); Lamoille, VT (E); Grafton, NH (N); Coos, NH (S) Suzi Pike.........................................(802) 253-4304....................spike@vtdhia.org

REGION 6 Counties: Addison, VT; Chittenden, VT (S) Melanie Carmichael .......................(802) 759-2089 .............mcarmichael@vtdhia.org John Roberts..................................(802) 462-2252..................jroberts@vtdhia.org

REGION 7 Counties: Windsor, VT (N); Orange, VT (S); Washington, VT (S); Grafton, NH (S); Sullivan, NH (N) Kelly Meacham, Secretary .............(802) 295-8563...............kmeacham@vtdhia.org

REGION 8 Counties: Bennington/Rutland, VT; Washington/Saratoga, NY Brian Hollister, Treasurer ................(518) 361-4526.................bhollister@vtdhia.org

REGION 9 Counties: Windsor, VT (S); Windham, VT; Cheshire/Hillsboro/Rockingham, NH; Sullivan, NH (S); Franklin/Essex, MA; Worcester, MA (N); Middlesex, MA (N) Susan Rushton...............................(802) 843-2719.................srushton@vtdhia.org

REGION 10 Counties: Berkshire/Hampshire/Hampden/Norfolk/Suffolk/Plymouth/Bristol/Barnstable, MA; Worcester, MA (S); Middlesex, MA (S); CT (All); RI (All) David Schillawski............................(860) 303-2866 ..............dschillawski@vtdhia.org

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1909 - 2012 OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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Vermont DHIA

Are you looking for a part time, or full time job in the dairy industry?

Well Vermont DHIA might be the right fit for you. We are currently searching for three candidates for Dairy Records Collector/ Field Technician Positions.

Job Description Our Field Technicians make milking time farm visits to do data collection and computer entry.

Hours can be irregular,

primarily early mornings and late afternoons. You must be comfortable around cows or other dairy animals in a barn atmosphere. You will visit same group of farms each month. Being able to stand and walk on cement floors for extended periods of time, being able to lift at least 50 pounds, and the ability to go up and down stairs is necessary. Basic computer

skills to do data entry are a must and in order to use our software program you must have access to a landline phone with an answering machine or voice mail, or an internet connection.

A reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance are a must as you will be driving from farm to farm. The ideal candidate for our position will be self-motivated, self-scheduling,

punctual, and professional. Attention to detail and accuracy are key to success in the position.

Location We are currently looking to fill three part time positions, each with potential to become full time. It is essential to live in the immediate area to be considered for the job. Areas include: Southern VT/ Northern MA: Farms in the

area range from Windham county VT, to Franklin County MA and over into Southern NH as well.

Washington County VT: Farms range throughout Washington County.

Addison County VT: Farms range from the bottom of Chittenden County through Addison County.

Job Type The three positions

that are available are currently part time.

Each position does have the opportunity to become full time.

Benefits Benefits may include travel reimbursement and insurance among others.

Contact For more information or inquires about the position please contact jobs@vtdhia.org or call 1-800-639-8069.

tions of the data. The process is extensive.

But audits provide much more than a control check in the system - they also can point out opportunities for providing services more efficiently, for further im-

provement on the accuracy (beyond what is required), and for providing value added service to members. Our auditor sees a great number of operations and, through those travels, encounters many differ-

ent ways of doing things and unique way DHIA's provide value added services to members.

And that is the best part of all. We all have to meet the minimum requirements, but learning what we can do better -

to provide continually better service to our members - makes the process worthwhile.

So, QC sounds important, but is it - really?

Absolutely! Until next time, I'll look forward to our next audit.

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verify accurate collection of data, and verification that members have agreed to adhere to the same UDCP that we do.

Processing centers also require regular audits to verify valid and reliable handling and calcula-

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DNA: an arriving tool for beef cattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“It basically helps you skip time,” he said.

“You’re trying to increase your accuracy earlier.

It’s potentially cheaper to pay for a test to increase accuracy when a bull is born, for example, versus waiting for it to be ultrasounded itself, and especially waiting for it to be progeny-tested.”

The technology has gotten better and cheap-

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

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

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

The accuracy of the high-density tests improves confidence in more basic, less-expensive ones that draw on a reduced number of snips. An example is GeneMax®, from Certified Angus Beef LLC, that evaluates gain and grade potential in commercial Angus cattle.

Today, DNA works especially well in predicting carcass traits.

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

Reproduction, longevity and animal health top the wish list.

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

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

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

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

of their business.

“If we could genetically select for all the things that challenge us — if that’s the fescue grass or the elevation — if we could understand DNA that could handle that type of environment or that was resistant to respiratory disease — just imagine that. It would be a game changer.”

E. coli resistance. Fertility. Ability to handle “hot” rations. Tests for these traits are all on the horizon.

“Any places we can increase efficiency by selling one more calf, because we have one more fertile female,” Kuehn

said, “or have one more calf sold for slaughter because he made it through the feedlot without respiratory disease, or fewer food-borne pathogens are advantageous — those sorts of changes are a boon for the industry in terms of perception and environmental footprint.”

Jorgensen has been pulling DNA samples for their files, “just in case” they want to analyze them.

“It’s not like the poultry or swine business where they can do 2.4 turns per year,” he said.

“You just can’t make that much progress in a

year’s time. It’s critical to know whether those cattle will do it or not.”

It matters to individual ranchers and to those further down the beef production chain.

“Meat demand is not going down, especially worldwide, Kuehn said. “It’ll take focus if we’re going to keep beef competitive to other p r o t e i n sources.”

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Angus goes mobile The free, smartphone app helps producers stay connected with news and data.

The Angus Mobile MyHerd option is particularly useful for producers, because it grants access into AAA Login, which is the Association’s online recordkeeping system.

Through MyHerd, users can record calves as they are born and submit information, through their phone, while still standing in the pasture.

“This type of new technology is changing the way we as Angus breeders manage our herds,” said Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the Association. “It is remarkable to think about how things have changed in just a few short years.”

The Angus Mobile app is not only for producers, several other functions appeal to anyone interested in Angus cattle.

Download the app, and gain access to the latest news, sale reports, show results and much more.

More features will continue to be added, but now users can: • search for any registered Angus animal or member; • view current news releases; • browse sale books

and sale reports • show results and photos; • watch the latest Angus TV videos; • view upcoming Angus events; • use date calculators for gestation and performance measurements, such as weaning and ultrasound; • browse National Cattle Evaluation Information; and • view EPD/$Value Percentiles, breed-average EPDs. Download the iPhone app Visit the iTunes store or App Store when using an iPhone, iPod or iPad. A quick search for Angus will result in the application link. Click on install, and the icon will appear on the device’s screen or desktop.

The Angus Mobile app is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (third generation and fourth generation), and iPad. It requires iOS 5.0 or later, which can also be downloaded through iTunes and installed by connecting the iPhone to a computer.

Download the Android app

Visit the Android marketplace on the device’s home screen. Search for Angus and the application should appear. The Angus Mobile Android app was developed before the iPhone app, so a few functions may vary.

However, an update is planned for later this

spring.

The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef organization, serving more than 30,000 members across the United States and Canada. It provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the

power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.

NJAA offers new ambassador program One Angus junior to be selected as a breed ambassador.

Members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) are the future of the business breed, and there’s no better time to start preparing them than now. In the new NJAA Ambassador program, one junior member will be selected to represent Angus at important industry events, both on a national and international level.

“The new Ambassador program is designed to allow our young Angus leaders a chance to get involved early in higher levels of the cattle business,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association’s director of junior activities. “This is a great opportunity for youth to get their foot in the door and create a network in the industry they are passionate about.”

The selected person will represent the NJAA for one year at major beef industry conferences, and events across the United States and Canada. Travel includes an American Angus Association orientation in Saint Joseph, MO; the National Angus Conference and Tour in Wichita, KS; a Certified Angus Beef® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Tampa, FL; and the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders Conference in Canada. Additional travel options will vary on the selected ambassador’s location, schedule and availability.

American Angus Association members, ages 17-20 as of Jan. 1, of good standing and who own purebred cattle are eligible to apply. A cover letter, resume and two essay responses are required to be considered for the program. More information on the application process can be found online at www.angus.org/NJAA. All applications must be received by June 15 at the Association’s Junior Activities Department, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

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Managing an Angus herd — yeah, there’s an app for that. The American Angus Association® recently launched a smartphone application, Angus Mobile, for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. As recordkeeping becomes increasingly online based, this app allows users to update herd data no matter where they are on their farm or ranch.

“A producer needs to know a lot more information about their calf when it hits the ground compared to 10 years ago,” said Lou Ann Adams, the Association’s information systems director. “That’s why we created the app, to help producers make the right decisions for their herd, and to keep their information organized and easily accessible.”

Since its debut, the Angus Mobile app has had more than 500 downloads. The easy-to-navigate format gives users a way to quickly search for cowherd data, news updates and more. Currently, the iPhone version contains the most up-todate features, and the Android will soon have all similar functions.

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Science must guide ag policy

by U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) Policymaking should be grounded in sound science. When politics becomes the primary consideration, the end result is almost always harmful.

We have seen this phenomenon play out in many areas with detrimental results for our economy and security.

The recent manufactured controversy over lean, finely textured beef, for example, began with a baseless media scare which has been devastating to the beef production industry.

Even while this beef has an impeccable safety record, it has been reported more than 650 workers in three states

have been temporarily laid off and, according to the National Meat Association, as many as 3,000 American jobs have been affected by the misinformation and manufactured hysteria.

Legislation introduced earlier this year to give the federal government control over on-farm production practices is another example of politics trumping sound science. I would argue, you the producer, along with veterinarians and animal care experts, know more about the needs of your operation than bureaucrats in Washington.

Representing cattle country, I fully appreciate your commitment to product safety and hu-

mane practices. It’s simple, really: producing high quality products depends on comfortable, healthy animals.

Beef production supports more than 1.4 million jobs in the U.S. and is the number one industry in my home state of Nebraska. Cattle are produced in all 50 states and their economic impact contributes to virtually every locale in the country, driving the economies of rural communities like those in Nebraska’s Third District.

In order to further my commitment to sciencebased agriculture policy, I currently serve as chairman of the bipartisan Modern Agriculture Caucus. Recently, the

caucus hosted a briefing along with NCBA and your President, J.D. Alexander, to educate congressional staff about how farmers and ranchers care for their livestock and poultry. Ensuring policymakers have the right information is critical if we are to preserve America’s vibrant agricultural sector.

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

All too often, foreign

governments have unfairly blocked U.S beef products based on arbitrary guidelines. It is vital science determines the import standards for U.S. producers. As the Ways and Means Committee continues to work on new and stronger trade relationships like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I will continue to ensure our farmers and ranchers are not put at a competitive disadvantage by non-tariff and unscientific trade barriers.

America’s beef producers continue to demonstrate they are dedicated to providing the highest quality, safest, and most affordable food in the world. Ultimately we must together ensure agriculture policy is driven by facts and not political ideology. The continued success of agriculture, and in turn the long term safety and security of our nation’s food supply, depends on our unwavering commitment to science.

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Lawmakers, livestock groups raise concerns with animal production mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers and representatives from animal agriculture joined forces to educate nearly 100 people about the deliberate emphasis farmers and ranchers place on caring for the health and well-being of their animals. During a briefing hosted by Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), congressional staff learned about multiple voluntary, producer-led animal care programs and about the concerns farmers and ranchers have with legislation introduced in the House that would mandate strict on-farm production practices.

Congressman Smith said science must be the driving force behind public policy decisions. He said farmers and ranchers are dedicated to caring for the health and well-being of their animals.

“Ensuring public poli-

cy is driven by sound science is critical to the continued success of agriculture, and in turn, the long term safety and security of our nation’s food supply. The landscape of American agriculture continues to evolve, but the concern and care farmers and ranchers show their livestock remains unchanged,” Representative Smith said. “Improved housing, updated handling practices and modernized health and nutrition products are the result of generations of investment and research into raising high quality animals. Every day, our producers demonstrate their dedication to providing the highest quality, safest and most affordable products in the world.”

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander joined Amon Baer, an egg farmer from Minnesota;

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

“No two farms or ranches are the same.

What works for my neighbor may not work for me because all farmers and ranchers have to adapt to meet the needs of their animals, to comply with regulations and, ultimately, to satisfy

consumer demand,” Alexander said. “My biggest concern with H.R. 3798 is that outside groups with no knowledge of the industry will be dictating my livelihood and potentially compromising the welfare of my livestock. This legislation creates a slippery slope. Today, it’s egg farmers but tomorrow it could be any other segment of animal agriculture and we’re not going to let that happen.”

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

as those proposed H.R. 3798, are not in the best interest of promoting true animal welfare because they cannot easily be adapted or updated for different farming models. A far better approach, according to Alexander, is voluntary, producer-led programs like the beef industry’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.

“BQA works and has been successful because it was created by beef producers working with veterinarians and other animal health and wellbeing experts to develop guidelines based on science. Unlike strict legislative mandates that would require an act of Congress to update, BQA standards are updated

regularly to reflect the latest science,” Alexander said. “No one cares more about the health and well-being of animals than the men and women who work each day raising them. Together, we will work to stop this illconceived attempt to take animal care decisions out of the hands of farmers and ranchers and veterinarians.”

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

Reputation and quality bulls, breed success Trowbridge Farms held their 14th Annual Bull Sale on Saturday May 5, in which 43 bulls sold for an average of $3,495. Cattlemen from all over New York and other parts of the east coast gathered in the Finger Lakes region of the state with hopes of choosing their next herd sire. A family operation that has been breeding Angus cattle for more than 50 years, Trowbridge Farms is known for their reputation of customer service and quality cattle. Mainly consisting of Angus bulls, the sale also had Red Angus and Herefords. Thirty-eight bulls sold within New York and others went to Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia.

Trowbridge Farms, located in the eastern part of New York state, currently holds their annual bull sale the first Saturday in May; annual female sale on Sept. 16, 2012; annual customer preconditioned feeder calf sale the first Saturday in December; and a customer sale in Janu-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until tender.

Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Whisk together evaporated milk and eggs; stir into saucepan along with prepared rice, chicken, cheese, beans and corn. Spoon into prepared dish.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and edges are golden. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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

2. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. When serving, evenly spoon sauce over top of chicken pieces. Makes 4 servings.

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Meat goats bring even higher prices in 2012 consumption demand continues to increase goat meat was $2.32 live weight with Easter prices averaging $2.68 for 20-30 pound kids and 30-40 pound kids for $2.54 per pound. Christmas 2011 prices were higher than Easter nearing the $2.75 per pound for prime kids.

So far in 2012, meat prices remain steady at the $3-$3.20 with Easter bringing as much as $3.90 per pound live weight as reported by New Holland Livestock; (3) according to the U.S. Census Bureau Population Division the preference for goat meat in the United States is rapidly increasing. The United States has a rapidly growing population from traditional goat-consuming areas. Presently, 16 percent of the U.S. population is Hispanic and 4 percent of the population Asian. The Hispanic population in the United States has grown rapidly, over 5-fold since 1970.

By 2050, the U.S. Hispanic population is expected to be 30 percent of the U.S. population, and

the Asian population is expected to be 8 percent of the U.S. population; and (4) research from Marion Simon, Kentucky State University indicates that the United States has an expanding market for goat meat, particularly among new immigrants, religious groups, and the rapidly expanding population of Hispanics, Latinos, and Mexicans who consume goat meat as a regular part of their diet. Furthermore, Simon reports that Amer-

ican consumers are increasing their consumption of goat meat as a result of their exposure to ethnic foods and the lowfat health aspects of goat meat (see chart). The report also indicates that because the demand for goat meat is relatively inelastic among its traditional consumers, price changes do not significantly influence the consumers’ decisions to buy goat meat. All of this is indeed good news for meat goat breeders.

An additional benefit to raising meat goats is that the top dollar market prefers animals between the 20-70 pound range which equates to young animals two to four months of age. This means they go to market at weaning age, therefore little expense accrues on the kid, ultimately increasing a breeder’s bottom line profit.

Meat goats are hearty, produce multiple kids and are sociable animals that prefer weeds and

browse. Goats are a good “green way” to keep pastures into farming and not let them become brush lots. By the way, goats run well with cows and horses and a few goats in a “cow” pasture keeps the weeds and brush down, making more graze for cows.

If you would like more information, you may go to www.esmgpa.org to find a breeder near you.

Meat goat people are always eager to “talk goats.”

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by Debra Borden, President, ESMGPA The February 2011 Goat Rancher Magazine estimated that the United States needs an additional 15 million meat goat females (does) in production in order to meet the growing demand for goat meat. The U.S. has never had enough females in production, but it became worse several years ago when a number of events combined to further reduce America’s goat population: droughts in the southwest, a failing economy, a shortage of hay and a high price for goat meat persuaded numerous producers to sell their breeding stock. Now, several years later, there are even fewer goats in the United States and the demand continues to increase.

Take into consideration the following statistics: (1) The U.S. imports over 22,000 pounds of goat meat from Australia and New Zealand yearly; (2) in 2011 the average price of

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by Sally Colby As coyotes have moved and extended their territory throughout the eastern United States, more and more livestock owners are finding themselves dealing with the fallout - maimed and dead livestock.

Although most farmers’ first impulse upon the discovery of a dead lamb or kid is to pursue the coyote with a gun, there’s scientific evidence that shooting them isn’t the answer.

“The ranchers out west have been fighting coyotes for 150 to 200 years, and there are just as many coyotes out there today as there were back when they were using guns, traps and things that aren’t even legal today,” said Mike Fies, wildlife research biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

“It’s very difficult to control coyotes at the landscape level, but a sustained effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm level.”

Fies says that biology of the Eastern coyote is still not fully under-

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Part one: origin and habits of eastern coyotes stood. “There are studies going on now,” he said, ‘but almost everything that’s known about coyotes is based on research on western coyotes.”

However, Fies noted that advances in genetics are helping researchers learn more about coyotes. According to a Vermont Wildlife Fact Sheet, “recent DNA testing reveals that coyotes apparently moved eastward through southern Ontario and Quebec, hybridizing with the small Eastern wolf along the way. The coyotes now living in the Northeast appear to be evolving with some larger size inherited from their wolf ancestors and the adaptability of their coyote forbearers.”

One of the biggest challenges in controlling coyotes is that they are density-dependent reproducers. This means that as the number of coyotes in a given area decreases, the reproductive rates of coyotes in that area increases. Fies says that population models show that as much as 70 percent of a population has to be

eliminated to have an effect on the overall population. “A huge amount of the population has to be killed over a sustained period of time before there’s an impact,” said Fies. “And that’s only temporary. A sustained trapping effort over time can impact the number of animals lost at the farm, but it won’t impact the population beyond that farm or at the county level.”

Fies says Virginia coyotes came from two areas - north and south.

Some are the offspring of coyotes that traveled from the Plains region of the U.S., upward into the Great Lakes area, and across Canada where they bred with wolves. The resulting animals traveled down through New York, down through Pennsylvania and western Maryland, and the mountains of Virginia. “At the same time, they (western coyotes) were marching across the south and moving northward from the southeast,” said Fies.

“We got them from both

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Coyote from 18 with a predation problem when they discover dead or maimed livestock.

“You might see or hear them,” he said, “but don’t have any problems.

We usually don’t know where dens are. Sometimes we’ll see young coyotes playing outside the den, then they can

be tracked down.” Fies says wildlife cameras might be useful to determine how many coyotes there are and track their movement. “Coyotes can cover a pretty wide area, but a camera might show how frequently they’re coming by.”

Coyotes that become

accustomed to searching for certain prey are likely to return night after night. “The vast majority of coyotes don’t cause any problems at all,” said Fies. “But the few that do cause problems can cause very significant economic impact to those who are trying to

raise livestock.” Fies added that sometimes coyotes are getting the blame for dead livestock, such as stillborns first attacked by vultures followed by coyotes that finish scavenging the carcass. However, live sheep and goats, especially youngsters, are

prime targets.

Paying attention to other wildlife throughout the season can help a livestock owner determine when problems might occur.

Part two will cover methods used to deter coyotes, including livestock guardian dogs.

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ends - in southwest Virginia in the late 1970s, and in the northern mountains in the early 1980s. I think that the first coyotes that entered southwest Virginia in the late 1970s arrived via the southern route. Apparently there was some mixing going on, and that’s what they’re finding genetically. The genetic influence of the wolf would explain why the eastern coyote is larger.” The average eastern coyote female weights 30 to 35 pounds, and males are usually between 35 to 40 pounds. Some larger individuals have been reported.

Wildlife biologists in the Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia are working with USDA/APHIS and professional trappers who work on farms where there are predation problems. “It’s been quite successful,” said Fies. “They aren’t impacting the total number of coyotes, but they’re trapping on farms that are either currently having problems or on farms that have a history of problems. The trappers come in before and during lambing season and do some aggressive control that helps reduce losses.” Fies noted that trapping continues year after year on those farms to maintain control and reduce possible future losses. In addition to trapping, which is done by specially trained individuals, M-44 (sodium cyanide) capsules are being used. Ejection is triggered when the animal takes the baited M-44 unit, which kills the animal almost instantly.

Fies says most livestock producers are forced to start dealing

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

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

Class III futures portend further declines in May and June and were trading late Friday morning as follows: May, $15.06; June, $14.19; July, $14.27; August, $14.73; September, $15.33; October, $15.45; November, $15.60; and December at $15.39 per cwt.

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

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

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

The 4a butter-powder price is $14.72, down 61 cents from March, the eighth consecutive month

of decline, and $4.73 below a year ago. The 4a average now stands at $15.44, down from $18.22 a year ago but up from $13.23 in 2010.

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

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

The cash dairy markets don’t portend much hope. The CME block cheese price finished the first week of May at $1.5350 per pound, unchanged on the week but 11 1/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels gained almost 7 cents to correct the spread with the blocks but gave some of it back and closed Friday at $1.47, up 3 1/2cents on the week but 19 cents below a year ago and still 6 1/2 cents below the blocks. Eight cars of block found new homes on the week and 14 of barrel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mielke from 20 tory are strong. Butter producers and handlers indicate that buying interest is fair at best with most buyers cautious and procuring near term needs.

Retailers state that butter feature activity has slowed significantly since the recent Easter/Passover holiday period and overall butter demand is typical for this

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

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

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

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Mielke from 21 Bell that this week’s Global Dairy Trade prices were mixed, but the trade-weighted average price for all products fell 2.4 percent. Anhydrous milkfat plunged 13.6 percent, to $1.2937 per pound, or $1.037 per pound adjusted to 80 percent butterfat equivalent. Milk protein concentrate 70 prices dropped 11.7 percent to $1.8099 per pound.

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

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

March butter production

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

American cheese amounted to 382.3 million pounds, up 9.9 percent from February and 4.1 percent above a year ago. Total cheese production hit 946.3 million pounds, up 10.3 percent from February and 3.7 percent above a year ago.

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

He was referring to the April 2012 milk-feed price ratio in USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. He

said the ratio may be the lowest in almost two decades, even below June 2009, “when we saw extremely low milk prices and dairy producer income bottomed out, or more accurately, when economic losses were the greatest.”

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

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

Looking back into USDA National Ag Statistics Service archives, Natzke found milk-feed price ratios frequently averaged 1.3 to 1.4 in the early 1990s. However, in some cases those ratios were revised up substantially a couple years later.

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

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

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

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

That’s up $6 from a year ago, and puts the beef

value of a cull cow at more than $1,000.”

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

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

The product will be delivered through July 2012 and raises CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 46.9 million pounds plus 40.8 million pounds of butter to 26 countries. On a

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

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

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

Speaking of the international market; FC Stone reported in its May 1 e-Dairy Insider Closing

Dates announced for 2012 Fiber Festival of New England The third annual Fiber Festival of New England will take place Nov. 3 and 4 at Eastern States Exposition’s (ESE) Mallary Complex in West Springfield, MA. The festival brings together crafters who knit, crochet and weave with vendors and fiber enthu-

siasts for a unique shopping and crafting experience. Fiber animals such as llamas, alpacas, sheep, rabbits and goats will also be on hand.

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butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.322 billion pounds, or the same as the annual milk production of 62,950 cows.

In dairy politics; the Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew its proposed rule restricting the work that children could do on farms. The DOL issued a statement indicating that the proposed rule would not be pursued ‘for the duration of the Obama Administra-

tion,’ according to a National Milk press release.

The press release stated; “The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is encouraged by the Department’s recognition that the path it was on with this proposal was an affront to millions of family members on farms and ranches across America. Many of them had objected to what the Labor Department was planning to do, and they voiced their

concerns to the DOL, as well as to Congress. The withdrawal of the proposal is a victory for common sense.”

The proposed child la-

bor rule would have changed the definition of the ‘parental exemption,’ changed the student learner exemption, and significantly rede-

fined what practices would be acceptable for youth under the age of 16 to participate in. Instead, the DOL says it will” work with rural

stakeholders to develop education programs to reduce accidents to young workers and promote safer agricultural working practices.”

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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. . . . . . . .SOLD . . . . . . . . $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 6x4 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900. . . . . . 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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New Hampshire Farm Bureau begins PTO Shield Program

by Todd Fiske and Jim Carrabba, The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health - NYCAMH Entanglement in a PTO (Power-Take-Off) shaft can result in severe injuries and death. Victims have had limbs torn off, or their entire bodies wrapped around unpro-

tected PTO shafts. New Hampshire Farm Bureau of Sullivan County is helping to reduce this risk by offering low cost replacement shields to farmers. Jeff Holmes began this project with the help of Steve Roberts, New Hampshire ROPS Coordinator and Lorraine Merrill, New Hampshire

Commissioner of Agriculture. The program is being conducted in cooperation with the NYCAMH PTO Shield Retrofit Program. The first order of 24 shields was delivered to farmers in February.

Most farmers know someone who has been caught in an unshielded driveline, yet many

farms still have equipment with broken or missing shields. Several reasons for this are; the high cost of replacement parts, difficulty in obtaining the correct size, and shield interference with maintenance. The shield sold in the New Hampshire program solves these problems.

The new shields are manufactured by the Bare-Co company. These universal retrofit PTO shields are very cost effective at $59 for the smaller shield, and $77 for the larger shield.

Each shield also comes with a bearing assortment kit which makes sizing the bearing very easy. You just select the

proper size bearing from the assortment that fits the PTO shaft. A latch system allows the shield to slide out of the way for easier access to the grease fitting in the universal joint. This facilitates attaching the PTO shaft to the tractor’s stub shaft. Many farmers have remarked that this feature makes it very easy to grease the fitting at that location.

As you perform maintenance on your machinery, take a close look at the PTO shafts. Are all PTO shields fully in place and in working order? If that is not the case, take advantage of the new low-cost retro fit PTO shields that are now

available. The Bare-Co website www.bareco.com/files/movieindex.htm features a video showing how the shield works. If you are interested in the PTO shield retrofit program, and you live in New Hampshire please contact Jeff Holmes at 603-313-3325 or by e-mailing at: holmesfarmnh@comcast.net. In other states please contact Todd Fiske at 800-343-7527 ext 232, or by e-mailing tfiske@nycamh.com. A program of Bassett Healthcare Network, NYCAMH is enhancing agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury and illness.

Steve Roberts (L-R), New Hampshire ROPS Coordinator, Todd Fiske, NYCAMH, Jeff Holmes, Sullivan County Farm Bureau.

Photo courtesy of NYCAMH

ABSOLUTE PUBLIC CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

Located at Gray's Field, 1315 US RT 5 in Fairlee, VT 05045.

Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY - MAY 19TH, 2012 STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT, AUTO'S, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MORE Alsoo forr thiss sale:: 2006 Kioti DK45S 4WD tractor w/loader & canopy, 697 hrs; Kubota L2650 4WD tractor w/loader, Bobcat 843 skid steer w/cab, 2002 Gehl 3635SX skid steer w/825 hrs; Cat 112F motor grader, 2007 Power House Prodigy TK214 mini track loader w/bucket, trencher, post hole auger, single axle trailer & 1000 hrs; Beuthling B100 static roller, Vermeer RT100 trencher w/tilt trailer, 2011 JD Z225 zero turn mower w/197 hrs, JD 455 diesel tractor w/60" mower deck & 442 hrs, JD LX172 lawn tractor w/38" mower deck, JD model 8 backhoe attachment, BigBee 6' 3pth rotary mower (New), New 72" 3pth finish mower, Douglas 60" 3pth finish mower, Wildkat quick attach hyd brush mower, Wildkat hyd brush grapple, 2011 BigBee 6x10 hyd dump trailer, 1940 Pontiac 4dr needs restoration, 99 Int box truck, Amman 5020 diesel plate compactor, Wallenstein 3pth winch, 2 pallets of tumble blue stone, 6 pallets of slate and more.

Alll vehicless mustt havee properr titlee paperss orr previouss registrations.

This is a small list of consignments as they are mostly accepted on Fridayy - Mayy 18th from 8:00 to 12:00.

Small items will be accepted from 8:00 to 10:00 and only 2 1/2 rows will be accepted.

NO O CONSIGNMENTS S ACCEPTED D ON N THURSDAY! TERMS S CASH H OR R GOOD D CHECK,, VISA A & MASTER R CARD D ACCEPTED D W/A A 3% % CHARGE H BYY WRIGHT'S LUNCH AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT VT LIC #128 • NH LIC #2890 802-785-2161 • Field 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray@valley.net • Web address: www.cwgray.com Try: www.auctionzip.com

National Farmers Union (NFU) issued the following statement after the April 26 announcement by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding its withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work in

agricultural vocations: “NFU is glad to see the DOL and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) continued commitment to the safety of children, particularly on farms, which can be dangerous work environments.

“Farm safety is important to everyone involved in agriculture. In a recent report issued by USDA, workers under age 20 experienced 3,191 nonfatal injuries on farms in 2009, the latest year for which fig-

ures are available, down 36 percent from 4,964 injuries in 2006. While this is a downward trend, the reality is that even one on-farm injury is one too many.

“While NFU supported elements of the proposed rule, education is a positive approach to this issue and we are committed to working with the DOL and USDA to develop educational programs to reduce accidents to young workers and promote safer agricultural working practices.”

May 14, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 25

NFU: Even one on-farm injury is one too many

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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 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 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 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 15 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

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

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

Wednesday, 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 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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

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

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

Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com Thursday, May 17 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752

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• 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, 800-321-3211.

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.One of the finest Organic Herds we’ve had the privilege to sell. Tom & Brenda Hosking

THESE

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 394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Monday, May 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Friday, May 25 • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Cham-

bers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com • Clark Bros. Farm, DeRuyter, NY. 158 Hi Grade Cattle. Farming since 1967. Top dairy averaging 60# out of the tank. AI breeding. Closed herd. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821, web@genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com.

Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction. Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, May 28 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Memorial Monday we will be open for business. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 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,

585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, June 1 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • At Jack Wood’s Sale Barn: Price Farm. 50 head dairy, 25 recently fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd’s. Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC-75,000. 4.0F 3.2P. Also consigned, 28 open heifers from 300# to breeding age. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821, web@genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com.

Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy.

We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106

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

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

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

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

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

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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607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: 500 Belmont Rd., Gettysburg, PA. 52 Acre Adams County Farm & Equipmment. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 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, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m • 10:00 AM: 8418 Southwestern Blvd., Angola, NY. Building Material Auction. Do it Yourselfers, Homeowners, Contractors...

Building, Flooring, Tool & Remodeling Materials. R.G. Mason Auctions, Rich & Jim Mason Auctioneers, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-

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

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m 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.ht m 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell. C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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, 518-568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Leyden, MA. Selling trucks, trailers, shop tools & farm equip. including pay loader and farm tractor for Zimmerman Livestock Trucking. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 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 315521-3123, 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, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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., 585-728-2520 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. 811. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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., 585-728-2520 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, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m 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 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, 585-3941515 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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, 585-3941515 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder

Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 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, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 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, 585-3941515 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, 585-3941515 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com 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, 585-3941515 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, 716-2965041 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 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

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.

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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#

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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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Nation’s largest 100 agriculture co-ops post near-record sales, margins The nation’s 100 largest agriculture cooperatives reported near-record revenue of $118 billion in 2010, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager announced on May 1. This was an increase of 4 percent over 2009 figures.

Net income for the 100 top agriculture co-ops was also up more than 10 percent in 2010, reaching $2.39 billion, up from $2.16 billion in 2009.

“Farmer and rancherowned cooperatives are a mainstay in the American economy, not only helping members market and process their crops, milk

and livestock and creating jobs, but also helping producers keep more of the earnings derived from their products at home, in rural counties and communities,” Tonsager said.

“The end result is a huge net benefit for producers, their communities and the overall rural economy.

Farmer co-ops also account for significant numbers of jobs and economic activity in many cities.”

CHS Inc., a farm supply, grain and foods cooperative based in Saint Paul, MN, topped the list with 2010 revenue of $25.3 billion. Land O’ Lakes, a dairy foods and

farm supply co-op, also based in Saint Paul, ranked second, with revenue of $11.1 billion; Dairy Farmers of America, based in Kansas City, MO, was third with $9.8 billion in 2010 revenue.

USDA’s top 100 ag coop list shows that 23 coops had 2010 revenue of more than $1 billion. Another 47 co-ops had revenue between $506 million and $1 billion. The 100th ranked co-op had sales of $276 million.

Leading the revenue increase from 2009 to 2010 were dairy cooperatives, which saw 2010 revenue climb more than 14.5

percent from the previous year, to $29.5 billion.

Dairy cooperatives accounted for more than half of the revenue increase recorded by the top 100 ag co-ops in 2010.

Gross margins, as a percent of total sales, were up slightly, from 9 percent to 9.2 percent.

The increase in gross margins partially covered higher expenses. Gross margins plus service revenue climbed to $684 million.

Total expenses for the top 100 ag co-ops were up $575 million in 2010. The largest cost increase was

for labor, where expenses climbed by 7 percent, to $4.6 billion. On the other hand, lower interest rates and less debt caused interest expense to drop 11 percent.

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

The asset base for the

top 100 ag co-ops grew by $2.3 billion between 2009 and 2010. Current assets accounted for nearly twothirds of that increase.

Fixed assets also showed an increase of $600 million.

For a complete list of the top 100 cooperatives, go to www.rurdev.usda. gov/SupportDocuments/rdTop100AgCoopList04-27-2012.pdf.

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

Stewardship Program was funded at $972 million with no limitation on the amount of acres that can be enrolled.

Loan programs GOL-U: The Guaranteed Operating Loan program (unsubsidized) was funded at $1.5 billion, the same level as the current fiscal year.

DOL: The Direct Operating Loan Program was funded at $1.05 billion, the same as the current fiscal year.

GFO: The Guaranteed Farm Ownership Loan program were funded at $1.5 billion, the same as

the current fiscal year.

DFO: The Direct Farm Ownershp Loan program was funded at $475 million, again the same as the current fiscal year.

Rural Development VAPG: The popular Value Added Producer Grant program received a slight boost in funding from $14 million to $15 million for FY2013.

RBEG: The Rural Business Enterprise Grant program was funded at $24.3 million, the same level as the current fiscal year.

Source: NDFC E-letter for May 4

Farm program funding 2013 USDA spending bill. With the Senate Agriculture Committee approving their version of the 2012 Farm Bill

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

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and a hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on dairy issues, was extremely busy.

Let’s take a look at what the Senate did in funding some of the USDA programs we are most interested in: Conservation programs EQIP: One of the more popular conservation programs for folks in the dairy industry as 60 percent of the cost sharing money in the program goes to animal agriculture. The Senate funded EQIP at $1.4 billion, the very same level it is currently funded at. The

2008 Farm Bill authorized EQIP to be funded at $1.75 billion.

WHIP: The Wetlands Habitat Incentives Program was funded at $73 million, a cut of $12 million from its authorized level.

FRPP: The Farmland and Ranchland Protection Program that is utilized to purchase easements on farmland was funded at $200 million, the same level as requested by the Administration and at the same level authorized in the Farm Bill.

CSP: The Conservation

NFU leads broad coalition to urge Senate to bring farm bill to floor vote National Farmers Union (NFU) and a coalition of agricultural, con-

servation, environmental, energy, forestry, hunger, and rural stakeholders

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 11AM COBLESKILL, NY COMPLETE CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY DISPERSAL (NOFA)

95 Head of Cattle sell - 55 Milking age, 16 Bred Heifers, Balance heifers and calves. There are 6 springing cows, rest are all stages of lactation - mostly Holsteins and 1 Dutchbelt. The bred heifers are due now till fall - all Holsteins except 4 crosses. 23 of youngstock 4 months old to 1 year consist of 1 cross, 1 Dutchbelt, rest Holsteins.

Managers Note: One of the finest Organic Herds we've had the privilege to sell. This is primarily a Fall herd - remember the Fall premiums that are paid.

SCC 200,000 - 250,000.

Directions: From I88 take the Warnerville Exit 21, go Rt. 7 East towards Cobleskill; take second left on Warnerville Cutoff Rd to end turn left on Rt. 10, go about 6 miles turn left on Rt. 165 go about 1 mile to Pine Hill Road to farm.

From Sharon Springs from Rt. 20 take Rt. 10 South towards Cobleskill 6-7 miles and take a right on Rt. 165 go about 1 mile to Pine Hill Road to farm.

Watch for Auction Signs.

Terms: Cash or Good Check w/positive ID Cattle will be tested for interstate shipment immediately after the sale.

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales AU005382 Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com email: hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

Owner: Fran-Lan Farms Dan France 125 Pine Hill Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-234-2188

sent a letter to Senate leadership on May 7 urging them to bring the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 to the Senate floor as soon as possible. NFU led the effort, which was supported by more than 125 organizations.

“This is one piece of legislation upon which all Americans depend, urban as well as rural,” stated the letter. “With limited time remaining before the expiration of current program authorities, time is of the essence.”

The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and

Forestry on April 26 by a 16-5 vote. The broad range of the 125 cosigners emphasizes the expansive reach and impact of the farm bill.

“This strongly bipartisan bill ensures that agriculture does its part to reduce the deficit, cutting spending by $23 billion, while still maintaining a safety net that family farmers and ranchers need,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“Some farm bill programs have already expired, and the rest expire on Sept.

30. It is critical to pass a farm bill as soon as possible so that Americans have the agriculture, conservation, environmental, forestry, hunger, and rural development programs that they need.

While many of us will continue to work for improvements in the bill, we all agree that we need a farm bill this year.”

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

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Maine To North Carolina PleasantCreekHay.com TRACTOR JOHN DEERE H $2,500. 2008 Eby Cattle Trailer 24’x8’, $20,000. Two 24” fan’s half horsepower $150 each. Sullivan show box 21”x24”x58”, $275. Camper Jayco 2003 29’ with one slide ouy, $12,500. 603-446-3324

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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

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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

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Hogs 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.

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Horses BEGINNER Draft Horse Driving School, May 21, 22, 23.

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com 93-A - HUNTING CLUB SPECIAL!! 716 ACRES IN ADIRONDACK PARK Great for recreation - all wooded with creeks & ponds throughout property great hunting and fishing - hunting cabin - logging road up thru middle of property - 4-wheeler trails thru property - Town of Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price $798,000 REDUCED TO $494,000 93-B - Great property for hunting & fishing is joined on its northern border by 93-A, it’s mostly wooded, 475 acres with creek going thru - road goes by east end of property & log road thru west end - mostly level with hills on east end.

Located in Town of Ohio, Herkimer Co., southern part of Adirondack Park, Poland School District - priced to sell fast at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$327,750 93-C - Another great property for hunting & trout fishing is joined by 93-B on the east - mostly wooded, 157 acres, log road thru property, trout stream going thru center of property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Price $108,330 93-D 574 ACRES OF LAND BORDERS 93-A - great for recreation and hunting - mostly wooded, creeks & ponds - trees marked for cutting with over ONE MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced At $575,000 93-A + 93-B + 93-C + 93-D form a square of 1,922 acres. This great piece of property in the Adirondack Park joined together sells for . . . . . . . .$1,504,080 C-40 - Hobby/dairy farm on 70 A. of gravel soil, 40 A. pasture, 30 A. woods - 52 tie stalls, 3 lg. pens, 2” pipeline, 5 units, 800 gal. tank, tunnel ventilation, mow conveyor, 2 Patz barn cleaners, 8 ton grain bin, 16x40 & 16x60 silos w/unloaders, tiled mangers, concrete barnyard, 50x80 pole barn & outbuildings all w/concrete floors, water & electric - nice 7 room, 3BR, 1 bath home - new outside wood furnace, inside oil furnace, drilled wells & spring. .Asking $260,000 C-17 - Wood lot w/5.35 acres on the edge of the Adirondack Park located on paved rd. w/electricity - property has never been logged - very clear brook trout stream running through property - small hunting cabin - great location for fishing & hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000

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beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Priced to sell. . . . . . . d from m $245,000 0 to $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced o County 93 3 acre #2291 1 - Awessomee Settingg - Otsego Gentleman'ss Farm - New Home and Buildings. Spectacular views. Mins to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet road w/30 tillable acres all in hay. 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. Lots of deer & turkey. Nice modern 2 story 4 bdrm home. 52x60 pole barn w/partial concrete floor would work well for horses, livestock, machinery storage. 20x40 horse barn.

Home & buildings sit well off of quiet road. . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $440,000 0 to o $375,000. Owners are Reduced looking for a fair offer. This is a great buy on new buildings. m Ground - Otsego o County. 135 #2318 8 - Riverr Bottom acre farm, 30 acres of planted nursery stock pine and deciduous trees, 50 acres in fields, balance woods and pasture. Good 2 story barn for hay storage stalls for about 50 head of cattle. 40x60 machinery shed. Good 2 story 5 bdrm home interior has been completely remolded. This is a beautiful farm 1/4 mile of frontage on a beautiful river, fishing and canoeing, lots of water fowl. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Priced to sell . . . . . . .Askingg $299,900 New w - Nearr Cortland,, 110 0 acress off baree land. 35 acres of well drained tillable farm ground rented to neighboring farmer. Balance woods. Excellent hunting. Close to 1 mile of road frontage. Minutes from I81, City of Cortland, and the beautiful Finger Lakes of NY. Great investment property. Gas Askingg $179,900 and mineral rights included . . . . . . . .A

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