Country Folks New England 6.18.12

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Raising premium pork at Footsteps Farm ~ Page A2

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ~ Psalm 19:1

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Raising premium pork at Footsteps Farm

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Craig and Sheryl Floyd of Footsteps Farm raise grassfed pork, heirloom beef and poultry — turkeys, layer chickens, broilers, peacocks and Guinea fowl — on a 60acre farm in Stonington, CT. Footsteps Farm has been the only “Certified Humane®” producer in Connecticut since 2006 producing meat with the animals’ welfare in mind.

The Floyds’ livestock are “free range all day, every day.”

While the farm has never been certified organic, no herbicides, pesticides or antibiotics are used. Seaweed, manure and lime improve soil fertility.

Apple cider vinegar is routinely added to livestock water for the animals’ health. Instead of de-worming chemicals, Shaklee Basic H is regularly added to livestock water to dry out any worms that are then expelled naturally. This organic choice keeps soils healthier and allows dung beetles to thrive.

The farm’s pigs, cows and poultry live and graze outside year-round. Livestock enjoy summer shade, straw-lined shelters for protection from extreme weather and weekly milk baths.

The Floyds have developed their own breed of pig called the Large Shireworth. These medium-sized pigs are black with upright ears, long curly tails and thrive on mixed forage. These pigs need only three to five pounds of grain

Craig Floyd advised workshop attendees they should buy the biggest and best electric fence charger they can. daily. Twenty-five pigs share whey and cheese from a nearby goat dairy, surplus breads and 1,000 pounds of produce — just past expiration date — gleaned from nearby grocery stores.

Many commercial pig farmers rush their animals with straight grain diets and process them at seven

months. Craig’s pigs are ready at 14 months because they grow slowly on natural forage. At that age, their meat is flavorful, but they are not so old that their meat becomes tough. Craig insists his pork hang and age exactly 13 days before butchering and packaging.

Craig’s goal is to produce

Craig Floyd feeds his Large Shireworth pigs whey and cheese from a nearby goat dairy. Pasture rotation brings pigs through an oak forest to eat acorns like their Spanish counterparts. Craig’s goal is to produce premium Jamón, a dry-cured Spanish-style ham.

Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

Jamón, a dry-cured Spanish ham that can sell for up to $200 per pound. Jamón is aged up to three years and served sliced thin and uncooked. The Footsteps farm pasture rotation brings pigs through an oak forest to eat acorns like their Spanish counterparts.

Rotational grazing Footsteps Farm uses Management Intensive Grazing (MIG), an ecological rotational grazing system that creates high quality meats, dairy and eggs. Animals benefit from companionship and protection. Interspecies benefits of rotating swine, beef and poultry through pastures breaks pest and disease cycles. Pigs that eat cow manure are immune to cows’ intestinal parasites and chickens eat larvae in manure and reduce certain fly populations.

The plants and soils benefit because the animals eat different plant parts, fertilize and aerate soils.

Craig sets up a 1,000-pound grain feeder in his pig pasture and moves the pigs when it is empty; he also watches for the earth to tell him it is time to move the pigs. By planting to the best forage, he reduces his grain bill. Clover and many

grasses come back by themselves after pigs work pasture soils. Craig overseeds with other nutritious favorites: a mix of grasses, oats, millet, sunflowers and buckwheat for honeybees. Pigs love winter rye and Craig lets it reseed.

Craig warned everyone to remove wild and black cherry trees and seedlings from pastures and nearby wood lots to protect pigs and cows. As little as three wilted cherry leaves can kill a pig or cow.

Craig’s tips for success Always be nice to your animals. Some of the Floyds’ largest pigs come when he calls and gently rub his leg until Craig scratches them behind their ears. Some pigs even roll over for a belly rub.

Have your animals help prepare fields for other farm uses.

“Pigs are the best farm machines, they have rototillers at one end and manure spreaders at the other. Their feet are like disc harrows,” said Craig. Just weed whack a 3-foot wide fence line, install wire fence and send in the pigs. Pigs will root and roll rocks, turn over soils and happily eat invasive plants like bittersweet. Craig once

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Craig’s Floyd’s cousin, Bruce Williams, second from right, came up with an alternative fencepost for rocky soils or bedrock; screw insulated hooks into the side of a 5-gallon pail and fill it with stones. Stack two pails for a wire higher than 18-inches off the ground.

Sweet Rowen Farmstead is back in business

Paul Lisai has restarted his creamery business, Sweet Rowen Farmstead. This pasteurizer can process 50 gallons of milk at once. He will soon be putting in a second one that can handle 200 gallons at once.

Photo by Bethany M. Dunbar based in South Royalton, VT, which sells pasteurization equipment for small farms.

The company is developing a pasteurizer called Lili, which stands for Low Impact, Low Input. The pasteurizer raises milk to a temperature of 161 degrees for

just 15 seconds. It is not yet approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Meanwhile Lisai is selling the approved equipment and acting as a consultant for other small dairies on behalf of BobWhite.

After the fire last year,

Lisai had to do some soul searching to decide if he really wanted to go back into setting up a creamery. He was immediately approached by the Vermont Farm Fund.

The fund was established

by Pete Johnson of Craftsbury and the Center for an Agricultural Economy in Hardwick after Johnson’s barn burned.

After that fire, there was so much outpouring of support to rebuild Pete’s Greens that Johnson and the center decided they wanted to establish a fund that would help other farmers who had been struck by a fire or natural disaster.

That encouragement helped Lisai decide, and the next decision was where he would build it.

Some options included at the Pete’s Greens barn or at the Vermont Food Venture Center in Hardwick, but in the long run Lisai decided he wanted the creamery at his family’s property, where he plans to farm eventually. At this point he is leasing a farm, owned by John and Lindsey Davis, just a ways down the road from his home.

Lisai said building a new creamery was quite an undertaking. He mentioned that the people at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture have been

extremely helpful. Half of the cost of the project was setting up a waste water system. He did the carpentry himself.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave Sweet Rowen a grant for producers who are adding value to their products.

It’s a matching grant of $47,869, which means Lisai must spend an equal amount of his own money on the project.

So far, he has hired one part-time employee.

An intern is also starting.

He plans to hire one more full-time employee by the middle of June.

At this point he is processing about 180 gallons a week and milking just five cows. He is a member of Agri-Mark and shipped milk to the co-op all winter, but with only five cows milking right now, he is not shipping milk to the co-op currently. He expects to be shipping again this month.

He hired Marisa Mauro as a consultant to help him make cheese. Mauro is the owner of Ploughgate Cheese. The two had been sharing equipment and creamery space before the fire.

Lisai grew up in southern Vermont. His father managed an apple orchard. He studied agriculture and forestry at Sterling College in Craftsbury,

VT, and worked on several area dairy farms, including the Jones farm, where he first found out about Randall linebacks. The family gave him one to start his own herd. Randall linebacks were originally bred for three uses — draft, dairy, and beef.

They were among the first cows brought to the Americas, Lisai said.

Lisai named the farm Sweet Rowen after the second cut of hay each season. It’s a traditional New England term. Lisai decided the name would give a nod to the area’s strong roots in dairying, while highlighting the idea of new growth.

Future plans include starting a dairy community supported agriculture (CSA) group. CSA customers sign up to buy a planned amount of food directly from farmers.

Sweet Rowen milk and cheese is available at Four Acre Farm in Barton, Buffalo Mountain Co-op in Hardwick, Currier’s Market in Glover, Newport Natural Foods in Newport, Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury, and at the creamery in East Albany. Other outlets may be added later.

For more information, visit the Sweet Rowen website at www.sweetrowen.com.

Beef was the star at the inaugural Sun BBQ Fest Beef was the star during the recent three-day inaugural Sun BBQ Fest at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. The beef checkoff, through the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), provided educational sessions throughout the festival to ensure that beef was given top billings over other proteins, which are typically featured at barbecue festivals; and, the venue provided the perfect opportunity to educate attendees about selecting and grilling their favorite cuts of beef.

On the main cooking stage, beef was featured in several demos. Ray Lampe, also known as Dr. BBQ, demonstrated his favorite way to grill a New York strip and offered the crowd many tips including grilling techniques, seasoning tips and ways to select the perfect steak at the meat

Mike Davis, owner of Lotta Bull BBQ, demonstrated his favorite burger recipe and gave the crowd tips and safety advice on working with ground beef. counter. Mike Davis, owner of Lotta Bull BBQ, demonstrated his favorite burger recipe and gave the crowd tips and safety advice on working with

ground beef. The final day of the festival, Ray Lampe, Mike Davis and Lee Ann Whippen (owner of Wood Chicks BBQ) had a “brisket throw-down”

where the three barbecue allstars revealed their secret tips on how to make a succulent beef brisket.

The beef checkoff tent also featured educational demos with GrillMaster Chris Turner. Three recipes were demonstrated and sampled daily, including a sesame crusted New York strip, a ribeye with blue cheese butter, and a cumin-rubbed sirloin with avocado salsa verde.

Festival attendees were able to interact with the GrillMaster as well as the National Beef Ambassadors in the checkoff tent. The NEBPI summer grilling retail beef promotion — “Stay Home. Grill Out." — was also extended at the festival through the distribution of promotional recipe booklets as well as a raffle basket.

This retail promotional cam-

paign is being executed in 323 retail locations throughout the Northeast region until Labor Day. “Even though most people at a barbecue festival already eat meat, we were there to make sure that beef was in the spotlight at the SUN BBQ Fest,” says Kim Rounds, National Beef Ambassador from California. “It was a great event and we were able to establish connections with strangers because they wanted to learn more about selecting, preparing and grilling beef.”

For more information about the beef checkoff at the Sun BBQ Fest contact Kristin Wilkins at kwilkins@pabeef.org.

Click here for photos from the event.

For more information about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com.

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by Bethany M. Dunbar EAST ALBANY, VT — Sweet Rowen Farmstead — dairy farm and creamery — is back in business.

Paul Lisai has built a small pasteurizing plant at his home and is bottling milk and making cream-style cheese. He hosted a grand opening on Mother’s Day and he is delivering milk and cheese to area outlets this week.

Lisai started bottling and selling milk from his Randall lineback cows under the Sweet Rowen label last summer. A mere three months after he started building up his new business the creamery where he was pasteurizing milk — also the creamery used by Ploughgate Cheese — suffered a devastating fire.

“People were just kind of catching on a little bit,” he said. He hopes they liked the first taste because soon he will have the capability to produce much more local fresh pasteurized milk.

Lisai uses a system of gentle pasteurization, raising the milk to a temperature of 145 degrees for half an hour. At this time he can do 50 gallons in one batch, but before long he will be able to do 200 gallons.

Lisai is working for Bob-White Systems,

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This is not your father’s Farm Bill

by Tracy Taylor Grondine Farm bill legislation (S.3240) that’s working its way through the Senate is not your father’s typical farm bill. It’s about the future. The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act recognizes that U.S. farmers are aging and something needs to be done to ensure that the future of agriculture is viable. S. 3240 includes significant measures to address this demographic predicament.

According to the Agriculture Department’s most recent census, the average age of the American farmer is 57 years old. Further, a quarter of American farmers are 65 or older. The future of American agriculture depends on the next generation of farmers and ranchers. More than any previous farm bill, this one takes direct aim at providing retiring farmers extra benefits for passing their farms on to beginning farmers.

Probably most importantly, the bill provides nearly $200 million in new funding for expanded access for crop insurance for beginning farmers. These

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation improvements will lower the cost of crop insurance for beginning farmers, allow the Risk Management Agency to consider a beginning farmer’s previous experience in calculating their production history, and it will provide additional assistance when beginning farmers face natural disasters.

Farmers like Michigan fruit producer and Farm Bureau member Ben LaCross understand the importance of this provision first hand. In a normal year, his farm produces 4 million pounds of cherries. Due to extremely bad weather conditions, this year he’ll be lucky to harvest 40,000 pounds — only 1 percent of his normal production. This level of losses is tough on any producer, but especially catastrophic for a beginning farmer who is still trying to build up equity. If S. 3240 were in existence today, Ben and others like

Cover photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen Craig Floyd of Footsteps Farm in Stonington, CT described feeding his Large Shireworth pigs with their favorite forage, surplus breads and 1,000 pounds of produce (just past expiration dates) gleaned from nearby grocery stores.

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him would have the opportunity to cover more of their crops under crop insurance, using new programs that would provide better coverage at a lower cost.

In other areas, the bill continues the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, which offers education, training, outreach and mentoring programs to ensure the success of the next generation of farmers. It also increases access to capital and prioritizes the needs of beginning farmers to ensure they have access to programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, a program that is critical to farmers and ranchers striving to be good stewards of the land and trying to meet tough environmental mandates.

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The bill makes significant strides in increasing lending to beginning farmers by expanding eligibility, removing term limits on guaranteed lending and providing opportunities for beginning farmers to earn direct loan access. For the first time, USDA will have the ability to create pilot programs in the Farm Loan Programs exclusively targeted to beginning farmers.

Finally, the farm bill legislation encourages older farmers to help beginning farmers get started by providing two extra years of Conservation Reserve Program participation to retiring farmers who transition their expiring CRP land to beginning farmers.

Unlike past farm bills, this one is about the future. It’s about farmers like Ben LaCross and the many other young and beginning farmers and ranchers who want to one day pass their farms to their own children.

Tracy Taylor Grondine is director of media relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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saw his favorite highland cow “Monique” hook her horn around a bittersweet vine, back up, pull it down and then eat it. “Let the pigs do the work, then eat the pigs,” said Craig.

They can also graze and aerate soils to prepare for planting other crops.

Craig recommends all farmers read “The Vegetarian Myth” by Lierre Keith and everything written by Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm outside Staunton, VA. Attend Salatin’s workshops on pasture-based rotational grazing and visit his farm if they can.

Buy the biggest and best electric fence charger you can. Craig uses aluminum not galvanized fence wire. Be sure to purchase a lightening protector and connect all wires to each other.

“Lightening melts aluminum wire and it disappears," said Craig. “Because I had a lightening protector, the company replaced all my lost lines when we were hit last year.”

On a damp or rainy day, when the animals get within 1-inch of fence wires, they will feel a spark jump onto their noses and be less likely to test fence lines in the future. If animals learn to respect fence lines so well that they will not cross through an open gate, just do not feed them for a day; come back with a bucket of food and they’ll follow you anywhere.

You do not really need special posts all set in a straight line to enclose your pastures. The Floyds have stony soil like so many New England farms.

Some sites are too rocky to sink a fence post into the ground. Cousin Bruce Williams came up with a simple solution; screw insulated hooks into the side of a 5-gallon pail and fill it with stones. Stack two pails if you need wire higher than 18” off the ground. Place pails on high and low ground to avoid gaps where livestock might sneak out.

Instead of fence posts, Craig also uses trees when their placement works. He uses polypro line to hold the wire because it is gentler on trees.

Be aware that snow cover may prevent animals from being grounded so they may not get ‘zapped’ in winter and this increases the chance they get out.

Be profitable Give away samples. “When your product is this good, the customers will come back forever,” said Craig.

“Don’t undersell your product.

Charge a reasonable price for a good animal,” said Craig. He charges $11 per pound of bacon. If a potential customer asks why they should pay more than the $3 charged for mass-market brands, he tells them they can pay now or pay later. Chemicals in food and poor eating habits lead to doctor bills later.

Always have customers lined up before slaughtering an animal. The first ones in line get the hams.

Footsteps Farm charges about $7 per pound (finished not hanging weight) when selling a quarter pig at a time.

Four customers prepay up to a $500 deposit for the whole hog which helps pay for the slaughtering and butchering. Customers pay the balance upon delivery of their boxed, frozen meats.

If you sell an animal to a single customer, you are not required to use a USDA-certified processor. This can save you and the customer money. Be sure you still use a reputable processor to protect your reputation.

Use the best sausage makers for a delicious high quality product.

Footsteps Farm markets the farm through its own website www.footstepsfarm.com, Local Harvest.com, Cityseed.com and sells its products through CT Farm Fresh Express, www.CTFFE.com.

The Floyd’s are part-time farmers while continuing their off-farm jobs. To learn more about Footsteps Farm, see www.footstepsfarm.com, contact Craig and Sheryl Floyd at footstepsfarm@hotmail.com, call 860536-8377 or write 55 Lawrence Eleanor Street, Stonington, CT 06378.

Oppose cuts to farm safety programs the average American. Farmers’ death rates are twice as high as those for mining. The proposed budget cuts would obliterate the single most important national effort to improve this situation.

In New York, the NIOSH cut translates into crippling of the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health.

For nearly 25 y e a r s , NYCAMH has Dr. John May been working with New York farmers to address worksite hazards, prevent costly injuries, reduce workers compensation costs and decrease the number of farmers killed on the job — in 70 percent of cases such deaths result in loss of the farm over the next year.

One of NYCAMH’s best known programs is the ROPS rebate program. In the past three years, tractors accounted for over 40 percent of New York farm fatalities. By assisting farmers in arranging for and paying for installation of rollbars on their tractors, NYCAMH has provided highly effective protection for over 1,000 tractors in

recent years. These protected tractors have since been involved in over 80 serious incidents, some of which would certainly have been fatal.

According to insurance data, one such fatality would cost insurers at least $750,000. Thus this program has already paid for itself many times over by reducing costs to insurers and limiting premiums to the New York farm community.

In New York orchards and “black dirt” regions, NYCAMH staff is working with farmers to develop new tools and new ways of working that reduce muscle strains and sprains to workers.

Whether it is bags of onions in a packing house or buckets of apples being placed in bins, awkward positions plus heavy weights add up to musculoskeletal injury. These in turn result in workforce reductions and risk of medical and workers compensation costs. By partnering with farmers and workers to develop new ways to do these jobs, NYCAMH is heightening efficiency and reducing costs for New York agricultural producers.

Trainings on New York farms (provided at no charge) by NYCAMH safety educators have enabled hundreds of New York producers to pass food safety audits and to comply with OSHA safety standards for forklift and tractor operation, chemical handling, hazard

communication, field sanitation, etc.

Few would argue the economic benefit of avoiding OSHA fines. One farmer recently learned of a $6 device developed by NYCAMH for field sanitation stations that would have saved him a $3,000 fine.

The NIOSH funding in the federal budget provides important (and nonregulatory) health and safety education, resources and research for our farmers. This has been a most important tool in New York to decrease farm fatalities and injuries.

Right now is a key time to oppose cuts within the Centers for Disease Control budget that would eliminate the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing program in the final Fiscal Year 2013 federal budget. Please go to www.nycamh.com/news/ for contact information for your congressional representatives or call us at 800- 3437527 for assistance in locating your congressman. Tell them to assure appropriation of level funding for CDC/NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing. Phone calls from farmers do count in Washington!

Thank you for taking the time to consider this serious matter.

Dr. John May is director of the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health

Older vs. better cows: Age may not trump herd improvement

by Miranda Reiman “More longevity and fertility in the cowherd seem like a ‘no brainer.’ But when those pursuits come at the expense of uniformity or other functionality, it could pay to do some hard studying.

“The overwhelming cost and subsequent priority of cow-calf operations is related to cow maintenance and care,” said Nevil Speer, an animal scientist at Western Kentucky University. “The difference is huge between a cow that lasts until she is 10 versus 8.”

That’s why crossbreeding is the default, blanket prescription for commercial cattlemen looking to make reproductive improvements.

But South Dakota rancher Rich Blair said, “Been there, done that, and don’t want to go back.”

He and his brother Ed turned their once-straightbred Herefords into Continental crossbreds in the late 1970s and ‘80s, but gradually phased that out in the ‘90s when the family turned its focus to Angus.

“We always calved out quite a few first-calf heifers and you’d lose or cull 25 percent of those for one thing or another: disposition, udders, no milk, mothering ability,” he said. “Now we’re closer to 2 percent and we have a lot more consistency in our heifers.” He gives most of the credit to the breed association’s extensive database and the use of high-accuracy sires.

Heartland Cattle Company, near McCook, NE, custom develops heifers for a large number of commercial Angus herds, and also sells bred heifers by forward contract. Many

long-term heifer buyers say they want that hybrid vigor in black baldies, but those have been hard to come by.

Comparing the two sets of females, research and information director Janet Rippe says they’re fairly similar.

“Our first service conception rate is averages 71 percent and then after a 45-day A.I. season, we’ll send heifers out of here at about 91 percent to 92 percent pregnant,” she said. “If you get a true hybrid or an F1-cross or even just a quarter something else, those cattle are generally more fertile. But we might not see as much difference in the numbers because our long-term Angus customers have put so much selection pressure on fertility.”

All are subject to pre-breeding inspections that include pelvic measurements and reproductive tract scores, and outliers exit the program then. Customers may opt to market “recommended culls” that fall out for things like disposition, too.

“What’s left should be pretty functional,” Rippe said.

Regardless of who is growing the replacements, all cattlemen have their initial priorities. According to USDA data, 62 percent of ranches sold cows for reasons other than just being open. Studies point to some of those reasons.

“The 2010 BEEF survey reveals that disposition, birth weight, hoof and leg soundness all ranked above weaning weight and yearling weight in terms of genetic prioritization among commercial producers,” Speer said. “In other words, time savings has more value than additional weight or production.”

Blair now relies on expected progeny differences (EPDs) within the breed because, he said, “I don’t have time to deal with calving problems.

“Hard births cause a multitude of problems,” he said. “It isn’t just if that heifer had a hard time and you had to pull that calf, but now you wonder if she’s going to breed back and if that calf is going to be healthy.”

On the other hand, in a large herd with focused management, predictably shorter gestation periods from highaccuracy EPD bulls can allow a couple more weeks for heifers to breed back, Blair says.

Although no producer invites challenges, Speer says the issues become increasingly important as herds get larger.

“I have an additional benefit from heterosis, but if it costs me something in terms of functionally of traits, such as calving ease, I don’t want to have to deal with those problems,” he said.

“That risk/reward becomes somewhat different when you put all of those factors in together.”

Everybody seems to agree that it’s a hard area to quantify.

“With fertility there are so many factors: was it weather, was it the technician, was it the bull, was it the sire line that came into it?” Rippe said, “It’s pretty hard to get good enough data when you’re looking at fertility.”

Adding in longevity multiplies that difficulty.

“It’s a lot more complex than just reproduction,” Speer said. “Why else did she leave the herd? A bad eye, a structural soundness problem, dispo-

sition or all those other things you can readily select for?”

Those who are making steady progress in any number of traits may not place as much importance on longevity because of the reduced opportunity to make genetic change.

Blair remembers a particular bull they used a decade ago with a thenimpressive Angus EPD of .4 for intramuscular fat (IMF). “That was really out there in 2000, and one of the big reasons I used him was for that number,” he said. “Now you can find hundreds of bulls that are .4 IMF.” In fact, that’s about breed average today.

Longevity in outstanding individuals helps a program but across the herd, it may not be the highest calling. “If you’re not turning that cowherd over, it’s really hard to get much genetic improvement in your calves,” Blair said.

The Blairs have been using all Angus since feedlot performance data showed them the top end of those calves kept up with the top end of their Charolais calves. Figuring in maternal traits and labor savings, it was starting to look like another kind of “no brainer.” The deal clincher showed up when calves sold on the grid and they saw more than a $200 spread in value.

“That was too much money to be giving away, so we wanted to move the bottom end up,” he said.

Some Blair loads have hit 50 percent Prime, selling for $200 above average Kansas price for the U.S. Premium Beef grid for the week.

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Editor’s Note: The following is a guest column by the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health.

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by Dr. John May Recently the farm community expressed strong concern regarding proposed Department of Labor regulations regarding youth participation in a variety of types of farm work. This was predictable — few things raise the hackles of a farmer like governmental regulation. Yet farming remains an excessively dangerous business. By consulting closely with members of the farm community, by offering a variety of programs that provide safety services to farmers and by tracking their impact, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) has pursued a non-regulatory safety approach on New York farms. Much of this has been possible because of support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Currently NIOSH’s program in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing is threatened with closure. The 136.9 million Americans working in safer occupations than farming are deemed to be a more “significant group”. Why should the farm community care?

Farmers have on-the-job death rates that are over seven times higher than

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Germans and Canadians rock the boat A few weeks ago my Texas contact e-mailed to me an article titled, “Now glyphosate found in people’s urine”. A German university study has found significant concentrations of glyphosate in the urine samples of city dwellers. The analysis of the urine samples found that all had concentrations of glyphosate (the world’s most widely used herbicide) at 5 to 20 times the limit for drinking water. As well as being used increasingly widely in food production, glyphosate-based weedkillers often also get sprayed onto railway lines, urban pavements and roadsides.

Disturbingly, the article, which appeared in The Ithaca Journal reported: “The address of the university labs, which did the research, the data and the evaluation of the research method is known to the editors. Because of significant pressure by agrochemical representatives and the fear that the work of the lab could be influenced, the complete analytical data will only be published in the course of this year.” News of this study comes not long after the publication of a study confirming glyphosate was contaminating groundwater. Last year two U.S. Geological Survey studies consistently found glyphosate in streams, rain, and even air in agricultural areas of the U.S. Other recent studies indicate that people may not only be absorbing glyphosate from multiple sources, but that it can

circulate in the blood and can even cross the placental barrier and reach the developing fetus. A less secretive article on this subject was: “Maternal and fetal exposure to pesticides associated to genetically modified foods in EasternTownships of Quebec, Canada.” It appeared in Volume 31, issue 4 of Journal of Reproductive Toxicology. That article states that pesticides associated to genetically modified foods (PAGMF), are engineered to tolerate herbicides such as American-made glyphosate and Germanmade gluphosinate, or insecticides such as the bacterial toxin Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).

This study evaluated the correlation between maternal and fetal exposure, so as to determine exposure levels of glyphosate, gluphosinate, and Bt toxin in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. Blood of 30 pregnant women and 39 nonpregnant women were studied.

Serum glyphosate and gluphosinate were detected in non-pregnant women, but not in pregnant women. CryAb1toxin (the main breakdown metabolite of Bt toxin) was detected in pregnant women, their fetuses, and non-pregnant women.

This is the first study to reveal the presence of circulating PAGMF in women with and without pregnancy, paving the way for a new field in reproductive toxicology including nutrition and utero-placental toxicities.

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published a study titled: “Occurrence and fate of the herbicide glyphosate and its degradate aminomethylphosphonic acid in the atmosphere.”

The article appeared in Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 30(3): 548-555.

This is the first report on the ambient levels of glyphosate, the most

widely used herbicide in the U.S., and its major degradation product, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), in air and rain.

Concurrently, weekly integrated air particle and rain samples were collected during two growing seasons in agricultural areas in Mississippi and Iowa.

Rain was also collected

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The frequency of glyphosate detection ranged from 60 to 100 percent in both air and rain. The concentrations of glyphosate ranged from <0.01 to 9.1 ng/m(3) and from <0.1 to 2.5 microg/L in air and rain samples, respectively. The fre-

quency of detection and median and maximum concentrations of glyphosate in air were similar or greater to those of the other highuse herbicides observed in the Mississippi River basin; but glyphosate’s concentration in rain was greater than the

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This pesticide-producing corn entered the food supply in the late 1990s, and over the past decade, Bt horror stories have surfaced. The problem with Bt crops goes far beyond the creation of Bt-resistant insects.

The herbicide’s manufacturer and the EPA swore that the GE corn would only harm insects; that the Bt-toxin produced inside the plant would be completely destroyed in the human digestive system, with zero impact on consumers, they claimed. However, not only is Bt corn producing resistant “superpests,” researchers have also found that the Bttoxins wreak havoc on human health.

Last year, doctors at Sherbrooke University Hospital in Quebec found Bt-toxin in the blood of: 93 percent of pregnant women tested, 80 percent of umbilical blood in their babies,

and 67 percent of nonpregnant women. It’s expected that the Bt toxin was likely consumed in typical diets of the Canadian middle class (who likely consume few organic foods), because GE corn is present in by far most processed foods, plus in drinks in the form of high fructose corn syrup. The study suggests that the toxin may have come from eating meat from animals fed Bt corn; most livestock raised in confined animal feeding operations are fed Bt corn. According to Mercola, these shocking results imply that eating Bt corn might actually turn human intestinal flora into a small living pesticide factory, essentially non-stop manufacturing Bt-toxin from within the human digestive system.

If this hypothesis is correct, is it then also possible that the Bt-toxin might damage the integrity of the human digestive tract in the same way it damages insects? (Recall that the toxin actually

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A UNH5575 NH 790 HARVESTER GRASSHEAD AND 2 ROW CORNHEAD VERY GOOD AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 F UAA47830 JD 676 ROTARY CORNHEAD 1997 FOR SPFH LARGE DRUM 23 SPLINE AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,500 F UAG52794 JD 686 ROTARY CORNHEAD SMALL DRUM 6 ROW NEW KNIVES RECONDITIONED AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 F UA053032 JD 630A HAYHEAD 10' FOR SPFH GAUGE WHEELS GOOD AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 F UAG9824E JD 5460 SPFH 1980 4WD 7' HAYHEAD 48 KNIFE 6172HRS CAB WITH 6 ROW CORNHEAD AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,900 F COMING NH FX60 SPFH 525HP 4WD 12' PU 6 ROW CORNHEAD KP 1636 CH HOURS VERY GOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$139,000 F UAA03346 JD 6850 SPFH 98 440HP 4WD KP AUTOLUBE 48 KNIFE 630A 10' AND 4500 6 ROW ROTARY AS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

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other herbicides. It is not known what percentage of the applied glyphosate is introduced into the air, but it was estimated that up to 0.7 percent of application is removed from the air in rainfall.

Glyphosate is efficiently removed from the air; it is estimated that an average of 97 percent of the glyphosate in the air is removed by a weekly rainfall at least 1.2 inches.

Let’s home in solely on the genetically engineered (GE) Bt crop-protecting insecticidal trait.

“Bt corn... a most dangerous failure”, were the words of Dr. Joseph Mercola, spokesman for Organic Consumers Association (OCA). Mercola, used these words to describe potential human health nightmares caused by GE insecticidal “crop protection” traits.

In OCA’s on-line May 30, 2012, newsletter, Mercola states that the planet’s largest biotech corporation produced GE “Bt corn”; that this corn was equipped with a gene from soil bacteria called

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whether a pasture-based system, a free-stall system, a bedded pack system, or a tie-stall system.

In any housing system, the six freedoms of pasture should be the standard to achieve when cows are inside.

The six freedoms of pasture are feed, water, light, air, rest, and space.

These factors create (or hinder) true health. To put this into action, we first need to be aware of how cows behave in a pasture system — their natural motions when grazing and how they position themselves when lying down to rest or as they get up, as well as the space, water, air and light to let cows do the things cows do when out on pasture. For instance, watch a cow rest while on

ruptures the stomach of insects, proving fatal.)

The biotech industry still insists that Bt-toxin doesn’t bind or interact with the intestinal walls of mammals (like humans). But there is peerreviewed published re-

search showing that Bttoxin does bind with mouse small intestines and with intestinal tissue from rhesus monkeys. Or maybe the research is being done on humans to forecast treatment effects on lesser forms.

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pasture — often times they will have a front leg stretched in front of them. When they graze, they also eat with one foot forward. Can they do these things in the barn?

These same sorts of abilities need to be provided with indoor stalls and at feed areas. Allowing good traction on walkways to allow her body to turn (instead of shuffle in short straight movements), allowing normal intake of water at drinking facilities, and having good air to allow deep breathing and proper lighting to see things should closely mimic life on pasture. This is because pasture is the most natural situation for a cow — and the Cow Signals team fully realizes this. I must say I haven’t previously heard people relate the need so clearly for indoor facilities to reflect the freedoms of pasture life — a refreshing perspective.

With proper pasture and barns the best possible milk production can occur because the cows are

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at their healthiest.

I initially became interested in this veterinary team by reading a book called “Cow Signals: The practical guide for dairy cow management” by Dr. Jan Hulsen, available through Hoard’s Dairyman. The book and course (taught by Dr. Joep Driessen) are based on some simple questions: What do I see? How does this happen? What does this mean? Then, real solutions can be planned and action can be taken. The course allowed me to see many details of cows which I haven’t looked for while treating individual sick animals with specialized

organic medicines. For instance, seeing a bump on the front of both the shoulder blades, or a bump on the last rib or backbone, or a sore at the top of the neck, or missing fur at the hock, or a lack of fur along the rear leg muscle — what might this mean? Whatever we can see and take note of can help us start to think about what the cause might be. This will identify risk areas which will need improvement for the herd to perform better. In the examples given above, the problem (and solution) has to do with size of stalls and/or amount of dry bedding.

Once we become attuned

to why something is happening, we can take action. The goal is that your cows will pay you back with more milk in the tank, show better signs of fertility, have stress free calving and much better starts to lactation.

Here is a real issue.

When cows rise after lying down on pasture, they stretch, arch their back, drop manure, and then walk on. In all indoor systems, if the stalls are designed correctly, they should have the freedom to do the same. Electric trainers completely stop the natural motions of cows ris-

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2010 New Holland Boomer 50, 4WD tractor w/loader, shuttle trans, 69 hrs. $22,900

2008 Kubota L2800 TLB, Good Cond., Ag Tires, 249 hrs. $19,900

TRACTORS ‘96 Agco 7600A tractor, 4WD, C/A/H w/ldr., 1 owner International 504 2WD tractor, WFE, very nice tractor International 886 2WD tractor, cab, air, 540/1000, good condition International 1066 hydro trans., 18.4x38 tires, 540/1000, runs great ‘97 JD 7410 tractor, 4WD w/cab, hi crop, runs & works ‘07 Kubota M108 4WD, C/A/H, cast centers, 1 remote, 793 hrs ‘05 Kubota M125X 4WD, C/A/H, pshift, 2 remotes, front weights, good tires, 256 hrs.

‘06 Kubota M125XDTC 4WD, C/A/H, ldr., PS, 2 remotes, sharp tractor ‘07 Kubota M5040HD 4WD w/ldr., hyd shuttle, R-4 tires, 1 remote, 976 hrs ‘10 Kubota M5640 4WD tractor w/ldr., 1 remote, ag tires, ss qt, 228 hrs ‘09 Kubota M5640 4WD tractor w/canopy ‘09 Kubota M7040 4WD, w/loader Ag tires, 1 remote, 258 hrs.

‘10 Kubota M7040 4WD, C/A/H, 1 remote, cast centers, 67 hrs ‘07 Kubota MX500 4WD, R4 tires, 1 remote, 108 hrs.

‘07 Kubota MX5000 2WD tractor w/ag tires, low hrs.

‘09 Kubota MX5100 4WD w/ldr., 8x8 trans, R-4 tires, SS QT, 229 hrs.

‘00 MF 4243 2WD, C/A/H, runs and works MF 4370 2WD, C/A/H w/boom axe mower, new tires, 3950 hrs COMPACT TRACTORS & LAWN TRACTORS ’07 Cub Cadet 7284 TLB 4WD, Hydro mid mower, 264 hrs.

Dixie Chopper XT3200 60” cut, 32hp, gas ‘08 JD 4005 4WD w/loader, ag tires, 888 hrs ‘10 Kubota B2320 4WD, 60” cut, R-4 tires, good condition, 194 hrs.

‘00 Kubota B2710 4WD, TLB, R-4 tires, hydro, very clean, 310 hrs.

‘00 Kubota B2910 4WD, 60” mid mower turf tires 748 hrs.

‘09 Kubota B2920 4WD TLB hydro, R-4 tires, thumb, like new, 78 hrs.

‘07 Kubota B3030 4WD C/A/H R-4 tires like new 100 hrs.

‘11 Kubota B3200 4WD, TLB, hydro, R-4 tires, mid pto, good cond.186 hrs.

‘10 Kubota B3200 4WD tractor, hydro, 60” mid mower, 55 hrs ‘10 Kubota B3200 4WD tractor, hydro turf tires, good condition 313 hrs ‘10 Kubota B3300 4WD TLB, R-4 tires, 3 pt., clean, 201 hrs, ‘08 Kubota B7510 4WD TLB, 6x2 trans, ag tires, 648 hrs ‘05 Kubota B7800 4WD, TLB, hydro, R-4 tires, 603 hrs.

‘06 Kubota BX24 4WD TLB, R-4 tires, hydro, 1 owner, clean ‘06 Kubota BX1850 4WD, 54” mid mower, grass catcher, 664 hrs.

‘09 Kubota BX1860 4WD, 54” mid mower, 286 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L2800 4WD, TLB, R-4 tires, canopy ,274 hrs ‘09 Kubota L4240 HST 4WD w/loader, hydro, R-4 tires, SS QT, 299 hrs.

‘06 Kubota L440 DT 4WD w/ldr., R4 tires, 8x4 trans, 538 hrs.

‘07 Kubota L2800 4WD tractor w/ldr., ag tires, 8x4 trans ‘94 Kubota L2950 4WD tractor w/ ldr., SS QT, new rear tires, good cond.

‘04 Kubota L3130 4WD tractor w/ldr., R-4 tires, 3 remotes, SS QT, good cond., 548 hrs.

‘10 Kubota L3200 2WD tractor, w/Ag tires, 1remote, like new, 31 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L3240 4WD tractor, R-4 tires, good cond., 590 hrs.

‘10 Kubota L3240DT 4WD w/ldr., R4 tires, SS QT, like new, 101 hrs.

‘09 Kubota L3400 4WD tractor with loader, R-4 tires, 43 hrs ‘08 Kubota L3400 4WD tractor w/ ldr., ag tires, 104 hrs.

‘07 Kubota L3400 4WD TLB, hydro, ag tires, as new, 29 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L3540 4WD tractor w/ ldr., hydro SS QT, clean machine, 264 hrs.

‘09 Kubota L3940 4WD tractor w/loader, 8x8 trans., R-4 tires, SSQT, clean, 352 hrs.

‘09 Kubota L3940 4WD, w/ loader, R-4 tires, GST trans, 408 hrs.

‘07 Kubota L3940 4WD tractor, hydro, canopy, R4 tires, clean, 149 hrs.

‘06 Kubota L4400DT 4WD w/loader, ag tires, 254 hrs.

‘05 Kubota L4400DT 4WD w/ldr., R-4 tires, good cond., 523 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L4400HST 4WD w/ldr, hydro, ag tires, 238 hrs.

‘10 Kubota L5240HSTC 4WD, C/A/H w/ldr., SSQT ag tires, 1 remote, 153 hrs ‘12 Kubota T1880 lawn tractor, 18hp w/42” deck, never used ‘10 Kubota T2080 20 HP, hydro, 42” cut lawn tractor ‘10 Kubota ZD221 21hp, 48” deck, 57 hrs.

‘08 Kubota ZD321 zero turn, 21 HP diesel, 54” cut, very good cond., 71 hrs.

‘09 Kubota ZD323-60 23 HP diesel 60” cut good condition 770 hrs ‘08 Kubota ZD326 26 HP dsl 60” pro deck ‘10 Kubota ZD326 26 hp, diesel, rear discharge, deck canopy, 135 hrs.

‘10 Kubota ZD331 zero turn, 31hp, diesel, 60” pro deck, 280 hrs ‘08 Kubota ZG222-48, 22 HP, hyd lift, canopy, 167 hrs.

‘10 Kubota ZG227 54” cut, like new, 27 hrs.

‘09 Kubota ZG227 27 HP, 54” cut, good condition, 181 hrs.

‘01 MF 1165 4WD, TLB w/3pt. very clean, 285 hrs.

‘10 NH Boomer 50 tractor w/ldr., 4WD, shuttle trans, ag tires, SSQT as new, 69 hrs ‘06 NH TN60 4WD tractor, w/ldr., Ag tires, remotes, radial tires, 574 hrs Simplicity ZT844 18hp lawn tractor w/48” cut, 530 hrs SKID STEERS ‘05 Bobcat A300 cab w/heat bucket & forks, hi flow, 1459 hrs ‘04 Bobcat MT52 skid steer with bucket and ride on platform, 236 hrs ‘09 Bobcat S250 C/A/H, power tach, 72” bucket, very clean, like new tires, 160 hrs.

‘10 Bobcat T110 OROPS, low hrs, very nice machine, 320 hrs.

‘05 Bobcat T190 C/A/H bobtach ACS controls, 265 hrs ‘08 Bobcat T190 skid steer, new tracks, good cond., 808 hrs.

‘05 Bobcat T300 cab w/heat, standard controls, hi flow, good tracks, 1908 hrs.

‘03 Case 1845C skid steer, hi flow, new tires, clean, 1 owner 07 Cat 256C skid steer, cab with heat, 6’ bucket, 1 owner, clean with grouser tracks, 310 hrs.

‘11 Kubota SVL90 OROPS, hi flow, like new

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‘07 Bobcat 335 excavator, C/A/H, hyd thumb, good cond, 18” bkt, 898 hrs ‘06 Bobcat 430 excavator, C/A/H, 24” bucket, good cond., 649 hrs.

‘03 Bobcat 430 excavator C/A/H, hyd thumb, good cond., 1198 hrs ‘06 Bobcat 442 excavator, C/A/H, thumb, rubber tracks, very nice, ready to work, 327 hrs.

‘06 Bomag BW211D 84” smooth drum roller, very good cond.

‘01 Cat TH83 telehandler cab, out riggers, forks, good cond.

Cat D3GXL dozer, C/A/H, 6 way blade, hy state, sharp Doosan SL290 excavator, good cond, 4’ bkt, good undercarriage, 3476 hrs ‘09 Dynapac CA134D roller, 54” smooth drum, w/shell kit, very clean ‘06 Dynapac CA121 roller, 54” smooth drum, good cond, 1303 hrs Gehl 353 excavator ROPS, hyd thumb, good cond, 700 hrs ‘07 Hamm 3205 54” vibratory roller, clean Ingersoll Rand 706H fork lift, 4WD, 15’ see thru mast 6,000 lb Cummins dsl.

‘97 JD 450 6 way blade, 40% under carriage, ride and drive ‘07 JLG 450A lift ‘08 Kubota B26 4WD TLB, 4WD, hydro, R4 tires, 207 hrs.

‘01 Kubota K008 excavator, 1 owner, good condition, 760 hrs.

‘11 Kubota KX41 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, 92 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX41 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, 12” bkt, 933 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX71 excavator ,rubber tracks, hyd thumb, very good condition, 483 hrs ‘10 Kubota KX080 C/A/H, super double boom, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, good condition, 580 hrs.

‘09 Kubota KX121 C/A/H 6 way blade, hyd thumb, 1 owner, 627 hrs ‘08 Kubota KX121 rops, rubber tracks w/thumb, 1146 hrs ‘06 Kubota KX161 orops, angle blade, 18” bucket, 869 hrs ‘09 Kubota L39 4WD TLB, 1 owner, 18” bucket, like new, 157 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L39 4WD TLB, SSQT, 24” QT bkt w/3pt, sharp, 113 hrs

‘09 Kubota L45 4WD, TL, hydro w/ HD box scraper & aux. hyd., like new, 73 hrs.

‘09 Kubota U25 excavator, ROPS, hyd thumb, good cond, 302 hrs ‘07 Kubota U35 ROPS, rubber tracks, 24” qt bucket 594 hrs.

NH EC45 excavator cab, mechanical thumb, rubber tracks, 10,000lb.

Rayco C87D crawler dozer, C/A/H, pilot controls, winch and forestry pkg., very clean Rayco RG1625A stump grinder, 25hp, fair condition Reinco TM35 strawblower w/Kubota 4 cyl., good cond., 147 hrs.

‘90 Skytrack 6036 telehandler CULTIPACKERS & SEEDERS 8-10-12 cultipackers Bobcat 72 seeder, 3pt. or SS mount, 6’ cultipacker seeder, good cond.

MANURE SPREADERS Bodco LAGU-42” manure pump lagoon type NH 1038 stack liner wagon, good cond.

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by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, How many of us really register what we are looking at? In terms of cattle, what do you first notice? What do you see, hear, feel and smell? Do you use all your senses?

Are you simply going through the motions and set in your routine that everything always seems fine just the way it is?

I spent an actionpacked week in Holland in late May as part of a training course called Cow Signals, which is organized by a group of very practical Dutch dairy veterinarians. Their main focus is to create management systems which yield the healthiest possible cows, since healthy, happy cows produce the best milk —

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National Dairy Producers offer a unique proposal to supply management in the DISSA When producers recently met in Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania to discuss an array of industry-related issues, a certain detail outlined in the Dairy Industry Stabilization and Sustainability Act of 2012 (DISSA) took many of them by surprise.

The DISSA, drafted by the board of the National Dairy Producers Organization, Inc., offers a unique approach to supply management, by regulating only the production of class III and class IV milk.

“This is a radical departure from any other proposal currently being considered by the dairy industry or elected officials in Washington,” Na-

tional Dairy Producers’ Director Tom Van Nortwick said.

The plan will manage the overproduction of milk used to manufacture cheese, butter and powder which have a major and direct impact on the prices of all milk.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), will be used to determine trigger mechanisms when an excess of maximum production levels occur.

Such a proposal would balance the supply of milk with profitable demand. According to board member Bob Krucker, it “provides the producer with a potential for profitability by changing the method

Moo from A9 ing freely from a resting position. In free stall systems there are no trainers and in bedded pack systems there are also no trainers. And I have seen many tie-stall barns in various regions having no trainers either.

I think part of the reason trainers are needed is due to pit manure systems and the mattresses that were created to accommodate such set ups — so that little to no bedding is used and therefore the cows must always be made to urinate and drop manure into the gutter itself. In freestall systems and nontrainer systems, farmers regularly pull back wet bedding as needed. I certainly understand why trainers are needed, but then they should be used only as training devices and not turned on all the time. If they are off and the cow just feels the metal ridges it will make them move back (and save on electricity cost also). I’ve never understood why trainers are turned on during milking time — I am near certain that having them on during milking time reduces milk production due to the added stress of electro-magnetic fields.

As many of you know, when beginning to work on a cow my first question always is “are the trainers off?” Why? One time when checking a sick cow, I must have

been touching against a metal pole while using my stethoscope on the cow. At some point, I guess my head must have touched the trainer, for next thing I know I instantly dropped to the ground after feeling a gunshot-like jolt to my head. I don’t like to be shocked like that, plain and simple. Same for cows, I’d bet. Do animals always need to have something like that hovering inches above them?

Keeping in mind the freedom of movement on pasture and that free-stalls and bedded packs don’t ever use trainers (nor do any tie-stall farms in Quebec), use them as little as possible. What would milk customers think of such things?

There have been calls to eliminate tie-stalls in U.S. certified organic production (it’s already been done in Europe).

Personally I will defend tie-stalls until the day I die, since personalized care and attention to cows can be maximized.

I believe eliminating trainers from tie-stall systems will help fend off further calls to eliminate tie-stalls since every cow will still need a place to rest and lie down anyway. Keep in mind that the more freedom there is to lie down normally, stand up normally and stretch normally — like out on pasture — the better a cow’s milk production will be.

and the mechanism which values or prices the milk.”

Today, the price of butter, powder and cheese is priced by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and based on these values the price for class III and IV milk is established.

But should the DISSA be enacted, a regional minimum price will be set at 80 percent of the total cost of production for

class III and class IV milk. Classes I and II will continue to be priced under the current Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) formula.

As classes I and II will always be higher under this pricing structure, the value of milk should be greater than what it costs to make, Krucker said.

When the program is activated, each licensed producer will be assigned a “production his-

tory base,” determined by their last three years of production. The highest annual milk production between 2009 and 2011 will become that producer’s “production history base”.

“Bases” will be be annually adjusted according to the percentage of change in domestic demand.

If excess inventory levels exist, the money paid for that percentage of milk used to manufac-

ture cheese, butter and powder beyond the producer’s licensed history base will be distributed into a producer controlled fund.

These monies will be managed by a producer review board and will be used for the improvement of market conditions for dairy producers.

To review a copy of the DISSA, visit www.nationaldairyproducers.org.

High feed prices, low milk prices! What can you do?

by Bob James, VT Extension Dairy Scientist, Dairy Nutrition Current economic conditions are causing intense frustration throughout the dairy industry. There are many items over which you have no control, but there ARE things that you can control—both from an income and expense perspective. Our five year study of feed management illustrated many opportunities which exist to improve income over feed cost. Too often dairy producers make the mistake of assuming that a good nutritionist will fix all of their problems to assure high milk produc-

tion at a low cost per cwt.

It’s up to the dairy manager to ensure that the recommendations are carried out. Focus on these three items to improve the accuracy of the feeding program.

1. Test forages monthly regardless of the herd size. This costs between $32 and $150 depending on the sophistication of the analyses requested.

This sounds expensive, but the alternative is far more costly.

• For a typical 150 cow dairy in Virginia, $150 amounts to $.03/cow/month. Reducing soybean meal overfeeding by .13 lb. per cow or increasing milk yield

by 0.16 lb. per cow would offset this expense.

2. Measure silage dry matters at least weekly or whenever one detects a change in feed quality.

Dry matter can be determined on the farm with a Koster tester, microwave oven, or food dehydrator—all equipment with a minimal expense. The impact of moisture on ration balance can be large. If one assumes a herd is fed 70 lb. of corn silage/cow/day at 38 percent DM a reduction to 32 percent DM results in 3.2 Mcal less energy and 0.34 lb. less protein. For a 1400 lb. cow producing milk with 3.5 percent fat that’s about 6.5 lb. less

milk or $1.17 less income per day.

3.Improve feeding accuracy. The phosphorous incentive program studied eight farms which implemented the use of feed management software and a new indicator for their mix wagons. This enabled managers to download feeding instructions and to monitor how accurately the feeder loaded ingredients and delivered the rations. Use of this technology resulted in the best managers achieving accuracy within 1 percent of that specified by the nutritionist.

In contrast, we found that feeders and managers who did not use the

technology very well deviated from the specified rations by more than 8 percent. The challenge is that in some cases feeders underfed key ingredients and overfed other ingredients. The result is that cows are either underfed and produce less milk the next day or overfed key ingredients, thus wasting feed. This technology would cost between $4,000 and $6,000.

Again, this sounds expensive until one considers that our example 150 cow dairy with 50 lb. of dry matter intake per cow costing $.16/lb. spends $1200 / day on feed alone. Reducing overfeeding by 1 lb. of

dry matter would enable a payoff of the investment in less than seven months. Additional benefits of higher milk yield accrue with less daily variation in ration composition.

These three items require a commitment by the manager to adopt routine practices of forage analyses and monitoring of dry matter. Feed management software and hardware with proven success on dairies includes: (in alphabetical order) EZ Feed, Feed Supervisor, Feed Watch and TMR Tracker.

Source: Dairyline, June 2012

Food safety workshop planned for non-meat food processors Vermont Food Venture Center will sponsor an Introduction to Hazard

Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) workshop, July 12, for

food processors of nonmeat products.

Dr. Londa Nwadike,

the UVM Extension food safety specialist, will conduct the session,

which will be held at the Vermont Food Venture Center, 140 Junction Road, in Hardwick from 2 to 5 p.m. She will cover the basics of HACCP and explain how to conduct a hazard analysis and identify critical control points.

Nwadike also will discuss monitoring procedures, establishment of critical limits and corrective actions and verification and record keeping procedures — all important for food processors to know when developing and implementing an HACCP plan for their business.

The registration fee is $20 per person. For additional information or to sign up for the workshop, call 802-4725362. Anyone requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate should contact Rose Crossley at the UVM Extension office in Berlin at 866-860-1382 (toll-free in Vermont) or 802-2232389 by June 21.

The workshop will be repeated Aug. 8 at the Vermont Department of Health office in Burlington. For information about this workshop, contact Nwadike at londa.nwadike@uvm.edu.

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The Kitchen Diva

by Angela Shelf Medearis Create an Italian Grill After almost 40 years of living in Texas, I’ve grown a bit tired of the brisket, ribs, burgers, hot dogs and chicken menu typically served at most barbeques.

Even the side dishes from coleslaw to potato salad to beans could use a makeover. If you’ve run out of ideas for a holiday barbeque menu, try grilling Italian style!

The beauty of making Italian dishes on the grill is that your guests can enjoy familiar dishes with a twist, served in a unique outdoor setting.

Eggplant is found often in Italian dishes. It’s easy to grill and can be used in a variety of ways to please meat lovers, vegetarians and children.

Improperly prepared eggplant can be slimy or bitter.

To avoid bitterness, select young, tender eggplants with shiny skins that give slightly under light pressure. Overly mature eggplants can develop a bitter flavor. If you prepare and cook eggplant correctly, it’s delicious, and grilling makes it even more flavorful.

My recipe for Grilled Eggplant Caponata is the perfect appetizer when served with grilled slices of bread, or makes an excellent Panini sandwich. You also can grill flatbread or pizza dough, pile the Caponata on top and sprinkle it with grated cheeses. It’s a delicious main course when tossed with hot pasta, or an excellent side dish when served cold as a pasta salad or tossed with crisp salad greens. Any way you serve Grilled Eggplant Caponata, it’s delicious!

Grilled Eggplant Caponata 4 2 2 2

large portabella mushrooms tablespoons olive oil small red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices small eggplants (about 1 1/4 pounds each), cut

into 3/4-inch-thick slices 3 red, yellow or green bell peppers (or a combination), stems, ribs and seeds removed, and cut in half 4 medium celery stalks 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 medium plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 cup kalamata, Gaeta or green Sicilian olives, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons drained capers 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves or basil Dressing: 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar or stevia 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1. If using a charcoal grill, clean and lightly oil the grate where the food will be placed to prevent sticking.

Open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.

Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, clean and lightly oil the grate where the food will be placed. Preheat burners on moderately high, cover for 10 minutes, and then reduce heat to moderate.

2. Wash portabella mushrooms in cold water. Gently rinse gills on underside of the mushroom. Cut off end of stem to remove any dried or hardened section. Let mushrooms drain, gill side down, for 1 minute.

3. Rub or brush olive oil onto the tops of the mushrooms (the round caps, not the gills), onions, eggplants, peppers and celery stalks, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Place mushrooms, onions, eggplants, peppers and celery on the hot grill rack. Cover grill and cook vegetables 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and lightly

stock.xchg photo browned, turning over once and transferring to plate as they are done. Cool slightly until easy to handle.

5. In large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, sugar and pepper until blended. Cut mushrooms, eggplants, peppers and celery into 3/4-inch chunks; coarsely chop onions. Place vegetables in bowl with the dressing.

Add tomatoes, olives, raisins, capers and parsley or basil. Gently toss ingredients and dressing until wellcombined. Makes 8 servings. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Comfort foods made fast and healthy

by Healthy Exchanges

Graduation loose meat sandwiches Whether your graduate is receiving a diploma from high school or college, you’ll probably want to share the special occasion with family and friends. Here’s a recipe guaranteed to head the “honor roll” of party celebration foods. By the way, if you don’t have a graduate in your family, how about hosting a party anyway and celebrate the coming of summer. You may just receive a diploma from everyone as the “hostess with the mostest.”

2 pounds extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 2 cups diet cola 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 12 small hamburger buns 1. In a large skilled sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Add diet cola, parsley flakes and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until most of the moisture evaporates, stirring occasionally.

2. For each sandwich, spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture between a hamburger bun. Serves 12.

• Each serving equals: 199 calories, 7g fat, 18g protein, 16g carb., 232mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s Sudoku solution

Get new employees started right The first few days on the job are important for long-term employee success From cattle handling to overall management, staffing is a key factor for any feedlot and has a direct impact on the bottom line.

“All too often, we are seeing that people jump into a new position at a feedlot without the knowledge or confidence to do their best,” said Nicolas Buttars, labor management specialist, Pfizer Animal Health. “This type of hiring and lack of training is not good for the new employee, the cattle and certainly not for the feedlot owners.”

Rather than jump directly into the day-to-day workload, a more structured “onboarding” or training plan for new employees can help build confidence, prepare them

to do the job correctly and set new hires up for long-term success.

By definition, onboarding is the complete integration or immersion of new employees to your operation. Properly onboarding new employees requires an added time commitment from managers, but it can translate to dollars in the long run.

Research has shown that offering complete training increases bottom-line returns by improving productivity and minimizing employee turnover, which can cost an operation 1.5 to 2 times the person’s annual salary, according the American Management Association.

“The onboarding process begins before the employee is interviewed

and will typically last throughout the first 60 to 90 days of employment at the feedlot,” Buttars says.

“The process is inclusive of not only the initial interview, but orientation, training and performance reviews as well.”

When evaluating how to improve the current onboarding process at your feedlot, consider the following: • Interview process: Develop and train managers to extensively interview potential employees. Personality traits and previous experience can help you determine what role they might best fit. One key is to understand what your best employees value about working for your organization and find other employees with

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give employees an opportunity to correct any mistakes and/or provide positive reinforcement to keep up the good work.

Unfortunately, when asked about performance related feedback, many employees say they receive no feedback on how they are doing.

• Setting milestones: Whether in conjunction with reviews or on separate occasions, setting milestones for new employees — and the feedlot as a whole — will give them motivation to continue the good work. Try incorporating incentives such as a raise or other benefits into milestones.

“Not only is it important to have a solid onboarding program in place when hiring a new

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similar goals.

• New employee orientation: Familiarize new employees with practices and procedures on the feedlot. Take the time to discuss important factors for success and the specific role they will play.

• Job training: Encourage managers and supervisors to work alongside new employees during a typical day at the feedlot while thoroughly explaining each task. This also is a great time to extensively cover the basics and expectations for the position.

• Training review: After initial training, managers and supervisors should check in regularly to rate employee performance and to keep them engaged. Regular reviews

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ASA supports creation of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs at USDA In a recent letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN), the American Soybean Association (ASA) joined groups from multiple agricultural sectors in encouraging the inclusion of a provision in the Chairman’s Mark of the upcoming farm bill that would establish an Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “[T]he trade organizational structure at USDA has remained unchanged since it was last reorganized in 1978,” stated the groups in the letter. “Over this period, the value and nature of U.S. agriculture exports has changed dramatically. In 1978, U.S. agriculture exports totaled $29 billion whereas in 2011 they reached $136 billion. In 1978,

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grains and oilseeds amounted to 60 percent of all U.S. agriculture exports while meat and poultry accounted for 3 percent and produce 6 percent. Now grains and oilseeds account for 36 percent of all agriculture exports while meat and poultry constitute 15 percent and produce 13 percent. Meanwhile, over the last 30 years the challenges that U.S. agriculture faces in global markets have increased and markedly changed from primarily tariff barriers to phytosanitary and other non-tariff trade barriers.”

Also in the letter, ASA and its colleagues highlighted the coordination and streamlined cooperation within USDA that the new post would offer.

“An Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs will provide a singular focus on trade and foster more effective coordination of

transparent, rules-based trade policies in other USDA agencies,” continued the groups. “Such a position will bring unified high level representation to key trade negotiations with senior, foreign officials and within the Executive Branch. It will also allow future Administrations to recruit an Under Secretary who has extensive experience in international trade negotiation and policy issues. Furthermore, the creation of this Under Secretary position would help streamline management, create greater efficiencies and enhance emphasis in the Office of the Under Secretary responsible for key domestic programs.”

For a full transcript of the letter, please contact Patrick Delaney, ASA communications director, at 202-969-7040, ext.

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USDA poultry plan violates federal law, union contends The Agriculture Department’s proposal to largely outsource poultry inspections functions and drastically speed up the visual inspection process violates federal law and must not be allowed to proceed, the nation’s largest federal employee union said in official comments on the proposal.

The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents thousands of federal meat and poultry inspectors, submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Friday, May 25. More than 2,000 comments were submitted before the comment period ended May 29.

The USDA’s budgetcutting proposal would allow poultry companies to inspect their own chickens and turkeys, leaving a single federal inspector responsible for examining up to 175 birds per second as they speed down the line.

“It exceeds the bounds of logic and common

sense to reasonably contend that one person can carefully examine more than 80,000 chickens per workday when the carcasses are whizzing past the inspector at a rate of 3 chickens per second,” AFGE Assistant General Counsel Matthew Milledge wrote in the union’s official comments.

Contrary to the agency’s assertion that these changes would improve food safety, Milledge wrote that the proposal “will ensure that increased numbers of adulterated poultry enter the marketplace thereby endangering the health and safety of the American consumer.”

The proposal violates the 1957 federal law that established the current poultry inspections process, which requires federal inspectors to perform a “careful examination” of the carcass of every bird processed to determine its fitness for purchase, Milledge wrote.

Not only will federal in-

spectors be physically incapable of examining every carcass, the proposal eliminates the current requirement that federal inspectors examine the internal organs, or viscera, of each bird. Many of these parts are sold for human consumption, including chicken livers and giblets.

“Under this new system, poultry parts will be sold to the public that have never been inspected by a federal inspector in violation of federal law,” Milledge wrote.

AFGE and other concerned consumer groups have denounced the proposed regulations and organized petition drives and other protests. More than 16,000 people have signed a petition on the White House website urging the Obama administration to withdraw the proposed rule.

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NMPF and IDFA oppose Senate Farm Bill amendment legalizing national sales of raw milk WASHINGTON, D.C. — The two organizations representing America’s dairy farmers and dairy foods companies jointly announced their opposition recently to a proposal in the Senate that would allow the interstate sales of raw milk.

Senator Rand Paul (RKY) has introduced an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill, No. 2180, that would allow the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products across state lines,

“greatly enhancing the chances that people will become sick because of increased consumption of unpasteurized milk,” the two groups said in a letter sent to members of the Senate.

“Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health tools. To compromise or reduce its use through this legislation is not just bad politics — it’s a huge, inhumane step backwards, and one that will cause sickness and death,” said

Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. Federal law currently prohibits the interstate sale of raw milk, but allows states individual discretion to regulate raw milk sales within their borders. Several states in recent years have liberalized sale or distribution of raw milk, even as the product has been repeatedly linked to serious illnesses from coast to coast.

“The link between raw milk and foodborne ill-

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Tweets aren’t just for the birds: Using Twitter as a source of information

by Dave Winston, VT Extension Dairy Scientist and Dairy Youth Program Coordinator The use of social media has grown tremendously over the past few years.

Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn have created ways for people to stay connected personal-

ly and professionally in an on-line format. Twitter, introduced in 2006, is considered a microblog, meaning that it is a blog containing very short entries. It is a means of sharing little tidbits of information, often with a link provided for ‘the rest of the story’.

Twitter offers users a

quick way to scan what is happening locally, nationally, and globally.

Dairy producers and other members of the dairy industry can effectively use Twitter to access dairy and other information as well as to share information with

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ness has been well-documented in the scientific literature, with evidence spanning nearly 100 years, said Connie Tipton, President and CEO of IDFA. “Raw milk is a key vehicle in the transmission of human pathogens, which is why its consumption has been opposed by every major health organization in the United States, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

Kozak said that lawmakers have to keep in mind that “nearly twothirds of all outbreaks associated with raw milk or raw milk products involve children. It is the responsibility of our nation’s leaders to make decisions to protect the health of the American public, most especially, those who are minors and are unable to make fully informed decisions that could have profound consequences for the

rest of their lives,” he said.

Tipton said that “While consumer choice is an important value, it should not pre-empt public health and wellbeing. Legalizing the sale of raw milk and raw milk products to consumers, either through direct sale or through cow-share programs, represents an unnecessary risk to consumer safety. Therefore, we ask that you oppose Amendment No. 2180.”

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We Salute Our Dairy Farmers Senate Farm Bill passes key procedural vote Dairy reform proposal part of larger measure to be debated this month The Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill passed a crucial test

when 90 Senators voted in favor of bringing the bill to the floor for fur-

ther consideration, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).

The 2012 Farm Bill, formally designated S. 3240, passed the cloture vote June 7 by an overwhelming margin of 908. The measure now proceeds to the full Senate floor for debate and amendments, a process

Stabenow and Roberts, the leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee, for their dogged determination to get this bill to the Senate floor.”

The Senate legislation includes a new, voluntary margin protection program, endorsed by NMPF, to better safeguard farmers against disastrously low margins, such as those generated by the low milk prices and high feed costs that cost dairy farmers $20 billion in net worth between 2007 and 2009.

Kozak said the dairy title contains a better safety net for farmers in the form of the Dairy

Production Margin Protection Program, which offers them a basic level of coverage against low margins, as well as a supplemental insurance plan offering higher levels of protection jointly funded by government and farmers. Those who opt to enroll in the margin program will also be subject to the Market Stabilization program that asks them to reduce milk output when margins are poor.

NMPF representatives appeared at a news conference in the U.S. Capitol with Stabenow and Roberts, urging that the farm bill debate begin as soon as possible.

definitions are from the Twitter website. Others are provided in the Twitter Help Center on the website.

• Tweeting is the act of posting a message, often called a “Tweet”, on Twitter.

• A tweet (noun) is message posted via Twitter containing 140 characters or fewer.

• A tweeter is an account holder on Twitter who posts and reads Tweets. Also known as Twitterers.

• To follow someone on

Twitter is to subscribe to their Tweets or updates on the site.

• A follower is another Twitter user who has followed you.

• A username is also known as a Twitter handle. It must be unique and contain fewer than 15 characters. It is used to identify you on Twitter for replies and mentions.

• Mentioning another user in your Tweet by including the @ sign followed directly by their username is called a

“mention”. This is also refers to Tweets in which your username was included. Therefore, the @ sign is used to ‘callout’ usernames in Tweets.

• A hashtag (the # symbol) is used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet. A dairy producer may find Twitter useful in a variety of ways including: • To receive news and updates from dairy publications, government agencies, and local and national media; • To follow the activities of dairy and other agricultural organizations; • To educate others about the dairy industry; • To search for information on trending topics; • To share photos, Tweets from other users, and web links through Tweets.

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that could take several weeks before a final vote is taken.

This action “greatly increases the chances that we can get our dairy reform proposal through the Senate, as well as the House, and passed into law this year,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “We commend Senators

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Dairy Prices and Policy Keep Our Attention Issued June 8, 2012 All eyes remain on milk prices. California’s May Class 4a butter/powder milk price is $13.45 per hundredweight (cwt.), down $1.27 from April and $6.49 less than May 2011. The 4b cheese milk price is $13.56, up 13 cents from April, $1.18 less than a year ago, and $1.67 below the comparable Federal order Class III price.

The 4b price 2012 average now stands at $13.66, down from $15.05 at this time a year ago and compares to $12.30 in 2010. The 4a price average is now at $15.04, down from $18.56 a year ago and compares to $13.37 in 2010.

Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Feder-

al order Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2, $15.70 on May 10, and $15.94 on May 25. The last half of 2012 was averaging $15.61 on April 27, $15.08 on May 4, $15.44 on May 11, $15.69 on May 18, $16.13 on May 25, $15.96 on June 1, and was trading around $16.33 late morning June 8.

The old saying goes; “What goes up must come down,” then go back up and then come down again. Cash block cheese, after hitting a 2012 high of $1.65 per pound on June 1, reversed gears and plunged, then rallied, then slipped again and closed the following Friday at $1.6150, down 3 1/2-cents on the week and 49 1/2-cents below

a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.5225, down a penny, 54 1/2-cents below a year ago, and 9 1/4 below the blocks.

Seven cars of block traded hands on the week and five of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. block price slipped a half-cent to $1.5163.

The barrels averaged $1.4995, up 0.6 cent.

Increased milk production is mainly gong to the churn and the dryer.

April butter production totaled 170 million pounds, according to USDA’s latest Dairy Products report, down 3.3 percent from March but 7.2 percent above April 2011. Nonfat dry milk output hit 192 million pounds, up 2 percent from March and a whopping 31.1 percent from a year ago.

American type cheese, at 372 million pounds, was down 2.7 percent from March but 3.5 percent above a year ago.

Total cheese output hit 903 million pounds, down 4.7 percent from March but 2.1 percent above a year ago.

Cheese plants were busy over the Memorial Day weekend as surplus

milk was available, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News. Production of cheese is increased over last year and supplies are described as manageable.

The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program continues to assist with export sales, USDA reported, and another earthquake in Northern Italy may further affect supplies of ParmigianoReggiano cheese which ages for two years.

CWT accepted eight requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 1.938 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through November and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 56.6 million pounds plus 44.3 million pounds of butter and anhydrous milkfat to 27 countries.

Cash butter continued to creep higher for the fifth week in a row, closing Friday at $1.4175, up 1 3/4-cents from the previous week but still

71 1/4-cents below a year ago. Only two cars were sold. AMS butter averaged $1.3652, up 3.6 cents.

Churning activity the last week of May increased as surplus cream volumes, especially over the holiday weekend, were heavier, USDA said. Many butter producers did indicate that weekend cream offerings were not as heavy as anticipated.

Some ice cream manufacturers maintained steady production during the holiday period, which is often not the case during a holiday weekend.

Surplus cream offers further declined early in the week as Class II operations, which reduced production schedules during the holiday period, resumed production.

In most instances, current churning schedules are keeping pace with demand although butter continues to clear to inventory. Butter demand is seasonally fair to good.

Retail buyers continue to report features which are clearing good volumes of

print butter.

Nationally, advertised butter prices from the National Dairy Retail Report showed a weighted average price of $2.49 per pound compared to $2.57 two weeks prior. Featured prices ranged from $1.49 in the Midwest to $3.49 in the Northeast.

Food service orders are increasing as resort and vacation areas across the country prepare for the summer vacation season, USDA said.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.21, up 2 1/2-cents on the week. Four cars were sold. Extra Grade closed at $1.12, up 3 cents on the week on a bid. AMSsurveyed powder averaged $1.0957, down 3.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 51.66 cents, down 0.7 cent.

Advertising or not, fluid milk sales continue to slide. The June 1 California Milk Producers Council (MPC) newsletter pointed out that bottling plants used “less than

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Most other products on the GDT gained. The increases across all contract periods were 21.3 percent for skim milk powder, 19.6 percent for rennet casein, 10.9 percent for milk protein concentrate, 9.4 percent for cheddar cheese, and 8.5 percent for whole milk powder. The only decline was for lactose, down 1.3 percent, according to the ICB. Meanwhile; the “Policy Wars” continue as 90 Senators voted in favor of bringing the Farm Bill to the Floor for further consideration while the House Ag Committee has yet to begin its markup.

A press release this week from the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) pointed out that, “Dairy farmers across the country struggle both financially and emotionally,” and charged that “the

dairy pricing system is clearly broken.”

They report that the first five months of 2012 resulted in declining farm milk prices, putting thousands of dairy farmers out of business and many more on the brink of economic collapse, adding that the losses hurt not just dairy farmers and their families but thousands of farm-related businesses.

“Flawed trading practices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange further diminish the value of struggling dairy farmers’ product,” according to the NFFC. “Ultimately, we rely more and more on dairy imports, leaving consumers with fewer safe and local choices, undermining our nation’s food security.”

The NFFC continues to support S. 1640, the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011, introduced by Senator Bob Casey (DPA), and NFFC leaders met with President Obama in August 2011 as

part of the White House Rural Council meetings.

“We continue to call for restructuring the nation’s dairy policy to save the family dairy farm,” the NFFC concluded.

On the other side of the battle, lawmakers were told by a Virginia dairy producer that “Dairy farmers need Congress to pass a new Farm Bill now to help provide certainty for making future business decisions.” Those were the words of Sarah Leonard, a fourth-generation dairy producer from Midland, Virginia, who spoke on behalf of National Milk at a Senate news conference this week about the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the 2012 Farm Bill).

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Processors, represented by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), remain opposed to any kind of supply management feature for dairy.

Speaking in Wednesday’s DairyLine radio program, IDFA’s Jerry Slominski began; “It’s a standard joke for a politician when asked to take a position to say I’ve got friends who are against it and friends who are for it and I’m with my friends.” He said he didn’t blame farmers if they are starting to feel the same way about economic studies of the proposed Dairy Security Act (DSA).

He criticized a recent study of the DSA conducted by Dr. Scott Brown, charging that Brown “used stochastic modeling to predict that the new milk supply management program would seldom be in effect and that exports and milk prices would be nearly unchanged.”

“Stochastic” literally means “involving guesswork or conjecture,” Slominski explained.

“Instead of conjecture about what will happen, Drs. Andy Novakavic and Mark Stephenson looked at data from the past five years to see what actually would have happened,” Slominski said.

“They found the supply

management program would have been in effect nearly 20 percent of the time.”

“They also found that farmers of nearly every size would have had more money withheld under the stabilization program than payments received under the margin protection plan. Only if cows are culled and feed savings accounted for did farmers end up in the black under the program,” he said.

He added that “Farmers can cull cows, dry cows off earlier or reduce feed in order to reduce production and save costs. Yet, every one of those options have long term implications for a farm’s milk production, and it’s very possible that many farmers won’t reduce production at all.

In those cases, the Dairy Security Act directly results in lower net income to a farm, not more.”

“Producers would be better off if Congress dropped the supply management plan and offered a stand-alone margin protection plan, Slominski concluded.

“Premiums would be slightly higher, but producers would not have money withheld from their milk checks due to the stabilization program, nor would producers have to decide whether or not to adjust milk production in the short run and how. This can easily be done by Congress without busting the budget.”

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their share of the milk supply simply because, once again, fluid milk sales fell by far more than had been the normal case for oh so many years.”

Preliminary figures from federal order areas show class 1 usage in April was down 4.4 percent from April 2011, according to the MPC, and California class 1 sales were down 2.9 percent.

MPC adds that “Only two out of the last 30 months have U.S. class 1 sales been higher than the year before, and one of those was February, helped by an extra day of sales.”

Checking the international dairy scene; the June 5 Global Dairy Trade-weighted index for all dairy products soared 13.5 percent from the index on the May 15 auction, according to FC Stone’s eDairy Insider Closing Bell (ICB).

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First FMD vaccine that can be manufactured on the U.S. mainland PLUM ISLAND, NY — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently that the world’s first molecular foot-and-mouth (FMD) vaccine has been granted conditional license for use in cattle by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB).

Developed at DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), this is the first licensed FMD vaccine that can be manufactured on the U.S. mainland.

“The important capability of this vaccine compared with other footand-mouth disease vaccines that have been developed in the past is that it can be manufactured on the mainland in the United States because it does not contain live FMD virus,” said PIADC Director Dr. Larry Barrett.

This molecular-based

FMD vaccine was developed by scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and DHS at PIADC and is the result of a seven-year collaboration with industry partners GenVec Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, MD, and Antelope Valley Biologics, a Benchmark Biolabs affiliate based in Lincoln, NE. “This vaccine represents one of the most significant developments in foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in the last 50 years,” said Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Research Leader, PIADC, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. “The new molecular vaccine provides important options to FMD control in the United States, including less dependence on foreign sources for vaccine manufacturing and a wider range of tests that can readily distinguish vaccinated animals from those that have been in-

fected with the disease.”

Additionally, the vaccine does not require expensive, high-containment facilities because it does not use the infectious materials of the live FMD virus. DHS PIADC is working with the animal health vaccine manufacturer Merial to evaluate the production process.

The award-winning discovery research conducted by Dr. Marvin Grubman, USDA Agricultural Research Service at PIADC, led to this new vaccine that contains only virus coat particles, called empty viral capsids, which lack the infectious

viral nucleic acids.

“The absence of specific viral components provides multiple opportunities to develop better diagnostic tests that differentiate between vaccinated and infected animals,” said Grubman.

“Having this capability is critical to demonstrating freedom of infection and return to trade after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.”

Dr. John Neilan, with the DHS Targeted Advanced Development Branch at PIADC, developed a way to address the immune response to the vaccine, achieving

the efficacy required for a USDA license.

With the licensing of this vaccine, it may be added to the North American Vaccine Bank at PIADC. While this vaccine protects against one strain of FMD, there are seven major serotypes and many sub-types of FMD. Vaccines for other strains of FMD and other transboundary animal diseases of livestock are being developed at PIADC using this and other molecular technologies.

“Development of this vaccine technology took several years, and everyone at Plum Island Ani-

mal Disease Center is proud to see result of the hard work that began with the initial discovery

by Agricultural Research Service scientists followed later by the Department of Homeland Security scientists taking it through the licensing process,” said Barrett.

“Effective FMD vaccines can help alleviate the burden that these diseases pose to animal health and human wellbeing particularly in parts of the world facing food insecurity and population increases over the next decades,” Rodriguez added.

Snowe, Gillibrand offer amendment to stabilize price of milk WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have filed an amendment (S.A. 2190) to the 2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240) that would provide certainty for the nation’s dairy farmers by stabilizing milk pricing.

Specifically, the amendment would allow dairy industry groups to present milk pricing reforms to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for consideration in a public hearing setting; eliminate the end product price formula to set prices for class III milk; and order the Secretary of Agriculture to release the Department’s final proposal to industry organizations for approval by referendum.

“The last thing Maine’s more than 300 dairy farms — many of them small businesses — need in these tumultuous economic times is an outdated and unfair federal pricing scheme that would undercut their competitiveness and prosperity in the marketplace,” said Senator Snowe, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee. “It is critical we protect our farmers, who have created over 4,000 good paying jobs in Maine, from new government imposed pricing schemes that subjectively regulate the dairy market. I hope my colleagues will support our commonsense amendment to aid this critical segment of our economy.”

“For years, New York’s dairy farms have endured volatility in the market — as feed and fuel costs rise, the price of milk plummeted,” said Senator Gillibrand, New York’s first member of the Senate Agriculture Committee in nearly 40 years. “When our family farms suffer, our whole state and whole economy suffer. Our farmers deserve a better, more just pricing system.”

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challenge, the legislation should also contribute significantly to deficit reduction.

The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, S. 3240, makes meaningful progress toward the Administration’s goals. Notable reforms include eliminating the direct payment system; tightening payment and eligibility requirements; strengthening access to healthy, affordable food; protecting emergency food aid programs and authorities; and increasing flexibility in the delivery of international food aid. The Administration supports the Senate’s efforts to consolidate and streamline conservation assistance, which will reduce administrative burdens on farmers and ranchers and improve environmental outcomes. The bill’s funding for bioenergy programs will enhance our energy security while supporting innovation and growth in rural

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economies.

Consistent with the President’s Budget, the Administration looks forward to working with the Congress to achieve crop insurance and commodity program savings that are not contained in S. 3240, while at the same time strengthening the farm safety net in times of need and supporting the next generation of farmers. The Administration also strongly supports the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a cornerstone of our nation’s food assistance safety net, which is why it was not subject to cuts in the President’s Budget. SNAP helps families put food on the table, while also benefitting farm and rural economies. The Administration also looks forward to working with the Congress to structure reporting requirements and the proposed Research Foundation in ways that will maximize and facilitate agricultural research.

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by Senator Stabenow, DMI The Administration supports Senate passage of S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, and looks forward to working with the Congress to address the important concerns described below prior to final passage.

The Administration greatly appreciates the Senate’s bipartisan efforts to enact a farm bill.

With authorization for farm- and food-related programs set to expire this year, it is critical that the Congress pass legislation that provides certainty for rural America and includes needed reforms and savings. The new farm bill should promote rural development, preserve a farm safety net, maintain strong nutrition programs, enhance conservation, honor our World Trade Organization commitments, and advance agricultural research. In light of the Nation’s long-term fiscal

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HERD OWNER

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

MAINE

ANDROSCOGGIN-SAGADAHOC DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H J H M H H H A

63.6 479.9 307.0 107.7 41.8 61.3 53.4 93.7 69.5 27.6 26.9 116.7 103.3 77.9 16.9

KAYBEN HOLSTEINS HALL C.W. BAKER BROOK FARM PINELAND FARMS, INC GARY WINSHIP AND FAMILY YOUNG C.E.

DHIR DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR

H H X H H H

75.6 52.4 57.1 76.8 48.2 56.2

25107 22105 20634 20553 19146 17844

940 869 789 811 705 664

3.7 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7

752 681 650 629 575 539

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0

DAVIS, JIM & RICK BAILEY HILL FARM FARRINGTON, THAYDEN THOMAS BAILEY JOHN DONALD MARC BAILEY RICHARD COREY SHADY LANE FARM

DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H X X

56.7 31.2 55.2 13.9 76.7 60.3 41.0 37.1

20628 19213 19072 19694 20143 19429 17492 14758

815 669 754 646 722 662 707 651

4.0 3.5 4.0 3.3 3.6 3.4 4.0 4.4

649 594 591 584 580 571 542 503

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.4

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H J H X X J

120.9 292.2 94.8 97.5 88.3 135.9 16.4 76.4 62.3

FRANKLIN

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HEMOND HILL FARM STEPHEN BRIGGS R.E.HEMOND FARM INC. TWIN BROOK DAIRY LLC ALDEN FISHER WATERMAN FARM INC. EAST LEDGE FARM BOTMA FARM LOWELL FAMILY FARM JOHN & SANDY NUTTING ALDEN FISHER CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS BARKER FARMS INC JOSEPH&VIRGINIA ROSEBERRY CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS

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OXFORD

BISSELL JOHN & CINDY CONANT ACRES INC. KUVAJA FARMS INC LONE MOUNTAIN FARM KUVAJA FARMS INC BRIAN M. BAILEY

DHI-AP H 32.2 DHIR-AP H 35.0 DHI-AP H 57.6

27038 1035 3.8 828 3.1 27700 963 3.5 823 3.0 3X 26308 923 3.5 798 3.0 25402 959 3.8 786 3.1 3X 23389 855 3.7 692 3.0 20733 765 3.7 622 3.0 20294 781 3.8 622 3.1 19425 723 3.7 597 3.1 16215 751 4.6 592 3.7 19156 705 3.7 587 3.1 19373 689 3.6 587 3.0 18789 700 3.7 570 3.0 18097 662 3.7 554 3.1 18214 664 3.6 541 3.0 17085 644 3.8 511 3.0

27493 1007 3.7 822 3.0 27143 965 3.6 803 3.0 3X 23552 765 3.2 738 3.1 23045 949 4.1 736 3.2 20541 968 4.7 723 3.5 20548 792 3.9 623 3.0 16767 815 4.9 605 3.6 19552 809 4.1 596 3.0 14663 640 4.4 516 3.5 24560 19259 16927

881 3.6 734 3.0 746 3.9 603 3.1 614 3.6 506 3.0

DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H X H

75.3 102.0 35.8 21.4 19.6 30.6

25454 22149 20473 19026 16422 17966

833 846 744 713 697 669

3.3 3.8 3.6 3.7 4.2 3.7

748 679 633 577 572 546

2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.5 3.0

VEAZLAND FARMS SIMPSON RON,BETH STONYVALE INC. SCOTT KEITH UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SAWYER WILLIAM & SONS VELGOUSE FARM,LLC HOWARD BROS LIBBY LAND EATON FARM

DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

378.7 647.1 997.7 50.7 46.6 171.5 125.2 201.3 198.2 38.1

24222 25234 24196 23522 22825 20171 20146 19961 19745 15457

868 893 818 892 888 800 747 751 714 656

3.6 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.8 3.6 4.2

748 743 729 722 685 650 621 620 620 508

3.1 2.9 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3

DANIEL HARRIMAN DICKINSON FRANK CHARTRAND FARMS INC. CAMBRIDGE FARMS MARK OUELLETTE JR. SOMERSET FARMS L.P SEVEY LAROY L BOSWORTH FARMS INC. FARRAND CHARLES SMITH ROGER DEAN PAINE JOSHUA CLARK GRASSLAND JAMES STROUT

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H X H H X H H H H J X H

123.9 73.4 264.1 269.5 157.0 406.7 86.8 378.4 59.9 51.1 56.1 40.8 44.4 46.0

27037 24332 23619 19961 20638 21542 19586 20256 19912 18559 19537 16168 16945 16194

922 839 920 859 854 809 832 775 717 759 706 764 626 591

3.4 3.4 3.9 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.2 3.8 3.6 4.1 3.6 4.7 3.7 3.6

818 728 708 671 663 657 636 601 595 582 576 574 518 508

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.4 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.6 3.1 3.1

THE THOMPSON FARM DHI-AP H 71.6 LARRABEE HAROLD & GALEN DHI-APCS H 472.3 INGRAHAM JOHN W & SONS DHI-APCS H 450.5 SCHOFIELD, WAYNE DHI-AP H 22.8 KEENE DAIRY DHI-AP H 103.6 CLEMENTS WALTER DHI-AP H 36.5

23490 23687 21548 20603 19974 18974

928 912 869 770 760 669

4.0 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.8 3.5

732 692 673 623 610 558

3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9

JOHNSON FARM INC. ALDERWOOD FARM, INC. HIGHLAND FARMS INC GIRARD,RYAN DUNN, FRED HARRISON FARM LEARY FARM INC.

23685 20396 17632 19915 19666 18115 17259

853 738 860 689 725 706 638

3.6 3.6 4.9 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.7

765 636 623 620 602 576 506

3.2 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.1 3.2 2.9

PENOBSCOT-PISCATAQUIS

SOMERSET

WALDO

YORK

CHESHIRE

DHIR DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H J H H H H

81.4 86.6 254.2 25.8 51.3 42.5 51.2

NEW HAMPSHIRE

WINDYHURST FM PARTNERSHIP DHIR-AP H 181.7 STONEHOLM FARM DHI-APCS H 779.9

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

26349 1003 3.8 788 3.0 24434 830 3.4 729 3.0 3X

GRAFTON

RITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD2 KEITH DAVID RITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD3 RITCHIE GEORGE F HD 1

HILLSBORO

FITCH FARM, LLC KNOXLAND FARM INC POMEROY, KEITH E. ALVIRNE SCHOOL FARM

ROCKINGHAM

BODWELL, H & SONS FERNALD FARM DAIRY, LLC GREAT BAY FARM

SULLIVAN

LECLAIR GARY D. JOHNSON, JOLYON BOB & SUE FOULKS KEITH KIMBALL MC NAMARA, PATRICK ECCARDT FARM, INC. HOLMES, JEFF AND STEVE

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

16935 17512

831 4.9 622 3.7 668 3.8 530 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H X A

14.9 215.7 24.6 74.8

22696 19787 15490 16481

723 797 670 583

3.2 4.0 4.3 3.5

712 628 558 528

3.1 3.2 3.6 3.2

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

100.6 333.2 74.1 18.8

26446 24442 23588 20824

884 983 849 921

3.3 4.0 3.6 4.4

794 783 732 634

3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0

H H H H H H X

224.2 60.0 62.3 157.9 78.7 81.6 13.7

25333 24935 24560 23506 21340 19914 15918

936 949 951 861 790 688 693

3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.5 4.4

768 756 753 707 633 608 541

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.4

DHI-APCS H 239.0 DHI-AP H 192.2 DHI-APCS H 96.5

24876 23437 20989

935 3.8 761 3.1 941 4.0 697 3.0 814 3.9 625 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

STRAFFORD-CARROLL UNH CREAM UNH RESEARCH HERD SCRUTON'S DAIRY, INC. NAUGHTAVEEL FARM

B R COW E E YEARS D

DHI-AP J 319.8 DHI-AP H 26.6

MERRIMACK-BELKNAP HIGHWAY VIEW FARM BACHELDER, KEITH JONES, MARION & GORDON MORRILL FARM DAIRY BARTLETT, A.S.&S.A. GLINES, PETER & ERIC GLINES, PETER & ERIC

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H H H H

20.6 71.9 242.4 112.4

26370 1015 3.8 806 3.1 25659 983 3.8 787 3.1 24819 888 3.6 737 3.0 24108 869 3.6 717 3.0

DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H H J

176.1 37.4 85.3 560.3 183.3 111.4 63.2

27039 1003 3.7 858 3.2 23900 920 3.8 705 2.9 22126 809 3.7 699 3.2 22013 847 3.8 693 3.1 3X 21827 849 3.9 675 3.1 21120 764 3.6 627 3.0 17067 771 4.5 604 3.5

VERMONT

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BLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC DEER VALLEY FARM M AND J DAIRY FOUR HILL FARMS BLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC SABOURIN, GERARD & JUDY MIDDLEBROOK FARM INC. THOMAS, BRAD AND JILL

H 1396.8 H 469.1 H 295.8 H 1472.9 A 61.1 H 101.1 H 180.1 H 177.6

24826 25236 24403 22067 21059 21533 21108 20063

909 921 892 828 808 800 807 735

DHI-AP H 65.0

27836

954 3.4 838 3.0

BURT, JASON AND CHRISTINA DHI-AP H 257.5 FOURNIER INC, RENE & SON DHI-AP X 73.5 GORT0N,GRANT JOHN DHI-APCS H 105.4

22439 19558 19175

830 3.7 665 3.0 754 3.9 602 3.1 781 4.1 600 3.1

DHI-AP H 378.5

26787

946 3.5 797 3.0 3X

DHI-AP H 875.5

25074

948 3.8 783 3.1

CHITTENDEN

TWIN OAKS DAIRY FARM LLC

DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

FRANKLIN

3.7 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.7

771 757 754 673 671 655 632 605

3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0

GRAND ISLE QUINTIN,ANDRE

ORANGE

KNOXLAND FARM

RUTLAND

BOOK BROTHERS GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD MACH FARM, INC. GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS

H H H B

119.1 87.7 154.5 12.1

22342 21538 21307 17096

808 844 775 755

VERMONT FARMSTEAD CHEESE DHIR-AP H BILLINGS FARM MUSEUM DHIR J

57.8 42.1

20123 15563

775 3.9 644 3.2 775 5.0 585 3.8

WINDSOR

3.6 3.9 3.6 4.4

669 659 657 585

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.4

MASSACHUSETTS

BERKSHIRE

MARTHA & ROBERT KILMER JR DHI-AP H 104.8 FAIRFIELDS DAIRY FARM,LLC DHI-AP H 229.2 MARTHA & ROBERT KILMER JR DHI-AP J 22.3 HIGH LAWN FARM DHIRAPCS J 209.7 ZIEMBA, MICHAEL,MARK & TIM DHI-AP H 178.3 TURNER FARMS, INC. DHI H 122.1 LEGEYT, RICHARD &BETTY DHI-AP H 67.4

FRANKLIN

WHOLEY COW FARM WHOLEY COW FARM BOYDEN BROS. DAIRY MT.TOBY FARM ROBERTSON,CHRIS & BOB

HAMPSHIRE

COOK,GORDON, JR. & HANK DEVINE FARM,INC. BELDEN, LUTHER A.INC PARSONS, HENRY & EDWARD JOYNER DAIRY FARM ALLARDS FARM INC. KOKOSKI, JOHN HD1 COOK, GORDON, JR. & HANK HARTSBROOK FARM

HAMPDEN PALMER, TERRY

22281 22148 16638 16243 18595 19731 17795

887 875 824 790 689 739 703

4.0 4.0 5.0 4.9 3.7 3.7 4.0

695 686 621 584 565 564 538

3.1 3.1 3.7 3.6 3.0 2.9 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

X X H H H

40.8 19.4 89.2 103.4 88.1

27335 1024 3.7 855 3.1 23773 1058 4.5 836 3.5 24279 914 3.8 754 3.1 22395 862 3.8 697 3.1 22419 914 4.1 695 3.1

DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP

H H H H H B J J H

56.2 188.5 110.7 107.9 25.1 129.7 105.6 11.1 89.5

23249 21600 21770 20269 20047 19046 15037 14815 17141

931 843 833 809 770 726 770 770 642

DHI-AP H 155.6

21483

808 3.8 659 3.1

4.0 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.8 3.8 5.1 5.2 3.7

753 667 666 643 636 632 580 566 527

3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.9 3.8 3.1

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER POMEROY & SONS

MIDDLESEX

TULLY FARMS, INC. PICKARD, JAMES & ELEANOR

ESSEX

HERRICK,DAVID SAM RICHARDSON'S DAIRY, INC.

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RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP H 72.0

18968

733 3.9 615 3.2

DHI-AP H 125.6 DHI-AP H 87.8

20135 17644

808 4.0 642 3.2 680 3.9 545 3.1

DHI-AP H 93.7 DHI-AP H 156.3

25873 23421

912 3.5 783 3.0 752 3.2 695 3.0

DHI-AP H 18.9

21692

779 3.6 638 2.9

RHODE ISLAND

WASHINGTON COTTRELL HOMESTEAD KENYON, FRANCIS

DHI-AP H 14.7 DHI-AP X 63.4

20163 19563

755 3.7 622 3.1 738 3.8 597 3.1

CONNECTICUT

HARTFORD

MILLBORNE FARM SMYTHS TRINITY FARM FUSIEK, D, & COULTER FUSIEK COLLINS POWDER HILL FM. HASTINGS FARM COLLINS POWDER HILL FM. MILLBORNE FARM H0USE OF HAYES HASTINGS FARM PERRY, SCOTT

LITCHFIELD

JACQUIER, ROBERT & PETER WEIGOLD FARMS LLP CHRIS & TODD HANNAN FREUND'S FARM, INC. TANNER T. ARETHUSA FARM LLC MEADOW RIDGE FARM LLC. ARETHUSA FARM LLC JACQUIER, DAVID & MELODY CARLSON,DOUGLAS J. BIRCH MILL FARM NUTMEG ACRES

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H X G H J H

21.1 28.5 46.8 41.9 116.5 47.7 26.5 75.9 14.7 29.2

22140 21266 22167 20280 20222 16968 17276 18872 15867 18009

774 796 784 740 770 709 753 706 738 763

3.5 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.8 4.2 4.4 3.7 4.7 4.2

688 662 649 630 609 581 573 568 540 536

3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.4 3.3 3.0 3.4 3.0

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H H H H J H H X X

995.9 89.6 40.2 281.3 125.5 80.3 69.4 26.3 367.3 59.4 43.0 52.9

27659 22790 22007 22466 20447 21455 19889 16018 17289 17196 16846 15788

928 834 858 811 773 873 794 809 652 662 623 590

3.4 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.8 4.1 4.0 5.1 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7

816 684 684 667 644 630 588 576 561 536 513 511

3.0 3X 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.6 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.2

DHIR-AP H 135.3

20230

692 3.4 599 3.0

DHI-AP H 369.4 DHI-AP H 52.1 DHI-APCS H 117.7

21816 20349 17564

850 3.9 684 3.1 748 3.7 624 3.1 662 3.8 521 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

978.2 947.9 86.3 256.5 231.3 94.6 51.4 23.4 22.1 28.3

25984 24742 25713 23372 22662 19991 18123 16546 15731 14380

911 866 875 929 884 725 777 783 751 694

DHIR-AP H 114.9 DHI-AP H 120.1 DHIR-AP J 149.0

22256 20177 16031

892 4.0 679 3.1 737 3.7 630 3.1 795 5.0 570 3.6

NEW HAVEN/MIDDLESEX GREENBACKER, C & SNS FM 2

NEW LONDON SPIELMAN FARM RIVER PLAIN DAIRY BLUESLOPE FARM, INC

TOLLAND

BAHLER FARMS INC. BAHLER FARMS INC. UNIV OF CONNECTICUT HYTONE FARM MAPLELEAF FARM, INC SHADOW VALLEY FARM SHADOW VALLEY FARM UNIV OF CONNECTICUT SHADOW VALLEY FARM FISH FAMILY FARM

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H H H H H H X J J J

3.5 3.5 3.4 4.0 3.9 3.6 4.3 4.7 4.8 4.8

788 750 725 719 697 621 621 574 568 503

3.0 3.0 2.8 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.5

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Streamlined trade of organic products between United States and European Union begins WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that organic products certified in the United States or European Union may now be sold as organic in either market, as trade opened up on Friday, June 1, under a new U.S.-EU equivalency partnership. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan signed formal letters creating the partnership in Febru-

ary, along with Dacian Ciolo, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ambassador Isi Siddiqui, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

“This partnership will open new markets for American farmers and ranchers, create more opportunities for small businesses, and result in good jobs for Americans who grow, package, ship,

and market organic products,” said Merrigan. “In the months ahead, USDA will continue to work hard to expand opportunities for all U.S. products, including organics. Equivalency arrangements such as this are critical to growing the U.S. organics industry — they require careful negotiation to ensure that we maintain existing U.S. trade policies while en-

suring that U.S. agricultural products will compete on a level playing field in world markets.”

The United States signed a similar partnership with Canada in July 2009, and additional equivalency arrangement conversations have begun with South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

Previously, producers and companies wanting to trade products on both sides of the At-

mine how wine can fit into the trade partnership. In the interim, traded wine must meet the production and labeling requirements of the destination market.

The arrangement covers products exported from and certified in the United States or the European Union only. All products traded under the partnership must be shipped with an organic import certificate, which shows the location where production occurred, identifies the organization that certified the organic product, and verifies that growers and handlers did not use prohibited substances and methods. In addition to certifying that the terms of the partnership were met, the certificates also allow traded products to be tracked. Both parties are committed to ensuring that products traded under the agreement retain their organic integrity from farm to market. The European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development and the USDA National Organic Program — which oversees all U.S. organic products — will take on key oversight roles.

Estimates show the market for U.S. organics sales to the EU could grow substantially within the first few years of this arrangement. Today, more than twothirds of U.S. consumers buy organic products at least occasionally, and 28 percent buy organic products weekly.

Under President Obama, USDA has continued to expand markets for American goods abroad, worked aggressively to break down barriers to trade, and assisted U.S. businesses with the resources needed to reach consumers around the world. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its best periods in history thanks to the productivity and resourcefulness of our producers.

Overall, American agriculture supports 1 in 12 jobs in the United States and

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lantic had to obtain separate certifications to two standards, which resulted in a double set of fees, inspections, and paperwork. The partnership existing now eliminates these significant barriers, which is especially helpful for small and medium-sized organic farmers. During negotiations, both parties conducted thorough on-site audits to ensure that their programs’ regulations, quality control measures, certification requirements, and labeling practices were compatible.

“This agreement provides economic opportunities for certified organic farmers as well as additional incentives for prospective farmers,” said Miles McEvoy, National Organic Program Deputy Administrator.

“We look forward to working with our European Union counterparts to support organic agriculture.”

Although there are slight differences between the United States and European Union organic standards, both parties individually determined that their programs were equivalent, thereby allowing the agreement that opened up trade today. The exception has to do with prohibition on the use of antibiotics. USDA organic regulations prohibit the use of antibiotics except to control invasive bacterial infections (fire blight) in organic apple and pear orchards. The European Union organic regulations allow antibiotics only to treat infected animals. For all products traded under this partnership, certifying agents must verify that antibiotics are not used for any reason.

The United States and the European Union will continue to have regular discussions and review each other’s programs periodically to verify that the terms of the partnership are being met. Later this year, representatives from both markets will compare the USDA organic wine standards to the recently published European Union wine standards and deter-

DHI TOP 40 FOR MAY NAME

Brd Cows

Milk

FAT

%

PRO %

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

M. CHARLES EVANS

Following is the May 2012 VT DHIA Top 40 herds of 10 or more animals based on protein pounds in each County serviced by VT DHIA and processed through the Dairy Records Management Processing Center, Raleigh, NC during the calendar month. Rolling herd averages will appear on this list for herds which have chosen the option to have their herd average published and the herd has 12 consecutive tests including components for each test.

NEW LONDON 365 101 118 139 31 45 35 29 51 13 56

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H H H H H J H J H A H X X

84 36 217 340 216 110 20 58 165 96 304 17 73

31 94 60 129 59 47 39

3.2 * 3.1 3.2 3 3.1 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.7 3.6

H H H H H H X J

31 325 218 146 74 30 27 111

89 26 13 88

H H H H H H H H X J A

450 112 84 153 89 139 31 24 29 53 12

H H H

243 199 92

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241

H H H H H H X B M

479 47 507 39 10 32 14 15 32

IDEAL DAIRY FARMS LUNCREST FARMS HOLLISTER BROTHERS TAYLOR & ALAN HENDERSON GARY & DEBBIE MOORE DON DURKEE GARY & DEBBIE MOORE SKIFF FARMS INC. SKIFF FARMS INC.

100 31 17 87 62 62 29 26

H H H H H H J H B

961 152 96 140 15 76 16 80 18

1080 851 914 861 911 854 791 650 615

3.8 3.5 4 3.8 4.1 4.2 4.7 3.7 4

18918

761

4

RHODE ISLAND

3.1 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.7 3 3.5 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.4

PROVIDENCE

985 862 863 722 761 667 545

3.9 3.9 4.1 3.4 4.3 5.4 4.8

746 703 658 636 570 466 416

3 3.1 3.1 3 3.2 3.8 3.7

25522 25234 24027 22138 20319 20038 19273 15324

935 931 884 842 800 889 893 754

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.4 4.6 4.9

808 751 720 685 623 606 601 582

3.2 3 * 3 * 3.1 3.1 3 3.1 3.8

18840 14737 14696 15171

712 3.8 694 4.7 762 5.2 604 4

566 3 520 3.5 511 3.5 489 3.2

26091 25025 23705 22252 22021 19920 19682 18588 14612 12337 2597

994 978 952 844 856 772 752 691 558 601 92

812 768 735 687 685 629 627 571 470 444 72

3.8 3.9 4 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 3.5

3.1 * 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.6 2.8

30037 27994 21680

1008 3.4 992 3.5 925 4.3

919 3.1 * 830 3 * 704 3.2

23756

918 3.9

727 3.1

24186 22957 20513 19915 19138 19081 18997 16820 15834

882 807 887 712 834 667 633 782 661

735 681 637 606 587 586 560 553 504

24193 21387 16613 21324 18918 15104 11135 7406

3.8 3.8 3.8 4.7 4.3 3.9

28333 24106 23023 22368 22137 20314 16780 17647 15212

752 731 707 700 675 613 593 568 564 538 537 536 511

3.6 3.5 4.3 3.6 4.4 3.5 3.3 4.6 4.2

3 3 3.1 3 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.3 3.2

MONTGOMERY H H J H H J H J

3.3 3.1 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.2

4 4.1 3.7 4.5 3.7 4.9 3.5 4.5 3.8 4 4.6 4 4.2

NEW YORK SKIFF- DEBLOCK HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD PETERSHEIM SAMUEL & SADIE JOHN G. KELLETT JR. PHILLIPS & SUSAN FERRY DELLAVALE FARM DELLAVALE FARM

675 650 604 536 460 460

977 911 828 1027 807 815 705 743 669 681 783 656 633

SULLIVAN PUTNAM FARMS INC. TAYLOR FARM INC. EDWARD MACGLAFLIN JOHN W. LUTHER GREGORY & MARCIA CLARK ASCUTNEY VIEW FMS.LLC TAYLOR FARM INC. GREGORY & MARCIA CLARK GREGORY & MARCIA CLARK

791 802 758 691 622 569

24570 22349 22375 22696 21629 16546 19899 16385 17761 17026 17085 16377 15223

ROCKINGHAM STUART F

20566 21141 19801 14793 14460 14565

3

MERRIMACK-BELKNAP PINELANE FARM BOHANAN FARM YEATON DAIRY FARM

113 144 81 113 37 27

601

GRAFTON TULLANDO FARM INC. PATCH FAMILY DOUGLAS & DEBORA ERB RICH & DOREEN MORRIS GRAFTON COUNTY FARM JOHN C. PERKINS WILLIAM & DIANNE MINOT SCOTT & COLLEEN JOHNSTON PUTNAM GLEN RUSSELL & MARY HICKS CATHARINE MABIE

H H H J G X

4

CHESHIRE H J G M

3

781

NEW HAMPSHIRE VINCENT & CAROL MALNATI ECHO FARM INC. ECHO FARM INC. ECHO FARM INC.

732

19707

WORCESTER CV & MARY L SMITH JR JORDANS DAIRY FARM INC. OTTER RIVER FARM LLC WHITTIER FARMS INC. JIM & KRISANNE KOEBKE TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR PETER HAWKES

PRO %

892 3.7

892 778 772 759 692 670 558 540 538 480 461

24960 22373 21270 21119 17903 12277 11325

%

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

24056

3.7 3.5 4.3 3.2 3.3 4 4 3.7 3.8 4.7 4.5

FRANKLIN H H H H H J J

52

1018 875 1064 821 755 814 707 630 649 610 576

MASSACHUSETTS DARRIDGE FARM GUNN STEVE DAVID DUPREY HUNT FARM PAUL L WILLIS CRAIG W. AVERY MAPLEDGE JERSEYS

FAT

NAME

Brd Cows

CREAM PAT FITZGERALD PAT FITZGERALD NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC SHELBURNE FARMS WAYNE BARR MURRAY THOMPSON CREAM

SCHOHARIE SEVEN VIEW FARM SLATEHILL FARM MIKE SWART GEORGE B. WILSON GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT

950 827 902 785 761 735 441 350

3.9 3.9 5.4 3.7 4 4.9 4 4.7

783 684 640 630 591 560 361 272

3.2 3.2 3.9 3 3.1 3.7 3.2 3.7

882 731 702 685 665 617 565 544 524

3.1 * 3 3 3.1 3 3 3.4 3.1 3.4

ORGANIC MONTGOMERY JOHN G. KELLETT JR.

WINDHAM HIBBARD HILL FARM COATNEY HILL FARM 2 FAIRHOLM FARM INC. WOODHILL FARM VALLEYSIDE FARM LLC COATNEY HILL FARM 1 ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 DESJARDINS DORIS KINGSWOOD FARM MOLODICH FARMS INC. ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 SELBUORT VALLEY FARM

H

27732 25209 24474 25636 22670 20465 17721 17168 17086 13006 12919

TOLLAND HILLSIDE FARM

Milk

H

WRIGHT'S DAIRY FARM

H

62

149

591 3.1

25346

981

3.9

778 3.1

15919

728

4.6

568 3.6

29197 27232 27848 26369 27581 25725 26340 25686 25872 24915 24143 24852 21900 24292 22359 22689 23313 18594 21875 19956 20650 20950 20347 21215 21842 19334 18960 16725 18467 19161 18997 17481 16976 16375 14120 12050 13754 11471 11293 2014

1072 1040 1033 938 1035 997 971 928 953 977 950 917 882 931 862 828 835 756 729 815 813 775 806 816 786 721 740 688 728 728 729 640 586 595 569 557 506 554 440 61

3.7 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.9 3.7 4 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.6 4.1 3.3 4.1 3.9 3.7 4 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.6 4 4.6 3.7 4.8 3.9 3

920 840 840 836 827 821 815 813 803 756 756 755 731 716 711 695 688 649 648 647 639 639 631 630 625 589 582 577 574 562 562 542 489 486 459 419 415 409 343 56

3.2 3.1 3 3.2 3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3 3.1 3 3.3 2.9 3.2 3.1 3 3.5 3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3 2.9 3 3.1 3.4 3.1 2.9 3 3.1 2.9 3 3.3 3.5 3 3.6 3 2.8

23758 23003 22794 20828

1001 900 938 788

4.2 3.9 4.1 3.8

755 753 706 652

3.2 * 3.3 3.1 3.1

25187 24439 24394 23335 23721 22363 21545 22032 20415 20292 18723 20043 17020 15685 18844 17887 17452 15215 15507 17462 15169 14945 16001 12470 11130

884 919 904 921 839 853 890 963 765 773 745 767 787 801 743 707 700 795 701 640 707 685 610 567 506

3.5 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.4 3.7 3.8 4 3.8 4.6 5.1 3.9 4 4 5.2 4.5 3.7 4.7 4.6 3.8 4.5 4.5

788 763 760 728 712 700 666 650 642 616 607 599 598 595 591 559 553 552 534 533 526 491 469 448 389

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3 * 3.1 3.1 3 3.1 3 3.2 3 3.5 3.8 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.6 3.4 3.1 3.5 3.3 2.9 3.6 3.5

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VERMONT ADDISON VORSTEVELD FARM JONATHAN LUCAS KAYHART BROTHERS LLC TIM & JULIE HOWLETT B DANYOW FARM LLC WOODNOTCH FARMS INC. WAYNE & JEANNINE PARTRIDGE LORENZO & AMY QUESNEL HERD 1 GOSLIGA FARM INC. CHIMNEY POINT FARM L.P CHARLES & BRENDA CHARRON HATCH FARM INC. LORENZO & AMY QUESNEL HERD 1 PHIL & DIANE LIVINGSTON BRIAN & CINDY KAYHART MARC & NORRIS BRISSON MILLBORNE FARM LORENZO & AMY QUESNEL HERD 1 HANSON STEPHEN & SYLVIA HAROLD & ANJE DEGRAAF ARTHUR & JOAN HUESTIS ROBERT & SUZANNE HUNT ANTHONY & BARBARA CORREIA JEFF & BRIAN TREADWAY KAYHART FARM INC. ORR ACRES MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE FIFIELD JEFF & LISE JEFFREY & OLIVE PHILLIPS LESLIE RUBLEE JOHN BUZEMAN KETTLE TOP FARM SCOTT & MARY PURINTON JOHN & LISA ROBERTS DAVID & MELANIE CARMICHAEL COTA BROTHERS FARM INC. TACONIC END FARM MIEDEMAS THE MICHAEL LEE

H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H B X H H X H H H H H B H H H H H H B J X J H X

776 181 608 531 748 305 113 853 581 136 56 569 12 392 81 809 174 154 53 124 303 247 449 374 194 100 44 34 148 55 67 59 21 60 168 59 87 31 124 34

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BENNINGTON RUPERT VALLEY HOLSTEINS WILHELM & KARL STROHMAIER DAVID TOOLEY LEON CLARK JR

H X H H

342 112 81 192

CALEDONIA WAYSIDE MEADOW FARM LLC PHILIP BROWN ROGER & JOY WOOD SCOTCH BURN FARM DON-SIM FARM DOROTHY & ANGELA WILLSON KEITH DAY KEMPTON SCOTT LANGMAID ROY & BRENDA PATTERSON JAMES W. SEYMOUR MARY KAY & DENNIS WOOD LAGGIS BROS. LUCKY HILL FARM BILL & JENNIFER NELSON PLYN N BEATTIE HOWARD & JACQUELINE BENNETT DWAYNE & DEBORAH MARCEAU MARY KAY & DENNIS WOOD DON LANGMAID WILLIAM & GWEN PEARL BILL & JENNIFER NELSON ROLAND & SHONNA HEATH JR. BRIAN & KATHLEEN SOMERS ERIC BEAN

H H H H H H H H H H H H J J H H H J X H J X H J J

217 57 57 110 174 115 69 314 52 54 58 56 441 171 188 71 67 48 16 50 66 12 51 50 35

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748 3.3

Milk

FAT

%

PRO %

21 39 23 131 146 124 26 28 20

22598 21620 19922 20588 19496 16682 19735 15920 15301

888 765 776 715 699 724 662 821 772

3.9 3.5 3.9 3.5 3.6 4.3 3.4 5.2 5

684 650 650 612 587 585 580 569 550

3 3 3.3 3 3 3.5 2.9 3.6 3.6

309 214 28 208 99

25869 22032 20746 19937 18255

959 797 785 749 754

3.7 3.6 3.8 3.8 4.1

802 677 647 626 577

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2

25604 25040 24695 23740 23827 23925 23039 22071 23773 22554 22251 22343 22063 21907 21671 21505 20987 20497 17504 16429 15752 18820 16950 16219 16040 13288 13915 14902 10302 12065 10149 10493

938 1032 936 892 952 816 882 809 845 871 867 850 1081 825 836 817 813 772 862 756 747 705 703 634 613 562 540 563 460 467 440 412

3.7 4.1 3.8 3.8 4 3.4 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.8 4.9 3.8 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.9 4.6 4.7 3.7 4.1 3.9 3.8 4.2 3.9 3.8 4.5 3.9 4.3 3.9

813 774 750 742 741 734 716 708 707 704 687 678 669 660 660 658 651 633 621 590 587 567 557 515 495 457 432 423 370 366 351 324

3.2 3.1 3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3 3.1 3.1 3 3 3 3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.5 3.6 3.7 3 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.4 3.1 2.8 3.6 3 3.5 3.1

18992

604 3.2

554 2.9

35 92 27 41

22380 14590 16600 10834

884 3.9 724 5 614 3.7 423 3.9

672 3 548 3.8 492 3 333 3.1

H 1254 H 122 H 100 H 238 H 83 H 65 H 65 H 16 X 10 J 20 H 28 J 49 J 56 J 43 J 20 H 48 J 93 H 37 J 45 H 84 H 62 H 54 J 40 J 14 H 81 J 15 X 67 J 52 J 48 H 36 J 71 X 29 H 83 A 59 X 22 G 10 H 34 J 47 J 35 G 58

26890 25174 23616 24207 22418 23568 21276 21607 18545 16541 19511 16613 16575 16203 15779 18466 15178 18493 15426 18078 17939 16631 15081 15616 18117 13811 15753 13940 13599 16241 12611 14699 14378 14290 13165 11940 13671 11591 11262 11901

1024 924 934 941 874 874 881 784 754 801 783 774 769 708 733 697 792 690 732 677 707 592 709 704 691 675 643 661 622 576 603 591 552 575 531 588 545 513 512 514

3.8 3.7 4 3.9 3.9 3.7 4.1 3.6 4.1 4.8 4 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.6 3.8 5.2 3.7 4.7 3.7 3.9 3.6 4.7 4.5 3.8 4.9 4.1 4.7 4.6 3.5 4.8 4 3.8 4 4 4.9 4 4.4 4.5 4.3

838 806 761 755 723 704 690 667 596 595 593 589 589 588 581 572 571 564 554 554 549 546 534 531 529 508 495 489 489 469 465 456 453 436 424 415 404 399 392 387

3.1 * 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.6 3 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.1 3.8 3 3.6 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.4 2.9 3.7 3.1 3.5 3.6 2.9 3.7 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.5 3 3.4 3.5 3.3

23885 24816 23575 22411 22392 20390 19063 19245 18702

901 942 940 884 869 771 696 725 702

3.8 3.8 4 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.8

756 755 743 688 687 624 598 567 565

3.2 * 3 * 3.2 3.1 * 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 3

H H B H H B H G J

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Vermont DHIA Country Folks List for the Month Ending May 2012

BERIAH LEWIS FARM INC. JOHN OSGA CLARK WOODMANSEE III STEVE SNURKOWSKI DAVID HYDE VALLEY VIEW DAIRY GARY PISZCZEK REW FARM GIGLIO LEONARD SANKOW BEAVER BROOK FARM LLC. CATO CORNER FARM

NAME

Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Inc. 226 Holiday Drive Ste. 3 White River Jct, VT 05001-2089 Phone 1-800-639-8067

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

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ESSEX ROUTHIER & SONS TANGUAY MIKE STEPHEN & CARLA RUSSO RICHARD & MURIEL MARTIN K. DEAN & CLAUDETTE HOOK

H H H H H

FRANKLIN HOWRIGAN HOME FARM DAN & SHAWN GINGUE ANDREW & SUSAN BROUILLETTE BERKSON DAIRY MIKE BENJAMIN WYNN PARADEE BALLARD ACRES LTD. CARPSDALE FARMS REAL & MARY LAROCHE WRIGHT FAMILY FARM TOM & MARY MACHIA LLOYD DIANE & BRADLEY LUMBRA SIZEN DAIRY FARM WARREN HULL & SONS PAUL & RAMONE & DANIEL COUTURE DANIEL & KAREN FORTIN HAROLD J. & LAWRENCE HOWRIGAN HOWRIGAN HJ & A & LAWRENCE GARY & CRAIG TINKER PAUL-LIN DAIRY J. & MACCAUSLAND S. WOLCOTT BEN WILLIAMS BEN WILLIAMS PARADEE DORA & BRAD CALLAN DENIS RAINVILLE MARC & CAROL JONES LONGE LLOYD & MARIE GARRY & EILEEN TRUDELL NEIL H. & JOANNE W. DOANE KIRT WESTCOM FLEURYS MAPLE HILL FARM WALTER & DIANE BERTHIAUME

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H J J J H X H H X X H J H J X

257 535 78 107 531 40 221 81 257 516 183 128 135 89 131 84 264 246 118 32 25 44 34 78 129 51 75 113 80 124 34 38

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LAMOILLE ARTHUR & LARRY MORRILL LES & CLAIRE PIKE DEBORA WICKART WARREN RANKIN

H J H G

ORANGE WALTER & MARGARET GLADSTONE WHITE FARM VERMONT TECH COLLEGE PINELLO FAMILY FARM ZACHARY FEURY SILLOWAY FARMS HARKDALE FARM INC. RANDY & AMY FERRIS CHAPMAN COREY & ANN GRAY KIM ROBERT J HOWE DERRICK & BEVERLY WRIGHT TIM & JANET ANGELL RANDY & AMY FERRIS RAY E. CHURCHILL JEFFREY & BETH BAILEY HARKDALE FARM INC. CHAPMAN COREY & ANN JOSEPH O. ANGELL PEASE FAMILY FARM & SHIRLEY PEASE ROBERT & LINDA DIMMICK KENNETH & LISA PRESTON ANTHONY & CHRISTINE BROWN OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP ALLENVILLE FARM ROBERT J HOWE L.JR. & GORDON HUNTINGTON OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP DAVID CHILDS DUANE & DALE WILLIAMS LLOYD & JASON BAKER JAMES WILLIAMS WARREN PRESTON FARM 1 DEAN & TERRI CONANT M. GARY MULLEN PEASE FAMILY FARM & SHIRLEY PEASE JAMES T DOYLE STEVEN & LINDA SMALL M. GARY MULLEN ROCK BOTTOM FARM

ORLEANS POULIN-ROYER FAIRMONT DAIRY LLC VERNON & MARY JUDITH HURD NEIGHBORHOOD FARM AARON & CHANTALE NADEAU WEBSTER DANIEL & MEGAN DOUG NELSON BRUCE & LAURIE PERRON PADDLEBRIDGE HOLSTEINS

H H H H H H H H H

119 389 48 820 167 79 109 62 52

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the 2012-2013 Conservation Legacy Awards.

Winning entries will help tell the story to the

public about how soybean farmers are committed to protecting the soil, water and air

through outstanding environmental and conservation practices while continuing to farm profitably.

The 2012-2013 Conservation Legacy Awards program is sponsored by the American Soybean Association (ASA), BASF, Monsanto, United Soybean Board and Corn & Soybean Digest magazine.

Conservation Legacy Award winners from three regions (Midwest, Northeast and South) will each receive an expense-paid trip for two to

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ma’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by the end of 2014.

For additional details on the trade partnership, please visit www.ams.usda.gov/NOP TradeEuropeanUnion or contact the National Organic Program at 202-

720-3252. The National Organic Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture facilitates trade and ensures integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing the organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations.

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DHI TOP 40 FOR MAY NAME

Brd Cows

JAMES & SHARLYN JORDAN JOHN & DEANNA BROE ADAM & JOANNA LIDBACK ANDY ANDREWS JACQUES COUTURE PAMELA HELENEK JOHN & DEANNA BROE RANDALL DEXTER & ALICE JACK & ANNE LAZOR RYAN BROS LEATHER JEREMY & JENNIFER JOHN & DEANNA BROE LEATHER JEREMY & JENNIFER LAURENCE LUMSDEN & FAMILY WAYNE SR. DONCASTER

H H X H H J X H J X J J G H J

264 22 32 93 67 28 35 109 50 204 75 20 12 53 50

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FAT

%

PRO %

NAME

Brd Cows

18409 18179 17333 17797 18389 14484 15623 16402 13193 13367 13396 12255 13216 13505 9563

664 674 686 655 650 696 678 620 651 663 602 583 544 484 420

3.6 3.7 4 3.7 3.5 4.8 4.3 3.8 4.9 5 4.5 4.8 4.1 3.6 4.4

551 546 540 539 535 520 517 500 480 472 445 439 408 402 332

3 3 3.1 3 2.9 3.6 3.3 3 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.6 3.1 3 3.5

WALT & JOSEPH MAHR MORSE JR. WOODARD FARM HARVEST HILL FARM JOHN ARMSTRONG VONTRAPP FARMSTEAD SHARON PECK

J X A J X D

25366 22605 17364 20050 15136 17896 18190 14142 14311 12923 11730

915 888 901 729 638 656 581 544 550 494 479

3.6 3.9 5.2 3.6 4.2 3.7 3.2 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1

755 720 654 612 523 515 509 452 404 398 364

3 * 3.2 3.8 3.1 3.5 2.9 2.8 * 3.2 2.8 3.1 3.1

26012 24069 22960 23333 23401 20741 18876 21201 18997 18268 14737 16846 17333 16752 15956 15360

1018 934 841 886 738 763 848 735 730 723 711 703 644 640 644 578

3.9 3.9 3.7 3.8 3.2 3.7 4.5 3.5 3.8 4 4.8 4.2 3.7 3.8 4 3.8

793 737 732 723 703 668 648 622 612 564 556 549 512 506 500 470

3 * 3.1 3.2 3.1 * 3 3.2 3.4 * 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.8 3.3 3 3 3.1 3.1

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

RUTLAND RICHARD SHELDON WOOD LAWN FARMS INC. CALEB P SMITH CASH & KAREN RUANE CASH & KAREN RUANE CLIFTON & D.R. CRESSY PAUL & KARI LUSSIER PARKER DAVID & MICHELE SHAUN YOUNG MCCULLOUGH BURTON & SON SHAUN YOUNG

H H J H X H H H H H X

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VVERN-MONT FARM LLC AMY & NICK STONE AMY & NICK STONE KEVIN HAMILTON WESTMINSTER FARM PETER MILLER CLARK FARM LLC LILAC RIDGE FARM MALCOLM SUMNER THE CORSE FARM THE PUTNEY SCHOOL

26 25 13 22 44 46

WINDHAM H H X H H H H H J H X

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Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Inc. 226 Holiday Drive Ste. 3 White River Jct, VT 05001-2089 Phone 1-800-639-8067

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768 645 579 529 497 42

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470 467 465 437 333 27

3.4 3.2 3.1 3.6 3.3 3.9

WALTER & DIANE BERTHIAUME

26048 23101 17269 19074 19804 19436 18972 17747 14253 16720 15955

996 926 823 756 756 814 794 730 716 655 680

3.8 4 4.8 4 3.8 4.2 4.2 4.1 5 3.9 4.3

799 708 604 599 595 588 584 548 507 505 497

3.1 * 3.1 3.5 3.1 3 3 3.1 3.1 3.6 3 3.1

26205 23212 23354 17368 22494 22793 21250 17412 19111 15081 13608 14812 12751 13315 10068 9147

915 905 841 1015 914 814 757 887 701 693 618 525 536 487 480 385

3.5 3.9 3.6 5.8 4.1 3.6 3.6 5.1 3.7 4.6 4.5 3.5 4.2 3.7 4.8 4.2

810 733 718 695 690 687 660 639 606 526 484 451 440 411 345 295

3.1 3.2 3.1 * 4 3.1 3 3.1 3.7 3.2 3.5 3.6 3 3.5 3.1 3.4 3.2

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554 440

4.8 3.9

409 3.6 343 3

18820 16950 14902 12065

705 703 563 467

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* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

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4.1 4 3.7 3.9 4.7 4.5 3.8 4.9 4.7 4.6 4 4 4 4.5 4.3 4 3.8 3.9

596 593 564 549 534 531 529 508 489 489 436 424 404 392 387 379 371 365

18702 17797 16402 13193

702 655 620 651

3.8 3.7 3.8 4.9

565 3 539 3 500 3 480 3.6

14311 11730

550 479

3.8 4.1

404 2.8 364 3.1

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738 735 723 703 640 644 768 645

3.2 3.5 4 4.2 3.8 4 5.5 4.4

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19436 14253 16720

814 716 655

4.2 5 3.9

588 3 507 3.6 505 3

12751 13315 9147

536 487 385

4.2 3.7 4.2

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41 27

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800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com DAIRY ONE RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING QUALITY MILK AWARD WINNERS Each year, Dairy one is pleased to recognize those members whose herds have maintained a rolling herd average somatic cell count of 175,000 or less in the previous calendar year.

Winners are presented with a Quality Milk barn sign and a year sticker for the first year that they win the award. Those who have won in previous years are given a year sticker to add to the barn sign, indicating another year of excellence. Award packets are currently being distributed through Dairy One Farm Service Technicians and Market staff.

Herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC) tend to be more profitable than herds with high SCC. Increased profit comes from reduced mastitis treatmeat and veterinary costs, higher milk production per cow and milk quality premiums. Additionally, milk with lower somatic cell counts has a longer shelf life and results in a higher yield of cultured dairy products. Herds producing high quality milk with low SCC set a standard of excellence for the entire industry. Careful milking procedures, good milking equipment maintenance, and excellent herd management using individual cow SCC all contribute to a herd’s low SCC. Out of the approximately 4,000 members that process through DRMS Raleigh and get Record Services through Dairy One, 744 were honored with the Outstanding Quality Milk Award. Listed below are those who are on the published option. Dairy One congratulates all winners and wishes them continued success through 2012-2013.

If you would like assistance improving your milk quality, talk to your Dairy One Farm Service Technician or call Dairy One at 800-496-3344.

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2011 Quality Milk Winners

CONNECTICUT

• St. Brigid’s Farm

Hartford County • Smyth’s Trinity Farms • Scott Perry

Talbot County • Henry W Snow, III

Merrimack-Belknap County • Marion & Gordon Jones • Highway View Farm • Spooky View Farm

Litchfield County • Arethusa Farm, LLC • Laurelbrook Farm • Hudson Weigold • Meadow Ridge Farm • Carlwood Farm

Tidewater County • Harmony Farms, LLC

Hillsboro County • Paul Knox

Queen Anne County • L. J. Palmatary & Sons • Lester Jones & Sons, Inc.

Rockingham County • Great Bay Farm • Fernald Farm

New Haven/Middlesex County • Cedar Ridge Dairy

Washington County • Christine & Michael Forsythe • Long-Delite Farm

Strafford-Carroll County • Scruton’s Dairy, Inc. • UNH Cream Herd • UNH Dairy Ctr. - John Whitehouse

New London County • Blue Slope Farm, Inc. • River Plain Dairy Tolland County • Fish Family Farm • University of Conn. Dairy • Hytone Farm

DELAWARE Sussex County • Richfield Farms • Fair Hope Farm, Inc.

MASSACHUSETTS Berkshire County • Twin Rivers Farm • Fairfields Dairy Farm, LLC Essex County • Richardson’s Dairy, Inc. Franklin County • Robertson Bros. Farm • Boyden Bros. Dairy Hampshire County • Mayval Farm • Morning Dew Farm • Cook Farm Middlesex County • Tully Farms, Inc.

MARYLAND Carroll-Baltimore County • Ryan Bell • Barney Stambaugh • Windsor Manor Farm • R.A. Bell & Sons, LLC Cecil County • Kilby, Inc. • Mt. Ararat Farms Frederick-Montgomery County • Deerspring Dairy Farm • David & Carole Doody • Plain Four Farms • Bulldog Holsteins • Arti-Jay Farm

• Trans Ova Genetics

MAINE Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County • Fisher Farm • Twin Brook Dairy, LLC • Brigeen Farms, Inc. • Roland Hemond Cumberland County • Baker Brook Farm Franklin County • Shady Lane Farm • John & Marcia Donald • Richard Cory • M T Farm • Springside Farms Kennebec County • Silver Maple Farms, Inc. • Richard Pearson • Windy Acres Farm, LLC Knox-Lincoln County • Linita Farms Oxford County • Mountain View Farm • Granite Hill Farm Penobscot-Piscataquis County • Univ. of Maine - Whitter Farm • Twin Meadows Farm • Stephen & David Velgouse • Simpson View Farm • Veazland Farms • Stonyvale, Inc. Somerset County • Mt. View Homestead • Krebs Farm • Grassland Farms • Joshua Clark • Chartrand Farms Waldo County • Aghaloma Farms

Harford County • Harkins Hill Dairy • Strawberry Hill Farm

York County • Johnson Farm, Inc.

Howard County • Univ. of Maryland - Forage Research Farm

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Kent County • Fair Hill Farm

Coos County • Yawnoc Farm \1

Cheshire County • Stonewall Farm

Sullivan County • La Casa de Leche, LLC • Eccardt Farm, Inc.

NEW JERSEY Central Jersey Area/ Hunterdon County • George Wengryn, Jr. • Cedar Lane Farms, LLC • Windy Crest Holsteins

NEW YORK Albany County • Stanton Farm Allegany County • Nickdale Farms • Deer Creek Farms • Center-Vu Farm • Thomas & Nason Long • Bennett Brothers • Sara Hatch • Kel-Acres Dairy Farm • Jopo Farms Broome County • Whittaker Farm • Roseland Holsteins • Faigle Farm • HayDay Farm Cattaraugus County • Wilean Farm • Roger Horton • Brown Brook Farm Cayuga County • Little John Farms • White Clover Farms • Happiness Hill Farm • Green Hill Farm • Allen Farms • Fessenden Dairy, LLC • Romano Farms, LLC • Raymond Nolt Chautauqua County • Cline-Crest Farm • Minor Brothers Farm • Frontier Brook Farm • John & Laura Knight • Raymond Troyer • R&D Crowell Farm • Grape View Dairy, LLC • Norman Lundmark • Tim & Mary Rhinehart • Crump Farms • Halocrest Holsteins • Craig Harvey • McCray Farm

Chemung County • Grace Farms Chenango County • Twin Pond Farms • Angelrose Dairy • Greenview Farms • Underground Genetics • Eiholzer Farms • Balsam View Dairy • Alan & Debra Davis • Mattydale Farm • Hanehan Family Dairy, LLC • Westover Farm • Davis Farm • Edward Geier • McKenney Farm Clinton County • Donald Dimock • Don-Sher Farm • Hidden View Farm, LLC • Cha-Liz Farm, LLC Columbia County • Hillover Farm • The Davenport Family\1 • Jim Davenport • Ooms Adrian & Sons • Dutch Hollow Farm #1 • Hollyrock Farms Cortland County • Mockingbird Hill Farm • Dove-Tales Farm • Currie Valley Dairy, LLC Delaware County • Del Rose Farm • Keator Farm • Ackland Dairy Farm • Jeff & Lori Taggart • Cecil Davis • Schaefer Farm • Char-Marie Farm • Darling Holsteins • Pineyvale Farm • Humdinger Holsteins • Marick Farm, LLC • Paul & Gwen Deysenroth • Boardview Farm • Gregory Farm • Posthaven Holsteins • Eternale Flames Holsteins • Hosking Farm Dutchess County • Plankenhorn Farms • Sprout Creek Farm • Rebecca Osborne Erie County • Rolling Meadows Farm, LLC • Wideman Farms • Early View Farm • Jeffrey Simons • Richmond Farm • George Haier • James Emerling • R&D Janiga Enterprises • Keith & Ann Schmitz Franklin County • Blue Gene Farm • Glengarry Farms, LLC • Alan Lobdell • Ooms View Holsteins • Rolling Brook • Beaver Flats Holsteins • Glenn & Mary Blow Greene County • Valley View Farm Herkimer County • Valley High Farm • Foster’s Acres Jersey’s • Foster’s Acres Holsteins • Done-In-Farm • Marshy Acres Farm • Jordan Valley Farm • Kel-Vista Holsteins Jefferson County • Eastman Dairy Farm, LLC • Lyndale Farm • Young Farm • Mazy Acres • Lilac Lawns Farm, Inc. • Michael Northrop • Steve Eisel • TMT Farms • Cady-Lee • Big Dog Dairy

• • • •

Louis & Olive Peachy Hy-Light Farms, LLC Enos Kurtz Jon Freeman

Lewis County • Carl & Doris Hoppel • Sunny Slope Farm • Keith & Amy Roggie • Harmony Haven Farm • Norman Farney • Jeff Simpson • Paluck Farms • Windmill Crest • Christina Nortz • Wilfred & Lois Schrag • Gus & Mike Tabolt • South Keener Dairy • L&M Farms Livingston County • Kevetta Farm • Cadyville Farm • Maxwell Farms Madison County • T-Farm 1 • Perry Farms • Tuscarora Dairy, LLC • Timothy Head • Morgan Farm Montgomery County • Clyde Snyder • Handy Hills Farms • Maxine & Paul Shuster • Hu-Hill Farm • Robert & Mary MacVean • Canary Dairy, LLC • Debily-Dale • James Hudson • Brumer Farm Niagara County • Maverick Farm Oneida County • Flowing Spring Farm • Gypsy Dell • Collins Knoll Farm • Lucky Vale Farm • James Williams • Champion Farms, LLC • John & Lisa Roberts Onondaga County • Eastview Farms, LLC • Elmer Richards & Sons • Fabius-Greenwood Farms • Twin Farms • Maplehurst Farms, LLC • Carl & Craig Dennis • Burgett Farms Ontario County • Bennett Farms • FA-BA Farm • Charles & Shelley Walker • Phalen Farms • Reedland Farm • Lightland Farms, LLC Oswego County • Corjess Holsteins Otsego County • Lentsville Farm • Charles & Joyce Johnson • Rohring Falls Farm • Waterpoint Farms • Dulkis Farms • Maple Grove Farm • Day Dream Farms • Weinert Farm • Banta Brothers • Silver Spoon Farm • Trill-Acres • Woodlawn Dairy Farm • Rock-Spring Farm Rensselaer County • Mark & Alice Moody • Dothedale Farm • Evergreen Farm • Matt & Peggy Cannon • Lukeland Farm • Boilingbrook Farm Saratoga County • Smith Brothers • Hanehan Family Dairy, LLC • Clear Echo Farm, LLC • Welcome Stock Farm • C.B. Curtiss & Sons

Schoharie County • R-Key-Vale Farm • Eureka Farms • L-V-A Farms • High Hill Farm, LLC • Argus Acres • John & Debra Stanton • Gaige Farms Schuyler County • Seneca Valley Farm • Glenview Dairy, LLC • Lone Oak Farm • Nick & Erica Wood Seneca County • Muranda Holsteins • Daryl Martin • John Mehling • Roy Martin • Persoon Dairy Farm St. Lawrence County • Stauffer Farms, LLC • David Smith • Putney Dairy • C&M Dairy, LLC • Freoge Farms • Scott & Traci Laing • Lisbon Centre Farms, LLC Steuben County • Damin Farms • Karr Dairy Farms, LLC • Jackson Hill Farm Sullivan County • J&E Weissmann Farms Tioga County • Howland Acres • Yvette Francisco • R. Hidden Valley Farm • Crest Valley Farm • Maiden Blush Farm • Kwiatkowski Brothers • Merle & Margaret Lawton Tompkins County • Millbrook Farms • Snow Top Farm of Danby Washington County • Critter-Ridge • Twin Brooks Farm • Dewalt Farm • Parker’s Dairy • Kuster Farm • New Generation Farm • Main Drag Holsteins • John & Mary Tudor • Beech Hill Farms • Ruigview Farm • Reafield Farm • Liddleholme • Deep Roots Holsteins • HI Brow Farms, LLC • Kenyon Hill Farm • Walker Farms, LLC • Tamarack Farms • JLH Dairy • Cambric Holsteins • Shaker Hill Farm • Deer Flats Farm Wayne County • E. W. Koeberle & Sons • Drumlin View Farm, LLC • Schoe-Acres Wyoming County • Armson Farms • Silver Meadows Farm • Emerling Farms • Hyman-Crest Farm • West-Flats Dairy • Stoney Creek Dairy, LLC • Davis Valley Farm • Friendly Acres • New Dawn Farm

OHIO Columbiana County • Everson Jerseys Richland County • Ivan Burkholder

PENNSYLVANIA Adams County • Spungold Holsteins • Circle Creek Holsteins Armstrong County • Alta-View Farm • Shan-Mar Jerseys

‘In My Barn’ game helps young students build math skills WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new online game developed for pre-kindergarten

and kindergarten students is now available on MyAmericanFar m.org,

the popular agricultural gaming site. “In My Barn” is the first game for a pre-

K–K audience on My American Farm.

Students use math

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800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com Beaver County • Ronald & Diane Burry • Craig Farms • Nye Farms Berks County • Gary & Kathy Heffner • Oakenbound Holsteins • G & H Farms • Michael Forry • Arlan & Jane Krick • Knauer Brothers • One Hill Farm Moyer • Barry & Barbara Good • Miclin Farms • Carl Good • United Hearts Holsteins • Misty Moor Holsteins • Sunrise Farm Bradford County • County Path Holsteins • Davi Leray Dairy • Kevin & Sally Vanderpoel • Stewart’s Holsteins • John & Holly Allford Butler County • Michael & Annette Schiever • Under Grace Dairy • Chestnut Run Farm • Croft Brothers • Marburger Farm Dairy Cambria County • Ron Hoover • Vale Wood Dairy • Barr Ridge Farms • David Myers

Clearfield County • Carl Brink & Sons • Orner Farms, Inc.

• Lost Hollow Farm • Globe Run Farms • Wingert Farms

Columbia County • Jan Jurbala

Indiana County • Pleasant View Farm • Craig Andrie • Jewart Dairy • Stewart Hollow Farm

Crawford County • Fosters Family Farm Cumberland County • Marcus Good • We-Style Holsteins • Smithdale Farm • Jet-Rae Farm • Curtis & Janice Weaver • Hensel Hill Farm • Triple L Farm Dauphin County • Pleasant Hill Farms • Ty & Tracy Long Elk County • Paul Swanson • Pierre Pontzer Erie County • George Heintz • William & Bryan Loper • Mark Vogel • Roger & Debra Gilkinson Fayette County • Starlight Hill Farm

Chester County • David F King Farm • Century Oak Farm • Neal & Mary Lou King

Franklin County • Milking Time Holsteins • Beidel Brothers • Middour Farms, LLC • Steven Ruby • Locust Hill Dairy • Dennis & Janice Bricker • Eric Niswander • James & Nina Burdette • Curtis & Erma Knepper • Milton Rotz • Paul Zimmerman • Poverty Lane, LP • Dennis Sollenberger

Clarion County • Nexgen Dairy, Inc. • John Henry

Huntington County • Behrer Farms • Heron Run Farms

Centre County • Heather Brown • Jesse Stover • Tom & Loretta Hartle • Valleys-End Farm

Jefferson County • Highland H Farms Juniata County • J. Scott Landis • Joel & Sara Mills • Red Sunset Farms • Robert Miller • Andrew & Robin Swartz • Charles & Tammy Kline Lancaster County • K+Q Swiss • Tru-Dale Farms • Spatz Cattle Company • Star Rock Dairy, Inc. Lawrence County • Martinholm Farms Lebanon County • Pleasant Patches Dairy • Reid Hoover • Leroy & Grace Wise • Promise Lane Farm • Clifford & Fay Berger • Curvin & Dawn Good • Reeds Creek Farm • Bruce Heilinger • Kendra Mase • Miste Hollow Holsteins • Ric-Rey Holsteins • White Birch Farm • Kevin & Allison Sellers • Robert & Sherry Bashore • Gary Lentz • Calvin & Thelma Zimmerman • Philhaven Farm • Earl Ray & Carol Martin • Locust Ridge Holsteins • Smith Farm • Mark M Hoover • Zim Lea Holsteins

Farm,” said Dan Durheim, executive director of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. “A solid understanding of core subjects such as science and mathematics lays the groundwork for students to grow in their understanding of where food, fiber and renewable fuels come from.”

The My American Farm educational gaming resource is a special project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The site and resources are made possible through the generous support of title sponsor, Pioneer HiBred, a DuPont business. To take advantage of free My American Farm resources, games and activities, visit www.myamericanfarm.o rg.

• • • • •

Leon Martin Detweiler Farm Barry & Barbara Hostetter Little Hill Farm Harold Case

Lycoming County • Benjamin & Marjorie McCarty McKean County • Syn Tann Mercer County • Canon Dairy Farm Mifflin County • Elwood & Pauline Stitt • Ramond & Rose Kauffman • Robert & Diane Kauffman • Paul Neer • Nathan Yoder • Forgy’s Dairy • Michael Yoder • John & Saloma Byler • Willows Farm • G Sheldon Peachey • Kauffman Dairy Farm • Jesse Spicher • Calvin & Elva Yoder • Dale King • Clark N. Peachey • Ray & Tura Hostetler • Ammon Farms • Ver-Nan Hosteins Montgomery County • Merrymead Farm Northhampton County • Koehler Farm • Brewer Farms • Ralph Hahn • Red Mapl Spring Farm Northumberland County • Gla-Dan Holsteins • Shultz Hillside Dairy • H & B Farm • Spring Lake Dairy • Dry Run Dairy, LLC Perry County • Nikoda-View Farm

• • • • •

Provida Dairy Farm Phillip Wenger Laurel Grove Farm M W Smith Farms Sylvin Wenger

Potter County • Edko Farms • John & Carol Fowler Schuykill County • Miller & Rex, Inc. • Brian & Brenda Ruch • Snyderland Farms Snyder County • Mabarbil Farm • Warrencrest Holsteins • Ernest Weaver Somerset County • Pleasant Side Farm • First Love Holsteins Steuben County • Dunlea Dairy Susquehanna County • Kenneth Gesford • Walker Farms • RM Shipsky & Sons • Reuben & Elizabeth Everitt • Joe & Lisa Valentine Tioga County • Henry & Kelly Sherman Union County • Buff Run Farm Warren County • Donald Ekey • Martha Beardsley • Aggravation Acres • Matt Wilcox Washington County • John Marchezak • Plainfield Farm Part Wayne County • N. Gary Kravetsky • Highland Farms

• Jack & Ella Chyle • Kevin & Gerarda Burleigh Westmoreland County • Bill & Rick Ebert • Hixson Farm York County • Tayacres Farm • Robert & Sharon Baumgardner • Walk-Le Holsteins • Kate-Ann Farm • Gum Tree Farm

VERMONT Addison County • Middlebrook Farm, Inc. • Cary Family Farm • M & J Dairy • Deer Valley Farm • Four Hills Farm Chittenden County • Twin Oaks Dairy Farm, LLC Franklin County • Fournier Acres • Burland Farms • Grant John Gorton Grand Isle County • North Island Dairy Orange County • Knoxland Farm /2 Windsor County • Jason Johnson

VIRGINIA Clarke County • Riggs & Stiles Orange County • Rock Bottom Dairy, LLC

WEST VIRGINIA Greenbrier County • Lotus Hill Farm • Ben Buck Farm Monroe County • William Beiler

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skills to help Farmer Faye, a character in the game, care for her animals. As they play the game, students earn points which help them fill a grain storage silo.

Once students fill the silo they earn a new stamp to add to their Passport for Sustainability — the tool that helps youth keep track of their journey through the various My American Farm online games.

In My Barn is closely aligned with the PBS Kids Ready to Learn Math Framework, which supports STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning. The game also meets national standards for mathematics instruction.

“We’re excited to launch this new STEMrelated game and activities on My American

FARMER TO FARMER MARKETPLACE BLUE HEELER PUPS $50ea. 3 Males, 4 females. Ready to go in 2 weeks. Abner King. 2550 W.Wycoff Rd. Ovid, NY. HORSE DRAWN hay loaders, tedders, mowing machines, corn stalk binder. 603464-6067.(NH) ZERO 1000 gallon bulk tank with 5HP compressor, works $1,200. Cato, NY. 315626-3288.

CROWN ROTARY rock picker 2 4x4 aluminum box beams, 24 foot long $125. each. 518-293-6298.(NY) 70 BY 14 SINGLE WIDE trailer, fully gutted, new sheetrock, new wiring with porch $2,500. 315-527-6203.(NY) KRONE KR-130 ROUND BALER, “twine mechanism”, new, $300 - 518-993-5426 ext. 2.(NY)

SHEEP/ PIG SCALE $400. Fitting stand $350. Goat Gopher $225. Sheep/ Goat chute $600. Will e-mail pictures, maxthecattledog@hotmail.com 315-9459006.(NY) CORN CRIB with 42 20’ poles, fence and metal roof, $2,000 or best offer - 315-7290828.(NY)

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN bull, 15 months, outcross to most current breeding.

Dam EX Mammary Bolton, also Heifers due June and July. 413-527-6274.(MA)

TO CALLER, Both Papecs Model 35, Not 35A. NOS Galaxy 19L-16.1 12ply RibImplement tire, $150/bro - 603-7872396.(NH)

RESTORED 1941 LA with all equipment, also 1941H 1943A 1946B Terratrac GT25 dozer and New Idea ground driven spreader. 607-369-7656.(NY)

30FT. HAY AND Grain elevator with motor, super hutch calf.tel. New Holland 770 Field Chopper with pickup head, also big. 315398-9211.(NY)

REGISTERED AYRSHIRE BULL 15 months old, sired by Ramius, DAM has 3yr. record 280 days 22,899. Semen also for sale, 802-866-5438.(NY)

WD ALLIS CHALMERS with loader, runs good $1,900. Campbell, NY area. 607-3689629

NEW HOLLAND 477 haybine, excellent condition, $1,275; Case S.C. tractor, runs, $875; John Deere rake, $600 - 716-5927593.(NY)

FOR SALE: 4 Llamas 2 male, 2 female.

Asking $1,000. 845-489-1874.(NY)

IH 915 COMBINE with 15’ 810 grain head, runs good, always inside, $4,500/obo; 1981 homemade livestock trailer, 12’, $500 - 585-554-6628.(NY)

EBY CATTLE trailer 24’x8’ $20,000. Sullivan show box 21”x24”x58” $275. 24” Fan half horsepower $150. 603-446-3324.(NH)

JD B; 30’ hay & grain elevator w/motor; 110 gallon tank w/front brackets for IH 706; 1977 Ford F700 dump truck. 315-7192149(NY)

FARMALL LOADER off M, but will fit many Farmall models. Comes with two buckets, great condition $500. ask for Austin. 607263-5120.(NY)

1034 KUHN BALE accumulator 9,250.

8360 Case IH haybine 2,800. Maxxum 125 4x4 cab power shift only 250hrs. $65,000.

585-526-4785.(NY)

HORSE FENCE, black vinyl, Hot Cote wire, brand new, .60 a foot, 6,000’ total.

WANTED: 8-10’ Bush Hog. 315-8230812.(NY)

NH 271 BALER with steel wheels and 2 cylinder Wisconsin motor, field ready also 2x14 White Horse hydraulic trailer plow.

315-823-2053.(NY) WANTED: JD 350 or 450 Track loader, in good condition, 60% UC plus. Cell 908619-0462 or 908-362-7478.(NJ) MID- 1950’s UNIT shovel on tracks, in working condition. GM 271 diesel engine, cable operated, 1/2 yard bucket $4,000.

845-679-2864.(NY) PEQUEA 710 TEDDER $600; Ford 4400? with loader, backhoe, tractor partial burned, hoe good, $2,500 - 315-5361091.(NY) REGISTERED BLACK Angus bulls. World class genetics, easy going demeanor. Bred for calving ease. Only three left. Don’t miss out! 716-378-7151.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 166 Inverter merger with extension table, excellent condition $3,500. 607-346-1067.(NY) IH 183 CULTIVATOR, 4 row, S-tine, excellent condition, $850. E. Fox 585-5266634.(NY) MANY JD 1360 discbine, will sell any parts off them. Farmall 340 fast hitch, power steering, new tires $2,600. 315-9424069.(NY) FOR SALE: NH round baler 846, good $2,500. 607-687-3028.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON 3 point sickle mower, stored inside, $500. Excellent shape - 585-548-2434.(NY)

500 GAL. pull behind side dresser setup for 6 rows. 315-776-4110.(NY)

FARMALL TRACTOR Super A cultivators, excellent condition $3,600. 704-5165340.(NC)

CASE IH 1660 COMBINE, Century 500gal. sprayer 45’ hydraulic folding booms. 8x60 Transport auger pto. IH 1086 tractor with duals. 315-789-0882.(NY)

ROUND BALER, New Holland 638, twine, 4x4, like new $8,000. Agco 3715 Manure spreader, b.new $6,500. Oliver 351SB mower $1,750. 607-656-4568.(NY)

WOODS BRUSH HOG-B8400 HD 3pt. mower dual tail, wheels VG condition $4,500. Ford-4000, gas, 3pt. hitch, p/s, no pto $2,500. 413-738-5379.(MA)

1986 GMC 7000 STEEL DUMP 14’x7’6”x4”, 17,000 original miles, excellent shape, good firewood or insilage truck, $4,500 - 413-458-8438.(MA)

WANTED: Rear wheel WTS Ford 7710 34” rubber, also stabilizer bars for 3PH arms for International 684. 315-823-2375.(NY)

JD 301A TRACTOR, side mount sickle bar mower, 2400HR $5,500. JD 440 Crawler loader $2,500, JD 46A loader $1,000. 716289-1472.(NY)

18 4X4 ROUND BALES stored outside from 2011 season, could be fed for beef cows, will sell cheap, you haul. 607-7613883.(NY)

JD 8300 GRAIN drill, 24 openers, 6” spacing, no grass seed, single disc openers $1,200. 315-529-9842.(NY)

GELDING ¼ BELGIAN ¾ HAFLINGER, 9, rides, drives; Also, Registered Haflinger mare, 6, rides, drives, $600/each - 585786-2828.(NY)

4 YEAR OLD Standard Morgan cross Green broke, need miles. Call for more information $1,000. OBO. 315-5364506.(NY)

LOG CABIN FARM HOUSE located on edge of farm in Windsor, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, new septic, roof, windows $229,900.

413-684-4665.(MA)

770 OLIVER 77 OLIVER VA Case 3 disks plows New Idea spreader horse drawn equipment running gear 801 Ford scavenger. 607-538-1654.(NY)

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AFBF outlines priorities, concerns with Farm Bill legislation The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter on June 4 to the Senate outlining the organization’s priorities in, along with its concerns about, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed 2012 farm bill, S. 3240. In a letter, AFBF

President Bob Stallman said that with Farm Bureau’s suggested improvements, he believes S. 3240 moves toward the organization’s core principles for rational, acceptable farm policy and his organization would support passage

of the bill.

According to Stallman, Farm Bureau places a priority on several of the committee’s decisions, including using the $23 billion in savings suggested to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction last fall; protecting

and strengthening the federal crop insurance program; developing a commodity title that attempts to encourage producers to follow market signals rather than make planting decisions in anticipation of government payments; and refraining

from basing any program on cost of production.

“While the legislation addresses many Farm Bureau policy priorities, it is our sincere hope there will be additional opportunities to make adjustments and refinements to improve this legislation,”

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Stallman said.

Some of the areas Farm Bureau believes would benefit from additional policy work includes addressing the net effect of the Agriculture Risk Coverage Eligible Acres provisions to ensure a true “planted acres” approach and avoid recreating “base acres” issues that have raised equity and planting distortion concerns; and re-instituting current payment limitations and the Adjusted Gross Income provisions in current law.

“Fundamentally, Farm Bureau continues to support a single program option for the commodity title that extends to all crops,” wrote Stallman.

“We believe the safety net should be comprised of a strong crop insurance program, with continuation of the marketing loan program and a catastrophic revenue loss program based on county level losses for each crop.

According to Farm Bureau, this approach can easily be tailored to provide a safety net that meets regional and commodity differences while also meeting the established savings target. Catastrophic loss events are typically beyond any producer’s control and endanger the financial survivability of the farm — the type of events that in the past have prompted enactment of ad hoc disaster programs. Having a catastrophic loss program in place would protect farmers from these situations and extend benefits only when needed, rather than potentially being a supplemental source of annual income.

Stallman said that after recently analyzing numbers from the Congressional Budget Office, Farm Bureau now believes it is possible to provide support at the 80 percent revenue level of coverage for all program crops and five fruits and vegetables, instead of a more limited group of crops at a lower revenue level, as AFBF originally proposed.

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DICK SOULE, INC. 3598 Vermont Route 105 Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 802-933-6167 HAGERTY FARM COOLING EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 63 Hinchley, ME 04944 207-453-6727

HANDFIELD DAIRY EQUIPMENT 789 Rt 32 North Franklin CT, 06254 860-642-7147

TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVES ROBIN SHIRLEY New York & New England 417-872-7094 VIC LEININGER New York & Pennsylvania 417-872-5715

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Farm m Dispersall off Alll Cattle,, Barn m Equipment Equipmentt & somee Farm Poulin/Royer Farm, Inc. 238 Poulin Farm Rd. Newport, VT 05855 Production like you seldom see No BST!

Directions: I-91: to Exit 27, right at first set of lights, straight thru at 2nd set of lights to Sias Avenue and then turn right onto Darling Hill Road, left at Poulin farm. Watch for signs

Completee Holstein n Herdd Dispersal For: Brian & Cynthia Dane 1646 Dane Hill Road West Charleston, VT 05872

230 Head of Top Holsteins 122 cows, R.H.A. 24,437# 3.8% 909 fat 3.1 protein 3X 92# per cow per day right now. 50 1st calf, 30 2nd calf, 45 bred heifers, 63 open heifers-yearlings-calves. All sire I’d.

SCC 90,000, 26 Fresh 8 Due shortly, 10 Due September Heifers and Dry Cows are free stall housed, Cows are milked in a Tie stall, Cows sired by L Heroes, Integrety, Touchdown, Magna & Diehard. Young stock sired by Lou, Buckeye, Marty and Alan. All heifers bred to sexed semen.

Cattle to be preg checked and inoculated by vet.

Equipment New Holland 5610 2WD tractor, Kuhn 3130 mixer wagon with scales, Houle 3150 liquid spreader, Houle 42’ Manure pump (like new), NH 570 baler with kicker, 2 steel kicker wagons, Niemeyer tedder, Int 5 bottom reset plows, Massey 24’ vibra shank plows, NH tandem box spreader, Ford 10’ harrows, 100’ hay elevator, Bradco bunk defacer for skid steer, Calco 4’ by 10’ Silo Panels, Winco 50 kw generator, Valmetal 542 feed cart, Agri Metal 22’ conveyor, Agri Metal stationary hay chopper, Brock 12 ton grain bin with 8” auger, Brock 5 ton grain bin with 6” auger, Houle gutter cleaner unit, Meuller 1000 gal bulk tank with washer and free heater, Sotobuilt 7.5 hp variable speed vacuum pump, Surge pipeline milker with 500’ of pipe-8 De La Val Super claws - dual pulse, Universal plate cooler, 80 gal oil fired water heater, Power America pressure cleaner, several large fans plus many more items.

156 Head Holsteins

84 Cows 29 Bred Heifers 24 RTB Heifers 27 Calves to yearlings Herd Ave 65# per Cow SCC 100,000 Ave. Last year herd shipped 19,000#’s per cow 54 First & Second Calf 18 Fresh 8 Due shortly Balance all stages All A.I. Sired & bred for years Sires include: Throne, Morty, Mr. Sam, Calypso, Wildman, Pagewire and Airraid.

Bred to Select Sires Bulls: Braxston, Alexander, Shot, Jackson, and Durable Herd not pushed, will do well for new owners Some really nice cows here, for thirty years one of the Northeast Kingdom’s best kept secrets!

They have sent two bulls to A.I. All will be vaccinated and preg checked Cows are housed in free stalls - milked in a step-up parlor

www.lussierauction.com for pictures. Click onto auction zip.

Directions to Farm: From I-91 take Exit 28 in Derby to Rt. 105 East 6.4 miles to Dane Hill Rd. Turn Right onto Dane Hill Rd. 1 1/2 miles to farm.

Terms: Nothing released without a Good check!

Terms: Nothing released without a Good check!

Catalogs Ringside Information call: Jacque Royer 802-309-4452

Owners Brian & Cynthia Dane Cell: 802-323-3286 Home: 895-4006

June 18, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section B - Page 1

Wed. June 27, 2012 10:00 am Tues. June 26, 2012 10:00 am

Farmers are reminded to sign up for the 2012 Census of Agriculture

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Sign-up period for the census ends July 1 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to mail the 2012 Census of Agriculture to millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers in late December. Producers are reminded not to miss their opportunity to be counted by signing up for the Census before July 1. The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. A farm is defined as any place that produced and sold, or normally would have sold, $1,000 or more of agricultural products during the Census year (2012).

“The Census is the leading source of facts about American agriculture,” said Renee Picanso, Census and Survey Division Director at USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“The wealth of data available from the Census includes statistics on small, family farms to large, corporate farms; information on young, beginning

farmers to older, experienced farmers; and insight into traditional, rural farming versus trends in areas such as lifestyle and urban farming.”

The sign-up period for the 2012 Census of Agriculture ends in a few weeks and is especially important for those individuals involved in agriculture who did not realize they qualify as a farm or have not previously participated in a Census.

All farmers and ranchers are reminded to sign up and be counted.

“The Census provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation,” said Picanso.

“Through the Census, producers can show the nation the value and importance of agriculture, and they can help influence the decisions that will shape the future of American agriculture for years to come. By signing up and then responding to the Census, producers

FLAME STOCKYARD BRIGHTON COMMISSION CO.

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

COR-JESS FARM MACHINERY DISPERSAL FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2012 11:00 AM CORY & JESSICA DREIBELBIS 108 UPTON ROAD PULASKI, NY OUTSTANDING LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED MACHINERY!!!!

CIH 7140 4WD/CAB - CIH 5240 OPEN STATION IH 986 - JD 3010 DIESEL JD 2940 4WD/JD 260 LOADER OPEN STATION JD 855 W/72 INCH MID MOUNT MOWER 3 GEHL 980 FORAGE WAGONS (TANDEM) SUNFLOWER 1232 18’ DISC WATCH NEXT WEEKS C. FOLKS FOR FULL DETAILS E.J. TREADWAY BILL DELARM & SON SALE MANAGER ANTWERP, NY N.BANGOR, NY DELARM & TREADWAY 315-659-2407 518-483-4106 WWW.DELARM-TREADWAY.COM

are helping themselves, their communities and all of U.S. agriculture.”

To learn more and sign up for the Census of Agriculture, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov. All individual information will be kept confidential guaranteed by law (Title 7, U.S. Code, and CIPSEA, Public Law 107-347). The 2012 Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility.

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New England Farmers Union supports the Senate Farm Bill and floor amendments SHELBURNE FALLS, MA — The president of New England Farmers Union, acting on behalf of the Board of Directors and the members, sent letters to 12 New England U.S. senators re-

cently asking them to support the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 when it reaches the Senate floor.

“The bill accomplishes significant savings over the current farm bill

budget,” said Erbin Crowell, president of NEFU. “It includes new resources for specialty crops and for the promotion of regional and local food markets. It also includes mandatory fund-

ing for programs that will help New England farmers conserve energy and develop a new generation of biofuels that can be grown successfully in New England.”

Crowell also asked

each senator to support floor amendments that would provide: • Mandatory funding for the Rural Cooperative Development Grants and the Value-Added Producer Grant programs. Both

MACFADDEN'S SUMMER AUCTION SAT., JUNE 30TH - 8:00 AM EARLY LISTING - MUCH MORE COMING IN! TRACTORS-FARM-CONSTRUCTION-TURF-ANTIQUES & MORE

Farm Equipment Auction

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Estate of Ed & MaryAnn Ahrens

Antique Tractor Estate Auction

Friday, July 6TH 2012 • 6pm

Saturday, August 4th 2012 • 10AM

Location: 134 Turn Hill Rd. Fort Plain, NY Directions: From Canajoharie take Rt10 North approx. 7 Miles to left on New Turnpike (just past blue water tower) 1/2 mile to right on Turn Hill Rd

A well kept line of farm equipment ready to go to work: Ford 9600, 4000, & 3400 tractors; JD 410 loader backhoe; Nice NH 310 baler w/ hyd drive thrower; Deutz-Fahr baler w/ thrower; NH 489 haybine; JD 640 & 660 rakes; NH 4 star tedder; (8) nice wooden kicker wagons; Oliver 4x plows; White 10ft disc; 6ft Bush Hog; 3pt snowblower; JD transport drags; NI manure spreader; 3pt blade; 10ft drags; 2x plow; nice '98 GMC pickup; '04 GMC Envoy; 800 bales 2nd cut hay; quantity of lumber; 2 wagon loads small tools & a few household items. See you there for a great evening auction!

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is.

100+ Antique Tractors and Much More!!!!

Bruce Schoonmaker Estate 458 Co. Hwy 9 Davenport, NY 13750 (Oneonta Area) Highlights include: 1919 MM Universal Tractor - Restored, Chassis #12131; (3) Massey Harris 4wds; IH 10-20 Titan; Hart-Parr 18-36; NH #12 rock crusher; IH 10-20 on solid rubber; Fordson on solid rubber w/ winch; Cletrac M1 military crawler; Cletrac 35;(2) Cletrac F; (3)Silver Kings; Lots of IH including F12, F14s, F20s, 10-20s, W4, WD6, WD9, H, M, A, Regular; & others; Case RCs, SCs, DCs, L, VACs & others; JD A, B, MC, M, AO, GP, 40; MH 30, 44, Pony; MM R, U ; Ford 9N; AC CA, B; LeRoi; Centaur; Neat Ford Model T conversion; Cletrac General; Fordson roller; IH 3hp Famous on unique home built tractor chassis; 10 power units; steel wheels; starters; generators; cast iron seats; horse drawn sleigh; lawn mowers; blacksmith forge; signs; license plates; bikes; milk cans; oil cans; magnetos; lots of misc parts; Thiokol SnoCat;'77 Mack rolloff; '79 Cadillac; full shop of tools and supplies; 100+ farm toys, Hess trucks, Tonka,etc; 100 Brass torches-all in beautiful condition-see the photos!; 100+ brass oilers; Manzel lubricators; 50+ antique crocks and jugs- many very desirable!; 100 gas lanterns all kinds!;100+ manuals and antique tractor books; 1000 antique bottles; a few household items; plus much more - selling with 2 auctioneers most of the day!

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is. List subject to change. Inspection WedThur-Fri week of auction only!

Check our website for more details and 200 pictures!

MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 (518) 284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

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TRACTORS: Sharp JD Side Console 4020; Sharp early JD 4020; Ford 7610 Series 2 2wd-1300 orig hrs!!; JD2355 2wd 2000hrs-sharp!; IH 1566; Case IH 585; White 2-75 4wd w/ ldr; Agco 8765 w/ cab-1800hrs; MF 4243-1600hrs; MFAC7040; AC185; AC160; MF165 TLB; Leyland 272 4wd; MF 184-4 4wd; Case 970 w/ Rops; JD830 utility; NEW McCormick X10-25 4wd w/ ldr; Ford 3000; 4000; IH 2444; Ford 1900 4wd w/ ldr; NH TZ22 4wd w/ mwr & blwr; Cub Cadet SC2400 4wd w/ mwr & blwr-122 hrs; Kubota RTV500-50hrs; JD Gator C2; Ford Super Major; & more!

FARM EQUIPMENT: 2008 Agco Hesston big square baler only 8000 bales-like new condition!; NH 1069 SP bale wagon w/ Perkins dsl; Gehl 2580 Silage Special round baler; New Idea 844 4x4 round baler w/ netwrap; Hesston 856A round baler w/ netwrap; JD 5460 SP Forage Harvester w/ 619 engine & 2 heads; Claas 62 round baler; Krone KR180D round baler; Sharp NH320 baler; NH 315 & 316 balers; JD 336 baler; JD338 baler; NH 1431 discbine; NI 5209 discbine; JD 945 & 936 discbines; NH 489 & 474 haybines; (4) Gehl 970 forage wagons; 60ft transport hay elevator-like new; (2) Kuhn rotary rakes; Hay wagons; NH 100ft mow conveyor; Kverneland Found Bale processor; feeder wagons; White 271 21ft rockflex disc; many smaller plows and discs; JD 8350 grain drill; Calumet 2000 gal tank spreader; NI & NH manure spreaders; New 10 ton Kory gear; Dion & Gehl forage wagons; 3pt hitch forklift; NH 256 & 56 rakes; Keenan FP140 mixer-very good; (25) new farm gates; Ag-Bagger; loaders; rotary cutters; parts; Lots more equipment of all kinds coming in!

TURF EQUIPMENT: (3) Toro Reelmaster 5200D diesel mowers; Ransomes 6150 10ft rotary; JD 3215A reel mower; JD TD sand spreader; Cushman TD2000 spreader; National 8400; Gandy overseeders; (2) Gandy Slit seeders LandPride 11ft batwing finish mower; Ferris H2220; Cub Cadet 1554; Kubota F3060; Kubota T6-1860; New Snapper Zero-Turn; aerators; Ditch witch, KwikTrench trencher; Essick Vibratory Edge Roll; Stump grinder; plus more turf items by auction time!

ANTIQUES: JD630 w/ WF & 3pt-original; JD AN; JD 420C w/ winch; JD 40; MM M5; Rare Farmall 350 LP gas; Sharp Original Case 900 diesel; Case 400; IH F14-restored; MH pony w/ mower; Oliver 99; IH 1020- restored; AC B; several hit and miss engines, parts; + more coming in!

Call early to consign your items. You are welcome as buyer or seller!

TERMS; Cash or good check. All items sold as is. All purchased must be paid on day of auction. Pickup within 2 weeks please. List is subject to change.

of these programs are essential to ensuring that farmers and fishermen are able to work together to capture a greater share of the consumer food dollar.

• Mandatory funding for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program. This program has supported the delivery of technical assistance to hundreds of beginning farmers in New England. The business and financial planning and other services it provides will ensure the success of the next generation of farmers in our region.

• Flexibility in USDA Commodity Food Programs to assist schools in procuring food from local and regional farms.

Offering a voluntary cash-in-lieu of option to small school districts reduce state and federal administrative costs and allow the purchase of fresh and nutritious foods from local farmers.

• Direct 5 percent of USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative dollars to research and develop public cultivars and livestock breeds that are adapted to diverse and regional farming needs. Classical breeding is complementary to other forms of research including genomics and can contribute to U.S. competiveness and food security.

• Impose reasonable payment limitations on crop insurance subsidies and tie subsidized crop insurance to conservation compliance measures.

“Our New England senators represent a unique region with diverse farms and millions of savvy consumers,” Crowell said. “NEFU will communicate with them and with our House of Representatives members throughout the debate of the farm bill. Together we will strengthen New England agriculture’s voice at the national table.”

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT June 11, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 97-100; Breakers 75-80% lean 85-93; Boners 80-85% lean 78.50-88.50; Lean 85-90% lean 60-83.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 85-200; 80-92# 85170; 70-80# 85-87.50; Vealers 100-120# 85-90; 90-100# 5087.50; 80-90# 75-89; 70-80# 50-82.50; 60-70# 50-65; Hols.

Hfrs. 73-99# 80-100.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA June 13, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-77; Cutters 78-84.50; Util 85-91.

Bulls: 110-115.

Steers: Ch 115-121.50; Sel 105-114.50; Hols. 90-98.50.

Heifers: Ch 116-121; Sel 113-117.50; Hols. 89-96.

Calves: 20-128 ea.

Feeders: 68-131 Sheep: 75-91 Goats: 57-128 ea.; Kids 15111 ea.

Sows: 38 Boars: 17.50-18 Feeder Pigs: 68 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 111 Chickens: 1-7 Rabbits: 1.50-18 Ducks: 1-15 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 12, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-70; Cutters 72-81; Util. 70-82; Bulls 100-114 Steers 110-115; Hfrs. 75-90.

Calves: Growers 15-220; Veal 100-115; Heifers 150-200; Other 75-100.

Hogs: Sows 35-40; Feeders 60-70; Roasters 60-110; Boars 20; Market 55-60.

Sheep: 80-100; Lambs 125175.

Goats: 100-120 ea; Billies 125-175 ea; Kids 25-75 ea.

Goats: billies 80-180; Nannies 75-130; Kid 10-70

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 5, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 47-60; 61-75# 60-80; 76-95# 70-85; 96-105# 80-81; 106# & up 5087.

Farm Calves:115-210/cwt Start Calves: 100-116/cwt Feeders: 71-73/cwt Heifers: 93.50/cwt Steers: 96/cwt Canners: 20-72/cwt Cutters: 73-77/cwt Utility: 77.50-87/cwt Sows: 42/cwt.

Feeder Pigs: 51-92 ea.

Lambs: 135-200/cwt Sheep:40-165/cwt Goats: 20-215 ea.

Rabbits: 2.50-12.50 ea.

Poultry: 2-15. ea.

Hay: 13 lots,2.-3.30/bale nor thamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 4, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# 180205; 80-92# 150-175; Bob Veal 78-84.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-88; Lean 79-83; Hvy. Beef Bulls 97-101.

Beef: Veal 1.20/#; beef/hfrs.

87-92; Hols. steers 94-99.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 160180; Slaughter Sheep 71-73.

Goats: Billies 160-200; Nannies 75-87.50; Kids 65-80.

Swine: Hog 73-81; Boar 4752.

No Sale May 28 - June 1.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY June 7, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.80; Grower bull over 92# 1.00-2.30; 8092# .80-2.20; Bob Veal .10.75.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-89; Lean 45-75; Hvy. Beef 73-102.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 900-1500; Springing cows 1050-1300; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1450; Bred Hfrs.

850-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 9001450; Open Hfrs. 500-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 700-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-120.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 25-65.

Goats: Billies 80-180; Nannies 75-130; Kids 10-70.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY June 7, 2012 Calves: Heifer 70-180; Grower bulls over 92#100-230;8092# 80-220; bob veal calves 10-75 Cull cows: Gd. 68-89; Lean 45-75; Heavy beef bulls 73102 Dairy Replacements: Fresh 900-1500; springing cows 1000-1300; springing heifers 1000-1450; bred heifers 8501200; fresh heifers 900-1450; open heifers 500-900; started heifers 150-400; service bulls 700-1000 Beef: feeders 60-120 Lamb & Sheep: market 100200; slaughter sheep 25-65

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY May 30, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 130-210; Grower Bulls over 92# 150-212; 8092# 120-205; Bob Veal 20-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 74-91; Lean 68-83; Hvy. Beef 95-105.

Beef: feeder 115-120; Ch 106115; sel 97-102; hol. ch. 10051095; hol sel 91-95;.

Lambs: Feeder 100-158; Market 120-175; Slaughter Sheep 60-105.

Goats: Kids 150-200 Billies 120-160; Nannies 120-155 Swine:No Report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY June 4, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower Bull over 92# 170-220; 80-92# 140-200; Bob Veal 10-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-91; Lean 68-79; Hvy. Beef 90-102.

Beef: Feeders 90-127; Hols.

Sel. 96-102 Lamb/Sheep: Market 145180; Slaughter Sheep 40-50.

Goats: Nannies 35; Swine: Feeder pig 35-58 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY June 7, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 80-1875; Grower Bulls over 92# 160-225; 8092# 140-225; Bob Veal 50-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 85-925; Lean 80-87; Hvy. Beef Bulls 971035.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY June 4, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 2225-2275; Grower Bulls over 92# 170200; 80-92# 150-220; Bob Veal 30-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 835-91; Lean 785-885; Hvy. Beef Bulls 96101.

Beef: Feeders 94-1225; ch.

104-123; Hols. Ch 97-105 Lamb/Sheep:Slaughter Sheep 55-875.

Goats: Kids 170-202.50; Billies 200; Nannies 110-185.

Swine: Sow 505-58; Hog 4348 BATH MARKET Bath, NY June 7, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 75-170; Grower Bulls over 92# 170-215; 80-

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

92# 140-200; Bob Veal 20-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-92; Lean 68-80 heavy beef bulls 95-106 Beef: feeders 95-118; holstein sel 105-110; Lamb & Sheep: market 145180; slaughter 35-40 Goats: Billies 120-150; Nannies 7000-100; kids 30-40; Swine: sow 38-42; boar 25; feeder pig 60.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 13, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 65-85; Canners/Cutters 45-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 98-104.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): No Report Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 50-70; 80-95# 45-67.50; 60-80# 40-65; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 50-85.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 100-200; 80-95# 95-225; 70-80# 80-200; Hfr. Calves 75-185.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 85-150.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-124.50; Sel 94-108; Hols.

Ch grain fed 95-110.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 5873; Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 125-280.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 120-132.

Slaughter Sheep: M 30-50; Ch over 130# 60-70.

Goats: Billies L 110 up, 90130; Nannies L 85-110.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 30, 2012 Flowers: Flats 1-10; Flats (vegetable) 1-13; Hanging Baskets 3-14; Planters 10-35; Pots .10-3.50.

Produce: Asparagus (bunch) 1-2.20; Beans (1/2 bu) 24.5028 Beets (bunch) .65-1.60; Cabbage (hd) .27-.32; Cherries (8qt) 14.; Lettuce (hd) .05.70; Cucumbers (1/2bu) 16.50-

24; Eggs (doz) 85-1.80 Peas (1/2 bu) 9.50-33.50; Spring Onions (bunch) .45-.65; Strawberries (qt) .85-2.75; Summer Squash (1/2 bu) 13-16.50; Tomatoes (25#) 29-43; Zucchini (1/2bu) 6.50-17 Produce Mon. @ 10 am Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY June 1, 2012 Beef Steers: 301-500# 117166; 501-700# 98-159; 701# & up 88-148.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 118161; 501-700# 96-157; 701# & up 89-158.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 102.50159; 501-700# 86-129; 701# & up 90-126.

Hols: 301-500# 88-105; 501700# 84-96; 701# & up 82-86.

Bred Replacements: 8101460.

Families: 1270-1280.

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY June 11, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .85-1.01.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1.50-2.35; up to 95# .10-2; Hols. under 100# 2.10.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-2 1170-1502# 113.50-117.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem whites lean 65-75, hi dress 97.50; breakers lean 75-80, avg dress 86-89, lo dress 85,; Boners lean 80-85, avg dress 81.50-85; lean lean 85-90,

avg dress 75-79, lo dress 7172.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 2100# 96; YG 2 908-996# 83-92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-600# 143; M&L 3 400500# 139; M&L 3 300-500# 80-90; 500-700# 83.

Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 140.

Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 138151; 500-600# 138-150; M&L 2 300-500# 129-134.

Return to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 162.50-182.50; No. 2 80-120# 122.50-150; No. 3 80-120# 77.50-118 Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50 per lean 247-274# 68.50-71; 40-45 per lean 207268# 62-65; Sows US 1-3 400-600# 53.50-56.50; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 40-60# 7587.50/hd Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch. 2-3 40# 297.50-305; 75# 300. Ewes Util. 1-2 158-206# 54-57.

Slaughter Goats: Sel 1 6070# 132.50-152.50; Sel 3 1020# 35-45; Nannies sel 100110# 115-140; Billies sel 2 100# 130.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA June 6, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75%; Breakers 7580% lean, hi dress 88.50 lo dress 75-80; Boners 80-85% lean 80-84, hi dress 87.50-88, lo dress 72-79; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-81.50, hi dress 81.50-86, lo dress 66-72.50;, very lo dress 50-64; Light Lean 85-92% lean 62-67, lo dress 53.50, very lo dress 4550.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8501862# 96-104; YG 2 11981234# 89.50-91.50 Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 374# 128; 672# 118; Hols. L 3 758# 85; Heifers L 3 530# 70; Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-114# 175-202; 82-92# 182205; No. 2 94-118# 157-180; 86-92# 157-182; No. 3 82-

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 11, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .52-60; 6175# 1.15-1.35; 76-90# 1.551.72; 91-105# 175-180; 106# & up 185-190.

Farm Calves: 1.95-20750 Started Calves: 56-70 Veal Calves: 1.60-1.90 Open Heifers: 77.50-1.25 Beef Heifers: 75-1.11 Feeder Steers: 95-1.23 Beef Steers: .84-1.37 Stock Bull: 85-13750 Beef Bull: 91.50-1.59 Feeder Pigs (ea): 75 Sheep (ea): 110-137.50 Lambs (ea): 130-190 Goats (ea): 100-160; kids 6085; Canners: up to 76 Cutters: .77-80 Utility: .81-8850 Rabbits: 5-17 Chickens: 6-32 Ducks: 7-27 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 104# 100-150; util. 66-104# 50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 2 75-100# 115-185per/head.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30-60# 55-67; Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 32-66# 135-165; 72-104# 152.50-167.50; 110-154# 155172.50. Ewes Gd 2-3 134166# 65-85; 212-224# 50-70; Rams 224# 95.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 60# 120; Sel 2 under 20# 32.50; 20-40# 27.50-35; 4560# 67.50-85; 70# 85; Nannies Sel 1 120-130# 122.50125; Sel 3 90# 67; Fresh Cows: Supreme 17501825; App 1425-1750; Crossbred 1525-1625; Jersey 1000; M 1125-1250; Jersey 875; Common 685; Short Bred Cows: 1-3 months, M ,925; Springing Cows: 7-9 Months M 1025; Common 950; Short Bred Heifers: 1-3 months app 1010-1175; reg 1000-1210; crossbred 925; M 710-910; Common 600; Bred Heifers: 4-6 months app 1100-1310; crossbred 8851000; Jerseys 1110-1225; M 825-1085.

Springing Heifers: 7-9 months app 1275-1475; Jersey 975; M 900-985 Open Heifers: app 300-600# 635-660; Jersey 435-600; 600900# 810-985; 900-1200# 810-1050; Reg. 1085; Crossbred 775. M 300-600# 485575; crossbred 485; jersey 310-375; 600-900# 660-785; crossbred 450-485; Jersey 425; 900-1200# 685-735; Common 300-600# 235-500; 600-900# 385-610; 900-1200# 600; Dairy Bulls: 300-600# 335; Jersey 310; 600-900# 550600; Jersey 600; 900-1200# 735-775; 1200-1500# 875985.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 12, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 87-94; Boners 85-92; lean 83.50-90; big middle low dress lights73-85; Shelly 71 & down Bulls: 1200-1415# 109.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

770-1195# 94.50-124; Heifers hols dairy types 94.50119;bulls jersey 470-620# 6283.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 190-202; No. 2 80-120# 170-194; No 3 65-160# 95-165; util. 4090;Hol. Heifers 65-105# 125210 tubed; Swine:feeder pigs sold by head 35-80# Goats (/hd): Smature nannies & billies 97-18; small thin bottle 30-87; Lambs: Gd & Ch 45-60# 152162; Sheep (all wts): 92 Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Special Fed Cattle Sales June 19.

State Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 22.

No Sale Tues., July 3.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 29, 2012 Rabbits: 11-15.50 Bunnies: 1-950 Chicken Family: 10 Hens: 3-6 Roosters: 3-6.50 Pullets: 1.-4.50 Peeps: .50-1.50 Quail Peeps: .75 Turkey Peeps: 2-2.50 Ducklings:1-4.50 Pigeons: 3.50 Guinea Pigs: 11 Eggs (/dz): Jumbo Brown 2; XL Brown 1.80; L Brown 1.502;; M Brown 1.10; Fertile Mixed Color & Sizes 1.50; Green 1.50; Sold single Fertile Turkey: 50 Parakeets: 9-30 Cockateils: 21 All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC June 11, 2012 Holstein Steers: Hi Ch Pr 3-4, 1354# 106; Slaughter Cows: Breakers 81.50-83.50; Boners 75-80; Lean 65-78.50; Bulls Grade 1, 1184-1240# 92-95; 2222# 90; Feeder Bulls: L 3 Holsteins, 300-350# 79-80; Feeder Heifers: No Report Calves: Bull Calves No. 1 94112# 190-205; 80-92# 195215; No. 2 94-114# 180-200; No. 2 80-92# 170-202; No. 3 76-124# 120-177; Util 70-104# 35-85; 58-68# 10-40; Hfrs. No. 1 92-110# 210-242; 80-86# 190-195; No. 2 92-104# 190210; No 3 80-88# 135-165.

Barows/Gilts: 194-208# 57-

64; Sows: 400-550# 46-51.

Boars: 238# 39.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 80-95# 142152; Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 70# 145; Sel 2 40-50# 70-90;Nannies Sel 1 100# 140; Sel 3 100-120# 110-115.

EarCorn: 1 lds, 205/ton.

Oats: No Report Hay (/ton): 10 lds, Mixed 140255; Timothy/Grass 105-255.

Straw: 3 lds, 100-195/ton.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA June 11, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1-2 1205-1705# 103-108; Heifers Ch. 2-3 1235# 114 Slaughter Cows: prem whites 65-75% lean ; Breakers 75-80% lean, 88.50-90.50 avg dress, 94 hi dress, 84-85 lo dress; Boners 80-85% lean, 81-87 avg dress, 78-80 lo dress; lean 85-90% lean, 7580 avg dress, 72-74 lo dress.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 18102640# 99-111; one 118; YG 2 1255-1760# 94-96.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300400# 149-152.50, M&L 2 300500# 111-1354; 500-700# 111-126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 170; 500-600# 140-142; 700-900# 101-115; M&L 2 300-400# 138.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# ; No. 2 80-120# 155-180; no 3 80120# 85-140; util. 70-120# 3580; Beef Type 80-255# 113175.

Slaughter Hogs: Boars 180250# 20-22.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 120-122.50; Ewes util. 1-2 145-200# 32.50-37.50 Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 55# 80; Sel 3 17-35# 19-29; Nannies sel 3 100# 47.50 GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA June 11, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1232-1382# 122.50127.50; Ch 2-3 1236-1582# 118-122.50; 1632-1660# 113.50-15; Sel 1-3 13941436# 112-116.50;

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch. 2-3 1264-1668# 103-107; 1880# 98; Sel 1-3 1190-1610# 94-98.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1244# 122.50; Holstein Heifers 1340-1584# 106.50108; Ch. 2-3 1194-1316# 118.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75%; Breakers 7580% lean 89-94.75, hi dress 95.75-98.25, lo dress 85.-90; Boners 80-85% lean 86-90, hi dress89.75-94.50, lo dress 8385.50, very lo dress 78; Lean 85-90% lean 78.50-85, hi dress 86.50-88.50, lo dress 72-78, very lo dress 66.5072.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 74-79, lo dress 66-73.50, very lo dress 60.50-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9582250# 102-119, hi dress 121.50; YG 2 898-1206# 8598.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 2 462# 125; Hols. Steer L 3 368378# 117.50-122.50; 864948# 100-105; Heifers M&L 1 608-704# 102.50-140; M 2 498# 135; Bulls L 1 452# 157.50; M&L 2 324-476# 159175; Herefords 106; 516# 115 Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-120# 178.50-202.50; 80-92# 192.50-205; No. 2 94-120# 160-195; 76-92# 165-195; No 3 74-106# 110-155; Util. 52104# 20-95 Hols. Heifer Calves No. 1 98# 190; No. 2 78-84@ 100-120; Beef cross 88# 200; Sows: US 1-3 340# 40 Boars: 586# 11.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 34-66# 140-200; 70-89# 137.50-160; Ewes Gd 2-3 126-154# 62.50-77.50; util 1-2 180# 52.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 25-35# 35-65; 40-50# 67.50102; 55-80# 135-155; Nannies Sel 2 100-160# 102.50127.50; sel 3 70-100# 57.5092.50; Billies Sel 1 200# 235 INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA May 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1258-1490# 124.50; Ch 23 1270-1358# 118.50-122.50; Sel 1-2 1295-1360# 114.50117.50

Slaughter Hols. Steers: Sel 1-2 15051550# 94-97.50 Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1210-1340# 118-121; Sel 1-2 1030-1060# 117.50.

Slaughter Cows: prem whites 65-75% lean; Breakers 75-80% lean, avg dress 91-97, hi dress 100.50; Boners 8085% lean, avg dress 8689.50, hi dress 90.50-91, lo dress 80.50-81; lean 85-90% lean, avg dress 78-83, lo dress 74.50-76 Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 15652280# 98.50-99.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 400-500# 137.50-147.50; 500700# 132.50-135. Hfrs. M&L 2 300-500# 130-135; L 3 600700# 100. Bulls M&L 1 500700# 132.50-147.50.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 180-200; No. 2 80-120# 155-175; No. 3 80-120# 90-145; Util 70-120# 50-80; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80100# 205-215.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 250-270# 69-70; 40-45% lean 218-258# 62.50-65.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 35-54# 150155.

Ewes: Util 1-2 144-202# 4052.50.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA June 2, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 190 Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 100-215; Rd. bale 25.

Timothy: 2 lds, 170-180 Grass: 12 lds, 85-290 Straw: 6 lds, 120-200 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA June 1, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers High Ch & Pr 3-4, 1290-1575# 117-123; Ch 2-3, 1230-1670# 114-119; Sel 2-3, 1110-1475# 110-115; Hols. Ch 2-3 12251675# 102-107; Sel 2-3 12051465# 95-100; Hfrs. Ch&Pr 34 1130-1345# 113-118.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1420# 118-116.50; Sel 2-3 1110-1275# 112113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 86.5092.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-90, hi dress 90-99, lo dress 78-82; Boners 80-85% lean 81-87, hi dress 87-91, lo dress 75-81; Lean 85-90% lean 8590, Avg Dress 75-82; hi dress 82-88, lo dress 69-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8002035# 99.50-107.50; hi dress 109-116; lo dress 94-99.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 170-200 mostly 180200; 75-90# 190-210; No. 2 90-130# 150-180; No 3 85125# 100-140; Util. 70-105# 50-80; Holstein Heifers: no 1 85100# 170-240; no 2 70-130# 100-160; non tubing 60-90# 50-100 Holstein Bull Calves: Tues.

No. 1 102-122# 165-190; 8595# 210-225; no 2 95-112# 182-195; 90-95# 204-215;

pkg. 83# 240; pkg 73# 100; no 3 pkg 109# 165; 93-94# 187192; 82# 220; pkg 74# 100; util. 73-109# 20-50; Graded Holstein Heifers: no 1 92-115# 220-265; pkg 83# 180; no 2 83-93# 170-190; 6573# 55-100; non tubing 73-98# 65-75.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. no 1 120-128# 166; 106-118# 185-197; 86-104# 200-206; no 2 106-128# 175-187; 88-104# 194-201; 80-86# 217; no 3 100-130# 170-172; 80-98# 181-195; 72-78# 175; util. 90110# 40-51; 60-88# 15-35; Holstein Heifer Calves: no 1 85-110# 180-230; no 2 75115# 100-160.

Fresh Cows: App. 1400-1575; M 1150-1375; Common 9501150; Short Bred Cows: 1-3months M 1125-1250; Common 9251050; Springing Cows: 7-9 months M 1200-1275; Common 10251175; Short Bred Heifers: 1-3 months M 1250-1275; Common 950-1175; Bred Heifers: 4-6 months M 1200-1300; Common 8751100.

Springing Heifers: 7-9 months, sup. 1400-1525; app.

1200-1400; M 1225-1275; common 1000-1150.

Open Heifers: 300-600# app 550-650; M 400-500; 600900# M 700-800. Bulls no test.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White Lean 65-75; Breakers lean 75-80; avg dress 8488.50; low dress 78-82; boners lean 80-85; ave dress 7476; lean lean 88-90 avg dress 69-75.50; low dress 58-64 Slaughter Bulls: yield grade 1 1495-2270# 90-100; Holstein Bull Calves: no 1 85120# 180-200; no 2 80-120# 150-170; no 3 80-120# 100130; util. 65-130# 10-60; LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA May 30, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: No Report.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 81.50-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 78.5081; Boners 80-85% lean 7780, hi dress 81.50 low dress 73-76; Lean 85-90% lean 7478, hi dress 80-83.50, lo dress 67-72.

Bulls: YG 1 1295-1925# 95.50-100.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 185-200; 80-90# 200-217.50; no 2 95120# 165-185; 80-90# 170195; no 3 95-110# 110-145; 75-90# 100-125; util. 70-110# 45-85.

Barrws/Gilts: 45-50% lean 193-260# 57.50-59.50 Sows: US 1-3 440# 42.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 55-60# 197.50; ch

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 2-3 50-70# 180-190; 95# 185; Ewes good 1-2 135# 75; util. 12 210# 56; cull 1-2 125# 34;.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 100; sel 2 30# 72.50; 50# 122.50; sel 3 20-40# 45-55; 50-55# 100; 60# 150; Nannies Sel 2 100120# 120-155; sel 3 80-100# 92.50-122.50; Billies Sel 3 50100# 70.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 4, 2012 Steers: Ch 110-114; Gd 102108.

Heifers: Ch 108-112; Gd 100106.

Cows: Util & Comm. 82-91; Canner/lo Cutter 80 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 92-98 Bulls: YG 1 85-92 Cattle: Steers 85-140; Bulls 80-120; Hfrs. 90-130.

Calves: Ch 130-175; Gd 90100; Std 15-85; Hols. Bulls 90130# 140-220.

Hogs: US 1-2 60-62; US 1-3 55-59; Sows US 1-3 30-48; Boars 21-60.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-50# 35-50.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 160-180; Gd 140-160; Sl. Ewes 55-80.

Goats: 30-210.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 4, 2012 Grass: 210-230 Mixed Hay: 160-175 Round Bales: 75-100 LG Bales 115 Straw: 165 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 4, 2012 Roosters: 5.50 Hens: .50-3.50 Banties: 1-2.50 Pigeons: 1 Ducks: 8 Geese: 10-14 Guineas: 3.50 Turkeys: 11-17 Bunnies: 1-6 Rabbits: 8-14 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA June 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1350-1575# 117-120.50; YG-5 1475-1685# 109.50115; Ch. 2-3 1230-1520# 114118; Sel. 2-3 1110-1395# 110114.50 Slaughter Holsteins: Ch 2-3 1225-1608# 102-105.50; sel 2-3 1205-1465# 95-100; Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & PR. 3-4 1130-1328# 113116.50; Ch 2-3 1115-1420# 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 86.50-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-86 avg dress, 88-92 hi dress, 78-81 lo dress; Boners 80-85% lean, 81-84 avg dress, 85.50-87.50 hi dress, 75-80 lo dress; lean 88-90% lean, 75-79 avg dress, 80-83 hi dress, 70-74 lo dress.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9401815# 102-107, lo dress 9599..

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 166; 106-118# 185197; 86-104# 200-206; No. 2 106-128@ 175-187; 88-104# 194-201; 80-86# 217; No 3 100-130# 170-172; 80-98# 181-195; 72-78# 175; Util. 90110# 40-51; 60-88# 15-35.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-110# 180-230; NO. 2 75115# 100-160.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA Percent Lean 49-54, 220300# 65-70; 300-400# 54-56; Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4852; 300-500# 40.50-44 low dress; 500-700# 49.50-52; Boars: 300-700# 24.50-25.50 NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA June 11, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 166-180; 60-80# 146-168; 80-90# 148-158; 90110# 144-161; 110-130# 154156; 130-150# 142-157; Hair sheep: 70-90# 138-170; 90110# 126-139; wooled & shorn Ch. 2-3 40-60# 140-158;6080# 135-150; 80-90# 137-152; 90-110# 126-150; 130-150# 105-120; Hair Sheep 40-60# 110-158; 60-80# 136-152; 80110# 139-150 Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-150# 62-81; 150200# 62-80; 200-300# 49-65; util 1-2; Thin Flsh 120-160# 48-65.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 77-90; 40-60# 100142; 60-80# 140-167; 90-100# 170-190; 100-110# 164-184; Sel 2 30-40# 55-92; 40-60# 75-120; 60-80# 120-147; Sel 3 20-40# 34-62; 40-60# 56-88; 60-80# 85-112; 80-90# 95117. Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 139-160; 130-180# 154169; sel 2 80-130# 110-130; sel 3 50-80# 66-88; 80-130# 88-105. Wethers Sel 1 100150# 230-257; 150-200# 250272;Sel. 2 100-150# 169-184; 150-250# 197-218; Sel. 3 100150# 140-168. Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195-215; 150250# 230-259; Sel. 2 100150# 150-175; 150-200# 180194; Sel 3 100-150# 115-140.; NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to two weeks ago corn sold .40-.45 lower, wheat sold .45-.50 lower, barley sold .70-.80 lower, Oats sold .10 to .15 lower & Soybeans sold .30-.40 lower. EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.97-6.45, Avg 6.24, Contracts 5.25-5.42; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.92-6.62, Avg 6.22, Contracts 6.15-6.21; Barley No. 3 Range 3.65-4, Avg 3.90, Contracts 4; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.69-13.37, Avg 13.05, Contracts 12-12.29; EarCorn 180.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.20-6.80, Avg 6.53; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 3.50-5, Avg 4.16; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.4213.70, Avg 12.96; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-6.45, Avg 6.18; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.306.40, Avg 5.79; Barley No. 3 Range 3.75-4.75, Avg 4.19; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.25, Avg 3.81; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.35-13.75, Avg 12.87; EarCorn 180-195, Avg 187.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.15-6.49, Avg 6.29; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.22-6.90, Avg 6.51; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.80-13.23, Avg 12.96; Gr. Sorghum 5.92.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.97-6.80, Avg 6.32, Month Ago 6.76, Year Ago 8.37; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.30-6.62, Avg 6.05, Month Ago 6.11, Year Ago 7.49; Barley No. 3 Range 3.65-5, Avg 4.15, Month Ago 4.85, Year Ago 7.73; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.15, Month Ago 4.28, Year Ago 4.19; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.3513.75, Avg 12.95, Month Ago 13.88, Year Ago 14.07; EarCorn Range 180-220; Avg 194, Month Ago 20, Year Ago 210.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.42-6.29, Avg 6.02; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.57; Oats No. 2 3.80-5.30, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 12.99.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary June 8, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 119-123; Ch 1-3 114-119; Sel 1-2 110-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 103.50-108; Ch 2-3 100-105.50; Sel 1-2 89-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116.50-118.50; Ch 1-3 112-116.50; Sel 1-2 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83-88; Boners 80-85% lean 80-87; Lean 8590% lean 73-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 114-119; Avg dress 96-106; lo dress 94-98.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 171-194; 500-700# 155167; M&L 2 300-500# 140167; 500-700# 117-133.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 151-175; 500-700# 137159; M&L 2 300-500# 137143; 500-700# 120-143.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 155-196; 500-700# 150162; M&L 2 300-500# 127140; 500-700# 130-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30-75.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 165-200; 80-90# 190210; No. 2 95-120# 150-195; 80-90# 170-205; No. 3 80120# 100-185; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 170-265; No. 2 80-105# 100-160.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 64-66.50; 45-50% lean 220-270# 60-62.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4346; 500-700# 49.50-53.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 30-40# 140-165; 40-50# 90110; 50-60# 95-105; 60-100# 70-90; US 2 15-30# 155-200; 30-40# 120-140; 40-60# 100105.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 160-180; 6080# 162-192; 80-110# 152176; Ch 1-3 40-60# 150-180; 60-80# 144-170; 80-110# 139169; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 64-80; 150-200# 61-74; Util 12 120-160# 42-60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 85-101; 40-60# 119134; 60-80# 158-175; 80-100# 175-200; Sel 2 20-40# 60-86; 40-60# 96-134; 60-80# 140154; Sel 3 20-40# 27-59; 4060# 58-79; 60-80# 85-102; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140156; 130-180# 167-184; Sel 2 80-130# 126-141; Sel 3 5080# 80-96; 80-130# 106-120; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 220245; 150-250# 265-290; Sel 2 100-150# 172-190; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 208-230; 150250# 232-260; Sel 2 192-197.

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 sold steady to 10 lower & straw sold mostly steady. Alfalfa 120-325; Mixed Hay 100-325; Timothy 100210; Straw 100-160; Mulch 70.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 96 lds, 39 Straw; Alfalfa 150-290; Mixed Hay 70-325; Timothy 150-330; Grass 70-300; Straw 90-210.

Diffenbach Auct, May 28, 36 lds Hay, 10 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-290; Mixed Hay 100-325; Timothy 220-330; Grass 90300; Straw 110-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: June 1, 18 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Alfalfa 132-225; Mixed Hay 100-215; Timothy 200-220; Grass Hay 122-210; Straw 117-190.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: May 31, 19 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 205; Mixed Hay

75-285; Timothy 130; Grass 185-280; Straw 90-210.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: May 30, 23 lds Hay, 11 Straw. Alfalfa 195-210; Mixed Hay 70-225; Timothy 205-225; Grass 70-250; Straw 95-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 77 Loads Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 150-190; Mixed Hay 50-290; Timothy 170-315; Grass 85290; Straw 110-205.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: May 30, 12 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Mixed 122.50-222.50; Straw 110-150.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: May 28, 5 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Mixed Hay 150-290.

Greencastle Livestock: May 28 & 31, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Mixed Hay 50-87.50; Timothy 135.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: June 2, 21 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 190; Mixed Hay 100-215; Timothy 170-180; Grass Hay 85-290; Straw 120205.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: May 29, 17 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed Hay 100-330; Timothy 190-315; Grass 100110; Straw 125-170.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: May 19 & 22, 18 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 150; Mixed Hay 80-215; Grass 135200; Straw 160-165.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: June 1, 8 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 120; Timothy 220; Grass 150; Straw 230.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES June 11, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1555# 120-122; YG 5 1300-1965# 113-116.50; Ch. 2-3 1140-1500# 115.50-120; Sel 2-3 1155-1390# 113115.50; Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1100-1225# 114.50-116.50; sel 2-3 1080-1230# 110.50114 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites Breakers 75-80% lean 82.-85, lo dress 79-80.50Boners 85-90% lean, avg dress 84.50-88, low dress 77-80; lean 85-90% lean avg dress 76.50-78, high dress 80-82 low dress 70-75.50 Slaughter Bulls: Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 185-200; no 2 80125# 160-180.

Holstein Heifers: WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA June 7, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 230 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 115170 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 80-325 Grass: 2 lds, 175-235 Straw: 11 lds, 110-180 EarCorn: 1 ld, 205 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 105 Mixed Rd. Bales: 1 ld, 25/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION No report

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MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA June 12, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1185-1525# 122-125.50; full YG 4-5 122; Ch.2-3 11051595# 117-122, full YG 4-5 117; 1635# 114.50; Sel 1-3 1135-1560# 110-116.50 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1495# 105-109; Ch. 2-3 1200-1530# 100-105.50; 1605-1730# 96100; Sel 1-3 1140-1565# 9498.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1145-1205# 118-122.50; Ch. 2-3 1115-1280# 112117.50; Holstein Heifers 12551380# 95-97; sel 1-3 10301160# 108-111 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% Breakers 7580% lean, Boners 80-85 lean, 80-83.50 avg dress, 77.50-79 lo dress; Lean 85-90% lean 75-78.50 avg dress, 70-75 lo dress, 58.50-66.50 very lo dress; light lean 85-92% lean, 72 avg dress, 66.50-67.50 lo dress, 50-61.50 very lo dress.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10952165# 95-108; lo dress 94; YG 2 860-1690# 86-94 Feeder Cattle: No Report Steers: M 1 Herefords 765995# 110; M&L 2 515-710# 115-155; Herefords 300-445# 122-145.

Holstein Steers: L 3 320475# 82-110; 548-690# 92-97 Heifers: L 1 785# 125; M&L 2 270-435# 125-137, Herefords 120-515# 132 Bulls : M 1 715-485# 122 Herefords 100; M&L 2 270435# 125-137; Herefords 120; 515# 132.

Holstein Bulls: L 3 325# 77; 950# 87 Ret. to Farm Calves: Holstein Bulls Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 190-215; 85-90# 190-202; No.2 95-120# 160-185; 75-90# 160-185; no 3 70-115# 100-155; util 55110# 27-95.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 180-195; no 2 65-85# 120-155 Holstein Beef Cross Calves: 90-140.

Slaughter Hogs: No Report Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 240-275# 69-72.75; 280295# 65.50-69.50; 45-50% lean 225-265# 62-64.

Sows: U.S. 1-3 390-495# 44.50-51.50; 512# 50.50 Boars: 345-785# 22-24.50 Feeder Pigs: U.S. 1-3 20-55# 50-73; Roasting Pigs 140190# 60-71 per cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: No Report Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 130147; 75-90# 130-145; 117# 120.

Yearlings: 160# 80 Ewes: Good 2-3 115-170# 5567; util 1-2 92# 52; Rams 185# 72 Slaughter Goats: No Report Kids: Sel 1 40# 80; sel 2 under20# 20-35; 20-40# 3572; 45-55# 67-90.

Nannies: Sel 1 140-220# 127150; sel 2 110-140# 75-122; sel 3 70-90# 57-75 Billies: Sel 1 150-200# 172234, Fancy 290.

Slaughter Wethers: Sel 1 170# 242-252.

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What your corn can ‘see’

By Daniel Hudson, UVM Extension Agronomist Dozens of scientific papers have been written about what plants can and cannot sense. A little investigation reveals that plants are a lot more “aware” than we give them credit for and we have probably only scratched the surface.

Researchers have demonstrated, to varying degrees, that plants can see, smell and feel (physically, not emotionally), and respond to these senses. It has been demonstrated, for example, that a corn plant that is being chewed on by a caterpillar can emit compounds that attract predatory or parasitic insects that find soft little caterpillars to be very useful.

That is why some farmers (particularly organic farmers) may choose to manage the landscape around their fields to attract insects that prey upon crop pests.

Perhaps more important to conventional corn producers is research that has recently described how corn plants can actually ‘see’ and respond to weed competition before the weeds have significantly competed for nutrients, water or light.

That means that crop yield can be reduced by weeds even if the corn plant has all of the physical resources that corn plants “should” need! If I were to try to summarize the classic approach to teaching weed control for row crops in one sentence, it would be something like, “Control the weeds before they get to be 4-inches high or they will extract too many nutrients from the soil, use too much water, or start shading your crop.”

While that concept is true, we now know that it is far from complete.

Weeds reflect light differently than bare soil and this difference is detected by the corn plant. Recent research has shown that even young corn plants ‘see’ the difference in the quality of reflected light resulting from the weeds around them and alter their growth pattern in a way that increases the likelihood that the corn plant will

make it to maturity in a very weedy environment.

Unfortunately, the fact that corn plants can see weeds and respond is not the good news it may seem to be. Why? The top priority of all plants seems to be to make it to maturity and produce

seed — at least some seed. The priority of survival trumps (and partially negates) the theoretical genetic ability of the plant to produce optimal amounts of seed or biomass. If you were building your home in an area with a high crime

rate, you would invest more in security systems and physical barriers than you would if you were to build your “dream home” in an area with no crime. This would mean that you would have fewer resources to spend on your

Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension personal swimming pool, motocross track, and shuffleboard court. It is no different with corn plants, and there are probably many similari-

ties among other plant species. If corn plants detect weeds early in life, they make pre-emptive

What B11

DATE: Friday, June 22, 2012 TIME: 10A.M. ADDRESS: 6858 Rte 125, Bridport, VT 05734. LOCATED: (.6 miles from Basin Harbor Road.)

DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 7 take Rt. 22A South, to Rte 125 West, 3.5 miles to Destination on Right.

From Crown Point Bridge, take Rt. 125 East, 2 miles to auction site. Watch for auction signs.

Due to leasing the farm we have been commissioned to sell the farm & barn equipment belonging to Paul & Marian Connor.

FARM EQUIPMENT 130-90 turbo Hesston tractor w/power shift & cab (4100 hours), TW20 Ford tractor w/cab (5215 hours), 6610 Ford 4wd tractor w/cab & 77 bucket (4235 hours), 7700 Ford tractor (5599 hours), 7700 Case Agri-King tractor, Ford 8700 tractor (6116 hours), LS 150 NH skid steer (1100 hours), 17’ Krone KW 5.52/4 x 7T tedder w/ hydraulic wings (1yr old), 450 NH 3pth sickle bar mower, RB-680 Anderson round bale wrapper completely automatic (less than 100 bales wrapped), 8312 Case disc bine, 2yr old Krone KR 160 Classic Line net wrap round baler, NH 316 Hay liner square baler w/ model 70 bale thrower, 2yr old Anderson TRB 1400 Nutri wrap system self loading round bale carrier, tandem wheel round bale wagon, model 222 H&S manure spreader, 14’ Valley horse trailer, 256 NH rake, 15’ pin wheel rake, 138 Ford 7-shank chisel plow, Kverneland 3-bottom plow, 4-bottom Kverneland plow (needs some work), running gear, field cultivator, 11’ Brillion culti-packer, 20’ Texas Pride gooseneck 10 ton dump trailer w/dual wheels & 6’ sides and more.

BARN EQUIPMENT 800gal Dari-Kool bulk tank w/washer, DeLaval 88 cow 400’ +- 2’’ pipe line (all taken down & ready to go), 22F 5 hp milk compressor, 7 1/2’ Masport vacuum pump, Weaverline feed cart (needs battery), 24 ton Brock grain bin w/ 6 legs, hay elevator, plate-cooler and more.

MISCELLANEOUS 275gal fuel tank w/electric pump, assortment of gates, (2) water tubs, aluminum pickup hauling box, heavy duty 3/4’’ socket set, 220 standup air compressor, Winco Maxi-20,000 watt generator, sledge hammer, combination wrenches, shovels, cum-a-longs, parts cleaner, bench grinder, vise, assortment of pipe wrenches and more.

Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full.

For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright’s Auction Service. *** 6% sales tax charged to anyone without a valid tax number.

Sale managed by Wright’s Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright’s Catering Service Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright

“Let Ron Do It The Wright Way” TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 CC Miller Jr. TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 Owners: Paul & Marian Connor

NFU supports grain sorghum as an advanced biofuel WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) applauds

the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent publication of

data concerning biofuels produced from grain sorghum under the Re-

2 DAIRY SALES Tuesday June 19th @ 6pm HELD AT C.V.L.M BEFORE THE BEEF SALE. THE SALE SO FAR CONSISTS OF 58 HOLSTEIN COWS. 6 TO 8 COWS ARE DUE IN JUNE. 14 COWS-FRESH IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS. THE REST ARE ALL DUE IN DIFFERENT STAGES OF LACTATION.

Monday June 25 @ 11am th

HELD AT C.V.L.M

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which requires the production of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2022 from both conventional and advanced sources of biofuel. NFU policy encourages full implementation of the RFS2 and requires any revisions to be based on the best available science subject to public review.

“NFU policy supports the increased usage of renewable fuels, as it will increase domes-

tic demand for surplus farm commodities, lower federal outlays of federal farm subsidies, and decrease our reliance on foreign oil,” said Johnson. “It will also create vital opportunities in rural communities across the nation, which might otherwise not be realized.”

NFU will submit comments to the EPA supporting the approval of grain sorghum for use as an advanced biofuel.

www.countryfolks.com What from B10 adjustments to make it through hard times, and the architecture and yield of the corn plants will be impacted. Once the plants have made the physiological commitment to being a tallspindly plant (to stay ahead of the weeds), there is no known way to fix the problem and a certain fraction of the yield will be lost. Most crop producers and agronomists have seen this phenomenon in the field but may not have known exactly why it was taking place.

• So, what is the practical outworking of this information? Don’t assume that the only bad thing that weeds can do to your corn crop is steal nutrients from it.

Evidence of local compe-

tition signals to the plant, “you better get going if you are going to stay ahead of the weeds.” The corn plants know nothing of your plans to spray next week, so they take the hint and make preparations to compete with weeds for the rest of the season.

• How many weeds do I need to have before the corn plant ‘decides’ to alter its growth pattern?

While we do not know exactly how many weeds we need to pass the point of no return. Many of us have probably looked at a field and said, “Yikes! Look at all those weeds … but they are less than 4-inches tall, so they probably won’t take much yield away ...” If the visual ef-

fect of the field makes you say “yikes” it is very likely that the corn plant already got that memo. Don’t adopt the idea that every weed seed needs to germinate before you take steps to control any of the weeds.

• Is this process influenced by corn variety, environmental factors, or soil conditions? Very likely, but these particulars and relationships are not yet known.

Whether this information will change how you manage weeds in your corn acres this year or not, understanding the biology of the crops and pests we are dealing with are critical to the long-term success of your integrated pest management program.

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THE SALE SO FAR CONSISTS OF 85 COWS TOTAL FROM ONE FARM. 60 HOLSTEINS & 25 HOL/JERSEY X. 25 ARE FRESH COWS IN THE LAST 5 WEEKS. 15 COWS DUE IN JUNE & JULY. 15 SPRINGING HEIFERS DUE IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER.

newable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program.

“This announcement

by EPA is a step in the right direction,” NFU President Roger Johnson. “U.S. farmers can create an opportunity to make a tremendous positive impact on the environment by producing advanced biofuel from grain sorghum.”

In 2007, Congress passed the Renewable Fuels Standard 2 (RFS2),

ATA joins with law enforcement, advocacy groups to press for ELD mandate ARLINGTON, VA — In a letter sent to members of the House and Senate currently negotiating the highway bill in conference, American Trucking Associations, along with several other industry and advocacy groups, urged the retention of the Senate’s proposed mandate for electronic logging devices.

“The National Transportation Safety Board has repeatedly recommended to the DOT that

all trucks and buses be equipped with [electronic logs] as an effective strategy to improve the accuracy of carrier [hours-of-service] records,” the letter stated. “In fact, in 20102011, the NTSB included this recommendation on the agency’s ‘Most Wanted List’ of transportation safety improvements.”

In addition to ATA President and CEO Bill Graves, the letter was signed by representa-

tives of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Alliance for Driver Safety and Security, the Arkansas Trucking Association, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Truck Safety Coalition.

The groups also urged the House-Senate conferees to dismiss claims by opponents of an electronic logging mandate that the devices would impose a costly regulatory burden on the truck-

ing industry saying they “believe the cost of [electronic logging devices] is being overstated by at least one organization opposed to [a mandate].”

“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has estimated the annualized cost to be between $525 and $785 per truck over a 10-year period. This is a reasonable cost to help improve compliance with and enforcement of important truck safety rules,” the

Trucks letter said.

“ATA believes that this technology can be beneficial to our industry by encouraging compliance with the hours-of-service rules,” Graves said.

“That increased compli-

ance translates into safer highways not just for the thousands of professional truck drivers on the road each day, but for every American who travels our highways.”

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Sign-up period extended for farm and ranch lands protection program TOLLAND, CT — Do you own farmland you would like to see remain in agriculture for generations? You could be a potential applicant for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP).

Connecticut State Conservationist for NRCS Jay T. Mar has announced that the signup period for the program has been extended to Friday, July 13.

“The FRPP program helps ensure that valuable, productive land is protected,” said Mar. “Since 1996, NRCS has provided millions to protect over 100 farms in Connecticut.”

FRPP provides matching funds to help purchase development rights to keep farms in agricultural uses.

Working through existing partner programs, USDA works with state, tribal, or local governments and nongovernmental organizations to purchase conservation easements from landowners. USDA provides up to 50 percent of the fair market easement value of the conservation easement.

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22233 - Madisonn Countyy Freee Stalll Operation - 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows. 36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by. Long growing season, good milk markets . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $1.355 million 23377 - 1377 acree parcell off baree land. Located mins south of Utica, NY. 30 acres in fields rented to local farmer. 20 acres of pasture balance woods. 2 man-made stocked fish ponds. Lots of deer and turkey. Property would make an excellent place to build or have for the weekend. Property is mins from the Brookfield Equine Trail System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pricedd rightt Askingg $195,000.

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JUN 19 Breeding & Genetics: Considerations for Organic Dairy Farms Online. For more information or to register visit www.extension.org/pages/2 5242.

JUN 27 New Urban Farmers: Community Partner Agricultural Model Pawtucket, RI. 1-3 pm.. On Internet at www.ecoland scaping.org JUL 12 Early Successional Habitat Duck Hole, Marlow NH. 10 am - noon. Directions upon request. Join us for a site walk & discussion at a successful location & learn more about young woodland wildlife habitat!. Contact Conservation District, 603756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconserva tion.org.

On Internet at www.cheshireconservation. org JUL 14 Internal Parasite Management for Small Ruminants Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm, Rutland, MA. 10 am - 3:30 pm. Participants will learn about getting the most from the chemical dewormers available, best management practices from the barn to the pasture, genetic selection of sheep and goats for better parasite resistance, alternative forages and other non-chemical

treatment and prevention methods. Participants will also have the opportunity to be FAMACHA certified. Cost: $40 registration fee includes lunch, resource materials, and FAMACHA cards and certification.. Contact Sam Anderson, 978-654-6745 sanderson@comteam.org.

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On Internet at http:// nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/tra ining/poultrytour.html AUG 2 Livestock Feeds and Nutrition Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 200 Westboro Road, Grafton MA .

10 am - 3 pm. This workshop will focus on feed options and nutritional requirements for pigs, cattle, sheep, or goats. Cost: $40 registration fee includes lunch and resource materials. Contact Sam Anderson, 978-654-6745 mailto: sanderson@comteam.org.

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Contact Conservation District, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshire conservation.org. On Internet at www.cheshireconser vation.org AUG 14 Value Added Processing Tour at Vermont Smoke & Cure Vermont Smoke & Cure, Hinesburg, VT. 6-8 pm. .

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AUG 30 Cattle Behavior and Handling Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 200 Westboro Road, Grafton MA. 3 - 5 pm. Special guest instructor for this event is Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned expert in livestock behavior and handling facilities. Due to limited space, this event is intended for beef cattle farmers, either those currently raising beef cattle or those with a strong interest in doing so. Cost: $25. Contact Sam Anderson,

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#720 - VERY NICE 250 ACRE DAIRY FARM - 4 miles south of Sangerfield borders Rte. 12. 170 acres tillable, 50 pasture, 90 woods - 60 tie stall 2 story cow barn with wide fronts, large milk house, 2 bulk tanks - 72 stall 2 story heifer/dry cow barn with wide fronts, two barns hooked together, concrete barn yard - 3 concrete silos with black top for unloading wagons. Big 20 room house built by a doctor 150 years ago - new wood/oil furnace - great water supply. Some of the best soils in NEW YORK STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $698,000 REDUCED TO $650,000 BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED. #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC - 175 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS WITH ACREAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 5S - 90 acres tillable the rest woods and a pond - has great views of the MOHAWK VALLEY. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN THAT HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Price $350,000 #36 - Nice Hunting & recreation property on very quiet road - 141 acres near Adirondack Park on South side - 5 rm. A-Frame home w/attached 10x18 ft. breeze-way & 20x24 ft. workshop - lots of water- 125 ft. well - 3 ponds, 2 stocked w/bass & 3 creeks - INCLUDES TRACTOR & LAWNMOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced at $268,000 C-79 - Two-Story Colonial type home situated on 26.9 acres in the Town of Oppenheim, 13 acres wooded area, remainder open fields. Living area of 2,036 sq. ft., 4BR, 1 1/2 baths, forced air heat, small woodstove, new windows, enclosed porch, vinyl siding, dug well. Also 32x42 two-story barn for storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $130,000 C-80-2011 - Newly Remodeled Certified Organic Dairy Operation located along the Hudson River with NYS dock access. 50 acres total, 40 acres grazing, 36x122 two-story gabled roof barn, 50 lg. tie stalls milk house, 1000 gallon bulk tank, 2” pipeline, 3” vacuum line, 8 units, two steel grain bins; 40x100 coverall barn with curtains, cement floor with pens for heifers and calving areas, concrete barnyard; residence is in poor condition, 200 acres of neighboring land is rented and lease could be continued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $289,000 B-105 - This is a very nice 6 acre building lot with views in three different directions. It is located on NYS Route 169 in a predominately agriculture area. The land is all open and is presently harvested for hay each year. This will make a nice setting for a new home and still leave room to have some small livestock. It is located in the West Canada Valley School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $42,500

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On Internet at http:// r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Gz QOOsimNOtiUQ3Wr30pXEr 8pFqwiLl2OmCgZF5xMDN8 C9t9-b7ngScs61HuqXeST MRnhOBjHuE-4RKVdI SIAONNLXiMWGCC3JHmG MZdkoT7TG3IlTe1-Kj OtELKGmjjnAKPC8hA_CQC uhUDccHp56ZBe4ndJc SPFQq5OIMzlcA= SEP 11 Invasive Woodland Plants Maple Wood Nursing Home Conference Room, County Complex River Rd, Westmoreland NH. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Join us for an informative presentation on identifying invasive woodland plants, discussion on the challenges and the benefits of controlling them and how to address the problems associated with them. Bring a bag lunch and come prepared to venture out!. Contact Conservation District, 603-756-2988 ext.115, email sharlene@cheshirecon servation.org. On Internet at www.cheshireconservation. org

OCT 2 Building a Strong Management Team Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Bernard Erven will outline the three critical steps in forming an effective management team. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1) .

On Internet at www. worlddairyexpo.com OCT 3 Avoiding Drug Residues in the Dairy Industry Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Dr. Geof Smith will discuss these critical points and give an overview of how drug residue testing in milk and meat is implemented in the US. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1).

On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com Building U.S. Agricultural Exports: One BRIC at a Time Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Brazil, Russia, India and China, also known as BRIC, have huge buying power, Jason Henderson will discuss this

growing market and how it will affect agricultural exports and global food production. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com OCT 4 How to Many Replacement Heifers Does Your Dairy Need Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. John Currin will discuss how to manage your replacement herd in terms of size and quality. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com Planning for Change: Transitioning the Family Farm Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Elizabeth Rumley will discuss how to make the transition while keeping the farm financially viable for all parties involved. She will also outline ideas on creating a structured plan for making a smoother transition to the next generation. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com

OCT 5 “Making Sense of the Global Dairy Markets” Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Alan Levitt will be discussing just how large the global marketplace is and where the market is headed. He will outline the current U.S. export situation, key markets and what factors are driving the global price. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www. worlddairyexpo.com The Effect of Risk on Dairy Farm Management Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Christopher Wolf will examine the risk that different sized dairies face, how risk has changed over time and what the management implications are for dairy farmers.Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www. worlddairyexpo.com The Effect of Risk on Dairy Farm Management Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Christopher Wolf will examine the risk that different

sized dairies face, how risk has changed over time and what the management implications are for dairy farmers.Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www. worlddairyexpo.com OCT 6 Should You Treat Them or Should You Eat Them?

How to Improve Your Mastitis Treatments and Maintain Healthy Cows Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Dr. Pamela Ruegg will discuss the changing presence of

mastitis pathogens on modern dairy farms and will demonstrate how and when antibiotic treatments should be used.Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com OCT 24-27 National FFA Convention & Expo Indianapolis, IN . On Internet at www.ffa.org NOV 7-8 Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo DCU Center, Worcester MA. Call 802-865-5202 or e-mail info@negreenhouse.org.

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