Country Folks New England 8.6.12

6 August 2012 Section One of Two Volume 30 Number 20

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Mielke Market Weekly A14 Crop Comments A6 Focus on Ag A13 Alternative Fuels A19 Auctions B1 Certified Crop AdviserA22 Classifieds B21 Farmer to Farmer A28 Manure B16

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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$85,000 USDA grant funds agricultural education all of the exciting developby Sanne Kure-Jensen Stu Nunnery, director of the ments we are seeing in Rhode agriculture,” said Rhode Island Center for Island “The last Agricultural Promotion and Langevin.

Education (RICAPE), Agriculture Census found a 42 announced the receipt of an percent increase in the num$85,000 USDA Rural ber of farms in Rhode Island, Business Enterprise Grant to the second highest of any create a web-based, broad- state in the country. We must cast-quality video training utilize all of our resources if program for farm operators we expect to successfully called “The Destination Farm revive our economy, and it’s clear that further growth is in Transition.”

The program will help farm- possible in agriculture.”

The grant ers further award to improve their “This award is a great RICAPE will agritourism to the make “The appeal to vis- testament itors from fantastic work being D e s t i n a t i o n Farm in within and o u t s i d e done by RICAPE and T r a n s i t i o n ” R h o d e to all of the exciting online training available Island’s borders. Rhode developments we are to RI’s farm Island Rep. seeing in Rhode Island o p e r a t o r s and staff at J a m e s agriculture.” their convenLangevin, RI i e n c e .

Nursery & ~ Rep. Jim Langevin Beyond offerLandscape ing the Association Board Chair, Clem basics (food and farm prodDesjardins, RI Agricultural ucts), a Destination Farm Partnership Coordinator, Ken offers unique visitor experiPayne and RICAPE board ences, activities and amenimembers attended a formal ties. The goal is to expand announcement at the tourism to RI’s farms and Farmer’s Daughter in South throughout its rural areas.

Kingston, RI on July 15, The USDA estimates that this grant will help create 15 to 20 2012.

“This award is a great testa- full-time and part-time jobs.

Agritourism has grown ment to the fantastic work being done by RICAPE and to seven-fold in the past five

Industry leaders discuss priorities. (Left to right) John Schenck, publisher of Edible Rhody, Sara Partyka, owner of The Farmer’s Daughter, Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), Stu Nunnery, Director of the RI Center for Agriculture Promotion and Education (RICAPE), Nancy Parker Wilson, owner of Greenvale Vineyards and Jonathan Lhowe, president of Mystic Media.

years, according to Nunnery.

The number of farms, farmers and farmer’s markets contin-

Rep. Jim Langevin, second from right, enjoys a post press conference tour of The Farmers Daughter with industry leaders (left to right), Clem Desjardins, president of the RI Nursery & Landscape Association; Sara Partyka, owner of The Farmer’s Daughter; and Nancy Parker Wilson, owner of Greenvale Vineyards.

Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

ues to grow in RI from 13 markets in 2002 to more than 50 today. Nunnery said, “Through this grant, we can expand our training programs to help farmers further develop their skills and profit-making potential.” The $85,000 USDA grant is RICAPE’s third Rural Business Enterprise Grant in the past five years, bringing the total to over $200,000 in support of farmer training programs and technical assistance.

According to a study released in April by the RI Nursery and Landscape Association, the state Department of Environmental Management, the University of Rhode Island and other partners, RI’s green-related industries - including agriculture and landscaping - have an annual economic impact on the RI economy of at least $1.7 billion and a total jobs impact of more than 12,000 employees.

The RICAPE grant announcement followed the House Agriculture Committee’s passage of its version of the Federal Farm Bill, which sets national farm and food policy every five years. Langevin emphasized the importance of supporting efforts by RICAPE and their partners through policies that help small RI farms compete

with larger farms.

The House bill includes key portions of the Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act, which Langevin cosponsored to ensure support for RI’s specialty crop farmers. One of the bill’s provisions benefits farmto-school programs by allowing schools to spend their federal commodity funding on locally produced food. Earlier this year, Langevin brought the USDA’s top New England official to RI schools to highlight the state initiative that is bringing students healthy meals and boosting the local economy.

“I hope we can continue to expand these and other efforts to buy local,” said Langevin. “There is more work to do to level the playing field for our farmers.”

“Farms are businesses; RI’s agriculture is a critical industry in our economic tapestry.

And RI agriculture works!” said Nunnery. “RICAPE is very proud of Congressman Langevin’s endorsement of our work, and we congratulate him on the work he is doing to ensure that we will have a Farm Bill that makes sense,” added Nunnery.

For more information on RICAPE, see www.nefarmways.com or email Stu Nunnery at ricape@cox.net.

Late blight confirmed on tomatoes in Vermont BURLINGTON, VT — The University of Vermont (UVM) Plant Diagnostic Clinic has identified its first case of late blight this year. The funguslike organism was discovered on July 26 on tomato foliage from a garden in Huntington.

Although the disease can infect tomatillos, eggplants, peppers, petunias and other members of the potato family, in Vermont it has only been found on tomatoes and potatoes in recent years. Damage from Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing late blight in these crops, was especially widespread in 2009.

The disease did appear in

Vermont last year, but not until early August. Vigilance and quick action on the part of home gardeners and growers this year will help control its spread and protect commercial farmers’ tomato crops. The disease will not affect people.

“Late blight spores are easily carried long distances on the wind, so anyone growing tomatoes or potatoes should inspect their plants daily for signs of the disease,” says Ann Hazelrigg, UVM Extension plant pathologist.

“It needs living plant tissue to survive so once infected tomato plants are destroyed, the spores will die and not spread

Leaf lesions caused by late blight on a tomato plant.

Photo courtesy of Cornell University Cooperative Extension vines in the landfill will reduce the chance of spread to other plantings.

The plant pathologist recommends waiting at least two or three weeks before digging the tubers to insure that the potato foliage has died as that will limit the number of spores on the soil surface when the tubers are dug. It also allows time for the tuber skins to toughen up underground, minimizing the number of cuts and bruises created at harvest and reducing places for spores to infect tubers.

For larger plantings when it is not practical to remove vines, cut vines on a hot dry day. This allows them to dry and die quickly to reduce the chance of spread to other plantings.

“Hot, dry weather can slow the spread of the disease,”

Hazelrigg says, “but with rainy weather or heavy dews, you will need to use fungicides for protection. However, these products will only be effective if used before the disease appears. They should be reapplied every five to seven days if wet weather persists.”

Fungicides will only protect healthy tissue, so infected leaves cannot be saved. Good coverage of all the foliage is critical, and repeat applications are needed to protect new growth from infection. Be sure to always read the pesticide label and follow the instructions carefully.

Commercial growers should consult the New England Vegetable Management Guide at www.nevegetable.org for information on fungicides labeled for late blight control on various crops.

Colonial Charolais Association offers Event highlights Addison farmer’s experience with hopyard design premium to increase participation In an effort to increase the number of Charolais breeders in the future, the Colonial Charolais Association has established an additional premium of $500 for the Champion Heifer and $250 for the Reserve Champion Heifers shown in the Junior Charolais Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition.

This is the second year during which this additional premium will be offered.

Alex Sauer from Connecticut was the winner of the Champion Heifer premium and Rachel Hockenberry of Maryland was the winner of the Reserve Champion premium in 2010.

At their annual meeting in 2009, the senior members debated and discussed the issue of how to steer the number of youth that are entering the beef industry or expanding their current herd toward the Charolais breed. Providing additional seed money to those that bring out quality

Charolais cattle was the solution.

This premium is available to any Colonial Charolais junior member. Youths who have a Charolais Heifer registered in the KILE Junior show, but are not yet a junior member of the Colonial Charolais association, can download an application by going to www.colonialcharolais.org/index.html and clicking on the “Join Now” directory item.

In addition to this, the junior membership provides show subsidies for Charolais cattle registered to show at: • Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine; • Maryland State Fair, Timonium, MD; • Eastern National Livestock Show, Timonium, MD; • New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY; • Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, PA; and • AIJCA Jr Nationals, Location changes annually.

ADDISON, VT — An Addison County hops grower will share his experiences with designing, constructing and maintaining a sustainable, organic hopyard, Aug. 23, at a University of Vermont (UVM) Extension-sponsored field day.

Kris Anderson, owner of Addison Hop Farm in Addison, where the event will be held, will describe how he designed his trellis system as well as developed a business plan for his three-year -old operation after attending a UVM business class.

He also will discuss other aspects of his operation including variety selection and post-harvest handling.

In addition, UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program faculty and staff will be on hand to update farmers on

their hops research. The program runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

The registration fee is $15, due

by Aug. 14. Farmers may register online at www.uvm.edu/extension/cropsoil or by contacting Susan Brouillette or Heather Darby at the UVM Extension office in St. Albans at 802-5246501 or toll-free at 800-639-2130 (within Vermont). To request a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Brouillette

by Aug. 13.

Anderson sells one-ounce and one-pound packages of dried, whole-leaf hops of seven varieties to both home brewers and local breweries. He plans to gradually expand his acreage in hops production to three to five acres over the next few years.

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Symptoms of late blight on ripe fruit.

Photo courtesy Dr. Steve Johnson, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

the disease.

“If growers are not planning on aggressively combating the disease with fungicides, plants should be destroyed immediately to limit the spread of the airborne spores to neighboring farms or gardens,” she adds.

The symptoms of late blight start as nickel-sized, watersoaked spots on tomato and potato leaves. Unlike other fungal blights, the spots typically do not start at the bottom of the plant.

Under moist conditions whitish gray fungal growth can be seen on the leaf undersides. If the weather is wet or there are morning fogs or lots of dew, the spots will spread rapidly throughout the plant in a matter of days.

“Stems and fruit also can be infected with the disease,” Hazelrigg notes. “Infected tomato fruit develops large brown areas. If plants are infected, the unaffected fruit on plants can be safely eaten but should not be canned.”

In small plantings, cut the plants and put in trash bags and send to the landfill. Do not compost the plants.

For larger plantings and farm fields, cut the plants, gather in piles and burn or turn under so they can completely decompose. Once the tomato tissue breaks down, it poses no late blight threat to future plantings since the pathogen cannot survive on dead tissue.

If potato vines become infected, cut the tops (vines) before the stems become heavily infected. In small plantings, bagging and putting

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Got beef? Becket Beef 4-H Club does!

Healthy start important for heifer growth and development The growth rate for Holstein calves should be monitored as early as 24 hours after birth. According to DCHA Gold Standards I, all newborn calves should be placed in an environment that is safe from adult animals and adult animal diseases. Every newborn calf should also receive care to its navel to control infection.

The period from calving to three months of age is the most critical time for heifer growth and development.

Ensuring heifers reach breeding condition on time and in good health begins with getting them off to a fast start. Pay close attention to these suggested management areas to help heifers reach their full potential and deliver highest profitability.

Environment — It is of utmost importance that calves have a clean, dry environment. Young calves have developing immune systems and are vulnerable to many viral and bacterial pathogens.

Frequently changing calf bedding aids in maintaining a clean environment and reduces moisture from urine and feces.

Calves also need access to clean, fresh

air, so having well-ventilated housing is essential.

Nutrition — Calves need adequate nutrition for health and growth, including a sufficient supply of high-quality colostrum and milk. Access to fresh, clean water is also needed at all times.

DCHA Gold Standards recommends working with a nutritionist to help formulate and monitor rations. Likewise, it is important to keep the herd veterinarian informed of rations.

Vaccination — Work with a veterinarian and customers to develop a vaccination protocol appropriate to the disease challenges of your region and operation.

Protection from major respiratory, reproductive and clostridial diseases is needed from two to four weeks of age.

Movement and grouping — Calves should be grouped according to their nutritional and management needs.

Placing three to four animals in a group for one month post-weaning allows calves to gradually adjust to group living.

Source: Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Tip of the Week

Cover photo courtesy of UVM Extension 4-H Vermont 4-H’ers, all delegates to Eastern States Exposition this September, conduct the flag ceremony at the Vermont 4H Horse Show held July 12-15 in New Haven.

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At the North Haverhill (NH) Fair, July 25-29, the members of the Becket Beef 4-H Club showed their miniature Hereford Cattle for the first time. As part of their barn display, the 4-H’ers created a display about their cattle raising and information about the breed. They earned the prestigious Agriculture Commissioners Award for the best display promoting agriculture. Pictured here are, left to right, Tyler De May and Garret Duato with Executive Councilor and County Commissioner Ray Burton. The club is part of the Upper Valley Stewardship Center and is led by Pat and Hugh Underhill.

Letter to the Editor Anti-farm laws not the answer I received a request from an animal rights group seeking my farm’s support of a bill in the New Jersey State Senate. The authors of the bill claim that it will outlaw farmers’ abuse of animals by “using pens so small that nursing pigs cannot stand up or lie down.” It seems that they also feel that this law will “level” the playing field between those big greedy corporate conglomerates and us nice little friendly family farms (kind of a clever way to get our support, don’t you think?).

I know of not a single New Jersey farm where pigs are in pens so small that they cannot stand up or lie down.

Perhaps this group does. If so, I wish they would tell me the name and address of those farms.

Although I no longer raise livestock (I grow choose and cut Christmas trees), I have had many years of experience raising pigs in the past. It is important to provide appropriate pens for nursing sows so that baby piglets are not crushed by the mother. What may appear to the inexperienced observer as a “cruel” process of restricting a sow’s movement is actually a method of keeping the babies alive. When I raised pigs, the farrowing pens were about 10 feet by 10 feet and had, what we referred to as, baby bumpers on all sides. The mother would lean against a wall and basically “flop down” to a prone position.

Without the bumpers, babies would get squished without the mother pig even realizing what she had done.

There may be a very small minority of farmers who actually abuse animals. That, I find despicable.

Nevertheless, there are already laws

on the books and more than adequate agencies to enforce those laws.

I don’t buy into the concept that family farms (like mine) are in conflict with “industrial operations,” as this group implies. There is more than enough room for all of us in this country and I do not consider farms larger than my own to be the “enemy.”

I have always been very reluctant to support new restrictions on agricultural endeavors. It’s hard enough being a farmer these days without “Big Brother” placing restriction after restriction on our activities. I believe that farmers (both small and large operations) have the best interest of animals as a top priority. I am sure that members of this group have only the best intentions in promoting new laws regarding farming. However, I have found that so many of the animal “rights” organizations simply don’t understand (or don’t wish to understand) the nature of farming. Farmers are good people. Left alone, we will do the right thing... for our farms and for our animals.

It is for those reasons that Shale Hills Farm cannot endorse this legislation.

Michael Garrett, Shale Hills Farm, Sussex, NJ

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4H’ers bring home awards from annual state Horse Show The 4-H Division winners, based on points earned from fitting and showmanship, judging, quiz bowl, general knowledge test and 4-H project class were: • BEGINNER: Champion — Faith Ploof, Essex; Reserve Champion — Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport.

• ADVANCED BEGINNER: Champion — Kate McGranahan, Whitehall, N.Y.; Reserve Champion — Olivia Peer, West Rutland.

• JUNIOR (ages 13 and under): Champion — Emma Pearson, North Hero; Reserve Champion — Connor Jenny, Essex • SENIOR (ages 14-18): Champion — Allison Bachmann, Ira; Reserve Champion — Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester.

• Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line, was named the 4-H Fitting and Showmanship Champion. Allison Bachmann, Ira, was the Reserve 4-H Fitting and Showmanship Champion.

Top winners in the English riding classes (based on combined scores in equitation, trail, pleasure and either road hack or hunter under saddle classes) were: • BEGINNER: Champion — Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport; Reserve Champion — Arin Kenyon, Chester.

• ADVANCED BEGINNER: Champion — Olivia Peer, West Rutland; Reserve Champion — Hallie Donegan, Shelburne.

• HUNT SEAT (ages 13 and under): Champion — Betsy Coburn, Castleton; Reserve Champion — Julia Neeld, Williston.

• HUNT SEAT (ages 14 and 15): Champion — Allison Bachmann, Ira;

Reserve Champion-Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line.

• HUNT SEAT (ages 16-18): Champion — Emilie Schweikert, Underhill; Reserve Champion — Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester The following 4-H’ers took top awards in the Western division, based on combined scores from equitation, trail, performance and pleasure classes: • BEGINNER: Champion — Alyssa Noyes, Athens; Reserve Champion — Elayna Jennings, New Haven.

• ADVANCED: Champion — Alex Coyle, Ferrisburgh; Reserve Champion — Anna Willenbaker, Ferrisburgh.

• JUNIOR (13 and under): Champion — David Gringeri, West Haven; Reserve Champion — Catherine Thrasher, Rupert • SENIOR (ages 14 and 15): Champion — Kennedy Mitowski, Rutland; Reserve Champion — Gia Gould, South Burlington.

• SENIOR (ages 16-18): Champion — Chantel Charlebois, Jericho; Reserve Champion — Jessica Bachmann, Ira. The dressage high point award was won by Madison Wood of Concord.

Other awards presented at the show included: Outstanding 4-H Member awards, presented for overall achievement in the UVM Extension 4-H horse program, were awarded to Jessica Bachmann, Ira; Amy Blazej, Windham; and Julia Dockum, Fair Haven.

The 4-H Club Award for the top clubs whose members perform the best at the show in general knowledge, judging, quiz bowl, horseless general knowledge test, fitting and showmanship and 4-H project classes went to the Starry

Nights 4-H Club, Jericho (first), Horsepower 4-H Club, Castleton (second) and Flying Hooves 4-H Club, Colchester (third).

Allison Bachmann, Ira, earned the Designated Hit Award, given by the Ackerman family of Jericho to the 4H’er with the highest point total at the show. The award is presented in honor of their daughter Caitlin’s horse, Designated Hit, who died recently. As Senior 4-H Division Champion, Allison also received the Paul Quinn Memorial Award, given annually in honor of Quinn, a strong supporter of the Vermont 4-H Horse Show since the beginning.

Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line, received the Jim Wallace Memorial Pleasure Class Award, given in memoriam of Wallace, a dedicated 4-H show volunteer. She also was the recipient of the Marci Mac plaque, which is presented to the winner of the versatility class by Mary Fay, a long-time 4-H horse leader and volunteer, in memory of her horse, Marci Mac, who was shown by several 4-H members over the years as their project horse.

The Melissa Issler Alumni Class Award, given annually in memory of 4H horse club member Missy Issler, was won by Katie Dooley of Hinesburg. All 4-H alumni who competed in the horse show as 4-H’ers are eligible for this award.

To learn more about the UVM Extension 4-H Horse Program and other 4-H horse events, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-0648 or 800-5710668 (toll-free).

Natural Resources Academy immerses teens in natural world WOODBURY, VT — For 23 teens, a recent weekend in the woods meant a chance to learn about loons, the night sky, invasive insects, soil science and the forest ecosystem. It was also an opportunity to explore natural resources career options, make new friends and have fun canoeing, swimming and trying their hand at shooting sports.

As participants in the fifth annual Natural Resources Management Academy, July 20-22, they spent three days discovering the outdoors at the Green Mountain Conservation Camp at Buck Lake in Woodbury.

University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsored the academy, which was open to any high school student with an interest in the environment and a desire to take a closer look at Vermont’s natural resources through field work and interactive workshops led by experts in forestry, fisheries and other fields.

The weekend enabled the teens, who hailed from three different states, to improve social skills, learn to communicate more effectively and hone their life skills to become better leaders, team players, problem solvers and critical thinkers. For many, it was an opportunity to gain a greater under-

Caitlin Cusack, University of Vermont Community Forestry Outreach Coordinator, instructs a Forest Health workshop at the fifth annual Natural Resources Management Academy, July 20-22. The academy was sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife and held at Green Mountain Conservation Camp at Buck Lake in Woodbury.

Photo courtesy of UVM Extension 4-H

standing of the steps and skills needed for a job in various natural resources-related fields.

The teens also learned how to become better stewards of the state’s natural resources including its forests and lakes. About two-thirds of the group said that both their appre-

ciation for the natural world and their understanding of issues related to natural resources management greatly increased as a result of attending the academy according to evaluations they completed at the end of the weekend.

Vermonters who attended were, by

county: Addison: Raymond Bushey and Abbie Stearns, both from Addison; and Sonia Howlett, Cornwall.

Caledonia: Michaella Gibney, Groton.

Chittenden: Cally Forcier, Burlington; and Brendan Sullivan, South Burlington.

Lamoille: Rosy Kirk, Waterville; L yndsay Potter, Cambridge; and Yannah Ziegler, Stowe.

Orange: Dallas English, Wells River; and Marya Merriam, East Randolph.

Orleans: Althea Holland, Irasburg; and Emily Millar, Orleans.

Rutland: Haley Corliss and Emma Reichert, both from Proctor.

Washington: Robert Danaher, Waitsfield.

Windsor: Shaina Haley, Springfield.

Other participants included: Eddie Ash, Campton, NH; Austin Braxmeier, Germansville, PA; Flora Cullen, Etna, NH; Audrey Wakefield, Lyme, NH; Izzy LaBombard and Helena Whitcomb, both from Hanover, NH. The academy was coordinated by Lauren Traister, the UVM Extension teen and leadership program coordinator, with on-site assistance by Amber van Zuilen, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife camp coordinator.

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NEW HAVEN, VT — The Vermont 4-H Horse Show, held July 12-15 at the Addison County Fair and Field Days site in New Haven, attracted 111 competitors from 19 4-H clubs.

The annual event was sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and featured 80 horses and one mule entered in more than 100 English and Western equitation classes.

Blossom, the first mule to compete at the horse show in its 36-year history, was ridden by Ferrisburgh 4-H’er Alex Coyle, who won the Advanced Beginner Championship. In addition, the event featured a special division for kids without horses.

Winners in the Horseless Division, based on combined individual scores in quiz bowl, judging and general knowledge contests, were: • 8 to 10 year olds: Champion — Emma Cushman, Barre; Reserve Champion — Carly Jenkins, Jericho.

• 11 to 13 year olds: Champion — T.J. Beaumier, Fairfax; Reserve Champion — Sophia DeDell, Woodstock.

• 14 to 18 year olds: Champion — Jen Carp, Colchester; Reserve Champion — Brittany Alvarez, Rutland.

Individuals earning top honors in gymkhana (speed pattern racing and timed games on horseback) were: • BEGINNER: Champion — Kassidy Wyman, Cambridgeport; Reserve Champion — Arin Kenyon, Chester.

• JUNIOR (ages 13 and under): Champion — Harley Stocker, West Rutland; Reserve Champion — Holly Reglarz • SENIOR (ages 14-18): Champion — Karli Knapp, Townshend; Reserve Champion — Kayla Royce, Townshend

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Wild Vegetables Marsh marigolds (Caltha pallustris) are showy yellow flowers which bloom rather early in the northern spring, from late March through May. They display golden colonies with flowers up to 1 1/2 inches across.

They are found from as far north as Alaska and Labrador, and south to New England down through Tennessee.

Marsh marigolds prefer the wet soils of marshes, woodlands, seeps and stream banks. C. pallustris was used by early physicians used to treat dropsy, anemia, coughs and convulsions. Warts were treated with a drop a day of the plant’s juice until the wart disappeared. Native Americans used it to treat the diseases of women, colds and open sores. Leaves gathered from the plant before it bloomed in the spring were cooked thoroughly to destroy a toxic alkaloid they contain.

This plant was used as greens by many tribes of the northern United States. Early settlers often pickled the flower buds; in fact that particular dish has been quite a delicacy in restaurants on the east coast. I have eaten marsh marigolds.

Boiled and drizzled with

vinegar, they taste like spinach that has been boiled and drizzled with vinegar.

Fiddleheads or Fiddlehead greens are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond (also what you call a palm branch). As fiddleheads are harvested early in the season before the frond has opened and reached its full height, they are cut fairly close to the ground.

Fiddleheads have antioxidant activity, are a source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, and are high in iron and fiber. The fiddlehead resembles the curled ornamentation on the end of a stringed instrument, such as a violin (hence its name). The most common edible fiddlehead is the Ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, found in northern regions worldwide, and the central/eastern part of North America.

Though available regionally in some supermarkets and restaurants, fiddleheads are not cultivated and are available only seasonally. In rural areas, fiddleheads are harvested by

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individuals in early spring. When picking fiddleheads, three tops per plant is the recommended limit. Each plant produces seven tops that turn into fronds; overpicking will kill the plant. Maintaining sustainable harvesting methods is important in the propagation of any non-farmed food species.

I’ve eaten fiddleheads that I harvested. Stirfried with mushrooms and shrimp… and properly seasoned over rice… they’re really good. I even ate some raw fiddleheads, while taking spring soil samples last year. These plants have been part of traditional diets in much of Northern France since the be-

ginning of the Middle Ages, as well as being part of Native American cuisine for centuries.

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is one of those plants that is steeped in mystery.

Historically, Hopi Indians smoked the dried resin that they obtained when the flower was cut off of this plant.

This resin would then be air-dried and later smoked in ritual. Similar effects could be obtained from smoking dried wild lettuce leaves, but never as potent as the resin extracted daily from the flowers. Furthermore, the Hopi believe that induced dream states contain more information about reality than the conscious waking state.

Wild lettuce was not only used in ritual to help achieve visionary states, it was used to enhance the vividness of dreams when smoked prior to sleep. I’d heard that L. virosa tastes bitter, plus has aphrodisiac and hallucinogen properties. I thought I would try a small taste… a move which was vetoed by my better half.

I wrote about wild parsnips Pastinaca sativa about a year ago. So I won’t write about them any more, other than to say that, in 2012, they are still very prevalent along northeast roadsides and semi-abandoned meadows. (P. sativa has the greenish light yellow umbrella-shaped

flower cluster; sometime after killing fall frost, this plant’s tuber can be dug up, cooked, and safely eaten.)

The last vegetable genus written about today is Allium, the one home to garlic, onions, chives, scallions, leeks, and no doubt other savory greens. Wild garlic (A. vineale) and wild onion (A. canadense) are two of the earliest signs of spring. Typically in boggy, semi-wooded areas… even in backyards… clumps of wild garlic can be found. They start growing before the grass does. Which is not surprising, since cultivated garlic is normally

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According to the Michigan State University Extension Service, wild garlic leaves are round and hollow, and attach to the lower half of the stem.

Wild onion leaves are flat, not hollow, and at-

tach to the bulb. Garlic use as a food (and medicine) goes back to prehistory, harvested by hunter-gathers thousands of years ago. In the Old Testament, “garlick”, grown in Egypt, was sorely missed by the Children of Israel as they wandered through the

Sinai Desert.

And now for a more recent story about a special Allium, this one an onion, and, forgive me, a domesticated onion. A couple weeks ago my son Will, who works for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF, based in Geneva,

Switzerland), mentioned an assignment he had in Bhutan six or seven years ago. Bhutan is a tiny land-locked country between India and China. After Will finished presentations to the local Bhutanese WWF chapter, he and seven other westerners took

advantage of free time to go on a trek in the Himalayan mountains… pack ponies and all.

His group challenged the Bhutanese guides to a cricket match (or vice versa). This would be highest altitude (according to my son) at which this game was ever played: at least 18,000 feet. No one had a ball or bat. One of the guides had found a tree branch (must have been picked up below the tree line); that served as a bat. For some reason a whole

onion had been packed with the provisions.

Thoroughly wrapped with tape, the onion became the ball… which was in rather poor shape at game’s end. Will said the five Bhutanese guides, figuratively speaking, destroyed the eight westerners. I told Will that their loss was most likely due to the high altitude-rarified air, to which the guides were acclimated. Will replied, “that, plus the fact that the guides knew how to play cricket”.

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Emergency haying and grazing In response to the expanding drought, Secretary Vilsack announced that livestock producers

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Haying and grazing may only occur under strict compliance rules to help minimize impacts on these sensitive specialty practices. In addition, USDA will conduct follow-up monitoring and evaluation of these opened CRP areas to study the effects of the drought and USDA’s emergency haying and grazing actions. Producers should contact their local Farm Service Agency offices for additional information.

Federal crop insurance Secretary Vilsack announced that crop insurance companies have agreed to provide a short grace period for farmers on insurance premiums in 2012. To help producers who may have cash flow problems due to natural disasters, Secretary Vilsack sent a letter to crop insurance companies asking them to voluntarily defer the accrual of any interest on unpaid spring crop premiums by producers until Nov. 1. In turn, to assist the crop insurance companies, USDA will not require crop insurance companies to pay uncollected producer premiums until one month later.

During the 2012 crop year, USDA has designated 1,584 unduplicated counties across 32 states as disaster areas — 1,452 due to drought — making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that 66 percent of the nation’s hay acreage is in an area experiencing drought, while approximately 73 percent of

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Earlier in the day, Vilsack signed disaster designations for an additional 218 counties in 12 states as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat. More than half (50.3 percent) of all counties in the United States have been designated disaster areas by USDA in 2012, mainly due to drought.

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New from A9 the nation’s cattle acreage is in an area experiencing drought. During the week ending July 29, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that U.S. soybeans rated 37 percent very poor to poor, matching the lowest conditions observed during the drought of 1988.

NASS also reported that 48 percent of the U.S. corn crop was rated very poor to poor, while 57 percent of the nation’s pastures and rangeland are rated very poor or poor condition.

USDA has announced a variety of steps to get assistance to producers impacted by the worsening drought, including: • Allowing additional acres under CRP to be used for emergency haying or grazing. The action allows lands that are not yet classified as “under severe drought” but that are “abnormally dry” to be used for haying and grazing.

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Corn crop shaping up in southern New Hampshire DERRY, NH (AP) — Farmers in southern New Hampshire say this year’s corn crop is shaping up to be a good one.

The first early corn of the season was for sale at farmers’ markets in Derry and Atkinson the third week in July.

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Gail McWilliam-Jellie, director of the state’s Division of Agriculture Development, told the EagleTribune there are pockets of the state where crops are starting to show stress from dry conditions. However, it’s not as severe as the drought in the Midwest.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Go nuts for coconut oil Virgin coconut oil is often called “low-fat fat.”

Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, it’s lower in calories. It also breaks down to become energy and doesn’t get stored in the body like other fats. It has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste and blends well with a variety of foods. Three to five tablespoons of coconut oil a day are recommended for best results.

Coconut oil has a long shelf life and doesn’t have to be kept refrigerated (unless you prefer to use it in a solid state for combining with other ingredients), so buying coconut oil in bulk from online stores like Vitacost.com will save you a lot of money. Because you can use coconut oil in so many ways, buying in bulk also is the easiest way to keep this wonderful product on hand. I not only use it on my hair and skin, it’s also become a kitchen staple.

Here are some suggestions on ways you can easily incorporate coconut oil into your daily diet: • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to smoothies, protein powders or yogurt; • Add a tablespoon to hot or cold cereal; • Use coconut oil as a sugar or creamer replacement for either tea or coffee that’s cool enough to drink. Stir often to combine the oil with the liquid.

• Coconut oil is a healthy cooking oil, especially for low- to medium-heat cooking and sauteing as it doesn’t break down easily. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons to your pan and cook eggs, vegetables, rice and grain dishes, potatoes, curries, soups, stews and meats.

• Spread some coconut oil on slices of bread, rolls, bagels or crackers.

• Make compound “butters” and flavored spreads

with solid coconut oil. Blend 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil with nut butters, cream cheese or fruit spreads. Also try adding some cinnamon and honey to coconut oil to make a spread.

• Combine liquid coconut oil with herbs and spices to create a healthy dressing for salads.

Baba ghanoush

My version of baba ghanoush has added flavor and health benefits with the addition of coconut oil.

This savory eggplant puree is flavored with tahini, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Eat it with wedges of whole-wheat pita bread for dipping, or spoon it over roasted meats and vegetables.

1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided 3 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons coconut oil, plus 1 tablespoon more for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place eggplant cut-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork and bake until soft and collapsed, about 20 minutes.

2. When cool enough to handle, scoop eggplant pulp into a bowl and discard skin. Add remaining teaspoon of salt, the tahini, garlic, yogurt, parsley, lemon juice and the coconut oil. Mash for a chunky texture or puree in a blender (before adding parsley) for a smooth texture.

3. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with coconut oil. Serve with warm pita bread or crackers. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat baking mix 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing 3 eggs, beaten, or equivalent in egg substitute 3 cups finely chopped unpeeled zucchini 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1. Spray a slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. In prepared container, combine baking mix, Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing and eggs. Add zucchini and onion. Mix well to combine. Stir in Cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Mix well before serving. Makes 6 (3/4 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 186 calories, 6g fat, 10g protein, 23g carb., 558mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Agriculture’s fate does not lie with Mother Nature alone

by Blake Hurst, Missouri Farm Bureau History has a way of finding us, even if we would like to decline the honor. And this summer will go down in history.

We’ve passed the drought of 1956 and are closing in on 1936. My grandfather, who has passed on, would never accept a summer worse than 1936, the formative event of his long

life. He’d never again be able to start a sentence with “Back in ’36,” because we’d answer that 2012 was just as bad. In fact, I’m planning on using this summer as the main evidence for the proposition that the younger generation hasn’t got what it takes. I’ll say things like: “Well, yes, its been a tough year, but you’re too young to remember the summer

of 2012.”

We can do everything right, make the best of plans, have a perfect stand with high fertility and excellent weed control, but Mother Nature has plans of her own.

Here in Missouri, I’ve visited with hog farmers who are facing losses as far as the eye can see and cattle farmers who will have a short calf crop next spring

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We can’t control the weather, but policy mistakes are self-inflicted. As consumers deal with high prices caused by this year’s drought, voters and consumers need to ensure we don’t legislate, litigate or regulate ourselves in a permanent short crop.

Think I’m overstating the case?

A court case recently filed would, if the plaintiffs are successful, limit fertilizer application in the Mississippi Basin. It might mean some land in the Midwest would lie idle each year.

If the Humane Society of the United States meets its goals, modern livestock production practices will no longer be used. That would mean, among other things, that it would take more grain to produce the same amount of meat.

The recent clean water guidance written by the Environmental Protection Agency would triple the amount of farmland regulated by the agency.

Farmers would need per-

mits to follow normal farming practices. It isn’t difficult to envision a future when permits would be denied and land would leave production.

Anti-genetically modified organism (GMO) groups are fighting the use of modern seed technology. Some counties in Oregon are moving to outlaw the technology, and California has a ballot initiative that would demand labeling for any food item produced using genetically modified crops.

The goal of these groups is to turn back the clock on science. If they are successful, crop yields will shrink.

Any of these measures will allow man to accomplish every year what nature only does once every 50 years. While Mother Nature has her plans, we can avoid bad ideas that will increase hunger and food prices.

We’ll survive this drought, as my grandparents did the summer of 1936. I’m not sure we can survive those who would create a manmade drought every summer.

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because it’s too hot for cows to breed. I’ve heard from ranchers forced to liquidate a cow herd that is the sum total of their life’s work. Farmers in the Missouri Bootheel are reaching the end of their financial and physical endurance, as they work around the clock to irrigate their crops.

Crop farmers across Missouri are faced with no crop at all. Many of them are worried about meeting forward contracts when they have no crop to deliver. Feed prices are skyrocketing, and we all are suffering from the stress, both physical and mental, that the summer of 2012 has brought.

This summer’s disaster will influence food prices not just over the next few months but for years. We take reasonably priced and plentiful food supplies for granted, and although this summer’s drought absolutely will not threaten that blessing, it is a reminder that agriculture is important.

This is why we should

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How Do You Spell Relief?

Don’t Bother.

It’s Likely Too Late Issued July 27, 2012 Hot weather remains the center of attention across most of the nation with little to no relief in sight and likely too late anyway. Ramifications will be with us for months and maybe years. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack thus called on House lawmakers to pass the Farm Bill before it adjourns.

Dairy wise, milk supplies and milk composition is falling due to the heat. Dairy Profit Weekly reported that Secretary Vilsack designated 76 additional counties in six states as primary natural disaster areas. Some 1,369 counties across 31 states have been declared disaster areas, 1,234 due to drought, making qualified farm operators in the areas el-

igible for low-interest emergency loans.

Meanwhile; the Cheddar blocks closed the last Friday of July at $1.7050 per pound, down 1 1/4-cents on the week, up 6 1/2-cents on the month, and 45 cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.6850, down a penny on the week and 44 1/2cents below a year ago.

Eight cars of block traded hands on the week and four of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched 0.4 cent higher to $1.6488, and the barrels averaged $1.6895, down 0.4 cent.

USDA’s July 20 Dairy Market News reported that the cheese market is “unsettled” as manufacturers and buyers try to anticipate its direction.

Cheese makers are increasingly using nonfat dry milk or condensed skim to fortify milk for

the vats, thus powder prices have strengthened. Cheese stocks are adequate but some storage facilities report lower inventories than previous years.

Cash butter closed the week 8 cents higher, at $1.67, 43 cents below a year ago. Twenty one cars found new homes, 16 on Friday. AMS butter averaged $1.5487, up 1.1 cent.

Butter markets remain firm. In most regions cream volumes are declining as milk production decreases and butterfat levels fall. Cows are eating less and drinking more, thus not maintaining a positive dry mater to liquid balance, USDA says.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished the week at $1.3750, up 1 1/2-cents. Extra Grade was up a nickel to $1.30. AMS powder averaged $1.1759, up 1.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 51.02 cents, up 1 1/2-cents.

Drought across the grain states are causing producers to reevaluate their feed on hand, crop yields, projected feed input costs, financial re-

sources and herd size that will allow them to stay in business through winter, warns USDA. Lots of cows are going to slaughter because farmers can’t afford to feed them.

Daily Dairy Report (DDR) market analyst Sarina Sharp said in the DDR’s “Daily Dairy Discussion” (a free download at www.dailydairyreport.com) that the June Milk Production report indicated that dairy cow numbers have been declining since April and quite significantly. The July 20 Cattle Inventory report confirmed that, she said, as heifer and milk cow numbers were unchanged from a year ago.

“We have fewer cows than we did earlier this year and production per cow is slowing,” Sharp said. She blamed the heat and the rising cost of production as “Spot corn is over $8 per bushel. New crop is flirting with $8, and nearby soybean meal is well over $500. A lot of dairy producers who grow their feed are concerned they

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farmers in the Great Lakes region are mowing their corn under as; “There are no ears or grains on the stalks so they’re simply chopping these stalks into silage and will feed it but this low quality forage can really hurt milk production in the long run and in the short term we’re dealing with the heat so per cow production can really take a hit thanks to this draught.” And, nitrate levels can also be problematic in droughtstressed corn.

Checking supplies; June butter holdings, at 350.8 million pounds, were down 18.9 million pounds or 7 percent

from May but were 52.4 million or 28 percent above June 2011, according to the latest Cold Storage report.

American cheese, at 629.9 million pounds, was up 9.9 million or 2 percent from May and 10.8 million or 2 percent above a year ago and the highest June inventory in 10 years, according to the DDR. Total cheese stocks at a little over 1 billion pounds are also up 2 percent from May but unchanged from a year ago.

The Cold Storage data was “bearish to cheese,” according to the DDR’s Sarina Sharp who said the growing cheese

stocks are priced out of the global market but added the caveat that most U.S. cheese is produced in the draught plagued Midwest where heat is taking its toll on milk production so that will likely keep floor under the cheese market.

Butter is a different story, according to Sharp. Butter stocks usually peak in June, she said, but it appears they peaked in May this year. June showed the first month over month decline in stocks since November, according to Sharp, however inventories are still almost 30 percent higher than a year ago.

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In dairy politics; the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) charged this week that “the Dairy Market Stabilization Program” (DMSP) proposal in the new Farm Bill would have been limiting U.S. milk production since May, if it had been in effect, even as agriculture economists and USDA are warning that the drought throughout the country will reduce milk supply and raise consumer prices.”

“Dairy farmers enrolled in the program would have had their revenue reduced from 2 to 6 percent in May and possibly by 3 to 7 percent in June,” according to an IDFA press release.

“As a result of the lost revenue, farmers would be expected to reduce their milk production, most likely by reducing herd size.”

“Not only will consumers be facing higher prices in the near future, because cows produce

less milk during high heat conditions, and the cost of feed will be higher, but this new program would have already dug the hole deeper,” said Connie Tipton, IDFA president and CEO. National Milk shot back stating; “IDFA has mischaracterized the real issue facing dairy farmers this summer.

Summer heat always leads to a slowdown in milk output, this year

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will be no different, but the USDA reported last week that milk production in the second quarter of 2012 was up 2 percent compared to 2011, while the first quarter was up a whopping 5.3 percent. The U.S. is well on track to produce a record volume of milk

this year, a hot summer notwithstanding.”

“As a result, farmers’ prices this June were down 18 percent from June 2011, 30 cents a gallon less. Consumers really should be asking if the price they pay at retail for dairy products have dropped by the

same amount. The answer is, retail prices haven’t changed, even as the farm price this year has reflected the fact that supply has raced ahead of demand. Meanwhile, grain prices reflect the opposite: that supplies are short in relation to demand.”

“The dairy policy provisions in the Senate and House farm bills are tied to the critical difference between the farmer’s milk price, and the cost of feed. When that margin contracts to dangerously low levels, those who volunteer to use the proposed program will

be insured against these low margins and they are also expected to trim their milk output until margins reach healthy levels,” NMPF said.

“These summer temperatures, and the possibility of a poor crop harvest, are exactly why we need a dairy farm safety

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net that takes into account higher feed prices, and also gives us a tool to better align supply and demand. Relying on the weather to perform this process is foolish.”

Out west, a California Department of Food and Agriculture hearing panel found that, based on the testimony provided at the recent hearing, there should be no change in the California 4b milk price formula.

However Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, concerned about the increasing costs of feed, made the decision to increase prices by modifying the formula in such a way that as of August 1, the Class 4b milk price will be improved by a maximum of 10 cents per hundredweight when the price of dry whey exceeds 60 cents a pound.

The price floor of 25 cents was not changed but each bracket in the sliding scale will increase an extra 1.25 cents. At the current dry whey value of 49.5 cents per pound the improvement will be 6.25 cents per hundredweight.

The Alliance of Western Milk Producers Bill Van Dam wrote in his newsletter; “The results of this hearing, while disappointing to those with high expectations, should not have been a surprise to anyone. A CDFA hearing is not a political contest, it is not a court of law, nor is it a popular vote of the people. It is an economic exercise in which decisions are based on cold hard economic facts.”

California’s Milk Producers Council’s Rob Vandenheuvel wrote in his newsletter; “Disappointing is a huge understatement” in describing the announcement. Complete details are at the MPC website.

Getting back to high corn prices; the Alliance’s Bill VanDam points out that “There was huge financial suffering as dairy producers adjusted to the first doubling ($2-$4 per bushel) of corn prices.

Now the second doubling has occurred ($4$8) and it looks as if a way has to be found to adjust to $8.00 corn prices.” One source told

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USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced interest rates for August 2012. The CCC borrowing ratebased charge for August 2012 is 0.250 percent, unchanged from 0.250 in July 2012. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during August 2012 is 1.250 percent, unchanged from 1.250 in July 2012.

In accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for August 2012 are as follows, 1.000 percent with seven-year loan terms, down from 1.125 in July 2012; 1.625 percent with 10-year loan terms, unchanged from 1.625 in July 2012 and; 1.875 percent with 12year loan terms, unchanged from 1.875 percent in July 2012. The interest rate for Sugar Storage Facility Loans for August 2012 is 2.000 percent, down from 2.125 in July 2012.

The maximum discount rate applicable for August 2012 for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program is 5 percent, unchanged from July 2012. This is based on the 3.250 percent prime rate plus 2 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Past monthly releases announcing interest rates charged by CCC on

commodity and marketing assistance loans disbursed for that particular month reflect the interest rate the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for that month. This was the interest rate specified by

CCC since Jan. 1, 1982, but the process of establishing the interest rate was changed by a provision of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Act), enacted on

April 4, 1996.

Section 163 of the Act requires that monthly interest rates applicable to commodity and marketing assistance loans are to be 100 basis points — or 1 percent —

greater than the rate determined under the applicable interest rate formula in effect on Oct. 1, 1995. This formula resulted in a rate equivalent to the amount the U.S. Treasury charged

CCC for borrowing, for the month.

Further program information is available from USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Financial Management Division at 202-772-6041.

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The choice of the No. 1-B and No. 2-B designations were selected to make the standard as similar as possible as the current mode of operation with No. 1 and No. 2 diesel fuel. Most users utilize No. 2 diesel fuel, but if they experience un-expected filter clogging they can switch to No. 1 diesel fuel, use additives or other means to prevent un-expected filter clogging. The same philosophy is to be maintained with the No. 1-B and No. 2-B biodiesel specification, i.e. most users will continue to utilize the No. 2-B biodiesel but if un-expected filter clogging is experienced, No. 1-B can be used for blending.

The interest in creating No.1-B specification was triggered by a handful of cases with the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel experiencing un-expected filter clogging above the cloud point of the finished blend, which mostly occurred with low aromatic No. 1 type diesel blends. The voluntary No. 1-B grade maintains the same parameters as the current standard, and provides more stringent controls for minor components which have been implicated in rare filter clogging in the field

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Growth Energy working to bring higher ethanol blends to consumers Retrofit kits for flex pumps will provide consumers with greater choice and savings at the pump WASHINGTON, D.C. — With increasing consumer demand for higher blends of ethanol, following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of E15 for commercial sale, several fuel dispensing equipment manufacturers have introduced new products

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The handling of the negatives was reviewed and approved by the ASTM Committee on Standards at a meeting late last week. The modified version of ASTM D6751 containing the new No. 1-B grade will be released for public use later this summer after editorial review and typesetting.

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“We are committed as an industry to being proactive so that the end user gets the best product possible,” said Kyle Anderson, Technical Projects Manager for the National Biodiesel Board.

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Commitment to increasing ethanol blends, such as the introduction of these kits, reflects the

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Americans are increasingly eager to use renewable biofuels like ethanol to displace our dependence on oil, which burns dirtier, reducing the quality of our air and lines the pockets of OPEC. With the recent approval by the EPA, 72 percent of the vehicles on the road today can use E15, and there are over nine million Flex Fuel vehicles that can

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by Judy Wright, Chair, Northeast CCA Region What a busy and active spring and summer growing season so far. Fortunately everyone I know of took advantage of the early start to spring and was able to get crops planted either on time or early. This was fortunate as the lack of rain has allowed the roots to follow the moisture down and for the most part avoid severe drought stress. It was disappointing to see some corn especially under stress around the 4th of July. This seemed to be the case at least in central New York where we have not had any showers and the most stressed crops appeared to be in areas that were either wet or on knolls.

Thinking about areas in fields that

are showing drought stress or even fields that are under moderate stress causes me to wonder what could be done to help future crops. Irrigation for field crops is not cost effective according to some studies I looked at years ago.

After attending a seminar on soil health this past February, I have been reading a book written by David R. Montgomery titles “Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations.” I have always been fascinated with soil and the systems it supports under our feet. Montgomery makes a good case for striving even harder to conserve the soil we have left to farm.

There are farms using the soil health test and taking steps to improve their soil health — not just the nutrient component and forward to hearing about

Meet your CCA ~ Rod Douglass Roderick Douglass is a District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Rod services Lewis County from the USDA Service Center in Lowville, NY. As District Conservationist, Rod uses a team approach to get conservation on the ground. Rod works hand in hand with producers, private planners, engineers, and conservation partners, to implement CNMPs, Nutrient Management plans, Crop Rotation Plans, Forestry Management Plans, and Wildlife Management Plans. Much of his work involves designing, coordinating, and conducting on-site inspection of planned conservation practices during the implementation phase. Using various Federal Conservation Program funding, everything from silage leachate treatment systems, barnyard water management systems, manure storage systems, cover crops, wetland restoration projects, reviewing nutrient balances, and evaluating crop rotations are on Rod’s plate on any given day.

Rod’s pride in his job and attention to detail has resulted in a tapestry of conservation over Lewis County, servicing the customer as the conservation decision maker while balancing the soil, water, air, plant, and animal resource needs of Lewis County.

Rod became a CCA in July 1996 at the CCA programs inception. When asked about being a CCA, Rod says, “NRCS has supported me keeping my private CCA Certification by allowing me the time to earn continuing education credits needed for recertification. The CCA Program helps me keep up my skills as a Certified Conservation Planner with NRCS. This is important in maintaining my credibility when I review plans prior to approval of payments under USDA Contracts that are written by private planners. The program also provides me with insights into new ideas in conservation and an opportunity to network with other planners.”

Rod has served as the District Con-

Rod Douglass, CCA

servationist in Lowville since May 1990.

Rod started his career with NRCS in February 1980 as a Soil Scientist in Battle Mountain, NE, where he worked for 3 years followed by 3 years in Bennington County, VT. Assignments as a Soil Conservationist in Nassau County and Genesee County, NY, prior to becoming the District Conservationist in Lewis County round out his extensive conservation experience. Rod grew up in Rensselaer, NY, and received a BS Degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with an MS from Purdue University.

Rod says “My career has been very interesting because I love the outdoor work and meeting so many different people. I especially enjoy working and meeting with the farmers and landowners. Meeting other people within NRCS and working in partnership with private planners and other public conservation agencies is very satisfying when the conservation objectives of the farmer and landowner are met. One of the most satisfying parts of my job has been my involvement with wetland restorations.

Restoring areas of floodplain and wetlands that no longer are viable for agricultural production are once again productive but in a different light. They are once again providing important wetland wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and water quality benefits. It has been a win-win for the landowner, wildlife, and downstream residents.”

the results.

If the moisture deficit continues corn that is starting to tassel may run into trouble, especially if a drought continues as the silks will not emerge if the corn is stressed. I have seen corn years ago in the south that was stressed and did not produce ears. What happened was the tassels emerged but the silks were delayed, once the silks emerged the tassels had shed all their pollen and the silks were left barren. In this case the corn was harvested for silage.

Drought damaged corn will have 85 to 95 percent of the feeding value of normal corn silage. Be aware that drought stressed corn can produce higher levels of nitrate. While I do not anticipate this happening this growing season, it might be worthwhile keeping an eye on tassel and silk emergence and if necessary thinking about alternative uses if grain production is not sufficient.

There was a lot of press regarding the True Armyworm outbreak earlier this growing season. The first generation has laid their eggs and the next generation will appear in early July. Generally crop loss is negligible when defoliation occurs very early in the growth of the plant. The corn crop can recover easily since its growing point remains below ground and there is still potential to produce more leaves. However as the plants mature the level of recovery will be greatly reduced.

Be sure to scout for them.

In central New York we had an early first and good second cutting of hay before the dry weather hit. Wheat harvest is well underway and given the lack of rain hopefully sprouting will not be a consideration this year. We are due for a good wheat crop with clean bright straw.

Fresh market vegetable growers also

had an early crop as did the fruit crops.

Unfortunately one of my favorites, strawberries, saw a shortened season because of the weather. But there is always next year plus the warm temperatures that shortened the strawberry season has pushed the sweet corn season along. I know there will be fresh sweet corn at the stands earlier and I can hardly wait!

I am concerned for the apple growers as the extremely unseasonably cold temperatures this spring dramatically reduced the crop statewide. As a friend of mine said about their orchard in eastern New York after realizing that they lost their apple crop this year ”It will be hard to find New York apples to sell at our stand this fall and I am not sure how to advertise out-of-state apples.”

While I do not have a good answer to that dilemma. I am hopeful that people will have fresh apples to enjoy this fall, regardless of which state they come from and come to understand how much better New York apples taste in the future.

With most of the growing season behind us, now is the time to think about harvest safety and cover crops to hold those nutrients not used by the current crop for next year. Your Certified Crop Advisor is available to help with these important decisions and offer you some timely information.

Be sure to contact your Certified Crop Advisor to learn more about how they can be a partner in your decision making process today and what programs are available to keep farmers and agricultural advisors up to date. Together we can keep New York agriculture a strong part of the local economy and continue to help revitalize our state’s economy.

Corn that is beginning to show signs of drought stress begins with firing — an overall loss of color and yellowing on lower leaves.

Photo by Sally Colby

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Ask your CCA ~ What does CCA really mean?

by Ryan Akin, CCA, Hemdale Farms, Canandaigua, NY So the Farmer says to the CCA, what does CCA mean? And the CCA says, simple, Certified Crop Adviser. Stop me if you have heard this one before….

Whoa, whoa, wait a just a second!

Sure that is what the acronym CCA stands for, but those three words carry a much larger meaning.

Certified: All CCAs are certified by the American Society of Agronomy.

Crop: A CCAs area of expertise lies in the field and forage crop arena. Some

CCAs also specialize in vegetable crops.

Adviser: The function of a CCA is to provide timely, sound, agronomic advice to producers of these field and forage crops.

Okay, that’s a start, but there is so much more to a CCA than this simple definition. Probably the most important word in the title is certified. All CCAs must fulfill a rigorous set of requirements in order to gain certification.

These requirements are set by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and serve as International standards

CCA Board Member contact information Janet Fallon Dairy One Foiage and Soils Lab janet.fallon@dairyone.com Tully, NY Dale Gates NRCS dale.gates@ny.usda.gov Marcy, NY Jessica Heim SWCD- Madison County jessica-heim@verizon.net Hamilton, NY Quirine Ketterings, Co-Chair Cornell University qmk2@cornell.edu Ithaca, NY Doug LaFave Hewitt Brothers dlafave@a-znet.com Locke, NY Joe Lawrence CCE- Lewis County jrl65@cornell.edu Lowville, NY Judy Wright, Co-Chair Farmland Protection Consultant jlw4220@yahoo.com Auburn, NY

Ag. App Review

by Mike Contessa, CCA, Champlain Valley Agronomics, Peru NY ESRI ArcMap Mobile As farm managers, crop advisors, and custom applicators compile gigabytes of digital information related to production agricultural fields, they are continuously looking for cutting edge ways to make use of the data. ESRI’s ArcGIS Mobile App is one such resource for doing just that.

This powerful free app allows users to

leverage all of their spatial information on the fly while they are in the field. To the agriculturist, this means you can view your farms field borders, yield maps, water features, soil maps and much more from your mobile device. In addition to seeing the features, the user can call up specific attribute information stored within the shapes database like acres, crop planted, planting date, etc. This can be especially useful when scouting fields or extracting soil samples.

The functionality doesn’t end there.

By using the devices GPS the app can perform linear and area measurements based on your current location or by interacting with the map. Anyone that uses GIS/GPS in their daily work should defiantly take this App for a test drive!

To get started simply download the App to your Windows Mobile, IOS, or Android device and immediately enjoy high resolution maps and the measuring tools. To display and use your own spatial information, create a free ArcGIS online account at www.arcgis. com/home/.

candidate is approved by their local board, the last step for certification is to sign and agree to the CCA Code of Ethics. This last step holds all CCAs accountable to conduct business both with clients, and with other CCAs in a professional and ethical manner. Alright, our candidate is now a newly certified CCA, they can go out there and light the world on fire with their passion for crop advising, and they will always be a CCA, right? Wrong!! To remain certified, every CCA must attend ASA approved training sessions, to acquire at least 40 hours of Continuing Education Credits every two years. Those 40 hours must consist of a minimum number of hours in each of the four competency areas.

So there you have it, a CCA is a Certified Crop Adviser. And now you know, that it is so much more than a title, or an acronym after a name on a business card. CCAs are out there for the farmer.

They are well trained and educated on all the latest and greatest methods for crop production, and their passion is seeing their clients succeed year after year. Pardon the pun, but “CCAs are Out Standing in Your Fields”!!!

CCA Calendar of Events CEU’s are pre-approved for most of these events. CEU’s can be self reported if pre-approved CEU’s are not offered.

Aug. 10 - Perennial Biofeedstock Energy Tour, Big Flats Plant Materials Center, 3266 NY 352 Big Flats 14814 $10 to cover cost of lunch. Contact Paul Salon paul.salon@ny.usda.gov 607-562-8404 for more information or to register. 3.5 CEU’s pending.

Aug. 23 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2012 PA Soybean Grower Research Field Day, Penn States SEARC Research Center (Landisville Farm) 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, PA 17545-9140. Contact Jeff Graybill, jsg18@psu.edu, 717394-6851 Sept. 13 - Pollinator Conservation Workshop, Corning, NY. 1 PM and 3.5 Crop Management. Please contact Paul Salon paul.salon@ny.usda.gov 607-562-8404.

Sept. 19 - Professional Applicator Training, CaroVail, Salem, NY. Full day session. Classes can hold up to 30 people. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location. To Register: www.asmark.org/TrainingCourses/. 5.5 PM credits.

Sept. 18 - 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Critical Area Seeding and Planting Workshop, Big Flats Plant Materials Center (BFPMC), 3266 NY Route 352 Big Flats, NY 14814.

For additional information contact paul.salon@ny.usda.gov or by calling 607-562-8404. This is a field tour let

us know if you have special needs.

Please bring $12 to cover the cost of lunch, exact change would be appreciated.

Sept. 21 - Professional Applicator Training, Peacock Hill Farm, Farmington, NY. Full day session. Classes can hold up to 30 people. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location. To Register: www.asmark.org/ TrainingCourses/. 5.5 PM credits.

Nov. 27-29 - 2012 NRCCA Annual Training, Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse, NY. Contact Jeanette Marvin jmarvin@rochester.rr.com. 16 Credits pending.

Dec. 12 - Field Crop Dealer Meeting - Genesee Grande, Syracuse, NY. Half day of Cornell led sessions. Cost $15.

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com.

Credits Pending.

Dec. 13 - NYSABA Annual Meeting, Genesee Grande, Syracuse, NY. Full day of agribusiness management sessions. Minimum 6 credits. Pending.

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com.

Dec. 18 - The Cornell University Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference. Statler Hotel Ballroom on the Cornell campus. Please contact Carol Thomson at cmt8@cornell.edu or 607255-5464 or visit the website at http://dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/ag_outlook_conference.php for upcoming registration and program information.

January 2013 - New England CCA Conference - Details to follow

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Ryan Akin Hemdale Farms rakin1@rochester.rr.com Canandaigua, NY Greg Albrecht NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets greg.albrecht@agriculture.ny.gov Ithaca, NY Brian Boerman Farmland Environmental bib@acsoffice.com Dryden, NY Rich Bonanno University of Massachussetts Extension rbonanno@umext.umass.edu Methuen, MA Mike Contessa Champlain Valley Agronomics, Inc. fieldteck@aol.com Peru, NY Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension Heather.Darby@uvm.edu St. Albans, VT Matthew Eckhardt Capital Area Ag Consulting mreconsulting@hotmail.com Stephentown, NY

for certification.

So how does a CCA become certified, you ask? Well, first, the future CCA must pass a series of two exams which are prepared both by the ASA, and professors from the Land Grant colleges and universities within the CCA’s region. In preparation for this exam there is a course taught by these professors that covers four core competency areas, Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management, and Crop Management. Once our CCA hopeful takes the course, studies real hard, and passes both exams, they can now apply to be a CCA. In order to be eligible our candidate must have and be able to document a minimum of two years of crop advising work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or a minimum of four years with no degree in agriculture. This requirement also includes client references confirming the applicant’s competency as a crop adviser. Okay, our candidate has passed all the tests, gotten the necessary work experience and references, are they now certified? Not yet. Next, their application is reviewed by the regional CCA Board of Directors, and either approved or denied. Assuming our

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Extend the Farm Bill To Members of the U.S. House Ag Committee and Other Members of Congress From: Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag We support the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill as presented by

Chairman Lucas. However, we are concerned about some of the proposed cuts.

We are very concerned there doesn’t appear to be any language that addresses the exorbitant cost that dairy farmers

are experiencing for various grains like corn, soybeans, etc.

Again, we urge the committee to use the language in the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act (currently S1640) as the method to

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would not cost the government any funds.

More importantly, S1640 would not raise prices to consumers above the 2008 level.

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Impacts of drought conditions on northeast agriculture producers surely feel the market effects of the Midwest drought.

Cash crop producers that are able to harvest a good crop should be able to sell into a strong market.

“2012 has been a very challenging year for many farmers and the drought further compounds those challenges.” ~ Jim Putnam On the other hand, livestock and dairy farmers will experience high commodity prices leading to even higher feed costs. Farm milk prices may strengthen somewhat at the end of 2012 and going into 2013, but this increase will lag significantly behind feed

price increases and the level of increase may not be adequate in the short term to cover feed cost increases. Furthermore, the hot, dry weather is resulting in decreased animal comfort and reduced weight gain/milk yield.

The stress of the weather on vegetable crops is reducing yield and quality, although producers with irrigation will be able to reduce impact. Combined with the already devastating spring thaw/freeze damage on Northeast tree fruit crops, many fruit producers are continuing to suffer through the drought conditions.

To view the full Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Report, Implications of 2012 Drought for Northeast Agriculture as of July 24, 2012, visit FarmCreditEast.com.

Mielke from A17 me double digit corn prices are possible.

“The combined livestock industries were not able to get an adjustment in the ethanol mandates when they attempted to reduce them a few years ago. It made sense then and makes even better sense now that the ethanol mandates be cut from 10 to 5 percent of our US gasoline the amount that is needed to oxygenate the gasoline,” VanDam wrote. “The bal-

ance of the U.S. ethanol program cannot be justified.”

“The drought is real and is persistent. On the Market to Market show this morning the analyst opined that if not later this year then next year corn is likely to hit $9.00 a bushel and perhaps $10.00. At some point demand destruction comes into play as users get priced out of the market. Doesn’t it make better sense to reduce

the artificial demand dictated by government decree? Cut it in half,” VanDam concluded.

Corn and soybeans aren’t the only feed prices going up. Dairy Profit Weekly reports that the whole cottonseed dry spell is expected to intensify in 2013, as competing crops threaten to cannibalize even more cotton acres in 2013.

Cotton farmers planted 14 percent fewer cot-

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“2012 has been a very challenging year for many farmers and the drought further compounds those challenges” said Jim Putnam, executive vice president for marketing and planning at Farm Credit East.

“While the Northeast agriculture industry is very strong, we will likely see a significant reduction in net farm income as a result of drought conditions and the April freeze conditions that hurt most fruit farmers.”

While the Northeast is considered to be in “moderate drought” by USDA standards, much of the Midwest is in moderate to extreme drought, the highest percentage since 1956. As a result, the Northeast will

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The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, along with other biofuel advocates, intervened in the case. Following the Court’s dismissal of the meat industry petition, Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis and RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen issued the following statement: “Today’s decision is nothing short of a victory

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creating hundreds of thousands of jobs that cannot be outsourced. In addition, it is helping to decrease the nation’s reliance on imported oil and thus reducing prices at the pump.

“Moreover, the RFS is the nation’s first effort at meaningfully reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. As the Court

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TRACTORS 2000 NHTS100 4wd, Cab, 32x32 Shuttle, 2 Remotes, 2135 Hrs. $39,995 2007 NH TL100A 4wd, Cab, w/NH 830TL Loader, 2068 Hrs. . . . $43,795 2010 NH T6030 4WD, Cab, 95HP, w/NH 840TL Loader, 1100 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,500 2005 Kubota L3130 4wd, HST w/Loader, 1023 Hrs. . . . . . . $13,900 2007 NH TG305 255 HP, Front/Rear duals, Deluxe Cab-1750 Hrs $139,500 2009 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS w/NH 820TL Loader/Canopy . . . $34,375 1990 Ford 8830 4wd, Cab, Rear Duals, Power Shift, 6650 Hrs. $31,250 1974 Ford 3400 3 Cyl. Diesel w/Industrial Loader, New Paint. . . . $8,500 2000 NH TC33D 4WD, HST, 33HP w/Loader, 1038 Hrs . . . . $13,625 1995 Ford 8670 4WD Super Steer, Rear Duals, 10,900 Hrs. . . . $34,900 2000 NH TL70 2WD, ROPS, Tractor - 1499 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . $11,900 Case IH 674 2WD, Diesel Utility Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2008 NH T1110 4WD, HST, 28HP w/Loader, 60” Belly Mower, Grass Catcher, Front Snowblower, 206 Hrs - Woods 6’ Backhoe Available for Additional $3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,495 1973 Ford 2110 LCG 3 Cyl. Gas Engine w/Loader, 3847 Hrs . . . $3,995 2008 NH T1030 4WD, HST, 26HP w/Loader, R4 Tires, 38 Hrs. . . . $12,950 1980 JD 850 2WD, ROPS Tractor - 3502 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,995 1986 Ford 1210 2WD Compact w/Ford 702A Front Blade - 1091 Hrs.$3,500 2010 NH TD5030 4WD ROPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 2011 NH T6030 4WD, Cab w/NH 840TC Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . POR AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT WIC Cart Mounted Bedding Chopper with Honda Engine . . . $1,450 2010 E-Z Trail CF890 Round Bale Carrier/Feeder . your choice $4,995 NH 824 2 Row Corn Head for a NH 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 Gehl 970 14’ Forage Box on Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,950 Gehl 940 16' Forage Box on Tandem 12 Ton Gehl Gear . . . . $2,995 Krause 2204A 14' Disc Harrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 2002 NH 570 Square Baler w/70 Thrower, Ex. Cond. . . . . . . $19,600 Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler . . . . . . $17,500 2011 H&S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New . . . . . $5,295 1998 John Deere 3 Row Corn Head from JD 3970 . . . . . . . . $3,200 1988 NH 900 Forage Harvester, Metalert, 900W Pick-up Head . . . . $6,720 2010 Hay Rite 24” Skeleton Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 2010 H&S BW1000 Inline Bale Wrapper - Like New . . . . . . $24,500 Case IH 415 Cultimulcher 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,700 Jaylor 2350 Vertical Cutter/Mixer/Feeder Wagon . . . . . . . . . . $6,300 2007 Krause 7400-24WR 24’ Rock Flex Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 Wil Rich 25’ Field Cultivator, Spring Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 2003 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale. . . . . $9,800 New Idea Box Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100

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Woods RM59 3pt. Finish Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 2011 WIFO 3pt. Pallet Forks - 3000 lb. Capacity, Like New . . . . $795 1999 NH 824 2 Row Corn Head to fit NH 900 . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 2003 NH 27P Windrow Pickup head to fit NH 900 . . . . . . . . . $1,800 1992 Landoll 11’Tilloll one pass Tillage Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,400 NH 477 7’ Haybine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,400 Vicon 3pt. Wheel Rake, 4 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $525 Knight 3015 Reel Auggie Mixer Wagon w/Scales, 147 Cu. Ft. Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 2001 Woods BH1050 3pt. Backhoe w/PTO Pump, Very Little Use. $5,500 2007 Sweepster Quick Attach 8’ Broom w/PTO Pump and Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 Avalanche 10’ Quick Attach Snow Pusher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 2000 JD 328 Square Baler w/42 Ejector-Nice Condition . . . $11,500 1991 Case IH 8450 Round Baler, 4x6 Variable Chamber. . . . $9,500 New Holland 273 Square Baler w/54A Thrower. . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 2003 EZ Trail 9x18 Steel Rack on 872W Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2010 NH B95B TLB, CAB w/heat and AC, Pilot Control, Extendhoe, 418 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2008 NH M459 Telehandler 45’ reach, 420 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . $60,000 2011 NH W190C Wheel Loader, 4.5 Cu.Yd. Buckets, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Choice $172,500 2007 NH E70SR Excavator w/Blade, Steel Tracks, Cab w/heat /AC 1613 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,500 2009 NH E135B SR Excavator w/Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket, 1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,500 2011 NH D85B Crawler/Dozer, LGP Trucks, OROPS, 300 Hrs. $68,750 2010 NH L170 Skidsteer, Cab w/Heat, Pilot Controls, Hyd. Q-Attach Plate, 72" Bucket, 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2007 NH W110 Wheel Loader, 1025 Hrs, Excellent Cond.. . . $87,500 2007 NH W170B Wheel Loader, 2743 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,250 1982 JD 310A 2WD TLB, Cab, Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 1990 Hitachi EX60G Excavator w/Rubber Tracks - 3841 Hrs.$24,500 2008 NH C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat A/C, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd., 84” Bucket, 984 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 2008 NH L160 Skidsteer w/Cab & Heat, 72” Bucket, 3476 Hrs$13,500 2011 NH L218 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, Hyd. Mount Plate, 638 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,500 ATTACHMENTS 2008 NH /FFC 66" Skidsteer Tiller - Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2009 Bradco 48” Pallet Forks, SSL Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600 Wifo SSL Mount Bale Graber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 2011 NH/McMillon Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950

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FARMER T O FARMER M ARKETPLACE

WANTED: Organic dairy Cows; Milkers or bred Heifers for start up herd. Jerseys of crosses with low SCC’s preferred. Whitney, VT. 802-462-3909

JD 343 CORN head 3-row. Includes adapter plate to use on 3000 or 5000 series harvester for snaplage $3,000. 315420-3396.(NY)

1970 JOHN DEERE 350 dozer diesel, six way blade, good undercarriage, ROPS $9,500. Rome Coleman 5,000 watt generator $375. 315-336-3744.(NY)

1952 JD-B 3PT, cultivator plow, crowfoot roller, disk, 6 inch hammermill JD 318 deck, rototiller, snow blower cab, 5hp. bagger weights. 315-536-4863.(NY)

JD 6 WHEEL Gator, hyd. dump, runs good, $3,500. obo. Farmall H, new engine, new paint, good tires $2,500. obo. 315-2467162.(NY)

TWO DION CHOPPERS 1224 w/2-3 row corn heads 1-2 row, two grass heads.

Knight mixer 3050 wagon, Weaver stainless feed 430 carts. 802-375-5795.(VT)

AB 144 IRRIGATION Traveler 1-1/2in. hose 395” JD 3pt. 2-row corn planter, like new.

JD 3pt. 7ft. rear mower, used. Call, leave number. 978-433-8974.(MA)

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT, 6” jointer, 12” belsaw planer, jigsaw, sanders vacuum system, table saw with extension tables.

518-332-4171.(NY)

2 BELGIAN GELDINGS, ages 10+11yrs. used for farming, logging, sleigh rides, hay rides, parades, very good in traffic. 413834-2526.(MA)

AC HD7 DOZER Bull blade and winch $3,000. Two and three row corn heads for CIH 8750 Chopper, make offer. 315-4805958.(NY)

JOHN DEERE H tractor asking $2,200. 1 Row PTO drive potato digger $850. Fairbanks Morse engine 2HP. asking $325.

585-735-3065.(NY)

WANTED: One row corn picker Gravity wagon tractor with loader, want to trade beef Cows, Steer, Heifers. 315-2452254.(NY) 20x60 SILO PLUS unloader $2,500. obo.

Graco commercial paint sprayer $350. 121/2ft. boat $100. Holland Patent, NY area.

315-865-5657

HESSTON 4550 BALER, excellent condition, never spent a night outside. Superb small square baler. Makes tight bales, possible delivery $7,900. 315-348-6149.(NY)

153 4X4 ROUND BALES, bedding hay $15. each. Call Ron Knox. 518-8720077.(NY)

PARTING OUT GLEANER model K combine, 3-row cornhead. WANTED: New Idea 3726 spreader, good condition. 315-3603755.(NY)

D4-CAT DOZER, electric start, 8’-blade winch available. 500Bu. tandem axle grain cart, lights & tarp. REM 30.06 rifle sling scope. 315-536-6406.(NY)

ANTIQUE ONE ROW corn chopper PTO powered in working condition, reasonable.

203-269-2598.(CT)

ORGANIC HEIFERS and calves Holstein, JerseyXcross springers to newborn NOFNY certifies. 585-798-9345.(NY)

VALMETAL 40’ transport type hay elevator chain type 1-1/2 HP motor great shape.

802-333-4758.(VT)

4600 HESSTON INLINE baler works well $2,950. Call Mike. 802-345-2284.(VT)

JD 620 RUNS good $4,000. Beagle pups ready to go $200. 315-363-0262.(NY)

WHEAT STRAW BINDER in barn 70-80 years $1,500. Blizzard Ensilage cutter in barn 70 years work or museum $758. 603464-6067.(NH)

3070 Commercial Knight Feed Mixer; F15B Amco disk, $6,500; Bodco tri-axle spreader, 7200 gallon, $20,000; high pressure sodium lights, $100/each. 315-4045812(NY)

10 FOOT HORSE drawn harrow, heavy duty $275. 334 Mill Ln. Fort Plain, NY. Montgomery County. 518-993-5426 ext. 2 WANTED: Loader detachable Bush Hog model 2845, 2846, 2847 in good condition, will pick up. 802-236-4917.(VT) 24 FOOT HAY elevator with motor, good shape $1,400. No calls before 7am, or after 7pm. 518-284-2374.(NY) 14 BUNNIES FOR sale, very cute and healthy $10. each, or take all for $120.

Ready to go. 518-993-4589.(NY) FUEL TANKS 275 gallon $50. 1,000 Gallon $350. 500 Gallon water tank $50. Land for rent, can be certified. 315-823-0812.(NY) WANTED: 40-60 Cow dairy herd for late summer, early fall, for tie stall barn. 585526-6639.(NY) GUINEA’S FOR SALE. Good tick eaters, $15. each. Fort Plain, NY. Leave message.

518-993-5593 NEW HOLLAND 326 string baler with farmhand 8 bale cumulator $4,800. 315246-1359.(NY) WANTED: Parts for Allis Chalmers G wheels, tires, motor, etc. or complete tractor running or not. 315-986-4461.(NY)

NI 279 CUT condition. NH 28 Blower, NI 323 picker, MW gravity wagon, Brillion 16’ spring tooth. 315-219-9090.(NY) AYRSHIRE AND Jersey Cows for sale.

Oneida County, NY. 315-843-4852 COMPOUND BOW Hoyt Supreme used one year, Hostage arrow rest silencers sights counter weight shoots accurate $275. 315-536-8854.(NY) NEW HOLLAND 790 Chopper, 824 corn head, hay head metal detector works great $45. Farmall wide front end $375. 315-9424069.(NY)

ALLIS CHALMERS B with pulley, cultivator original owners manuel, stored indoors, not running, not seized $900. Leave message. 518-295-7096.(NY) RABBITS MANY to choose from, reasonable prices, most colors and sizes. Leave message. 518-993-3077.(NY) 7 YEAR OLD Pony rides and drives, lot of energy $350. Saddle $65. 585-5543574.(NY)

CASE IH 6500 chisel plow with spike tooth leveler $6,000. H&S 7+4 forage wagon tandem 3-beater roof excellent $6,000. OBO. 607-760-9459.(NY)

HESSTON 550 round baler with extra belt $3,500. Leave message. 518-5687873.(NY)

FOR SALE: NH 718 Chopper w/hay head $800. Pair 20.8.38 tires tubes $100.

WANTED: Gas engine for JD 3020. 607776-3606.(NY)

JD 1010 TRACTOR, 2WD, 3PT, nice old tractor, needs engine work. 315-8458341.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 315 baler, wire tie, Super Sweep, field ready, new paint $2,800. OBO Amon Zimmerman 1077 Hall Rd. Lyndonville,NY 14098.

B6200 KUBOTA 4WD with hydraulic front blade, new clutch, also LS172 Woods loader 48” bucket. No Sunday calls please.

315-536-6107.(NY)

BROWN EGG LAYING Pullets ready to lay $6.50. Brown egg layers, laying 1 year $3.25. 315-536-8967.(NY)

714 JOHN DEERE self unloader silage wagon, good condition $1,600. Also 273 New Holland small square baler with kicker $1,100. 315-585-6376.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 718 Chopper two row corn head $975. 717 Chopper New Holland base $375. 845-783-7531.(NY)

40 FREESTALL PARLOR trained grade Cows, all stages of lactation. 716-5922108.(NY)

271 NH BALER with motor and steel wheels. Ready for field. JD hay fluffer. JD 270 3pt. disc mower. G.C. 315-8232053.(NY)

REGISTERED ANGUS and Angus cross Bulls for sale. Wellville Farm. 804-2923102.(NY)

BRADEO 9HD backhoe for skidsteer 18” bucket $3,200. No Sunday calls. 585-5264792.(NY)

REGISTERED PUREBRED Red Angus Bull, D.O.B. 4/16/10 Richard Loomis Morrisville, NY. 315-350-8584

5 YEAR OLD draft Paint stud, broke 18 hds. $1,250. 607-869-5691.(NY)

JD SKID STEER 575 with forks, needs engine $1,600. Gale skid steer 3030 for parts $700. Cat 955 loader $6,500. 607692-3644.(NY) 2009 ADAMS 16FT Gooseneck stock trailer $4,490. 2012 Calico 16ft. B.P. stock trail. $4,550. Ford tractor 801 $3,950. 336-2607606.(NC)

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Equipment Service • 442 Esch Mfg • E-375 Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Group • E-314 Farm and Land Realty, Inc • L-301 Farmer Boy Ag • 125 Feedmobile, Inc • E-368 Fetterville Sales • H-304 Finch Services • W-353 Fisher & Thompson, Inc • 110 F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc • 409, 410 Franklin Builders • 225, 226 Fulton Bank • 206 GEA Farm Technologies • 104A Genex Cooperative, Inc • W-312 Glatfelter Pulp Wood Co • 711 Goodville Mutual Casualty Co • E-316, E-317 Garber Farms • 503, 451 Great Plains Mfg • W-348A Gro-Mor Plant Food Co Inc • 127 Ground Water Assesment • E-340 Growers Mineral Solutions • 246 Growmark FS, LLC • E-321, E-322 GVM, Inc • 114 H&S Manufacting Co. Inc • W-354, O-304 Hamilton Equipment, Inc • 445 Hardi North America, Inc • E-371 Hershey Equipment Co., Inc • 444 Hillside Ag Construction, LLC • W-337, W-338 Hill Top Tire • 220A Hoard’s Dairyman • L-209 Homestead Nutrition, Inc • 285, 286, 287 Hoober Feeds • 426, 427 Hoober, Inc • E-377, O-314 Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc • 269 Horizon Organic • W-319 Horning Mfg, LLC • 501 Hubner Seed • H-302, H-303 Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc • 236, 237 Hunter Insurance Associates • 411 IBA, Inc • E-327, E-328 Idiehl, LLC • 700, 701 Iva Manufacturing • E-318, E-319, E-320, E-320A J&B Contractors • E-305 J&J Silo Co., LLC • 293 J.L. Gossert & Co. Forestry • E-347 J.S. Woodhouse Co., Inc • 440 Jamesway Farm Equipment, Inc • 135 Jaylor Fabricating, Inc • W-349 Kamar Products • E-334 Kel-Krop Enterprises LLC • W-306, W-307 Kencove Farm Fence • W-318 Keystone Concrete Products • 272, 273 Keystone Group Ag Seeds • E-361, E-362 King Construction • 254, 255 King’s AgriSeeds, Inc • 403, 404 Kirby Agri Inc • W-326 Kubota Tractor Corp • 123 Kuhn North America, Inc • 100 L Cubed Corp dba Tam Systems • E-376 Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation • 502 Lancaster DHIA • W-332, W-333 Lancaster Farming, Inc • L-202 Lancaster Parts & Equipment • E-378 Lanco Manufacturing • W-347 Lanco-Pennland • 429 Lapp’s Barn Equipment, Inc • A Lawn Care Distributors, Inc • 124 Lely USA, Inc • 111 LIRA / Kauffman’s Animal Health, Inc • E-331 LnR Feed & Grain • E-355 LR Gehm, LLC / CoPulsation • 416 M.H. Eby, Inc • W-355 Mahindra USA, Inc • B, C Mark Hershey Farms, Inc • 431 Martin Limestone Inc • 257 Martin Water Conditioning • 710

Maryland Virginia Milk • E-323, E-324 MAX, Mutual Aid Exchange • H-300 McHenry Pressure Cleaning Systems • O-311 McLanahan Corporation • E-312 Messick Farm Equipment • 105, 106 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation • O-100 Mid-Atlantic Agri Systems • W-346 Mid-Atlantic Dairy Assoc / PA Dairy Promotion Program • 235 Mid-Atlantic Seeds • E-364, E-365, 251, 252 Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing • 535 Milk-Rite, Inc • E-344 Miller Diesel Inc • E-308 Miraco • E-336, E-337 MM Weaver • 103, O-106 Morton Buildings Inc • E-332, E-333 Mount Joy Farmers Co-op • 210 Mueller • 119 Multimin USA • 526, 527, 528 Mycogen Seeds / Dow Agro Sciences • 213, 214 Nachurs Alpine Solutions • 244, 245 NASF • W-304, W-305 National Farmers Org - NFO • 534 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-NIOSH • 241C National Penn Bank • 215 New Holland Agriculture • 108, 109 Nextire, Inc • E-380, E-381 North Brook Farms, Inc • E-309, E-310 Northeast Agri Systems, Inc • 122 Northeast Feed • 214A Northeast Stihl • 511, 512 NYCAMH • 217 O.A. Newton • W-302, W-303 Outback Heating, Inc - Heatmor • 262, 263 Oxbo International • 104 P. L. Rohrer & Bro., Inc • E-300 PA Dairy Princess & Promotion • L-200 PA One Stop & Agmap Penn State • 241A PACMA Inc • L-304, L-305 Paradise Energy Solutions • 706 Patterson Farms Maple Products • 240, 241 Patz Corporation • 131 PBZ LLC/Crop Care/Zimmerman Cattle Control • 113, 115 PDM Insurance Agency, Inc • E-326 Pearson Livestock Equipment • O-310 Penn Diesel Serv. Co • E-329, E-330 Penn Jersey Products, Inc • E-374 Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health • 241E Penn State University-PA Office of Rural Health • 241D Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture • L-203 Pennsylvania Certified Organic • 402 Pennsylvania Service & Supply, Inc • 425 Pennsylvania Soybean Board • E-306 Perma-Column East, LLC • 438, 439 Petersheims Cow Mattress, LLC • 137 Pik Rite, Inc • D Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc • E-349, E-350, E-351 PNC Bank • 277 Power Ag • 222A, 222B Power Systems Electric, Inc • E-382, E-383 Precise Concrete Walls, Inc • 256 Precision Planting Reps • W-335, W-336 Prima Tech USA • 526, 527, 528 Priority One • 430 Progressive Pressure Systems, Inc • 239 Progressive Publishing • L-205 Provita Animal Health • 205 Quality Craft Tools • H-301 Rain and Hail, LLC • E-315 Red Barn Consulting, Inc • 241B Red Dale Ag Service, Inc • 400 Redmond Minerals • 261 Reed Equipment Sales • W-356, W-357 Reinecker Ag • 506, 507 Renaissance Nutrition • 294 Roto-Mix, LLC • W-358

RSI Calf Systems Inc • 266, 267 Ruhl Insurance • 407 Ryder Supply Company • E-372 S&I Pump Crete, LLC • 278, 279 S.K. Construction LLC • 533 Salford Farm Machinery, Ltd • W-350, W-350A Sanimax Marketing, Ltd • 436 Seedway, LLC • W-342, W-343 Select Sire Power • W-308 Shady Lane Curtains • 543 Show-Ease Stall Co • 116 Shur-Co, LLC • E-307 SI Distributing, Inc • 420, 421, 422 Slaymaker Electric Motor • E-366 Smucker’s Meats • W-309A Snyder Equipment, Inc • 423 Sollenberger Silos, LLC • 290, 291, 292 Superior Attachments, Inc • 288, 289 Stein-Way Equipment • 500, 449 Steiner • 508, 509 Stoltzfus Spreaders • 117 Straley Farm Supply • 221, 222 Stray Voltage Testing, LLC • E-325 Stull Equipment Company • 443 Sundance Vacations • 617 Superior Silo, LLC • 118 Susquehanna Bank • 406 Susquehanna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram/D.K. Hostetler • 525 Sweitzers Fencing Co • 518, 519, 450 Synagro • 238 Syngenta • W-344, W-345 SyrVet, Inc • 526, 527, 528 TA Seeds • W-315, W-316, W-317 Taurus Service, Inc • W-310 Team Ag • E-335 Tech Mix, Inc • 428 The Mill • 275, 276, 276A The Old Mill Troy • 417, 418 The Pennsylvania State University • 713, 714 TM Refrigeration LLC • 280, 281, O-103 Topstitch of New York • 270, 271 Trioliet Mulles B.V. • E-353A Triple-M-Farms • 265 Udder Comfort • 204 Uncommon USA Inc • W-322 U.S. Farmer • 613 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - FSA • L-206 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - NRCS • L-207 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - NASS • L-208 Valmetal, Inc • 136 Vi-Cor • 283 Vigortone Ag Products • 405 Vulcan Materials Company • 227 WA Johnson, Inc • L-302, L-303 Weaver Distributing • E-301, E-302, E-303, E-304 Weaver Insurance Agency • 249 Weaver’s Toasted Grains LLC • 408 Wenger Feeds • 227A Wengers of Myerstown • W-351A Westfield Insurance Company • W-334 White Horse Construction, Inc • E-338, E-339 White Oak Mills, Inc • 434 Wood-Mizer Products, Inc • O-310A Yoderway Buildings • T Zartman Farms • 107 Zeiset Equipment, LLC • 447 Zimmerman Farm Service, Inc • 504 Zimmerman’s Glasslined Storage • 516, 517

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Experience is everything Youth gain valuable career-development skills during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show.

Finding that perfect job or earning a scholarship can be difficult, but National Junior Angus Association (NJAA)

members are no strangers to competition.

One competition in particular, the career development contest at the

National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), prepares youth for real-world professional challenges.

Prior to the NJAS, held

In the senior division, contestants create a resume and interview for a potential career in an area of their choice. Having had this experience, Richardson definitely knows the value in being prepared and professional.

“It’s very important in an interview to not only know yourself, but to also know how your abilities fit the position you are applying for,” Richardson said.

Additional NJAS contest placings, awards and scholarships can be found on www.angus.org. Coverage is also available on the NJAA Facebook page, including videos, show results and photos.

Backdrop and candid photos are available for purchase online. Also, tune into a special NJAS episode of The Angus Report on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 a.m. (central) on RFD-TV.

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this year in Louisville, KY, contestants submit a resume for evaluation.

Then at the show, they participate in a private interview with three judges. The two age divisions, intermediate and senior, address scenarios where professional skills are important, applying for a scholarship and applying for a job.

First-time contestant Ashlyn Richardson, Lincoln, MO, enjoyed the challenge and appreciated the chance to sharpen her skills.

“The interview was tough, but I know that this contest is an experience that will help me in the future when I apply for jobs,” Richardson said.

The second age division was added to the contest this year. Juniors in the intermediate division submitted a resume and participated in an interview to apply for a scholarship.

USDA supports Meatless Monday campaign NCBA question’s USDA’s commitment to U.S. Cattlemen WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent announcement that the agency embraces the “Meatless Monday” concept calls into question USDA’s commitment to U.S. farmers and ranchers. USDA stated “one simple way to reduce our environmental while dining at our cafeteria is to participate in the ‘Meatless Monday’ initiative,” which Alexander said is an animal rights extremist campaign to ultimately

end meat consumption.

“This is truly an awakening statement by USDA, which strongly indicates that USDA does not understand the efforts being made in rural America to produce food and fiber for a growing global population in a very sustainable way,” said Alexander. “USDA was created to provide a platform to promote and sustain rural America in order to feed the world.

This move by USDA should be condemned by anyone who believes agriculture is fundamental to sustaining life on

this planet.”

USDA goes one step further in its quest to re-

to the consumption of meat. These concerns are not at all based in

“Today’s cattlemen are significantly more environmentally sustainable than they were 30 years ago.” ~ J.D. Alexander

duce meat consumption, according to Alexander, by specifically calling out beef and dairy production as harmful to the environment. Additionally, the USDA cites health concerns related

fact, according to Alexander, but simply spout statistics and rhetoric generated by anti-animal agriculture organizations. The fact is the consumption of beef is not only healthy,

but the carbon footprint of the production of beef has dramatically decreased as a result of innovative environmental stewardship implemented by America’s farm and ranch families throughout the country.

“Today’s cattlemen are significantly more environmentally sustainable than they were 30 years ago. A study by Washington State University found that today’s farmers and ranchers raise 13 percent more beef from 13 percent fewer cattle. When compared with beef production in

1977, each pound of beef produced today produces 18 percent less carbon emissions; takes 30 percent less land; and requires 14 percent less water,” said Alexander.

“When it comes to health, beef has an amazing story to tell.

Beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food, helping you get more nutrition from the calories you take in.”

Alexander said NCBA will not remain silent as USDA turns its back on cattlemen and consumers.

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NCGA statement on the call for a renewable fuel standard waiver National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the drought and the call by some for the EPA to waive provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

“NCGA stands firm in

its support of the Renewable Fuel Standard and will strongly oppose legislation to alter or repeal the RFS. Likewise, we believe it is premature for a waiver of the RFS provisions at this point.

With the crop still in the field, it is too early to determine this year’s final

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corn supply. In addition, the ethanol industry now has a significant surplus of ethanol and RFS credits that can greatly offset ethanol’s impact on the corn supply.

“However, we recognize the severe impact of the drought on our farmers and our customers, here and abroad, with live-

stock, poultry, ethanol and other processing facilities, and we believe the flexibility of the RFS does work, and will work. NCGA also supports the waiver process that is embodied in the current RFS, and respects the right of those that may file a waiver petition to do so.

“In the meantime, NCGA continues to encourage those seeking RFS legislation to, instead, work through the government’s existing RFS waiver petition process in the event they believe it has caused severe economic harm.

“Many of our farmer members are suffering

immensely from the drought. Many are also in the same predicament as our customers because they have livestock or own ethanol plant shares. Now is the time for all of American agriculture to pull together and work together for solutions that benefit us all.”

Heath Family of Family Traditions with Haley Heath are Outdoor Industry Spokespersons of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® Program show began, Haley has earned much-deserved recognition. In 2008, she was the first woman to receive the “Viewer Favorite Personality” Sportsman Award. In 2009, she was appointed as the Ambassador for The Sportsman Channel’s organization, Hunt.

Fish. Feed., that works to feed needy families. In 2009, Haley was highlighted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and ABC Nightly World News.

Haley and G.O. Heath and their children Gunner and Dakota are all featured on Family Traditions with Haley Heath.

G.O. always envisioned himself working in the outdoors and graduated from the University of Georgia Agriculture School with a BSA in Crop and Soil Sciences.

In addition to their show on The Sportsman Channel, the family lives and works on a farm in Bolingbroke, GA. “Our family is very ex-

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cited about partnering with the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program,” said G.O. and Haley Heath. “Our days start and end on the farm and something we instilled in our children at an early age is farm safety. We are looking forward to getting out in the field with the PAF Safety Day program and to help keep kids safe in and around farms and ranches.”

“Our partnership with the Heath family is a natural one,” said Randy Bernhardt, chief administrative officer of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation® (PAF). “Most outdoor enthusiasts come from rural America and the farm Safety Day program provides rural youth and their families with crucial education on ATV safety, firearm safety and knife safety, to name a few. We are pleased to work with Haley, G.O. and their family to promote farm safety and the farm Safety Day program amongst outdoor

enthusiasts.“ During the next 18 months, the Heath Family will attend a PAF farm Safety Day program, promote the Safety Day pro-

gram at the 2013 Shot Show (http://shot show.org/) and attend the 2013 Progressive Agriculture Foundation annual reception and dinner in

Louisville, KY, in October 2013. The Heaths and PAF are also exploring additional ways that they can work together to promote farm safety.

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All-American family to promote Safety Day program amongst outdoor enthusiasts The Heath family of the show Family Traditions with Haley Heath (www.familytraditionstv.co m) on The Sportsman Channel are spokespersons for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program.

The Health family’s popular television program is an inside look at a growing demographic of families that hunt together. In a crazy world where spending time with family takes a back seat to providing for one, Family Traditions with Haley Heath shows us how accomplishing both at the same time is possible.

What began in 2006 with Haley’s participation in a “Survivor-like” competition on the ESPN television show, “ESPN’s Ultimate Outdoorsmen Search,” evolved into the popular television show, Family Traditions with Haley Heath. Since the

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Monday, August 6 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 4:00 PM: Corfu, NY. Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction. Selling 2007 Toyota Corolla, JD GT235 lawn

mower, approx, 10,000 board feet of cherry lumber, plus tools, antiques and more!.

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Tuesday, August 7 • 9:30 AM: Temple, NH. Selling Tractors, Backhoe, Farm Equip., Tools, Trucks & parts to help settle the estate of Richard Whitcomb. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-7852161 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

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

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

Wednesday, August 8 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-

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5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction.

1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 811. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Thursday, August 9 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-

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Friday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: North Java, NY. Vickers Dairy Farm Machinery Auction - Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH 7140, IH 1566, IH 886, NH 1900 forage harvester, Kenworth W900B 10 wheeler, Claas 180 RotoCut baler, plus truck parts, tillage, planting, harvesting and more! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, August 11 • 10:30 AM: 6692 Rt 305, Belfast, NY. Auction for Mike and Nancy Borden. Excavators, Dozers, Tractors, Trucks, Trailer and more. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 11:00 AM: At the farm of Walter & Gail Dyn, 1117 Co. Hwy 23, Richfield Springs, NY. Complete Machinery Auction. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Monday, August 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W cows one due in Feb. to Picalo Red, one dry due Sept. to Mazda Red, R&W Bred heifer due Nov. to RunnerP Red, R&W calf born 3/19/12 sired by Picolo Red. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, August 15 • Lee, New Hampshire. Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Man-

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

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381

Thursday, August 16 • 1:00 PM: Cohoes & Camden NY. Former Bank of America Branch Auction. Selling at absolute auction two former Bank of America branch buildings. William Kent, Inc., 585-

343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Friday, August 17 • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. .

D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

Saturday, August 18 • 1755 S. E. Frontage Road STURTEVANT WI 53177. Complete Liquidation of Late Model Earthmoving Equipment, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers & Support. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com• 8:25 AM: New Oxford, PA (Adams Cty.). 4 +1 Acre Farmette, Antiques, Collectables. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Monday, August 20 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

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

Friday, August 24 • 5:30 PM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. Collection of 200+ & high quality toys and 1,000 pcs. of collectable farm literature. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors.

Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. By owner. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com

Wednesday, August 29 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VA. 153rd Top-ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. 150 head expected. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Wednesday, September 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd.

Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept.

6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Friday, September 7 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy

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

HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

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

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

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948 LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550

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

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

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

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

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

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

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

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agers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 12601 State Rd. 545 North WINTER GARDEN FL 34787. Late Model Rrental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Pike, NY. Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale - Come support the local 4H youth by bidding on their animals! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc. 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 90 head.

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

Wednesday, September 12

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• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

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

Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 22 • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggregate, Construction, Support Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 29

• Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Wednesday, October 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 5 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, October 10 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Comanaged with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 20 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell

607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 Holsteins. Don & Joanne Hosking. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC & lots of type & production.

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

Wednesday, October 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 26 • Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, October 27 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds). Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca, NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale.

100 of the finest Holsteins to sell all year!.

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

Wednesday, October 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent,

Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, November 2 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, November 9 • Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Selling complete line of late model equipment. (Save the date, late model equip. you don’t find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

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

Wednesday, November 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA July 25, 2012 Cows: Canners 25-63; Cutters 63.50-66.50; Util 67-74 Bulls: 20-84 Steers: Hols. 82-86 Heifers: Ch. 105-105.50 Calves: 5-200ea.

Feeders: 50-125 Sheep: 51-84 Lambs: 100-145 Goats: 68-154ea.; Kids 21123ea.

Boars: No Report Hogs: No Report Feeder Pigs: 50-68 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-125 ea.

Chickens: 2-11.50 Rabbits: 1-11 Ducks: 2.50-16 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 31, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-65; Bulls 65-90; Cutters 55-70; Steers 90-105; Util 70-75; Heifers 70-78.

Calves: Growers 70-100; Veal 80-110; Heifers 75-100.

Hogs (/ea): Feeders 40-55; Sows 30-35; Roasters 75150; Boars 10; Market 52-65.

Sheep: 60-75 Lambs: 120-140 Goats: 60-120/ea; Billies 75175/ea; Kids 25-80/ea.

Alfalfa: 5-6.30/bl Alfalfa Mix: 5.40-6 Timothy: 2.90-6.70 Timothy Mix: 2.25-3.50 Grass Mix: 2-3.70 Grass Mix Round Bales: 25-27.50/ea Straw: 2.10-3.10 HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 26, 2012 Calves: Heif. .60-1.50; Grower Bull over 92# .801.90; 80#-92# .70-1.35; Bob Veal .10-.65.

Cull Cows: Good .62-.78; Lean .40-.72; Heavy Beef Bulls .72-.94.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1400; Springing Cows 750-1300; Springing Heifers 850-1300; Bred Heifers 800-1200; Fresh Heifers 700-1350; Open Heifers 450-800; Started Heifers 100-400; Service Bulls 400-1000.

Beef: Feeders .60-1.10.

Lamb & Sheep: Market11.80; Slaughter Sheep .20.60.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .75-1.25; Kid .10-.70.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 17, 2012 No Report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY July 30, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-125; Grower over 85# 90-130; 80-92# 65-90; Bob Veal 62-67.

Cull Cows: Gd 73-77; Lean 64-71; Hvy. Beef Bulls 83-85.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 103-117; Veal 70-88; Steers 111.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 130145; Market 135-150; Slgh.

Sheep 68-75.

Goats: Billies 135-150; Nannies 75; Kid 75.

Governeur, NY July 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.525; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.70; 80-92# .70-1.15; Bob Veal .20-.58.

Cull Cows: Gd .75-.805; Lean .665-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .745-.92 PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 6, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves .70-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.101.60; 80-92# .90-1.30; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .70-.79; Lean .58-.69; Hvy Beef Bulls .75.88.

Dairy Replacement: Bred Heifers 930-960 Beef: Feeders .70-1.04; Hols. Sel .75-.88; Hols.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.401.60; Slaughter sheep .40.60.

Goats: Billies .90-1.10; Kid Goats .25-.30 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 25, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 60-77; Canners & Cutters 38-72.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 77-83.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 50-62.50; 80-95# 4060; 60-80# 30-57.50.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 80-122; 80-95# 75-117.50; 70-80# 70107.50; Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 108-115; Sel 98-103; Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 75-85; Feeders US 1-3 42.50-60.

Lambs: Feeder Ch 50-80# 110-180.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 87.50-120.

Slaughter Sheep: M 37.5062.50; Rams Ch over 130# 66-70.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 137.50; Nannies L 85102.50.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 18, 2012 No Report

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 18, 2012 No Report

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA No report

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 16, 2012 No Report

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No Report

WESTMINSTER HAY AUCTION, Westminster, MA

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

July 30, 2012 Bull: 1100-1199# .80; 12001299# .77.

Calf: 60-69# .08; 70-79# .35; 80-89# .42; 90-99# .56; 100109# .73; 110-119# .46; 120129# .70.

Cull Dairy: 800-899# .59; 900-999# .42; 1000-1099# .41; 1100-1199# .51; 12001299# .62; 1300-1399# .58; 1400-1499# .69; 1500-1599# .67; 1600# and up .73.

Goat: 65 Heifer Calf: 50-59# .10; 7079# .90; 80-89# .78.

Hogs: .41 Lamb: 1.32-1.35 Sheep: .25 BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 31, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers & Boners 71-77.50; Big Middle/lo dress/light 63-71; Shelly 60 & down Bulls:1275-1525# 85-90.

Feeder Cattle: Feeder Bulls: Shorthorn 660# 97.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 9-115 124-134; No 2 80-100# 100-120; No 3 80-100# 82-97; Util 75 & dn.

Hols. Heifers No 2-3 80-100# 110-165.

Swine: Sows 570# 37.50; Feeder Pigs 55-70# 50-55.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies & Billies 147-182; Fleshy Kids 80122; S, Th, Bottle 24-74.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40# 117124; 50-80# 120-144; 85115# 114-138.

Sheep (all wts): 66-78.

Sale every Tuesday

5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 7 & 21.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 31, 2012 Rabbits: .50-13 Bunnies: .50-13 Chickens: 1-6 Peeps: .50-2 Turkeys: 3.50-18 Ducks: 3-8.50 Ducklings: 3.25 Pigeons: 3.75-6.25 Rat: 5.50 Hens: 1.50-4.50 Ringneck Pheasant: 14 Guinea Pigs: 1.50 Doves: 6.50 Quail: 4-4.50 German Owls: 3.75-4.25 Eggs (/dz): Jumbo Brown 1.80-1.90; XL&L Brown 1.851.90; L Green 1.55-1.60; L White 1.60-1.65; M Brown 1.45-1.65; S Brown 1.20; Nest Run Brown 1.50; S Banty .45.

Fertile Eggs (/dz): Gr/bn Chicken 1; Guinea 3.25; Duck 1.50.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC July 23, 2012 No report EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PA July 26, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-73.75, hi dress 74-77; Boners 8085% lean 66-72, lo dress 72.50-76.75, 64.50-68; Lean 85-90% lean 58-64 hi dress 64.50-68, Lo dress 52-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11461986# 85.50-92.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Compared to last week’s sale, Holstein bull calves sold 1520 higher. All prices per cwt.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 130-150; 80-94# 85105; No 2 80-122# 100-125; No 3 80-118# 60-105; Utility 60-124# 10-55.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No 2 80-82# 60-90.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA July 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 200-300 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 125-350.

Timothy: 2 lds, 200-260 Grass: 5 lds, 150-330 Straw: 5 lds. 100-130 Rye Seed: 1ld. 1350.

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 20, 2011 No Report LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Pr White 65-75% lean, 72-78; Breakers 75-80% lean 66-75; Boners 80-85% lean 56-68; Lean 85-90% lean 40-66.

Return to Farm Calves:

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 30, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 25-35; 6175# 52-60; 76-90# 65-75; 91105# 80-85; 106# & up 9095.

Farm Calves: 1-1.05 Started Calves: 35-55 Veal Calves: 85-1.05 Open Heifers: 1.05-1.15 Feeder Steers: 85-1.125 Beef Steers: 86-89.50 Stock Bull: 1.08-1.10 Beef Bull: 82-97 Boars: 50 Feeder Pigs (ea): 35-70 Sheep (ea): 85-110 Lambs (ea): 110-220 Goats (ea): 70-185 Kids Goats (ea): 30-175.

Canners: up to 68.50 Cutters: 69-71 Rabbits: 5-22 Chickens: 4-16 Ducks: 5-10

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Compared to last week’s sale sold 15-20 higher.

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LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1185-1585# 113-116; Ch 2-3 1135-1570# 107-113; Sel 1-3 1135-1450# 98.50105.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200-1555# 98-103; Ch 2-3 1215-1655# 92-96; Sel 1-3 1170-1655# 80-86.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1180-1445# 110113.50; Ch 2-3 1000-1165# 104-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 64-78; Boners 80-85% lean 60-79; Lean 8590% lean 50-70.50; Light Lean 85-92 % lean 40-46.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13902240# 92-97.50; lo dress 1565-1640# 86-89.

Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 147; 500-700# 110-122; M&L 2 300-500# 125; 500-700# 111-112.

Holstein Steers: L 3 300500# 90-92; 500-700# 80-83.

Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 150-155; 500-700# 110-137.

Bulls: M&L 2 300-300# 150155; 500-700# 110-122; 700900# 92-97; M&L 2 300-500# 109; 500-700# 92-115.

Holstein Bulls Calves: No. 1 95-120# 115-125; 80-90# 90100; No. 2 70-90# 85-105; 100-110# 100-110; No. 3 70120# 60-90; Util 65-115# 3050.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 127-140; No. 2 7095# 75-100.

Holstein/Beef Cross Calves: 80-20# 200-215.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 230-275# 66.50-68; 4550% lean 235-315# 63.5066.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3135; 500-700# 41-42.

Boars: 520-695# 15-18, few 265-325# 41-42.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-30# 34-42, few to 54; 50-60# 7784.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 112125; 60-80# 100-127; 80120# 77-115.

Ewes: Good1-3 120-160# 40-65.

Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 85-95; Sel 2 10-20# 30-42; 20-40# 47-62; 60-80# 70-85; Sel 3 10-20# 12-25; 20-40# 42-57.

Nannies: Sel 1 100-130# 165-175; Sel 2 80-130# 7290.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012

Steers: Ch 100-109; Gd. 95100.

Heifers: Ch 100-108; Gd 90100.

Cows: Util & Comm. 70-85; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-95.

Bulls: YG 1 70-80 Cattle: Steers 90-105; Bulls 75-95; Hfrs. 60-90.

Calves: Ch 110-130; Gd 80100; Std 15-80; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 68-70; US 1-3 63-65; Sows US 1-3 20-40; Boars 6-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 130-140; Gd 100-125; SI Ewes 50-60 Goats: 25-175.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 175-305 Mixed Hay: 80-150 LG Bales: 120-175 Straw: 120-165 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Roosters: 3.20-7.75 Hens: 1.75-3.75 Bantys: .50-2.00 Pigeons: 2.40 Guineas: 4.50 Turkeys: 12.50 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 8-24 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 26, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1190-1585# 113-116; 108-112.50 YG 4-5; 16051655# 109.50-114.50; Ch 23 1130-1580# 109-112; Sel 3 1113-1240# 103-107.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1415-1865# 97.50104, 88-91.50 YG 5. Ch 2-3 1185-1690# 91.50-96.50; Sel 1-3 1105-1385# 81-87.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1290-1405# 109.50114.50.

Slaughter Cows: White 6570% lean 78-83, hi dress 8084.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-76, hi dress 78-80, lo dress 68-71; Boners 80-85% lean 71.50-74, lo dress 7577; Lean 88-90% lean 67.5072.50, hi dress 72.50-75, lo dress 68-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10802115# 93.50-97.50, lo dress 83-86.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 87; 94-118# 92106; 80-92# 70-80; No. 2 88128# 80-95; 80-86# 75; No. 3 80-130# 60-72; 72-78# 30; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 90-135# 125-170; No. 2 80-

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NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 30, 2012 Sows: US 1-3 , 300-500# 30-33; 500-700# 33-38 Boars: 300-700# 17.50-20 NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 160-187; 6080# 146-180; 80-90# 136158; 90-110# 122-140; 110130# 116-118; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 140180; 60-80# 98-120; 80-90# 116-144; 90-110# 86-118; 110-130# 80-112; 130-150# 85-98.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 60-68; 160200# 49-50; 200-300# 44-54; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 120-160# 40-52.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 86-114; 60-80# 88112; 80-100# 108-118; 100120# 102-116; Sel 2 40-60# 70-78; 60-80# 98-118; 80100# 90-112; 100-120# 105118. Sel 3 40-60# 50-62; 6080# 60-82; 80-100# 80-96.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 86-114; 60-80# 88-112; 80-11# 108-118; 100-120# 102-116. Sel 2 40-60# 70-78; 60-80# 98-118; 80-100# 90112; 100-120# 105-118. Sel 3 40-60# 50-62; 60-80# 6082; 80-100# 80-96.

Nannies/Does: Sel 1 130180# 106-120; Sel 2 80-130# 84-106; 103-108# 86-92. Sel 3 50-80# 5-68; 80-130# 9276.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 132-142; 150-250# 196-200; Sel 2 150-250# 147-152; Sel 3 100# 112120.

Slaughter Whethers: 1 100150# 230-250.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 20, 2012 No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. Compared to last week hay sold mostly steady to firm and straw sold steady to weak. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 90-325; Timothy 90-220; Straw 90130; Mulch 50-65.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 68 lds of hay, 16 of Straw; Alfalfa 240-390; Mixed Hay 135-450; Timothy 185-210;

Grass 170-360; Straw 135200.

Diffenbach Auct, July 23, 49 lds Hay, 14 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-390; Mixed Hay 155450; Grass 170-360 Straw 100-205.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 26, 19 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 330-400; Mixed Hay 175-235; Timothy 185210; Grass 170-295; Straw 135-140.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 35 Loads Hay, 16 Straw.

Mixed Hay 77-205; Timothy 140-220; Grass 70-290; Straw 100-195.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 23, 7 lds Hay, 7 Straw.

Mixed Hay 115-200; Straw 125-200.

Greencastle Livestock: July 19 & 23, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Mixed 77.50; Timothy 140122; Grass 105; Straw 45.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 21, Straw 125160.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 24, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed 110-200; Timothy 175-220; Grass 70-290; Straw 100-150.

Shippensburg Auction:

July 21 & 24, 14 lds hay, 7 lds straw, Alfalfa 165, Mixed Hay 60-205, Timothy 160230, Grass 85-155, Straw 100-155.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 27, 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Timothy 190, Grass 165, Straw 170 VINTAGE SALES STABLES July 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1430-1545# 96.60-98; full; Ch 2-3 1460-1585# 92.50-95; Sel 2-3 11951480# 85.50-89.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 65-76; Lean 85-90% lean 58-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13851745# 92.50-93; YG 3 13001435# 81-86.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 97; 90-113# 100-129; 85# 85. No. 2 95-112# 117127; 84-90# 50-93. No. 3 83108# 52-75; 74# 30; Util 72113# 20-40.

Holstein Heifers: No 1 92113# 150-157; 85# 80. No 2 74-92# 50-150. Non-tubing 74-98# 22; 65# 12. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Aug. 10.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 330-400 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 175-235 Grass: 7 lds, 170-295 Straw: 2 lds, 135-140 Ear Corn: 1 ld, 260 Mixed Wrapped: 1 ld, 50/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Aug. 1, 2012 Alfalfa: 6 lds, 223-300 Mixed Hay: 25 lds, 187-350 Timothy: 1 ld, 175 Grass: 5 lds, 194-230 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 125 Straw: 8 lds, 164-205 Fodder: 1 ld, 135

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As drought, heat show importance of risk management programs, ASA calls on House to pass farm bill As worsening drought conditions continue to envelop more than half of the United States, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is pointing to the Farm Bill currently stalled and awaiting debate by the full House of Representatives as an essential means of ensuring the continued coverage of American farmland through crop insurance and risk management, as well as disaster assistance programs.

“As conditions deteriorate throughout much of rural America and the outlook for farmers becomes bleaker and bleaker, we are reminded that farming is subject to so many elements and risks outside of the farmer’s control. This further emphasizes the need for programs to help farmers manage risks in order to stay viable and plant next year,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. Currently, 85 percent of soybean acres in the United States are covered by crop insurance,

however Wellman says that it should not be misconstrued as a profit center for farmers. “Just as when homeowners insurance replaces valuables following a flood or a fire, crop insurance only covers farmers in the event of a significant loss,” he said. “These policies often have deductibles or loss levels at 25 percent or more.

They aren’t there to turn a profit; they exist to help farmers survive and keep farming.”

Wellman added that the current conditions point directly to the benefits provided by revenue-based risk management programs. “Revenue-based risk management tools that complement crop insurance ensure that farmers who suffer a crop loss—and accompanying revenue loss—receive the assistance they need to remain viable,” he said. “In contrast, a target pricebased program would provide no assistance to farmers affected by the drought since it would activate only if prices are low and then only on ac-

tual production.”

“For these reasons and countless others,” Wellman said, “ASA calls on Speaker Boehner and House leadership to schedule floor time to consider and pass a farm bill so that it can be conferenced with the Senate and a new farm bill can be enacted this year.”

Additionally, Wellman, who is also a cow-calf producer, noted the importance of the bill’s disaster assistance provisions to American livestock producers, who are tied closely to soybean farmers. “Our colleagues in the livestock industry, who depend on soybeans as a steady source of protein-rich feed, are facing an extremely difficult challenge,” he said. “The disaster assistance provisions in the farm bill will provide these key

soy allies with the disaster assistance they need this year.”

“The policies that the House and Senate Agriculture Committees worked to include in the farm bill will help farmers deal with the drought, the heat and the galaxy of other realworld risks that agriculture faces,” added Wellman. “It is imperative that the House acts immediately on the farm bill so that these programs can continue to benefit American agriculture.”

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

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

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NCERA 197: Agricultural equipment on public roads standing of the characteristics of crashes between motor vehicles and agricultural machines or equipment, reporting and investigative agencies should develop and use standardized reporting terminology.

• Researchers should prioritize the determination of best practices for lighting and marking agricultural equipment and vehicles (such as the use of slow moving vehicle [SMV] emblems on animal-drawn buggies).

• As use of high-speed tractors, self-propelled machines, and towed equipment increases, engineers must improve and adapt braking and steering systems, tires, and rollover protective structures (ROPS) for high-speed machinery and equipment.

• Researchers, officials, and agricultural safety and health leaders and experts should examine driver education

curricula, which are not standardized nationally, to evaluate the level of instruction students receive about sharing roadways with agricultural equipment.

• Researchers should examine the effectiveness of graduated licensing for youth operating agricultural equipment on public roadways.

Engineering standards • Organizations and entities that formulate engineering design standards should base standards more directly on research findings. Engineers should collaborate with researchers and end users when developing and designing agricultural equipment.

• When designing machinery and equipment, engineers should apply standards that require automatic and passive protection for drivers and riders operating agricultural equipment on public roads.

• Designers and man-

ufacturers should continually consider ways in which new technologies can be incorporated in the design standards and applications of agricultural equipment.

Safety programs • Safety programs must balance the educational effort by educating both agricultural workers and the general public about: - best practices for operating farm equipment on roadways, - the purpose and usage of SMV and speed indicator symbol (SIS) emblems, and - the ways exclusions and exemptions of agricultural equipment from traffic regulations impact the interaction of vehicles and agricultural equipment on roadways.

• Safety programs should work with local and state law-enforcement agencies to increase officers’ awareness of laws related to farm equipment.

• Safety program personnel should work with manufacturers of Amish buggies to encourage the use of marking and lighting systems that meet current standards developed by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Policy • State policies should promote the comprehensive explanation of SMV and SIS emblems in driver’s manuals and as part of driver education programs.

• A more comprehensive Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) should be developed and adopted both nationally and at state levels. The new code should address modern types of agricultural equipment and the use of such equipment on roadways. Details of the code should include:

- required registration of farm equipment for roadway use, - necessary qualifications and training for operators of agricultural equipment, and - regulations regarding the use of animal-drawn buggies, wagons, and equipment.

• Policies should ensure consistent funding for research into the hazards of operating agricultural equipment on roadways and the best safety practices for the operation of farm equipment on public roads.

• State and local governments should establish land-use policies to manage the interactions between farming and nonfarming vehicles on public roads.

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Waiving RFS isn't solution to dramatically lower corn prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – New analysis from the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State Uni-

versity suggests that calls for the immediate reduction, revision, or repeal of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would not

achieve the stated goals of those industries calling for such action.

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flexibility in ethanol mandates may not result in as large a drop in feed costs as hoped,” wrote Iowa State Professor Bruce Babcock, author of the study.

Babcock analyzed 500 different scenarios assuming varying levels of corn yield this year. In his research, Babcock determined that a total waiver of the RFS would reduce corn prices less than 5 percent and cause less than a 5 percent reduction in ethanol production.

Babcock states the modest results are due to flexibilities in complying with the RFS in 2012 and 2013. Specifically, an estimated 2.4 billion excess Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) can be used in place of physical gallons to demonstrate RFS compliance. “[T]he flexibility built into the Renewable Fuels Standard allowing obligated parties to carry over blending credits (RINs) from previous years significantly lowers the economic impacts of a short crop, because it introduces flexibility into the mandate,” wrote Babcock.

Removing the mandate altogether decreases

corn prices by only 28 cents per bushel, relative to the case where excess RINs are used for compliance. This is equivalent to roughly 3.5 percent of recent corn prices and 4.6 percent of the CARD study’s projected season-average.

In a blog post, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Vice President of Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper outlined the flexibility that exists in the RFS and how it can be used to ensure the RFS works as designed.

“All available market data suggests that the Renewable Fuel Standard is working,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “Strong supplies of ethanol in storage and an abundance of RINs combine to make the RFS a workable and achievable program in 2012 and 2013. Let’s be clear — the weather impacting much of the country is a very real cause for concern. The ethanol industry, like any other end user of corn, understands this point and the industry has significantly reduced its corn consumption in recent weeks. However, some appear to be trying

to incite panic rather than objectively reviewing the facts. The final crop is not yet in the bin.

There will be corn available this fall and the market will ration its use. The questions will be how much and how will farmers respond during next year’s planting season.”

Currently, weekly ethanol production has fallen below 800,000 barrels per day — a level not seen since June 2010.

This reduction in production clearly shows that the market is responding by rationing demand.

“Now is not the time to implement knee-jerk reactions that arbitrarily reduce RFS requirements based on historically variable corn supply estimates or waive portions of the RFS,” said Dinneen. “Such actions would likely do more to disrupt the fuel market than alleviate concerns over high corn prices. If given a chance to work, the RFS will demonstrate itself to be a thoughtful energy initiative with the kind of flexibility to absorb situations like the one we are in and still achieve its goals.”

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Summarized by Linda M. Fetzer, Pennsylvania State University In areas where rural and urban settings come together, motorists are more likely to encounter agricultural equipment and vehicles on public roads. In 2007, the North Central Education/Extension Research Activity (NCERA) 197 committee identified the operation of agricultural equipment on public roads as an agricultural safety and health priority area in need of further research and awareness.

The committee reviewed research and engineering standards and identified extension and outreach and policy priorities related to the operation of agricultural equipment on public roads. The lists below outline the committee’s major recommendations in these areas.

Research and development • To improve under-

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BuyHereford.com auction to raise funds for Hereford A variety of unique items and opportunities will be up for bid Aug. 21 on BuyHereford.com with all proceeds benefiting the Hereford Research Foundation. For the last two years, BuyHereford.com has been hosting annual auctions filled with unique lots to benefit the foundation, and each auction has garnered more than $20,000 to help fund research.

This year will be no exception, with 26 exciting lots on which to bid — everything from advertising opportunities to premier Hereford genetics, whether they be a pick of the herd or semen and embryo packages, to hunting and fishing opportunities all across the U.S. Again, Gallagher has donated state-ofthe-art fencing equipment and Sullivan Show Supply has donated one of its best items. Also, Purina is getting in on

the action with a voucher to purchase something every cattleman needs: mineral.

“Thanks to the supporters of the Hereford Research Foundation we are able to continue and invest in industry leading research,” said Jack Ward, American Hereford Association chief operating officer and director of breed improvement.

The Hereford Research Foundation was estab-

lished in 2009 as a division of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, a 501(c) 3 notfor-profit organization to support breed improvement projects outside the scope of the AHA budget.

The fund has already supported the heterosis research projects like the Harris Ranch study and helped set the groundwork for a GrowSafe system built at Olsen Ranch, Harrisburg, NE.

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Record keeping and inspections for animal feeding operations

by Thomas Bass, Montana State University Extension Animal feeding operations are the most likely type of animal agriculture operations to be subject to rules and regulations.

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Introduction Record keeping and inspections are inextrica-

bly linked through the permit and nutrient management plan. In large part, only records can show an inspector that the operation is following its nutrient management plan (NMP) and permit requirements.

Physical evidence of compliance or violations may only play a small part in many cases.

The NMP is only a plan and describes many is-

sues in general terms, however records allow the producer to manage very specifically and document that the intent of the NMP has been followed. Record keeping also allows you to document small changes in implementation of the NMP that could be the result of unseasonable weather and other unexpected influences.

When all is said and

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quirements, however the final word on what is required will be described in the permit.

General records include: manure generation and inventory; manure and waste water transfers; manure storage inspections; storage capacity and levels; amounts and dates of any discharges; and mortality management. The remaining records are linked to land application and determination of rates. They include: Manure and wastewater analysis; soil tests; crop yield expectations; rate calculation method (nutrient budgets); actual application locations, date and amounts; weather conditions; and equipment inspections and calibrations.

Annual Report The records described in the previous paragraph may be reviewed during an inspection.

However, many of them will also be summarized and reported to EPA or

the state permitting authority on an annual basis (CAFO Reports). The same EPA brochure explains these requirements. Briefly, they include: animal inventory; annual manure production; annual manure export; acres of land applied to and acres of land included in the NMP; documentation of any discharges; and is there a valid NMP for the operation.

Other record keeping benefits Records have many other benefits beyond simply complying with the permit and validating the NMP. Records can assist in making important business decisions that impact the bottom line. New levels of efficiency can be attained by examining records such as yields, soil tests and manure and fertilizer usage. Finally, they offer a reduction in liability for pro-

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done, an operation with well organized and complete records that document compliance with the permit and NMP, and where there is no physical evidence of an unpermitted discharge should pass an inspection with flying colors.

Required records Record keeping requirements can vary by state; however, it will be very likely that permitted operations will at a minimum be required to maintain: a basic NMP, with supporting materials and records on how the plan was followed. A CAFO, covered by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (even if administered by a state) has very prescriptive record keeping requirements. The EPA CAFO brochure titled, “What Are the Federal Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements”, www.epa.gov/npdes/pu bs/cafo_brochure_recor d.pdf, outlines these re-

House Committee is told that animal manure should be exempt from Superfund regulations CERCLA and EPCRA regulations intended for hazardous, not animal, waste WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress needs to make clear that regulations designed to protect the environment against toxic waste do not ensnare dairy farmers and others who raise farm animals, the House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy was told June 27.

The hearing on Capitol Hill reviewed legislation introduced by Representative Billy Long (R-MO), designated as H.R. 2997, or the Superfund Commonsense Act. It would

Manure

clarify that manure is not included in the meaning of “hazardous substance” as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) regulations, and also would eliminate the reporting requirement for releases associated with manure under the Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) regulation.

The National Milk Producers Federation has been working for several

years with Congressman Long and others to provide greater regulatory assurances to dairy farmers that these laws and regulations are not designed or intended to impact dairy farmers.

The CERCLA law was created more than 30 years ago to regulate Superfund sites, and the EPCRA law was created after that for similar purposes.

Testifying on behalf of the dairy industry, Walter Bradley, who works for Dairy Farmers of

America, reminded committee members that concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and their environmental releases are subject to both state and federal laws.

Bradley told the panel that “we are not seeking an exemption from the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) or the Clean Air Act (CAA) or similar state laws including any federal or state worker protection laws.

We are merely seeking clarification under

CERCLA and EPCRA that animal manure does not necessitate an emergency response nor does it create a Superfund site.”

Without the clarity provided in Rep. Long’s legislation, Bradley told the House panel that “the courts are left to redefine the regulation.

Animal manure has been safely used as a fertilizer and soil amendment all over the world for centuries.”

“In recent years, however, we have seen liti-

gation challenge the use of animal manure as a fertilizer by claiming contamination and damage to natural resources. The issue of CERCLA/EPCRA’s applicability to the livestock industry has been discussed in Congress several times in the last decade. I believe congressional intent is clear. When the law was passed, Congress did not intend for manure to be regulated as a hazardous substance,” Bradley said.

tices to Reduce Nutrient Loss 7. Protocols for Manure and Soil Testing 8. Protocols for Land Application of Manure and Wastewater 9. Record Keeping Inspection preparation It is very helpful for a producer to conduct or initiate an educational or

non-regulatory mock-inspection. This can be done with the confidential help of a third party.

In some states, Extension may be able to assist. Additionally, many states may make their inspection protocol available.

EPA has published a fact sheet titled: What to Expect when EPA Inspects

Your Livestock Operation, www.epa.gov/oecaagct/factsheets/epa305-f-03-009.pdf.

Other tools are available, such as the nationally adapted Farm*A*Syst self assessment modules.

These may not specifically address a permitted operation, but they help address environmental risk and lia-

bility based on practices.

Conducting modules with farm/ranch staff or your county agent may give insight into areas that need improvement prior to a visit from regulators.

Participating in a USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service program may also offer an opportunity

for a general assessment. Once again, this may be helpful in identifying critical areas, though likely will not directly address regulations. If a consultant is employed by the operation, that person may also assist in assessing the operation prior to a regulatory inspection.

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Record from B15 ducers. In the event of an accusation of environmental mismanagement, records help defend practices and document responsibility.

Inspections Historically inspections have primarily been complaint driven.

However, all NPDES permitted farms will be inspected by a regulatory agency at a routine interval (typically once a year); depending on the state, smaller AFOs may be included in a routine inspection schedule as well. Inspectors are looking for compliance with the permit and associated nutrient management plan, and that required management practices are documented. They will also look for any signs that indicate a discharge has occurred.

During an inspection, operators should have all relevant paperwork in order and available, including: permit, NMP, records and other supporting documents. The operator, planner or consultant should all be able to explain any components of the NMP. The EPA and their cooperating state counterparts are largely concerned with the nine minimum practices for a NMP. These include: 1. Ensure Adequate (waste) Storage 2. Ensure Proper Management of Mortalities 3. Divert Clean Water From Production Area 4. Prevent Direct Contact of Livestock (with waters of the state/U.S.) 5. Proper Chemical Handling 6. Conservation Prac-

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Farm Machinery For Sale 1981 JOHN DEERE 4040, diesel, 5800 hours, rear radials tires, excellent condition, made in USA, must see, $20,000. 802-848-7875

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Farm Equipment

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SKOTT FARM & EQUIPMENT NEW FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

• Salford Tillage • Macerator by Agland Industries 1 Used Available $19,000 • Corn Stoves and Furnaces • Tanco Bale Wrapper 1080 in Stock $21,500

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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FOR SALE: New Holland bale wagons, and parts for all models at wholesale prices. Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT 1877-735-2108 or 406-8832118

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IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 Int’l 5288 4WD, ROPS, 200 hp, 4000 hrs., $18,000; Int’l 766, Black Stripe, Cab, 3100 hrs orig, Super nice! $12,500; JD 750, 2WD, 23hp, turf tires, $4,200; Int’l 574, 50hp, gas, 3ph., $3,800; NH 1412, 10’ Discbine, flail cond., $8,500; Kvernland round bale processor, $2,500; Kelley Backhoe #30, 6’, 3ph., good cond., $2,800; NH 329 Manure sprdr, 90 bu., $2,200. Full line of farm equipment available! www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com 802-885-4000 JD 213 flex head with cart, very good, $4,500; JD 6 row cultivator, $1,500; Paul livestock scale, $650; square bale grabber, $650. 802-644-5974 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

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800-730-4020 315-536-3737 Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY (315) 964-1161

Kuhn Knight 8110 Slinger (1) yr old, 540 PTO, Super Clean! $10,500; 4x4 MF 1040 w/MF LDR 40 HP, Dsl, Low Hrs, (1) Owner $8,950; 4x4 Landini Globus 75-80 HP, Dsl, Full Glass Cab AC/Heat, Clean $15,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Full Cab, AC/Heat 85-90 HP, Dsl, Wts, All New Tires $11,900; Gehl 970 SU Wagon $2,650; 3pt SB Mowers; Bush Hog 2610 Legend 10’ Batwing 540 PTO, Nice $6,450; Landpride RCR2510 10’ Mower Chain Guards, 540 PTO, Demo $5,500; 1999 NH 4835 w/Sd. Mt. SB Mower 60-65 HP, Dsl, 2000 Hrs, Clean! $9,750; Lots More Tractors & Machinery In Stock

KRONE 1250 Combi-Pack round baler & wrapper, exc., 100K new, $24,000; Int’l 966, open, 115hp, nice machine! $9,500; Kuhn TB211 Ditch Bank flail mower, exc., $4,500; Kuhn GA6000 Double Rotary Rake, field ready, $8,900; Krone/ Niemeyer, Model 785, 6 Star-25’, hyd fold, 3ph., tedder, $5,500; 2 Grapple buckets, hyd., 6’, $1,800 & $2,250; NH 66 Square baler, $1,500. 802376-5262

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$

Buskirk, NY

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New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

MAHINDRA 6520, 4x4 , loader dual remotes, QA Bucket $17950.00. 413-2535456, 413-478-9790 MASSEY FERGUSON 135, dual remote hydraulics, restored, low hours, $5695.00.

413-253-5456, 413-478-9790 MASSEY FERGUSON 65, gas, highcrop, low hours, fully restored, new rubber, dual remote hydraulics, $5995.00.

413-253-5456, 413-478-9790 MAXXUM 25, Gooseneck, 16100gvw, year 2012, cash sale, $6195.00. 413-2535456, 413-478-9790

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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STOLTZFUS feeder wagons on sale, 6 gauge steel floor. 8’ by 20’ round bale hay saver feeder $3,350.00, 5-1/2’x20’ headlock feeder $3,750.00, 12 bale round bale carrier $3,500.00. 518-885-5106 TWO 1224 DION Choppers w/2-3 row corn heads & 1-2 row, 2 grass heads, $2,500; 1-Knight 3050 mixer wagon, working condition, w/scales, $2,500; 2-electric Weaver 430 stainless feed carts, $1,000 each. Cecily 802-375-5795 TYM 45 HP Cab w/loader, Heat & A/C, remote hydraulics, $16995.00. 413253-5456, 413-478-9790

Farm Machinery For Sale

Used Tanks For Sale 1000 Gal Tank

With Saddle, 10 Ga. Size 64” X 7’6” $495.

1000 Gal Tank

With Saddle, 10 Ga. Size 48” X 10.8” $495.

3000 Gal Tank

With Saddle, 3/16 Steel, Size 64” X 18’ $1495.

Tanks Never in Ground Good Condition and Painted. OBO Will Deliver Within Reason

Fencing

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

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

For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

TINGLEY

AMARAL FARMS 1st & 2nd cutting good quality hay, round silage bales 4x5. Call 860-576-5188 or 860-4506536

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Napless Distributors (888)) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

SIPPIN ENERGY

234 Main St., Monroe, Ct.

203-880-6814

BIG SQUARE BALES, 1st cut, nice hay. 51” round bales net wrapped, baled tight, later cut, cheap feed. 51” round bales, made right, June hay, nice.

Call for delivered price. 315737-0820

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS Clyde, NY

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

1-800-836-2888

USED MENSCH SP M3600 Mobile Sand/Sawdust side shooters, JD engine, 4WD, hydro trans, 2,000 & 4,000 hrs. 585-737-6385

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

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Stop In & See Us at Ag Progress Booth # West 6th

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

TOO MUCH HAY?

518-768-2344

HORSE OR DAIRY HAY: Timothy Orchard or Timothy Alfalfa, big or small squares, 1st & 2nd cut. Will deliver. 607-8218756

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For Sale All Types Delivered

Combine Salvage

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

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

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Heating

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ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Premium Western Alfalfa Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Hauling to Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Call Warren Hood At

Semi Load or Half Load

SPLASH TRUCKING Turner, Maine 2 0 7 - 7 5 4 - 1 8 5 3

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Large Square Bales

800-747-3811 845-901-1892 adenbrook.com

Help Wanted

HERDSMAN

For a Progressive New Hampshire Dairy Farm For More Info Go To www.morrillfarmdairy.com MORRILL FARM DAIRY Penacook, NH

Andy Morrill 603-731-9864 Rob Morrill 603-496-4820

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Help Wanted

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Counter/Phone Sales, Scheduling/Dispatching Deliveries, Agronomy Degree and/or Experience in related field, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Knowledge Excellent Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resume To:

Blowers Agra Service, Inc. 4694 Country Road 5, Hall, NY 14463 585-526-6907 fax 585-526-5733 bagras@frontiernet.net

SALES AGRONOMIST Excellent Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resume To:

Lawn & Garden

Parts & Repair

HIGH PROFILE NE DAIRY FARM seeks self-motivated individual to work with award-winning cows and heifers. Experience in milking, feeding, treating and record-keeping required. AI training and/or CDL would be a plus. Must understand cleanliness, organization, communication and team work. Housing & benefits provided. Salary based on experience. Email resume with references to terri@arethusafarm.com or fax 860-567-2426.

2 0 0 3 K U B OTA B X 1 5 0 0 3 cylinder diesel. Excellent condition. 1075 hours. 54” mower, mid & rear PTO, 3 pt hitch, 4WD, bucket loader & box scraper. $7,995 OBO. 518-392-2349 Email perini.mickie@gmail.com for photos.

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

SALES

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ALPACA SHEARING TABLE excellent condition makes shearing Alpacas easy, $590.00 OBO. Monroe, CT. Westview Farm. 203-8806814

Miscellaneous

4694 Country Road 5 Hall, NY 14463

585-526-6907 fax 585-526-5733

Livestock Equipment

Bob-White Systems, Inc. is seeking an energetic sales associate with cheesemaking skills and experience. This is a full time position headquartered in Royalton, VT. Please call or email for additional information. 802-763-2777 or bobwhitesystems@gmail.com

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Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

Mountain View Equipment of Middlebury, VT Seeks Top Quality

Hoof Trimming

Parts

Agricultural Service Technicians Experience Preferred Put your agriculture experience to work at our dealership.

Diesel, Hydraulic and Electrical Experience Required. If you have these skills and initiative we may have a spot for you. Clean driver’s license required. We offer a professional work environment, competitive salaries, paid training, and benefits.

Apply in person or send resume to sales@hendybros.com

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#680 - Nice hobby farm near COOPERSTOWN w/22 acres - 6 tillable - 1,000 ft. rd. frontage - tastefully remodeled 11 rm. home w/5 bdrms. - lg. eat-in kitchen with wood stove - lg. formal dining rm. & living rm. - new insulated windows - 2 tone hardwood floors down & pine upstairs - 2 baths jacuzzi - full basement - combination oil/wood furnace - 2 stall garage - paved driveway - 2 story barn - on quiet country road - Great buy at $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED TO $195,000 #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, BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED. Asking $698,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED TO $650,000 #66 - VERY NICE 5 acre building lot on quiet paved country road, not far out of Utica, 440’ of road frontage, open lot with trees on outside borders. PRICED RIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 B-102 - This is ideal hunting land. It borders a NYS protected wetland. Although it is only 64 acres it has the benefit of a much larger property for wildlife habitat. It also has a small stream that flows through the property. There are 30 acres that are tillable, 20 acres fallow and 14 acres in woods.

The cabin although small has all the comforts of home. It has a bathroom complete with a shower, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator. There is a full basement for the pump, water heater, and a work area. It was built so that a second story could be added in the future. There are porches on both the front and back of the cabin. It is fully insulated and is heated by a propane gas stove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $159,000 C-68 - 107.6A Farm, 81.6 A. prime, river bottom farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. well-maintained, 150 yr. old farmhouse, 10 rm., 5BR, 1 1/2 baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, heifer/calf tiestalls; Patz barn cleaner in covered manure room; 14x70 concrete stave silo; three-bay garage with overhead doors; additional bldgs. for storage, all in excellent condition; one pond and year round creek runs through property; Asking $395,000. . . REDUCED TO $350,000 BACK ON MARKET C-86 - 179A Hobby Farm, 64A tillable, 100A well-established, marketable woods, 35x70 two-story dutch barn, 18x50 concrete silo; 24x70 open pole barn for storage, 20x24 garage. Very nice Colonial two-family home, 3600 sq. ft. living area, completely remodeled, 12 rooms, two kitchens, four full baths, 7BR, Thermador windows throughout, wide plank flooring, new forced air furnace, electric heat, small free-standing stove in one kitchen, 13x24 attached greenhouse, attached twostory garage, two creeks running through woods, two pristine spring-fed ponds. Private, rural location, on a gravel dead end road, close to the Village of Fort Plain; great views overlooking the Mohawk River, great hunting and recreational property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $360,000

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“20/46 AUTOMATICS”

20/46 Long WB Boom/Chassis 2000 Sterling LT9513 3306 Caterpillar Engine 300 hp; 177,269 mi; Diesel; 8LL; Engine Brake; TufTrac Suspension; 4.56 Ratio; 22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; 278 in Wheelbase; Tri Axle; 18,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; 25 Ft. Length; stk# 3913 - $36,900

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“22 ft ALUM BOX” 2000 Sterling LT9513 3406E Caterpillar Engine 475 HP; 517,600 mi; Diesel; 8LL; Engine Brake; Hendrickson Suspension; 22 ft Length; Aluminum Wheels; 300 in Wheelbase; Six Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb. Rear Axle Weight; Aluminum Composition; stk# 4098 - $53,900

2000 Mack MR 688S (Qty. 2) E7 Mack Engine 300 hp, 275,766 mi; Diesel; Automatic; Camelback Suspension; All Steel Wheels; 216 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 44,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; stk# 4007/4008 - $14,900

1997 Peterbilt 357 C10 Caterpillar Engine 300 hp; 172,300 mi; Diesel; 8LL; Chalmers Suspension; 22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; 235 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight stk# 3246 - $18,900

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500 HP 20/46 LOW MI

2006 Kenworth W900 C-15 Caterpillar Engine 550 hp; 582,427 mi; Diesel; 18 Spd; Engine Brake; Hendrickson Suspension; 24.5 Tires; Polished Aluminum Wheels; 245 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; stk# 4047 - $57,900

2005 Mack CL733 ISX Cummins Engine 500hp; 338,320 mi; Diesel; 18 Spd; Engine Brake; Haulmax Suspension; Aluminum /Steel Wheels; 210 in Wheelbase;Tandem Axle 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; stk# 4025 - $49,500

HEAVY SPEC w/WETLINE

20FT ALUM SPECIAL $$$

SUPER DUTY DAYCAB 20/46 Pete 1987 Mack R68ST (Qty. 2) EM6 Mack Engine 300 hp; 527,875 mi; Diesel; 9 Spd; Camelback Suspension; 22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; 236 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; Drive Side; Left Hand Drive; (Qty.2) Double Frame, 2 Stick Transmission, Good Running Trucks... stk# 3975/3976 - $13,900 QTY 3-22 FT ALUM BOX

2006 Mack Vision CX613 E7 Mack Engine 427 hp: 530,688 mi; Diesel; 10 Spd; Engine Brake; Air Ride Suspension; 22.5 Tires; Aluminum Wheels; 177 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 12,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 44,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; stk# 3617/3618 - $37,000 “20 ft ALUM BOX”

2001 Mack CL713 (Qty. 3) E7 Mack Engine 460hp; 8LL; Engine Brake; Camelback Suspension; 22 ft Length; 4.42 Ratio; Aluminum Wheels; Quad Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 44,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Aluminum Composition; Drive Side; stk# 3778/ 3782/ 3783 - $42,900

1998 Peterbilt 357 C-12 Caterpillar Engine 380hp, 601,751 mi.; Engine Brake; Air Ride Suspension; 20ft Length; 24.5 Tires; Aluminum Wheels; 263 in Wheelbase; Tri-Axle; 18,740 lb Front Axle Weight; 44,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Aluminum Composition; stk# 3996 - $29,500

2009 Peterbilt 367 C15 Caterpillar Engine; 475 hp; 365,800 mi; 8LL; Engine Brake; Air Trac Suspension; 3.70 Ratio; All Aluminum Wheels; 224 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Drive Side, Left Hand Drive; stk# 3874 - CALL 16ft STEEL BOX

AUTOMATIC HEAVY LONG

2006 Volvo VHD42B200 VED12D Volvo Engine 395hp; 200,337 mi.; Diesel; 8LL; Engine Brake; TufTrac Suspension; 16ft Length; 4.89 Ratio; 24.5 Tires; 232 in Wheelbase; Tri Axle 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Steel Composition; stk# 4006 - $62,500

20/46 w/IHAB CRANE

1998 International Paystar 5000 N-14 Cummins Engine 460 hp; 607,450 mi; Diesel; 18 Spd; Engine Brake; Rubber Block Suspension; 20 ft Length; Tri Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Aluminum Composition; Drive Side: Left Hand Drive; Good Running... stk# 3540 - $39,900

1997 Peterbilt 378 L-10 Cummins Engine 350hp; 531,144 mi.; Diesel Fuel Type; Automatic; Air Ride Suspension; 28ft Length x 102” Width; 102” Inside Height; Swing Door; 22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; 308” Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 40,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; 16,000 Front Axle Weight; stk# 3986 - $25,900

20/46 CHASSIS LONG WB

AUTO CHASSIS 46 rears

QTY 10 6X6 HEAVY SPECS 2004 Oshkosh F2346 (Qty.10) ISM Cummins Engine 305 hp; 57,000 mi.; Diesel; 10 Spd; Haulmax Suspension; 3.91 Ratio; Aluminum/Steel Wheels; 208 in Wheelbase;Tandem Axle; 23,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Drive Side; stk# 4040 - $39,750

1998 KENWORTH T800 3406E Caterpillar Engine 475 hp; 256,255 mi.; Diesel; 15 Spd; Engine Brake; Air Ride Suspension; 22.5 Tires; 296 in Wheelbase; Tri Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; 22 ft Length; Very Clean; Double Frame; Low Miles; stk# 3822 - $47,900

2000 Freightliner FL112 C10 Caterpillar Engine 300 hp; 170,945 mi.; Diesel; Automatic; Chalmers Suspension; 22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; 209 in Wheelbase; Tandem Axle; 13,220 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; stk# 4051 - $28,900 729 hours!!!

2006 Deere 250D 5099 hours, (2) Available, 2007 Leeboy 785 3476 hrs; 118hp; Blade; Cab; Deere 250D Articulated Dump Truck; 6x6 Drive; 25 2009 Hyundai HL740-7A 729 hrs; Cab; 2.7 yard GP Bucket; Only 729 hrs; 20.5x25 Michelins; EROPS w/AC; EROPS; Front Mount, LEEBOY 785 Motorgrader; 12’ Ton Capacity - $83,900 stk# 09HYN740 - $89,950 moldboard, Front Scarifier; stk#:07LB785 - $62,500

2002 International 5600i ISM Cummins Engine 330hp; 144,042 mi.; Diesel; 9LL; Haulmax Suspension; 22.5 Tires; Aluminum/Steel Wheels; Tri Axle; 20,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 46,000 Rear Axle Weight; Very Clean Tri-Axle Cab & Chassis; stk# 4081 - $41,000

Qty Wilson n Timpte

2006 Wilson 43’x96” x72; Air Ride Suspension; Aluminum Composition; 22.5 Low-Pro Tires; Aluminum Wheels; 2002 Deere 644H 8284 hrs; Cab, EROPS; 4.5 yd Tandem Axle; Aluminum Duct Floor; 2 Hoppers;Very clean Bucket; Heat & AC; Ride Control; Work Ready; Good Machine; stk# 02JD644H $51,900 trailer in ready to use condition; stk# 3927 - $25,900

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RTS Vertical Till Individually Mounted Coulters Manage Crop Residue in the Fall Seed Cover Crops Incorporate Cover Crops in the Spring

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Call Ken Van Slyke for more info 585-739-3761

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E COBY CLASSIC XV SHOW CALF SALE

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SPONSORED BY SUNY COBLESKILL AMERICAN ANIMAL PRODUCERS CLUB This is a show calf sale of both steers and heifers from the ages weaning to yearling, as well as bred heifers. All sale animals will be halter broke.

There will be a variety of breeds with 30-40 head of cattle available from some of the Northeast’s best breeders of fine cattle. This sale is in conjunction with the 3 day Junior Fall Festival (October 12, 13 and 14).

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For FALL FESTIVAL information contact: Jeanne White at (607) 423-4888 or Jeanne@SimmeValley.com For SALE information or a catalog please contact the following: Donna Cappadona - Advisor (518) 255-5262 or Cappaddm@cobleskill.edu; Dr. Jason Evans - Advisor (304) 692-3950 or Evansjr@cobleskill.edu; Mike Hahn - Sale Chair (845) 701-9582 or HahnM730@cobleskill.edu; Justin Harmon - Co-Chair (585) 307-6523 or Harmonj374@cobleskill.edu; Sarah Hay - Co-Chair (518) 231-2710 or Hays669@cobleskill.edu; Ashley Simmons - Co-Chair (585) 689-9412 or Simmona733@cobleskill.edu

All Proceeds from the sale go to SUNY-Cobleskill Animal Science Scholarships

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Country Folks M A R K E T P L A C E Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

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2009 Mack Granite GU713, MP8 455HP, Jake, 18 Spd, 18/58 Axles, DF, 141k Mi. $79,900

2002 Volvo VHD, ISM Cummins, 350HP, Jake, 2000 F/L FL80, 8.3L Cum, 285HP, Exhaust Brake, 8LL, 20/46 Axles, Quad Locks, DF $34,900 9 Spd, DF, 4 Spring Susp, 188” CT $18,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia, 14L Det 515HP, Jake, 10 Spd, Air Susp, 350k Miles $34,500

1997 Ford L9000 6x6, M11 Cummins, Jake, 8LL, 18/46 Axles, Quad Lock, DF, 235k Mi $31,500

2001 Int 4900, DT466E, Allison Auto, Holan 805B 52’ Height, 75k Mi $16,900

1999 Freightliner FLD112 SA Tractor, M11 Cum 330HP, 10 Spd, Air Susp, 778k Mi $9,900

1998 Ford, 3306 Cat 300HP, 9 Spd, Air Susp, Wet-Line, 133k Mi $13,900

2003 F/L FL70 SA, 3126 Cat, 6spd, Spring Susp, 20’x102” Reefer, Lift Gate, 193k Mi. $16,900

2000 Int 4700, DT466E 195HP, 5 Spd, Under CDL, 14.5’ Dump, 48” Sides, 251k Mi $18,900

2006 F/L M2, C7 Cat 230HP, 6 Spd, Air Susp, 24’x96”x96” Curtain Side, 199k Mi $18,500

2003 Trailstar 34’ Dump Trailer, Alum Frame Type, Air Susp, 72” Sides $19,500

1976 Trailmobile Alum Tanker, 2 Comp, 7500 Gal., Good Tank, Needs Tires, Brakes & Wiring $9,500

1979 Rogers 35 Ton Extendable Drop Deck Trailer, 36’x96”, Extends 12’, Spring Susp $7,900