Country Folks New England 9.10.12

10 September 2012 Section One of One Volume 30 Number 25

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Farm News • Equipment for Sale • Auctions • Classifieds

Drought ~ Page 5

Featured Columnist: Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly Crop Comments Focus on Ag

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Auctions Beef Classifieds Farm Safety Farmer to Farmer Vermont DHIA

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New farmers are urban farmers ~ Page 2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. ~ Proverbs 22:2

New farmers are urban farmers

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by Sanne Kure-Jensen Three young women turned their love of gardening into a business. Fay Strongin and sisters Laura Brown-Lavoie and Tess

just two blocks away; CSA members come to the farm to pick up their shares, so none of the farm partners need or own cars. Bikes with trailers are used to

the fence and chat with their neighborhood far mers. The chickens are very social; they love attention (and snacks) from visitors.

Sidewalk Ends Farm in Providence, RI hosted Young Farmer Night (YFN) where members shared their experiences operating small, sustainable urban farms. Interns and farmers establish personal networks of peers and mentors at YFNs over potluck suppers, bonfires and sing-alongs.

Photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen

Brown-Lavoie have been friends since early childhood. These recent college grads didn’t seek a desk job but started farming on an abandoned lot just minutes from busy downtown Providence, RI. Since 2011, Sidewalk Ends Farm partners with Front Step Farm in a collaboration called Backyard Farms Urban CSA to supply a 20-member CSA. Each farm grows complementary produce on a formerly abandoned city lot.

Both also sell produce through the Little City Growers Coop. CSA shares are comparable to half shares from other farms; this fits city dwellers’ needs and their small kitchens, refrigerators and families.

Division of Labor The three partners bring dif ferent strengths and skills to the business. Fay Strongin focuses on Far mers Markets, Laura Brown-Lavoie on the CSA and Tess Brown-Lavoie on restaurant sales.

Benefits of an Urban Setting The Farmers Market is

deliver produce to nearby restaurants and collect food waste from far mers markets and other sites.

Making the best of urban closeness, these far mers encourage neighbors to add to the farm’s compost pile. This is a great way to stay connected and to get neighbors onto the far m regularly.

Everyone is happy to reduce their trash hauling needs and to see their kitchen scraps recycled into next year’s salads.

“We have a network of fertility,” said Tess when she described a recent bike trip where a driver pulled over and carefully dropped a banana peel into Tess’s bike cart of food waste.

No one can say it is too quiet or boring at Sidewalk Ends Farm. Regular driveby and open window “concerts” keep things lively.

The farm chickens were named for the far mers’ favorite musicians, radio hosts and writers: Aretha, Berry, Goodman & Gonzales and Mary Wollstonecraft.

Sidewalk Ends Farm has brought back 1950s-style neighborhood closeness.

People routinely lean over

City Farming Concerns Knowing there could be soil risks, the three partners conducted thorough soil tests before starting their operations in 2011.

The front of their chosen lot had building debris and high levels of heavy metals including lead. To mitigate this, they picked up and moved all the soils from the back of the property to cap or cover the contaminated soils in the front.

This part of the property does not grow food with deep roots, but rather houses a chicken pen, raised herb beds with fresh soils and compost, the Portable Wash Station, CSA pickup station and a gathering area or fire circle. All soil surfaces are carefully covered in fresh woodchips the ships minimize any potential leadtainted dust, keep neighborhood and visiting children safe.

Irrigation and wash water is provided by neighbors in return for a CSA share and a loaf of fresh bread each week.

Bio-Intensive Farming and Compost The back section of the

property has intensivelyplanted vegetable rows.

Every inch needs to provide two to three crops per year. T ight, staggered rows help increase outputs in small spaces. When one crop is harvested, the crop residue is quickly moved to the compost piles. 1-2 inches of new compost is added for fertility, and new seeds or transplants are installed within a day or two.

New compost was brought in during the first fall from Smithfield Peat.

Additional material was added all winter long (leaves, cof fee grounds, etc) and blended with a broad fork in the spring before the first seeds and transplants went in.

Fay is very enthusiastic about her farm-made compost. She said, “Compost is key, because the only time this land is fallow is when it is frozen!”

Land Security While Sidewalk Ends Farm has a verbal agreement with the landowner, they are seeking a more per manent, long-ter m lease. A lot of effort has gone into making this site viable and safe to farm.

Should the farmers have to move, improved soils would be left behind.

In case a move is needed, some herbs and flowers grow in portable, repurposed containers like milk crates and 5-gallon pails.

Eggplants, peppers grow in olive drums.

At a recent Rhode Island

School of Design Competition called Far m Hack, a Portable Wash Station was created with inexpensive of f-the-shelf components. The 5-gallon pails (sinks) can be covered to make a worktable for sorting and packaging CSA shares. The upper shelf supports a tarp of fering shade for the produce and for the farm staff.

Young Farmer Nights Throughout the summer of 2012, young and beginning farmers met on alternate Tuesday evenings. A variety of local farms hosted Young Far mer Nights and shared their experiences operating small, sustainable far ms. Inter ns and far mers established personal networks of peers and mentors over potluck suppers, bonfires and singalongs. 2012 hosts included Rosasharn Farm, Pat’s Pastured, Scratch Far m, Sidewalk Ends Far m, Medway Community Farm and more.

T o lear n more about Sidewalk Ends Farm, see their Facebook page. For more infor mation on the collaboration between Front Step Far m and Sidewalk Ends Far m in Providence, RI, see Backyard Far m or email backyardfar mscsa@gmail.c om. T o a r r a n g e a v i s i t t o Sidewalk Ends Farm at 47 Harrison St, Providence, RI email laura.brown.lavoie@gma il.com or call 617-8176598.

This young farmer, named Maxwell, practices hoeing weeds and chatting with the chickens.

Smart Marketing includes services & relationships not just products terms of trade, transaction protocols, etc. How do your customers understand the consumers that buy your products? What infor mation about consumers can they share with you, or you with them, to assist both of you in better serving them?

What makes your product superior? What differentiates your product from the rest of the pack? What will make your product more attractive to your customers or consumers?

What will your product bring to the assortment of products your customer markets? What information can you provide along with your product (nutritional values, recipes, portion sizes, variety, etc.) to increase sales?

Where will your product have to end up to effectively serve your customers or consumers? How will your product hold up in transit?

Will your product arrive in a package ready for store display or use in the kitchen? Are there any ways to make life easier for

4-H student participates in 5th annual Quilt Week

those who buy your products in regards to scheduling or delivery? Can you better coordinate shipping with other firms shipping similar products in your area?

When does your product need to arrive? T ime is of the essence for all of us.

How can you cut your customer’s time spent receiving or handling your product? Are there ways to minimize the time your consumer (convenient parking, check-out) or customer (processing invoices or payment) does business with you? Just-in-time delivery and automated inventory replenishment are becoming standard business practices in both the retail and food service industries.

Why should your customer do business with you in regards to the services you offer and the value you bring to the business relationship? Why should you be considered a “preferred” supplier by your customer?

Why should your ability to

attract consumers to your product add value to your customers business?

How will you better understand what services and relationships will be needed to insure the effective marketing of your products? In a rapidly changing marketplace, those services and relationships are changing.

How will your services increase the productivity and profitability of your customers?

In summary, smart marketers not only deliver high quality products that are relevant to consumers, but must also provide valuable services to build effective relationships with customers. Hopefully, answering some of these questions might shed some light on how to improve your marketing capacity.

In the haste to produce the hard product itself, don’t forget the needed services and relationships that will keep your product on the shelf, on the plate, or in the hands of consumers.

USDA seeks applications for grants to help agricultural producers bring increased value to their products

Lilah, a member of the Bob-O-Link 4-H club of North Haverhill, is diligently working on her quilt at this years’ 5th annual Quilt Week. Bob-O-Link project leaders and volunteers offer this week to their club members who have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in sewing projects. This year there were a total of 9 participants (7 girls, 2 boys). Make plans now to view these quilts and others, done by our Grafton County 4-H members, at our Spring Textile Event in April, 2013.

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) most recent funding announcement: USDA Rural Development is allocating up to $14 million in grants available for projects that help farmers produce bio-based products from agricultural commodities.

The Value-Added Producer Grants program is designed to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities. These grants can be used to assist in the funding of an anaerobic digester if it is part of a project that adds value to an agricultural product.

For example, if digested manure solids are going to be made into a commercial fertilizer product or if the methane generated is used to

power the value-added process (milk processing, cheese making).

Awards may be made for either economic planning or working capital activities related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added agricultural products.

The maximum grant amount for a planning grant is $100,000 and the maximum grant amount for a working capital grant is $300,000.

USDA requires that every dollar in grant funds be matched, either in the form of cash or eligible in-kind contributions.

The deadline to apply for funding is Oct. 15. Questions should be directed to your USDA Rural Development State Office.

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by Brian M. Henehan, Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University In agriculture, we have a tendency in marketing to focus most of our attention on the hard products we produce and bring to market — fruits, vegetables, meat, grains, milk, or cheese. T oday’s markets demand more attention to the services and relationships associated with marketing the actual product itself. The smart marketer is one who not only produces a high quality product, but also delivers needed services and builds effective relationships with customers.

A useful way to examine these questions of services and relationships is to begin with the old journal-

istic outline of — who, what, where, when, why, and how. We also need to understand the distinction between a customer and the consumer. Our customers may actually be consumers if we are direct marketers. But usually a relationship with some type of intermediary customer is required to get the farm product to the enduser, the consumer.

Typical intermediary customers in the food system can include: wholesalers, retail supermarket buyers, food service buyers, brokers, or processors.

Who are you doing business with? If you are a direct marketer, know your consumer. Who are they in regards to: age, income, residence, family size, gender, ethnic group, etc.?

How is your consumer base changing? What services will enhance your relationship with your consumers?

If you are working with other types of customers, lear n about their operations: sales, distribution,

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NOFA/RI names Sanne Kure-Jensen as administrator POR TSMOUTH, RI — To help of Roots Far m in T iverton grow its outreach potential and described NOFA/RI’s Farm Advisor membership base, the Northeast Program, which pairs experienced Organic Far mers Association of organic farmers as consultants to Rhode Island (NOFA/RI) Board of beginning or transitioning farmers Directors has hired Sanne Kure- who want to adopt organic pracJensen of Portsmouth as its first tices on their far ms. Projects Administrator. could include farm planning, soil “As the new Administrator, Kure- building, pest and disease control, Jensen will be responsigr eenhouse ble for coordinating and growing and/or NOFA pairs publicizing two granthow to become a experienced funded initiatives,” said certified organic organic farmers T reasurer Dan Lawton. grower. The proas consultants The Collaborative gram is funded to beginning or Regional Alliance for by the RI transitioning Farmer Training (CRAFT) Department of farmers who want E n v i r o n m e n t a l workshop series shares to adopt organic M a n a g e m e n t ’ s far mer experiences and practices on best practices between Division of their farms. far mers, far m workers, Agriculture. apprentices and gardenKure-Jensen ers. will also streamline and oversee Board President Michael Roberts publicity and communications as

well as update and maintain the NOFA/RI website. An experienced agricultural writer and successful grant writer, Kure-Jensen’s features on Rhode Island organic farmers and their practices have been published in “Country Folks” and “Country Folks Grower.” She has helped farmers and non-profits secure funding for alternative energy and conservation projects.

Kure-Jensen has helped a Rhode Island grower seek organic certification and managed communications and web sites.

A long-time organic grower and beekeeper, Kure-Jensen is a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, RI Certified Horticulturist and RI Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) Certified Invasive Plant Manager.

NOFA is a growing regional association with chapters in seven

states representing over 5,000 far mers, far m workers, apprentices, gardeners, chefs and consumer members.

Formed in 1990, NOFA/RI is an organization of far mers, consumers, gardeners and environmentalists working to promote organic farming and organic land care practices. NOFA/RI fosters a healthy relationship to the natural world through educational workshops, advocacy and participation in local and regional events.

NOFA/RI works to increase the acreage of land sustainably and organically managed and to provide access to local organic food for all Rhode Islanders. NOFA/RI is affiliated with other NOFA chapters through the NOFA Interstate Council.

For more information on NOFA and NOFA/RI, see www.nofari.org or email nofari@live.com.

Cover photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen Sidewalk Ends Farm’s partners each have a focus: Tess Brown-Lavoie — restaurant sales, Fay Strongin — Farmers Markets and Laura Brown-Lavoie — CSA.

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Drought lasted for decades. Prehistoric Mayans abandoned advanced cities in Mexico because of drought from an El Nino that lasted for decades—20, 30, 40 years….”

One of the reasons why we may have not seen dust storms in the U.S. during present drought conditions, as in the 30’s, is that one of Roosevelt’s stimulus programs was to have his newly for med Civilian Conservation Corps plant millions of trees to act as wind breaks and to hold the soil, as well as create jobs.

With a cold winter approaching in the U.S., there may be early frosts which drastically affect soybean yields because crops may not have reached maturity. With El Nino, a poor anchovy catch results in increased s o y b e a n p r i c e s because the largest market for anchovies is fish meal. When anchovies are in short supply, grain companies substitute soybeans in animal

Almost 80 percent of agricultural land is experiencing drought, making it the most extensive drought since the 1950s

One of the strategies farmers can employ during this drought is effective irrigation methods, as pictured here.

Photo by Joe Parzych

feed, driving up soybean prices which benefits growers.

What can farmers do?

Far mers can plant trees for windbreaks to hold the soil, practice strip farming for soil erosion control and water percolation, practice no-till planting, mulching, and use more efficient irrigation methods.

The Five Acre Far m in Northfield, MA (which presently has a lot more land under cultivation than five acres) uses trickle irrigation rather than overhead irrigation. They store perennials in “cold houses” to keep them dormant to conserve water. In their fields, they use Typar, a porous black plastic fabric, that allows water to percolate through and helps retain water in the soil while keeping out weeds.

John Savage of Deerfield, MA, also has land in Northfield, Gill, Deer field and elsewhere in a Partnership with Patterson Farms.

Savage says they have 400 acres planted to chip potatoes, 75 acres of hot peppers, and 150 acres of display pumpkins.

“The drought has hurt us,” Savage said, except where we irrigated, like in Gill and the other side of the [Connecticut] River in Northfield. In Gill, we have about 20 acres of hot peppers and 60 acres of pumpkins, and 110 acres of chip potatoes in Northfield. We irrigated about six times.”

Easter n Washington far mers typically have an annual precipitation of just eight and a half inches. Farmers there use techniques such as summer fallow rotation.

One crop is grown on two seasons’ precipitation. The far mers then leave stubble and crop residue to trap snow. They also prevent runoff by terracing their fields, or by contour plowing.

More far mers are tur ning to GMO drought resistant seed.

Drought resistant genetically altered grains may offer a partial solution to alleviate shortages.

Dwarf plants are also being developed that need less moisture but yield as much as their tall cousins.

Farmers can insure their crops with federally subsidized insurance programs.

In the final analysis, Gildea admits that no one can predict the future with absolute certainty.

Floods have sometimes occurred following a drought, as happened recently, all in the wrong places, but Gildea's forecasts have been accurate enough in the past to warrant paying heed to his words of coming drought conditions.

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by Joe Parzych No one has to tell farmers that drought conditions exist. Almost 80 percent of agricultural land is experiencing drought, making it the most extensive drought since the 1950s, according to the USDA. The Mississippi River is being dredged because it is too low for barge travel. The increased cost of shipping commodities to seaports by rail is sending grain prices upward. The drought is wide spread over much of the world.

Russia had a shortfall in their wheat harvest, again. Australia is also having a rain deficit.

What is the cause of the drought and when will it end?

Climatologist James Gildea of Ber nardston, MA predicted this past year’s warm dry winter with drought in the Midwest. He saw indications of the coming drought in November 2011 after earlier noting that a war ming of the Pacific began in February of 2011 heralding El Nino. In a meeting with an agricultural committee in Ber nardston, MA, this spring, Gildea predicted a dry year in the Midwest with very wet conditions in the Southwest, heavy spring rains in the Northeast with dry weather to follow. His predictions were right on.

“There are many variables,” Gildea said, “but the temperature of the North Atlantic Ocean is a good indicator of long term weather in the U.S. A cold Atlantic Ocean results in a blocking ridge of high pressure which resulted in England and Ireland being covered with snow last winter. A warming of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru indicates a beginning of El Nino resulting in drought, among other things.”

Weather has a direct effect on economic conditions. World grain prices are on the rise because of poor grain growing conditions in many countries. U.S. cor n and soybean prices have doubled from last year. And then there’s 10 percent corn based ethanol in every gallon of gasoline mandated in many states.

With drought in the Midwest ef fecting harvests of cor n, soy beans and wheat prices will continue to rise, which is good news for farmers who are able to produce a decent crop. The U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of these grains, exporting upwards of 70 percent of the total imported by other countries. That figure may go higher with continuing drought in other countries.

When will it all end? “There’s no predicting the end of it,” Gildea said. “It may intensify and last up to five years, or longer. El Nino has

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Sweetening the pot This morning, bright and early, Uri telephoned me with a feeding management question. He is a Central New York organic dairy farmer who raises no corn silage and purchases all of his grains, which have been largely shell-corn based; thus he makes a lot of balage. But with the high cost, and limited availability, of organic shell corn, his grain dealer has been working more small grains into the grist which Uri feeds his cows.

He is afraid that this change will reduce net energy intake for his cows, resulting in reduced milk production.

He wanted to know if molasses can be economically introduced into his dairy ration, so as to keep his cows’ dietary energy on an even keel.

even. The other variable entering this equation is the farm-gate price of milk: organic runs about 28 cents per pound, while conventional milk brings about a dime less.

Most organic dairymen, with whom I have contact, say that if they weren’t already organic, the cost-price squeeze they’re in now would have scared them away from becoming organic.

Although I’m more used to balancing the energy part of a dairy cow’s diet with megacalories, more recent nutritional research has examined the usefulness of non-fibrous carbohydrates as an equally valuable parameter (if you want to use scientist jargon).

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Trowbridge Angus provides ‘Embryos for Education’ to benefit the Angus Foundation Go online to place your bids on these embryos at www.AngusTradingPost.com.

Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Angus, Ghent, NY, and his family, are believers in the future of the Angus breed through youth, education and research, and have used many avenues to support the Angus Foundation. The latest support effort, ‘Em-

bryos for Education,’ allows other Angus breeders to join the Trowbridge family and give back to the Angus Foundation while taking part in the new Angus online auction, www.AngusTradingPost.com.

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sary to bring a fundraising drive to successful completion,” said Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “This generous commitment of donating the sale proceeds from these embryos is another illustration of Phil and his family’s unselfish ongoing commitment to giving back to the Angus breed that has meant so much to them and their family.”

Trowbridge has also served the Angus Foundation as a former chairman of the Angus Foun-

dation Board of Directors. Jenkins says his enthusiasm and advocacy of the Angus Foundation’s value to the Angus breed and members across the country has been an inspiration to all in the Angus breed over the years.

“The Angus Foundation is in place to support the future of the Angus breed, and donating all of the proceeds from the sale of these embryos to the Foundation is just one way we can provide

more opportunities to support Angus breeders and our youth,” Trowbridge says. “My family and I believe in the future of Angus, which is why we invest in the Angus Foundation.”

To place your bids on these embryos, go to www.angustradingpost.c om and create an account. Make sure to place your bids before Sept. 25.

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NY Angus represented at Supreme Reception Recently, the NY Angus Association sponsored the reception after the Supreme Champion Beef Animal Show of New York State. Held at the NYS Fair in Syracuse, this reception was a celebration for all participants who came to the Supreme

Show, after winning at their county fairs. “With more than 39 animals in the show, and over 175 people at the reception, the day was a real success,” said Mike Shanahan, President of the NY Angus Association.

A great congratulations

goes to Kirby Dygert of Elma, NY for winning the show, & to Sam Birdsall, Homer, NY on Reserve Champion, as well as our Angus Juniors involved — Jayne Bannister and Lizzie Luckman. NYAA also wishes to thank the

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online auction by Trowbridge Angus, and all proceeds from the sale of these embryos will benefit Angus youth scholarships and activities, educational programs for junior and adult Association members, and current and future research projects at universities across the country — all of which are funded by the Angus Foundation.

“On multiple occasions, Phil Trowbridge has taken the lead by making personal financial commitments to help foster the advancement of a newly implemented fundraising initiative, along with help secure the commitments neces-

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Crop from 7 tergent fiber (NDF) intake protein to 100 percent.

Then you combine that feed’s NDF percent, plus its calcium percent, plus its fat percent, plus its ash percent. Take the sum of those four variables and subtract that value from the shorter (earlier) sum, and there you have NFC. [I’m sure this abbreviation is starting to make you think about football (NFL) more than feeding cows.]

Here are some typical NFC values for feed that dairymen get to work with: shell corn at 75 percent, ear corn at 64 percent, alfalfa at 25 percent, grasses at 15 percent, and corn silage at 35 percent. Molasses value falls between the two corn figures, and most

small grains are a little closer to the ear corn value. One key element for many organic dairymen is their abandonment of corn silage as a cropping enterprise. I think what happened in many cases is they gave up growing corn because they would have to buy a new row chopper, and then decided to walk away from that cash-flow challenge.

(The absence of corn... with all its usual chemical inputs... may have enabled them to qualify for organic certification quite a bit sooner.)

I had Uri sample his total mixed ration, which included chopped balage and his purchased grains, as well as minerals and salt. His NFC value for his TMR was

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popular way to increase energy density and thus milk production. Most recently, this recommendation is based on research conducted and tallied by Jerry H. Cherney, PhD., Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and Debbie J.R. Cherney, PhD., Department of Animal Science at Cornell University.

One question that readers undoubtedly want to know (but were afraid to ask) is how is NFC calculated? Well, according to R. D. Shaver, Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist, University of WisconsinMadison, here’s how we calculate non-fibrous carbohydrate: for a given feed, you start by adding the percent of neutral de-

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In the forage NFC arena today, I stumbled into some good news: the research station in Valatie, NY, has been demonstrating a new variety of brown-mid-rib Sudan grass. I was very impressed. The folks doing

the research at Valatie (and other experiment stations) firmly believe that the digestible energy of this new crop, as related to dairy nutrition, places it on a par with good quality corn silage. The brown-midrib trait in Sudan grass, sorghum, their hybrids,

NY from 9 Eben Kennedy family for their help to organize the reception, as well as to the NY Beef Producers Association for allowing the NY Angus Association to be a part of the day and sponsor the reception.

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The Agriculture Department announced the August Federal order Class III benchmark price at

trading late Friday morning at $18.89; October, $19.75; November, $19.88; and December, $19.81.

The AMS-surveyed cheese price averaged $1.7682 per pound, up 8.3 cents from July. Butter averaged $1.6859, up 14.7 cents, nonfat dry milk averaged $1.2543, up 8 cents, and dry whey averaged 53.52 cents, up

3.3 cents from July.

The August Class IV price is $15.76, up $1.31 from July but 4.38 below a year ago. California’s comparable 4a and 4b prices are scheduled to be announced September 4 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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Benchmark Milk Price Jumps $1.05 Issued Aug. 31, 2012 Farm milk prices moved higher for the

$17.73 per hundredweight (cwt.) up $1.05 from July but still $3.94 below August 2011, and equates to about $1.52 per gallon. That put the 2012 Class III average at $16.23, down from $18.18 at this time a year ago, and compares to $13.80 in 2010 and $10.29 in 2009.

Looking ahead; the September contract was

$1.82 per pound, down 3 1/4-cents on the week but 3 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.7775, down 2 1/2cents on the week and 1 3/4-cents above a year ago. Thirteen carloads of block traded hands on the week and 24 of barrel. The AMS-surveyed, U.S. average block price hit $1.8121, up 5.8 cents on the week, while the barrels averaged $1.8320, up a nickel.

Cheese production is mostly steady to marginally below year ago levels according to USDA’s Dairy Market News (DMN). Wholesale cheese sales have been good with mozzarella increasing as schools begin to come back in session.

Export sales continue to be aided by the Cooperatives Working Together program (CWT) which accepted 14 requests for export assistance this week to sell 4.58 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and the South Pacific.

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Mielke from 11 The product will be delivered through February and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 78.3 million pounds plus 56.4 million of butter and anhydrous milk fat (adjusted for cancellations), to 33 countries.

Stewart Peterson’s Matt Mattke pointed out in Tuesday’s DairyLine that the U.S. Cheddar price is about 20 cents higher than the international price so that may be stalling the U.S. market.

Milk and cheese futures, as of Tuesday, were priced in the $1.90’s, he said. “The cash market is having a tough time getting to $1.90.”

He added that August was a good month for Class III milk prices, up 80 cents to $1.00 from July but stalled recently with fourth quarter prices getting up to $20.25 to $20.50. October, November, and December milk of this year is currently trading at about 12 cent premiums over cash cheese, according to Mattke, so “It’s going to be hard to see where that next leg of upside is going to come unless the cash market starts to pick up momentum or we see it in the whey market, which has been extremely quiet recently.”

Meanwhile, as if we don’t have enough issues to be concerned about, farmers are on high alert for the naturally occurring toxin in corn due to the draught. Trace amounts have been reportedly

showing up and could push prices even higher of the reduced supply of untainted crop. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will require aflatoxin screening and testing of milk received in Iowa, beginning August 31 and continuing indefinitely.

Cash butter closed the week at $1.84, up 4cents but still 16 1/2cents below a year ago when it fell almost 9 cents and began a decent that shaved 33 cents off the price before rebounding in early October. Six cars of butter traded hands this week and the AMS butter price averaged $1.7576, up 4.2 cents.

Churning activities across the country are mixed depending on

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Mielke from 12 cream availability and price, according to USDA. Students are returning to classrooms, thus school milk bottling schedules are resuming.

Standardized cream volumes from increasing bottling schedules are becoming available for cream needs. Class II cream demand remains steady, although typically Class II needs will ease, especially for ice cream, once the Labor Day holiday has passed.

Churning is often not keeping pace with de-

mand, thus inventoried stock is being used. Butter producers that are taking advantage of additional cream offerings and generating butter beyond current needs are clearing the extra production to inventory and “holding those stocks with confidence,” says USDA. Retail orders are often outpacing food service needs as many food service buyers are cutting back as the summer vacation season winds down. Food service buy-

ers, especially in resort and vacation areas, indicate that traffic flow through their operations is slowing, but will hopefully remain fairly stable at least through the Labor Day holiday weekend.

DMN warns that milk supplies across the U.S. are short of expected levels due to the recent hot weather and higher feed costs. California production has leveled off, but remains short of full processing needs. Midwest milk volumes have increased with cooler tem-

peratures. Eastern supplies are still tight.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.70, up 3 1/2-cents on the week, and Extra Grade held all week at $16250. AMS powder averaged $1.2955, up 3.8 cents, and dry whey inched 0.8 cent higher, to 54.76 cents per pound.

Getting back to exports briefly, Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that, compared to May’s outlook, USDA raised its quarterly forecast for fiscal year 2012 (FY ‘12)

ing the first half of 2012, compared with the comparable period in 2011, plus an additional 580.3 million pounds of milk were available to manufacturers as a result of the lower fluid milk sales.

In total, the additional 3.73 billion pounds of milk contributed to yearover-year production gains of 51.8 million pounds of butter, 185 million pounds of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder, 115 million pounds of cheese, and 82.6 million pounds of yogurt.

She points out a few more encouraging details in her column and agrees in the Daily Dairy Discussion audio on the DDR website that the data underscores the importance of fluid milk advertising and promotion and the export market.

By the way, the August 30 DDR reports that dairy producers culled 61,000 cows in the week ending August 18, an increase of 6,800 head from the same week a year ago. The slaughter pace year to date is 5.1 percent ahead of 2011, according to the DDR, and since July, U.S. dairy producers have culled 11.7 percent more cows than they did in the same period a year ago Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, and for U.S. dairy farmers, the change of seasons probably can’t come soon enough, according to Dairy Profit Weekly’s Dave Natzke in his Friday DairyLine report.

“Even Congress has to come in from recess in September,” he said, “And here in north central Wisconsin, we actually have some trees starting to turn color.”

He reported that USDA’s monthly “Milk Cost of Production” report showed the nation’s dairy farmers likely paid more in July operating costs than at any time in history, with feed prices leading the way. The estimates put total costs at more than $27 per cwt., up $2 from June and $1.75 more than previous record highs in the summer of 2008.

“Hopefully, the change in season will bring better news,” Natzke said.

“Schools will be back in

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dairy exports by $300 million in August. At $5 billion, FY ‘12 dairy exports would easily surpass FY 2011’s record high of $4.5 billion.

USDA also issued its first forecast for FY ‘13 dairy exports, at $4.8 billion. High feed costs are expected to reduce producer margins, leading to lower milk output and reduced dairy product supplies. That will result in a reduction of export volumes, leading to the $200 million decline from FY ‘12, according to DPW. The FY ‘12 U.S. dairy import forecast was raised $100 million, to $3 billion, due to higher values and volumes. The forecast for FY ‘12 cheese imports was reduced to $1billion.

It its first forecast for FY ‘13 imports, USDA forecast slight increases for cheese and total dairy products, at $1.1 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively. Butter, casein and miscellaneous milk products will lead import demand.

Despite a forecast for a modest appreciation in 2012 and 2013, the dollar will be relatively weak. That, and low interest rates, provide continued inexpensive credit for financing trade.

Higher expected world growth, lower energy prices and more available credit make the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade promising in 2013.

Two weeks ago I detailed the latest data on fluid milk sales which continue to fall however the Daily Dairy Report’s Mary Ledman sees a silver lining in the dark cloud in her August 24 edition. She pointed out that June’s 0.3 percent decline in fluid sales from a year ago “pales compared to declines of more than 3 percent in December 2011 as well as February and March 2012.

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Mielke from 13 session, and that means more demand for fluid milk for student lunches and feeding programs, and cheese demand has also been picking up.”

He pointed to rising milk prices but admitted they’re still well below last year’s price levels but should continue to rise through the end of the year. The question, of

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course, is whether the higher milk prices can keep pace with rising feed costs.

“Longer term, there’s another positive sign,” Natzke said. “Dairy product manufacturers are investing in new and upgraded processing plants. Industry analysts estimate U.S. dairy product manufacturers will

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invest $2.2 billion over the next couple of years, with more than 75 major capital projects expected to be underway before June 2014. Additional and more efficient capacity should lead to more demand for milk, a welcome sign for dairy farmers in any season,” he concluded.

In dairy politics; National Milk’s Chris Galen reaffirmed the need to get a Farm Bill passed in his Thursday DairyLine report. He reminded listeners that the current bill expires September 30, leaving dairy programs such as the MILC, in limbo.

He talked about the coalition of about 40 farm organizations which I reported on last week that is lobbying Congress to pass a new Farm Bill before fall. He reported that they will hold a rally on Capitol Hill September 12 to make a “visible and vocal push for Congress to pass a new Farm Bill.”

For complete details, log on to www.farmbillnow.com.

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Two Sarah's, and a Marcy Vermont DHIA is proud to announce the addition of three new employees to our team! Each of these ladies are covering different regions in our service area and we wanted to allow you to get to know them a little bit.

Sarah Birch is originally from Craftsbury, Vermont where she attended Craftsbury Academy. Through some friends in Elementary School Sarah got involved with the local 4-H program. At first her primary interests were in poultry but once getting into High School she quickly became interested in showing dairy cattle. Sarah became even more interested in

ber in the local 4-H Dairy program and received an Associates Degree from Vermont Technical College.

Sarah is now married with 2 children who are active 4-H members and help with a herd of 18 dairy cattle.

cause she feels it will give her the chance to learn, share and help improve the Vermont Dairy Industry.

She is looking forward to helping producers improve their management by utilizing information gathered and recorded by DHIA. Marcy currently covers 6 herds in Orleans and Caledonia County, Vermont.

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Sarah Porrovechhio Marcy Guilette

Sarah Birch

dairy cattle after meeting her husband Andy, 3 years ago. Sarah and Andy currently live in Addison, VT where Andy is a herdsman on a dairy farm. They are hoping to start milking their own herd someday soon, inspiring to have mostly Holsteins with maybe a few Jerseys (which would be for Sarah.)

Sarah knew a little bit about DHIA before applying to the job. A farm at which she worked at during high school had been on test and did owner sampling so it was somewhat familiar to her. She feels that DHIA offered a great opportunity to work with dairy cattle and dairy farmers. She is looking forward to getting to know all of the farmers she will be working with and to learn more about the industry. She continuously asks farmers questions to better her knowledge in the field.

Sarah B. will be covering approximately 20 herds in Addison and Chittenden County, Vermont.

Sarah Porrovechhio grew up on a dairy farm in Bernardston, MA the contained a herd of registered Holsteins and Jerseys. Sarah was a very active mem-

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Sarah enjoys going to the different herds through DHIA and getting to work with all of the farmers. She will be testing herds from 30 to 150 head of cattle, each one just a little different from the next. She is excited to be working for DHIA and the Dairy farmers in her area. She knows how DHIA plays an important role in helping farmers with milk quality, records and overall herd health.

Sarah P. will be covering 19 herds in southern VT, NH and northern Mass.

Marcy Guillette is a fourth generation dairy farmer from Derby, Vermont. Marcy attended the University of Vermont where she got a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Since then she has worked for the University of Maine, UVM Extension and Cow Town Holsteins. Currently working part time for both VT DHIA and Semex USA, Marcy also spends her free time as a director on the Orleans County Farm Bureau and Fair Association, showing cows, harness racing and spending time with friends and family.

Marcy was interested in working for VT DHIA be-

General Manager Brett Denny 1-800-639-8067 (main) 802-233-8662 (cell) bdenny@vtdhia.org Education Development Specialist Sarah Stebbins 855-211-8784 sstebbins@vtdhia.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGION 11 Counties: Albany/Delaware/Montgomery/Otsego/Schoharie, NY Ray Steidle .....................................(518) 234-4659.................rsteidle@vtdhia.org

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Baked Antipasto Sandwiches 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls, divided 1/4 lb. imported ham, sliced 1/4 lb. provolone cheese, sliced 1/4 lb. Genoa salami, sliced 1/4 lb. Swiss cheese, sliced 1/4 lb. large pepperoni slices 1-12 oz. jar roasted sweet red peppers 3 eggs Ground black pepper 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese Coat 9x13” pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 can dough on the bottom, piecing together and pressing the separations. Layer next five ingredients over dough. Top with red peppers.

Whisk together eggs, black pepper, and Romano cheese; pour over peppers and top with remaining can of dough, pressing out the separations.

Cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.

Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until center is set and top is lightly browned.

Cut into squares, like sandwiches, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Serves 6 - 8 Tip: Prepare ahead and bake while dressing to leave. Wrap in foil with a corner of foil folded back to let steam escape; wrap in newspapers to insulate; keep warm in a cooler. Heat a clean brick, wrapped in foil, in the oven, and use this to keep the cooler warm. This is also good baked ahead, chilled, and served cold.

Herbed Almonds 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning 2 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 2 egg whites 2 cups whole natural almonds Preheat oven to 325°. Combine first four ingredients.

Whisk egg whites until opaque and soft peaks form; add almonds, tossing to coat. Add cheese mixture, tossing gently to coat. Arrange almonds on a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Gently toss and arrange again in a single layer. Bake 15 more minutes. Toss gently.

Turn oven off and leave almonds in oven with door ajar 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Enough for 8 to munch on

Mint Brownies 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup flour 4 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. mint extract 1/4 tsp. salt 12 chocolate mints* Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8” square baking pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.

Blend butter, sugar, cocoa and flour in large mixing bowl until well combined.

Add eggs, mint extract and salt; combine well.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 min.

Remove from oven and place mints over top. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from oven and spread mints over top of brownies for frosting. Cool in pan on rack.

Cut into 16-36 squares *Like Peppermint Patties Source: Virginia Egg Council, 540-345-3958, eggsrgr8@rev.net

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Cute zucchini meatloaf muffins Even if the men in your family aren’t wild about zucchini, they’ll go wild over these cute muffin meatloaves.

16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried fine breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 cup (one 8-ounce can) tomato sauce Sugar substitute suitable for baking to equal 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 6-well muffin pan with olive oil-flavored cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onion, zucchini, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well to combine. Evenly divide meat mixture between prepared muffin cups and make indentation in the center of each.

3. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce, sugar substitute and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Evenly spoon about 1 tablespoon sauce mixture over top of each “muffin.”

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Place muffin pan on wire rack and let set for 5 minutes.

Remove “muffins” from pan and serve at once. Freezes well. Serves 6.

• Each serving equals: 188 calories, 8g fat, 17g protein, 12g carb., 457mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Changes to the hazard communication standard are coming

by James Carrabba, The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health — NYCAMH The Hazard Communication Standard, (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 is a law administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and is applicable to agricultural workplaces. The purpose of this law is to ensure chemical safety in the workplace. Under this law, the identities and

hazards of workplace chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. Employers are required to inform workers of any chemical hazards in the workplace and to train workers on how to protect themselves from these hazards. In the past, this standard was sometimes referred to as “The Right to Know”, because under the law, workers have the right to know about the hazards of the chemicals

that they work with.

The HCS is now in alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

These new changes will make it much easier for workers to identify chemical hazards and understand the potential hazards of chemicals that they must work with. According to OSHA, these updates will provide a more uniform and easier to understand

approach for classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The former Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will now be called Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the new revisions. These changes will make it safer for workers by providing easily understandable information on appropriate handling and safe use of hazardous chemicals.

These new changes were

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GHS Hazard Pictograms that will appear on chemical labels. Each pictogram has a white background framed by a red border. The pictogram used on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

the program 2. Create an inventory of all chemicals at the worksite 3. Properly label all chemical containers 4. Obtain and keep on file a SDS for each chemical 5. Train workers on how to read product labels and SDS’s 6. Train workers on how to protect themselves from the chemicals and document training The HCS states that SDS’s must be readily available to workers.

Workers are free to consult the SDS anytime they have a question about a particular chemical. Before using a chemical, it is a good idea to check the SDS. The SDS will list the personal protective equipment needed and the appropriate first aid measures that should be taken in case of an emergency. Worker training is an important component of complying with the HCS. The employee training should include an explanation of the standard, how to read a label and SDS, where to find the SDS’s, types of chemicals used in the workplace, how to protect themselves from these chemicals and how to use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Employers need to document the training.

Pesticide labels are exempt from the HCS, but they will have the new SDS’s and need to be included in a farm’s HCS program. Pesticide labels are covered under the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS), 40 CFR 1970.

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announced on March 26, 2012. Changes to the HCS will be phased in over the next few years and will be fully implemented by June 1, 2016.

Major Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard: • Hazard Classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures.

• Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label and SDS that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category.

By June 1, 2015, GHS standardized pictograms will be required on chemical labels to warn of hazards that each chemical has. Precautionary statements must also be provided.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS): (formerly known as MSDS) Will now have specific 16 section format.

• Information and Training: Important to note; employers are required to train workers

by Dec. 1, 2013 on the new label elements and SDS format to facilitate recognition and understanding.

Other provisions of the HCS have not changed.

To be in compliance with this standard, a business must have a written hazard communication program. The hazard communication program must address these six areas: 1. Name a person responsible for overseeing

Farm Safety Quiz

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These farm safety tips are provided by the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program. For information on how you can keep your child safe and healthy on the farm, ranch and at home, go to www.progressiveag.org Question: The driver of a car, traveling at 50 mph, sees a tractor about 400 feet ahead on the road. The tractor is traveling at 20 mph. How long does the driver of the car have to respond, slow down and avoid a rear end collision? a) More than 60 seconds b) 30 to 40 seconds c) Less than 10 seconds Answer: c) Less than 10 seconds. In those 10 seconds, the motorist must recognize a dangerous situation exists, determine the speed at which the tractor is moving, decide what action to take, take that action and actually slow the vehicle to avoid a rear-end collision. Tractor owners can alert drivers that they are traveling at slow speeds by displaying a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem on the back of tractors and all slow-moving farm equipment.

Question: When someone is overcome by manure gases, it is important to get that person out of the area as quickly as possible.

True or False?

Answer: False. As animal wastes break down, several gases are produced. These gases are often trapped in manure storage structures that do not have proper ventilation. Of these gases, hydrogen sulfide is the most dangerous and is responsible for the most manure-related deaths of both animals and people.

In low concentrations, this gas smells like rotten eggs. But at higher concentrations, it paralyzes the sense of smell.

Within seconds of exposure, hydrogen sulfide can cause unconsciousness and then death.

NEVER try to rescue someone who is unconscious in a manure storage structure unless you have proper equipment and knowledge of the situation. Instead, call 911 or your local emergency medical service. Multiple deaths from manure gases are common because rescuers succumb to the same gases as the victim.

It is important that children stay away from manure storage areas.

Fencing/child-proofing the area is highly recommended.

Question: Lightening occurs only where it is raining. True or False?

Answer: False. Con-

trary to popular belief, lightening often strikes areas outside of heavy rain and can occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. Many people also believe that “heat lightening” after a very hot summer day poses no threat. In reality, “heat lightening” is from

a storm too far away for the thunder to be heard and it could be moving in your direction.

Most deaths due to lightening happen outdoors. Make sure all family members know what to do if caught outside during a thunderstorm.

In an open field, find a

low spot, away from trees, fences and poles.

If you are in the woods, take shelter under shorter trees. If you have no shelter, make yourself the smallest target by squatting low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Minimize contact with the ground and

place your hands on your knees with your head between them when your skin tingles or your hair stands on end. If you are in a tractor or other vehicle, stay put, with your hands in your lap. Vehicles can provide better protection than lying exposed in open fields.

Politics, the Farm Bill and your next meal FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

by Ben LaCross Parched and burnt cornfields, hayfields as yellow as the sun and chalky, dry soil are images we’ve seen from the record-setting drought of 2012. The farm bill is supposed to be the safety net for agriculture, es-

pecially in catastrophic disaster years such as this. But alas, chances of passing a new farm bill, which is set to expire on Sept. 30, is wilting as fast as a Midwestern cornstalk.

Now, only a handful of days remains on the leg-

islative calendar before the election.

The farm bill was growing strong and steady through June.

The Senate, under the leadership of Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member

Pat Roberts (R-KS), passed a strong, bipartisan bill. This bill showed real promise of reform and savings. The bill cut out the direct payment program, an antiquated system of risk management for farmers. Crop insurance was strength-

American Farm Bureau Federation ened and expanded, ensuring that farmers would have to have “skin in the game” for their risk management needs.

The nutrition title, which makes up well over 80 percent of all

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farm bill spending, was also reformed. The days of lottery winners who still receive food stamps would be gone. Conservation would be strengthened, allowing farmers to partner with the federal government to grow their environmental stewardship.

Agriculture understands the importance of being fiscally responsible.

Farmers are ready to do their part to reduce the national deficit. In fact, this bill would have saved taxpayers more than $23 billion, compared to previous farm bills.

The bipartisan House Agriculture Committeepassed bill, crafted by Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Colin Peterson (D-MN), would have saved taxpayers even more. But, like the fields that never benefited from timely rains to save their crops, House leadership dealt what could amount to a drought-like blow by not bringing up the farm bill for a timely vote.

Due to that lack of political urgency, farmers are now facing another potential disaster. This time, though, we can’t blame Mother Nature. This catastrophe is man-made.

Northern Michigan experienced record warmth for more than seven days in the middle of March.

While 85 degree temps were welcomed after a long winter, we fruit farmers knew we were in for trouble. The hot weather awoke our trees from dormancy, pushing flower buds to mature four to six weeks early. As the weather patterns returned to normal, so did the cold, freezing temperatures, and they froze out the majority of the fruit grown in Michigan, my cherries included.

Tart cherries, the fruit you enjoy in pie, and the crop my family relies on for the majority of our harvest, is not eligible for crop insurance. Our industry has been challenging USDA’s Risk Management Agency to expand crop insurance to our fruit, but the wheels of bureaucracy seem to have been stuck in the mud.

Vermeer introduces 504 PRO Baler

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The all-new 504 PRO Baler from Vermeer is built to handle the demands of heavy, wet material for frequent silage baling. The 5 foot by 4 foot variable chamber

terials. With the standard, color touchscreen E-Link Pro monitor, baling operations can be easily controlled from the cab.

“Features such as Hy-

foot baler,” said Phil Chrisman, Vermeer Product Manger. “The 504 PRO Baler has many of the same components found in our 404 PRO Silage Baler, but in a

The all-new 504 PRO Baler from Vermeer is built to handle the demands of heavy, wet material for frequent silage baling.

baler has the heavy drive components necessary for effective silage baling, and also offers the features and flexibility to produce high quality bales in a variety of ma-

droflexcontrol and the Xtracut17 chopper system have proven to be very effective in baling silage, and we’re excited to offer those features in this all-new 5 foot by 4

variable chamber with a standard wide pick-up that gives producers more flexibility to bale wet or dry hay.

With Hydroflexcontrol, the floor of the 504 PRO

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Baler can flex up and down to minimize blockage in the pick-up. This feature also gives the operator the ability to hydraulically open the floor of the baler should a blockage occur so they can easily clear the plug without leaving the cab.

The Xtracut17 is a 17knife chopper system on the pick-up rotor, with the option of utilizing knives in quantities of 0, 8, 9 or 17. This feature contributes to better bale density, fermentation, silage quality and digestibility, and also provides a consistent, precut material for additions to rations fed using a mixer wagon.

In addition, the allnew, color touchscreen E-Link Pro monitor comes standard with the 504 PRO Baler. “The ELink Pro monitor gives customers some userfriendly capabilities and functions we haven’t offered before,” said Chrisman. “Operators will appreciate the ability to electronically control bale density from the cab, or the ramp ‘home’

sensor that alerts the operator when the bale is fully ejected for a faster tailgate cycle. They can also collect and store comprehensive field and operation statistics, among the many other features this monitor has to offer.”

Other features of the 504 PRO Baler include the patented Powersplit Transmission with a split gearbox design for better use of horsepower when baling in heavy material, endless belts to eliminate the need for lace maintenance, and

heavy-duty chains, bearings and other drive components add durability when handling heavy, dense silage bales.

For more information about the 504 PRO Baler and E-Link Pro monitor, visit vermeer.com.

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Politics from 21 The Senate-passed farm bill contained provisions to expand crop insurance to help farmers like me manage risk when weather catastrophes are out of our control. Much of the pro-

posed legislation would help farmers who’ve been affected by this year’s drought, as well.

Yet the House still has not scheduled a vote on this bill.

Farmers certainly

aren’t the only people affected by the delayed passage of the farm bill.

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bill’s nutrition programs, many more might struggle to eat.

The droughts and other natural disasters may have done damage beyond repair to this year’s harvests, but the House could still breathe life back into this bill. It’s not too late.

Congress, it’s time to pass this farm bill now.

Ben LaCross is a fruit grower in northern Michigan. He is a member of

the Michigan Farm Bureau board of directors and is immediate past chairman of the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee.

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eign trade, and is the only industry with a positive balance of trade.

Think, also, of the millions of schoolchildren and families in need that this bill helps to feed.

Last year, the Agriculture Department reported that one in six Americans were “food insecure.” At one point or another last year, these folks weren’t sure where their next meal would come from. If it weren’t for the farm

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ASI approves 2012-2013 Budget The American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Board of Directors (BOD) approved the association’s fiscal year 2012-2013 wool budget and the legislative budget as well as approved the membership dues rate.

The budget proposals were recommended to the directors by ASI’s American Wool Council and the executive board.

The $2.25 million wool budget provides programs and services that will improve sheep production, marketing and information about American wool. The wool programs serve sheep producers, domestic and international wool initiatives and the use of American wool by the U.S. military for fire-retardant, moisture-managing, machine-washable and antimicrobial wool fabric.

Funds are also provided for local wool projects through the Wool Outreach program.

Board members also voted in favor of the Fund II budget, which is used for the legislative and membership activities of the association as well as association services.

Finally, in a unanimous vote, the BOD approved the re-entry of Rhode Island Sheep Cooperative as an ASI member state making them the 46th mem-

ber.

“I am very pleased with the board of director’s support for ASI’s innovative programs for the next fiscal year,” stated Margaret Soulen Hinson (Idaho), ASI president. “These approved programs are vital

to keeping our industry thriving and gaining strength into the future, and it is encouraging that the state organizations recognize that value.”

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly, Aug. 31

SATURDAY,, SEPT.. 22,, 20122 10:000 AM POLAND, NY

What’s the BIG BUZZ this fall?

75 lots sell!!

September 13, 2012 Eastern States Expo - Springfield, MA 1:00pm THE BEST OF THE BEST WILL SELL!

B&L DAIRY COMPLETE CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY DISPERSAL "NOFA"

Equipment that sells: Case IH 7220 Magnum 4W cab/air; NH L465 skid steer; Kuhn 5042 Vertical Mixer Wagon; Knight 8118 tandem axle side slinger manure spreader; Case IH 1420 Combine w/4row 943 corn head, 810-15 grain head; NI Kinze corn planter 4 row dry fert.; semen tank - MACH SM-43 (6 mth tank). Produce: AG bag of haylage approx. 10' x 100'; Bunk of haylage approx. 40' x 150'. Quantity of 2nd Cutting square bales of grass & clover hay.

All produce needs to be removed within 60 days after the sale.

250 Head sell - 120 milking age - DHI tested, balance bred heifers & young stock. Cows are ave. 53#/day with cows milking up to 106#. 30 fresh in the last 60 days, 25 due in Sept., 25 due in the fall - a year around herd in all stages of lactation. RHA 14685 3.5 532f. Herd consist of Holsteins (some R&W), Jerseys, Jersey Crosses and are milking well on Lush pasture & very little grain.

Health: This herd has been on a regular vaccination program. Cattle will be interstate tested immediately after the sale. Cattle have been inoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy examined.

Sale order: 10 AM starting on large equipment, 11 AM selling produce, semen tank following with cattle.

Directions: From Poland at the intersection of Rt. 8 & Rt. 28 take Rt. 8 North 1.8 miles and turn left on Military Road then right on Grant Road. Watch for auction signs.

Check out website for pictures www.hoskingsales.com

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 West River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 or 1771

Owner: B&L Dairy 206 Grant Road Poland, NY 13431

HARVUE ROY FROSTY (2E-97) 5-07 2 365 44,710 5.0 2222 3.0 1332 2x WDE Supreme Champion The new EX-97 icon, Frosty, will have a fancy December calf sired by Shamrock selling! She’s black, silky and has high type numbers as well...sounds a lot like her mama!

Contact sale management today for catalogs: Clark Woodmansee Bob Fitzsimmons Tim Abbott Brian Craswell, auctioneer

860.887.8079 802.249.0868 802.238.1142 902.628.7537

prospcthil@aol.com phitzyb@aol.com abbottstj@gmail.com

Catalog online at www.holsteinworld.com

MACFADDENS’ FALL AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPT. 29TH 2012 8AM Farm & Construction Eq - Collector Tractors - Plus lots more!!!

This is a very early listing - much more coming in! Live Online bidding available!

TRACTORS: 2008 NH TB120 4wd - 2000 hrs; JD 4050 4 post quad; Sharp Ford 7710 Series II 4wd w/ cab & loader-3200 hrs!!!!; Sharp'75 IH 1066-One owner 4200 hrs; IH 1086; MF 1105 w/ cab-4200 hrs-sharp; MF 3435GE Orchard tractor w/ cab & loader 1600 hrs; Landini Legend 125 4wd; Oliver 1855 w/ rops & canopy - new tires; Oliver 1655-Fresh $5300 overhaul; IH 686 dsl w/ Rops-fresh overhaul; IH Hydro 70 gas 3300hrs-one owner; IH Farmall Hydro 86 Hi Crop w/ Rops & canopy; (3) Ford 2000s; Modified mini pulling tractor w/ small block V8 - over 20K invested!; (2) mini rod pulling tractors w/ 4 cyl Yamaha engines; MF 1105; MF 1130; (10) compact tractors including a New McCormick X10-40 4wd w/ ldr; JD 770 4wd & ldr; Kubota L245 4wd & ldr; Kubota B8200 4wd w/ backhoe; JD 850; Ford 1920; IH 284 4wd; IH Cub LoBoy w/ Woods mwr; Cub Cadet, JD & Kawasaki Utility vehicles; + at least 40 more tractors by sale time!

CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL: Ingersoll-Rand VR530 telehandler w/ cab -1700 hrs -like new!; Case 550H WT dozer - 1800 hrs; Sharp JD 450E dozer; JD 325 Skid Steer-nice; Bobcat 743; Bobcat 440; Bobcat 325 excavator-2021 hrs; '06 Case CX31B excavator-1200 hrs; JD 555 Crawler Loader; Cat 955 crawler loader; Lumbermate 2000 Bandsaw mill - like new; Cushman, JD & Cub Cadet utility vehicles; Goosen 3pt bale chopper-brand new; + more SALVAGE; JD 6400 4wd w/ loader; JD 6200 4wd w/ loader; NH LS190B, Case 420 & Gehl 3635 Skid Steers - all are partial fire damage. Cat D6D w/water in oil-runs & drives; several older tractors ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR TRACTORS: 1961 JD 840 diesel elevating scraper- S/N849 very low hours and all original; 1960 JD 830 diesel S/N6669- only 4997 orig. hours super nice all original tractor w/ rare foot throttle; John Deere AOS-restored w/ original nose!; JD AOS - original - runs good; 1951 JD A High Crop S/N 686252-on one farm since new-totally original! JD BO Lindeman: Nice JD 820 diesel; JD 720 gas Std w/ 3pt; JD 620 gas; JD 620 LP gas-original; JD 730 dsl; JD 730 gas w/ 3pt; '44 JD B w/ cable loader; Unstyled B; JB AW; JD GW; JD Unstyled A puller .125 over-it's hot!; JD 4010 LP Standard; Rare Long-Landini R9500-all original; Farmall 460 gas-2600 original hours; JD 2010 diesel high crop - original; 1939 JH H - Totally original including tires & paint!; 1939 Farmall H - all original including the tires!; 1947 Farmall HV high crop - nice all original tractor; Farmall Super C w/ 2pt very low hours and all original; Rare Oliver 660 rubber tired roller 2000 orig hrs; Oliver 770 rubber tired roller; MMR industrial w/ ldr - very low hours; Cockshutt 560 dsl; Cockshutt 1850 diesel Wheatland-original; Case 900-original; MH 333 standard; Nice restored IH collection including WD-9; 400 dsl; 10-20- and others; JD GW; JD AW; AC WD45 diesel; Farmall 350 diesel; Case RC; MH44 Special dsl; JD L-restored; Avery V- nice original; Cockshutt 50 w/ V8; Rare Opperman Motocart; Original 3 wheel Bobcat ldr; IH Spirit of '76 Garden Tractor; Ellis Keystone Pony Treadmill-original; Several Hit & Miss Engines incl a Reliance Bracket & Shaw 5hp Made in Somersworth NH; IH 1hp Famous beautiful restoration; IH Tom Thumb; 1/2 hp Economy-original; 3/4hp Associated-air cooled; Orig IH Open Grille H & JD 60 pedal tractors; 50 lots of farm toys, literature; primitives + more FARM & EQ: 100+ pcs of farm and construction equipt of all kinds. Early list includes; H&S 325 spreader; Krone KR160; NH 848; & Hesston 5600 round balers; Degelman rock picker; Elho bale wrapper; Kverneland KD 807 bale chopper; Nice Tye 12ft No-Till drill w/ grass; NH 311 baler; Kuhn 7ft disc mwr; Nice JD 950 12ft cultimulcher; JD 510 grain drill-nice; Bush Hog 12ft finish mwr; Kuhn GTA5100 hyd fold tedder-nearly new; (5) manure spreaders including Sharp NI 3718; Nice JD 40; Nearly new Pequea 50; Millcreek plus others; Rebuilt NH 716 Forage wagon; (20) new rear tractor tires 24-42 in; (5) sets new compact tractor wheels & tires; More coming in. Call early to advertise your consignments.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Lots of quality here impossible to duplicate! Absentee & phone bidding available. Trucking available anywhere. List is subject to changes.

MacFadden & Sons Inc. 1457 Hwy Rt 20 Sharon Springs NY 13459 518-284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

www.countryfolks.com

AUCTION

Located at Gray's Field, 1315 US ROUTE 5 North in Fairlee, VT 05045. Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2012 STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIPMENT, AUTO'S, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MORE Alsoo forr thiss sale:: 2008 Kioti DK45HST 4WD tractor w/loader, canopy & 1143 hrs; Kubota L4610 HST 4WD tractor w/loader 1060 hrs; Kubota L4200 4WD TLB; Kubota L3450 4WD w/loader; 2004 JD 4410 4WD TLB; Case 580SL 4WD TLB extendahoe/ride control one owner; 2004 Cat 303.5 Excavator w/blade & thumb; JD 544C wheel loader; 99 JD 450G dozer w/2510 hrs; 98 Daewoo DD80L dozer w/916 hrs; JD Gator; 2007 Vermeer BX1000XL diesel chipper 818 hrs; 2009 Branson 3510H fork lift 2500# cap 5.4 hrs diesel 4WD; Hyster 5000# diesel fork lift; Work Force MD XLB4319 elec trailer mounted boom lift 43' working height; Simon-Eagle 32/12 2WD elec man lift; Genie Z45/22 4WD dual fuel boom lift; 1990 Int 4000 diesel truck w/telect crane; 1988 Interstate 12T equip trailer; 1997 Custom tandem dual equip trailer; 2013 Haulmark 6x12 enclosed trailer w/ramp gate; New 9' dump body; New 10' steel flatbed body; New 12' steel flatbed body; MQ Whiteman WM-70 tow behind mixer Honda powered; Wildkat hyd Q/A brush mower; Wildkat HD hyd stacking grapple bucket; Hyd grapple bucket (JD mount); Kubota B7200 4WD w/mid mount mower 630 hrs; Kubota G6200 HST diesel w/mower 839 hrs; Kubota G1800 diesel w/mower; Kubota ZD21 diesel 60" deck zero turn mower w/1195 hrs; Int B414 diesel tractor; Long 510 diesel tractor; Brush Hog 305 rotary mower; Kubota L3571 3pth finish mower; NH 310 baler w/kicker; Int side rake and more.

Alll vehicless mustt havee properr titlee paperss or previouss registrations.

This is a small list of consignments as they are mostly accepted on Fridayy - Sept.. 14thh from 8:00 to 12:00.

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

NO O CONSIGNMENTS S ACCEPTED D ON N THURSDAY!

TERMS S CASH H OR R GOOD D CHECK,, VISA A & MASTER CARD D ACCEPTED D W/A A 3% % CHARGE H BYY WRIGHT'S LUNCH AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT VT LIC #128 • NH LIC #2890 802-785-2161 • Field 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray@valley.net • Web address: www.cwgray.com Try: www.auctionzip.com

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ABSOLUTE PUBLIC CONSIGNMENT

AUC TION CALENDAR

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, September 10 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: 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 • 1:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin.

Monthly Heifer Sale. 10 Registered Brown Swiss all milking age - show quality. Richard Buczek sends a nice group of 10 Holstein Open heifers - dehorned, vac. for rabies. 20-25 started heifers & calves from overstocked dairy with a few nearing breeding age. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 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 starting with calves.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com • 4:00 PM: Stafford, Genesee County, NY. Tools,

household, glassware. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com Tuesday, September 11 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, September 12 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 13 • 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.,

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

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

Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef.

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, September 14 • Albany, NY. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 11:00 AM: Smyrna, NY. Frog Rock Farm Complete Milking herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. 55 head All AI sired Holsteins. Owner Pete Maynard. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, September 15 • Boston, MA. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Eq. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. www.teitsworth.com

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• 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 • 10:30 AM: 2481 Beech Hill Rd., Standards, NY. Great Quality Auction for Kenneth & Carol Didion. Tractor, Equipment, Craftsman, King Kutter, Household. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 11:00 AM: Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin Co. Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equipment. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460. Edeard Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518-832-0616.

Monday, September 17 • 12:30 PM: 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY. Monthly sheep, lamb, goat & pig sale. Special for this week- Montgomery County Herd - 35 Head Dairy - 30 cows and 5 close bred heifers.

Year around herd ave. 50# AI sired, AI bred.

Mostly Holsteins, few crosses with 4 -5 R&W Holsteins.Misc & small animals. 12:30 produce, 1 PM dairy. We now sell lambs, goats, pigs & feeders immediately following dairy. Calves & cull beef app 5-5:30 PM. Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, September 18 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Special Pumpkin and Fall Decor Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Wednesday, September 19 • Atlanta, GA. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.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-

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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 and tackle, plus contents of the bar. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com • 9:00 AM: 4276 Rt. 96 South, Waterloo, NY. Estate of Carl Poormon. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.dannauctioneers.htm, www.cnyauctions.com • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. 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. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Fuller St, Ludlow, MA. JD Skidsteer; Tractors; Tools; Horse Drawn Mowers & Equipment, Bumper Livestock Trailer. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, September 24 • Dallas, TX. A.Lyon & Son www.lyonauction.com • Kutztown, PA. Plushanski Farm Real Estate Auction. Co-managed w/Bachman Auction. 320 acre state of the art dairy farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 6:15 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Feeder Calves & Beef Replacement Sale during regular livestock auction.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-

3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 27 • Charleston, SC. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY. Steuben Co Surplus Equipment, Vehicles, & Buses Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com • 3:00 PM: Brockport, Monroe County, NY. Donald Hibsch Contracting Retirement Auction. Full line of contracting equipment, including JD 323DT skidsteer w/ 40 hours, Kubota KX161 excavator, 07 Chevy 2500 Duramax, 03 Ford E450 diesel, Delta power tools and more.

William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com • 4:00 PM: 6312 CR 36 W. Lake Rd. Honeoye, NY. For Leland and Nancy Durkee. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.dannauctioneers.htm, www.cnyauctions.com Friday, September 28 • Chicago, Il. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, September 29 • Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Ridge, Rd, Brockport, NY. Lakeland Equipment Auction. Used equipment, lawn mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: 43 Meadowbrook Rd, Granby, CT.

Complete Commercial Woodworking Shop & Antiques. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, September 30 • Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, October 4 • 4:00 PM: Lockport, Niagra County, NY. Lockport Farm Machinery & Consignment Auction.

Now accepting consignments. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com or 585-343-5449 Friday, October 5 • Lapeer, MI. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315729-8030 Saturday, 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, 585-243-1563 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

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 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579

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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5041 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, 585-3941515 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, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Friday, September 21 • Parkersburg, WV. A.Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, September 22 • On the Farm, 2006 Grant Rd., Poland, NY (Herkimer Co.). B&L Dairy Complete Organic Dairy Dispersal “NOFA.” 250 head sell - 120 milking age, balance bred heifers & young stock. Equip. selling, Case IH 7220 Magnum 4WD w/cab, NH L465 skidsteer, Knight 8118 Manure spreader, Kuhn 5042 Vertical Mixer & more. Hay & Haylage. Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggregate, Construction, Support Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Waddington, NY. Farm Machinery, Milkhouse & Barn Equip. Willis Shattuck, 315-347-3003, with H&L Auctions, Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • 9:00 AM: Alabama, Genesee County, NY. Carmine Scopano Real Estate. Firearm, fishing eq, tool and bar eq. Selling former Dew Drop Inn plus over 130 guns, numerous rods, reels

Auction Calendar, Continued

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(cont. from prev. page) 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, October 12 • 1:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Two day Sale. 1-5 pm. Fall Beef & Feeders Roundup Collection. Hay & water for overnight. Call to consign. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Saturday, October 13 • Odessa, TX. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 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. Sale hosted by Roedale Farms in Richfield Springs. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 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 • 10:00 AM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Fall Machinery Auction. Call to consign. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Sunday, October 14 • 1:00 PM: Cohocton, NY. Komma Land Auction.

321 acres in two parcels of outstanding private hunting and recreational lands plus agricultural lands with rental income. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, October 18 • Wyoming, Wyoming County, NY. Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling 20 acre farm w/ house, barns, pond, pasture, woods and orchard. Excellent hunting. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.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. Sale managed by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales assisting. Call with your consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 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 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor Inc., Center St., Franklin, NY. Inventory Reduction & Consignment Auction. Sale by Franklin Used Equipment Sales. Call to consign. Frank Walker Auctioneers, 607-829-2600 • 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, October 25 • Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, 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, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Dansville, NY (Livingston Co.).

Dwight & Deanna Knapp retiring from dairying.

265 freestall/parlor top end Holsteins. (135 milkers) Blue Diamond 8 side contour parlor, corn ensilage, haylage. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. www.pirrunginc.com • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315729-8030 Saturday, November 3 • Canastota, NY. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-7298030 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, November 16 • Wyoming County. Reserved for 300 head dairy dispersal. Excellent pedigrees!. William Kent Inc. www.williamkentinc.com • Gettysburg, PA. Spungold Holsteins Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Dale & Deanna Bendig owners. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, November 23 • 9:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Black Friday Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Wednesday, November 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • 11:00 AM: Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auc-

tioneers, 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 Tuesday, December 4 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Wednesday, December 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Tuesday, December 11 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 15 • 10:00 AM: Rt 5, Hall, NY. Lakeland Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc www.teitsworth.com Tuesday, December 18 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at te Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 29, 2012 Cows: Canners 41-63; Cutters 63.50-68; Util 68.50-81.

Bulls: 71-94 Steers: Ch 115-115.50; Sel 108-114.50.

Heifers: Hols. 73-91.50 Calves: 9-310 ea.

Feeders: 48-127 Lambs: 122-146 Goats: 47-188 ea.

Kids: 34-127 ea.

Sows: 44 Feeder Pigs: 59-68 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 102-148 ea.

Chickens: 1.50-14 Rabbits: 2-16.50 Ducks: 3.50-21 FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA September 4, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 3565; Bulls 70-100; Cutters 5978; Steers Hols. 98-120; Util 72-80; Hfrs 70-85.

Calves: Growers 80-120; Veal 75-120.

Hogs (ea): Feeders 40-60; Sows 28-35; Boars 5-10; Market 55-58.

Sheep: 45-65 Lambs: 110-120 Goats (ea): 100-140; Billies 90-150; Kids 40-80.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA September 4, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 11-30; 61-75# 19-56; 76-95# 4064; 96-105# 60-62; 106# & up 60-64.

Farm Calves: 65-115/cwt

Feeders: 43-90/cwt Steers: 82/cwt Canners: 20-67/cwt Cutters: 67.50-73/cwt Utility: 74-82/cwt Boars: 5-10/cwt Shoats: 83-89 Feeder Pigs: 37-60 ea.

Sheep: 57.50-60/cwt Goats: 41-120 ea.

Rabbits: 2-11.50 ea.

Poultry: 1-10 ea.

Hay: 6 lots, 2.40-3.20/bale.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No Report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY August 27-30, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .40-1; Grower Bull over 92# .70-1.15; 8092# .50-.95; Bob Veal .10.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.84; Lean .45-.74; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 900-1300; Handling Hfrs. 800-1250; Springing Hfrs 800-1500; Bred Hfrs 700-1100; Fresh Hfrs 6501150; Open Hfrs 400-900; Started Hfrs 100-400; Service Bulls 450-1050.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.15 Lamb/Sheep: Market 11.80; Slaughter Sheep .20.60.

Goats: Billies .70-1.70; Nannies .60-1.25; Kids .10-.50.

Swine: Sow .30-.50.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1.25-1.60; Grower Bulls over 92# .951.15.5; 80-92# .75-.90; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .70-.85.5; Lean .69.5-.75.5; Hvy. Beef Bulls .89.5-.94.

Beef: Feeders .90-1.05; Ch 1.05-1.10; Hols. Ch .84-.97; Hols. Sel .81-.93.

Lambs: Market 1.07.5-1.10; Slaughter Sheep .37.5.55.5.

DRYDEN MARKET

Dryden, NY August 27, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.45; 80-92# .75-1.10; Bob Veal .10-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.86; Lean .65-.76; Hvy. Beef Bulls .95-1.08.

Lamb/Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .50-.60.

Goats: Billies 125-160 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY August 27, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves 1.151.27.5; Grower Bulls over 92# .1-1.42.5; 80-92# .80; Bob Veal .15-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .78-.85; Lean .73-.83; Hvy Beef Bulls .95.

Beef: Feeders .92-.94; Beef Ch 1.08-1.13; Hols. Ch .90.95.

Lamb/Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .52.5.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 27, 2012 Apples (1/2bu.): 5-9.50 Beans (1/2 bu): 2-9.50 Broccoli (hd): .55-.65 Cabbage (hd): .95-1.30 Cantaloupes: .65-1.95 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 1.50-5 Eggs (dz): 1.15-1.90 Grapes (1/2 bu): 2-17 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): .5010.50 Nectarines (1/2 bu): 6.5015 Onions: .60-.75 Peaches (1/2 bu): 5-30 Peppers (1/2 bu): 1-13 Pickles (1/2 bu): 6-20 Pie Pumpkins: .35-.45 Pumpkins: .50-3.10 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .25.90 Sweet Corn (dz): .45-2.65 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): .50-10 Tomatoes (25#): 5.50-25 Watermelons: .75-3.10 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 3-11 FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

No report HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY September 3, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .70-.84; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .86-.96 Feeders: Dairy .80-.91 Calves: Bull calves 96-120# 1.10-1.20; up to 95# .10-1; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA September 4, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch. 1180-1645# 115122.25; Sel & Lo Ch 10951620# 109.50-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1360-1565# 106.25-108.50; Ch 13851610# 101.75-105.75; Sel 1200-1520# 94-99; Ret. to Feed 90-93.50; Hols. Hfrs. 1 hd 1195# 100.50.

Cows: Breakers/Boners 7378; Lean 71-82.50; Big Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 64-72; Shelly 63.50 & dn.

Bulls: 1310-1400# 90-94 Feeder Cattle: Hfrs. 1 dairy X 590# 80; 1 Hols. 1120# 90.50; Bulls dairy tpes 8151125# 65-87.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. bulls No. 1 95-120# 110118; No. 2 90-120# 100-109; No. 3 70-105# 62-95; Util 67 & dn.

Swine: Sows 465-540# 35.50-39.50.

Goats: L Nannies 125-140;

Fancy Kids 125-137; Fleshy Kids 77-118; Small/Thin/Bottle 10-75. *Graded Pig Sale Sept. 14.

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA September 4, 2012 Rabbits: .75-10.50 Bunnies: .50-7 Rabbit Family: 6 Roosters: 1-7.25 Hens: 1-6 Pullets: 5 Banties: 2.50-4 Ducks: 1.50-4.25 Pheasants: 3.50-5 Turkey: 2-3 Guinea Pigs: .50 Pigeons: 3-3.20 Cockateil: 13 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.75-1.95; XL Brown 1.751.85; L White & Brown 2; L Brown 1.85-2; M Brown 1.65; S Brown 1.30.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC September 3, 2012 Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 12901296# 114-114.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 82.50; Breakers 6877.50; Boners 66-74.50; Lean 62-74.50.

Bulls: Grade 1 1582# 94.50 Feeder Steers: L 1 300500# 142.50-145; Hols. L 3 900-1000# 74-82.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 120-132.50; M&L 2 350-500# 112.50-117.50.

Feeder Bulls: M 1 400500# 120-122.50; L 3 Hols.

400-500# 62.50-69.

Calves: 159. Bulls No. 1 94114# 100-117; 84-92# 97102; No. 2 94-120# 85-105; 80-92# 80-95; No. 3 94120# 60-90; 80-92# 65-85; 74-78# 45-62; Util 70-128# 30-57; 60-68# 17-32; Hfrs.

No. 1 88-116# 137-155; No. 2 78-94# 105-125; non-tubing 64-76# 20-52; Beef X Hfr. calves 68-96# 115-155.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 368390# 43-46; Boars 400540# 8.50-10.

Feeder Pigs (/hd): 30-40# 35-52/hd.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 7882# 92-117.50; 100-110# 95-100; 110-140# 82-92.50; Ewes Gd 1-2 130-150# 7075; Util 1-2 152-194# 55-65.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 20380# 50; 40-50# 60-80; 6080# 110-127; 90-120# 117.50-142; 60-80# 65-85; Sel 3 20-40# 27.50-45; Nannies Sel 2 130# 80; Billies Sel 1 140# 150; 180# 202.50.

EarCorn: 250/ton.

Hay (/ton): Alfalfa/Grass 225; Grass 65-150; Mixed 95; Timothy Grass 100.

Oats: 5/bu.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA September 3, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1314-1526# 120-123; Ch 2-3 1114-1494# 114.50118; hvy. cattle 1526-1704# 116-119; Sel 2-3 11561378# 110-114.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1332-1622# 103-104.50, one 109; Hfrs.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1248-1440# 115.50-118; Ch 2-3 11141248# 114-115.

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT September 3, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .28-.35; 6175# .42-.48; 76-90# .65-.70; 91-105# .75-.85; 106# & up .90-.95.

Farm Calves: 1.10-1.30 Started Calves: .25-.32 Veal Calves: .65-1.25 Open Heifers: .75-1.20 Beef Heifers: 1-1.0750 Feeder Steers: .75-1.21 Stock Bull: .9250-1.25 Beef Bull: .88-1.06 Feeder Pigs (ea): 40-45 Sheep (ea): 75-100 Lambs (ea): 105-150 Goats (ea): 60-180 Kids Goats (ea): 25-75 Canners: up to 73.50 Cutters: 74-78 Utility: 79-82.50 Rabbits: 5-40 Chickens: 3-23 Ducks: 7-18

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 80.25-83.50; Breakers 7580% lean 70.50-75.75, hi dress 78-80, lo dress 6667.50; Boners 80-85% lean 66-70; Lean 85-90% lean 58.50-64.50, hi dress 69.5071.50, lo dress 55-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1304-1518# 88.50-101.50; hi dress 1408-1826# 105113; lo dress 1016-1614# 83-87.

Steers: L 3 Hols. 200-300# 80-85; 300-500# 92; 500700# 83-88.

Heifers: M&L 2 400-500# 135; 500-700# 89; 142-205# 85-102; 400-550# 70107.50.

Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 125-130; 500-700# 116126.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 110-117.50; 8092# 75-95; No. 2 80-122# 85-110; No. 3 76-108# 5575; Util 56-104# 20-50; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 86-98# 100-120; No. 2 78-98# 70-85.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-49% lean 334# 50; lights wts. 175-183# 67-70; Sows 300-500# 30-39.50; 500-700# 44.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 120-130; 80100# 112.50-127.50; 100120# 105-115; Ewes 194199# 42-44.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-80# 87.50-95; Sel 2 4060# 40-61; Sel 3 20-40# 32.50-50; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 97.50-112.50; Sel 2 80-130# 65; Sel 3 50-80# 55-65; Billies Sel 1 100150# 175-189; 150-250# 200; Sel 2 100-150# 142.50165.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA September 1, 2012 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 110-240 Grass: 8 lds, 105-235 Straw: 2 lds, 110-155 Rye Seed: 1 ld, 12 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA August 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1300-1680# 121126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625# 116-121; Sel 2-3 10751470# 110-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1355-1675# 103108; Ch 2-3 1220-1735# 98105; Sel 2-3 1020-1595# 94100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1235-1440# 119-120;

Ch 2-3 1160-1375# 114117; Sel 2-3 1350-1370# 108-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 77-83, lo dress 72-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-80, hi dress 80-86, lo dress 68-73.50; Boners 8085% lean 70-78, hi dress 78-86, lo dress 64.50-70.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9801680# 99-103, hi dress 103109, very hi dress 113-118, lo dress 88-96.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-120# 112-125; 86-92# 65-70; No. 2 106-118# 118119; 98-104# 90-92; 80-96# 62-75; No. 3 80-130# 50-60; 72-78# 40; Util 60-110# 2035; Hols. Hfr. Calves No. 1 90-110# 115-135; No. 2 90100# 60-80.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA August 28, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 6972, hi dress 74-77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 60-62, hi dress 63-66, lo dress 57-58; Lean 85-90% lean 53-55, lo dress 43-52.

Return to Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 90-105; No. 2 95-120# 7585; No. 3 70-120# 60-70; Util 65-115# 20-50.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 28, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1345-1510# 119120.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1470# 113-119.50; Sel 2-3 10751470# 107-111.50; Hols. Hi. Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1505# 100-106; Ch 2-3 13901655# 94-100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1160-1260# 113-115.50; Sel 2-3 1005-1145# 103107.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 83.50-86.50; Breakers 7580% lean 74-80, hi dress 80-82, Lo dress 71-73; Boners 80-85% lean 68-73; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70.50, hi dress 71-72.50, lo dress 55-60.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 46-51.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1000-2090# 96-104, lo dress 2015-2525# 80-89.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 120-135; 500700# 115-120; 800-870# 122-127; Hols. Steers L 3 300-500# 65-80; Hfrs. M&L

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Eighty-Four 1 300-500# 135-145; M&L 2 300-500# 120; 500-700# 100-112; Bulls Hols. Bulls L 3 300-500# 55-92.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 75-97; 80-90# 62-77; No. 2 95-120# 60-75; No. 3 75-115# 45-67; Util 65-95# 10-67.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-265# 60-66; few singles 68.50-71; 45-50% lean 230-280# 5661.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3438; 500-700# 43-44.50.

Boars: 300-805# 11.50-14.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2025# 32.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 100-105; 4060# 112-132; 60-80# 112130; 90-100# 95-110; Ewes Gd 1-3 145-190# 47-67.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 55-95; 40-60# 95132; 60-80# 130-162; Sel 2 20-40# 45-67; Sel 3 20-40# 45-65; Sel 3 20-40# 25-35; 40-60# 30-50; Nannies Sel 2 80-130# 75-115.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA September 3, 2012 Steers: Ch 110-115; Gd 105-110.

Heifers: Ch 108-112; Gd 100-106.

Cows: Util & Comm. 72-85; Canner/lo Cutter 72 & dn.

Bulls: YG 1 88-92 Cattle: Steers 110-125; Bulls 100-115; Hfrs. 105120.

Calves: Ch 120-135; Gd 90110; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 60-110.

Hogs: US 1-2 64-66; US 13 60-63; Sows US 1-3 2540; Boars 10-35; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 20-50# 19-50.

Sheep: Lambs SI Ewes 4050.

Goats: 20-120.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA

September 3, 2012 Alfalfa/Grass: 200-270 Rd. Bales: 60-105 Lg. Bales: 120-140 Straw: 105 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA September 3, 2012 Roosters: 3-6 Hens: .10-2 Banties: .10-2.50 Pigeons: 1-3.75 Ducks: 3 Geese: 7.50 Guineas: 7.75 Bunnies: 3-4.25 Rabbits: 5.25-12.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 30, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1350-1680# 121.50126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625# 116-121; Sel 1-3 10751470# 112.50-116.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1335-1635# 106.50-108; Ch 2-3 12201638# 101-105; Sel 2-3 1020-1595# 94-100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1235-1440# 119-120; Ch 2-3 1160-1375# 114117; Sel 2-3 1350-1370# 108-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-70% lean 7782.50, lo dress 72-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 7680, hi dress 83-86, lo dress 71.10-75; Boners 80-85% lean 70-74.50, hi dress 7578, lo dress 64.50-68; Lean 88-90% lean 65-69, hi dress 70-74.50, lo dress 58-64.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-120# 112-125; 86-92# 65-70; No. 2 106-118# 118119; 94-104# 90-92; 80-96# 62-75; No. 3 80-130# 50-60; 72-78# 40; Util 60-110# 20-

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Holstein Heifers: No. 1 90100# 115-135; No. 2 90100# 60-80.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA September 3, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 145-172; 60-80# 120-160; 80-90# 118-128; 90-110# 102-120; Wooled, Shorn Gd & Ch 2-3 50-60# 118-130; 60-780# 120-132; 70-80# 110-130; 80-90# 106-120; 90-110# 94; 110-120# 108128.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 1-3 M flesh 120-130# 60-80; 160200# 68-82; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100-150# 57-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 102; 60# 114-122; 7080# 120-144; 80-90# 120142; 100# 135; 110# 137; Sel 2 50-60# 62-70; 60-70# 114-122; 70-80# 116-118; 80# 128; 100# 117-128; 110# 120; Nannies/Does Sel 1 120-180# 140-142; Sel 2 100-110# 82-112; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-140# 118-144; 150-200# 144145; Wethers Sel 1 90-100# 170-172; 110-175# 182252; Sel 2 120-140# 150170.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week corn sold steady, Wheat

sold .10 to .15 lower, Barley sold .15-.20 higher, Oats sold .05 to .10 lower & Soybeans sold .40-.50higher.

EarCorn sold 5-10 higher.

All prices per bushel except EarCorn is per ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 8.57-9.35, Avg 8.86, Contracts 8-8.14; Wheat No. 2 8.67-8.87, Avg 8.74, Contracts 8-8.10; Barley No. 3 4.70-5.75, Avg 5.25, Contracts 5.75; Oats No. 2 4-4.80, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No. 2 16.81-17.43, Avg 17.09, Contracts 16.7217.01; EarCorn 240.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.20-9.30, Avg 8.61; Wheat No. 2 7.80-8.40, Avg 8.13; Barley No. 3 4-4.50, Avg 4.33; Oats No. 2 3.254, Avg 3.63; Soybeans No. 2 15.90-16.72, Avg 16.46; EarCorn 210.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.40-9.23, Avg 8.82, Month Ago 8.73, Year Ago 8.46; Wheat No. 2 7.15-9.05, Avg 8.36, Month Ago 8.70, Year Ago 7.28; Barley No. 3 4-5.85, Avg 5.01, Month Ago 4.75, Year Ago 4.78; Oats No. 2 3.255, Avg 4.06, Month Ago 4.02, Year Ago 4.09; Soybeans No. 2 15.35-16.78, Avg 16.66, Month Ago 16.13, Year Ago 13.94; EarCorn 195-240, Avg 233.75, Month Ago 220, Year Ago 223.75.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 8.60-9.06, Avg 8.88; Barley No. 3 5-5.15, Avg 5.32; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 1616.64, Avg 16.37; EarCorn 195-290, Avg 242.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 8.60-9.06, Avg 8.88; Barley No. 3 5-5.15, Avg 5.32; Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg 4.25; Soybeans No. 2 1616.64, Avg 16.37; EarCorn 195-290, Avg 242.50.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 8.60-9.25, Avg 8.86; Wheat No. 2 8.60-9, Avg 8.80; Barley No. 3 5.75; Oats No. 2 3.85-4.50, Avg 4.17; Soybeans No. 2 16.30-17, Avg 16.64.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary August 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120.50-123.50; Ch 13 115.50-119.50; Sel 1-2 110113.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 103-107; Ch 2-3 98102; Sel 1-2 95.50-98.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 118.25-119.75; Ch 13 112.50-115.50; Sel 1-2 105-110.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.75-78; Bon-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 300-500# 39-43.50; 500700# 43.50-46.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-30# 105-135; 30-35# 80-105; 35-40# 70; 40-50# 80-85; US 2 15-25# 150160; 25-30# 100; 30-40# 6095; 40-45# 60-85.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 120-122; 60-80# 114-128 80-110# 75-96; Ch 1-3 40-60# 114-118; 60-80# 104-118; 80-110# 86-110; Ewes Gd 2-3 160-200# 6878; Util 1-2 120-160# 58-62.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Ssel 1 60-80# 94-104; 80-100# 104-132; 100-120# 110130; Sel 2 40-60# 60-74; 6080# 80-84; 80-100# 70-104; Sel 3 40-60# 40-52; 60-80# 48-56; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 100-120; 130-180# 130-140; Sel 2 80-130# 74110; Sel 3 50-80# 56-66; 80130# 58-92; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 150-198; 150250# 180-247; Sel 2 100150# 145-167; 150-250# 178-182; Sel 3 100-150# 110-137; Wethers Sel 1 100150# 140-174; 150-200# 210-242.

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 steady to 10 lower & straw sold steady.

All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 110-325; Timothy 100-250; Straw 100-180; Mulch 50-75.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 121 lds of hay, 22 Straw; Alfalfa 160-410; Mixed Hay 90-470; Timothy 137-370; Grass 80-330; Straw 100-240.

Diffenbach Auction, August 20, 56 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-410; Mixed Hay 90-470; Timothy 150-370; Grass 120-330; Straw 130-210.

Green Dragon Auction, August 24, 20 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 145-300; Mixed Hay 100-350; Timothy 137; Grass 120-255; Straw 125-165.

Weaverland Auct, New

Holland: August 23, 16 lds hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200235; Mixed Hay 150-280; Timothy 2215; Grass 80235; Straw 150-170.

Wolgemuth Auction, August 22, 29 lds Hay, 8 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-310; Mixed hay 125-300; Timothy 175-300; Grass 130-280; Straw 142-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 84 Loads Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 60-295; Mixed Hay 50-260; Timothy 75-210; Grass 80-250; Straw 115155.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: August 20, 12 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed Hay 60-185; Grass 80-170.

Greencastle Livestock: August 9 & 13, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 50-95; Timothy 72.50; Grass 80.

Kutztown Auction: August 25, 22 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa260; Mixed Hay 210255; Grass 80-250.

Middleburg Auction: August 21, 11 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 250-295; Mixed Hay 130-260; Timothy

160-210; Straw 130.

Shippensburg Auction: August 18 & 21. 35 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 60-200; Mixed Hay 75-200; Timothy 75-170; Grass 65-1656; Straw 127-140.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES August 28, 2012 Slaughter Holsteins: Ch 34 1390-1675# 103-106.50; Ch 2-3 1585-1735# 98-102.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-122# 102115; 85-90# 65-87; No. 2 95122# 102-110; 84-90# 7082; No. 3 81-111# 60-67; 73# 45; Util 73-106# 12-35.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-115# 130-150; 83# 85; No. 2 82-90# 100-122; 73# 50; non-tubing 83-95# 40-50; 59# 12.

Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 75-310 Straw: 3 lds, 130-155 EarCorn: 1 ld, 230 Oats: 1 ld, 5.50 Rye: 8 lds, 11-15 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION September 5, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 265-290 Mixed: 23 lds, 201-355 Timothy: 1 ld, 225 Grass: 6 lds, 199-280 Straw: 4 lds, 208-270 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 155 Oats (/bu): 1 ld, 4.5-5 Rye (/bu): 3 lds, 14-15

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 180-280 Timothy Hay: 3 ldS, 165280.

Orchard Grass: 3 lds, 125250.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 • 8:00 A.M. TRACTORS '11 JD 9330 #22386, 46" 3PT PTO 750 HRS '11 JD 9230 #22461, 46" 3PT PTO 770 HRS '03 JD 9220 #20010, 4700HR 3PT 20.8-42 W/DUALS JD 8850 #H002417, "AS IS" JD 8760 #2539, 24 SPD 6122 HRS 1-OWNER 18.4-42 W/DUALS JD 8430 #2521, 18.4-50 W/DUALS ILS PS 4HYD 2528 HRS JD 8220 #14655, 3703HR MFD 18.4R46 W/DUALS JD 7830 #29551, 800HR JD 5210 #221285, MFD JD 535 LDR W/CANOPY WOODS 3PT BACKHOE 601 HRS JD 5020 #26580, 3PT TL QH 2HYD CAB 7975HR JD 4955 #P005476 '82 JD 4640, W/DUALS 47XX HRS JD 4640 #5852, QUAD 18.4-42 DUALS 5936HR '78 JD 4440, 6600 HRS DUALS JD 4430 #13233 '71 JD 4320 #018091, W/NEW BUHLER 795 LDR 86" BKT JD 4250 #005324, W/265 LDR CAH MFWD PS '65 JD 4020 #99908R, 418HR ON ENG JD 3020 #117226, DIESEL JD 3020 #101491, GAS NF JD 2640 #341237, 8534 HRS 300 HRS ON OH '84 JD 2350, FWA CAB W/LDR CIH 9380 #72948, 4WD 520/85R42 27 FRT WTS 7581HR CIH 2470 #8825417 IH 1586 #14704 '80 CIH 1086 #32056, 4955 HRS "VERY NICE" WHITE 6410 #44277, MFD W/BLADE 570HR MFD VERSATILE 875 #052899, 20.8-38 W/DUALS PTO AS IS FIRE DAMAGE NH TJ275 #107011, 2269HR 4WD 18.4R42 DUALS 24SP 1PTO 4HYD MF 2745 #003454, 2736 HRS KUBOTA L3830 #30957, 4WD 1996 HRS MFD FORD 8730 #928068, MFD '82 FORD 7710, CAB W/LDR DAVID BROWN 4600 #900556 COCK SHUT 550 #109713 AC WD45 #200831 AC 6060, LOADER '92 NH TR86 COMBINE #530167, 2668/2205 HRS 24.5-32 JD 444 NH 973 #509079, 20' FLEX COMBINES '10 JD 9870 #736654, 825/620 HRS JD 9770 #725244,20.8-42 DUALS 4WD 1400/986 HRS '08 JD 9770 #725188, HILLCO 1150/750 HRS '05 JD 9760 #711098, HILLCO 1840/1225 HRS '02 JD 9750 #695728, 4WD 2900/2000 HRS '10 JD 9670 #736204, 850/643 HRS '10 JD 9670 #735374, 578/432 HRS 520/85R42 W/DUALS '09 JD 9670 #731272, 1089/670HR 4WD 650-42 W/DUALS '08 JD 9670 #725827, HILLCO 1540/984 HRS '07 JD 9660 #720685, STS 20.8-42 W/DUALS 2WD 1870/1340HR "VERY NICE" '07 JD 9660 #720575, HILLCO 1900/1239 HRS JD 9660 #712607, 2140/1483 '02 JD 9650 #695863, 2850/1884 HRS '01 JD 9650 #691854, 42" DUALS 2WD 3060/2150 HRS '95 JD 9600 #661589 '95 JD 9600 #660759, 4255/2500 HR "V-NICE" '93 JD 9600 #650724, 4403/3016 HRS 30.5-32 JD 9600 #636036, 4X4 3600/2200 HRS 30.5 '05 JD 9560 STS #711077, 970/614 HRS "SUPER NICE" '01 JD 9550 #690418, 20.8-38 DUALS 4WD 2588/1750 "VERY NICE" '99 JD 9510 #680525, SH '98 JD 9510 #675645, SH '97 JD 9500 #670538, SH '96 JD 9500 #665716, 800R32 RADIALS 4WD "VERY NICE" '93 JD 9500 #651351, SH '91 JD 9500 #641368, 4435/2862 HRS '91 JD 9500 #640672 2 - '88 JD 8820 #625707, 4X4 TITAN II 3300 HRS 2 - JD 7720 #625473, TITAN II JD 7720 #621134, 2771 HRS '81 JD 7720 #462447

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#35 - JUST LIKE THE PONDEROSA W/ NO NEIGHBORS IN SIGHT! Lots of good hunting & panoramic views - 500 acres in secluded country setting - 206 acres of managed wood lots - 200 acres tillable land - Nice 7 rm. three yr. old Modular home w/garage underneath - eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinets, full basement, buried electric & phone line - also 2 story barn w/horse stalls & new 45x30 ft. single story addition - 3 wells, 1 ex. spring & 2 lg. ponds . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $900,000 #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC 175 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS WITH ACREAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 5S - 90 acres tillable the rest woods and a pond - has great views of the MOHAWK VALLEY. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN - WHICH HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. PRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000 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 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 are porches on both the front and back of this cabin. It is fully insulated and is heated by a propane gas stove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $159,000 C-68 - 107.6 A. Farm, 81.6 A. Prime, River Bottom Farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. Well-maintained, 150 Yr. Old Farm House, 10 Rm., 5 BR., 1 1⁄2 Baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, Heifer/Calf tie stalls; 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-52 - Certified Organic Dairy Farm Operation w/340 A. - 285 tillable, remainder woods & pasture - 50x75 two story dairy barn w/50 tie stalls, 2 box stalls & 22 calf ties - 2 inch pipeline, 3 units, 800 gal. Bulk tank, 20x30 & 20x60 ft. Harvestores w/unloaders - unrestored 8 rm. stone home; prime certified organic farm land; 1.8 mi. road frontage; drilled well; stream runs thru property - parcel could be divided into 185 A. with no bldgs & 149 A. or 149 A. w/homestead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,350,000 CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY ALSO AVAILABLE

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Machinery and feed dealers close by. Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 325 5 - Jefferson n County - Neat and Clean Showplace Farm 23 Exceptionally nice house - 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils.

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This would make an awesome farm for raising beef and making hay. Could be dairy again. Land could be certified organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $379,000 2291 1 - Awesomee Settingg - Otsego County 93 acre Gentleman's Farm - New Home and Buildings. Spectacular views. Mins to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet road w/30 tillable acres all in hay. 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. Lots of deer & turkey. Nice modern 2 story 4 bdrm home. 52x60 pole barn w/partial concrete floor would work well for horses, livestock, machinery storage.

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00 d from m $440,000 0 to o $375,00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced owners are looking for a fair offer. This is a great buy on new buildings.

4 - Nearr Cortland,, NY. 35 acres mostly wooded on a quiet 2314 road with mineral rights intact. Excellent hunting. Great investment property. Minutes to City of Cortland and the beautiful Finger Lake Winery area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $59,900

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#40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - Very nice 395 acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods - 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock - 1500 gal. B.T. & 2” pipeline - 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. carriage barn - 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. bunk silo - 3 bdrm. brick home & 2 fam. tenant house - also 5 rm. Mobile home - 1 lg. pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 - Machinery Available

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

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SEP 11 Custom Slaughter & Regulatory Literacy Full Circle Farm, Wells River, VT. 3-5 pm. Tour the facility and learn about the opportunities and challenges a custom slaughter facility might provide for your farm or region. Call 802-434-4122 or e-mail info@nofavt.org.

Invasive Woodland Plants Maple Wood Nursing Home Conference Room, County Complex River Rd, Westmoreland NH. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Join us for an informative presentation on identifying invasive woodland plants, discussion on the challenges and the benefits of controlling them and how to address the problems associated with them. Bring a bag lunch and come prepared to venture out! Contact Conservation District, 603-756-2988 ext.

115, e-mail sharlene@ cheshireconservation.org.

On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org SEP 12 Soil Testing, Management & Cover Crop Strategies & NOFAVORE Social Wellspring Farm, Marshfield, VT. 4-6 pm. Registration requested. Call 802-4344122.

On Internet at www.nofavt.org

SEP 14 Taste the View Dinner & Auction Quonquont Farm, Whately, MA. 6-9 pm. To benefit CISA. Call 413-575-4680 or e-mail info@quonquont.com.

SEP 14-16 Northeast Animal Power Gathering & Draft Animal Power Network Annual Meeting Perry Farm, Dutton Brook Lane, Brownington, VT. Noon. A gathering for those who use and appreciate draft animal power to learn, sare and discuss the practice & theory of animal power applications on farms and woodlots. Families are welcome, camping and meals are available.

Contact Rebekah Baily, 802-7542396 or e-mail bekah@nealperryfarm.com.

SEP 14-30 The Big E West Springfield, MA. Call 800-745-3000. On Internet at TheBigE.com SEP 16 Rural Vermont’s 5th Annual Tour De Farms Shorecham, VT. Advance registration $28/adults, $13/kids 16 & under. Day of registration is $50/adults, $20/kids 16 & under. Farm fresh foods, amazing bicycling and spectacular scenery are in store. The event offers 3 loop rides (approx. 10, 25 & 30 miles) and a family friendly five mile walking or biking option. At frequent designated stops, family farmers will treat bicyclists and walkers to tasty samples of local foods such as apple cider, quiche, bread, roasted vegetables, yogurt, wine, maple syrup and cookies. On Internet at www.ruralvermont. org/5th-annual-tour-de-farms or www.bikereg.com/net/ 17071 SEP 24 Poultry Extravaganza Randolph, VT. $10 for NOFA-VT or VGFA members & $20 for non-members.

Focus on health & nutrition of pastured poultry, including balancing poultry rations with alternative feeds. Contact NOFA-VT, 802-4344122 or e-mail info@nofavt.org.

OCT 2 Building a Strong Management Team Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Bernard Erven will outline the three critical steps in forming an effective management team. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com Winter Tunnel Production and Season Extension Bread and Butter Farm, Shelburne, VT. 3-5 pm. Free for farmers & VVBGA members, $10 NOFA-VT members & $20 non-members.

Contact NOFA-VT, 802-4344122 or e-mail info@nofavt.org.

OCT 2-3 “Come Home to Kansas” 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour Doubletree Hotel-Airport Wichita, Kansas. Call 816383-5100 or sstannard@ angus.org.

OCT 3 Avoiding Drug Residues in the Dairy Industry Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Dr. Geof Smith will discuss these critical points and give an overview of how drug residue testing in milk and meat is implemented in the US. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1).

On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com Building US Agricultural Exports: One BRIC at a Time Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Brazil, Russia, India and China, also known as BRIC, have huge buying power, Jason Henderson will discuss this growing market and how it will affect agricultural exports and global food production. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com OCT 4 How Many Replacement Heifers Does Your Dairy Need Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. John Currin will discuss how to manage your replacement herd in terms of size and quality. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com Planning for Change: Transitioning the Family Farm Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Elizabeth Rumley will discuss how to make the transition while keeping the farm financially viable for all parties involved. She will also outline ideas on creating a structured plan for making a smoother transition to the next generation. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1). On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com OCT 5 “Making Sense of the Global Dairy Markets” Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 11 am. Alan Levitt will be discussing just how large the global marketplace is and where the market is headed. He will outline the current US export situation, key markets and what factors are driving the global price. Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1).

On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com The Effect of Risk on Dairy Farm Management Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI (Mendota 2 meeting room). 1 pm. Dr. Christopher Wolf will examine the risk that different sized dairies face, how risk has changed over time and what the management implications are for dairy farmers.Continuing Education Credits: ARPAS (1), RACE (1).

On Internet at www.worlddairyexpo.com

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