Country Folks New England 9.24.12

24 September 2012 Section One of One Volume 30 Number 27

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Holsteins named Supreme Champion Cow, first-ever Supreme Champion Heifer ~ Page 5

Featured Columnist: Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly Crop Comments

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Auctions Classifieds Farmer to Farmer

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Heath Page takes Best of Show at Lancaster County Fair ~ Page 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:2-3

Goats are not a get-rich-quick scheme ~ Part 2

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Model farm and resources provided for Vermont farmers investing in goat milking

by Bethany Dunbar The Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery recently announced a project called the Ayers Brook Goat Dairy in Randolph, VT. The project is designed to offer up a farm that will showcase prime goat dairying methods and allow the creamery to get more locally grown Vermont milk.

“The Ayers Brook Goat Dairy will bring in high genetics,” said Allison Hooper, one of the creamery’s founders. The dairy imports goats that produce 3,000 pounds in a lactation, or about nine and a half pounds a day. She said the average production from all dairy goats in Vermont is four-and-a-half to five pounds a day.

By comparison, the average production for a Holstein cow in the United States for 2011 was 23,385 pounds of milk, 858 pounds of butterfat and 719 pounds of protein per year. Holsteins milked three times a day can make as much as 72,000 pounds of milk in a year.

Hooper said the Randolph farm will start with 200 kids and work its way up to producing milk for the creamery and goats to sell or lease for breeding.

“Our plan is to be milking 700 after five years,” she said.

“What we are doing is developing a model for a farmer who wants to milk 500 goats,” she said. At current production, the creamery could use the milk of 10 such farms in Vermont. If

the market continues to grow, those numbers could grow as well, creating opportunities for local farmers or persons interested in starting a farm.

“It will take us five years to break even,” she explained. “It takes time.”

“The farm is completely open book,” Hooper said, so farmers will be able to check the financial picture against their own operations and see what works and what might not.

“We want farmers to be able to come and see what it looks like,” she said, “so that when people get into [the goat dairy business], they get into it with their eyes open.”

Hooper said the cost of transportation affects goat dairies in Orleans County quite a bit, because the creamery charges for shipping depending on distance. The charge is less for larger dairies. She said she hopes people realize the new dairy in Randolph is not going to displace their need for milk from other goat dairies around Vermont.

The new project is a low-profit corporation. It’s being done with help from the Castanea Foundation, the High Meadows Fund, and the John Merck Fund. The name of the corporation that owns the farm is Evergreen Partners, which bought the property and will lease it to the Ayers Brook Goat Dairy.

Asked if she sees goat meat as part of the financial picture for goat dairy farmers, she said she doesn’t think the math works right now.

“The cost of raising a buck kid is

Three young Spanish meat goats take a look at what is happening outside their barn in Danville.

Photo by Bethany Dunbar

greater than the actual market price,” she said, but it might change, or it might be different for meat goat breeds.

In an effort to help those trying to determine if goat dairying makes sense for them, Carol Delaney at UVM has written a manual called “A Guide to Starting a Commercial Goat Dairy” that will help potential goat farmers take a look at what is needed, what their expenses will be, and so on. The manual was paid for partly by Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery.

The manual has extensive information about start-up costs and a chap-

ter on making a dairy goat budget and also discusses making a transition from a cow dairy to a goat dairy, which could help if someone already has land and a barn, for example.

Even while the commercial dairy goat industry in Vermont grows and changes, there are small farm owners who find owning a few goats a rewarding proposition.

Hilary Elmer of Lowell grew up in Ohio. Her father taught her how to shoot when she was two years old, and she got her first deer when she was 10.

“My dream when I was a kid was to

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Heath Page wins Best of Show at Lancaster County Fair

Heath and Thistle Knob Apple Jolt give judges a polished and professional showing at the Lancaster County Fair.

Photo courtesy of Labette Page

NEW HAMPSHIRE — Heath Page, son of Jeff & Labette Page, was voted “Best Showman” at the Lancaster County Fair held in August.

The award was chosen based on votes cast by all fair exhibitors, including both Open and 4H shows and was awarded Page based on both his showmanship skills and his activities as a positive mentor and role model to younger 4-H’hers.

Page is a member of Green Pastures 4H club and has been exhibiting for a total of 12 yrs, ten of which were for 4-H competitions. Heath is a freshmen at Plymouth State University majoring in math.

This year his fit and show animal was a spring yearling Holstein, “Thistle Knob Apple Jolt.” Currently, Heath plans to be a middle school math teacher, but is also interested in being involved in 4-H education.

Heath Page proudly holds his “Best Showman” award for the camera!

Photo courtesy of UNH Extension

Things to keep in mind before and during corn silage harvest Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension

Cutting height: This obviously does not pertain to shrink, but needs to be mentioned (again). Corn prices are at record high levels. You could offset some of that cost by chopping your corn higher than usual. That will obviously result in a lower total yield, but many farmers in some parts of the Northeast have the best corn crop that they have ever had, so the loss could be sustainable in some cases. The choice may be between chopping higher to improve quality and reducing your grain bill, or chopping low and having enough corn silage to sell.

WNV and EEE found in animals in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s laboratory tests samples from any Massachusetts animals that have signs consistent with mosquito born viruses. A horse in Ludlow tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on Aug. 13, and has since been euthanized due to complications from the disease. On Aug. 23, two additional animals, a horse from Georgetown and an alpaca housed on the Halifax-Plympton line, were confirmed positive and have died from complications associated with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

Animal owners are reminded that there are USDA licensed vaccines available to protect horses from WNV and EEE. For other susceptible

species such as emus, pheasants, llamas, and alpacas, owners should contact their veterinarians regarding the advisability of vaccination in those species.

In addition to vaccination, owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires, and wading pools — especially after heavy rains. Water troughs may provide mosquito breeding habitat and should be cleaned periodically during the summer months to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should consider keeping horses in indoor stalls during times of peak mosquito activity between dusk and dawn to reduce their risk of

exposure to mosquitoes.

Use of approved mosquito repellents is also recommended.

If an animal is suspected of having WNV or EEE, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately. The presence of these diseases must be reported to MDAR’s Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and the Department of Public Health (DPH) by calling 617-983-6800.

The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board within the M a s s a c h u s e t t s Department of Agricultural Resources oversee mosquito control in Massachusetts. For more information call 617-626-1777 or visit www.mass.gov/agr/mos quito/index.htm

Depending on where you are, selling corn silage may not be as easy as it is in some years. Keep in mind that when you sell corn silage, you are moving nutrients off the farm.

Understand “shrink”: If a couple of cucumbers spoil in the refrigerator once in a while, nobody gets too upset.

If 40 percent+ of the food is lost or spoiled, the household managers tend to get excited. Brian Holmes, a University of Wisconsin Extension agricultural engineer demonstrates that even under ‘good management’ 18 percent of the harvestable corn silage in your field never makes it into the digestive tract of an animal. Under “not so good management” almost 29 percent will never make it into an animal.

Using a spreadsheet (see references below), Holmes neatly demonstrates that on an 85 cow dairy, the difference between 19 and 29 percent loss amounts to almost $17,000/year!

Sources of loss include harvest, filling, storage, storage feed-out, and feeding practices.

Chopping length and kernel processing: Fermentation is an anaerobic process. The more air space you have among particles in the silo, the more spoilage you can expect. Crop processors allow kernel-cracking to take place without having a suboptimal theoretical length of cut (TLC). Without a crop processor, a 3/8 inches TLC is necessary to adequately damage the kernel to optimize starch utilization in the system. With crop processors, the TLC can be increased without affecting starch digestibility; while increased fiber length improves rumen health, having a TLC longer than 3/4 inch makes achieving an optimal packing density more difficult. Kernel processing improves starch utilization and reduces cob fragment size to prevent sorting during feeding. Limin Kung, Jr., a noted silage expert from University of Delaware, suggests that processing is adequate if 90-95 per-

cent of kernels are cracked or crushed (70 percent less than 1/4 kernel size) and if the cobs are in at least 8 pieces.

Packing: Chopped corn often shows up at the bunker faster than we think.

Packing layers should be less than six inches thick to prevent excessive trapping of oxygen. A University of Wisconsin formula suggests that the number of wet tons of silage a continuously packing tractor can adequately pack can be determined by dividing the weight of the packing tractor by 800. If packing is your bottleneck, it is better to add weights to the tractor, add another tractor, or slow the chopper down rather than to inadequately pack the material going into the bunker silo. Keep this in mind if you are using custom harvesters who may be able to harvest much faster than you can pack.

Covering to Exclude Oxygen: Some farmers do not cover their bunker silos, others plant rye on top, thinking that will help somehow. Inadequate oxygen exclusion from the top can lead to storage losses over 30 percent!

White plastic is better than black (lower temperature), thicker (8 mil) is better than thin plastic (4 mil), two layers are better than one, and including oxygen-barrier plastic is ideal. The covering will not function as intended unless it is weighted down adequately.

A well-weighted cover that includes an oxygen barrier may have as little as 12 inches of spoilage on the top compared with 12 inches in poorly covered or uncovered bunker silo.

For the most part, the biological shrink between the field and the digestive tract of the animal is due to microbial degradation of highly digestible nutrients. The only way to compensate for low quality feed is to purchase grain. Take an inventory of each step of your silage making practices and note opportunities for improvement.

This will be a giant step towards keeping your feed costs as low as possible.

Goats From A1 move up to Alaska and live completely off the land,” she said. While Vermont might not be quite as wild as Alaska, it’s much more remote than Ohio.

She and her husband, Kevin, who is in the National Guard, bought 43 acres of land in Lowell in 2007 with the idea of homesteading. The couple has two small children, six-year -old Hannah and four -year -old Ephraim, a big garden, chickens, dogs, and five goats.

Goats seemed perfect for Elmer. If her husband is gone, she can handle them herself.

“It’s like the poor man’s cow,” she said.

She has just one milk-

ing goat right now but is raising a female kid.

The one milker, a Nubian, provides enough milk for the family plus extra to make soap, which Elmer sells on the Internet. She used to sell it in local stores, but she doesn’t make that much quantity and has built up a market of repeat customers. She prefers selling it directly to customers online because the price doesn’t have to be as high.

“I have so many customers right now who are just hooked on my soap, I am getting constant repeat orders,” she said.

She just got bees and is working on a recipe for a healing salve with

bees’ wax to add to her line.

“I’ve always been very crafty and artistic,” she said, so she enjoys coming up with combinations to put into the soaps.

Elmer said the goats are paying for themselves, and the family plans to build a bigger barn in order to milk two. Her recommendation for anyone thinking of farming with goats is to start slow, with a few animals.

“If you already have the housing, keeping goats is a very economical way to go,” she said. “I’m glad I didn’t build a big barn at first, because I would have done it all wrong,” she said.

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• On warm, dry, breezy fall days, whole plant moisture can drop up to two percent per day. If you have not done so already, check the maturity and moisture level of your corn. Aim to harvest within the 30-35 percent drymatter window.

• If you have a bumper crop, consider chopping higher for a higher energy corn silage that can help you reduce your feed bill.

• Depending on whether you have a kernel processor, keeping the theoretical length of cut between 3/8 inches (without processing) and 3/4 inches (with processing).

• Keep in mind all the ways “shrink” happens on the farm and take steps to minimize losses.

• When packing, don’t hurry, and make sure you have enough tractor weight to get the job done well: total tractor weight (for all continuously packing tractors) divided by 800 equals the number of wet tons you can pack per hour.

• Oxygen exclusion will be maximized when: plastic is thicker; multiple layers are used; an oxygen barrier is included; and if the covering is adequately weighed down (tires should be touching).

Once the seeds are in the ground, your theoretical yield maximum is established. Good decisions (weed control, N rates, etc.) will keep you nearer that theoretical maximum level. The same can be said about corn silage quality: once the corn is at the proper moisture for harvest, the quality maximum is established and it only goes down from there. Further, once it is in

storage, there is a theoretical maximum quantity and quality that will actually enter the digestive tract of your animals, and many places for it to be lost. As with most things, it is the little things that add up to make a big difference: poor silage-making and silo management practices can cause losses of 40 percent between the field and the digestive tract of your cows. Here are some things you can do to reduce losses on your farm: Start on time: We often think of whole plant corn silage drying down at a rate of 1/2 percent per day; on warm, dry, breezy fall (or late summer) days, whole plant moisture can actually decrease by 2 percent per day, and the optimal point to begin harvest can sneak up on us. This is particularly likely after a hot summer. Silage made from over-mature corn affects quality in several ways that combine in various ways to harm your bottom line: higher fiber, lower digestibility, more shrink (difficult to pack, more oxygen entrapment and spoilage). For bunker silos, harvesting the corn when it is 30 — 35 percent dry matter will maximize the opportunity for attaining a packing density of 15 lb/ft3 or more.

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New Massachusetts farm energy guides help farmers save energy and money AMHERST, MA — Local farmers looking to cut energy costs can now plug into a wealth of information contained in the series of guidebooks released by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP). A project of Berkshire-Pioneer Resource Conservation & Development, MFEP is celebrating the national release of Massachusetts Farm Energy Best Management Practices Guides, now available online at www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org.

The five guide books provide farmers with practical information regarding energy-conscious and cost-effective upgrades. The manuals cover several of the Commonwealth’s major farming sectors — dairy, greenhouses, maple, orchards and vegetable farms — and a fifth section for renewable energy systems.

Farmers can use these detailed guides — which include equipment specifications, costs and payback periods and renewable energy technologies — to identify energy upgrade opportunities, estimate financial savings, and

find technical and funding resources to reduce energy use, minimize carbon emissions, and improve farm viability.

“For farmers with limited time, these guides provide a straightforward entry point to on-farm energy-saving measures and renewable systems that make use of farmers’ technical skills and systems-thinking,” notes Jessica Cook, MFEP Program Manager.

The guides have regional and national significance for federal and state agricultural agencies, private sector players and service providers offering financial incentives and technical assistance to farmers. They provide sufficient detail for industry professionals and can be applied to similarly-scaled farms in other states.

“The Commonwealth is a good place to be for farmers looking to improve their performance and bottom line — both financially and environmentally — by reducing energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and operating costs through efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects,” said Massachusetts Commissioner of

Agricultural Resources Gregory Watson.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) supported BPRC&D in developing MFEP and these farm energy publications.

“These guides are a unique resource.

They provide real-life examples from Massachusetts farms so that we can fine-tune our federal programs for the scale of farming found in this part of the country,” said Christine Clarke, NRCS Massachusetts State Conservationist.

Massachusetts has led the way on the farm energy front, with proactive technical assistance from MFEP, and dedicated financial support and technical know-how from USDA-NRCS and the MDAR. MFEP activities complement the state’s broader energy efficiency efforts, which were awarded #1 national ranking on the ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard for 2011.

MFEP has worked with over 400 farmers since the project was initiated in 2008, and assisted in leveraging

over $4.5 million for farm energy projects implementation (about 60 percent of total project costs), resulting in over 137 projects completed on 86 farms.

These energy projects save farmers $870,000 annually (averaging around $10,000 per farm) through the reduction of energy use or replacement with renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions from the Massachusetts agricultural sector by approximately 10,000 tons annually.

MFEP contracted GDS Associates to develop the guide’s technical content, including recommendations based on industry research and data from over 50 farms that have participated in MFEP energy audits across the Commonwealth. Design and layout were executed by Catherine Ulitsky, Visual Information Specialist at USDANRCS, producing an easy-to-use and attractive guide that assists readers in navigating basic recommendations and technical information. The guides were recently selected as a winning entry in a national design competition sponsored by Graphic Design USA out of over 8,000 entries.

Cover photo courtesy of Labette Page Thistle Knob Apple Jolt isn’t shy after a successful showing event, giving the camera a calm and direct pose.

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70th New England Club sale On Oct. 12 the New England Ayrshire Club will host the 70th Ayrshire Sale at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main Street, Rutland, VT. This will be the 45th Sale at this location.

Many quality animals have gone through past sales, animals that go home and produce well for the new owners and stay in the herd for a long time, such as the animal bought by Kler-vue Farm, Turin NY. Pineville Farm Partners Lexus Ex92 produced at 5 years 2 months, 44516 4.1 percent 1840F 2.9 percent 1280F. Her

daughter Kler-Vue Ramius Christmas was the 2011 All-American Winter Yearling.

This is a sale where there are many repeat, satisfied buyers.

Early consignments include a group from Horwich-Huntington Club selected by Bob Ness.

New England Ayrshire Club meeting will be held Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at at Denny’s Restaurant, South Main Street Rutland, VT. For more information and catalogs contact Sale Manager Lin Huntington at 802-866-5438.

Holsteins named Supreme Champion Cow, first-ever Supreme Champion Heifer Dauphin County cow, Maryland yearling take top honors from more than 300 head Champion heifer is sponsored by the American, Junior American and Mid-Atlantic Milking Shorthorn societies and the AMSS Syndicate.

The hand-painted Grand Champion show boxes are sponsored by Fulton Bank, and Holstein Plaza sponsored the Parade of Champion show shirts.

Additional six breed champions are: Ayrshire cow — Springvale Burdette Applefritter, Jeffrey Hubbard, Thurmont, MD Ayrshire heifer — Maple Dell Poker Daisy – ET, Alexis Winkler, Woodbine, MD Brown Swiss cow — KulpGen Legacy Tiara, Megan Kulp, Manheim, Lancaster Co. Brown Swiss heifer — PA L yn-Leigh Denver Topsy, Dylan Coleman, Ronks, Lancaster Co. Guernsey cow — Walnut Ridge Russ Noper, Kaitlin Moser, Middletown, MD Guernsey heifer — Hearts Desire Jackpot Sweet, Marshall Overholt-Springhill, Big Prairie, Ohio Holstein cow — Shady-Row Dundee Daphne, Coy Campbell, Gratz, Dauphin Co. Holstein heifer — Peace & Plenty Ast Fishy, Austin Schwartzbeck, Union Bridge, MD Jersey cow — Lew-Lin Valor Kooky, Bryant Stuttle, Dryden, NY

Premier National Junior Events Supreme Champion Heifer, from left to right: Maryland FFA President Chad Hamilton; sponsor David Kendall, American Milking Shorthorn Society; Jason Heeter; Agriculture Secretary George Greig; Austin Schwartzbeck of Union Bridge, MD, exhibiting Supreme Champion Heifer Peace & Plenty Ast Fishy; National Milking Shorthorn Queen Roxann Achen; Joell Koller, granddaughter of Sam Yoder; Sam Yoder; Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Gabrielle Murphy; and Pennsylvania FFA President Casey Shawver.

Jersey heifer — MSignature Tequila Clara Marie, Calla Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio Milking Shorthorn cow — Mi-San Acres O Lust-ET, David Riley, Williamsfield,

Premier National Junior Events Supreme Champion Cow, from left to right: Maryland FFA President Chad Hamilton; Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Deidre Bollinger; sponsor Dennis Spangler from Ag Choice Farm Credit; Agriculture Secretary George Greig; Coy Campbell from Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, exhibiting Supreme Champion Cow Shady-Row Dundee Daphne; Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Gabrielle Murphy; and Pennsylvania FFA President Casey Shawver.

Ohio Milking Shorthorn heifer — Solid Gold Mega Priceless –ET, Spencer Weimer, Emlenton, Venango Co. Red & White cow — RobSara Rustler Tina B-Red,

Laura Emerson, Middletown, DE Red & White heifer — Pheasant Echos RE DiegoRed, Trinity Miller, Westminster, MD

Premier National Junior Events Supreme Champion Cow and Heifer, from left to right: Maryland FFA President Chad Hamilton; Center for Dairy Excellence Executive Director John Frye; Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary George Greig; Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Deidre Bollinger; Coy Campbell from Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, exhibiting Supreme Champion Cow Shady-Row Dundee Daphne; Austin Schwartzbeck of Union Bridge, MD, exhibiting Supreme Champion Heifer Peace & Plenty Ast Fishy; National Milking Shorthorn Queen Roxann Achen; Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Gabrielle Murphy; award sponsor John Morris; and Pennsylvania FFA President Casey Shawver.

Photos courtesy of All-American Dairy Show

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HARRISBURG, PA — The Holsteins swept the supreme champion contest from among nearly 1,200 head in the 2012 Premier National Junior Show, on Monday, Sept. 17, at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg.

Coy Campbell of Gratz, Dauphin County, took the top cow honor with his 5 Year Old Grand Champion, Shady-Row Dundee Daphne. She topped a field of 310 head of Holsteins. Coy is the 15-yearold son of Garth and Melissa Campbell.

The inaugural Supreme Champion Heifer was the winning Fall Yearling, Peace & Plenty Ast Fishy, owned by Austin Schwartzbeck of Union Bridge, MD. He is the 20-year-old son of Gus and Lisa Schwartzbeck.

Holstein judge Kelli Cull of Lomira, WI, gave the reasons on behalf of the other judges.

“I’m glad my fellow judges agreed with me on the selection of the Holsteins,” she said. “I just love the quality of this cow and the heifer is correct all the way through,” said Cull.

The $2,000 Supreme Champion cow award is sponsored by AgChoice and Mid Atlantic Farm Credit and the John L. Morris Memorial Blanket is sponsored by the Center for Dairy Excellence.

The first Samuel G. Yoder Crystal Star and $500 award presented to the Supreme

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Tails Wagging Frogs This past April an article titled, “Weed Killer Causes Animal Shape Changes” appeared on line. Its writers, a team of U.S. biologists, stated that glyphosate, the world’s most popular weed killer, can cause morphological changes in vertebrate animals.

University of Pittsburgh researchers said this weed killer, in sub-lethal (i.e., to animals, not plants), caused two species of amphibians to change their shape.

The study is the first to show that a pesticide can bring about structural changes in vertebrate animals, according to biological sciences Professor Rick Relyea in a university release last spring.

Glyphosate is a systemic, broad-spectrum herbicide produced by a giant U.S.-based multinational company. In nature, presence of predators can cause tadpoles to change shape by altering the tadpoles’ stress hor-

mones, Relyea said. This endocrine change causes them to grow bigger tails to increase their chances of escape.

But similar shape changes seen after exposure to glyphosate suggest the weed killer may interfere with the hormones of tadpoles and potentially many other animals, according to this professor. “It was not surprising to see that the smell of predators in the water induced larger tadpole tails,” Relyea said. “That is a normal, adaptive response.” What shocked these researchers was that this herbicide induced the same changes. Moreover, the combination of predators and glyphosate caused the tail changes to be twice as large.

Tadpoles alter their body shape to match their environment, so having a body shape that does not fit the environment puts them at a distinct disadvantage.

“This discovery highlights the fact that pesticides, which are important for crop production and human health, can have unintended consequences for species that are not the pesticide’s target,” Relyea said.

“Herbicides are not designed to affect animals, but we are learning that they can have a wide range of surprising effects by altering how hormones work in the bodies of animals. This is important because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of the ecosystem’s health, but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.”

Glyphosate bound to

soil particles can remain active and may be released from soil and taken up by plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has also stated that many endangered plants may be at risk from glyphosate use in conservation areas.

Glyphosate in soil takes 140 days to break down to half it’s toxicity and will continue to be taken up by plants from the soil for at least two years.

This herbicide also inhibits mycorrhizal fungi.

Canadian studies have shown that as little as 1 part per million of glyphosate can reduce the growth or colonization of mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhizal fungi are essential for tree health, collecting

nutrients and water to feed their host plant and protecting tree roots from harmful fungi and root rot diseases. Also, this herbicide has been shown to reduce nitrogen fixation. Amounts as small as 2 parts per million have had significant effects, and effects have been measured up to 120 days after spraying.

In researching this issue further, I learned that this herbicide kills beneficial insects. Tests conducted by The International Organization for Biological Control showed that glyphosate exposure proved fatal to several beneficial species including predatory mites, lacewings, ladybugs, and predatory bee-

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“Farm Bill Now!” rally draws hundreds of supporters On Sept. 12, More than 200 Farmers Union members joined hundreds of other farmers, ranchers and agriculture industry supporters in the shadow of the Capitol for the “Farm Bill Now!” rally to send a clear message to Congress that they want a farm bill now.

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson cohosted the rally with American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman.

They were joined on stage by many members of Congress and leaders from a broad spectrum of supporting organizations.

“We are all united on one thing; we need a farm bill and we need a farm bill now,” said Johnson.

Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, chairwoman of the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee; Senator Jerry Moran, RKS; Representative Collin Peterson, D-MN, ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture; and Representative Kristi Noem, R-SD, addressed the crowd.

Several members of Congress stood with their colleagues on stage in a sign of support.

“We heard from several members of Congress who have been on the Hill a long time, and they said there’s plenty of time to pass a farm bill,” said Johnson. “There’s no excuse for Congress not doing their job. This is detrimental to all of America.

The farm bill is a food, energy and jobs bill.”

Afterwards, Johnson expressed cautious optimism that the message of the rally would make an impact on legislators.

The Senate passed their version of the bill last June and the House Agriculture Committee passed theirs in July. It now needs to go to the House floor.

“I’m hopeful that the enthusiastic response and high energy of the crowd made an impact. The ball is now in the House’s court. If the members didn’t get the message, perhaps they’ll get it on Nov. 6,” said Johnson.

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ASA supports discharge petition to move House Farm Bill In response to the Sept. 13 introduction of a discharge petition by Representative Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) that would force the idling Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (the 2012 Farm Bill) to the House floor for a vote, American Soybean Association (ASA) President Steve Wellman,

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pend on our industry.

“The bill provides risk management coverage for farmers for the next five years that simply will not be accomplished by a short-term extension. The bill also enables farmers to make planting decisions in the coming year and beyond with the knowledge of which farm programs will be in place.

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USDA forecasts lower corn and soybean production The Agriculture Department’s monthly crop report lowered the 2012 production forecasts for corn and soybeans.

Economists with the American Farm Bureau Federation said the report was “bearish” for corn prices in one respect, because the estimate for ending stocks was not reduced as much as expected by some market analysts.

“As anticipated, lower projected production for both corn and soybeans was reported this month,” said AFBF economist Todd Davis. “It will be some time before the long-term effects of the 2012 drought are fully played out. But it appears likely that continued strong worldwide demand for corn and soybeans will lead to higher projected prices.”

USDA forecast corn production at 10.7 billion bushels. The average yield for corn was forecast at 122.8

bushels per acre this year, down slightly from the August prediction.

Once harvest is complete, if the average corn yield comes in at 122.8 bushels per acre, it would be smallest average yield since 2003.

Soybean production is forecast at 2.63 billion bushels. The average yield for soybeans was forecast at 35.3 bushels per acre. Once harvest is complete, if the average soybean yield comes in at 35.3 bushels per acre, it would be smallest average yield since 1996.

Corn ending stocks for the marketing year were pegged slightly higher compared to USDA’s August estimate, at 733 million bushels, which represents 24 days of supply.

Ending stocks for soybeans were projected to be 115 million bushels (about a 15-day supply), unchanged compared to USDA’s August projection.

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America, which begins soon, continues to be the subject of much attention and speculation.

“All eyes are on South America as spring begins,” said Davis.

“Weather remains a major factor for crops in both North and South

America. A bountiful harvest of both corn and soybeans is needed to rebuild stocks of these important crops,” he said.

USDA will be conducting producer surveys and field analysis throughout the fall which will provide information about the

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Haying equipment end-of-season inspection and maintenance checklists A few simple steps before storing for the winter are keys to machine performance and long life a big head start on maintenance that will leave your equipment in top condition, ready for another productive season.” Good machine care, with proper maintenance and repair not only helps ensure proper operation and long life, it helps maintain resale value, Morrell points out.

A clean machine simplifies fall maintenance and inspection. It also helps minimize rust which can start where dirt and moisture collect on a machine.

Begin with removing dirt, dust and hay debris by sweeping the machine or using high-pressure air or a power washer.

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Windrower checklist • Begin your inspec-

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• On disk mowers, replace knives and rotate or replace worn turtles covering the knives.

• Grease all lift-system wear points.

• For self-propelled machines, be sure to change engine oil and filters.

• Replace or blow out all air filters, including the cab air filter.

• Check all belts for checking and signs of wear. Inspect tires for wear that might require tire replacement. Inflate to the required air pressure.

• Check and blow dirt

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Baler checklist • Sweep or use air pressure to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

Aggressive washing should be avoided to reduce the opportunity for rust.

• Grease all grease zerks on wear points.

• Change hydraulicsystem filters.

• After changing hydraulic filters, run the machine to purge air from the system and reduce the opportunity for condensation to form during the winter.

• Check gearbox fluid levels and change as recommended in the operator’s manual.

• Replace broken pickup tines.

• Oil chains before placing in storage.

• On round balers, inspect belts for checking and other wear. Loosen belt tensioners so they are not sitting under full tension through the winter.

Rake checklist • Clean the rake to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

• Add grease at all grease points.

• Replace pickup teeth as needed.

• Conduct a thorough walk-around inspection to identify other service and maintenance needs, including rotating the basket and raking wheels to identify worn bearings.

• Check and repack wheel bearings annually. Inspect tires for wear and weather checking; inflate to the correct pressure.

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After a long summer in the hayfield, it’s tempting to simply back haying equipment into the shed for the winter without giving it a second thought. However, conducting a thorough endof-season inspection and writing down maintenance needs while they are still top of mind can be time well spent.

That’s the advice of Dean Morrell, product marketing manager for Hesston by Massey Ferguson® hay products and 35-year-veteran of the quality hay business.

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The 2012/13 seasonaverage soybean price was unchanged at $15.00-$17.00 per bushel, compared to the 2011/12 season-average of $12.45. Soybean meal prices were projected at $485-$515 per ton, up $25.00 on both ends of the range compared to last month’s forecast, and up from the 2011/12 season-average of $397 per ton.

In politics; lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week. One important piece of legislation to deal with is the 2012 Farm Bill. The Senate passed its version, as has the House Agriculture Committee, but the full House has yet to vote on it.

Both versions include reforms to the U.S. dairy safety net policies, including the elimination of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) and the Dairy Price Support programs.

Both bills would replace them with a two pronged safety net program, one part being the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program (DPMPP) and the second being the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP).

National Milk and more than a dozen other agricultural organizations urged Senate leaders to “refrain from supporting” any legislation resembling the Housepassed disaster bill if such a measure is presented. Supporting such a measure would detract from the larger mission of passing a long-term 2012 Farm Bill, they said, and a public rally featuring speakers from the Senate, House, and various other farm organizations was held September 12 to lobby lawmakers to pass a Farm Bill before September 30.

In late breaking news Thursday, Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reported that U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) filed a bipartisan “discharge petition” which could force House floor consideration of a 2012 Farm Bill proposal. The petition

slowed in July, down 19 percent from July 2011 and 21 percent lower than June 2012 after adjusting for the number of days in the month.

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says U.S. NDM exports for the first seven months of the year were 7 percent higher than a year earlier. July exports to Mexico, the largest importer of U.S. NDM, were down 22 percent from July 2011 and off 24 percent from the prior month.

Year-to-date exports to Mexico are up 22 percent and account for 41percent of NDM exports. Exports to China for January to July were 48 percent higher this year than in 2011, and account for 4 percent of NDM exports, according to the DDR. In general, exports to major NDM importers in Southeast Asia excluding China are lower than last year and the DDR pointed out that the U.S. appears to have lost market share to New Zealand, where milk powder exports were very strong in July. European exports have been firm all year, but the U.S. and Europe are approaching seasonal lows in NDM production.

The DDR warned that the U.S. could lose more market share in coming months as New Zealand enters peak production and spot prices of U.S. dairy products remain higher than world prices.

Mary Ledman, editor of the DDR, addressed some revisions in several types of cheese production for the first half of 2012 by USDA in their recent Dairy Products report but particularly in Cheddar. She reported that Cheddar output was lowered 41.2 million pounds or 2.5 percent, “a significant revision.” The reason given, she said, was that a plant reported all of their cheese as Cheddar when in fact it produced several varieties.

2012 and 2011 Cheddar production was overstated and the revision for the entire year was down 45.2 million pounds. She talks about it in her Daily Dairy Discussion which is a free download every Friday at www.dailydairyreport.com.

Jerry Dryer also wrote about the revisions in his September 7 Dairy and Food Market Ana-

lyst. He reported that the big revision was Gouda production which was originally reported as American cheese.

“USDA’s first estimate, published in April said Gouda output in 2011 totaled 16.2 million pounds. After the revisions, output stood at 65.7 million. Gouda production has increased dramatically in recent years because it is the cheese of choice among overseas customers.”

Dryer wrote. “Historically, Europe supplied these buyers with gouda cheese for processing.”

Meanwhile; cash butter started the first two days of the week losing 4 1/2-cents but recovered some and closed Friday at $1.85 per pound, down 1 1/2-cents on the week (ending 11 consecutive weeks of gain) and 5 1/4-cents below a year ago. Four cars traded hands on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.8037, up 3 1/2-cents.

Churning schedules, especially over the Labor Day weekend, were generally stronger as cream supplies were available to churns coast to coast, according to USDA. Most butter producers were pleased with the additional offerings as many feel that cream supplies will tighten this fall. Butter demand is seasonally steady. Export activity continues from the U.S. including that from the CWT. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk lost a penny on the week, slipping to $1.69. Extra Grade held all week at $1.6350. AMS powder averaged $1.3622, up 3.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.45 cents, up 1.4 cents.

USDA reports that Class I demand was strong after the holiday weekend across much of the nation. Eastern milk supplies are tight with Florida importing 72 loads the first week of September. Hurricane Isaac caused some temporary transportation problems with handlers in the Southeast. Midwest manufacturing milk supplies were aided by the long holiday weekend as some plants took the weekend off and others worked extra shifts to increase inventories.

California milk production is trending slightly higher as temperatures

have moderated. Processors are handling current supplies with relative ease.

New Mexico milk output is flat and tracking below year ago levels. Milk production in the Northwest is slowing following seasonal patterns. Milk handlers are balancing supplies within the region.

Cream demand is increasing as Class II plants go back to full production.

Checking the price front, California’s October Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $20.55 per cwt. for the north and $20.82 for the south. Both are up $1.21 from September but 95 cents below October 2011.

The 2012 Class I price average now stands at $18.25 for the north, down from $20.72 at this time a year ago but compares to $16.66 in 2010.

The southern average now stands at $18.52, down from $20.99 a year ago and compares to $16.93 in 2010. The Federal order Class I price is announced September 19.

One quick update from last week’s story about legal action being filed against the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) over the state’s Class 4b milk pricing; Ag Secretary Karen Ross issued a statement deferring to its plan to assemble a “Dairy Future Task Force.”

She said “Dairy producers, processors and cooperatives are being asked to come together as a coalition to make recommendations for changes to the pricing structure, so that there is long-term stability in the industry and California may maintain its status as a world leader in dairy production well into the future.” Details are available at CDFA’s website blog.

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Will Farmers Get a Farm Bill or be Left Holding the Bag? Issued Sept. 14, 2012 The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) reduced the 2012 milk production forecast for the third month in a row, “reflecting a slower rate of growth in milk per cow in the second half of the year.” USDA udder counters forecast milk output to hit 199.9 billion pounds, down 100 million pounds from last month’s projection, and compares to 196.2 billion in 2011 and 192.8 billion in 2010. The 2013 forecast was unchanged at 198.9 billion. Skimsolids imports were raised but the export forecast was unchanged.

Product prices were forecast higher for 2012 resulting in higher Class III and IV milk price forecasts. The 2012 Class III price was projected to average $16.75-$16.95 per hundredweight (cwt.), up from the $16.50-$16.70 projected a month ago, and compares to $18.37 in 2011 and $14.41 in 2010. The 2013 average remained at $17.70-$17.70.

The butter price forecast for 2013 was reduced slightly on weaker expected demand but forecasts for other products were unchanged.

Thus, the Class II price forecast was unchanged but the Class IV price was lowered. It is now projected to average $15.45$15.75 for 2012. That compares to $15.10$15.40 a month ago, $19.04 in 2011, and $15.09 in 2010. The 2013 average was projected to average $15.85-$16.95, down a nickel from last month’s estimate.

The 2011/12 estimated season-average corn price is $6.25 per bushel, according to the WASDE. The projected range for the 2012/13 season lowered 30 cents on both ends of the range compared to a month ago, at $7.20$8.60 per bushel.

was filed after House Speaker John Boehner allowed the House Ag Committee’s proposal to be reported from committee.

Immediately, Rep. Braley formally introduced his bipartisan discharge petition, signed by 38 other House members. If at least 218 House members sign the petition, leaders are forced to bring the legislation to the floor for a vote.

“While the discharge petition advanced by Congressman Braley is certainly an unorthodox tactic, we are now forced to support this drastic measure, said American Soybean Association (ASA) President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, Nebraska. Details are available at www.dairyline.com.

Checking the markets, cash block cheese closed the second Friday in September at $1.8725 per pound, up 4 1/4-cents on the week and 9 1/2cents above a year ago.

Ten offers went uncovered Friday. Barrel closed at $1.8275, up 5 1/4cents on the week and 10 3/4-cents above a year ago. Eighteen carloads of block found new homes on the week and 12 of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched to $1.8533, up 0.6 cent, while the barrels averaged $1.8330, up 0.1 cent.

Food service demand is showing added interest in cheese with most schools back in session, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News.

While domestic demand is good, export interest is weaker as U.S. prices are above international prices in many cases.

Export sales are being assisted by the CWT program which announced that it accepted 11 requests for export assistance this week to sell 3.337 million pounds of cheese and 385,809 pounds of butter to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through February 2013 and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 82.4 million pounds, 57.1 million pounds of butter, and 123,459 pounds of anhydrous milk fat to 34 countries.

The Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk (NDM)

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Whatever your dinnertime challenge, with recipes such as Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Baked Buffalo Chicken, Hellmann’s® can transform your chicken into a juicier, crispier, more delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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Parmesan-Crusted Bruschetta Chicken 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 1/3 cup Hellmann’s® mayonnaise dressing with Olive Oil 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

4 teaspoons plain dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup Wish-Bone Robusto Italian Dressing or Wish-Bone Italian Dressing Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl.

Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs and Italian seasoning.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

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Baked Buffalo Chicken 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes 1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into strips Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine mayonnaise and cayenne pepper in small bowl; reserve 1/2 for dipping.

Combine breadcrumbs with parsley. Coat chicken with remaining mayonnaise mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Arrange chicken on baking sheet.

Bake chicken 12 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

For a fun twist, serve cooked chicken strips on wooden skewers.

Parmesan-Crusted Bruschetta Chicken

Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 3/4 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), cut into nuggets 1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and mustard in small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce; set aside.

Evenly coat chicken with sauce, then bread crumbs. Arrange chicken on baking sheet.

Bake 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Serve with reserved sauce.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds) 4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Timesaving Tip: Try making this dish with thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Prepare as above, decreasing bake time to 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

This week’s Sudoku Solution

The reproduction-hygiene connection

by Cynthia Martel, Extension Agent, Franklin County Are conception rates on your farm where you would like them or is there room for improvement? There are a number of factors that can affect the conception rate in dairy cattle. Each can have a considerable impact on the conception rate and all can be prevented and/or controlled.

Did you know that hygiene can play a considerable role in reducing conception rates? It’s tempting to think reduced conception would only be a result of calving conditions, post-calving health, reproductive disorders, milk production, nutrition, estrous detec-

tion errors, and timing of service. However semen quality and handling, insemination technique, and the environment in which you work can also play a role in reduced pregnancy rate.

Self-assessment time!

How would you grade yourself and your employees’ breeding techniques and hygiene before, during, and after performing artificial insemination on the farm?

Would you receive an A, B, C, or failing grade?

How many of the following good sanitary procedures do you follow?

1. Wash hands before and after breeding.

2. Keep insemination supplies dry and clean at all times.

3. Keep breeding tool box clean and organized.

4. Maintain water bath thermos at the correct temperature for thawing semen (94–98°F).

5. Empty and clean water bath thermos routinely to prevent contamination and bacterial growth.

6. Correct use of breeding sheaths/ protective rods and proper storage in original package until used.

7. Keep A.I. rod clean and protect from contamination.

8. Wash A.I. rod after breeding to prevent contamination.

9. Implement sanitary conditions when prepar-

ing the semen straw.

10. Protect loaded A.I. rod from cold shock and contamination.

11.

Wear rubber gloves and/or sleeves when breeding.

12. Wipe the vulva with a paper towel prior to breeding to prevent contamination of the reproductive tract.

13. Use a paper towel folded in half and inserted into the vulva to help prevent contamination.

14. Keep A.I. tank clean and filled with the correct level of liquid nitrogen.

If you can honestly say you practice all 14 good sanitary practices give yourself an A. However, if you only practice

4 out of 14 it is time to start working harder to implement practices and carefully monitor your conception rates.

Dairy farming is a busy business that involves seemingly endless hours of work, but money cannot be made if your cows are not getting bred. Many would say that their reproductive challenges stem from problems directly related to the cow without realizing contamination of breeding tools can cause decreased conception rates.

A study presented by Ohio State University at the Joint Annual Meetings in Arizona this summer, looked at the economic impact from use

of disposable sheath protectors to minimize contamination of the A.I. catheter at the time of A.I. They concluded that the use of sheath protectors could increase profitability by increasing conception rate when taking into account the cost of synchronization injections, feed, breeding, replacement animals, and daily sales.

Hygiene in the parlor is important and steps should be taken to implement good hygiene practices while breeding your cows in order to increase conception rates.

An open cow doesn’t make milk or money!

Source: Dairy Pipeline, September 2012

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NSAC releases applicant resource guide for value-added producer grants tion, labeling and certification, and local and regional food marketing.

“This program is one of the best USDA programs for boosting farm income, creating new job opportunities, and aiding rural economic renewal,” said Helen Dombalis, NSAC Policy Associate. “We know farmers and ranchers across the country have been anxiously waiting for this year’s VAPG funding announcement and are confident that NSAC’s resource guide will be useful in assisting firsttime and seasoned applicants alike.”

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tion and ranking processes, with helpful hints to improve a producer’s chances of obtaining funding from the highly competitive program. It also describes the program priorities for small and medium-sized family farms, beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and mid-tier value chains (regional supply networks with active farmer participation).

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farming communities, and meet consumer demand for high quality agricultural products.”

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To help cattlemen stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and information, the American Angus Association® this week launched the Angus Talk podcast. The program is hosted by Doug Medlock, the voice of I Am Angus, and features timely discussion surrounding topics in the cattle business.

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On Aug. 29, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition released a Farmers’ Guide to Value-Added Producer Grant Funding. This guide is being released on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $14 million in available funds for fiscal year 2012 for Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG).

Applications for the competitive grants program are due at USDA State Rural Development offices by Oct. 15.

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Submit genomic testing samples early Angus breeders encouraged to plan ahead to ensure timely results Producers who want to include genomic information in their fall sale marketing should plan ahead and submit DNA samples early in order to receive timely results. The American

Angus Association® advises a four-week turnaround before data is complete.

“Even in today’s business of speedy turnaround times and weekly evaluations of expect-

ed progeny differences (EPDs), breeders can still miss their window of opportunity to include genomic test information in their sale books,” said Bill Bowman, Association chief

operating officer and president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI).

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FARM AUCTION

DATE: Wednesday, October 3, 2012. TIME: 10 A.M.

Due to the loss of her husband Tony Resendes, Merilda Resendes & daughters have commissioned us to sell all dairy cattle (247 head free stall Holsteins) & farm equipment. We have also consigned the farm equipment of Paul & Mary Ouellette.

247 HEAD OF FREE STALL HOLSTEINS This herd consists of (140) mature cows, (30+) fresh, (20) due between Oct - Nov with the balance due through out the year.

(107) heifers, (17) bred heifers due between Oct - Dec, (35) RWB, (28) Holstein heifers 6 - 12 mos, (6) crosses 6 - 12 mos, (7) Holsteins 4 - 5 mos & (14) started calves. All cattle will be preg checked and inoculated prior to auction day.

FARM EQUIPMENT 4240 JD tractor w/dual wheels, 4030 JD tractor, 926 JD MoCo discbine, NH LS160 skid steer, (2) 3970 JD chopper w/grass head & 2 row corn head, IH side delivery rake, 335 JD round baler, 3212 land leveler, Land Pride 7' York rake on wheels, 15' Taylor-Way model 20021 wheel harrows, 2' bush hog harrows, 12' 520 MF harrows, 16' 415 Case IH rolling mulcher cultipacker, tooth cultivator, 144 NH windrow inverter, 12' soil finisher, IH 540 4-bottom plows, RT9 wheel pin rake, 679 NH model H spreader, New Idea Avco 3pth fertilizer spreader, 4 wheel fertilizer spreader, 4 wheel wood platform wagon, (2) Gehl running gear wagons, 6' Woods bush hog (like new), 6' bush hog, 275 Fargo hi-dump wagon, 660 JD manure spreader w/hydraulic gate, Wic 4100 gal liquid manure tank, Houle manure pump, 8335 Gehl mixer wagon, IH 7335 mixer wagon (for parts), PTO Win Power generator, 80w/40kw Generac generator, 36-cow feeder wagon on wheels, (2) skid steer buckets, skid steer round bale spear, quick hitch bale spear for tractor, rubber tire scrapper, 3pth foot trimming tilt table, JD 4-bottom plows (needs work), PTO driven snow blower, gas hay shredder, 1975 Ford truck w/dump (needs work), 1977 Ford truck, (2) 12' army box trailers - 1 w/dump, 1984 Honda 4-wheeler, 1986 Honda 2trx200sx 4-wheeler, 2165 Cub Cadet lawn mower, 5hp Troy-Bilt pony rototiller and a 1998 Ford Windstar van (good condition).

SHOP TOOLS Empire engine hoist, Scott 30 ton hoist, standing hoist, 60,000 lb shop press, DeWalt & Craftsman air compressors, Black & Decker hedge trimmer, vise, (2) metal work benches, large standing drill press, large set of torches, Lincoln welder w/accessories, 14" cut-off saw, portable tank compressor, large air compressor w/hoses, bench grinder, anvil, pipe & tire wrenches, chain falls, chains, set of tractor chains, hammer drill, several electric motors, extension cords, numerous tires, extension ladders, several tractor cylinders, shovels, rakes, hoe, misc tool boxes, selection of tools, numerous boxes of misc. items, garage door opener tools, tractor weight, (2) fuel tanks 1-w/pump and more.

Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide letter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. *** 6% sales tax charged to anyone without a valid tax number.

Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT. Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com ***Photos not of AUCTIONEER: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840 actual equipment in CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583 auction***

Optimize from 24 disease (BRD) is necessary. If the risk of loss due to poor health merits on-arrival control, consider a product with a longer post-metaphylaxis interval (PMI) period. Simply put, a PMI is the amount of time to confidently wait before pulling an animal for first BRD treatment following metaphylaxis.

Some of today’s antimicrobials are effective for a longer duration, allowing cattle to adjust to their new surroundings without additional handling that traditional antimicrobial choices may require.

Options with a longer duration can also mean employees can spend more time on other aspects of the operation beyond treating sick calves.

To fully realize the benefits from a longer duration antimicrobial, it’s important to respect the PMI and resist falling back into old habits of pulling and re-treating.

Every additional treatment adds to the medical bill of a sick calf, but a change in routine to using a longer acting antimicrobial can have a direct affect on an operation’s bottom line.

In addition to duration, it’s also important to consider proven clinical effectiveness against important pathogens such as Mycoplasma bovis when producers and veterinarians are making on-arrival treatment selections. M. bovis can contribute to BRD, and not all antimicrobials can control this costly problem.

High-risk calves can have high rewards, and cattle health program is an important contributor to the outcome.

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LOCATION: 159 Basin Harbor Rd, Bridport, VT, 05734 DIRECTIONS: On 22A north go approximately 1 mile from Bridport, turn onto Townline Rd west go approximately 3.1 miles to Basin Harbor Rd, 2/10 mile to auction site.

Watch for auction signs.

at the appropriate genomic labs.

“I’d encourage all Angus breeders to consider testing their animals using our DNA technology,” Bowman said. “The more you know about your cow herd, the better your marketing potential will be.”

To learn more about genomic testing or how to submit samples, visit www.angus.org or call 816-383-5100.

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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 24 • 12:30 PM: New Berlin, NY. 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 607-972-1770 or 1771. www.hoskingsales.com • 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, 607746-2226 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 • Online auction. Town of Southeast/Tractor & Vehicles. Auction closes at 7 PM. www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, September 25 • Online auction. Town of Volney/Vehicles & Equip. ‘05 Silverado HD 2500 w/ plow. Auction closes 6 PM. www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, September 26 • 10:00 AM: Monkton, VT. Dairy Herd Dispersal of 103 head tie-up cows for Coto Bros., Inc. Wright’s Auctin Service, 802-334-6115

• 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 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • Online auction. Town of Binghampton. Vehicles & Equip. Auction closes 6 PM. www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, September 27 • 9:30 AM: 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 • 10:00 AM: Salisbury, NY. Farm Equip. Auction, 184 Heler Rd., Salisbury, NY, 13454. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257.

• 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,

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

www.cnyauctions.com • Online auction. Westchester County.

Dump/Tractor trucks/Vehicles. Auction closes 6:45 PM. www.auctionsinternational.com Friday, September 28 • 9:30 AM: Chicago, Il. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Sprakers, NY. Dairy Herd Dispersal, 277 Darrow Rd. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257.

• 11 AM: Cincinnatus, NY. Complete Dairy Dispersal at Jack Woods Sale Barn, Taylor Valley Rd. Gene Auction Service, Inc. 607-863-3821. genewoodsauctionserviceinc.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 29 • 9:30 AM: Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: Ridge, Rd, Brockport, NY. Lakeland Equipment Auction. Used equipment, lawnmowers.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Binghamton, NY. 30th Annual Broome & Local Municipalities Surplus Auction. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com • 10:00 AM: 43 Meadowbrook Rd, Granby, CT. Complete Commercial Woodworking Shop & Antiques.

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www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, September 30 • Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, October 1 • Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771. www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 3 • Rolumas, NY. Real Estate & Machinery Dispersal. Landini Tractor; NH skidsteer (low hours), Eby 7’ x 20’ trailer,Pequea flat trailer 8’x24’, NH 130 manure spreader, bedding chopper. Watch for more details on website.

Real Estate will handled by William Kent, Inc. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10 AM: Bridgeport, VT. Selling 274 head, free stall dairy herd and equipment for res farm, plus consigned equip of Paul and Mary Ouellette.

Wrights Auction Service 802-3346115.

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

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, October 8 • Monthly Heifer Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771. www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 10 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558.

Thursday, October 11 •Houston, TX. A. Lyon & Son, 315-6332944. www.lyonauction.com 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, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Saturday, October 13 • Odessa, TX. A.Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • Sacramento, CA. A Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • OHM Holstein Club Sale. Sale hosted

by Roedale Farms in Richfield Springs. Brad Ainslie sale chairman

315-822-6087. www.hoskingsales.com • 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Rain or Shine. Farm & Landscape Equipment Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-8835828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585243-1563 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, 607-7462226 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 • Putney, VT. A.Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, October 15

• Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking, 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771. www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:00 AM: Bridport, VT. Complete Dispersal of 235 head artifically bred Holstein herd and full line of machinery including 6 Ford tractors, for Leonard & Linda Barrett. Addison County Commission Sales, E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 802-388-2661 or 800339-COWS • 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, 716296-5041 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • Romulas, NY. Real Estate & Machinery Dispersal. Landini Tractor, NH skidsteer (low hours), Eby 7 1/2’ x 20’ trailer, Pequea flat trailer 8’ x 24’, NH 130 manure spreader, bedding chopper. More details on website. Real Estate handled by William Kent, Inc. www.hoskingsales.com Thursday, October 18 • Wyoming, Wyoming Co., NY. Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling 20 acre farm w/ house, barns, pond, pasture, woods and orchard. Excellent hunting.

William Kent Inc.

HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

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

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

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

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

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

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 DON YAHN AUCTIONEER P.O. Box 136, Cherry Creek, NY 14723 585-738-2104

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ager 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 585-3435449 Friday, October 5 • 9:30 AM: 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 315-7298030 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 • 9 AM: Whitney Point, NY. Fall Consignment and Annual Bus, Vehicle and Equip. Auction. Broome County Fairgrounds. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers 607-692-4540. www.manasseauctions.com • 9:30 AM: Boston, MA. CAT Earthmoving Equip., aggregate, attachments, trucks & trailers. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.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

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www.williamkentinc.com • Baltimore, MD. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, October 20 • 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 607-972-1770 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 • 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 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer & Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 Holsteins.

Don & Joanne Hosking. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC & lots of type & production. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • Kissimmee, FL. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com 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 • Portland, OR. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Friday, October 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 • Cherry Creek, NY. Tor-Li Genetic Opportunity Sale. Contact Don Yahn, 585738-2104, Larry Hill, 716-680-5116 or Dean Sharp, 585-721-8066 for selections.

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: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Fall Feeder Cattle Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn 860-3493204 • 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 716296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca, NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale. 100 of the finest Holsteins to sell all year!. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Dansville, NY (Livingston Co.). Dwight & Deanne Knapp retiring from dairying. 265 freestall/parlor top end Holsteins. (135 milkers), 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 315-7298030.

• San Bernardino, CA. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, November 3 • Canastota, NY. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 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. Early consignments from Oakfield Corners, George Farms, Muranda, Roll n View, Bennett Farms, Tiger Lily, Fantasy Found, Boardwalk Holsteins, Roedale Farms, Gaige Farms, Lawton Jerseys, Tornado Valley, O-C-E-C Embryos, plus many more. 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, 585-394-1515 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Man-

ager 716-450-0558 Friday, November 9 • Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Selling complete line of late model equipment. (Save the date, late model equip. you don’t find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • Racine, WI. A.Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com Tuesday, November 13 • Houston, TX. A.Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, November 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, 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, 607-746-2226 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, 716296-5041 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, November 23 • 9:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Black Friday Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 Saturday, November 24 • Barranquilla, Colombia. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com 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, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 29 • 11:00 AM: Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 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 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 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, 585-394-1515 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 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 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, 585-394-1515 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, 716296-5041 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, 585-394-1515 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, 585-394-1515 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, April 5 • Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Sale hosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball at the Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT September 17, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% Lean 70.50-80.50; Boners 80-85% Lean 6882.50; Lean 85-90% Lean 1000 55-74; Lean 85-90% Lean 1000, 45-67.50; Feeder Calves: Hold Bulls 92-125# 50-105; 80-90# 5065; Vealers 100-120# 40-55; 90-100# 40-51; 80-90# 4052; 70-80# 30-38; 60-70# 20-25;

Sheep: 50-65 Lambs: 100-130 Goats (ea): 100-120; Billies 110-190; Kids 30-100; NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA September 18, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 61-75# 12-46; 75-95# 54-65; 96-105# 3062l 106& up 56-58; Farm Calves: 70-110/cwt Feeders: 47-99/cwt Heifers: 102/cwt Steer: 54-77 Bulls: 90/cwt Canners: 20-62/cwt Cutters: 63-74.50/cwt Utility: 75.5083.50/cwt Sows: 34-35/cwt Hogs: 70-83/cwt Boars: 8.50/cwt Feeder Pigs: 40-72.50 ea.

Lambs: 100-230/cwt Sheep: 45-125/cwt Goats: 30-225 ea.

Rabbits: 3-12 ea.

Poultry: 1-20 ea.

Hay: 6 lots, 2-2.40/bale.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No Report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA September 12, 2012 Cows: Canners 5-57; Cutters 58-70.50; Util 71-81.50.

Bulls: 89-107 Steers: Ch 119-120.50; Sel 110-119.

Heifers: Ch 118-120.50; Sel 100-117; Hols. 80.50-91.50.

Calves: 2-48 ea.

Feeders: 50-162 Sheep: 53 Lambs: 162 Goats: 48-239 ea.

Kids: 41-110 ea.

Boars: 6-9.50 Feeder Pigs: 10-41 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 92-99 ea.

Chickens: 2.50-11 Rabbits: 2-16.50 Ducks: 1.50-22

VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY September 3-6, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; Grower Bull over 92# .40-.85; 80-92# .40-.70; Bob Veal .10-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .65-.84; Lean .40-.73; Hvy Beef Bulls .68.97.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 900-1300; Handling Hfrs. 700-1200; Springing Hfrs 700-1250; Bred Hfrs 600-1000; Fresh Hfrs 4001300; Open Hfrs 300-700; Started Hfrs 100-400; Service Bulls 400-900.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.20 Lamb/Sheep: Market 1-2; Slaughter Sheep .20-.60.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .65-1; Kids .10-.50.

Swine: Sow .30-.60.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA September 18, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 45-72; Bulls 80-105; Cutters 72-80; Steers Hols. 102-115; Util 7282; Hfrs 80-100.

Calves: Growers 80-115; Hfrs. 80-95; Veal 80-120.

Hogs (ea): Feeders 40-50; Sows 30-32; Roasters 70110; Boars 5; Market 45-50.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY September 17, 2012 Heifer Calves: Grower over 92# 85-110; Grower 80-92# 75-110; Bob Veal Calves 5967;

Cull Cows: Gd. 75-80; Lean 67-74; Hvy. Beef 87; Beef: Steer 72-99; Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 110-130; Market 90-120; Slaughter Sheep 45; Goats: Billies 75; CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 29, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# .75-1; 80-92# .60-.95; Bob Veal .10.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .68-.80; Lean .45-.73; Hvy. Beef Bulls .89.92.

Dairy Replacements: Springing Hfrs. 850-1400; Springing Cows 450-1100; Bred Hfrs. 750-1350; Open Hfrs. 400-650; Started Hfrs.

250-350.

Beef: Feeders .75-1.10; Veal (finished) .85-1.20.

Lambs:Slaughter Sheep .45-1.10.

Goats: Billies .65-1.05.

Swine: Sow .20-.35; Boar .05-.15; Feeder Pig (/hd) 25.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY September 3, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.25; 80-92# .65-.90; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .76-.84; Lean .65-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .951.05.

Beef: Feeders 1.05-1.20; Hols. Sel .88-.94.

Lamb/Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .30-.40.

Goats: Billies 120-150; Nannies 70-90; Kids 25.

Swine: Boar .06.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY September 13, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .60-.90; Grower Bulls over 92# .65-1.10; 80# to 92# .57-.92; Bob Veal Calves .15-.45 Cull Cows: Gd .79-.86; Lean .68-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .80.94 PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY September 10, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.12; 80-92# .75-.95; Bob Veal .15-.45.

Cull Cows: Gd .72-.82; Lean .57-.74; Hvy Beef Bulls .87.96 Beef: Ch. 1.06-1.14; Hols.

Ch. .88-.95.

Lambs: Market 1-1.32 Goats: Billies 1.22; Nannies .75; Swine: Hog .62.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY September 13, 2012 Calves: Hfrs .50-1.60; Grower Bull calves over 92# .901.35; 80# to 92# .70-.95; Bob Veal Calves .10-.40; Cull Cows: Gd. .77-.84;

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Lean .65-.76; Hvy. Beef .85.95; Beef: Feeders .70-1.05; Hols. Sel. .84-.88; Lamb: Market 1.10-1.25; Goats: Billies 75-100; Nannies 50-75; Swine: Sow .25-.35; Boar .05; Feeder Pig 40.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY September 12, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-82; Canners/Cutters 42-75; HY Util 87-92.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-60; 80-95# 3557.50; 60-80# 30-55.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 85-152.50.

Beef Steers: Ch (grain fed) 110-118.50’ Sel 91-108; Hols. Ch (grain fed) 96103.50; Sel 87-94.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 60-73; Sows US 1-3 39; Boars US 1-3 8; Feeders US 1-3 24-60.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 90-112.50.

Slaughter Sheep: M 26-50.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 75-170.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY September 10, 2012 Acorns: .25-.65 Apples (1/2 bu.): 5.20-15 Beans (1/2 bu): 2-14 Buttercups: .60-.70 Butternuts: .25-1.20 Cantaloupes: .40-1.50 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 7.5014 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3-7.50 Eggs (dz): 1.20-1.40 Grapes (1/2 bu): 8-21 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.507 Lettuce (hd): 1.10-1.35 Mums: 2.25-3.40 Onions: .35-.50 Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-6.50 Pumpkins: .80-6.50

Salad Tomatoes (pt): .20.90 Sweet Corn (dz): .20-2.10 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 3.50-9 Tomatoes (25#): 5-18.50 Watermelons: 1.10-2.30 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 2-8 FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY September 8, 2012 Beef Steers: 301-500# 95149; 501-700# 89-143; 701# & up 86-128.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 89143; 501-700# 86-139; 701# & up 88-112.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 71146; 501-700# 80-144; 701# & up 85-102.

Holstein: 301-500# 60-93; 501-700# 65-95; 701# & up 70-91.

Bred Replacements: 5901040.

Families: 925-1090 FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY September 7, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 150-250; 2nd cut 155-275; 3rd cut 255375.

Straw: 110-155 HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY September 14, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .60-.77; Canners/Cutters .60-.65; Easy Cows .50 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .78-.95 Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1; up to 95# .10-.95; 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 11, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1225-1590# 120-125.50; Sel. lo Ch. 1205-1415# 115-119; HD 110; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr. 1505-1565# 109.50-118; Ch. 1300-1580# 104.50-108.75; Sel. & lo Ch. 1475-1750# 99104; Hfrs. Ch. 1130-1355# 117-118.50;Hols Jerseys 1255-1545# 103-117; Cows: Breakers/Boners 7580; Lean 74-83; Big Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 6673.50; Shelly 64 & dn.

Bulls: 1385-1695# 89-96 Feeder Cattle: Steeers Hols.

280-585# 85-93; Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. bulls No. 1 90-120# 112-125; #2 90-120# 100-111; No. 3 80-110# 70-95; Util. 65& down..

Swine: Sows 300-495# 30.50-33.75; 515-695# 32.25-35.75; Boars 590# 11.50; Goats: L Wethers & Nannies 125-195; Fleshy Kids 115-137; Small Thin 45-75; Lambs: Gd & Ch 50-70# 112-132; 75-95# 115-137; 130-155# 114-130.

Sheep: all wts. 52-85 *Graded Pig Sale Sept. 14.

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA September 11, 2012 Rabbits: 2.50-11.50 Bunnies: 2-3.50 Roosters: 1-7 Hens: 2-3.50 Peeps: 1.25 Banties: 1-4 Peeps: .75-2.75 Pheasants: 7-8 Guinea Pigs: .50 Ducks: 7.75

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT September 10, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 25-32; 6175# 45-52; 76-90# 55-62; 91105# 64-67.50; 106# & up 70-23.

Farm Calves: 75-85 Started Calves: 28-34 Veal Calves: 1.30-1.60 Open Heifers: 65-90 Beef Heifers: .70-1.12 Beef Steers: 1-1.1250 Feeder Steers: 90-1.15 Stock Bull: 89-1.13 Beef Bull: 78-1.12 Boars: No market Butcher Hogs: No Market Feeder Pigs (ea): 40 Sheep (ea): 60-87.50 Lambs (ea): 95-185 Goats (ea): 65-95 Kids Goats (ea): 60-75 Canners: up to 74 Cutters: 75-79.50 Utility: 80-83 Rabbits: 3-22 Chickens: 3-13 Ducks: 2-11

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Turkeys: 13 Pigeons: 3.50-5.50 Parakeets: 8 Guineas: 8.75 Peacocks: 30.

Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.85; Jum White 1.45; XL Brown 1.55-1.75; XL White 1.55; L Brown 1.75; L White 1.50; L Green 1.30; M Brown 1.45; S Brown 1.20; S Banty .90; Fertile Guinea Eggs 3.75.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA US no 1-2 34-38# 107-127; 41-45# 85-101; 5159# 81-100; 61-62# 81-90; 71-79# 90-100; 94# 85; 103110# 93-104; US No. 2-5 2224# 101-110; 43-47# 88-92; 54-59# 86-99; 60# 86; 7483# 82-90; As is 25-45# 6575; 52-100# 59-61; 155# 40; DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC September 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch. 2-3 1606# 113; Hols. Hi. Ch. & Pr. 2-4 1336-1638# 103-107; Ch. 2-3 1218-1472# 97102.50; Slaughter Cows: Premium Whites 65-75% Lean; Breakers 75-80% Lean, Avg. dress 79-80, lo dress 76; Boners 80-85% Lean 75-79 Avg. dress; Lean 85-90% Lean 69-74 Avg. dress, 74-76 hi dress, 63-68 lo dress.

Bulls: Grade 1 1014-1496# 85.50-87 Feeder Steers: No Report Feeder Heifers: No Report Feeder Bulls: No Report Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 94-122# 107-117; 80-92# 102-112; No. 2 94118# 100-115; 80-92# 85102; No. 3 80-116# 55-92; Util. 70-102# 30-57; Hols Hfrs. No. 1 92-98# 105-120; No 2 70-86# 50-90; Non Tubing 70-98# 32-60; Hogs: Sows US 1-3 448554# 34-39; Feeder Pigs (/hd): US 1-3 20-25# 20-32/hd.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 5060# 120-122.50; 60-70# 112.50-125; 100-120# 102; 136# 92; Ewes Gd. 1-2, 114134# 75-85; Util. 1-2, 108150# 50-60; Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 4050# 77-87; Sel. 2 30# 30; 50# 60; Nannies Sel. 2 100-120# 82-87; Sel 3 100# 65; EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA September 10, 2012 Slaughter Cows:

Prem.White 65-75% lean 82.50-86; Breakers 75-80% lean 74.25-78.50, hi dress 78.75-80.25, lo dress 65.5067.50; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-72.75, hi dress 72.7575.50; Lean 85-90% lean 64.50-67.50, lo dress 55-59; Light Lean 85-92% Lean Lo dress 47.50-53.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12822006# 95.50-105.50, hi. Lo dress 1174-2040# 88-93; Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 105-117.50; 80-92# 75-110; No. 2 80-122# 85110; No. 3 76-108# 55-75; Util. 56-104# 10-45 Lambs: Ch. 2-3 40-60# 130; 60-80# 105; 80-100# 87.5095; 100-120# 120-127.50; 120-140# 122.50-125; Goats: Sel. 1 20-40# 72.5080; 40-60# 70-87.50; 70100# 110-145; Sel. 2 20-30# 40-60; 40-60# 60-80; Sel 3 20-30# 35-55; 40-50# 39-44; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 95100; Sel 2 80-130# 72.50-95; Billies Sel. 1 150-250# 255275.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA September , 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 100-285 Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 150-260 Timothy: 2 lds, 100-215 Grass: 6 lds, 115-200 Straw: 1 ld, 185 Rye Seed: 3 ld, 11-11.50/bu LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA September 14 , 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1675# 122.50128; Ch. 2-3 1175-1560# 117-123.50; Sel. 2-3 10751470# 110-118; Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr. 3-4 1500-1850# 106.50-113.50; Ch. 2-3 1350-1775# 101.50-108; Sel. 2-3 1200-1550# 93.50-102; Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1165-1475# 116-121; Ch. 2-3 1065-1465# 111.50116.50; Sel. 2-3 1095-1300# 105-111; Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 7380, hi dress 80.50-88; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-79.50, hi dress 79.50-88, lo dress 6473; Boners 80-85% lean 7280.50, hi dress 80.50-85.50, lo dress 65-72. Lean 85-90% Lean 66-74, hi dress 7478.50, lo dress 59-66; Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9351695# 95-100, hi dress 102112, very hi dress 114-120, lo dress 90-94; Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 97-105; 94-112# 111-118; 80-92# 70-75; No. 2 120-128# 92; 112-118# 101;

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90-110# 30-40; 60-88# 1525; Hols. Hfrs. Calves No. 1 95-125# 100-125; No. 2 5110# 80-90.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA September 4, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1310-1555# 123125.50; Ch 2-3 1145-1595# 119-122; Sel 2-3 1135-1310# 109-113; Hols. Hi. Ch. & Pr. 23 1345-1540# 103-106; Ch. 203 1185-1605# 96-102; Sel 1-3 1055-1410# 82-88.50; Slaughter Heifers: Hi. Ch.& Pr. 2-3 1120-1255# 117119; Ch. 2-3 1100-1355# 111-115; Sel 203 11951355# 105-110; Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean 8485; Breakers 75-80% lean 71.50-76, hi dress 77.5079.50; Boners 80-85% lean 65-71, hi dress 72-75, lo dress 62-64; Lean 85-90% lean 60.50-65, hi dress 6871, lo dress 54-58; Light Lean 85-92% lean 47-52.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10401985# 93-101; lo dress 950-2070# 82-84; Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 900-1050# 98-111; Hols. L 3 500-700# 74-84; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-700# 108-120; M&L 2 94-110; Hols. Bulls L 3 300500# 70-84; 500-700# 80-85; 700-900# 68-73; Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105-120; 80-90# 70-95; No. 2 95-120# 75-102; NO. 3 75-115# 5575; Util. 65-95# 15-60; Hfrs.

No. 1 80-95# 80-85; No. 2 70-

100# 50-70; Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean235-290# 64-68; 45-50% lean 250305# 59-63; 40-45% lean 260-305# 59-60; Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3538; 500-700# lightly tested.

Boars:No Report Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 15-20# 22-27; Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 120-155; 6080# 110-135; 80-100# 85105; Ewes Gd. 1-3 90-180# 35-65; Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 90-92; 60-80# 122; Sel. 2 20-40# 50-68; 40-60# 60-85; Selo. 3 20-40# 20-37; 40-60# 40-55; Nannies Sel. 1 80-130# 110-117; Sel 2 80130# 100-105; Sel 3 80-130# 50-85; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 170-190; MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA September 17, 2012 Steers: Ch 112-117; Gd 107110.

Heifers: Ch 110-115; Gd 103-108.

Cows: Util & Comm. 72-80; Canner/lo Cutter 70 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 88-95 Bulls: YG 1 82-90 Cattle: Steers 90-140; Bulls 85-120; Hfrs. 95-115.

Calves: Ch 110-125; Gd 85105; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 65-120; Hols. Hfrs.

90-130# 50-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 55-59; US 1-3 52-55; Sows US 1-3 26-38; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 20-50# 26-60.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 105-115; Gd 80-100.

Goats: 40-120; SI Ewes 4050.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA September 17, 2012 Alfalfa: 170-225 Alfalfa/Grass: 180-195 Grass: 160-185 Timothy: 150

Mixed Hay: No Report Rd. Bales: 80-140 Lg. Sq. Bales: 75-145 Straw: 150 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

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NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA September 17, 2012 Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9001600# 95-100.50, hi dress 102-106, lo dress 91-95; Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1510-1555# 110111; Ch 2-3 1425-1695# 102-106; Sel 2-3 1245-1630# 93-101.50.

Holstein Heifers: No 1 70100# 115-130; No 2 70-85# 90-105; Jersey/crossbred 6070# 85-135; Non tubing7080# 35-75.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-70% lean hi dress 79-80; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-80, lo dress 67-70; Boners 80-85% lean 70-74, hi dress 75-78, lo dress 65.50-67; Lean 8590% lean 64-69, hi dress 6975, lo dress 58-63.

Graded Bull Calves: No Report NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA September 17, 2012 Sows: 49-54% Lean 220300# 55-58; 300-400# 52-54; 45-49% Lean 220-270# 5254; 270-300# 51-52; 300400# 49.50-51; US 1-3 300500# 32-33; 500-700# 36.50-

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NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA September 17, 2012 Lambs: wooled shorn ch. & pr. 2-3 50-60# 172-195; 6070# 140-162; 70-80# 118144; 80-90# 106-130; 90110# 90-120; 100-130# 90114; 130-150# 98; wooled & shorn gd. ch. 1-3 50-60# 124-130; 60-70# 128-137; 70-80# 122-138; 90-130# 94-107; Ewes Gd. 1-3 M flesh 100-150# 70-96; 160180# 69-74; Util. 1-2 thin flesh 100-200# 42-70; Goats: Kids Sel. 1 40-45# 92-114; 50-55# 122-128; 6070# 130-140; 70-90# 130158; 90-100# 140-158; 120125# 145-158; Sel. 2 40-60# 68-82; 60-80# 116-140; Nannies/does Sel. 1 100125# 128-137; 130-160# 117-140; Sel. 2 120-140# 120-148; 160-200# 148-162; Wethers Sel. 1 125-250# 200-167; Sel. 2 100-125# 132-175; 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 .10-.15 lower, Wheat sold .15 to .20 higher, Barley sold .15-.20 higher, Oats sold .05 to .10 higher & Soybeans sold .05-.10 lower.

EarCorn sold steady to 5 higher. All prices per bushel except EarCorn is per ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 7.92-8.45, Avg 8.22, Contracts 7.80-7.81; Wheat No. 2 9.14-9.44, Avg 9.26, Contracts 8.25-8.30; Barley No. 3 4.80-6, Avg 5.40, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 44.90, Avg. 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 16.70-17.24, Avg 17.01, Contracts 16.4516.51; EarCorn 232, Avg. 232.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 7.50-8.90, Avg 8.39; Barley No. 3 5.15-5.50, Avg 5.32; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.50, Avg 4.12; Soybeans No. 2 16.28-16.50, Avg 16.39; EarCorn 195-275, Avg 235;.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 7.50-9.15, Avg 8.32, Month Ago 8.76, Year Ago 7.76; Wheat No. 2 7.70-9.55, Avg 8.93, Month Ago 8.45, Year Ago 6.67; Barley No. 3 4-6, Avg 5.02, Month Ago 5.08, Year Ago 4.93; Oats

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary September 7, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120.75-124.25; Ch 1-3 115.50-118.50; Sel 1-2 111114.75; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 107-109.50; Ch 2-3 100104; Sel 1-2 92-97.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116.25-119; Ch 1-3 111.75-115.50; Sel 1-2 105111.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76.25; Boners 80-85% lean 69.2572.75; Lean 85-90% lean 62.75-67.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 101.50-107.50, Avg. dress 90.25-96; lo dress 81.2587.25.

Feeder Catle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 142.50-145; 500700# 115-120; M&L 2 300500# 110-125; 500-700# 125-137; M&L 3 300-500# 72.50-86; 500-700# 81.5096; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 120-132.50; 500-700# 119121; M&L 2 300-500# 119126; 500-700# 92-104; M&L 3 300-500# 70-107.50; 500700# 80-87; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 122.50-126.50; 500-700# 116-126.25; M&L 2 300-500# 97-119; 500-700# 105-115; M&L 3 300-500# 72.75-78; 500-700# 78-82.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-70.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 105-120; 8090# 80-100; No. 2 95-120# 85-105; 80-90# 80-90; No. 3 80-120# 55-75; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 100-120; No. 2 80-105# 70-90.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-

54% lean 220-270# 58-60; 45-49% lean 250-300# 55.50-57; Sows US 1-3 300500# 31-35; 500-700# 41-44.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 15-30# 70-105; 30-40# 100-110; 40-50# 75-100; 5065# 70; US 2 20-30# 60-95; 30-40# 85-120; 40-50# 90130; 50-60# 65-90.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 145-172; 60-80# 120-160; 80-110# 102-128; Ch 1-3 40-60# 118-130; 6080# 110-132; 80-110# 94120; 110-120# 108-128; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-130# 6080; 160-200# 68-82; Util 1-2 120-160# 57-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 102-122; 60-80# 114144; 80-100# 120-135; Sel 2 40-60# 62-86; 60-80# 114122; 80-100# 117-128; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140-142; Sel 2 80-130# 82-112; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 138-140; 150-250# 204-212; Sel 2 100-150# 118-144; 150-250# 144-145; Wethers Sel 1 100150# 182-252.

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 & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 110325; Timothy 100-250; Straw 100-180; Mulch 50-75.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 97 lds of hay, 15 Straw; Alfalfa 180-290; Mixed Hay 75355; Timothy 100-275; Grass 75-280; Straw 100-240.

Diffenbach Auction, No report.

Green Dragon Auction, September 7, 30 lds Hay, 7 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-255; Mixed Hay 120-290; Grass 145-270; Straw 117-200.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: September 6, 35 lds hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200240; Mixed Hay 150-280; Timothy 100-275; Grass 75220; Straw 120-200.

Wolgemuth Auction, September 12, 23 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfalfa 240; Mixed hay 280; Timothy 225; Grass 155-260; Straw 125-207.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 79 Loads Hay, 19 Straw.

Alfalfa 150-215; Mixed Hay 150-220; Timothy 140-155; Grass 140-260; Straw 60220.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: September 10, 12 lds Hay, 1

Straw. Mixed Hay 170-220; Alfalfa 150.

Greencastle Livestock: September 10 & 13, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 5095; Timothy 72.50; Grass 80.

Kutztown Auction: September 15, 33 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 120-140; Mixed Hay 170-210; Grass 150-170; Straw 160-170.

Middleburg Auction: September 12, 11 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed Hay 150-185; Timothy 125; Grass 170-260; Straw 145-160.

Shippensburg Auction: September 8 & 11. 19 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 215; Mixed Hay 155-190; Timothy 140-155; Grass 140-150; Straw 60-220.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES September 18, 2012 Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1600-1850# 107109; Ch. 2-3 1350-1750# 102-106.50; Sel. 2-3 12501550# 94.50-101.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 78.5079.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-77.50, lo dress 68.5072.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-77.50, lo dress 68.5072.50; Lean 85-90% lean 6872, hi dress 73-76.50, lo

dress 62-67.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11502050# hi dress 99.50-103; avg dress 90.50-93; lo dress 87-88.50.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 110; 101113# 123-124; 95# 110; 8590# 95-97; NNo. 2 102-113# 110-119; 95# 105-107; 8490# 80-90; 83# 72; 74# 40; No. 3 110# 62; 94-95# 70-77; 83-84# 50-60; 74# 25; Util.

84-106# 30-40; 73# 15; Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 102-110# 125-127; 93# 142; 84# 87; No. 2 83# 72; 75# 52; Non-tubing 85# 50; 61-72# 15-30; WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA September 13, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 190 Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 175-350 Grass: 2 lds, 75-195 Straw: 2 lds, 175-200 EarCorn: 1 ld, 240 Rye: 4 lds, 13-15.25/bu WOLGEMUTH AUCTION September 12, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 245 Mixed: 20 lds, 260 Timothy: 4 ld, 290 Grass: 16 lds, 255 Oat Hay: 1ld. 162 Straw: 3 lds, 177 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 142

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No. 2 3.25-4.90, Avg 4.03, Month Ago 4.12, Year Ago 4.11; Soybeans No. 2 1617.24, Avg 16.65, Month Ago 16.15, Year Ago 13.35; EarCorn 195-275, Avg 238, Month Ago 215, Year Ago 209.71.

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USDA announces assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers grants provide crucial assistance to help institutions who are helping American producers build capacity and increase profitability, and thereby create stronger rural communities.”

As authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, the grants awarded will bring $19 million in new and additional funding to programs and organizations to bolster assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.

Grants will enable recipients to work with prospective farmers as they acquire, build and operate farms and ranches, revitalize the rural economy, and create new, sustainable economic op-

portunities in the region and nation.

Recipients include new awardees and qualifying programs and organizations that have previously benefited from Department assistance.

New Fiscal year 2012 awards Massachusetts Tufts University: Building Capacity for Massachusetts and New Hampshire Immigrant and Refugee Farmers — $175,137 Maine Maine Rural Partners: Growing Micmac Farms and Farmers — $266,099 District of Columbia Rural Coalition: To assist SDFR in owning and operating successful

farms; improve participation in USDA programs; and provide outreach and education on USDA class action lawsuits and claims processes. $297,103 National Immigrant Farming Initiative, Inc.: Building Partnerships for Rural Prosperity with Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers — $210,942 Delaware Delaware State University: Outreach and Technical Assistance for Delaware’s Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Forest Landowners — $285,858 Maryland University of Maryland, Eastern Shore: Small Farm Training Institute

for Limited Resource and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers — $300,000 Missouri Lincoln University: Continuing to Promote USDA Outreach Programs and Sustainable Agriculture. $299,984 North Carolina Operation Spring Plant: Developing Tools Boxes for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers in Selected North and South Carolina and Georgia Counties. $300,000 NCABL Land Loss Prevention Project: From Discrimination to a Future in Farming II — $300,000 Black Family Land Trust, Inc.: Wealth Retention and Asset Protection

program for African American farmers and landowners in AL, MS, and SC — $262,500 Whitaker Small Farm Group, Inc.: Hands on Training: Assisting Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in Successful Farm Ownership and Operation. — $300,000 New York National Audubon Society: Audubon Arkansas NATIVE (Native Agriculture to InVigorate Ecosystems) Project — $300,000 Virginia Virginia State University: Outreach, Training, and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Ranchers, and Forest Landown— ers in Virginia $300,000

Request for applications Northeastern IPM Partnership Grants Program The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the IPM Part-

nership Grants Program, which is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Up to $300,000 in total will be available

for 2013 to fund projects that foster the development and adoption of integrated pest management methods. The program seeks four project

Middlesex Livestock Auction 488 Cherry Hill Rd. • Middlefield, CT 06455

SAT., OCT. 13, 2012 @ 8:30 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) FARM & LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT AUCTION TURN YOUR UNUSED ITEMS INTO CASH!!!!

Farm & compact tractors, rider & commercial mowers, cars, trucks, landscape trailers, backhoes, dozers, mini excavators, 3 pt hitch attachments, welders, generators, farm equipment, quads, gators, you name it we sell it!!!!

LAST SPRING SALE OVER 1000 ITEMS! WE WILL START WITH 2 AUCTIONEERS AT 10 AM! CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED ON WED., OCT. 10 & THURS., OCT. 11 FROM 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM & FRI., OCT 12, FROM 9:00 A.M TO 5:00 PM PREVIEW FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

SAT., OCT. 27, 2012 @ 11:00 AM FALL FEEDER CATTLE AUCTION All sizes, breeds & gender of beef cattle accepted! Plan to attend this auction to both buy & sell. It is focused on the farmer to get the best prices for their feeder cattle and for the buyer to get the best quality to raise or show.

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED ON FRI., OCT. 26, 2011 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 PM & SAT., OCT. 27 FROM 7:00 AM TO 11:00 AM WITH SALE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 11:00 AM

TERMS OF SALE: Cash or **Check, MasterCard & Visa w/3% Surcharge ** Certified Bank Check if we haven't done business with you!!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: LISA SCIRPO 860-883-5828 SALE BARN 860-349-3204 RES. 860-346-8550 FAX 860-347-5179 Email: sscirpo35@comcast.net www.auctionzip.com www.aaauctionfinder.com

types: IPM Working Groups, IPM Issues, Regional Publications, and IPM Planning and Assessment Documents.

Learn more about the program and download the RFA at our website a t www.northeastipm.org/ grant-pr ograms/ipmcenter-grants/ipm-partnership-grants/.

Eligibility: Public and private institutions or organizations, business-

es, commodity groups, and private individuals are eligible to apply.

Project Directors (PDs) must reside in the Northeast or provide sufficient justification for seeking funds from outside their own region. Co-PDs may be from outside the region.

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted on-line and are due by Friday, Dec. 14. See the com-

plete RFA for full submission instructions at http://projects.ipmcenters.org/Northeastern/RFAs/RFA82.pdf Questions: If you have questions about the program, please contact the Northeastern IPM Center grants manager, Linda M a d e o (lws2@cornell.edu; 607254-1535) or our director, Carrie KoplinkaLoehr (ckk3@cornell.edu; 607-255-8879).

NORTHAMPTON CO-OP AUCTION ASSOC. INC. ANNUAL DAIRY & FEEDER CATTLE & FARM EQUIPMENT SALE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 CATTLE ACCEPTED BETWEEN 6:00 AM AND 11:00 AM NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED AFTER SALE BEGINS

DAIRY & BEEF CATTLE BEGIN AT 11:00 AM SHARP EQUIPMENT TO FOLLOW

AUCTION BARN 353 LONG PLAIN ROAD 413-665-8774

AUCTIONEER, ED LAND Auction Lic. # 231 413-253-9654

We are currently accepting consignments Consignors must call ahead to sell OUT OF STATE CATTLE REQUIRE HEALTH CERTIFICATES CASH PREFERRED WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS CHECKS ARE ACCEPTABLE WITH BANK LETTER OR PRIOR APPROVAL *This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Vilsack recently announced the award of 70 grants to tribes, educational institutions and non-profit organizations across the country to conduct training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and landowners. The awards are being made through the Outreach Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (OASDFR) Competitive Grants Program, known as the “2501 program.”

“USDA continues working to help improve the success of minority farmers and ranchers in today’s agricultural economy,” said Vilsack. “These

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Case 1660 combine with 1020 and 1063 heads. 315374-1599

Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY (315) 964-1161

MF #822 round Baler, Sil/String, $5,500; Krone 1250 Combi-Pack round baler & wrapper, exc., 100K new, $22,000; Int’l 966, open, 115 hp., Nice machine! $9,500; Kuhn GA6000 Double Rotary Rake, ready to save you lots of time! $8,900; Fransgard Winch V-5000, $2,300; Rotary rakes, 10-13’, $1,800 & up; Sitrex 17’ tedder, $2,300; 2Grapple buckets, hyd., 6’ $1,800 & $2,250; NH 66 Square baler, $1,500. 802376-5262

DELAVAL SST# Stantion Barn take-offs. 315-822-6883

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 6000 Gal. Storage • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 3000 Gal. Storage SOLD PA • 415 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 400 Gal. Majonnier SOLD PA • 800 Gal. • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE Majonnier • 300 Gal. DeLaval • 2000 Gal. Surge • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 1600 Gal. Surge • 800 Gal. Mueller OH • 300 Gal Mueller M • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 735 Gal. Sunset • 300 Gal. Sunset SOLD NY OH • 1500 Gal. • 700 Gal. Mueller OH Mueller PA • 200SOLD Gal. DeLaval • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. Surge • 200 Gal. Sunset • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 150 Gal. Mueller RH PA • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 1250SOLD Gal. Majonnier • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 100, 180, 250 Gal. • 1250 Gal. DeLaval Milkeeper Self-Cont.

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Bale Wrapper Salsco excellent condition,$5500; JD 74 9’Hay Rake,$2300 (bought new equipment) delivery possible. 508-353-1091 anytime KEENAN MIXER wagon 400cu. ft., new floor, digital scale, forage knives. In Eastern Connecticut $7,000.

Or best offer. Must sell, pictures available jersey_cow_guy@yahoo.com Call Andy 860-534-0556

GLEANER MODEL F COMBINE, 4 row corn head, 13’ grain head, $3,500. 518-3322904

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• 1994 Mack 22 foot steel dump, SOLDHeavy Spec 350HP 8LL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000.00 • Volvo truck w\manure tank, 4250 Houle tank 350HP 8LL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00 • JD 4960 4 new tires, brackets for 14' Degelman Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,000.00 • JD 7410 remanned transmission. . . . . . . . . . . $42,000.00 • JD 4030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000.00 • Kuhn 24' rake GA 7922 1 yr old . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00 • Chisel Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00 • Landoll 2200 disk ripper, many new parts, 5 shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00 • Richardton 700 Dump Wagon w\lift extensions and scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00 • JD 3970 Chopper w/kernel processor, grass head only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000.00 • JD 780 Hydrapush Box Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00 • GA 6000 Double Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000.00 • 12 Ton Shelby Equipment Trailer . .SOLD . . . . . . . . . $2,800.00 • 14' Degelman Blade set up for 4960, has brackets for midmount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00 • 956 Mower conditioner w/trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000.00 • 18' Sunflower V-tine plow\finisher. .SOLD . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00 • 1989 Mack dump 7sp 300 HP aluminum dump, hyd tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000.00 • Houle 42' trailer pump, 2 years old great shape, heavy SOLD duty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00 • Houle Tank 4500 gallon low discharge . . . . . . $12,000.00 • 10 HP Variable Speed LobeSOLD vacuum pump . . . $5,000.00 SOLD . $5,400.00 • 20 8' Cement H-Bunks, 7 8' Cement J-Bunks • 70 Calf Hutches Various brands various condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50-$250 each • 20 Calf Tel Super hutches, various condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250-$450 each • 14 Germania Model-E arm detachers . . . . . . . $2,800.00 • Keenan Mixer-FP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500.00 • Knight Reel Auggie-3050 Commercial . . . . . . . $8,000.00 CALL STEVE or WADE 603-399-9922 WESTMORELAND, NH

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2006 NH FX60, 3,279 Eng. Hrs., 2,626 Cutter Head Hrs., 525 HP, 4WD, C/H/A, Remote Rear Hitch, 901 Corn Head, 6-Row Big Drum 356W, 11.5’ Grass Head, Rear Remote & Hitch . . .$142,500

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WE SPECIALIZE IN 2007 Claas Jaguar 870 Forage Harvester w/Processor, Corn & Grass Head, C/H/A, 1-Owner Machine, 4WD, Auto Lube, Rear Hitch & Remotes, Speedstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,900

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2004 Claas SpeedStar Forage Harvester, C/H/A w/Processor, Corn & Grass Head, Rear Hitch, Rear Hyd. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$153,900

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2000 Kuhn GA7302, w/Pt. Hitch, Twin Rotor, Raking Width 1-22’ or 2-11’, 1 0r 2 Swaths, Field Ready, Make An Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #720 - VERY NICE 250 ACRE DAIRY FARM - 4 miles south of Sangerfield borders Rte 12.

170 acres tillable, 50 pasture, 90 woods - 60 tie stall 2 story cow barn with wide fronts, large milk house, 2 bulk tanks - 72 stall 2 story heifer/dry cow barn with wide fronts, two barns hooked together, concrete barn yard - 3 concrete silos with black top for unloading wagons. Big 20 room house built by a doctor 150 years ago - new wood/oil furnace - great water supply. Some of the best soils in NEW YORK STATE - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ASKING $698,000 REDUCED TO $650,000 BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED.

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#266 - Nice hobby farm w/35 acres - 10 tillable, 22 pasture & 2 woods - good 6 rm., 3 bdrm. home w/new roof & vinyl siding has oil hot air heat & full cellar - also 64x36 ft. 2 story barn w/high ceilings, new electric service & good upstairs storage area - year around creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 REDUCED TO $140,000

FARM FOR SALE in Fayston, VT. 48.6 acres, barn, milkhouse, good ag soils, 3-bed home.

Restricted by easement and option to purchase at ag value.

Vermont Land Trust seeks buyers who will farm commercially. $175K. Contact Jon Ramsay at 802-533-7705 or jramsay@vlt.org. www.vlt.org/bragg

B-104 - This is a nice 3 acre building lot that fronts on New York State Route 29. It has a gentle slope and offers views to the Adirondacks. About 2/3 of the lot is an open meadow. This lot is within easy reach of the Adirondack Park. If more room is needed the owner is willing to sell another acre or two. Only ten minutes from Little Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $30,000

JEFFERSON NY: 107 Acres, half wooded. Excellent 5 bedroom, 2½ bath farmhouse. 2 Car garage. Large barn and storage area. White and stone fences. 2 Ponds. Picturesque and private country setting. $450,000. Call Broker Alton Makely 518-231-0304

For more details or to send your resume contact Ann Taylor: ann@newpondfarm.org

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Horses 16-1 HAND Belgian 11 year old gelding, drives single or double. Real quiet. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

3Y/O REGISTERED Friesian Sport Horse Stallion, broke to drive, 16.2hands, $10,500.00.

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SEWARD, NY: 11 Acre Farmette. 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and full basement.

Livingroom with fireplace.

Original woodwork and hard wood floors throughout.

Detached 2 car garage. Very good cattle/horse barn storage with high ceilings. Private and picturesque country setting. $125,500. Call Broker Alton Makely- 518-231-0304

C-74 - Dairy farm with 320 A. - 500 Jersey size free stalls; set up for a grazing operation, 40 paddocks including laneways and water system; 16 unit swing parlor w/4,000 gal. tank; additional 2 story 100 tie-stall barn, lg. Morton bldg. w/lg. doors and shop area; 100+ yr. old 2 story farm house w/6BR, 2 full baths. Ideal heifer raising operation w/main road access stream runs through property, one pond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $975,000

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

The Lands at Hillside Farms, a non-profit educational dairy farm located in northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks experienced dairy herdsman or herdswoman. Must have ability to work well with coworkers from various departments as well as interact with the general public, a desire to fully implement a grass-based rotational grazing model, willingness to participate in educational programs including 4-H. Responsibilities include heard health, working with veterinarian, administering basic medicine, working with nutritionists to develop feed grogram assisting with all aspects of feeding and feed production/field work, maintaining herd records, heat detection, and milking. Additional responsibilities include organizing and cleaning facilities, operating skid steer and tractors, caring for calves and heifers. The farm’s current desire is to milk 40 head of multiple breeds with the possibility for increased herd size. Competitive salary. Benefits include housing with electric and heating budget, cell phone, health care, long-term disability and 401K. Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708 or 570-696-4500 or e-mail chet@thelandsathillsidefarms.org

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

C-75 - Completely remodeled, certified organic dairy farm in Washington County. 105A total, 50A tillable, 45A pasture, 10A woods, land to rent available; two-story barn w/68 tie stalls w/mats, 5 lg. pens w/mats, lg. milk house w/1000 gal bulk tank, 8 milking units, second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in area w/headlocks for heifers; 40x100 bunk silo, two lg. steel bldg. w/concrete floors and enclosed shop. Completely remodeled center hall colonial home, 8 rm., 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage.

Second residence- ranch style home, newly remodeled, 2BR, patio and garage. Third site for residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $748,000. Organic cattle and machinery available.

New Pond Farm is a non-profit environmental education center and working farm located on 102-acres in West Redding, CT. AFM responsibilities will include: Care of farm animals, buildings and property; milking and processing milk for our state licensed dairy; haying, wood splitting and equipment maintenance; helping with programs.

Qualifications: Strong communication skills; a degree in agriculture or a related field, or prior farm experience; knowledge of machine maintenance, “light carpentry and plumbing” capabilities.

Benefits: Competitive salary; a two-bedroom apartment on site; health insurance, and a retirement plan are also provided.

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2325 5 - Jefferson n County - Neat and Clean Showplace Farm - Exceptionally nice house - 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils. Currently in hay. Good 2 story dairy barn with 43 stalls and dbl 2 milking parlor. New 48x75 Morton Building, large 2 car garage, Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Very well maintained. High ceilings, big rooms, original woodwork. All on a quiet road, great farming area, close to shopping, schools, and hospitals. This would make an awesome farm for raising beef and making hay. Could be dairy again. Land will certify organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $379,000 2345 5 - Oneidaa County. Home and 30 acres. Year round living or use as a hunting camp. Land mostly wooded.

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of State Land. Quiet road. Mins from world renowned fishing. Salmon and Steelhead on the famous Salmon River.

Good two bedroom ranch home with a large enclosed front porch. 2 car garage for snowmobiles and 4 wheelers. Small 2 story barn. Location offers a large array of recreational activity. Fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling, and snowmobiling. Over 400 miles of trail systems. Mins from I81 and Rt 90 Thruway. Priced right. . .Askingg $75,000 Owner would consider offer.

2337 7 - 137 7 acree parcell off baree land. Located mins south of Utica, NY. 30 acres in fields rented to local farmer. 20 acres of pasture balance woods. 2 man-made stocked fish ponds. Lots of deer and turkey. Property would make an excellent place to build a home or have a place for the weekend. Property is mins from the Brookfield Equine Trail System. Priced right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $195,000 Note** Owner would consider holding a large mortgage with a qualified buyer.

2314 4 - Nearr Cortland,, NY. 35 acres mostly wooded on a quiet road with mineral rights intact. Excellent hunting.

Great investment property. Minutes to City of Cortland and the beautiful Finger Lake area, wineries, awesome fishing all within minutes. Only a short drive from the Pennsylvania border . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $59,900

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SEP 14-30 The Big E West Springfield, MA. Call 800-745-3000. On Internet at TheBigE.com SEP 29 Ilion Truck Show Ilion Farmer’s Market is sponsoring an antique truck show from 1-4 PM. Will feature farm and commercial trucks from the 1920spresent. Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Historic Assoc. Inc. Funds will be used to supply local Amish and Mennonite schools with supplies. Call 315-894-4660 for info.

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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

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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

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