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Upinngil Farm and raw milk by Laura Rodley

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hen Sorrel Hatch was four years old and her brother, Rhys, was two, their parents Clifford and Patricia Hatch bought a ‘fixer upper’ home in Gill, MA. It was 1989. “It was a wreck,” Sorrel recalls, now 28. They were living at their aunt’s in Whately while it was being fixed up. They were so excited to help, whenever their father left to work on it, they chorused that they wanted to go, “Up in Gill, up in Gill.” The refrain stuck and the resulting 12 acre farm was dubbed Upinngil Farm. For the locals, it is a household name. Its first incarnation was as Upinngil Sheep and Apiary, with the family raising Finn sheep for wool. Now it is a 100 acre farm, made up of three separate but nearby locations. Sorrel’s parents still live on Center Road. The store and farmstand sits on 35 acres on Main Road where she lives. Her father, a lifelong herdsmen, is the owner, and she is the farm manager. They specialize in a niche market of selling raw milk from a herd of 27 cows, as well as cheese, strawberries, raspberries, maple syrup, produce and wheat and rye grown on 20 acres. Customers drink raw milk for its high levels of calcium and enzymes, since it retains the vitamins B6 and B12

mostly destroyed by pasteurization, and because of its taste. “It’s so delicious. After drinking it for two months, I’ll never be able to swallow ‘cheap’ milk again,” said Toni Julianelle-Diaz who has been driving 45 minutes to the farm from Millers Falls since 2006 for the milk and the farm’s daily baked scones. Out of the herd of 27, they currently have 12 milking cows. “Whenever you have cows, young ones growing up and dry and resting, always have double the animals.” “Our milk is steady. Our everyday keystone product is our milk. It attracts a lot of customers. You can’t get it everywhere. It’s difficult to get a license,” she said. Each state has its own regulations. “In Massachusetts, they can only buy it on a farm. We follow very strict standards, super clean bacterially. It’s tested every month, and has to be as clean as though it has been pasteurized to meet grade A standards,” said Sorrel. To achieve these standards, the cows are kept pastured. Instead of a pipe-line system, the milk collection is controlled by using individual electronic bucket milkers for each cow. “Most dairies have a pipeline, an honor system way of milking; all of the milk is combined,” she said. “There’s no way to separate the milk. If one piece of sawdust gets in it, it astronomically raises your bacter-

ial count.” Regarding bucket milkers’ benefits, “If a cow kicks off the machine, and it goes into the sawdust, we feed that milk to the pigs or the chickens,” she said. The milk is kept “super sanitary, super fresh and super cold.” After first milking, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., the milk is bottled almost immediately. First it is held in refrigeration tanks. “It goes from 102 degrees, body temperature of cow to 36 degrees in less than two hours. That’s important. That’s the law in Massachusetts,” she said. Back in the 1950s, when laws were passed regarding pasteurized milk, they didn’t have good refrigerators, she noted. When there is extra milk at their farm, they make hard cheeses, various types of cheddar, swiss and blue cheese. The third factor in producing high quality milk is the breed they chose: Ayrshires. “They produce really nice milk for milking,” said Sorrel, “with high protein and medium fat content.” Whenever a bull calf is born it is given to a neighbor to raise as beef, and then sold in their store. “Farmers have always shared equipment, shared work. We don’t need more animals. It makes sense for him to take them,” said Sorrel. “We found our niche market, thanks to the cows,” Sorrel concludes.

The crew at Upinngil Farm, L-R: Isaac Bingham, Rhys Hatch, Jodi Stafford, Sorrel Hatch, Clifford Hatch, Jada Haas.

Sorrel holds a filter for the milk bucket. Photos by Laura Rodley

Clifford Hatch, owner of Upinngil Farm with his daughter, Sorrel Hatch, farm manager, as they display a round of swiss cheese made at the farm from raw milk.

Why farmers farm by Julia Hudyncia airy far mers work hard every day to bring you fresh, great tasting, wholesome dairy products. Ninerty-seven percent of all dairy farms are family-owned and are active members of their communities. Farm families take pride in feeding our world and maintaining natural resources; that means preserving land where they live and work, protecting the air and water they share with neighbors, and providing the best care for their cows-the lifeblood of their business. Why do people love to be farmers? Let me say farming is a way of life; farming is not an 8-5 job. Farmers work before sun up to long after sun-down. Far mers have a special place in their Julia Hudyncia with Hu-Hill Rust Jolly EX – 91. hearts for animals; they cherish their time with them. have access to exercise. Why do we farm? It’s a Both my parents realize When the weather outside way of life and our livelithe importance of the dairy becomes too war m, the hood. We depend on our industry in our families. My cows will come into the animals to provide highparents’ passion for the barn and relax under our quality milk therefore we dairy industry, and the fans. When it’s too cold, the need to start by taking good Holstein cow in particular, cows also have the shelter care of our cows. Farming was the ignition spark of the barn to keep them is an excellent way of life, behind the involvement of warmer. teaching responsibility, all their children with our Farmers utilize all land work ethic and compassion. dairy projects. resources they have to From the earliest times I make their farms sustaincan remember, I have been able for years to come. We helping out in the everyday live on our farm and underoperation of the farm. I am stand the importance of very involved in our home protecting far m and n a t u r a l enjoy all resources. aspects of Q u a l i t y Farming . . . teachthe daily water is es responsibility, operation. essential to Since a work ethic and coma dairy farm very young we provide passion. America’s age, the our cow’s Registered dairy farmers are clean water Holsteins I dedicated to providwhich conhave grown tributes to ing consumers with to own, high-quality raise, and safe, high-quality milk. Dairy love have farmers also milk and dairy influenced care about products. my involveair quality. ment in the Our family Holstein lives and

works on the far m and breathes the air, too. We understand the importance of clean air for future generations. One way we work to control odor is through containing, controlling and recycling manure produced on the far m. The latest research shows that the U.S. dairy industry accounts for only about 2 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Dairy farmers are working on ways to reduce that figure even more.

America’s dairy farmers are dedicated to providing consumers with safe, highquality milk and dairy products. Our commitment to quality means taking good care of our animals and the land. Farmers are natural stewards of the

land by sustaining life and health of the soils. “Farmers feed this entire planet and it’s time the world paid attention.” Please visit www.farmon.com and www.dairyfarmingtoday.org for more information.

Hu-Hill Family – Mike, Shirley, Rob, Julia and Ryan Hudyncia – Three generations strong on Hu-Hill Farm where they raise Registered Holsteins. Hu-Hill Farm also has a farm store for the public with our pasture raised beef, milk, cheeses and seasonal produce. Photos courtesy of Julia Hudyncia

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Association, community, and other dairy groups and organizations. On my farm we pride ourselves in taking care of our animals and land. When your land can work as one with your animals, a farmer sets itself up for success. We use pasture as much as possible because we feel that the outdoors and pasture helps the overall health of the cow. Pasture enables the cows to strengthen their legs and

Ryan Hudyncia checking the pastures with Hu-Hill Dahlia EX 90.

Using Pinterest to market your business by Katie Navarra ell your story. Build a community. Send traffic to your website. Social media of all types helps businesses spread the word about the products and services offered. Using social media sites to promote farm products, farmers markets and onsite events can be a cost effective way to increase sales. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are by far the most frequently social media sites mentioned, but Pinterest is becoming an equally important outlet.

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Why Pinterest? Pinterest is the fastest growing social media site. The site is growing at a rate of 25 million users per month. There are 11,716,000 unique

users in the United States alone. At this point, Pinterest is attracting users who are more likely to spend money on products seen on the site compared to other social media sites. For example, shoppers who saw a product on Pinterest spent on average $170. Consumers who saw a product on Facebook spent $90 and only $70 after hearing about a product on Twitter. The site is an interest based site that is similar to window shopping. Pinterest works similar to an old fashioned bulletin or cork board. Images that relate to a particular theme are “pinned” to a board for viewing. On Pinterest, users virtually “pin” images to specifically themed boards. The Pinterest boards are tailored to specific interests such as crafts, doit-yourself projects, menus and

Cover photo by Laura Rodley Sorrel Hatch of Upinngil Farm holds a jug of the farm’s fresh, raw milk.

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Tall fescue: High-yielding forage grass or toxic and invasive weed? Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension by Daniel Hudson, University of Vermont Extension Agronomist During his travels around the state in 1931, Dr. E.N. Fergus of University of Kentucky observed a patch of grass that he thought was worthy of further study. He collected and increased (i.e., several cycles of planting and harvesting) the seeds, and in 1943 released the tall fescue variety known as Kentucky-31. Interestingly, this variety now covers the vast majority of the 35 MILLION acres dominated by tall fescue in the United States. In the ‘fescue belt’ of the U.S., this species is highly productive, persistent, and tends to grow even in places where people do not want it.

planting tall fescue because it is difficult to eliminate without pesticides. Tillage practices that are capable of removing tall fescue are expensive, time consuming, and may not be entirely effective. What about palatability? Because palatability is the Achilles heel of tall fescue, it is only recommended for use as haylage within dairy forage systems. While tall fescue can work well in beef and sheep grazing systems, I do not know of any forage specialist (even from the seed companies) that would recommend any variety of tall fescue for a dairy grazing system. In my work as a student at Michigan State University, I assisted with a study examining the palatability of different grass-legume combinations. In these small plots there was every imaginable combination of one grass plus one clover species including: orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, festulolium, red clover, white clover, and kura clover. When grazed by Holstein steers, heifers, or dry cows, the tall fescue plots consistently received the worst palatability ratings of all the species and often were hardly grazed compared to the plots containing other grass species. Do not plant tall fescue in pastures for lactating dairy cows! Non-toxic tall fescue can work well in beef and sheep systems, for dry dairy cows, and possibly for dairy heifers, but in these cases tall fescue should be the only forage grass species in the seeding mixture. Including other forage grasses will likely result in extreme selective grazing and eventual loss of the non-tall fescue grass species. Orchardgrass is the old standby for many dairy farmers in the Northeast and serves many farmers very well. This raises an important question: How does tall fescue compare with orchardgrass? First, it is important to emphasize that different species of grass require different management for maximum growth. Crude protein of tall fescue will usually be lower than that of orchardgrass harvested at the same stage of development, fiber levels are similar, but the NDF digestibility of tall fescue tends to be higher than that of orchardgrass. For a summary of forage quality data from a demonstration conducted in North Danville, VT, please visit: http://agronomator.wordpress.com/. Could endophyte-free tall fescue become endophyte infected over time? The toxin-producing fungal endophyte that characterizes Kentucky-31 and other older tall fescue varieties is passed through the seed. The seed becomes infected while it is still attached to the parent plant. There is no known mechanism for an endophyte-free plant becoming infected. This raises the obvious question about how tall fescue became infected in the first place! Nobody seems to have a ready answer for that question, and it is possible that the original infection(s) happened thousands of years ago under very unusual circumstances. That

being the case, the literature is in agreement that the only way for an endophyte-free stand coming to have endophyte-containing fescue is through the introduction of endophyte-infected seed. Summary • If you plant tall fescue, always select endophyte-free or ‘friendly endophyte’ varieties. There is no known mechanism for the plants established in these systems to become infected with the toxic endophyte. • When planted in with red clover in haylage systems, these tall fescue varieties are can give high yields of dairyquality feed. • Tall fescue can be difficult to eliminate without herbicides, so it is not recommended for organic systems unless the producer knows that they want to grow tall fescue on their fields indefinitely. • Tall fescue should not be planted in grazing dairy systems. In beef, dry cow, heifer, and sheep pastures, do not plant tall fescue with other forage grasses.

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What is Tall Fescue? Like orchardgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass, tall fescue is not native to North or South America. One source suggests that it is native to parts of Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, but it has been present in the U.S. for a long time. Tall fescue is technically a ‘bunch grass’ but unlike orchardgrass and other bunchgrasses it often has short rhizomes (underground stems that travel laterally) and can form a sod. This characteristic makes tall fescue more tolerant of wheel traffic than most other grasses. Tall fescue leaves are more rigid than most other forage grasses, have a waxy cuticle on the back of the leaf, and have prominent veins along the length. Without known exceptions, the leaves feel more coarse than other common forage grasses, a characteristic that often translates to lower palatability. Modern cultivars branded as ‘softleafed’ are likely softer than older tall fescue varieties, but they are still much more coarse than other forage grass species. Tall fescue grows well in almost all agronomic soil conditions and is more heat — and drought — tolerant than other cool-season forage grasses. Historically, tall fescue plants have benefitted from a symbiotic association with a fungus (known generally as ‘endophyte’) that grows between the cells in the above-ground plant tissue. This amazing relationship reduces some types of herbivory, improves drought tolerance and generally bestows better fitness upon plants that are infected compared to those that are not. Buy why would people not want a high-yielding drought-resistant perennial grass to grow in their pastures or hayfields? Unfortunately, the most common endophyte produces alkaloid compounds that are toxic to ruminants and which can result in fever, fat necrosis, tail sloughing, abortion, and even foot sloughing. Many farmers in the ‘fescue belt’ of the U.S. have learned to live with endophyte infected tall fescue, but it is far from ideal in most situa-

tions. The fescue toxicity problem alone leads to the not-so-uncommon question: Why would anyone in their right mind consider planting tall fescue?? There are two reasons. First, there are varieties available that have either no endophyte or an endophyte that does not produce a toxin. These are the only types of tall fescue that a farmer should even briefly ponder planting if the other plant characteristics fit their forage system. Second, some of the new endophyte-free and friendly-endophyte varieties are high yielding and have excellent forage quality. Other important points of discussion include: • Forage quality and yield: As with most forage grasses, the forage quality of tall fescue depends on the harvest schedule. Tall fescue is later maturing than orchardgrass. If it is harvested on time, the quality can be very good. Including red clover in the seeding mixture with tall fescue can improve yields by 30 percent or more and increase protein levels by 3-5 percent. Generally speaking the NDF digestibility for modern tall fescue varieties is comparable to orchardgrass. In most forage variety trials across the country, tall fescue consistently delivers a higher yield than any other perennial forage grass species. • Even in many of the endophyte-free varieties, the drought and heat tolerance of tall fescue often allow higher yields to be achieved in sub-optimal conditions. Neutral detergent fiber digestibility levels also are more consistent among cuttings than with species that are susceptible to drought. • Stockpiling potential: Tall fescue stays green and retains forage quality much later in the season than other forage species. Stockpiling is the planned accumulation of pasture biomass for fall and winter grazing. While this could be done in Vermont, the potential for the practice is lower than it is in areas that do not tend to get more than 6 percent of snow for extended periods of time. What about invasiveness? In our never-ending and often misguided pursuit of perfection, we often look for that magical forage variety that will maximize yield and quality while having excellent nutrient efficiency, harvestability, and persistence all while not becoming an invasive weed. There are too many plant species that were introduced with good intentions but eventually became the bane of land managers: quackgrass, kudzu, johnsongrass, and canarygrass, to name a few. It is not yet clear whether the non-toxic tall fescue varieties could become invasive in the Northeast as KY-31 has in states like Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Plants without the fungal association are known to be less tolerant of stressful conditions, but the plants are still very competitive and persistent in the conditions of the Northeast. Organic farmers should be wary of

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every kind of disease and sickness, hate and envy, and all the bad things that people had never experienced before. Pandora slammed the lid closed, but it was too late. All the bad things were already out of the box. They flew away, out into the world, to plague humanity forever. On May 30 (last week as I write) an e-mail link was forwarded to me from (Retired) Professor Ann Clark, who served many years in the Agronomy Department at On-

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Boxing with Pandora According to Greek mythology, the first mortal woman to be created was Pandora. The top divinity residing on Mount Olympus gave her a jar, and told her to never open it. But obsessed with curiosity, eventually, she opened the jar, which modern folks refer to as a box. Box or jar, according to the myth, the vessel was opened. Pandora realized what she had done, but couldn’t slam the lid back on fast enough. Out flew

tario (Canada) Guelph University. In that capacity she preached sustainable agriculture as much as she was allowed… and, at times, more than she was allowed. The article caroming off Clark’s keyboard was titled: “Unapproved GE wheat found on Oregon farm raises contamination concerns”. The article was also part of a news release from the Canadian National Farmers’ Union (CNFU), headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I’ll hit the article’s high spots, adding to them as I go. According to Terry Boehm, CNFU president, genetically engineered (GE) winter wheat was found in the U.S. this spring when an Oregon farmer noticed volunteer

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wheat that survived after he sprayed with glyphosate (the world’s most widely-used herbicide) in preparation for spring seeding. On May 29, the USDA confirmed that the surviving wheat was, in fact) genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant varieties of Triticum, wheat’s genus. The GE wheat has never been approved for commercialization in the U.S. or anywhere else in the world, but was tested in experimental field plots in 16 states between 1998 and 2005. The last test in Oregon was in 2001. Unafraid of being accused of Chicken Littletype prophecies, Boehm went on record with his quote: “Of course the first thing that comes to

mind on hearing this news is the GE Triffid flax contamination disaster, which cost Canadian farmers multi-millions of dollars in lost sales, reduced prices, testing and massive efforts to eradicate the rogue seed from our system ten years after we thought we had gotten rid of it by getting it deregistered and destroying seed stocks before it went to market”. Boehm believes that American farmers may well be facing the same type of situation with their winter wheat, and that it is highly unlikely that this particular U.S. contamination problem “has spread to Canada because of our strict rules around importation of seed, however, it

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Applicable to all by Miranda Reiman N/A. It’s that option in a multiple choice survey or sign-up sheet that stands for “not applicable.” It’s something that often crosses my mind when I see a news headline about a far-off city facing an economic crisis or promoting a study on the benefits of eating brussels sprouts. (Sorry to any of you growers. It doesn’t matter how good they are for me, that’s a taste I just can’t seem to acquire.) I also hear that “N/A” attitude among cattlemen when it comes to grid marketing. At first glance, that makes sense. Perhaps you’re a farmer-feeder selling cattle via pickup

and trailer at the local auction barn and topping that market. You may have no chance or desire to get involved in other forms of marketing. If you’re a cow-calf producer who sells cattle at weaning, with little or no feedback on how they do after weaning, you likely have little interest in grid formulas or what’s going on with negotiated sales. However, regardless of your level of participation in it, this beef industry marketing trend has caught on in a big way and it affects you. Just seven years ago, grid sales and other arrangements made up half of the fed cattle marketings, with live cash

sales making up the other half. Today, nearly three-quarters of all finished cattle are sold on some sort of grid or negotiated basis. Still, how is that applicable to you? It means that the entire industry is really starting to see that cattle are diverse in their ultimate beef value, and they should be valued accordingly, on individual merit. When a feeder gets a cash bid, the cattle buyer is mentally placing those animals on a grid. He bases how much he can pay on the range of what he thinks they’ll do compared to the plant averages for quality and yield grade. Every head that runs

through the salebarn is quickly evaluated for how well they’ll likely do in that same situation. In all the cash sales, there’s more guessing involved as to the range and degree of uniformity. Feeders know this. When they buy calves into the yard, they’re doing the same thing. They may have a breakeven price in mind, but then they have an idea which ones they can grid and hopefully recoup some value above their lesserquality counterparts. Bottom line: They’ll pay up for the better cattle, if they can feel sure it’s worth the gamble. Finished cattle all used to be sold at virtually the same price each week.

They were a commodity. That’s changing. Now producers who pay extra attention to genetics, handling, nutrition and health can actually get paid for doing what some of their neighbors chose not to do. It wasn’t that way several decades ago. It doesn’t matter if they’re sold at auction or direct, value differentiations are getting wider. Often we hear about the lag time it takes after any decision made, to see the results in the beef industry. The genetics you’re se-

lecting today will be scrutinized years down the road. The steady upward march of this grid marketing trend leads me to believe it has become so well established that it’s the new normal. The bulls you buy today will make calves and replacements sold into a market that is increasingly concerned with how the cattle do beyond just weight. That’s a good thing to keep in mind as you consider the effect grid marketing has on your program.

Applications are available for Angus Juniors to participate in The Scoop 2013 The project allows National Junior Angus Association members to gain real-world experience through the development of a publication for junior members, by junior members. The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and Angus Foundation are pleased to again provide NJAA members who have completed the ninth grade with an opportunity to gain experience in the areas of communication, business, writing and photography. This year marks the sixth year for The Scoop, an annual electronic publication produced by NJAA members, who work as a team to create stories and artwork with the help of top communication professionals. In addition to gaining experience, The Scoop provides networking opportunities between other juniors and industry leaders. After participating on The Scoop staff, hopefully junior members will be prepared to pursue majors and careers in photography, communications, marketing, advertising or public relations. Junior members who participate in The Scoop often conduct interviews and write stories about events at the National Ju-

nior Angus Show (NJAS) or other topics in the beef industry. For those who prefer the artistic side of the publication, there are opportunities to assist with contributing photos or artwork, as well as assisting with the layout. The Scoop staff will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday through Thursday during the 2013 NJAS in Kansas City, MO, but the opportunity is also available to members who do not plan to attend the show. Robin Ruff, director of junior activities for the American Angus Association®, says if juniors have even the slightest interest in photography, communications, marketing, advertising or public relations, they should sign up for The Scoop experience and learn more about working in a real-world communications setting. “Communication skills are vital in any profession, and The Scoop allows juniors to get handson experience and have their work published, whether that’s a written story, photo or artwork,”

Ruff said. “Juniors are also able to learn more about the NJAA, interact closely with fellow junior staff members of a similar age and gain a greater grasp on the issues facing the beef industry.” The application is available online at www.njaa.info or www.angusfoundation.or g. Applications should be postmarked by June 15, 2013, or sent electronically to Katie Allen, Angus Foundation Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at 3201 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506 or kallen@angusfoundation.org. Juniors who apply will be notified of their status on the staff prior to the NJAS.

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If not born wild or mishandled, dollars add up by Morgan Slaven Nobody wants cattle with too much “attitude,” but it takes focused genetics and handling to improve docility in a herd. “We’ve always tried to be careful about selecting bulls for disposition,” said Roger Jones, of TriTower Farm, near Shenandoah, Iowa. “It’s very important to us to have a cowherd that we can handle, without a lot of wild calves in it. You know, the cattle do better in the feedlot when they aren’t wild.” Since he operates both enterprises, Jones knows how those issues carry from the field to the feedlot. “We definitely notice

pens of cattle that come in that are wilder,” he said. “Even just one or two individuals, especially when they first arrive, can keep a whole pen stirred up.” Jones is a cooperating feeder for the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futility (TCSCF), which provides performance and carcass data so that cowcalf producers can improve management. The Futurity began in 1982, charting temperament scores first analyzed by Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) nine years ago and recently updated in a Black Ink Basics report. “Calm cattle reduce injuries and facility damage, stay healthier, per-

form better on feed and earn higher grid premiums,” said the technical summary, “Nervous Cattle Wreck Profit Potential,” at www.cabpartners.com/educators. The data analysis spans 10 years of TCSCF data on more than 65,000 cattle fed in 14 cooperating feedlots. It concludes the docile cattle earn $57.69 per head more on a grid compared to their aggressive pen mates. Part of that comes from the higher Certified Angus Beef ® brand acceptance rate for calm cattle. Sally Northcutt, American Angus Association genetic research director, says with that kind of

economic impact, it pays to understand the breed’s Docility EPD (expected progeny difference). More than 490,000 registered Angus cattle now include that “DOC” EPD in their records, with an average of 9, and more docility scores are being collected all the time, with weekly updates. “One of the nice parts of working with docility is that it is moderately to highly heritable,” Northcutt said. TCSCF Manager Darrell Busby agrees much can be done through genetic selection, but he points out management still makes a big difference, and that includes handling.

“We have feedlots that check cattle on horseback, on foot and on four wheelers. They’re successful in any method,” he said. “It’s the people doing it that are the most important.” There’s a positive impact in the feedlot when producers make a point to walk through their cattle every day and participate in low-stress handing workshops. “We see a general improvement in disposition in the data we’ve collected,” Busby said. In turn, that leads to better gains and quality grades. Northcutt encourages breeders to use DOC to enhance their overall balanced selection program. “Some people original-

ball (figuratively), and runs with it further, as he addresses the liability issues. He asks why the huge biotech corporations standing to profit

enormously from marketing GE wheat were “allowed get away with setting loose their unapproved genetic material via experimental field

tests and yet pay none of the consequences when it escapes? The market impacts of contamination are always borne by farmers who had no say

in whether, how, or where these field tests took place. This is an injustice and it is not acceptable.” According to Boehm, Canada’s legal system

ly saw docility as a convenience trait, kind of a take it or leave it,” she said. “Now we have breeders who view it as a necessity trait.” The older and younger ends of the age spectrum, along with parttimers and single-producer operations may benefit the most from introducing docility selection to their program. Even those who see no strong need for that focus may see the dollar impact when buyers compare animals. “Producers need to continue being good stewards of this trait,” Northcutt said, “because genetics have an impact throughout the value chain.”

does not address GE contamination liability matters, nor does the regulatory system consider the market impacts of genetically engineered crops or the effects of contamination on farmers who choose not to grow them. He believes that Canada should not allow any new GE crops — such as glyphosatetolerant alfalfa — to be field tested, approved or sold until the regulatory system is revamped to take both market issues and contamination risks seriously. He worries that Canada’s regulators will parrot the U.S. agencies which, just months ago, approved the commercial production, and sale, of glyphosate-tolerant alfalfa seed. As Boehm, last week, was putting his thoughts on paper (or more accurately on screen), wellknown journalist Andrew Pollack was writing, for The New York Times, an excellent article titled: “Modified Wheat Discovered In Oregon”; check it out at www.nytimes.com/2013 /05/30/business/energy-environment/genetically-engineered-wheat. And Professor Clark… who vividly remembers the run-away GE flax seed issue well enough to compare it to the potential wheat gene derailment in Oregon… sums up this scenario thusly: “The parallels are truly striking. And creepy. Ann.”

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National Grange releases statement regarding CAF issue WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange on recently released comment on the May 23 FCC decision to release the

rest of the Connect America Funds to be used for broadband expansion. “The expansion of broadband access has

been and will remain one of the Grange’s top legislative priorities because now, more than ever, our members need fast and reliable access to keep up with global economic demands. There are nearly 18 million rural Americans living without highspeed Internet and serving these households must remain a priority if we hope to keep skilled and qualified growers

and producers in rural areas to continue growing our food, fuel and fiber. We’re especially thankful the FCC has chosen to release Connect America Funds in its entirety because it helps assure these small businesses and households alike that connectivity service is a near-future reality,” National Grange Legislative Director Grace Boatright said.

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Weakening dairy product prices were the story in the Memorial Day holiday shortened week and there was only one regularly monitored USDA report issued so fresh news was limited. Cash

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fourth consecutive week of loss, but still 9 1/2cents above a year ago when they jumped 8 cents to $1.65. The 500-pound barrels closed at $1.7075, down a penny and a half on the week and 17 1/2cents above a year ago. Thirteen cars of block traded hands on the week and two of barrel. The AMS-surveyed block price averaged $1.8422 across the U.S., down 4.3 cents. The barrels averaged $1.7775, up a penny and a half. Cheese production continues at an accelerated pace with ample milk supplies available, according to USDA's Dairy Market News (DMN). Some concern was expressed as to whether the spring milk flush is late or nonexistent this year. Heavy production during April increased cheese stocks to 4 percent more than year ago levels and the lower prices increased some going into aging programs. Cheese demand at retail is good, says DMN, with some increases into food service accounts as summer sales increase however FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks warns that forecasts for continued stormy weather and high beef prices limit the prospects for a seasonal increase in processed cheese demand for grilling. On a brighter note, the lower block prices have increased interest for export sales, according to DMN. Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted three requests for export assistance this week to sell 299,829 pounds of cheese to customers in Asia. The product will be delivered through August and raised CWT's 2013 cheese exports to 57.126 million pounds

plus 51.727 million pounds of butter, 44,092 pounds of anhydrous milk fat and 218,258 pounds of whole milk powder to 31 countries. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reported in its May Export Profile that 2012 U.S. cheese exports grew nearly 16 percent, breaking the $1 billion mark for the first time. USDEC added that the export level was no fluke or temporary spike but called it "a milestone more than a decade in the making." But, FC Stone dairy broker, Dave Kurzawski warned in the May 30 eDairy Insider Opening Bell that "Dairy products now appear to be plentiful. Absent bullish demand-side news, we expect steady to lower spot prices as we roll into June and more pressure on Class III." He added that "The current situation is quiet demand and widely available product," and says "The question is, will we see a resurgence in demand in the next 30 or 45 days." In March, talk of drought in New Zealand rallied prices and sparked export demand for the second quarter, he explained. "The U.S. still appears to be the place to look from a pricing and product availability perspective for international buyers" and "probably why the market is taking its time moving lower." Cash butter dropped another penny this week following a 6 1/2-cent loss the previous week, but is still 14 cents above a year ago. Seven cars found new homes this week and the AMS butter price averaged $1.6081, down 3.1 cents.

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Equine Safety: Defensive Horse Safety by Erin Madden, NYCAMH In recent years, horses have become more common on farms and in rural areas. The number of horse related injuries has increased dramatically as well. Youth under 15 years of age account for one in five horse related emergency department visits in the United States. There are some safety measures that should be taken into consideration by horse owners in order to keep themselves, their family members and the horse safe. Some safety tips to re-

member when working with a horse include: • Remember, safety first! A lifetime of enjoyment for both you and your horse can be ruined by just a moment of carelessness. • Keep equipment on the horse properly fastened. An unbuckled noseband or throat latch can seriously damage the horse’s eye if it shakes its head. • Never tie a horse up by the reins. If the horse pulls back it can damage its mouth or break the reins. • When tying a horse,

always use a sturdy halter and lead rope tied with a quick release knot. The tie knot should be at the horse’s eye level so the horse can’t get much leverage if it pulls back when tied. • Turn horses out into new areas when there are plenty of daylight hours for the horse to explore its new surroundings and find the fence line. • Walk horses around the perimeter of a new area before turning them loose. • Gradually introduce new horses into an established herd.

• Be careful when separating horses that are used to being together so they don’t injure themselves trying to get back together. • Never turn the horse out or leave it in the stall with a halter on. The horse could catch its halter on something and injure itself. • Always have a halter and lead for each horse within easy reach of the stall or the pasture. This way you can move horses out quickly in the event of an emergency. • Let your neighbors know how to reach you

in case of an emergency. Injuries are often caused by falls from the horse, the horse falling on you, or getting kicked or stepped on. Common injuries from horses include broken bones, bruises, sprains and strains, internal injuries and concussions. By being aware of the horse and following the basic safety tips you can fully enjoy time with your horse. Remember • Never approach a horse from directly behind — talk softly and touch them gently as you approach.

• Never stand directly behind a horse. If you are grooming its tail, stand to one side and pull the tail gently over. • Proper lighting in facilities is imperative — because of horses’ fight or flight instincts, horses can shy or kick out. • Understand a horse’s flight zone and use it to move them where you want them to go. • Facilities should be properly designed and maintained for safe animal handling. • Horses need good footing — keep walking areas free of ice and mud.

Rutland City and Rutland Town stream GreenUp walk Otter Creek streambanks. The VYCC walked the stream banks, picking up litter and flood debris and then leaving bags and materials at public road crossings for the City and Town Department of Public Works to pick up with a truck. Partners in this project

included the City and Town of Rutland, the City and Town of Rutland Departments of Public Works (DPW), the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps based in Richmond and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

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FARM SAFETY and ACCESSIBILITY Stung by safety The sting or bite of some flying insects, spiders, fire ants, and snakes is poisonous. The sting or bite pumps venom into the body, much like a doctor’s shot, except that a bite damages, not heals, the body. Stinging insects include bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets. Although wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets look nasty, bees are far more dangerous. Bee stings contain more venom than the other insects and bees are more likely to sting. A person is 42 times more likely to die from a bee sting than a poisonous snake bite. Usually bee stings only cause death if the person is stung repeatedly in a short time, or the person is allergic to the venom. Two poisonous spiders live in the United States – the black widow, identified by a red hourglass on its abdomen, and the brown recluse, which has a “violin” on its back.

Both types of poisonous spiders are reluctant to bite, and the amount of venom in each bite varies. However, the venom produced by these spiders is very powerful and can be deadly. Snakes are the most famous poisonous creatures. About 7,000 to 10,000 people are bitten every year by poisonous snakes, but only 12 to 15 people die from the bite. Most poisonous snake

bites in the United States are from rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins (also known as cotton mouth). They are found in every state except Alaska and Hawaii. Poisonous snakes usually only bite when they are handled or stepped on. But once a person is bitten, it is a true medical emergency. Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Country Folks, in partnership with National AgrAbility, Goodwill of Rochester, Progressive Ag Foundation and the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), will sponsor a Farm Safety & Accessibility Area as part of this summer's Empire Farm Days, August 6-8, 2013 at Rodman Lott Farm in Seneca Falls, New York. We are seeking show participants interested in sharing their disability experiences, exhibiting or demonstrating AT products or technology, facilitating safety workshops, or taking part in educational roundtable discussions that will help focus attention on farm safety, and create a unique and beneficial show experience exclusively for the Upstate New York agricultural community. If you'd like to be part of this exciting inaugural event, and take advantage of the valuable sales, promotional and public relations opportunities it offers, please contact Bruce Button, General Manager, at 518-673-0104 or email bbutton@leepub.com. Empire Farm Days August 6-8, 2013 Rodman Lott Farm, Seneca Falls, NY Farm Safety & Accessibility Zone sponsored by:

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Bulk butter prices are varied, with Western prices ranging from 3 to 5 cents under the market, Northeastern prices being 4-8 cents over the market while Central bulk butter interest was termed flat by many market participants. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk remained at $1.68 and Extra Grade at $1.70 per pound all week. AMS powder averaged $1.6560, up 2.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.42 cents per pound, up 0.3 cent.

Farm milk production is in various stages of reaching or moving away from the seasonal peak, according to USDA's weekly update. Hot, humid weather in the Southeast is affecting cow comfort and milk production. The Pacific Northwest is benefiting from moderate temperatures while Southwest dairy operators indicate heat is adding to cow stress. Memorial Week marks a seasonal change in fluid milk demand for many areas of the country, ac-

cording to DMN, as educational institutions gear down, and reduce single serve orders more milk is clearing to manufacturing. Milk handlers and processors in most areas report manufacturing facilities have the capacity to clear the milk and, in some cases, plant operators were looking for additional milk for the weekend but hadn't had any luck on the spot market. Feed availability and costs continue to affect dairy operations. Milk marketers in the Central

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region note that many dairies opted for lower energy rations to bridge the gap between feed on hand and new crop forages. This has taken a toll on milk production that may not improve substantially when the cows do get fresh feed, USDA warned. California hay producers are on their third cutting, with the Southwest into second cutting. Hay prices, delivered, stretch from $230-$250 per ton in California and the Southwest to $350$450 per ton in the Central Region. USDA also reported this week that, as of May 26, 86 percent of the corn has been planted in the 18 major producing states, off from the fiveyear average of 90 percent. About 54 percent of the crop had emerged, behind last year's 89 percent and the fiver-year average of 67 percent. The Weekly Crop Progress report also showed 44 percent of U.S. soybean acreage has been planted, down from 87 percent a year ago and a 5-year average of 61 percent. About 14 percent of the crop had emerged, compared to last year's 57 percent and the five-year average of 30 percent. FC Stone's May 29 eDairy Insider Closing Bell says weather and planting progress have led to questions about potential yields and possible shifts of unplanted

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New Zealand housed about 6.5 million head of dairy cattle, according to Gehrke. "In U.S. terms, that equates to taking all the dairy cows in California, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin and cramming them into an area about the size of Colorado and then having enough pastureland to feed them all, plus more than 31 million sheep and 3.7 million beef cattle." Australian milk output is trending lower along seasonal patterns. The growing season is waning and grass and pastures are less conducive to needs. There has been

mostly adequate moisture, but temperatures are cooling. More cows are being dried off for the season. Manufacturing milk supplies are slowing and more plants are being shut down for maintenance and idling. Back on the home front; the Agriculture Department estimates that March fluid milk sales totaled 4.4 billion pounds, down 4.2 percent from March 2012. And, speaking of fluid sales; two national dairy organizations have urged Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to veto legislation that would allow the sales of raw milk directly to consumers, arguing that the food safety risks

of the measure represent too great a gamble with the public's health. National Milk (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association stated in a letter to Sandoval that Assembly Bill 209 would "greatly increase Nevadans' risk of serious illness because of the potentially dangerous bacteria that are often present in milk that has not been properly pasteurized." "Gambling with the health of your state's residents, particularly its children," is a bad bet," said NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak in the letter. "While choice is an important value, it should not pre-empt con-

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In recent years, the adoption of incorporating a wide cutting swath in forage harvest to speed up the dry down process has been increasing on farms across the United States. The earliest use of this “hay in a day” concept was probably back in the day of sickle bars, where the entire cutting width was laid out behind the mower. As mower designs changed and width increased, the entire mowing width was merged by the mower into a narrower swath. The result of a more rapid dry down rate is higher quality forage at harvest. Forage investigators note that the quality of the forage that reaches the cow’s mouth is dependent on three factors: when you start harvesting, how long it takes for you to complete the harvest and how much quality is lost during harvest. Work on swath management shows how much quality loss occurs during harvest is affected by HOW you harvest hay crop silage. The plant continues to

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Honoring our flag On June 14, 1923 the National Flag Code was adopted at the National Flag Conference. The meeting was held in Washington D.C. to establish procedures for displaying the United States Flag. The code was based on Army and Navy practices. In 1942, Congress passed a joint resolution to make the Flag Code a law. Today, we celebrate June 14 as Flag Day. Although it is a law, there are no penalties and the Flag Code is a voluntary guide for showing respect to the U.S. Flag. Forty-seven states have their own laws with penalties that prohibit desecration of the flag or its use for advertising or publicity.

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Flag etiquette • The U.S. Flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, unless it is well lit during the darkness. • The U.S. Flag should always be placed above other flags and pennants. There is one exception during a special Navy ceremony at sea. • On a stage, the U.S. Flag should always be placed behind the speaker and to his/her right. • When hanging the U.S. Flag vertically or horizontally from a wall or window, the canton, or union, should be at the top right of the flag. When you face the flag, it should be on your left. • On Memorial Day, the U.S. Flag is flown at half staff until noon, and then raised until sunset. • The President of the United States, governors and limited other government officials may direct the U.S. Flag to be flown at half staff. • The U.S. Flag should not be allowed to touch the ground, but if it does, you are not required to destroy it as long as it is still suitable for display.

• It is acceptable to wash or dry clean a U.S. Flag to keep it in good shape. • Only all-weather U.S. Flags made of nonabsorbent material should be displayed during bad weather. • When a U.S. Flag has served its life, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning. Many American Legion posts have special ceremonies on Flag Day, June 14. You may have your own ceremony to discreetly burn worn out flags. • Never use a U.S. Flag to cover a statue or monument or drape the flag over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train or boat. • The U.S. Flag should not be used as wearing apparel, including costumes or athletic uniforms, bedding or drapery. • Every schoolhouse should display the U.S. Flag during school days. • The U.S. Flag should never be used for advertising purposes.

Flag terminology Fly - the horizontal length, or width of a flag. Fly end - the part of the flag that flaps in the wind and often becomes frayed. Finial - a decorative ornament on top of a flagpole or staff. Half Staff - the position of the flag when it is one half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff or flagpole. This is done to mourn the death of an individual. Halyard - rope or cable used to raise and lower a flag on a flagpole. Hoist - the edge of a flag nearest the flagpole. Also refers to the vertical width of a flag. Canton - top inner corner of a flag. On the U.S. Flag, this is also called the “Union.” Field - the section of the flag between the hoist and the fly, not including the canton. Vexillology - the study of flags. Produced by The Missouri Bar, Missouri Press Foundation, and your newspaper

Donna’s Day: creative family fun by Donna Erickson Dad will flip over ‘Pancakes for Pop’ Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 16, and what better way for Dad to greet his day than with a platter of pancakes the kids have monogrammed with an imprint Dad will never forget? The lettering is simple and fun to do. A few refrigerator magnet ABC’s or letters cut out of poster board are all you need for stencils to compose a name or word on a plateful of pancakes. After kids sift powdered sugar over the letters, the reveal is the dramatic moment. But shhh! It’s a secret. Save the surprise for Dad! Here’s my easy-to-prepare pancake recipe that wins kudos from friends and family every time I make it. Every pancake is light, fluffy and ready for fresh fruit, syrup and your favorite toppings. Grate some lemon zest into the batter for zip, or toss in some brown sugar for a sweeter taste. Any way you like it, Dad will too. There’s a special job for each child in your family, from cracking the eggs to flipping the pancakes on the griddle.

Donna’s Day Hearty Pancakes Step 1: In a medium bowl, one child may stir the wet ingredients of 12 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup sour cream and 2 cups milk. Step 2: In a second bowl, another child can measure dry ingredients in twos! Stir together 4 cups allpurpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda and 2 tablespoons baking powder. Add a teaspoon of salt. Step 3: In a large third bowl, beat 8 large eggs with a whisk. Add wet ingredients and stir together. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. An adult should heat the pan and pour 1/4 cupfuls onto hot greased griddle. Cook the pancakes until golden brown. For Father’s Day fun, set toy alphabet letters or stencils on each pancake to make a word, like “DAD,” and sift powdered sugar on top. Remove stencils and serve. Makes 30 medium-size pancakes.(c) 2013 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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Section B Country Folks AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

LARGE FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQ AUCTION THE ESTATE OF WALTER WESARG

FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST • 10 AM 149 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS RD., RHINEBECK, NY UNBELIEVABLE SELECTION OF FORD NH EQUIPMENT!!!!!!

Mr. Wesarg owned a Ford-NH dealership for many years as well as doing custom farming and snowplowing. The entire fleet is in good working condition and ready to go to work for you!! chisel plows; Bush Hog 13ft HD offset disc; Brillion WL-03 25ft flat fold cultimulcher; Ford 10ft HD offset disc; Ford 152 3x reset plow; Ford 154 5x variable width reset plows; Haybuster H-106 rock picker; Haybuster 256 bale grinder; BushWhacker 20ft batwing mower; Bush Hog 3715 HD Batwing like new; Kuhn 5ft 3pt sicklebar mower; J &M 375 gravity wagon; Kilbros 375 gravity wagon; NH 616 3pt disc mower; (8) good Land Pride 3pt blades 7 & 8ft; Armor rock rake; NI 314 picker; NI 325 sheller-parts; Nice 6ft Brown Tree Cutter; (4) 5 & 6 ft Bush Hogs; Loftness 3pt snowblower; McKee 3pt snowblower; NH 679 manure spreader; NI 176 42ft elevator; Goosen 3pt bale chopper; Arps 728 3pt backhoe; Ford 3pt flail mwr; American wood splitter; Rainbow 12 inch PTO irrigation pump - nearly new!; Katolight 35KW alternator; Shaver 3pt stump grinder - like new; Tuffline 2 shank subsoiler; several small 3pt implements; Land Pride FS700 Grass Seeder; Befco 6 ft roto tiller; Many spare tires, wheels, buckets, shop tools, parts and more!!!! VEHICLES: '87 Ford F800 dump truck; 12 ton tandem axle trailer; 2000 Ford F250 service truck; '94 Ford F350 dump truck; '88 Ford F600 truck w/ sander; Many more misc items. STEEL BUILDINGS: 40X130ft I-beam frame steel building with (7) OH doors and shop; (3) Steel Quonset buildings with doors 40x55, 50x70, and 60x80 (Last one is brand new). All buildings to be taken down & removed by buyer within 60 days of auction at buyers own risk. TERMS: Cash or good check. Any buyers unknown to auction company should have bank letter of credit. All equipment sold as is where is. PREVIEW THURSDAY JUNE 20th 10am-4pm ONLY!!

MACFADDENS' SUMMER AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH • 8AM

TRACTORS-FARM-CONSTRUCTION-TURF-ANTIQUES & MORE COMING IN DAILY! Early Highlights include: JD 7930 4wd w/ ILS, front 3pt, 50K transmission, 5400 hrs immaculate condition!!; Case IH Puma 165 4wd w/ 3400 hrs, big tires, wgts, one owner and it's nice; Kubota M9000 Hi Clearance 4wd w/ cab; Ford 7600 w/ cab; Ford 2120 4wd w/ ldr; JD 3020; JD 4010; Sharp (2) very nice Oliver 2255s both 2wd w/ cab; Case IH 995 turbo 2wd - one owner; Landini Blizzard 85 4wd w/ cab & ldr; Oliver 1655 gas w/ 1727 orig hrs; Kubota B20 w/ ldr; NH TZ25 w/ ldr & hoe; NH 595 big square balerExcellent!; Like new NH BC5070 baler w/ thrower; NH 316 baler w/ thrower; Nice NH 311 w/ thrower; JD 338 baler w/ kicker; (2) NH 575 balers w/ 1/4 turn chutes; Anderson bale wrapper - brand new never used!; JD 336 baler w/ kicker; Hesston 540 round baler; M&W round baler; Gehl 1475 baler; Sharp Kuhn 4 star hyd fold tedder; NH 162 tedder; '09 Kuhn FC353 9ft discbine; (3) New Idea 5209 discbines; Gehl 2412 discbine; JD 920 discbine; (2) Kverneland bale wrappers; NH 1037 bale wagon; NH 1034 bale wagon;

(4) kicker wagons; United Farm Tools 8ft no-till Drill; TubeLine big square bale grinder for skid steer; NH 575D TLB; Hitachi EX200-2 excavator; Case 1840 skid steer - 2000 original hours!; Case IH 7210 Magnum 2wd w/ duals weak engine; JD 6400 4wd w/ ldr - light fire damage; 2007 Hitachi ZX120 excavator w/ 1200 hrs - cab fire; Cat 267 Skid steer - cab fire; Cub Cadet, Toro, & Cushman utility vehicles; Several large commercial lawn mowers and golf course mowers; Nice original JD 70 Dsl Std; JD 620 one owner w/ original title from 1957!; nice Farmall Cub w/ cultivators; Farmall MD; JD 620 - restored; MH 55 Diesel - restored; Farmall 450; Farmall 460 puller; These are just a few highlights - much more coming in daily!!!!!!!!! Call early to consign your items. You are welcome as buyer or seller! TERMS; Cash or good check. All items sold as is. All purchased must be paid in full day of sale. Pickup within 2 weeks. List is subject to change.

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

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TRACTORS: Ford NH 8970 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH 8970 4wd - 4700 hrs; NH 8670 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH 8670 4wd - 5300 hrs; Ford TW35 4wd 6200 hrs; Ford TW20 4wd; Ford 5610 4wd w/ cab - 3000 hrs; (2) NH 7740 4wd w/ cabs; All (9) tractors above have Degelman, Anbo or Meyers front blades which will be offered separately; Ford 6610 tractor w/ ldr; Ford County 1164 4wd; Ford 5000 w/ cab; CONSTRUCTION EQ: Hyundai 210LC-3 long reach excavator with thumb & 3rd valve - low hours; Hyundai H70 dozer - low hours; Dresser TD15D dozer w/ cab - 1500 original hours; Ford 655A 4wd loader backhoe; Ford 755B loader backhoe w/ thumb; Ford A64 wheel loader - very nice; Dynapac CC102 roller; Rockblaster 1000GG hyd hammer for excavator; Schutts tree spade; (6) backhoe & excavator buckets; Eaco ES35 hyd hammer; (4) Heavy duty dump trailers; 6ft Rockhound-3pt hitch; York 3pt sweeper; many good backhoe & loader buckets; large amount of shop tools, spare tires & rims, lumber, Several original Ford dealer signs plus much more!!!!! FARM EQ: NH BC5070 baler w/ thrower - like new; NH 570 baler w/ thrower;'09 NH BR7090 Round baler; NH BR740 Silage Special round baler; NH 900 harvester w/ corn & snapper heads; NH 892 forage harvester; (2) NH 716 forage wagons; NH 8 forge wagon; Nice Fargo Dump wagon; NH 1411 discbine; NH 1412 discbine; Kuhn GA6522 Twin Rotary Rake - almost new; (2) NH 163H 4 star tedders; (2) excellent NH 57 3pt rakes; (3) nice steel kicker wagons; (4) good wooden kicker wagons; Sunflower 1233 18ft Rock Flex discs; Kinze 3000 4 row no-till planter - near new; Tye 8ft 3pt no-till drill very good; Haybuster 107 10ft no-till drill 3 boxes - excellent; Brillion SP10 10ft 3pt seeder 2 boxes - excellent; Brillion 8ft 3pt seeder; Bush Hog 10 shank

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Grange presents first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness to RAM during luncheon WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell on June 3 presented RAM the first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness for their Super Bowl Commercial, “God Made a Farmer.” “This commercial was not about RAM, but about the way RAM validated and honored the values of farmers and farm families,” Luttrell said before presenting the award to Carlos Jimenez, Director of Chrysler’s Mid-Atlantic Business Center. “It made a nation pause and reflect on the work that goes into feeding America and much of the world and started a conversation in small towns and large urban centers.” Jimenez accepted the award and spoke to a crowd of about 30 Grange leaders gathered for the annual National Grange Fly-In, held to encourage members of the 145year-old organization to speak directly to their elected officials about issues of importance to rural Americans and the agriculture sector. “Farmers are the embodiment of what the RAM brand stands for humble but confident,” Jimenez said during his presentation. Jimenez said one ma-

jor goal of RAM when creating this campaign was to “raise the awareness of urbanites about agriculture and what farm communities do on a daily basis.” “This commercial sharply elevated the imagery urbanites have of the farming community,” Jimenez said. “We are truly proud to be the recipient of this first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness. There is an entire floor of RAM thrilled to be honored in this way.” RAM had a goal of raising $1 million in YouTube views of the commercial for FFA to support Feeding the World - Starting at Home Campaign, Jimenez said. Within a week, he said, they had met that goal. Jimenez talked about the other steps RAM is taking to support FFA, including the release of a coffee table picture book

with about 200 pictures shot as part of the 2013 Year of the Farmer campaign in which 10 photographers were hired and spent 25 days taking more than 4,000 images that were reduced to the 35 shown in the commercial. Proceeds from the book will go to a soon-to-be-announced FFA program, Jimenez said. The Fly-In began Sunday evening with a briefing by Joel White, President of Council for Affordable Health Care Coverage, on the status of the Affordable Care Act and ran through Tuesday. Democratic Representative and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson also spoke to attendees about the status of the Farm Bill and expected developments in a Republican-controlled House.

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Farm bill on Senate floor; export promotion programs under fire port export development programs around the world. Unless MAP and FMD are reauthorized by Sept. 30, however, cooperators will soon be forced to curtail these market building initiatives, close international offices and lay off irreplaceable, long-time international staff. Fortunately, MAP and FMD enjoy broad bipartisan support. But it is a rare program in Washington that does not have critics. Both MAP and FMD have been reauthorized by the House and Senate Agriculture Committeepassed bills. Both are proposed for full funding in the President’s budget. Despite this, MAP faces a possible challenge on the Senate floor from an amendment filed by Senators Coburn and McCain, which would slash MAP funding by 20 percent, despite its proven record of building U.S. exports around the world. Due to its broad bipartisan support, MAP has

withstood such challenges in the past. It is important for the future of U.S. agricultural exports in all sectors, including feed grains and byproducts, that this battle again be won and that MAP be reautho-

rized at full funding levels. Agricultural exports in FY 2012 exceeded $135 billion, the second highest level on record. They supported over one million jobs in the United States and last year earned the United States

a trade surplus of more than $32 billion. Independent analysis has confirmed that USDA’s market development programs generate approximately $35 in foreign sales for every dollar invested. As the

ARGYLE LIVESTOCK STATION CONSIGNMENT MACHINERY AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 10:00 AM SHARP 8 McEACHRON HILL ROAD, ARGYLE, NY 12809

COMPLETE LINE OF EQUIPMENT CONSIGNED BY TOM BARNES AS FOLLOWS: IH 986(D) Tractor w/ROPS (4362 Hrs) and Dual Remotes, JD 2440(D) Tractor w/ROPS and 146 Loader (6049 Hrs), IH 656 (Gas) 2Pt Tractor w/Snowplow and Rear Weights, Case 350(D) Tractor w/PS, Woods 7500 Backhoe, IH 720 4BTM Plow, IH 350 13' Disc Harrow, IH 350 10' Disc Harrow, Hesston PT 10 Mower/Cond, Befco Tedder, Case-IH 96 Rake, IH 8420 Round Baler- Electric Twine, IH 40 Backblade, Landpride 7' Backblade, Bushhog 5' Rotary Cutter, Modern York Rake, Loader Mt Bale Spear, Winco 15KW Generator, American Wood Splitter, JD Running Gear w/Flat Rack, NH Running Gear w/Flat Rack, (2) Knowles Running Gear w/Flat Racks, Full Set IH Wheel Weights, IH Rear Wheel Weights, Double Ring 986 Chains, Double Ring 2440 Chains, Double Ring 656 Chains, 6' Adjustable Headlocks, Misc Gates, 295 Stick Welder, Tow Chains, B&D Drill Press, Inc Drive Sockets, 2 Ton Chain Falls, Battery Charger, Black Plastic Drainage Pipe, Canvases, Tractor Tool Box, 3PT Hitch Bar, Mower Knife Repair, 2 Hyd Cylinders (2 Way), 1 Hyd Cylinder (1 Way) OTHER CONSIGNMENTS AS FOLLOWS: JD 4430 (D) Tractor, IH 1086 (D) Tractor w/Cab and Loader, Ford 9N Tractor, JD 2010 Bulldozer, Farmall H w/Snowplow, JD 12' Transport Disc, AC 14' Drags, JD 1219 Mower/Conditioner, 258 NH Rake, GA3200GT Kuhn Rake, Meyer Rotary Rake, Kuhn Tedder, NH 273 Baler, Gehl Round Baler, NH Hay Elevator, 24' Pipe Elevator, 16' Single Chain Silage Elevator, (3) PenCo Hay Wagons, Cultivators, JD 35 Chopper w/2 Row Corn Head and Hay Head, IH 28 Blower (Like New), NH 185 Manure Spreader, (New) Quick Attach Pallet Forks, (New) Fiberglass Gates in Various Sizes, Cub Cadet Riding Mower, Husqvarna Riding Mower, Alfa DeLaval Milking Machines, Feed Carts, Power Washer, Power Cart, Truck Camper. THIS IS AN EARLY LISTING -- LOT WILL BE FULL! All Consignments Must be in Working Condition. We Are Not Responsible for Items That Do Not Show Up. Taking in Consignments June 10th-June 14th, Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm ** RAIN OR SHINE ** NO BUYER'S PREMIUM Terms: Cash or Good Check Day of Sale Food and Drinks Available WE COLLECT COWS AND CALVES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY FOR BEEF. LOW COMMISSION - FAST PAYMENT TRUCKING AVAILABLE, OR BRING IN YOUR OWN. CONTACT: DUANE OR DENISE HERRINGTON - OWNERS CATHY ELLIS- GENERAL MANAGER 518-638-8580 "We Know You Have a Choice - Thank You for Choosing Argyle Livestock Station!"

Senate debates the Farm Bill, it is vital that Senators be aware of the constructive role played by the proven, tested, and effective MAP and FMD programs.

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The long delayed Farm Bill is again grinding forward in Congress. Both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have reported their versions of the Farm Bill. The current one year extension of the Farm Bill provides temporary operating authority for many key programs through Sept. 30, 2013, but it is important that a new Farm Bill be passed this summer to provide stability and predictability to stakeholders in all sectors of agriculture and rural America. Among the key Farm Bill programs at stake are the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development program (FMD). MAP and FMD are the foundation of a longstanding public-private partnership that has made the United States the world’s leading agricultural exporter. Cooperator organizations such as the U.S. Grains Council leverage MAP and FMD with private sector funding to sup-

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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, June 10 • Town of Montague Hwy. Dept. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 7:15 pm. Alamo 8’ brush hog. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Wayne-finger lakes BOCES. 13 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘12 BobCat S630 skidsteer loaders, ‘94 Chevrolet Suburban bus, arc welder, portable spot welder, engine analyzer w/aupplies & more. Auctions International, 800536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Cortlandt. 17 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘13 Cross trailer, ‘01 Dodge 350 dump truck, ‘99 Chevrolet GK3 dump truck, ‘99 Dodge 250 pickup truck, Onan portable generator & more. Auctions International, 800536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Clay Hwy. Dept. 4 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6:45 pm. ‘90 Case articulating trencher, ‘78 Autocar dump truck, asst. tools & equip., Gasboy gas pump. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Unadilla. 7 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6 pm. ‘01 Chevy 2500 pickup truck, ‘88 International F-2674 dump truck, ‘99 Highway 14ft slide in sander & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752. • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104

• 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Mt. Morris, NY. Estate of Virginia Andrews Auction. Selling nice three bedroom, one bath home on country lot plus contents and 2008 Chevy Express van, 28k, 1 owner! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com Tuesday, June 11 • Village of Cattaraugus. 3 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 7:15 pm. ‘12 Dodge R35 pickup truck, ‘94 Giant Vac leaf machine trailer mount and an Ariens tiller. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Village of Cazenovia. 8 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6:30 pm. Rollpac asphalt roller, road saw, Ramteg AV150 Steam Jenny, round, sewer manholes, toolboxes & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com

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 11167 Big Tree Rd., E. Aurora, NY 14052 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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

• 9:00 AM: Mt. Bethel, PA. Greenhouse, Nursery Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128 www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Produce Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211. Wednesday, June 12 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, June 13 • State of New Hampshire Surplus. 22 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6 pm. ‘08 Chevy Express cargo van, ‘04 Ford E350 XL 10 pass. van, ‘04 Kawasaki motorcycle, Kohler electric power plant, HP 1050c plotter & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com

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• Town of Colonie. 42 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘04 Ford Crown Vic., ‘03 Cadillac CTS, ‘01 Dodge 3500 pickup truck, ‘00 International/VAC CON, Smithco hose reel on trailer & much more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Constantia, NY. Online Real Estate Auction. Selling two parcels. Both parcels include homes, one with view of Oneida Lake! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211. Friday, June 14 • Private Consignor / Patterson NJ. 2 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘01 Ingersoll Rand G500 generator on tri-axle trailer, ‘01 Ingersoll Rand G575 generator on tri-axle trailer. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com

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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 HILLTOP AUCTION CO. Specializing in Agricultural & Construction 863 Smith Rd., Clyde, NY 14433 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 www.hilltopauctioncompany.com HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 • www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 11:00 AM: Little Falls, NY. Patsy Vennera Real Estate & Tool Auction. Selling nice two family home in Little Falls plus very nice collection of tools from this former master woodcrafter. Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Monday, June 17 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, June 18 • 12:00 Noon: Spencerport, NY. Online Machinery Auction. Featuring line of equipment from retiring local contractor including JD 450G dozer, JD 210C backhoe, Komatsu PC90 excavator and more! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Wednesday, June 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

• 9:00 AM: 2214 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air, MD. 2 Day Auction. Hickory Hardware Store Liquidation. Owners have retired, store is closed. Contents support equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128 www.leamanauctions.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. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-5318521 • 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

• Highgate Center, VT. Complete Dispersal of registered Jersey herd, field & barn equipment for John & Jane Ferland. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-474, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, June 22 • 9:00 AM: Fraley Farms Complex, Munch, PA. Construction Consignment Auction. Accepting consignments of all & any kinds of construction and support equipment. Call to consign. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com

Friday, June 28 • 5:30 PM: Refton, PA. 2 Day Auction. 5:30 pm on the 28th and 8:30 am on the 29th. Refton Community Fire Company Sale. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com • 6:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Deusenbery Farms, Inc. Dairy Barn & Dairy Farm Equip. Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Thursday, June 20 • 4:30 PM: Geneseo, NY. Estate of Francis Farley Auction. Selling house, barn & 4+ acres plus vehicles, tractor, equip., tools, household & antiques. Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Monday, June 24 • 10:30 AM: Saranac Lake, NY (along State Rte. 3 in Exxex Co. between Bloomingdale & Saranac Lake. Ron Edgley’s Retirment of Windy Mountain Farm. (Grower of early stage seed potatoes). Complete dispersal of high quality machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, July 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

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PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few? Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site. 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION Auctions every Tuesday at 10 am 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs. Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities. Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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Saturday, June 15 • 9:00 AM: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: 207 Chestnut St., Columbia, PA. Office Furniture, Tools, 6 Vehicles & more. Real Estate at 11 am. 15,000 Sq. Industrial Distribution Warehouse located at 207 Chestnut St., Columbia, PA. Zone River front Commercial. First bldg. off the east end of the Wrightsville Bridge on north side of 462. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: 573 West Ames Rd., Canajoharie, NY. Farm Estate of Richard Wilday. Tractors, trucks & trailer, hay equip. & tools. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com

• 4:00 PM: Cherry Creek, NY. Estate of Donald Yahn Real Estate & Machinery Auction. Selling for the Estate 70 acre farm with very nice home and great livestock barn plus two Featherlite trailers, Bobcat S185 skid loader and more! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 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

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Thursday, July 11 • 3:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Show Grounds, 3349 Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5& 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NYS Two Cylinder Expo XI JD Consignment Auction. 1st day of Expo XI Show. For show info contact John & Cheryl Jensen 585-526-6607. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, July 12 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co.) Haverling High School Auditorium. Steuben Co. Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp & James P. Pirrung licensed Real Estate Brokers. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, July 13 • 601 North Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com Wednesday, July 17 • 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, July 19 • 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. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-5318521 Saturday, July 20 • 11:00 AM: Tully, NY. Slice of Summer at Currie Holsteins & NY Holstein Summer Picnic. 100 of the finest Holstein in North America will sell. NY Picnic hosted by the Currie family & all are invited. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, July 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 Saturday, July 27 • 9:00 AM: Martins Country Market, Waterloo, NY. Annual Summer Equipment Auction. Selling complete farm lines, estates, selling eq. for farmers, dealers, construction, bank reposes, large & small trucks. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, July 28

• 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rts. 29 & 392, Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. 2nd Annual Consignment Auction of antique & modern equipment. 2nd day of Antique and Irwin Show. For info contact Bill Herrick, 518-692-1106. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Wednesday, July 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 Friday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, August 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 Manager 716-450-0558 • 2:00 PM: New York Steam Engine Assoc. 5th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of Pageant of Steam show. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 8 • Next to Empire Farm Days, Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Important 2 Day Auction. Trucks, Farm Equipment, Large Construction Equipment, Landscape Supplies &Equipment, Recreational Equipment, Fleets, Complete Liquidations, Repo’s, Leas Returns & Consignments of all types! Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 14 • 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 Wednesday, August 21 • 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, August 24 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction Inc., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.) Late Summer Farm Equipment, Light Construction, Equipment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 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 • 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, August 31 • Lancaster Co., PA. Androscoggin Holsteins Dispersal. One of the highest BAA herds in the country & the finest Red & Whites! Owner: John Nutting, Leeds, ME. Co-managed by Stonehurst Farm and The Cattle Exchange. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, September 4

• 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, September 5 • WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Inc. 3rd Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of show Sept 5-8. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 7 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Department, Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing (Ithaca), NY. Lansing Municipal/Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 11 • 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, September 14 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area) Groveland Fall Consignment Auction. Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Machinery, Nursery Stock. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, September 15 • 11:00 AM: H&L Auction, Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin County Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equip. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460, Edward Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518-832-0616 Wednesday, September 18 • 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, September 19 • 10:00 AM: Conestoga, PA. 2 Day Sale! Frey Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Same starting time both days. Over 900 Head of sire ID, AI sired and served Holsteins! Owners: Frey Farms, Inc. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, September 21 • 9:00 AM: Lamb & Webster, Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors, Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 25 • 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 Live-

stock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Homer, NY. Bud Ranch Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 150 outstanding registered Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, September 28 • Morrisville, NY. SUNY Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 100 high caliber Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 5 • 9:00 AM: CNY Farm Supply, Cortland, NY. Construction Equipment, Farm Machinery, Trucks, Recreational Vehicles & Trailers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Monroe Co. Fleet Center, 145 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal, Contractor Vehicle & Equipment Auction. Heavy Equipment, Tandem & Single Axle Trucks, Trailers, One Tons, Pickups, Vans, Cars & Landscape Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 12 • 9:00 AM: The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, 5600 McKinley Pkwy (closest to Clark). Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cochranville, PA. Ar-Joy Farm Select Sale. Owners: Duane & Marilyn Hershey. 100 of the finest Holsteins at Ar-Joy. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, October 17 • 11:00 AM: Chateaugay, NY. Rocklan Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Mike Garrow, owner. 175 Head sell! One of the greatest type and production herds in the world!. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 19 • Richfield Springs, Pullis Farm. OHM Club Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 26 • 9:00 AM: NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Society. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Sharon Springs, NY. Ridgedale Farm Sale. Wayne & Jen Conard & Family. 100 head of the deepest, highest type Holsteins in the world! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 16 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No Report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 29, 2013 Cows: Canners 15-71; Cutters 71.50-81; Util 81.5084.50. Bulls: 74-97 Steers: Ch 120; Hols. 79101.50. Heifers: Ch 120; Hols. 7888 Calves: 40-132 ea. Feeders: 63-138 Sheep: 50-110 Lambs: 75-125 Goats: 48-220 ea; Kids 28115 ea. Hogs: 56-59 Chickens: 2.50-13 ea. Rabbits: 2.50-18 ea. Ducks: 3.50-18 ea. Pigeons: 1-7.50 ea. *Sale every Wednesday at 7 pm. FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 4, 2013 Beef Cattle: Canners 6577; Cutters 68-82; Util 7885; Bulls 90-105Steers 100120; Hfrs. 90-100. Calves: Growers .75-1; Veal .70-.80. Hogs: Roasters .75-1.40; Market .50; Sows .35-.45; Boars .05-.08 Sheep: 40-45 Lambs: 1.10-1.40 Goats (ea): 60-110; Billies 70-150; Kids 10-50. NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE

AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 4, 2013 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 21; 6175# 20-46; 76-95# 30-55; 96-105# 20-57; 106# & up 34. Farm Calves: 60-110/cwt Feeders: 44-84/cwt Veal: 89/cwt Steers: 73-96/cwt Canners: 20-59/cwt Cutters: 63.50-78.50/cwt Utility: 81.50-91.50/cwt Sows: 41/cwt Boars: 11/cwt Feeder Pigs: 38-72 ea. Lambs: 110-215/cwt Sheep: 30-112.50/cwt Goats: 40-190 ea. Rabbits: .50-15 ea. Poultry: 1.25-16 ea. Hay: 8 lots, 2-3.10/bale Straw: 1 lot, 3/bale HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ May 28, 2013 Livestock Report (/#): 27 Calves .29-1.55; 18 Cows .50-.79; 2 Easy Cows .25.50; 6 Fat Hfrs. .65-.86; 8 Feeder Steers. .77-1.55; 3 Feeder Hfrs. .70-.92; 7 Bulls .77-.92; 2 Steers 1.02-1.11; 3 Hogs .56-.67; 25 Sheep .30-1.18; 34 Lambs (/hd) 3090, 49 (/#) .32-2.15; 16 Goats (/hd) 35-155; 20 Kids (/hd) 25-120. Poultry & Egg Report (/hd): Heavy Fowl (/#) 1-3, (ea) 1.25; Silkies 5; Call Ducks 5; Broiler 10.50-18; Pullets 6.50-7.50; Chicks .75-1.75; Bantam 3-6.50; Roosters 3.50-8; Bunnies 2.50-5.25; Ducks (/#) .90-1, (ea) 5-10.50; Rabbits (/#) 12.70, (ea) 3; Pigeons 2.25-6; Guinea Fowl 9-9.50. Grade A Eggs: Brown XL .80-1.3; L 1.30-1.45; S 11.60; White L 1. Hay/Straw/Grain Report (/bale): 506 Mixed 1.904.80; 283 Grass 1-3.10; 45 Mulch 2.25; 20 Oats Feed 8. CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No Report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY May 28 & 30, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .50-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-2; 80-92# .60-1.35; Bob Veal .10-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .72-.87; Lean .40-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.99. Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1500; Handling Hfrs. 750-1350; Springing Hfrs. 800-1525; Bred

Hfrs. 750-1150; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1575; Open Hfrs. 450875; Started Hfrs. 100-400; Service Bulls 400-900. Beef: Hols. Feeder Steers .78-.85; Veal (finished) .901.06; Hols. Ch .99-1.05 Sel .92-.97. Lambs: Feeder .85-1.10; Market 1.20-1.40; Slgh. Sheep .10-.15. Goats: Nannies .70-.90; Kids .75-1.25. CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No Report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 3, 2013 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# .85-1.15; 80-92# .75.95; Bob Veal .60-.65. Cull Cows: Gd .79-.85; Lean .68-.74; Hvy. Beef bulls .88-.9650. Dairy Replacement: Service Bulls 90. Beef: Feeders 300-750# 96115. Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 185-215; Market 140-160; Slgh. Sheep 64-70. Goats: Billies 120-150; Nannies 60-75; Kids 49; Bottle Babies 10. Swine: Hogh 125-300# 6369; Sow 300# & up 55-57; Boar 300# & up 28. CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY May 29, 2013 Hfrs. .75-1.35; Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.25-1.50; 80-92# .70-1.30; Bob Veal .25-.65. Cull Cows: Gd .74-.83; Lean .46-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .95-1.50. Dairy Replacements: Springing Hfrs. 1125; Service Bulls 685. Beef: Feeders .70-1.45; Ch 1.10-1.17; Hols. Ch 1.011.03; Sel .92-.96. Lambs: Feeder 1.20-1.50; Market 1.50-1.675; Slgh. Sheep .25-.35. Goats: Nannies .75-1.10; Kids .75-1.50. Swine: Sow .21-.34. DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No Report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY May 30, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .975-1.50; 80-92# .70-1.275; Bob Veal .25-.58. Cull Cows: Gd .79-.855; Lean .67-.80; Hvy. Beef Bulls .795-.895. PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY May 30, 2013

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Calves: Grower over 92# 1.15-1.30; 80-92# .75-.975; Bob Veal .20-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .76-.855; Lean .60-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .855-1.02. Beef: Hols. Ch .96-1.04 Lamb/Sheep: Market .501.325; Slgh Sheep .30-.60. Swine: Hog .42-.695 BATH MARKET Bath, NY May 30, 2013 Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.15-1.275; 80-92# .75-.925; Bob Veal .20-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .75-.865; Lean .69-.76; Hvy. Beef Bulls .855-1.02. Beef: Feeders 1.06-1.21; Ch 1.125-1.135. Lamb & Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .30. Goats (/hd): Billies 90-210; Nannies 20-90; Kids 1022.50. Swine (/hd): Feeder Pig (/hd) 42.50-62.50. FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 29, 2013 Flowers: flowers flat 1-8; vegetable flats 1-13.50; Hanging baskets 4-15; Planters 3-35; Pots .05-3.75. Produce: Asparagus 2.502.60; Beets 1.30; Eggs 22.50; Lettuce .65-1.40; Rhubarb .95-1.50; Spinach (1/2 bu) 10-10.50; Spring Onions .70-1. Strawberries (qt): 4.455.10 *Produce Mon. at 10 am, Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am. FINGER LAKES HAY REPORT Penn Yan, NY No Report * Produce Mon. at 10 am. Wed.-Fri. at 9 am sharp.

* Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am. FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FEEDER SALE Canandaigua, NY No Report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Canandaigua, NY May 29, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-85; Canners/Cutters 48-78. Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 90-95. Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 50-70; 80-95# 4065; 60-80# 30-60. Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 90-155; 8095# 80-150; 70-80# 70-100. Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 116-129.50; Sel 98-109; Hols. Ch grain fed 96102.50; Sel 89-94. Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 52-71; Sows US 1-3 40-53; Feeders US 1-3 35. Hot House Lambs: 40-50# 180. Slaughter Sheep: M 55-59 HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY June 3, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .65-.88; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn. Bulls/Steers: .71-.97 Feeders: Dairy .55-.67; Bulls .71-.90; Steers .93-.96. Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1.30; up to 95# .10-1.10; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1. Dairy: Milking age top 1700; Bred Hfrs. top 1250; Open Hfrs. top 650 BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No Report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No Report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA No Report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Small Animal Sale No Report * Animals sold by piece. Sale starts at 5 pm. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Graded Feeder Pig Sale No Report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 27, 2013 Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 12061228# 118.50-119; Sel 1-3 1210-1268# 112-114; Hols. Ch 2-3 1302-1500# 100102.50; Sel 1-3 1084-1398# 94.50-97; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1212# 123.50; Ch 2-3 1138-1278# 117-120. Cows: Prem White 8486;Breakers 76-81.50; Boners 72-78; Lean 65-75. Bulls: G 1 1190-1808# 9196.50, lo dress 87.50-88. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 500700# 114-127.50; M&L 2 400-500# 120; 500-700# 97.50-116; Hols. L 3 550800# 60-75. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400500# 115-120; 500-600# 105-116; M&L 2 400-500# 118-121. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500650# 109-120; M&L 2 300400# 124-145; 500-700# 92.50-95. Calves: 170. Bull calves No. 1 94-126# 160-175; No. 2 94-124# 145-165; 80-92# 105-125; No. 3 94-120# 100140; 80-92# 80-110; Util 70106# 20-50; Hfr. calves No. 1

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 3, 2013 Calves: 45-60# 25-35; 6175# 50-52.50; 76-90# 5562.50; 91-105# 65-67.50; 106# & up 85-92.50. Farm Calves: 1-1.1750 Started Calves: .45-.52 Veal Calves: 1-1.45 Open Heifers: .70-1.1250 Beef Heifers: 73-82.50 Feeder Steers: 1.05-1.15 Beef Steers: .82-1.30 Stock Bull: .90-1.2750 Beef Bull: .75-1 Butcher Hogs: 30-57.50 Feeder Pigs (ea): 40-100 Lambs (ea): 95-155 Goats (ea): 90-280; Kids 35-70. Canners: up to 81.50 Cutters: 82-85 Utilty: 86.50-88.50 Rabbits: 5-50 Chickens: 5-15 Ducks: 12-27 *Middlesex Auction is pleased to announce we have an additional Beef Buyer “JBS USA” joining us every Monday!

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90-106# 120-145; No. 2 8894# 50-85; Util/non-tubing 72-90# 35-55. Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 260320# 50-55. Feeder Pigs: 30# 37.50/hd Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 4050# 120-135; 74-118# 105125. Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40# 47.50-55; Sel 2 30-40# 4552.50; Nannies Sel 3 110# 70; Wethers Sel 2 120# 135. Hay (/ton): Grass 140-270. Straw (/ton): 185-230 Oats (/bu): 4.20-6.10 EarCorn (/ton): 220 GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 27, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1376-1410# 127-129; Ch 2-3 1242-1460# 122.50126; Sel & Lo Ch 2-3 13321506# 118-122; Sel 2-3 1250-1418# 114-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1372-1562# 106-110; Ch 2-3 13061666# 101.50-105.50. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1086-1288# 123.50126; Ch 2-3 1178-1340# 118.50-122.50; Sel 2-3 1092-1460# 114-117. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 84-85; Breakers 75-80% lean 7479, hi dress 81-83, lo dress 68-72; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76.50, lo dress 68-71; Lean 85-90% lean 68-73, lo dress 62-66; Light Lean 8592% lean lo dress 55-60. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1360-2122# 92.50-95.50; hi dress 1462-1964# 105.50110. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 127.500; M&L 2 500-700# 102.50-110; 800900# 100-113; M&L 3 500700# 80-95; 800-1000# 7088; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 137.50; M&L 2 300-500# 115-119; M&L 3 300-500# 82.50-87.50; 500-700# 7995; Bulls M&L 1 300-400# 140; 500-700# 122-127.50; M&L 2 500-700# 105. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 190-207.50; 80-94# 130-165; No. 2 80-122# 160185; No. 3 76-108# 80-150, mostly 110-145; Util 56104# 35-85. Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 2 70-100# 7-115; Hols. Beef X 86-102# 110-150. Barrows & Gilts: 45-49% lean 307# 56. Feeder Pigs: US 2-3 72105# 42.50-82.50. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 130-145; 70-90# 145-160; 100-120# 150-155; Ewes Gd 1-3 120-166# 55. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 60-70# 155; 90-100# 135; Sel 2 under 20# 25-50; 3050# 70-102.50; 50-60# 7577; 60-80# 125-140; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 77.50;

130-200# 115; Sel 2 50-80# 47.50-50; 80-130# 62.50; 130-180# 92.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 220; 150-250# 210; Sel 2 100-150# 120155. INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No Report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA June 1, 2013 Mixed Hay: 3 lds, 130-150 Timothy: 6 lds, 130-310 Grass: 11 lds, 100-255 Straw: 3 lds, 155-180 Baleage: 1 ld, 35 Oats: 1 ld, 4.10 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 31, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1650# 126-131; Ch 2-3 1260-1600# 123126; Sel 2-3 1250-1545# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1365-1755# 106.50-114; Ch 2-3 1320-1650# 103.50110; Sel 2-3 1310-1650# 94.50-106. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1150-1300# 121124.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 115-119; Sel 2-3 10501400# 108-114. Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 85-89, hi dress 91-92, lo dress 75-81.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-85, hi dress 85-87, lo dress 75.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 79-83, hi dress 83-85.50, lo dress 70-78.50, Lean 85-90% lean 75-81.50, hi dress 81.50-83, lo dress 64-75. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9101900# 93-97, hi dress 98107, lo dress 87.50-93. Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 122-126; 90-92# 110; No. 2 102-128# 112119; 80-100# 90-110; 8086# 115; No. 3 80-130# 7580; 72-78# 40; Util. 80-110# 45-50; 60-78# 28; Hols. Hfrs. 85-105# 90-112; No. 2 80115# 50-80; Jersey Xbred 60-80# 30-40; Util/non-tubing 85-115# 40-50. LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION No Report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No Report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 28, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1290-1435# 124.50128; Ch 2-3 1170-1525# 118-125.50; Sel 2-3 13001335# 114-118.50; Hols. Hi

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2 80-130# 120-155; Sel 3 80-130# 60-87; Billies Sel 2 100-150# 155-175; Sel 3 100-150# 115. MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 3, 2013 Steers: Ch 115-119; Gd 110-112. Heifers: Ch 114-118; Gd 108-112. Cows: Util & Comm. 75-85; Canner & Lo Cutter 74 & dn. Feeder Cattle: Steers 100125; Bulls 90-115; Hfrs. 85120. Calves: 123. Ch 115-130; Gd 90-110; Std. 15-60; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-150; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 100-125. Hogs: 31. US 1-2 66-68; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 4248; Boars 10-30. Feeder Pigs: 6. US 1-3 2050# 45-60. Sheep: 59. Ch Lambs 125140; Gd Lambs 110-125; Slgh. Ewes 30-50. Goats: 60-160 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 3, 2013 Roosters: 5-7 Banty Roosters: 2-3.50 Heavy Hens: 1.50-7 Banty Hens: 1-1.50 Pigeons: 2.25-3.25 Guineas: 9-13.50 Ducks: 3-5 Geese: 4.75 Bunnies: 6.50-1.75 Rabbits: 8.50-11 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 3, 2013 Alfalfa: 255 Grass: 185-205 Rd. Bales: 75-180 Straw: 80 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES

New Holland, PA May 30, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1650# 127-131; Ch 2-3 1270-1600# 123126.75; Sel 1-3 1250-1650# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1450-1600# 111-114; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 107-110; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 99.50106. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1150-1300# 121124.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 115-119; Sel 1-3 10501400# 108-114. Slaughter Cows: Prem. whites 65-75% lean 7881.50, lo dress 75-77.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 8283.50, hi dress 85-87, lo dress 75.50-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-82.50, hi dress 83-85.50, lo dress 7078.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 81-82.50, lo dress 64-74.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8402040# 93-97; 1030-1700# hi dress 98-101, very hi dress 124; 1010-1700# lo dress 87.50-92.50. Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 122-126; 90-92# 110; No. 2 102-128# 112119; 80-100# 90-110; 8086# 115; No. 3 80-130# 7580; 72-78# 40; Util 80-110# 45-50; 60-78# 28. Holstein Heifer Calves: 85105# 90-112; No. 2 80-115# 50-80; Jersey Xbred 60-80# 30-40; Util/non-tubing 85115# 40-50. NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 27, 2013 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled & Shorn, Ch & Pr 2-3 4060# 167-200, hair sheep 175-185; 60-80# 168-180; 80-110# 162-168; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 1-3 40-60# 135-145, hair sheep 142-

166; 60-80# 140-152, hair sheep 134-162; 80-100# 137-152, hair sheep 134142; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 1-2 40-60# 112-132, hair sheep 118-135; 60-80# 110135, hair sheep 118-132; 80-110# 112-132, hair sheep 124-134; 110-130# 10-130. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-120# 56-57, hair sheep 68-72; 200-210# 4852; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100120# hair sheep 40-54; 110160# 38-54; 180-200# 3438; Cull 1-2 90-160# 24-30; 120-130# hair sheep 28-32; 120-200# 26-32. Slaughter Bucks: 170200# 42-66; 200-230# 4048. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-150; 60-80# 132-172; 90-110# 170-195; 110-120# 165-197; Sel 2 4060# 100-132; 60-80# 140142; 80-90# 32-152; Sel 3 40-60# 47-75; 60-80# 62-85; 80-90# 90-115; 90-110# 88100; Nanies/Does Sel 1 80125# 142-172; 130-150# 135-185; Sel 2 80-125# 105135; 130-150# 115-130; Sel 3 70-90# 80-100 90-125# 62-113 Billies/Bucks Sel 1 130-150# 210-215; 150200# 232-285; Sel 2 120150# 170-200; 150-180# 190-207 Wethers Sel 1 80130# 190-225; 130-160# 252-335; Sel 2 80-130# 140177; 130-150# 180-222. PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week Corn sold mostly .10 to .15 higher, Wheat sold mostly steady to .10 lower, Barley sold mostly .05 to .80 lower, Oats sold mostly steady & Soybeans sold mostly .75-1 higher. EarCorn sold 3-5 higher. Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 7.17-7.65, Avg 7.34, Contracts 5.67-5.75; Wheat No. 2 6.81-7.90, Avg 7.43, Contracts 6.65-7.31; Barley No. 4.10-5, Avg 4.45, Contract 4.25; Oats No. 2 4-4.90, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 14.9815.50, Avg 15.27, Contracts 11.70-12.16; EarCorn 204. South Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.20-7.20, Avg 6.95; Wheat No. 2 6.40-7, Avg 6.73; Barley No. 3 4-5, Avg 4.25; Oats No. 2 3.80-4, Avg 3.93; Soybeans No. 2 1415.10, Avg 14.60; EarCorn 195. Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.20-7.72, Avg 7.22; Wheat No. 2 6.40-7.90, Avg 7.243; Barley No. 3 45.15, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 3.75-5.15, Avg 4.26; Soybeans No. 2 13.50-15.77, Avg 14.86; EarCorn 190204, Avg 198. Western PA: Corn No. 2

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Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 23 40-60# 167-200, hair sheep 175-185; 60-80# 168180; 80-110# 162-168; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 13 40-60# 135-145, hair sheep 142-166; 60-80# 140152, hair sheep 134-162; 80-100# 137-152, hair sheep 134-142; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 1-2 40-60# 112-132, hair sheep 118135; 60-80# 110-135, hair sheep 118-132; 80-110# 112-132, hair sheep 124134; 110-130# 110-130. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-120# 56-57, hair sheep 68-72; 200-210# 4852, Util 1-2 thin flesh 100120# hair sheep 40-54; 110160# 38-54; 180-200# 3438; Cull 1-2 90-160# 24-30; 120-130# hair sheep 28-32; 120-200# 26-32. Slaughter Bucks: 170200# 42-66; 200-230# 4048. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-150; 60-80# 132-172; 90-110# 170-195; 110-120# 165-197; Sel 2 4060# 100-132; 60-80# 140142; 80-90# 132-152; Sel 3 40-60# 47-75; 60-80# 62-85; 80-90# 90-115; 90-110# 88100. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-125# 142-172; 130150# 135-185; Sel 2 80125# 105-135; 130-150#

115-130; Sel 3 70-90# 80100; 90-125# 62-113. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 210-215; 150-200# 232-285; Sel 2 120-150# 170-200; 150180# 190-207; Wethers Sel 1 80-130# 190-225; 130160# 252-335; Sel 2 80130# 140-177; 130-150# 180-222. PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. Compared to last week Hay sold 5-10 lower & Straw sold 5-10 lower. All hay & straw reported sold/ton. Alfalfa 130-300; Mixed Hay 80-200; Timothy 160-200; Straw 115-230. Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 114 lds of Hay, 28 Straw; Alfalfa 170-305; Mixed Hay 120-340; Timothy 170-275; Grass 135-300; Straw 115230. Wolgemuth Auction: May 20, 41 lds Hay, 5 Straw; Alfalfa 240-400; Mixed Hay 100-420; Timothy 140-150; Grass 125-300; Straw 170230. Green Dragon Auction: May 24, 13 lds Hay & 3 Straw. Alfalfa 300; Mixed

Hay 122-255; Timothy 180; Grass 110-180; Straw 150180. Central Pennsylvania: 59 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 8650-160; Mixed Hay 60280; Timothy 130-20; Grass 65-200; Straw 95-220. Dewart Auction: May 13, 17 lds Hay, 4 Straw; Mixed Hay 45-260; Timothy 75200; Grass 47.50-280; Straw 150-220. Greencastle Auction: May 13 & 16, 4 lds Hay, 1 Straw; Mixed Hay 87.50-100; Grass 105; Straw 150. Kutztown Auction: May 25, 24 lds Hay, 4 Straw; Alfalfa 160-170; Mixed Hay 60-220; Timothy 130-220; Grass 120-190; Straw 157-205. Middleburg Auction: May 20, 12 Hay, 2 Straw; Mixed Hay 110-280; Grass 110115; Straw 95-220. Shippensburg Auction: May 18 & 21; 23 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 86.50-180; Mixed Hay 65-200; Timothy 140-205; Grass 65-200; Straw 195. VINTAGE SALES STABLES May 28, 2013 Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1365-1755# 106.50-109; Ch 2-3 13201540# 103.50-106.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 80.5085.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 77.50-82.50, hi dress 82.50-85.50, lo dress 74-76; Boners 80-85% lean 76.5079, hi dress 81-83.50, lo dress 72-74.50; Lean 8590% lean 73.50-78.50, hi dress 79-82.50, lo dress 6273. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1225-2100# 92-99. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 113-123# 119-128; 95-112# 135-140; 85-90# 115; No. 2 95-115# 124-128; 85-90# 112; No. 3 83-109# 95-106; 75# 65; Util 72-110# 60-75. Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 92-114# 105-112; No. 2 82-93# 82-97; Util/nontubing 73-82# 67-75. WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA May 30, 2013 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 125 Orchard Grass: 3 lds, 155360. Mixed Hay: 13 lds, 75-300 Grass: 2 lds, 75-160 Straw: 4 lds, 110-165 Soybean Stalks: 1 ld, 50 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION June 3, 2013 Mixed: 31 lds, 100-400 Timothy: 6 lds, 180-375 Grass: 9 lds, 135-300 Straw: 10 lds, 75-220

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NCBA Statement on OIE vote to upgrade U.S. to “Negligible” Risk for BSE WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President-Elect Bob McCan, a cattleman from Victoria, Texas, made the following statement about the vote by the Scientific Commission for the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to upgrade the United States’ risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) to negligible risk status: “This announcement by OIE’s Scientific Commission is very positive news for U.S. cattle producers.

The U.S. being classified as negligible risk for BSE by the OIE further solidifies the fact that the safety and health of our cattle and our beef is a top priority for American cattlemen and women. With the implementation of multiple interlocking safeguards by the U.S. beef industry and our partners, we have successfully been able to prevent BSE from becoming a threat to the U.S. beef supply, which remains the safest in the world. The vote by the

OIE, an internationally recognized, standard-setting body, is proof that the science-based mitigation measures in place in the United States effectively protect our public and animal health. “This announcement is an important step forward in increasing export opportunities for U.S. cattle producers. This is a significant achievement for the United States, our beef producers and federal and state partners who have successfully collaborated on this issue.”

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Unbelievable selection of Ford NH Equipment!!!!!! Mr. Wesarg owned a Ford-NH dealership for many years as well as doing custom farming and snowplowing. The entire fleet is in good working condition and ready to go to work for you!! TRACTORS: Ford NH 8970 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH8970 4wd - 4700 hrs; NH 8670 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH 8670 4wd - 5300 hrs; Ford TW35 4wd - 6200 hrs; Ford TW20 4wd; Ford 5610 4wd w/ cab - 3000 hrs; (2) NH 7740 4wd w/ cabs; All (9) tractors above have Degelman, Anbo or Meyers front blades which will be offered separately; Ford 6610 tractor w/ ldr; Ford County 1164 4wd; Ford 5000 w/ cab; CONSTRUCTION EQ: Hyundai 210LC-3 long reach excavator with thumb & 3rd valve - low hours; Hyundai H70 dozer - low hours; Dresser TD15D dozer w/ cab - 1500 original hours; Ford 655A 4wd loader backhoe; Ford 755B loader backhoe w/ thumb; Ford A64 wheel loader - very nice; Dynapac CC102 roller; Rockblaster 1000GG hyd hammer for excavator; Schutts tree spade; (6) backhoe & excavator buckets; Eaco ES35 hyd hammer; (4) Heavy duty dump trailers; 6ft Rockhound-3pt hitch; York 3pt sweeper; many good backhoe & loader buckets; large amount of shop tools, spare tires & rims, lumber, Several original Ford dealer signs plus much more!!!!! FARM EQ: NH BC5070 baler w/ thrower - like new; NH 570 baler w/ thrower; '09 NH BR7090 Round baler; NH BR740 Silage Special round baler; NH 900 harvester w/ corn & snapper heads; NH 892 forage harvester; (2) NH 716 forage wagons; NH 8 forge wagon; Nice Fargo Dump wagon; NH 1411 discbine; NH 1412 discbine; Kuhn GA6522 Twin Rotary Rake - almost new; (2) NH 163H 4 star tedders; (2) excellent NH 57 3pt rakes; (3) nice steel kicker wagons; (4) good wooden kicker wagons; Sunflower 1233 18ft Rock Flex discs; Kinze 3000 4 row no-till planter - near new; Tye 8ft 3pt no-till drill - very good; Haybuster 107 10ft no-till drill 3 boxes - excellent; Brillion SP10 10ft 3pt seeder 2 boxes - excellent; Brillion 8ft 3pt seeder; Bush Hog 10 shank chisel plows; Bush Hog 13ft HD offset disc; Brillion WL-03 25ft flat fold cultimulcher; Ford 10ft HD offset disc; Ford 152 3x reset plow; Ford 154 5x variable width reset plows; Haybuster H-106 rock picker; Haybuster 256 bale grinder; BushWhacker 20ft batwing mower; Bush Hog 3715 HD Batwing -like new; Kuhn 5ft 3pt sicklebar mower; J&M 375 gravity wagon; Kilbros 375 gravity wagon; NH 616 3pt disc mower; (8) good Land Pride 3pt blades 7 & 8ft; Armor rock rake; NI 314 picker; NI 325 sheller-parts; Nice 6ft Brown Tree Cutter; (4) 5 & 6 ft Bush Hogs; Loftness 3pt snowblower; McKee 3pt snowblower; NH 679 manure spreader; NI 176 42ft elevator; Goosen 3pt bale chopper; Arps 728 3pt backhoe; Ford 3pt flail mwr; American wood splitter; Rainbow 12 inch PTO irrigation pump - nearly new!; Katolight 35KW alternator; Shaver 3pt stump grinder -like new; Tuffline 2 shank subsoiler; several small 3pt implements; Land Pride FS700 Grass Seeder; Befco 6 ft roto tiller; Many spare tires, wheels, buckets, shop tools parts and more!!!! VEHICLES: '87 Ford F800 dump truck; 12 ton tandem axle trailer; 2000 Ford F250 service truck; '94 Ford F350 dump truck; '88 Ford F600 truck w/ sander; Many more misc items. STEEL BUILDINGS: 50X150ft I-beam frame steel building with OH doors and shop; (3) Steel Quonset buildings with doors each approx 40x80. All buildings to be removed by buyer within 60 days of auction at buyers own risk. TERMS: Cash or good check. Any buyers unknown to auction company should have bank letter of credit. All equipment sold as is where is.

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Rep. Collin Peterson tells Grange members potentially ‘last Farm Bill’ still in limbo WASHINGTON, D.C. — During an address Monday to Grange members attending the organization’s annual Fly-In, Ranking House Democrat Collin Peterson warned we may be see-

ing “the last Farm Bill,” if the omnibus legislation even passes through Congress this year. “If we can’t get the votes then I think we’re done until the next election,” Peterson said dur-

ing his luncheon address at the National Press Club. “But this might be the last Farm Bill.” Peterson said the bill is making some progress, and is expected to come to the House floor on the

week of June 17. In spite of nearly $21 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - funding for what was formerly known as food stamps that makes

up nearly 80 percent of the $1 trillion piece of legislation - Peterson said some Republicans still may not budge. “Some Republicans tell me that the high water mark among the Repub-

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Country Folks has partnered with the New York State Corn and Soybean Growers Association to publish the summer edition of the Association's newsletter, The NY Crop Grower. This will be a special insert to the JULY 15th edition of Country Folks East and West. It will also be mailed to all of the members of the association and to prospective members. This will also be taken to Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls in August.

lican Caucus is 150 (votes),” Peterson said. “I agreed to the SNAP cuts because (Rep.) Lucas thought it’s what needed to be done in order to get the votes. For some of them, $21 billion isn’t enough. For some of them, $100 billion wouldn’t be enough.” Peterson said he and Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) believe limiting the number of amendments to no more than 30 is necessary to allow it to pass. “We were very pleased and honored to have Rep. Peterson offer his insight into the Farm Bill process to our eager crowd,” National Grange President Edward L. Luttrell said. “Our members will be using this information as well as others they learned this week in their conversations with Representatives and Senators today and tomorrow across the Hill.” The National Grange Fly-In is an annual event held to encourage members of the 145-year-old organization to speak directly to their elected officials about issues of importance to rural Americans and the agriculture sector. The Fly-In began Sunday evening with a briefing by Joel White, President of Council for Affordable Health Care Coverage, on the status of the Affordable Care Act and runs through Tuesday. After Peterson spoke, the National Grange and members proudly presented the first William Saunders Award for Rural Awareness to RAM for their Super Bowl Commercial, “God Made a Farmer.”

Senate votes on food labeling amendment WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 23, the Senate rejected by a vote of 71 to 27 an amendment by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to let states require labels on food or beverages made with genetically modified ingredients. “An overwhelming majority of Americans favor

GMO labeling but virtually all of the major biotech and food corporations in the country oppose it,” Sanders said. “Today’s vote is a step forward on an important issue that we are going to continue to work on. The people of Vermont and the people of Ameri-

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Conservation Stewardship program applications due by June 14 DURHAM, JUNE 3, 2013 — The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Stewardship Program will provide about $175 million in funding nationally for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year. Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners interested in CSP should submit applications by June 14 to their local NRCS office to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. The deadline was extended from May 31. The voluntary program allows producers to go the extra mile in conserving natural resources while also maintaining or increasing the productivity of their operations. “CSP is different than our other financial assistance programs,” said NRCS Acting Chief Jason Weller. “It offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. It’s about conservation activities on the entire operation, focusing on multiple resource

concerns.” Playing a significant part in conserving and improving our nation’s resources, producers enrolled an additional 12.1 million acres in CSP last year, bringing the total number of acres to more than 50 million. Many of the CSP enhancements improve soil quality, which helps land become more resilient to extreme weather. Several other improvements are available for producers, including intensive rotational grazing, intercropping and wildlife friendly fencing. Because of the extreme weather in 2012, more interest and participation in the cover crop enhancements is expected this year, according to NRCS experts. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types. For the checklist and additional information, visit the CSP website or visit your local USDA NRCS office.

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ca have a right to know what’s in the food that they eat,” he added. The Vermont House on May 10 voted 99-42 for legislation calling for labeling food products that contain genetically modified organisms. Opponents raised concerns that the state could face lawsuits claiming that food labeling must be left to federal regulators. Sanders’ proposal was designed to make it clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced using genetically modified organisms. Co-sponsored by Senators Mark Begich (D-AK)

Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (DCT) and Jeff Merkley (DOR), Sanders’ amendment would have made clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced through genetic

already must list more than 3,000 ingredients ranging from high-fructose corn syrup to transfats. Unlike 49 countries around the world, including all the countries of the European Union, the United States does

“An overwhelming majority of Americans favor GMO labeling but virtually all of the major biotech and food corporations in the country oppose it.” ~ Bernie Sanders engineering. In the United States, Sanders said, food labels

not require labels identifying genetically engineered ingredients.

The measure also would have required the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to report to Congress within two years on the percentage of food and beverages in the United States that contain genetically engineered ingredients. Consumer organizations backing the Sanders amendment included the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Rural Vermont, Center for Food Safety; Friends of the Earth, Earth Justice, Allergy Kids Foundation, Beyond Pesticides and others.

Senate closes out week-long Farm Bill debate Congress is out of session for its Memorial Day recess returning on

Monday, June 3. It is expected that the Senate will resume debate and

finish consideration of the Farm Bill followed by immigration reform

when they return in June. The Senate considered

a wide array of amendments to the Farm Bill throughout the week

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MFWD JOHN DEERE CAB TRACTORS AND EXCAVATOR: JD 8220 MFWD with front end suspension option, will sell with app. 500 hrs.! Comes with 3 remotes, 18.4R46 tires and bolt on duals, 14.9x34 front tires and duals, quick hitch, bells and whistles make it deluxe!!; JD 7430 Premium MFWD, Power Quad. trans., with road gear, 3 remotes, 14.9R46 rear and 14.9R30 front rubber, rack of front suitcase weights, app. 1100 hrs.; JD 7520 MFWD, 3 remotes, 14.9R46 rear and 14.9R30 front tires, app. 2900 hrs., Power Quad Trans. with road gear, rack of weights!; JD 7600 MFWD, 3 remotes, Quad range Trans., 14.9R46 rear tires, 14.9R30 front tires, app. 3500 hrs.; Also JD 7710 2WD tractor, cab, 2 remotes, 320 90R50 rear tires, will be just turning 1500 hrs.!; JD 160C LC wide track excavator selling with app. 1500 hrs.!; Also selling a pair of 14.9R46 snap on duals; COMBINE—GRAIN TOOLS—DRILL: CIH 1640 Axial Flow 2WD combine; 820 15 ft. flex head; My-D-Han-D 6 in. x 36 ft. 2 yr. old transport auger with 3 h.p. electric motor; CIH 6300 Soy Special Drill (14 ft.) 28 x 6 in. rows, double units, large rubber packer wheels, front mount grass seeder, dry fert., box was never used!; SKID STEER—FORKLIFTS: Thomas 175 Turbo “High Lift” skid steer, Kubota diesel power, complete with Thomas 6 ft. produce scoop bucket, 3100 hrs.; (set of pallet forks sell separately!); Matched pair ca. 2005 and 2007 Toyota LP gas powered forklifts, 2500 lb. capacity (on stamped plate), hard rubber indoor tires, 2 stage lift, side shift, model #7FG CU15, 1079 and 3810 hrs.; 1968 Towmotor LP gas forklift with 360 degree rotator head; SHARP TILLAGE TOOLS: 2011 Landoll 23 ft. transport disk model 6230, 9 in. spacings, rock flex with hyd. leveler; Like New Sunflower 4212 disk chisel with 9 chisels and rock flex front disk section; Krauss Landsman 21 ft. single pass tillage tool; Milestone “Dammer/Diker” 3 pt. 4 row water saver; Navigator cultivator guidance tool; Lilliston 3 pt. 4 row rolling cultivator; McConnell 3 pt. 4 row hiller/cultivator; 2011 RJ Equipment (Quebec) hyd. fold 23 ft. crow foot roller/packer; 14 ft. steel land roller; POTATO PLANTING—HARVEST—FIELD EQUIPMENT: Kverneland UN3200 4 row cup planter, liquid fert., new John Blue pump, Admire applicator, tongue hitch pull, app. 2500 total use acreage!; Better Built 2963 model seed cutter, (2-3-4-6 cut!) with liquid seed treater unit; Thomas B88 2 row air head harvester with JD diesel power unit, 1165 hrs., S&S star table, fold away boom, 100% belted chain; Thomas 944L 4 row windrower, right hand discharge, 4 individual primary digger chains, 2 double secondaries, all belted chain; Thomas (WR660) 2 row windrower, right hand, all belted; Air Tech 90 ft. air boom sprayer, 1200 gal. fiberglass tank, aluminum air booms, Ionizer package; SIX (6) POTATO BODY TRUCKS: (sell complete!) 1995 Mack R series RD6885 ten wheel, twin screw with fenders, 13 sp. with low hole trans., outfitted with Haines custom painted 22 ft. belted floor bulk seed body, hyd. doors, plus Shurlok cover tarp!; 1974 Mack R, ten wheel, twin screw, hi-low, Mack Plus aux. trans., with 20 ft. Haines belted floor bulk seed body with deep drop hyd. side door and hyd. gate; 1989 Mack Super Liner ten wheel, twin screw, with Mack 12 sp. trans., with deep reduction gear, set up with 21 ft. McConnell chain unload body; 1970 Mack R, aux. trans., fenders, set up with Haines 18 ft. belted floor unload body, deep hyd. side door, hyd. gate; 1970 Mack R ten wheel, twin screw, aux. trans., with McConnell 21 ft. chain unload body; 1968 Ford S/A truck with 14 ft. chain unload body;

TRAILERS—OTHER TRUCKS—TRUCK TRACTOR: 2009 Kauffman (48 ft. x 102 in.) 25 ton drop deck low boy trailer with ramps; 1997 Wabash (48 x 102) refer trailer, no unit; 1999 Freightliner Century Class Tractor with condo style cab, Detroit power, Fuller 10 sp., sliding 5th wheel; 1989 GMC 6000 S/A, Cat diesel, Allison auto. trans., with hoist under 14 ft. flat deck with stake pockets; 1982 Mack R, ten wheel, twin screw, dump truck, 13 ft. dump box, cab protector, gravel pit or farm use truck; POTATO WAREHOUSE LINE: Haines 49 ft. telescoping boom bin piler, belted chain, V-trough boom; Haines computerized double tote bag filler with scale; Haines 48 in. portable grading line (all variable speed) consisting of belted in-feed conveyor, roller picking table, Star chef sizer; Haines 36 in. portable grading line with belted in-feed, roller inspection table (stainless steel rollers) trash conveyor; McConnell 14 ft. body on trailer unit used as receiving hopper; Haines 36 in. brusher; 2005 Haines single tote bag filler; Haines 26 in. roller inspection table; Haines box dumper; Haines skid steer mount produce scoop bucket; Rex 100 lb. batch scale; Pecking scale with over/under head; Two each of 30 ft. and 20 ft. flat belt conveyors; Misc. other conveyors; ACCESSORIES: Winpower p.t.o. 20/12 PT2 generator; John Blue transfer pump with elect. motor; 200 gal. front mount poly tank with bracket for in furrow use with planter; Pr. of 250 gal. each saddle tank rig with carrier frame; Three (3) vertical V-bottom poly liquid fert. tanks on frames 2500 to 3000 gal.; 1500 gal. flat bottom tank; 1500 gal. horizontal tank tender unit 2 yrs. old with B&S engine; Webster (old) fert. body with dual wheel trailer gear; Old Holland 4 row transplanter; NOTE: A very clean, highly maintained line that is housed under cover and in field ready condition. Almost all was bought new or near new by Ron and operated by a hand selected skeleton crew!! Machinery well worth driving for! Beautiful Adirondack Mountain Area with Lake Placid just 8 miles up the road! Plenty to do and a great post planting time to get away a couple days and relax before summer work and harvest. See Lake Placid Event Schedule on their web page! Close Airport at “Lake clear” for (limited) commercial flights or private plane. Call if you need a ride. Auction Motel Headquarters will be Best Western in Saranac Lake. STRICT TERMS OF SALE: U.S. CASH FUNDS!! Honorable checks will be accepted by persons in good standing with the Edgley Family or the Auction Company. UNKNOWN persons will need a currently dated Bank Letter (turned over at time of registration for bidder card) specifically addressed to the Windy Mountain Auction for immediate removal OR leave purchase until your check clears or is otherwise verified positive! Acceptable ID required for bidders card! For Specific Information on Items Selling in This Auction Contact the Owner Ron Edgley 518-354-8448 Home OR 518-524-3550 Cell Email: windymt@roadrunner.com

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Sale to be held at the warehouse located in Essex Co. along State Route 3, 1 mile east of Bloomingdale, 4 miles west of Saranac Lake. Sale is app. 38 miles west of Plattsburgh, NY via Rte 3. Sale is app. 35 miles south of Malone, NY via Rte 30 to 86 (just out of Gabriels watch for left turn onto County Rd 81 Gabriels-Bloomingdale Rd) and stay straight onto Rte. 3 east at Bloomingdale. From Watertown I-81 use Exit 48 and follow State Route 342 east to the end and make left onto Rte 3 (this will avoid driving through downtown Watertown!)

with many more awaiting disposition. Senators John Barrasso (WY) and Patrick Toomey (PA) have filed an amendment, supported by the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), which would repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard in its entirety. An amendment, opposed by ASI, to prohibit mandatory commodity check-offs was filed by Senator Ted Cruz (Texas). Neither amendment has yet been considered. Senator Kay Hagen (NC) offered an amendment that would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use crop insurance to reimburse farmers for losses incurred during insurance policy reviews. While the reviews are necessary to reduce waste and fraud, these investigations drive up the cost of the program for honest producers. The amendment passed by a vote of 94-0. An amendment offered by Senators Richard Durbin (IL) and Tom Coburn (OK) that would terminate federal crop insurance subsidies for farmers who earn more than $750,000 annually was approved by a 59-33 vote. The amendment also provided for a USDA study on the effects of the provision to the crop insurance program prior to its implementation. Chairman Debbie Stabenow (MI) strongly opposed the measure stating that such an amendment would jeopardize the historic agreement between environmental and commodity groups. Under the agreement, environmental organizations pledged to support continued insurance subsidies for federal crop insurance if qualified farmers met all conservation and wetland requirements. The linkage between conservation compliance and crop insurance, as well as the $750,000 income limit, are not contained in the House version of the Farm Bill, which is expected to be on the House floor in early June. Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly, May 24

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Fifteen livestock groups urge Senate to pass the ban on formula contracts BILLINGS, MT — Fifteen national and state livestock groups including R-CALF USA, sent a joint letter on May 30 to U.S. Senators urging them to aggressively support the bipartisan Farm Bill amendment sponsored by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY), Tim Johnson (D-SD), and Jon Tester (D-MT). The amendment, Senate Amendment 982, would prohibit the largest meatpackers from using anticompetitive formula contracts to procure livestock from independent cattle and sheep feeders. According to the group’s letter, the amendment would end the meatpackers’ practice of enticing cattle and sheep feeders to commit livestock under a formula contract that, while granting livestock sellers timely access to the marketplace, does not even include a negotiated base price. For this reason, the groups refer to anticompetitive formula contracts as un-priced contracts. The numbers of cattle that have exited the price-discovery cash market in favor of formula contracts has skyrocketed during the past several years. According to national data collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the volume of cattle sold in the price-discovery cash market shrank from 52 percent in 2005 to only 26 percent in 2012, while the volume of cattle procured under formula contracts increased from 33 percent to 55 percent during the same period. The group’s letter explains that formula contracts are anticompetitive because their ultimate settlement is based on prices discovered in the cash market, which is a market the meatpackers can readily manipulate simply by avoiding it and relying on their formula livestock. “The meatpackers have created a vicious conundrum,” said Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA . Bullard explained: “First, the meatpackers restrict timely access to the marketplace for independent producers, forcing them to enter formu-

la contracts; second, the meatpackers rely on their formula livestock to avoid the cash market, causing the cash market to fall; finally, the meatpackers slaughter their formula livestock and pay the livestock producers a price based on the depressed cash market that the meatpackers had just manipulated.” “Dominant meatpackers are able to artificially lower the price they pay for all cattle and sheep,” the groups highlighted in their letter.

In support of their call for the ban on anticompetitive formula contracts, the groups wrote that the U.S. sheep flock has declined by more than half in just three decades and lamb prices fell over $100 per head between early 2011 and mid-2012, a period when consumers continued paying high prices for lamb. “Also, while consumers continue paying record prices for beef, independent cattle producers have suffered horren-

dous, long term losses. During the 26-month period from March 2011 to April 2013, when beef prices were reaching historic highs, independent cattle producers lost an average of about $116 per head for every animal sold to the dominant meatpackers,” the letter states. The letter concludes, “Both the cattle industry and the sheep industry are shrinking fast and neither industry will recover on its own unless Congress takes immedi-

ate action to end the manipulative practices caused by the dominant meatpackers’ use of anticompetitive formula contracts.” Groups that joined the request for the ban on formula contracts include: Buckeye Quality Beef Association (Ohio), Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Cattle Producers of Washington, Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association, Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND), Inde-

pendent Cattlemen of Nebraska, Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming, Kansas Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri’s Best Beef Co-Operative, Murray County, Oklahoma Independent Cattlemen’s Association, Nevada Live Stock Association, Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers, Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM), R-CALF USA, and South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.

Dairy promotion programs invest in future of food The National Dairy Council, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, were driving partners in the Future of Food 2013 Forum. This event was co-

hosted by the Washington Post & Slate and promoted dairy and agriculture food systems of the future. The forum took place on May 22 in Washington D.C. and brought

together key public figures to discuss the roles farmers, government, and industry will play in finding solutions to food sustainability. Highlights of the forum are available

at http://www.washingtonpost.com/postlive/co nferences/futureoffood. Source: Friday Facts — May 24

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John Deere 8430 8 wheel 4x4 Tractor Cab, front blade, AC, 3 pt. hitch, pto, remotes, great shape. Sale $19,999.00. 315253-3636 John Deere 2850 4x4 Tractor Cab Front Loader, pto, 3 pt. hitch, remotes, great shape. $21,999.00. 315-253-3636 John Deere 7700 4x4 Tractor Cab, AC, 6cyl diesel, remotes, pto, 3 pt. hitch, Nice! $34,999.00. 315-253-3636 New Holland TC33D 4x4 Tractor with Loader, 1000 hrs, rops, pto remotes, 3 pt. hitch. $11,999.00. 315-253-3636 NEW HOLLAND 7’ 477 haybine, like new condition, $2,500. 413-743-5761 leave message New LS G3033 4x4 Tractor Loader Backhoe, 4x4, 33hp diesel, 5 year warranty, only one #357. $19,500.00. 315253-3636 PRONOVOST tandem wheel dump trailer, 10x5’ body, like new. Some horse equipment. 802-476-4423, 802-793-4555

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #1 - UNIQUE PROPERTY with much potential & lovely views of valley - 712 rolling acres, 350 acres tillable, one mile of creek frontage, trout stream, some lg. fields, nice woods & pasture land - restored & elegant Victorian home - 11 lg. rooms with Victorian period decor is a step back in time - 130 yrs. old & in VG condition - 4 bdrms., lg. LR, DR, fam. rm. - nice library & 3.5 baths - lg. bay windows upstairs & downstairs - attached 2 car garage - patio area - also carriage house in entrance to 120x36 ft. dairy barn - 72x25 ft. mach. shed & attractive tree lined entrance to property - A MUST SEE FOR BUYERS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000

Employment Opportunity ANIMAL HEALTH SALES REPRESENTATIVE An established animal health company is seeking a self-motivated individual to maintain existing dealerships and expand by adding new dealerships throughout the Northeast. Experience in the Dairy Industry, Veterinary Industry as well as sales experience is preferred.

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#67 - Very quiet, private location 3 miles from Little Falls, NY with 46 acres, 14 tillable, 30 pasture - great hobby farm - 9 room farmhouse in good condition has combination oil/wood hot water heat, a clean & comfortable home - also like-new doublewide with 6 rooms, 2 decks, 1 porch, above ground pool, work shop with electric, dependable year-around creek, drilled well & 2 springs - all for $170,000 #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC 100 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS, has great views of the MOHAWK VALLEY. 3 outstanding building lots along road 5S - some tillable land, nice woods and a pond. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN. Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,000 #B-106 - This is a beautiful home that has been restored to keep its character but still have the modern conveniences. It has 4 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. It is set on 250 acres that include both sides of the road with 6600 feet of frontage on State Route 170. Over 100 acres are tillable, 22 are pasture and 130 are in woods. It includes a 2 car garage and small shed. Two wind turbines that are located on the property can be added which will create a minimum income of $16,000 annually for 25 years. Asking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$525,000 C-82 - Newly constructed in 2006, ranch home located on 10 acres of level land in western Montgomery County; 3 bdrms., 1 1/2 baths, full basement with 8’ ceiling; rear deck; 24x30 two-stall detached garage with automatic door openers and concrete floor; nice home on open lot in country location, priced under assessed value. Asking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000

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100 WRAPPED Square bales, reasonably priced. 203-2633955

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David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

New w - Showplacee Otsego o Gentleman'ss Farm. 180 acres of beautiful property on the Butternut Creek. Mostly tillable. Some pasture and a little bit of woods. All in hay. Decent fencing. Large Pole barn for beef, hay, and machinery storage. Large 2 story garage. Makes a nice shop, side addition for horses. A beautiful Cedar built Contemporary Chalet on a full poured insulated concrete basement that could easily be finished off into more rooms. Attached 3 car garage. Located at the end of a 1,000 ft paved driveway. Quiet and private. This farm is an upscale one of a kind. Owners are retiring from the beef business of 18 years . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $650,000 d - 2291 1 - Otsego o Countyy - Beautiful 93 Reduced acre farm w/new buildings. Half tillable, half woods & pasture. All on a quiet road w/beautiful views. New 2

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story 4 bedroom 2 bath home, large front porch, full poured basement. Horse Barn - 2 large box stalls, room for hay storage, one car & lawn equipment, w/power & running water. New 52x60 pole barn partial concrete floor makes an awesome outbuilding or shop. Buildings all set at end of 400 ft drive. Quiet peaceful setting. Make hay, raise horse, or beef. Close to shopping, schools, hospitals, & the beautiful Cooperstown Area. Priced has been reduced from 5,000 $450,000 to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375 n offer.. Thiss iss a greatt buy.. Makee an Costt overr $500k k in n 2008. d to o Find d - 2353 3 - Cortland d Co Hard ountyy Farm. 130 acres on a quiet road. 70 acres tillable all in hay. 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. Older 2 story 50 cow dairy barn. Good 2 story 4 bedroom farm house. Farm would make a very nice beef or horse farm. Grow lots of good hay or milk a small dairy. Mins to City of Cortland or Syracuse. Close to I81. Farm reasonably priced to sell . .Askingg $225,000 4 - 35 5 acress closee to o Cortland d and d I81. 2314 Mostly wooded with some timber. Excellent hunting. Would make a nice place to have a home or cabin for weekend getaway. Same as the two previous parcels. Close to Syracuse, Finger Lakes, Cornell College. everything you need is close by and is easy to get to from I81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $59,900

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1 Week $9.85 per zone / 2+ Weeks $8.85 per zone per week 1 Week $10.15 per zone / 2+ Weeks $9.15 per zone per week 1 Week $10.45 per zone / 2+ Weeks $9.45 per zone per week

Roofing

ROOFING & SIDING e Metall Roofing g & Siding.. BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

Tractor Parts NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors. Allis Chalmers, all models. Large inventory! We ship. Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Sawmills

Services Offered

TIMBER WANTED PAYING TOP PRICES FOR

WEDDING INVITATIONS printed and designed by Lee Publications: 100 (4.5x6) Invitations including envelopes with 100 RSVP postcards. Only $150.00 +tax. We can also do smaller and larger amounts. Call for pricing and designs 518-673-0101, or bsnyder@leepub.com Also Save the Dates • Shower Invitations • Baby Announcements and more.

Timberland, Saw Logs, & Veneer Delivered, Standing or Roadside.

Call General Timber 518-796-4828

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment FARMERS - SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Does that Wood or Concrete Silo Need Help?

ALL TYPE OF REPAIR Cabling of Barn & All Types of Barn Roof Repair

Call MAC HYNEY

518-993-4613

Trailers TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: 400 different trailers, in stock, ready to haul. Dumps, tilttops, landscape trailers and goosenecks. Financing always available. Call 585243-1563.

Trucks 1987 GMC Brigadier, tandem, silage or sawdust 22’ dump w/rolltarp. On road daily, runs great, $12,000. 845-701-2856

Calendar of Events NEW ENGLAND NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

JUN 11 Local Food: Innovative Direct Marketing Strategies for Success Workshop Charlestown Town Hall, 19 Summer St., Charlestown, NH. An overview of the latest trends in marketing local

food and local products. $10/person. Visiting www.extension.unh.edu (Agriculture or Events section.) If you have questions about this program, please contact Nada Haddad 603-679-5616 or nada.haddad@unh.edu or Kelly McAdam 6 0 3 - 5 2 7 - 5 4 7 5 orkelly.mcadam@unh.edu. JUN 15-16 Merck Forest & Farmland Ctr. Hay Days: Demonstrating Draft Power Merck Forest & Farmland Ctr., 3270 Rte. 315, Rupert, VT. 10 am - 4 pm. GMDHA members will demonstrate how horses can be used for plowing, tilling, raking, tedding and more. Open to everyone interested in learning about draft power for farming. MFFC staff will lead children’s activities related to draft power, our horses and farm. Rain dates June 22 & 23. Call 802-394-7836. On Internet at www. merckforest.org JUN 19-22 VT Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com JUN 27-29 Arabian Horse Show of New England Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com

1 Week $10.75 per zone / 2+ Weeks $9.75 per zone per week 1 Week $11.05 per zone / 2+ Weeks $10.05 per zone per week 1 Week $11.35 per zone / 2+ Weeks $10.35 per zone per week

1 Week $11.65 per zone / 2+ Weeks $10.65 per zone per week 1 Week $11.95 per zone / 2+ Weeks $10.95 per zone per week 1 Week $12.25 per zone / 2+ Weeks $11.25 per zone per week

1 Week $12.55 per zone / 2+ Weeks $11.55 per zone per week 1 Week $12.85 per zone / 2+ Weeks $11.85 per zone per week 1 Week $13.15 per zone / 2+ Weeks $12.15 per zone per week

1 Week $13.45 per zone / 2+ Weeks $12.45 per zone per week 1 Week $13.75 per zone / 2+ Weeks $12.75 per zone per week 1 Week $14.05 per zone / 2+ Weeks $13.05 per zone per week

JUL 1 U.S. Ayrshire News Youth Contest Deadline National Ayrshire Convention, Wilmington, OH. Ayrshire junior members who are interested in participating in the national queen contest, display contest, photo contest, quiz bowl and dairy jeopardy are encouraged to complete the application forms available on the ABA web site at www. usayrshire.com/applications. html JUL 5-7 Northeast Reining Horse Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com JUL 8-12 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association & the American Society of Animal Science Indianapolis, IN. 35 symposia on topics such as animal genetics, food science and animal well being. On Internet at jtmtg.org JUL 10-13 Region 16 Arabian Championships Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-737-

2443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com JUL 19-21 N.E. Sheep Sale & Northeast Youth Sheep Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum (Mallary Complex), 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-737-2443, 413205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com JUL 23-24 National Mastitis Council Regional Meeting DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, ME. This two day conference will consist of educational seminars in addition to specialized, interactive short courses. Individuals will be able to select specific topics of interest to them. Contact NMC Office, 608-848-4615 or nmc@nmconline.org JUL 26-28 Yankee Color Classic & W. Mass. Appaloosa Horse Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com AUG 1-3 CT Summer Classic Horse Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA. Contact The Big E, 413-7372443, 413-205-5115. On Internet at www.TheBigE.com

USDA seeks sign-ups for wetlands, grasslands conservation programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications from landowners interested in the Wetlands Reserve Program and Grassland Reserve Program. A new round of funding authorizes $255 million to enroll up to 100,000 additional acres into WRP and $47 million to enroll up to 200,000 additional acres into GRP, both nationwide. Anyone interested in these voluntary programs should contact their state or local NRCS office. Sign-up dates and deadlines vary by state, and applications are ac-

cepted throughout the year. The Wetlands Reserve Program helps landowners restore and protect wetland ecosystems on private and tribal lands. They may select a permanent or 30-year easement or a restoration cost-share agreement, retaining ownership of the land once the agreement is in place. More than 11,000 private landowners participating in WRP are already protecting more than 2.6 million acres of America’s wetlands. Through the Grassland Reserve Program, landowners and managers apply for conservation easements or rental

agreements that support conservation of working grazing operations, enhancement of plant and animal biodiversity, and protection of grassland under threat of conversion to other uses. “The benefits of these reserved wetlands reach well beyond their boundaries to improve watershed health, the vitality of agricultural lands, as well as the aesthetics and economies of local communities,” said NRCS Acting Chief Jason Weller. “Conservation of working grasslands enhances plant and animal biodiversity while protecting the land.”

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Thurs., June 20, 2013 9:30 AM Preview & Pre-Registration: Wed. June 19th, 10 - 4 PM & Auction Day 8 AM Complete Liquidation of Tree & Landscape Company To Include: Late Model Trucks, Bucket Trucks, 90' Crane Truck, Service Trucks, Dumps, Trailers, Cat Excavator, Rubber Track Skid Steers, Logging Truck, Stump Grinders, Chippers, Compressors, Complete Repair Shop, Chainsaws, Nursery Inventory, Block, Pavers, Brick, Support Equipment, Trees, Fertilizers, 20' & 40' Steel Storage Containers, Comm. Mowers & More... Also Offered At 11:45 AM: 4 Prime Properties: Beautiful Home With Barn, Commercial Nursery With Pole Barn & Repair Shop, 17+- Acres Prime Land With Lg. Pond & 6 Acre Parcel Land. Personal Property Terms: Full Payment Within 30 Min. of Auction. Cash, MC, Visa, Disc., Debit Card or Ck w/Bank Ltr of Guarantee. 16% BP, 3% BP Disc. Cash/Ck w/Bk Ltr. Everything Sells "AS IS". "WHERE IS" To Highest Bidder. RE Subject To Seller Approval. No Deposit at Registration. See Web Sites For Internet & Real Estate Registration & Terms.

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