Country Folks New England 6.24.13

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JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:2-3

Happy plants

by Laura Rodley appy plants, one hundred and sixty varieties, both medicinal and cooking herbs, flowers and vegetables. That’s what Lauren Caprio and Danielle Smith of Bear Root Herb Farm sell to their customers at their roadside stand in front of their Florence home on Sundays and on Tuesdays at the Tuesday Northampton Market.

On a particularly blustery Tuesday, they were one of 30 farmers selling their wares at the Tuesday Northampton Market, covered by moveable canvas tents with a thunderstorm beckoning.

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through the raindrops to buy their plants. “Last year, it rained seven Tuesdays in a row,” said Caprio.

Smith commented, “I’m obsessed with plants in general. I want to grow every single plant, which is not practical.” In February, they started growing their lush-leaved beets, eggplants, heirloom tomatoes, and a variety of tomato called Valley Girl to sell as starter plants in the 16 x 48 foot greenhouse they built in 2011.

They also sell medicinal herbs of tansy, feverfew, calendula, borage, mullein, echinacea, elecampane, valerian, white sage and clary sage.

Both have a heritage of gardening. “My Dad got

Plants for sale at Bear Root Herb Farm.

into hydroponics,” said Smith, which allows a controlled allotment of water and nutrients to flow underneath plants to nourish them. Her father, Stephen Smith, started a small sprout business as a hobby in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands where she grew up. Caprio’s grandmother, Elvira Russamano Caprio, grew and canned her own tomatoes.

They are paying that memory of nourishment forward — to their plants and to their customers.

Another reason their plants look so healthy is due to the organic potting soil and fertilizer, organic seaweed, and fish emulsion they use — though they are not “certified

organic.”

The land where they have their greenhouse is situated within the approximately three acre Freedom Farm owned by Nooni Hammarlund, complete with cupola and five burros, with rich river-bottom soil. They till two gardens for their own food as well as for the other people living at Freedom Farm and neighbors.

“The whole property is on the National Historic Register. It was a stop on the Underground Railroad,” said Smith.

The building they live in was once farmworkers’ housing.

Across the street is a 121-acre property, formerly the Bean and Allard Farms, that in 2011, after a two year long process, was saved from development by Grow Food Northampton, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting food security in Northampton.

Directly across from the farmhouse buildings where they live is Florence Organic Gardening on Grow Food Northampton farmland, devoted to organic gardening and launched in 2012. It now has 250 gardens, noted Smith.

They both work full time jobs elsewhere — Smith at the Kitchen Garden in Northampton

Danielle Smith and Lauren Caprio (L-R) at their stand selling plants at the Tuesday Northampton Market.

Photos by Laura Rodley

and Caprio at Whole Foods in Hadley. “Plants and food all the time,” said Caprio.

They are only in their second year as a farm business. “We are trying things out. Last year, after our initial investments, we didn’t make

any money,” said Smith.

If their repeat customers have anything to say about it, that could soon change.

“We really enjoy it. We garden after work and on weekends. We have to have fun while we’re doing it,” said Smith.

Accomplished young farmer receives $10,000 sustainable agriculture scholarship from Annie’s Homegrown Accomplished young farmer hopes to pursue marketing career in Agricultural Business Management Organic Valley recently announced that Vermont farmer -owner Mathieu (Matt) J. Choiniere of Highgate Center, VT, was awarded a $10,000 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship from Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. For more than 20 years, Annie’s has cultivated a “healthier and happier world by spreading goodness through nourishing foods, honest words, and conduct that is considerate and forever kind to the planet.” Since 2012, Annie’s has worked to perpetuate these beliefs by supporting young leaders in sustainable agriculture who wish to pursue graduate and undergraduate studies in the field. This year, 16 individuals were chosen to receive the Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship, from Vermont to California. Matt Choiniere, a 4th generation farmer, was one of eight individuals to receive the highest honor.

The Choiniere family has been producing milk for Organic Valley since 2005. Nestled in a small town near the Canadian border, Matt, with his sister and parents, produce milk, eggs, beef and vegetables on over 200 acres of rugged farmland. Matt is a devoted student, gifted athlete, and an integral member

of the family farm, where he contributes to daily chores in the barn, repairs and maintains farm machinery, and manages The Choiniere Family Farm website. Matt will be attending Morrisville State College as a rising freshmen in Fall 2013, where he hopes to obtain an associate’s degree in Agricultural Business Management with a concentration in marketing.

Matt’s desire to continue working on the farm and his commitment to creating more sustainable farm operations made him an easy choice for the Annie’s Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship. His ambition and resourcefulness shine in the mission statement that he submitted to Annie’s: “My vision of the successful future farmer is one who will educate the consumer as well as supply them directly with their products, but also the byproducts of their cash crop (such as bull calves, heat from milk, fallow grass in buffer strips, and manure), into a value added product,” says Choiniere. “I want to continue to push the limits of sustainable agriculture and set the standard for farmers to come.”

Vermont farmer-owner Mathieu (Matt) J. Choiniere of Highgate Center was awarded a $10,000 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship from Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. Photo courtesy of Mathieu J. Choiniere

What happens when Monsanto’s Roundup Ready soybean patent expires? patent expires. There is no need for them to stop selling Roundup Ready technology in order to sell the new trait.

• Universities will also be able to offer soybean varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait. A number of universities have been breeding with the Roundup Ready soybean trait for a number of years and they will be able to continue this both now and following expiration of the patent.

A sidebar to the last bullet point of the expiration process is that the end of Roundup Ready 1 could lead to new university-based crop-breeding programs that might make seed technology more freely available even though it might cost them corporate financial support. Is this the case at Penn State? “Not in the short term,” according to Penn State Agronomist Greg Roth, PhD. “Part of the problem of the erosion of the breeding programs has been the difficulty in capturing some of the value from the species that they’ve developed. When farmers replant the seed, then there’s no economic incentive for the universities or other people to develop breeding programs; somehow maintaining that value connection is critical. In some way, universities have to figure out how to capture some of that economic value to support even traditional breeding programs let alone molecularbased breeding programs that are engineered by industry. We are not in a position to develop a soybean breeding program because of the Roundup seed going off patent.”

Patent Protection, Innovation and Choice The fact that Monsanto and other biotech companies continue to invest in the development of new soybean traits that will benefit farmers shows the U.S. patent system provides incentive for innovation.

Dr. Greg Roth speaks at a recent field trial at the Penn State research Station in Lancaster County, PA. Photos by Steve Wagner

The transition of Roundup Ready soybean technology into the public domain represents another benefit — patent expiration provides a means for public access to this technology. This system motivates individuals as well as companies, to invest in all types of new technologies that make U.S. farmers and our economy more competitive.

Roundup Ready Trait and Soybean Variety Patents Despite the advantage of the Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait, some farmers may want to use Roundup Ready soybean technology following the end of the trait patent.

Many Roundup Ready varieties are also covered by variety patents and plant variety protection certificates.

Monsanto will continue to enforce its intellectual property, including variety patents, with respect to commercial and developmental use of patented Roundup Ready varieties after the patent expiry.

However, as stated above, Monsanto will not use variety patents against U.S. farmers who save soybean varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait for planting on their own farms after patent expiration.

One school of thought maintains that wider availability of inexpensive Roundup Ready seed could worsen the problem of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate. Is that too much speculation? “I would say so,” says Roth. “The marketplace is pretty well saturated with Roundup Ready and many farmers are moving towards alternative herbicides to supplement their Roundup applications.” The real question is what happens when the patent actually expires? What choices will farmers have? “It’s complicated,” Roth says. “A lot of Roundup Ready soybeans now are Roundup Ready 2, the second patented event that is not expiring. Many seed companies are rapidly moving toward those genetics.” Another issue Roth foresees is that some of the Roundup Ready 1 genetics contain other patented technologies that prohibit the replanting of the seed grown from those varieties. To be clear, this does not reference seed-saving. “What they’re talking about,” says Roth, “is you growing the seed and using it in the second year. In that case, the farmer is violating the agreement they signed with the seed company,” which is, basically, that they would not do that.

Another potential question in the minds of farmers is whether the Genuity Roundup

Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State Agronomist.

Ready 2 Yield seeds will afford advantages other than those inherent in Roundup Ready 1.

Roth says, “The second one, not in all cases, is reported to have better placement of the gene, and better backgrounds of genetics for superior performance. Having said that, there are some Roundup Ready 1 varieties that have done exceptionally well. So it is not crystal clear.

“Biotech regulations are varied across the world. A major issue in the development of biotech products in the future is the streamlining of the registration in Europe, Japan, China, especially those countries.” Roth notes that checking the websites of companies

which deal with transgenic soybeans that they involve pest resistance, multiple herbicides, disease resistance, nutritional qualities, and they have a 10-year release plan of maybe 15 things besides just the Roundup Ready. “The issue,” says Roth, “is they’ve got to figure out how to get all those materials through the registration process in other countries. In some cases there could be trade barrier issues related to the soil registration, along with possible differences in philosophy about GMOs in Europe versus the United States. It’s unsure how much each of those things contributes to that complexity of the process.”

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by Steve Wagner “The world’s most widely adopted biotech trait, Roundup Ready® soybeans, is set to go off patent soon in the U.S. — the last applicable Monsanto-owned patent is expected to expire in 2014.” In cutting-to-the-chase fashion, the Monsanto press release’s first line explains it very clearly. Other things Monsanto wants you to know are bulletpointed below: • Monsanto is amending all Roundup Ready soybean trait licenses to extend through the final patent expiration. As a result, the last crop year for which Monsanto will collect royalties on the technology is 2014.

• Licensees have no obligation to destroy or return seed due to expiration of the Roundup Ready soybean trait licenses.

• Monsanto will not use variety patents against U.S. farmers who save varieties containing the Roundup Ready trait for planting on their own farms after expiration of the trait patent. Farmers should check with seed suppliers regarding the policy for seed varieties developed by other companies and contain the Roundup Ready trait.

• Monsanto will maintain full global regulatory support for this first-generation technology through 2021. This will allow grain from the 2014 crop to be sold and processed. We will continue to monitor and assess the planned use of this first-generation technology beyond 2021 and work with appropriate stakeholders on any extension of regulatory support that may be needed.

• Seed company licensees who choose to work with Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield technology will be able to continue to sell varieties with Roundup Ready after the

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Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting by Heather Bryant, Regional Field Specialist, Food and Agriculture The New Hampshire Fruit Grower’s Association holds five twilight meetings throughout the summer in collaboration with UNH Cooperative Extension. The most recent one was hosted by Riverview Farm in Plainfield, NH on June 12.

The meetings are an opportunity for growers to get together for pest updates and ask questions of each other and Extension professionals.

Equally important, the meetings are an opportunity to earn continuing education credits needed to keep their pesticide licenses current and stay

up to date on the latest research on how to use pesticides safely and sparingly.

This meeting started off with a fascinating demonstration by OESCO (Orchard and Equipment Supply Company), on a new picking aid they are marketing for growers using high density planting systems. The picking aid is a self-propelled machine that has space for four pickers to stand.

It moves slowly through the field allowing the pickers to pick and place the fruit on a conveyor that sends them directly into the bins without the need to climb up and down ladders, saving time and limiting fatigue while still allowing pickers to minimize fruit

bruising. The manufacturer of this equipment has been building them for use in Europe for 30 years now.

Paul and Nancy Franklin, our hosts and owners of Riverview Farm then took us on a tour of their apple, blueberry and raspberry orchard, describing how they have grown their business over the last 30 years.

Along the way we stopped at several points to allow growers to ask questions and discuss pest control options.

Plant Health Specialist Cheryl Smith provided an update on apple scab saying that, “scab season has tentatively been declared over.” Apple scab is a fungal plant disease that does not

make apples inedible, but does create unsightly lesions that limit marketability. Fungicides are available to combat the disease, and scientists have created a scab monitoring program that, along with scouting techniques the orchardist uses, allow them to minimize the use of fungicides. The program combines weather monitoring and computer modeling, which has been a useful tool for growers when used together with ground truthing.

Entomologist Alan Eaton discussed the symptoms and management options of a number of common fruit insect pests including plum curculio, leafhoppers, San Jose scale and the spotted wing drosophila. He also gave a sneak peak at a new trap that is being developed to monitor for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an invasive insect that is causing challenges for fruit, vegetable, and corn growing farms in the Mid Atla-

ntic. BMSB has been found in New Hampshire but it does not yet have the population numbers to cause economic damage to farms here.

There are six more informational meetings like this one on both fruit and vegetable production planned for this year. For more information on these and other meetings and workshops held by Cooperative Extension please visit our website: http://extension.unh.ed u / F r u i t - Ve g e t a b l e Production/Events.

Cover photo courtesy of Mathieu J. Choiniere Vermont farmer-owner Mathieu J. Choiniere was awarded a $10,000 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship from Annie’s Homegrown, Inc.

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A close look at the brown marmorated stink bug trap. Entomologist Alan Eaton gave a sneak peak of the new trap, which is being developed to monitor for the bug.

Paul Franklin tells the story of the blueberry planting at River View Farm.

Photos courtesy of UNH Cooperative Extension

How concerned should you be about Meadow Foxtail in your hay fields and pastures?

Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension

Concerns About Yield and Forage Quality It is intuitive that early seed head production translates to ‘stemminess’ and ‘low forage quality’ in the minds of dairy farmers and dairy nutrition-

ists. While that association is legitimate and of serious concern, some dairy farmers have decided that they have no choice but to live with meadow foxtail. In their estimation, the cost of taking land out of production for a year to eradicate the meadow foxtail and then reseeding would take a very long time to recover.

Interestingly, farmer testimony suggests that the forage quality from fields infested with meadow foxtail is not as bad as they expected and is corroborated by research done in Alberta in 1987 - 1989. This research project investigated total dry-matter yield, leaf to stem ratios, crude protein levels, ADF/NDF levels, and digestible organic matter levels of meadow foxtail compared to other forage grasses.

Comments about the study are here limited to contrasting the yield and qualities of meadow foxtail and orchardgrass only. The data from the second year of the research (1989) was probably more relevant than from 1987 because the grasses that were harvested in 1989 had forage quality levels dairy farmers often target, while the 1987 crop did not.

How did the yield of meadow foxtail compare with orchardgrass? In this case, the threecut forage dry matter yield of the meadow foxtail was 22 percent lower than orchardgrass. This is a serious problem, but it is important to keep in mind that many of our perennial hayfields and pastures in the Northeast are composed largely of Kentucky bluegrass and other grasses, which also have a considerably lower yield potential than orchardgrass under normal management. It is worth noting that modern orchardgrass cultivars are probably much higher-yielding than the variety used in 1989 while the yield and quality characteristics of meadow foxtail probably have not improved since then.

Just how stemmy is meadow foxtail compared to orchardgrass? Very stemmy. To describe the relative stemminess of the grasses, the researchers basically separated the leaves and stems then dried and weighed them to establish leaf/stem ratio for each cutting. In 1989 for each ton of orchardgrass leaves,

Vermont farmers have been noticing a species of grass that has been increasing its presence in local hayfields and pastures. From a distance the seed head of this grass looks like that of timothy, but is actually meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis L.).

Photos courtesy of Dan Hudson

Management Implications Once meadow foxtail is in your fields, it will be difficult to eradicate completely. The seeds move with harvest machinery, animals, and to a lesser degree, wind and water.

In fields with a significant amount of meadow foxtail, taking the first cutting early will reduce the spread of viable meadow foxtail seeds and result in better forage quality. Depending on the other species of grasses you have in your field, a wickapplication of glyphosate might be an option to vastly reducing the amount of meadow foxtail in your fields, although some collateral damage is impossible to avoid.

Should you want meadow foxtail in your fields? No, but you need to run the numbers carefully to see if it is worth trying to eradicate it from your field if it is there already. If your fields are in a conventional (i.e., not organic) rota-

Meadow foxtail thrives in moist and/or fine-textured soils and is intolerant of drought. Early seed production, vigorous seedlings, rhizomes, and rooting from lower nodes allow this plant to form a sod and it can quickly dominate pastures and hay fields under certain conditions.

tion, then the next rotation to corn has the potential to all but eradicate it from the field for a time. Staying in corn for two years with a cover crop in between would be even more effective. If you have some hay fields that are not in rotation

with an annual crop, you should account for the annual yield losses and lower feed quality associated with this crop when making reseeding decisions.

Contact Dan at daniel.hudson@uvm.edu.

Correction: In the June 10 issue of Dan Hudson’s column, Country Folks printed the following: “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 six percent of snow for extended periods of time.”

This was an error. It should have read six inches, not six percent. Country Folks apologizes for the confusion.

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by Daniel Hudson, UVM Extension Agronomist Vermont farmers have been noticing a species of grass that has been increasing its presence in local hayfields and pastures. From a distance the seed head of this grass looks like that of timothy, but farmers know it cannot be because the seed heads of this grass emerge several weeks before most other grasses, while timothy is typically the last grass species to produce seed heads.

This grass is called meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis L.) and has been spreading in Vermont for more than a generation — probably much longer than that. This species is native to Eurasia and has adapted to regions within most of the states and provinces of the U.S. and Canada.

Meadow foxtail is a longlived perennial grass that thrives in moist and/or finetextured soils and is intolerant of drought. Early seed production, vigorous seedlings, rhizomes, and rooting from lower nodes allow this plant to form a sod and it can quickly dominate pastures and hay fields under certain conditions.

While meadow foxtail is quite responsive to nitrogen inputs, its yield potential is lower than most forage grasses used in dairy systems. As a pasture species, characteristic early maturity causes reduced palatability early in the grazing season. In the Northeast, once the coarse stems of the first growth are removed, the vegetative regrowth is palatable to livestock throughout the grazing season. In drier climates, the palatability is said to decline during the grazing season.

The viability of seeds in the soil seed bank is not known but is thought to be relatively short. While meadow foxtail seed can be purchased, there are no improved cultivars available in the U.S. and most commercial seed available here is probably from feral populations in the state of Oregon.

there were 0.59 tons of stems; and for each ton of meadow foxtail leaves, there were 1.72 tons of stems! Because dairy farmers and nutritionists typically equate stemminess with high fiber levels, these ratios may lead us to believe that the meadow foxtail has extremely poor forage quality.

So what about the protein and fiber levels? Considering the relative stemminess of the meadow foxtail, the results of this part of the study were counterintuitive. To begin, the protein levels of analogous plant parts (stem vs. leaf) was the same or higher for meadow foxtail as it was for orchardgrass. On a whole-plant basis, meadow foxtail had higher protein levels for cuts 1 and 2, but the average for the year was not significantly different.

Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) levels were not different for any cuttings, while acid detergent fiber (ADF) levels differed only for the first cutting, with orchardgrass and meadow foxtail at 18 percent and 21 percent ADF, respectively. In vitro digestible organic matter (IVDOM) averaged 3 percent higher for orchardgrass. To summarize, meadow foxtail is not as nasty a feed as you might think by looking at it.

The data from 1989 suggests that the biggest downsides meadow foxtail had compared to orchardgrass were a 22 percent lower yield and slightly higher ADF levels in the first cutting.

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

Damask Violet, Summer Lilac, Mother-of-theEvening, Sweet Rocket, and Wild Phlox. Well, 2013 seems to be another year for H. matronalis (or whatever common name you wish to call it).

According to the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England, the weed Hesperis Matronalis is “An upright, multi-branched, short-lived perennial or biennial which typically grows 2-3 feet tall (less frequently to 4 feet). Features white, lavender or purple, 1/2 inch, 4-

petaled flowers in loose, terminal racemes which bloom in late spring.

Flowers are very fragrant, particularly in the evening (Hesperis comes from the Greek word for evening).”

We can thank Eastern Europe for sending us this weed. As far back as the 1700s, H. matronalis became naturalized in many areas of eastern North America as a garden escapee. Even now, plants of this species are cultivated in many parts of the globe due to their attractive springtime-

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Wild Phlox and A2 Milk Three years ago there was a very prevalent weed in most of the Northeast — a weed so abundant and so pretty that I wrote a column about it. I called the column “Attractive Nuisance”. This weed is very commonplace along road shoulders, as well as edges of meadows. Its scientific name is Hesperis matronalis. It has a number of common names, the most frequently used being

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The common name of H. matronalis that I used three years ago was Sweet Rocket. Since I’m given somewhat to equal opportunity, this time I’ll refer to it as Wild Phlox (Yeah, I thought it was spelled with an “f” also).

Wild Phlox can grow 40 inches or taller, with multiple upright hairy stems. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage, with flowering occurring the second year. Usually these plants are biennials, but some varieties are perennials.

The plants have showy blooms in early to midspring. The leaves are alternately arranged on upright stems. Leaves have short hairs on both top and bottom surfaces,

giving the foliage a somewhat rough feeling. The largest leaves of Wild Phlox are five inches long and one inch wide.

Each flower is almost an inch across, and has four petals. Although some cultivated varieties may have mixed colors on their petals, the wild forms are almost entirely purple, lavender, or white. Some Wild Phlox plants can bloom until August, but warm weather shortens the blooming period. Most likely because of protracted cool spring weather, these plants are so prolific this year along roadsides, particularly county and town. So one might think that highway departments are planting them in some kind of beautification project…

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not likely with budget cuts so rampant. I don’t think I can drive more than a hundred yards without seeing at least one of these specimens.

The reason I am so interested in these plants is because I believe the Wild Phlox blossom color manifestation is a function of classic blending genetics. In other words the flowers are colored purple, white, or lavender (which can be defined as half purple/half white). I discussed my blending ideas with one botanical expert (who shall remain nameless); he agrees with me on the blending behavior of H. matronalis. Referring to Wikipedia’s on-line guestion/answers we learn:

Crop A7

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Crop from A6 with genetic blending the traits’ appearances are not dominant over each other, so neither is fully expressed. Some examples of incomplete dominance are: skin color, hair body (curly, wavy, straight), and height in humans.

With livestock the most unquestioned example of blending occurs within the Shorthorn cattle breed and its hair color trait. Shorthorn cattle have no recessive genes for color, unlike Holstein: a black-and-white Holstein could be carrying a recessive gene for red-

and-white color; this is because that animal had one parent that was red and white, and the other parent was black and white. With the Shorthorn breed, if one parent is white and the other is red, the off-spring will be a blend of the two colors, known as roan. So in terms of color genetics, Shorthorn cattle practice blending as much as Wild Phlox weeds.

This blending tendency is becoming evident in cattle in another trait which will, I believe, prove to be much more

significant than flower color in a weed, or even hair color in a bovine.

That trait relates to the make-up of casein, the most common protein in milk. There is a variation in cow’s milk casein which makes it hard to digest for some groups of people… certain ethnic groups, elderly people, and folks with celiac issues (like gluten intolerance). This change was actually a genetic mutation that took place in Northern European cattle breeds (including those on the British Isles) about 8,000 years

ago. That variation is referred to as A1 milk.

Interestingly, the older unchanged genotype for casein configuration is referred to as A2. And somewhere between 95 and 99 percent of people have no digestive (or other health) issues with A2 milk. Fortunately… and wonderfully… the genetic blending rules apply to the A1 vs.

A2 issue. A fairly sophisticated... and yet economical... genetic test can determine if a particular cow is pure A1, pure A2, or hybrid A1/A2. Every dairy cow on the planet is one of these three options, mak-

ing her unique from every other mammalian female (no other mammal species underwent the casein mutation like cows did).

Many times folks who think they are lactose-intolerant actually have issues with A1 milk... and would not have problems with A2 milk.

If a bull that is hybrid A1/A2 is bred to a cow that is also hybrid A1/A2, we would expect the resulting offspring to be 25 percent A1/A1, 50 percent A1/A2, and 25 percent A2/A2. And the laboratory tests looking for these casein trait

genes can “see” them as well as I could see white, lavender, and purple Wild Phlox earlier today (as I write). The blending principle will make it possible for a lot more people to enjoy drinking milk, once they know that it came from an A2/A2 cow. Using the same guidelines, one can take two lavender Wild Phlox plants, crossbreed them, and expect the next generation to be 25 percent white, 50 percent lavender, and 25 percent purple.

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The Viking’s optional Electric Power Steering (EPS) system provides the industry’s best balance of light feel with positive feedback from the terrain. The system reads steering wheel torque, vehicle speed, On Command setting and negative feedback to determine the appropriate amount of assist in any given situation.

The Viking’s utility functions combined with Yamaha’s proven durability were designed for hard work, tough chores and long days in the field or on the trail. The rear steel cargo bed was purpose-built for durability and convenience. Large enough to carry a fully loaded pallet, the assisted dump bed can pack up to 600 pounds of equipment and supplies while the standard twoinch receiver hitch is rat-

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The Viking’s chassis also contributes to its offroad capability with nearly 12 inches of ground clearance at the lowest point, a full steel/composite smooth skid plate front-to-back and sideto-side, and an optimized frame with up-turned side rails allowing for smoother transitions over obstacles. The Viking features light, natural-feel handling in both the EPS and non-EPS configurations. The front and rear suspensions outperform the competition even with heavy loads.

Comfortable ride The Viking’s long-travel, four-wheel independent suspension is perfectly balanced to provide a plush and comfortable ride with a quality damping feel in rough terrain, all while carrying either a light or full load. The gas charged shocks help reach the delicate balance of damping and resistance with one or three people, fully loaded or empty.

The all-new Maxxis Big Horn 2.0 tires were designed specifically and exclusively for the Viking with maximum performance and durability. The new Big Horns provide

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Little extras are a big deal when they help increase productivity and fun. Things like marinegrade electrical connections and wiring, a sealed maintenance-free battery, digital meter and easily accessible and serviceable foam air filter and engine are built into the Viking to help owners stay on task or trail — and out of the shop.

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Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has announced the all-new Viking™EPS Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle designed to serve Real World Tough demands of farmers and ranchers and to set a new standard in the three-person multipurpose SxS segment. Every Yamaha Viking is being manufactured exclusively in the U.S.A. at Yamaha’s factory in Newnan, GA, for worldwide distribution.

The new Viking was designed and engineered as a robust and high-capacity utility vehicle. It combines Yamaha’s most powerful fourwheel drive engine to date with a comfortable and confidence-inspiring three-person cab, precision steering and classleading handling.

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Soybean, corn, sunflower and canola growers press House on Farm Bill In a letter to lawmakers June 13, the American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), National Sunflower Association and the U.S. Canola Association urged the House of Representatives to quickly consider and pass H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (“FARRM”) Act.

ty we need moving forward,” said ASA President Danny Murphy, a soybean grower from Canton, MS. “We are convinced that lawmakers can work together to pass a bill that both supports agriculture and confronts our budgetary obligations responsibly.”

“We were pleased to see the 2013 farm bill pass with such strong support in the Senate

“Passing a comprehensive, market oriented farm bill is critically important to not only agriculture but to every American.”

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~ Pam Johnson “Our organizations support many of the programs included in H.R. 1947, as reported by the Committee on Agriculture. The bill would consolidate conservation programs, reauthorize and fund agricultural research, energy, and export promotion programs, and make improvements in federal crop insurance.

We strongly support these provisions, and ask that you oppose any amendments which would eliminate or weaken them,” said the groups in the letter.

“We are very encouraged by the momentum that the farm bill has going into the House, and we urge Representatives to act quickly to provide farmers with the certain-

last week and urge the House to swiftly follow suit,” NCGA President Pam Johnson, a corn farmer from Floyd, Iowa said. “Passing a comprehensive, market oriented farm bill is critically important to not only agriculture but to every American. We encourage the House to adopt policy that will be both responsive to taxpayers and effective in helping farms remain viable and productive.”

The groups noted, however, their concern with the bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program option, which they argued would set high, fixed reference prices for program crops which, in some cases, exceed their historical prices and cost of production; and tie

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“Since the 1996 Farm Bill… farm policy has provided planting flexibility, encouraging producers to respond to market signals in making their planting decisions rather than to the prospect of receiving government payments,” wrote the groups. “We do not want to see policies return to the era of high supports tied to current-year plantings, which distorted crop production in the 1980’s. The PLC program in the Committee bill should be modified to make it responsive to the market rather than the government.”

The groups spoke to a potential amendment from Representative Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) that would address their concerns by setting reference prices at a percentage of recent average market prices, which do not exceed production costs. The Gibbs amendment would also provide for payments on historical crop acreage bases

rather than on currentyear plantings. “These changes would make the PLC program more market-oriented and significantly reduce the risk of

distorting planting decisions and production,” argued the groups. “They would also reduce the likelihood of the program violating U.S. commit-

ments under the WTO. Moreover, they would achieve an estimated $10 billion in savings in addition to the Committee bill.”

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Local 4-H’ers learn new skills at Addison County 4-H Horse Clinic NEW HAVEN, VT — Forty-four youths attended the Addison County 4H Horse Clinic, May 31June 2 at the Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds in New Haven to improve their riding skills and learn about horsemanship, safety and other equine topics.

University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H in Addison County sponsored the event, which included workshops, trail rides, a gymnkana and other activities, including a presentation by Dr. Keely Henderson, a mobile equine veterinarian from Bristol. Special ac-

tivities were planned for kids who did not bring a horse. The kids and their horses camped overnight at the fairgrounds.

Participating clubs included the Addison Flaming Manes, Addison; Mountain View 4-H, Bridport, New Haven Twilight Tails, New Haven; Silver Hooves, Cornwall; Sky Riders, Brandon; Stride Out, Bridport and TallyHo, Orwell. Some independent 4-H members also attended. New Haven Twilight Tails was presented with an award for best stable management.

On Saturday riders of all abilities received rid-

ing lessons both in the morning and the afternoon. Beginners and advanced beginners also participated in a stable management workshop on what to include in a tack box.

Juniors (10-13 years old) and seniors (14 and up) had the choice of drill team or stall safety workshops. For the latter, a stall was set up with 30 hazards for them to identify to make the stall safe for a horse. Thirteen youths signed up for the drill team, learning patterns and practicing for a drill team performance the following day for par-

ents, friends and fellow campers.

The 4-H’ers with jumping experience participated in a workshop designed to hone their skills while others went on a trail ride. The clinic also included a gymnkana and roping demonstration and chance to try roping as well as an ice cream social sponsored by the Addison County 4H Foundation.

For more information about the Addison County 4-H horse program, please contact Martha Seifert, UVM Extension 4-H educator, at 802388-4969.

More than 40 4-H’ers participated in trail rides, skills workshops and other horse-related activities at the Addison County 4-H Horse Clinic, May 31June 2 at the Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds in New Haven.

Photo courtesy of UVM Extension 4-H

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Soybean Marketing and Production College will help producers capitalize on agriculture trends The American Soybean Association (ASA) has created a new Soybean Marketing and Production College program to educate producers on how to capitalize on the growing trends and new technologies in agriculture to maximize on-farm profitability.

The event takes place in Minneapolis, July 29-30. Growers do not have to be ASA members to participate.

“Global sustainability requirements, meeting world soybean

demand, weed management and herbicide resistance issues, new precision ag technologies — these issues are all impacting the profitability of soybean growers,” said ASA President Danny Murphy, a soybean farmer from Canton, MS. “ASA’s Soybean Marketing and Production College will give growers hands-on training in these areas, with breakout sessions and presentations from industry experts, in addition to a session on succes-

sion planning.”

Ohio State University’s Dr. Matt Roberts, industry consultant on grain, petroleum, and biofuels markets and policy, headlines the Opening General Session. Roberts will review the current supply and demand situation for grains and oilseeds globally, what that means for prices, and how growers can best take advantage of these trends in their own marketing decisions.

U.S. Farm Report host John

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Phipps will keynote the Closing General Session. Phipps will share strategies to not just endure, but prosper from an unpredictable future in agriculture by understanding which risks are worth worrying about.

Registration for ASA’s Soybean Marketing and Production College is open now through July 9. Get more information and register online at www.SoyGrowers.com/MarketingProductionCollege.

“Global sustainability requirements, meeting world soybean demand, weed management and herbicide resistance issues – these issues are all impacting the profitability of soybean growers.” ~ Danny Murphy

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members. They charged that ethanol mandates have resulted in sizeable increases in feed prices and they emphasized the need for new dairy policy to address the cost of production, which one panelist said averaged about $24 per hundredweight nationally, about $5 more than farmers are receiving for their milk. It was also pointed out that supply management won't accomplish much if imports make up any shortfall.

They admitted that the current dairy title is likely to be a part of the final Farm Bill and their only option then would be to lobby lawmakers via future milk price hearings that the Secretary of Agriculture is mandated to hold in the Farm Bill.

On another policy matter of importance to the dairy industry, debate has begun on immigration reform. The Senate decided to limit it debate, in hope of having a bill passed by July 4. A NMPF press release reported that the Senate version contains a new visa program for dairy farm workers, one it helped to shape. "This new approach is better for employers, better for employees, better for law enforcement, better for the economy, it's better for America," NMPF concluded.

Checking the cash dairy markets; cheese was mixed this week.

The blocks fell to $1.7225 per pound, down 2 1/2-cents on the week but still 10 3/4cents above a year ago.

The barrels closed at $1.7725, up a penny and a quarter on the week, 20 cents above a year ago, and a nickel above the blocks. Thirteen cars of block were sold on the week and two of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.7775, down 3.4 cents. Barrel averaged $1.7621, down 1.3 cents.

Cheese production is lower than previous months, but remains above a year ago, according to USDA's Dairy Market News (DMN). Milk supplies for manufacturing are increasing as Class I usage falls due to schools closing for summer. Much of this milk will go to Class III cheese and the increased production will add to already heavy inventories in storage. Demand is reported to be lackluster with many buyers hoping to wait for a bottom in prices, DMN said.

Cheese exports for January to April totaled 210.7 million pounds, up 7 percent from a year ago.

Jerry Dryer points out

in his June 7 Dairy and Food Market Analyst that April export sales "underlined the fact that the USA is a major player in the world marketplace." He wrote that the April Dairy Products report "suggests that output might not be keeping up with demand."

Cheese exports, for example, consumed 5.7 percent of the cheese produced this year; however, production January through April was only up 2.3 percent. Butter production was up 3.3 percent, but exports were up 5.8 percent.

Nearly two-thirds of the April nonfat dry milk/ skim milk powder production left the country.

"Suddenly, the inventories don't look as daunting," concludes Dryer.

Speaking of exports; Cooperative Working Together (CWT) accepted seven requests for export assistance this week to sell 1.612 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia. The product will be delivered through October 2013.

CWT members also agreed to increase its membership requirement from 2 cents per cwt. to 4 cents, effective July 1 and running through December 31,

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Issued June 14, 2013 The Senate, by a 66 to voluntary margin insur27 vote, passed its ver- ance program, which sion of a $500 billion NMPF says "Allows farmFarm Bill this week. The ers to better manage the "Agriculture Reform, twin risks of milk price Food, and Jobs Act of and feed cost volatility."

2013" contains the It also features the con"Dairy Security Act" troversial market stabibacked by the National lization program to as Milk Producers Federa- NMPF put it, "improve tion (NMPF). the cost-effectiveness of The bill is similar to the program, helping one approved last June farmers and taxpayers 21 by the Senate, includ- alike." The bill eliminates ing the dairy title. The the MILC, price support, Dairy Security Act in the and dairy export incenprograms.

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House is expected to take up its version the week of June 17 Needless to say, dairy processors are not happy with the dairy title nor are all dairy farmers.

That was evidenced in a special tele-conference on Wednesday by the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC). The conference featured a panel of dairy producers from Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, and California who voiced disappointment in the dairy title, charging that the margin insurance program contained in the legislation will not cover losses incurred by farmers and that taxpayers will be stuck picking up the tab.

Several panelists charged that dairy cooperatives are not representing their farmer

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Crop from A13 2015. The farmer-funded program is in its 11th year and, since the start of 2011, has helped member cooperatives sell 257.7 million pounds of American-type cheeses and 111.5 million pounds of butter to 39 countries, according to a CWT press release.

"With the export market growing at a rate five to eight times faster than the U.S. market, the vote

by CWT's member cooperatives will ensure the U.S. is a consistent and competitive supplier of dairy products in the world's growing dairy markets," said NMPF President and CEO, Jerry Kozak.

NMPF also announced this week that Chief Operating Officer Jim Mulhern will take over as President and CEO on January 1, 2014 for the retiring Kozak. Mulhern joined NMPF in January and has managed NMPF's communications, government relations, and membership functions. Kozak will continue his involvement with the organization's CWT program.

Cash butter closed the week a penny lower, at $1.5350, a half-cent below a year ago when the spot price gained 12 1/4-cents on the week, marching to $1.93 by the second week of October.

Only three cars were sold on the week and AMS butter averaged $1.55, down 6.8 cents.

Weekly butter stocks were up 52.1 percent from a year ago, according to FC Stone's June 13 eDairy Insider Opening Bell, and at their highest level since Sept.

7, 2009.

The Foreign Agricultural Service reports that exports of butter and milkfat for January to April totaled 43 million pounds, up 4 percent or 1.8 million pounds from the same period a year ago.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.7025, up a penny on the week. Extra Grade remained at $1.70. The AMS powder average move up a penny and a half, to $1.6839. Dry whey dropped 1.3 cents, to 56.82 cents per pound.

The Agriculture Department's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report

did not change its 2013 milk production forecast from last month but lowered 2014 output as "relatively weak milk-to-feed ratios in the third and fourth quarter of 2013 are expected to slow production growth in the first half of 2014."

Look for 2013 milk

production to hit 201.8 billion pounds, up from 200.3 billion in 2012 and 196.2 billion in 2011. The 2014 estimate, now put at 204.5 billion, is down 100 million pounds from last month's projection.

Fat basis exports for 2013 were lowered based

on slow butter exports through April. Skim-solid exports were higher based on expectations of continued robust nonfat dry milk (NDM) exports.

Fat and skim basis exports for 2014 were unchanged. Fat basis imports were raised for 2013 and 2014.

Forecasts for 2013 cheese and butter prices were lowered from last month, reflecting greater stocks and weaker-thanexpected prices to date.

The NDM price was raised on tightening supplies and expectations of continued robust export demand. The price range

for whey was narrowed.

As a result of the lower cheese price forecast, the Class III price expectation was reduced.

Look for the 2013 Class III to average $17.80$18.20 per cwt., up from $17.44 in 2012 and com-

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pares to $18.37 in 2011.

The 2014 average is expected at $17-$18.

The Class IV price prediction is down as lower butter prices more than offset higher NDM. The 2013 average is now projected at $18.15-$18.65.

The 2014 average was projected to average $17.75-$18.85.

The 2014 butter price forecast was lowered as stocks remain high, but other product prices were unchanged. The Class III price forecast was unchanged, but the Class IV price was lowered.

The report was neutral for soybeans but bearish for corn, according to the Insider Opening Bell.

"While USDA lowered projected corn production 135 million bushels to 14 billion, average yield by 1.5 bushels to 156.5 bushels, and new-crop carryout to 1.949 billion bushels, the cuts were not as large as expected."

The beans supply-anddemand picture was largely left unchanged.

Milk production is steady to increasing in most regions of the nation, according to

USDA's weekly update.

Extreme heat in the Southwest and California was putting increased stress on those dairy herds.

California's July Class I milk prices were not announced this week but have been delayed until June 21 due to a hearing to consider possible increases to the Golden State's milk prices.

The Milk Producers Council's Rob Vandenheuvel, in his June 7 member newsletter, points to the differences between the 4b and Federal Order Class III prices and says the "California Discount" is enjoyed by California's roughly 60 cheese manufacturers and has reached about $846,000,000 since January 2010. He charged that it "rests on the backs of the roughly 1,600 dairy farms left in California or almost $500,000 per 1,000-cow dairy."

"California's dairy families have long argued that this gap runs directly against the guidelines in California law that requires our prices to be in a 'reasonable and sound

economic relationship' with what comparable milk is sold for around the country. The State's cheese manufacturers come up with excuse after excuse about why it's perfectly appropriate to have this huge discount in the price they pay for milk, but the facts simply don't support their claims. About 75 percent of California's milk production is sold to make either cheese or butter and nonfat dry milk," according to Vandenheuvel.

Updating a story from a few weeks ago, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill to allow statewide distribution of raw milk. Under current law, local milk commissions are empowered to certify raw milk for sale within their own county. AB209, approved previously in the Nevada House and Senate, would have permitted distribution throughout the state. In announcing his veto, Sandoval cited the "significant public health risks" represented by consuming raw milk.

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New Hampshire Agricultural fairs Agriculture is an important sector of NH economy.

Today’s renewed interest in farm-fresh foods and increased appreciation for the rural experience is reflected in the Agricultural Fairs held throughout the state. From sheep shearing to horse pulling, livestock judging to farm equipment displays and woodsmen’s challenges, there’s something for the whole family.

Below you will find a list of upcoming Agricultural Fairs for the 2012 season. For more information, please visit the NH Association of Fairs And Expositions website.

2013 Agricultural Fair Dates • Stratham Fair, Stratham, NH, July 18-21, www.strathamfair.com • North Haverhill Fair, North Haverhill, NH, July 24-28, www.nohaverhillfair.com • Cheshire Fair, Swanzey, NH, July 31-Aug. 4, www.cheshirefair.com • Belknap County 4-H Fair, Belmont, NH, Aug. 1011, www.bc4hfair.org • Cornish Fair, Cornish, NH, Aug. 16-18, www.cornishnhfair.com • Lancaster Fair, Lancaster, NH, Aug. 28-Sept. 1,

www.lancasterfair.com • Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, NH, Aug. 29Sept. 2, www.hsfair.org • Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair, New Boston, NH, Sept. 6-8, www.hcafair.com • Rochester Fair, Rochester, NH, Sept. 13-22, www.rochesterfair.com • Deerfield Fair, Deerfield, NH, Sept. 26-29, www.deerfieldfair.com • Sandwich Fair, Sandwich, NH, Oct. 12-14, www.thesandwichfair.com

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Maine can proudly boast of its 24 licensed agricultural fairs. This state’s agricultural fairs are the best educational entertainment you can find for your entire family. We encourage you to experience one of Maine’s Country Fairs this fair season, which starts in July and ends in early October.

The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs goal is to represent the agricultural fairs of the State of Maine, by promoting good fellowship and the spirit of cooperation among officials of the fairs. Members are encouraged to interchange of ideas, stimulate cooperation and create an impression of the importance of the fairs that their conditions may be materially improved. And finally aid in providing an educational experience to fair goers.

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July 4-7: Houlton Fair at Houlton, Maine 11-14: Ossipee Valley Fair at South Hiram, Maine 19-21: Waterford World’s Fair at North Waterford, Maine 25-28: Pittston Fair at Pittston, Maine 26-Aug 4: Bangor State Fair at Bangor, Maine 26-Aug 3: Northern Maine Fair at Presque Isle, Maine August July 31-Aug. 3: Monmouth Fair at Monmouth, Maine 10: MAAF Meeting: 9 a.m. at Topsham Fairgrounds 6-11: Topsham Fair at Topsham, Maine 8-17: Skowhegan State Fair at Skowhegan, Maine 17-24: Union Fair at Union, Maine Source: www.mainefairs.org.

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Association of Connecticut Fairs announces 2013 fair dates www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeI D=220 • Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair and Expo — (2013 is the 81st Annual Fair) — Aug. 18. Cannon Grange Hall, 25 Cannon Road, Wilton. www.CannonGrange.org • Cheshire Community Grange Fair — Aug. 24 and 25. Cheshire Grange Hall 44 Wallingford Road, Cheshire. www.CheshireGrange.org • Ekonk Community Grange Fair — (2013 is the 31st Annual Fair) — Aug. 10. Ekonk Grange Hall, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, Sterling. www.EkonkGrange.org • Eureka Grange Agricultural and Homemaker's Fair — Sept. 15. Part of the New Hartford Day Celebration. Brodie Park, West Hill Pond, New Hartford. www.facebook.com/EurekaGrange • Granby Grange Agricultural Fair and Chicken BBQ — (Expanded to two days in 2013) — Sept. 6 and 7. Granby Grange Hall, 212 North Granby Road, Granby. www.GranbyGrange.org • Greenfield Hill Grange Fair — Sept. 28. Greenfield Hill Grange Hall, 1873 Hillside Road, Fairfield. www.GreenfieldHillGrange.wordpress.com • Hamburg Fair — (sponsored by Lyme Grange) — Aug. 16-17-18. Lyme Grange Fairgrounds, Hamburg Rd (Rt. 156) and Sterling City Rd., Lyme. www.hamburgfair.org • Harmony Grange Fair — Aug. 25. Harmony Grange Hall, 2 Shelton Road, Route 110, Monroe. www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeI D=212 • Hillstown Grange Fair — Sept. 14. Hillstown Grange Hall, 617 Hills Street, East Hartford. www.HillstownGrange.org • Killingly Grange Fair — Sept. 14. Killingly Grange Hall, 801 Hartford Turnpike, Route 101, Killingly. www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeI D=219 • Litchfield Grange Fair — Date/details to be decided on at June 25 meeting. Litchfield Grange Hall,

Route 202, Litchfield. www.facebook.com/LitchfieldGrange • Meriden Grange Fair and Roast Pork Supper — (2013 is the 84th Annual Fair) — Sept. 7. Meriden Grange Hall, 540 Borad Street, Meriden. www.MeridenGrange.org • Norfield Grange Fair — (2013 is 45th Annual Fair) — Sept. 8.Norfield Grange Hall, 12 Goodhill Road, Weston. www.NorfieldGrange.com • North Stonington Agricultural Fair — (co-sponsored by North Stonington Grange and the North Stonington Fire Company). July 11-14. North Stonington Grange Hall and Fairgrounds, 21 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359. www.northstoningtonfair.org • Norwich Grange Fair — Aug. 3. Norwich Grange Hall, 174 West Town Street, State Highway 642, Norwich. www.facebook.com/NorwichGrange • Redding Grange Harvest Fair — Sept. 12. Redding Grange Hall, 399 Newtown Turnpike, Redding. www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeI D=187 • Riverton Grange Fair — Aug. 17. Riverton Grange Hall, 9 Riverton Road, Route 20, Riverton. www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeID=234 • Simsbury Grange Agriculture Fair — Sept. 14.

Simsbury Grange Hall, 236 Farms Village Road (Rt. 309), West Simsbury. www.SimsburyGrange.org.

• Southington Grange Agricultural Fair and BBQ Chicken Dinner — (2013 is the 63rd Annual Fair) — Aug. 17.

Southington Grange Hall, 137 Knowles Avenue, Plantsville (Southington). www.SouthingtonGrange.org • Wallingford Grange Fair — Sept. 14. Wallingford Grange Hall, 586 Center Street, Wallingford. www.ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeID=194.

• Winchester Grange Fair and Flea Market — (2013 is the 62nd Annual Fair) — Aug. 10. Winchester Grange Hall, 100 Newfield Road, Winchester Center. www.WinchesterGrange.org.

Rhode Island Agricultural Fairs / County Fairs There are two major county fairs in Rhode Island every year. Both are relatively new events by county and agricultural fair standards with the oldest, the Washington County Fair (1967) only edging out the the Eastern Rhode Island 4-H County Fair (1968), by

one year.

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• July: Eastern Rhode Island 4-H County Fair, Portsmouth, RI • August: Washington County Fair The Eastern Rhode Island 4-H Country Fair

ounty Fair Essex Cst th July 31 - August 4

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Gate admission $10 includes: carnival rides, most shows & parking Schedule is online: www.essexcountyfair.org Questions: email countyfairfun@yahoo.com or call 518-962-8650

Portsmouth, RI will be held on July 20 and 21, 2013, on Glen Road, Portsmouth, RI. Looking for something fun to do with your family while in Newport County or if you live in the area? Look no further. ERI 4-H Country Fair is a local 4-H fair put on by volunteers who work hard through the year to bring a variety of activity and fun at an inexpensive cost for family fun.

Admission is $2.

Fair opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. both days.

We also offer on going

activities and games for children free.

RI’s Washington County Fair celebrating its 47th year Owned and operated by the volunteers of the Washington County Pomona Grange, the Washington County Fair, a non-profit organization, has been a great New England tradition for the past 47 years.

The Fair is Rhode Island’s largest agricultural event. One of the biggest draws to the Fair is today’s Country Music Stars.

The Fair runs for five

days (Wednesday - Sunday), taking place Aug. 14-18. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts and events, the giant midway and kiddy land area (all ride tickets and games separate), all agricultural events and shows, exhibits and displays, tractor and horse pulls, the farm museum, and much, much more!

The Fair features the Main Stage pine grove where you can relax and enjoy some of music’s hottest acts. The Midway is full of the rides you look forward too every

year, as well as some new additions! Also, for the second year, the Midway will feature New England’s largest traveling roller coaster!

To keep up with the exciting announcements related to the 47th Washington County Fair in the coming months, follow us on Facebook!

We are looking forward to seeing you in August!

Bring the entire family for five full days of fun and entertainment.

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All of the fairs listed below are members of The Association of Connecticut Fairs and hold fairs each year. The links below provide more information about each fair.

Major Fairs Berlin Fair: Oct. 4-6 Bethlehem Fair: Sept. 6-8 Bridgewater Country Fair: Aug. 16-18 Brooklyn Fair: Aug. 22-25 Chester Fair: Aug. 23-25 Durham Fair: Sept. 26-29 Four Town Fair: Sept. 12-15 Goshen Fair: Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 Guilford Agricultutal Fair: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Haddam Neck Fair: Aug. 30, Sept. 2 Harwinton Fair: Oct. 5-6 Hebron Harvest Fair: Sept. 5-8 Lebanon Country Fair: Aug. 9-11 North Haven Fair: Sept. 5-8 North Stonington Agricultural Fair: July 11-14 Orange Country Fair: Sept. 21-22 Portland Fair: October 2013 date TBA Terryville Lions Country Fair: Aug. 23-25 Wolcott Country Fair:????????????

Woodstock Fair: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 District Fairs Hamburg Fair: Aug. 16-18 Ledyard Fair: Sept. 6- 8 Riverton Fair: Oct. 11-13 Wapping Fair: Sept. 5-8 4-H Fairs Hartford County 4-H Fair: Aug. 16-18 Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair: Aug. 2-4 New London County 4-H Fair: July 26-28 Tolland County 4-H Fair: Aug. 9-11 Windam County 4-H Fair: Aug. 2-4 Local Fairs — Grange Fairs in Connecticut — 2013 • Beacon Grange Fair — Date to be determined.

Beacon Grange Hall, 670 Northfield Rd., Route 254, N o r t h f i e l d .

Oxen and Horse Pull Oxen and Horse Pull — June 29 and 30, Heath Fairgrounds, Heath, MA You’re invited to the Heath Agricultural Society’s June Draw. The Heath Fairgrounds will be the site for an Oxen Pull on June 29 and a Horse Pull on June 30.

Take a beautiful drive up to Heath, MA to witness the majestic strength of these hard working animals. This historic sport

of pulling began as a friendly competition between farmers to determine which of their teams could pull more weight and thus be more productive on the farm.

Come to this familyfriendly event and enjoy the fresh mountain air as you dream of a slower pace of life, while in the company of friends and neighbors. Refreshments will be available throughout the day,

weigh-in begins at 7 and the Draw starts at 9 Saturday and 11 on Sunday, admission is $7.

June Oxen Draw at the Heath Fairgrounds Saturday, June 29, at 9 Hosmer Road, Heath, MA 01346. Admission is $7. Weigh-in starts at 7.

Draw starts at 9. There will be five Adult Classes, one Kid Class, and one Powder Puff Class.

Breakfast is available starting at 7. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

For more information, call Ryan Hicks 413-

339-4025.

June Horse Draw at the Heath Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 30, at 9 Hosmer Road., Heath, MA 01346. Admission is $7. Weigh-in starts at 7. Draw starts at 11. Classes: Under and over 3,300 pounds.

Participants for the “Free for All” should be there by 2.

Breakfast is available starting at 7. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

For more information, call Nathan Clark 413337-6697.

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Vermont agricultural events 2013 agricultural calendar July 2013 • Connecticut Valley Fair, Bradford, July 18-21 • Vermont Cheese Council’s VT Cheesemaker Festival, Shelburne Farms, July 21 • Lamoille County Field Days, Johnson,July 26-28 August 2013 • Franklin County Field Days, Highgate, Aug 1-4 • Addison County Field Days, New Haven, Aug. 610 • Orleans County Fair, Barton, Aug 14-18 • Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Exhibition, Wilmington, Aug. 15-18 • Caledonia County Fair, Lyndonville, Aug. 21-25 • Bondville Fair, Bondville, Aug. 23-25 • Champlain Valley Fair, Essex Junction, Aug. 24Sept. 2 • Vermont State Fair, Rutland, Aug. 31-Sept. 8 September 2013 Guilford Fair, Guilford, Sept. 1-2 • Tunbridge World’s Fair, Tunbridge, Sept. 12-15 • The Big E, West Springfield, MA, Sept. 13-29 • The Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge, Sept. 28-29 For more information, contact the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620 at 802-828-2430.

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Tara Bailey, of McCray Farms in Clymer, NY, has quite an eye for capturing farm life. Here Daniel McCray is disking a field where he will later plant corn for feed on the family’s dairy farm.

Photo courtesy of Farm Credit East

Have you captured an interesting or unusual moment around the farm, greenhouse or dock that brings a smile to your face? Share it with Farm Credit East by uploading your best shots to FarmCreditEast.com by July 31.

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Section B Country Folks AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS USDA Trade Mission aims to create opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Turkey The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse is leading a mission to promote U.S. agricultural exports to Turkey. Representatives from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania, as well as 20 U.S. companies are

participating.

During the mission, the USDA delegation will travel to Istanbul and Ankara to learn about Turkey’s rapidly evolving market conditions and business environment — information that will enable businesses to develop export strategies for Turkey. Companies attending the Turkey trade

mission represent a wide variety of agricultural products including dry beans, fruit and nuts, agricultural machinery and more.

“People around the world continue to demand U.S. food and agricultural products, boosting American businesses and supporting our rural communities,” said Scuse. “By

participating in this trade mission, U.S. agribusinesses will gain first-hand market information and meet with distributors, importers and other business contacts so they can position themselves to expand their presence in Turkey by promoting the quality, variety and reliability of U.S. food and agricultural products.”

With its rapidly developing economy and expanding middle class, Turkey is becoming a key market for U.S. food and agricultural products.

U.S. agricultural exports to the country tripled over the last decade. In fiscal year 2012, two-way agricultural trade between the two countries reached more than $2.4 billion,

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with U.S. exports accounting for more than 75 percent of the total — a significant contribution to the U.S. agricultural trade surplus.

Turkey is also the second-largest country participant (behind South Korea) in USDA’s GSM102 program, which provides credit guarantees to encourage financing of commercial exports of U.S. agricultural products while providing competitive credit terms to buyers. In FY 2012, GSM-102 supported sales of approximately $700 million in agricultural commodities to Turkey, including 70 percent of all U.S. soybean and soybean meal exports to Turkey and 35 percent of all cotton.

This trade mission is the first major USDA agricultural trade mission this year for U.S. companies. Successful trade missions to China and Russia were held in 2012.

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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 24 • Town of New Scotland. 14 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘03 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, ‘01 Chevrolet Tracker SUV, 20,000 gal. temporary water storage bladder, 48” 3pt hitch Ford brush hog & more. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Pitcairn Hwy. Dept. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:30 pm. 1996 JD 544G loader, Henderson stainless steel sander box and spreader. Auction’s International. 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Theresa Hwy Dept. 3 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘95 International 6x4 dump truck w/plows, Massey Ferguson pulverizer, heavy duty 3pt hitch winch. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 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.

• 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 • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104

• 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 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: 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 • 11:30 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 Tuesday, June 25 • Private Consignor. Romulus NY. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 7:30 pm. Bergmann MPB906ST 18 portable compactor. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Yorktown. 31 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 8 pm. Mack dump trucks, semi tractor, International dump truck, paver, roller, low boy trailer, plow blades, sanders and more.

Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 10:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Produce Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518568-3579 or 518-568-2257

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

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

• 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, 800-3213211.

Wednesday, June 26 • Town of Vestal Hwy Dept. 31 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 7:15 pm. 2001 IR compaction roller, Morbark brush chipper, CAT wheel loader, (2) ‘98 International 2574 dump trucks w/plows.

Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.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 802-626-8892 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Robert Labare, 248 Cty. Rt. 35, Chateagay, NY. Complete Dairy Dispersal and Machinery Auction. 58 A.I. Sired Holstein Cows & 42 Hfrs. 8 dry cows, 10 bred hfrs, 15 yearlings to RTB (10 from 5-8 mos.), 7 calves. DHI rolling yearly herd avg. 4.4 BF, 3.0 protein, 269,000 SCC, 68.2 lbs. avg. Tractors, hay equip, tilling & planting equip, harvesting & feeding equp. & misc. items. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Sales Managers Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503, Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 www.nnyds.com • 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

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• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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 27 • Town of Cuba. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction.

Closing at 6 pm. ‘05 Ford F-550 dump truck. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Private Consignor. Syracuse NY. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:45 pm. ‘87 Caterpillar backhoe w/Extend-a-hoe. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • State of New Hampshire Surplus. 20 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘08 Chevy Express van, ‘08 Ford F250, ‘06 Pontiac Grand Prix, ‘06 Chevy Trail Blazer, ‘02 Honda Rebel motorcycle, misc. equipment & more. Auction’s International. 800-536-1401 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 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033

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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 • 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.

Saturday, June 29 • 10:00 AM: 275 Jackson St., Belchertown, MA. Lampson Brook Farms Auction. Tractors, trucks, trailers & equip. Full listing and pictures online.

Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 auctioneer2@jacquierauctions.com www.jacquierauctions.com

Monday, July 1 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder 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 607-6993637, 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 Friday, July 5 • 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 Monday, July 8 • 11:30 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 Wednesday, July 10 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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 • Jack Wood’s Sale Barn, Cincinnatus, NY. Good Cattle & Machinery already consigned. www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com Saturday, July 13 • 601 North Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com Monday, July 15 • 11:30 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 Wednesday, July 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 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

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?

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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.

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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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Friday, June 28 • 9:30 AM: Newark Valley, Ny. Public Auction.

Farm & Construction Equip. Consignments welcome. Nice selection of hay equip. Trucking available. Goodrich Auction Service, 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 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 • 11:00 AM: Complete Cattle Dispersal. Chris & Barbara Parkhurst, 1042 Upham Rd., Earlville, NY. Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc., 607863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

• 9:00 AM: 4011 CR 25 Waneta Lake Rd., 2 mi.

W. of Rt. 226, Tyrone, NY. 3 mi. S. of Rt. 230, Wayne, NY, 12 mi. W. of Watkins Glen. Estate of Alfred Osborne Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:30 AM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 Henry St. (Rt. 26 South), Whitney Point, NY. Seized/Repo Vehicle Auction. 100 vehicles, construction equip., lawn & garden, compact tractors, plus 3 collector cars, body shop equip., restaurant equip., beauty shop equip. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers, 607-692-4540, 800-MANASSE www.manasseauctions.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Friday, 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

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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, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Monday, July 22 • 11:30 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 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 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.

• 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 • 10:00 AM: 2139 Ganaan-Southfield Rd., Southfield, MA. Gillette Welding & Fabrication Auction.

Trucks, trailers & equip., welders, equip., shop equip., tools & other misc. equip. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 auctioneer2@jacquierauctions.com www.jacquierauctions.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, 585233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Monday, July 29 • 11:30 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 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

• 2:00 PM: Empire State Farms. Total Full blood Wagyu Dispersal. 170 head sell. For full details contact James Danekas at 916-837-1432, or Mercedes Danekas at 916-849-2725 or visit www.jdaonline.com. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

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, September 4 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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

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, 585-3941515 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 • 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 • 1:00 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 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, 585-3941515 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, 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, 585-3941515 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, 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

Thursday, September 5 • WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Inc. 3rd Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of show Sept 5-8. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676, 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, 585-3941515 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, 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 518-4838787, cell 518-569-0460, Edward Legacy 518483-7386, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, 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, 585-2431563 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, 585-243-1563 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

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Hogs: Feeders 40-50; Roasters 70-100; Market .50.65; Sows .35-.40.

Sheep: 35-55 Lambs: 1.10-1.80 Goats: 100-140; Kids 20-80

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT June 17, 2013 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-82; Boners 80-85% lean 72-81; Lean 8590% lean over 1000# 63-74, under 1000# 40-60.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 55-140; 80-90# 55100.

Vealers: 100-120# 50-58; 90-100# 50-62.50; 80-90# 45-60; 70-80# 35-50.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ June 18, 2013 Livestock Report (/#): 30 Calves .15-1.15; 39 Cows .63-.88; 2 Easy Cows .26.48; 10 Steers .94-1.18; 4 Feeders (/#) .901.40; 4 Hfrs .69-.88; 6 Bulls .84-.94; 3 Roasting Pigs (/#) .09-.75; 6 Butcher Hogs .19-.70; 26 Sheep .20-1.25; 8 Lambs (/hd) 50-65, 50 (/#) .10-1.45; 41 Goats (/hd) 20-140; 9; 1 Nanny 68.

Poultry & Egg Report (/hd): Heavy Fowl 5-5.50; Geese 22.50-27.50; Pheasant 14.50-27.50; Broiler .30; Pullets 2.50-10; Misc. 1.40; Chicks 1.75-6.50; Guinea Keet 1.50; Bantam 4-4.50; Gosling 11; Roosters 5-9.50 ea; Peacock 135; Bunnies 1.50-5; Quail 2.75; Ducks 218; Rabbits (/#) .50-1.90, (ea) 2-3; Turkeys 20-27.50; Pigeons 3-5.25; Guinea Fowl 11.

Grade A Eggs: Brown XL 1.35-1.55; L 1.35-1.45; S 1.45.

Hay/Straw/Grain Report (/bale: 75 Alfalfa 2; 305 Mixed 2.85-3.50; 45 Orchard 3; 353 Grass 2.50-5.10; 125 Mulch 1-2.60; 168 Rye Straw 4-4.20; 22 Shell corn 7; 20 Oats Feed 5.50; 17 Posts .50.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA June 12, 2013 Cows: Canners 20-71; Cutters 71.50-78; Util 79.50-87.

Bulls: 98 Steers: Hols. 75-83 Calves: 10-243 ea.

Feeders: 47-140 Sheep: 57-90 Lambs: 108-172 Goats: 47-145 ea; Kids 28110 ea.

Sows: 35 Boars: 5-8 Hogs: 50-58 Chickens: 2-16 ea.

Rabbits: 2.50-16 ea.

Ducks: 3.50-21 ea.

Pigeons: 2.50-5.75 ea. *Sale every Wednesday at 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 18, 2013 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-75; Cutters 65-82; Util 78-86; Bulls 80-98; Steers 98-110; Hfrs 89-95.

Calves: Growers 79-125; Veal 70-90; Hfrs. .75-1.10.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 11, 2013 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 13-25; 61-75# 10-33; 76-95# 28-50; 96-105#A 35-50/cwt; 106# & up 35-39.

Farm Calves: 60-125/cwt Feeders: 60-106/cwt Heifers: 74-77/cwt Bulls: 113/cwt Canners: 10-71/cwt Cutters: 73-83.50/cwt Utility: 85-95/cwt Sows: 41-48/cwt Hogs: 45-81/cwt Boars: 12-13/cwt Feeder Pigs: 49-90 ea.

Lambs: 125-200/cwt Sheep: 47.50-80/cwt Goats: 30-200 ea.

Rabbits: .50-15.50 ea.

Poultry: 1-9.50 ea.

Hay: 2 lots, 3-3.20/bale Straw: 1 lot, 2/bale

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No Report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET

Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY June 10 & 13 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .40-1; Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.70; 80-92# .60-1.20; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .72-.88; Lean .40-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70.99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 600-1100; Handling Hfrs. 1100-1350; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1300; Bred Hfrs.

700-1050; Fresh Hfrs. 8001100; Open Hfrs. 400-750; Started Hfrs. 100-350; Service Bulls 300-700.

Beef: Feeders .50-1; Hols.

Sel .85-1.10.

Lambs: Market 1-2; Slgh.

Sheep .25-.50.

Goats: Billies .70-1.70; Nannies .60-1.20; Kids .10-.80.

Swine: Sow .30-.50 CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No Report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 17, 2013 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.10-1.45; 80-92# .65.80; Bob Veal .55-.57.

Cull Cows: Gd .79-.8450; Lean .73-.7750; Hvy. Beef bulls .92-1.01.

Beef: Feeders 300-750# 116-126; Veal 150-299# 110145; Hols. Steers 87-92.

Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 180215; Market 55-70.

Goats: Billies 230-265; Nannies 70; Kids 27-125; Bottle Babies 10.

Swine: Hog 125-300# 40-90.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY June 12, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. 1-1.25; Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.201.375; 80-92# 1-1.10; Bob Veal .25-.55.

Cull Cows: Gd .73-.82; Lean .45-.74; Hvy. Beef Bulls .87.985.

Beef: Feeders .92-.94; Veal (finished) .96-1.13; Ch 1.151.19; Hols. Ch 1.02-1.055; Sel .92-.97.

Lambs: Market 1.20-1.45; Slgh. Sheep .375-1.

Goats: Nannies .72-.92; Kids 1.175.

Swine: Hog .72-.76; Sow .45-.49; Boar .05.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY June 10 & 12, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .85-1.45; Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.25-1.85; 80-92# .50-1.25; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .82-.915; Lean .69-.8; Hvy. Beef Bulls .82-.87.

Beef: Feeders .95-1.10

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Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

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GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY June 13, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1.10; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.30-2.15; 80-92# .75-1.40; Bob Veal .20.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .77-.84; Lean .60-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .72.945.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY June 10, 2013 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.175-1.35; 80-92# .85-1.05; Bob Veal .15-.45.

Cull Cows: Gd .80-.865; Lean .725-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .96.

Beef: Ch 1.205-1.225; Hols.

Ch .94-1.02.

Goats: 60-70 Swine: Sow .48-.495; Boar .12.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY June 13, 2013 Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.175-1.425; 8092# .775-.90; Bob Veal .20.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .76-.84; Lean .645-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .90.915.

Goats: Billies 82.50-147.50; Nannies 40-102.50; Kids 50.

Swine: Hog .49-.61; Sow .36; Boar .11-.37; Feeder Pig /hd 37.50-57.50..

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 5, 2013 Produce: Asparagus 2-2.70; Beets 1.20-2.10; Eggs .601.95; Lettuce .30-1.30; Peas (1/2 bu) 37; Rhubarb .85-.90; Spinach (1/2 bu) 10; Spring Onions .45-.65; Strawberries (qt) 2.25-4.70; Tomatoes (25#) 29-45; Zucchini (1/2 bu) 21. *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 June 5, 2013 Beef Steers: 301-500# 86162; 501-700# 92-155; 701# & up 96-131.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 81153 501-700# 87-137; 701# & up 76-133.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 93140; 501-700# 89-126; 701# & up 87-113.

Holsteins: 301-500# 77103; 501-700# 78-96; 701# & up 79-98.

Bred Replacements: 5801110.

Families: 820-1450 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Canandaigua, NY June 12, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 66-84.50; Canners/Cutters 46-76.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 85-98.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 40-67.50; 80-95# 3565; 60-80# 30-62.50; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 75-95.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 80-160; 80-95# 75-157.50; 70-80# 70-100.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 75-100.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 113-126; Sel 93-108; Hols.

Ch grain fed 98-111; Sel 84.50-92.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 60-71;

Sows US 1-3 49-50.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 105-129.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 78-110.

Slaughter Sheep: M 35-65 Rams: Ch 130# & up 37-51 Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 125-217.50; L Nannies 85-107.50 HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY June 17, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .65-.93; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .81-.9250 Feeders: Dairy .77-.81; Bulls 1-1.13; Steers .84-.95.

Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1.25; up to 95# .10-1; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age top 2275; Short Bred Hfrs. top 1000; Open Hfrs. top 780; Started calves top 350.

Goats: 25-385 Lambs: up to 1.50 Sheep: .46-.50 BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No Report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No Report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 18, 2013 Slaughter: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 1310-1550# 126.50-130; Ch 1155-1660# 121-125.25; Sel 1125-1600# 116-117.50; Hols. & Jerseys Hi Ch & Pr 1375-1560# 110-113; Ch 1375-1680# 103-106.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1240-1475# 92102.50; Age/Cowish cpl 7888; Hfrs. Ch 1280-1565#A 121-123.

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 10, 2013 Calves: 45-60# .35-.40; 6175# .95-1; 76-90# 1.101.1250; 91-105# 1.15-1.19; 106# & up 1.20-1.24.

Farm Calves: 1.25-1.90 Started Calves: .45-.56 Veal Calves: .5-2.70 Open Heifers: .92-1.15 Beef Heifers: .84-.920 Feeder Steers: .70-1.05 Beef Steers: .87-1.2450 Stock Bull: .80-1.35 Beef Bull: .9050-.97 Sow: 14-26 Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-80 Sheep (ea): 55-160 Lambs (ea): 60-200 Goats (ea): 65-260; Kids 4095.

Canners: up to 80.75 Cutters: 81-87 Utilty: 88-92 Rabbits: 7-30 Chickens: 6-37.50 Ducks: 11-18 *Middlesex Auction is pleased to announce we have an additional Beef Buyer “JBS USA” joining us every Monday!

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Cows: Breakers/Boners 7585.50; Lean 77-81.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 6974.50; Shelly 68 & dn.

Bulls: 1320-2515# 90.50-92.

Feeder Cattle: Hols. Strs. & Hfrs. 540-695# 78-90; Hfrs.

Dairy X 440-670# 87-90; Bulls Char & Herefords 600870# 88-103; Dairy type 600# 75.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-130; No. 2 90-135# 110-122; No. 3 80-110# 80-107.

Swine: Hogs 45-50% lean 225-265Z# 66-68 345-410# 4952; Sows 515-590# 54.2558; 335-485# 50.25-55.50 cpl thin 45.75-47; thin/weak/rough 31-40; Boars 540645# 5-8.

Feeder Pigs: male shoats 60-90# 77.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 142175; thin 90-127; families 135-140; Fancy kids 142155; Fleshy kids 105-135; small/thin/bottle 32-62.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-75# 100-152 80-95# 102-127; 100-115# 115-125.

Sheep: all wts. fat 25-35.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Small Animal Sale June 18, 2013 Rabbits: 5-21 Bunnies: .50-7 Rabit Family: 9 Roosters: 2.50-11 Hens: 3-5.50 Chicken Family: 15 Meat Chickens: 5.50 Peeps & Chicks: .50-2 Pullets: 2-4.50 Ducklings: 3.505.50 Ducks: 3-5.50 Guinea Keets: 1.75-2.50 Guinea Pigs: 4 Quail Peeps: 3 Pigeons: 3-6.50 Turkeys: 7.50-9 Turkey Peeps: 3.50 Goslings: 5-5.50 Pheasants: 7-8 Phasant Peeps: 1-3 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.60; XL Brown 1.90; XL White 1.50; L Brown 1.65-1.70; M Brown 1-1.40; S Brown .40; Green 1.30; Turkey .70; Turkey Red Hen Brown 1.20; Fertile Mallard Pekin 1.10.

Eggs sold single: Fertile Guinea .10; Fertile Turkey.40 * Animals sold by piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Graded Feeder Pig Sale No Report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC June 17, 2013 Cattle: Hols. Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1376-1656# 106; Ch 2-3 1502-1588# 99-100.50; Sel 1-3 1156-1556# 90-96.

Cows: Prem. White 82-86; Breakers 75-79; Boners

69.0-76; Lean 64.50-74.50.

Bulls: G 1 1808# 96 Calves: 180. Bull calves No. 1 94-126# 115-127.50; 8492# 110-122.50; No. 2 94124# 110-122.50; 80-92# 85100; No. 3 94-120# 75-100; 80-92# 45-75; Util 70-106# 25-50; 60-68# 15-27.50; Hfr. calves No. 1 84-106# 95112.50; No. 2 78-112# 5082.50; Util/non-tubing 72-90# 20-30.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 4060# 115-122.50; 70-80# 115130; 90-100# 107.50-115; Gd 106-134# 67.50-77.50; Util 1-2 120-172# 40-60.

Hay (/ton): Grass 62.50; Mixed 170; Timothy Grass 120.

Straw (/ton): 110-160 EarCorn (/ton): 165-200 Oats (/bu): 3.50-4 GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA June 17, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1386-1538# 126-128; Ch 2-3 1206-1564# 121.50125.50; Hi Sel & Lo Ch 2-3 1374-1664# 116-119.50; Sel 2-3 1024-1358# 113-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 11081608# 104-108.50; Ch 2-3 1126-1698# 96-102; Sel 1-3 1254-1498# 88-92.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1212-1276# 122125.50; Ch -3 1074-1370# 118-120.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 88.2594.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-79.50, hi dress 81-86, lo dress 70-72; Boners 80-85% lean 72-76.50, hi dress 7879, lo dress 66-70; Lean 8590% lean 66-71, lo dress 5862.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11201902# 92-98, hi dress 14341656# 102.50-107.50, lo ress 1156-1892# 82-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 136; 500-600# 125; M&L 2 500-700# 102.50; M&L 3 300-500# 90105; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 134-139; 500-600# 132.50; M&L 2 400-600# 117.50130; M&L 3 700-900# 81100; Bulls M&L 3 300-500# 125-130; 500-700# 122.50130; M&L 2 300-500# 119128.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 140-162.50;80-94# 105-122.50; No. 2 80-128# 120-152.50; No. 3 80-118# 60-100; Util 60-124# 30-60.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 86-108# 105-110; No. 2 8092# 85-90.

Barrows & Gilts: 45-49% lean 200# 55.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 105-110; 60-80# 100117.50; 80-100# 115-125; 100-120# 117-127.50; Ewes Gd 1-3 127-262# 30-44.

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Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 60-70; Sel 2 40-60# 40-60; Sel 3 20-40# 20-32; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 100122.50; Sel 2 80-130# 72.50110; Billies Sel 2 100-150# 147.50-175.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No Report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA June 15 2013 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 50-280 Timothy: 2 lds, 215-245 Grass: 14 lds, 60-175 Straw: 5 lds, 90-165 Clover: 1 ld, 50 LANCASTER WEEKLY* CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA June 7, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1260-1610# 122-125; Ch 2-3 1180-1605# 120-125; Sel 2-3 1045-1495# 115120; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1630# 109-112.50; Ch 2-3 1350-1735# 103-108.50; Sel 1-3 1205-1650# 97-103.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1065-1495# 114.50-119.50; Sel 2-3 1045-1400# 1076.50-111.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 79-82.50, lo dress 75-78.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-85, hi dress 86-89.50, lo dress 75-80; Boners 80-85% 78-83-50, hi dress 83.50-86, lo dress 7277.50, Lean 85-90% lean 7579, lo dress 64-74.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9252305# 92-97, hi dress 102112, lo dress 85-92.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 120-136; 106-112# 152-156; 94-104# 170-176; No. 2 120-128# 141; 106118# 164-177; 94-104# 180197; 88-92# 105; 80-86# 70; No. 3 90-130# 80-111; 8088# 55-60; 72-78# 35; Util.

60-110# 20-40; Hols. Hfrs.

90-105# 80-110; No. 2 70-

125# 60-80.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION No Report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No Report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA June 11, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1485# 126.50130; Ch 2-3 1175-1460# 121-123.50; Sel 2-3 10951350# 110-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1340-1485# 109116; Ch 2-3 1220-1570# 100-104; Sel 2-3 1195-1370# 86.50-96.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1210-1400# 118.50124; Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 115-120; Sel 2-3 1090-1520# 100-106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 88; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-78, hi dress 76-80, lo dress 6874; Boners 80-85% lean 70.50-76.50, hi dress 76.5078, lo dress 62-67; Lean 8590% lean 65-69.50, hi dress 71-74, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11951950# 91-94.50, hi dress 985-1815# 99-100; lo dress 990-1695# 86-89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 200-400# 135-145; 400700# 130-137; M&L 2 400600# 105-112; 600-700# 102-112; M&L 3 200-300# 47-85; 400-500# 65-87; 600700# 92; 800-1000# 82; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 115-120; 500-700# 118-120; M&L 2 200-500# 97-112; 500-700# 105-111; 700-800# 100; M&L 3 200-500# 65-85; 500-700# 65-75; 700-900# 70-82; Bulls M&L 1 200-400# 115-122; 400-600# 110-120; M&L 2 500-700# 97-110; 700-900# 88-100; M&L 3 200-400# 8082; 500-600# 63-77.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1

95-120# 117-125; No. 2 95120# 100-117; No. 3 94-115# 80-105; Util 65-95# 30-75.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-95# 75-105; No. 2 7095# 35-50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 235-290# 61-64.50; 45-49% lean 220303# 56.50-630.50.

Sows: 300-500# 38.50-45; 500-700# 53.50-54.50.

Boars: 270-680# 12-14.50 Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10-20# 45, one group 80; 20-30# 6568; 30-40# 68-77.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 122-132; 6080# 100-140; 80-100# 110145; Ewes Gd 2-3 130-140# 50-52.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 95-125; 70-90# 102120; Sel 2 10-20# 15-20; 3050# 35-55; 60-70# 45; Sel 3 10-30# 5-10; 30-50# 15-35; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 130132; Sel 2 80-130# 110-115; Sel 3 50-80# 80-92; Billies Sel 1 50-100# 115-135; Sel 3 50-100# 102.

MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 17, 2013 Steers: Gd 100-110 Heifers: Gd 100-108 Cows: Util & Comm. 74-78; Canner & Lo Cutter 74 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 88-92 Bulls: YG No. 1 85-92 Feeder Cattle: Steers 100115; Bulls 90-110; Hfrs. 75110.

Calves: 118. Gd 90-100; Std. 15-55; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-140; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 75-100.

Hogs: 33. US 1-2 68-70; US 1-3 65-68; Sows US 1-3 4250; Boars 10-33.

Feeder Pigs: 4. US 1-3 2050# 40-60.

Sheep: 46. Ch Lambs 120130; Gd Lambs 110-120; Slgh. Ewes 35-60.

Goats: 28-175 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION

POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 17, 2013 Roosters: 5.50-7.75 Banty Roosters: 1.50-5.50 Heavy Hens: 2-3 Banty Hens: 1-2.75 Pigeons: 4.25 Guineas: 5.50-8.25 Geese: 8.50 Bunnies: 1-4 Rabbits: 4.75-10.50 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 17, 2013 Grass: 180-205 Mixed Hay: 190-225 Rd. Bales: 115-145 Lg. Sq. Bales: 75-140 Straw: 195-205 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA June 13, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1270-1550# 123-125; Ch 2-3 1180-1595# 120-125; 1610-1665# 116.50-118.50 Sel 2-3 1115-1465# 115119; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1575-1630# 109-112.50; Ch 2-3 1430-1735# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1205-1580# 97-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1170-1495# 115-119.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem. whites 65-75% lean 7982.50, lo dress 75-78.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-85, hi dress 86-89.50, lo dress 75-80; Boners 80-85% lean 78-83.50, hi dress 83.50-86, lo dress 72-77.50; Lean 8590% lean 75-79, lo dress 6474.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12001830# 92.50-97, lo dress 8490.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 120-136; 106-112# 152-156; 94-104# 170-176; No. 2 120-128# 141; 106118# 164-177; 94-104# 180197; 88-92# 105; 80-86# 70; No. 3 90-130# 80-111; 8088# 55-60; 72-78# 35; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: 90105# 80-110; No. 2 70-125# 60-80.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week Corn sold mostly .10 to .30 lower, Wheat sold mostly .20-.40 lower, Barley sold mostly .05 to .20 lower, Oats sold

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary June 14, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 124-126.75; Ch 1-3 118.75-124.25; Sel 1-2 114.50-118.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 107-111.50; Ch 2-3 101-105.25; Sel 1-2 9398.75.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 119.75-125; Ch 1-3 114.50118.75; Sel 1-2 105-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.50-79.25; Boners 80-85% lean 73.2578; Lean 85-90% lean 68.2573.

Bulls: 90.75-94.75; hi dress 99.50-103, lo dress 84.5088.75.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 135-145; 500-700# 130-137; M&L 2 300-500# 105-112; 500-700# 102-112; M&L 3 300-500# 92.50103.50; 500-700# 90.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 115-120; 500-700# 118-120; M&L 2 300-500# 97-112; 500-700# 101.25-

113; M&L 2 300-500# 65-85; 500-700# 65-75.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 118.75-122.25; 500700# 115-126.25; M&L 2 500-700# 97-110; M&L 3 300-500# 81.25-83.50; 500700# 69-84.75.

Vealers: Util. 60-120# 26.2554.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 118.50132.25; 80-90# 98-110.50; No. 2 95-120# 112-128.50; 80-90# 85-101.50; No. 3 bulls 80-120# 67.75-99; No. 1 Hols. hfrs. 84-105# 94.50112.75; No. 2 80-105# 5980.25.

Hogs: 49-54% lean 220300# 62-65-69; 300-400# 5860; 45-49% lean 220-300# 58-61.50; 300-400# 4952.50; Sows US 1-3 300500# 52-54; 500-700# 57.5058.50; Boars 300-700# 1717.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-25# 250-270; 25-30# 230-260; 35-45# 200-220; US 2 20-30# 160-230, mostly 180-220; 30-40# 190-220.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs non-traditional markets, Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-80# 160-180; 60-80# hair sheep 157-160; 80-90# 162164; 90-125# 160-172; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 13 40-60# 145-157; 50-60# hair sheep 140-150; 60-80#

137-160 hair sheep 136-144; 80-90# 138-158, hair sheep 136-138; 90-120# 144-157; 130-150# 146-152; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 1-2 40-60# hair sheep 130-140; 50-60# 133-137; 60-80# 130-140, hair sheep 120-140; 80-100# 120-130; 110-130# 117-126.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 70-110# hair sheep 62-75; 110-160# 52-86, 120140# hair sheep 50-62; 170200# 5062; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100-110# hair sheep 50-56; 110-160# 40-58; 140-150# hair sheep 40-44; 160-200# 40-50; Cull 1-2 120-150# 3440; 180-200# 30-32; 220225# 30-34.

Slaughter Bucks: 110-150# 67-77, hair sheep 42-75; 160-190# 42-70; 200-250# 40-52; 225# hair sheep 38.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-145; 60-80# 145180; 90-110# 145-177; Sel 2 40-60# 108-122; 60-80# 120134; 90-110# 120-130; Sel 3 40-60# 75-100; 60-80# 90116.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 100-125# 180-202; 130-150# 150-195; Sel 2 80125# 122-180; 130-150# 120-140; Sel 3 80-125# 70118.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 220-240; 170-180# 210-280; Sel 2 110-150# 150-195; 150-160#

177-182; Sel 3 110-150# 120-147; Wethers Sel 1 70100# 175-197; 100-125# 157-300; Sel 2 75-100# 137157; 100-125# 170-190.

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 .20-.50 lower & Straw sold .25-.60 higher.

All hay & straw reported sold/ton. Alfalfa 120-250; Mixed Hay 75-220; Timothy 75-200; Straw 80-160; Mulch 50-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 93 lds of Hay, 33 Straw; Alfalfa 120-410; Mixed Hay 80-380; Timothy 135-225; Grass 100-250; Straw 107270.

Diffenbach Auction: June 10, 36 lds of Hay, 10 Straw.

Alfalfa 390-410; Mixed Hay 135-380; Timothy 135-225; Grass 142-240; Straw 125270.

Green Dragon Auction: June 14, 38 lds Hay & 15 Straw. Alfalfa 120-325; Mixed Hay 90-350; Timothy 210; Grass 100-210; Straw 107230.

Wolgemuth Auction: June 12, 10 lds of Hay & 8 Straw.

Mixed Hay 80-295; Timothy 180-192; Grass 170-250; Straw 135-205.

Central Pennsylvania: 49 lds Hay, 15 Straw. Alfalfa 120; Mixed Hay 50-280; Timothy 50-245; Grass 50-175; Straw 90-220.

Dewart Auction: June 10, 6 lds Hay, 1 Straw; Mixed Hay 57.50-120; Timothy 50-165; Grass 125; Straw 175.

Greencastle Auction: June 10 & 13, 0 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Kutztown Auction: June 15, 22 lds Hay, 5 Straw; Mixed Hay 50-245; Timothy 215305; Grass 60-175; Straw 90165.

Middleburg Auction: June 16, 11 Hay, 2 Straw; Mixed Hay 70-170; Grass 50-150; Straw 195-220.

Shippensburg Auction: June 8 & 11; 65 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 120; Mixed Hay 88-180; Timothy 55-210; Straw 100-165.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES June 11, 2013 Slaughter Steers; few Ch 23 1350-1500# 124; Sel 1-3 1350-1650# 115.50-119.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1600# 109110; Ch 2-3 1350-1650# 105-108.50; Sel 1-3 14001650# 101-104.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3

1150-1350# 114-117.75.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 76-79.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80, hi dress 81-84, lo dress 7175.50; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79, lo dress 69-74.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-72.50, hi dress 73.50-76, lo dress 63-67.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10402205# 89.50-92, hi dress 9393.50, lo dress 85.50-89.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 120# 109; 95-113# 117-125; 90# 102; No. 2 95-113# 115131; 90# 105; 83# 72; No. 3 95-109# 80-83; 83# 55; 75# 30; Util 84-106# 45-52; 73# 25.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-115# 100-107; No. 2 84-93# 70-92; Util/non-tubing 65-93# 12-42.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA June 13, 2013 Mixed Hay: 2 lds, 160-170 Straw: 2 lds, 165 EarCorn: 1 ld, 170 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION June 17, 2013 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 90-205 Mixed: 34 lds, 60-472.50 Timothy: 2 lds, 140-310 Grass: 9 lds, 50-340 Straw: 16 lds, 80-250 Fodder: 1 ld, 90

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EarCorn sold steady.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 7.20-7.35, Avg 7.08, Contracts 5.33-5.35; Wheat No. 2 6.30-7.61, Avg 6.74, Contracts 6.41-6.82; Barley No. 4, Contract 4.25; Oats No. 2 4.70; Soybeans No. 2 14.8015.19, Avg 15.01, Contracts 12.59-12.80; EarCorn 204.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 7-7.20, Avg 7.18; Wheat No. 2 6-6.75, Avg 6.38; Barley No. 3 4-4.50, Avg 4.16; Oats No. 2 4; Soybeans No. 2 13.90-15.11, Avg 14.67; EarCorn 197.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.60-7.35, Avg 7.11, Month Ago 7.16, Year Ago 6.39; Wheat No. 2 67.61, Avg 6.66, Month Ago 7.22, Year Ago 6.24; Barley No. 3 4-5.15, Avg 4.23, Month Ago 4.54, Year Ago 4.10; Oats No. 2 3.75-4.70, Avg 4.32, Month Ago 4.32, Year Ago 3.93; Soybeans No. 2 13.50-15.77, Avg 14.59, Month Ago 14.38, Year Ago 13.07; EarCorn 190-204, Avg 198, Month Ago 198, Year Ago 185.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 6.37-6.68, Avg 6.53; Wheat No. 2 6.45; Oats No. 2 5.25; Soybeans No. 2 14.34.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.60-7.33, Avg 5.67; Barley No. 2 4-5.15, Avg 4.57; Oats No. 2 3.75-5.50, Avg 4.62; Soybeans No. 2 14.3014.80, Avg 14.59.

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Featuring: • Disabled Motivational Speaker and Accessibility Product Design Consultant Ed Bell • Assistive Technology Product Exhibits • Modified Wheelchair Demos • Farm Safety Demos • Farm Safety and Accessibility Webinars • Health Screenings • Occupational Therapy Consulting • Counseling Services • Financial Planning Assistance • Accessibility Support and Referral Services Be sure to stop by and see us next to the Health & Safety Center.

New this year, the Country Folks Accessibility Center focuses on the physical challenges faced by farmers with disabilities, and showcases the assistive technologies and resources available to help them maintain their quality of life and passion for farming.

For more information, call 877-697-7837 or visit www.empirefarmdays.com

Coalition calls for strong farm safety net in Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the House prepares to consider the farm bill, a coalition of 50 commodity groups, lending organizations, and other agricultural stakeholders led by the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau sent a letter expressing support for crop insurance and opposition to amendments that will limit its effectiveness.

The Farm Bill approved by the House Agriculture Committee strengthens and enhances crop insurance protection. The letter urges Congress to reject amendments that discourage producer participation or undermine private sector delivery.

The message is signed by a diverse group of national and regional trade

that crop insurance underpins the rural economy, helping agricultural producers purchase needed supplies and supporting jobs throughout the countryside. One recent study led by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found that crop insurance saved 20,900 off-farm jobs and generated $2.2 billion in off-farm economic impact in the states of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming alone during 2012.

“Crop insurance is a key reason that farmers have been able to return to the fields and continue producing food, fiber,

feed and fuel this year.”

CIRB Executive Vice President Michael Torrey said. “Actions that reduce participation in crop insurance are out of touch with the realities of modern-day farming and would pave the way for the return to inefficient and costly taxpayer-funded ad hoc disaster bills.”

Farm bill amendments to make crop insurance protection unaffordable would cause producers to reduce their program participation, resulting in greater financial disruption in agriculture, increased government costs, a higher risk pool

Four Reasons To Buy The New Bush Hog® Trail Series® Utility Vehicles BETTER RIDE - so much better you’ll never want to ride a competitive machine again BETTER TRACTION - CVT, Detroit Gearless Locker and high clearance delivers better traction in gravel, loose dirt, ice and snow

~ Horse Barns ~ Riding Arenas ~ Run-In Sheds ~ Large Equipment Sheds ~ Garages • #1 Grade Material

BETTER STANDARD FEATURES standard Halogen® headlights, tail and brake lights, heavy-duty brush guard, four wheel hydraulic disc brakes, two-inch hitch receivers in front and back BETTER DEPENDABILITY - Tough as a Bush Hog®. Built and serviced by the same people who build and service the famous Bush Hog® rotary cutters.

See all the reasons to choose Bush Hog Trail Series® utility vehicles at your local dealer.

BUSH HOG, L.L.C. • P.O. Box 1039 • Selma, AL 36702-1039 (334) 874-2700 • www.bushhog.com

of insured producers, and increased premium rates. Further cuts to crop insurance delivery threaten the private sector’s ability to service producers, especially those in high risk states.

These harmful outcomes would ultimately undermine farmers, consumers, and the American economy.

CIRB will continue to actively work to ensure that the crop insurance and reinsurance community’s voice is heard in D.C. To learn more about the letter, please c o n t a c t cirbnews@cropinsurance.org.

OESCO, INC. 8 Ashfield Road on Route 116 Conway, MA 01341 413-369-4335 800-634-5557 www.oescoinc.com info@oescoinc.com

R.S. OSGOOD & SONS Route 2 East Dixfield, ME 04227 207-645-4934 www.rsosgood.com

Bush Hog Utility Vehicle. Better Ride Than Bucking Competitors.

FOR CLEAN CUTTING ON ANY AREA. The Bush Hog TD-1100 Series Tri-Deck Finishing Mower is available in an 11-ft. cutting width and is ideal for golf courses, athletic fields, or any area where a clean cut is desired. Because it requires only 30 HP to operate, you’re likely to have a tractor that’s well suited to this economical mower. Its 11-foot cutting width, along with an 80 CV driveline, makes it highly maneuverable and reduces turning time. A six-inch deck overlap means there’s no streaking when making turns, and the blade tip speed of 16,100 fpm and rear discharge assures a high quality cut and even distribution of clippings. Come in today and see why the Bush Hog TD-1100 Tri-Deck Finishing Mowers is clearly your best choice for a quality cut.

COLUMBIA TRACTOR, INC. Box 660 Claverack, NY 12513 518-828-1781 L.F. TROTTIER & SONS INC. 401 Dairy Hill Road S. Royalton, VT 05068 802-763-8082

Delivery Throughout The U.S.A.

800-441-6057 1195 VA Cutoff, White River Junction, VT 05001

www.carriageshed.com info@carriageshed.com

FROST FARM SERVICE Route 123 East Greenville, NH 03048 603-878-2384

BUSH HOG, L.L.C. • P.O. Box 1039 • Selma, AL 36702-1039 (334) 874-2700 • www.bushhog.com

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Make your dream a reality with your own custom built Amish Horse Barn.

associations representing farmers, ranchers, lenders, crop insurers and reinsurers, agents, input suppliers, agricultural processors, conservationists, and other agribusinesses.

“Farmers, their lenders and suppliers, and stakeholders from across the industry agree that crop insurance is the farm policy of the future,” said CIRB Chairman Greg Mills of ADM Crop Risk Services. “The effective public-private partnership has been crucial to delivering timely support to producers when they need it most.”

The letter also notes

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Snyder rotationally molds tanks from ultra-high quality cross-linked polyolefin or tough, linear polyethylene resins for a stronger, longer lasting tank.

When you’re seriously looking into ag tanks, you’ll see the obvious weight and maintenance advantages of polyethylene and the advantages of Snyder’s rotational molding process.

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LAWES AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, INC.

LAWES AGRICULTURAL SERVICE 802-247-6874 Champlain St., P.O. Box 117, Brandon, VT 05733

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Fertilizers • Pesticides • Hybrid Corn • Lawn Seeds • Spreading Service • Liquid Feed

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

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CLASSIFICATION Announcements Antique Tractors Antiques Appraisal Services ATV Auctions Backhoe/Loaders Bale Covers Barn Equipment Bedding Beef Cattle Bees-Beekeeping Bird Control Books Building Materials/Supplies Buildings For Sale Business Opportunities Cars, Trucks, Trailers Chain Saws Christmas Trees Collectibles Computers Custom Butchering Dairy Cattle Dairy Equipment Dogs Electrical Employment Wanted Farm Machinery For Sale Farm Machinery Wanted Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn Fencing Fertilizer & Fert. Spreading Financial Services For Rent or Lease For Sale Fresh Produce, Nursery Grain Handling Eq., Bins & Dryers Groundcover Guns Hay - Straw For Sale Hay - Straw Wanted Help Wanted Herd Health Hogs Hoof Trimming Horse Equipment Horses Housing For Stock Industrial Equipment Insurance Irrigation Lawn & Garden Legal Notices Livestock For Sale Livestock Wanted Llamas Lumber & Wood Products Maintenance & Repair Maple Syrup Supplies Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Motorcycles Organic Parts & Repair Pest Control Plants Poultry & Rabbits Real Estate For Sale Real Estate Wanted Recreational Vehicles & Motor Homes Seeds & Nursery Services Offered Sheep Silos, Repairs, Silo Equip.

Snowblowers Snowmobiles Snowplows Stud Service Tires & Tire Repair Service Tools Tractors Tractors, Parts & Repair Trailers Tree Trimming & Removal Truck Parts & Equipment Trucks Vegetable Vegetable Supplies Veterinary Wanted Water Conditioning Waterwell Drilling Wood For Sale

Bedding

Concrete Products

WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

For as little as $8.25 - place a classified ad in

Beef Cattle

Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888

FOR SALE: 2 Registered, grass fed, Devon Bulls, 3 years old. 845-629-1462 for details.

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Announcements

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE Wednesday • 2:00 PM

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or email classified@leepub.com

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863-443-0519 twister@embargmail.com Announcements

ADVERTISERS Get the best response from your advertisements by including the condition, age, price and best calling hours.

Also we always recommend insertion for at least 2 times for maximum benefits. Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111

CHECK YOUR AD - ADVERTISERS should check their ads on the first week of insertion. Lee Publications, Inc. shall not be liable for typographical, or errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of the first weeks insertion of the ad, and shall also not be liable for damages due to failure to publish an ad.

Adjustment for errors is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad wherein the error occurred.

Report any errors to 800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111

Bedding

Announcements NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock.

250 ($45.00); 500 ($60.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101 or bsnyder@leepub.com

Barn Repair BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

Bedding

KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 Bedding

DRY SAWDUST

Attention Vermont Dairy Farmers Dry Sawdust Delivered in Walking Floor Trailer Loads Reliable & Sustained Supply. Call For Details

802-228-8672

The Williams Contracting Co.

MURRAY GRAY HEIFERS For Sale, Ancramdale NY. For more information, please contact Herondale Farm at 518329-3769 or via email at info@herondalefarm.com REGISTERED FULL-BLOOD BEEFALO BULLS; good dispositions, ready to work, several to choose from. Days 802-362-4874 Evenings, 802867-4078. Mountbrook Farm, Dorset, VT

Building Materials/Supplies

Metal Roofing Cut to the INCH 16 s Color

Agricultural Commercial Residential

24-29 G Pane a. ls

Wiin Haven Farm 978-874-2822

Dairy Cattle

FRESH COWS NEEDED

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

Groups of 1st & 2nd Lactation

Dick Meyer Co. Inc. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

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COLOR GLOSSY PHOTO CALENDARS: Only $12.00 includes tax. Send us your digital prints and we will make a beautiful keepsake calendar for you. You may also bring in your photos on a disc or thumb drive. If you would like us to mail it is a $5.00 extra fee. Only 3 day turnaround time. Contact Lee Publications bsnyder@leepub.com or 518673-0101

Dairy Cattle

978-790-3231 Cell Westminster, MA

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

FULL CIRCLE FARM is selling their purebred, easy to work with, tie stall, dairy herd.

70 head total, 38 milking, 14 bred heifers, 10 breeding age, 8 calves. Many descendants of the “Star” & “Ella” families.

REALLY need to be seen, to be fully appreciated. Family health issues forcing sale.

Asking 95K or Best offer. 315520-4408 or e-mail @ fcfny@aol.com

Lower your SCC & improve conception.

Low cost, effective, easy use. Our 39th year. If over 50,000 SCC call today. 1-800876-2500 1-920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com Resellers Wanted REG. JERSEYS: 1 bred lactating; 3 heifers, 2 born 8/2011, 1 born 5/2012. 860710-3616

HEIFERS (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Or Call For a Sample Copy

Dairy Cattle

HIGH QUALITY Registered JERSEYS. For information & pictures call 207-672-4892 or email jeffcooley246@yahoo.com

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

www.wineandgrapegrower.com

800-218-5586

HERD OF ORGANIC Jersey cows, 65 head, mostly first, second & third calf. 518-3584183

WANTED

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT

CHIANINA Bull, 20 months old, registered and papers.

Call 508-294-4491

518-791-2876

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Custom Services

7 Bred Holstein Heifers, 3 are due in July, the rest later. all checked and pregnant. Call 603-246-3450

Cattle

Contact Us With Your Information

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 Dairy Cattle

HEIFERS orr HERDS Buying or Selling, give us a chance.

Reputable dealers since 1937.

Joe Distelburger 845-344-7170

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. buycows@warwick.net

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Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Dairy Equipment 250 GALLON VAN Vetter milk bulk tank, runs great, w/compressor, all controls redone 2012, $4,500; 100 gallon Anco batch pastuerizer w/dual Anderson chart recorder, temperature gauges, agitator & anti-leak detection valve, $18,500 OBO; 3 bay sink, SS, w/faucet, $450. 860-710-3616 BLUE DIAMOND all stainless, contour milking parlor, double 8 herringbone, air operated, complete w/bulk tank to floor mats. 585-739-9335

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USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 Dairy Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

05-06 John Deere 310G 4x4 Backhoe, Cab. $36,999.00.

1-800-548-2558

9’ AG-BAGGER, $6,500. Truck Mounted Badger forage box w/hydraulic drive, open top, used w/high dump, $5,000; Badger silage blower, $500.

Consider trade for round baler. 207-474-5334, 207858-5360

FOR SALE: Jay-Lor mixer model 3650 twin screw, works great with round bales of hay, used very little, cows are gone, $22,000; Valmetal hay grinder, great for round bales of silage, like new, $16,000; Husky 4,500 gallon manure spreader, like new, $18,000; John Deere baler model #530, works great, $4,500; John Deere grain drill 18 hole, old but works good, $3,500; International 110 with bucket, low hours, like new, $56,000; 3,000 gallon milk tank, works good, will consider all offers.

Call 607-336-5151

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 1-800836-2888 05-06 N.H. LB90 4x4 Backhoe, 4-In-1, Cab. $28,999.00.

1-800-548-2558

Dairy Equipment

BERG-BENNETT, INC. 34872 Route 6 Wysox, PA 18854

Call Toll Free 1-800-724-4866 Hook & Eye Chain • Manure Augers & Pumps Replacement Gutter Cleaner Drive Units Free Stalls

Tumble Mixers

Tie Rail Stalls

Conveyors

Comfort Stalls

Feeders

Cow Comfort Pads

Ventilation

BETTER PRICES ~ BETTER SERVICE

REGISTERED ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPS. e-mail TandD_Kaschak@msn.com www.kaschak-kennels.tripod.com Serious inquiries only. 814796-4070

Farm Equipment IH CULTIVATORS, 4 row, 3pt. hitch, like new, $750.00.

WANTED: 2-18.4-38 tires 60% or more tread. 518-6956180 NH 310 W/THROWER, $4,000. NH 575 w/thrower, low wear, $12,000. 256 & 258 hay rakes, new Pequea 11ft rotary rake, $6,500. 2 star Kuhn tedder, like new, IH 986, $8,500, JD 4520 $8,500, NH 492 haybine, NH 595 tandem axle manure spreader, $8,000, IH & JD front & rear weights, PTO generators.

203-530-4953.

Farm Machinery For Sale

STOLTZFUS & FARMCO FEEDERS ON SALE NOW! — UP TO $200 DISCOUNT ON ALL PRICES WITH EARLY ORDER!

Headlocks • Haysavers • Slant Bars on skids or wheels all sizes 8’ to 32’

16’ Headlock Wagon 24’ Headlock Wagon 16’ Slant Bar Wagon 28’ Slant Bar Wagon 16’ Haysaver Wagon 24’ Haysaver Wagon

CASE RB454 silage round baler, 921 bales through, self oiler, rotocutter, reverser, electronic controls for inside tractor . . . . . . . . .$30,500/OBO GEHL CTL85 turbo skid steer, 2 speed, hi-flow, air, heat, quick attach, 250 hrs. . . . . .$45,500/OBO CASE MAXXUM 140 full cab, 4WD, w/Case L755 ldr., 60 hrs. . .$115,000/OBO

518-872-1386

Farm Machinery For Sale

FORD 8240 Cab, air, FWA, 5300 hours, new transmission and Hydraulic pump by CNH. VG condition including rubber. $18,500; New Holland 411 mower good condition, $3,950.00. Chester, NH 603300-8171

JOHN DEERE 336 bailer w/#30 kicker, $3,500. Call 203-266-4067

IH DISGUSTED???

706, 806, 1206, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3788 & Other Models CUT THIS AD OUT NOW! Put in Your Operators Manual

800-808-7885 JD 74 hay rake, very good condition, $2,700; Parting out International 3514 backhoe. 508-353-1091 anytime

. . .$3,350 . . .$4,200 . . .$2,150 . . .$3,000 . . .$3,200 . . .$3,800

www.blissfarm.com For pics of our feeders

WE BEAT ALL OTHER DEALERS! The best in “Farmer to Farmer” sales

BLISS FARM 802-875-2031

John Deere 4040S 4x4 Cab Tractor. $21,999.00. 1-800548-2558

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE: • 2640 • 2150 • 4955 PS cab • 3255 4WD • 4010 • 4020 •2240 •4320 •2010 gas w/good eng • 4240 quad • 4230 ROPS • 4030 • 3020 syncro • 3010D

We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested MANY USED TRACTOR PARTS ALREADY DISMANTLED CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS LLC PENN YAN, NY

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

800-730-4020 315-536-3737

MACK ENTERPRISES CI 585- w/ 2250 ldr- 4 WD- 55 hp- Nice! $14,750; JD 3950 Chopper w/ 2 heads- Nice, $5,500; JD 660 Tandem manure sprdr, $2200; FC350 11.5’ Disk mower/ cond., $5,800; Other disk harrows-8’, 9’ & 18’, $900. & up; 2- Vicon 17’ tedders- exc., $3,400 & $2400; 69 gallon stainless steel Receiver jar (26”x30”) with 1hp Leeson milk pump and Sta-Rite liquid level controller - $950. Full line of farm equipment.

802-885-4000 www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com

Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

Combine Salvage

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

2003 Claas Jaguar 900 Chopper

FARGO DUMP WAGON, always stored inside, excellent condition, $7,500. 585-7399335

WE OFFER PARTS & COMPONENTS FOR EVERY CLEANER

Dogs

Case 5140 4x4 Cab Farm Tractor. $19,999.00. 1-800548-2558

Farm Machinery For Sale

FOR SALE: CI 585- w/ 2250 ldr- 4 WD- 55 hp- Nice! $14,750; JD 1360- 10’ Disk mower/cond. $5,800; JD 3950 Chopper w/ 2 heads- Nice $5,500; JD 660 Tandem manure sprdr, $2,200; Vicon 17’ tedder- exc, $2,400; Kuhn4 star- 13’ tedder, $850; Farmhand Pinwheel rake, $650; JD 2 row Corn planter w/fert., $1,850; 69 gallon stainless steel Receiver jar (26”x30”) with 1hp Leeson milk pump and Sta-Rite liquid level controller - $950. Full line of farm equipment.

802-885-4000 www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com FOR SALE: Int’l 584 w/ QT ldr4WD- 55hp $9,500; H & S- 9’ Hydra Swing Merger- Used this year- Exc- $6,500; Kuhn FC302 Disk mower/ condFresh cutterbar- exc $6,800; NI 5209- 10’ Disk mower/ cond. $5,800; JD 348 Baler w/ kicker $11,500; JD 336 Baler w/kicker $3, 800; MF 1617 Hyd fold tedder- exc. $4,500; Fransguard 12’ Rotarty rake $2,300; Int 3ph- Side del.

Rake $450; Fransgard Winch V-5000 $2,300. 802-376-5262

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SMILEY’S EQUIPMENT

w/8 row rotary head and 10’ grass head. Will be dealer inspected. 625 HP, about 3900 hours. $120,000 00 OBO

Call Ronnie at 802-989-9830 or 802-758-2138

Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Tedders, discbines, haybines, balers, hay rakes, cultipackers, disks, harrows, cultivators, seeders, corn planters, rototillers, York rakes, brush hogs, 1 to 6 bottom plows, 3pt. backhoes, bale spears, bale wrappers, square bale choppers, manure spreaders, fertilizer spreaders, hay elevators, corn choppers, corn pickers, flail mowers, hay wagons.

Dozers, $3,500; tractors, 2 wheels and 4 wheel drives, cheap, $1,000 up; pickups, $1,000 up; backhoes, $3,000 up; excavators, $9,000 up; pavers, $1,500 up; rollers, $850 up; skid steers, $2,500 up; tractors with loaders, $1,800 up; equipment trailers & landscape trailers, $300 up; new 5 ton dump trailers, $5,000; dump trucks, $1,500 up. All types of parts for haying equipment and all makes of tractors and much more! Buying machines dead or alive!

Trucking Available

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518-634-2310 WANTED: PARTS FOR Kverneland Taarup mower conditioner cutter bar parts, please contact 860-601-0212.

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com

Farm Machinery Wanted

Fencing

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Used Self-Propelled

WELLSCROFT FENCE SYSTEMS

FOR SALE

PLEASANT VIEW FARMS HAY & STRAW Lg. Round, Lg. Sq., Sm. Sq.

John Deere - Claas New Holland

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

All Grades Hay & Straw Horse & Dairy Quality Bagged Shavings & Sawdust

1st & 2nd Cut Wrapped Round Bales Delivery Available Call Louis 860-803-0675

WANTED

CHOPPERS & DISCBINES

Burnt - Blown Up - Parts

518-848-4669 Farm Supplies

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Your source for Tytan baler twine, bale wrap, bunker cover and, new to the market, Tytan Hytibarrier Vapor Resistant Sheeting (O2 barrier)

HAVE WET FIELDS? Have compaction issues? Low yields? Call D&D Farm Service/Agri-SC 1-888-401-4680

Serving New England Call now!

860-886-3001 www.ctrva-products.com

HAY & STRAW

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn CORN SILAGE FOR SALE $65.00/ton. Call 585-7399335

Hay - Straw For Sale

ALFALFA - Delivered Cell

717-222-2304 FARMERS

STANTON BROTHERS

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266 HAY & STRAW: Large or small square bales. Wood Shaving Bags and Grain.

René Normandin,Québec, Canada 450-347-7714

Quality

WHEAT STRAW GRASS HAY Long or Short Large Squares

Nick 845-901-1892 ROUND BALES: 1000 lbs. w/net wrap, 1st cutting $15.00/ bale; 2nd cutting $30.00/bale.

860-364-5019

HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown,PA 717-3675078

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

518-768-2344

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

FOR SALE: Processed Corn Silage, Tested 3700 pounds milk/ ton $65.00/ loaded.

Springfield,VT. 802-885-4000

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting Hay - Straw For Sale

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service Hay - Straw For Sale

Help Wanted

WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

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1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

W small business operations, providing a full range of insurance solutions that can be structured and combined to e take personal interest in understanding farming and

protect the interests of a hard working entrepreneur!

An opportunity is available for a unique individual who can relate and associate with farmers and small business owners.

Some of the desired characteristics for this great opportunity are entrepreneurial mindset, community minded, career oriented and very important...an affinity or passion for the agricultural markets and helping people. We will train you and help you attain the goals you want. We will help position you in the marketplace as a resource, at the same time working in a field you love.

If you or someone you know might be interested in joining Farm Family, please contact me:

Dan Fiske, General Agent (802) 527-0350 dan_fiske@farm-family.com www.farmfamily.com

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

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YARD SIGNS: Full color with stakes, double sided. Stakes included. Starting at $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

Parts

TRACTOR WEIGHTS AC, IHC, MF, JD, CASE & OTHERS Wheel weights and suitcase weight brackets.

Free freight 1,000 lbs or more.

Also skid steer weights and brackets.

100 lb. IHC Style Suitcase Weights 85 ea.

10 or more 75 lb. available

Poultry & Rabbits

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339 email: giespasture@frontiernet.net www.NEPPAHatchery.net

Write or call for prices & availability

518-568-5322

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR PARTS BATES CORPORATION

12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504 New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

June 24, 2013 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section B - Page 13

CT River Valley Ag Products, LLC

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PREMIUM QUALITY HORSE hay, 1st cutting, all grass, no weeds, $4/bale. Oriskany, NY. 315-796-3747.

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Real Estate For Sale

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #75 - Dairy farm with 255 acres is certified organic - new 50x200 ft. coverall bldg. with bedding pack for up to 100 cows, 40x160 ft. 2 story barn converted to double-9 milking parlor & lg. holding area, nice 32x70 ft. pole barn w/water & electric for heifers & calves. 120 acres tillable / 90 pasture & 40 woods, 14 room 2 family home & nice mobile home, yr. around creek Asking $625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED TO $495,000 MORE LAND AVAILABLE

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#720 - VERY NICE 250 ACRE DAIRY FARM - 4 miles south of Sangerfield borders Rte. 12. 170 acres tillable, 50 pasture, 90 woods - 60 tie stall, 2 story cow barn with wide fronts, large milk house, 2 bulk tanks, 72 stall 2 story heifer/dry cow barn with wide fronts, two barns hooked together, concrete barnyard, 3 concrete silos with black top for unloading wagons. Big 20 room house built by a doctor 150 years ago, new wood/oil furnace, great water supply. Some of the best soils in NEW YORK STATE Asking $698,000 . . . .REDUCED TO $650,000. BIG HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINTED, NEW ROOF, COMPLETELY REMODELED. #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,000 #76 - HUNTING LAND 82 acres on quiet road, great hunting, outside in the country, near Middleville, great place to build a new home, 1065 ft. of road frontage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $100,000 C-87 - Well-kept residence with newly remodeled building, centrally located on a 5.6A corner lot with road frontage. Two-story frame residence updated in 2007, 9 room, 4BR, 1 full bath, 34x73 remodeled, fully insulated building with vinyl siding, carpeted two-room office/reception area, built-in shelving, restroom, large paved parking area, woodworking shop (19x34), storage area (21x34).The paved driveway and parking alongside well-kept spacious lawns makes this an elegant setting for a business or hobby farm. Priced to Sell at . . . . . .$145,000

Roofing

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

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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

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

Trailers TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: 400 different trailers, in stock, ready to haul. Dumps, tilttops, landscape trailers and goosenecks.

Financing always available. Call 585243-1563.

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 24 Annual Meeting of the Eastern CT RC&D Council Tolland County Agriculture Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon CT. 11 am - 2 pm.

Please e-mail easternctrcd@ gmail.com or call 860-3737408 with any questions.

JUN 27 Second Annual Grain Research Tour Borderview Research Farm, 146 Line Rd., Alburgh, VT. 10 am - 3 pm. This tour will give farmers an opportunity to view research trials of wheat varieties and grains as well as hear from the experts on variety selection and other topics related to grain production. Registration is $15 and includes lunch from NOFA-VT’s mobile pizza oven. Interested growers are asked to register by June 21 online at www. uvm.edu/extension/graintour or by calling Susan Brouillette at 800-639-2130, toll free in Vermont or 802-5246501.

JUN 29 Ohio National Youth Heifer Show Wilmington, Ohio. 8 am.

Held in conjunction with the 2013 National Ayrshire Convention. All Ayrshire youth coming to the convention from across the US are eligible to participate. Entry forms are available online at www.usayrshire.com/news or by calling the ABA at 614335-0020. Entries are due no later than June 17. For more information, contact Dru Mercer at 574-727-9192 or druandsara@bright.net.

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.us ayrshire.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, 413-7372443, 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 25-27 2013 Maplerama Jay Peak Resort, 1144 Access Rd., Jay, VT. Hosted by the Orleans County Maple Producers. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/Maplerama2013 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.

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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 AUG 11 RI Nursery & Landscape Association’s Green Market Festival Farmers Daughter & Landscape Creations off RI, 715 & 716 Mooresfield Rd., (Rte. 138), South Kingstown, RI. This event is open to the landscape professionals. On Internet at http://rinla.org AUG 13-17 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show Eastern States Exposition Coliseum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA.

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