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Massachusetts women work wool ~ Page 2 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. ~ Isaiah 60:1

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Massachusetts women work wool by Sally Colby Before she had sheep, which she says she got started in by accident, Ellen Raja had milking goats; mostly Toggenburgs. “It was a very hot summer,” said Ellen, who had a newborn as well as other young children at the time. “My husband had started at Harvard Business School and was unable to do the evening milking. It was a little too much for me, and I sold the goats.” Ellen says that just hours later, she regretted what she had done. “I missed the goats, and my older children missed them too.” Ellen shared her plight with a friend, who went to the auction and bought Ellen a sheep. “I told her I didn't know the first thing about sheep,” said Ellen. “I only knew that you can't have just one.” So her friend hurried back to the auction and bought another sheep. The friend kept the two sheep at her own farm until the following spring. “Baa Baa and Susie were my first sheep, and I was launched,” Ellen recalls. “It was instant. I knew this is where I should be. There's something lovely about the sheep and working with the wool.” But Ellen, who lives in Lincoln, MA, soon ran into a problem common among sheep owners - shearing. “We joined the local sheep breeders association,” she said. “Then when we went to sell the wool, we were offered 5 cents/pound. My husband brought it back and said he'd insulate the attic with it.” Ellen didn't think that was a good idea, so he challenged her to think of what to do with it. Once again, Ellen shared her plight with a neighbor, who suggested she learn how to spin. “She came over with a bushel basket full of spinning wheel parts,” said Ellen, adding that new spinning wheels weren't yet available in the United States. “I told her I didn't know how to spin, and she told me I'd better learn. I went to the library and got a book so that I could see what the wheel should look like.” Ellen says she was able to get most of the wheel put together by looking at pictures, then

Ellen Raja, right, shows a customer one of the spinning fleeces available for sale at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Photos by Sally Colby learned how to spin from a little paperback by Elsie Davenport. As Ellen was learning how to spin on what she calls 'an old rickety thing', the Boston Area Spinners and Dyers formed. The group included Ellen and several others who were interested in wool crafting. “The neighbor who owned the wheel said I should take the spun wool to Harvard Square and sell it for a lot of money,” said Ellen. “I was a country mouse and I wasn't interested in doing that. But very soon, I discovered I had something people would pay for.” Ellen learned more and more about

sheep and keeping fleeces clean, and started to work with Betty Levin who had Border Leicester sheep. Ellen started selling her hand-knit items at an artists' cooperative in Boston, first known as The Christmas Store and now known as Sign of the Dove. To improve the fleece quality in her flock, Ellen purchased a Bluefaced Leicester ram and crossed him with her Border Leicester ewes. She kept one ram lamb from that cross to use in the future. “The wool is tippy; soft and light,” she said. “The lambs are small and delicate and they grow slowly, but I

Betty Levin and Ellen Raja offer a variety of Border Leicester fleeces for handspinning.

can sell the wool for $15/pound.” Today, Ellen has 20 ewes that she keeps for fleece. She works with Betty to produce spinner's fleeces and wool products for the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. The women also attend the Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair in Cummington, where Betty runs her Border Collies while Ellen stays with the booth. Ellen's flock stays outside yearround, the first step in keeping fleece clean. To ensure that the sheep don't get grain in their fleece, the ewes eat from feeders tied to the fence. “Then Betty and I take the hay up to the field on a sled,” she said. “They eat off the ground.” Ellen rents ground from the town of Lincoln for grazing, and purchases second cut hay from Canada for winter feeding. Ellen has only black sheep, and says that the fleece is quite dark the first year they're sheared. “Not many hold that black color past the first year,” she said, “but I have a few that do, and Betty does too.” Ellen says that the lighter colored grey fleeces are ideal for overdying, but added that this year's customers didn't seem to be interested in dying. In addition to fleeces, Ellen sells market lambs to restaurants and individuals, who can purchase a whole or half. After shearing in February, Ellen brings each fleece into her house for sorting. “Two weeks later, the ewes are lambing, and from shearing day on, I have to rake the manure off the ground every day,” she said, explaining another step in keeping fleeces clean and free of debris. During lambing, Ellen relies on an intercom to hear what's going on in the barn, and uses the time during lambing to prepare fleeces for sale. She skirts heavily and removes all neck and rear wool. “While I'm waiting for lambs to be born,” she said, “I spread the fleeces on a table and pick at them with tweezers. We have a reputation for having clean fleeces and we need to keep that reputation.”

The Connecticut Farm Energy Fair

Panel members (L-R) - David Ljungquist, Dr. Jeff Westfall, John Bartok, Tim McGrew and Tom Wemyss. Photo by George Looby, DVM

the state. These sources include geothermal, solar PV and solar thermal, small wind and fuel cells. Following Mr. Ljungquist was Tom Wemyss of Pure Point Energy whose primary focus is in the sale and installation of solar energy panels. Tom addressed some of the pros and cons of solar panels that should be considered before finalizing an installation. When considering a roof mounted system the structural integrity of the roof itself must be considered. A new roof is probably good, an old roof somewhat suspect. There is the possibility of damage from hail to any installation. Ground mounted models are easier to clean although regular rainfalls should keep any installation clean. Elecricity generated can be sold back to the utility serving the farm at the wholesale rate and the return on the investment has been calculated at 7-17 percent with incentives. Concluding the first part of the program was Tim McGrew representing Northeast Utilities who reinforced some of the earlier comments encouraging the efficient use of power including the use of LED lighting and careful research in the purchase of new appliances making sure that their energy star rating is in the 3-5 range. Following dinner the featured speaker of the evening, Dr. Richard Parnas, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut spoke. Dr. Parnas’ topic was “How we can produce and use biofuels in Connecticut.” His current work includes the improvement of fermentation process for pro-

Farm production expenses edge up in 2010 United States total farm production expenditures were $289 billion in 2010, up from the $287.4 billion in 2009 according to the Farm Production Expenditures 2010 summary released Aug. 2 by the U.S. Department of Agricultureís National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This is in contrast to a fall of 6.4 percent for 2009 Total Expenditures when compared to 2008 Total Expenditures. Total expenditures for 2009 remain unchanged from a year ago. Expense items showing increases from the previous year were: Tractors & Self Propelled Machinery, up 17.2 percent, Rent, up 14.6 percent, Other Farm Machinery, up 6.4 percent, Seeds & Plants, up 5.2 percent, Fertilizer, Lime, and Soil Conditioners, up 4.5 percent, Fuels, up 4.0 percent, Taxes, up 3.8 percent, Farm

Supplies & Repairs, up 2.6 percent, and Feed, up 0.9 percent. Total Fuels Expense was $12.9 billion. Diesel, the largest sub-component, was $8.2 billion accounting for 63.2 percent. Diesel expenditures were up 13.2 percent in 2010. Gasoline was $2.6 billion, up 4.9 percent. LP Gas was $1.5 billion, down 24.9 percent. Other fuels were $700 million, down 10.0 percent. The four largest expenditures at the United States level totaled $134.4 billion and accounted for 46.5 percent of Total Expenditures in 2010. They were Feed, 15.7 percent; Farm Services, 12.4 percent; Labor, 9.5 percent; and Rent, 9.0 percent. In 2010, the United States Total Farm Expenditure average per farm was $131,793 compared with $131,137 in 2009, an increase of 0.5 percent. On

average, United States farm operations spent: $20,705 on Feed, $16,281 on Farm Services, $12,496 on Labor, $11,812 on Rent, and $11,128 on Livestock and Poultry Purchases. For 2009, United States farms spent an average of: $20,533 on Feed, $16,609 on Farm Services, $13,141 on Labor, $11,818 on Livestock and Poultry Purchases, and $10,312 on Rent. The Farm Production Expenditures summary provides the official estimates for production input costs on U.S. farms and ranches. These estimates are based on the results of the nationwide Agricultural Resource Management Survey, conducted annually by NASS. The Farm Production Expenditures 2010 summary and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

ducing butanol a drop-in replacement for gasoline. This is but one of several experiments that he is conducting on the Storrs Campus. An additive that has received a great deal of press in the recent past is ethanol as a partial replacement for gasoline. It is Dr. Parnas’ opinion that, given the cost of production, ethanol is not an economical substitute for gasoline. It was further noted that ethanol has an adverse effect on small engines such as chain saws, lawn mowers and similar units. Biofuels can be derived for a wide variety of products that we use in everyday life including wood, sugar (to produce alcohol), waste grease and vegetable oil to produce biodiesel, liquefied manure to manufacture biogas and algae from ponds to produce gas. Algae have three fractions that can be utilized; protein, lipids and sugar. It has been found that biodiesel lowers CO2 emissions, an issue that has long been a concern of environmentalists. Currently butanol is not available commercially but biodiesel is available from several suppliers. It should be noted that butanol is another alcohol derived from plant material that possesses some distinct advantages over ethanol which may lead to its far greater availability and use. Following Dr. Parnas there was a panel discussion with David Ljungquist, Dr. Geoffrey Westfall, John Bartok, Tim McGrew and Tom Wemyss. Dr. Westfall is the owner of the Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital and Deep Vally Farm Inc. John Bartok is a Greenhouse Energy Specialist retired from the Cooperative Extension Service. David Ljungquist restated his earlier comments regarding the transition taking place in his section but at this time there may be more questions than answers regarding the funding process that will develop under the reorganization but was certain that funding will be available. Dr. Westfall said that he applied to the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund in 2009 to help offset the cost associated with the installation of solar panels at his hospital. The biggest hurdle that he encounter was dealing with his power company, CL&P. John Bartok stated that in greenhouse operations 80 percent of the energy used is used to generate heat. In his consulting role he assists in developing conservation practices including energy audits. Among the innovations practices employed is the use of thermal blankets in the roofs during cold weather and the use of reflective blankets during the summer months. Tim Mcgrew spoke about the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund which has two components — one is the small business energy assessment program where incentives are offered for participation. An express program is also available that assists in retrofitting existing systems. Tom Wemyss concluded the panel program by reinforcing the idea that solar panels have many positives that should lead to their wider use in both home and commercial operations. There are many technologies available that can do much to reduce the high costs associated with energy use which also contribute to a cleaner environment. It is up to each user to educate themselves as to which is best suited to their own operations, this will involve some research and time but in the end it appears certain that this expenditure will be well worth it.

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by George Looby, DVM Energy costs represent a major component of the total expenditures on any farm and in an effort to inform users about the latest in conservation activities the Connecticut Farm Energy Program presented a Farm Energy Fair on July 21. The Fair was held at the Eastern Connecticut State University located in Willimantic, CT starting at 4 p.m. with displays relating to the subject exhibited in the Betty Tipton Room of the Center. The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut co-hosted the program. The latter program was established by the Board of Trustees in 2000 with the mission of identifying, developing, and becoming an objective energy and educational resource to achieve a sustainable energy future. This wide ranging program is designed to provide support and assistance to municipal and educational programs throughout the state. The Connecticut Farm Energy Program started in 2009 as a partnership between the USDA Rural Development and the Eastern Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. as a pilot program that provided counties in Eastern Connecticut with a resource that would assist in Grant Writing in applying for those grants offered by the USDA Rural Development for America Program (REAP) for a wide variety of activities and enterprises relating to agriculture. The following year the service was expanded to include three additional counties with grant writing assistance. Exhibitors occupied the Betty Tipton Room each with displays and educational material that in various ways related to the theme of the Fair. A program was held in an adjacent lecture hall with four speakers who spoke to his particular area of interest. Peter Governale, a Certified International GeoThermal Instructor and Designer, spoke about the advantages of geothermal technology and why it should be strongly considered whenever making a major move towards increasing energy efficiency. This technology is one of the most efficient systems yet developed drawing on a constant ground temperature of 50 degrees F to supply both heating and cooling needs. David Ljungquist, Associate Director of Project Development at the Clean Energy Finance and Development Authority, a quasi state agency which is supported by a levy placed on each customer’s electric bill at the rate of one mill per KWH. The function of Authority is to foster and support the development of alternative sources of energy within

Dairy farmers face Aug. 23 deadline for Dean Foods settlement claims by Bethany M. Dunbar Dairy farmers have until August 23 to sign up to receive funds to be paid out as part of an antitrust lawsuit against Dean Foods. “Pretty much every Vermont farmer will be eligible,” said Diane Bothfeld, deputy secretary of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. She said farmers are expected to each receive between $3,000 and $5,000 if they shipped milk to the federal order number 1, which covers the Northeastern United States, between January 1, 2002 and May 2011. The pay out will depend on the amount of

milk shipped, how many people are approved as part of the settlement, and the attorney’s fees. The number of farmers who might participate in this settlement is around 9,000. The settlement is $30 million, and attorney’s fees are $6-million, so the remaining $24-million will go to farmers. A claim form and explanation of the settlement is available at: www.NEDairySettlement.com or farmers can call 888-356-0258 for more information. A consultant has been hired to take the claims and explain the situation to farmers. Bothfeld said some farmers have been

approached by law firms offering to help them with this claim in exchange for a fee or percentage, but she said it really doesn’t seem necessary. “In my opinion, they don’t need to do this,” said Bothfeld. The claim form is very basic and just asks for the farmer’s name, address, and how much milk they shipped in the time period covered in the settlement. “It’s not arduous. It’s not hard,” she said. If a farmer is unsure how much milk he or she shipped, the cooperatives have this information.

She said some people don’t realize it’s not just for conventional dairies — it’s for organic farms as well. She happened to spend time with two of her brothers over the weekend — one who sells milk to the regular commercial market and one who sells organic milk. The first brother had signed up, and the other didn’t realize he could. Once she told him, he did. Although most Vermont dairies are eligible, not all farms in New York and Pennsylvania are. Farmers who are unsure should contact their co-ops. According to the Northeast dairy settlement information web site, a farmer who accepts the Dean Foods claim is not necessarily included in future settlements in this case, or excluded from them.

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Late blight reappears in Vermont by Ann Hazelrigg, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Vermont The fungus-like organism that wreaked havoc with tomatoes and potatoes in 2009 is back again this summer in Vermont. Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing late blight of tomatoes and potatoes, was iden-

tified in the University of Vermont Plant Diagnostic Clinic Aug. 3 on tomato foliage from a garden in Jericho. It is assumed the disease originated from infected volunteer potatoes in the area. Although the disease can infect tomatillos, peppers, eggplant, petunias and other members of the potato family, in

the past couple of years the disease has only appeared on tomatoes and potatoes in Vermont. The symptoms of late blight start on tomato and potato leaves as nickel-sized water -soaked spots. These spots do not typically start at the bottom of the plant like the other fungal blights. Under moist condi-

Cover photo by Sally Colby Brittani Burke, whose family owns Burke Ridge Farms in Ellington, Connecticut, participated in the National Junior Angus show for the first time this year.

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tions whitish gray fungal growth can be seen on the leaf undersides. If the weather is wet or if there are morning fogs or lots of dew, the spots will spread rapidly throughout the plant in a matter of days. Stems and fruit also can be infected with the disease. Infected tomato fruit develop large brown areas. If plants are infected, the unaffected fruit on plants can be safely eaten but should not be canned. Late blight spores are easily carried long distances on the wind, so anyone growing tomatoes or potatoes should be watching plants daily for signs of the disease and act quickly to destroy them in order to limit spread of the disease to other growers. Late blight needs living plant tissue to survive, so infected tomato plants should be destroyed as soon as the disease is identified. In small plantings, cut the plants and put in trash bags and send to the landfill. For larger plantings and farms, the plants should be cut, gathered in piles and burned or turned under so they can decompose. Once the tomato tissue breaks down, it poses no late blight threat to future plantings since the pathogen does not survive on dead tissue. If potato vines become infected, cut the tops (vines) before the stems become heavily infected. In small plantings, bagging and putting vines in the land fill will reduce the chance of spread to other plantings. Wait to dig the tubers at least two or three weeks to insure that there is no living potato

A single leaflet with a lesion is the first sign of late blight development in this garden. foliage as that will limit the number of spores on the soil surface when the tubers are dug. It also allows time for the tuber skins to toughen up underground, limiting the number of cuts and bruises created at harvest and reducing places for spores to infect tubers. For larger plantings when it is not practical to remove vines, cut vines on a hot dry day so they will dry and die quickly to reduce chances of spread to other plantings. Hot, dry weather can slow the spread of the disease but with rainy weather or heavy dews, fungicides are needed for protection. Organic growers can apply a copper fungicide labeled for these crops. These products can only be effective if used before the disease appears and should be reapplied every five to seven days if wet weather persists. Fungicides will only protect healthy tissue.

Infected leaves cannot be saved. Good coverage of all the foliage is critical, and repeat applications are needed to protect new growth from infection. Always read the pesticide label and follow the instructions carefully. For more information about late blight, including pictures of the disease and other diseases that can look like late blight, go to www.hort.cornell.edu/l ateblight . You also can link to a webinar on the topic of late blight at this Web site. To submit samples to confirm if you have late blight in your garden, go to the UVM Extension Master Gardener web site at www.uvm.edu/ mastergardener/ Commercial growers should consult the New England Vegetable Management Guide for information on fungicides labeled for late blight control on various crops. The guide can be found online at www.nevegetable.org/

Agriculture and Natural Resource Business Institute offered Center. The Institute is open to all New Hampshire citizens; women and minorities are especially encouraged to attend. This course will provide individuals and families who want to start or expand an agricultural or natural resource-based business with the essential preparation needed to succeed. Fostering these local businesses is critically important for our state. Sustainable, profitable farms and forestry enterprises are the foundation for preserving open land and other natural resources for future generations. UNH Cooperative Extension believes that outreach education is the best way to strengthen the economic viability of the state’s agricultural and natural resource-based businesses. ANRBI participants develop an operating plan for a farming or forestry business as they learn about biological systems, soils, natural resource inventories, product and service marketing, enterprise profitability and

legal matters relevant to agriculture and natural resource businesses. They explore the human dynamics of running a family business, such as defining roles and responsibilities, handling conflict, managing time and hiring labor. ANRBI participants also learn how government agencies and financial institutions work with farm and forestry ventures. At the end of the course, participants leave wellconnected to a wide variety of advisors and technical experts. Perhaps most importantly, they receive valuable feedback from a peer support network of other agriculture and naturalresource entrepreneurs. From decades of assisting people who make their living from the land, Cooperative Extension educators understand the importance of helping agriculture and natural resource entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas carefully. People need to learn to identify both opportunities and potential pitfalls. Participants in the ANRBI will end up with a realistic operating plan, saving money, time and potential anguish by discovering and correcting possible fatal

Connecticut’s Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market named finalist in national competition Chance to win $80,000 barn lies in the hands of voters HAR TFORD, CT — State Agriculture Commissioner Steven K. Reviczky is encouraging all Connecticut residents to cast their vote for the state’s own Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market (www.coventryfarmersmarket.com) in the national Great Barn Giveaway contest. The market is one of three finalists from across the country remaining in the running to win a 24-by-36 foot, open-air barn valued at $80,000. Voting continues through Aug. 15, and can be done online at www.greatbarngiveaway.com through a simple and quick process that requires no registration or commitment. The contest is a project of W.H. Silverstein Inc., the Farmers’ Market Coalition, and the American Farmland Trust. “This is a tremendous opportunity to put Connecticut agriculture on the United States map,” Reviczky said. “Despite our state’s diminutive size, its heart and passion are huge and our farmers put that care and love into everything they grow and raise here. Connecticut has a thriving, extremely diverse agricultural industry, which is showcased in our state’s 125 farmers’ markets.” The all-volunteer-run Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market opened just eight seasons ago, but has grown into one of the largest and most heavily attended markets in the state, despite its out-of-the-way location. After spending its first four seasons on

busy Route 44, the market outgrew its site at the Museum of Connecticut Glass and moved to the Nathan Hale Homestead on South Street. Vendors and organizers alike worried that customers would be unwilling to take the road less traveled or might get lost trying to find the new location, but opening day put all fears to rest. “We had 5,000 people show up that first day in 2008 at the Nathan Hale Homestead,” said Winter Caplanson, one of the volunteers who organizes and manages the market. “We were completely blown away. It really demonstrated the loyalty and dedication of our customers. And their support and enthusiasm have continued to grow and blossom ever since.” Caplanson estimates the market averages 75,000 visitors a year. Customers come from not only eastern Connecticut but from all across the state and even from New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to buy Connecticut grown fruits and vegetables, cheese and other dairy products, meats, seafood, honey, maple syrup, herbs, and flowers. In addition, there is a wealth of value-added items such as artisanal breads, salsas, pestos, and confections for sale, along with handmade specialty crafts. “Farmers’ markets contribute significantly to our state’s economy,” said Commissioner Reviczky. “We estimate that $3 million passes through Connecticut’s markets each year.

That money goes directly to the farmers and producers, who put it right back into their local communities. Overall, agriculture contributes $3.5 billion annually to the state’s economy and represents at least 20,000 jobs. These markets are an essential component of that equation.” Caplanson said that the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market was selected as one of the three finalists based on their application essay, community support for the market and the market’s vision for its future. The other two farmers’ markets selected as finalists are in Hemlock, MI, and Borough of Chatham, NJ. If Coventry wins, the market will use the barn to house demonstrations, classes, exhibits, live music, and other community events. The outdoor market runs every Sunday through October, rain or shine, and Caplanson said that the new structure would provide welcome shade and shelter from inclement weather. “As of this morning, we are trailing the frontrunner by about 300 votes,” Caplanson added. “But we have great faith in the loyal residents of Connecticut.” “Please take a moment to vote for Connecticut agriculture, and help this market win an $80,000 barn,” Reviczky said. “In today’s challenging economic climate, it’s an absolute no-brainer. A simple vote could bring this asset to our state, free of charge, no strings attached. It’s a homerun for our community.”

New land accesss database links farmers with resources BURLINGTON, VT — The recent launch of the Vermont Agriculture Land Access Database will help connect farmers seeking land and business opportunities with land and farm owners with available resources. The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension's New Farmer Project created the database to provide a means for new, expanding or relocating farmers to search for land or farms for lease or sale at agricultural or fair market value, partnerships, farm transition arrangements, work exchanges and farm employment opportunities throughout and within 50 miles of Vermont. Established farmers interested in providing access to land or transitioning their operations can list their information in the database. So can landowners not currently farming who wish to develop tenure arrangements such as lease-toown, farm management or owner-financed farm sales. The database may be accessed at www.uvm.edu/newfarmer . Click on “Land Access Database” under “Quick Links.” Farm seekers may search the database or submit information about their specific requirements for land, jobs or business arrangements. Farm and landowners are encouraged to publicize available land and other resources and opportunities. Depending on how the landowner chooses to list the information, individuals may contact the owner directly or work with UVM Extension land access specialists to learn more. In addition, these Extension consultants are available to help farmers assess their needs and explore various types of farm tenure arrangements. They also serve as a third-party facilitator for negotiations between incoming farmers and landowners. For more information, contact Ben Waterman at 802-656-9142 or ben.waterman@uvm.edu.

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Fall course will help farmers and natural resource entrepreneurs plan for success Have you considered raising beef cattle for the local market? Or maybe earning some extra income by adding pick-your-own raspberries to your Christmas tree operation? Have you thought about producing shiitake mushrooms on your woodlot or boarding horses or starting a campground? Are you considering enterprise opportunities so other family members can join your farm business? People who earn all or part of their living from agricultural, horticultural, or forest-based enterprises have unique needs for information and business support. To meet these needs, a team from UNH Cooperative Extension will partner with USDA and industry experts to offer a 13-week Agriculture and Natural Resource Business Institute (ANRBI). The Institute starts in September at the Keene State College Science

flaws in their original ideas. Target audiences include individuals and families who are starting or planning to start a farm or naturalresource business. Others who will profit from this course include existing business owners considering changes or expansions to their operations, families looking for ways to pass viable operations on to the next generation, high school and college students exploring career options, and landowners interested in developing sources of retirement income from their land. This course meets USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training requirements. Participants can also earn continuing education credits through the UNH Professional Development and Training program. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Business Institute will run on Wednesdays, Sept. 7 through Dec. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Keene State University Science Center. The cost is $175 per person. For more information call UNH Cooperative Extension staff members Carl Majewski at 603-352-4550 or Michael Sciabarrasi at 603-8623234. Register on-line at: www. events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm ?event_id=9032 Anyone requiring special accommodations, contact Carl Majewski at 603-352-4550 or Michael Sciabarrasi at 603-862-3234, at least 10 business days prior to the course start date so proper consideration may be given to the request.

Crop Comments by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Poultry poo pounds petroleum My friend in Texas keeps sending me neat links to Web sites. One fairly interesting one dealt with identifying the source of airborne dust. Kind of like on those police detective shows where dried mud on a vehicle, alleged to be used in committing a crime, showed that the subject vehicle was 99.3 percent likely to have been parked in a specific Sequoia forest in California during a sand storm three days earlier. This airborne dust link showed that dust could be identified, by its mineral and bacterial makeup, as having come from an agricultural soil or an

unpaved gravel road, or even someplace else. But even more interesting was a link to this link, which was titled “Chicken Manure Biodegrades Crude Oil in Contaminated Soil”. The accompanying article appeared in Science Daily, and I’ll try to hit the high spots of that story. Chinese research scientists have discovered that chicken manure can be used to biodegrade crude oil in contaminated soil. Writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution, the team explains how bacteria in chicken manure break down 50 percent more crude oil than soil lacking the guano. The term “guano” comes

from a Spanish word meaning dung, or more specifically, the excrement of seabirds, cavedwelling bats, and even seals. The Chinese researchers lumped chicken manure in the guano category. Guano is one heck of an organic fertilizer. But more than that, it has unique building properties: it is a littleknown fact that a South American bird, the Peruvian booby makes its nest out of guano. We learn something new every day.

But back to China, where Huiwen Ma, Bello Yakubu, and ChuYu Zhang of Wuhan University, determined that contamination of soil by crude oil occurs around the world because of equipment failure, natural disasters, deliberate acts, and human error. Conventional approaches to clean-up come with additional environmental costs. Detergents, for instance, become pollutants themselves and can persist in the environment long af-

ter any remediation exercise is complete. An environmentally friendlier approach is through bioremediation, which uses natural or engineered microbes that can metabolize the organic components of crude oil. Stimulating such microbial degradation in contaminated soil often involves the use of expensive fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus, and may come with an additional environmental price tag, despite the “bio”, or

“green”, label. Soil hardening and a loss of soil quality often accompany this approach. Ma and colleagues suggest that animal waste, and in particular chicken manure, may provide the necessary chemical and microbial initiators to trigger biodegradation of crude oil if applied to contaminated soil. One important factor is that chicken manure raises the pH of soil to the range 6.3 to 7.4 which is optimal for

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Maine Farm Days set for Aug. 24-25 by Chad Arms Maine Farm Days will return again to Misty Meadows Farm, 308 Hill Road, Clinton, owned and operated by Belinda and John Stoughton, on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 24-25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The agricultural trades show features the latest in technology and protecting the environment on a modern dairy farm

that won the Maine Dairy Farm of the Year Award in 2006. The exhibition features Farm Tours, equipment demonstrations, agribusiness exhibitors offering timely tips on their products and production practices, a Children’s Learning Center, and much more. A revised Conservation Wagon Tour will feature touring the farm facilities. The herd of about 550

cows is milked three times a day in a double 12 herringbone parlor with three milking groups. The cows average about 78 lbs. milk per day of top quality milk with about 32,600 lbs. shipped daily to Oakhurst Dairy in Portland. The cows are housed in five free stall barns bedded with sand and the cows calve on a sawdust bedded pack. Individual calf

hutches graduated to group housing accommodate about 400 head of young stock. The farm is comprised of 950 acres of cropland with 500 acres for corn silage and 450 for grass silage. Of the total, 300 acres are rented. The first crop harvest is taken early and very efficiently averaging just 12 days for top forage quality. The forage quality is reflected

and diversion ditches. The wagon tour is sponsored by the Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservations Service (NRCS), and Maine Antique Tractors. The Children’s Learning Center features animals to see and pet plus many “hands on” educational activities. They also

day with one credit per workshop for the two day event. Other attractions include a Skid Steer Rodeo, Helicopter Spraying Demonstration, Forest Service Presentation, Maine Dairy Princess Kickoff, Whoopi Pie contests, a craft tent, corn maze, crop trials, and food concessions. Admission to Maine

in 51 percent for age used in their total mixed ration. Silage is stored in two bunker silos. The farm follows a conservation plan with strip cropping, use of cover crops,

can try their luck milking a cow with prizes for various age groups. Those needing pesticide re-certification credits have a choice of several one hour sessions each

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crude oil to soil. They found that within two weeks almost 75 percent of the petroleum spill was broken down in soil with the use of our finefeathered- friends’ contributions. However, additive-free soil (with no poultry poo) was naturally remediated by just over 50 percent. The team carried out a microbial analysis of their samples and identified 21 different microbial species known as aerobic heterotrophs. They explained that Bacillus species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the best oilmunching microbes, but of the 21 cultured microcritters 12 could metabolize, i.e., biodegrade, components of crude oil. Although there were other microbes involved in the petroleum clean-up, the most prevalent species were in the Bacillus genus. “The use of chicken manure to stimulate crude oil biodegradation in the soil could be one of the several sought-after environmentally friendly ways of abating petroleum hydrocarbon pollu-

tion in the natural ecosystem,” Ma et al. concluded. Returning mentally to Texas, where my lead for this story originated, my mind goes much further back to my 22 months of active military duty in that state. Some people assigned with me on that particular Air Force installation, complained, wishing they had been stationed elsewhere. At the time we were involved in a war in the Far East (right next to China). Complainers were often told, “Shut up… you could be reassigned to Hu Flung Dung Air Base”, which, to the best of my knowledge, did not exist. Then referring again to the Chinese researchers, who really do exist, it becomes quite evident that they were prophets as well as scientists. Ma and his buddies mentioned that, among other things, oil spills are caused by equipment failure. Their write-up appeared in Science Daily on March 9, 2009, some 13 months before the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Crop from 6 the growth of known oilutilizing bacteria. In tests, the Chinese workers added chicken manure to soil contaminated with 10 percent volume to weight of

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A popular attraction at Maine Farm Days are the wagon tours. Here Ron Desrosiers of NRCS readies to lead another group at a previous wagon tour at Misty Meadows Farm. Photo by Chad Arms

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Got Dairy Data? Dairy cows on farms today are identified in many different manners. This has evolved from a name on each cow with lots of "Daisies" and famous names like "Elsie." These names were easy to remember in small herds with the same people handling and milking the cows every day. Larger herds, freestall housing and more complex milking parlors make identification (ID) by name almost impossible on today's dairies. There may be some special cows that still have names, but a numbering system has to be the basis of identification in everyday management and data collection. Animal identification for milk recording, management, genetics, breed associations and animal health is the foundation of any of these programs. There are many methods and technologies that can be used to identify animals. This includes numbered metal tags or plastic ear tags, all the way to electronic identification methods that are rapidly changing. Many modern man-

agement and milking systems have animal identification captured at every milking. In the DHI system Uniform Operating Procedure, it is required that every milking animal have readable identification on DHI test day. This is just something that is common sense for any dairy producer and operation of the dairy. Need ID to measure to manage Years ago, there were different phrases to bring home the idea that you needed good animal identification as the foundation of any records program in the dairy industry. Then, you needed to measure milk yield and fat, plus various traits and feedstuff intake to manage the cow or group of cows. This also allowed for genetic gain through AI use and production gains through yield monitoring. The gains were driven by knowing what a cow produced or what AI sires were in the pedigree. Even today, any management or genetic gains can still only be as good as the identification of

the cow. You can't manage the cow or keep the best replacement animals when you don't know the animal's identity and its offspring. This makes good identification and usable identification the foundation of management, genetic and breed association programs. Usable ID The start of usable ID is a good identification system that can be read visibly and/or electronically. It is important that IF an animal has to have more than one identification number, the numbers are cross referenced and the primary identification number ties everything together. The U.S. dairy industry has been working on getting a single, unique animal identification number (AIN) for the last 20 years. Several attempts and "almost" implementations have occurred. But as of 2011, government regulators (USDA and state animal health groups), industry marketing groups (livestock marketers or dealers) and actual dairy farms have not been able to get agreement on a single

program to move this forward. So, "Daisy" will probably have several pieces of ID - even in the near future - until the United States can implement an animal identification system. Usable ID for genetics To get usable ID for genetic programs is one aspect of genetic progress. What is valid cow identification? • Standard Series number with state-alpha animal number, for example, 35XYZ1234 • American ID with 9digit numeric, for example, 623654321 • AIN with 15-digit numeric (3 country code digits and 12 animal ID digits), for example, 840000623654321 Keeping these IDs and other computer numbers or visual ID tied together is a data collection and handling challenge that is done every day on dairies and the data flow system of DHI and USDA-Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) for genetic and management calculations and benchmarks. State DHIA In addition to good cow ID, valid sire ID is re-

quired to support the genetic system and herd replacements. This requires a National Association of Animal Breeders Code, such as 029HO55667 (3-digit AI organization code; 2 alpha breed code like HO or JE; and then a unique 5-digit bull number). This number can then be cross referenced to the breed registration number or American ID of the AI bull. This can occur at the dairy records processing center or at USDA-AIPL to get the sire information for the calculation of the genetic evaluation. ID: foundation for progress Accurate cow ID and sire ID are the foundation for progress in management and genetics of U.S. dairy herds. There are not definitive numbers, but a large amount of computer and people time is spent every day working on ID error handling and correction through the dairy records system. This is handled by dairy records providers, with help from AI companies and breed associations, but is still best and generally

needs to be handled on the farm. The closer to the cow, the easier and faster the ID can be verified, and any updates or edits can be efficiently handled. Each animal ID and sire ID has an impact on DHI herds and their management and genetic results. All animals and management and genetic decisions impact a dairy's success. When added together throughout a herd, these decisions make a difference on the dairy's progress and bottom line. The importance of good identification and the work and efforts of the DHI system and its participants yield numerous benefits realized every day at the farm level. It does make a difference that good ID options are available. This allows the "Got Dairy Data" system to provide benefits and realize the system is a cooperative effort that starts with something as simple as good ID on each dairy cow. Reprinted with Permission from National DHIA February 2011

National DHIA Scholarship Available to Vermont DHIA Members Applications are now being accepted for the National DHIA scholarship. As with last year, National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $750 scholarships to incoming and continuing students at two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. Previous National DHIA scholarship

recipients are not eligible. Students of Vermont DHIA members are encouraged to apply. Judges will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements and leadership, community activities and work experience, experience and knowledge of DHIA, and response to questions on the application. Applications are due October 15, 2011. Recipients will be announced at the 2012 National DHIA annual meeting. To apply for a National DHIA scholarship, log on to: www.dhia.org

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USDA launches resource to get products to market The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service launched an online resource that makes it easier than ever for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. With the new food hub web page, producers, buyers and others can now access a central clearinghouse for resources, news and information related to food hubs and similar enterprises that provide infra-

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The web page features information from numerous USDA agencies and other leading research and practitioner organizations in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. A comprehensive, evolving directory of identified food hubs and financial resources will allow users to find desired markets quickly, without spending hours collecting information from various locales. The information is available at www.ams. usda.gov/foodhubs.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Readin’, writin’ … and a really good time! Moms, celebrate a return to school days with a farewell-to-summer feast with friends

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When the long, lazy days of summer give way to the more structured start of a new school year, the mood at your house may be one of resignation, of celebration — or both. Chances are, the parents are ready to return to a routine, however ambivalent the pupils may be. The kids’ first day of school is a great time to invite the moms in your circle to a grown-up back-to-school bash, featuring a delicious end-of-summer lunch menu. Set the tone with the right invitation, suggests lifestyle expert Amy Tobin, of Inspired Ideas. She recommends creating a hall pass, report card or certificate of achievement. You may also want to give guests an “assignment” or two: • Ask each mom to bring a photo from her school days. You can use them as part of the décor, and reminisce about the styles, trends and friends of your childhoods. • Encourage everyone to dress in

their school colors, or spirit wear from their alma maters. • Party with a purpose. Request that guests bring a few school supplies to help a needy child. A menu that makes the grade No gathering would be complete without a satisfying menu. Start with Pinwheel Steak Skewers, flavorful spirals of Certified Angus Beef ® brand top sirloin or flank steak garnished with feta cheese and garden-fresh tomatoes and oregano. A breeze to put together, Tobin suggests serving the petite kabobs on small chalkboards. Summer’s flavors continue to shine with Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad. Certified Angus Beef ®brand filet mignon is not only one of the leanest cuts, it’s the most tender, too. The salad is easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 to prepare for a party, and especially delicious served with crusty bread and herbed butter. Tobin recommends washing the lettuce, cutting the watermelon and preparing the vinaigrette early in the day, then grilling the filets last-minute and assembling the salad while the steaks are resting. No meal is complete without dessert! Tobin says a dessert buffet, full of bake-sale favorites like cupcakes, brownies and cookies, is sure to earn top honors. Display selections on cake stands, and top cupcakes with sweet marzipan apples. Be sure to have some brown paper lunch bags available so guests can take home any leftovers!

Pinwheel Steak Skewers 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® top sirloin or flank steak 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons red wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced 6 ounces feta cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano Rosemary as needed for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 6 metal skewers* 1. To make marinade, combine beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire, vegetable oil and Italian seasoning. Place steak and marinade in zipper-locking plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours. 2. Remove steak from bag and discard any leftover marinade. Slice across the grain into thin strips. Roll each beef strip and thread onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and grill to desired doneness. 3. To serve, combine olive oil and tomatoes, and divide among 6 small plates. Top with feta cheese and oregano. Place one skewer per plate and garnish with rosemary. *(If using bamboo skewers, soak in water one hour before using.) Serves 6 Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad 4 (6-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® tenderloin filet steaks 1/2 serrano chile pepper, finely

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diced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon 1 head Bibb lettuce, cleaned Salt and pepper to taste 1. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together serrano pepper, balsamic vinegar, honey, mint and olive oil. 2. Season filets and grill over medium-high heat until desired doneness. Remove from heat and allow to rest. 3. For salad, toss watermelon, lettuce and vinaigrette together. Serve with filets. Serves 4 Recipes provided by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand

Beat the afternoon slump with honey - a natural 3 p.m. energy boost (NAPSA) — You start your day full of energy, charge through work assignments or household tasks all morning, and then break for lunch. You intend to continue that same pace of productivity after lunch, but for some reason, at around 3 p.m., your energy level starts to dip. Does this sound familiar? For a quick energy boost, you want something fast, flavorful and appetizing. Enter honey, a natural energy booster that’s a sweet addition to any afternoon snack. Honey provides quick energy and is a source of carbohydrates. At approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates and 21 calories per teaspoon, it is ideal for a quick pick-me-up since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses for energy. “Honey is composed of a unique carbohydrate composition of natural sugars and trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids, making it a smart, natural, energy-filled afternoon snack,” says sports dietitian Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, co-author of “The All-Pro Diet” with Tony Gonzalez. “In fact, for years, sports dietitians have recommended that athletes include pure honey in their pre-exercise meal or snack for that very reason.” Honey can be used in many easy-tomake afternoon snacks, whether

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you’re at school, work, home or the gym. Combining honey with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and other healthful foods can add to your total nutrition and give you a great natural energy boost. Whether you’re looking for a surge of energy or just a sweet reward after a long workout, honey is a quick, easy and delicious all-natural energy source. For more information about honey as a natural energy booster and for more honey recipes, visit www.honey.com. Registered dietician, Mitzi Dulan, a spokesperson for the National Honey Board, offers a few of her favorite energy-boosting honey

Makes 6 bars 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dried cherries 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, sweetened 1 cup whole raw almonds 6 dates (pitted) In a high-powered blender, blend honey, cherries, coconut, almonds and dates on high speed, stirring as needed. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Put mixture into the baking dish and flatten with a piece of plastic wrap on top to prevent sticking. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into 6 bars.

Honey Banana Smoothie Serves 1 1 cup 1 percent milk 1/2 frozen banana 2 teaspoons honey 1 scoop protein powder (from container) Blend and enjoy! Registered Dietitian Mitzi Dulan’s Natural 3 p.m. Energy Break Survival Tips 1. Staying hydrated throughout the day is an essential tool for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Since honey naturally contains about 17 percent water, it dissolves easily. Just add some honey to water for a budget-

friendly sports drink. 2. Mix a nut butter and honey, or honey and light cream cheese, as a dip for fresh fruits or vegetables for a wholesome energy snack. 3. To maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day, select meals with adequate amounts of protein such as canned salmon, eggs or nut butters. Take time to prepare an easy lunch like canned salmon with mixed greens or a deviled egg sandwich on whole grain bread. 4. To keep up your energy, choose high fiber foods like whole grains (wheat, rye breads, quinoa) and legumes (beans, lentils). 5. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead. Plain or Greek-style plain yogurt with a teaspoon of honey and a handful of nuts is a nutritious way to kick-start the day. 6. For a 3 p.m. pick-me-up, try one of Mitzi’s personal favorite snacks: a whole wheat sandwich thin with nut butter, sliced banana and honey. It is a delicious way to power through the rest of your day. 7. Always aim to eat all-natural whole foods that are easy to pronounce with simple ingredients such as honey, strawberries, avocados and spinach.

ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, reports that Northeast farm production over the past 12 months has increased on average by 10.3 percent, with some farm operations seeing significantly higher costs. Farm Credit East’s

Farm production costs rise in 2011

Knowledge Exchange analysis indicates that particular areas of increase in cost year over -year are purchased feed (up 34 percent), fertilizer (up 34 percent) and fuels (up 36 percent). Grain prices of all types are up significantly over last year due to tightness of supply and

growth in the biofuels market. Global oil prices are rising due to continued political tensions in North Africa and the Middle East and the growing demand for energy in the developing world. With the close link between fertilizer prices and energy costs, agricultural producers are experi-

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grams. For some businesses this is creating major challenges and additional costs. It is also discouraging some farms from expanding their operations. CEO of Farm Credit East, Bill Lipinski, noted that while farmers are dealing with higher input costs, Northeast agriculture has the ability to grow, creating jobs and economic activity throughout the region. “I am very opti-

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TONGUE Hyd. cylinder & hoses from NH 900 chopper; SS milk house wash tubs; 2 4’ barn fans. 716-941-5123.(NY) REG. murray grey, born, 04/20/07, excellent breeding, super sharp, excellent offspring, $1,500. OBO, grey color. 607-8634928.(NY) WANTED: Heavy Duty trimmer, must cut small brush, shoulder mount, need for CREP fencing. 607-538-1009.(NY) TWO HORSE trailer, electric brakes; 10 ft. horse trailer, hydraulic brakes; 15 month small angus steer. Hesston 530 belt. 518885-6286.(NY) FOR SALE: Ford 5000, needs engine work; WANTED: goats you need to get rid of before winter, prefer dairy goats. 607243-5547.(NY)

FOR SALE: John Deere 2010 GAS, broke three point hitch, parts tractor, make offer, leave message. 607-749-8674.(NY)

FOR SALE: JD 2 row narrow green head, fits 3940; WANTED: Direct cut head, fits 3800-3940-3950. 716-257-5129.(NY)

KATAHDIN hair ewe lambs, 6 mo. old, do not need shearing as they shed their hair. $150 each. 585-394-5814.(NY)

WANTED: New Idea corn picker for parts or would prefer just elevator. 518-5683203.(NY)

4x4 Round Bales, first cutting, organic. 518-254-0919.(NY)

D450 crawler loader, $6,500, call around 9 am. Also, team of Hackney house cross Morgan mares, black and chestnut. 585437-2028.(NY)

JD 1010 crawler, industrial, undercarriage like new, 95% tractor with loader, road tracks, in Parish NY. Ready to work. 315625-7373.(NY)

WANTED: 24 and 20 ft. silo unloader, Jamesway or Valmetal, ring drive. 315-6512042.(NY)

WANTED: Husk shredder that was taken out of a #1200 roller mill with cob crusher. 607-869-5919.(NY)

PULLETS, $10 each, choice of brown, white, blue egg layers, or Bantams roosters to match if so desired for hatching. 315843-7563.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON 2 row corn planter, very good condition, 3 ph, $650. 413-3749165.(NY)

WANTED: PATZ gutter cleaner chain and other parts. 585-590-4948.(NY)

NH 273 baler with thrower; NH 258 rake; Pequea 910 kicker; NH 790, bother heads; JD 3970, both heads. 607-243-8151.(NY)

POULTRY processing equipment, scalder, plucker, stainless steel tables, display coolers, and freezer. $6,000. 315-3742876.(NY)

COMBINE EIII Gleaner Allis Chalmers dual wheels, 10 ft. cut, new guards, sections, gas, St. Law. County, $5,000. 315347-2456.(NY)

COMPOUND BOW, like new, $150. OBO. HT 3810 Honda riding mower, 38” cut $150. Front mount snow blower, $150. obo. 315-536-3259.(NY)

489 NH haybine, great shape, new clutch, field ready, $2,400. Sitrex 2 star tedder, like new, $1,600. 518-284-2374.(NY)

HAY PRESERVATIVE system, complete, extra motors and pumps, $400; Post hole auger PTO w/ 6” auger, $200. 413-5843291.(MA)

WANTED: Mowe conditioner, John Deere 1326, good used discbine, NH or JD under 12’. Thank you!! 585-451-5562.(NY) 700D HC 100+ hp, looks good, runs good, rear tires 80%, power adjust wheels and cab. 315-858-2847.(NY) 11-2-24 tractor tire 90%, tread cut side, $90.00, new add on dual wheel & tire for Baler, etc., $100. 315-866-4198.(NY)

3 Dutchbelt and 1 Jersey cross, due in Sept. and Oct. 607-687-0616.(NY)

1995 Chevy pickup, 117 K, 4x4, 3/4 ton, 454, 5 speed manual, for parts, $1,500 OBO; Also, 3208 CAT diesel, $1,000. No Sundays. 315-952-9826.(NY)

STORAGE TRAILER FOR SALE, with side doors. Call 607-334-2778 or 607-3436986.(NY)

COMBINE, great shape! JD 3300 diesel, 2,300 hours, with 3 row corn head, always under cover, all new tires, $6,500, 315854-5381.(NY)

FOR SALE: Ground driven New Idea manure spreader on steel in good condition. Andy Mast, 96 Lantry Road, Bombay, NY 12914

ARTSWAY dion self-unloading wagon, 3 beater, roof on 10 ton IHC 330 running gear, ex. cond, $2,500. 585-5479573.(WNY)

NH 822 corn head, good chains, used last fall, $350. WANTED: NI 5209 or Case IH 3309 discbine cutterbar parts, 585-5544468.(NY)

WANTED: PTO shaft and clutch for a John Deere 14T baler. 860-928-7180 or 860377-7203.(CT)

90 ACRE farm for sale, 100 stalls, D8 parlor, 4 BR house, shop, heifer barn, Oxford Area. 607-843-5926.(NY)

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POST DRIVER, Fair brothers, sixteen foot mast rock spike, excellent condition, $8,000. Woven wire unwinder, stretcher, hydraulic, $2,000; Call more info 413-8340507.(MA)

NEW HOLLAND 320 twine baler w/ 58 thrower in good condition, asking $4,450. 585-786-3364.(NY)

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NEW HOLLAND 824 corn head, $1,500; Reg. Holstein calves for sale, price varies. 607-648-9533.(NY) 7700 FORD TRACTOR 4x4 by original owner, cab, air & heat, radio, dual power (16x4), full wts and radical tires. 315-3989211.(NY) (2) pair, tractor tires, 14.9-24, 75% tread, 8-16, almost new. 585-554-4154.(NY)

TAYLOR outdoor wood boiler, working condition, $1,000 OBO. 315-246-7162.(NY)

NH 1495 SP haybine, $4,000; CIH 14’ hydro swing haybine, $3,900; NH 1038 bale wagon, $8,900; Hay & Grain elevator 585-703-5988.(WNY)

WANTED: John deere 443 corn head, 315-729-8018.(NY)

WANTED: IH front mounted cultivator, model 78 or 85, 6, 8, 12 row fits 06 & 56, 66 series tractors. 315-821-6220.(NY)

(2) METAL KICKER wagons, 8’x18’ with running gears, $2,500 each; IH 435 baler with thrower, pick up needs work, $500. 413-743-7719.(MA)

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WANTED: Horse for my 14 y/o daughter, must be safe and sound, lesson horse preferred, but bomb proof better. Reasonable price. 315-252-1640.(NY)

FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers, D-17 series IV Ser # 82071, new tires and engine, very nice tractor, Over $10,000 invested, $8,500. 607-535-2395.(NY)

JOHN DEERE Running gear, bunk feeder, brand new calf puller. 518-883-5160.(NY)

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NCBA commends administration for walking away from proposing burdensome transportation regulations New Regulations Would Have Increased Costs with No Significant Benefit to Transportation Safety, Efficiency NCBA commends Department of Transportation for taking common sense approach to agricultural transportation regulations and pledges to continue seeking improvements in efficiency and safety. WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Manager of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus said the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) made the right decision to walk away from proposing additional transportation regulations on America’s farmers and ranchers. Bacus said that proposing additional regulations would have resulted in new financial and regulatory burdens without providing significant improvements to the safety and efficiency of transportation. “The safety of cattle, equipment and other pedestrians on roads is a priority for cattlemen. That is why farmers and

ranchers invest time and financial resources to ensure their equipment meets all current transportation standards,” Bacus said. “We were concerned that the questions raised by DOT failed to recognize the diversity within production agriculture and would have imposed unnecessary, burdensome regulations on cattlemen without providing significant improvements to a safe and efficient transportation system. We commend DOT for recognizing that new regulations are unnecessary and we appreciate the agency’s commitment to common sense rules for farmers and ranchers.” According to DOT, the agency received approximately 1,700 comments on the proposal which would have expanded the scope of interstate commerce, further limited agricultural commercial drivers’ license (CDL) exemptions and expanded the definition of “implements of husbandry or off-road farm equipment” to bring these implements under jurisdiction of DOT. “We have no intention of instituting onerous regu-

lations on the hardworking farmers who feed our country and fuel our economy,” said Secretary LaHood in a DOT press release. “Farmers deserve to know that reasonable, common sense exemptions will continue to be consistently available to agricultural operations across the country.” Bacus added that while NCBA had significant concerns with the questions

raised by DOT, the organization will continue urging DOT to make improvements to agricultural transportation regulations. He said NCBA supports standardizing truck weight limits across state lines to improve the efficiency of commerce and reduce the number of trucks on roadways, providing reciprocity agricultural waivers for Class C drivers’ licenses and im-

proving consistency of regulations of farmers and ranchers who participate in both interstate and intrastate commerce. “The U.S. beef industry and all of production agriculture is extremely diverse and consists of farmers and ranchers in all 50 states. We need a transportation system that allows farmers and ranchers to safely and efficiently transport their products

Trucks without placing undue burdens on them,” Bacus said. “It is extremely pleasing that DOT walked away from proposing new and expanded regulations. However, NCBA will continue working with the department to improve transportation standards for cattlemen by improving efficiency and safety without imposing additional financial burdens on cattlemen and women.”

ATA announces 2011 Management Conference & Exhibition highlights ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations said on July 19 that its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, the leading industry event of its kind, scheduled for Oct. 15-18 in Grapevine, Texas, will feature leading voices from the worlds of business and government. “Our industry faces numerous challenges — both political and economic — after the Great Recession,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said, “by coming together at MC&E attendees will be putting themselves in a position to succeed.” Among the highlights of this year’s MC&E are: • The ATA Advocacy and Government Affairs Luncheon, featuring Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. • “All Eyes on the Economy,” a panel featuring Fox Business Channel Host Stuart Varney with panelists ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello, American Petroleum Institute’s Chief Economist John Felmy and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief

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Empowering women to put a face on agriculture opment programs that are open to all Farm Bureau women. Women’s Communications Boot Camp, which we have held annually each summer since 2007, is one opportunity we provide for women in agriculture from across the country to improve their skills. All of those selected to participate share the same goal, to become better communicators. An impressive group of 16 women participated in two and a half days of intensive training this year, pulled together by AFBF’s professional staff, who take a great interest in helping Farm Bureau Women improve their skills. It was amazing to see a group of strangers come together, bond through

sharing intense training exercises and leave just a few days later with friends that will last a lifetime. Although we strive to keep the program fresh each time it is offered, public speaking, media training, effective use of social media and tips for seeking elected office are among the staple topics covered each year at Boot Camp. One of the most exciting things about Boot Camp is hearing from the participants about how they plan to use their skills to reach out to consumers who have questions about food production and what they do on their farms and ranches. We’re also very interested in how graduates

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2000 LP RCR 2684 7’ Rotary Cutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,540 2005 H&S ST420 Rotary Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2002 H&S XL-00 Forage Box on 10 Ton H&S Gear . . . . . . . . . . . $5,600 Brillion 24’ Drag Harrow w/Transport Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 WIC Cart Mounted Bedding Chopper w/ Honda Engine . . . . . . . $1,450 2003 Kioti KT03-59 3Pt. 59” Rototiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,195 2008 Cole 1 Row 3Pt Planter w/Multiple Seed Plates . . . . . . . . . $1,195 1981 NH 320 Baler w/70 Thrower, Hyd. Bale Tension. . . . . . . . . . $4,995 2001 Keenan FP80 Mixer Wagon, needs new liner . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 JD 336 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2010 NH H7230 10’4” Discbine, Roll Conditioner, Like New, Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 1987 NH 326 Baler w/70 Thrower, Hydra Formatic Tension, Hyd. Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,700 1994 NH 360N3 3 Row Corn Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2010 Easy Trail CF890 Rd Bale Carrier/Feeder . . . 4 Available $4,995 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2008 NH W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/ Heat/Air, Bucket/Forks, 290 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,500 2009 NH E135B SR Excavator w/ Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket, 1,211 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,500 2009 NH E50B Cab w/ Heat & Air, Blade, Rubber Track, Hyd. Thumb, 348 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500 2004 Cat 313B-CR Cab, Heat/Air, Removable Rubber Pads on steel Tracks 32” Bucket - 5884 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 1971 6x6 Army Truck Diesel, Dump Box, 37,434 Miles . . . . . . . $4,900 2007/08 (2) NH C185 Track Skid Steer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, 84" Bucket Around 700 Hrs. Each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Choice $46,250 Mustang MS60P 60” SSL Pickup Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 2004 NH LS150 Skid Steer, Hand Controls, 60” Bucket, 3908 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750 2002 NH LS170 Skid Steer, OROPS, 72” Bucket, 4685 Hrs . . . . $9,875 ATTACHMENTS 1999 Mensch M1100 6’ Sawdust Shooter, SSL Mount, Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,150 2002 Mensch M1100 6’ Sawdust Shooter, SSL Mount, Like New. . $3,640 2008 Scoop Dogg 8’ Skid Steer Mount Snow Pusher, Powder Coated, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 2008 NH 96” Hyd. Angle Dozer Blade-Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,875 2010 N.H./Bradco 6" x 4' Trencher, Skid Steer Mount, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995 2009 Virnig HD Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/ 9” Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,195

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by Terry Gilbert More than 30 percent of U.S. farmers and ranchers are women and their numbers continue to grow. Fortunately, opportunities for women involved in today’s agriculture are virtually unlimited. But some challenges still remain. That is why the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee strives to empower women to use their enthusiasm, dedication and talent to change perceptions about agriculture, family farms and ranches and the role of women in these arenas. Our efforts to influence perceptions include coordinating educational programs in rural communities in addition to offering leadership devel-

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National Farm-City Council seeks nominations for Charles Eastin Award WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Farm-City Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents, is now seeking nominations for the first annual Charles Eastin Outstanding Service

an outstanding individual who has contributed to Farm-City activities as an advocate for accurate communications between rural and urban audiences. The award is in honor of Charles “Charlie” Eastin, DVM, who passed away earlier this

mental role in Farm-City activities. A board member for many years, Charlie was especially active in planning and initiating Farm-City events in the Lexington, KY, area. Nominees to the Charles Eastin Outstand-

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has contributed to the success of Farm-City activities and provide evidence on the impact of this individual’s actions in organizing Farm-City events. A three-member committee, including at least one member of the National Farm-City Council, will judge the applications and select the recipient. The National FarmCity Council works with local organizations with educational programs about people who grow their food. For those interested in organizing a local Farm-City event, go to the National FarmCity Web site at www.farmcity.org or call 202-406-3706.

John Deere creates augmented reality program of newest combine Unlock Web site features 3-D augmented reality to show outside and inside of equipment As part of its launch of the newest technology in grain harvesting equipment, John Deere has harnessed the latest 3-D animation technology give farmers an up close preview of its newest combine to be introduced later this summer. By using augmented reality software that can be downloaded from the John Deere Unlock Web site (www.JohnDeere. com/unlock), customers and anyone interested in seeing the new combine can use the webcam on their computer to view the outside and inside components of the new combine from 360 degrees above, below and around. According to David Pauli, John Deere advertising manager for large ag equipment, this is the first time John Deere has used augmented reality technology to make the equipment come to life with animation on a viewer’s computer for a highly interactive experience. “For the last four months, the Unlock Web site has provided an entertaining platform that gives customers unique insight into our new equipment leading up to our product launch. The 3-D augmented reality program is the culmination of all those efforts in launching the new combine.” To see the new John Deere combine in 3-D augmented reality and the latest webisodes and other information on the new products, visit www.JohnDeere.com/unlock.

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any person over age 25 who actively has supported national, state or local Farm-City initiatives. He or she can be nominated by anyone active in a Farm-City program. The award will be presented to the recipient at the National Farm-City Symposium and FarmCity Week kickoff luncheon on Nov. 17, in Lexington, KY. The winner will be reimbursed for travel expenses. Those interested in nominating an individual should go to the National Farm-City Council Web site at www.farmcity.org for nomination rules and the application form. The completed application should be for-

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Maine Maple Sugar Industry Task Force created AUGUSTA, MAINE — Following the emergency passage of LD109; Resolve, To Study the Promotion and Expansion of the Maine Maple Sugar Industry, and Gov. Paul LePage’s signature in May, the Maine Maple Syrup Study Commission kicked off its first official meeting this month. On hand to welcome and recognize the newly appointed members to this important new task force were Gov. LePage and Deputy Commissioner Caldwell Jackson of the Maine Department of Agriculture. The members of the commission represent producers from across the state, ranging from less than 200 to greater than 44,000 taps. In addition to staff from the Department of Agriculture, other agencies involved with the commission are the Departments of Conservation and Economic and Community Development, the Office of Tourism, and the Finance Authority of Maine. The commission’s 11 members were appointed by Maine Department of Agriculture Commission-

er Walter Whitcomb, including the chair, Representative Russell Black, District 90, from Wilton, who is also a member of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Legislative Committee (ACF), as well as a farmer and maple producer. This group has been tasked with creating a strong brand for Maine maple sugar products, increasing valueadded processing, and expanding current, as well as developing new export markets. “The expansion of one of Maine’s natural resources provides another excellent opportunity for increasing the local economy, job creation, and sustainability,” said Representative Black. Other appointed members include: Kevin Brannen, Smyrna, a producer of maple sugar products in Aroostook County Stephen Coleman, Dennistown, representing a statewide forest products industry organization Eric Ellis, Madison, representing the statewide association of producers of Maine

maple sugar products Kathy Hopkins, Skowhegan, representing the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Roger Jackson, Oxford, a producer of maple sugar

products with 1,000 or fewer taps Maryanne Kinney, Knox, representing a statewide farming association with a committee actively involved with maple

sugar products Arnold Luce, Anson, a producer of maple sugar products with more than 5,000 taps Lyle Merrifield, Gorham, representing a regional asso-

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sugar products in Somerset County, Joe Suga, Vassalboro, representing a statewide organization of small woodlot owners. The study commission will be meeting over the next six months to produce a report for submission to the ACF on Dec. 7. The commission will be looking at Maine’s forest policies, agricultural marketing challenges, state/natural resources regulatory reform, and other efficiencies that could serve to grow Maine’s maple industry. Specific objectives covered by the Re-

solve include: The potential for expanding both the harvesting and processing of maple sap for sugar; Obstacles to expanded production; Opportunities for enhancing a Maine maple brand; The potential for expanding export marketing and the economic impact of expansion; Structures or network associations that could increase sustainable production; Potential competitive or collaborative opportunities with North America's largest producer, Quebec, Canada;

Investments or actions that could be taken by the state that would produce a tangible economic return; Review of models that have been successfully employed to promote other Maine food product industries, including marine products and agricultural products, such as potatoes and blueberries. Maine is currently the third largest producer of maple syrup with an increase of about 14 percent from 2010. Vermont leads the nation, producing about 1.14 million gallons, followed by New York.

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The National Corn Growers Association is seeking applications from members interested in working on an NCGA action team or committee in the 2012 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. This service provides growers an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of their industry and to become a part of the national agricultural leadership community. “As a grassroots organization, NCGA relies on its members to step forward and take an active role in developing the policies that will lead our industry forward,” said NCGA First Vice President Garry Niemeyer. “This year, we have opportunities in every area the organization touches that will allow members to take their involvement to the next level while exploring in great depth the areas which interest them the most.” Positions are available on all teams and committees: Production and Stewardship Action Team, Research and Business Development Action Team, Public Policy Action Team, Grower Services Action Team, Ethanol Committee, Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team and CornPAC. Action team and committee applications are available online at the NCGA Insider Web site. Deadline for receipt of applications in the NCGA St. Louis office is Thursday, Sept. 1. Interested parties can contact Kathy Baker at the NCGA office with questions, at 636-733-9004. Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, Aug. 2

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The July Federal order Class III benchmark milk price jumped $2.28, to a record high $21.39 per hundredweight (cwt.), according to the Agriculture Department. That’s $7.65 above July 2010, the highest since July 2007, $2.04 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to about $1.84 per gallon. The 2011 Class III aver-

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“Feed costs have risen since a month ago, but so have projected Class I milk prices, driven by rising cheese values.” As a result, Cryan does not see any MILC payments to dairy producers for this fiscal year, which ends September 30. Meanwhile; the cash block cheese price closed the first Friday in August at $2.1325 per pound, down 2 1/4-cents on the week, but 53 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $2.1350, up a half-cent on the week, and 56 3/4cents above a year ago. Sixteen cars of block traded hands on the week and one of barrel. The ever lagging NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched a half-cent higher, to $2.1062, while the barrels averaged $2.1344, down 0.2 cent. Butter closed the week at $2.1025, up a quartercent, and 25 1/4 cents above a year ago. Six cars

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Mielke from 20 were sold. NASS butter averaged $2.0085, down 1.8 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5832, up 2.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.91 cents, up 0.9 cent. California’s Milk Producers Council July 29 newsletter questions whether current butter production being affected

by the hot weather plus stocks on hand will be sufficient to fully supply domestic and export demand. Heavy demand for cream for other uses is pulling product away from the churns, it said, and “While butter stocks have risen sharply in the last two months, approaching levels of a year ago, they

were not sufficient last year, and prices soared.” The MPC says “Buyers are calculating the odds that butter production will be sufficient this fall to supply their customers’ needs.” “If they wait and the market busts like last year, they win. If they stock up now and the market busts they lose. If

Wed. August 24th 11:00 A.M.

150 Head Expected 1 Holstein Herd Already Consigned

Class I needs are beginning to see increased interest as the opening of schools will begin in the next few weeks in some regions. Cream prices were trending higher due to increased manufacturing demand and tighter supplies. But, the overall economy has many concerned as to what that means for dairy demand. World wise; prices continued to weaken in the August 2 Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction, according to the Daily Dairy Report. The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.58 per pound, down 20 percent since June 1. Whole milk powder was also $1.58, down 11 percent in the last three auctions. The anhydrous milkfat price was $1.95 per pound, down 24 percent since June 1. Cheddar cheese for industrial use received an average winning bid of $1.91 per pound, down 2.3 percent from the prior auction. Meanwhile, the Cooperatives Working Together program announced the acceptance of eight requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery and Dairy farmers of America to sell a total of 7.9 million pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and the South Pacific. The product will be delivered through December and raises CWT 2011 cheese export total to 57.6 million pounds. In politics; after “dealing” with the debt ceiling, Congress is in recess until after Labor Day. National Milk’s grassroots tour to sell their “Foundation for the Future” dairy policy proposal also took a break the first week of August. Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine radio broadcast that a roadblock in the debt ceiling debate was opposition to additional taxes, and taxes are now an added dimension to federal dairy policy discussions. During regional meetings to explain the Federation’s reform proposal, CEO Jerry Kozak, said that Foundation for the Future is not only a better safety net for dairy farmers, but also is more budget friendly than current federal dairy programs. He cited Congressional Budget Office analysis showing new program would save the federal government about $166 million over the next five years. However, the processor’s International Dairy Foods Association said the program creates new taxes on dairy farmers, by diverting a portion of as-

sessments farmers would pay under certain conditions, to the U.S. Treasury. “Federal dairy policy is often a contentious issue among farmers,” Natzke said, “And adding the political issue of taxes to the discussion, especially in an upcoming election year, is sure to heat up the debate.” The grassroots tour meets next in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 8; Syracuse, New York on August 10; Ocala, Florida, on August 12; and finishes August 22 in Nashville. A rose by any other name is still a rose, so they say (whoever they are), but that’s not the case with milk. A popular sports drink calling itself “Muscle Milk” is not milk, according to Uncle Sam. National Milk’s Chris Galen talked about it in Thursday’s DairyLine and said it was over 10 years ago that they pressed the Food and Drug Administration to “crack down on the misleading use of terms like rice milk and soy milk that are just imitations of real cow’s milk.” While the FDA failed to respond to NMPF pleas, the call was reinvigorated about 15 months ago, according to Galen, when they provided documents on other products that were mislabeled, “not only misusing the term milk but other terms like cheese and yogurt that are dairy specific but are not made from dairy ingredients.” The FDA has since warned the manufacturer of “Muscle Milk.” Galen pointed out that the label has bold letters “Muscle Milk” but very fine print stating that it contains no milk. He said NMPF is gratified the FDA has finally taken action against at least one company they believe is “playing fast and loose” with the regulations on what can and can’t be called milk.” The law actually states that a product calling itself milk has to be from the lactation of an animal, he explained, and that cheese and yogurt are manufactured from a specific list of dairy ingredients and does not include beans, seeds, weeds, nuts, or things like that. He said we’re seeing more of these “imitators,” something NMPF warned of 10 years ago, “If regulators did not do a good job of enforcing the letter of the law.” These products are often displayed in or near the dairy case and use similar packaging that real dairy products use, he concluded, but he hopes this “shot across the bow will prevent others from also misappropriating dairy terminology.”

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148th Top-of-VT Invitation Dairy Sale

they hold off buying, and the market remains tight, they may lose one way or another. The price swing last year was a drop of 56 cents per pound in four weeks followed by an increase of 60 cents five weeks later,” MPC said. A buyer for a large grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest shared some of the same consternation with me. “I can only wait so long to make a buy,” he said. “Do I buy now or wait for the price to fall?” Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, told me the U.S. is exporting a lot of butter right now and inventories are low. He sees little to no price relief for several months and said that some manufacturers have told him they expect butter to get as high as $2.75 a pound through the fall. By the way, the record high on butter was $2.81 in September 1998. Speaking of retailers; the June consumer price index for all food is 227.4, up 3.7 percent from June 2010. The dairy products index is 212.3, up 7.2 percent from 2010. Fresh whole milk was up 10.9 percent; cheese, up 6.9 percent; and butter was up 21.7 percent. Checking the supply side; June butter production hit 140.7 million pounds, down 9.5 percent from May, but 20.1 percent above June 2010, according to USDA’s Dairy Products report. Nonfat dry milk output, at 145.7 million pounds, was off 1.6 percent from May, but 6.4 percent above a year ago. American type cheese output, at 364.4 million pounds, was down 1.8 percent from May, and 1.5 percent below a year ago. Italian type cheese, at 388.8 million pounds, was down 3.3 percent from May, and 4.5 percent below a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 894.1 million pounds, down 2.3 percent from May, but 1.3 percent above a year ago. Heat and humidity continue to affect the industry. USDA’s weekly milk production update says high temperatures the last week of July stressed cows and milk production declines of 10 percent and up were common. The South has had high temperatures but production was at expected levels in most cases. Florida had no loads of milk exported that week, the first time since November. Heat across the North Central and Eastern regions was detrimental to production. California and the Pacific Northwest were the exception from hot weather and milk declines. Lower solids restricted manufacturing along with less overall milk.

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Monday, August 15 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752. • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-5843033, 585-738-2104. • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, 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. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321. • 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more. • 6:25 PM - City of Poughkeepsie Police - Vehicles - ‘04 Nissan Xterra, ‘98 Chrysler Town & Country LXi van, ‘00 Nissan Altima, ‘94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo & more. • 8:15 PM - Village of Massena Fire Dept. - Fire Truck - ‘82 Duplex D-350 fire truck w/75’ ladder. Refurbished in 2000 with a new Hale pump & extended stainless steel front bumper. • 7:45 PM - Vermont Liquor Control Dept. - Impalas - (1) ‘06 & (2) ‘07 Chevy Impala 4 door police pursuit sedans with 3.9L V6 SFI gas engines. All with keys & clean titles. • CIL Asset Recovery - National Liquidator - Large lots of electronics, like new Craftsman 2750 psi gas pressure washer, new cookware, appliances & more!. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 16

• 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211. • 6:00 PM: Buffalo Metropolitan FCU . Van - ‘07 Honda Odyssey EX 4 door wagon w/3.5L V6 MPI gas engine. A/C. Starts, runs & drives, in overall fair condition. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 17 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104. • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn,

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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

Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Brockport Central Schools. Vans & Assets - ‘00 Chevy Venture 4 door 7 passenger wagon, new bricks & concrete block, (2) new shower units, computers & monitors. • 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - Generator & Equipment - All in one generator/air compressor/heater w/homemade trailer, trailer axles, truck flatbed & tool box. • Village of Brewster - Crown Vic & Assets - ‘99 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor with 4.6L V8 EFI gas engine, (5) desktop computers & (3) flat screen monitors. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, August 18 • 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. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104. • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 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 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845. • 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. • 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more info. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449

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www.williamkentinc.com • 6:00 PM: Private Consignor. Pettibone Loader ‘64 Pettibone Mulliken speed swing loader. Unit runs, drives & operates fine. Comes with forks & a spare tire. • 6:05 PM - Ontario Co. Jail - Surplus Assets - Holsters & belts, cases of Xtreme Nitrile industrial gloves, computer consoles, mop ringers & dishwashing racks. • Private Consignor - Cadillac Stretch Limos - (2) ‘00 Cadillac 60” DaBryant 4 door Stretch Limos with Northstar 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V 275HP gas engines. Keys & clean titles. • 6:25 PM - Vintage Garland cook stove, Power Flame natural gas heads, (60) Hubbell utility lights & Xerox Workcentre Pro 232 copier. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3

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

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Saturday, August 20

Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net

Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Friday, August 26 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579

Saturday, August 27 • North Lawrence, NY. Sid & Joan Cheney Dispersal of farm machinery, horse equipment, household and 4 tractors sell. Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:30 AM: 50 Old Mill Rd., New Oxford, PA. Public Auction of Real Estate and Farm Related Antiques, Tools, etc. 30+ - OR Acres to be offered separately as 12.8 and 17.6 acre subdivided lots

and together. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

Tuesday, August 30 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com

Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 1 • Oakfield, NY area. Farms for Sale Sealed Bid Auction. Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thurs., Sept. 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process. Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium in effect. Willard Pengelly & Craig Wilcox, Brokers. Call 585-494-1880 between 8 am and 11:45 am Mon. - Fri. and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com

Saturday, September 3 • 9:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 792 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Monday, September 5 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, September 6 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Thursday, September 8 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillete Rd., Alexander, NY. Western NY Gas & Steam Engine Assn. Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, September 12 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Friday, September 16

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

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KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948! MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs. Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

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

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations. 802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities. Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com 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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• Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip. Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104. • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 10:30 AM: 1226 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 5 Properties and 6.76 +/- Acres to be offered. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

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Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 816 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer, Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Warriors Mark, PA. Maple Hill Farm complete Dispersal featuring 90 deep pedigreed registered Holsteins. Carl & Carla Gates, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 www.cattleexchange.com • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 Mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 22 • Cadiz, OH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Friday, September 23 • South Bend, IN. 2 Auctions in One Day! Complete Liquidation of Late Model Construction, Support Equip. & Large Job Completion of Late Model Construction, Support Equipment & Large Job Completion of Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Saturday, September 24 • Betty & Nelson LeDuc, Champlain, NY. Dairy Dispersal. 180 head. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503, Harry Nererett 518-651-1818 www.nnyds.com • Woodward, PA. Houserdale Holsteins Dispersal. Featuring 100 registered Holsteins. David Houser & family, owners. . The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction of Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. PA Dairy Classic Sale featuring herd reductions for Liddleholme (NY) and Schug’s Holsteins (OH). 100 head will sell. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Spencer’s Inc. of Mt. Airy, 525 Quarry Rd. (Spencer’s yard), Mt. Airy, NC. One Owner

Complete Liquidation Going out of Business Absolute Auction. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding is provided by RealtimeBid. Visit their Web site at www.realtimebid.com for more information and to bid online. Note: There is an additional 2% buyer’s premium for online bidders. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Wednesday, September 28 • Hardwick, VT. Mapleview Jersey Dispersal. 110 head of top quality registered Jerseys. RHA 15,035 M, 4.7%, 3.6 protein. Art & Sharon Ling, owners. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 29 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,). Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Friday, September 30

822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, October 19

Saturday, November 12

• Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

• Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell. Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, October 20

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

• Darlington, PA. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, October 21

• 9:00 AM: Showaker IH Sales & Service, 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

• Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. VisionGen & Partners Elite Offering. Hosted by Vision Genetics. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, October 1

• 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds). Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

• 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 8 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY . Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

Wednesday, October 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms. Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 5:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-

or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, October 22

Wednesday, October 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800

Wednesday, November 16

Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 10, 2011 Cows: Canners 21-61; Cutters 61.50-67.50; Util 68-75.50. Bulls: 73-79.50 Steers: Ch 108-111; Sel 100-105.50; Hols. 68-76. Heifers: Ch 108.50111.50; Sel 106-106.50; Hols. 74-78.50 Calves: 30-108/ea. Feeders: 60-144/ea. Sheep: 57-83 Lambs: 200-202 Goats: 58-199/ea; Kids 58140/ea. Sows: 44-51 Boars: 38 Chickens: 1-4 Rabbits: 1-15 Ducks: 1-14 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA No report NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 9, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 9; 6175# 11-48; 76-95# 20-50; 96-105# 28-50; 106# & up 41-45. Farm Calves: 55/cwt Start Calves: 90/cwt Feeders: 70-101/cwt Veal: 100/cwt Heifers: 67-78/cwt Bulls: 76-90/cwt Canners: 10-61/cwt Cutters: 62-73/cwt Utility: 73.50-80/cwt Sows: 57/wt Hogs: 30-52/cwt Lambs: 50-220/cwt Sheep: 15-160/cwt Goats: 29-165/ea. Rabbits: 3.50-10/ea. Poultry: 1-8.50/ea. Hay (9 lots): 1.504.60/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 9, 2011 57 Calves .04-1.75, Avg .62; 47 Cows .28.5-.80.5, Avg .66; 9 Easy Cows .02.59.5, Avg .38; 5 Feeders 300-600# .61-.99, Avg .71; 6 Heifers .54.5-.85.5, Avg .78; 12 Bulls .55-90.5, Avg .79; 11 Steers .64-1.13, Avg .90; 4 Hogs .54-.67, Avg .59; 7 Roasting Pigs (ea) 51-61, Avg 54.14; 3 Boars 21-39, Avg 30; 2 Sows .56.58, Avg .57; 7 Sheep .761.08, Avg .92; 41 Lambs (/#) .88-2.08, Avg 1.67; 27 Goats (ea) 50-200, Avg 101.48; 32 Kids (ea) 22125, Avg 57.34. Total 270. Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (ea) 3-5.50; Pullets (ea) 3; Roosters (ea) 2.7512.50; Bunnies (ea) 3-4.75; Ducks (ea) 2-8.75; Rabbits (/#) 1.95-2.20; Pigeons (ea) 3-3.75; Guineas (ea) 10. Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.40; L 1.10; M .85; Brown L 1.60; M 1. Hay, Straw & Grain: 4 Alfalfa 4.110-4.60; 14 Mixed .40-5.40; 2 Timothy 3.50; 7 Grass .50-3.60; 1 Mulch 1.10; 2 Rye Straw 1.60. Total 30. CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY August 1-5, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull Calves over 92# .70-1.20; 80-92# .701.15. Cull Calves (/#): Gd .65.79; Lean .45-.69; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.85. Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 10001400; Springing Cows 9001400; Springing Hfrs. 10001500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Started Hfrs. 200-500; Service Bulls 700-1000. Beef (/#): Feeders .701.20; Hols. Steer Sel .65.85. Goats (/hd): Billies 100225; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80. CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY August 1-5, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .701.20; 80-92# .70-1.15. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.79; Lean .45-.69; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.85. Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 10001400; Springing Cows 9001400; Springing Hfrs. 1000-

1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Service Bulls 700-1000; Started Hfrs. 200-500. Beef (/#): Feeders .701.20; Hols. Steeer Sel .65.85. Goats (/hd): Billies 100225; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80. CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.202.60; Grower over 92# .80.90; 80-92# .45-.65; Bob Veal .38-.45. Cull Cows (/#): 70-75; Lean 64-69.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 81-83.50. Beef (/hd): Feeders 75-93; Ch hfr. 70-101; Hols. hfr. 70-101; Hols. Veal 88-140. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.95-2.20; Marlet 1.401.95; Slaughter .62-.70. Goats: (/hd): Billes 180220; Nannies 72.50-155; Kids 32.50-65. Feeder Pigs: Sow 35-39’ Feeder 48. CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1.503.20; Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.20; 80-92# .70-.90; Bob Veal .20-.45. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .76-.84; Lean .62-.74; Hvy. Beef Bullss .75-.85. Dairy Replacements (/hd): Open Hfrs. 690-720. Beef (/#): Feeders .1-1.10; Beef Sel .90-.99. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1-1.30; Slaughter .40-.45. Goats (/hd): Billies 110; Nannies 85-120. Swine (/#): Sow .30-.35 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 3; Grower over 92# .80-.95; 80-92# .50-.90; Bob Veal .05-.40. Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .68-.76; Canners/Cutters .48-.69. Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.10; Sel .92-.97; Hols. Ch .90-.96; Sel .85-.87. BATH MARKET Bath, NY August 4, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2-3; Grower Bulls over 92# .75.90; 80-92# .40-.70; Bob Veal .20-.40. Cull Cows (/#): Gd .70-.77; Lean .58-.70. Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.80. Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.60-2.

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Goats (/hd): Billies 80162.50; Nannies 60-140. Swine (/#): Sow .38-.51. FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY August 8, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 58-77; Canners/Cutters 45-71. Dairy Bulls: 72-86; Calves 95-110# 15-25; 80-95# 1022; 60-80# 5-20. Calves: Ret. to feed bulls over 95# 30-132; 80-94# 25-130; 70-80# 20-100; Hfrs. 205; Beef Steers Ch 94-113; Sel 79-85; Hols. Steers Ch 85-95; Sel 7584. Hogs: Sows 58; Beeder Pigs 60/hd. Lambs/Goats: Lamb 115207; Sheep 55-90; Goats 70-200/hd. FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 10, 2011 Apples (1/2 bu): 9.50-10 Beans (1/2 bu): 11-30 Beets (bunch): 1.25-1.60 Blackberries (pt): 3.60-6 Blueberries (pt): 2.302.65 Broccoli (hd): .10-.35 Cabbage (hd): .10-1.15 Cantaloupes: .2-2.55 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 2.50-10 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 311.50 Eggs (dz): .60-1.50 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.25-12.50 Mums: 2.85-3.05 Nectarines (8 qt): 13-14 Onion (bunch): .07-.75 Peaches (1/2 bu): 8.50-27 Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-16 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-15 Plums (peck): 7.50-20 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 1314.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .852 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 14.50-25 Sweet Corn (dz): 2.555.95 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 4.50-12

Tomatoes (25#): 9-36 Watermelons: .65-3.55 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 3-12 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp. HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 8, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn. Bulls: Bulls & Steers .62.85 Feeders: Dairy .60-.64; Steers .84-.93. Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.10; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.62. Dairy: Milking Age up to 1600; Bred Hfrs. up to 1450; Open Hfrs. up to 760. BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA August 3, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1048-1438# 107-110; Sel 1-2 958-1280# 103.50106.25. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1054-1202# 106.50-109; Sel 1-2 964-1176# 102.50104.75. Slaughter Cows: Breakkers 75-80% lean 73.75-75.75; hi dress 76; lo dress 70; Boners 80-85% lean 67.50-70.50; lo dress 66-66.75; Lean 85-90# 6065.50; lo dress 57-59. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1110-1874# 83-89. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 115-118. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 123-127; 600# 108. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-120# 65-77; No. 2 90-130# 50-62.50; No. 3 90-120# 35-47.50; Beef X 104-122# 80-105. Vealers: Util 65-120# 1530. Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 200-246# 73-75; 4550% lean 235-293# 68.5071. Sows: US 1-3 450-550# 49.50-51.50. Boars: 800-900# 19-22. Feeder Pigs: 35-55# 40-

50/hd. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 60-80# 167.50-170; Ewes Util 1-2 160# 88. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 78-84; Sel 2 40-50# 46-57.50; Sel 3 30-40# 22.50-45; Nannies Sel 1 90-120# 114-130; Sel 2 80-120# 75-87; Sel 3 6080# 54-70; Billies Sel 1 120-140# 119-132.50; 200# 190. BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA August 3, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.5076.75; Boners 80-85% lean 60.75-66; Lean 85-90% lean 50-55.75, lo dress 42.50-48. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1505-1545# 72.75-78.75. Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols. 275-360# 88-93. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-115# 75-87.50; 90# 50-70; No. 2 95-110# 50-75; No. 3 75-120# 3850. Vealers: Util 65-90# 10-45. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2555# 25-54; 65-85# 53-65. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 162-197; 60-80# 170-195; 80-100# 145-160. Slaughter Goats: Sel 2 2040# 25-35; 40-60# 45-55. Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 97-110; Sel 3 5080# 35-65. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 9, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers one Prem. White 81.50; Boners 67.75-74; Lean 61.50-75; Shelly 57 & dn. Bulls: 1385-1735# 82.5089.50. Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols. 270# 98; Hfrs. Hereford/Jersey 185-240# 118120; Bulls Hereford 370# 92. Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 90-96; No. 2 90-105# 70-90; No. 3

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 8, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .18-.20; 6175# .22-.25; 76-90# .30.35; 91-105# .40-.45; 106# & up .50-.60. Farm Calves: .6250-.70 Started Calves: .25-.35 Veal Calves: .85-1.25 Heifers: Open .76-1.05; Beef .76-1.0250. Feeder Steers: .81-.96 Beef Steers: 1.10-1.17 Stock Bull: .90-1.10 Beef Bull: .87-.95 Sheep, ea: 35-65 Lambs, ea: 32-165 Goats, ea: 47-135 Kids, ea: 35-120 Canners: up to 68.50 Cutters: 69-73 Utility: 74-77 Rabbits: 5-16 Chickens: 6-35 Ducks: 5-12

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 85-95# 45-70; Util 45 & dn. Hogs: 190-230# 74.50-75; 237-260# 74-74.25; 270295# 74-74.75; 335-370# 57.50. Goats: L Nannies 102-122; Fleshy Kids 86-115; Small/Thin/Bottle 15-75. Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-100# 157-182. Sheep: all wts. 55. Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., Aug. 16. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 9, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: 1-23 Chickens: .50-9 Chicken Pullets: .75-3 Ducks: 2-11 Pigeons: 2.90-3 Guineas: 6.50-7 Chicken Families: 3.50-10 Parakeet: 22 Guinea Pig: 6 Ducklings: 2.25-3.25 Turkey Poult: 8 Quinea Keets: 2.50-5 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA August 5, 2011 US 1-2: 40 hd, 20-29# 136-159’ 14 hd, 31-39# 120-138; 26 hd, 43-49# 126-129; 80 hd, 52-59# 121-131; 32 hd, 64-68# 116-124; 54 hd, 73-79# 88101; 66 hd, 81-88# 80-100; 21 hd, 90-106# 90-99; 22 hd, 113-125# 80-90. US 2: 33 hd, 44-57# 129132; 6 hd, 77.5# 91. As Is: 1 hd, 40# 22; 4 hd, 66# 69; 5 hd, 73-135# 6971. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm. DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA August 8, 2011 Cattle: 102 Steers: 1216-1398# 109110.50; Hols. 1298-1482# 81-86.50. Heifers: 1104-1152# 106109.50. Cows: Prem. White 7275.50; Breakers 69-72; Boners 64-68; Lean 54.5063.50. Holstein Feeder Bulls: 312-456# 69-74; 500-724# 70-74. Calves: 142. Bulls No. 1 94# & up 82.50-95; 90-92# 65-72.50; No. 2 94# 72.5082.50; 84-90# 57.50-65; No. 3 80-116# 40-70; Hfrs. No. 1 88-110# 260-280; No. 2 86-96# 200-250. Veal: Util 30-65.

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Eighty-Four Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10-20# 34-43. Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 100# 137.50; Sel 2 60# 6070 Nannies 90-130# 60-77. Hay: 1 ld, 170/ton; 3 lds 70-130/ton;l 1 ld, 32. Straw: 1 ld, 165/ton; 2 lds, 120-155/ld. EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1265# 105; Hols. Sel 1-2 1085-1495# 74-78.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 7982.50, hi dress 85.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-78.50, lo dress 7072; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-72.50, hi dress 7476.50; Lean 85-90% lean 63-67.50, lo dress 58-62. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1460-1910# 83-93.50; YG 2 1085-1990# 77-80. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-144; 500-700# 115-123; 700-800# 106; M&L 2 300-500# 103117.50; 500-700# 103-115. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 115-127.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102.50-115; 500-700# 88-95. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 122.50-142.50; 500700# 115-125; M&L 2 300500# 100-117.50; 500-700# 91-100; 700-900# 8087.50. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 90-120# 70-82.50; No. 2 90-130# 52.50-60; No. 3 85-120# 30-50; Beef 90-210# 95-115. Vealers: Util 65-120# 1025. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-80# 160-170; 80110# 140-162.50; Yearlings Ch 1-3 110-130# 100; Ewes Util 1-2 110-215# 6075. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 65-80; Sel 3 3545# 32.50-42; Nannies Sel 2 69# 87.50/cwt; Sel 3 75# 42.50; Billies Sel 1 140185# 80-85/cwt; 90# 125; Wethers Sel 1 90# 140. GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1240-1528# 115117; Ch 2-3 1194-1578# 110-115.50; full/YG 4-5 1268-1460# 108-110; Sel 1-3 1038-1444# 103-110. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1442-1582# 98.50-100; Ch 2-3 1306-1520# 93-98; 1680-1682# 96; Sel 1-3 1286-1574# 90-93.50. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 940-1452# 103.50-108.50; ful/YG 4-5 1186-1390# 9498; Sel 1-2 1334-1462# 9498. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.5077.50, hi dress 78.25, lo dress 68.25-73; Boners 8085% lean 71.50-76.50, hi dress 75-77.25, lo dress 65-71.75; Lean 85-90% lean 67-73, lo dress 5966.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1060-1856# 83.50-93.50, 2056-2196# 81.50-84; YG 2 1052-1664# 69-81. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 326440# 125.50-145; M&L 2 370-494# 116-120; L 3 Hols. 278-302# 92.50-99. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 231# 130; 324-402# 117.50-129; 678# 93; M&L 2 448-478# 87.50-110; 508# 94. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 232# 152.50; 400-424# 115; M&L 2 350-478# 91-110; 537642# 95-109; L3 Hols. 686# 72. Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 94-126# 90-122.50; No. 2 94-116# 75-95; 8292# 70-80; No. 3 76-102# 34-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90# 220-250; No. 2 80-86# 11017; Beef X 86-110# 70-110. Vealers: Util 68-110# 5-47. Sows: US 1-3 320# 45. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 34-56# 150-177.50; 72106# 172.50-192.50; 110144# 182.50-192.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 104-166# 67-80; 194-208# 65-66; Util 1-3 96-149# 57.50-70; Rams 138# 72.50. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 100.50-125; 7090# 110-150; Sel 2 under 20# 27.50-40; 20-40# 45-

92.50; 40-60# 70-97.50; 7090# 87.50-112.50; Sel 3 under 20# 13-20; 20-50# 30-62.50; Nannies Sel 1 130-170# 105-127.50; Sel 2 90-130# 67-95; Sel 3 70100# 35-65; Billies Sel 1 160-170# 170-200; Sel 2 150-180# 150-182.50; Wethers Sel 1 170# 187.50. INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA August 4, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1272-1392# 111.50113; Ch 2-3 1186-1444# 108-111; Sel 1-2 12301314# 102-107.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1580# 92.50-97.50; Ch 2-3 11401188# 89.50-90. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1374# 107; Sel 1-2 10241242# 102-106. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-76, hi dress 76.50, lo dress 68; Boners 80-85% lean 68.5070.50, lo dress 62; Lean 8590% lean 59-66.50, lo dress 56-59. Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1658-1752# 79-84. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300# 117.50; M&L 2 400# 107.50. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 112.50-125. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 55-60; No. 2 90-125# 50-55; No. 3 85120# 35-45; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 108# 250; Beef Type 150200# 97.50-110. Vealers: 70-120# 15-30. Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 300-500# 41-46; Boars 242# 37. Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 47-50# 177.50-182.50. KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA August 6, 2011 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 185-280 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 160-280 Timothy: 3 lds, 140-240 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 160 Grass: 6 lds, 165-210 Straw: 4 lds, 145-165 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA

August 5, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1575# 113115.75; Ch 2-3 1150-1575# 110-113.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 108.50-111; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1425# 99-102; Ch 2-3 1280-1520# 95.50-98.50. Slaughter Heifers: Hi CH & Pr 3-4 1095-1375# 110111.50; Ch 2-3 1125-1285# 105-108. Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 71-81, lo dress 70-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 70-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 63.50-72; Boners 80-85% lean 65-72, hi dress 71-75, lo dress 61-67; Lean 8590% lean 62-68, hi dress 67-72.50, lo dress 55-62. Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1425-1795# 91-94.50; very hi dress 1415-1425# 112-117; Bullocks 7401385# 92-97, hi dress 1045-1425# 103-107; very hi dress 1205-1365# 107.50-109, lo dress 7701355# 84-89.50; YG 2 7001050# 78-82; Tues YG 1 1035-1690# 83.50-89, lo dress 1130-1560# 78.5079; Thurs. YG 1 13101895# 89-90.50, hi dress 1155-1790# 94.50-99, lo dress 990-1435# 84-87. Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95125# 95-115; 80-90# 85100; No. 2 95-115# 85-100; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 95130# 50--75; 75-90# 35-60; Util 70-115# 11-37; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-100# 240280; No. 2 85-95# 170-210; 65-85# 60-100; non-tubing 60-75# 11-25; Jersey Xbred 55-75# 11-15; Tues. No. 1 95-122# 80-90, pkg 95# 70; 85-90# 50-65; No. 2 95113# 77-92; 90# 55-65; 7484# 20-40; No. 3 73-108# 20-40; Util 72-103# 14-22; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93112# 335-365; No. 2 8191# 210-220; pkg 74# 155; non-tubing 65-93# 15-47. Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 114-128# 6074; 94-112# 81-97; 86-92# 30-40; No. 2 112-128# 8082; 102-110# 98-100; 94100# 60-62; 80-92# 30; No. 3 72-130# 18-35; Util 60110# 15-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 85-100# 250310; No. 2 80-90# 70-110. LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 2, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1335-1480# 113115.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1480# 107-111; YG 4-5 11901455# 105-107; Sel 1-3 1185-1535# 98.50-105. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3

1420-1635# 97-101; Ch 2-3 1295-1670# 92-97.50; Sel 1-3 1225-1515# 87-91. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1455# 108110; Ch 2-3 1130-1375# 106.50-108.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1510# 96-100. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72.50-76; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5071, hi dress 71.50-73.50, lo dress 64-66; Lean 85-90% lean 61-65, hi dress 67.5072.50, lo dress 54-59. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1210-2055# 84.50-91.50; YG 2 1020-1940# 78-80. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 82-117; 500-700# 80-99; L 3 Hols. 300-500# 67-80; 500-700# 77-80. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 107-109; M&L 2 300-500# 87-104; 500700# 86-88. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 120-135; M&L 2 500700# 84-87; L 3 Hols. 300500# 86-89. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 80-100; 8590# 65-77; No. 2 95-120# 60-80; No. 3 75-110# 4060; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80105# 210-260; No. 2 75-95# 85-180; Beef X 80-130# 95100. Vealers: Util 65-105# 1040. Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 220-280# 73.75-76.75; 45-50% lean 275-310# 6873. Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 47.50-60; 500-700# 5864.25. Boars: 285-350# 33-61. Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2040# 31-40/hd. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 170; 60-80# 180-187; 80-100# 177-187. Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 2040# 65-80; 40-60# 105115; Sel 2 20-40# 82-87; 40-60# 95-110. Slaughter Nannies: Sel 2 50-80# 70-85; 80-130# 90; Sel 3 50-80# 40-70. Slaughter Billies: Sel 2 100-150# 170. MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Cattle: 75 Steers: Gd 98-103 Heifers: Ch 100-106; Gd 95-100 Cows: Util & Comm. 68-75; Canner/lo Cutter 67 & dn. Bullocks: Gd & Ch 72-82 Bulls: YG 1 70-82 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7095; Bulls 65-90; Hfrs. 60-90. Calves: 80. Ch 105-115; Gd 70-80; Std 10-50; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110. Hogs: 41. US 1-2 70-76; US 1-3 65-70; Sows US 1-3 45-62; Boars 20-45. Feeder Pigs: 24. US 1-3 20-50# 10-50 Sheep: 51. Lambs Ch 170190; Gd 150-170; SI Ewes

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 35-70. Goats: 10-160 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Alfalfa: 295 Mixed Hay: 125-185 Rd. Bales: 40-70 Lg. Sq. Bales: 160-185 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 4, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1233-1535# 111114.50; Ch 2-3 1075-1518# 108-111; Sel 2-3 10401330# 104-107. Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1235-1568# 9699.75; Ch 2-3 1175-1500# 92-95.50; Sel 2-3 11401365# 87-91. Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1232-1335# 107.50-109. Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 77-81, lo dress 75-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-78.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 7072; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-72, hi dress 72-75, lo dress 64-67; Lean 88-90% lean 63-68, hi dress 70.5072.50, lo dress 58-62. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1235-1895# 90-95, lo dress 1470-1650# 80-83. Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA August 3, 2011 US 1-2: 13, 20-30# 130132; 9, 30-40# 100-134; 55, 40-50# 106-128; 19, 60-70# 106-120. US 2: 122, 20-30# 100110; 31, 30-40# 118-128. US 2-3: 35, 20-30# 100. US 1-2: medically treated 190, 30-40# 58-87. NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Nontraditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 5060# 198-218; 60-80# 190220; 80-90# 190-205; 90110# 192-212; 110-130# 177-193; 130-150# 171186; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 40-60# 162-193; 60-80# 179-198; 80-90# 180-195; 90-110# 168-183; 110130# 164-179. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-118; 160-200# 100-115; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 86-93. Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 92-135; 60-80# 132153; 80-90# 156-171; 90100# 158-169; 100-110# 156-168; Sel 2 40-60# 77100; 60-80# 100-123; 8090# 112-126; Sel 3 30-40# 54-68; 40-60# 55-72; 6080# 70-98. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 104-119; 130-180# 108-123; Sel 2 50-80# 76-91; 80-130# 8297; Sel 3 50-80# 64-79; 80-

130# 68-83. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 187-202; 150-250# 190-205; Sel 2 80-100# 142-157; 100150# 146-161. NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary August 8, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 higher, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady .05 to .10 lower, oats sold .10-.20 lower & soybeans sold .10-.20 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton. Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8-8.71, Avg 8.31, Contracts 6.89-6.90; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.306.99, Avg 6.71, Contracts 6.45-6.70; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.40, Avg 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 3.755.20, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.68-13.90, Avg 13.65, Contracts 12.55-12.58; EarCorn Range 230-238, Avg 234. Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.65, Avg 8.14; Wheat No. 6.25-6.30, Avg 6.27; Barley No. 3 Range 44.75, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 Range 3.80-4.75, Avg 4.18; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.30-14, Avg 13.65; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195. South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-8.29, Avg 7.44; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.32-6.80, Avg 5.92; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.62; Oats No. 2 Range 3.10-4.90, Avg 3.73; Soy-

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Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-295; Straw 160 clean. Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 27, 11 Lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80-130; Straw 175. Greencastle Livestock: Aug. 1 & 4, 14 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 77.50152.50; Timothy 127.50147.50; Grass 92.50; Straw 40 clean. Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: Aug. 6, 18 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 185-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 160-280; Timothy 140-240; Grass Hay 165-210; Straw 145-165 clean. Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: Aug. 2, 18 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-240; Timothy 90; Grass Hay 80-210. Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 30 & Aug. 2, 19 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 194-235; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80-285; Timothy 52-150; Straw 130-147.50 clean. New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: Aug. 5, 8 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa 170-210; Timothy 100-160; Grass Hay 100; Straw 140. VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1545# 113.75116.75; Ch 2-3 1250-1580# 111-114.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 107.75-111.75; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1455# 98.25-101.50; Ch 2-3 1380120# 94.50-97.25. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-75; Boners 80-85% lean 65.5070.50; Lean 85-90% lean 57-63. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 80-105; No. 2 95115# 60-80; No. 3 95-115# 30-55; Util 75-100# 15-30. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12. WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 4, 2011 Loads: 22 Timothy: 2 lds, 230-285 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 135 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 137-330 Straw: 5 lds, 140-175 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 27, 2011 Loads: 32 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 260-275 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 180 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 105365 Grass: 1 ld, 170 Straw: 4 lds, 145-185 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 120 Meadow Grass: 1 ld, 240

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Roosters: 4-6 Hens: .50-4 Banties: .10-2.75 Pigeons: 1.50-1.75 Ducks: 2.50-4 Geese: 7.50 Bunnies: .50-7.50 Rabbits: 3.50-6.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

No. 1 114-128# 60-74; 94112# 81-97; 86-92# 30-40; No. 2 112-128# 80-82; 102110# 98-100; 94-100# 6062; 80-92# 30; No. 3 72130# 18-35; Util 60-110# 15-25. Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-100# 250-310; No. 2 80-90# 70-110.

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Thoughts from an old goat herd… Ensuring your meat goats are ready to breed Reprinted with permission from ESMGPA August 2010 Newsletter You should always contact your vet for veterinary advice. I am not a veterinarian and do not prescribe treatment. I am just suggesting some things you may wish to discuss with your vet — things that seem to work best for me. With breeding season just around the corner this is a good time to review sound breeding practices. When a doe doesn’t breed, has single kids or aborts, it is money spent with no return to you. Sound breeding preparation which includes evaluating the animal’s size, conditioning and health, can improve your bottom line profits. Size and Body Condition Matters - The general rule of thumb has always been to breed a doe at seven months or 70 pounds, regardless of size and scale. Vets are now recommending that a doe breeds when she reaches 70-75 percent of her mature weight. This means, if you expect your doe to weigh 150 pounds when mature, she shouldn’t be bred until she weighs approximately 105 pounds. If the doe is too small when bred she tends to produce single kids, takes longer to reach her mature weight, and, in some cases may never reach her potential size. Additionally, her small pelvic structure may cause problems when kidding. Conditioning is also important. If your animals are too fat they may experience difficulties breeding, conceiving, and birthing their kids. Females that have bulges of fat on their brisket or right behind their front legs also have fat surrounding their internal organs. Fat does may not conceive as easily and tend to develop Ketosis, which is life threatening for both mom and kids. Ketosis occurs generally in the late stages of pregnancy. A fat doe may also have problems during the birthing process. Similar problems may occur with a doe that is too thin. She may not conceive in a timely manner

and can develop Ketosis as well. A skinny doe is one whose rib cage is visible and her backbone is sharp looking. When a doe is carrying multiple kids, she burns a lot of energy to feed her kids and with too little conditioning she is not able to care for herself, pass nutrients to her kids and may have little or no milk for her kids when born. Body condition is also important for bucks. A buck that is too fat may not have the sexual drive to breed does or have the stamina to cover a larger number of does in short time. Bucks that go into the breeding season overly thin can be a problem also. Bucks tend to eat less when breeding does and over the course of the breeding season lose considerable weight. For a yearling buck starting the breeding season with good body conditioning is even more important. The young buck must not only eat nutritiously for semen production and mating stamina, but to continue his growth. If the young buck is not in excellent condition at the time of breeding not only will he have more difficulty breeding the does in a timely manner but also his growth may become permanently stunted. Parasite Control - A heavy internal parasite load can and will wreak havoc with your breeding program. Worms are a major contributor to poor body condition and will reduce a buck’s sexual performance. A heavy parasite load in your does will interfere with the doe’s conception, pregnancy and birthing process. When a doe is battling worms her kids are not getting enough nutrients to grow properly or even survive thus causing abortions. If you suspect a heavy worm load treat the animal before breeding or flushing. Foot Trimming - Ensure your goats’ feet are properly trimmed two to three weeks prior to putting the buck with the does. A buck with sore or overgrown feet may have trouble covering does or

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Kicking the can down the road by Bob Gray Well, folks, since January, 2011 the single focus here in Washington has been on reducing the federal deficit. As you will recall the first actions out of the chute were the FY2011 spending bills. The federal agencies had been working on a Continuing Resolution since December, 2010 in order to keep the government running. And it took three bites at the apple late last winter and spring in order to fund the federal agencies for

the rest of the current fiscal year which runs to Sept. 30. It took three short term Continuing Resolutions starting last March and on into April in order to pass a budget for the rest of this fiscal year and avoid a shutdown of the federal government. By the time that was completed the focus was on raising the debt ceiling which, as we all know, has consumed most of the attention here in Congress for the past three months.

However, when Congress raised the debt ceiling on Aug. 2 just hours before the default deadline the results of this effort were largely anti-climatic since the resolution of the issue was again put off for several months. The debt ceiling deal involves a modest $917 billion down payment on deficit reduction. I say modest because here in Washington it seems as if the word billion is like ‘chump change’ and until you start talking about

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Thoughts from 28 may not want to mount does at all. This also applies to your does. If a doe has sore legs and feet she may not be willing to stand for the buck or her legs may not support her when the buck mounts her causing hip injury. Flushing Does - Flushing is done to increase the number of kids per doe. Flushing is accomplished by gradually increasing the doe’s food intake approximately one month prior to breeding. This can be accomplished by increasing her grain ration or putting the doe in a lush, nutritious pasture. By improving her nutrition the doe gains weight and her ovulation rate tends to increase. Flushing seems to work better with does in poorer body condition than with those in excellent condition. Minerals - It is important that your goats have continual access to the proper mix of minerals and loose salt. Both minerals and salt should be fed free choice. Breeding is stressful for both buck and doe and free choice minerals help to keep the doe’s and buck’s nutrition in balance. This is especially important for bucks to help prevent urinary calculi. The likelihood of urinary calculi increases when the buck’s eating and drinking patterns change, as they will when breeding, and access to properly balanced minerals and salt will help prevent this. One often overlooked mineral is selenium. It is critical that your does receive an adequate amount of selenium. Generally, the soils in the northeast are selenium deficient and if the goat does not have a sufficient amount in her system, she may die dur-

ing the last few days of her pregnancy, abort late in the pregnancy or have kids that display white muscle disease, or “floppy kid” syndrome. Vaccination - If you vaccinate, about a month prior to delivery is a good time to supplement your doe with vitamin E/Selenium as well as Clostridium Perfringes Type CDT. These supplements are passed to the kids in the womb and through their mother’s milk and help protect them, but it is recommended that newborns also receive a vitamin E/Selenium booster within 24 hours of birth. Breeding Cycle - Does generally come in heat every 17-23 days and their heat period will last, on average, 24-72 hours. If your buck is mature and is running with 20-30 does you should plan on keeping him with the does 45 days. This will cover two cycles. A great way to know if your doe was bred is to mark your buck’s chest wall (between his two front legs) with a marking product. When the buck mounts the doe he will leave a mark on the doe’s back. Mark it down on your calendar, and then you have an excellent idea of when your doe will kid — generally 150 days give or take two to three days. Knowing when your doe is due to kid allows you to better monitor your does. Enjoy your goats — your enjoyment is part of the profit. Sources for this article and for more information: www.das.psu. edu/research-extension/goats; www. cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/ex tension/animal/meatgoat/pdf_factsheets/AN S 00 602MG.pdf

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HEIFERS

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

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email

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

Herd Expansions

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Cattle

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

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

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HOLSTEIN FREESTALL DAIRY HERDS

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Conveyors

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Feeders

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Ventilation

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Dairy Cattle

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Barn Repair

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Cows are vaccinated, health tested, trimmed and ready to go.

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

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Bedding

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Beef Cattle

Angus Hill Farm ANGUS

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8/20/11

Randolph, NY

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All Size Heifers

REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050

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FOR SALE: Registered Jersey cows. All classified and on test. High components. Pick 12 from 20. 413-624-3667

Dairy Cattle

TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 to 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC Great group of cows. Mainly grass based freestall herd. Cows never pushed and work well in ties.

Asking $1,400.00 Each

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle. Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Dairy Equipment 6 STALL ZIMMERMAN flat barn parlor, 3 years old. Call 413-665-1236

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

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location! DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

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Harry Neverett Joey St. Mary

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

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• 1000 Gal.DeLaval • 900 Gal.Mueller OH • 800 Gal.Mueller OH • 800 Gal.Majonnier • 735 Gal.Sunset • 700 Gal.Mueller OH • 700 Gal.Mueller V • 700 Gal.Mueller M SOLD NY • 600 Gal.Majonnier • 600 Gal.Mueller OH • 600 Gal.Mueller M • 600 Gal.DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal.Sunset

• 500 Gal.Mueller MW • 500 Gal.Mueller M • 500 Gal.Majonnier • 415 Gal.Sunset • 400 Gal.Jamesway • 400 Gal.Majonnier • 300 Gal.Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal.Sunset • 250 Gal.Jamesway • 200 Gal.Sunset SC • 150 Gal.Mueller RH

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JD 2750 4x4 w/cab, 7300 hrs, very nice tractor! . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 JD 2755 2wd w/cab, fresh overhaul by us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 Case IH 885 w/2255 ldr., joystick, ROPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 Ford 6610 Series 2, sharp fresh paint, ROPS, canopy, nice!! .$12,500 Krone KR160 Classic 4x5 round baler, ’06, NICE!! . . . . . . . . .$8,750 NH 8160 4x4, ROPS & canopy, 4,100 hrs., LH reverser, nice big tractor for the money!! New tires! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Case IH 8309 discbine, 9ft., very good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,750 JD 1350 8ft. discbine, field ready, nice! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 JD 1219 9ft. haybine, hyd. tongue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 Case IH round bale chopper, very good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 New Galfre 17ft. hyd fold tedders, only 3 left . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 100+ New Rotary Cutters, 4-15 ft. In Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call ‘04 Landini Vision 95 4WD w/cab & ldr, 700 hrs . . . . . . . . .$29,000 2006 Landini PowerFarm 105 4WD w/Alo ldr, 99HP, ROPS & canopy, 2 year warranty, very low hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 NEW McCormick X10-40 4WD w/ldr, 40HP . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,900 NEW McCormick X10-55 4WD w/ldr, 55HP . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,900 Kuhn 9ft. 3pt discmower, less than 50 acres use! . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 JD 4440 quad, 4 post, good rubber, runs good, ugly, rough, beat up, needs clutch, good rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 JD 721 loader, fits 4450 2WD or similar, like new . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 IH 1466 cab, runs good but rough appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500

NEW & USED PARTS FOR ALL KINDS OF TRACTORS Check our web site for more good deals! MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

5’ BRILLION SEEDER, 3ph., excellent condition, always under cover, $1,300.00. 508758-2947 after 5pm

JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: New & used. New Miller bale wrappers, basic, $7,200; with cut and hold, $8,400. New Super Crimp hay conditioners, $4,200; 8’, $4,626. New bale grabbers, $1,750; HD $1,950. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

MORRISON'S

CASE IH Chopper, 300 FHX, 9’ hay head, 3 row corn head, metal alert, excellent condition; (2) H&S forage boxes, 16’, all steel. 518-236-7445 Ford/ NH TC45, 4WD, ldr. backhoe, $18,950; Case Int’l 695, 4WD, ldr., ROPS, F/R, $13,500; Ford 1710, 4WD w/ldr., $6,500; Krone 4013, 13’ center pivot, flail cond. mower, exc., $8,200; NH 477 haybine, $1,800; JD 327- 346 sq. balers w/ kickers, nice, $4,800 ea.; 4’-7’ bush hogs, ready to mow! Full line of farm equipment available! 802885-4000 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 INT’L 966 Turbo, new clutch, TA pump, recent mtr, 165 dynoed hp, ROPS, Awesome! Int’l 766, cab, 3100 hrs orig, super nice! Two rare finds! $14,950 each. 802-376-5262 JD 2940, 90hp, ROPS, canopy, $6,000; Krohn KR151 round baler, silage/ twine, $5,500; MF 150, gas, nice, $4,500. Two Projects: 1) Int’l 544 diesel, needs motor wk, nice; 2) MF 180, Needs hyd pump & TLC, $3,000 each, $5,000 pr. 802-376-5262 Dayton 50/25KW PTO Generator on nice cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450 3Pt Flail Mowers 6 1/2’ to 7 1/2’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .starting @ $975 18’ Steel Rack Kicker Wagon on good gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,550 Landpride RCR2510 10’ Rotary Mower Demo Trailer Type, chain guards, hard rubber tires, just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Used Farmi 3pt 601 log winch for 70-150HP tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,150 4x4 Kubota L3410 Fully Heated Cab, 35-40HP Dsl, Hydro, “Ag” Tires, Complete w/Nice 3Pt Snowblower Package . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,850 4x4 Ford 2120 w/Ford Ldr 40HP Dsl, 1100 hrs, ROPS, work ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 Vermeer Trencher, Low Hrs, Dsl w/Front Blade well maintained & ready to go . .$3,500 4x4 Ford 545D Cab & Ldr 1000 hrs, 65HP Dsl, wheel wts, excellent runner . . . . . . . . .$12,900 NH (2000) 545D Fully Air Conditioned Cab (Also Heat) 65HP Dsl, low hrs, w/outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,750

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

Massey Ferguson

CUSTOM F E E D S Quality Organic and Conventional Feeds

We ship pallets of bagged organic feed to any farm in the North East by Land Air Express

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage Partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com Compare our front PTO tractors, speed, options, and prices. MASSEY FERGUSON 265 w/loader, $6,500; 1936 John Deere AR, $5,000; Farmall Super MTA w/loader, $4,900; Farmall Super A restored, $3,500; Ford Model 860, live PTO, single remote, $3,200; John Deere 640 rake w/dolly wheel, $1,700; John Deere 64 rake w/dolly wheel, $2,300; Kuhn 452, 17’ tedder, $1,700; Kuhn 440, 13’ tedder w/2Spd. gearbox, $2,200; New Holland 310 baler, $2,500; Fahr 17’ tedder, $1,200; International 540 manure spreader, $2,200; International 3Pt.H. Sicklebar mower, $1,100. 413-522-4040 NEW HOLLAND 790 chopper, 2 row corn head plus grass head, excellent condition. Connecticut 860-949-2434 NEW HOLLAND bale wagon parts available for all models. Sodbuster Sales, Polson, MT. 406-883-2118

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

Tedder-FANEX 4 rotor, same as Vicon, very good condition, $2,800/OBO; John Deere model 825, 6 row cultivator, Cshanks, rolling shields, crank adjustable gauge wheels, very good condition, $2,950/OBO; Bodco gutter cleaner chute and drive unit, 24’, excellent, Best Offer; square bale grabber, $700/OBO. 802-644-5974

Farm Machinery For Sale

www.morrisonsfeeds.com

802-633-4387

Fencing

WELLSCROFT FENCE SYSTEMS Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293 Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

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

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

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DO YOU NEED

HEN MANURE FOR YOUR

FIELDS? Hauling to Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont Call Warren Hood At

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

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Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME

Hay - Straw For Sale HAY & STRAW: Large or small square bales. Wood Shaving Bagged. René Normandin,Québec,Canada 450347-7714

Delivered by the Dump Trailer Load

WANTED

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION

Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304

Help Wanted

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

For Rent or Lease

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

FOR RENT: 88 tiestall dairy farm, ready to milk. Brookside Farm, Greenville,NY 518-9664754

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

TINGLEY

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

Hay-Guard©

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

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER High Indexed Jersey Dairy 150 Milking Cows Jersey and Holsteins Including All General Farm Work Opportunity for Partnership with cows. Call 518-784-3515 or 518-755-7645 ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

CDL/A DRIVER

Naples Distributors (888) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

Generators

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

STOP THE WASTE!! • • • •

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Can be shipped UPS

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

(800) 240-3868

Grain Handling Equip. Bins & Dryers

www.cowcoinc.com

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

Experience with dump and/or walking floor trailer for feed deliveries. Steady year around work. Good equipment, pay & benefits. Will consider owner/operator.

585-356-7421

DAIRY FARM HELP WANTED in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Minimum 5yrs. experience w/farm equipment & milking parlors. Housing available. 401-257-5615 or 508-6368200

Help Wanted

Texas through Montana 2011 Season

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

402-364-2222

MOTIVATED, PERSONABLE, RELIABLE HELP WANTED to market and deliver our quality goat milk products & expand our sales routes. Optional housing in exchange for assistance with some farm chores. Some previous sales experience preferred. Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. email inquires to: goats@polymeadows.com

WANTED:

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON with recent experience to work on large

Northern Vermont Dairy Farm Housing Package

802-782-9058 SEND RESUME TO:

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• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

WRITERS WANTED

Knowledge of the industry a must.

AMARAL FARMS 1st cutting good quality hay, round bales 4x5. Call 860-576-5188 or 860-450-6536 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

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Parts Horses

Don’t Miss Out!

September Mane Stream Sell Your Horse, Hay, Trailer, Truck, Equipment, Real Estate, Etc. For as little as $9.00 place a classified ad

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Real Estate For Sale

TOO MUCH HAY?

4’x5’ ROUND BALES first cut, good quality. Picked up or delivered. Augur Farms 203530-4953

2000 HARLEY SOFT TAIL, low miles, excellent condition. Two tone blue and grey. $9900. 518-673-3736

Real Estate For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS

CLASSIFIEDS

Motorcycles

Help Wanted

Hay - Straw For Sale

Try Selling It In The

C A M PA I G N P O S T E R S : Very reasonable prices. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

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5 days, weekends a must. Non smoker, kind, dedicated. Only the hardy need apply. Salary, apartment, gas & electric provided. Send resumes in detail including previous jobs held with telephone number and address where to reach you.

Hay - Straw For Sale

518-768-2344

English Saddle Set (Complete) Wintec 500 Close Contact CAIR 16 ½” Seat Color: Caramel, 50” Professional Choice English Girth, Stirrup Straps and Irons, Leather Bridle, Reins, and Breast Collar to match, 2 Pads, Complete Gullet System, $650.00. 518673-2858

TEAM of small Belgian Mares 9 & 10 years old, will hitch to all farm machinery, stand quiet after hitched, traffic safe and sound. Erin C. Lundy 315493-1051

WORKER FOR HORSE, SHEEP & BIRD FARM on Hope Island, Caso Bay, Maine

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

10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

Miscellaneous

MOHAWK VALLEY, NEW YORK: 168 acre farm in Mohawk Valley area, Minden Township, 120 acres tillable, 10 acres woods, balance in pasture, good grazing opportunity, 40% of farm has new 2 strand hytensile fence and stream thru middle of farm. Also 1 well & 1 spring. 42’x95’ post & beam bank barn with lots of room for hay. Currently boarding heifers. Several small outbuildings, 1500 sq. ft. (basement) house with lots of potential. New septic system. $385,000.00. Call owner at 518-993-9982

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

Horse Equipment

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles. Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-3237 ext 241

Deadline Fri., August 19th Call Peg at

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #411-A -214 A. dairy farm w/2 houses - 184 A. tillable & 30 A. pasture - 20 yr. old single story dairy barn w/74 tie stalls, 3 lg. heifer pens, inside manure rm. for spreader, 20x40 ft. milk house w/1200 gal. bulk tank & 20x40 ft. area for calves - also 6 silos, 40x80 ft. hay storage bldg. & 32x76 ft. bldg. for dry cows & heifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $549,000. REDUCED TO $495,000 COULD BE BOUGHT WITH ANOTHER 82 ACRES ALL TILLABLE ACROSS ROAD and ANOTHER 45 ACRES, 42 ACRES TILLABLE FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$700,000 93-A - HUNTING CLUB SPECIAL!!! 716 ACRES IN ADIRONDACK PARK Great for recreation all wooded with creeks & ponds thru out property - great hunting and fishing - hunting cabin - logging road up thru middle of property - 4 wheeler trails thru property - Town of Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price $798,000. REDUCED TO $494,000 93-B - Great property for hunting & fishing is joined on it’s northern border by 93-A, it’s mostly wooded, 475 acres with creek going thru - road goes by East end of poperty & log road thru west end - mostly level with hills on East end. Located in Town of Ohio, Herkimer Co., Southern part of Adirondack Park, Poland School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced to sell fast at $327,750 93-C Another great property for hunting & trout fishing is joined by 93-B on the East - mostly wooded, 157 acres, log road thru property, trout stream going thru center of property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sale Price $108,330 93-D 574 ACRES OF LAND BORDERS 93-A - great for recreation and hunting - mostly wooded, creeks & ponds - trees marked for cutting with over ONE MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced At $575,000 93-A+93-B+93-C+93-D form a square of 1,922 acres. This great piece of property in the Adirondack Park joined together sells for . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,504,080 C-69 - 85 + Acres of good cropland being seperated from a large operating dairy farm. A farm road leads to the land making this a very private setting. Located in an amish community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $212,500

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2256 - Madison County Free stall Operation. 210 acres 160 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls.. Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $550,000. 2285 - Great Buy! Western NY Free Stall Operation located on a quiet road. 560 acres of land 315 acres tillable growing corn and hay. Decent growing season. Additional 440 acres available to purchase. 3 good free stall barns with 300 stalls. Manure lagoon, 30x90 machine shop, 5 bunker silos with 7,000 ton capacity, Double 6 herringbone parlor. Good 2 story 4 bdrm 1 bth home in good condition. This farm is an ongoing operation, can be purchased with cattle, machinery, and feeds. Owners are retiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $750,0000 bare.

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2287 - Oswego County Organic Dairy Farm - 95 acre farm all tillable in one field, well drained soils. 70 additional acres rented $200 per year. Good 2 story Dairy Barn. 54 cow size stalls, 14 stalls for young stock and a side addition bedding pack for additional heifers. Machinery building. Shop building with 2 car garage. Older 2 story 5 bdrm home w/new kitchen. This is a very nice set up on a quiet road w/ beautiful land, nice location within walking distance of the Salmon River world class steelhead and salmon fishing. 20 mins from Lake Ontario, schools and hospitals, machinery and feed dealers all close by.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $399,900 2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Gentleman's Farm. 23 acres 15 acres tillable balance pasture. 35 acres additional land to rent close by. Good 2 story 58 stall barn with 28 new stalls. Side addition for 25 head of heifers. Shop and machinery building. 4 run in sheds. Nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This farm has a very pretty setting. 20 mins south of Utica and Herkimer. Nice little farm for someone who wants to raise beef, horses or milk a small dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reasonably priced at $179,000. 2265 - Hunting and Recreational Paradise! 220 acres of land located on a quiet road. Good 36x100 2 story barn used for beef and hay storage. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Large beaver pond great for ducks and geese. Snow mobile and ATV trails close. Barn could be used for storage, snow mobiles, ATVs, etc. 15 mins from I81, easy to get to, 1/2 hour from Syracuse NY. Owners are retiring, property has been priced to sell at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2220,000.

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The American Dairy Goat Association Show

by George Looby The Mallory Pavilion located on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition was the site of the American Dairy Goat Association Show held from July 23 to the 30. This annual show attracted over 1,000 goats traveling to West Springfield, MA, from all corners of the country, from 30 states, some as far away as Oregon. The show is held annually at sites around the country, the locations determined by a committee that attempts to maintain a geographical balance in their selection process. Greg Morris, National Show Chair stated that with this year’s show being held in New England there was a drop in the number of animals registered to compete as many distant owners found that the commitment of time and money did not justify attending. Greg, a resident of Illinois, is employed as a traffic manager for Frito Lay when not wearing his ADGA hat. None the less it was an excellent show with many animals of extremely high quality competing. The American Dairy Goat Association founded in 1904 has registered over 1,000,000 animals since it was organized and maintains herd books on the several dairy goat breeds including the Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Sannen and

Toggenburg. The Association provides a number of valuable services for its members including maintaining herd books, issuing certificates of registration and recordation of dairy goats. Additionally it supervises and publishes official milk production records and issues certificate of production. It also promotes and regulates matters pertaining to the history, publicity, breeding. exhibition and improvement of dairy goats. Services are provided to breeders on matters relating to genetics, management and performance. The Association promotes shows and testing programs. and competition among both amateurs and professionals who produce goats related products such as soaps and lotions. The youth programs afford young people the opportunity to become involved in the goat industry and the wide variety of different programs it affords. This early exposure has in many instances led to lifelong involvement with dairy goats. The public relations arm of the association provides the public with the best current information regarding the industry and works to assure that government agencies are carefully monitored to insure that unnecessary frivolous regulations and restrictions are not imposed on dairy goat breeders and

producers. The first two days of the show were devoted to youth activities involving judging and showmanship. A unique class involves teams of young members (under age 20) competing against the clock to prepare a goat for showing in the ring. Roaming judges carefully monitor the activities of each team and judge each on its adherence to the strict rules that must be followed. There is a time limit of 30 minutes during which each team must accomplish the prescribed set of regulations. Dr. Paul Plummer is the chairman of the youth event and with 28 teams competing in this one event his schedule is full. Dr. Plummer is Ruminant Assistant Professor at the Iowa State University conducting both research and clinical activities. Showing began in earnest on Monday with a full day of activities beginning in the morning at 8 a.m. with the Saanen Senior Show which was followed by the Toggenburg Senior Show. Toggenburg and Saanen milk outs followed in the early afternoon after which Junior Shows took place. A similar schedule took place over the next three days with the breeds shown in turn until all had had the opportunity to compete. Fridays’ activities featured the Nubian Senior Show in the morning

Mallory Pavilion hosted the American Dairy Goat Association Show this year.

Greg Morris (L) and Dr. Paul Plummer (R). Photos by George Looby followed by a Wine and Cheese Event at 4 p.m. Wines were supplied by regional wineries and artisan cheeses were donated by at least 26 different farms and creameries throughout the country. The show concluded with a Colorama sale and an Awards Ceremony. The Colorama Sale is a sale of outstanding young animals at the conclusion of the show. For those readers familiar with dairy cattle judging dairy goat judging is not that much different except that is on a somewhat reduced scale. Judges are looking for dairy character, spring of rib and good body capacity, and strong bone. A good mammary system is critical with strong attachment both front and rear. Proper alignment of feet and legs is essential.

Numerical scores are assigned to each component and each animal is assigned an overall score. Premium breeder awards were presented to the Kunkle family for Alpines. William and Martha Griner for Lamanchas, Johanne Karohl for Nigerian Dwarfs, Megan Okeson for Oberhasli. Holly Buroher for Nubians, David and Teena Spear for Saanens, Bruce and Klisse Foster and Family for Sables, Mr. and Mrs. George Greene and Family for Toggenburgs and Sandra Griswold and Sally Peniuk for recorded grades. Judges for the show included Megan TredwayCarter, a Marketing Director from California; Dr. Lauren L. Acton, a practicing veterinarian from Oregon; Sam Whiteside, a teacher, also from

California; Chuck Pedersen, a hyro-electric plant manager from Colorado; Robin Saum, trained as a surgical nurse who has had as varied career as one might imagine from Ohio, and from Washington is Mark Baden an air traffic controller. Each of these judges share a common abiding interest in goats, for most it has been a lifelong association, one that they continue to pursue with great enthusiasm. With ever increasing emphasis on locally grown food the future for the industry appears good especially as consumers become increasingly aware of the wide variety of goat products available. With the help and assistance of organizations such as the American Dairy Goat Association it would appear that the future is bright.

The exhibitors area at the Mallory Pavilion at Eastern States Exposition site during the American Dairy Goat Association Show held July 23-30.