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Griswold Research Center shows off ag experiments

by George Looby, DVM GRISWOLD, CT — One of the best kept secrets of the Connecticut agricultural experiment station came to light on Thursday, June 16, when the Griswold Research Center, 190 Sheldon Road, Griswold, CT, hosted an open house.

Visitors were allowed to tour the facility, the newest of the state’s three experiment stations.

The Griswold experiment station acquired the farm from the Forestry Division of the state Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP had, for many years, maintained the farm to grow trees for reforestation programs. When that program was modified, the land was acquired by the experiment station to complement its existing stations in Hamden and Windsor.

At this time, the land is being used for a variety of research activities providing much needed land to support new activities.

Chestnut Trees - Among the ongoing investigations at this station is a continuation and expansion of studies involving the American Chestnut. The American Chestnut was devastated by a blight in the early years of the last century. The chestnut tree, immortalized in Longfellow’s poem, was a staple in the construction of barns and homes during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was prized for its strength and durability.

Examples of this wood can be found in many older structures around New England and southward throughout the tree’s original range.

Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis is the primary investigator working to develop hybrid chestnut varieties

Dr. James LaMondia, Chief Scientist at the Windsor Station, has been experimenting at the Griswold Station to find new ways of controlling root rot that destroys tomatoes, without resorting to the use of chemicals.

that are resistant to the fungus that causes the blight. This work involves using both American and disease-resistant Asian varieties to develop a tree that is fully resistant to the chestnut blight fungus.

The fungus arrived here in trees imported from Japan in 1876 and was spread around the country in trees delivered by mail order.

Wine - The wine industry in Connecticut continues to grow and with this expansion comes new issues that pose concerns for the vintner. Many European grape varieties are not well suited to the climate of southern New England, so some hybridization with native varieties has been tried.

The winter of 2010-11 was particularly harsh on some of the French varieties. Some of the canes are just now beginning to show signs of recovery.

Particular attention has been given to the cause and control of powdery mildew, without which, wine production cannot take place in Connecticut.

Asparagus - A trial is under way in an asparagus plot to increase earthworm densities in an effort to overcome some of the problems that interfere with profitable production. Various mixtures of composting materials are being evaluated to see which best support the growth of earthworms. A large part of asparagus production has shifted to overseas suppliers, especially Peru, where labor costs are lower.

Labor is the greatest expense in asparagus production. However, increasing demand for fresh locally grown produce offers opportunities for innovative growers.

Tomatoes - Dr. James LaMondia, Chief Scientist at the Windsor Station, has a trial plot of tomatoes at the Griswold Station. He has artificially infected the tomatoes with root rot nematodes to determine if new approaches can control the disease in commercial operations. Crop rotation using plants not favored by the nematode is considered basic to any good control program.

Rye and oats are two species that will not support the nematode. There are other plants, such as the Black Eyed Susan, that are antagonistic to the development of the nematodes.

With increasing emphasis on non-chemical means of disease control, trials such as this offer an alternative to the use of potentially harmful control measures.

Due to Connecticut’s massive budget deficit, the work at the experiment station may be in jeopardy as Gov. Dannel Malloy looks for ways to cut the

Student intern Heather Farrington and Farm Manager Robert Durgy greeted visitors to the Griswold Station’s open house.

Photos by George Looby state’s expenses.

Those who have been involved with the work at the station have expressed their strong support for its continued its funding. They believe the experiments conducted at the station will benefit the state and beyond for many years to come.

In one of the Griswold Research Center’s experiments, European varieties of grapes are crossed with hardier native varieties to create hybrids adapted to the cold New England climate.

Protecting dairy profitability through risk management Part 3: Ruedinger Farms’ strategic marketing plan and the budget process a first draft to his finance manager, and then a final draft to Stewart Peterson. Many members of the team are aware of the dairy’s entire financial picture.

“The dairy manager sees the profit sheet every month, and the nutritionist sees it,” said Ruedinger, adding that he doesn’t share finance information with all of his employees.

“Our employees know when times are tough. It’s the communication we have in all aspects of the business that allows me to let some of this roll off my shoulders when things don’t go as well as we’d like. In January, the budget is reviewed, everyone on the team gives a report, and Stewart Peterson provides insight as to where they think markets will be.

The team focuses on the best costs rather than the least costs — what can be done to reduce feed costs that won’t hurt the cows? For example, during a recent visit with the nutritionist, Ruedinger found that the price of cottonseed was over $400 per ton. The farm is currently over budget on protein and energy costs because commodities have jumped, but Ruedinger decided to keep using the products they were feeding because milk prices

are a little higher.

Ruedinger noted that with 2008 milk prices, most dairy producers lost $800 to $1,000 per cow per year.

However, through sticking with a milk marketing program, he minimized losses to about $20 per cow per month. “If you jump in and out when things are good and you think you can make money, that’s when you’re going to get burned,” he said.

Ruedinger says that the nature of the game is volatile prices in the future. “There will be higher and lower swings,” he said. “We just need to have it a little less volatile in the middle. It’s all about averages — it’s about trying to get the middle of the road price. But you need a solid plan, and you need to know what your cost of production is so you can manage it. Sometimes you’re contracting lower than your cost because you had a lower option. You don’t really want to go lower, but watch receipts and try to manage the risk side of it.

Don’t jump in and out, and don’t try to outguess the market. Follow the plan, take the emotion out of the plan, and trust your lender to work with you.”

Make a difference going to ‘THE FAIR’

4-H’ers selected for Dairy Judging Team

by Becky Colpitts A long time ago, yet not so very long ago, I was a 4-H’er. The month of July was a preparation time, a last minute detail time, a time of great anticipation for ‘THE FAIR.’ As a 4-H’er, I showed sheep, hogs, and steers, plus I always had a sewing project. After my 4-H years were over, I went back to our local Extension office under the College Work Study Program and July continued to be a flurry of activity preparing for ‘THE FAIR.’ I was quite startled, an epiphany of sorts, when I had to go back to the Extension office in the afternoon during the fair to realize that many people were just doing ordinary things and the whole world wasn’t at ‘THE FAIR.’ At that time, for that week, my world was at the fair and it was filled not just with people I knew but with people who I never met. These people would ask me questions about my animals or my sewing project. They, strangers if you will, members of the community, spoke to me that week like I, youth that I was, was an expert. I answered to the best of my ability, and I received encouragement and a positive feeling about myself.

These events shaped my life.

Needless to say ‘THE FAIR’ was pretty important to me as a 4-H’er and now I know why. You, too, can go to a fair and make a difference in the life of our youth.

Little did I know back then why the fair experience was so important to me. It was more than just a fun time.

Many times, especially with animal chores, it was hard work. In many aspects the fair was the “grand finale” of my 4-H project year.

options income, checks received and futures gains.

“We’re fine-tuning our accounting program to balance, and know where debits and credits are,” he said.

“Know which columns to put numbers in to get the hedging account balanced, and know what the true profit and losses are. Keep track of beginning balance, profit and loss, and activity for the month. Know where the ending account balances are.”

As far as funding the margin calls on futures contracts, options are purchased through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Ruedinger works directly with his bank — he has a brokerage account, and the bank receives the same statements he does.

“The brokerage account gains value when the contracts are favorable,” he said, “and loses value when it isn’t.

In the end, the margin account has to be balanced — cash is going in and out of the checking account whenever there’s a margin call requirement.”

Ruedinger begins the budgeting process in October. He relies on input from his nutritionist to allow for feed needs, and the dairy manager for estimated milk production. He sends

Most importantly the 4-H programs at the fair were an opportunity to practice skills that I was unconsciously developing. Those skills are the backbone of positive youth development programs. Those skills are: competence, character, caring, confidence, connections, and contributions.

In an article entitled “What is Positive Youth Development?” posted at http://extension.unh.edu/4H/P4HVR. htm — there are many more resources and information here as well — positive youth development is explained as occurring “from an intentional process that promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, choices, relationships, and the support necessary for youth to fully participate.”

The 4-H youth program is an excellent example of a positive youth development program. Through a gradual process of research based, experiential education opportunities, youth become “competent, confident, connected, caring, and contributing” citizens of our community. Yet the character cannot fully develop without the experience in the wider community. This is where community members like yourself, with no other 4-H youth connections, come in. You make the difference. A huge one.

Throughout the project year, 4-H trained volunteers offer youth a framework of experiences centered around a project or projects that the youth choose. Many 4-H members meet regularly, elect officers, run committees, perform community service, participate in county wide 4H activities such as Food Show,

Fashion Review, or County Activities Day. Most of these activities are attended by people the 4-H’er knows or that are part of the 4-H community. The fair, for many 4-H’ers, offers the opportunity to venture out and test their skills to a wider audience.

So, how can you help to make a positive impact on the future leaders of our world? Easy. If you go to the fair for a day or even for one of the evening shows, carve out some time to go to one of the animal shows, to the Style Show, to a 4-H youth lead demonstration, really take in the 4-H youth exhibits in the exhibit hall. Ask questions. Be interested. Be present.

Offer encouragement. Smile.

I remember when my boys showed sheep. When a fair goer was interested in how to groom a sheep my boys stood taller. I could visibly see their confidence grow. It is an amazing thing how a small amount of your time, intentionally placed, with a spirit of connection grows a brighter future.

For more information of the services Grafton County Extension can offer to you please peruse our Web site at http://extension.unh.edu/Counties/ Grafton/Grafton.htm or call 603787-6944 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Becky Colpits is a Volunteer M a n a g e m e n t Program Assistant with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Grafton County.

BURLINGTON, VT — Vermont 4-H dairy members competed June 29 at the annual state 4-H Dairy Judging Contest for ribbons and a chance to represent the state in regional and national competitions. Host farms for the event, which was sponsored by University of Vermont Extension, included Shelburne Farms in Shelburne and the Conant Farm, Richmond.

Seniors (14 and up) named to the 2011 state 4-H dairy judging team for having the highest overall scores included Kathryn Wright and Brian McGarry, both from Enosburg, Kirsten Breau, Vernon, and Tiffany Tracey, Vergennes.

They will compete at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, this fall and again at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in October 2012, The National event will be held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Alternates are Brooke Aicher, Shelburne, and Sara Ingwersen, Addison.

All competitors judged three classes of Brown Swiss cows and three classes of Holsteins at the state judging contest. Other winners, by age group, in order of placement included: Eight- to 9-year-olds — Isabel Hall, East Montpelier, Ben Crawford, Whiting, and Ellie Bissell, Richmond Ten- to 11-year-olds — Stella Gardner, East Montpelier, Maddy Nadeau, Derby, and Isabella Williams, East Montpelier.

Twelve- to 13-year-olds — Cassie Westcom, Enosburg, Dacey Anechiarico, Whiting, and Maggie Kirby, East Montpelier.

To learn more about the Vermont 4H dairy program, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at 802-656-5418 or 800571-0668, ext. 2.

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by Sally Colby John Ruedinger, a Wisconsin dairy producer who found that strategic marketing has increased profits, says that hedging line of credit is where working with the dairy team is critical.

“How many dollars do you need? It depends on your risk appetite,” he said. “What’s the size of your dairy?

You need to have a lender you can talk to.” The bank obtains the loan (the hedging account agreement) with the producer and the brokerage firm, and specifies when the bank can draw money from the client.

Ruedinger says that the account must be balanced at the end of the day, every day.

Ruedinger devotes time to strategic marketing each day. “I get e-mails every day from Stewart Peterson,” he said. “Conversations with the broker might depend on how fast the market is moving. But the buck stops with me.” With a risk management program, Ruedinger says that it’s important to work with a trusted finance person to track costs. It’s also critical to have a good balance sheet. Debits include fees and commissions, options expense, checks disbursed and futures losses. Credits include

Is pre-sidedress nitrate testing worth your time?

In earlier articles on the subject of pre-sidedress nitrate testing (PSNT), we discussed how this testing process can help farmers make informed decisions about whether particular corn fields need more nitrogen fertilizer to optimize their yield, rather than guessing (these articles can be found at: http://agronomator.wordpress.com).

As the corn starts to grow and the flurry of spring farming activities subsides, it is not uncommon for farmers to start wondering exactly how much nitrogen they lost from their fields due to leaching, volatilization, or denitrification. It is reasonable to suspect that some was lost, but you cannot tell just by looking.

It is not uncommon for farmers to have the local fertilizer dealer dribble on a fixed number of pounds of 32 per-

Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension cent UAN per acre between the rows.

At about $1 per pound of actual nitrogen, this can be very expensive. If all of those pounds are needed on every acre, it is worth it; if not, the money is wasted.

Just yesterday we received the PSNT results for one local farmer who decided to test 13 fields before ordering fertilizer. To interpret the results, understand that the yield goal, in this case, is about 20 tons of silage per acre. If soil nitrate levels are 25 ppm or more, no additional fertilizer is necessary, even for 25-plus ton yields per acre.

What would have happened if this

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Energy efficiencies workshop offered Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) and the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will team up to offer a workshop on energy efficiency for Massachusetts dairy farmers on Thursday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m.

Paul Kokoski of Mapleline Farm will lead a tour of his farm and dairy operation. Learn about the energy enhancements he has implemented to improve his business with the help of grant funding from multiple sources.

Jess Cook from the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will be present to share what other local dairy operations have done to improve efficiencies on their farm and to tell you more about the resources available for farmers.

The workshop will be held at Mapleline Farm, 78 Comins Road in Hadley.

Snacks will be served, suggested donation $5. RSVP by Tuesday, July 19 to Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100, ext. 22 or devon@buylocalfood.org.

Cover photo by Jon M. Casey Based on the available evidence, individual housing for pre-weaned calves, particularly those less than 30 days of age, appears to be the soundest recommendation for neonates, as long as they have adequate hutch or pen size and can see and hear their peers.

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farmer did not take the PSNT and act accordingly? If they decided not to sidedress anything, they would probably see significantly reduced yields in 8 of the 13 fields. If they used an alternative strategy and applied 70 pounds of nitrogen on everything, how close would they have been to the optimal rate?

If we make the conservative assumption that each of these fields is 20 acres in size, they would have wasted a total of 8,600 pounds of nitrogen fertilizer on 180 acres by putting it on at rates greater than the crop needs.

Further, they would have still been short on nitrogen in four of their fields (80 acres), likely with a significant yield penalty.

In this case, and in many others, pre-sidedress nitrate testing is a very

profitable activity. If it is too late to take PSNT samples on your farm this year, keep the practice in mind for next season. Over time this type of testing will help you understand nitrogen dynamics on your farm and probably save you a bundle of money.

If you are not sure if it is too late to use the pre-sidedress nitrate test on your farm or have other agronomic questions, do not hesitate to call me or your local Extension office.

Daniel Hudson is an agronomist and nutrient management specialist for University of Vermont Extension in St. Johnsbury. You can contact him by email at daniel.hudson@uvm.edu or by calling 802-751-8307. He also maintains a Web site with research-based time-sensitive information: http://agronomator.wordpress.com

Cornell receives $2.5 million grant to teach food safety

by Stacey Shackford Cornell is poised to become a hub of food safety training with a new $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Food science professor Martin Wiedmann will head a national effort in collaboration with six other universities to engage thousands of children, undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and professionals in food safety programs.

The efforts will include a new undergraduate food safety track and Master of Professional Studies degree at Cornell, as well as an expansion of a summer undergraduate research program, intensive workshops for high school teachers, and lessons at local elementary and secondary schools taught by students and faculty at the participating universities: Colorado State University, Purdue University, North Carolina State University, Alabama A&M University, North Carolina A&T and Texas Wesleyan University.

Wiedmann hopes the multi-institutional effort will build a pipeline of students interested and ready for employment in the area of food safety.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly one in six Americans — 48 million people — gets sick each year from foodborne diseases. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die.

“Despite a clear recognition of the importance of food safety for public health as well as domestic and global economies, there still is a limited supply of highly qualified, diverse and multidisciplinary trained food safety professionals,” Wiedmann said.

A concerted effort will be made to ensure students come from diverse geographic and socio-economic backgrounds to fill gaps that have been identified in the industry, Wiedmann said.

Industry input will be solicited at several stages during the five-year project in the form of an advisory council with members from food companies, government agencies and industry groups. They also will be called upon to help facilitate practical learning and internship opportunities

for students, domestically and abroad, Wiedmann said.

“Food science is a discipline virtually unknown to high school students, teachers and guidance counselors,” Wiedmann said. “In addition, most university food science programs focus on training students for careers in product development, and very few undergraduate degree options with a focus on food safety are available.”

Wiedmann expects to train at least 400 high school teachers through intensive one- and four-day workshops, as well as an additional 1,5002,000 through presentations at annual meetings, such as the Science Teachers Association of New York State. His goal is to equip them with knowledge about food safety and provide them with activities they can use in classroom to raise awareness about food science among their students.

In addition, project members will reach out to more than 3,500 students directly through presentations in local schools, summer research programs and such efforts as 4-H Career Explorations, which recently attracted hundreds of high school students to the Cornell campus to learn about potential careers in science; it included a session in which students used DNA fingerprinting to identify foodborne pathogens.

Kathryn Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will help develop the new graduate program in food safety, and food science lecturer and undergraduate program director Alicia Orta-Ramirez will work on an undergraduate curriculum, in conjunction with faculty at Purdue and North Carolina State University.

“We really wanted to create another option so we would be able to cater to our students who are interested in food safety, as well as to reach out to teachers so they can use these activities to alert younger students to career possibilities in food science,” Orta-Ramirez said.

As part of the project, an online portal also will be developed to provide information about graduate programs, internships and career opportunities, as well as a “wiki” site with food safety information.

Hutches or group pens for pre-weaned calves?

The first question a calf raiser might ask when hutch, in the doorway, and in the outside area of starting up a new operation or making changes to outdoor hutches. Calves could capture solar radiaan existing one is: “Which is best for pre-weaned tion as needed in cold weather, shade as needed in calves — hutches or group pens?” The purpose of hot weather, and were most active during the times this article is to provide a comparison of advantages of moderate temperatures. and disadvantages of individual and small group The use of group housing might be beneficial housing for pre-weaned calves so that dairy farmers when considering the welfare and socialization of and calf raisers can make the best housing decision the calf. Group housing, containing 2 to 6 calves, for their operation. provides more calf interactions and enriches their Disease Prevention — The primary purpose of environment by adding stimulus. Group housing individual housing is to limit the spread of disease can allow for proper socialization and fulfill calves’ between pre-weaned calves. There is some evidence requirements for play and movement, but is chalthat the prevalence of lenging for caretakers to some diarrheal disease keep up on sanitation, agents like manage nutrition, and Cryptosporidium, coccontrol disease in large cidia, and Rotavirus is groups. Due to this, Advantages of individual housing: lower when calves are calves will typically • Can reduce spread of disease housed in hutches comencounter higher levels • Can observe individual calf behavior and pared to group pens. of pathogens at younger health Group housing of calves ages when housed in • Can provide specific feed and amount and before weaning may also groups, causing higher observe consumption increase the odds of disease incidence and • Can achieve reasonable weight gain with them shedding E coli death rates. no effect on future performance O157:H7. Respiratory Size of the Group Advantages of small group housing: disease outbreaks tend Matters — A prospec• Better calf socialization to cluster within calf tive study of calves indi• Group size best 6 to 9 calves housing, which implies cated that those housed that close contact is in large group pens had indeed important in disa higher risk for respiraease spread. Housing calves in individual hutches tory disease compared to calves in individual houswas a protective factor for pre-weaning calf pneu- ing or small group pens. Calves housed in group monia compared to calves raised in the presence of pens fare better in smaller groups of 6 to 9 animals adults. In a study of 236 French dairy farms, inves- compared to 12 to 18 per group. Respiratory disease tigators found that compared to individual housing, incidence was lowest in calves housed individually, calves housed in group pens after 1 week of age intermediate in those housed in small group pens were more likely to get sick, particularly if they were (with 3 to 8 calves), and greatest in calves housed in housed in groups that had 3 or more weeks in age larger group pens (6 to 30 calves with automated difference. Calf mortality appears to be lowest in feeders). A conclusion from this is that if preherds housing calves in hutches compared to other weaned calves are going to be housed in group pens, types of housing. A Norwegian study found that the numbers of calves per group needs to be concalves housed in group pens had a greater risk of sidered. dying compared to calves housed in individual pens The specific effect of isolation on calf welfare and for the first month of life. However, if managed care- behavior has been examined. Individually-raised fully, and infection pressure is not high, group calves spent more time next to a man in a pasture housing for pre-weaned calves does not have to pre- than did group-raised calves, indicating a greater dispose them to infections. The incidence of diar- bond to humans than to other calves. A drawback to rhea was actually lower in group housed calves group housing for calves is that they can develop compared to individually raised calves in a Finnish cross-suckling behaviors. study.

A study of twin heifer calves and effects of isolaCalf Welfare and Comfort — Although there tion versus group rearing found no differences in appear to be disease control benefits to rearing average daily gain between isolated and groupcalves in individual hutches, animals raised in con- reared calves, and no differences in the behaviors finement cannot seek the most comfortable they measured. They concluded that isolation was “microenvironment” for themselves. However, if not detrimental and may have enhanced the designed properly, hutches can allow calves to seek human-animal bond. In one large, multi-site expershelter or seek fresh air and sunshine. One study iment, calves were raised without being able to see evaluated the amount of time spent lying in the other calves (isolation) or in individual hutches

Key Points

with the ability to see other calves. Rearing calves in isolation had some effect on socialization (in the short-term) but did not affect health or subsequent milk production as it did in an older study where milk production was greater in cows reared in isolation as calves. The social skills of individually penned calves can be equal to that of group reared calves if they are able to have visual contact with their peers.

If calves are grouped, how close is too close?

Stocking density for grouped calves was an important risk factor contributing to the risk of diarrhea in a prospective study. If calves had less than 3.28 ft2 they had a 74 percent greater risk of developing diarrhea.

Based on the available evidence, individual housing for pre-weaned calves, particularly those less than 30 days of age, appears to be the soundest recommendation for neonates, as long as they have adequate hutch or pen size and can see and hear their peers. Calves can be grouped but attention to group size and space requirements is still critical as is attention to early signs of disease.

For more information visit http://vetextension.wsu.edu.

Source: Washington State University Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Farm Bureau urges its members to support bills There are three bills that are critically important to Massachusetts agriculture that are scheduled to be heard by the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture on July 21 at 10 a.m. It is important that Farm Bureau members participate in this important hearing by testifying inperson, in writing, and/or by asking their legislator to contact committee members on your behalf.

The three bills and background are: SB 335 — An Act to promote the care and well-being of livestock. The bill creates a Livestock Care and Standards Board that consists of farmers, humane groups, veterinarians and other interested parties.

The commonwealth Department of Agricultural Resources, with two-thirds concurrence of the board may promulgate guidance and/or regulations governing the keeping and care of livestock. As Massachusetts farmers more frequently deal directly with con-

sumers, they want to be able to point to a local system by which humane issues are addressed in an open public forum.

Washington-based special interest groups are active in Massachusetts trying to push their national agenda through legislation and public relations campaigns. The Livestock Care and Standards Board would help ensure that decisions impacting local agriculture are made locally.

SB 3351 — An act to strengthen the Massachusetts agricultural infrastructure relative to meat and poultry processing.

There is huge demand for local meat and there is sufficient production capacity on Massachusetts farms to meet this demand. However, there are only two USDA inspected red meat processing facilities in state, both in northern Massachusetts. There are no USDA inspected poultry processing facilities in the commonwealth.

Regulatory uncertainty and quag-

mire is a major barrier to creating new meat processing facilities. This bill would combine commonwealth and federal oversight of slaughter, cutting and packing within the DAR. The USDA would pick up a portion of the cost of the new program.

Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut have passed similar legislation. Maine, which is furthest along in its program, doubled the number of slaughter and processing facilities within the first few years of the program.

HB 1141 — An act to promote farm viability.

This bill would create a system by which municipal board of health regulations that have an impact on agriculture are submitted for review and approval to an Agricultural Review Board. The board would include experts in the fields of health and agriculture.

The agricultural community has

identified inappropriate BOH regulations as a major impediment to the growth and sustainability of agriculture in the commonwealth.

This bill does not pre-empt BOHs. It helps to ensure that municipal health regulations governing agriculture are written with a sound understanding of agriculture. This is simply good governance.

The hearing will be held on July 21 at 10 a.m. in Gardner Auditorium at the State House. There will be several other bills heard that day. For those who want to testify earlier, it might help to arrive and sign up early.

To testify in writing, e-mail stuart.loosemore@mahouse.gov or mail comments to Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture, State House, Room 473F, Boston, MA 02133.

To contact your legislator, go to www.malegislature.gov/People/FindM yLegislator or call 617-722-2000.

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The trial has been criticized by environment groups and some organic farmers, who say there is no known way to stop the altered wheat and barley from mixing with natural strains and “contaminating” a swathe of Australia’s wheat crop. The CSIRO says it will follow the safety requirements set down in a license issued by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. “They will be separated from other crops by 200 metres, and wheat pollen travels about one metre, so it is highly unlike any will be found beyond that,” said Matthew Morell, a researcher with the CSIRO’s Future Food division. “Because these are patented technologies, there is still a need for restricting the details in terms of protecting commercial information.”

Fourteen separate strains of wheat and barley are already growning.

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The license says the risk of the genetically modified crops escaping their containment is very low. According to Morell, “The risk assessment concluded that this proposed limited and controlled release… poses negligible risks to the health and safety of people or the environment as a result of gene technology,” the gene technology regulator said.

However, the environment group Greenpeace opposes the trial, on the basis that there have been no laboratory trials on the safety of the modified crops for human or animal consumption.

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begins amid secrecy.” I’ll try to hit the article’s high spots and add some of my own comments.

The very concept of secrecy fascinates me, although some things are kept secret that I think should be made public; I’ll get into some nonagronomic secrets later.

But for the present... According to Mr. Cubby, Australia’s first trial of genetically modified (GM) wheat and barley has begun near Narrabri in NSW, with the ultimate goal of producing more nutritious bread. (Remember, April/May is when they start planting their winter grains “down under”.) But details of exactly how the genes were altered remain secret.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s national science agency.

The CSIRO, which is running the three-year experiment, said the various gene combinations in the trial were subject to “commercial-in-confidence” agreements to protect the interests of various government research agencies and a U.S. company, Arcadia Biosciences. In North America, big corpora-

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WALPOLE, NH — In July and August Cheshire County residents will be asked to join in on community conversations regarding the future use of the Cheshire County Farm and former jail building

in Westmoreland, NH. For the past 146 years, the county-owned farm has been county run and supported by the rehabilitative work of inmates from the on-site House of Corrections, which moved off site this past

year. Under the new circumstances county officials are working to determine the best longterm uses for this property and they are looking for community input.

The group welcomes all community members to come and learn about the farm’s past and present, and share their own ideas for the future use of the property and buildings. Six events will take place at six different locations around the

county in an effort to best represent the diverse voices of Cheshire County residents: • Keene — Heberton Hall, 60 Winter St., Tuesday, July 19, 6:308:30 p.m.; • Nelson — Town Hall, 7 Nelson Common Road, Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; • Alstead — Town Hall/Fire Station, 9 Main St., Thursday, July 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; • Winchester — Town

Hall, 1 Richmond Road, Tuesday, July 26, 6:308:30 p.m.; • Westmoreland — Town Hall, 780 Route 63, Thursday, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; • Jaffrey — Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main St., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Walpole Creamery ice cream will be served at all events.

These Community Conversations are a part of a Farm Feasibility

Study made possible by a generous charitable donation from the Putnam Foundation and other local donors.

For more information on the project or the events please contact: Libby Weiland at eweiland@antioch.edu, call Cheshire County Conservation District at 603756-2988, ext.116, or visit the Cheshire County Conservation District Web site, www.cheshireconservation.org

Crop from 7 crops have usually broken their containment lines as a result of human error. In the case of a modified canola crop in southern NSW, seeds appear to have spilled from trucks driving down roads near an experimental farm.

This spread the canola and potentially exposed government agencies to legal action from farmers who market their products as organic. Commenting on GM wheat, a Greenpeace spokeswoman, Laura Kelly, said: “The Australian government’s decision to go ahead with GM wheat field trials amounts to a covert decision taken on behalf of Australia’s wheat farmers, consumers and export markets that Australian wheat will be GM.” An organic farming group, The Biological Farmers of Australia, said the trial should not proceed without safety tests first.

The clash of ideals, relative to GM wheat, sounds very similar to the battle surrounding deregulation in the U.S. of GM (glyphosate-tolerant) alfalfa. Greenpeace is also involved in this American battle, along with Sierra Club, Cornucopia Institute, Center for Food Safety, and countless organic organizations. One big distinction here is that alfalfa, unlike wheat, is a perennial.

Now back to my own experiences with secrecy. Turn time back 40 years, when, on active duty as an Air Force Of-

ficer, I was stationed in Laredo, Texas. I had my own secret clearance… such was required for one to become a military officer. My office was located in the base command post, which housed a vault with secret information. In that vault was a safe which housed top secret documents. I did not have access to that safe.

But I could get in the vault and read secret telegraphed briefs on Air Force combat actions occuring the day before in Vietnam. That was actually kind of neat. One day I had to “hand-carry” (gosh, haven’t used that term in a long, long, time) a folder of secret papers from the command post to the post office, just across the street, to be mailed. Somehow, the documents’ secrecy was protected in the mailing process, though I don’t recall just how.

As I walked across the street, a Texas dust devil came straight at me, grabbing the contents of my folder, swirling classified papers out of my reach.

Despite traffic and blistering South Texas heat, I moved very fast, retrieving all documents before they hit the ground. Since I had signed for every one of them, it was a situation where failure to keep a secret would not have been a laughing matter.

Although some four decades later, the memory is quite funny.

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by Hubert J. Karreman Hi Folks, The past two weeks I attended two significant events which have provided me with very enriching life experience.

The first was the 10th International Herb Symposium (IHS) near Boston. The second was Horse Progress Days close to home here in Lancaster County.

The IHS workshops were mainly geared to human herb use and spanned the spectrum: from “looking at plants with new eyes,” spiritual agriculture, growing herbs, making herbal medicines to medicinal plant chemistry. This was the first year that the IHS had veterinary workshops.

Since I am pretty much maxed out about medicinal plant chemistry, I decided to attend workshops on looking at plants in new ways. This means observing the shape, texture, structure, feel, taste, and the feeling you get by simply looking at a plant: its leaves, branches, buds, flowers and seeds. It doesn’t mean only remembering what is a plant is good for right away. It is to see a plant as it exists simply as itself. By taking a small bit of the leaf, no more than half the size of your pinky finger nail, and placing it between your two upper and lower front teeth and slowly chewing it there for a couple minutes, we can get a sense whether it is being a cooling, bitter, sweet, salty, sour and/or mucilaginous (succulent) type plant. It is from these qualities that we can get a true feel for how the plant could act therapeutically — all without even knowing the name of the plant. By only sampling a tiny piece of leaf, even potentially toxic plants can be sampled safely (a slight constricting sensation begins to be noticed in your throat if a plant is toxic).

The keynote speaker, world famous mushroom researcher and grower, Paul Stamets, spoke on the role of mushroom

mycelium (the vast underground runners of the mushrooms) in the environment and in human health. It is clear to me that mushroom mycelia are a subtle yet major component in living systems. It is due to mushroom mycelia that plants can be drought or heat resistant. They also are very potent medicines against small pox, avian flu and cancer. I believe that mushroom mycelia have been a major missing factor in agricultural soils, plants and animals — including organic soils. Keep your eyes and ears open about mushroom mycelia into the future.

A workshop on spiritual agriculture was essentially about Biodynamic farming, the original form of organic agriculture which started in Europe in the 1920s. It recognizes and embraces the non-visible living aspects of all forms of life on a farm. It emphasizes the farm as its own organism, relying on the subtle yet lively interplay between the life of the soil, air, plants and animals.

Biodynamic agriculture strongly emphasizes having a diversity of livestock on a farm — keeping not only cows, but also pigs, chickens, sheep, goats — each type of life adding in to make the whole farm organism that much more radiant and alive.

While tractors are used in Biodynamics, many small holder Biodynamic farmers use horse powered implements.

The second event which made a big impact on me was Horse Progress Days held here in Lancaster County.

This is a major event showcasing the latest in draft horse power farming. This year was the first time they offered a class for beginners in how to harness, hitch and drive draft horses. I decided to sign up for it.

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And though I have done emergency care for horses as a vet, I have always been hesitant around the equine species, mainly because I haven’t been able to “read” them.

But due to the class, any hesitation I had has now turned into interest and enthusiasm for these beautiful and powerful animals. Truly, a new world has opened up!

Through the wonderful teaching style of Ferman Wengerd (of the Pioneer draft farm machinery company in Ohio) and Kim Hadwin from Ontario (a former dairy farmer) us four students got top notch personalized training. One of the best parts was when Ferman was talking about horse psychology and behavior. With his natu-

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To see Ferman calmly work with this huge upset horse and the peaceful outcome took away any hesitation about horses I’ve ever had.

That was the same for the other three students as well.

So often we feel that we MUST be in control of the situation, no matter what. Well, there are various ways to gain control — but through which method? The idea of working WITH the horse, like Ferman’s method of letting him first have his feet to dance around a little and giving him a lit-

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But one trainer was very harsh. When watching him I could see real fear in the eyes of the horses.

The person appeared to have no respect or care whatsoever for any horse — he smugly, violently and proudly broke the spirit of each horse presented to him. It was obvious that this kind of technique is dead wrong.

The natural horsemanship technique of Ferman Wengerd showed a care and compassion for these large animals that

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What do the events at the Herb Symposium and the Horse Progress Days have in common?

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We can truly honor the plant and animal kingdom by quietly observing and not always interfer-

ing. Then we can be truly helpful and be the best care takers of life in our midst. We need to interact with non-human life in a team-like fashion, rather than the usual need to dominate, conquer and control. Sitting so close to the soil behind a team of horses really let me re-connect to the earth in a way I haven’t done for in a long time. It once again allowed me to become fully aware of how a farm, as a complete living organism, can be fully alive.

We really should allow ourselves some time each day to quietly observe what we are immersed in, to quietly observe animals and what they are doing while we are not doing anything to them. We can then become aware and understand a wee bit better how we are all in this together. If our hearts are open, we can connect and blend with the plants and animals around us, and be quietly thankful that they are in our lives. Perhaps they will enjoy us more and be thankful in their own way that we are in their lives, too.

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The Dairy One Improver

Understanding Somatic Cell Counts, “Bite by Bite”

by George Cudoc Q: How do you eat an elephant?

A: One bite at a time.

Anyone who has ever attended a business seminar, participated in a personal self-improvement program, or been given advice on problem solving has possibly been asked that question before. The answer invariably has a relaxing effect, letting the person open their mind to a solution comprised of many small but manageable steps. It draws them in, instilling resolve and belief that yes, they can deal with that “elephant in the room.”

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Reaching your set milk quality and udder health goals as determined by Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) may be that “elephant” in the room. Herds that are the best equipped to deal with lowering SCC already test their cows on a monthly DHI program and have established check points across the herd using SCC data. Whether you are blessed with successful management strategies that produce low SCC milk and you want to get even better, or find yourself struggling to get below the 750K legal limit, improvements are most likely by the “one bite at a time” approach.

When we need immediate actions to reduce SCC, we can look at the Bulk Tank Contribution report.

The report ranks cows by the largest contribution of somatic cells to the total milk being produced.

Removal of those cows temporarily while treating or permanently through culling will have the fastest return for our actions. Actions on the first 3 cows below with contributions of 10% or greater certainly can improve milk quality the quickest.

After these immediate actions, we should ask ourselves what we need to do on an on-going basis to improve milk quality. We want to view current as well as historic information about our cows and herd to see if management changes can reduce the risk of cows having higher SCC. It is helpful to look at SCC by category to find those opportunities. For instance, new infections on fresh cows might need a different strategy than new infections during the lactation. Of the 12 highest SCC cows in the above report, only 1 happens to be a newly fresh cow. That is good news for the current month, but what about performance in the past? We can look at a graph of new infections as well as fresh infections to see where the most beneficial action plan would be.

New infections shown by the bars indicate that rates have been consistent between 5 and 12 percent. Studies show that it would be desirable to stay below 10%, and for the most part, this herd stays near that benchmark. On the other hand, we should stay below 20% infection rate for fresh cows, and it is obvious from the graph that we seldom reach that low of a percentage. SCC improvements are far more likely if we address the causes of the high percent infection rate in the fresh animals. It is interesting and often overlooked that not all SCC fixes are in the milking herd, yet that is the only place that we can measure SCC. Another bite of the SCC elephant is determining the likelihood that we can cure cows once we have identified those cows that are infected. If our efforts have been minimal at treating infected cows, do they cure themselves over time or do they become chronically infected? In the graph, to the right, we can see that for the past 3 test periods, the cure rate is improving and the percentage of cows being chronically infected is lowered by nearly half.

The chart below can be used for setting goals for your herd if you are interested in improving SCC levels. Listed are three primary focus areas where SCC can become a challenge. Keeping new infection levels below 10% monthly is best achieved by following good management practices for the milking herd. Proper milking procedures and reducing exposure to mastitis causing pathogens are keys to meeting this goal. Maintaining chronic infection rates less than 10% of the herd monthly requires identifying infected cows and quarters and knowing the right treatment protocol as determined by culture results. Cows infected when they calve or shortly thereafter less than 20% of the time requires success at the end of the previous lactation. Dry cow treatment to cure those infected cows before going dry and preventing new infections for uninfected cows is a good start to achieving this goal. Sound management to maintain clean and healthy cows and prepare them to calve successfully with few problems will also help meet this goal.

Anyone who has ever experienced the challenge of a high Somatic Cell Count can relate to the unpleasantness of milking infected cows. Just about all dairies have set goals to lower SCC at one time or another.

Whether the purpose is to meet the legal guidelines to sell milk or capture milk quality payments for low SCC, every dairy can benefit from approaching the challenge of lowering SCC with a step-by-step plan that is “Eating the elephant, one bite at a time.”

DHI TOP 40 FOR JUNE NAME

Brd Cows

Milk

FAT %

PRO %

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

Vermont DHIA Country Folks List for the Month Ending June 2011 Following is the June 2011 VT DHIA Top 40 herds of 10 or more animals based on protein pounds in each County serviced by VT DHIA and processed through the Dairy Records Management Processing Center, Raleigh, NC during the calendar month. Rolling herd averages will appear on this list for herds which have chosen the option to have their herd average published and the herd has 12 consecutive tests including components for each test.

CONNECTICUT H H H H H H H H H J J

369 81 103 137 102 32 44 34 33 13 49

TOLLAND

BRADWAY FARMS INC. HILLSIDE FARM

869 796 771 740 709 700 602 568 553 466 465

3.3 * 3.2 3.1 3 3 3.1 3 3.2 3 3.7 3.6

24389 1118 4.6 18985 751 4

696 2.9 * 582 3.1

H 91 H 197 H 217 X 45 H 24 J 49 X 20 X 78

23908 23056 23117 21147 21788 17145 17093 15023

753 736 729 705 657 606 573 506

922 860 812 897 792 779 719 634

3.9 3.7 3.5 4.2 3.6 4.5 4.2 4.2

3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3 3.5 3.4 3.4

MASSACHUSETTS BERKSHIRE CRICKET CREEK FARM

B

24

FRANKLIN

9209

374 4.1

327 3.6

DARRIDGE FARM HAGER BROS. FARM LLC. HERBERT & ROBERT PURINGTON DAVID DUPREY GUNN STEVE KAREN HERZIG HAGER BROS. FARM LLC. CRAIG W. AVERY MAPLEDGE JERSEYS

H 33 H 144 X 37 H 59 H 83 H 48 J 15 J 52 J 39

26145 935 3.6 25429 1077 4.2 21359 865 4 21648 832 3.8 20571 822 4 21090 826 3.9 16531 878 5.3 14225 734 5.2 11740 527 4.5

778 777 692 673 650 636 598 547 422

3 3.1 * 3.2 3.1 3.2 3 3.6 * 3.8 3.6

CV & MARY L SMITH JR OTTER RIVER FARM LLC JIM & KRISANNE KOEBKE TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR WHITTIER FARMS INC. TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR CHERRY HILL FARM PETER HAWKES

H 31 H 194 H 77 H 29 H 145 X 29 H 84 J 131

24972 26126 22722 22758 21860 20730 17588 15283

806 772 711 696 683 641 575 568

3.2 3 * 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.7

WORCESTER

929 868 909 932 851 906 719 749

3.7 3.3 4 4.1 3.9 4.4 4.1 4.9

NEW HAMPSHIRE CHESHIRE VINCENT & CAROL MALNATI RICHARD & MURIEL MARTIN TULLANDO FARM INC. PATCH FAMILY DOUGLAS & DEBORA ERB WILLIAM & DIANNE MINOT TANGUAY MIKE RICH & DOREEN MORRIS GRAFTON COUNTY FARM JOHN C. PERKINS SCOTT & COLLEEN JOHNSTON PUTNAM WILLIAM & CYNTHIA RUSSELL & MARY HICKS JAMES & ELLEN PUTNAM

H

88

18929

752 4

577 3

H 208

21026

796 3.8

670 3.2

H H H X H H H H H H J X

25713 24544 23168 22802 22852 22571 22043 20932 21014 19080 13277 14469

989 964 920 891 823 880 875 793 823 815 640 565

810 769 726 716 714 712 691 664 659 612 464 461

COOS

GRAFTON

422 126 72 30 226 146 79 137 31 19 51 28

ALLENS FARM CATHARINE MABIE

H A

3.8 3.9 4 3.9 3.6 3.9 4 3.8 3.9 4.3 4.8 3.9

3.2 * 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.2

27 10

Milk

FAT %

PRO %

15033 3078

603 4 107 3.5

449 3 85 2.8

MERRMK-BELKNP

PINELANE FARM BOHANAN FARM TOPLINE JERSEYS YEATON DAIRY FARM TOPLINE JERSEYS

30710 1014 3.3 29514 1002 3.4 27415 1132 4.1 21356 894 4.2 18236 908 5

955 897 847 699 640

H 243

24623

760 3.1

H 181

30159 1102 3.7

936 3.1 *

H 496 H 48 H 34 H 39 H 469 X 15

24492 24049 23209 20117 20348 19307

STRFFD-CARROLL SULLIVAN

PUTNAM FARMS INC. TAYLOR FARM INC. JOHN W. LUTHER ASCUTNEY VIEW FMS.LLC EDWARD MACGLAFLIN TAYLOR FARM INC.

972 3.9

3.1 3 3.1 3.3 3.5

910 856 860 753 897 648

3.7 3.6 3.7 3.7 4.4 3.4

750 717 699 619 613 576

3.1 3 3 3.1 3 3

3.9 3.8 5.3 3.7 4.8

766 754 683 670 584

3.2 3.3 3.9 3 3.6

* * * *

NEW YORK MONTGOMERY SKIFF-S DAIRY FARM LLC HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD PETERSHEIM SAMUEL & SADIE PHILLIPS & SUSAN FERRY

H H J H J

71 31 13 82 61

24215 23097 17512 22201 16061

950 870 933 814 765

H

54

25051

947 3.8

775 3.1

H 116 H 133 H 66 X 26 X 57 G 34

20695 20988 20449 16026 14163 13764

808 820 753 624 587 589

686 662 617 513 461 445

OTSEGO

M. CHARLES EVANS

SCHOHARIE

SEVEN VIEW FARM SLATEHILL FARM MIKE SWART GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT DEB-RAY DAIRY GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT

WASHINGTON

IDEAL DAIRY FARMS WILLIAM LUNDY HOLLISTER BROTHERS GARY & DEBRA MOORE WINDY LEA FARM GARY & DEBRA MOORE GARY & DEBRA MOORE SKIFF FARMS INC. ALAIN ETHIER SKIFF FARMS INC. MICHAEL & LOUISE WOODDELL

H H H H H B J H X X H

907 152 105 20 148 10 14 78 47 12 100

3.9 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3

29023 1130 3.9 23124 876 3.8 23260 939 4 22228 944 4.2 21928 979 4.5 17214 831 4.8 16336 771 4.7 17849 675 3.8 17247 694 4 14217 603 4.2 14430 338 2.3

892 714 703 698 672 588 569 534 526 486 277

3.3 3.2 3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 * 3.1 3 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.5 3 3 3.4 1.9

WASHINGTON J

38

17123

724 4.2

600 3.5

28607 27498 27238 27130 25872 25560 24932 23984 24996 25012 24109 23592 24457 23010 21908 21214 21555 22372 21243 23143 21160 18616 20892 20405 20831 19235 20695 19853 19842 19464 17040 16783 19039 17813 16705 15732 13866 13942 11544 11884

1073 1060 1007 1000 961 1000 1012 872 913 970 873 945 997 857 838 831 784 879 844 825 798 814 830 795 705 784 793 789 779 779 714 722 756 646 602 592 666 557 572 456

3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.9 4.1 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.6 4 4.1 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.9 4 3.6 3.8 4.4 4 3.9 3.4 4.1 3.8 4 3.9 4 4.2 4.3 4 3.6 3.6 3.8 4.8 4 5 3.8

902 861 855 822 788 774 766 765 762 761 750 749 748 704 686 682 678 675 671 668 658 648 647 636 627 625 619 616 612 611 584 567 560 532 499 491 484 427 416 369

3.2 3.1 3.1 3 3 3 3.1 3.2 3 3 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.1 3 3.2 3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.4 2.9 3 3 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.6 3.1

23779 1049 4.4 22110 883 4 22332 1006 4.5 20523 812 4

761 719 694 619

3.2 * 3.3 3.1 3

VERMONT ADDISON VORSTEVELD FARM GOSLIGA FARM INC. WAYNE & JEANNINE PARTRIDGE B DANYOW FARM LLC DAVID RUSSELL PHIL & DIANE LIVINGSTON CHIMNEY POINT FARM L.P TIM & JULIE HOWLETT HATCH FARM INC. FOSTER BROTHERS FARM INC. MARC & NORRIS BRISSON CARELS & BRENDA CHARRON BRACE ALEX & MICHELE TERRIER LEE BRIAN & CINDY KAYHART PAT & MELANIE HARRISON MILLBORNE FARM JEFF & BRIAN TREADWAY JOHN E. & BILLIE JO C. FORGUES KAYHART FARM INC. ROBERT & SUZANNE HUNT PAT & MELANIE HARRISON ANTHONY & BARBARA CORREIA ARTHUR & JOAN HUESTIS HANSON STEPHEN & SYLVIA HAROLD & ANJE DEGRAAF JEFFREY & OLIVE PHILLIPS MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE FIFIELD JEFF & LISE ORR ACRES MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE JOHN & LISA ROBERTS LESLIE RUBLEE SCOTT & MARY PURINTON LOUIS & BREEN HALL MARTHA SEIFERT DAVID & MELANIE CARMICHAEL COTA BROTHERS FARM INC. TACONIC END FARM MIEDEMAS THE

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H X X H H X H H H H H B B H H H H J X J H

760 571 112 766 168 372 126 509 572 446 762 54 152 37 85 51 177 357 230 203 280 54 465 310 52 138 56 51 149 99 41 170 70 59 95 12 51 103 31 124

RUPERT VALLEY HOLSTEINS WILHELM & KARL STROHMAIER DAVID TOOLEY KEN LEACH

H 320 X 101 H 84 H 72

BENNINGTON

Brd Cows

WAYSIDE MEADOW FARM LLC PHILIP BROWN DOROTHY & ANGELA WILLSON SCOTCH BURN FARM ROY & BRENDA PATTERSON JAMES W. SEYMOUR KEMPTON FARMS INC. DON-SIM FARM SCOTT LANGMAID PLYN N BEATTIE LAGGIS BROS. LUCKY HILL FARM BRIAN NICHOLS MARY KAY & DENNIS WOOD DON LANGMAID LING ARTHUR & SHARON WILLIAM & GWEN PEARL DWAYNE & DEBORAH MARCEAU MARY KAY & DENNIS WOOD ROLAND & SHONNA HEATH JR. BRIAN & KATHLEEN SOMERS ERIC BEAN

Milk

FAT %

PRO %

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

H H H H H H H H H H J J J H H J J J X H J J

176 53 110 115 59 61 320 169 54 72 425 153 44 62 47 72 58 45 14 55 49 38

25140 941 3.7 23695 911 3.8 22838 865 3.8 23103 903 3.9 22857 887 3.9 20376 844 4.1 22774 1003 4.4 22171 781 3.5 20388 782 3.8 18443 769 4.2 16729 775 4.6 15785 822 5.2 16042 804 5 19507 787 4 17541 652 3.7 15322 716 4.7 15246 724 4.7 14523 773 5.3 15353 736 4.8 17102 661 3.9 12669 557 4.4 11310 522 4.6

801 759 728 723 719 694 677 672 662 592 590 583 583 571 550 547 529 523 508 496 455 398

3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.4 3 3 * 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.7 3.6 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.3 2.9 3.6 3.5

H H H J J B H B G H H

24 22 38 206 16 118 170 18 29 31 132

24389 22922 23331 17826 18124 17329 19616 17745 17012 19402 18897

973 986 818 932 882 792 713 726 854 688 696

4 4.3 3.5 5.2 4.9 4.6 3.6 4.1 5 3.5 3.7

754 750 691 672 624 603 596 591 587 579 577

3.1 3.3 3 3.8 3.4 3.5 3 * 3.3 3.5 3 3.1 *

H 304 H 245 H 25 H 118

24020 24165 21024 19699

886 994 801 836

3.7 4.1 3.8 4.2

750 742 656 619

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

DAN & SHAWN GINGUE HOWRIGAN HOME FARM MIKE BENJAMIN WYNN PARADEE ANDREW & SUSAN BROUILLETTE BERKSON DAIRY REAL & MARY LAROCHE BALLARD ACRES LLOYD DIANE & BRADLEY LUMBRA LTD. CARPSDALE FARMS TOM & MARY MACHIA SIZEN DAIRY FARM SIMON DEPATIE HAROLD J. & LAWRENCE HOWRIGAN DANIEL & KAREN FORTIN M. D. HOWRIGAN INC. & SON J. & MACCAUSLAND S. WOLCOTT WARREN HULL & SONS HOWRIGAN HJ & A & LAWRENCE GARY & CRAIG TINKER BEN WILLIAMS BEN WILLIAMS PAUL-LIN DAIRY PARADEE DORA & BRAD CALLAN DENIS RAINVILLE NEWTON FARMS INC. GARRY & EILEEN TRUDELL NEIL H. & JOANNE W. DOANE KIRT WESTCOM WALTER & DIANE BERTHIAUME FLEURYS MAPLE HILL FARM

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H J H X J H H H H J H X J

553 245 532 40 79 104 219 225 131 109 181 146 126 273 91 209 24 97 231 122 46 35 32 77 124 83 129 87 107 45 32

26763 1091 4.1 25001 921 3.7 25217 1036 4.1 24386 811 3.3 23993 920 3.8 23446 890 3.8 23352 881 3.8 23062 879 3.8 22823 883 3.9 21491 828 3.9 22326 866 3.9 22805 1196 5.2 22900 865 3.8 21178 868 4.1 21184 793 3.7 22057 952 4.3 17339 805 4.6 20730 808 3.9 19777 748 3.8 17353 839 4.8 19438 759 3.9 17190 719 4.2 15187 725 4.8 15832 632 4 16087 609 3.8 19319 672 3.5 14824 564 3.8 10956 508 4.6 12974 504 3.9 11839 481 4.1 10971 492 4.5

816 794 772 755 737 734 721 716 708 701 693 688 684 661 649 643 642 637 613 602 593 568 551 502 488 487 428 402 395 383 378

3 * 3.2 3.1 * 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.1 3 3 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.7 3.1 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.3 3.6 3.2 3 2.5 2.9 3.7 3 3.2 3.4

J & M LADD FAMILIES FARM

H

75

19501

662 3.4

577 3

H H J B

37 28 94 13

23323 18792 15160 13927

937 737 745 564

4 3.9 4.9 4

709 568 566 458

3 3 3.7 3.3

25866 963 3.7 25940 1010 3.9 25540 1011 4 24790 955 3.9 25020 922 3.7 23262 895 3.8 22260 922 4.1 23140 865 3.7 21886 793 3.6 21202 874 4.1 18327 847 4.6 20324 691 3.4 20446 796 3.9 16889 794 4.7 19884 787 4 19187 712 3.7 16750 787 4.7 18802 649 3.5 17637 792 4.5 15504 812 5.2 18395 721 3.9 18654 764 4.1

823 820 782 771 760 738 727 709 694 685 657 656 631 605 602 599 592 589 588 579 575 573

3.2 3.2 * 3.1 3.1 3 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.2 3.1 3.6 3 3.1 3.5 3.1 3.3 3.7 3.1 3.1

CHITTENDEN

CREAM MURRAY THOMPSON PAT FITZGERALD BRUCE & MARY TAFT CREAM SHELBURNE FARMS NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC PAT FITZGERALD MURRAY THOMPSON WAYNE BARR NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC

RHODE ISLAND THE LAPRISEFAMILY

NAME

CALEDONIA

H 223 H 203 X 18 H 91 J 49

ROCKINGHAM

ATHMOR HOLSTEINS

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

* * * * * * * * * * *

*

* *

*

:ROUTHIER & SONS AUBURN STAR FARM STEPHEN & CARLA RUSSO K. DEAN & CLAUDETTE HOOK

ESSEX

FRANKLIN

GRAND ISLE

ARTHUR & LARRY MORRILL DEBORA WICKART LES & CLAIRE PIKE DEBORA WICKART

LAMOILLE

ORANGE

WHITE FARM WALTER & MARGARET GLADSTONE ROBERT & MELANIE SWENSON PINELLO FARM SILLOWAY FARMS ZACHARY FEURY HARKDALE FARM INC. RANDY & AMY FERRIS DAVID P. DAVOLL VERMONT TECH COLLEGE RANDY & AMY FERRIS KENNETH & LISA PRESTON THYGESEN KYLE & JENNIFER TIM & JANET ANGELL ROBERT J HOWE PEASE FAMILY FARM & SHIRLEY PEASE DERRICK & BEVERLY WRIGHT WARREN PRESTON FARM 1 OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP HARKDALE FARM INC. JEFFREY & BETH BAILEY ROBERT & LINDA DIMMICK

H 126 H 1157 H 46 H 234 H 69 H 81 H 60 H 17 H 38 H 88 J 52 H 54 H 35 J 57 H 31 H 74 J 47 H 97 X 19 J 89 H 46 H 59

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ELM FARM FAIRHOLM FARM INC. VALLEYSIDE FARM LLC ELM FARM ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 ROCK MAPLE FARM 1 SELBUORT VALLEY FARM

26644 1038 3.9 24990 975 3.9 24571 858 3.5 24423 822 3.4 23428 1090 4.7 22456 806 3.6 20284 748 3.7 17723 713 4 18165 668 3.7 12740 594 4.7 12900 583 4.5

H 465 H 55

WINDHAM

Brd Cows

STUART FARM

NEW LONDON BERIAH LEWIS FARM INC. JACK TIFFANY JOHN OSGA STEVE SNURKOWSKI CLARK WOODMANSEE III DAVID HYDE GERALD & DEBORAH GRABAREK GARY PISZCZEK REW FARM SANKOW BEAVER BROOK FARM LLC. CATO CORNER FARM

NAME

Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Inc. 226 Holiday Drive Ste. 3 White River Jct, VT 05001-2089 Phone 1-800-639-8067

Nutritional tool to relieve as protein prices climb There are many issues to blame for the sky high grain and protein prices; weather conditions, economic issues, global grain demands and more. Unfortunately, all of these issues are well beyond the reach of dairy farmers to keep their businesses thriving.

How long will high grain prices last? There is no way to tell, but in the meantime animals still need to be fed and farms need to stay in business.

There is an old Wall Street adage that says,

“Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.”

For years ruminants have been valued for their ability to transform fibrous plant materials and byproducts into high-quality milk and meat.

Unfortunately, there is an inherent inefficiency in the rumen’s utilization of dietary protein. For the rumen to function at peak efficiency, it requires a constant supply of non-protein nitrogen (NPN), a stable pH and good digestion. If

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these conditions are not met, the rumen will not function efficiently with regards to dietary protein utilization.

How can we solve this dilemma?

Protein is one of the most expensive nutrients to supplement in the diet. While nutritionists are usually concerned about the effect protein sources have on ration cost, there is a growing appreciation of the cost of inefficient us-

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Your milking machine spreads mastitis!

GEA, BouMatic, DeLaval and Dairymaster are the true vehicle for spreading contagious mastitis.You can see for yourself when the units come off as teats are wet and off-color. In fact the conventional milking machine has been called the best washing machine.That proves every time the milk machine pulses it forces milk and bacteria up the canal into the udder which causes mastitis. Even your Vet should have read the study telling how CoPulsation™ stop the spread of mastitis.

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DHI TOP 40 FOR JUNE NAME

Brd Cows

ALLENVILLE FARM ROBERT J HOWE JOSEPH O. ANGELL ANTHONY & CHRISTINE BROWN THOMAS & REBECCA LOFTUS DAVID CHILDS RAY E. CHURCHILL OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP LLOYD & JASON BAKER L.JR. & GORDON HUNTINGTON DUANE & DALE WILLIAMS DEAN & TERRI CONANT STEVEN SMITH M. GARY MULLEN JAMES WILLIAMS CHESTER & SCHEINDEL ABBOT ROCK BOTTOM FARM CRAIG RUSSELL

H J J J J J J J J A H A H X X X G X

FAIRMONT DAIRY LLC AARON & CHANTALE NADEAU POULIN-ROYER NEIGHBORHOOD FARM VERNON & MARY JUDITH HURD WEBSTER DANIEL DOUG NELSON BRUCE & LAURIE PERRON ADAM LIDBACK PADDLEBRIDGE HOLSTEINS FLUFFY II JOHN & DEANNA BROE AGAWAM FARM MICHAUD BARN 2 JACQUES COUTURE JOHN & DEANNA BROE ANDY ANDREWS LEATHER JEREMY & JENNIFER RANDALL DEXTER & ALICE

79 14 42 40 41 43 18 46 70 63 37 58 41 21 30 50 54 80

ORLEANS H H H H H H H H X H H X H H H H H X H

381 162 107 788 48 76 103 45 32 47 197 35 22 92 62 19 81 103 99

Milk

FAT %

PRO %

NAME

Brd Cows

Milk

19307 15600 15196 15804 14554 14044 14297 14821 13982 16090 17149 15266 16293 15064 14748 13332 12888 13685

735 749 735 756 684 670 659 706 692 691 619 639 565 631 583 618 571 541

3.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.7 4.8 4.6 4.8 4.9 4.3 3.6 4.2 3.5 4.2 4 4.6 4.4 4

572 564 547 547 532 527 526 524 517 517 498 481 480 480 464 449 418 415

3 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.2 2.9 3.2 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.4 3.2 3

PAMELA HELENEK JONATHAN & JAYNE CHASE AGAWAM FARM JACK & ANNE LAZOR JOHN & DEANNA BROE RYAN BROS LAURENCE LUMSDEN & FAMILY ANDREW KEHLER WAYNE SR. DONCASTER LAINI FONDILLER

J 25 X 128 A 38 J 47 J 25 X 210 H 56 A 48 J 48 X 43

25340 23140 21935 22344 22086 21564 20737 21454 19099 19448 18224 17007 18366 18819 18825 17611 17619 15430 16111

926 859 855 875 878 821 773 844 772 771 711 758 740 719 720 648 650 661 622

3.7 3.7 3.9 3.9 4 3.8 3.7 3.9 4 4 3.9 4.5 4 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 4.3 3.9

784 715 703 700 700 677 658 642 609 600 599 577 575 575 569 539 520 517 499

3.1 * 3.1 3.2 3.1 * 3.2 3.1 3.2 3 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.1 3.1 3 3.1 3 3.4 3.1

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

WOOD LAWN FARMS INC. CASH & KAREN RUANE HARVEY FARMS CARABEAU LARRY CASH & KAREN RUANE PAUL & KARI LUSSIER JOESPH & OR UNA MORRISSETTE PARKER DAVID & MICHELE CLIFTON & D.R. CRESSY GERRY & DIANE COLVIN MCCULLOUGH BURTON & SON

RUTLAND H H H H X H H H H J H

168 66 120 146 10 144 29 74 28 29 37

Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Inc. 226 Holiday Drive Ste. 3 White River Jct, VT 05001-2089 Phone 1-800-639-8067

FAT %

PRO %

NAME

13792 14105 14804 12702 12624 12834 15133 13692 11002 1877

650 660 629 645 616 636 542 526 495 74

4.7 4.7 4.2 5.1 4.9 5 3.6 3.8 4.5 3.9

493 486 481 456 454 445 439 439 385 54

3.6 3.4 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.5 2.9 3.2 3.5 2.9

WOODARD FARM JOHN ARMSTRONG GEORGE CARPENTER JR. VONTRAPP FARMSTEAD

22922 21014 18337 18576 16571 18549 15852 15471 16365 12012 13886

893 743 694 845 688 603 610 579 627 593 536

3.9 3.5 3.8 4.5 4.2 3.3 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 3.9

731 632 575 562 547 533 486 482 479 460 437

3.2 3 3.1 3 3.3 2.9 * 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.8 3.1

26374 1039 3.9 24632 917 3.7 25048 966 3.9 23607 762 3.2 21875 828 3.8 18829 844 4.5 19671 752 3.8 19646 775 3.9 19336 699 3.6 18241 754 4.1 17665 717 4.1 17007 662 3.9 16290 632 3.9 15101 819 5.4 15932 636 4

811 775 767 731 703 655 633 610 580 578 568 524 512 492 473

3.1 * 3.1 * 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.5 * 3.2 3.1 3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.3 3

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

WASHINGTON FAIRMONT FARM DAVID PULLMAN LYLEHAVEN FARM DOUGLAS H & SHARON A TURNER WALTER C'O RAYMON BOTHFELD BOTHFELD DAVID PULLMAN STANLEY & CATHERINE SCRIBNER CHARLES P. CARRIER FRANK & MARILYN JOHNSON JAMES ACKERMANN MORGAN & JENNIFER CHURCHILL HARVEST HILL FARM HARVEST HILL FARM WALT MORSE JR. DEREK WILSON

H H H H H X H H H H X A A J X

821 184 76 38 65 31 296 81 63 63 94 13 19 42 112

VERN-MONT FARM LLC MARK RUSHTON BAZIN FARM AMY & NICK STONE BAZIN FARM MARK RUSHTON KEVIN HAMILTON CLARK FARM LLC AMY & NICK STONE WESTMINSTER FARM THE CORSE FARM MALCOLM SUMNER THE PUTNEY SCHOOL JONATHAN WRIGHT

Brd Cows

FAT %

PRO %

649 536 436 453

4.3 4.5 3.5 4.6

471 426 366 324

3.1 3.6 3 3.3

H 565 H 47 H 107 H 19 X 45 J 23 H 46 H 84 X 13 H 679 H 54 J 40 X 37 X 32

26252 1048 4 24360 993 4.1 24593 875 3.6 23586 934 4 21577 881 4.1 17416 868 5 20649 806 3.9 19696 779 4 16210 774 4.8 18636 725 3.9 17402 713 4.1 14128 649 4.6 14548 594 4.1 7167 277 3.9

805 786 754 745 713 647 628 599 568 568 524 503 452 208

3.1 * 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.7 3 3 3.5 3 3 3.6 3.1 2.9

H 92 H 59 H 82 H 413 H 35 J 55 J 91 H 64 J 23 X 11 H 127 J 52 X 33 J 56 M 39 A 28 J 14 G 21

24029 957 4 25064 888 3.5 24470 978 4 24365 884 3.6 23417 846 3.6 17562 1004 5.7 18566 936 5 21010 798 3.8 18114 809 4.5 19602 768 3.9 18724 729 3.9 16485 754 4.6 15143 629 4.2 13626 621 4.6 15082 547 3.6 12088 452 3.7 10808 473 4.4 10587 517 4.9

769 764 762 740 706 695 682 644 635 627 597 591 487 482 467 379 378 367

3.2 3 3.1 3 * 3 4 3.7 3.1 3.5 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.2 3.5 3.1 3.1 3.5 3.5

X J H X

23 27 48 50

WINDHAM

WINDSOR

LEMAX FARM UPWEY FARM MICHAEL & HEIDI DOLLOFF RHOMAN WAI FARMS DAVID AINSWORTH RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM BASSETT ROBERT P GEORGE MILLER KAIMAN LISA DAVID AINSWORTH JEFFREY & DAVID TOWNSEND SPRING BROOK FARM MIKE L CLARK JAMES S. LEWIS GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS JAMES & TINA SPAULDING JR. JAMES & TINA SPAULDING JR. ROYAL TERRACE GUERNSEYS

Milk 15021 11857 12387 9915

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

Corn Growers: proposed E15 label better, still needs work The new label for gas pumps that will dispense E15 fuel is an improvement over what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency initially proposed but remains a cause for concern, NCGA said recently. EPA

established the label requirement when it granted a waiver for E15 to be used in cars of model years 2001 and newer.

“NCGA supports the use of a label but we are still concerned with the

fact that it implies damage to other vehicles,” NCGA President Bart Schott said. “We also are bothered by the color choice for the label which could be mistaken for a warning label, setting the wrong tone for

consumers.”

The final label is designed to help promote consumer awareness and ensure consumers

pendent, thereby reducing the amount of energy available for productive purposes. More efficient usage of protein results in less nitrogen excreted in manure for every pound of milk produced.

By feeding cows less total protein along with a controlled release, nonprotein nitrogen (NPN) product, the rumen’s efficiency increases dramatically. A cow with an efficient rumen can capture

more nitrogen as microbial protein and better provide for its amino acid requirements. This allows the cow to be able to digest more fibrous plant materials; the cheapest ingredient on your farm.

select the approved ethanol blend for their model vehicle as a part of meeting the expanded RFS volumes and in-

crease America’s energy independence.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, June 28

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Nutritional from 14 age. When a cow is supplied with more protein than it needs, the excess protein is transformed into urea for excretion and the excess protein is wasted. Moreover, excretion of urea is energy de-

nents while simultaneously increasing feed efficiency, all without affecting fertility and while staying in business.

Yea-Sacc (Alltech) stimulates the growth of rumen microbes. This increases the rate and extent of fiber digestion by removing oxygen and sugars, but also allows more microbial protein to be available post-ruminally.

In return this increases DMI and stabilizes the rumen pH. By feeding YeaSacc, the increase in milk demand can be satisfied and milk can be produced cheaper without affecting fertility. During hot summer months, Yea-Sacc can also help combat heat stress.

Feeding Yea-Sacc and Optigen in combination can have several clear benefits. “They both help increase feed efficiency with better fiber digestion and utilization of starch,” stated Andy Lang from Alltech’s Pennsylvania office.

“With the hot days of summer upon us, feeding Optigen and Yea-Sacc together can help stabilize the rumen and with Optigen, a good source of nitrogen, it would create rumen harmony,” said Amanda Gehman, an Alltech field research scientist and coordinator.

While there are a variety of options available to producers, it is important to match the animal feeding requirements with their production potential. Working closely with nutritionists to formulate alternative feed ingredients can help with cost savings. To learn more about Alltech’s Dairy Advantage Program contact Alltech’s Pennsylvania office at 717-393-9545 or visit us on alltech.com.

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Although urea is an inexpensive NPN source commonly used in ruminant diets, it is often released too rapidly in the rumen. This rapid release makes the urea less effective and can cause ammonia toxicity. Urea feeding rates for lactating cows exceeding 100 g/hd/day are generally considered risky. In theory, high amounts of urea could be used for microbial protein production so long as the nitrogen release rates were matched to usage by the rumen.

Optigen® (Alltech), a non-protein nitrogen source, solves this problem. Since it is controlled release, Optigen allows nutritionists to make adjustments in the diet in order to optimize feeding potential. Optigen has a release rate similar to that of soybean meal except with higher levels of safety against ammonia toxicity. Moreover, this controlled release source of nitrogen enables better fiber fermentation and increases microbial growth.

More ruminal bacteria means there is more microbial protein available to build tissue and produce milk. “Optigen is important for the rumen because the rumen runs out of nitrogen first because it cannot be stored and will be utilized at the time, but the rest will be excreted,” said Randy Cragoe with Alltech.

In order for the rumen to function at its maximum efficiency it needs a constant, steady supply of NPN as well as a stable pH and proper fiber digestion. Feeding Optigen and Yea-Sacc® together is one way for a cow to digest more feed to produce more milk and more milk compo-

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HERD OWNER

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

MAINE

ANDROSCOGGIN-SAGADAHOC HEMOND HILL FARM STEPHEN BRIGGS R.E.HEMOND FARM INC. TWIN BROOK DAIRY LLC EAST LEDGE FARM WATERMAN FARM INC. ALDEN FISHER BOTMA FARM CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS JOHN & SANDY NUTTING ALDEN FISHER CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS JOSEPH&VIRGINIA ROSEBERRY BARKER FARMS INC LOWELL FAMILY FARM GOODNOW JERSEY FARM INC

DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR

H H H H H H H H H H M A H H J J

69.2 487.3 306.6 82.2 53.7 63.0 46.2 80.7 104.9 21.5 24.2 14.9 74.3 100.8 65.3 29.7

KAYBEN HOLSTEINS HALL C.W. ZACHARIAS PETER PINELAND FARMS, INC GARY WINSHIP AND FAMILY YOUNG C.E. BAKER BROOK FARM BAKER BROOK FARM TRUDY GRAFFAM

DHIR DHIR DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H X A

77.3 50.0 42.2 75.4 48.9 60.6 29.1 33.7 24.7

25232 23283 21901 21223 18900 18652 18016 17215 17154

926 873 807 792 699 689 686 660 665

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.9

760 711 657 650 564 557 555 527 525

3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1

DAVIS, JIM & RICK JOHN DONALD BAILEY HILL FARM RICHARD COREY FARRINGTON, THAYDEN MARC BAILEY SHADY LANE FARM TURNER, MALCOLM HERD 1

DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H X H

58.4 76.7 24.0 35.6 55.4 54.4 38.7 35.6

21503 20578 19070 19000 18841 19727 15666 17538

834 750 696 752 761 680 695 643

3.9 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.0 3.4 4.4 3.7

696 614 602 593 581 577 537 518

3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.4 3.0

SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC 1 SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC 1 CLEMEDOW FARM PEARSON RICHARD PEARSON RICHARD GAIL QUIMBY NICK MICHAUD PLOURDE, ARTHUR E. JASON & JOY RAY

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

H J H H X X H H J

121.4 77.7 93.3 103.3 19.9 76.7 142.2 65.8 60.6

27007 19812 23178 20352 16447 18481 18442 18698 15624

994 947 755 897 863 771 744 684 692

3.7 4.8 3.3 4.4 5.2 4.2 4.0 3.7 4.4

821 719 717 653 610 567 556 553 548

3.0 3.6 3.1 3.2 3.7 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.5

RALPH PEARSE & SONS HAWES LINCOLN J NEWBERT, GARY & ANDREA TIBBETTS, BARRY & ELAINE

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

33.5 40.1 59.7 51.8

23238 18695 19094 18558

835 737 692 691

3.6 3.9 3.6 3.7

687 589 575 566

3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0

DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H J

72.1 101.3 39.7 19.3

24884 22420 19944 17530

830 844 743 741

3.3 3.8 3.7 4.2

748 689 624 601

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.4

DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

54.0 358.1 602.7 999.1 207.0 46.0 202.6 171.3 131.6 41.0

24138 23374 23582 22644 21319 21734 20652 19147 19643 16179

907 881 865 818 786 845 761 758 720 680

3.8 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.7 4.0 3.7 4.2

736 720 702 699 685 664 650 630 597 533

3.0 3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.3

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

H H H X H H H H H H H H J X

113.7 72.3 262.2 269.5 398.6 60.2 107.5 366.0 60.0 50.8 45.4 47.3 40.1 94.9

26372 23833 23555 20988 21803 22115 21156 20502 20078 18837 17508 17228 14459 15617

940 824 895 933 825 810 865 801 737 749 661 672 708 654

3.6 3.5 3.8 4.4 3.8 3.7 4.1 3.9 3.7 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.9 4.2

797 727 711 707 677 663 650 620 602 576 544 510 509 501

3.0 3.1 3.0 3.4 3.1 3.0 3.1 3X 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.5 3.2

THE THOMPSON FARM DHI-AP H 77.8 LARRABEE HAROLD & GALEN DHI-APCS H 483.3 INGRAHAM JOHN W & SONS DHI-APCS H 416.4 KEENE DAIRY DHI-AP H 93.4 ALAN & SUE HUNTER DHI-AP H 88.8 CLEMENTS WALTER DHI-AP H 36.3 SCHOFIELD, WAYNE DHI-AP H 28.3

23891 23646 21407 18953 19419 18899 18068

896 865 871 738 764 692 711

3.8 3.7 4.1 3.9 3.9 3.7 3.9

743 705 665 585 584 565 559

3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3X 3.0 3.1

JOHNSON FARM INC. ALDERWOOD FARM, INC. HIGHLAND FARMS INC GIRARD,RYAN DUNN, FRED HARRISON FARM LEARY FARM INC.

21798 20459 17991 20927 19591 18248 17957

846 794 892 726 750 797 665

3.9 3.9 5.0 3.5 3.8 4.4 3.7

708 647 631 629 609 586 530

3.2 3.2 3.5 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0

CUMBERLAND

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FRANKLIN

KENNEBEC

KNOX-LINCOLN

OXFORD

BISSELL JOHN & CINDY CONANT ACRES INC. KUVAJA FARMS INC KUVAJA FARMS INC

PENOBSCOT-PISCATAQUIS SCOTT KEITH VEAZLAND FARMS SIMPSON RON,BETH STONYVALE INC. LIBBY LAND UNIVERSITY OF MAINE HOWARD BROS SAWYER WILLIAM & SONS VELGOUSE FARM,LLC EATON FARM

SOMERSET

DANIEL HARRIMAN DICKINSON FRANK CHARTRAND FARMS INC. CAMBRIDGE FARMS SOMERSET FARMS L.P DEAN PAINE MARK OUELLETTE JR. BOSWORTH FARMS INC. FARRAND CHARLES SMITH ROGER JAMES STROUT CONNOLLY JAMES D & MARY JOSHUA CLARK SEVEY LAROY L

WALDO

YORK

DHIR DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H J H H H H

76.3 61.6 247.8 30.4 52.1 46.3 48.6

26350 1033 3.9 812 3.1 25843 951 3.7 786 3.0 3X 25701 945 3.7 782 3.0 24248 944 3.9 772 3.2 20866 817 3.9 644 3.1 21540 759 3.5 641 3.0 21686 765 3.5 638 2.9 20647 782 3.8 623 3.0 20312 783 3.9 620 3.1 19735 718 3.6 576 2.9 19297 626 3.2 574 3.0 18810 744 4.0 563 3.0 18055 683 3.8 552 3.1 17623 674 3.8 551 3.1 15359 729 4.7 546 3.6 15122 715 4.7 531 3.5

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

CHESHIRE

Top 40 Herds For June B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

NEW HAMPSHIRE

WINDYHURST FM PARTNERSHIP DHIR-AP CHESHIRE COUNTY FARM DHIR-AP STONEHOLM FARM DHI-APCS STONEWALL FARM DHI-AP SAWYER SHELDON S DHIRAPCS

H H H H J

182.4 54.9 778.5 24.7 303.9

26328 25144 24453 21387 16733

973 907 820 765 858

3.7 3.6 3.4 3.6 5.1

785 784 747 645 615

3.0 3.1 3.1 3X 3.0 3.7

RITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD2 KEITH DAVID RITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD3 RITCHIE GEORGE F HD 1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H X A

15.5 208.9 26.8 79.6

22936 19406 16582 16486

696 787 701 598

3.0 4.1 4.2 3.6

732 614 605 548

3.2 3.2 3.6 3.3

FITCH FARM, LLC KNOXLAND FARM INC POMEROY, KEITH E. ALVIRNE SCHOOL FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

104.2 336.7 78.7 19.8

26824 24902 23000 21524

934 991 840 968

3.5 4.0 3.7 4.5

804 797 705 654

3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H X H

61.1 224.4 63.3 158.9 77.4 12.6 78.6

26377 1011 3.8 808 3.1 25940 953 3.7 786 3.0 23435 918 3.9 724 3.1 23979 883 3.7 722 3.0 23012 821 3.6 663 2.9 19655 820 4.2 660 3.4 20447 729 3.6 638 3.1

GRAFTON

HILLSBORO

MERRIMACK-BELKNAP JONES, MARION & GORDON HIGHWAY VIEW FARM BACHELDER, KEITH MORRILL FARM DAIRY BARTLETT,A.S.&S.A. GLINES,GEORGE HERD GLINES,GEORGE HERD

ROCKINGHAM

BODWELL, H & SONS FERNALD FARM DAIRY, LLC GREAT BAY FARM

DHI-APCS H 244.6 DHI-AP H 176.0 DHI-APCS H 106.5

25284 24033 20233

UNH CREAM UNH RESEARCH HERD SCRUTON'S DAIRY FARM NAUGHTAVEEL FARM

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

29.4 84.1 264.0 109.5

27647 1061 3.8 845 3.1 26198 1003 3.8 799 3.0 24802 933 3.8 756 3.0 23718 869 3.7 732 3.1

LECLAIR GARY D. KEITH KIMBALL JOHNSON, JOLYON BOB & SUE FOULKS ECCARDT FARM, INC. MC NAMARA, PATRICK BOB & SUE FOULKS HOLMES, JEFF AND STEVE

DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H H X J

170.1 554.1 37.7 80.6 108.6 175.2 17.6 60.8

25055 23190 24668 22553 23074 21875 18532 17394

STRAFFORD-CARROLL

SULLIVAN

964 3.8 774 3.1 990 4.1 702 2.9 804 4.0 600 3.0

964 899 929 798 842 878 765 778

3.8 3.9 3.8 3.5 3.6 4.0 4.1 4.5

782 751 722 698 696 687 645 616

3.1 3.2 3X 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.5 3.5

3.6 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.9 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.8 4.2 3.8 4.1

768 727 689 679 674 656 639 636 616 574 555 538

3.0 3X 3.0 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 3.4 3.1 3.2

VERMONT

ADDISON

DEER VALLEY FARM BLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC BINGHAM, WILLIAM AND KIM FOUR HILL FARMS MIDDLEBROOK FARM INC. PLOUFFE HILL FARM THOMAS, BRAD AND JILL M AND J DAIRY SABOURIN, GERARD & JUDY PLOUFFE HILL FARM BLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC RANDALL MUNGER

H 430.1 H1320.7 H 70.2 H1515.0 H 177.3 H 38.4 H 175.6 H 300.5 H 97.1 X 16.9 A 46.4 X 68.6

25764 23882 22119 21673 21955 21501 20545 20687 20014 16766 18172 16654

915 858 840 805 858 755 762 751 760 704 688 690

BARBARA LADUC

DHI-AP H 45.9

17192

662 3.9 528 3.1

TWIN OAKS DAIRY FARM LLC

DHI-AP H 65.1

27578

955 3.5 849 3.1

272.8 77.2 100.4 48.2

21341 19914 19220 15546

808 785 769 633

QUINTIN,ANDRE

DHI-AP H 369.0

25970

902 3.5 785 3.0 3X

KNOXLAND FARM

DHI-AP H 849.0

25740 1006 3.9 815 3.2

ANDY DE LA BRUERE

DHI-AP X 104.3

16714

690 4.1 531 3.2

CHITTENDEN FRANKLIN

DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP

BURT, JASON AND CHRISTINA DHI-AP H FOURNIER INC, RENE & SON DHI-AP X GORT0N,GRANT JOHN DHI-APCS H BERARD, RICHARD DHI-AP X

GRAND ISLE ORANGE

ORLEANS RUTLAND

MACH FARM, INC. BOOK BROTHERS GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD

WINDSOR

BILLINGS FARM MUSEUM WADE MAXIM

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS

3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1

3.8 3.8 4.3 3.8

633 626 595 511

675 654 654 648

3.0 3.1 3.1 3.3

H H B H

150.6 118.0 14.7 91.4

21188 21429 19827 21048

798 819 849 800

3.2 3.1 3.3 3.1

DHIR J DHI-AP J

42.2 70.1

15840 15311

810 5.1 582 3.7 741 4.8 563 3.7

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

B R COW E E YEARS D

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

4.0 3.9 5.3 5.0 4.0

ALLARDS FARM INC. DEVINE FARM,INC. KOKOSKI, JOHN HD1 COOK,GORDON,JR. & HANK HARTSBROOK FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR-AP

130.0 189.5 94.0 10.8 91.5

19697 21031 15595 14927 17088

788 826 830 747 689

POMEROY & SONS PALMER,TERRY MURPHY, TOM

DHI-AP H 70.9 DHI-AP H 151.0 DHIR-AP H 31.7

22501 20429 18458

840 3.7 699 3.1 788 3.9 633 3.1 655 3.5 562 3.0

HAMPDEN

MIDDLESEX

B H J J H

RHA MILK

653 647 607 571 539

3.3 3.1 3.9 3.8 3.2

TULLY FARMS, INC.

DHI-AP H 129.1

20432

811 4.0 655 3.2

PICKARD, JAMES & ELEANOR

DHI-AP H 82.7

18561

725 3.9 570 3.1

HERRICK,DAVID SAM RICHARDSON'S DAIRY, INC.

DHI-AP H 94.7 DHI-AP H 169.4

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2011 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council annual meeting offers something for all industry stakeholders The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) invites producers, veterinarians, nutritionists, academia and industry professionals to the 2011 annual DCRC meeting on Nov. 10–11 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport in Kansas City,

MO. This year’s meeting will offer something for all attendees, including new research, application of current reproductive programs and a look at emerging technologies.

“Advancements in dairy cattle reproduction are continuously evolv-

ing, and the DCRC is proud to lead the charge of disseminating new information and helping dairy producers and veterinarians make effective on-farm reproductive decisions,” said 2011 DCRC President Dr. Matt Lucy. “This year’s meet-

DHIA & Dairy Section ing will examine a variety of core areas related to reproduction and allow all attendees to take home useable and relevant information.”

The industry’s best and brightest researchers, reproductive experts, veterinarians, nutritionists and producers have been invited

site at www.dcrcouncil. org. As the meeting approaches look for additional updates on the Web site, as well as on the DCRC Facebook and Twitter pages.

Sub-optimal reproductive performance in the nation’s dairy industry has prompted leading industry stakeholders to be proactive in tackling this issue head-on. Academicians who focus on reproduction and allied industries that support the dairy industry joined forces to create the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council to raise the level of knowledge on issues critical to enhanced reproductive performance.

The DCRC has established a stakeholder network and education platform to raise awareness of management techniques that can enhance reproduction on dairy operations. This effort targets dairy producers and the consultants who influence reproductive management.

Vilsack announces support for producers and cooperatives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is accepting grant applications to assist small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and cooperatives in rural areas to spur job creation.

“The Obama Administration is working to help small-scale producers add profit and efficiency to their operations so they can grow, thrive and create jobs,” Vilsack said. “These investments will provide small business owners with the assistance they need to serve their communities and train a new generation of rural Americans.”

Almost $3.5 million in grants are available through USDA Rural Development’s Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant Program (SSDPG), which was authorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). It is part of the Department’s ongoing effort to expand outreach to rural residents to ensure

that all communities have equal access to USDA programs and services. Funding is available to cooperatives or associations of cooperatives where at least 75 percent of the governing board or membership are small, socially disadvantaged producers. Grants can be used for product improvements, business plan development or economic development activities.

The maximum grant award per applicant is $200,000.

Applications for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grants are due Aug. 15. Application materials may be obtained at the Rural Development website or by contacting the USDA Rural Development State Office. For additional information, see the June 29, 2011, Federal Register.

Visit www.rurdev. usda.gov for additional information about the agency’s programs or to locate the USDA Rural Development office nearest you.

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to present applicable information throughout the two-day program. In the program’s breakout session format, attendees will have the option to learn more about nutrition, artificial insemination and synchronization, reproductive management and heifer reproduction.

New this year, a unique session will be offered highlighting the industry’s newest technological advancements and their benefit to dairy cattle reproduction. Select Sires, AfiMilk and SCR will showcase their activity monitoring systems and how they benefit the dairy. This interactive session will also incorporate discussion with producers who currently use these technologies on their operations and the advantages provided by them.

Further information, including a full meeting agenda and registration information, can be found on the DCRC Web

Litchfield teen presented with DEKALB award

LITCHFIELD, CT — Meghan Tanner of Wamogo High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Co. She received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work

experience. Meghan’s significant accomplishments have included public speaking and dairy evaluation at the FFA chapter and state levels. She was a threeyear FFA chapter officer, including president.

Meghan also earned her Greenhand, chapter and state degrees. Meghan also was very active in chapter projects and

community service programs.

She is the daughter of Calvin and Janice Tanner. Her father won the same award as a senior at Wamogo in 1974.

Charles Rowland is Meghan’s agricultural education instructor at Wamogo High School.

This year, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award

DHIA & Dairy Section celebrates its 64th anniversary. Over these 64 years, more than 166,000 high school seniors from across the country have received the award, which has become a symbol for excellence and the schools’ highest agricultural honor. In 2010, over 2,000 students

from high schools in 49 of the 50 states were recognized with the award.

As the winner of the 2011 award, Meghan’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque displayed at Wamogo High School.

Monsanto, a longtime supporter of agricultural

education, FFA, 4-H and other farm youth organizations and initiatives sponsors the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Monsanto is a leading global provider of technologybased solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.

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Why should I forestrip on my farm?

by Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension educator The main goal of today’s dairy producer is to produce high quality milk in the most efficient way possible. Producers of high quality milk know that it is important to have a consistent method for milking preparation and unit attachment. The objective of milking management is to ensure that units are applied to visibly clean, well stimulated teats, milk is rapidly and efficiently harvested and milking units are removed when milking is completed.

A number of milking routines are used on dairy farms but no single milking practice will independently result in improved milk quality in the face of overwhelming exposure to mastitis pathogens. The secret of producing high quality milk is to consistently use a well defined milking technique by ALL on the farm that helps to reduce pathogen exposure.

Forestripping should be applied to all milking routines and is a fundamental practice that can help to greatly increase milk quality.

The examination of milk before unit attachment is necessary to ensure abnormal milk is not introduced to the bulk tank and also to identify clinical cases of mastitis at an early stage. Forestripping is adequately performed when 2-3 streams of milk are expressed in a

vigorous manor. It is best to forestrip before the teat end has been disinfected to reduce the risk of recontamination of the teat end. The only thing that should touch a clean dry teat is the inside of a milking unit.

One important factor when forestripping is the use of a strip cup. The strip cup is important to help reduce the chance of spreading contagious mastitis. The use of latex gloves by all milking staff is also recommended to reduce the potential spread of mastitis pathogens by contaminated hands.

Implementation of standard milking practices requires frequent training of all employees.

Having proper training can be linked to increased milking speed and decrease of clinical mastitis.

Successful milking routines are dependent on the ability to clearly communicate practices and to motivate milking personnel to apply them consistently.

The consistent implementation of standardized milking practices such as forestripping, the use of single towels to dry teats and well defined milking routines are essential to producing high quality milk.

If you would like to learn more about “Best Milking Practices”, look at the upcoming Penn State Extension Dairy Program Guide or visit www.das.psu.edu for a full schedule of upcoming workshops.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminded producers they have until Friday, July 29, to apply for assistance for 2009 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program.

The program provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred crop production or quality losses.

“USDA wants to ensure that all eligible producers are aware of the approaching deadline,” said Vilsack. “SURE covers producers on farms in disaster counties that incurred crop production, crop-quality losses or both, but in order to qualify, you need to file in a timely manner. I encourage anyone with questions to visit their local USDA Farm Service Agency Office.”

The SURE program takes into consideration

losses on all crops grown by a producer nationwide. To be eligible, producers must have suffered at least a 10 percent production loss on a crop of economic significance and obtained a policy or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), for all economically significant crops.

A producer must have a farming interest physically located in a county that was declared a primary disaster county or contiguous county by the Secretary of Agriculture under a Secretarial Disaster Designation or have actual production on the farm that was less than 50 percent of the normal production on the farm due to a natural disaster.

A limit of $100,000 per person and legal entity collectively received, directly and indirectly, ap-

plies to the combination of payments from SURE and the livestock disaster programs administered

by FSA — Livestock Forage Program (LFP), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farmraised Fish (ELAP). People or legal entities whose average nonfarm income exceeds $500,000 are not eligible for SURE payments.

A producer interested in signing up for SURE for their 2009 crops must do so before close of business, July 29, at the county FSA office servicing the producer. The sign-up for the SURE program for the 2010 crops will be announced at a later date.

For more information about USDA Farm Service Agency disaster assistance programs, visit a local FSA county office or http://disaster.fsa.usda. gov

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Cash cheese prices had little change following the 4th of July holiday. The blocks closed the shortened week at $2.11 per pound, down a penny and a half, but still 58 1/4-cents above a year ago. The barrels inched a half-cent higher, to $2.1025, 60 1/4-cents above a year ago. Seventeen cars of block traded

hands on the week and three of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.0884, up 5.8 cents on the week. The barrels averaged $2.0735, up 1.6 cents.

USDA reports that sluggish summer pizza sales have some producers discounting mozzarella to clear product.

The Alliance of Western Milk Producer’s Bill VanDam warned in his July 1 newsletter that; “The trading this week gives no hint of uneasiness in this market but there is a growing feeling in the “trade” that significant volumes of cheese are sold on the basis of “the average of the previous month”.

The average June CME price was clearly over $2.00 per pound while May’s price is some 40 cents lower, he wrote.

“That means the price for such customers will be much higher starting July 1. There just has to

be an explanation something like this that will shed light on why block (and barrel) prices seem to be defying the apparent fundamentals.

Cheese sales have been good but if much of the cheese is being purchased to beat the price increase, we may well see a change of fortunes this next week,” he warned.

The international market isn’t helping as prices continued to soften in Fonterra’s July 5 Global Dairy Trade auction. The CME’s Daily Dairy Report said the weighted average price for skim milk powder fell to $1.68 per

percent from April, but 0.1 percent below a year ago. Cheddar output was lower for the fourth month in a row, according to Bill Brooks, who says “That could be tempering the decline in spot cheese prices” but he still expects cheese prices to “continue to work their way lower.”

Italian type cheese totaled 393.6 million, up 2.2 percent from April, and 6.6 percent above a year ago, with mozzarella output totaling 308.9 million pounds, up 2.9 percent from April, and 5.1 percent above a year ago.

Total cheese production amounted to 915.2 million pounds, up 3.8 percent from April, and 3.9 percent above a year ago.

Some of that cheese will be leaving us. The Cooperatives Working Together program accepted six requests this week for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Bongards Creamery to sell a total of 2.5 million pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central America. The product will be delivered through November and raised CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 48.6 million pounds.

Speaking of exports; Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) editor Dave Natzke reports that a better year for U.S. dairy exports was mirrored in individual state totals for fiscal year (FY) 2010. The latest estimates from USDA’s

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pound, down 15 percent from June 1 and the lowest since January. The whole milk powder price, at $1.65 per pound, was down 4 percent from a month earlier, and the lowest since December.

The anhydrous milkfat price was $2.39 per pound, down 7 percent from a month ago, and the lowest since last October.

Spot butter closed Friday at $2.03, down a penny on the week, but 26 3/4-cents above a year ago. Only one car was sold all week. NASS butter averaged $2.0887, down 3.9 cents.

Butter is still moving offshore, according to FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks, and “that will keep the market tight for a little while,” but he predicts it will eventually back up and “we’ll start to see price declines in the U.S. market.”

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk held all week at $1.6250 and Extra Grade remained at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.6638, up a half-cent, and dry whey averaged 54.76 cents, up 1.7 cents. Over 40 percent of U.S. powder is exported.

The Agriculture Department’s May Dairy Products report put butter output at 155.9 million pounds, down 1.8 percent from April, but 18.3 percent above May 2010. Nonfat dry milk, at 147.7 million pounds, was up 1 percent from April, but down 4.6 percent from a year ago.

American type cheese production totaled 371.2 million pounds, up 3.9

Mielke from 21 Economic Research Service shows Wisconsin remains number 1, with export sales estimated at $712 million. California is number 2 at $705.7 million. Those two states alone saw the value of dairy exports improve from about $953 million in FY 2009 to $1.4 billion in FY 2010, an increase of $465 million or 49 percent.

New York was third at $288.3 million, followed

by Idaho at $208.2 million, New Mexico at

$177.8 million; Minnesota at $153 million; Pennsylvania at $121.9 million; Ohio at $60 million; Iowa at $59 million; and South Dakota at $58.2 million. Overall FY 2010 U.S. dairy exports increased 48 percent compared to FY 2009, an increase of $1.12 billion, according to Natzke.

Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that the U.S. and Mexico have resolved a trucking dispute that could eliminate a threat to some U.S.

cheese and dairy product exports to that country.

Under the plan, Mexico will reduce import tariffs on cheese and other products by 50 percent.

The tariffs were imposed following a ruling that the U.S. had failed to comply with North American Free Trade Agreement provisions by applying restrictions on Mexican truck movement into the U.S. The remaining tariffs will be removed when the program becomes permanent. The

higher tariffs had threatened U.S. access to Mexican markets, the largest importer of U.S. dairy products.

Seasonal declines in farm milk production due to emerging summer weather prevails across most of the country, according to USDA, but comfortable climate conditions in the northwest are helping sustain milk production above last year’s level in that region.

Component values in farm milk are trending

lower. Fluid milk demands are lower as schools reduce hours or close for the summer.

California’s August Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $23.24 per hundredweight (cwt.) for the north and $23.51 for the south. Both are up 86 cents from July, are $5.91 above August 2010, and equate to about $2.00 and $2.02 per gallon respectively.

The northern price average now stands at $20.27 per cwt., up from $16.38 at this time a year ago. The southern price average is $20.54, up from $16.65 a year ago. The Federal order Class I base price is announced by the USDA on July 22.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $17.64 per

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Mielke from 22 feed prices of course is ethanol production. DPW reports that the federal law that helped jumpstart the U.S. ethanol industry is also shifting normal supply-and-demand forces within commodities markets, according to Purdue University agricultural economist Wally Tyner.

“Since the Energy Independence and Security Act in 2007, markets are struggling to meet both the law’s renewable fuels standard and grain demands from the livestock, food and export sectors,” Natzke said.

About 27 percent of the nation’s corn crop must be devoted to ethanol this year to meet the federal mandate, leaving other corn users to compete for the remaining 73 percent.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-

Calif.) announced a bipartisan agreement to end the existing 45 cent per gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit on July 31, 2011, instead of the current expiration date of Dec. 31, 2011.

The agreement would dedicate two-thirds of the savings from existing money, $1.3 billion, to debt reduction and the remaining $668 million to renewable fuel incentives. The compromise can now be considered by the full Senate.

In dairy politics; leaders of International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) member companies converged on Capitol Hill last month for their annual Washington Conference.

At a leadership breakfast, attendees heard from Ranking House Agriculture Committee Member Colin Peterson and Reid Ribble, a freshman Congressman from Wiscon-

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IDFA’s Peggy Armstrong reported details in Wednesday’s DairyLine and said Representative Peterson urged IDFA members to continue to work with producers on dairy policy reform in the 2012 Farm Bill.

And, while the executives were receptive to Peterson, Armstrong said the message they shared with him and their respective Members of Congress was that they cannot support programs that “increase the amount of government regulations and interference into markets.”

In more than 100 meetings with congressional leaders and staff, IDFA members explained why they oppose National Milk’s Foundation for the Future proposal (FFTF), Armstrong reported. She charged that the FFTF’s Dairy Market

Stabilization Program would “discourage and impede the growth of U.S. dairy production and processing.”

An economic analysis shows the proposal will “cause exports to decline, imports to increase and milk prices to be more volatile,” Armstrong said, and “the proposal will actually stop the dairy industry from capturing new international markets at a time when Congress and the President agree that exports are essential for job growth here at home.”

Representative Ribble called attendees “the nation’s job creators,” according to Armstrong, who cited estimates showing that approximately 20,000 new jobs were created in the last decade by dairy export growth, a growth that, she said, continues today.

She gave Leprino Foods as an example.

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The company is building a new cheese facility in Greeley, Colorado that is expected to produce 500 new jobs and Colorado dairy farmers are expected to add 80,000 cows to their herds to double current milk production to supply the facility, according to Armstrong.

Meanwhile; National Milk begins its 12-stop “Grassroots Tour” to talk with dairy producers about their “Foundation for the Future” package.

The first stop was July 12 in Olympia, Washington. The second is Visalia, California on July 13, Lubbock, Texas on July 18, Alexandria, Minnesota on July 20, Dubuque, Iowa on July 21, Lansing Michigan on July 26, Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 27, and Stevens Point, Wisconsin on July 28. More information and the August locations can be found at www.futurefordairy.com.

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Last week I reported that USDA’s crop acreage report indicated an unexpected big jump in U.S. corn acreage which sent futures prices lower and lent hope to dairy farmers on getting a break in feed prices. DPW warns that hope may be shortlived as those lower prices brought foreign buyers back to the U.S. market, pulling prices back up this week. Recent USDA and California Department of Agriculture reports indicate feed prices were the primary reason for higher dairy farmer production costs so far in 2011, according to DPW. Another factor in high

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Death tax goes into hibernation

By Mike Deering, NCBA Director of Communications Out of sight, out of mind is too often the political strategy of many inside the Beltway. An issue not talked about too much lately is the estate tax or more appropriately labeled the death tax.

However, when you venture out in rural America this issue is still a top concern for cattlemen and other small business owners. At the conclusion of 2010 and a few weeks into 2011, the death tax received the attention it deserved from congressional leaders. As you likely remember, in late December Congress voted — just a few days before the tax reverted back to pre-2011 levels — to reform the estate tax to a 35 percent rate with a $5 million exemption. On Jan. 1, 2011, if the estate tax was allowed to revert back to the pre-2001 levels of 55 percent on property valued at $1 million, many farmers and ranchers would have been forced to sell.

In late December 2010, Congress approved the Reid-McConnell tax package that extended personal income tax levels for all taxpayers for two years, maintained capital gains tax rates at 15 percent for two years, included an Alternative Minimum Tax for two years, as well as other business tax incen-

tives. Most importantly, the tax package included death tax relief for the next two years with a 35 percent rate with a $5 million exemption.

This reform, indeed, was a victory for all farmers, ranchers and small business owners. However, the beast isn’t dead; it’s just hibernating for a couple years. This estate tax reform is only good for two years. In 2013, the fate of the death tax and, consequently, the fate of many farm and ranch families throughout the country will again come up for debate. It is vitally important that we continue to force attention to this important issue by contacting members of Congress about this devastating tax and the unintended consequences it will have on you, your family and those employed on your farm or ranch.

It is important to note that a few members of Congress did wake the beast earlier this year with H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, originally sponsored by U.S. Congressmen Kevin Brady (RTexas) and Mike Ross (DAR). More than 90 legislators have cosponsored the legislation so far. Encourage your policymakers to do the same.

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endlessly about the future of their land and family. It is a true sign of the disconnect between some members of Congress and the realities of rural America when some argue against estate tax reform and even attempt to make the case to increase this outdated tax.

It is apparent some members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents and the steam engine of economic growth. This is not a tax on the wealthy elite. Let’s remind Congress the estate tax is a tax on the net

value of a decedent’s estate, including all personal and business assets, which have already been taxed, before distribution to any heirs. Given that most farmers and ranchers are asset rich and cash poor; this will financially ruin many family farms and ranches.

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Telling your story will have an impact. Do not underestimate the value of your voice in Washington.

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F UAA03346 JD 6850 SPFH 98 440HP 4WD KP AUTOLUBE 48 KNIFE 630A 10' AND 4500 6 ROW ROTARY . . . . . CALL SALE PRICE F UA02105 JD 7200 95 HP CAB 4WD LOADER 2 SCV POWER QUAD DUALS 5100 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,900 F UF923560 FORD TW25 1989 140 HP 4WD CAB 3 REAR VALVES 20.8-38 FRT WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 F UA14903 JD 4450 84 140 HP 4WD CAB POWERSHIFT 2 SCV NEW 20.8-38 AND 16.926 8240 HRS GOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 F UA010348 JD 4630 77 2WD 156 HP CAB 8 SPD POWERSHIFT 3 SCV 6255 HRS 20.838 RADIALS FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,500 CON50193 JD 5525 05 75 HP 4WD SNYCRO TRANS 352 HRS JD 542SL LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 CON14052 BOBCAT T300 TRACK LOADER 07 81 HP HYD QT 78” BUCKET 378 HRS 2 SPEED HI FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 USED BALERS A UA152794 JD 457 RD BALER 03 4X5 SILAGE SPECIAL MEGA WIDE PU NET WRAP MONITOR GOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 A UA304514 JD 458 SILAGE SPEC, 2008, 4X5, NET, MEGA WIDE, RAMPS, LIKE NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 A UA040054 JD 582 04 RD BALER 4X5 PRECUTTER RAMPS NET . . . . . . . . . .$23,900 F UANH4335 NH BR740A RD BALER 04 SLICER XTRA SWEEP PU RAMPS NET WRAP VG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 SOLD F CONSIGN NH BR740A RD BALER 07 XTRA SWEEP PU RAMPS TWINE LIKE NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500

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by Lauren Gold The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $4.7 million to a Cornell-led effort to help corn growers reduce their carbon footprint and improve net profits by better managing greenhouse gas emissions, soil carbon and nitrogen fertilizer use.

David Wolfe, professor of horticulture, is principal investigator for the five-year project, which includes collaborators from Cornell, Columbia University and Colorado State University. The project began in April and focuses on corn farming in New York, Iowa and Colorado.

Using strategic soil sampling and biogeochemical modeling, the researchers plan to develop new tools that will allow farmers to monitor the effect of management decisions on energy efficiency, environmental impact and net profits.

The research team will also use regional climate projections and economic

data to develop tools for policymakers to analyze economic and environmental implications of a range of policy options.

One key focus is the use of nitrogen fertilizers, Wolfe said. Carbon dioxide is the gas most associated with climate change, but nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas released as nitrogen fertilizer, breaks down in the soil and is a major concern in farming operations.

The research will include a look at ways farms might customize their fertilizer use based on factors like soil temperature, rainfall and crop rotations.

“That’s low-hanging fruit in terms of what farmers can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions overall,” Wolfe said.

The team also hopes that their Web-based greenhouse gas and carbon monitoring tools will make it easier for farmers to enter the carbontrading market and other incentive programs.

“As for all businesses, there will be growing incentives for documenting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Wolfe said.

Farms could also at some point get credit for sequestering carbon in soils — but the costs of verifying this are often prohibitively expensive.

The research project will be exploring low-cost options, such as using near-infrared spectroscopy for measuring soil carbon directly in the field, a strategy inspired by NASA’s techniques for analyzing soils with the Mars rovers on the Red Planet.

On the economic and policy front, co-investigator Antonio Bento, associate professor of applied economics and management, and colleagues are considering incentive programs to encourage greener farming in each of the three regions.

“It’s all about keeping farmers in business in a world where energy costs and the climate are uncertain,” Wolfe said. “Farmers and policymakers will need new decision tools to maintain food security and farm profits while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

June 18, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 25

A UA609062 NH 1411 MO-CO 98 10' ROLLS GOOD SHAPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,895 USED TRACTORS SALE PRICE F COMING JD 1530 2WD 45 HP 3CYL DSL 1 SCV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COMING F UF754452 FORD 6610 86 TRACTOR 4WD 72 HP 8/4 TRANS LDR POOR PAINT JUST FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 F UA334408 JD 5325 07 55 HP 4WD ISO PLATFORM 12 SPD REVERSER 2SCV MID VALVE AG TIRES 225 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,900 F COMING CASE IH JX55 55 HP 2WD CAB 600 HRS SUPER CLEAN . . . . . . . . .JUNE A UA342557 JD 5410 CAB 4WD LOADER NEW CLUTCH REVERSER 3181 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,900 F UC14279 CASE IH 4230 96 72 HP 4WD LDR 8/4 TRANS 15.5-38 REARS 5000 HRS CANOPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,900 U UAA885 CASE IH 885 87 72 HP 4WD CAB AND LOADER FAIR SHAPE . . . . .$15,995 A UMA1429 MAHINDRA 6500 04 4WD 65 HP 8/8 REVERSER 2 SCV LOADER . . . . . . .

SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,900 A UA120131 MAHINDRA 7010 05 4WD CAB LDR 70 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,900 F UAG07074 JD 6400 97 4WD 85 HP 16 SPEED PQLH REVERSER LOADER CAB 10700 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,900 F UA421787 JD 6420 04 90 HP 4WD CAB LOADER 16/16 PQLH REVERSER 5300 HRS VERY NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,900 A UA225962 JD 4020 70 92 HP CAB 2WD 8 SPD POWERSHIFT 2 SCV . . . . . .$10,900 F CONSIGN JD 4040 79 90 HP 2WD CAB QR 6200 HRS TIGHT 18.4-38 RADIALS 2 SCV GOOD COND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900

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$4.7 million USDA grant will help corn farmers reduce greenhouse gas output

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Monday, July 18 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 9:30 AM: Athens Stockyards, Athens, PA. Misc. sale starts @ 9:30 am, small animals approx.

12:30-1 pm, followed by livestock (pigs, calves, goats, sheep & beef cattle). All times are approximate. Monthly Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 570-882-8500 or 607-699-3637 www.athensstockyards.com • 9:30 AM: Norwich, VT. Selling equipment, trucks, trailers and scrap iron for the estate of Richard “June” Thompson. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 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). Misc., Produce & Small Animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm Dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:30-5:30 pm. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 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: Village of Monroe Public Works Pickup. ‘02 GMC Sonoma SL pickup. Starts, runs & drives, new tires this year. Sold with keys & clean title. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, July 19 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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: Village of Brockport Police - Crown Vic. ‘06 Ford Crown Vic 4 door Police Interceptor.

Starts, runs & drives. Good body & interior. Keys are available.

6:05 PM - City of Stamford CT - Sutphen Fire Truck - ‘96 Sutphen TS-100 fire truck w/QSMG150-23-S, 1500 GPM Pump & 100’ ladder. Starts, runs & drives/operates. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, July 20 • 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.

• 10:00 AM: Haverling Central School Auditorium, Bath, NY (Steuben Co.). Steuben Co. Tax Title Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.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 • 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, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104

Thursday, July 21 • Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY . John Brezinski Farm Equipment, Farm Accessories, Household.

Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033,

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

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

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 • 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: 7614 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (Rt. 77) 4 miles East of Lockport, NY. Real Estate selling at 5:30 pm. List available next week on harriswilcox.com. Harris Wilcox Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Mamaroneck - Vehicles & Assets. ‘00 C-Hawk boat, ‘98 Mack RD688S garbage truck, (3) GO-4 scooters, wood docks, tow bars, GM parts & repair manuals. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Mamaroneck - Vehicles Assets. ‘00 C-Hawk Boat, ‘98 Mack RD688S garbage truck, (3) GO-4 scooters, wood docks, tow bars, GM parts & repair manuals.

• 6:35 PM - Buffalo Board of Education - Furniture - Student & teacher desks, stacking & non-stacking chairs, ceiling lights, auditorium seating & milk vending machine • 6:50 PM - Private Consignor - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘01 International 4700 cab & chassis, Hydro-Ax brush cutter, ‘97 Ford F450 SD utility truck, ‘08 quality flatbed trailer & more.

• 8:40 PM - Town of Bethleham - Mower & Equipment - ‘04 Jacobsen Turfcat 628 mower, (2) 95 Ingersoll-Rand T30 air compressors, Onan generator plant, tractor tool box & more.

• 8:55 PM - Private Consignor - Fishing Boat & Motor - ‘86 Gamefisher 12 foot aluminum 3 person fishing boat w/Johnson CD-12 5.5HP Sea Horse motor & pressurized gas tank. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: Martin’s Country Market, 1138 Rt. 318, Waterloo, NY. 2nd Annual July Equipment Auction. Complete equipment dispersal’s, construction equip., excavating equip., bank repo equip., lawn and garden, heavy & light trucks & consign-

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Friday, July 22 • 9:00 AM: 20 Mill Branch Rd., Belpre, OH (Parkersburg, WV). Pipeline Auction. Complete Liquidation for LA Pipeline. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 262-903-6269 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew DPW - Vehicles. ‘95 GMC C7H042 box truck, ‘99 Ford E350 XL Super Duty van & ‘84 Ford 4000 tractor w/776B loader.

• 6:15 PM - Erie Co. Multiple Locations - Vehicles - ‘87 Fiat-Allis loader, Autocar dump trucks, ‘75 International 2400 Series B tractor, ‘87 Tampo roller, pickups & more.

• 7:40 PM - Buffalo Board of Education - Cash Registers - (28) assorted cash registers w/extra cash drawers & manuals. Most are in working condition; some are in need of repair. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, July 23 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Sunday, July 24 • 6:00 PM: Onondaga County - Surplus Assets.

Heavy steel, heavy brass rod, Lincoln arc welder, Tire balancer, radio equipment, computer components & more.

• Onondaga County - Fire Safe Cabinet - Remington-Rand Safe file fire insulated, very heavy cabinet. Dimensions are 30-in x 20-in x 54-in.

• 6:35 PM - Onondaga County - Vehicle Auction ‘91 Chevy 3500HD dump truck, (3) ‘96 Dodge Ram vans, ‘05 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor & ‘02 Mercury Sable GS. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Monday, July 25 • 9:30 AM: Athens Stockyards, Athens, PA. Misc. sale starts @ 9:30 am, small animals approx.

12:30-1 pm, followed by livestock (pigs, calves, goats, sheep & beef cattle). All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 570-882-8500 or 607-699-3637 www.athensstockyards.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc., Produce & Small An-

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Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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Tuesday, July 26 • 10:00 AM: 1815 Hicks Field Rd. East Fort Worth, TX. Late Model Rental Fleet Construction, Support, Attachments, Trucks & Tralers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 817-847-2071 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Livingston Co. Hwy. Shop Facility, Rte. 63, Geneseo, NY (Livingston Co.)`. Livingston Co. Tax Title Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Washington County - Light Fixtures.

Troffer 277V T8 w/32 recessed lighting fixtures. 2, 3, & 4 bulb styles. Some w/diffusers, some with backup ballasts.

• 6:30 PM - Town of N. Hempstead - Vehicles & Equip. - ‘98 Ford 545 backhoe/loader, Ford L8000 dump trucks, pickups, autos, GEM cars, buses, Groundsmasters & more!

• 8:15 PM - Wappingers CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘94 & ‘95 Bluebird TC2000 buses, ‘00

Dodge 2500 Ram van, assorted Ford bumpers & tailgates, some new.

• 9:00 PM - North Shore Central Schools - Literature - Large quantity (3354 books) of literature.

The books are all in good condition; good for export. Complete inventory included. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, July 27 • 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 • 6:00 PM: Cheektowaga-Maryvale UFSD - Tractor. ‘00 New Holland 545D front bucket loader w/Fisher 9-ft HD snow plow, 10-ft FFC push box, pallet forks & 1/3-cu yd bucket.

• 6:05 PM - Town of Cambridge - Tractor & Equipment - ‘81 JD 301A tractor w/loader, mower, counterweights & ROPS canopy, military generator & (2) oil tanks. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: 7877 Batesville Blvd., Pleasant Plains, AR. Complete Liquidation. Secured Party Auction of late model Cat construction equip., dump trucks, truck tractors. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944, Site phone 731-234-8925 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Rockland County - Computers & Assets. Large lots of ThinkCentre & NetVista PC towers, Dell laptop, automotive manuals, Space Saver file storage system & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, July 30 • 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: 40470 Highway 23 Grand Gorge, NY. One Owner, Complete Liquidation of Construction, Attachments, Support, Tools, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site phone 315-559-5900 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: 291 Maple Hollow Rd., New Hartford, Ct. Sunset Hollow Farmbr. Combined the contents of the Old Mill of Bakersville with the Nathan Estate Tractor collection for this spectacular auction.

19 JD antique tractors, IH, Case & other antique tractors, 1919 Ford Model T depot hack delivery

sedan & 1956 IH R190 cab & chassis trucks, Hit & Miss engines & early walk behinds, horse drawn equip., quilt collection & antiques. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421

Monday, August 1 • 12:30 PM: New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc. produce & small animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:40-5:30 pm. Monthly Feeder & Fat Cattle Sale. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, August 3 • 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, August 5 • Queretaro, Mexico. Late Model Construction Equip., Trucks, Trailers, Support & Attachments.

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:30 AM: Tuscaloosa, AL. Complete Dump Truck & Truck Tractor Liquidation plus Construction & Logging Equip. for SLG Trucking. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: 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

Saturday, August 6 • Edison, NH. Retirement Auction. High Quality Construction, Paving Equipment, Snow & Sander Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Farmersville, NY (Cattaraugus Co.).

Raisin Acres Farm Auction. 5th Wheel Camper, Cattle Handling System, Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Sunday, August 7 • Detroit, MI. Complete Liquidation of Construction, Agricultural Equip., Support & Vehicles. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, August 10 • 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 • 2:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Grounds, Gehan Rd, off Rts. 5 & 20, 5 mi. east of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Associations 3rd Annual Consignment Auction. Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Thursday, August 11 • Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show.

Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Fishkill Police - Crown Vic. ‘03 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor. In overall good condition. New motor at 50,000 miles, everything works. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, August 13 • 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY. Over 50 Cars Sell! Corvette Extravaganza!

Corvettes & Other Classics. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Monday, August 15 • 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. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 16 • 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

Wednesday, August 17 • 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 • 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

Thursday, August 18

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

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

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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imals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm Dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:30-5:30 pm. All times are approximate. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 1:30 PM: Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 4428 Rt. 16, Hinsdale, NY. Selling a dairy of 60 head from Pete Causer, Tutlepoint, PA. Consisting of 30 cows (2/3 in 1st or 2nd lactation), 12 bred heifers, 18 strated calves & open heifers. AI Sired & bred, tie stall, pastured and haven’t been pushed. Also our usual run of quality dairy replacements. Maplehurst Livestock Market, Inc., 716-257-3542 • 6:00 PM: Private Consignor - 1985 Chevy Corvette. ‘85 Chevy Corvette 2 door coupe w/Borla stainless steel mufflers. Starts, runs & drives. Undercarriage clean & solid. CarFax available.

• 6:05 PM - LaFayette CSD - Vehicles & Equipment - (3) International 3800 buses, ‘97 Chevy K1500 Suburban, South Bend vertical milling machine, radios, tires & more.

• 6:40 PM - Canaseraga Central School District Assets - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks.

• 6:50 PM - Onondaga Corrections - Lightning Rod Cable - Two piles, approximately 500 feet of lightning rod cable that was used above the top section of a jail. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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

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Saturday, August 20 • 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

Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale.

• 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

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

Saturday, August 27 • 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: 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

Tuesday, August 30 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585728-2520 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

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, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.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.

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 • 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: 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

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 Neveett 518-561-1818 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

Wednesday, September 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

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 • 9:00 AM: 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., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.co mwww.leamanauctions.com

Saturday, October 1 • 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 315822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

2226 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 or 607-699-3637

Saturday, November 12 • 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 16 • 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, October 19

Thursday, November 17

• 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

• 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.

Thursday, October 20 • 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

Saturday, October 22 • 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

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, 607-746-

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

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No report * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 12, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .40.64; Cutters .62-.78; Util .76-.81; Bulls .85-.94; Steers 105-114; Heifers 7580.

Calves: Growers No. 1 .651.15; Heifers 1-1.0; Veal Util .68-1.10; Other 60-75.

Hogs:Sows 40-45; Boars 20-23/ea.

Sheep: 60-75 Goats: 90-140/ea; Billies 110-160; Kids 34-70/ea.

Lambs: 1.60-2.30 NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 12, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 10-20; 61-75# 16-68; 76-95# 1160; 96-105# 35-65; 106# & up 20-60.

Farm Calves: 70-205/cwt Start Calves: 111/cwt Feeders: 76-137.50/cwt Veal: 77/cwt Heifers: 83-120/cwt Steers: 67-121/cwt Canners: 20-58/cwt Cutters: 59.50-67/cwt Utility: 69.50-80/cwt Sows: 35-51/cwt Hogs: 31/cwt Boars: 20/cwt Lambs: 175-235/cwt Goats: 37.50-147.50/ea.

Rabbits: .50-9/ea.

Poultry: 1-50/ea.

Hay (16 lots): 2.103.90/bale.

northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 6, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1-1.70; Grower Bull over 92# .75-1; 80-92# .70-.90; Bob Veal .20-.65.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .77-.83; Lean .70-.76; Hvy. Beef .78.85.

Beef (/#): Hols. Feeders .72-.79.

Swine (/#): Hog .65.

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 5 & 7, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2; Grower Bull over 92# .70-1; 80-92# .60-.80.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .67-.84; Lean .45-.74; Hvy. Beef .80.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 9001400; Springing Cows 1000-1500; Springing Hfrs.

900-1450; Bred Hfrs. 9001300; Fresh Hfrs. 100-1475; Open Hfrs. 500-1000; Started Hfrs. 200-400; Service Bulls 800-1000.

Beef (/#): Feeders .601.10; Hols. Steers Sel .85.95.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 40-80 CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 5 & 7, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2; Grower Bull over 92# .701; 80-92# 60-80.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .67.84; Lean .45-.74; Hvy Beef Bulls .80-.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 9001400; Springing Cows 1000-1500; Springing Hfrs.

900-1450; Bred Hfrs. 9001300; Fresh Hfrs. 1001475; Open Hfrs. 5001000; Started Hfrs. 200400; Service Bulls 8001000.

Beef (/#): Feeders .601.10; Hols. Steer Sel .85.95.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 40-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 6, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .801.05; 80-92# .40-.90; Bob Veal .05-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .68-.76; Lean .48-.71; Hvy. Beef .83.

Beef (/#): Ch 1.07; Sel .90.98; Hols. Ch .95; Sel .85.88.

Goats (/#): Nannies .70.80.

Swine (/#): Sow .42-.48; Feeder Pig 1.05.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 7, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2; Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.15; 8092# .50-1; Bob Veal .05-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .68-.77; Canners/Cutters .47-.73; HY Util 0.905.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows 950.

Beef (/#): Ch 1.08; Sel .90.96; Sel .83-.86.

Swine (/#): Hog .68-.80.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 7, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs 1-1.60; Grower Bulls over 92# .901.15; 80-92# .70-.95; Bob Veal .20-.35.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .77.87; Lean .68-.77; Hvy Beef Bulls .85-.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 850950; Open Hfrs. 400-500.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): 1.601.80.

Goats (/hd): Billies 80130; Nannies 45-70; Kids 20-25.

Swine (/#): Sow .47-.51.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 6, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 15-29 Beets (bunch): .85-1.30 Broccoli (hd): .45-1 Cherries (peck): 21-35 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 4-15

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Eggs (dz): .70-1.60 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 717 Lettuce: .50-1.05 Peas (1/2 bu): 8-42 Peppers (1/2 bu): 10.5018 Pickles (1/2 bu): 5-26 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 18-22 Raspberries (pt): 2.50-4 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .752.10 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 414 Spring Onions (bunch): .40-1 Sweet Corn (dz): 4-5.60 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 5-15 Tomatoes (25#): 16-47 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 4-13 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 11, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.76; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Dairy Feeders: .56-.84; Bulls .78-.80; Steers .77.86.

Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs.

Hols. under 100# 2.62.

Dairy: Milking age up to 1000; Bred Hfrs. up to 1350; Open Hfr. up to 670.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 6, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 81.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 7678; Boners 80-85% lean 69-73.25, lo dress 64-67; Lean 85-90% lean 61.50-

65, hi dress 68.25-69, lo dress 54.50-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1775-2070# 76.25-82; YG 2 1320# 68.50.

Feeder Steers: M 1 440# 81.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-100# 87-110; 90# 85; No. 2 95-105# 70-87; 80-90# 70-80; No. 3 80110# 40-65; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 95-125# 155-240/hd; No. 2 70-110# 80-150/hd.

Vealers: Util 70-100# 1047.

Sows: US 1-3 600# 235/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1555# 40-65; 60-70# 65-67.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 35-65# 125-170; 75-85# 125-150.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 90-130# 87.50-90; 180200# 65-70.

Slaughter Rams: 155# 65.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 145; Sel 2 under 20# 27.50; 25-45# 55-70; Sel 3 45# 37.50.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 110# 145; Sel 2 100# 90.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 150# 185.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA No report Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., July 15. * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., July 19.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale No report

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report *Next Sale Fri., July 14. 1 pm. Receiving 7:30 til 10 am.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA July 11, 2011 Cattle: 85 Holstein Steers: 14041502# 95.50-100.50.

Cows: Prem. White 77-80; Breakers 75-77; Boners 71-74.50; Lean 61-70.50.

Bulls: 1634-1996# 8588.25 Feeder Steers: 504-768# 99-115; 884-922# 80-81.

Feeder Heifers: 500-550# 86-87.

Calves: 201. Bull Calves No. 1 90# & up 110122.50; 80-88# 85-107.50; No. 2 90# & up 97.50112.50; 80-88# 60-82.50; No. 3 80-110# 40-90; Hols.

No. 1 88-112# 275-300; No. 2 72-100# 155-200.

Veal: Util 20-42.50 Lambs: 54-56# 117.50120; 34-54# 50-80.

Kid Goats: (/hd) Sel 1 5080# 100-120; Sel 2 under 20# 20-32.50; 50-60# 57.50-75.

Hay: 3 lds, 120-160/ton Oats: 1 ld, 5.20/bu EarCorn: 1 ld, 210/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA July 11, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1270-1695# 97-105; Ch 2-

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 11, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .20-.24; 6175# .26-.30; 76-90# 40-50; 91-105# 55-59; 106# & up .65-.68.

Farm Calves: .7750-1.45 Started Calves: .25-.35 Veal Calves: 1.05-1.70 Heifers: Open .65-1.10; Beef .68-.75.

Beef Steers: .65-.95; Beef .50-.92 Stock Bull: .60-1 Beef Bull: 75-86.50 Lambs, ea: 80-120 Goats, ea: 45-125 Kids, ea: 25-70 Canners: up to 67.50 Cutters: 69-73 Utility: 74-78 Rabbits: 3-11 Chickens: 5-21 Ducks: 6-14

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 3 1320-1615# 89-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1010-1295# 107.50-110; Sel 1-2 920-1015# 94-102.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8485.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-83.50, hi dress 84, lo dress 76.50-77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 75.5078.50, hi dress 79.50, lo dress 73-74.50; Lean 8590% lean 68-72.50, hi dress 73, lo dress 67-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1290-2095# 82-87, one at 95; YG 2 930-1660# 7481.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400# 142.50; M&L 2 300# 112.50; 600# 117; M&L 3 500-600# 68-77.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 600# 110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 127.50-147.50; 700900# 97.50-115; M&L 2 500# 112.50; 700-900# 8489.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120 95-115; No. 2 90-130# 80-92.50; No. 3 85-120# 47.50-72.50; Beef Calves 135-195# 110-120.

Vealers: 65-120# 12.5032.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 250335# 58-59.

Sows: 500# 43-52.

Boars: 450# 20.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 40-60# 170-174; 60100# 181-187; Yearlingsd Ch 1-3 114-130# 102132.50; Ewes Util 1-2 140235# 72.50-115.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Ssel 1 50-60# 100-121; Sel 2 40-55# 67.50-105; Nannies Sel 2 115# 82.50/cwt; Sel 3 60-80# 62.50-60; Billies Sel 1 95# 120; Sel 2 95# 80; Whethers Sel 1 100# 135.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 7, 2011 Slaughter Holsteins: Ch 2-3 1568-1712# 97-99; Sel 2-3 1308-1652# 82.5086.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 82.7586.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.75; Boners 80-85% lean 71.75-76.50, hi dress 76.50-78; Lean 8590% lean 63.50-69.50, hi dress 73-76, lo dress 5762.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1582-1874# 86.50-91.50; YG 2 1138-1228# 82.5085.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 121.

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Eighty-Four Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 111-117.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 94-126# 105-120; 8090# 50-90; No. 2 94-126# 80-110; No. 3 80-120# 3060; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80102# 140-175; No. 2 78102# 80-110.

Vealers: Util 68-112# 1040.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA No report LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1270-1560# 114116.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1510# 112-114.50; Sel 2-3 10201320# 107.50-111.50; Hols.

Hi CH & Pr 2-4 1330-1735# 99-103; CH 2-3 12601565# 94.50-99.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1070-1400# 107-109.

Slaughter Cows:Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8084.50, hi dress 84.50-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-80, hi dress 8084.50, lo dress 73.5075.50; Boners 80-85% lean 72-76.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 65-72; Lean 85-90% lean 66.50-71, hi dress 7177.50, lo dress 60-66.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1200-1520# 95-97; Bullocks 835-1420# 93-97; hi dress 1295-1595# 110-119, lo dress 910-1435# 86-92; Thurs. YG 1 1055-1665# 87-89.50, hi dress 11151820# 92-95, lo dress 1020-1535# 76-84.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 112126; 80-90# 70-100; No. 2

95-110# 95-110; 80-90# 45-55; No. 3 95-135# 6090; 70-90# 30-45; Util 70105# 27-42; Hols. hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 200-280; No. 2 85-105# 160-190; Jersey X bred 65-105# 50-120; nontubing 65-85# 14-47.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 95121# 77-97; 8-900# 50-67; No. 2 90-113# 70-80; pkg 83# 62; pkg 82# 40; No. 3 90-108# 40-53; 82-83# 25; Util 73-106# 12-25; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93-103# 350-355; pkg 84# 220; No. 2 pkg 91# 320; pkg 83# 135; pkg 73# 55; non-tubing 75-93# 12-40.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 120-128# 105; 86-118# 109-118; No. 2 112-128# 97-105; 88-110# 108-119; 80-86# 85; No. 3 80-130# 75-92; 72-78# 55; Util 80-110# 40-45; 60-78# 11; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 80-105# 280-390; No. 2 65115# 100-220; Jersey X bred 85-110# 70-110; nontubing 70-90# 11-50.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 6, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1630# 97.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1095-1145# 105.50107.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7778.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-76.50; Boners 8085% lean 70-74.50; Lean 85-90% lean 66-69.50, lo dress 60-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1175-2025# 81.75-84.50.

Steers: L 3 Hols. 302# 87.50.

Heifers: L 2 412-435# 77.50-90.

Vealers: Util 70-115# 2545.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 100-115.50; 80-90# 70-82.50; No. 2 95130# 80-105; 80-90# 5570; No. 3 95-120# 50-75; 70-90# 30-42.50.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 80100# 65-140.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 85-95# 192.50.

Goats: Kids Sel 2 20-40# 30-57.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20# 145.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 308336# 60-65.50; 40-45% lean 275-333# 50-55.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 5, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1310-1415# 116119; Ch 2-3 1105-1435# 112-116.50; Sel 1-3 10701310# 107-111.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1435# 99.50-100.50; Ch 2-3 1285-150# 94-99; Sel 1-3 1230-1455# 93-95; 1685# 92.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1135-1365# 112115.50, one 1235# 119.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1550# 107.50112; Sel 1-3 1080-1090# 101.50-107.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-79, lo dress 72-73; Boners 8085% lean 71-75.50, hi dress 76.50, lo dress 64.50-70; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 970-2045# 86-96.50, hi dress 1580# 98; YG 2 760825# 71.50-73.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 185225# 132-135; M 2 280# 112; L 3 Hols. 255# 85; 800# 75; 1040-1065# 72-

79.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 260# 8100-125.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 2 425465# 79-105; 560# 100; 860# 85; L 3 Hols. 185280# 79-90.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 95-117; No. 2 95-115# 70-95; 80-90# 6782; No. 3 75-115# 45-65; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 90# 215; No. 2 80-85# 75-135.

Vealers: Util 65-115# 1047.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 240-276# 73.75-75.25; 285-305# 70-73; 45-50% lean 245-283# 71-74.25; 344# 64.

Sows: US 1-3 395-487# 46.50-51; 520-585# 47-51.

Boars: 350-535# 33-34; 934# 28.50; Jr. Boars 280290# 57-59.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 4045# 29-400; Roasters 180# 75.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 45-65# 165-180; 95102# 160-175.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 82-155# 70-80; Util 1-3 107-170# 47-55.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 6080# 120-197; Sel 2 under 20# 10-40; 20-40# 32-72; 45-60# 65-95; 65-75# 80115; 95# 127; Sel 3 25# 30.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120-150# 107-142; Sel 2 90-140# 65-95; Sel 3 80120# 45-72.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 160-170# 195-200; Sel 2 140# 150.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA No report MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA No report Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA No report Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 7, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1230-1640# 116120.50; Ch 2-3 1255-1585# 113-116; Sel 2-3 10701430# 109-111.50.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1330-1605# 99-103; Ch 2-3 1260-1555# 94.50-

98.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1070-1400# 107-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8084.50, hi dress 86-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 7779.50, hi dress 81.5082.50, lo dress 74.5076.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76.50, hi dress 77-78, lo dress 68-73; Lean 88-90% lean 65-70.50, hi dress 71.50-72.50, lo dress 6065.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1665# 87-89.50, hi dress 1115-1820# 92-95, lo dress 1020-1535# 76-84.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 105; 86-118# 109-118; No. 2 112-128# 97-105; 88-110# 108-119; 80-86# 85; No. 3 80-130# 75-92; 72-78# 55; Util 80110# 40-45; 60-78# 11.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-105# 280-390; No. 2 65-115# 100-220; Jersey X bred 85-110# 70-110; non-tubing 70-90# 11-50.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 6, 2011 US 1-2: 7 hd, 20-30# 125140; 70 hd, 30-40# 100-135; 48 hd, 125-145.

US 2-3: 55 hd, 20-30# 115-125; 61 hd, 30-40# 115-120; 8 hd, 40-50# 140145; 13 hd, 40-50# 60-80. *Next Feeder Pig Sale will be Wed., July 20.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 11, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Nontraditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 4060# 204-230; 60-80# 214234; 80-90# 210-225; 90110# 217-232; 110-130# 215-230; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 169-206; 6080# 188-202; 80-90# 197211; 90-110# 187-201.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 110-120; 160-200# 93-107; 200300# 100-114; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 90-100.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 104-118; 40-60# 113140; 60-80# 140-158; 8090# 164-181; 90-110# 176184; Sel 2 30-40# 70-80; 40-60# 81-116; 60-70# 122-136; Sel 3 30-40# 5367; 40-50# 70-74; 60-70# 83-98.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 140-147; 130-180# 152-166; Sel 2 80-130# 116-130; Sel 3 50-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 80# 82-92; 80-130# 98110.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 205-220; 150-250# 246-260; Sel 2 100-150# 165-179; Sel 3

100-150# 157-170.

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200# 59-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 144-160; Sel 2 40-60# 84-119; 60-80# 116-142; Sel 3 40-60# 63-86; 60-80# 94-113.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 138-150; 130-180# 145150; Sel 2 80-130# 122137; Sel 3 50-80# 82-97; 80-130# 94-109.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 192-214; 150-250# 228243; Sel 2 100-150# 166181.

106.50-109; Ch 2-3 11051380# 106.50- 110.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79-80, hi dress 83-83.50; Boners 8085% lean 73-75.50; Lean 85-90% lean 64.50-68, hi dress 70.50-72.50, lo dress 58-62.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 90-105; No. 2 90110# 60-75; No. 3 80-105# 40-45. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

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WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 7, 2011 Loads: 19 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 260-300 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 90-340 Grass: 3 lds, 130-145 Straw: 5 lds, 150-220 Alfalfa (old): 1 ld, 180

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA July 11, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1270-1560# 114116.50; Full 1205-1570# 112-114; Ch 2-3 11601530# 111-114.50.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1620# 102.50-104.50; Ch 2-3 1360-1540# 99-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1105-1465# 110113.25; Full 1100-1320#

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 13, 2011 Loads: 45 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 207-270 Mixed: 17 lds, 125-242 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 185230 Grass: 6 lds, 127-195 Straw: 14 lds, 127-172

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 8, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 114120.50; Ch 1-3 110-116; Sel 1-2 107-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 99-103; Ch 2-3 9499; Sel 1-2 93-95.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 112-115.50; Ch 1-3 107112; Sel 1-2 101.50-107.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-70-76.50; Lean 85-90% lean 63.50-69.50.

Bulls: YG 1 83-96.50; YG 2 73-85.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-137; 500-700# 110-122; M&L 2 300-500# 105-113; 500-700# 120127.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 119-134; 500-

700# 108-118; M&L 2 300500# 87-132; 500-700# 91120.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 116-137; 500-700# 91-105; M&L 2 300-500# 87.50-120; 500-700# 92116.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1045.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 90-120; No 2 95-125# 70-110; No. 3 80120# 40-90; No. 1 84-105# 220-390; No. 2 80-105# 110-220.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 71.5076; 45-50% lean 220-270# 51.50-57.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 45-49; 500-700# 50.5053.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 125-140; 30-40# 100135; 40-60# 125-145; US 2 20-30# 115-125; 30-40# 115-120; 40-50# 140-145; 40-50# 60-80.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 217235; 60-80# 209-233; 80110# 204-222; Ch 1-3 4060# 185-211; 60-80# 185204; 80-110# 176-203.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 81-94; 160-200# 74-89; Util 1-2 120-160# 55-70; 160-

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JD straw walker, new, fits 9400, 9410, 9450 combines, Part # AH 135381, lists for $1,200, asking $600, 585-329-3745.(NY)

JD 8820 COMBINE, 1982, 4WD, strong engine, good rubber, new chaffer, $12,000 OBO. 585-729-2895(NY)

CASE IH 6500 chisel plow, 9 shanks, hyd. disc, gang, good condition, $4,750. 585554-6678.(NY)

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TWO 16.9x24 85% Firestone Tires on Kubota Adjustable rims; TWO 50% Goodyear terra tires, $700 for all, will separate. 508528-5053.(MA)

COMBINE, Gleaner Allis Chalmers, E-3 gas powered, EC, dual wheels, $5,000. St. Lawrence Co., 315-347-2456.(NY)

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JOHN DEERE 350-B crawler loader, fair condition, BO; 1,100 gallon poly tank, $400 OBO; 8x12 storage shed, locust fence posts. 585-554-6188.(NY)

WANTED: Stainless steel milk cans and grain binder. Jeff Miller, 6422 Egan Road, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425.(NY)

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2000 New Holland baler. Call 607-5328927 for info. Asking $9,500 or best offer.(NY)

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1932 McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor, full steel wheels, sidehill hitch, excellent shape, $2,000. Illion. 315-894-8713.(NY)

400’ 2” stainless pipeline, 6 milking units, sta-rite glass ball, 120 gal. water heater, masport M5 vacuum pump, good condition, 315-525-2586.(NY) NH 824 corn head, Kuhn SR112, speed hay rake, Hesston 7014 silage blower, Galagini roto cut, 5200L round baler. 413738-5915.(MA)

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JD 2750 4x4 w/240 loader, great buy!! . . . . . . . .$15,000 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!! . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Case IH 8309 discbine, 9ft., very good . . . . . . . . .$8,750 JD 1350 8ft. discbine, field ready, nice! . . . . . . . . .$7,500 NH BC5050 square baler, no thrower, NEW . . .$12,750 JD 344E wheel loader, cab, 4 in 1 bkt, 4,100 hrs., very nice, low wear machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,500 JD 1219 9ft. haybine, hyd. tongue . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 3388 2+2, runs & drives good . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 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

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1954 JD 40 UTILITY, wide front, 3 point hitch. 518-2563169

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20x50 UNADILLA WOOD SILO for sale. 518-256-3169 Ford/ NH TC45, 4WD, ldr., backhoe, $18,950; Case Int’l 695, 4WD, ldr., ROPS, F/R, $13,500; Ford 1520, 4WD, w/ldr., $6,500; Krone 4013, 13’ center pivot, flail cond. mower, exc., $8,200; JD 1207 MoCo, exc., $2,800; NH 477 haybine, $1,800; JD 327- 346 sq. balers w/ kickers, nice, $4,800 ea. Full line of farm equipment available! 802885-4000

INT’L 826 turbo, cab, runs good, $6,500; NI #483, dry, round baler, $5,500; JD 680 manure sprdr, 220 bu., $1,800; 4’-7’ bush hogs, ready to mow! 802-376-5262 INT. 5 bottom 16” spring reset plow, many parts available, $3,000. Call 203-266-7721

JD 457 BALER, Silage Special, Mega wide & has cover edge wrap attachment, $14,500 or BRO. 518-7744058

KICKER WAGON 8x18 Complete Wagon w/Removable Steel Sides Oak Floor, 8 Ton Running Gear, 11Lx15” Tires, Ready For Field

$3,585 •••••••••••••••••• Put on 16” Wheels and Used Pick Up Tires -

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Add $300 •••••••••••••••••• Tandem Rake Hitch New $1,750 •••••••••••••••••• 8 Ton Running Gear $1,050/$1,150

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ COLUMBIA TRACTOR INC. 841 Route 9H, Claverack, NY 12513

FARM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC: Qualifications Needed: 2 years + previous experience as farm equipment mechanic. Skills required - diagnosis of repairs needed and proper repair of farm tractors - hay and forage equipment, planting and seeding equipment - tillage equipment.

PARTS COUNTER PERSON: Qualifications Needed: 2 years experience as parts counter person or related experience. Familiarity w/looking up parts on computer w/customers on phone or at counter for farm.

Familiarity w/farm - light construction - lawn & garden equipment will be a plus. Good people & communications skills w/customers & employees.

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

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-3237 ext 241

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Dairy and Livestock Manager: Oversee all aspects of organic, 50-cow, grass-based dairy and beef herds and on-site processing plant on publicly accessible, diversified farm owned by Massachusetts non profit organization. Competitive salary and benefits, including housing. Full posting at: www.thetrustees.org

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SUMMIT, NY: Lakefront property. Year round 3 bedroom manufactured home. Fully furnished. Very good condition.

Spring fed mountain lake. $77,500. Also, Lakefront: Newly remodeled 3 bedroom home with barn and outbuilding. 5½ acres. Ideal for mini horse farm. Long lake frontage. Super Buy at $155,000. Call broker- Alton Makely. 518-231-0304

WORCESTER, NY: Complete privacy on 42 acres. 3 bedroom 2 bath Ranch home. 2 car garage and workshop. $135,000. Call Broker- Alton Makely. 518-231-0304.

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POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

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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 FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $635,000 COULD BE BOUGHT WITH ANOTHER 45 ACRES 42 ACRES TILLABLE FOR $700,000 #268 - Nice dairy/beef farm w/outstanding bldgs. - 236 A. w/100 tillable, V.G. 2 story home w/paved driveway, radiant heat, inground pool, central air & attached 2 car garage - nice barn w/50 stalls on pipeline plus pens, 102x45 ft. Morton bldg. w/24x16 ft. heated shop w/concrete floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $525,000 #261 - 43.4 A. on Woodcreek Rd. - Town of Verona with 620 ft. road frontage - borders Barge Canal in back - 25 A. open & 18 A. wooded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $198,000 REDUCED TO $125,000 (WANTS QUICK SALE MAKE OFFER) #65 - 29 acres of mostly all tillable land - 810 ft. of road frontage, nice spring, nice views of Mohawk Valley - great buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 #16 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC - 175 ACRES NEAR LITTLE FALLS WITH ACREAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF ROUTE 5S - 90 acres tillable the rest woods and a pond - has great views of the Mohawk Valley. It is located one mile from the AMISH SALE BARN THAT HAS AN AUCTION AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $350,000 C-62 - Very attractive 1860 built brick Italianate house situated on 45 acre hobby farm.

20 A. tillable, 25 A. pasture. This 2400 sq. ft. home in the process of refinishing, has 4BR, 2 full baths, 8 rooms total, new forced air heating system, new appliances, new roof, finished original plank and hardwood floors. Third floor available for additional living area.

36x90 Gambrel style barn, two large box stalls, clear span drive-in second story, new roof, new wiring, 24x36 three stall garage with door openers. Overlooks the Mohawk Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $425,000 C-68 - 85+ Acres of good cropland being separated 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 $2,500 Per Acre

Trucks 1987 FORD LN8000, 10 wheel dump truck, 17-1/2’ heated gravel body, $14,900.

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2223 - Madison County Showplace Free Stall operation.

500 acres, 360 tillable well drained hi lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. Main free stall modern 4 row with 235 free stalls.

Second barn 4 row w/additional 100 free stalls. 2 other barns for young stock & pre-fresh groups. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by w/additional 370 acres tillable. This is a great area of Central NY to farm in.

Everything is close by. Long growing season, good milk markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $1.35 million 2287 - Oswego County Orrganic Dairy Farm - 95 acre farm all tillable, well drained soils, fields are large and lay flat right out behind the barn door. 70 additional acres rented $200 per year. Good 2 story Dairy Barn. 54 cow size stalls, 14 additional stalls and a side addition for additional young stock. 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 2275 - Madison County Gentleman's Farm. 190+/- acres. 60 well drained high lime tillable acres. Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn. Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home. House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has been reasonably priced to sell . . . . . . . . Asking $300,000 2280 - Otsego County Dairy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable, balance pasture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or purchase feed dealers in the area. Single story conventional barn with 55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 young stock barn. 2 upright silos 20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bth home in good condition. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, mins to Cooperstown.

Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horses or beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $175,000

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JUL 19 Incorporating Technology into your Organic Dairy Trinder Farm,Fabius, NY. 10 am - 1 pm. Contact Katie, 585-271-1979 ext. 512.

JUL 19-20 Livestock Management • July 19 - Willow Pond Rd., Sabattus, ME • July 20 - King Hill Farm, Penobscot, ME. 5-7 pm both days. Contact April, 207-

568-4142 or e-mail education@mofga.org JUL 19-26 & AUG 2 Fiber Art Series with Joanne Darling Twin Pond Retreat, Brookfield, VT. 9 am - 2 pm. Cost is $150-$250, sliding scale.

Contact Jennifer, e-mail jennifer.jennifer@twinpond retreat.com On Internet at www.twinpondretreat.com JUL 21 2011 Connecticut Farm Energy Fair Eastern CT State University in the Betty Tipton Room. 49 pm. Cost is free for Ag Producers. Contact Amanda Fargo-Johnson, 860-3453977.

On Internet at www.ctfarmenergy.org JUL 21 & AUG 11 From Cow to Consumer: Producing Raw Milk for Direct Sale • July 21 - Home of Susanna & Joe Grannis, West Town-

shend, VT • August 11 - Symphony Farm, Washington, VT. 11 am - 3 pm. $10 for rural Vermont members, $20 for all others. Applicable to goat, sheep and cow dairies. Bring a bag lunch & we’ll provide milk and cookies. Contact Shelby Girard, 802-2237222 or e-mail shelby@ ruralvermont.org JUL 23 Backyard Chicken Processing Fair Winds Farm, Brattleboro, VT. 9 am - 12 pm. $2070, sliding scale. No one refused for lack of funds. Preregistration and payment required at 877-886-7397.

No dogs allowed at the farm.

Contact Post Oil Solutions Office, 877-886-7397 or email postoilsolutions.org JUL 24 Between a Chicken and a Cow: The Basics of Raising Medium Sized Animals Bittersweet Farm, Heuvel-

ton, NY. 1-4:30 pm. $15.

Contact Rachael, 585-2711979.

JUL 27 Cover Crop Strategies for Soil Health and Seed Production & Nofavore Social Clear Brook Farm, Shaftsbury, VT. 4-6 pm. Free, but donation suggested for Nofavore social. Pre-registration requested to attend the social. Register at www. surveymonkey.com/s/6SM7 LMQ Contact NOVA-VT, 802-434-4122 or e-mail info@nofavt.org Farm Woodlot Management Dorolenna Farm, Montville, ME. 5-7 pm. Contact April, 207-568-4142 or e-mail education@mofga.org Pasture Walk with Granite State Graziers Brookfield Farm, Walpole, NH. 4:30-6 pm. Free and open to the public. Contact Bill Fosher, 603-399-9975 or e-mail news@grazenh.com

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Rodman Lott & Son Farms • Seneca Falls, NY Dryhill Mfg / Twin Valley Farms Service, LLC • 505, 515, 449A DTN - The Progessive Farmer • 220A Dyna-Tech Industries • 250, 250A E&F Ag Systems, LLC • E-311 Ed Hoover Construction, LLC • D Elanco Animal Health • E-334, E-335 Eli Fisher Construction • 441 EM Herr Equipment • 446 Emm Sales & Service, Inc • E-369, E-370 Equipment Service • 442 Esch Mfg • E-375 Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Group • E-356 Evergreen Fence, Inc • W-311 Farm and Land Realty, Inc • L-301 Farm Works Software • 414, 415 Farmco Mfg • O-308 Farmer Boy Ag Supply • 125 Farming, The Journal of Northeast Ag • 618 Feedmobile, Inc - FMI • E-368 Fetterville Sales • H-304 Fisher & Thompson, Inc • 110 F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc • 409, 410 Franklin Builders • 225, 226 Frontlink, Inc • 417, 418 Fulton Bank • 206 Garber Farms • 503 GEA Farm Technologies, Inc • 104A Genex Cooperative • W-312 Goodville Mutual Casualty Co • E-316, E-317 Great Plains Mfg., Inc • W-348A Gro-Mor Plant Food Co Inc • 127 Ground Water Assesment • E-340 Growers Mineral Solutions • 246 Growmark FS, LLC • E-321, E-322 GVM, Inc • 114 H&S Manufacting Co. Inc • W-354, O-304 Hamilton Equipment, Inc • 445 Hardi North America, Inc • E-371 Harsco Minerals • 536 Helicopter Applicators, Inc • L-212, O-107 Hershey Equipment Co., Inc • 444 Hillside Ag Construction, LLC • W-337, W-338 Hoard’s Dairyman • E-310 Homestead Nutrition, Inc • 285, 286, 287 Hoober, Inc • E-377, O-314 Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc • 269 Horning Mfg., LLC • 501 Hubner Seed • H-302, H-303 International Silo Association • L-208A Iva Manufacturing • E-318, E-319, E-320 J&B Contractors • E-305 J&D Manufacturing • 280, 281 J&J Silo Co., LLC • 291 J. L. Gossert & Co. Forestry • E-347 J.S. Woodhouse Co., Inc • 440 Jamesway Farm Equipment • 135 Jaylor Fabricating, Inc • W-349 Jefo USA, Inc • 207 Kamar Products, Inc • E-358 Kel-Krop Enterprises LLC • W-306, W-307 Kencove Farm Fence • W-318, W-319 Keystone Concrete Products • 272, 273 Keystone Group Ag Seeds • E-361, E-362 King Construction • 254, 255 King’s Agri-Seeds, Inc • 403,404 Kubota Tractor, Corp • 123 Kuhn North America, Inc • 100 Kuhns Mfg., LLC • B Lancaster Ag Products • 427 Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation • 502 Lancaster DHIA • W-332, W-333 Lancaster Level-Flo, Inc • 118 Lanco Manufacturing, Inc • W-347 Lanco-Pennland • 429 Land O’Lakes, Inc • H-309A

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LMA President Macedo challenges members, leadership, staff to build on positive momentum Californian David Macedo, beginning his second year as Livestock Marketing Association’s president, reviewed key issues facing marketing businesses and challenged LMA members, leadership and staff to build on the positive momentum LMA has developed in several areas.

Macedo is president of Tulare Sales Yard, Inc., Tulare, CA, a market that’s been in his family for 72 years. He and LMA Vice President Tim

Starks, a veterinarian and the owner/manager of Cherokee Sales Co. LLC, Cherokee, OK, are in the second year of their two-year terms.

In remarks prepared for delivery at LMA’s recent annual Convention, held in California, Macedo discussed: Animal handling and animal welfare — LMA doesn’t just “talk the talk. We’ve made a commitment to action on this critical issue, and will continue to make it

a priority.”

As evidence of this commitment, Macedo cited the ongoing animal handling assessments carried out at LMA member markets; the online Animal Care Training Program developed by LMA staff in connection with Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute; and new educational opportunities being developed, that address the proper handling of sheep and small animals.

He challenged the LMA

staff to continue to “build on their momentum,” and he challenged members to take advantage of these programs, “helping us to turn the spotlight on your individual markets as progressive businesses who take animal handling very seriously.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program — The industry is waiting for USDA to publish its proposed rule imple-

mer treasurer of the California Livestock Auction Markets Association.

At LMA, he was first elected to the Board in 2005, and has served on the Government and Industry Affairs Committee. He was also the 2006 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.

Starks is a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree in 1992 from Oklahoma State University, and his bachelor of science degree from OSU in 1989.

Starks has served on the LMA Board and on the Government and Industry Affairs Committee.

Newly-elected to the Board for a two-year term is Sam Roberts, Columbus, Ohio. He is assistant vice president of corporate marketing for United Producers, Inc., Columbus, a farmer-owned and operated livestock cooperative.

Roberts has been with United for 24 years, starting as an intern. He graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics.

Roberts is a member of LMA’s Government and Industry Affairs Committee, director of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, president of the Clark County Cattlemen’s Association, and was chairman of Ohio’s annual Beef Expo from 19972007.

Re-elected to the LMA Board were E.H. Fowler, Sedalia, MO; Dan Harris, Holton, KS; Dwayne Mays, Ogallala, NE, and Charlie Rogers, Clovis, NM.

Election for pork producer national delegates set for July 31 The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2012 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 31 at the Paul Bunyan Campground game room, 1862 Union St., Bangor, Maine.

All Maine Pork producers are invited to attend.

Any producer, age 18 or older who is a resident of the state and has paid all assessments due, may be considered as a delegate candidate and/or participate in the election.

All eligible producers are encouraged to bring with them a sales receipt proving that hogs were sold in their name and the checkoff deducted.

For more information,contact, Clark Souther, Maine Pork Producer’s president at 207-897-3706 or 207-931-7706.

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menting the mandatory ADT program.

“When it comes out,” Macedo said, “we’re confident it will reflect input provided by the Cattle ID Group, a coalition brought together by LMA and made up of a dozen national and state beef cattle, dairy and market organizations.”

He called on the LMA leadership and staff, as they did with the ADT program and earlier, with country of origin labeling (COOL), “to push forward… to bring together multiple segments of the livestock industry, from producer to packer and regulatory agencies, to work through issues in the best interest of all parties involved.”

Voluntary indemnity fund – This fund, financed by the markets, would protect them from payment defaults in the event of buyer defaults and bankruptcies.

Macedo noted that livestock markets were left holding about $30 million in unpaid invoices when earlier this year, Indiana’s Eastern Livestock Company defaulted on payments and later filed bankruptcy.

Creation of some payment protection mechanism “will remain one of my top priorities and directives to our staff and leadership for the coming year,” Macedo said, noting the LMA Board of Directors is actively investigating the idea.

Macedo is on the Tulare City Council, and was mayor from 20032004. His industry activities include serving as the livestock market representative on the California Beef Council from 1998-2000, and as a for-

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