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New York team competes in national fitting contest

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by Sally Colby Brushes, scotch combs, blowers, clippers and an array of spray cans were carefully arranged next to blocking chutes. Junior Angus members led animals to the ring, loaded them into chutes, then stepped aside to plan some last-minute strategies. These juniors were preparing for the fitting contest held during the National Junior Angus show, July 10-16 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. Robin Ruff, Director of Junior Activities at the American Angus Association, said that 23 teams competed in the fitting competition at this year’s show. She explained each state could enter one 4person team in the fitting contest. Youth qualify for the team according to each state’s guidelines; sometimes through a ‘fit-off’ at the state level. “Each team has a junior, an intermediate and a senior,” Ruff explained, “and one person at large — a member from any age group. They use one of the kids’ animals.”

The team representing New York in the fitting contest included James Held, 16, of Orchard Park; Chris Montross, 20, of Weedsport; Julia Weaber, 10, of Potsdam; and Chris Dermody, 19, of Linwood. Although it takes quite a while to perfect fitting skills, members can enhance skills through watching and assisting others fitting cattle, observing cattle shows and participating in shows. Having a mental picture of what the finished animal should look like is helpful, so knowing what’s correct for the show ring is essential.

Ruff says the fitting contest is one of several life skills contests available to junior members. “It’s the ability to get the animal ready for the show ring,” she said, “to make it look the best it can for

judging.” Participants were scored on their ability to fit, organize supplies and equipment, and how well they interacted with other team members.

In the past, contestants had 20 minutes to fit the animal, then the animal was pulled out of the chute, set up and the judges would ask questions. This year, the teams had 30 minutes for fitting, and judges asked questions throughout the competition. Ruff says that questions were designed to test members’ knowledge of fitting and included ‘why are you building the leg? What dimension do you want to give them? What kind of clippers and blades do you like to use?’ were among the possible questions judges might ask.

Scoring categories on judge’s score sheets included ‘are all members equally involved in the preparation? Did the team make effective use of the equipment available? Were fitting supplies organized in a mannerly fashion?’

Animals used for the contest had already been washed and blown dry — after that, it was up to the team to clip, shape and work the coat of the animal.

Most of the teams started by focusing on the legs, working the hair to make the legs appear as straight as possible with large bone. Later in the contest, clippers were used to improve toplines and to trim stray hairs to present an overall smooth appearance. Teams that had ample time worked on spraying hooves and putting the final touch on tail switches.

Although placings were awarded to only the top three teams, each junior came away from the contest with just a little more experience in properly preparing a beef animal for the show ring.

Teams for the fitting contest are selected through state level elimination, with members of various ages on each team.

James Held (on left), of Orchard Park works on the top of an Angus heifer while teammate Chris Montross of Weedsport touches up a front leg in the fitting contest at the National Junior Angus Show held recently in Harrisburg, PA. Photos by Sally Colby

The fitting team representing New York included (from left) Chris Montross of Weedsport, NY; Chris Dermody of Linwood, NY; Julia Weaber of Potsdam, NY and James Held of Orchard Park, NY.

From Farm to Food Bank: A visit to Black Horse Farms Every year, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York receives donated produce from over 60 local farmers. These successful farm/Food Bank relationships helped the organization distribute over 1.2 million pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2010.

The decade-long partnership between the Food Bank and Black Horse Farms in Coxsackie, NY, has been especially productive and culminated with a donation of over 130,000 pounds in 2010 alone. “The donated produce we receive from local farms is the freshest, most nutritious we have to offer to the 1,000 agencies we serve,” said Joanne Dwyer, Director of Food Industry Relations & Business Development Representative for the Food Bank. “One

of the reasons that 2010 was such a banner year for our relationship with Black Horse Farms is Mr. Zimmermann’s commitment to the integration of sorting produce that can be donated to the Food Bank as a function of his daily operations for all of the items he grows.”

Black Horse Farms is an 800-acre family owned and operated farm located in Coxsackie, NY. Lloyd Zimmermann, owner of Black Horse Farms, graduated from the University of Vermont, and has devoted his career to agriculture. Lloyd, his wife Mary Lou, and daughters Chellie and Lisa are dedicated to the production of high quality fresh produce, sorted and packed right on the home farm. Look for the Black Horse label in your local grocery stores and visit the Black Horse markets located on 9W in

Athens, the New Baltimore Service Area, and at the Capital District Farmers’ Market in Menands.

For more information, please see www.blackhorsefarms.com The farm sets very high standards for the produce it sells to its customers, which include individuals at its farm market locations, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants. The produce donated to the Food Bank will have some flaw that makes it less marketable, but is still wholesome to eat.

“It used to be that the guys would throw anything bad away right in the field, but that also included nutritionally good though unmarketable produce,” said Zimmermann. “Now, they know to pick such items as well and bring them in with the rest for the sorting room to decide. The only difference between the donated produce and the stuff you can buy at our stand, for example, is that it has a blemish — the eating quality is perfect.”

As workers sort the produce in the packing room, there is always a bin set at the sorting table for donation to the Food Bank. “We began to incorporate the Food Bank donation right at the sorting table last year and found that it worked really well,” noted Zimmermann.

“Farms with a similar packing line structure can easily do the same thing. People will appreciate anything a farmer can give them.”

Once the bin is full, the farm calls the receiving department at the Food

Lloyd Zimmermann, owner of Black Horse Farms grows more than 30 crops on over 800 acres, including summer and winter squash, peas, cucumbers, peppers and watermelons. The farm has created a system for the most efficient and effective way of sorting saleable produce from that meant for donation.

Photos courtesy of Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

Fresh produce from local farms such as Black Horse Farms is put out for agencies to take back for distribution at a food pantry or to serve at an on-site feeding program.

In 2010, the Food Bank served nearly 250,000 people. “We receive a great deal of support from farms, but the system for donation Black Horse Farms has incorporated is truly an innovative, comprehensive approach that can be easily replicated at other farms,” noted Dwyer. “We are grateful to the Zimmermann family for setting a new standard for donations from the farming community and are hopeful their efforts will inspire others.”

Bank for pick-up. A truck Northeastern New York, a New York State. In 2010, from the Food Bank will member of the Feeding the Food Bank distributed arrive at the farm the America network, pro- over 24.9 million pounds next day and bring it to vides food to over 1,000 of food and grocery items. their Latham site for dis- non-profit programs in- The Regional Food Bank tribution to the many cluding food pantries, is located in Latham, NY. agencies within their 23 soup kitchens and shel- For more information, county service area. ters in its 23 county serv- please see www.regionalRegional Food Bank of ice area of northeastern foodbank.net

The benefits of donating don’t rest solely on the side of the Food Bank; it has an impact on everyone at Black Horse Farms as well. “For me, the main benefit is that I know people are getting a wholesome, solid product that is needed and appreciated, but my men feel good as well — something I didn’t realize would happen. They are proud to be helping out and giving back to those who need it the most,” said Zimmermann.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 14, Representative Jeff Fortenberry, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit, held a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) loan programs. The audit hearing was a part of the House Agriculture Committee’s ongoing effort to provide oversight of current spending to ensure that programs are being delivered effectively while

minimizing waste, fraud, abuse, and duplication.

This is the fifth audit hearing in the series.

Farming is capital-intensive, and farmers must often apply for large amounts of credit to enter farming or maintain their existing operations. By providing direct loans or guaranteeing commercial loans, FSA affords farmers who are denied commercial lending access to credit. The audit hearing provided Subcommittee members information regarding what loan programs are the most effective for farmers and

ranchers.

“In a challenging fiscal environment, the findings of today’s hearing help us prioritize the farm loan programs that are most valuable to America’s farmers and ranchers while making the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars,” said Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE).

“The information shared today brings us a step closer to understanding and addressing credit concerns for producers in the next farm bill, but there is still more

to analyze. The soundness and adequacy of the credit extended to farmers by the FSA and how that affects the affordability and availability of food in urban areas, like Cleveland, is of high priority to me. It is also important to continue to monitor progress made to ensure minority farmers receive sufficient and unbiased access to credit. It is our responsibility to ensure that both the structure and implementation of FSA programs is fair,” said Ranking Member Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH).

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Subcommittee examines farm loan programs during audit hearing

Protecting dairy profitability through risk management Part 3: Ruedinger Farms’ strategic marketing plan and the budget process

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 options income, checks received and futures gains. “We’re finetuning 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 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 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 best costs rather than 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/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

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milk prices are a little higher.

Ruedinger noted that with 2008 milk prices, most dairy producers lost $800 to $1,000/cow per year. However, through sticking with a milk marketing program, he minimized losses to about $20/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.”

Draft dairy reform legislation is released

by Bob Gray On July 13, Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released a draft copy of a dairy reform proposal that contains many of the provisions developed as part of NMPF’s Foundation for the Future (FFTF) program.

Peterson’s draft bill is accessible on the Minority Web site for the House Agriculture Committee at http://democrats.house.gov. In addition, there is an article in Agri-Pulse as well and there will likely be many other media articles on this proposal in the days ahead.

The press release that accompanied Congressman Peterson’s draft bill stated that the proposal consists of three main components: • A Margin Protection Program (safety net) • Reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order System • A Dairy Market Stabilization Program Keep in mind since this is a draft bill and is being circulated over the next few weeks for review and comment that it does not have a bill number yet and it will not have one until it is officially introduced in the House of Representatives. The draft bill has been scored by the Congressional Budget Office but the actual budget score has not been officially released.

The timing of this draft legislation in terms of its actual introduction in the House will be based upon comments received from the dairy industry and any modifications made to the draft bill.

However, it is expected that Mr. Peterson will officially introduce the draft bill the first week of August prior to the Congressional recess that starts on Aug. 5.

A thumbnail sketch of the key provisions in the bill are as follows: Margin Protection Program (Dairy Insurance): • Would provide a floor for producer margins through a government funded safety net for all producers; • In addition, the program would establish a “supplemental” margin program under which producers may purchase additional coverage; • A producer’s margin would be based

on the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost; • The calculation of the average feed cost would be based upon USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reporting price of corn, alfalfa and soybean meal; • Each producer will have a historical milk base which will be predicated on the highest annual milk production from the three years prior to the implementation of the bill once it becomes law.

• The Margin Protection Program would be administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency; • This program would replace both the Dairy Product Price Support Program (previously known as the federal support price program) and the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program.

Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform: • The proposal would reduce the current four price categories of milk: Class I (fluid milk); Class II (soft products such as yogurt and cottage cheese); Class III (hard cheese); and Class IV (butter and non-fat dry milk powder) to two classes: - Class I would remain as bottled or fluid milk and Class II will be all milk that is processed or manufactured; • The proposal eliminates the “endproduct” pricing formula now used to determine minimum prices for different classes of milk; • The legislation would establish a competitive milk pricing system which would be based on prices that are determined by local supply and demand.

Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP): • Designed to mitigate milk price volatility, the DMSP would send market signals to producers when national supplies of milk exceeded demand.

• This would not only include domestic demand but export demand as well.

• The market signal to all producers would function as follows: – When the actual national margin (difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost) is below $6 for two consecutive months, producers will receive payment for 98 percent of their base milk marketings and would

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Cover photo by Sally Colby New York Junior Angus members participate in a fitting contest at the National Angus Show. Fitters include (from left) Julia Weaber, age 10, of Potsdam; Chris Dermody, 19, of Linwood; James Held, 16, of Orchard Park; and Chris Montross, 20, of Weedsport.

Precision feeding for beef feedlots

by Sally Colby The ‘average’ mid-west feedlot is a easy to describe: it’s a relatively large outdoor facility with cattle in various stages of finishing. In contrast, beef feeding facilities in the northeast vary widely. Feedlots range from traditional bank barns and partially covered feedlots to repurposed dairy freestall barns and slatted floor facilities. The monoslope barn, which typically has a roof sloped to the north with southern exposure, is becoming popular for newly constructed feedlots.

In some areas of the nation, beef and dairy operations are being held to increasingly stringent nutrient management requirements to manage the environmental effects of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Nebraska, a major cattle feedlot state, is encouraging producers to stop adding supplemental phosphorus to beef diets. And Pennsylvania, known throughout the northeast for precision dairy feeding, is now the first state in the nation to have a beef feed management program.

The goal of certified feeding programs is to control nutrients, especially phosphorus (P), that build up in soil and/or leach into groundwater and runoff.

Rebecca White, senior project associate at Penn State, says in working with Galen Erickson at the University of Nebraska, she learned that that state’s main goal is to get beef feeders to stop feeding supplemental phosphorus.

“There’s too much phosphorus in grain,” said White, “exacerbated by by-products such as dried distillers grains/solubles and corn gluten feed.”

White says the 1996 NRC recommends .2 percent P, but that value is considered outdated.

Phosphorus availability is underestimated, with a value of .67 for all feedstuffs. And although P is necessary in the diet, the requirements for gain and maintenance are overestimated. “The industry is currently feeding .35 to .39 percent phosphorus,” said White. “The current recommendation is .15 or lower, and .12 is more accurate for what we want to consider standard.”

Phosphorus is supplemented to avoid insufficiencies, but White says that is part of the archaic feeding management that was standard prior to the use of by-products in feed. “Dried distillers grains (DDG) are .8 percent phosphorus,” she said. “There is probably no need for supplementing P beyond feeding corn or by-product feeds.”

When White was working in the Midwest, she found that nitrogen is over-applied and that crop ground has high nitrate levels. “There’s a huge disconnect between feedlots and crop growers in the Midwest,” said White. “If you’re a feedlot, you’re trying to get rid of that manure as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. If you’re a crop farmer, you’re looking for the cheapest source of fertilizer. They’re purchasing fertilizer rather than trying to utilize neighbors’ manure.” Educational efforts focus on helping feedlot operators to understand N and P requirements and metabolism in feedlot cattle, assistance in implementing feeding programs that maximize animal performance while minimizing total nutrient excretion.

White says that DDG

be subject to a maximum reduction in payment equal to 6 percent of current milk marketings; - When the national margin is below $5 for two consecutive months, producers will receive 97 percent of their base milk marketings and be subject to a maximum reduction in payment equal to 7 percent of current milk marketings: - And when the national margin goes below $4 for a single month, producers will receive payments for 96 percent of their base milk market-

ings and would be subject to an actual reduction in payment equal to 8 percent of current milk marketings.

• A producer board would be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase excess dairy products through commercial sources for donation to food banks.

Now that the draft bill is being circulated for comment you will be hearing much more about this in the weeks ahead.

Source: NDFC E-letter for July 15

A settling basin for manure at this beef feedlot includes a picket fence dam that filters liquids. The liquid portion drains onto permanent grass so that nutrients are retained.

Photo by Sally Colby

protein deposition for a longer period of time.”

Although dairy farmers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed have already been managing potential nutrient pollution through precision feeding, beef cattle feedlots are now being encouraged to adopt similar programs. States in the

Chesapeake Bay Watershed will be watching as precision feeding for beef cattle is implemented.

Right now, any Pennsylvania NRCS-qualified feed-management plan writer can become certified to write plans for beef operations through the American Registry of Professional Animal Scien-

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Common dreams, common ground

by Ben LaCross Like all of the young American farmers I know, Leo has dreams, ambitions and goals. He wants to provide a better life for his family. He’s focused on the goal of sending his son to college. It’s a typical American story.

But Leo’s story strays from the traditional plot.

Leo is from Mexico.

Some would call Leo a farm worker. I call him a farmer. For a big chunk of each year, Leo is my right-hand man, working beside me to tend my Michigan cherry orchard and bring in the harvest.

Leo is invaluable to my success as an American farmer. In fact, Leo is an integral part of my farm’s business family.

Without the seasonal farm services provided by Leo and his counterparts on farms all across our nation, the ability to grow, tend and harvest food in America would grind to a halt.

I cherish the fact that my farm helps provide for families beyond my own.

One of the things I love about being a farmer is extending someone else a job. Agriculture is economic development. Our nation and our rural

communities are strengthened by agriculture, and one major factor in that strength is the jobs that our farms and ranches create.

As I study the landscape, however, I am troubled that the positive aspects of providing the economic boost of a farm job are being overwhelmed by the divisive tone set by those who refuse to understand the demographic reality of today’s agricultural workforce.

While I was growing up and our farm was smaller, local high school kids filled many of the manual labor positions. Older workers from our community would often hire on as sprayers, mechanics and harvesters. A few seasonal migrant laborers would fill in as needed. There is no way to turn back that clock.

Today, most people in our local community have found less strenuous, less demanding jobs — and in some cases for salaries less than what we offer. As our farm has grown and new workers are needed, we have made decisions that make the most sense for our farm.

This spring, I decided

to hire two full time positions to supplement our current workforce. An ad was placed on the local unemployment Web site.

Resumes were submitted. Interviews were conducted. The lack of work experience and skills by many was disturbing.

Propositions to receive payment “under the table” so they could continue to receive unemployment benefits was appalling.

In the end, I needed employees to help grow my perishable fruit. I gave several local candidates a chance. Six men, to be exact, were hired.

Five don’t work for me anymore. Each man had a different reason to leave the job, and each left me scrambling to find qualified replacements.

Amidst this turnover, the rest of my crew returned, many for their 12th year. These men, including Leo, are all from Mexico. As members of our nation’s mobile migrant workforce, they have become essential to the success of each year’s crop on my farm. And they leave each fall to run a cotton gin in Georgia.

The bottom line is that Leo comes to work when I

tists (ARPAS).

“Pennsylvania is at the top of the list for dairy cow feeding, and when Pennsylvania does something, people notice,” said White. “The take-away message is that if you are feeding any kind of grain or by-product, phosphorus supplementation really isn’t needed.”

need him and he works for someone else when I don’t. He and other migrant workers contribute to our communities, fill a need and are productive members of society. They aren’t the cause of the financial dismay our country is facing. In fact, I could argue that by moving around the country to stay employed, seasonal laborers are a model of work ethic and entrepreneurship.

Our nation does have an immigration problem, one that can only be solved by comprehensive immigration and border security reform. A patchwork approach of state laws and government agency crackdowns is not a solution.

But we must have an honest dialogue about who is going to perform skilled, manual labor in our country in the future.

If we want those workers to be “local,” we must champion skilled, manual labor as a vocation worthy of aspiration.

And, perhaps we will have no other choice. Because Leo’s son is not going to be pruning my orchards in the middle of a cold Michigan winter. He is going to college.

Ben LaCross chairs AFBF’s national YF&R Committee. He is a cherry, plum and apple farmer in Cedar, MI

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might be more closely monitored in the future.

“When using DDG, in general, excreted nitrogen will increase by 50 percent with most loss through ammonia,” she said. “If air quality is brought into feed management, this might be an issue.” She adds that increasing the overall efficiency of the beef operation through management will influence beef feedlot nutrients. “Weighing animals before and after (the feeding period),” tracking average daily gain — how can we increase the whole efficiency of the system?”

Phase feeding the beef herd will also be a factor as regulations are tightened. “Different stages of finishing require different levels of protein,” said White. “Protein deposition is higher in younger animals and as the animal gets older, fat deposition increases. This is where growth promotants come in — they help maintain that

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put

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Misty’s swollen knee, cold water therapy One morning last week I walked up to our summer pastures to feed the horses as I usually do in summer, as they are now turned out to pasture “24/7”, rather than being stabled in the barn overnight.

It is a pleasant though long walk to the main pasture, which is almost a half-mile from the barn, but one I never regret. I love starting my day outside this way — the three barn cats greet me, as does our little Netherland Dwarf rabbit. I feed the two goat ‘girls’ and then scoop up the horses’ grain and supplements, carrying their buckets of feed as I walk through the dense woods on the trail that leads to the summer pastures. It is always cool in the mornings, fragrant with the scent of the white pines along the trail; and I enjoy hearing the songbirds calling as they begin their day.

Exiting the dark woods, the trail turns uphill and gives the first glimpse of the fogshrouded pasture

above. My calls to the horses this morning remained unanswered — no whinneys or brightly-blazed face lifted in recognition of my voice.

I found it unusual this morning that the two (old) mares were not waiting near the pasture gate for me at feeding time, nor did they respond or come down to greet me when I called.

I walked past the lower field and through the main pasture, stopping at the arena to leave the buckets of feed before proceeding up the hill to the upper field. I repeated my calls, but again there was no answer — and I realized I would probably have to trek all the way up to the farthest corner, where the horses love to stand facing the woods to the east, where the strong breezes come up the mountain and pass through that section of forest. Sure enough, as I approached, I could see Misty, our Tennessee Walkinghorse mare, standing in the corner facing the breeze. Sabrina, the Morgan, was somewhat closer, and looked as though she would pre-

fer to come and eat, rather than stay with her pasture-mate and possibly miss out on a meal. I haltered Misty and put a lead rope on her to head back down to the arena, but she refused to walk on with me. I directed her to “Get up!” and started again, but she planted her heels and shook her head. I realized she must have had a reason for not walking along with me, as she is usually very obedient — and did a quick visual exam. I noticed her off (right) knee appeared to be swollen, and sure enough, it felt hot to the touch. No wonder she didn’t want to walk all the way down the hill!

When a horse has an

injury to its “ankles” or knees, a lot of pressure is put on those joints when traveling downhill — and in this instance, Misty was fully prepared to miss out on a morning meal to ward off the discomfort.

I decided to lead Sabrina instead, counting on the strong bond between the two mares that would cause Misty to want to follow us at her own pace. Sure enough, not long after Sabrina and I started down through the upper pasture, Misty whinneyed for her pasture-mate, and slowly made her way down to the arena where I had set up their feed buckets and grooming tools.

Once on level ground,

I was better able to check Misty’s condition. I felt the knee, which seemed warmer on the back of the joint and was quite noticeably swollen. Believing it to be a strain or sprain, as the pastures are still wet from the continual spring rains and rather uneven in places where rocks had pushed up and were removed, it would not at all have been difficult for her to have taken a mis-step. I decided to bring the mares back to the barn, as Misty was pretty uncomfortable, and my first-aid equipment might be called into play.

I contacted the veterinarian, who agreed that this could be the result

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Cold water therapy, hosing the swollen joint with cold water for 20 minutes twice a day, along with 30 minutes of controlled gentle exercise (walking) was recommended for this mare and seemed to make a difference. She was feeling much better after the fourth day of treatment.

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of a strain or sprain, but he also suggested I check her for a bite wound — wasp, spider, even snake — to rule out that possibility. I used my clippers and shaved all around her knee and down the leg — no bite or wound was noticeable.

It was then suggested that I treat her by hosing down the knee with cold water for 20 minutes, twice a day, then walking her for at least 20 minutes twice a day.

The cold water would relieve the swelling, and the controlled gentle exercise would loosen up the stiff joints, making it easier and less painful for her to walk.

Fortunately she didn’t

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Wild parsnips, anyone?

One of the most important vegetables in the American diet has waned in popularity over the last few decades. This particular sweet root vegetable stores extremely well through the winter, a critical advantage back when produce was grown locally and stored locally... usually in root cellars. Our house, built in 1939, just before World War II pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression, has the remnants of a root cellar.

Over the last few days the vegetable in question has been on my mind, or more accurately, a particular weed that has been taking over roadsides and under -worked fields has been on my mind. This weed was brought to my attention by one of our readers who wanted to know if wild carrots could harm cattle in any way. I tried to find out more about wild carrots, which are often referred to as Queen Annes Lace (or scientifically as Daucus carota).

The inflorescence, or cluster of flowers, is fairly umbrella-shaped, and is called an umbel (easy term to remem-

ber). Wild carrot has a white umbel. This reader said its flowers were yellow, so it had a yellow umbel.

Another reader showed me how a big weed, often seven feet tall, had claimed some fallow ground, and it had a yellow umbel, and he referred to it as wild carrot also. Well, I knew it wasn’t Queen Annes Lace. Shortly after arriving home, I got out my weed texts, Weeds of the Northeast (Cornell University Press), and Weeds-Control without Poisons (Acres U.S.A. Press). In neither book could I find a picture of this tall weed with a yellow umbel. My luck improved when I visited another reader who had a good stand of the weed in question on the roadside opposite his kitchen window. He said the weed was wild dill.

My luck really got better when his wife dug up a book titled Wild Flowers of New York in Color (Syracuse University Press). In that text she found the elusive weed, with a beautiful photograph.

Its scientific name is Pastinaca sativa, more commonly known as wild parsnip. As soon as I got home, I got on line and struck it rich,

figuratively. Turns out that wild parsnip has the same scientific name as cultured (tame?) parsnip. Most wild foods which share their name with a cultivated plant are significantly different from their renegade cousins, such as wild grape and wild leek. The wild parsnip is identical to its “tame” counterpart because it is descended directly from it. If you know parsnips, you know wild parsnips.

Many rural folks, who know the wild parsnip only as a tenacious weed that cows don’t eat and humans avoid, are surprised to hear that the plant’s root is edible.

Parsnip is one of the most abundant weeds in the Midwest and Northeast. If you haven’t tried this vegetable, you might want to take advantage of this perennial opportunity.

Parsnip is a member of the same family as carrots, dill, celery, and caraway. Like many taproot vegetables, it has a two-phase life cycle. In the first one to three years, it forms a clump of leaves from the top of the root, and stores energy in the taproot. In the second phase, which occurs after the plant has stored a sufficient amount of energy to flower, it produces a tall flowering stalk, with the flowers fanning out in the umbel. The roots of flowering plants are too woody to eat.

The best time to harvest parsnips is in fall, after they have had the full growing season to store starch in their root, or in early spring, before the plant’s top has started to grow and draw energy from the root. Like many other root vegetables, parsnips contain inulin, a non-digestible starch. Through fall and winter, the plant converts this inulin to simple sugars in preparation for growth the following spring. This process makes the root taste progressively sweeter and more digestible, so the later in the fall one harvests the roots, the better.

In many parts of its range the ground does not freeze solid for any long period; in this case, the middle of winter is a great time to dig parsnips.

In more northern areas, very early spring yields the best tasting parsnips… wild or tame. Harvest the parsnip’s tuber, just like you harvest the carrot’s tuber. Look for large specimens (as indicated by the size of the leaves) and try to find them on the loosest soil possible, because parsnips grown in rocky areas can be badly shaped and hard to clean and use.

There is a flipside to the parsnip coin, wild or tame: if you get the juice of parsnip leaves or stalks on your skin when you are exposed to sunlight, a chemical

reaction will occur that will give you a severe burn. The chemical culprit that exudes from the parsnip stalk and foliage is called furocoumarin. If the plant is killed by herbicide (much the same as any broadleaf weed) or brush-hogging, this chemical volatilizes away. If the tubers are being harvested in winter or early spring, this chemical should no longer be present in the dried up foliage. So, it very rarely affects those who harvest the plants for food; many gardeners who have grown the plant for years are unaware of the fact that it can cause such dermatitis.

Wild parsnips do not differ appreciably from cultivated ones, except that they tend to have a less symmetrical form, and this is due entirely to their growing conditions. They also tend to be slightly tougher, slightly sweeter, and slightly more aromatic than their garden counterparts, but this does not significantly affect their use in cooking.

Many people relish parsnips, while some find them disagreeable, kind of like not everybody likes lima beans or rutabaga. To those who are unfamiliar with parsnip, its flavor is somewhat like carrot, with a hint of banana and apple. Old-fashioned recipes for pot roast often included parsnip chunks, along

with onions, celery, rutabaga, potato, carrot, and mushrooms.

You can also eat parsnips alone as a boiled vegetable, served with a little butter and salt. You can mash them like potatoes and serve in a similar fashion, or mix them with other mashed root vegetables such as potato and rutabaga. Parsnips are delicious cut into strips and dipped in onion-ring batter, then deep fried.

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Swiss used parsnips along with turnips as a dietary staple during periods of national emergency, like World Wars, when they closed their borders, and became super -self-sufficient. I’ll have to check that out the next time my son cashes in frequent flyer mile credits and flies us to Switzerland. (Or talk to some of the Swiss immigrants whom I know over here.)

If my wild parsnip research has generated curiosity in any of our readers, they will do well to check out a book written by Samuel Thayer, who is a wild food expert and avid forager from northern Wisconsin. He is the author of The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants, available through COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL, or www.foragersharvest.com.

Horse Tales from A6 swelling having gone down noticeably and the heat in the joint almost gone. In fact, by the fifth day, she seemed to be much more comfortable. I decided to stop the cold water hosing, as cold therapy is most effective right after an injury — and left the mares up in their summer pasture all day. That evening, we did not bring the mares back to the barn, and instead drove up to feed them in the arena as we used to do before her injury, racing the engine a bit as we climbed up the steep hill. Misty responded — by tossing her head and doing a little ‘buck’ — and then turned and loped up the hill alongside the pickup — obviously ‘telling’ us that she felt better!

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mind the cold water, at least for the bulk of the 20 minutes — and was fairly cooperative for her ‘treatments.’ I left the mares in the barnyard for the remainder of the day so that I could hose Misty’s knee again in the afternoon.

I walked her for about a half-hour afterward, and put her in the barn with Sabrina that night.

For the next few days I repeated this treatment. In the mornings she would be stiff and swollen again, so I would repeat the treatments which included a leisurely walk back up to the summer pastures for the day, then back down in the evening for another hosing and walk.

After four days of this treatment, Misty seemed to be responding well, with the

Owens pushes dairy co-op in health care implementation On July 1, Congressman Bill Owens wrote to Dr. Donald Berwick, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to keep in mind the important benefits of farmer cooperative health care plans as regulations are written dealing with the Affordable Care Act. Owens led the charge on this letter, and was joined by Reps. Richard Hanna (R-NY), Peter Welch (D-VT), Tim Holden (D-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Collin Peterson (D-MN), and Louise Slaughter (D-NY).

Following is the letter: July 1, 2011 Donald Berwick, M.D., Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244.

Dear Administrator Berwick: We write to encourage you to consider the important benefits of farmer cooperative health care plans as you write the regulations implementing the Affordable Care Act. As you may know, in addition to assisting farmers with meeting the everyday needs of their

agri-businesses, in some cases farmer-owned cooperatives provide services beyond the farm, including quality, affordable health care coverage for thousands of their member-owners, families and employees.

We hope that advanced premium tax credit provisions of the Affordable Care Act could be made available to eligible farmers participating in farmer cooperative health plans. Today, one in five dairy farmers meet the criteria to receive a premium tax credit to subsidize the cost of purchasing insurance through a state exchange, and given the difficult economic situation dairy producers face, we expect that number could rise by the time these credits are implemented. In the absence of action by CMS and states, we believe this provision may encourage these low-income farmers to enter the exchange and potentially purchase a less comprehensive plan than the hard-won, personalized benefits that they enjoy today. This potential shift of low-income farmers out of co-

op sponsored plans would also negatively impact those farmers who remain in these plans.

We believe, however, this potential unintended outcome can be remedied, and you, working with the states, have the authority to do so pursuant to the Affordable Care Act. We hope you will look for a way to permit low-income farmers to remain with their cooperatives without losing access to this premium

the farmer-tailored cooperative-based plans they have come to trust; • Jeopardize the statistical integrity of the farmer cooperative risk pools, thus leading to higher prices for members across the board; and • Result in higher profits for insurers operating in the exchanges at the expense of farmer-owned cooperatives that negotiate for their members.

An often-repeated tenet during the debate over health care reform was that if you liked your plan, you would be able keep it. We hope you will take this principle into consideration for the thousands of lowincome farmers who rely on quality coverage through their cooperatives. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Stallman makes statement regarding completion of FTA mock markups WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 8, Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation, made the following statement regarding completion of FTA mock markups: “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased both the Senate and House committees have approved the Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements through the mock markup process. The process toward finalizing these important trade

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deals is heading in the right direction.

“The next step is for the administration to send the implementing legislation to Capitol Hill for a Congressional vote.

It is imperative that the process promptly move forward to ensure the agreements will be com-

pleted by August recess.

Inaction on these trade agreements over the last four years has opened the door to our competitors in these markets.

Further delay will only exacerbate the losses for U.S. agriculture and the U.S. economy.

“Combined, the three

FTAs represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports and could generate support for up to 22,500 U.S. jobs. These gains will only be realized if the three agreements are passed by Congress and implemented.”

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson A blast from the past Only once in your lifetime do you pass the milestone of the 50th anniversary of your graduation from high school.

This past weekend marked that occasion for me. What a delight to see familiar faces from the past who played a significant role in my early life!

As we reminisced we each remembered different events. When I distinctly remembered something I was not afraid to voice my opinion. Out of a class of approximately 150 students 55 returned to mark this milestone. For three former classmates it was the first time they ever re-

turned. The rest of us who have been meeting at five year intervals had a much easier time recognizing everyone. They used our high school yearbook photos on the name tags which was a big help. That also helped us identify who were the classmates and who were the spouses.

Many of us agreed that when we look into the mirror these days we see our parent. Although I wear my hair different than my mother ever did, it does not diminish the similarity of our features.

This year it was my daughter’s turn to attend her 25th class reunion.

As I recall I celebrated my

25th when my mother celebrated her 50th. My mother seemed old when she went to her reunion.

Am I really that old? I was in my forties when I celebrated my 25th, so is my daughter.

The wonderful part of 50 years is that we are all in the retirement stage of life. We do not have the daily commitment of working. We work when we want and use our free time to volunteer for various organizations. I am content with my life at this point.

It was fun though to go back through some of the events that we thought were earthshattering at the time. Some things just needed time to work themselves out. Some things were not really a problem when you looked at them in hind sight.

You know the old saying “Hindsight is 20/20.”

The classmates who remembered how much

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trouble I had with my allergies asked me how I ever managed to live on a farm. I recall that the first two years that we were married I slept sitting up so that I could breathe.

My system was subjected to allergens that I had never experienced before.

The box elder trees at the farm proved to be a potent allergen when I finally was tested. No wonder I had so much trouble breathing way back then.

A few years of allergy shots enabled me to control the substances that really bothered me. I was finally able to control my allergies with over-thecounter medicines. I know what to take before I am exposed to an allergen and what to take after. The only symptoms I get are tiredness. I do not take the non-drowsy stuff because then I cannot sleep at all.

Another thing that surprised some of my class-

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one because I could walk around and mingle. The entertainment at the formal dinner sort of ruined conversation. I still have a scratchy voice from trying to yell over the music.

We held a memorial service for the 30 classmates who are deceased. As the helium filled balloons wafted their way into the sky they stayed in a group. I discovered a close friend had died in December and I never heard about it. Tears spilled out of many eyes during this stirring moment.

All and all the reunion was a success. It did what reunions are supposed to do. We all had a time to remember the silly things we did. We all shared about the things that have made up our lives since last we met.

I drove past familiar spots in town. I also visited the cemeteries to pay tribute to my family members who are gone. It was a blast from the past, but I am certainly glad that my life turned out the way it did. I definitely would not like to be part of the city life again.

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau surpasses membership goal CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has achieved its 2011 membership goal, adding 3,103 new members to increase membership for the 14th consecutive year, bringing the total to 53,387 when the 2011 campaign ended on June 30.

“Volunteer members of farm families played a major part in helping our organization grow by asking others in the agricultural community to join Farm Bureau. They know how Farm Bureau works to solve or prevent problems for agriculture, and our members also contribute a lot of time working in various organization roles,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer.

PFB noted that a growing membership makes it all the more influential when presenting a unified message to policymakers at the state and national level.

“Over the past year, Farm Bureau has achieved passage of legislation that reinstated exemptions involving farm truck driver regulations and provided

uniform standards and clarity for rollback taxes for land enrolled in the Clean and Green Act so that only the land used as part of an alternative energy or gas and oil development project is subject to rollback takes. Other legislation repealed the federal requirement for farmers to file IRS Form 1099, which would have been a costly, time consuming and unnecessary tax compliance burden,” added Shaffer. “PFB also continues to guard against excessive regulations and requirements while recommending practical, commonsense measures to restore the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.”

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau also aggressively represents agriculture as a member of dozens of government advisory boards and industry groups.

“Whether the issues involve protecting the use of acceptable farm practices, outreach to non-farm consumers or initiatives to strengthen farm income, Farm Bureau has a huge work agenda,” concluded Shaffer.

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mates was my writing career. Writing is not something that I ever considered way back then. I did not even like to write. I did not believe I had a particular talent for it either. It was not until after I passed the 25th milestone of graduation that I even gave writing a try.

As I explained my columns and my books, I saw looks of amazement.

The cookbooks sparked a great deal of interest.

Everyone loves new recipes. I carefully explained to everyone that since I live out in the country — away from stores — I liked recipes that could be made from what I had in my pantry.

Of course, the exception is holiday fare.

Since many classmates did not attend the last reunion I also had to explain about the death of my husband. It is different when you attend a reunion on your own. As the odd woman out you spoil a table for the couples. Thankfully, one of my friends invited me to sit with her and her husband. We ended up having a very lively table.

Two of the class cut-ups sat with us.

The informal evening was by far my favorite

NYSERDA expands programs for small businesses and not-for-profits New Green JobsGreen New York Program will provide free energy audits and reduced rate financing for energy efficiency services In accordance with the New York State legislature’s passage of the Green Jobs Green NY (GJGNY) Act, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has expanded programs to help small businesses and not-for-profits across the state save energy and reduce energy expenses, while creating green jobs in New York.

NYSERDA is making available $5.6 million in GJGNY funding to provide small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with access to customized and objective energy audits to help

them make informed energy decisions and improvements to their buildings.

NYSERDA is also making available more than $13 million in funding to provide small businesses and not-for-profits with access to low-interest loans to finance the cost of making qualified energy efficiency improvements.

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energy prices higher. A recent study by Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin found that ethanol reduces gas prices by an average of 89 cents per gallon.

Ironically, this tax credit that saves Americans nearly a dollar per gallon of gasoline is cut, while Big Oil subsidies, which cost a total of $40 billion per year, are allowed to continue.

The passage of this amendment is not just a loss for rural America, but for all of America. The elimination of this tax credit will seriously harm a legitimate and viable alternative

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Ethanol is a homegrown fuel that will help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and give us more control over our fuel supply. It is also a cleaner alternative to oil.

With the addition of this amendment, NFU opposes the Economic Development Revitalization Act. Nothing in this legislation is worth paying the high costs of eliminating the ethanol tax credit. We strongly urge members of the U.S. Senate to stand up for rural America, and all Americans, by opposing this legislation.

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Z&M AG and TURF 3517 Railroad Avenue Alexander, NY 14005 716-591-1670 7615 Lewiston Road Oakfield, NY 14125 716-948-5261 Z&M AG and TURF 1756 Lindquist Drive Falconer, NY 14733 716-665-3110 10838 Main Street North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2563 Z&M AG and TURF 8926 West Main Street Clymer, NY 14724 716-355-4236 13521 Cambridge Springs Road Edinboro, PA 16412 814-734-1552 O’HARA MACHINERY, INC. 1289 Chamberlain Road Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-3203 LEBERGE & CURTIS, INC. 5984 CR 27 Canton, NY 13617 315-386-8568 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC Route 40 Schaghticoke, NY 12154 518-692-2676 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC Route 5S Fultonville, NY 12072 518-853-3405 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC 2173 Route 203 Chatham, NY 12037 518-392-2505

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Subcommittee examines trade and food aid programs during audit hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 13, Representative Timothy V. Johnson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture, held an audit hearing to examine trade, food aid and agricultural development programs operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign

Agricultural Service (FAS) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This was the fourth hearing in the audit series that is designed to provide members of the committee with a greater understanding of farm policy.

FAS administers trade promotion programs that are designed to tackle non-tariff trade barriers and help develop export markets for

U.S. agricultural products. Exports are vital to the U.S. agricultural economy supporting 1 million jobs on and off the farm. Nearly a third of agricultural sales come from exports. Export development programs have been a critical component in building relationships between U.S. industries and foreign counterparts and customers. Subcommittee members examined how the export pro-

motion programs are working, as well as the food aid programs, which are administered by both FAS and USAID. “One of the objectives we must keep in mind for the next farm bill is reducing overall spending while maintaining an effective level of support for critical programs. In every corner of government we are looking for opportunities to streamline processes and ensure federal programs

are delivered with maximum impact and with the least cost possible. It is incumbent upon the agencies to effectively deliver each program in the most efficient manner possible. And it is the purview of this committee to ensure the agencies are fulfilling this responsibility,” said Chairman Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL).

“As we prepare to write the 2012 Farm Bill, we must review the

federal programs under this subcommittee’s jurisdiction to ensure our tax dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. Today’s hearing clearly demonstrated the benefits agricultural export and international food aid programs provide for American farmers, our economy and in advancing our foreign policy objectives,” said Ranking Member Jim Costa (D-CA).

Small-scale Woodlot and Sugarbush Management Workshop CANANDAIGUA, NY — Many woodlot owners and maple syrup producers want or need to be more active in managing their woods for tree growth, sap production, firewood collection and small-scale sawlog harvesting. On many properties, there are too few acres or too few trees to attract a commercial-scale operation.

In other cases, the owner just wants to be more closely involved in the selection, felling and moving of the wood.

On Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County and the New York Forest Owners Association, Western Finger Lakes chapter are co-sponsoring

a Small-Scale Woodlot and Sugarbush Management Workshop. The workshop will be held in a woodlot off Ketchum Road in the town of Canandaigua.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s ForestConnect program offers this workshop to help participants learn the basic principles of small scale woodlot harvesting and management. Partners include the New York Forest Owners Association and New York State Maple Producers Association.

Dr. Peter Smallidge, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University is the instructor for the workshop which emphasizes three subjects: safety, silviculture,

and woodland assessment techniques. Participants at this workshop will learn about: principles of tree growth, measuring trees, assessing tree quality to select cut versus leave trees, inspecting equipment and tools, utilizing safe practices, basic silvicultural principles, and making appropriate tree selection choices for multiple ownership objectives. Also, participants will observe directional felling using a felling plan and observe the use of an ATV and arch for moving sawlogs and firewood. The course is designed for novice to intermediate participants and anyone interested in learning about

and discussing sustainable woodland practices.

Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared for walking on moderately rough ground. Participants are encouraged to bring a hard hat, clip-

board, and pencil. Registration includes all handout materials, scale stick, refreshments and approximately four hours of instruction.

Pre-registration is required by Aug. 2 and costs $15 per person. To

register or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, 585-394-3977 x 427 or e-mail your name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu.

2011 New York State legislative session wraps up The New York State legislature has gone home for the summer. Two bills benefiting agriculture and farmland protection have passed.

Assembly Bill 5663/Senate Bill 4056 expands public awareness of the state Environmental Protection Fund, which provides money for New York’s Farmland Protection Program.

It passed both legislative houses.

Assembly Bill 1389A/Senate Bill 614-B, which authorizes and

encourages the financing of farm product transportation and distribution projects to help both urban communities and the state’s farm economy, also passed. Both of these bills now go to Governor Cuomo for approval.

Please contact the governor and let him know of your support for these two pieces of legislation.

Source: American Farmland Trust, July 14

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570-756-2764.(PA) (1) HOLSTEIN heifer, due beginning of Aug., $1,600. Yates Co. 585-5266829.(NY) FARMALL Cub with 2 way plow, snow plow, cultivator, $2,200; 16 ft. Patz silo unloader, used very little, $4,000; 315-5364506.(NY) WANTED: VW Jetta TDI parts car with a 5 speed 99 to 05, rusty, crashed, or any condition. 518-677-5031.(NY) HOLSTEIN heifer, bred to Angus, due 08/24, confirmed by vet. Tame, calm disposition and healthy. Western New York Area.

716-735-3162.(NY) JD 4030 very good condition, 6,100 hours, asking $10,000. 585-457-3538.(NY) USED JD lawn mower parts, 318, 317, 316, Lt 55, stx 36, 180, 185, 165, 160, 212, 214, 210, Scag 48”. 585-526-6731.(NY)

JD 45 combine, 12 foot grain head, only good engine. 585-669-2679.(NY)

4x4 ROUND BALES hay $15 cash each, loaded on your vehicle. Ron 518-8720077.(NY)

INNES Bean windrower, 4 row, field ready, shed kept, straw wheat small squares twine bales. 315-945-1923.(NY)

GOOSENECK trailer 8x20 ft., flatbed, tandem axle, $14,000 GVW. 315-2323786.(NY)

TWO PUREBRED Holsteins, organic cows for sale, both real nice. 315-515-8484.(NY)

NH 718 2 row corn chopper; NH 717 wide grass head chopper; Clay 14 foot silo unloader, for parts. 860-886-3943.(CT)

ANTIQUE buggy circa 1919 has been completely refurbished, comes with shafts or pole for single or team, asking $1,800.

585-457-9423.(NY)

WANTED: FLAT TOP milk tank, 500 - 600 gallon, excellent condition. 585-4787215.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON diesel tractors, 4,000 hours, each $5,999. MF 1085, MF 175, with loader. John Deere haybine 720, 7 foot. 607-656-4568.(NY)

1941 Montgomery Ward hammer mill/bagger, belt driven, $750. Flat top iron cook stove, 42” wide, $500. 845-292-7042.(NY)

TWO Short bred holstein heifers. 607-5982255.(NY)

GLEANER Combines L2, L3, both 4WD, 215’ flexhead 1-6 Row corn head plus parts.

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NEW HOLLAND skid steer mounted backhoe, model D 130, $3,500; Ford 7000 transmission and rear end, $1,500.

20.8x38 duals. 716-870-3155.(NY)

FOR SALE: New IDea 353 tandem manure spreader with end gate, new shaft, sprockets, and bearing, $2,900. 716-8638841.(NY)

REG. POLLED black Simmental bull.

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HAY FOR SALE: 4x3 round bales, mixed grass, good quality, never wet, stored inside!! WANTED: 15.5x38 tractor tires.

607-225-4516.(NY) BRED beef cows, $1,000; Ali Club X bull, $1,100; 4H calf sale, broke to lead, September 10th, 12p - 2p 716-257-9250.(NY)

WANTED: Bush Hog, offset disc, prefer model # 146 or maybe any Bush Hog disc for parts. 585-396-3401.(NY)

WANTED: Haflinger horse for my 14 y.o. daughter. Must be safe and bomb proof.

Will have excellent home. Reasonable.

315-252-1640.(NY)

SHOW QUALITY silkies, white black blue, $5.00 each; Red Golden Pheasants, $20.00 each; Bobwhite quail $2.00 each; WANTED: Ameraucana Rooster. 585-5090471.(NY)

GEHL 1540 blower, Richard top dump blower table, 42’ mow conveyor with chain drive unit, Aquay breeding wheel with pins.

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SKINNER - Power curve hay elevator, approx. 80 feet in hay mow. $1,500 or possible trade. 607-988-6348.(NY)

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The Agriculture Department again raised its 2011 and 2012 milk production forecasts in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Cow number estimates were also raised as higher milk prices and lower forecast feed prices support further herd expansion, but milk per cow was unchanged from last month’s report.

Commercial exports on a fat basis were forecast higher for 2011. Ending stock forecasts were raised as cheese stocks are larger than expected.

Dairy product price forecasts for 2011 were raised from last month as were Class III and Class IV milk price forecasts, in line with the increased product prices.

Look for 2011 milk output to hit 195.7 billion pounds, up 200 million pounds from the June estimate. The 2012 total is now projected at 198.8 billion pounds, up 300 million from a month ago. These projections compare to 192.8 billion pounds in 2010 and 189.3 billion in 2009.

USDA expects the 2011 Class III milk price to average $18-$18.30 per hundredweight, up from the $17.40-$17.80 projected a month ago.

The 2012 range estimate was unchanged, at $16$17. The 2010 average was $14.41 and $11.36 in 2009.

The 2011 Class IV price is projected to average $19.15-$19.55, up from $18.95-$19.45 last month. The 2012 range is projected at $16.50$17.60, unchanged from a month ago, and compares to $15.09 in 2010 and $10.89 in 2009.

U.S. feed grain supplies for 2011/12 were projected higher this month mostly with higher expected beginning stocks and production for corn. Corn beginning stocks were raised 150 million bushels reflecting changes to 2010/11 usage projections.

Corn production for 2011/12 was projected 270 million bushels higher based on planted and harvested area as reported in the Acreage report. Corn use for ethanol was raised 100 million bushels with

larger supplies and an improved outlook for ethanol producer margins.

Exports were raised 100 million bushels mostly reflecting increased demand from China. Ending stocks for 2011/12 were projected 175 million bushels higher at 870 million. Soybean ending stocks of 175 million bushels were slightly higher than expected.

The 2011/12 seasonaverage farm price for corn is projected at a record $5.50-$6.50 per bushel, down 50 cents on both ends of the range. Total U.S. corn use for 2010/11 was projected 145 million bushels lower mostly reflecting the larger-than expected June 1 stocks estimate. Partly offsetting is a 20-millionbushel reduction in use for sweeteners reflecting slower demand from Mexico. Corn exports were lowered 25 million bushels based on the slower -than-expected pace of shipments in recent weeks.

Cash block cheese saw its third week of decline but is still holding above $2 and has been there since early June. It closed Friday July 15 with a surprise 5 1/2cent rebound on the day, at $2.0575 per pound, still 5 1/4-cents below the previous week, but 48 1/4-cents above that week a year ago.

The barrels were steady all week until Friday when they were bid up three quarters to $2.11, 58 1/2-cents above a year ago, and 5 1/4-cents above the blocks. Volume was heavy as a whopping 43 cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.1107, up 2.2 cents.

Barrel averaged $2.0991, up 2.6 cents.

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, attributes the strength in cheese to strong food service demand and exports. “The demand is there,” he said, “The cheese isn’t.”

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks says the supply demand situation in cheese has shifted a bit. Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine, he sug-

gested that the block supply has loosened some, pointing to the 17 loads of block that traded in the 4th of July holiday-shortened week.

The last time trading approached that level was the week of May 16 when 16 loads traded hands.

The profitability of cheese plants seems to have recovered as we went through May and into June, according to Brooks, but he warned of the high temperatures and humidity in the Midwest and how Minnesota and Wisconsin milk production lagged year ago levels in May. A fair amount of barrel cheese is produced there and lagging milk production may be tightening the barrel market.

Demand for barrels is probably good, he said, because more people are staying home and eating out less and firing up the barbecue.

Brooks also discussed why the block price is typically 2 or 3 cents above the barrels. Production and packaging costs are a little higher for block cheese, he explained, whereas barrel cheese these days is packaged in a fiber board barrel and is easy to extract for use in further manufacturing “so there’s not as much packaging, not as much cost there.” Whenever the price spread is inverted (barrels over the blocks) the higher costs “squeeze plant margins” he said, especially when you’re paying higher prices for the milk.

He expected more cheese to make its way to the CME looking for a home and warned that people will step away

from the market once the price starts slipping and that will pull the barrel lower as well.

Cash butter held all

week at $2.03, 25 1/2cents above a year ago.

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FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski says “Hot weather has been on everyone’s mind, mostly in terms of how it will affect grain prices, but now those concerns are spilling into the milk market.” There’s plenty of uncertainty. The heat will take its toll on milk output and yields however economic concerns could hurt dairy demand here in the U.S. and developing countries. And, increased milk production in Australia and New Zealand could slow U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in Oceania is at seasonal low levels and the winter season is underway.

Australian winter weather conditions are developing along typical lines, according to USDA. Milk handlers are stating that winter conditions are wetter than usual in some regions, while moisture is in better balance in others.

Australian milk producers are very optimistic about the upcoming season, according to USDA. Much of this optimism comes from an overall positive the winter and provide a positive start to the new season.

Both countries are in the early days of the 2011-2012 milk production year, thus it is too early to indicate new trends. Production estimates for the new season over last season are starting to develop; 4-5 percent higher in New Zealand and 1- 2 percent in Australia. Sales activity out of the Oceania region is minimal as stocks are limited and nearing seasonal low levels.

California’s Milk Producers Council’s July 8 newsletter reports that the number of approved bidders for Fonterra’s global dairy product auction continues to grow as the number of products offered by Fonterra increases and the prospect of additional suppliers lingers.

It warns that “More sellers from different countries add variables such as product quality differences, effects of currency valuations and changes (including speculation about possible changes), differences in transportation costs from sellers to buyers, and tariffs, tariff rate quotas, and the existence or absence of Free Trade

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NASS butter averaged $2.0348, down 5.4 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished at $1.61, down a penny and a half, and Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.6667, up 0.3 cent, and dry whey averaged 54.16 cents, down 0.6 cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.72 per hundredweight on June 3, $18.34 on June 10 and June 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, and $18.54 on July 8.

California’s August Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $23.24 per hundredweight for the north and $23.51 for the south.

Both are up 86 cents from July, are $5.91above August 2010, and equate to about $2.00 and $2.02 per gallon respectively.

The 2011 northern price average now stands at $20.27, up from $16.38 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.

National Milk’s Roger Cryan says the Federal order Class I milk price “came within a whisker of triggering payments in February, then began rising. Now corn and soybean prices have dropped, widening the gap between projected Class I prices and MILC target rates for the last few months of the Fiscal Year. No payments are projected through September.”

Commercial disappearance of dairy products during the first four months of 2011 totaled 64 billion pounds, according to USDA’s latest data, up 2.9 percent from the same period in 2010. Butter was up 15 percent; American cheese, up 4 percent; other cheese, up 7.1 percent; nonfat dry milk, down 5.7 percent; and fluid milk products were off 1.5 percent.

USDA reports that milk production is at or near peak levels in the Pacific Northwest, steady in Utah, Idaho, and the Northeast; declining along the seasonal trend in the Central and MidAtlantic regions with steeper production declines in the Southeast, Florida, Arizona and por-

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“Dairy farmers can benefit greatly from an-

other producer’s experiences,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “The Practical Dairy Advisor Program identifies other producers who can bring expertise, mentoring, and insight to the dairy operation.”

Practical dairy advisors can provide advice on reaching higher milk production, improving

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Mielke from A15 Agreements, all of which likely affect what bidders are willing to pay.”

It quoted USDA’s Dairy Market News; “Traders and handlers continue to use the gDT auction platform as a component when determining commercial prices but most are not adjusting their prices as sharply as the percentage changes from the previous auction event.” MPC adds that, “What began as a noble but self-serving tool intended to provide an important improvement in international price transparency, may be approaching an entirely different stage. “Should we say buyer beware?”

The Cooperatives Working Together program announced that it accepted eight requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 648,371 pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Central America.

The product will be delivered through November and raises CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 49.2 million pounds.

Speaking of exports; Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that the value of May dairy exports was estimated at $401 million, virtually unchanged from April, but 40 percent more than May 2010.

May imports, at $212 million, were down 12 percent from April, and up just 3 percent from a year ago. Thus far in fiscal year 2011, exports are valued at $2.9 billion, with a dairy trade surplus estimated at more than $1 billion.

The U.S. exported 289 million pounds of dairy products in May, about the same as April. Exports were equivalent to 13 percent of U.S. milk solids production during the January-May period, while imports represent 2.7 percent, matching

the lowest percentage since 1996, according to Natzke.

One other dairy export note, U.S. dairy cattle remain popular on the world market. Exports topped 5,000 head again in May, bringing the yearly total to about 28,500, nearly double the total for the same time last year. Turkey remains the leading market for U.S. dairy cattle, followed by Mexico.

In politics; draft legislation incorporating key elements of National Milk’s Foundation for the Future dairy policy proposal was announced July13. The text was made available by the House Agriculture Committee’s ranking member, Collin Peterson (DMN.) at http://democrats.agriculture.house.go v/ . The action provides lawmakers, farmers, and others to view the language prior to an official introduction as a bill.

The action drew criticism from dairy processors. IDFA CEO Connie Tipton said “We are disappointed that Rep. Collin Peterson is circulating draft legislation that clearly would take the dairy industry in the wrong direction. Instead of encouraging job growth and reducing regulation on an already overregulated industry, the discussion draft would impose new and intrusive government mandates on dairy markets at the cost of a growing dairy export business and the jobs that have come with it.”

More details are posted at www.idfa.org/news— views/news-releases/details/6175/ .

Meanwhile; CEO Jerry Kozak and staff are on a 12-stop tour across the U.S. meeting with producers to answer questions about their plan.

Locations and times and NMPF’s response to IDFA’s criticism can be found at www.nmpf.org .

reproduction or milk quality, heifer and calf raising strategies, identifying operational bottlenecks, working through an expansion or modernization, or transitioning to a different style of dairying.

They also add an extra dimension to farms’ target or profit teams.

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Fifty years working How many people do you know that have worked at the same job for 50 years? Oh there are a few, but almost everyone we know is ready to retire as soon as they can.

But we known of a person

that can’t retire, because the farmers he works for won’t let him. He is highly requested and in big demand by many farmers to do their repair work.

Some have let it be known that he has a job waiting for him after retirement.

It’s remarkable he never forgets you, nor leaves you in a pickle. Always willing to do your job and do it right. I think he has worked on every kind of equipment that is out there, including all the up to date complicated machines. His phone is ringing constantly with calls from farmers trying to get on his agenda.

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• Aug 9-11: EMPIRE FARM DAYS, Route 414, just south of Seneca Falls. Ongoing all three days: RAPP information booth in the Cornell (Empire) Building and BigFoot baler on display just north of the Empire Building. Daily demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.,followed by trainings.

• Aug. 12: Franklin County Fair at Fairgrounds in Malone. The fair runs Aug. 6-14. The BigFoot will be on display Aug. 12, with a demonstration at 5:30 p.m., followed by a training.

Contact Chastity Miller, Franklin County SWCD Manager to reserve your spot at 518-483-4061 or cmiller@fcswcd.org and to learn more about the Franklin County agricultural plastics recycling

program.

• Aug. 13: Tompkins County Farm City Day, 39 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville. BigFoot baler on display at the SWCD booth, 11 a.m.-4 pm.

Demonstrations at 12 p.m. (noon) and 3 p.m., followed by a training.

Contact Tompkins County CCE for info about Farm City Day at 607272-2292 x151 and Tompkins County SWCD to learn more about the county’s agricultural plastics recycling program 607-257-2340.

• Aug. 22-28: Washington County Fair at Fairgrounds, Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich.

BigFoot baler will be on display at the SWCD booth, which will be staffed during weekday afternoons. For information about the Washington County agricultural plastics recycling program contact the Washington County SWCD at 518-692-9940 x3.

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How dairy farms contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

by Ann Perry U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have produced the first detailed data on how large-scale dairy facilities contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases.

This research was conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the ARS Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory in Kimberly, Idaho.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and these studies support the USDA priority of responding to climate change.

ARS soil scientist April Leytem led the year -long project, which involved monitoring the emissions of ammonia, carbon diox-

ide, methane and nitrous oxide from a commercial dairy with 10,000 milk cows in southern Idaho. The facility had 20 open-lot pens, two milking parlors, a hospital barn, a maternity barn, a manure solid separator, a 25-acre wastewater storage pond and a 25acre compost yard.

Concentration data was collected continuously for two to three days each month, along with air temperature, barometric pressure, wind direction and wind speed. After this data was collected, Leytem’s team calculated the average daily emissions for each source area for each month.

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pounds of ammonia, 33,092 pounds of methane and 409 pounds of nitrous oxide every day. The open lot areas generated 78 percent of the facility’s ammonia, 57 percent of its nitrous oxide and 74 percent of the facility’s methane emissions during the spring.

In general, the emission of ammonia and nitrous oxide from the open lots were lower during the late evening and early morning, and then increased throughout the day to peak late in the day.

These daily fluctuations paralleled patterns in wind speed, air temperature and livestock activity, all of which generally increased during the day. Emissions of ammonia and methane from the wastewater pond and the compost were also lower in the late evening and early morning and increased during the day.

Results from the study were published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.

Read more about this work in the July 2011 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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Management for spring breeding

by Dr. Scott P. Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, VA Tech For a variety of reasons, interest among sheep producers to have fall-born lambs is on the rise. Fall-born lambs typically are well-suited to take advantage of strong early-spring market prices. Additionally, there is strong demand for fall-born lambs to meet the needs of youth which have spring market lamb shows. Favorable weather and forage production associated with fall lambing compliment these marketing opportunities. However, with sheep being very seasonal in their reproduction, fall-lambing is limited by the ability to get ewes pregnant in the spring. There are several options producers have to enhance the opportunity for spring breeding to be successful.

Most successful spring breeding programs utilize genetics that have out-of-season capability.

Breeds noted for this ability include Dorset, Polypay, Rambouillet, Finnsheep, potentially hair breeds (Katahdin, St. Croix, Blackbelly), and crosses of these breeds.

Considerable variation exists within these breed for fall lambing potential, and selection for this trait needs to be a priority for operations that utilize an extended breeding season.

Genetics, coupled with

proper nutrition and management, are key components for spring breeding success. One such management practice- the “ram effect” is commonly utilized to induce ovulation in anestrous ewes that have been previously isolated from rams. The ram effect is an effective, inexpensive, practical means to increase percentage of ewes lambing out of season. Utilization of the ram effect requires ewe isolation from rams for a minimum of one month, and preferably longer.

Isolation from rams needs to be complete by avoiding fenceline contact and any association with rams (sight, smell, touch). Upon joining rams with ewes that have been previously isolated, ewes will ovulate with 7 days after introduction of the rams. However, less than 20 percent of the ewes will be in heat during these first 7 days (silent heat). Active estrus (heat) and ovulation will occur 17 to 24 days after introduction of rams, resulting in pregnancy.

Breed of ewe is an important factor in response to the ram effect. Ewes will be more responsive to the ram effect as they reach the end of anestrous (are ready to start cycling), and therefore ewes with the genetic propensity to breed out-of-season respond most favorably to the ram effect in the spring.

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USDA launches resource to get products to market The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service launched an online resource that makes it easier than ever for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products.

With the new food hub web page, producers, buyers and others can now access a central clearinghouse for resources, news and information related to food hubs and similar enterprises that provide infrastructure support for small and mid-size producers. Contents of the web page will continue to evolve as USDA expands its understanding of the unique food hub business model, which pairs producers with buyers to serve local and regional food

systems.

Ultimately such enterprises support local economies and create jobs by offering services that enable farmers to break into new, higher -volume markets and preserving product identity.

The web page features information from numerous USDA agencies and other leading research and practitioner organizations in the public, non-profit and private sectors. A comprehensive, evolving directory of identified food hubs and financial resources will allow users to find desired markets quickly, without spending hours collecting information from various locales.

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teaser rams are frequently used during the first two weeks since there is a delay in estrus with the ram effect. Fertile rams need to be placed with the ewes after 14 days.

Aggressive rams (both fertile rams and teasers) with high libido are most effective in eliciting a response in the ewe. It is important that rams receive a breeding soundness exam prior to spring breeding to ensure fertility.

Hormonal control of the estrous cycle has been used for several years to induce ovulation in ewes. Until recently, however, protocols and

products approved specifically for sheep have been a limiting factor for wide-spread application. The sheep EAZI-BREED CIDR is now approved for use in the U.S. and provides sheep producers an additional tool for spring breeding. The CIDR is a vaginal insert which releases progesterone and is labeled to induce estrus in ewes during seasonal anestrus. The CIDR is a simple, easyto-use device that is inserted into the ewe for five days with ram introduction to immediately follow. Similar to the use of the ram effect, it is im-

portant that ewes not be exposed to rams prior to synchronization. Additionally, since a large number of ewes will exhibit estrus simultaneously, the ewe:ram ratio should not exceed 18:1 and may need to be lower depending on the age and capacity of the ram.

Consequently, pre-planning is warranted when using CIDRs to insert and remove the devices on staggered days if a large number of ewes are synchronized.

Finally, similar to fall breeding, basic management practices will enhance the success of spring breeding. Ewes

need to be in good body condition and need to be weaned and recovered from the weaning process prior to spring breeding. A solid nutrition and mineral program, along with flock health program are also key. Lastly, remember that libido and fertility of rams is necessary for successful spring breeding. Breeding soundness exams and semen evaluations prior to the spring breeding season are warranted. Also, observe rams closely for activity to insure they are servicing ewes.

Source: Livestock Update, April 2011

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Three NYJBPA members graduate from Cornell University Sarah Barber, Thomas Smith and Amanda Stang, three of the junior members from the Western Region graduated this spring from Cornell University. Sarah graduated with Cum Laude honors with her Bachelor’s degree from the dairy science program.

Tom graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the animal science program and earned Magna Cum Laude honors.

He will be attending Cornell College of

Veterinary Medicine in the fall to earn a DVM degree. Amanda also graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors as well from the dairy science program. Amanda is starting her new job as the Replacement heifer manager at Will-OCrest Dairy, LP in Clifton Springs, NY, where she will manage the day to day operations for over 600 young heifers.

The three students also were awarded other Animal Science Awards. All three

Sarah Barber, Thomas Smith and Amanda Stang, members of the New York Junior Beef Producers Association, are all recent Cornell University graduates.

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U.S. Department of Education official named National FFA Organization’s national advisor The U.S. Department of Education has selected Dr. Steve A. Brown as national advisor of the National FFA Organization and chairman of the national FFA board of directors.

Brown is now responsible for providing catalytic leadership for FFA and will serve as chairman of the board. He’ll also advise national FFA officers, delegates and committees on policy matters and serve as an ex-officio member of all FFA committees. Brown will also review all applications for the American FFA Degree, awarded to students who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to and accomplishment within FFA. An educational program specialist in agriculture, food and natural resources sciences with the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., Brown had served as national FFA executive secretary since 2008. In that role, he provided leadership for FFA and agricultural education while coordinating activities between the FFA’s board of directors and the National FFA Foundation’s board of trustees.

“It is a distinct honor to be named the advisor of such an important, significant and historical organization as FFA,” he said. “FFA is the nation’s pre-

mier leadership development organization for students pursuing careers in the agricultural industry and I look forward to helping guide FFA into the future.”

With more than 30 years of service to agricultural education, Brown has served as the Missouri state FFA executive secretary, district supervisor in agricultural education for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and an FFA advisor at Macon Area Career and Technical Center in Macon, MO, where he taught agricultural education.

Originally from Orrick, MO, he received his doctorate in agricultural education and both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He and wife Rhonda currently reside in Alexandria, VA, and have have four daughters and three grandchildren.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Steve Brown with his wealth of agricultural and educational experience championing our mission,” said National FFA Organization CEO Dwight Armstrong. “He is firmly committed to the students we serve and our organization as a whole. We look forward to great things to come.”

received the American Society of Animal Science Award. This award is given to students who are enrolled in a fouryear animal science curriculum, rank in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrate leadership by participating in animal science and university activities. The three also received the American Dairy Science Association Award. Students must be members of ADSA, active in a dairy science club and rank in the top 10 percent of their respective classes.

Sarah, Tom, and Amanda also were awarded the Morrison Award. This award is given to students majoring in

Animal Science who have excelled in academics (3.5 and above), research and leadership roles in Animal Science undergraduate organizations.

Finally, a Livestock Scholarship Award was awarded to Tom Smith. This award is given annually to one or two students with an interest in domestic farm livestock as demonstrated through work experiences, course program, academic performance and activity in undergraduate student organizations.

Congratulations to all three students.

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Agriscience awards honor innovators WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, a federal government-supported foundation, and the American Farm Bureau Federation recently partnered to present eight monetary awards and research funding to the 2011 Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Agriscience Awards winners. The awards honor distinguished scientists, educators and high-school students for exemplary innovation in the field of agricultural science.

“The winning candidates honored here today are innovators in the field of agricultural science and technology,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

“They are the individuals we will rely on well into the future to develop and promote innovative ways to secure American agriculture and its role as a world producer.”

Randall Prather, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Missouri in Columbia, and Andrew Paterson, Ph.D., a research professor at the University of Georgia in Athens, each received the CCFF Agricultural Science Distinguished Scientist Award of $25,000 and up to $25,000 in research funding.

Prather is a distinguished professor of reproductive biotechnology in the Division of Animal Science at the University of Missouri. His research focuses on genetic improvement of swine and cattle to reduce pregnancy loss. He also studies the use of animal cloning for biomedical research related to diseases and reproduction.

Paterson is a distinguished research professor at the University of Georgia, jointly appointed in three departments: crop and soil science, plant biology and genetics. His research uses genomic tools and approaches to study crop improvement, plant biodiversity and molecular evolution. He is also researching

biofuel production efficiency.

CCFF Agricultural Science Educator Awards are presented to three educators who emphasize concepts, principles and application in their curriculum to promote the study of agricultural science to students.

The following recipients of the CCFF Agricultural Science Educator Award were honored with $10,000 awards to support their research and education efforts: • Michele Sutton is an agricultural educator at the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES New Visions in Life Sciences program at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. As an agricultural educator, Sutton has worked to update agricultural curriculum in secondary schools, while encouraging students to explore plant, animal, environmental and mechanical sciences. Her program at Cornell further facilitates agricultural education by matching high school seniors with some of the top minds in agricultural science research.

• Melissa Braun is recognized for her work as an agriscience educator at Gillett Secondary School in Gillett, WI, where she taught an array of courses in food science, horticulture and greenhouse management. Braun was recognized as the 2007 Wisconsin Agriscience Teacher of the Year, the 2007 National Agriscience Teacher of the Year and received a Kohl Fellowship in 2008.

• Paul Heasley is with the State College Area School District in State College, PA, and has taught agricultural sciences at the 9-12 grade levels for 30 years. He was a finalist in the National FFA Organization’s “Agricultural Science Teacher of the Year” competition in 2009 and has been honored with several national instructional innovation awards by the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

Radhakrishna selected interim department head of ag and extension education UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Rama Radhakrishna, professor of agricultural and extension education in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named interim head of the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, effective July 1.

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Radhakrishna received the 2010 North Eastern Regional Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences from the Association for Public and Land Grant Universities. He also received outstanding teaching (2011) and research (2010) awards from the American Association for Agricultural Education, and an outstanding teacher award (2009) from the North American College Teachers of Agriculture (Eastern Region).

He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Agricultural Sciences in India and his doctorate from Penn State.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Chicken à la grill (Family Features) — There’s nothing wrong with lip-smacking good barbecued chicken - but there are a lot of other tasty ways to enjoy chicken hot off the grill. These recipes from the National Chicken Council bring flamekissed flavor to your plate in the form of sweet and spicy wings, summerfresh kabobs, and a gorgeous entrée salad.

Quick grilling tips • When cooking chicken outdoors, keep it refrigerated until ready to cook.

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Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings Serves 4 4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, and cut at the joint 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup apricot preserves 2 garlic cloves, mashed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Juice from one lime, about 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons chopped chives Fresh lime wedges for garnish Season wings with salt. Heat grill to medium high.

In bowl of food processor combine preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar and cumin; process until smooth. Add chives.

Place wings on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and grill for another 5 to 6 minutes.

With a pastry brush or spoon, brush sauce on wings. Cook for about 1 minute, and turn. Repeat on other side of wings. Cook for another 1

Marinate, turning skewers occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Heat grill on high heat. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning, for about 10 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Pan-Asian Chicken Escabeche

Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings

minute. Wings should register 170°F when tested with an instant read thermometer.

Serve wings garnished with lime wedges.

Grilled Chicken and Peach Kabobs Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 16 cremini mushrooms 3 ripe peaches, cut into eighths (may use frozen if fresh not available) 8 wooden or metal skewers Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup coarse grainy mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon orange zest If using wooden skewers, place in water and soak for at least one hour.

Cut chicken into 1-inch dice. In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper and zest.

Slowly whisk in olive oil to combine.

Thread chicken, zucchini rounds, mushrooms and peach slices onto skewers, alternating ingredients. Be sure to leave enough space at bottom of skewer to hold and turn.

Place skewers in a single layer on a sheet pan or baking dish and pour marinade over, turning skewers to distribute marinade. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate.

by Hannah Bush, Chemung Dairy ambassador We have been busy visiting schools and farmers markets and we are getting ready for the Chemung County Fair that starts on the 2nd of August, so plan on stopping by to see us at the Dairy Booth in the 4-H building.

Just a reminder that even when it is hot out, there are many ways to get your 3 servings of dairy every day, here is a great Ice Cream Treat recipe to make and share with your family. Stay cool and drink Milk.

Rice Krispie Ice Cream Dessert 1 stick melted butter 1 cup coconut 2 1/2 cups rice krispies 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 quart vanilla ice cream Combine sugar, nuts, coconut and cereal. Add melted butter and stir until evenly coated. Pat half of mixture in 8 x 8 pan. Slice ice cream and put on top of ice cream and pat down. Freeze until firm. For 9 x 13 pan, double recipe.

The Chemung County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council — the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

Pan-Asian Chicken Escabeche

pepper pieces, water chestnuts, carrot, cucumber, radishes and red onion in bowl of food processor. Rough chop by pulsing the blade. If food processor is not available, vegetables may be julienned by hand.

Place chopped vegetables in large bowl. Add garlic, lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Place bowl in refrigerator and allow to sit for one hour or up to overnight.

Prepare gas or charcoal grill. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning, until done throughout, about 6 minutes per side. Cool and shred meat coarsely.

Add chicken to vegetable salad mixture. Add cilantro and parsley; stir well to combine.

Oneida County Princess attends Dairylea Open House Submitted by Jasmine Wratten, Oneida County Dairy Princess The Oneida County Dairy Princess traveled to the Dairylea Open House on June 27. Ambassador Kenna Williams also attended and assisted with the many interactive booths that were available to the public. Among them were the human TMR, where the public was able to create a balanced ration for a cow using people food and then take it home with them.

The public was also able to color cow pictures, make masks, and learn how to make butter and ice cream from dairy royalty. A big hit was the green screen, where a picture was taken and then superimposed onto a poster with a celebrity. The pictures were made all the more interesting because both people would have milk mustaches! A very clever way to promote the “Got Milk?” slogan.

Companies such as Chobani and Heluva Good were also in attendance, giving out free samples of their dairy goods.

The open house saw many people and provided an opportunity for dairy royalty to promote dairy products as well as the dairy farmers’ positive image.

The Oneida County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the

Kenna Williams, Oneida County Dairy Ambassador and Jasmine Wratten, Oneida County Dairy Princess, hard at woek at the Dairylea Open House.

support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council — the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

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Happy Ice Cream Month

From the Illinois Institute of Art Cooking School, Chicago Serves 4 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and quartered 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded 2 cans water chestnuts (5 ounces each) 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 English cucumber, skin on and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 radishes, halved 1 red onion, quartered 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped In large plastic zipper bag, combine Chinese five spice powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add thighs to bag, seal well and turn to coat.

Marinate in refrigerator for one hour, or up to overnight.

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Forest products industry commends U.S. Rep. Bill Owens for taking action to protect manufacturing jobs Rep. Owens leads effort to stay costly boiler regulations until improvements are made WASHINGTON, D.C. — On behalf of the nearly 900,000 workers in the U.S. forest products industry, Donna Harman, the President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) commended the action taken by U.S. Representative Bill Owens to protect manufacturing jobs by co-sponsoring legislation that would stay and improve EPA’s costly and burdensome Boiler MACT rule and three related rules until they can be improved to be more achievable and affordable.

“Congressman Owens has shown decisive leadership to protect good manufacturing jobs from regulations that even the EPA itself has admitted need to be changed,” said Donna Harman, President and CEO of AF&PA. “By sponsoring legislation to stay and improve these costly rules, Rep. Owens is helping to prevent severe hardship and tens of thousands of job losses in the forest product sector alone.”

The Boiler MACT regulation issued by the EPA in February 2011 sets emission limits for boilers used in a vast array of industrial, commercial and institution-

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ATA from A29 burdensome security requirements on trucking companies.”

“Unfortunately,” he testified, “rather than augmenting the security of the transportation sector, the focus has been more on regulatory compliance than evaluating the impact of existing security requirements.”

In addition to limiting future security mandates, Rojas recommended that as Congress looks to reauthorize TSA they encourage information sharing between the public and private sectors; improve coordination between federal agencies, many of whom already play a role in transportation security; and ensure that the roll out of readers for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential moves forward promptly.

al facilities, including manufacturers (forest products, chemicals, agricultural products, furniture, food processors, refineries, foundries, etc.), as well as municipal power plants, biomass energy plants, universities, hospitals, federal facilities, small businesses and others. The final Boiler MACT rule alone has an estimated capital

cost for the manufacturing sector of over $14 billion, plus billions more in operating costs.

For the forest products industry alone, the Boiler MACT rules have been estimated to cost $5-$7 billion in capital, in the same ballpark as the unaffordable rules proposed by EPA last year. These huge costs would put tens of thousands of jobs at risk.

EPA has announced a stay of the Boiler MACT regulations while changes are considered, but without Congressional action, EPA’s decision could be overturned by a court, threatening affected companies with high compliance costs and jobs losses. Rep. Owens has co-sponsored H.R. 2250 which would provide much-needed cer-

tainty and direction for both a stay of the regulations and a solid foundation for EPA to make the needed changes.

“With the time, direction and certainty provided by Rep. Owens’ bill, this legislation enables EPA to rewrite the Boiler MACT rules in a way that will protect the environment and also promote jobs

and economic growth,” concluded Harman.

“On behalf of the workers of the forest products industry, we commend Rep. Owens for taking action to ensure the sustainability of the environment as well as businesses and the workers and communities they support, and we urge the Congress to quickly pass this important legislation.”

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SELLING: International 2500A backhoe loader, 2,344 original hours, needs clutch; Farmall Super A w/ Woods 60" mower; Cub 582 w/ mower; John Deere 950 15' cultimulcher; John Deere 347 baler w/ electric controls & wide pickup; (4) good wood basket wagons; Pequea HR15 rotary rake; John Deere 50' hay & grain elevator; (3) hay elevators; (2) Clay 3 beater SU wagons on HD gears; New Idea 3626 manure spreader; Bush hog 7 ft 307 mower; post hole digger; New Holland crop dryer; 60' John Deere mow conveyor (down); John Deere FBB drill 16 disc; dump wagon; dump trailer; Uebler 810 feed cart w/ Honda engine; New Holland 27 whirl-a-feed blower; front for Dion SU wagon; plus miscellaneous items watch for additions! Visit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for photos!

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Researchers study pesticide pathways into the atmosphere

by Ann Perry When soil moisture levels increase, pesticide losses to the atmosphere through volatilization also rise.

In one long-term field study, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists found that herbicide volatilization consistently resulted in herbicide losses that exceed losses from field runoff.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Timothy Gish and ARS micrometeorologist John Prueger led the

investigation, which looked at the field dynamics of atrazine and metolachlor, two herbicides commonly used in corn production. Both herbicides are known to contaminate surface and ground water, which was primarily thought to occur through surface runoff.

Gish works at the ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, and Prueger works at the agency’s National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in

Ames, Iowa. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of promoting sustainable agriculture.

Many experts believed that volatilization was not a contributing factor to water contamination because atrazine and metolachlor had a low vapor pressure. However, the monitoring of both herbicide volatilization and surface runoff at the field-scale over multiple years had never been done.

So the team set up a 10-year study in an experimental field in Beltsville that is equipped with remote sensing gear and other instrumentation for monitoring local meteorology, air contaminates, soil properties, plant characteristics, and groundwater quality. This allowed the team to carry out their studies on a well-characterized site where only the meteorology — and the soil water content — would vary.

Prueger and Gish ob-

served that when air temperatures increased, soil moisture levels had a tremendous impact on how readily atrazine and metolachlor volatilized into the air, a key factor that had not been included in previous models of pesticide volatilization. When soils were dry and air temperatures increased, there was no increase in herbicide volatilization, but herbicide volatilization increased significantly when temperatures rose and soils were wet.

Most surprising was

that throughout the study, herbicide volatilization losses were significantly larger than surface runoff.

When averaged over the two herbicides, loss by volatilization was about 25 times larger than losses from surface runoff.

Results from this work were published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.

Read more about this research in the July 2011 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, July 25 • 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. Tom & Brenda Hosking 570-882-8500 or 607-699-3637 www.athensstockyards.com • 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 • 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 • 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, 518-392-3321.

• 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.

• 6:55 PM - State of Vermont - Pickups & Jeep ‘01 Ford F250 pickup, ‘00 Chevy S10 pickup and ‘03 Jeep Liberty Renegade. All sold with keys & clean titles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, July 26 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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 817-8472071 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

• 6:00 PM: Livingston Co. Hwy. Shop Facility, Rte. 63, Geneseo, NY (Livingston Co.)`. Livingston Co. Tax Title Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Washington County - Light Fixtures.

Troffer 277V T8 w/32w 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.

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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

Wednesday, July 27 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. 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 • 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.

• 6:15 PM - Private Consignor - Corvette & Trailer - ‘87 Chevy Corvette 2 door convertible with a new battery & ‘00 Witzco RG-35 35 ton dual axle lowbed trailer. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, July 28 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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, 315-633-2944, Site phone 731-234-8925 www.lyonauction.com • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Live-

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stock 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.

• 6:00 PM: Rockland County - Computers & Assets. Large lots of ThinkCentre & NetVista PC towers, Dell laptop, automotive manuals, Space Saver file storage system & more.

• 6:35 PM - July Second Chance Auction - More than ever this month! ‘05 Ford F550 Superduty pickup, ‘77 Gradall G660 SME, ‘99 Chevy 3500 dump truck & tons more!

• 8:00 PM - Town of Franklin, MA - Vehicles & Equip. - (2) GMC Brigadier J8C042 dump trucks, ‘97 Chevy K3500 Pickup, ‘97 Land Rover, (3) ‘00 Ford E350 vans & more.

• 9:25 PM - Questar III - Modular Bldgs. & Autos - Ammco brake lathe, refrigerant reclamation systems, pressure washer, flatbed truck body, (2) modular buildings & more.

• 9:40 PM - Schuyler Co. - Equip. & Tires - Post hole digger, post driver, Blackhawk lifts, grader blade, 2 ton chain pulleys, block & tackles and (6) tires. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Friday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:05 PM: Private Consignor. Trailer & Equip.

• 6:20 PM - Valhalla Fire Dist. - Surplus Equip. (20) 50’ lengths of 1.5” & 2.5” hose, Olympus D520 zoom digital camera, heater & A/C control & surge protector.

• 6:30 PM - Heritage Centers - Rubbermaid Carts - (7) large 1-yd tilt carts and (5) small 1/2-yd tilt carts. These are heavy duty carts in good condition. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, July 30 • 8:00 AM: 14 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. Complete liquidation of Lenz Hardware Contents, Hardware & Tools, Misc. Antiques. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 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 Construc-

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 tion, 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 Sunday, July 31 • 6:00 PM: Onondage Co. - Fire Safe Assets. (2) Black Diamond Remington-Rand safe file fire insulated, very heavy cabinet. Dimensions are 30” x 20” x 54.” Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com 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 • 6:00 PM: Town of Windham. Pickup & Equip. ‘02 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup with plow, push mowers, pole saw, weed eater, air compressor & Police car dividers.

• 6:10 PM - Onondaga Community College Assets - Nexlink computer towers, Colex Studio M 50 film processor, conference table & chairs, Tandum lab table & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: National Grid MA . Culvert Cylinders (4) various sized, 2-oz/610-gram cylinders: (1) 30” diameter x 6’ L, (1) 40” x 15’ L, (1) 60” x 18’ L, (1) 84” x 23’ L. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.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, 585-3941515. 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 Monday, August 8 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637 or 607-972-1770 Tuesday, August 9 • 6:00 PM: Canaseraga Central School District .

Equipment - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w ‘03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Fleetside 4X4 pickup, metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: West Haven, VT. Complete Dispersal of Oak Creek Farm including 200 free stall Holsteins, complete extensive line of equip., 100 tons of corn silage. Wrights Auction Service, 802334-6115 • 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, 585396-1676 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 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 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 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm.

Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 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 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com 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 • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip.

Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom &

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-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

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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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

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

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Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.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. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 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 Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com 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. 585-7282520 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., 717464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.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, 413569-6421 • 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 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 19 • 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 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, 607-7462226 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, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 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., Com-

plete 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 607-8478800 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 Thursday, November 17 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 18, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .12-.14; 6175# .15-.18; 76-90# .20-.22; 91-105# .25-.30; 106# & up .35-.40.

Farm Calves: .45-.55 Veal Calves: .95-1.50 Heifers: Open .63-1.20; Beef .68-.7650.

Beef Steers: .75-.85; Beef .67-1.1250 Beef Bull: 70-72 Replacement Cows: one @ 1450 Boars: one @ 20 Sows: 30-31 Butcher Hogs: one @ 40 Sheep, ea: 45-205 Lambs, ea: 35-162.50 Goats, ea: 80-220 Kids, ea: 75-85 Canners: up to 65.50 Cutters: 66-69 Utility: 70-75.25 Rabbits: 3-12 Chickens: 3-21 Ducks: 5-18 COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA No report * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 19, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .32.54; Cutters .54-.68; Util .65.77; Bulls .85-.90; Steers 78-102; Heifers 60-78.

Calves: Growers No. 1 .751.20; Heifers 1.50-2; Veal Util .90-1.05; Other 70-89.

Hogs:Sows 40-45; Boars 20-25/ea.

Sheep: 65-75 Goats: 75-130/ea; Billies 150-175; Kids 20-120/ea.

Lambs: 1.80-2.20

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ July 19, 2011

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy. Beef .70.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .601.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 11 & 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .601.25; 80-92# .50-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.81; Lean .45-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .70-.92.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs. 1000-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1350; Open Hfrs. 500-900.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1.15.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100190; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 13, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.60; Grower Bull over 92# .901.10; 80-92# .60-1.05; Bob Veal .10-.55.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .71-.85; Lean .55-.73; Hvy. Beef .75.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1650; Springing Cows 1525; Open Hfrs.

900; Started Hfrs. 300-610.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.13; Sel .90-.97; Hols. Sel .88-.94.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.50-1.75.

Swine (/#): Sow .47; Boar .20; Feeder Pig .90-1.05.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 11, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.70; Grower Bull over 92# .701.30; 80-92# .70-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .74-.87; Lean .72-.78; Hvy. Beef .80.86.

Beef (/#): Feeders 1.051.27.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 14, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves 92# .90-1.15; 80-92# .501.05; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .71-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.73; HY Util .80-.90.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows 950.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.12; Sel .95-.98; Hols. Ch .94-.98; Sel .80-.85.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 13, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 64-81; Canners/Cutters 42-74.

Bulls: Dairy 81-88.

Calves: 95-110# 15-25; 8095# 10-22; 60-80# 5-20; Ret. to Feed Bull over 95# 30-132; 80-94# 25-130; 7080# 20-100; Hfrs. 205.

Steers: Beef Ch 94-113; Sel 88-94; Hols. Ch 85-95; Sel 78-83.

Hogs: St. 71-90; Boar 10; Feeder pigs 60/hd.

Lambs/Goats: Lambs 122197; Sheep 20-75; Goats 70-142.50/hd.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 13, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 4-17 Beets (bunch): .45-1.15 Blueberries (pt): 1.50-3 Broccoli (hd): .55-1.10 Cabbage (hd): .25-.95 Cherries (peck): 16-28 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 112.50 Eggs (dz): .65-1.40 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 7-13 Onions (bunch): .25-.85 Peas (1/2 bu): 11-34 Peppers (1/2 bu): 4.50-15 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-16 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 7.50-16

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Raspberries (pt): 1.453.70 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .50-2 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 11.50-23.50 Sweet Corn (dz): 2.65-4.25 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 2-16 Tomatoes (25#): 17-61 Zucchini (1/2 bu): .7511.50 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 18, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.8050; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .76.90 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.30; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 2.82.

Sheep/Lambs: Cull .15.80; Lambs under 60-80# 1.45-2.05; Lambs 80# & up 1.4250-2.0250.

Goats: 15-125.

Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 1435.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.5078.78, hi dress 80, lo dress 70.75-72;Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-74, hi dress 75.75, lo dress 68; Lean 8590% lean 65.50-69.50, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1195-1220# 88-94.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

395-505# 79-82.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 97-125; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-115# 7297; 80-90# 70-82; No. 3 80100# 40-55; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 85# 250/hd.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 12-45.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 240# 175/hd.

Sows: US 1-3 400-450#

205/hd.

Boars: 200-350# 60136/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 38-69; 60-100# 45-100.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 35-65# 150-190; 70-80# 120-200.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 175# 75.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 20-45# 35-70; 50-70# 80120;80-90# 120-145.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 120-140# 125-145; Sel 2 90-140# 90-125.

Slaughter Wethers: Sel 1 160# 185.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1150-1560# 108-116; Hols. Ch 1450-1600# 9799.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 79.50-84.50; Boners 73.5080; Lean 71.50-77.50; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 60-71.50; Shelly 69 & dn.

Bulls: 1355-1855# 78.5096.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 545880# 84-100; Hfrs. 9701130# 86-95; Hols. 436670# 65-67; Bulls Hols. w/horns 510-940# 57-87.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105120; No. 2 90-10# 80-105; No. 3 75-115# 45-80; Util 43 & dn; Hols. Hfrs. 100110# 180-184.

Swine: Sows 340-475# 4959.50; 505-695# 53.5055.25; Thin/Weak/Rough 360-445# 39-45; Boars Weak/Rough 355# 24.

Goats: L Nannies to 127; Fleshy Kids 72-112; Small/Thin 38-65.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-100# 157-185.

Sheep: all wts. 55.

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 July 12, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .5015 Chickens: .50-7 Ducks: 1-10.50 Pigeons: 2.75-5 Gerbils: .50-1 Hamsters: .50 Chicken Peeps: .50-1 Ducklings: 1.25-1.50 Guinea Pigs: .50-2.50 Gerbil Family: 5 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA July 15, 2011 US 1-2: 25 hd, 21# 165; 38 hd, 43-49# 123-132; 89 hd, 51-59# 116-138; 111 hd, 64-69# 111-136; 188 hd, 70-76# 102-125; 13 hd, 8793# 107-120; 54 hd, 125138# 75-99.

US 2: 29 hd, 24-26# 162164; 51 hd, 31-40# 127140; 20 hd, 42-59# 100133.

As Is: 7 hd, 50-53# 66; 11 hd, 71-80# 85-86; 4 hd, 128-140# 70-83. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 5 & 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 330 Cows: Breakers 69.75-73; Boners 65-68.50; Lean 5559.

Bulls: 1136-2064# 7985.50 Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 104-109; 500600# 99-107; 600-700# 9799; M&L 2 300-400# 92105; 400-500# 95-104; 500600# 93-104; 600-700# 8194.

Calves: 159. Bull Calves No. 1 94# & up 97.50112.50; 80-92# 82.50-

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NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 19, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-16; 61-75# 18-42; 76-95# 3260; 96-105# 35-60; 106# & up 50-60.

Farm Calves: 70-250/cwt Start Calves: 50-76/cwt Veal: 74-79/cwt Heifers: 36-82.50/cwt Steers: 86.50/cwt Bulls: 68.50/cwt Canners: 22-61/cwt Cutters: 61.50-71/cwt Utility: 72-83.50/cwt Sows: 35/cwt Hogs: 43-71/cwt Boars: 5/cwt Pigs: 48-53/ea Lambs: 160-225/cwt Sheep: 51-110 Goats: 45-182.50/ea.

Rabbits: 2-9.50/ea.

Poultry: 1-18.50/ea.

Hay (18 lots): .353.30/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

51 Calves .02-1.20, Avg .54; 44 Cows .30-.87, Avg .66; 7 Easy Cows .07.5.57.75, Avg .43; 6 Feeders 300-600# .31-1.18, Avg .80; 3 Heifers .45-.75.5, Avg .63; 7 Bulls .57-.95.5, Avg .87; 14 Steers .53.5-1.11.5, Avg .88; 18 Sheep .27-.98, Avg .53; 6 Lambs (ea) 1-72, Avg 54.17;, (/#) 1.30-2.06, Avg 1.71; 16 Goats (ea) 29-155, Avg 57.16; 11 Kids (ea) 3465, Avg 48.73. Total 204 Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .80-1; Roosters (ea) 2-4; Bunnies (ea) 2; Ducks (ea) 3.50; Rabbits (/#) 1.50; Pigeons (ea) 1.503.25; Guineas (ea) 7.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.25; Brown Jum XL 1.40-1.45; L 1.35; M .95.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 1 Alfalfa 4.30; 13 Mixed .70-1.40; 2 Timothy 1.90; 6 Grass 14.30; 1 Rye Straw 3.20; 1 Oats 8. Total 24

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97.50; No. 2 94# & up 82.50-100; 80-92# 70-85; No. 3 80-110# 40-80; Hols.

No. 1 94-108# 290-325; No. 2 82-102# 160-190.

Veal: Util 25-47.50 Lambs: 30-58# 120-145.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10-15# 27.50-35.

Kid Goats: (/hd) Sel 2 3040# 30-40; 50-60# 52.5065.

Hay: 6 lds, 110-247/ton Oats: 1 ld, 5/bu EarCorn: 4 lds, 100190/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1145-1485# 113-115.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1245# 100; Sel 1-2 12451250# 78-79.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1090-1150# 115.50-116; Ch 2-3 9601165# 114.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8787.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 82-85, lo dress 77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74-79, hi dress 80.50, lo dress 71.50-73; Lean 85-90% lean 69.50-72.50, lo dress 67-68.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1840# 84-86.50; Ret. to farm 1280-1465# 92.5095.50; YG 2 1340-1655# 80-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 135-142.50; 500-700# 130-132.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-600# 122.50-132.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102112.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 700# 103; M&L 2 600# 97.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 97.50112.50; No. 2 90-130# 8095; No. 3 85-120# 42.5077.50; Beef Calves 90-195# 107.50-120.

Vealers: 65-120# 20-32.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 100175# 71-77.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-100# 193-209; Ewes Util 1-2 90-175# 62.50-90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 57.50; 60-62# 115132.50; Sel 2 35-45# 43-63; Nannies Sel 1 100-115# 115-127.50/cwt; Sel 2 8595# 80-95; 130# 95/cwt; Billies Sel 2 90# 72.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1292-1506# 116.50118; Ch 2-3 1180-1514# 112-116.50; 1660-1680# 107-108.50; Sel 1-3 10441494# 107-111.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Sel 1-3 1142-1578# 89.50-94.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1216-1388# 112.50115.50; Ch 2-3 1102-1428#

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Eighty-Four 107.50-112.50; Hols. 1164# 88.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 82.2586.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-80, hi dress 81.7583, lo dress 72.50-75.75; Boners 80-85% lean 72.5076.75, hi dress 77.50-80.25, lo dress 67-72.75; Lean 8590% lean 67.50-73, hi dress 72.50-75.50, lo dress 62.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1026-2098# 81.50-91.50, hi dress 1644# 101; YG 2 9481334# 65-80.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 442# 117.50; 989# 111; L 3 Hols. 702-1024# 78-85.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 224-282# 127.50-134; 349450# 117.50-126; 504-536# 110-117.50; M&L 2 394# 105; 725-794# 93-103.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 366454# 127-130; 520-552# 112.50-129; L 3 Hols. 200260# 99-112.50; 470# 100; 538# 75.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 100-112.50; No. 2 96-116# 75-105; 8692# 50-67.50; No. 3 94114# 45-70; 78-92# 42-50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80-96# 175-180; No. 2 102# 145; Beef X 82-94# 80-112.50.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 1045.

Sows: US 1-3 440-718# 47-54.

Boars: 678# 25 Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 50-66# 140-205; 89-106# 150-160; Yearlings 138150# 95-100; Ewes 82# 85; 154-194# 65-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-60# 110.50-122.50; 70-80# 122.50-152.50; Sel 2 under 20# 10-35; 20-40# 37.50-75; 45-60# 62.50105; 65-75# 84-112.50; Nannies Sel 1 110-150# 107.50-130; Sel 2 90-130# 76-102; Sel 3 80-90# 57.5065; Billies Sel 1 170# 220; Sel 2 120-130# 140-165; Wethers Sel 2 140# 160.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA

July 16, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 210 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 105-200 Timothy: 2 lds, 145-190 Oat Hay: 2 lds, 115-180 Grass: 4 lds, 110-185 Straw: 6 lds, 150-160 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 15, 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 3-4 1265-1520# 116-120; Ch 2-3 12501485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 1075-1370# 108.50-113.

Slaughter Heifers: 11051465# 110-113.25; Full 1100-1320# 106.50-109; Ch 2-3 1105-1380# 106.50110.

Slaughter Cows:Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7983.50, hi dress 84-88.75; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 8486, lo dress 73.50-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 7276.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 67.50-73; Lean 8590% lean 65-69, hi dress 71-77.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1200-1520# 95-97; Bullocks 835-1420# 93-97; hi dress 1295-1595# 111-114, lo dress 910-1435# 86-92; Thurs. YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100-106; lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 105-120; 8090# 85-100; No. 2 95-110# 90-100; 80-90# 60-80; No. 3 95-135# 50-75; 70-90# 3050; Util 70-105# 27-42; Hols. hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 260-310; No. 2 85-105# 170-210; Jersey X bred 65105# 50-120; non-tubing 65-85# 14-47.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 85121# 105-122; No. 2 84112# 100-115; pkg 84# 92; No. 3 83-108# 60-82; pkg 74# 21; Util 72-107# 12-30; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 92110# 355-360; pkg 82# 300; No. 2 pkg 81-91# 280; non-tubing 63-72# 20-40.

Graded Bull Calves:

Thurs. No. 1 90-128# 100115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72-130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90105# 175-230; 70-90# 100110.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 13, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1040-1245# 89-90; Hols.

Sel 2-3 1465-1690# 86-90.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5086; Breakers 75-80% lean 75-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69-73, hi dress 74-76; Lean 85-90% lean 6469.50, lo dress 58-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1490-2125# 82-88.50.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 17.50-55.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 102.50127.50; 80-90# 70-90; No. 2 95-125# 75-105; No. 3 80115# 45-65.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 95115# 205-255.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 40-60# 180-215; 6080# 190-192.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 99-112.50; Sel 2 40-60# 6062.50; Nannies Sel 1 5080# 117.50-132.50; Billies Sel 1 70-80# 120-157.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 12, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1260-1500# 117121.50; Ch 2-3 1180-1505# 112.50-116.50; 1665# 108; Sel 1-3 1120-1415# 104110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1345-1560# 101-103; Ch 23 1225-1570# 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-3 1210-1410# 90-94.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1130-1245# 111.50113.50, Hols. 1540# 94.50; Ch 2-3 1085-1295# 106-

110.50; full/YG 4-5 10901095# 104; Hols. 1395# 88; Sel 1-3 1140-1280# 102106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 83.5085; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-79.50, hi dress 81.50-83, lo dress 72.5075.50; Boners 80-85% lean 72.50-75, hi dress 77, lo dress 67.50-70; Lean 8590% lean 68-73, lo dress 61-65.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1130-2125# 86-92, 2280# 83; hi dress 1250# 103; YG 2 1070# 78.50.

Feeder Steers: L 1 510# 135; L 2 410# 115.

Feeder Heifers: L 1 416430# 100-102; 697-790# 85-90; M 2 355# 81; L 2 925# 77.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 240255# 135-160; 360# 115; M&L 2 490-680# 72-83; L 3 Hols. 320-465# 72-78.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-127; 90# 85-105; No. 2 95-110# 77100; 80-90# 65-82; No. 3 95-100# 50-75; 85-90# 4560; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-95# 205-250; No. 2 85-95# 112170.

Vealers: Util 60-105# 1050.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 240-272# 70-72; 290# 69; 45-50% lean 236-275# 69.50-70.75; 300# 66.50.

Sows: US 1-3 390-442# 45-50.50; 505-625# 54-56; M 1-2 333-422# 34-43.50.

Boars: 355-690# 31-35.50; Jr. Boars 265# 50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2550# 50-55; Roasters 175215# 74.50-82/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 55-60# 190-205; 7295# 195-202; 110-1483 150-185; Gd & Ch 1-2 40# 155; Yearlings 180# 125.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3540# 87-105; 55-65# 110135; Sel 2 under 20# 35-40; 25-45# 50-82; 55-70# 92110; Sel 3 20-35# 20-50.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 160# 145; Sel 2 9110# 95; Sel 3 80-90# 57-60.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 140-150# 192-250.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Cattle: 83 Steers: Gd 100-105 Heifers: Gd 95-100 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-77; Canner/lo Cutter 68 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 78-85 Bulls: YG 1 60-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7590; Bulls 65-85; Hfrs. 70-85.

Calves: 81. Gd 80-100; Std 10-45; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 100-200.

Hogs: 36. US 1-2 68-72; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 5255; Boars 22-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 160-180; Gd 140-160; SI Ewes 6080.

Goats: 20-200

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 295 Alfalfa/Grass: 170-230 Timothy: 125-130 Rd. Bales: 80-120 Lg. Sq. Bales: 125 Straw: 145-170 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 18, 2011 Roosters: 2-6.50 Hens: 1.25-5.50 Pigeons: 1.75 Ducks: 4-7 Bunnies: .50-2 Rabbits: 3-6 Fancy Pigeons: 4-5.25 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1265-1520# 116120; Ch 2-3 1250-1485# 114-116; Sel 2-3 10751370# 108.50-113.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1625# 100103; Ch 2-3 1260-1555# 94.50-98.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 80-83, lo dress 73-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-79, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 68.5072.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76, hi dress 76-78.50, lo dress 67.50-71; Lean 8890% lean 66-69, hi dress 71-73, lo dress 60.5064.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1055-1665# 89-91, hi dress 1060-1575# 93-97.50, very hi dress 1350-1665# 100106, lo dress 1215-1540# 79-84.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 90-128# 100-115; 80-88# 50-87; No. 2 120-128# 80; 94-118# 103-109; 88-94# 87-94; 80-86# 50; No. 3 72130# 30-47; pkg 90-98# 65; Util 80-110# 11-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-115# 250-280; No. 2 90-105# 175-230; 70-90# 100-110.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report *Next Feeder Pig Sale will be Wed., July 20.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 208-235; 60-80# 205-221; 80-90# 202-216; 90-110# 196-210; 110-130# 219233; 130-150# 218-232; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 150-277; 60-80# 175191; 80-90# 177-191; 90110# 171-185; 110-150#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 170-184.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-117; 160-200# 99-113; 200-300# 93-107; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 53-67; 160-200# 75-89.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 88-100; 40-60# 101129; 60-80# 120-136; 8090# 167-181; Sel 2 30-40# 60-74; 40-60# 71-107; 6070# 106-117; Sel 3 30-40# 42-56; 40-50# 56-69; 6070# 65-76.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 120-133; 130-180# 117-131; Sel 2 50-80# 72-86; 80-130# 104118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-84; 80-130# 84-98.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 167-181; 150-250# 198-211; Sel 2 100-150# 136-150; Sel 3 100-150# 142-156.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 15, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116120; Ch 1-3 111-116; Sel 12 104-110.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 99-104.50; Ch 2-3 94.50-99.50; Sel 1-2 90-95.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-115; Ch 1-3 106.50111.50; Sel 1-2 102-106.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74-70-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean 69.50-75; Lean 85-90% lean 65.5069.50.

Bulls: YG 1 88-97; YG 2 7882.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-137; 500-700# 126-145; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 110118.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 110-122; 500700# 124-142; M&L 2 300500# 102-115; 500-700# 103-117.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-142; 500-700# 113-117; M&L 2 300-500# 116-125; 500-700# 95-105.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1045.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 100-127; No 2 95-125# 80-110; No. 3 80120# 30-70; No. 1 84-105# 205-280, pkg to 360; No. 2 80-105# 155-230.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 67-71; 45-50% lean 220-270# 66.50-67.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 48-53; 500-700# 54-55.

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# 204230; 60-80# 214-234; 80110# 210-232; Ch 1-3 4060# 169-206; 60-80# 184202; 80-110# 187-211.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 110-120; 160-200# 93-107; Util 1-2 120-160# 90-100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 113-140; 60-80# 140-58; Sel 2 40-60# 89116; 60-80# 122-136; Sel 3 40-60# 66-78; 60-80# 8398.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 140-147; 130-180# 152166; Sel 2 80-130# 116130; Sel 3 50-80# 82-92; 80-130# 94-109.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150#

205-220; 150-250# 246260; Sel 2 100-150# 165179.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary July 18, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 130-175; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 120-175; Timothy 120-165; Straw 80-150 clean; Mulch 60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 118 lds Hay, 41 Straw. Alfalfa 142-315; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-350; Timothy 185-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 127230 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 11, 51 lds Hay, 13 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 135350; Timothy 190-280; Grass Hay 135-240; Straw 150-230 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 15, 24 lds Hay, 6 Straw.

Alfalfa 142-225; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 145-260; Timothy 177-215; Grass Hay 135-210; Straw 147-175 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 14, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 150245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-245; Grass Hay 180; Straw 132-200 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 13, 28 lds Hay, 14 lds Straw. Alfalfa 207-270; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 150-

242; Timothy 185-230; Grass 127-195; Straw 127172 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 129 Loads Hay, 23 Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70295; Timothy 105-200; Grass 80-150; Straw 115220 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: July, 22 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 135-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-250; Timothy 105167.50; Grass Hay 90-130; Straw 150-170 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 11, 3 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-160; Straw 145 clean.

Greencastle Livestock: July 11 & 14, 11 lds Hay, 3 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 30130; Straw 82.50-92.50 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 9, 18 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 230-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130250; Timothy 115-200; Grass Hay 95-130; Straw 150-220 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 12, 13 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 70-295; Timothy 170; Grass Hay 80; Straw 105120 clean.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 9 & 12, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 75160; Grass Hay 140-150; Straw 110-165 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 15, 16 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Alfalfa 130; Timothy 130; Grass Hay 120.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA July 18, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1590# 114117.25; Ch 2-3 1145-1520# 109-114.50; Sel 2-3 12151485# 105-111.

Slaughter Heif4005-1465# 110-113.25; Full 11001345# 110.75-113; Ch 2-3 1180-1445# 105.75110.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.50-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6873.50; Lean 85-90% lean 62-67.50, hi dress 57-62, lo dress 53-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 95-110; 80-90# 6080; No. 2 95-115# 70-90; No. 3 80-115# 40-70.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 80-130# 105-175 * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 14, 2011 Loads: 25 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 150-245 Mixed Hay: 11 lds, 70-245; 1 Mixed old 275.

Grass: 1 ld, 180 Straw: 8 lds, 132-200 Rye: 2 lds, 12.50/bu.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 20, 2011 Loads: 39 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 243-275 Mixed: 20 lds, 186-360 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 180210 Grass: 6 lds, 166-180 Straw: 8 lds, 139-185

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 19, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .30-.35 higher, wheat sold steady to .05 higher, barley sold steady, oats sold .20-.30 higher & soybeans sold .60-.70 higher. EarCorn sold 3-5 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.99-8.60, Avg 8.25, Contracts 6.78-6.79; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.406.60, Avg 6.47, Contracts 6.90; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-5.10, Avg 4.60; Oats No. 2 Range 3.60-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.11-14.30, Avg 14.19, Contracts 13.22-13.25; EarCorn Range 220-245, Avg 232.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-8.40, Avg 8.04; Wheat No. 6.41; Barley No. 3 Range 4.60-4.75, Avg 3.90; Oats No. 2 Range 3.90-4.80, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6514.20, Avg 14; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.61-8, Avg 7.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 56.80, Avg 5.76; Barley No. 3 Range 4-4.80, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 Range 3-3.80, Avg 3.35; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.70-14.25, Avg 13.93.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.37, Avg 8.01; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45-7, Avg 6.72; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.05, Avg 4.52; Oats No. 2 Range 4.304.65, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.60-14.42, Avg 13.99; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.508.60, Avg 8.06, Mo. Ago 8.05, Yr Ago 3.98; Wheat No. 2 Range 5-7, Avg 5.93, Mo Ago 7, Yr Ago 5.21; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.10, Avg 4.78, Mo Ago 4.69, Yr Ago 2.29; Oats No. 2 Range 34.80, Avg 3.95, Mo Ago 4.04, Yr Ago 10.10; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.6014.42, Avg 14.03, Mo Ago 13.48, Yr Ago 10.10; EarCorn Range 165-245; Avg 213.75, Mo Ago 202.60, Yr Ago 113.60.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.50, Avg 7.26;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.45; Oats No. 2 Range 34.50, Avg 3.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.71.

Comment NOW to USDA on “Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement” before it shuts down small/medium farms Remember the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that passed last year? We won a hard fought battle, securing appropriate food safety rules for smallto-midsized farms and processors producing fresh and healthy food for local and regional markets. This law will be implemented by one of the agencies with food safety authority — the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Now, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is proposing to establish a set of food safety regulations for leafy greens (spinach, lettuce, and cabbage) growers and handlers who sell into the wholesale market, called the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA).

The most powerful players in the leafy green industry are pushing the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA).

The sellers, processors, or distributors that sign on to the rule will require that the farmers they purchase from comply with its standards. The rule adds a second and conflicting layer of food safety standards and audits on top of FDA food safety rules.

How to comment: USDA is seeking written comments from the public on the NLGMA

proposal by July 28.

Write USDA today to urge them to reject this proposal or visit www.ams.usda.gov/AM Sv1.0/LeafyGreensAgreement Here are some suggested points to make: • I oppose the creation of a National Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, which I believe to be the wrong approach to address food safety concerns.

• The Agricultural Marketing Service is not a food safety agency. It is bad public policy to create food safety regulations in order to address the “marketing” goal of increasing consumer confidence in the safety of leafy greens. Food safety policies should be driven by science, not by marketing problems.

• The NLGMA, as proposed, would give the large conventional produce industry the ability to dictate farming practices. Small scale and organic farmers would have a very small voice in the standardsetting process.

• The NLGMA is modeled on state food safety agreements in California and Arizona. In those examples, the conventional produce industry has pushed through food safety regulations that are biased against organic and small-scale farmers.

• Diversified farming

operations with complex rotations have been shown to be beneficial to the environment. Yet crop-by-crop food safety regulations, such as the NLGMA, are an economic disaster for diversified farming operations, and are biased toward large mono-cultural operations. For a farmer with 40 crops on 100 acres to comply with 40 different food safety regulations is prohibitively burdensome. Crop specific food safety regulations, such as NLGMA, will drive farmers out of environmentally sensitive diversified crop production. This is counter to the goals of food safety and more environmentally sound agriculture.

• The Food and Drug Administration is currently writing regulations to establish food safety standards for produce. Why is AMS proposing to establish standards that conflict with or duplicate the FDA standards, with the conventional leafy greens handlers in the drivers’ seat?

The NLGMA is a disaster waiting to happen, for Massachusetts farmers, consumers, the environment, and ultimately for food safety.

Also see the Action Alert and Comment Form from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - (NSAC).

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Farm Aid adds more artists to acclaimed 2011 concert lineup Farm Aid announced an array of artists who will join the musical lineup for its 2011 concert, scheduled for Aug. 13 at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS. Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Will Dailey & the Rivals, Robert Francis, Pegi Young & the Survivors, Rebecca Pidgeon, Billy Joe Shaver and John Trudell will all join Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews at Farm Aid 2011.

“Farm Aid is a move-

ment inspired not only by the passion of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, but also by the more than 400 artists who have donated their performances at our shows over the years,” said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid. “This year, we are thrilled to welcome back several familiar faces to the Farm Aid stage as well as some first-timers for what is sure to be a remarkable day of music, food and inspiration.”

The all-day festival will be a celebration of music, family farmers and good food and will

again feature HOMEGROWN concessions — family farm-identified, local and organic foods.

Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village will showcase hands-on activities that give concertgoers a chance to meet farmers, get their hands dirty and learn how family farmers are protecting our land and water, as well as connecting us to our roots.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2011 are available by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at the LIVESTRONG Sporting Park box office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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admission; $39, $69 and $99 for reserved seats; and $149 for a limited number of premium seats. Additional ticket information can be found at www.LIVESTRONGsportingpark.co m and www.farmaid.org.

Since 1985, Farm Aid has traveled the country to support organizations that work locally, regionally and nationally to strengthen family farms.

Despite the recent increase in commodity prices, family farmers still face an uphill struggle. In recent years, Farm Aid has received record numbers of phone calls to its hotline and online Farmer Resource Network from farmers in need due to volatile farm prices, tight credit markets, escalating costs and weather-related disasters, such as the re-

cent floods, droughts and tornadoes across the country. Farm Aid also works to inform consumers about the value of good food from family farms and helps make connections between eaters and family farmers to increase the demand for family farm food. Farm Aid’s annual benefit concert is its primary event to raise funds in support of the organization’s work.

To learn more about the Farm Aid 2011 lineup, visit www.farmaid.org/lineup.

Sponsors of Farm Aid 2011 include Horizon Organic, Organic Valley, Silk Soymilk, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), Whole Foods Market, Goodness Greeness and Hippie Chow. Farm Aid welcomes sponsor and

hospitality inquiries to Glenda@farmaid.org.

All concertgoers are asked to support the Farm Aid food drive by bringing non-perishable food or fresh produce to the concert. The food will be donated to Harvesters — The Community Food Network, which serves 26-counties in Northeastern Kansas and Northwestern Missouri and helps feed 66,000 people every week. Volunteers from Harvesters will be at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park during the concert collecting food.

Suggested donation items include fresh produce, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, hearty cold weather meals like stew and soup, and peanut butter. Learn more at www.harvesters.org.

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MACHINERY, CATTLE, HEIFER SALE FRIDAY

JULY 29 , 2011

11:00 A.M.

Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood’s Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Road, Cincinnatus, N.Y. - 2 miles north of Cincinnatus. Just off Route 26. Watch for auction signs.

Cattle: (44) Consigned. (28) Mature cattle, (18) 1st calf heifers, just fresh, or due for August & September. Some good fresh cows in this group, milking heavy. (4) Short bred heifers. (12) Open heifers, from 600 lbs. to breeding age. All heifers are Holsteins-Nice.

(20) Consigned, (10) from one place. Cattle in various stages. Some crosses in this group. Nice 1st calf heifers in this group. (2) Jerseys.

(30) Open heifers from NB to breeding age. Several crosses in this group. Heifers are in good condition.

(1) Nice Jersey service bull. Heifers have all been bred and he is no longer needed.

Machinery: INT 1486, cab. Ford 7000, 3 remotes, runs good. NH L160 skid steer, w/bucket & bale spear, 1500 hrs. 1987 INT 2200 dump truck w/10 ft. box. JD 447 Silage Special round baler. (Only 4 yrs. old). Kverneland 7517 bale wrapper. (3 yrs. old). Steel round bale wagon, w/tandem running gear.

(1 yr.). Kuhn FC 283 RTG discbine. NH 273 baler w/kicker. Kuhn 4 star tedder. NH 56 rake. Hesston haybine, 7ft. H&S steel hay wagon. (2) wooden hay wagons. 24 ft. skeleton elevator. Surge Alamo vacuum pump. DeLaval milker pails & Surge milkers. Air jar and dryer for dumping station. More cattle and machinery being consigned daily.

Manager's Note: Nice cattle in this sale. Machinery from 2 different farmers, and no longer needed.

Sale order: Machinery, followed by cattle.

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale - ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT - nothing removed until paid for.

Saturday, August 20, 2011: Maple Hill Farm, Andy & Maureen Bartlett, E. Pharsalia, N.Y. Complete dispersal. (250) Top Jerseys, with over 18,000 lb. Ave. Years of AI breeding. Closed herd. Full line of machinery: INT 3788 2+2. INT 1486. INT 1256. INT 1066, 4WD. INT 986 w/ Allied 695 loader. INT 766. INT 806. Bobcat 643 skid steer. Ag Bagger G6000, 9ft. NH FP 230 forage harvester w/metal III. (6) Forage wagons. Kuhn FC 302 discbine. Claas Profill Liner 880 tandem rake. Kuhn GA-4521 GTH Masterdrive rake. Kuhn GF 5202 THA hyd. tedder. Knight 8118 Pro Twin spreader w/tandem. (19) calf hutches. (10) Agri Plastic Modular calf box stalls. (4) Brock grain bins, 22T. 6T. 3T. 1T. all like new.

Mueller 1500 gal. bulk tank. Heat exchanger. 600 ft. 2"SS Surge pipeline w/Compass Digital washing system and Bulk Barrel pump unit. (10) Boumatic milkers & auto. take off's. Plate cooler.

Inspections welcome the week of the sale. For information call the auction service.

Saturday, August 27, 2011: Estate of Carl DeGroat, Peterboro, N.Y. Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Machine Shop Tools, Antique Steam & Gas Engines, Farming Equipment. Information, Fritz @ 315430-7241.

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(75) Seized/Repo vehicles & motorcycles from NYS Child Support & local finance company repos including: NYS Seized vehicles: ‘03 GMC Safari van; ‘03 Hyundai Elantra; ‘03 Ford Focus, 4DSN; ‘01 Chevy Silverado 4wd, ext. cab; ‘01 Dodge Grand Caravan; ‘00 Pontiac Bonneville; ‘98 Cadillac Seville STS, pearl white, 20” wheels; ‘96 Dodge 1500, 4wd, ext. cab; ‘00 Ford Explorer; ‘96 Honda Accord 4dr wagon; ‘98 Toyota Camry; ‘99 Chevy Monte Carlo. Boat, Seadoo, Cycle & Scooter: ‘77 Glastron 17’ boat, inboard with trailer; Seadoo SPX, PWC; ‘08 Jmstar 150cc Scooter with side & rear compartments’; ‘80’s Yamaha motorcycle; Dump Truck: ‘96 Ford F350 dump truck, 2wd, gas. NOTE: NYS seized vehicles subject to prior redemption and approval of high bid by NYS. Local finance company repos including: Cars: (2) ‘03 Dodge Neon’s, 4dr; ‘02 Ford Taurus; ‘04 Suzuki Verona, 4DSN; ‘02 Hyundai Elantra 4DSN; ‘02 Pontiac Sunfire; ‘00 Saturn LS2 4dsn; ‘00 Cadillac Deville; SUV’s & Trucks: ‘01 Chevy Blazer; (2) ‘00 Chevy Blazers, 4wd; (2) ‘00 GMC Jimmy’s; ‘01 Ford Explorer XLT; ‘02 GMC Sonoma; Vans: ‘03 Dodge Cravan; ‘03 Pontiac Montana; ‘01 Nissan Quest; ‘02 Chevy Venture; ‘01 Mazda MPV; ‘99 Plymouth Voyager; Other Repo’s coming, Keep checking website for updates!!; Kolanda Estate Vehicles: ‘95 Lincoln Town car Sig. Series, cloth top, moonroof, real nice; ‘86 IH 66-Pass, diesel bus w/ lift gate; ‘80’s IH 1600 crew cab dsl. dump truck; Collector Vehicles: ‘88 Pontiac Firebird, white w/ red interior, 305, V8, auto, 43k orig. miles, super nice!; ‘77 Chevy ElCamino, runs, needs restoration; Special Chevy Box Truck: ‘06 Chevy 3500, 16’ Cube van truck, Duramax diesel, 85k miles, white, super nice! Hard to find in diesel!; Other Consigned Vehicles: ‘95 Chevy S10 ext. cab, V6, auto, Southern truck, cold A/C; ‘98 VW Jetta; ‘97 Buick Lesabre; ‘98 & ‘97 Chevy Cavaliers, 2dr.; Special - Super Nice Harley: ‘01 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FXSTC, custom wine w/ gray paint from the factory, leather saddle bags, chrome Longshot exhausts, windshield, lots of chrome, 16k orig. miles, always HD dealer serviced, A Super Nice Bike !!

Compact Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Forklift and Lawn & Garden Equipment Selling @ approximately 1:30 PM Tractors: NH TC33 Compact, 4wd W/ loader & NH backhoe, 1400 hrs, cab, nice unit, sells all together as package; NH2120 Compact Tractor, 4wd w/ loader, 2000 hrs., 45 hp w/ Bradco 3pth Backhoe attach (Note: Tractor/ Loader & Backhoe attachment offerred separately then together); Utility Vehicles: Arctic Cat 650II Prowler, 4wd ATV w/dump box/ Utility, super nice!!; Polaris UTV 1500 Utility w/ dump box, 1000 hrs, nice; Forklift: Hyster 60, indoor forklift, LPG, 6000 lb. capacity, sideshift, 3000 hrs; Wood Chipper: Emerybilt 3pth pto Woodchipper, Like New!!; Special - Antique Tractors: 1926 Fordson Model F, runs good, orig. cond., all steel wheels; Minnie-Mo ZTU, rear on steel, rubber NF, runs good,orig. Both nice units!!; (15) Lawn & Garden Tractors: JD’s: GT275 w/ 48” deck; 240 w/ 48” deck, LX188 w/ 48” deck; LA145 w/ Deck & Blower; 316 w/ Deck, Blower & Cab; L110; Cub Cadets: GT2523 w/ 54” Deck & Blower; GT1554 w/ 54” Deck; 1440; Others: Simplicity Express; Ariens 1540H; Craftsman 18hp; Others; Trailers: New Cross Country 3-ton Equipment Trailer; T/A Const. Equip Trailer; Group of Hand & Power Tools out of NYS Seized Vehicles - Special: Mac 9640 B Enhanced Scan Tool, real nice!; Amish Furniture: (2) Swing Sets; Picnic table; 10pcs. assorted benches & Adirondack chairs; etc.

Special - Selling for NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance for the Account of General Clinton’s Pub, Oneonta, NY. Selling @ 9:30 AM Items Including: SS Sandwich table; (2) 3-bay bar sinks; Berkel slicer; 2-dr SS cooler; 1-dr. SS cooler- under counter; under counter Manitowoc ice machine; Pub tables; Regular tables & chairs; (12) bar stools; several TV’s; Many bar neon signs & mirrors, some antique; food rep. items; old phone booth, MANY other items. Note - State Tax Bar items to be offerred in bulk first, then singularly, whichever way is greater.

Welders, Tools, Torch Sets and other items selling for Kolanda Estates (Jack) Binghamton, NY - selling @ approx. 10:45 AM Miller Bobcat 225 Welder/ Generator, gas engine; (2) Lincoln Idealarc R35, 1 w/ wirefeeder, Linde160 mig welder; (2) Lg. Hobart welders; many Torch sets; Power tools; Hand tools; Delta radial arm saw; many machinist tools, Generators; Hardinge metal lathe; Keller Commercial metal bandsaw; several gas bottles; Shelving; Scaffolding; (4) Rascal single person carts; (3) Valve grinding machines; Arbor presses; Vehicles: selling with other vehicles after 12 Noon: ‘95 Lincoln Town Car; IH 66 Passenger bus; IH Crew cab dump truck; many other nice items!; a collection of many years - come expecting surprises!!

Group of Kitchen Items from U-E Schools - 10:30 AM (2) Garland convection ovens; Southbend 10-burner gas stove w/ dbl oven; Wilson chest ice cream dip freezer; SS hardtop worktable; (2) hard top work tables w/ sinks; General meat slicer; Other Restaurant Equipment: Sable 4-user P.O.S. System w/ all accessories, works good; DCS 2-basket LPG fryer; Bloomfield pour-over coffee maker.

Terms & Conditions: Payment in full day of Auction in Cash, Good Check or Major Credit Card w/ positive ID. 13% Buyers Premium, w/ 3% waived for payment in cash or good check. Titles will be sent the following Wednesday for cash and second Wednesday after auction for check payments, NO Exceptions. Nothing Removed Until Settled For. Sale Order: 9:30 AM - NYS Sales Tax Bar & Rest. equip; Approx. 10:30 AM - UE Schools Rest. Equip; 10:45 AM - Kolanda Estate tools; 11:45 AM - Harley Davidson bike; 12 noon - NYS seized Vehicles, then Repo Vehicles; 1:30 PM - Compact Tractors, Antique Tractors, Forklift, Lawn & Garden.

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York Fairgrounds ABS Global, Inc • W-309 ACR Metal Roofing • 128 Adams Building Contractors of PA • W-320, W-321 Adams Supply • W-314 ADM - Crop Risk Management • 212 Advanced Biological Marketing • E-363 Advanced Solar Industries, LLC • H-308, H-309 Aerotech Ventilation Systems • 288, 289 AET Consulting • 260 Ag Com, Inc & Miller Chemical • E-359, E-360 Ag Essentials • 258, 259 AgChoice Farm Credit • 234 Agpoint Construction Services • 129 Agri-King • 126 Agri-Nutrition Consulting, Inc • L-300 Agri-Plastics Mfg • 448 Agri-SC • 209 Agri-Trac, Inc • W-330 Agromatic, Inc • 219, 220 AIC - Agricultural Instruments Corp • 532 Albers Dairy Equipment • W-300, W-301 American Farm Products • 526 Anderson Group • W-348B Animal Medic • E-373 APC, Inc • 430 Appleby Systems, Inc • 437 Art Farm USA • 236, 237 Atlantic Tractor and Deer Country • W-353 Automatic Farm Systems • 121 AutoVent, LLC • 253 AXA Advisors, LLC • 537 B&R Distributing • S Bag Man, LLC • 270, 271 Baker Lime • 208 Balsbaugh Insurance Agency, Inc • E-348 Beco Equipment • 215, 216 Beiler-Campbell Realtors & Auctioneers • L-306 Benco Poly Film • 211 Bergman Mfg., Inc • 274 Better Bilt Storage, Inc • 138 Binkley & Hurst LP • E-352, O-315 Bio-Vet, Inc • W-313 Bobcat of York • E-379 Boumatic • 120 Business Lease Consultants, Inc • W-326 CB Structures • 412 CBM Electronic Lighting • L-213, L-214 C.K. Replacement Stalls • E-353A Canns-Bilco Distributors, Inc • W-327, W-328 Cedar Crest Equipment • 130 Central Petroleum Company (Cen-Pe-Co) • W-351 Channel Bio, LLC • 232, 233 Chemgro Seed Co • W-323, W-324 Chesapeake Bay Foundation • L-204 CHR Hansen • 535 Claas of America • 102 Clean Cutter Flail & Tiller Blade Co • 419 Conewango Products Corp. • 223, 234 Country Folks • H-300 CPS • 200, 201, 202, 203 Cramaro Tarp Systems, Inc • 413 Crop Care Equipment by Paul B, LLC • 113 Cummings & Bricker, Inc • E-354 Dairy Marketing Services • E-341, E-342, E-343 Dairymaster USA, Inc • E-367 Dauphin Co • 235 Deep Valley Farm • E-357 Dekalb / Asgrow • W-352 DeLaval, Inc • 227B, 228, 229, 229A, 230, 231 Demuth Steel Products, Inc • 278, 279 Dick Meyer Co., Inc • 284 Diesel Pro Inc • 606 Doeblers • W-339, W-340 Donegal Insurance Group • 411 Dow Agriscience • 213, 214 Dr. Register & Assoc., Inc • W-305

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 Fastline Publications • 610 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 IBA, Inc • E-327, E-328 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 Kutz Farm Equipment, Inc • I, J, K, L M, N, O, P, Q Lancaster Ag Products • 427 Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation • 502 Lancaster DHIA • W-332, W-333 Lancaster Farming, Inc • H-305 Lancaster Level-Flo, Inc • 118

Lanco Manufacturing, Inc • W-347 Lanco-Pennland • 429 Land O’Lakes, Inc • H-309A Lapp’s Barn Equipment • A Lawn Care Distributors, Inc • 124 Lely USA, Inc • 111 Lira / Kauffman’s Animal Health • E-331 LR Gehm, LLC / CoPulsation • 416 M. Meyers & Associates • 290 Mahindra USA • 540, 541 Mahoning Outdoor Furnaces, Inc • 222A, 222B Mark Hershey Farms, Inc • 431 Maryland Virginia Milk • E-323, E-324 Martin Limestone Inc • 257 Mastitis Management Tools • 205 MAX, Mutual Aid Exchange • 214A McLanahan Corporation • E-312 Melvin R. Weaver & Sons, LLC • 527, 528 Mensch Manufacturing LLC • L-215, L-216 Messick Farm Equipment • 105, 106 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation • O-100 MH Eby, Inc • W-355 Micron-Bio Systems, Inc • W-304 Mid-Atlantic Agri Systems • W-346 Mid-Atlantic Seeds • E-364, E-365 Mid-Atlantic Seeds / Cumberland Valley Co-Operative • 251, 252 Milk-Rite, Inc • E-301 Miller Diesel Inc • E-308 Miraco • E-336, E-337 MM Weaver • 103, O-105 Monty’s Plant Food Co., Inc • W309A Morrissey Insurance • 424 Morton Buildings, Inc • E-332, E-333 Mount Joy Farmers Co-op • 210 Mueller • 119 National Farmers Org - NFO • 534 Nachurs Alpine Solutions • 244, 245 New Holland Agriculture • 108, 109 Nextire, Inc • E-380, E-381 NIOSH / NPPTL • 241B North Brook Farms, Inc • W-335, W-336 Northeast Agri Systems, Inc • 122 Northeast Stihl • 511, 512 Northern Repair • E-306 O.A. Newton • W-302, W-303 Organic Valley • 401 Outback Heating, Inc • 262, 263 Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems • 603 Oxbo International • 104 PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) • L-203 PA Dairy Princess & Promotion Services • 624 PA Farm Bureau • 275, 276, 276A, 277 PA Farmers Union • E-309 PACMA Inc • L-304, L-305 Patterson Farm Maple Products • 240 Patz Corporation • 131 PDM Insurance Agency, Inc • E-326 Pearson Livestock Equipment • O-310 Penn Diesel Serv. Co • E-329 Penn Jersey Products, Inc • E-374 Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health • 241E Penn State University LAL Lab • 241A Pennfield Corporation • 247, 248 Pennsylvania Certified Organic • W-341 Pennsylvania Service & Supply, Inc • 425 Pequea Planter • 432, 433 Perma-Column East, LLC • 438, 439 Petersheims Cow Mattresses, LLC • 137 Pioneer Hi-Bred International • E-349, E-350, E-351 P.L. Rohrer & Bros., Inc • E-300 PNC Bank • 407 Power Pro Equipment • 443 Power Systems Electric, Inc • E-382, E-383 Precise Concrete Walls, Inc • 256 Precision Planting Dealers • E-345, E-346 Priority One • 426 Progressive Pressure Systems • 239

Progressive Publishing • 241 Quality Craft Tools • H-301 Quality Milk Production Services • 261 Rain and Hail, LLC • E-315 RCM International LLC • L-202 Red Dale Ag Service • 400 Reed Equipment Sales • W-356, W-357 Reinecker Ag Products • 506, 507 Renaissance Nutrition • 294 Roto-Mix, LLC • W-358 RSI Calf Systems • 266, 267 Ruhl Insurance • 402 Ryder Supply Company • E-372 Salford Farm Machinery, Ltd • W-350, W-350A Sanimax • 436 Schulte Industries • C Seedway, LLC • W-342, W-343 Select Sire Power • W-308 Show-Ease Stall Co • 116 Shur-Co • E-307 SI Distributing, Inc • 420, 421, 422 Smuckers Meats, LLC • W-338A Sollenberger Silos, LLC • 292, 293 Snyder Equipment, Inc • 423 Steiner • 508, 509 Stein-Way Equipment • 500, 449 Stoltzfus Spreaders • 117 Straley Farm Supply • 221, 222, O-101 Stray Voltage Testing • E-325 Stull Equipment Company • 542 Sukup / LnR Feed & Grain Sys. • E-355 Summit Glove Inc / Milkers Helpers • 408 Sunlion Energy Systems • 619, 620 Susquehanna Bank • 406 Susquehanna Dodge Chrysler Jeep / D.K. Hostetler • 525 Sweitzers Fencing Co • 518, 519, 450 Synagro • 238 Syngenta Seeds • W-344, W-345 T.A. Seeds • W-315, W-316, W-317 Tam Systems • E-376 Taurus Service, Inc • W-310 Team Ag Incorporated • E-313 Tech Mix, Inc • 428 The Fertrell Co • 533 The Old Mill-Troy • 538, 539 Tigerco Dist. Co • E-353 TM Refrigeration • 268, O-102 Tractor House • 605 Triple-M-Farms • 265 Udder Comfort • 204 Unique Building Systems, Inc • 126A U.S. Farmer • 613 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - APHIS-VS • L-205 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - FSA • L-206 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - NRCS • L-207 USDA US Dept of Agriculture - NASS • L-208 Valmetal, Inc • 136 Van Beek Natural Science • R Vi-Cor • 283 Vigortone Ag Products • 405 Vulcan Materials Company • 227 WA Johnson, Inc • L-302, L-303 Weaver Distributing • E-30, E-303, E-304 Weaver Insurance Group • 249 Weaver’s Toasted Grains LLC • E-330 Wenger Feeds • 217 Wengers of Myerstown • W-351A Westfield Group • W-334 White Horse Construction, Inc • E-338, E-339 White Oak Mills, Inc • 434, 435 Yoderway Buildings, LLC • T Zartman Farms • 107 Zeiset Equipment • 447 Zimmerman Cattle Control by PBZ, LLC • 115 Zimmerman Farm Service, Inc • 504 Zimmerman’s Glasslined Storage • 516, 517, 449B

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Bunker management offers bottom-line advantages Growing conditions determine fiber digestibility, and the right combination of weather conditions make for an optimum silage crop, say experts at Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business. While temperatures and moisture levels over the course of the growing season will set the stage, producers can actively take steps to preserve silage quality once the silage is harvested through good management, resulting in better feeding material for livestock.

Heat, temperature and light are key factors in determining fiber digestibility. In 2010, much of the U.S. saw higher temperatures

with low to average rainfall. This combination was optimum for neutral detergent fiber (NDF). Cool and wet conditions lower NDF digestibility.

“Many corn producers struggled with getting crops in the ground this year due to wet weather conditions,” said Kevin Putnam, Pioneer dairy specialist. “No matter the conditions, good bunker management along with preserving forages on both the front and backend of fermentation is key to boosting the bottom line.”

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ing the bunk/pile and practicing proper feedout management, i.e., defacers.

“As a general rule of thumb, experts suggest producers strive for an average packing density of 15 pounds of dry matter per cubic foot or better,” Putnam said.

Putnam recommends producers get that number closer to 17 dry matter pounds if possible to improve efficiencies.

“By increasing dry matter density by another 2 pounds, producers potentially save another 1.5 percent dry matter from oxygen penetration,” Putnam adds. “Dry matter loss is not fiber; it’s carbohydrates like sugar, so figuring the cost of the loss requires a producer to calculate the cost of replacing that 1.5 percent with an energy source such as cornmeal.”

Putnam suggests following the proper packing guidelines. He says layers spread 6 inches or less across the bunk is optimum. He also suggests using the rule of 800 when packing.

Putnam says to multiply the number of tons coming in each hour by 800. That represents the total pounds of tractor-weight for packing.

“If you’re bringing in 100 tons per hour, that

means using 80,000 pounds of tractor for packing per hour.”

After filling silos, producers should invest in plastic to cover the forage. They can secure the cover with a weight system. Some producers use tires to secure plastic covers. Other technologies are available for weighting and covering bunkers, such as gravel bags and oxygen barrier liners.

Producers can use plastic to line bunkers, reducing losses along sidewalls. They also can wrap the plastic over, doubling protection on top. If producers choose no cover, the top 3 feet of the forage pile essentially is the cover.

“Leaving a bunker uncovered causes silage to lose up to 45 percent of its nutritive value in the top 3 feet. This is especially important with drive-over piles,” Putnam said.

For those looking to estimate shrink losses or improve dry matter recovery, Putnam suggests a straightforward calculation.

“An easy guide is with 1,000 tons of silage in a bunker and shrink reduced by 5 percent, you save 50 tons,” Porter said. “Corn silage is worth roughly $45 per ton, depending on area.

A producer can save

Huge Real Estate Auction Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 @ 12 PM Rte. 287 at English Run Road, Morris, PA (Lycoming Co. near Tioga Co. line) Follow Rte. 287 S. through Morris to English Rd. on right Near Ski Sawmill Resort & State Lands 10 Lots of 124 acre sub-division ranging from 2 acres to 36 acres offered individually, in entirety, or in any combination thereof. All lots approved fo on site sewer system, township road frontage (some frontage on State Rte. 287). No O-G-M’s convey.

94.6 acres open & woods along Big Run Rd. w/modern 50x130 and 16x65 beef barns. Excellent recreation land.

100% O-G-M’s convey with title! Subject to remainder of current lease. Terms: All parcels offered subject to owner’s confirmation. 10% down payment at close of bidding - balance due at closing in 60 days. Free an clear deed at closing guaranteed on all parcels. 10% Buyer’s Premium added to successful bids for final sales price.

Broker participation invited - call Auctioneer for details.

Preview: Sunday, July 31st, 11AM - 2PM with complimentary food & beverage! Come take a look at the beautiful building sites and amazing rural surroundings in the heart of the Marcellus shale gas play. Where employment and recreation are plentiful!

Auction presented by the Real Estaters of Mansfield (Chris Gilbert 570-662-2138) and United Country Jelliff Auction Group, LLC - Tioga, PA 570-835-4214

Major Kitchen Display & Building Material Auction Saturday July 30 at 10AM Genesee County Fairgrounds 5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry: 15 complete designer Kitchen displays(from local cabinet company);bathroom vanities; Granite:42 slabs of counter tops, several block carved vanity tops, and blanks; Special items of interest: “Strong” 8 person Hot Tub, 16’ Fortress Designer driveway gates, 300 Fortress 42” iron rail pickets, Flooring: oak hardwood, porcelain, laminate, slate, floor medallions and trim. Kitchen & Bath: Toilets, 2 pc sets, designer tubs, drop sinks, fixture sets for kitchen & bath. Household outdoors: 3 metal Patio sets, Hunter Douglas patio table with fan, screen doors, SS screen doors, custom curved top patio doors. Tools: Craftsman, Senco, Bostitch, Hitachi. Finish, Trim & Doors: Oak spindles, base, crowne, and case molding, assorted sizes interior masonite doors, mirrored bifold closet doors, exterior stainable fiberglass doors-15 lite, 9 lite, leaded. Olympic and Minwax stains, interior paint.

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$2,250 on 1,000 tons.”

If a producer uses Putnam’s system to replace energy source losses with cornmeal, the system is slightly more complicated,” Putnam said. “Fifty tons of corn silage at 34 percent dry matter is 17 dry matter tons. If cornmeal is 86 percent dry matter, this means you need 19.76 tons of cornmeal to replace the lost dry matter. If cornmeal cost is $280 per ton, then saving 5 percent dry matter could save the producer $5,532.80.”

Monitoring bunker management Putnam says producers need to keep the silage face clean to protect silage quality. Removing forage from the bunker with facing equipment minimizes the amount of fractures or oxygen penetration compared to gouging with a front-end loader.

“Data shows an average bunker silo loses 15 percent of its dry matter mass during storage and feedout,” Putnam said. “Not all of that can be managed. There is always going to be some loss from fermentation.

However, with good packing, a quality inoculant, appropriate bunker covering and use of a defacer, losses can be limited to 10 percent or less.”

Pioneer experts use an infrared camera to show the variation of heating throughout the face of a bunker. Increased heat levels result in energy losses.

Inoculation Lactobacillus buchneri is a form of management to reduce losses. Inoculants containing L. buchneri help increase bunklife and protect silage from heating and spoilage by microorganisms.

“Infrared cameras show the value of inoculants,” Putnam said.

“Quality inoculants maintain or retain most of the forage quality from the field to the bunker. L. buchneri inoculants extend and maintain the quality from the bunker through feedout.”

For more information on bunker management and Pioneer brand silage hybrids and inoculants, contact your local Pioneer dairy specialist or visit www.pioneer.com/forages.

July 25, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 13

Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, July 18th sale: Cull cows ave. .58 top cow .8050 wt. 1617 $1301.69 (12 head over $1000 up to $1653.75). Bulls up to .9050 wt. 1923 $1740.32, bull calves top $1.30, heifer calves $2.82; cull sheep top $.80; lambs up to $2.05. Dairy - bred heifers up to $1435.

Monday, July 25th - 1PM - Milking Herd Dispersal for Anthony Gauquie, Afton, NY. 48 cows all stages of lactation with 12 fresh in the last 60 days and a number due in the fall. Presently average 63# a day, 3.8/3.2 with SCC ave. last 6 months 150,000. A young herd consists of mostly Holsteins and a few crosses. Anthony sold his milking herd a few years ago and started back with his heifers. Quality milk last 6 years and Super Milk award for the last 8 years. Also consigned: group of 10 open Holstein cross heifers from one farm. Farmer sends 3 springing heifers.

Monday, Aug. 1st - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder sale. Call to advertise.

Monday, Aug. 8th - Monthly Heifer sale. Call to advertise.

Monday, Aug. 15th - Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig sale. Call to advertise.

Saturday, Aug. 20th - Carthage, NY sale on the farm. 10:30 AM Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 44 Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance youngstock (25 head registered), with some show prospects. Tractors, Skidsteer, Tillage & Haying Equipment, Barn Equipment and Miscellaneous items. Check out our website for a full listing and pictures.

Saturday, Oct. 25th - Richfield Springs, NY 63rd OHM Club Sale @ 11:00 AM. Chairman - Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087. Watch for future ads.

Friday, Nov. 11th - Fall Premier All Breeds Sale - held at the sale facility in New Berlin. Call to participate in this sale. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference. Looking to have a farm sale or just to sell a few give us a call.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

ly improper harvest techniques and overall bunker management (ensiling and feedout).

Harvest techniques, like crop maturity, dry matter and chop length, have profound effects on packing density and fermentation.

Knowing individual field conditions and hybrid maturities helps growers pick the appropriate harvest date. Experts recommend walking fields to examine crop maturity levels as harvest nears, helping determine if crops are on target for the expected harvest date. Under normal conditions, the tasseling date can serve as another way to check harvest timing.

Harvest is typically six to 10 days away when the crop is about 3 to 5 percent wetter than optimal. Outside factors such as weather and field location can affect the rate of maturity and ideal moisture levels for harvesting forage. Additional harvest timing and chopping tips can be found in the Pioneer nutritional sciences library at www.pioneer.com.

From there, all factors for preserving quality depend on keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. This is done in three ways, through packing density, cover-

Corn geneticist gets $1.2 million grant from NSF for gene-instability research UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Surinder Chopra, associate professor of maize genetics in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study molecular mechanisms that control genetic modifications during plant development.

The three-year project, which began this month, is a collaborative effort with the University of Delaware, which will provide training opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students in plant epigenetics and the study of variation of plant genes.

Epigenetics is a science of genetics that deals with the “silencing” of genes without them being deleted or mutated — or, in other words, the study of the functions of genes being modified or manipulated without any physical change in their DNA sequences.

The research aims to produce the means for scientists to make precise genetic modifica-

tions in plants, Chopra explained. “Crop improvement is brought about by use of genetic and breeding strategies that allow combination of genes from different parental lines into new germplasm — inbred lines and then hybrids,” he said.

The project is co-funded by the NSF’s Genetic Mechanisms Program and its Plant Genome Research Program.

Chopra expects the research to lead to improved plant hybridization. “The key to the success of a new hybrid is the stable inheritance of its traits — or genes,” he said. “However, genes that eventually become silent because of epigenetic modifications lead to a breakdown of the cultivar.

“This research will allow us to identify genes in the maize plant that are candidates for epigenetic gene silencing.”

After researchers learn about these genes and their regulation, Chopra noted, the process of genetic modi-

fication by plant breeding can become more effective and efficient because scientists can select required genes that can be stably inherited over generations.

Genes express in different parts of the plant, depending upon the proteins needed in those tissues, Chopra pointed out. Regulation of gene expression in higher living organisms — including plants — is controlled by molecular mechanisms, which can restrict the expression to a specific signal, developmental stage, tissue or cell.

“So, when a gene’s expression is not needed, the gene can be shut down or silenced by regulatory mechanisms.”

The research will build a basic understanding as to what causes the instability of genes, Chopra said. “This project is focused on understanding the function of genetic modifiers that regulate gene expression via epigenetic pathways. Such modifiers can then be used in breeding pro-

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Farmers and ranchers begin to raise their voices The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a major national effort to improve public trust in U.S. production agriculture and to assure that the voice of farmers and ranchers is being heard in public discussion of food and food production, has launched its producerfocused Web site, usfraonline.org . The National Pork Board is one of 46 commodity organizations and agricultural businesses supporting the efforts of the alliance. National Pork Board member Dale Norton, a pork producer from Michigan, sits on the USFRA board of directors and its executive committee.

The alliance will be directing most of its efforts to helping those who influence decisions about food — food retailers and restaurants; chefs; journalists, medical professionals and others — understand how today’s farmers and ranchers go about their jobs of raising food. But the early efforts of the alliance are directed at farmers and ranchers to acquaint them with the alliance

and its objectives and to enlist the help of farmers and ranchers in spreading the message about today’s agriculture and its production practices.

In addition to the launch of the USFRA Web site, a series of advertisements under the heading, “We’ve raised just about everything but our voices” will be appearing this week in agricultural publications and broadcasts.

“I’d encourage all pork producers to check out usfraonline.org,” Norton said. “We all have a role to play to if we want to have a seat at the table when everyone from Oprah to the manager of your local grocery store is talking about food in a way that impacts our future. The Web site is a good place to begin getting involved.”

Source: Pork Leader July 18

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., July 27TH • 10:30 AM Complete Dispersal for Charlie Powell • Garret Co., MD 42 Cows & 3 Springing Heifers This is a young tie stall herd consisting of 26 Jerseys, 9 Crosses & 7 Holsteins

All Cows are Bred AI & Oldest Cow in Herd is only 5 1/2 Years Old All Consignments Welcome • Cows-Heifers-Bulls Consignors: Please send all info w/truckers on Tues.

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grams for specific agronomic traits.”

The project will also undertake a genomewide search to find all the genes that are epigenetically affected in certain maize lines.

“The study of gene-expression stability and instability allows us to understand how different plant traits are inherited and how plants cope with different environmental stresses,” Chopra said. “After all, environment has a big influence on plant gene-expression modifications, and some of these influences are via epigenetic changes that are transmitted for multiple generations.”

Penn State graduate

students PoHao Wang, Kameron Wittmeyer and Nur Suhada Abu Bakar are using genetic and molecular techniques to identify and map epigenetic factors in maize. A number of undergraduate students and postdoctoral fellows at both Penn State and the University of Delaware will work with faculty on the project.

They will be crosstrained in computational biological aspects and epigenetic gene regulation, according to Chopra. Students will learn classical and cutting-edge plant-biology techniques that are used to understand and dissect the molecular

basis of regulation of tissue-specific gene expression.

In addition, as part of the project, high school students and teachers will participate in a summer biotechnology workshop to learn gene-expression techniques in maize.

Absolute 25 A. Tillable Land & Content Auction!

8/13 @ 10 AM “Crandall Estate” 2100’ of RF on 2 rds.!

W/ MIN RIGHTS: 6325 Cuyler Hill Rd. Cuyler, NY 13158 Also: IH FARMALL “Super M” & “H”!

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RAISIN ACRES FARM AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 6, @10:00 A.M.

9475 OLDER HILL ROAD FARMERSVILLE, (Cattaraugus County) NEW YORK (GPS Mailing address Franklinville, New York 14737) From Farmersville Center along St Rte 98, turn west onto Older Hill Rd and follow 2 miles to farm. (From St Rte 16 north of Franklinville, take Rte 98N about 3 miles to Farmersville Center.

From Arcade take Rte. 243 East to Route 98S or From State Rte 19 at Caneadea take Rte. 243 West to Rte. 98S).

Farm sold, selling will be: TRAVEL TRAILER: Absolutely like new 2005 Coachman “Chaparral” 32 ft. 5th wheel camper trailer with slide out unit, generator, air conditioner, etc. Clean and ready to travel!

FARM EQUIPMENT: N.H. TS110 MFWD tractor, cab, 2 remotes, 18.4x34 rear and 14.9x24 front tires; app. 3800 hrs.; NH L553 diesel skid steer with bucket, app. 5200 hrs., also selling pallet forks; Ford 3000 gas tractor, 1 remote, 13.6x28 tires; NH 145 single beater manure spreader, single axle, with end gate; Woods model 9318 15 ft. batwing mower (1,000 p.t.o.) 6 big tires; Ford 7 ft. trailer type rotary mower; NH pull type sickle bar mower; Ford 4 ft. 3 pt. rotary mower; NH 404 steel/rubber roll conditioner; Worksaver 3 pt. p.t.o. rototiller app. 4 1/2 ft.; 3 pt. 6 ft. scraper blade; RW 3 pt. spinoff hyd. driven bale spear; JD 6500 blower; Older 16 ft. gooseneck tandem axle livestock trailer; 3 pt. full mt. IH plow; Old manure spreader wood trailer; 8 ft. drag; Cat. 1 slip scraper; CT 7 ft. scraper blade; Cat. 3 bale spear; Bucket mt. bale spear; 3 pt. broadcast seeder/spreader; 3 pt. chipper/shredder; (2) wagon running gears; Flat snowmobile/lawn mower type trailer; Old camper trailer for poor deer hunter plus a pickup camper for same purpose; FANCY LIVESTOCK HANDLING: Behlens “Big Valley” portable cattle chute, and trolly cart, self catch head gate, deluxe neck extender, side escape, rear gate, scale and digital readout indicator!; Palpation cage; Alley & sweep system complete; Big Valley portable loading chute with adjustable height up to tractor trailer level; swing gates with overhead frames; (14) 10 ft. panel gates; feed through heavy 10 ft. gate panels; calf panel gates; Lg. amt. of wire livestock panels; Portable calf chute; round bale feeders; (2) 220 fence chargers; App. 300 poly post fork elect. fence; steel fence post; Qty. of 8 or 10 ft. treated posts; fencing supplies and accessories; Calf pails; Water tubs; Milk dump station; Portable vacuum pump with 3/4 h.p. elec. motor; TACK: (3) nice Western saddles; Blankets; Bridles; etc.!

ACCESSORY ITEMS: White LT12 lawn tractor with belly mower; (8) new rolls (300 ft. each) of 1 1/4 in. black plastic water line; Sap buckets; (3) fuel skid tanks; Disassembled walk in cooler with units; Uno mig welder; Atlantic freestanding press; Blus ox trailer hitch car hauler for behind motor home; (2) chest freezers; etc.! A nice, well kept line with something for everyone!

TERMS: CASH or honorable check from known persons. Acceptable ID required for bidder’s cart. Nothing to be removed until settled for in full day of auction!

Owned by Raisin Acres/ Mr. and Mrs. David Reino.

For info on items selling call 716-676-2013 Home OR David’s cell 585-993-1121.

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Wayland, New York Phone 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com

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Announcements LIVINGSTON COUNTY Ag. Society & Fair at Caledonia, August 2nd-6th Rt. 36 & Rt. 5, Caledonia Demolition Derby Wed. & Sat. 6:00 pm LIVINGSTON COUNTY Ag. Society & Fair at Caledonia, August 2nd-6th Rt. 36 & Rt. 5, Caledonia 4-H & Open Horse Shows details on web livingstoncountyfair.com LIVINGSTON COUNTY Ag. Society & Fair at Caledonia, August 2nd-6th Rt. 36 & Rt. 5, Caledonia WNY Pro Farm Pull Thursday 6:00 pm LIVINGSTON COUNTY Ag. Society & Fair at Caledonia, August 2nd-6th Rt. 36 & Rt. 5, Caledonia visit the website livingstoncountyfair.com NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock.

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Dealers wanted in select areas

Elam Miller, Fort Plain, NY, ph 518-993-3892 Himrod Farm Supply, Penn Yan, NY, ph 315-531-9497 Homestead Nutrition, New Holland, PA, ph 888-336-7878 Levi Fisher, Honey Grove, PA (Juniata County), ph 717-734-3145 Martin’s Ag, Shippensburg, PA, ph 717-532-7845 New Bedford Elevator, Baltic, OH, ph 330-897-6492 Norm’s Farm Store, Watsontown, PA, ph 570-649-6765 Robert Rohrer, Millmont, PA, ph 570-898-1967 Steve B. Stoltzfus, Lykens, PA, ph 717-365-3804 Walnut Hill Feeds, Shelby, OH, ph 419-342-2942

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Seward Valley 518-234-4052 WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. Call SAVE! 1-800-688-1187

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BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370 WANTED: Heifers 200# to Springing. 570-561-8488

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Electrical Let our 35 years of electrical experience go to work for you.

Providing Complete Grain/Dairy Facility Installations, Facility Power Distribution & Lighting, Motor Control Centers, Automation & Troubleshooting, and New Services & Upgrades.

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc.

518-791-2876

dba AFR Electrical Service

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Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

2-DARI KOOL glycol chillers w/compressors & plate coolers, will separate; 1-large Schreiber gylcol chiller, (3ph.); also various tube coolers & plate coolers. 585-732-1953

1989 KOMATSU BULLDOZER, tracks in good shape, new main & rod bearings in motor, new rear seal, very good working condition, $37,000 OBO. 585-261-7262

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals No Lines ~ No Waiting New!! Lower Cutting & Wrapping Rate

.50¢ per Lb. Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

Custom Services

Dairy Cattle

POLITICAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES available for reasonable prices.

Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

Reg. Milking Shorthorn Heifers for Sale: Echo Farm in Hinsdale, NH has 30 Shorthorn heifers for sale, $500$2,000 each depending on age/pedigree. 5 bred heifers (due Nov-Jan), 6 breeding age, 4 fall calves, 2 winter calves, 2 May calves, 10 June 2011 & 1 July 2011. Please call Courtney for more information, 603-336-7706 ext10 or email: courtney@echofarmpuddings.com

Dairy Cattle 110 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due August & September. Had all shots. 315-269-6600 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

7 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, been bred 7 months. 716-361-7713

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

Dogs BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, ABCA Registered, very intelligent, from working parents, 8 weeks old, ready to go. 716945-2918

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

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

Farm Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT 22x38 DION THRASHING machine with straw shredder, steel wheels, grain elevator with auger, all belts, real good condition. Roger Downes, Canada, phone early mornings, 905-983-8104

Now with Changeable Hookups

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

5 CASE IH 2366 combines.

2 are 4x4. All very high quality. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 6R CORN PLANTER, Deutz Allis 385, Demco liquid fertilizer setup, $2,500/OBO; 716640-1800

Questions? Call us. PH#

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IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . .$28,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 986 mechanics spc . . . . . . . .Call IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . .$6,500 FD 7710 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads.$2,000

JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . .$3,750 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 Case 8430 Round baler . . . .$5,000 Degelman 14’ Sil. blade . . . .$6,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . .$5,500 1000 gal sprayers . . . . . . . . . . .Call Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call New Cat 4 cyl. eng. . . . . . . . .$5,400 Kewanee cultipacker 24ft . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . .Call IH 900 6 row narrow . . . . . . .$3,500 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, over 14,000’, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594

Farm Machinery For Sale

BOBCO 4000 gallon liquid spreader, big tires, steerable rear axle, good shape, $15,570.67 Firm. Hesston 4800 big square baler, $8,026.33 Firm. 315-436-5484

FOR SALE: JD 218 flex grain head, 17.5’ cutting length, excellent condition, plus a PEQUEA 806 adjustable cart, both units stored inside, $3,950. 607-545-8695

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

Automated Bale Wagon.

HighLine 700, 8 Round Bales. Good Condition, $6,500. 716-640-1800

BOBCAT 763 skid steer loader, good condition, $7,900; JD #30 hydraulic bale kicker, $1,100; (2) Killbros gravity boxes 1/350, 1/375, w/extensions, 12T gear. 315536-3807

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus

CIH 1640 combine w/15’ flex head, very good cond., needs some electrical work, $17,000. 607-793-0085 FIELD CULTIVATOR 30’ Salford 550 in excellent condition; White 988 5 bottom adjustable plow; International Einbock RotoSeeder, new still in the box; Hydraulic Auger for gravity wagon; 15’ rotary hoe.

315-534-5568

Farm Machinery For Sale

FRONTIER RR1012E Rotary Rake, $3,900; NH 315 Baler #70 Thrower, $2,250; NH 853 Round Baler, $2,200; Sitrex RM5200 4 Star Tedder, $2,450; Duetz-Fahr 2 Star Tedder, like new, $2,400. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 GEHL 170 grinder mixer with electronic scales, $7,000.

315-946-0087 GREAT PLAINS 12’ no-till drill, 2006 model, excellent, $18,500; 213 JD flex head, black reel, very good, $1,600.

315-536-3218

Farm Machinery For Sale

MABIE BROS., INC. See the Krone Difference for Size, Strength and Unmatched Durability

MABIE BROS., INC. SW 42T 13’ 9” Rake

MF (New Idea) 1359 9’ Disc Mower 0% Financing & $900 Rebate

New MF 1512 12 Wheel V Rake

0% for 48 Mos. OR 2% for 60 Mos.

$140/Mo. w/ 15% Down

15’ RIGID GRAIN HEAD, fits an L&M Gleaner combines, excellent, $1,200. 607-5662390.

On Rakes, Tedders, Mowers

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

1020 INT. GRAIN HEAD, 20’ flex head, $5,000 OBO. Call 315-730-3663

1978 JD 8630, 4WD, with 3 pt. hitch & PTO, good condition, Ontario Co., 585-506-5948

New MF/Hesston 1734

12 TON AGCO tandem axle dump cart, 12’Lx7’Wx5’H sides, $4,500/OBO; Craftsman 6hp, 17” cut, power rototiller, walk behind, $400/OBO. 585-492-2260

1990 CASE INT. 1660 combine w/13’ grain head, 3200 engine hours, reverse feeder, runs and works great, $25,000. 607-687-9622

39x52

2009 JD 9670 sidehill, only 285 hours, $229,000, like new! Zeisloft Farm Eq. Lot’s of 9500-9550 combines! 800919-3322

CASE IH MAGNUMS: 7130, 42” rubber, $24,500; 7230, duals, both PTO’s, 42” rubber $28,500; 8920, duals, 42” rubber, $34,500. 607-382-7722

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

13’ RIGID GRAIN HEAD, fits an L&M Gleaner Combine, Excellent, $1,000. 607-5662390

B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

0% Financing + $900 Rebate

MF TD 1620 2 Basket 8’ Tedder

MabieBrosInc.Com

315-687-7891

2010 Krone SW38T Rake

Call For Price

Ask about the new Krone VP 1500

MabieBrosInc.Com

315-687-7891

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Farm Equipment

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Farm Machinery For Sale

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD TRACTORS HERE NOW!

JD 8420 C/A MFD, JD 8130 C/A MFD, JD 7830 C/A MFD, JD 7830 C/A 2 Wheel, JD 7230 C/A MFD w/ldr., JD 7130 C/A MFD, JD 2555 & JD 2550, JD 820 A Zero Turn Lawn Mower and more! 2010 CASE IH 335 & 305 in stock (new)! & More! NH TD 5050 C/A w/Ldr., & NH 8160 C/A 2 Wheel, AGCO GT 75A 4x4 Canopy, NH BR740 Rd Baler, NH 575 sq. Baler! JD 9510 combine w/18ft flex head.

See us at

www.andrewsfarm.com Call for details

ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450 or 573-3344

Farm Machinery For Sale Used Farmi 601 Log Winch for 70-100 HP tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,150 Pequea 710P Fluffer 7’ pto Driver new/ leftover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,250 Pequea 175 Bu. Spreader demo (New List $8,000) Our Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,950 Spray Cab (good glass) came off a white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250 Int 504 Row Crop gas outlets . . . . . .$3,650 Kicker Wagon 18’ steel rack on good gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 JD 301 Dsl Low hrs w/front forklift & ROPS canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,950 Daytont Pto Generator 50/25 on good trailer later model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call Quick Attach Digging Hoe for front of skidsteer w/18” bkt like new . . . . . . . . . . .$1,450 Quicke Loader (New) w/7’ bkt for 80+ HP w/mounts to fit MF, Agco & Challanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 Ford NH 4630 Full Factory Cab 55-60 HP dsl 1800 hrs dual outlets clean inside & out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 2000 NH 545D w/Air Conditioned Factory Cab (also Heat) 65+ HP dsl low hrs dual outlets ps 3pt live pto (Nice!) . . . . . .$10,900

Farm Machinery For Sale NEW AND USED PARTS for New Holland 782, 790, 890, 892, 900; John Deere 3940, 3950, 3960. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts.

Closed Sundays. 607-2438151

NEW EQUIPMENT New Holland Hay Equipment, Round Balers, Discbines, Rakes New Holland Tractors, Skid Steers Kioti Tractors & Loaders Bush Hog Rotary Cutters, Blades H&S Manure Spreaders, Forage Boxes, Rakes Claas Rakes & Tedders

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” L2 GLEANER COMBINE, 16’ flex & 16’ rigid head, good condition, $15,000 OBO. 585721-7684

570-673-5143 HESS FARM EQUIPMENT INC.

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

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

Rt. 414 2 miles East of Canton, PA

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

www.hessfarmequipment.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

H&S forage wagon, $5,000; 200gal. field sprayer, $500; 3940 chopper, 2 heads, $2,500. 315-531-9315

JOHN DEERE 6400, 4WD, open station, good condition, $14,900; big M&W 400 bushel gravity bins w/center dividers & 2 doors, 12 ton M&W gears w/16.5L/16.1SL tires. 315536-3807

IH 5088, 8770 hrs., 20.89-38 radials w/axle duals, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, does not use oil, good condition, $18,000. 716-680-0879

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IH 544 HYDRO excellent condition, 3023hrs, WFP, 3pt, dual hydraulics, 15.5-38 excellent condition. 585-5543799 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 348 Twine Baler w/#42 thrower, like new; IH 1020 15’ grain head; new & used tires and rims of all sizes. 585-7321953 JD 55 COMBINE, late model, good condition, $2,000. 607793-0085 JD 8820 COMBINE, 1982, 4WD, strong engine, good rubber, new chaffer, $12,000 OBO. 585-729-2895 JOHN DEERE 4430 tractor, 2WD, w/duals, $12,700; 469 New Holland haybine, $1,600.

315-729-7897 JOHN DEERE 920 Mo-Co discbine, very good condition.

607-836-4502

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

Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE green hay head, 5½’, good condition.

Make offer. 315-536-9467

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•JD L3020 dsl PS •E4020 •3010 •2630 •2950 4WD •L4020 PS •2640 •3020 std, burnt •2010 •JD 5400 4WD burnt •4020 PS We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS 800-730-4020 315-536-3737

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954

1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - $2,900 48’ - $3,650 Price Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

NEW for Martin’s Welding: Round Bale Grabber, regular price $1,200.00, special $1,075.00. 315-536-8854

SPECIAL: White 4 or 6 row cultivator, was $1,050, now $950; JD 4400 & 6600 diesel combines, low hours, very good, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, pipe reel, super, $3,800; 20’ homemade head carrier, $1,500; JD 348 baler, no kicker, $3,000; (5) 20.8x42 radial tires, 25% tread, $200 each.

Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424

NEW HOLLAND 1044, 119 bale wagon, $3,300. 1033, 104 bale wagon, $3,400.

1030, 69 bales, $1,600. Farmhand 8-bale accumulator and fork, $2,100. Roeder Impl., Seneca, KS 785-336-6103

New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets, Pallet Forks, Manure Forks, Round Bale Grabbers, Bale Spears, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch

MARTIN’S WELDING

315-536-8854

ONE OF LARGEST Selections of JD & Case IH combines on East coast! 1 year motor warranty. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA www.zeisloftequip.com PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com SKID LOADER Attachments: 72” rock bucket, $650; 48” pallet fork, $500; Lower profile & snow & litter buckets, call for price 315-536-0268

Smiley’s Equipment Square Balers, $750 up; Round Balers $1,500 up; Haybines, $750 up; Discbines, $3,000 up; Rakes, $350 up; Tractors, $1,000 up; 4x4 Rater, $1,250; Chevy Pickup, $1,750; Sickle Bars, $350 up; Backhoes, $3,000 up; Dump Trucks, $2,500 up; dozers, excavators, pavers, seal outfits, blacktop rollers, tedders, brush hogs, hay elevators, mixer wagons, hay wagons, finish mowers, post pounders, post hole diggers, sickle bar mowers.

Hundreds of Tractors, Thousands of Parts

518-634-2310

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

Farm Machinery For Sale

Maine To North Carolina Hiring For Fall?

108@EFD’s

UEBLER 810 Power Feed Cart, good condition, $2,200 or best offer. 315-730-3312

NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,799. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $2,999. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170

570-833-5214

PleasantCreekHay.com

TAPER BOARD Badger feeder, 60’ long, exc. shape, dismantled, ready to go, $1,000; parting out 1440 International combine, 4WD, good tires.

315-252-0344

WelsArth@Msn.com

Partner Up Instead

25% Bank Financed @ $47,250 / Partner / The Works

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WE PURCHASED a lot of combines in past month. Best to call, cuz we gott ‘em.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322, 1 year motor warranty on combines, 3.9% fin.

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

LOOKING FOR 12 row squeeze pump; also front mount liquid tank to fit on John Deere 4450. 585-2454739

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Heat Stress Alert: ProFresh Plus & ProBiotic Booster Pak Should be added to your dairy feeds today.

Combat lower cow intake and reduced feed quality due to heat.

Big returns for little investment.

1-866-737-9273

Dealer inquires always welcome.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Heating

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

Portege and Main, a well established North American company with over 35 years experience building and improving outdoor wood, coal, and biomass stoves is now offering a fully automatic chip/biomass stove for large heating needs; greenhouses, businesses, warehouses, schools, etc.

Easily adaptable to any established heating system.

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507 Help Wanted

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

LIME 585-322-7778 585-734-0003

GYPSUM Hay - Straw For Sale Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

Hay - Straw Wanted

250 BALES of excellent BARLEY STRAW. Call For Pickup.

Auburn, NY. 315-383-7710

H AY

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW

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

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

(315) 364-5240

R & R FENCING LLC Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

STABLE FENCES & VINEYARDS LLC

POST POUNDING

3 Board • Split Rail HT Wire • Ag Fence Chain Link • Vinyl Residential • Commercial www.stablefences.com

585-349-4119

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

WANTED

Hay & Straw - All Types

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

24’ 6000 bushel grain bin, w/new floor & unload, $7,000 torn down; Butler 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7-1/2hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, nice, $9,800 torn down. 570-9669893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

SUPER B

Model SD250 GRAIN DRYER

315-523-0763

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

SMALL ROUND BALES, 40x48, good hay, from the field. Lodi, NY 607-582-6739

Horses

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION

REG. YEARLING BELGIANS filly, R&W with flaxon mane; Stallion, R&W with white mane, will grow tremendously!

716-542-2938

Texas through Montana 2011 Season

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

402-364-2222

SORREL PAINT PONY, approximately 14 Hands broke to ride & traffic safe, $600.00. 585-973-8128

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Help Wanted

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Livestock For Sale PA PERFORMANCE BOAR and Gilt Test Sale, Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

PA Livestock Evaluation Center 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com PA PERFORMANCE RAM and Boer Buck Test Sale and Invitational Female Sale.

Saturday, August 6, 2011, PA Livestock Evaluation Center- 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com

July 25, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 19

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

Knowledge of the industry a must.

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

Fencing

Help Wanted

WRITERS WANTED

Kersch’s Ag

Fencing

Heating

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

Attention Building Owners Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

Before

Real Estate For Sale Absolute 25 A. Tillable Land & Content Auction!

8/13 @ 10 AM “Crandall Estate” 2100’ of RF on 2 rds.!

W/ MIN RIGHTS: 6325 Cuyler Hill Rd. Cuyler, NY 13158 Also: IH FARMALL “Super M” & “H”!

ZOGG BROS. AUCTIONEERS *607.835.6599* Zoggbros.com Cortland, NY

FARM SALE IN WALWORTH, NY: 88 acres, 60 tillable, 43 cow newly renovated dairy barn, 2 heifer facilities w/full concrete, machine shed in garage, w/beautiful 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house. 315730-3312

After

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JUL 19 - AUG 31 The 7 Threats to Your Family Security 5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY (1st Floor Conference Room). Topics include: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, staying in control of your “stuff” & protecting it from the govt., nursing homes, lawsuits, taxes, children’s divorces, creditors & “predators,” paying for quality care in your home/assisted living facility without losing your business and/or lifetime of assets, qualifying for Medicaid/ VA Benefits, keeping personal information private and much more.

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JUL 25 Caring For Your Woodland I Campbell’s Tree Farm, 1348 Stitzinger Rd, Tionesta, PA. 6-9 pm. Cost is $15 to attend. Make checks payable to PSCE Forest Co and return to: PSCE Forest Co., 668 Elm St., Suite C, Tionesta, PA 16353. Call 814-7553544 or e-mail foresttext @psu.edu.

PowerPoint and Your Farm Cornell Food & Agricultural Technology Park, Geneva, NY. 7-9 pm. $10. Learn how to use PowerPoint software to plan and create a basic digital slideshow. Registration requested. Contact Nancy Anderson, 585-3943977 ext. 427 or nea8@ cornell.edu.

JUL 26 Free Class to Help Make Ends Meet CCE Office, Steuben County Office Bldg, 3 East Pulteney Sq., Bath, NY. Registration is requested. Call 607-6642300. On Internet at www .putknowledgetowork.com Noxious Plants Workshop Jeff Muller Property, corner of Clinton & Pump Station Roads, Town of Cameron in Steuben County. 6-8 pm.

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JUL 27 Livingston Co. Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial Year Big Tree Farm, 6673 Big Tree Rd., Livonia, NY. 6 pm. You are also invited to share your farm’s history. Please supply your own table (no larger than 6’ x 2’). No charge to reserve your space. Set up by 5 pm on July 27. Contact CCE Livingston Co., 585658-3250.

JUL 28 Fly Management on the Farmstead Workshop El-Vi Farms, George Andrews & Family, 14 Pelis Rd., Newark, NY. The event starts with lunch at noon and will wrap up at 3 pm.

Workshop fee is $10/person, which includes lunch.

Though a dairy farm, principles are the same for conventional or organic dairies as well as beef operations.

Registration deadline is July 25. Contact Nancy Anderson, 585-394-2977 ext. 427 or e-mail your name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu.

JUL 30 Guided Farm Tours at Heather Ridge Farm Heather Ridge Farm Store & Cafe, 989 Broome Center Rd.. Your guide will show you many animals: all grassfed Devon and Angus cattle, Icelandic and Dorset sheep,

Boer goats, heritage breed pigs, meat chickens, layers, guinea hens, guard llamas, an alpaca and donkey.

Starts at 10:30 am. Reservations for the farm tours can be made by calling 518-2396234, or sending and e-mail to heatherridgefarm@aol .com $5 per adult, who can be accompanied by two children. The walking tour goes up and down hills and through grassy fields. Sturdy walking shoes that can get dirty are recommended.

Woodlot and Sugarbush Management Workshop 6877 Sergeant Rd., Sodus, NY (woodlot). 9 am - 1 pm.

Participants should dress for the weather and be prepared for walking on moderately rough ground. Participants are encouraged to bring a hard hat, clipboard and pencil. Registration includes all handout materials, scale stick and approximately four hours of instruction. Registration is required by Fri., July 22. To register, mail your $15 payment to CCE Wayne County, 1581 Route 88, North Newark, NY 14513-9739.

AUG 3 Berry Picking Bus Tour Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 10 am. You will pay for what you pick. After picking, the tour will travel for lunch. The cost is $25 for a family of four, or $15/couple and includes lunch and a tote bag. Contact Carol, 607584-9966.

AUG 6 Small Scale Woodlot and Sugarbush Management Workshop A Wood lot off Ketchum Road in the Town of Canandaigua, NY. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 2 and costs $15 per person. To register or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, 585-394-3977 ext. 427 or e-mail your name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu.

AUG 10-12 31st Annual National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association Show National Pike Steam, Gas, & Horse Association Grounds, 222 Spring Rd, (4 miles west of Brownsville off US 40), Brownsville, PA. Antique farm, construction, mining equipment, trucks and more. Contact Louis McMaster, 724-356-2307.

AUG 13 Farm City Day Jerry Dell Farm, Freeville, NY. 11 am - 4 pm. Contact CCE Office, 607-257-2292.

AUG 25 - 28 Cornell Maple Camp Cornell University Arnot Forest near Ithaca, NY. Open to all maple producers and those wishing to become maple producers. Registration information is available by going to www.Cornell Maple.info and selecting Cornell Maple Camp.

SEP 16 & 21 14th Annual All Dairy Antiques & Collectibles Show Dairy Activity Center, PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Fri. noon - 5 pm. Sat. thru Wed. 8 am - 5 pm. Free parking, free exhibitor space & free admission. Featuring Holstein breed items, but all dairy related collectors and invited and encouraged to attend. Antique Consignment Auction Tues., Sept.

20. Contact Gary Gojsovich 717-635-5067 or Lolly Lesher 717-787-2905.

SEP 18/20 2011 New York State Maple Tour The tour will feature visits to a variety of maple operations. Tour stop information will be available soon at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com.

SEP 22-24 3rd International Symposium on Mastitis and Milk Quality St. Louis, MO. Submission of abstracts for presentation at this fall symposium (either as a poster or orally) will be due by March 1. Watch the NMC Web site at nmconline.org for more details.

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2011 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder’s Junior Show

Grand champion bred-and-owned steer — Freys FCF All Star V87-R29 won grand champion bred-and-owned steer. Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA, owns the March 2010 son of Freys Extra Stout R103.

Grand champion bred-and-owned female — Cedar Hill Grace 1961 510 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2011 Pennsylvania Angus Breeder's Junior Show, June 18, in Huntingdon, PA. Alana Eisenhour, Wellsville, PA, owns the March 2010 daughter of H S A F Bando 1961. She earlier won junior champion. Thomas Carper, White Post, VA, evaluated the 87 entries.

Photos by Dave Mullins, American Angus Association.

Grand champion steer — B C A Freedom 06 won grand champion steer. Jeremy Bentzel, East Berlin, PA, owns the February 2010 son of TC Freedom 104.

Reserve grand champion owned female — B C A Edella Bismarck D012 won reserve grand champion owned female. Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, owns the April 2010 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682.

She earlier won junior champion.

These Angus enthusiasts won junior showmanship.

From left are Shelby Dean, New Castle, PA, champion, and Alana Eisenhour, Wellsville, PA, reserve champion.

Champion Spotlight Heifer — BVA Final Answer Anne won spotlight heifer. Brent Stufflet, Lenhartsville, PA, owns the winning heifer.

These juniors won novice showmanship. Pictured from left are Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, champion; and Daniel Rohrbaugh, Seven Valleys, PA, reserve champion.

Hannah Grim, East Berlin, PA, left, and Haley Sweitzer, Wellsville, PA, won grand showman and reserve grand showman respectively.

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Grand champion cow-calf pair — Freys KJF Delia M90 T26 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA, owns the January 2008 daughter of G 13 Stand Out. A February 2011 heifer calf sired by Check Mate completes the winning pair.

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