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Young competitor keeps her cool at national angus show

by Sally Colby Ten-year old Brittani Burke has been handling and showing cattle ever since she could walk, so it’s no surprise that she wasn’t rattled as she cared for her cattle at the National Junior Angus show in Harrisburg, PA. And even at 10, Brittani knows what it takes to prepare cattle for show.

“It’s really hard to get the halter on the first time,” said Brittani, who lives in Ellington, CT, on her family’s farm, Burke Ridge Farms. “Then I try to spend time with them so they get used to me, and I practice walking with them. Sometimes someone has to walk behind them to get them to walk.” Brittani is in her second year of 4-H and has pigs, goats and beef cattle projects. At the national show, she exhibited a bull, a steer, a cow-calf pair and two heifers.

Prior to shows, including the National Junior Angus Show, Brittani spends time with her animals to get them used to her. “We wash them every week, then rinse them every day.

Rinsing makes the hair so you can work with it.” Brittani says she is just learning how to use clippers.

Brittani’s mother Christa says that her daughter’s early experience with beef cattle was when 3-year old Brittani worked with a young calf, about two weeks old, to halter break and prepare it for show. Brittani started by exhibiting cattle with her parents at Angus shows in pee-wee classes. The Burke family attends about five to six shows each season, but their time is split with another farm enterprise.

“We have a greenhouse garden center,” said Christa, “and we also have ice cream stand and gift shop.” The Burkes also maintain a petting zoo where customers can learn more about livestock.

Burke Ridge Farms includes about 100 head of registered Angus. Christa grew up on an Angus farm, and was involved in showing cattle in 4-H throughout her youth. Her husband William was raised on a dairy farm that later raised beef cattle, and the two met through Angus cattle.

“Calving is mostly in winter and spring,” said Christa, adding that

Ten-year old Brittani Burke of Burke Ridge Farms in Ellington, CT, works the coat on one of the Angus heifers she exhibited at the National Junior Angus Show held recently in Harrisburg, PA. Photo by Sally Colby

cows calve on pasture. “We have some that calve in fall, but we try to stay away from fall calving because it does-

n’t work for us.” Calves are weaned at about 6 months, then finished for market, retained as herd replace-

ments or prepared for show and/or sale.

Christa says that although they keep an eye on young calves for potential as show cattle, it’s hard to tell which calves will prove to be show animals until they’re older. “There are some calves that hit the ground and we know right away they’re going to be ‘something’”, she said. “Others take a while before we know how they’re going to turn out.” Christa says that they are using several family lines that have been productive, some of which are slower to mature.

Cows and calves remain on pasture throughout the summer, and are fed homegrown hay, corn silage and haylage through the winter. Finished cattle are processed at a USDA plant so that the Burkes can direct-market freezer beef at the greenhouse market on the farm. The Burkes also market through several area farmers’ markets, and sell young purebred breeding stock.

The herd is bred primarily through A.I., followed with a clean-up bull.

“The cows are in the pasture,” said Christa. “We bring them in twice a day to check for heats.” The Burkes purchased in interest in the bull ‘Justamere Panama Jack’, the reserve champion bull at Denver in 2010.

They also use the genetics of bulls ‘Hoover Dam’ and ‘BC Matrix’. Some cows are synchronized for ET work, and Burke Ridge offers embryos for sale. When selecting herd sires, Christa looks for several traits.

“Maternal qualities are really important,” she said. “I need my cows to be productive.”

Spring is an especially busy time at Burke Ridge because cows are calving at the same time the greenhouse operation requires a lot of attention.

Breeding season, when cows must be watched carefully for heats, is also hectic because the greenhouse operation is still in full swing. “It’s hard,” said Christa, “and there’s a lot of running back and forth, but fortunately the cattle are right around the corner.”

Visit Burke Ridge Farms online at www.burkeridge.com, and also on Facebook.

Farming and ranching are no ‘get rich quick’ schemes

by John Hart For some time now, the investment guru Jim Rogers has been encouraging young people not to pursue careers in high finance, but to become farmers.

Rogers argues that in these times, farming is a greater path to wealth and riches than investment banking.

Commodity prices are up, retail food prices are high and demand continues to grow.

“The world has got a serious food problem,” Rogers said in a recent interview with Time magazine. “The only real way to solve it is to draw more people back to agriculture.”

Rogers is right, to a point.

Net farm income is up and should break a nominal record of $99 billion this year.

Farm land values are rising

and the balance sheets of most of America’s farmers and ranchers are strong. But what Rogers needs to remember is that the costs of growing crops and producing livestock are also going up, primarily because of higher energy and fertilizer costs.

Farming is still a high-risk occupation, far riskier than trading stocks and bonds on Wall Street.

It costs a lot of money to put a crop in the ground and nurture it to a successful harvest. And this year, many farmers and ranchers are battling historic drought. In fact, agricultural losses in Texas could be the worst that state has ever seen, possibly twice the record loss of $4.1 billion in 2006, according to David Anderson, an econo-

mist with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. High cotton and corn prices don’t do you a lick of good if you don’t have a crop to harvest.

Still, Rogers is bullish on the long-term profit potential of agriculture. He believes farm income will continue to rise over the next few decades and has greater growth potential than other industries. Demand from China is driving much of the gains while the boom in biofuels is also helping.

“If I’m right, agriculture is going to be one of the greatest industries in the next 20 years, 30 years,” Rogers said on CNBC in March 2009.

Today, two years later, he is still optimistic.

Another way to look at it is that agriculture could well be

the growth industry of the 21st century. And that is a good thing for both America and the world. A strong and robust farm economy can help revitalize rural communities, benefiting everyone from the local car dealer to local schools. For most of this century, bad economic news has dominated the headlines.

America’s farmers and ranchers can help lead the economy back to prosperity.

But steps must be taken to lower production costs and reduce the risks of farming and ranching. The best way to do this is to reduce energy costs, which is why the United States must be focused on energy independence. The United States must develop a comprehensive national energy policy, which

includes opening and using new sources of petroleum along with renewable fuels.

One thing is certain: farming is no “get rich quick” scheme. Commodity prices may be up, but the costs of producing those commodities are also up. Add weather risks to the equation, and there is no guarantee that you will see a lucrative payday like those enjoyed by many Wall Street investment bankers.

True, there are great rewards in farming and ranching. But with those rewards, come many, many risks.

John Hart is director of news services for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Beef shortage means higher revenue for producers

The future for the beef industry looks to be positive.

Photo by Joan Kark-Wren

losses that will also contribute to smaller supplies,” he said.

Beef exports Beef trade is back as a contributor to beef prices as well.

In 2003, beef exports reached a record, representing 9.6 percent of domestic production.

The discovery of a BSE cow late that year caused most buyers to shun U.S. beef with exports dropping to just 2.3 percent of production in 2004, Hurt said.

“It has taken a long time, but 2011 is expected to see a record 10 percent of U.S. production heading to foreign consumers,” he said.

There have been several drivers of higher exports. One was the re-opening of the

South Korean market in July 2008 after they banned U.S. beef in late 2003. Although South Korea was our fourth largest buyer in 2010, they have jumped to the second largest buyer in 2011 with purchases so far this year more than double the same period in 2010, he said.

“Japanese purchases are up over 50 percent, which is probably also related to the earthquake/tsunami disaster there,” Hurt said.

There is a more fundamental driver of favorable beef trade patterns for U.S. producers, however, and that is the weakness of the U.S. dollar. A weak U.S. dollar implies that some foreign currencies are

strengthening and providing incentives for both more beef exports and less beef imports, he noted.

“U.S. beef imports from New Zealand, Australia and Canada are down 6, 25, and 26 percent this year, whereas imports from Australia are off 89 percent. These are the four largest sources of U.S. beef imports,” he said.

Beef exports so far this year are up 27 percent, with large increases to three of our four largest customers: Canada, Japan and South Korea, he said.

“In fact, the U.S. became a net exporter of beef beginning in September 2010. This is the first time in modern history

that the beef industry has exported more beef than they imported. So far this year the United States has a net trade surplus of over 2 percent of production. This compares with a nearly 2 percent trade deficit in the same period last year, meaning about 4 percent less supplies available to American consumers due to changes in trade,” Hurt said.

Beef prices Placements into feedlots in June were surprisingly high, at 4 percent higher than placements a year earlier. The larger placements were due to a rapid movement of calves weighing less than 700 pounds into feedlots. This was probably related to some backgrounders running out of feed and to lower feed prices in June that gave feedlot managers more confidence in potential positive margins, Hurt said.

“Finished cattle prices are expected to reach summer lows in late August in the $106 to $110 range, similar to current prices. As the weather cools into September, prices are expected to rise seasonally and to average $112 to $116 in the final quarter. For the entire year, this will mean averages of $109 to $112,” he said.

First and second quarter prices in 2012 are expected to set records once again with quarterly averages climbing to $115 to $120. Peak seasonal prices in the early spring of 2012 could reach $125, he added.

“Calf prices this fall will be further strengthened if corn and soybean yields can approach normal levels and corn prices drop 70 to 90 cents per bushel from summer levels. The clear message for beef producers is to hold on to cows as the beef industry has a positive outlook for a number of years to come,” he said.

Source: www.extension.org

Long-term planning to cope with natural disasters

by Miranda Reiman Flood water forces the exodus of cattle to higher ground. Drought does the same on a wider scale, only to greener ground. And in the case of wild fires, tornados and other natural disasters there might not even be time for that.

As if the job of beef producer isn’t hard enough, this year Mother Nature seems to have dealt an extra dose of hardship to many locations on the map. If you’re not among them, count your blessings. If you are among them, count your blessings — there are still others who have it worse.

When you’re done counting, start planning.

There are the immediate plans, like where you’re going to find grass for your pairs or how you’re going to keep the cattle corralled with the washed out fence line. There are intermediate plans, like figuring out how to pay back that revolving bank loan when production is down or how to move weaning up to reduce grazing pressure.

But the long-term goals are the ones that are easy to lose sight of in a crisis, and understandably so. “Fight or flight” mode leaves little time

to consider the future five or 10 years down the road. It’s about what’s happening now, the immediate cause and effect.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely not in that group, unless your emergency plan includes catching up on industry news. So that means maybe you do have a moment or two to step back and think.

After you’re done reading, maybe you could do a little multi-tasking and wear your long-range planning cap while raking hay.

If a natural disaster strikes your farm or ranch, what will you do? If you were forced to move or sell cows, which ones would go? You’ve been building your herd with consistent genetics that are more valu-

able than just the market price per pound. How can you make sure your investment of time and money in data and breeding programs isn’t just lost, leaving you to start all over again?

Yes, desperate times will call for adjustments. You may need to shift your production calendar, doing things like weaning and feeding cows several months earlier than usual. Or in the case of excess moisture, you might need to find an alternative feedstuff when your prime hayfield is under water.

But think beyond the immediate. If your ultimate goal is selling pounds at weaning, that may suffer in the short term, but you can adjust to select for bulls that

deliver both pounds and quality. If quality is king, you can chose marbling in tandem with other production goals. Easy calvers, easy doing cows and easy temperaments have no weather requirements — take that Mother Nature!

If you’re reducing numbers, do you have a plan for picking the best of the best to keep? It starts with identification and continues with records.

That’s something you can start on, or continue with, in the good times.

If you counted your blessings as not affected by disaster this year, ask a blessing for those thousands of cattlemen and women who do have to deal with these heartbreaking choices.

August 8, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section A - Page 3

by Phyllis Picklesimer The quantity of beef available to consumers in the United States has declined a startling amount in recent years, and that trend is going to continue. Unfortunately, even higher retail beef prices can be expected for consumers, said Chris Hurt, a Purdue University Extension economist.

“The declining supplies are related to continuing liquidation of the cow herd in the past few years due to high feed prices, a weak U.S. dollar that is spurring beef exports, and, of course, drought in the Southwest and Southeast.

Declining supplies will support prices across the cattle complex at new record highs in 2011 and again in 2012,” he said.

The USDA estimate of the inventory of beef cows on July 1 showed a further decline of 1 percent in the past year. Since 2007, when feed prices were still moderate, beef cow numbers have dropped 5 percent.

More alarming is the decline in beef available to U.S. consumers as cow numbers were dropping and foreign consumers have been buying much more of the U.S. production, he said.

In 2006 and 2007, before feed prices surged, U.S. consumers had over 65 pounds of beef available per person. This year, USDA analysts expect that to be down to 57.9 pounds and to drop again to only 55.6 pounds per person in 2012, he said.

“This represents a 15 percent reduction in available supplies during the high-feed price era. The drought in the Southern Plains and Southeast this year is continuing the herd reduction due to extreme shortages and high prices of forages. In addition, recent heat stress is thought to be causing higher death

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Final vote set on Portsmouth farm tax exemption

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Portsmouth, RI — Portsmouth is the only town in the state of Rhode Island with a separate Farm Tax Property Relief program, for now.

A public workshop was held at Portsmouth Town Hall on July 18 to discuss the current and proposed changes to the town’s “Farm Tax Exemption” ordinance. The seven members of the Town Council presided; about 45 people attended including nearly 20 local farmers, members of the Portsmouth Agriculture Advisory Committee, representatives from the Portsmouth Farm Tax Credit Task Force and Portsmouth Concerned Citizens (PCC).

Ted Clement, Portsmouth resident, member of the Portsmouth Farm Tax Program Task Force and Executive Director of Aquidneck Land Trust, explained to Town Council members that the Farm Tax program is an “incentive” program to encourage farmers to forego the more lucrative route of residential development because keeping their lands as farms is a net gain to the town. Turning their farms into more residential subdivisions would be a net loss for Portsmouth. Clement noted this program is similar to other government incentives such as charitable giving where donors can take a tax deduction. Clement’s appeal to the Council to support local farmers met

with applause.

Last January, the Town Council formed a Farm Tax Task Force led by Molly Magee to review the current town program and recommend appropriate revisions, if any. Members included Portsmouth farmers, farm neighbors and members of the general public.

Local farmers attended many sessions and offered insight into what it means to be a farmer on some of the most expensive land in the state and the impact of potential changes in the Portsmouth Farm Tax Program. Eight meetings were held between January and April where the members investigated local, state and national farm taxation polices before reaching a consensus on a recommendation to the council in May. The Task Force recommended a parcel minimum size of at least two acres; the Rhode Island Farm Tax program requires a minimum of five acres. In both programs, 80 percent of the land in the program must be used for agriculture. (This allows for crop rotation and resting land.) The state program requires a minimum gross farm income of $2,500 (in at least one of the past two years) rather than Portsmouth’s current requirement of 51 percent of income derived from land in the program.

Molly Magee offered the Task Force’s recommendation: lower the minimum

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

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requirement of 51percent of income match to the state program’s minimum of $2,500 in gross farm income. The committee recommended giving the Portsmouth Tax Assessor some leeway in granting exemptions in case of hardship such as crop failure, illness or natural disaster.

The Portsmouth and state plans include different payback cycles — five years and 10 years respectively. If farmland or open space is sold for development, any tax savings must be paid back to the town, prorated over the five year period.

A URI study showed that residential developments cost towns $1.04 to $2 in services used for every $1 paid in taxes.

Owners of farms and open spaces pay more in taxes than they demand in services. (70 to 90 cents in services used for every $1 paid in taxes — even at the reduced farm rates).

Ann Fiore of Glen Ridge Farm, and member of the Task Force, explained how the “Portsmouth Tax Incentive” program helps maintain farm acres that are cash positive, while residential properties are cash negative. She strongly urged Portsmouth maintain the Farm Tax Incentive Program to encourage young farmers and business people.

Allen Shers, a landowner and appraiser, described agriculture as a business. He appreciates the benefit of open space and water views afforded by agricultural lands. He urged the town to assess farmland per University of Rhode Island valuation guidelines (maximum $2,000 assessed value per acre). Sheers praised open space preservation efforts by the Aquidneck Land Trust, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and recognized many town parks, campgrounds and open navy land.

Council members asked David Dolce, Portsmouth Tax Assessor, to clarify his understanding of assessing and defining farmland in production. Dolce confirmed that when development rights are sold or retired, the assessed value of property is reduced. When asked if the lower income requirement and “in production” acreage and percentage requirements would be sufficient, Dolce said he supports the Farm Tax Task Force recommendations.

Council Member Stavens asked about the land rentals. Would owners have to meet the income requirements?

Typically the farmer (lessee) meets these requirements and can transfer that status to the owner in their rental agreement.

Lark Roderigues rents her land to the Escobars of Highland Farm to raise corn for their dairy cows. Roderigues told the council that she cannot farm herself but is glad to have her property farmed; Roderigues would much rather see farming or open space outside her window versus more houses, even if it means less money for her family.

The council asked for a transparent assessment process going forward, with thorough documentation and/or checklists. Dolce said that since property assessments are public records, all citizens’ questions have and will continue to be answered. Dolce said that farm status verification is available through the State Department of Agriculture which offers a certification process that most farmers have already completed. Revenue verification can be done at the town level in various ways.

A final vote on the updated Farm Tax ordinance will be held at the September meeting and, hopefully, will officially reduce the current income requirements per the Farm Tax Program Task Force recommendations.

NCBA launches new Web site The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched its new Website during the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, FL. The organization’s Web site, www.beefusa.org, was given a facelift, according to NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts. He said the new site is intended to be a resource for cattlemen, media and anyone interested in NCBA, agricultural policy and other information related to the U.S. cattle industry.

“As the oldest and largest national organization representing cattle producers, it is important for our presence online to be impactful by providing useful and timely information that can be located effortlessly,” said Roberts.

“Our previous site was outdated and in need of an overhaul in order to serve cattlemen and women more effectively, while also providing news and information to agribusiness, policymakers, consumers and media.”

The Web site is planned as a support mechanism for the association and hosts a range of interactive and informative features for a very broad and diverse audience — ranging from cattlemen to media. The Web site has been designed to make all of the services offered at NCBA easy to find and understand. The section on “Issues” lists the array of policy issues by category impacting cattlemen and women

from environment to cattle marketing.

The “Political Action” section allows cattlemen to easily identify sponsored legislation that could help or harm their operations and also provides a quick and easy means of contacting policymakers. Cattlemen can also find out how their elected leaders voted on a particular issue. The “Industry Information” section provides cattle industry statistics, NCBA’s Cattle Learning Center and production management resources.

NCBA Director of Communications Mike Deering said the new site incorporates traditional and new media resources for Web site visitors to quickly find news and information pertaining to the U.S. cattle industry. The “Media Center” contains news releases; opinion editorials; audio clips; social media feeds; video; and more to explain various topics about the industry.

“Our intention was to develop a site that would serve as a valuable resource to a very diverse audience. First and foremost, we wanted a site that would equip cattlemen with the tools needed to be as informed and vocal as possible,” said Deering. “Secondly, we wanted a place where the uniformed could quickly become informed. The new site is a one stop shop for anyone wanting the latest information about NCBA and the cattle industry.”

Milk producers continue to enroll in National Dairy FARM Program ducers work hard caring for their animals and producing quality milk.”

FARM was created by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), along with support from Dairy Management, Inc. FARM provides thorough animal care education for producers, onfarm evaluations, and objective third-party verification, giving customers and consumers the assurances they deserve.

“Dairy farmers are passionate about the care they provide to their animals and have an excellent track record of responsible management practices,” said Jamie Jonker, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at NMPF. “This program quantifies that passion and allows them to speak with one voice.”

Developed in partnership with producers, veterinarians, and animal care experts, FARM is a comprehensive program that incorporates the latest innovations in animal care from birth to marketing.

Participating producers are provided comprehensive training materials and undergo an on-farm evaluation conducted by a trained veterinarian, extension educator, co-op field staff member, or other FARM-

trained professional.

Evaluators then provide a status report and, if necessary, recommendations for improvement.

To protect the integrity and credibility of the program, a certain number of participating dairy farms will be randomly selected for objective third-party verification.

Validus, an Iowa-based certified auditing company with more than 10 years of experience verifying on-farm animal care, has been selected to conduct all third-party evaluations and will begin that process this summer.

In addition to Land O’Lakes, participating cooperatives and proprietary producers include Agri-Mark, Inc., Hilmar Cheese Company, Foremost Farms USA, and Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers (MDVA) Cooperative.

“In today’s society we have to prove that animal care is important to all dairy farmers.

The best solution is FARM,” said Kevin Satterwhite, a dairy farmer and MDVA member from Newberry, SC, who is an active participant in the FARM program.

A complete list of participants and all training materials can be found at www.nationaldairyfarm.com.

Mackenzie White, Shapleigh, Maine, received the Roscoe L. Richardson Scholarship, funded through the Angus Foundation, at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, sponsored in part by Sure Champ by Biozyme Inc., July 15 in Harrisburg, PA. Photo by Crystal Young, American Angus Association

Irrigation energy efficiency checklist and tips Agricultural irrigation is an energy intensive operation. Pressurized irrigation systems, especially center pivot sprinkler installations, use a high flow rate pump and require a large electric motor or engine. The major causes of increased energy use are associated with pipeline leaks, engine and pump efficiency and well maintenance. Poor uniformity of water application can also affect energy use by increasing pumping time. On center pivot systems, the major causes of poor water application uniformity are sprinkler nozzles that are worn or sized wrong, missing sprinkler heads, and leaking boots. Using a consistent method of irrigation scheduling during the growing season can optimize water application.

Questions to ask • Do you have a good procedure to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply? Do you use evapotranspiration — (ET) based irrigation scheduling? Do you know how to estimate soil moisture by feel and appearance?

• Do the sprinkler nozzles on your center pivot provide a uniform application pattern along the full length?

Have the sprinkler heads and nozzles been on the pivot more than seven years?

Have you checked nozzle sizes on the center pivot to make sure they match the nozzle sizes listed in the sprinkler package printout from your dealer?

• Do you annually check for pipeline leaks, missing nozzles, and nozzles that are not rotating properly?

• If you have an engine powering the pump, do you change the oil and filter according to manufacturer recommendations? Do the pump and motor or engine receive regular annual maintenance?

• Do you record the static and pumping water levels in the well every year?

• If you have iron in the irrigation water, do you chlorinate the well each year?

• If you have an electric motor, can you subscribe to controlled electric rates (offpeak) from your electric supplier?

Facts and actions • Use of a consistent method of irrigation scheduling can often reduce energy use by 7 to 30 percent. Using an ET -based irrigation scheduling system can ensure you are not under or

overwatering the crop.

• The average life expectancy of a sprinkler head is about seven to 10 years. The diameter of the sprinkler head nozzle is very important for uniform water application; and the nozzle diameter can grow with use, especially if there is sand or grit in the water. Replace broken sprinkler heads as soon as possible. Do a “can test” to check the uniformity of the application pattern.

Repair all leaks on the center pivot as soon as you notice them.

• Buried pipelines rarely leak, unless they were not pumped out before winter.

However, above ground pipelines frequently have worn gaskets and up to 30 percent of the water can be lost before it gets to the discharge point. Replace leaking gaskets and plug any holes in the pipeline.

• The drawdown in a well increases if the screen becomes plugged. Increased drawdown greatly increases pumping costs. Screens become plugged due to mineral incrustation or from iron bacteria. Mineral incrustation occurs over time. By measuring the static and pumping water levels each year, the increase in draw-

down can be measured and corrective action taken. Iron in the water usually means iron bacteria are present in the well. Annual chlorination will control the iron bacteria.

• Maintain pumps regularly, including proper greasing and filling oil reservoirs every year. Adjust packing glands and adjusting impellers on deep well turbines regularly for efficient pump operation.

Replace diesel engines with electric motors – that can have significant cost savings, depending on the price difference.

• Most electric suppliers offer controlled (off-peak) electric rates for irrigation pumping systems. Using offpeak power rates can reduce pumping costs significantly.

However, off-peak rates should not be used with high-value crops like potatoes and onions. Talk with your electric supplier to determine if off-peak power rates would work for your operation. Typically, off-peak use will require a well capacity of 1400 gpm on a 130acre center pivot or the capacity to irrigate in 100 hours per week. It works best for deep-rooted crops like corn or soybeans.

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ATA: FMCSA’s plan doesn’t go far enough to address crashes ARLINGTON, VA — In comments filed on July 29, American Trucking Associations said that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s draft 5-Year Strategic Plan “represents a genuine effort on the part of the agency to listen to, and incorporate, the recommendations of stakeholders,” however, ATA went on to tell the agency that, while a good start, the plan does not do enough to address the root causes of crashes.

“ATA commends FMCSA for acknowledging the need to address all entities that affect truck and driver safety in the transportation life cycle, especially the operators of passenger vehicles with which trucks share the road,” ATA wrote in its comments.

“However, while the draft plan addresses these issues, it falls far short in that it does not identify the primary causes of crashes and prioritize countermeasures and solutions accordingly.”

“ATA recognizes that FMCSA’s primary role is to regulate the trucking industry. However, the agency’s mission is to reduce truck crashes,” ATA said. “While the goals identified in the draft plan are certainly laudable, it is appropriate to align these goals with the agency’s overarching object: to reduce truck crashes.”

By minimizing the emphasis on addressing passenger vehicle driver behavior, “FMCSA will, at best, only impact the minority of truck crashes — perhaps less than 30 percent — caused by truck drivers.”

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Today’s consumers want to know that the food they purchase is safe, wholesome, nutritious, and produced with integrity. U.S. milk producers are demonstrating that commitment by enrolling at a rapid pace in the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM). In fact, since enrollment began in September 2010, 45 percent of the nation’s milk supply now comes from farmers, cooperatives, and proprietary processors implementing the FARM program.

Voluntary and open to all producers, FARM is a national dairy animal care, third-party verified program designed to demonstrate dairy farmers’ commitment to outstanding animal care and a quality milk supply. Independent dairy producers, proprietary processors, and cooperatives are quickly coming on board.

“Telling this story is essential at a time when consumers want to know how their food is produced,” said John Miles, Land O’Lakes FARM implementation leader. “The FARM program helps us reach out to customers, consumers, and the entire marketing chain. It sends a strong message that Land O’Lakes member pro-

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by Paris Reidhead

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Field Crops Consultant Sorghum on a roll On July 19, I borrowed a PTO-operated spinner from one customer to use in planting a bag of sorghum on the farm where I’m boarding some steers. Since last July I’ve had some steers on this second customer’s farm. I’ve donated mineral, salt, some grain, and hay during the past winter in support of my three animals and his five. In January I moved one of my steers [who had graduation day (how’s that for a euphemism?)]. The landowner and I wanted to take pressure off our winter feed supply; plus Sue and I and some of her relatives were running low on freezer beef.

Early last month the landowner and I decided to ship one each of our beef steers, mine an Angus, and his a blackand-white Jersey/Holstein cross. He had recently acquired four more animals of an heirloom European breed, so pasture-grazing pressure… compounded by a recent dry spell… had become an issue. To further alleviate grazing pressure, he and I planned to plant one

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acre of sorghum for summer grazing. We were hoping to plant this summer annual in late June or early July, but kept getting rained out… not much rain, but enough to louse up field work.

I like sorghum for summer grazing because it just doesn’t need a lot of moisture, so when most perennial pasture species may be drying up, sorghum just keeps doing its thing. The reason this crop, and most millets for that matter, thrive in moisture-deficient systems is that they originated in semiarid climates. Sorghums and Sudan grasses were developed in an equatorial region of Africa known as the Sahel, an area where annual rainfall averages about 10 inches. About 90 percent of the precipitation comes during the JuneSeptember time span, so sorghums and Sudan grasses must be planted typically in May. Then they grow during the rainy period, which still averages about one third less precipitation than monthly accumulations in the Northeast.

After the rainy seasons

these species have to thrive by scrounging for moisture in soils that crack pretty badly from drought-like conditions.

So in temperate climates, like ours, a little dry spell doesn’t faze sorghums and Sudan grasses. The seed I was going to plant was a sorghum/Sudan grass hybrid. On July 17 and 18 the acre to be planted had received a muchneeded inch of rain. I had asked the landowner to brushhog the piece to be planted, then I would claw it with a secondary

tillage implement; he owned a 10 foot wide Danish tine harrow, which would do just fine.

When there was a summer program at the local vocational center (up till July 22, 2010), rather than use the three-bottom plow, lent to the school by a cooperating farmer, I pursued a plan B. I would take the two-row cultivator and spread its teeth out, thus fashioning it into a small three-point hitch drag. This worked very well for an acre-sized piece at the center. For normal-sized fields, obviously, the equipment of choice would have been the three-bottom plow, followed by hydrauliccontrolled offset disk, followed by a springtooth drag. It was just easier on the small piece

of ground to claw the living daylights out of the tiny parcel.

So two weeks ago (as I write), on July 19, when the acre field had dried up enough for the harrow to throw some dust, I did the claw thing, which took about an hour and a half. Then I hooked up the borrowed PTO spinner to a second tractor, and spun on the annual hybrid, a procedure which took about 20 minutes. Following that, I quickly dragged in the seed with the Danish implement, which took about 30 minutes. Then I dropped the spinner, knowing I would be back to pick it up within a couple weeks when I would help load up the steers to go to market.

On July 31, the trucker, the landowner, and I

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loaded up the steers very smoothly. I usually tell a steer being shipped to send me a post card, but I didn’t this time. The farmer and I loaded up the spinner to be returned to its owner.

Then I went to look at the sorghum. Pretty much it was about four inches tall, not as uniform as it would be, had it been drilled. There was some quackgrass and red clover that had been in the original meadow.

We’re not worried about the quack; how often do you see this species surviving in an intensely grazed pasture? By the end of August the sorghum/Sudan stand should be at least two feet tall and free of any prussic acid threat.

Crop A7

Livestock feed remains number one use of U.S. corn According to reports released by the USDA in July and data supplied

by PRX, domestic and international livestock continues to be the No. 1 use for U.S. corn, total-

ing approximately 7.7 billion bushels per year.

An estimated 1.5 billion bushels of corn, or 80 percent of projected U.S. corn exports, was used for feed overseas in the

“Livestock and poultry continue to be a valuable market for corn farmers...” ~ Bart Schott

past year. Additionally, U.S. livestock consume totals 6.2 billion bushels, 5.0 billion in whole corn and an additional 1.2 billion bushels of corn displaced by ethanol coproducts.

“While media attention has focused more on ethanol production recently, the livestock industry continues to purchase more corn than any other sector year after year,” said National Corn

Growers Association President Bart Schott.

“Livestock and poultry continue to be a valuable market for corn farmers and one which we continue to provide with an ample supply of corn and corn coproducts.”

When discussing corn usage by livestock it is completely inaccurate to disregard the critical role played by distillers grains and other ethanol coproducts in livestock

feed blends, or the use of exported corn as feed.

Distillers grains are an ethanol coproduct with the proper protein profile for use in feed for a variety of animals. In not citing that this product was subsequently used for feed, many figures skew the total perspective on usage for food, feed and fuel.

“Corn farmers, many of whom also are livestock producers, realize

the importance of the livestock and poultry feed markets to our industry,” said Schott.

“Through new technology, improved practices and our increased ability to utilize corn in many ways, we are meeting all needs for feed, food and fuel even as demand continues to grow for all uses."

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, July 19

be re-filled three times. I set the rest of the bag of seed next to the tractor parked at the edge of the harrowed ground, and commenced walking and cranking. When walking back, I noticed that the eight steers had found the bag of seed, and a couple of them were trying to chow down.

I yelled at them to stop eating the seed, to wait till it became graze-

able forage. Of course, they displayed this “who me” look, as I chased them away from the bag. But they must have known something I didn’t, wanting to get while the getting was good.

Within just a few days the steers would start being transferred to other pastures (no euphemism here), as the summer program ground to a halt.

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Last year, I was able to get one acre of sorghum planted at the occupational center by the end of June. The steers at the school were grazing the meadow, part of which I had just finished clawing up to produce a nice seedbed. I parked the tractor, and prepared to spin on the seed with a hand crank seeder. I knew that the manual seeder would have to

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Dairy Industry makes strides in respiratory management The dairy industry has made significant progress since 2007 in the implementation and improvement of dairy-calf respiratory-management practices, according to a new survey released by Merck Animal Health.

The study reveals advances in diagnostic testing, colostrum management and calf nutrition.

The survey represents the management of more than 775,000 dairy calves and heifers across 23 states. The last survey to include dairy-calf care and management was conducted in 2007 by the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS). Of the 174 dairy producers surveyed by Merck Animal Health, 83 raise fewer than 1,000 calves, 70 raise 1,000-9,999 calves and 21 raise more than 10,000 calves each year.

“Respiratory disease is costly in both the shortand long-term of the life of dairy animals,” said Tom Shelton, D.V.M., senior technical services manager for Merck Animal Health. “By measuring current respiratory health practices, we can identify ways to improve the health of dairy calves, which plays a big role in overall herd productivity and profitability.”

Diagnostic testing One of the most notable findings of the survey is the increased use of diagnostic testing on calves both before and after weaning. Twenty-two percent of operations surveyed use tissue sample testing on at least one calf that died of respiratory disease each year, and 72 percent have at least one necropsy performed.

The 2007 NAHMS study, by comparison, reports that eight percent of herds have had necropsies performed on calves before weaning and 7.1 percent on calves after weaning, for all causes of death, including respiratory disease.

“Producers are recognizing the value of diagnostic testing of calves,” said Donald Sockett, D.V.M., Ph.D., epidemiologist/microbiologist at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “This is crucial, because the two percent death loss due to respiratory disease currently reported by producers is probably 1.5-2 times larger in reality.”

Colostrum management and calf nutrition Producers now do a much better job monitoring their calves for failure of passive transfer (FPT) of immunoglobu-

lins than they did four years ago. According to the survey, the number of calf raisers who routinely check for FPT grew to 45 percent from just two percent in 2007.

The survey also shows that producers have responded to the message that calves need to be fed at a higher plane of nutrition and more frequently.

Nutrition programs where calves are fed at least 1.5 pounds of milk replacer or five quarts of non-saleable milk or a combination of nonsaleable milk and milk replacer are used in twothirds of small- and medium-sized herds and one-fourth in large herds.

The percentage of producers who pasteurize non-saleable milk fed to calves has grown from 8.4 percent to 72 percent since 2007. Additionally, eight percent of calves are being fed at least three times per day year round, and 14 percent are fed three times per

day in the winter.

“These numbers are a significant improvement from the 2007 study,” said Dr. Sockett. “Producers have come a long way in colostrum management and calf nutrition.”

The wide variation in calf age at weaning has not changed since the 2007 NAHMS survey. Age at weaning varies across all herd sizes, ranging from 30 to 120 days. The most common criterion currently used by survey respondents to determine weaning age is calf starter intake. The other major factor is calf size.

Vaccination and treatment protocols The study calls attention to the need for standardization of vaccination and treatment protocols. Although 80 percent of producers surveyed have been trained by their veterinarians to identify and treat respiratory disease, less than half have veterinary assistance in designing

treatment protocols. Additionally, while 96 percent of producers surveyed vaccinate their calves for respiratory disease, there is no consistency in vaccination protocols.

Almost half of the producers surveyed report respiratory disease in their calves before 30 days of age. Sixty-six percent cull calves prematurely because of respiratory disease. The survey also shows that 9.9 percent of preweaned and weaned calves are treated for respiratory disease. In the NAHMS survey, 12.4 percent of preweaned and 5.9 percent of weaned calves were treated for respiratory disease.

Next steps “This study points out several opportunities to continue to improve the respiratory health of our dairy calves. Getting them off to a healthy start is critical to their long-term health and

productivity. Taking even small steps to improve respiratory health can make a big difference during the life of an animal,” said Dr. Shelton.

Dr. Shelton shares the following tips to improve respiratory health management: • Feed one gallon of colostrum within two hours of birth and another gallon 12-15 hours later. Monitor colostrum quality and FPT using a hand-held refractometer.

• Have a back-up plan for shortages of highquality colostrum.

• Maintain average daily gain of 2.0-2.2 pounds for the first six months.

• Provide clean, warm drinking water and a small amount of calf starter beginning at three to five days of age. Do not allow the calf starter to become stale or contaminated with debris.

• Wean calves when they eat two pounds of starter for three consec-

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• House calves with clean, dry bedding and provide adequate shelter with good air quality and protection from heat and cold stress.

• Practice good husbandry skills. Understanding calves and what causes stress will enable a smoother transition to mixing pens.

• Work with your veterinarian to develop vaccination protocols and benchmarks for optimal calf health. Test for respiratory viruses and bacteria if benchmarks are not being met.

• Regularly train new and seasoned employees to effectively identify and treat respiratory disease.

Measurement recommendations apply to Holsteins and can be reduced for colored breeds. Check with your veterinarian for more details.

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I never thought Farm Aid would need to be around as long as it has been, but we know our country needs family farmers, and Farm Aid will be here as long as family farmers need us. It’s up to all of us to work together to keep family farmers growing.”

Growing up in the small farm town of Abbott, Texas, Nelson gained a respect and admiration for family farmers and the value of hard work. Through his work with Farm Aid, Nelson has worked with local, regional and national organizations to promote fair farm policies and grassroots organizing campaigns designed to defend and bolster family farm-centered agriculture. By strengthening the voices of family farmers, Farm Aid stands up for the most resourceful, heroic Americans — the family farmers who work the land.

“Willie has said he realized early on that playing the guitar was a heck of a lot easier than being a farmer,” said Farm Aid executive director and long-time friend Carolyn

Mugar.

“The family farmer has never had a better friend than Willie Nelson; he has worked tirelessly to stand up for family farmers and the good food we all want.”

The Agricultural Hall of Fame’s inductees include George Washington Carver, John Deere, Louise Stanley and Thomas Jefferson. The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was issued a rare federal charter by the act of the 86th Congress to serve as the national museum of agriculture and to honor the American farmer. Today, it sits on a 164 acre complex in the Kansas City, KS, metro area that includes the Agricultural Hall of Fame, Museum of Farming, Farm Town USA, Poultry Museum and the National Farmers Memorial, which stands as the nation’s only national monument honoring the American farmer — past, present and future.

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Hall of Fame. “To this day, he continues the work that he started back in 1985 when he, along with John Mellencamp and Neil Young, organized the first Farm Aid concert, raising millions of dollars and drawing enormous attention to the devastating economic problems faced by this country’s family farmers and their communities.”

As Farm Aid’s founder and president, Nelson has been a champion in the work to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. Over the past 26 years, Farm Aid has raised more than $39 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture that ensures farmers a fair living, strengthens our communities, protects our natural resources and delivers good food for all.

“I am extremely honored and humbled to join the company of the 38 prominent inductees already in the Agricultural Hall of Fame,” said Nelson. “I have long said that family farmers are the

Soybean Checkoff charts new course for the U.S. soy industry

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Farmer-leaders adopt new long-range strategic plan, identify focus areas critical to the industry Like soybean farmers who carefully map out their planting, spraying and harvesting plans in advance, the farmer-leaders of the soybean checkoff mapped the future of the U.S. soy industry.

United Soybean Board (USB) farmer-leaders recently voted to approve the checkoff’s new LongRange Strategic Plan (LRSP), which identifies six areas they believe are most critical to maintaining and expanding the U.S. soy industry over the next five years. They include increasing the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, ensuring that U.S. soybean farmers maintain their freedom to operate, meeting customer needs, protecting the animal-agriculture sector and investing in transportation infrastructure.

USB farmer-directors approved the plan during USB’s meeting June 29-July 1 in Milwaukee.

“The soybean industry has changed dramatically in the past 20 years, and USB needs some changes as well,” said USB Chairman Marc Curtis, a Mississippi soybean farmer. “We took a

step forward moving USB toward the organization it needs to be to address the modern world.”

In addition, USB farmer-leaders approved projects to increase focus on production research on the soybean genome and to increase emphasis on specific, targeted international markets.

Curtis said the checkoff has supported research that led to the sequencing of the soybean genome, and the next steps will be to identify the function of each gene.

“Additional research on the soybean genome will allow us to increase efficiency in plant breeding,” said Curtis. “This will allow researchers to change the plant in ways that could improve composition and help increase yields.”

Picking targeted markets will allow USB to focus its efforts for the maximum impact, said Curtis.

“We have identified specific markets where we can make a move immediately,” said Curtis.

“These will be markets U.S. soy is not currently

in and we can focus on and make an impact.”

Farmer-leaders also determined the direction of USB’s fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, with specific recommendations for

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Improved flexion radials changing the ag tire landscape bottom line.

It took five years for another tire brand to enter the IF-class ag tire market that Michelin North America pioneered in 2005 with the MICHELIN® Axiobib® radial for high-horsepower tractors.

“IF technology is having a strong effect on the agricultural tire industry, and for good reason,” says Michael Vandel, marketing segment manager for Michelin North America Agricultural Tires. “An IF tire has the same rolling cir-

cumference as the industry-standard tire, but it can handle the same weight at up to 20percent less air pressure or allow for 20-percent more load at the same pressure. Running at a lower air pressure lowers reduces growers’ cost of production by improving traction and fuel economy while reducing slip and soil compaction. Ultimately, IF radials make farmers more efficient.”

Expanding on this technology, Michelin widely introduced another first in 2011 — a new class of tire for the sprayer market, very high flexion or the VFclass tire. The MICHELIN® SprayBib™ tire is the first VF-class radial for self-propelled sprayers and Michelin’s

second VF radial. The MICHELIN SprayBib radial first appeared commercially on AGCO® RoGator® sprayers and became widely available in 2011 as an option with other manufacturers and on the replacement market.

“VF tires have the same rolling circumference as some ag tires, but they can carry the same load with up to 40percent less air pressure,” Vandel reports.

“That gives you a significantly better ride and better traction. And in the case of the Michelin SprayBib, it’s the only D-rated high-clearance sprayer tire that can carry 14,330 pounds at 40 mph on the roads at 64 psi.”

Compact, but mighty The 2011 Agricultural

Media Summit also gave Michelin North America the chance to highlight its newest tire in the Compact Line — the MICHELIN® BibSteel™ radials for skid steers, which deliver increased traction and durability and a better ride than less-durable bias tires.

The MICHELIN® BibSteel™ Hard-Surface radial joins the MICHELIN® BibSteel™ All-Terrain radial to cover nearly any skid-steer use.

More to come “Technology is the driving force behind our tires,” Vandel says.

“Whether it’s a Michelin Axiobib tractor tire that holds heavy weight at low air pressures in the field, a Michelin SprayBib sprayer tire that can withstand heavy road

wear while carrying more than 14,000 pounds at 40 mph or a Michelin BibSteel AllTerrain tire that’s helping build the road, our radials are designed with the same goal in mind — helping our customers to be more productive and more profitable.

“The future is open,” continues Vandel. “The improved flexion and very-high flexion technology has been proven for tractors and sprayers. Farmers can expect the ag tire industry to move even further with expanded equipment tire options to meet their production needs in the months ahead.”

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Your National Beef Checkoff Program: 25 years and counting Turning your $1-per-head assessments into opportunities rants, in particular, and in the United States, in general, with consumer spending on beef totaling $73.4 million in 2010.

And more than 85 percent of consumers know the industry’s “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” slogan, currently serving as the base of the Beef Checkoff Program.

For certain, walking through the 25-year history of the beef industry will take you down some rocky roads, as well as highlight some clear paths to growth, all en route to a beef industry that you’ll be proud to pass on to the next generation.

Beef demand Let’s start by talking about beef demand.

While building demand for beef clearly is one of the goals of the checkoff, that goal often is misunderstood. That’s because beef demand is commonly confused with beef

consumption, though the two are very different indeed. In fact, beef consumption actually can drop in concert with beef demand increasing, if consumers are willing to pay more for their favorite protein.

In reality, per capita consumption is best seen as a “disappearance” number. As agricultural economist Dr. Wayne Purcell explains: “Add beginning inventories and production to imports, then subtract ending inventories, exports and disappearance, and divide by population.” As a disappearance number, we “consumed” an estimated 59.7 pounds of beef per capita in the U.S. in 2010, for example, because that is how much beef we had in the U.S. But that number has a lot to do with supply and availability —

and little, if anything, to do with demand.

Instead, beef demand is the set of quantities of beef that consumers will purchase at different prices. If, for example, we have a quantity of 59.7 pounds of beef per capita to sell, it is price that will adjust to clear the market — and the price that consumers are willing to pay will depend on how much consumers like the product offerings, as well as the price of other meats, and consumer income levels.

A correlation might help: Some years, a vehicle manufacturer builds too many pickups and, as the model year nears its end, they offer huge discounts to get them off the lots. All of the current year pickups will be sold, or consumed, but we certainly would not say the demand for that manufacturer’s pickups

is robust when the prices have to be cut in half to get them sold. Similarly, if you are a purebred breeder and seller of bulls, is there not a problem with demand if the only way you can sell as many bulls as last year is at a 20-percent decline in price?

If we use consumption as a measure of demand, we ignore the desirability of what we offer — and we go, as we did for nearly 20 years, Purcell said, with an unacceptable product offering where up to 25 percent of the steaks and roasts from Choice beef were too tough to chew.

Demand will only be forthcoming, Purcell says, as we understand demand and offer consumers what they want in the form of a continuing series of new qualitycontrolled products.

There simply has to be a consumer-level willingness to pay that supports and finances all this progressive change

over time.

That’s where your Beef Checkoff Program comes in.

“So What has My Beef Checkoff Done For Me Lately?”

With that understanding of beef demand under your belt, you’ll quickly realize that your checkoff cannot singlehandedly change a bad market, but instead is meant to act as a catalyst for other industry players to help sell beef.

That said, producers and importers often ask what they get for their checkoff dollar, and that is one of the reasons that the checkoff reports results of individual programs on a regular basis to keep all checkoff investors informed. But with 25 years of success stories to tell, we’d like to go through some highlights in each program area – promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, and foreign marketing — more in-depth.

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It was 1986: A gallon of gas cost 89 cents; a pound of ground beef cost about $1.29 at retail; a movie ticket was $3.71; the average price of the average monthly rent was $385; the average price of a home was $89,430; and the national Beef Checkoff Program went into effect at $1per-head.

Fast forward to 2011: Today, a gallon of gas will set you back an average of $3.26; the average price for a pound of ground beef is $3.87; a movie ticket costs about $8.50; the average monthly rent is $812; the average price of a home is $303,713; and the $1-per-head national beef checkoff is wrapping up its first 25 years of serving as a catalyst to spur strong beef sales worldwide.

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Key deadline for refillable pesticide container and repackaging requirements approaching WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the final Aug. 16 implementation date of EPA’s Pesticide Container and Containment (PCC) rule nears, the member companies of CropLife America (CLA), Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC), Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), and National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) reinforce their commitment to the safety and stewardship of crop protection products throughout their life-cycle, including safe storage and the reduction and recapture of packaging. The primary objectives of EPA’s rule are to facilitate the disposal and recycling of pesticide containers and protect the environment from potential pesticide releases due to spills and leaks in storage, refilling containers, or dispensing of crop protection products. Industry organizations have played an active supporting role in the implementation of the new rule, and have led training, the development of retail center certification for compliance with storage requirements, and worked to ensure the smooth implementation of the rule so that the objectives are met and regulatory burden is minimized.

The CLA Stewardship Committee, consisting of CLA member companies, has developed guidance for safely cleaning refillable pesticide containers for reuse or rededication, and a description of acceptable containers that may be provided to refillers in order to meet requirements of the rule. This guidance should only be used if it is authorized by the registrant of the product in the container. Electronic versions of these and additional supporting documents are available on the CLA Web site at www.croplifeamerica.or g/PCC-Rule.

Pesticides are most commonly sold in small (from 2.5 gallons up to 55 gallons) non-refillable containers and larger refillable containers. The distribution of pesticides in large, refillable containers reduces the volume of contaminated packag-

ing that must be captured and managed. In 2010, approximately 25 percent of the volume of pesticides from CLA members was sold in refillable packages. This eliminated the equivalent of more than 10 million 2.5 gallon jugs.

In addition, more than 8 million pounds of plastic were recovered from smaller non-refillable packaging.

The requirements of EPA’s PCC rule have been phased in since it was finalized in 2006.

The final phase of implementation goes into effect on Aug. 16. After this date, registrants will be required to incorporate new container management language on the labels of products released for shipment. Pesticide users will be required to follow the new container management instructions as soon as they appear on the labels; stationary tanks and portable refillable containers will also be required to be compliant with the PCC rule. The labels of non-refillable

containers must have recycling or reconditioning instructions, and refillable container labels are required to list instructions for cleaning the container before it is recycled or disposed.

The registrants of crop protection products that are shipped in refillable containers are also affected by the PCC rule. Registrants must provide contracted refillers with a prescribed procedure to clean refillable containers, and develop and provide all refill locations with a description of acceptable containers that meet the requirements for stationary tanks and portable refillable containers. They are responsible for ensuring that portable refillable containers are marked with a serial number or other identifying code, have a one-way valve, tamper -evident device, or both on all openings, and must make certain that containers meet Department of Transportation’s design, construction and marking

requirements.

Information regarding the rule can also be found through: • ARA (www.aradc.org) • American Agronomic Stewardship Alliance

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Scorching temperatures have taken their toll on people, cows, and markets. We’ll start with the markets. Cash block cheese closed the last Friday of July at $2.1550 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 55 1/4cents above a year ago.

The barrels finished at $2.13, up a half-cent on the week, and 57 1/4cents above a year ago.

Twenty four cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel.

The lagging NASS-surveyed U.S. average price on block cheese dropped to $2.1014, down 3.2 cents, while the barrels came in at $2.1364, up 1.2 cents.

Cash butter finished the week at $2.10, up 6 cents, and 28 1/2-cents above a year ago. Seven cars found new homes.

Only nine cars were sold in the month. NASS butter averaged $2.0263, up 0.1 cent. Looking back a year ago; butter peaked at $2.2350 on September 27, 2010.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk continued to slide, closing the week at $1.51, down a penny and a half. Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.5544, down 9.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.01 cents, down 0.2 cent.

Checking the cupboards; June butter stocks totaled 190.6 million pounds, up 12 percent from May, but 4 percent below June 2010, according to USDA’s preliminary data in its latest Cold Storage report. Butter stocks aren’t considered burdensome though ice cream sales have not been as strong as expected but that’s likely due to June’s mild weather. The blistering heat that came in July should turn that around as the heat took its toll on people.

American type cheese, at 619 million pounds, was unchanged from May and down 1percent from a year earlier. The decline in American stocks was a surprise to most analysts and the first year-over-year decline since May 2008.

Mozzarella stocks were up but FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks theorized that commer-

cial buyers may have been hesitant to buy until the NFL lockout was over. He added however that, “While a continued lockout would put downward pressure on mozzarella demand, college football and the reopening of schools could off-

set some of the nearterm impact.”

The total cheese inventory was estimated at 1.05 billion pounds, also unchanged from May, and just 1 percent above 2010.

As to the toll on the cows; milk production was curtailed by hot humid conditions across a big swath of the U.S., according to USDA’s weekly update. Milk solids are also declining, further impacting product yields. Upper Midwest plant intakes were down

by 10 percent or more when compared to conditions prior to the heat wave. Processing plants were running on reduced schedules and some activities were curtailed because of the weather.

The East and Southeast was also experiencing oppressive heat and high humidity which was impacting cow comfort and milk output. Several balancing plants were shut down as milk supplies dried up, according to USDA. Milk output was lower

in Arizona while mainly steady in New Mexico and California. Weather was not a factor in the Northwest and production remained heavy and near the seasonal peak.

Plants are generally running well and handling the milk with adequate capacity. Utah and Idaho plants were running on heavy schedules but have capacity to handle the milk.

Looking “Back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half

of 2011 was $18.34 per hundredweight on June 10 and 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, $18.54 on July 8, $19.29 on July 15, $19.75 on July 22 and was averaging $19.92 just before the cash market traded on Friday, July 29. The August contract hit a record $21.41 on that Thursday.

Bill Brooks warned on Wednesday however that settlement prices for some of the 2012 con-

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Meanwhile; an abun-

dance supply of replacement heifers are waiting in the pipelines, according to the CME’s July 22 Daily Dairy Report (DDR). 4.2 million replacements were on hand at mid-year, according to USDA’s biannual Cattle report, up from 4.1 million last

year, and the most since 1989. There were 45.7 replacements for every 100 cows, according to USDA, up 1.4 from a year ago.

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke, reports that USDA was to announce July average cow prices on July 29. That

will likely have some good news for the dairy ledger. Cull dairy cow prices through the first six months of 2011 have averaged $74.50 per hundredweight, compared to $54.58 for the same period in 2010, and $45.38 in 2009.

The quantity of beef

grass making up about half a cow’s ration, farmers are forced to feed less costly alternative feeds but that will surely affect milk production.

Natzke outlined in Friday’s DairyLine how inputs are taking a bigger bite out of improving dairy prices. He reported USDA data showing costs of production in June were the highest in more than 30 months, approaching the previous highs of 2008, and overall costs are up about 11 percent from a year ago.

The biggest culprit is feed, representing more than three-quarters of the total increase. The other big ticket items on the list are fuel and electricity costs, which are up 33 percent from a year ago, he said. “Higher milk prices should benefit the income side of the index,” Natzke concluded, but “Higher feed prices will likely limit improvements to the farmers’ bottom lines.”

Dairy product demand is good, according to the

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available to consumers in the U.S. has declined a startling amount in recent years, and that trend is going to continue, according to Chris Hurt, Purdue University Extension economist.

The declining supplies are related to continuing liquidation of the beef cow herd in the past few years due to high feed prices, a weak U.S. dollar spurring beef exports, and drought in the southwest and southeast, according to Hurt, who adds that declining supplies will support prices across the cattle complex at new record highs in 2011 and 2012.

But, the news isn’t all good. The heat and drought in many areas has hurt feed crops and resulted in the smallest hay crop in over a century driving prices higher.

A headline this week on the Drudge Report reads “Hay Crisis Reaches North Texas, Ranchers Stunned at Shortage.”

Alfalfa hay prices have surged over 50 percent in the past year to a record $186 per ton in May and, with hay and

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Brunch, the new at-home happening (Family Features) — Brunch is the ultimate way to gather friends and celebrate special occasions.

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“An at-home brunch is the perfect opportunity to express the flavors of the season with herbs and spices — sweet and warm cinnamon brightens Stuffed French Toast, while lively ginger, savory thyme and unmistakable vanilla all contribute to an unforgettable occasion your guests will enjoy,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens.

Harrington shares ideas for successful brunch entertaining, including adding fresh twists to popular dishes, like the distinct taste of a vanilla vinaigrette on a field green salad. She suggests heightening the flavor of favorite dishes with a mix of herbs and spices. Try picking recipes that can be prepared the day before, like Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Need help getting started? From sweet to savory, McCormick has recipes to inspire your table; check out www.McCormick.com for tips and tricks to hosting the ultimate weekend celebration.

Stuffed French Toast Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes 8 servings 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cinnamon, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract, divided 16 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick) 1/2 cup apricot preserves or jam 5 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1. Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices bread. Spread 1 tablespoon preserves on remaining 8 slices of bread.

Press one each of the bread slices together to form 8 sandwiches.

2. Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking for 2 minutes on each side.

3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Place 4 sandwiches in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or

until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, melting remaining tablespoon butter in skillet. Serve French toast with maple syrup, if desired.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 398 Calories, Fat 18g, Carbohydrates 47g, Cholesterol 173mg, Sodium 496mg, Fiber 2g, Protein 12g

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Refrigerate Time: 4 hours Makes 24 servings 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Lemon Extract 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 3 eggs 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and ginger. Press firmly onto bottom of foil-lined 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Add milk, flour and extracts; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.

3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack.

4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.

Berry Topping: Garnish top of cheesecake with 4 cups assorted berries, such as blackberries, blueberries,

sliced strawberries and raspberries. Brush berries with 3 tablespoons currant or apple jelly, melted and cooled slightly.

Flavor Variations: Prepare as directed. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Orange Extract or 2 teaspoons McCormick Raspberry Extract in place of the Lemon Extract.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 198 Calories, Fat 14g, Carbohydrates 15g, Cholesterol 63mg, Sodium 159mg, Fiber 0g, Protein 3g

Field Greens with Oranges, Strawberries and Vanilla Vinaigrette Prep Time: 20 minutes Makes 6 servings Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Ground Salad: 1 package (6 ounces) field greens or baby spinach leaves 2 seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned 2 cups strawberry halves or slices 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces 1. For the vinaigrette, mix all ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended.

2. Toss greens with oranges, strawberries and pecans in large bowl. (Or divide among individual serving plates.) Serve with vinaigrette.

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Field Greens with Oranges, Strawberries and Vanilla Vinaigrette

Family Fundamentals: Money tips geared to teens heading to college Our son is heading off to college next month.

Although he’s very bright academically, he hasn’t been very smart about money. Do you know of any resources we can share with him that might help?

There are many personal finance books and other publications that could be helpful, but the National Endowment for Financial Education has a publication that’s precisely what you’re looking for.

NEFE’s “40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know” is available free to download from www.smartaboutmoney.org/40moneytips.

And it’s a good thing to start talking about this now.

The average debt of graduating college students this year was $22,900, according to the student-aid Web sites Fastweb.com and FinAid.org — that’s up 8 percent over 2010. And, the Institute for Higher Education Policy recently reported that nearly twothirds of those with student loans had trouble making payments. That doesn’t even take into account other debt, such as credit cards and car loans, or other

financial obligations.

The 32-page “40 Tips” guide from NEFE, an independent nonprofit foundation, offers advice on a broad array of financial topics, all geared directly to students entering college. Topics include guidance on: • Organizing financial records (and why it’s important to do so).

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• The pros and cons of working while attending college and ideas on preparing for your career after graduation.

• How to save on food costs, whether or not you use a campus-based meal plan.

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• How to save on everyday expenses, such as taking advantage of student discounts and reducing carrelated costs.

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• Why it’s a good idea to start building savings, even with small amounts.

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Mielke from A19 Daily Dairy Report. Total cheese consumption was up 3.8 percent in the March-May period, according to USDA data, boosted by continued strong export performance. Cheese exports were up 36.4 percent in the three-month period (+35.5 million pounds versus a year ago), while domestic sales were up 2.5 percent (+64.5 million pounds). Cheese exports were driven in

large part by the Cooperatives Working Together program.

Butter use was up 13.1 percent. Exports were up 65.7 percent (+20.7 million pounds), and domestic use was up 8.6 percent (+31.4 million pounds).

Disappearance of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder was down 5.6 percent in the three month period, however.

Exports were up 13.7

percent (+28.1 million pounds), but domestic use was down 18.6 percent (-56.9 million pounds).

The main channel for nonfat dry milk domestically is as fortification for other dairy products, according to the DDR, primarily cheese, yogurt and frozen desserts.

Speaking of exports; Dairy broker, FC Stone’s Executive Edition, reports that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted recommendations for dairy market reform that would slash dairy prices in his country. The reforms include opening Israel’s dairy market to imports. The U.S. closest ally could become a large dairy customer.

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need to “revamp policy in a proactive way when it comes to dairy programs and that’s why we’re plugging the Foundation for the Future legislative draft released earlier this month.”

He admitted they need additional sponsors for the legislation, especially in the House, and said it’s a “better safety net that provides more bang for the buck for dairy farmers.”

He also warned that “we can’t assume that the status quo is going to prevail even if we do nothing,” explaining that current safety nets, the price support program and the MILC program, may be subject to change. He urged listeners to write lawmakers and said National Milk’s website provides an easy way to do that.

Log on to www.nmpf.org and scroll down to the “Write to Congress” heading.

The Federation’s Foundation proposal picked up a strong endorsement this week from California’s Milk Producers Council’s Board of Directors. The legislation unveiled by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN) is expected to soon be introduced in the House.

Last week I reported on comments made on DairyLine radio by Dairy Management Incorporated’s David Pelzer regarding falling milk consumption. Pelzer continued that series this week, addressing lactose intolerance as a “growth market for milk.”

The dairy checkoff has as one of its goals to reach lactose intolerant consumers via lactose free dairy products and one way to do that, he said, is to “work with the brands that have the market power behind them.” He cited HP Hood’s Lactaid as an example, pointing to its packaging and marketing as a way to get other companies to pursue this niche market.

Pelzer pointed to milk’s nutritional value.

“Set a bottle of water on the table and a bottle of milk, which is better for you,” he asked. “For us in the industry, the answer to that is easy but we need to educate consumers about the nutrient richness of our product.” He said consumers need to consider the nutritional value of the beverages they choose when comparing the costs.

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headquartered in California, announced it will start importing U.S. nonfat dry milk into China. The plan is to enter the growing Chinese milk powder market with high-quality infant formula, according to FC Stone.

In politics; the debt debate goes on in Washington as of our writing but cuts in spending are one of the sure realities ahead. National Milk’s Chris Galen warned DairyLine radio listeners Thursday that farm programs are one area consistently mentioned for the budget axe.

“Whether it’s in the next farm bill or even shorter term,” Galen said “We are going to have less money to protect farmers and provide them with a safety net going forward.” He said this underscores the

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Beef industry long range plan influences summer conference deliberations The Beef Industry Long Range Plan is playing a key role in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Joint Committees and Subcommittees developing plans for the checkoff are being reminded of the strategic intent of the plan, and coming together to create synergy in achieving several of the core strategies outlined in it.

Finalized in early 2011, the Plan identifies six core strategies and goals in reaching its mission, which is To provide the safest, highest-quality, most consumer-friendly beef and beef products in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. These strategies are: improving domestic consumer preference for beef; capitalizing on global growth opportunities; strengthening the image of beef and the beef industry; protecting and enhancing our freedom to operate; improving in-

dustry trust, openness and relationships; and positioning the U.S. cow herd for growth. Each of the core strategies either has a measurable goal or is in the process of establishing a benchmark so that a measurable goal can be set.

Proposed Beef Checkoff-funded plans are built around three of these strategies: Strengthening industry image, improving consumer preference for beef and capitalizing on global growth opportunities.

Keeping their eye on the ball, Beef Industry Long Range Plan Task Force members have already adjusted their strategic intent for the plan. Initially the plan had set out to achieve a Wholesale Beef Demand Index of 105 by year-end 2013, but due to a variety of market and economic factors the Index has already reached 110. As a result, Task Force mem-

bers met by conference call July 21 and adjusted the strategic intent goal, which now is to maintain the Beef Demand Index at 110 throughout the duration of the plan.

“The Long Range Plan is a dynamic document that has firm goals,” according to Charles Miller of C&J Cattle Co., one of the Task Force co-chairs.

“While we need to know where we’re going, we have to acknowledge there are factors that can impact us along the road.”

Task Force co-chair Robert Rebholtz of AgriBeef agrees. “It’s great to have firm, measurable objectives, and we do,” he said. “But flexibility is key to our ability to make meaningful and quantifiable progress.”

The Long Range Plan is being used at the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, where Joint Committee and Subcommittees are meeting in an

“Achieving the Long Range Plan” session prior to their regular sessions on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

The combined meeting replaces those of the full Global Consumer Marketing, Public Opinion & Issues Management and Research, Education and Innovation Groups. By meeting together, committee members will gain a better understanding of the plan and an appreciation for how programs will integrate to optimize results for the industry.

“We all need to be on the same page when it comes to developing plans that will impact demand for our product,” said Wesley Grau, a beef producer from Grady, NM, and acting chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. “Having a single meeting at which we can better understand where we are in the process helps us do that.”

According to David Dick, a beef producer

from Sedalia, MO, and chairman of the NCBA Federation Division, the focus on the Long Range Plan’s demand-related core strategies by Joint Committees will bring greater unity to the checkoff planning process. “When we can integrate and concentrate our focus on this single vision, it helps us to better deliver to the producers we represent,” he said. “During these difficult times this concept is critical. By coming together we hear the same message at the same time, and are able to process it immediately in our deliberations in the Joint Committees.”

During the 2011 Summer Conference, Joint Committees will approve plans of work for fiscal year 2012, which begins Oct. 1. Those proposed plans will be shared with the Beef Promotion Operating Committee in September, which will decide

which efforts to fund with Beef Checkoff dollars and finalize a budget. This budget and plan must be reviewed and approved by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, which will submit it to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Ag Marketing Service for final authorization.

In addition, NCBA Policy Committees will engage at summer conference to discuss how they can best impact Long Range Plan core strategies, including the one focused on protecting and enhancing the industry’s freedom to operate. The entire industry will need to focus on the remaining core strategies that involve improving industry trust and positioning the U.S. cow herd for growth.

The Beef Industry Long Range Plan can be viewed at www.beefusa.org or www.mybeefcheckoff.co m.

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USDA announces proposed rule to better label raw meat and poultry containing added solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a new rule to establish common, easyto-understand names for raw meat and poultry products that include injections, marinades, or have otherwise incorporated added solutions which may not be visible

to the consumer. FSIS has determined that some labels do not clearly identify if a solution has been added to a raw product to enhance flavor or texture. As a result, consumers may be purchasing raw meat and poultry products with higher sodium content than they realize.

The agency invites comments on the proposed

rule, which is intended to clarify these products’ labels so consumers can easily distinguish them from raw meat and poultry that do not contain added solutions.

“Consumers should be able to make an informed choice in the store, which is why we need to provide clear, informative labels that will help consumers make

the best decisions about feeding their families,” said Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elisabeth Hagen. “It has become evident that some raw meat and poultry labels, even those that follow our current guidelines, may not be clear.”

Currently, raw meat and poultry products that contain added solutions such as water,

teriyaki sauce, salt, or a mixture thereof may have the same name on their labels as products that do not contain added solutions. For example, a single-ingredient chicken breast and a chicken breast with added solution both may be labeled as “chicken breast,” even though one package contains purely chicken breast and one

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may be comprised of 60 percent chicken breast and 40 percent solution.

While the label of the chicken breast with added solution must state that it contains solution, consumers may not notice such information if it is not a part of the product’s name. An example of a product name under the proposed rule would be: “chicken breast — 40 percent added solution of water and teriyaki sauce.”

The agency has tentatively concluded that, without specific, clear, and conspicuous information about the percentage of added solution incorporated into the product, the labeling of these raw meat or poultry products is likely to mislead consumers.

The proposed rule would require that the common or usual name of these products include an accurate description of the raw meat or poultry component, the percentage of added solution, and the individual or multi-ingredient components in the added solution. The print for such labels would be presented in a font, size, and color that are easily visible to consumers.

The proposed rule was posted on the www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Proposed_Rules/index.asp and soon will publish in the Federal Register.

Comments must be received on or before 60 days from publication in the Federal Register and may be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov, or by mail to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS Docket Clerk, Room 2-2127, George Washington Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., Mailstop 5272, Beltsville, MD. 20705.

All comments must identify FSIS and docket number FSIS-20100012.

Cattlemen’s Boot Camp set for October

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Registration for the Ohio event ends Sept. 12.

Cattle producers will gather for a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, Oct. 7-8 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

The Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, which is hosted by the American Angus Association® in partnership with The Ohio State University, provides purebred and commercial producers timely information presented by academic and industry professionals.

Open to all cattle producers, the event is funded by the Angus Foundation and features 1 1/2 days of educational materials and speakers.

“We will focus on nutrition and its impact on reproduction as well as discuss our usual Boot Camp topics like marketing, communications, selection tools and the end product,” says Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association director of activities and

events. “We are looking forward to bringing this Boot Camp to Ohio State, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn from top-rated animal and meat scientists.”

Producers will also have a chance for handson training labs to learn more about body condition scoring, permanent identification and animal handling.

Visit www.angus.org for for information. Registration, which costs $75 per person, includes meals and educational materials. Registration forms are due Sept. 12 and can be sent to Misty Taylor at the American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO, 64506; or registrations are accepted online. Late and walkin registrations are not accepted.

A tentative schedule follows: Friday, Oct. 7

8 a.m.

Registration 9 a.m.

Welcome Cow Nutrition in the Four Stages of Production, Dr. Francis Fluharty, Ohio State Break Late Gestation Nutrition’s Impact on Fetal Programming and Colostrum Production, Dr. Francis Fluharty, Ohio State Communicating a Positive Image in the Beef Industry, Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association & Elizabeth Harsh, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Lunch Enhancing Reproductive Performance, Dr. Mike Day, Ohio State 3 p.m.

Lab at Ohio State Beef Facility Animal Handling, Dr. Steve Boyles, Ohio State Identification Basics, Marty Mussard, Ohio State

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ASA Calls on Congress to support transportation and infrastructure structure. The soybean industry is one of few U.S. sectors that provide a positive trade balance and is responsible for a significant number of jobs and economic development, especially in rural America.

“First and foremost, funding must be provided to allow the Lower Mississippi River to remain fully open for commerce,” Kemper said.

“The inland waterways navigation system, especially the Mississippi River, is a vital asset in the movement of important commodities such as grain, coal, steel, petroleum and aggregate materials.”

In 2010, approximately 850 million bushels of soybeans were exported from the Mississippi Gulf region. This year, unprecedented levels of high water on the Mississippi River are carrying silt and debris to the mouth of the River. As water levels begin to recede, an emergency situation has developed with significant silting and shoaling at the river’s mouth that imminently threatens the abili-

ty of vessels to enter and exit the river.

“Dredging of this critical artery must happen immediately, and it is our hope that the Administration and Congress will work together to ensure that sufficient funding for dredging is available, including the expeditious enactment of Emergency Supplemental Appropriations funding, if necessary,” Kemper said.

To modernize lock and dam infrastructure on the Upper Mississippi, a long-term plan, such as the Capital Development Plan, which was formulated by the waterways industry and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is needed to improve the program management and provide a sufficient and reliable funding mechanism.

“ASA urges that the Capital Development Plan

be included in a Water Title of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill or in a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that is enacted this year,” Kemper said.

ASA also supports the inclusion of provisions in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill to maintain the hours-ofservice exemption for agricultural producers and to increase weight limits for trucks with six

axles. In agriculture, safety, efficiency, and flexibility are needed to maximize productivity. The hours-of-service exemption and truck weight limit provisions are necessary to meet those needs.

“We urge that these important transportation issues be addressed by Congress to keep soybeans, other commodities, and our overall economy moving,” Kemper said.

ATA announces Third Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Video Contest ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations on July 29 announced that it will sponsor for the third year a video contest for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). The contest aims to celebrate the 3.2 million professional truck drivers delivering life’s essentials across the country everyday.

ATA is seeking amateur video submissions from professional truck drivers, driver’s families, shippers, suppliers, allied companies or community members explaining why professional truck drivers are

essential. Entries can be produced with simple cell phone, flip video or home video cameras — with the emphasis on creativity and message, rather than production values.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2011 will take place Sept. 1117. The deadline for contest submissions is Sept.

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sent to ntdaw@trucking. org or American Trucking Associations, ATA Image and Outreach, 950 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22203.

There are over 3.2 million professional truck drivers nationwide — delivering the goods U.S. consumers need every day of the year. Logging over 408 billion miles per year, trucks delivered 8.8 billion tons of freight in 2009, or 68 percent of total U.S. freight tonnage.

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As Congress considers several transportation issues and measures, including appropriations bills and the potential Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill by the authorizing committees, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging support for its top transportation and infrastructure priorities.

“Soybean farmers have a strong interest in ensuring there is a safe and efficient transportation system,” said ASA President Alan Kemper, a soybean farmer from Lafayette, IN. “The ability to move soybeans from the farm to processing facilities and our export customers is a significant factor in our bottom line. To maintain our industries’ competitive position in the global market, we must invest in our aging and increasingly inefficient transportation infrastructure.”

Soybeans move by truck, by barge, and by rail, and with approximately 50 percent of the crop exported, soybean farmers are especially impacted by the state of U.S. transportation infra-

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FARMER TO FARMER MARKETPLACE NH 479 Haybine, $1,500; 3 row cultivator, $350; Hand crank corn sheller, $300; Harley Davidson snowmobile, $750. 886 International, $9,000. 607-936-1257.(NY) AMTROLL, hot water furnace, v good shape, 100+ ft. fin pipes, copper pipe, etc., included, $500; 518-993-5426 Ext. 2.(NY) WANTED: Bucket Loader for Oliver 770. In good shape. No trip. 518-568-7230.(NY) ‘04 TB mare, JCNYBC Reg. Asking $3,000; Two TB geldings, one rides, ages 8/10 $750 each; Earab mare, rides, $1,000. 518-945-2646.(NY) BELARUS 420A transmission and rear end, good brakes, no oil leaks, will consider complete parts tractor from recent tear down. 315-337-9390.(NY) JD 3pt. 801 hitch, NH 717 R2 corn head, JD 115 chuck wagon, PaPec collector ensilage cutter, small size, rare. 845-4692430.(NY)

FARM DUMPS Trailers, new, call for price!

315-536-8446.(NY) AUTOMATIC Headgate $300, bucket mount spear, $125, STainless Steel 1 1/2” milk pipe, $200, Gravely walk behind plow attachment, $200. 518-638-6370.(NY) AC #35 picker 7416.(NY)

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607-865-

AYRSHIRE Ramius calf, Cappucino cow classified 81, bred back to Ristovn. Asking $1,800 for pair. Will sell individually. 315843-4852.(NY) WANTED: Squeeze chute or handling system for beef cattle; Silage Conveyor for sale, or trade towards chute. 716-5492189.(NY) WANTED: Allis Chalmers model 90 combine, working condition, call Ron 315-8683540.(NY) VICON fold up tedder, $2,900; NH 56 rake, $900; Hesston small square baler, $7,900; Hesston 9’ haybine, $4,900; IH 5 bottom plow. 315-348-6149.(NY)

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND females, all colors, cow calf pairs, bred cows, some are registered, delivery available, also, yearling bull.

315-672-5674.(NY) 7 YEAR OLD standard bred horse, drives and rides $750. Alvin J. Miller, 6370 Town Hill Road, Conewango Valley, NY 14726 FEEDER PIGS are ready for sale soon, call 607-243-8747 to reserve. No Sunday Calls Please! All Colors, $75 each.(NY) HAY CONVEYOR, 66 ft. long, $500 or best offer. 315-865-4522.(NY) WANTED: Springing Organic Jersey holstein cross heifers. 315-287-3680.(NY) ADGA Registered Lamancha doe kids.

Hand raised. Very friendly. High milk production lines. $200 - $300, depending on DAM. Ashby 978-870-3143.(MA) E-Z trail hay wagon, 9x18’, older one but in good shape, with wood floor. Case Running gear, $2,200. 315-868-0931.(NY) FOR SALE: Farmall 1945 Model “MD”, wide front end, exc. engine, rebuilt injection pump, $3,500 OBO. 315-946-6486

SWEET CORN PICKER, pixall model CP100, very good condition, delivery available. 315-380-4281.(NY)

12 TON BROCK grain bin, excellent, R model Mack with 3100 gallon WIC tank, very good condition. 802-895-4006.(VT)

FOUR BULLS, breeding age, (1) Jersey, (2) British Whites, (1) Holstein Cross; WANTED: OC 3 Crawler Parts. 315-8458618.(NY)

WANTED: Tires 23.1x34, batch dryer, clean 4RN combine diesel, grain dump truck diesel preferred. Good condition, road ready. 518-279-3241.(NY)

JUMBO CORNISH CROSS Roaster chickens, fed only all natural whole grain home grown feed, about 10 to 14 lbs. 31-8580088.(NY)

WANTED: 24 and 20 ft. silo unloader, Jamesway or Valmetal, ring drive. 315-6512012.(NY)

MOTT HAMMER knife mower, 74” vg cond, $1,100; Pump, 200 gpm, honda, #WN20, 2” suction + 1-1/2” discharge lines, $225. 845-797-7368.(NY)

USED TRACTOR TIRES, (2) 18.4-34, (1) 15.5-38. 607-895-6624.(NY)

GOOSENECK trailer, 8’x20’ flatbed, 7,000 lbs., tandem axles, $1,500; Jamesway 14 ft. ring drive silo unloader, $400. 315-2323786.(NY)

CERTIFIED ORGANIC 15 mature cows, 8 springer heifers, 20 N.B. to shortbred. 5770 State Hwy 10, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

Ford 2000 (mint), Case VAS w/cultivators (mint), VAH (High Crop), 430, Farmall 300, Super H, Ford 2N, MH Pony (mint). 518922-6301(NY)

KOOLS KB60 silage blower and 50 plus feet of pipe, good condition, $275. 607753-8485.(NY)

(3) DeLaval 55 lbs bucket milkers, less claws, $1,500; 12 Ton single axle running gear with flotation tires, $1,500; 315-8274980.(NY)

FOR SALE: Cattle Trailer, $800; Patz gearbox for double auger silo unloader. No Sunday Calls! 315-364-7847.(NY)

GRAND CHAMPION reg. Milking Shorthorn, Feb., bull calf, strong and correct.

From grand and reserve champion dam.

Pics available. $1,000. 585-973-7128.(NY)

REGISTERED Tamworth boars, two year old, proven sire $300, weaning boar $200, photos @ www.kingbirdfarm.com; 607657-2860.(NY)

WANTED: Coal insert for fire place, approx. opening 36” wide x 28” high. Also, wanted, weaver line feed carts for parts.

315-536-6027.(NY)

(2) PATZ barn cleaners, 500’ chain, 2” pipeline for 86 cows, with automatic washer, Harvestore roller mill, Fort Plain. 518993-3026.(NY)

WANTED: Dart gun used to immobilize cattle when needed. Paul Gebhard 716358-4762.(NY) QUARTER Horse colt, brown and white, nice markings, 2 years old, $500. Pulaski.

315-651-2770.(NY) 6060 Ag-Bagger, brand new, never used, 9 ft. bag lift, hydraulic rewind, 200 foot cables. Call 802-233-9173, $36,050.(VT) RIGHT LEFT PLOW for Farmall C, $200; 3 rt H 8 ft disc harrows, $400; IH Hay wagon, $500. 508-802-1369.(MA)

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The Superfund (CERCLA) issue rears its ugly head If there are not enough issues the dairy, poultry and other livestock farmers have with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), here is one more you can add to your list.

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Administration continues advancement towards resolution of Mexico trucking dispute retaliation The Obama Administration took yet another step in early July towards the final resolution of the long-running NAFTA dispute with Mexico regarding cross-border trucking access. Lack of U.S. compliance with NAFTA on this issue has resulted in tariffs being applied to many U.S. cheese exports to Mexico since last August.

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that prioritizes U.S. road safety while simultaneously providing a path towards compliance with U.S. trade obligations to Mexico.

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portation (DOT) works to evaluate and approve the first Mexican trucking carrier. Once that first carrier is approved for operation by DOT, which is expected in the coming weeks, the remainder of the tariffs on U.S. exports will be lifted by Mexico.

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Rodman Lott & Son Farms • Seneca Falls, NY Dr. Register & Assoc., Inc • W-305 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 Farmer’s Friend • 600 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 Hud-Son Forest Equipment • 242, 243 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

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS NAFDMA’s 2011 Advanced Learning Retreat - save the date SOUTHAMPTON, MA — North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces their sixth annual Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR). This is a bus tour, workshop, mini tradeshow, and multi-session conference all rolled into a single, networking event.

It’s a working vacation.

It’s an educational retreat. It’s money in the bank. You’ll socialize

with like-minded farm direct marketers and you’ll see firsthand the workings of a successful agritourism farm in season. Most importantly, you’ll go home with fresh new ideas and innovations for adaptation at your own farm as you take it to the next level!

Mark your calendars to save the date for NAFDMA’s 2011 ALR on Oct. 29 - Nov. 1. You’ll be away from home for

four days, including travel. Every NAFDMA ALR takes on its own personality. This year is sure to reflect that as we visit Roba Family Farms in Pennsylvania.

In 1984, John Roba had a dream; he was going to sell 2000 Christmas trees each year at $20 a tree. That would make him fat and happy.

Sue Cawley had a dream; she was going to marry a tall, dark, handsome and

“I’m so excited about hosting this year’s event!

There is nothing like seeing an operation while it is open,” states Sue Roba. “We will show you firsthand how we handle people flow on our busiest day (and on a slow day); handle cash flow; food operations; our pumpkin corral vs. pick your own in the field; farm animals; pig races and much more.

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See you in the fall” If you have not attended a NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat, let us

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Make plans to join us to get behind the scenes and hear the whole story. Learn more about Roba Family Farms at www.robafamilyfarms.com.

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National FFA Organization receives nearly $1.9 million from Microsoft to help build, power soon-to-launch Agricultural Career Network Microsoft Corp. has donated nearly $1.9 million of software, training and support to the National FFA Organization for the creation of a new online network to help students track educational successes, pursue awards and scholarships and ultimately obtain careers in the agriculture industry.

The Agricultural Career Network will be an online portal that students can use starting in middle school, through college and beyond to track their educational accomplishments, activities and awards. It will also allow students to build resumes and online portfolios, apply for awards and scholarships, prepare for college, pursue internships, connect with potential employers and pursue employment opportunities.

Agriculture teachers will also be able to man-

age FFA member information in the network, which will provide key data for Perkins plans and reports, produce local impact reports for advocacy efforts, compile information about available grant and scholarship applications and create tools that teachers can use to gauge the relevance and successes of their individual agricultural education curricula.

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“We applaud FFA for its launch of the Agricultural Career Network” said Staci Trackey Meagher, general manager for Microsoft’s Midwest District. “Microsoft has long believed that inside each and every person there is great potential. To continue increasing digital inclusion, we are com-

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AUGUST 17, 2011 8:00 A.M. TRACTORS ABSOLUTE JD 8770 #H003129, 4WD 24SPD 4257 HRS JD 8760 #H005702, 24SPD 5379 HRS JD 8530 #17984, 480-50 DUALS 3100HR IVT TRANS '06 JD 8430 #3310, MFWD '77 JD 8430 #8430H002897, 4WD MECH SPECIAL JD 7800 #7718, 4067 HRS P-QUAD JD 6420 #324241, MFD "BURNT" JD 5310 #S131396, 2WD 1900 HRS JOYSTICK JD 4440 #8040, QUAD C/A 18.4-38 "ROUGH" '01 JD 4400 HST, W/JD 430 LDR 48 BACKHOE 4X4 2967 HRS JD 4250 #5358, MFD 6700 HRS JD 4050 #6610, 2WD JD 4020 #4388, GAS SIDE CONSOLE CIH 9180 #2563, PS 6151 HRS CIH 5240 #82028, MFWD CAH W/540 LDR CASE 1070 #8815483, 3073 HRS HESTON 160-90 #318820, MFD 4705 HRS DAVID BROWN 1412, W/WOODS DU-ALL 320 LDR W/GRAPPLE '05 CAT MT 465 MFWD, CAH 8SPD W/LEFT REV. 565 ACT. HRS W/TA26 WESTERNDORF LDR W/GRAPPLE JOYSTICK "VERY NICE" '72 JD 4320 #19981, LOW HRS W/ROLL BAR & SUNSHADE '72 JD 4020D #263334, SHOWS 8XXX HRS SYNCHRO WF 2HYD '72 JD 4020D #262276, SHOW 2883 HRS, SYNCHRO WF '70 JD 4000D #230357, SYNCHRO WF

COMBINES ABSOLUTE '09 JD 9670 #731083,810/485HRS STS 20.8-42 CTM AUTO STEER '08 JD 9670 #725470, STS 827/602 HRS 20.8-42 CTM AUTO STEER '01 JD 9650 STS #691749, 3411/2161 HRS CM '98 JD 9610 #678895, 4WD 2400/3400HR '97 JD 9600 #671146, DUALS 2WD 3247/2158 HRS '97 JD 9600 #670643, 4WD '94 JD 9600 #658635, 3995/2760 HRS '94 JD 9600 #655516 '92 JD 9600 #645978, 3388/2616 HRS '95 JD 9600 #660973, 4230/2890 HRS '98 JD 9510 #675383, 27XX/18XX HRS '95 JD 9500 #660711 '90 JD 9500 #638546, 42XX/3056 HRS '95 JD 9400 #660392, 2106/1532 HRS '82 JD 7720 #507996, 3018 HRS 4WD CIH 1680 #19040, AS IS MECH SPECIAL SMALL ENG FIRE '90 CIH 1660 #39838, TRACKER CHOPPER 3600 HRS '90 CIH 1660 #39110, RT 28L-26 3558 HRS CIH 1660, 29XX HRS RT CHOP 30.5-32 '85 CIH 1440 #60093 GLEANER R72 #MJ72155 '98 GLEANER R62 #6268165, 3771/2534 HRS SUPER SHARP '94 GLEANER R62 #64280, 2958/2001 HRS DUALS 16.9-26 4WD GLEANER R6, 3400 HRS 4X4 1 CHAFF

'08 NH CR9070 #HAJ111527, 20.8-42 DUALS 2WD CHOP MAUER EXT LATERAL TILT ELEC REV RT 22' UNLOAD TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR 749/595HR DEL CAB "VERY NICE" '08 NH 98C #PNL021525, 12R30 KNIFE ROLLS HYD DP '09 NH 84C #49ZL25111, 30' "VERY NICE" TILLAGE ABSOLUTE JD 550 MULCH MASTER JD 230 DISC #015604, 28' CIH 3950 DISC, 32' CIH 730B 7X DISC RIPPER UNVERFERTH CPC RIPPER 5X SUNFLOWER 4311 D RIPPER 7X AR SUNFLOWER 29' DISC PHOENIX 42' HARROW LANDALL 25' TILLALL SET UP FOR VERT TILLAGE KRAUSE 4850-18 DOMINATOR KRAUSE 21' DISC 2 - KEWANEE 1020 DISC DMI 730 DISC RIPPER, TIGERII CPC 7X DISC RIPPER BRENT CPC RIPPER 5X TILLAGE '09 JD 512 #14496, 9X HYD FOLD '94 JD 510 #1435, 7X JD 400, 30' NEW WHEELS JD 230 DISC 25' JD 5X PULL PLOW JD 3X PULL PLOW CIH 4500 F. CULT., 24' W/BER VAC ROLLING BASKETS "NICE" CIH 4450 SOIL FINISHER 36' CIH 720 PLOW, 5X 18 AR CIH 690 7X RIPPER CIH 596 DISC CIH 496 ULTRA TILL DISC, 32' CIH 490 DISC, 28' CIH 415 MULCHER CASE 9X SOIL SAVER SUNFLOWER 4410, 9X 24" SUNFLOWER 4311 CHISEL '10 SALFORD 24' SOIL CONDITIONER 2 - NI 324 PICKER, 2R NI 323 PICKER, 1R "LIKE NEW" LANDALL 2200 DISC RIPPER 6X KRAUSE 4921 DISC KRAUSE 4880 RIPPER, 5X KRAUSE DISC, 26' - 20' DMI 730-B DISC RIPPER DMI 24.5' F CULT NEW DISC 2428 NEW DISC 2426 CRUSTBUSTER 3400 DRILL BRILLION XL144 CROW FOOT ROLLER 36' BLUJET 220 RIPPER 5X BLUJET 3X SUBTILLER PLANTERS/DRILLS ABSOLUTE JD 750 DRILL, 15' JD 750 DRILL #28537, 20' DOLLY MARKERS CONCORD ATD AIR SEEDER #ATD1955

PLANTERS/DRILLS JD 7000 PLANTER 16R '06 JD 1890 AIR SEEDER #715193, 40' W/1910 270BU COMMODITY CART #715291 '06 JD 1790 #715306, 16-31 CCS PDP NT COULTERS '01 JD 1780 PLANTER #690183, 16-31 '99 JD 1780 #680135, 16/31 '97 JD 1780 #670193, 16/31 '08 JD 1770 #725179, NT 24R30 W/PRO UNIT CCS USED 1 SEASON "VERY NICE" '05 JD 1770 24-30" #710141, CCS PDP '02 JD 1720 #695498, 16-30 STACK PLANTER "VERY NICE" JD 750 #X009793, 15' NT DRY FERT JD 750 DRILL 2PT JD 730 AIR DRILL #109 JD 520 20' DRILL #346, 3PT 2 - '01 JD 455 25' DRILL, DRY FERT "VERY NICE" CIH 955 12-23 SS PLANTER #0001237 WHITE 8415 #HL41500101, 8/15 SPLIT ROW WHITE 6186 #613144, 16R VERMEER 10' DRILL UFT 10' NT DRILL W/SEED TYE DRILL 15' '06 KINZIE 3650 EDGE VAC PLANTER 12-24 NO TILLS LIQ FERT KINZIE 2600 PLANTER, 16-31 NT COULTERS GP 1500 DRILL #GP-4759NN GP 24' NT DRILL #GPC1323 GP 15' NT DRILL 2 - BRILLION SEEDER #51233, 10' CORNHEADS ABSOLUTE '09 JD 612 #731148, KNIFE HYD '08 JD 612 #725719, STD ROLLS HYD '07 JD 612 #730364, KNIFE HYD '06 JD 1293 #715862, KNIFE HYD '05 JD 893 #710681, STD HYD '01 JD 893 #609603 '97 JD 893 #671365 JD 893 #676009, KNIFE STD DECK '92 JD 843 #645976, "ROUGH" '89 JD 843 #630701 '98 JD 693 #676036, KNIFE JD 643 #615490 '92 CIH 1064 #143191 CIH 1063 #143823 CIH 1063 #69637 '85 CIH 963 #10537 '97 NH 996 #607753, 8RN HYD DECK NH 996 #607675, 6R30" VERY LOW ACRES CORNHEADS '06 JD 1293 #715962 '07 JD 1293 #720648, "VERY NICE" SEVERAL JD 893 & JD 843 SEVERAL JD 693 & 643 '09 JD 612 #730303, KNIFE HYD '07 JD 612 #730365, KNIFE HYD '09 JD 608C #730851, HYD KNIFE '08 JD 608 #725128, STALKMASTER CHOPPING JD 443, 4R30 CIH 2206 #32184 '92 CIH 1083 #144205 CIH 1064 CH #149662, 6R38 CIH 1063 #70069 '85 CIH 944 #1922 CIH 863 #31514 NH 996 #620639, 6R30 NH 974 #458947 '05 GLEANER 3000 8RN GLEANER 630A #7892 GLEANER 12R-30 #123015564 GRAINHEADS ABSOLUTE '03 JD 930F #702531 '00 JD 930F #687456 '98 JD 930F #676441 '97 JD 930F #672387 '97 JD 930 #672378 '96 JD 930 #666868 '94 JD 930 #656157 '97 JD 925 #671065 '09 JD 635F #735326 '05 JD 635F #712126 '05 JD 635F #711912 '05 JD 635F #711589

'05 JD 635F #711028 '04 JD 635F #706425, 35' '04 JD 635F #706255 '04 JD 620F #705498 '98 CIH 1020 #316238, 25' '97 CIH 1020 #223370, 25' '96 CIH 1020 #220997, FA 30' '93 CIH 1020 #89212, 30' CIH 1020 #89255, 30' CIH 1020 25' HEAD #62718 CIH 1020 FLEX #323521, 20' CIH 1020 #848, 16.5" '90 GLEANER 830 #14359 '99 GLEANER 800 #544255 GLEANER 320 GLEANER 15' #LM25067 GRAINHEADS SEVERAL JD 930, 925, 922, 920 HEADS JD 924R #632013 SEVERAL JD 635, 630, 625 HEADS 2 - '83 JD 224R #581944 '78 JD 222R #326471 '82 JD 220R #457955 SEVERAL JD 220, 218, 216, 215, 213 HEADS '73 JD 13' RIGID '10 CIH 2020 #52815, 30' 342 TOTAL ACRES '09 CIH 2020 #CBJ02600, 35' SEVERAL CIH 1020 HEADS - 20', 25' & 30' SHELLBORNE CX60 REYNOLDS #860153 "VERY NICE" NH 973 #576819 NH 973 #533150, 20' NH 971R #544284, 20' NH 73 #655717 '09 MACDON FD70-40 #192707-09 AGCO #544788, 25' FORAGE ABSOLUTE JD 567 BALER JD 530 BALER #12745560 JD 350 SPREADER #11311715 JD 346 SQ BALER JD 336 WIRE SQ. BALER JD 100 SQ BALER #B130020 CIH 8580 SQ BALER #CFH0120150 VERMEER R9-A, HITCH NH 1033 BALE WAGON #10113 NH 855 BALER NH BR750 RD. BALER NH 355 GRINDER MIXER HYD NH 353 MILL NH 316 BALER GEHL 1260 CHOPPER W/3R C.H. GEHL 1065 3R SILAGE CHOPPER #4290 FORAGE JD 3940 FORAGE HARVESTER W/ 2R30 CORNHEAD JD 1219 MOCO #747957 2 - JD 568 RD BALER #357522, NET '03 JD 567 RD BALER #X195501 JD 214W WIRE BALER 2 - CIH 8465 RD BALER CIH 56 FORAGE BLOWER VERMEER 505L BALER #465 NH 1411 DISC BINE NH 848 RD BALER NH 570 SQ BALER NH 488 HAYBINE HESSTON 956 RD BALER GEHL 1065 CHOPPER W/2X HEAD GEHL 170 MIX MILL WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS ABSOLUTE JD AUGER WAGON UNVERFERTH WAGON UFT 500BU GRAINCART PARKER 4500 CART KILBROS 575 AUGER CART KILBROS 490 W/TARP KILBROS 475 W/SCALES KILBROS 375 W/JD 1075 GEAR KILBROS 800 AUGER WAGON 3 - KILBROS 350 W/JD 1065A GEAR BRENT 672 GRAIN CART #B17140145 BRENT 672 W/NEW BOTTOM AUGER BRENT 470 W/SCALES

WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS KILBROS 1810 GRAIN CART 2 - KILBROS 525 WAGON 3 - KILBROS 350 WAGON 2 - GEHL 910 FORAGE WAGON 3 - EZ TRAIL BALE WAGON BRENT 640 WAGON #B1696141 BRENT 572 GRAINCART BRENT 150 WEIGH CART BRENT GRAINCART #400158 SEVERAL GRAVITY WAGONS MOWERS/CUTTERS JD X485 LAWN MOWER #40650 JD 275 DISC MOWER 9' CIH SICKLE MOWER WOODS 3180 ROTARY MOWER RHINO 184 BUSH HOG MC 15' FLAIL MOWER FRONTIER 2072 6' MOWER, NEW INDUSTRIAL ABSOLUTE JD 410 TLB CASE 680L LDR BACKHOE #JJG0070364, 4967HR CASE 584 FORKLIFT #5310478, 2WD 5318 HRS NH LX865 TURBO SK LDR #870575, DIESEL 2166HR '00 MUSTANG 2050 SK LDR #SH001002466, DIESEL 2500HR FORD 445 TLB CAT 236 SKID LOADER #4YZ00490 '99 ASV 4810 TRACK SK LDR #ANC00685, CAT DIESEL 3327HR INDUSTRIAL JD 420 U FORKLIFT JD 317 SKIDSTEER #175603, CAB A/C JD 300B TLB #3277761 CASE 921 LDR #JEE0093689 CASE 850C DOZER #7402509, 10' BLADE HRS N/A IH TD6 DOZER #TK6K20664T7BJ, 8' BLADE KELLY 3PT BACKHOE INGERSOLL RAND RT705F FORKLIFT #5667 S INGERSOL RAND TELEHANDLER, 34' BOOM EXT FORD 575D, TURBO 4X4 4IN1 BKT 4941HR CAB A/C EXT A HOE "VERY NICE" CAT D6 DOZER #07643, ROPS MISCELLANEOUS 2 - CASE CONCRETE EAGLE WESTENDORF 10' BLADE WALINGA 510 GRAIN VAC #9084180 2 - PROPANE TANK 500 GAL MELROW 115 SPRAYER #1153254-81 '07 KUBOTA RTV900 #710082914 HARDY TANDEM SPRAYER GUNSE 3PT BUCKET DIESEL FUEL TANK 8000 GAL 2 - DEGELMAN ROCK PICKER CLUB G GOLF CART #AA0142084561 625 HEAD TRAILER '09 OGDEN DISC MOWER CADDY SEVERAL NEW EZ TRAIL 31'-26' HEAD CARTS TITLED EQUIPMENT '98 INTERNATIONAL SERIES 9400 #2HSFHAMR2WC054636 '00 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILER #231570 '98 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #226934 '95 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #221228 '97 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM #224550 '94 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #218648 '94 WHEELER HOPPER BOTTOM #011117 '98 PETERBILT 379 SEMI #443163, 60 HIGH RISE SLEEPER CAT 3406E 13SP 249 WHEEL BASE 24.5 TIRES WET KIT "WELL MAINTAINED" '76 FORD 8000 TANDEM, TWIN SCREW CAT 3208 20' OMAHA BED 9 SPD '75 FORD 700 #F70FVX13094, SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK 12' BED 5 SPD TRANS W/2 SPD 10' HYD SNOW BLADE 42,813 MILES '04 CHEVY PICKUP, 2WD EXT CAB 2500 HD 6.5 DIESEL HIGH MILEAGE WHITE '78 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, 366 ENG 5X2 BUTLER TANDEM UTILITY TRL #816473, W/RAMPS SEVERAL LOAD TRAIL & PJ TRAILERS

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August 8, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS New England • Section B - Page 3

TRACTORS '07 JD 8530 #028711, 1150HRS ILS IVT 710-42 DUALS 480-34 DUALS JD 8420 #2850, 480-80R50 MFD 6047 HRS JD 8110 #16119, 3560 HRS MFD JD 7800 #P004138, BURNT SALVAGE JD 7430 #014150, JD 741 SELF LEVELING LDR 290 HRS IVT 50" DUALS MFWD JD 6400 #172100L, MFWD 8392 HRS JD 6200 #112575, 2WD CAB LDR 2000HR "VERY NICE" JD 6200 #162282 JD 6110 #282642, 2914 HRS MFD JD 5303 #681, W/JD 510 LDR JD 5103 #7136, 1860 HRS JD 4640 #016183R, CAH JD 4630 #007945, QUAD JD 4440 #61254, PS CIH 7110 #0026003, 8000 HRS CIH 1896 CIH 1086 #44822, 5571 HRS CIH 1066, 4600 HRS 1 OWNER CAB "SUPER NICE" CIH 1066 #25060 CASE 930 #270918 CIH 786 #10008, 5880 HRS NO CAB WHITE 2-145 #501121, WORKHORSE 1-OWNER OLIVER 80 #813063, SALVAGE NH TN75SA #1296, W/NH LDR 4X4 MFD MASSEY HARRIS 30 #9218A, NF MASSEY HARRIS 20 #4053, NF '90 FORD 8830, MFWD W/DUALS CAH FORD 4400 #360311

COMBINES '09 JD 9770 #732424, 500/300 HRS 2WD '08 JD 9770 #727337, 700/400 HRS 1250-32 CTM 2WD '08 JD 9770 #726952, 950/670 HRS 20.8-42 DUALS CTM 2WD '08 JD 9770 #726582, 12.50-32 4X4 CHOP AUTO STEER VALVE 1062/800HR LL '05 JD 9760 #711194 '09 JD 9670 #730672, 500/355 HRS 20.8-42DUALS CTM 2WD AUTO STEER '09 JD 9670 #730132, 460/251 HRS 18.4-42 DUALS CTM 2WD AUTO STEER '08 JD 9670 #725209, 799/595 HRS CTM 12.50-32 AUTO STEER '00 JD 9650W #685780, 30.5-32 2WD 3219/2484HR LL '02 JD 9650W #695351, 2792/1885 HR 2WD '98 JD 9610 #676423, 3480/2749 2WD '99 JD 9610 #681836, 3381/2323 HRS 30.5-32 '93 JD 9600 #651395, 4113/2847 HRS 2WD '99 JD 9510 #681087, 3011/2278 HRS '96 JD 9500 #666965, 24.5-32 2900/2100 HRS '96 JD 9500 #667830 '89 JD 9500 #632548, 4272/3257 HRS '99 JD 9410 #680208, 2439/1863 HRS "VERY NICE" JD 6620 #553955, 3144 HRS '84 JD 6620 '99 GLEANER R62 #69104, 2378/1800 HRS 30.5-32 MAUER BIN EXT CIH 2166 #179228, 24.5-32

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

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-5843033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Walton Highway. Bulldozer ‘87 Case 1450B Bulldozer. Has tilt pitch & angle blade w/new cutting edge & corners. New track & idlers. Good condition!

• 6:05 PM - Town of Richmond Highway - Tractor - ‘00 New Holland TN55D broom tractor. Set up for a loader. Comes with a 7’ hydraulic Sweepster Power Broom.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - 10 Wheeler & Equip - (2) Ingersoll-Rand air compressors, ‘80 Kenworth 10 wheeler cab & chassis, Knapheide flatbed, diesel engines & more.

• 6:35 PM - NY Power Authority - Surplus Scaffolding - Bill-Jax Inc. Scaffolding: (32) aluminum planks, (89) open type end frames, (6) kkids & various panel guard rails.

• 6:40 PM - Elmira City School District - Vehicles (3) ‘03 Int’l 3000 school buses, (5) Int’l 3800 buses, ‘03 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup, ‘90 GMC pickup & ‘01 Chevy Astro van.

• 7:40 PM - Private Consignor - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘74 Drott 45B, ‘95 Chevy C2500 pickup, tailgate spreader, 11’ one way plow & tire chains.

• 7:55 PM - Marcellus School District - Surplus Assets - Lawn Chief tiller, John Deere TR-32, Cushman front line, plows, Quincy air compressor, stainless steel sink & more.

• 8:30 PM - National Grid MA - Diesel Tank - Double wall diesel storage tank (Fireguard model) with Atlas Gasboy pump & Atlas automated fuel control terminal.

• 8:35 PM - National Grid MA - Water Tank - 5500 gal double wall water storage tank, 96” in diameter x 176” in length. The tank weighs approximately 7500 lbs empty.

• 8:40 PM - Onondaga County - Printing Equipment - Ryobi 3302/ AB Dick 9985 printing press, Challenge 3 hole paper drill, Bunn string tying machines, GBC 24” laminator & more.

• 9:00 PM - Vermont Fleet Services - Pickups & SUV’s - ‘06 Chevy Colorado pickup, ‘04 Chevy Silverado pickup, ‘06 Chevy Uplander LT, & (5) ‘08 Dodge Durango SLT’s.

• 9:40 PM - Smithfield Central Schools - Computers - computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, wireless hardware & more, from 5 locations within the district. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 9 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Manlius. Pickup & 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.

• 6:10 PM - NFTA Multi Location - Buses & Equip.

- (30) NABI & Nova Auto bus classic buses, ‘93 new Flyer bus, (2) ‘05 Ford Econoline E-450 cutaway vans, helicopter shell & more.

• 7:25 PM - North Shore Central School District Violins - (22) playable violins, plus string instrument parts. A complete inventory list has been provided by the seller. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 10 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752

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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

• 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, 802-3346115 • 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 • 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. 2 Days!

Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 6:00 PM: Tully Central School. Surplus Assets Groen soup kettles, Nobles speed spray, dust collection system, Paragon kiln, goal posts, fluorescent lights & more.

• 6:15 PM - City of New Rochelle - Impounded Vehicles - ‘08 Chevy Cobalt LT, ‘04 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, ‘91 Acura Legend LS, ‘88 Parker boat & Sea Ray Sundancer.

• 6:40 PM - Private Consignor - Box Truck & Vans - ‘04 GMC 5500 box truck w/liftgate & (2) ‘06 Ford E450 Goshen vans. All start, run & drive. Keys & clean titles.

• 6:55 PM - Perry Central School District - Computers - Large lot of assorted computers, monitors, keyboards, printers & accessories; all in working condition. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock

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Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 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: 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.

• 6:05 PM - Oswego Co. BOCES - Computer Surplus - Dell speakers, ProCurve switches & hubs, keyboards, wall panduit, APW cabinets, LCD monitor screens & more.

• 6:25 PM - Putnam Co. Golf Course - Vehicles Toro Reelmaster 3100-D mower, ‘04 Toro Workman 2100, ‘04 Scag mower, ‘04 Club Car Turf 272 & Toro 3200 dump beds. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, August 12 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579

Friday, August 12 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: Wilson Fire Co. - Boat & Equip. ‘87 Boston Whaler 368 boat w/trailer, Onan standby generator, Big Red air compressor, fire hose & fuel pump.

• Town of Grand Island - Pickup & Crown Vic - ‘00 Ford F150 pickup w/Meyer 7.5’ plow and ‘09 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. Both start, run & drive.

• Canaseraga Central School District - Doors - Lot of (15) wood interior doors in assorted sizes.

Some are new. Some have 8” square glass panels. Auctions International, 800-536-1401

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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 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, August 13 • 9:30 AM: Masonic Temple, 24 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. Inventory Reduction Auction. New & Used furniture, antiques, glassware and tools.

Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 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

Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 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 • 6:00 PM: Buffalo Metropolitan FCU . Van - ‘07 Honda Odyssey EX 4 door wagon w/3.5L V6 MPI gas engine. A/C. Starts, runs & drives, in overall fair condition. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 17 • 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,

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 info. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 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, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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 & 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 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

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

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

Saturday, August 27

• 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

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

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

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

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

Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale.

Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Con-

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

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

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

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

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

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

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• 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.

• 6:25 PM - City of Poughkeepsie Police - Vehicles - ‘04 Nissan Xterra, ‘98 Chrysler Town & Country LXi van, ‘00 Nissan Altima, ‘94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo & more.

• 8:15 PM - Village of Massena Fire Dept. - Fire Truck - ‘82 Duplex D-350 fire truck w/75’ ladder.

Refurbished in 2000 with a new Hale pump & extended stainless steel front bumper. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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

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

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Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 816 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer, Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Warriors Mark, PA. Maple Hill Farm complete Dispersal featuring 90 deep pedigreed registered Holsteins. Carl & Carla Gates, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 www.cattleexchange.com • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers.

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 Mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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

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

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

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

tle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. PA Dairy Classic Sale featuring herd reductions for Liddleholme (NY) and Schug’s Holsteins (OH). 100 head will sell. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Spencer’s Inc. of Mt. Airy, 525 Quarry Rd. (Spencer’s yard), Mt. Airy, NC. One Owner Complete Liquidation Going out of Business Absolute Auction. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding is provided by RealtimeBid. Visit their Web site at www.realtimebid.com for more information and to bid online. Note: There is an additional 2% buyer’s premium for online bidders. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

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

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

Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.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, 413-569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6

pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

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 • Darlington, PA. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed

by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, October 21 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. VisionGen & Partners Elite Offering. Hosted by Vision Genetics. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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

head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637

Saturday, November 12 • Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, November 9

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

• 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

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

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

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 2, 2011 Cows: Canners 30-63; Cutters 63.50-68; Util 69-75.50.

Steers: Ch 99-104.50; Sel 81.50-96.50; Hols. 77-83.

Heifers: Hols. 75.50-79.50 Calves: 20-88/ea.

Feeders: 81-92/ea.

Sheep: 100-102 Goats: 54-151/ea; Kids 65115/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 68/ea.

Roasting Pigs: 130/ea.

Chickens: 1.50-5.50 Rabbits: 2-16.50 Ducks: 4-17.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 2, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .40.68; Cutters .62-.72; Util .68.77; Bulls 75-90; Steers 11.12; Hfrs. .75-.80.

Calves: Growers .50-.70, few .80-1; Veal .75-1.05; Hfrs. 1.50-2.50; Other 1-2.

Hogs: Feeders 40-60/ea; Roasters 60-110/ea; market 65-70/ea; Sows 45-52; Boars 20.

Sheep: .70-1.05; Lambs 22.65.

Goats: 50-130/ea; Billies 120-140/ea; Kids 25-140/ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 2, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 10; 6175# 14-42; 76-95# 18-50; 96-105# 22-55; 106# & up 18-42.

Farm Calves: 61-280/cwt Start Calves: 50/cwt Feeders: 49-90/cwt Heifers: 82-85/cwt Steers: 44-77/cwt Bulls: 92-93/cwt Canners: 20-67/cwt Cutters: 68-72/cwt Utility: 72.50-78.50/cwt Hogs: 30.50-70/cwt Boars: 17.50-20/cwt

Shoats: 83-99/ea.

Lambs: 150-285/cwt Sheep: 52.50-175/cwt Goats: 50-200/ea.

Rabbits: 1-5.50/ea.

Poultry: 2-14.50/ea.

Hay (18 lots): .25-5/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 2, 2011 63 Calves .05-1.55, Avg .57; 36 Cows .45.5-.85, Avg .72; 10 Easy Cows .30.5-.59.5, Avg .48; 14 Feeders 300600# .20-1.34, Avg .85; 8 Heifers .63-.91, Avg .78; 14 Bulls .69-1.03, Avg .84; 7 Steers .76.5-1.06.5, Avg .89; 6 Hogs .02-.73, Avg .49; 4 Roasting Pigs (ea) 66; 3 Boars 22-51, Avg 30; 1 Sow .45; 65 Sheep .25-1.92, Avg .90; 25 Lambs (ea) .28-.74, Avg 45.56; 79 (/#) .60-2.10, Avg 1.70; 12 Goats (ea) 20155, Avg 107.29; 31 Kids (ea) 15-100, Avg 47.68; 1 Hide 10. Total 379.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .50-1.65; Pullets (ea) 8; Rosters (ea) 3; Bunnies (ea) 2-11; Rabbits (/#) 1.60-2.55; Pigeons (ea) 2-7.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.35; Brown Jum XL 1.55-1.60; L 1.50-1.55.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 11 Alfalfa .90-6.60; 15 Mixed 1.10-6.30; 3 Timothy 2-3; 9 Grass 1.80-4; 1 Mulch .25; 1 Lumber 50. Total 40.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull Calves over 92# .70-1.20; 80-92# .70-1.15.

Cull Calves (/#): Gd .65.84; Lean .45-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1700; Springing Cows 900-1500; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs.

600-1000; Started Hfrs. 200500.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-1.20; Hols. Steer Sel .65-.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100150; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .701.20; 80-92# .70-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.84; Lean .45-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1700; Springing Cows 900-1500; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh

Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs.

600-1000; Service Bulls 700-1000; Started Hfrs. 200500.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-1.20; Hols. Steeer Sel .65-.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100150; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-1; 80-92# .50-.90; Bob Veal .05-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .64-.75; Lean .45-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .75-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Hfrs. 1100-1675; Bred Hfrs. 1100-1575; Open Hfrs. 1100; Service Bulls 825.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.10; Sel .90-.98; Hols. Ch .90-.95; Sel .78-.85.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.60 Goats (/#): Kids 1.60-1.70 Swine (/#): Boar .15; Feeder Pig .95.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 25, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1.80-2.60; Grower Bulls over 92# .901.15; 80-92# .70-.95; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .77-.84; Lean .70-.77; Hvy. Beef Bullss .80-.87.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.80 Swine (/#): Hog .72-.80; Sow .37-.42; Boar .10-.20; Feeder Pig .58-.62.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .80-2.65; Grower Bull over 92# .601.20; 80-92# .40-.80.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.79; Lean .50-.72; Hvy. Beef Bulls .79-.0845.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2-3.20; Grower over 92# .70-1.05; 80-92# .40-1; Bob Veal .05.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .68-.75; Canners/Cutters .45-.69; HY Util .78-.83.

Beef (/#): Sel .90-.95; Hols.

Ch .93.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.40-1.50.

Goas (/#): Kids 1.60-1.70.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .80-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# .70-1; 80-92# .70-.80; Bob Veal .20-.40.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .76-.83; Lean .69-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .80-.85.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-.80; Ch .96-1.03.

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Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.20-1.30; Slaughter Sheep .30-.40.

Goats (/hd): Billies 45-95; Nannies 97.50.

Swine (/#): Hog .60; Sow .38-.42; Boar .22; Feeder Pig /hd 42.50-47.50.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY No report FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 1, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.78; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .77.89 Feeders: Dairy .25-.77; Bulls .62-1; Steers .83-.90.

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

Hols. under 100# 1.80.

Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 990.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 27, 2011 Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1250# 87.50.

Heifers: Ch 2-3 Hols. 1525# 77.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 79.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73.75-75.25, lo dress 71.7572.25; Boners 80-85% lean 68.25-73.25, lo dress 6568; Lean 85-90% lean 64.25-68, lo dress 54-63.75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1300-1710# 74-85.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

315-380# 80-86.

Feeder Bulls: L 3 Hols. 305370# 77-84.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 85-102.50; 90# 75-85; No. 2 95-110# 65-80; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 75-120# 45-62.50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-100# 170205/hd; No. 2 80-100# 90140/hd.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 1147.50.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-240# 152.50-155/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2555# 27-56; 65-100# 58-74.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 130-165# 55-67; Util 1-3 125# 45.

Slaughter Rams: 160# 100.

Slaughter Goats: Sel 2 under 20# 25; 20-30# 30-45; 75-90# 72-110.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 2 120-140# 85-102; Sel 3 70120# 25-52.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 190-200# 175-190; Sel 2 130# 80.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 2 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1110-1405# 107.75-115.25; Hols. Sel & Ch 1410-1575 full YG 93-98.75; cpl thin dn to 85.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 68.50-78; Lean 69.50-75; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 59.25-68; Shelly 56 & dn.

Bulls: Angus 1995# 81 Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 370-505# 126-127; one hd 815# 98; Hols./Jerseys 2151070# 72.50-107; Hfrs. M&L 475-500# 123; one dairy type 590# 68; Bulls M&L 640-770# 99-114; Jersey/Hols. 3885-625# 7899.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-110# 90-110; No. 2 90-125# 75-100; No. 3 85-100# 55-75; Util 5-45.

Hogs: 260-275# 75-76; 315400# 62.75-70; 400-480# 61.75-64; US 2-4 3 hd 185260# 63-72; Boars 170-215# 56-66; one Barrow 535# 53.50.

Goats: L Nannies/Billies 110-222; cpl thin 80; Fancy Kids 108-114; Fleshy Kids

64-99; Small/Thin/Bottle 2967.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-70# 145-186; 70-100# 175-200; 105-125# 167-185.

Sheep: all wts. 105-118; cpl fat 74-85.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., Aug. 2. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Aug 5 @ 1 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 2, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .50-15 Chickens/Peeps: .25-7 Ducks: 4.50-5.50 Pigeons: 1-6.50 Quail: 1-1.25 Guinea: 9 Chucker: 2 Cockatiel: 20 Rabbit Family: 30 Parakeet: 22 Duck Peeps: 1.50-2.75 Guinea Pig: 2.50 Quail Peeps: 1.50 Quinea Keets: 3.50 Gerbil: 5 Pot Belly Pigs: 45 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report. *Next 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 No report EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Sel 1-2 1138-1520# 78-87.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 1, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .18-.22; 6175# .24-.30; 76-90# .35-.40; 91-105# .4250-.45; 106# & up .50-.55.

Farm Calves: .60-.70 Started Calves: .35-.45 Veal Calves: .50-2.25 Heifers: Open 5.10-7.70; Beef 6.10-7.80.

Feeder Steers: 65-82.50 Beef Steers: 4.50-5.50 Stock Bull: 480-580 Beef Bull: .68-.7950 Replacement Heifers: one @ 880.

Sheep, ea: 97-105 Lambs, ea: 47-182.50 Goats, ea: 85-185 Kids, ea: 30-130 Canners: up to 64.50 Cutters: 65-69 Utility: 70-75 Rabbits: 4-25 Chickens: 5-47 Ducks: 5-25

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Whites 65-75% lean 80, lo dress 72; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-77, hi dress 81. lo dress 69.50; Boners 80-85% lean 71-74, hi dress 79, lo dress 67.50; Lean 85-90% lean 66-70, hi dress 70.5071, lo dress 63.50-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1535 & 2080# 83 & 91.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 120-127.50; M&L 2 300-500# 92.50-105; 600700# 79-88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 131-137.50; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117.50; 500700# 85-92.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 85-100; No. 2 90-130# 60-80; No. 3 85120# 30-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-90# 160-190; Beef 90210# 88-112.50.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 1427.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 205-295# 63-65; Boars 300# 30.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2030# 15-27.50; 85-100# 62.50-75/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-100# 175-188; 100-130# 167.50-170; Gd & Ch 1-2 50-80# 155-165; Yearlings Ch 1-3 95-120# 100-115; Ewes Util 1-2 110165# 82.50-95.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 87.50; 70# 115; Sel 2 55-57# 52.50-57.50; 115# 90; Sel 3 35# 30; Nannies Sel 2 100-105# 8592.50/cwt; Billies Sel 2 95# 135; 120# 115/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1348-1488# 115-118; Ch 2-3 1192-1440# 110114; LY 106.50-109.50; Sel 1-3 1034-1444# 102-105.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1380-1588# 96.50-99; Ch 2-3 14561580# 92.50-94.50; Sel 1-3 1198-1558# 84-86.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1370# 108.50112.50; Ch 2-3 1186-1314# 105-108; Sel 1-2 11061408# 98-103.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-78, hi dress 78-79.75; Boners 8085% lean 73-76.50, lo dress 68-73; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, hi dress 70-73.50, lo dress 57.50-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1042-1936# 82-89, YG 2 1070-1586# 72-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 99-135; L 3 Hols. 300500# 73-74; 500-700# 7786.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 500700# 105-124; L 3 500-700# 76-81.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 125-138.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 100-120; 8692# 75-90; No. 2 96-116# 75-100; No. 3 94-114# 4077.50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 8082# few 150-215; No. 2 80-

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Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 92# 90-140.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 5-45.

Sows: US 1-3 442-586# 4456.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 170-183; 60-80# 195-197.50; 80-100# 187.50-197.50; 100-120# 192.50-197.50; Sheep Gd 23 120-160# 77.50-85; Util 13 120-160# 72.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 50-57.50; 40-60# 85-97; 60-80# 110-125; 80100# 137-145; Sel 2 107.50; 60-80# 80-95; Sel 3 20-40# 27.50-55; 40-60# 60-65; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 110117.50; 130-160# 130; Sel 2 80-130# 60-80; Sel 3 50-80# 55-57.50; 80-130# 66-75; Billies Sel 1 50-80# 115145; 100-150# 177.50-180; Sel 2 150-250# 147.50187.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA July 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1414-1480# 112112.75; Ch 2-3 1160-1556# 108.50-111.50; Sel 1-2 1270-1346# 95-107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-2 1240-1394# 104.50-107.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77-78; Boners 80-85% lean 71.50-75.50, lo dress 67.50; Lean 85-90% lean 67.50-70.50, lo dress 65-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1336# 80.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 300500# 74-80.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 2 500600# 84-92.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 95-105; No. 2 90-125# 80-90; No. 3 85120# 40-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 108# 250; Beef Type 186# 110.

Vealers: 70-110# 20-35.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 304# 65.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 23 60-80# 185-192.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 60# 95; Sel 2 40-50# 57.50-75; Sel 3 30-40# 3547.50; Billies Sel 1 200# 190.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA

July 30, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 280 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 115-300 Timothy: 2 lds, 160-215 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 150 Grass: 4 lds, 100-230 Straw: 5 lds, 120-170 Rye Seed: 1 ld, 7.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 29, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1620# 114116.75; Ch 2-3 1230-1555# 111-115; Sel 2-3 11251450# 108-111.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1195-1345# 108-110; Sel 23 1125-1285# 105.75-107.

Slaughter Cows:Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 66.50-69.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6973.50, hi dress 74.50-76.50, lo dress 63.50-66; Lean 8590% lean 61-66, hi dress 67.50-70, lo dress 55-60.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. YG 1 95-125# 105-122; 8090# 80-100; No, 2 95-115# 85-105; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 95-130# 50-80; 75-90# 4255; Util 70-115# 25-50; Hfrs.

No. 1 85-100# 280-350; No. 2 65-85# 190-260; non-tubing 60-75# 12-55.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 pkg 123# 98; 90-114# 100-114; 75-85# 30-65; No. 2 pkg 111# 95; 95-102# 102-111; 90# 82-90; 74-84# 30-50; No. 3 73-95# 30-55; pkg 95# 75; Util 72-103# 25-45; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93103# 360; pkg 81# 250; No. 2 83-92# 235-295; non-tubing 64-81# 12-42.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 92-98; 94112# 102-107; No. 2 98128# 85-93; 98-100# 85-86; 94-96# 50-60; 80-92# 30-35; No. 3 100-130# 62; 72-98# 17-27; Util 60-110# 12-20; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 80100# 200-300; No. 2 70-95# 50-150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 26, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.50-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 62-66; Lean 85-90% lean 53-57, lo

dress 45-52.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-110; 8090# 50-80; No. 2 95-120# 80-100; No. 3 90-120# 3560.

Vealers: Util 60-100# 10-40.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 27, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-4 1395-1505# 109-113.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1490-1540# 91.5095.50; Sel 1-3 1205-1410# 85.50-89.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5083.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76; Lean 85-90% lean 67-72.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1360-1640# 84-93.50; Bullocks 1250# 99.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 545951# 82.50-87.

Vealers: Util 70-100# 3047.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105-117.50; 80-90# 70-85; No. 2 95-120# 85-105; 80-90# 62.50-72.50; No. 3 95-115# 45-77.50; 8090# 40-52.50.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 105# 215.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 55-65# 185-195; 7895# 177.50-184; Ewes Gd 1-2 115-205# 60-76.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-50# 65-74; Sel 2 30-40# 43-54; Sel 3 20-40# 35-46.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 260-365# 61-69.

Sows: US 1-3 425-505# 5455.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 26, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1365-1510# 115.50117.50; Ch 2-3 1270-1595# 110-115.50; YG 4-5 11901485# 107-109; Sel 1-3 1185-1535# 105-110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1540# 99.50-101; Ch 2-3 13501605# 94-99.50; Sel 1-3 1225-1515# 87-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1455# 111-113;

Ch 2-3 1130-1375# 106111.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1510# 100-105.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-77.50, lo dress 69-74.50; Boners 8085% lean 69.50-74.50, hi dress 75.50-79.50, lo dress 69-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70.50, hi dress 71, lo dress 55-63.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1315-1810# 81.50-88; YG 2 1130-1295# 68.50-73.

Feeder Steers: L 1 535555# 93-104; M&L 2 410490# 83-110; 535-990# 7684; L 3 Hols. 300# 72; 585875# 68-79.50; 1105# 75.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 340-495# 80-90; 500-920# 72-87; M&L 3 330-468# 6585; 550-632# 72-77.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 490# 97; M&L 2 295-320# 112-130; 420-460# 90-93; 700# 82; L 3 Hols. 510-970# 71-80.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 87-125; 8590# 80-90; No. 2 95-120# 67-87; 80-90# 67-80; No. 3 75-110# 37-60; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 80# 210; No. 2 75-100# 90-130; Beef X 80-130# 9597.

Vealers: Util 65-105# 10-40.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 235-272# 73-74; 295301# 71.50-72; 45-50% lean 251-280# 71.50-73; 290320# 69.50-72.

Sows: US 1-3 355-480# 4758; 515-655# 58.75-59.75.

Boars: 315-620# 33-38; Jr. Boars 245-350# 46-56.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 3555# 31-46; 65-80# 63-67; 95-120# 71-79/cwt; Roasters 175-185# 72-75/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-65# 120-160; 7097# 130-157; 135# 137; Yearlings 120-140# 62-72; Ewes Gd 2-3 105-175# 4255; 215-256# 37-42; Rams 170# 77.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 5570# 102-135; Sel 2 under 20# 10-22; 20-40# 25-40; 45-60# 55-95; 65-70# 70105.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 130-150# 77-92; Sel 2 80130# 60-80; Sel 3 70-100# 42-65.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 160-180# 180-190; Sel 2 120# 125.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Cattle: 123 Steers: Ch 100-105; Gd 97100 Heifers: Ch 100-104; Gd 95-98 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-75; Canner/lo Cutter 68 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 76-82 Bulls: YG 1 58-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7090; Bulls 65-80; Hfrs. 60100.

Calves: 84. Ch 110-125; Gd 75-85; Std 15-50; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110.

Hogs: 49. US 1-2 68-72; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 40-

55; Boars 5-45.

Feeder Pigs: 18. US 1-3 2050# 10-60 Sheep: 89. Lambs Ch 175190; Gd 140-165; SI Ewes 55-75.

Goats: 35-195 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Alfalfa/Grass: 165-285 Timothy: 100-145 Rd. Bales: 60-110 Lg. Sq. Bales: 115 Straw: 100-185 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Roosters: 4-6 Hens: 1-5 Banties: 1-3.50 Pigeons: 1-2 Guineas: 4.50 Ducks: 4-5.50 Bunnies: .50-2 Rabbits: 4-8 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1210-1500# 113116.50; Ch 2-3 1265-1550# 111-114; Sel 2-3 10801330# 107-110.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1565# 97-100; Ch 2-3 1220-1550# 92.5095.50; Sel 2-3 1195-1445# 87-89.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8081.50, lo dress 75-78; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-79, hi dress 81-84.50, lo dress 72-75; Boners 8085% lean 74-76.50, hi dress 77-80, lo dress 68-72; Lean 88-90% lean 61-66, hi dress 67-71, hi dress 71.50-75, lo dress 61.50-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1310-1895# 89-90.50, hi dress 1155-1790# 94.50-99, lo dress 990-1435# 84-87.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 114-128# 92-98; 94112# 102-107; 86-92# 40; No. 2 98-128# 85-93; 98100# 85-86; 94-96# 50-60; 80-92# 30-35; No. 3 100130# 62; 72-98# 17-27; Util 60-110# 12-20.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-100# 200-300; No. 2 70-95# 50-150.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 60-80# 212-226; 80-90# 200-215; 90-110# 198-213; 130-150#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 25, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold steady to weak, barley sold steady to .10 higher, oats sold .20-.30 higher & soybeans sold .10-.20 lower.

EarCorn sold steady to 5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.66-8.72, Avg 8.07, Contracts 6.84-6.94; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.136.40, Avg 6.25, Contracts 6.84-6.85; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5, Avg 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.94-14, Avg 13.64, Contracts 13.03-13.09; EarCorn Range 230.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.80-8.65, Avg 8.03; Wheat No. 6.25; Barley No. 3 Range 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 3.80-4.75, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.30-14, Avg 13.76; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.26-8.15, Avg 7.80; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.23-7.20, Avg 6.28; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.83; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.08; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.54-14, Avg 13.80.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.34, Avg 8.02; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.55-7, Avg 6.77; Barley No. 3 Range 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.30-4.90, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range

13.60-14.27, Avg 13.85; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.66-8.72, Avg 8.01, Mo. Ago 7.67, Yr Ago 3.87; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.23-7, Avg 6.35, Mo Ago 5.86, Yr Ago 5.49; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.82, Mo Ago 4.84, Yr Ago 2.21; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.20, Avg 4.32, Mo Ago 4.31, Yr Ago 2.29; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.94-14.27, Avg 13.75, Mo Ago 13.33, Yr Ago 10.03; EarCorn Range 165-230; Avg 212.50, Mo Ago 207.60, Yr Ago 114.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.86-7.80, Avg 7.23;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.18-6.70, Avg 6.44; Oats No. 2 Range 3-4.80, Avg 3.80; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.29.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 29, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 113118; Ch 1-3 109-115; Sel 12 102-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 98.50-101; Ch 2-3 92.50-97.50; Sel 1-2 86-92.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 111113.50; Ch 1-3 106-111.50; Sel 1-2 100-107.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-78; Boners 80-85% lean 69-75.50; Lean 85-90% lean 61-68.

Bulls: YG 1 84-91; YG 2 7380.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 115-142; 500-700# 103-132; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 85-100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 109-132.50; 500-700# 107-117.50; M&L 2 300500# 102-112.50; 500-700# 93-104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 127-130; 500-700# 103-129; M&L 2 300-500# 116-125; 500-700# 95-106.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-45.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 95-125; No 2 95-125# 80-110; No. 3 80120# 30-75; No. 1 84-105# 200-360; No. 2 80-105# 110230.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 69-73; 45-50% lean 220-270# 67.50-70.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 47.50-51.50; 500-700# 53.50-58.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 140-170; 30-40# 135150; 40-60# 130-140; 6575# 105-110; US 2 20-30# 145-185; 30-40# 125-150; 40-50# 120-160.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178199; 60-80# 175-198; 80110# 179-193; Ch 1-3 4060# 151-171; 60-80# 162173; 80-110# 153-177.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 87101; 160-200# 88-102; Util 1-2 120-160# 69-83; 160200# 57-71.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 109-133; 60-80# 127-165; Sel 2 40-60# 77108; 47-61; 60-80# 63-77.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 106-118; 130-180# 118-130; Sel 2 50-80# 78-92; 80-130# 96-110; Sel 3 50-80# 62-75; 80-130# 80-94.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 161175; 150-250# 177-191; Sel

2 100-150# 142-156.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary August 1, 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 130-210; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-175; Timothy 120-160; Straw 135-150 clean; Mulch 45-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 114 lds Hay, 32 Straw. Alfalfa 235-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90-360; Timothy 160-265; Grass Hay 110335; Straw 112-190 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 25, 48 lds Hay, 17 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90360; Timothy 160-220; Grass Hay 110-335; Straw 112-190 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 29, 27 lds Hay, 5 Straw.

Alfalfa 235-255; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-295; Timothy 205; Grass Hay 167-240; Straw 150-170 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 28, 13 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 137-330; Timothy 162-265; Straw 140-175 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 27, 26 lds Hay, 5 lds Straw. Alfalfa 250-275; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 157265; Timothy 175-200; Grass 145-300; Straw 145-

180 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 48 Loads Hay, 25 Straw.

Alfalfa 220-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80300; Timothy 75-215; Grass 75-230; Straw 115-220 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: July 20, 24 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 192.50-305; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90240; Timothy 117.50-150; Grass Hay 110-175; Straw 140-142.50 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 27, 11 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80130; Straw 175.

Greencastle Livestock: July 25 & 28, 12 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 90-140; Straw 40 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 30, 17 lds Hay, 5 Straw.

Alfalfa 280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 115-300; Timothy 160-215; Grass Hay 100-230; Straw 120-170 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 26, 12 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 95-245; Timothy 90200; Grass Hay 75-220.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 16 & 19, 12 lds Hay, 16 Straw. Alfalfa 220; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-220; Timothy 75; Straw 100-130 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 29, 12 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Timothy 115; Grass Hay 150; Straw 123.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES

Paradise, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1575# 113115.75; Ch 2-3 1150-1575# 110-113.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 108.50-111; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1425# 99102; Ch 2-3 1280-1520# 95.50-98.50.

Slaughter Heifer: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1095-1375# 110111.50; Ch 2-3 1125-1285# 105-108.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 78-79.50, lo dress 67.50-71; Boners 80-85% lean 67-71, lo dress 6-65.25; Lean 8590% lean 62-66, lo dress 58-61.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 90-102; 85-90# 7080; No. 2 95-115# 65-80; 8090# 45-60; No. 3 95-115# 37-60; 75-90# 30-40; Util 75100# 15-30. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 28, 2011 Loads: 18 Timothy: 3 lds, 162-265 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 135 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 137-330 Straw: 5 lds, 140-175 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 27, 2011 Loads: 32 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 260-275 Mixed: 15 lds, 193-265 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 192200 Grass: 5 lds, 193-300 Straw: 5 lds, 163-180 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 140

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196; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 174-193; 60-80# 183-210; 80-90# 179-194; 90-110# 169-184; 110-130# 165-180.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 107-118; 160-200# 102-116; 200300# 98-112; Util 1-2 thin flesh 80-90# 78-93; 120160# 65-80; 160-200# 8896.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 110-130; 60-80# 129156; 80-90# 146-160; 90110# 166-176; Sel 2 30-40# 58-73 40-60# 88-107; 6080# 110-128; 80-90# 136142; Sel 3 30-40# 58-73; 4060# 66-84; 60-80# 88-118; 80-90# 118-132.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 110-122; Sel 2 80-130# 102-116; Sel 3 50-80# 68-82; 80-130# 7994.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 163-177; 150-250# 204-217; Sel 2 80100# 136-150; 80-100# 136150; 100-150# 163.

America’s Heartland launches seventh season on public TV America’s Heartland, the award-winning national television series celebrating American agriculture, begins its seventh season on public television and the RFDTV cable and satellite channel starting the week of Sept. 5. The American Farm Bureau Federation is the program’s only “legacy sponsor” that has supported the show during each of its seven seasons.

In addition to AFBF, two new sponsors — Farm Credit and the United Soybean Board — have thrown their support behind the program for season seven. AFBF has supported the series since its launch in 2005,

and this year its sponsorship aligns with renewed educational outreach efforts through the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.

“We are proud of the fact that we have been supporters of America’s Heartland since day one, and we are especially grateful to Farm Credit and the United Soybean Board for helping us make season seven a reality,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

“America’s Heartland is the only national program that shares indepth stories of America’s farm and ranch families with a key consumer audience, and that is even more important

now than it was seven seasons ago.”

The show is produced

by KVIE Public Television in Sacramento.

“Consumers today take greater interest in where their food is coming from, as well as issues that touch on agricultural sustainability, environmental concerns and animal welfare,” said Michael Sanford, vicepresident of content creation at KVIE. “We’re extremely grateful that Farm Credit, AFBF and USB are providing the essential support needed to help us share agriculture’s positive and proactive efforts with nonfarm viewers.”

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Energy and forestry programs under the microscope during audit hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 20, Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a public hearing to review energy and forestry programs within the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.

This is a continuation of the series of audit hearings the Agriculture Committee is holding to review programs in advance of writing the next farm bill.

The Agriculture Committee included an energy title for the first time in the 2002 Farm Bill to foster the development of more feedstocks for renewable energy development in rural America.

The 2008 Farm Bill created several new programs while expanding existing farm bill programs. The programs in Title IX were designed to promote a transition from corn-based ethanol to other advanced biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol. The two most prominent programs in the energy title are the Biomass Crop Assistance Program and the Rural Energy for America program. There is no budget baseline for the energy title beyond the conclusion of the next farm bill.

The forestry title has been a part of farm bills since 1990. The Agriculture Committee shares jurisdiction over forestry matters with the Committee on Natural Resources, which is responsible for forests on public lands. The Agriculture

Committee is responsible for forestry in general, as well as Weeks Act National Forests. All forestry programs are permanently authorized. Most of the forestry programs have spending levels set at “such sums as necessary,” and are subject to annual appropriations.

“The farm program audits provide us a detailed, comprehensive view of these programs to ensure that each title is being carried out in a manner consistent with its purpose. In a difficult fiscal environment, we must make efficient use of taxpayer dollars while also making certain that our farmers, ranchers, and forest interests remain competitive and are able to offer an affordable supply of both domestic food and energy. The information shared today brings us a step closer to understanding the committee’s priorities as we draft these new titles and move forward with the next farm bill,” said Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA).

“The energy title of the 2008 farm bill was crafted to encourage a move toward advanced biofuels to ensure that Agriculture will play an important role in moving this country toward energy independence. As we begin to discuss reauthorization of these programs, as well as forestry title programs that promote the efficient use of woody biomass and sustain healthy, diverse and productive forests, we must all work together to

make certain taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and as intended,” said Ranking Member Tim Holden (D-PA).

hour episodes of America’s Heartland’s seventh season begins airing on more than 230 public television stations the week of Sept. 5. While each PBS station sets its own airdate and time, RFDTV viewers will see episode 701 at 8 p.m.

(Eastern), Wednesday, Sept. 7, and again at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific), Sunday, Sept. 11 (see schedules and PBS station carriage at www.americasheartland.org and www.rfdtv.com).

Season seven will take viewers all across the heartland to meet the people who play a critical role in the well-being of all our lives. In addition to long-form stories on farm families and production agriculture, America’s Heartland serves up special consumer segments like Farm to Fork, Fast Facts about Food, Off the Shelf and Harvesting Knowledge.

Farm to Fork takes na-

tionally-known chef Dave Lieberman into the heartland for cooking ideas that viewers can use at home. Fast Facts about Food delivers detailed information about nutrition. And, new for season seven, Ask a Farmer gives viewers a chance to ask questions that touch on many aspects of agriculture today.

The www.americasheartland.org Web site also gives consumers easy connections to topics, educational resources, search functions and video offerings.

To give viewers immediate access to stories and special segments, America’s Heartland has expanded its social networking outreach with updated features and information on Facebook and Twitter. Video plays an increasingly important role on the America’s Heartland YouTube Channel, currently welcoming more than 90 thousand visitors each

month.

Currently, America’s Heartland episodes reach close to 1 million viewers per episode, or 44 million viewers per season. The series is available on public television in 20 of the top 25 U.S. television markets. It receives inkind production support from many prominent agriculture organizations, including the National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Grains Council, American Soybean Association, FFA, National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Cotton Council of America.

America’s Heartland is still seeking additional funding support for season seven. For more information, and to learn more about the series, contact Michael Sanford at 916-641-3546 or msanford@kvie.org, or Series Producer Jim Finnerty at 916-6413516 or jfinnerty@kvie. org.

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Report places emphasis on need for broadband in rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently joined the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in releasing a report to Congress entitled, “Bringing Broadband to Rural America: Update to Report on a Rural Broadband Strategy,” for placing new emphasis on the need to support the delivery of broadband to rural communities.

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the FCC in consultation with USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS), noted that broadband deployment and adoption remains a top priority for the Obama Administration through ongoing loan and grant programs administered by RUS and regulatory reform measures and tools set forth by the FCC. However, more needs to be done to fulfill the administration’s objective for widespread de-

ployment of affordable, quality broadband services to every community.

“The FCC’s report confirms the need to continue the Administration’s comprehensive investments and policy framework to ensure that rural communities and tribal nations enjoy the same access to the economic, educational, health care and public safety opportunities and services that broadband delivers in ur-

Debt ceiling agreement passes Congress, agriculture industry keeping watchful eye on cuts ing this past week, many difficult decisions remain in the weeks ahead.

“In a recent letter to the White House and Congressional leaders, NFU and 33 other agriculture and rural organizations asked that any cuts to agriculture be proportional and that credit be given to agriculture for the $6 billion reduction it absorbed last year. NFU hopes that any decision to reduce agriculture spending will provide the Senate and House Agri-

culture Committees with certainty and enough resources to write an effective farm bill.

“The struggle for agriculture funding is not over. As discussions continue for the 2012 Farm Bill, it is imperative that U.S. farmers, ranchers and fishermen have a strong safety net they can rely on in times of need in order to continue to provide the country and the world with a safe and abundant food supply.”

ment of a Rural Council to strengthen rural communities and promote economic growth. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will chair the council, which will promote job creation and economic development by focusing on key factors for growth, including broadband.

RUS, part of the Rural Development mission area, has funded broadband through its Farm Bill loan program since 2002, and broadband capability through its traditional telecommunications infrastructure program since 1995. Since publication of the FCC’s 2009 broadband report, RUS has invested over $5 billion in funding for broadband, including approximately $1.5 billion in loans for telecommunications infrastructure that is broadband capable, $13.4 million in grants for broadband in remote rural areas, $71 million in distance learning and telemedicine grants, and $3.5 billion in broadband funding awarded under the American Recovery and Rein-

vestment Act of 2009.

The FCC released a National Broadband Report in 2010 providing sweeping recommendations for all of government and the private sector for tackling the great infrastructure challenge of the 21st Century: universal, robust broadband that helps the nation accomplishes its key priorities.

Since then, the FCC has made significant progress on its broadband agenda.

A 2008 USDA study by the USDA Economic Research Service noted that rural economies benefit from broadband availability. According to the USDA study, “Broadband Internet’s Value for Rural America,” evidence suggests that the broadband loan program administered by RUS stimulated broadband deployment in rural areas.

For more information on the FCC’s report, please visit www.fcc.gov .

For more information on USDA’s broadband loan and grant programs, please visit www.rurdev.usda.gov .

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement in response to the passage of legislation by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that raises the debt ceiling and cuts spending: “I am pleased that the members of Congress and the White House were finally able to come to an agreement on this issue. However, despite the anxiety and negotiat-

banized communities,” said RUS Administrator Jonathan Adelstein. “Financing available through a broad range of USDA programs is essential for economic growth, including jobs, in the parts of the country still waiting for the benefits broadband brings.”

“While we have made significant progress, the report shows that approximately 28 percent of rural residents still lack access to the kind of broadband that most Americans take for granted,” said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. “That is not acceptable, and it’s why the FCC has launched major initiatives to overhaul our universal service system, free more spectrum, and reduce barriers to broadband deployment. These efforts will help ensure that high-speed Internet can connect rural communities to global markets, jobs, and worldclass education and health care.”

The White House earlier this month announced the establish-

Calf Preconditioning: The Best for Both Worlds

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Calf preconditioning can help boost producers’ profits, eliminate buyers’ risk

by Jon Seeger, DVM, Veterinary Operations, Pfizer Animal Health Nearly all cow/calf producers will say their goal is to sell calves for a premium on sale day. However, most buyers will say their objective is to buy healthy calves as economically as possible. While these may seem like competing interests, both buyers and sellers can get what they want with calf preconditioning programs.

Studies have shown that preconditioning programs can help cow/calf producers sell their calves for a premium on sale day — at times adding an extra $6.38 per cwt. And buyers can reap the rewards of preconditioned calves, too.

Preconditioning programs promote calf growth, enhance immune function and minimize stress during weaning, adding value to calves as they move from the ranch to stocker operations and, finally, the feedlot. While buyers may have to pay a bit more at the time of purchase, they also should see reduced health risk with preconditioned calves,

with fewer pulls, lower treatment costs, less labor and higher performance.

In fact, benefits to feedlots have been well-documented, with research demonstrating that preconditioning programs administered at the ranch of origin meant: • Decreased morbidity and mortality rates • Increased net returns in feedlot cattle compared with cattle of unknown vaccination history • Calves had a 0.29pound average daily gain advantage when preconditioned for 45 days or longer • Calves had a 7.2 percent better feed efficiency when preconditioned for 45 days or longer • Calves had a $29.47 per head lower medicine cost when preconditioned for 45 days or longer • Calves had a 3.1 percent lower death loss when preconditioned for 45 days or longer What’s more, preconditioning programs are easy for cow/calf producers to implement because many are already doing most of what is required, including vaccination, deworming, dehorning, castra-

tion, water and feed bunk training, and weaning prior to sale day.

To help ensure sale-day premiums for producers and healthy feeder calves for buyers, producers should look for programs that include all of these practices and are thirdparty verified, demonstrated and backed by a trusted company. Additionally, choosing programs that offer flexibility for calves, stocker cattle and heifers helps producers tailor the preconditioning program to fit their — and their customers’ — needs.

Preconditioning programs do require some additional planning and, in many cases, an analysis of the market in a producer’s area. Despite this, calf preconditioning is a smart choice for the cattle industry as a whole, preparing calves for the challenges they will face once they leave their ranch of origin. Finally, preconditioning can help producers enhance the health of their cattle — and their bottom line — and take some of the risk away from buyers. It’s a win for all.

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Farm Aid adds more artists to acclaimed 2011 concert lineup 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 movement 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

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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 recent 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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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

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USDA reinstates farm labor survey WASHINGTON, D.C. — In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will resume its Agricultural Labor Survey after the U.S. Department of Labor agreed to pay its costs.

NASS suspended the survey in April due to budget constraints.

“We are very pleased to be able to reinstate this important agricultural survey and provide the Department of Labor with the information it needs,” said NASS Administrator Cynthia Clark. “The Agricultural Labor Survey is critical in helping U.S. farmers and ranchers hire the workers necessary to grow and harvest the food and fiber we need each and every day.”

The Agricultural Labor Survey provides information on the number of agricultural workers, hours worked, and wage rates at the national and regional levels. Prior to

the survey suspension, NASS interviewed nearly 12,000 farmers and ranchers every quarter to gather the information. According to the July 2010 Farm Labor Survey, more than 1.2 million hired workers were employed on U.S. farms and ranches, with an average wage of $10.82 per hour.

The Department of Labor uses the survey information for its H-2A Program, which is a provision under the U.S. Immigration and Control Act. This program allows the department to issue certificates to agricultural producers, allowing admission of temporary non-immigrant alien farm workers for seasonal farm labor. To make accurate decisions, the department relies on NASS’ agricultural labor data to analyze the farm labor supply and demand and establish the need for additional certifications.

“The information from this survey is crucial to the Department of Labor’s H-2A temporary agricultural program,” said Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jane Oates. “It is the only reliable data available for the department

to use in determining an appropriate wage to be paid for both H-2A program participants and U.S. employees working in corresponding employment positions.”

To provide the Department of Labor with accurate and updated information, NASS will once

again survey producers beginning in July. The survey data from July will be published on Aug. 18, in the Farm Labor report. The report will ensure that the Department of Labor and the U.S. agriculture industry have accurate information available through

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Imported oil driving U.S. trade imbalance; domestic ethanol, feed providing some counterbalance WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s trade deficit is growing and one reason for that is our crippling dependence on imported oil. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, our appetite for foreign oil accounted for 60 percent of the nation’s $50 billion trade deficit.

“As Congress debates how much money the federal government can borrow, America continues to take out loans from China to buy oil from Venezuela. This is

insanity, especially when domestic alternatives to imported oil like ethanol exist,” said Renewable Fuels Association Vice President for Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper. “America’s financial house is in disarray and yet members of Congress still defend generous taxpayer handouts to oil companies that feed this nation’s addiction to imported oil.”

Currently, domestic ethanol production is equivalent to the amount

of gasoline refined from more than 450 million barrels of imported oil a year — a volume greater than what we import each year from Saudi Arabia. In 2010, ethanol accounted for 25 percent — one out of every four gallons — of the fuel produced from domestic sources that was consumed by our nation’s gasoline vehicles. The livestock feed coproduct component of ethanol production, known as distillers grains or DDGS,

is a growing export opportunity for the U.S. with 2010 volumes of DDGS exports approaching 9 million metric tons valued at more than $1 billion dollars. Finally, because domestic ethanol markets are artificially constrained, U.S. fuel ethanol exports to Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere are growing and helping to offset America’s growing trade imbalance.

“American ethanol production can one day dis-

place the nation’s need for imported oil,” said Cooper. “But in order for that happen, we must continue to invest in new ethanol technologies, open new domestic markets such as E15 and other higher level ethanol blends, and level the

transportation fuel playing field by eliminating the generous taxpayer handouts to the very profitable oil industry.

America can and should promote the use of domestically sourced and produced renewable energy.”

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BQA online training The checkoff’s online Beef Quality Assurance online training program was developed to educate English- and Spanish-speaking beef and dairy producers, animal transporters, livestock auction market employees and bovine veterinarians. Web-based audiovisual training modules in English and Spanish feature topics such as ani-

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Global dairy organizations unite to advance research goals needed to rapidly advance these research goals.

Potential interest areas include research to better understand how major nutrients and other components in milk may provide benefits related to various diseases.

“Dairy nutrition research is at a critical point. There is mounting evidence indicating that dairy’s benefits extend beyond good nutrition and may reduce the risk of several major chronic diseases, but more research is needed to fully substantiate these claims,” said Gregory Miller, Ph.D., president of the Dairy Research Institute™ and executive vice president of the National Dairy Council®, the nutrition communications arm of the dairy checkoff. “Building international alignment through this Consortium will accelerate our ability to firmly establish newer benefits of dairy and its position as an essential

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Global Dairy Platform (GDP) will facilitate the Consortium’s first meeting in August and has been officially identified to manage the group on an administrative level.

GDP connects CEOs, executives, researchers, and marketers to collaborate on worldwide issues affecting dairy demand.

“The Consortium will advance dairy producers’ goal of aligning the entire industry, not just in the United States, but globally,” said Paul Rovey, Arizona dairy producer and Dairy Research Institute board member. “This will bring additional resources to priorities that dairy producers have identified as important to our long-term goals.”

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Six global dairy organizations have formed the International Dairy Research Consortium for Nutrition and Health, a partnership to accelerate pre-competitive research on dairy’s nutrition and health benefits.

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McFarland is an Iowa State University graduate who has been involved with the daily activities of her family’s operation, Hoover Angus Farm, her entire life.

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“This was a tremendous opportunity to learn every aspect of the beef production chain,” he said. “I feel more prepared to address the challenges facing our industry after having gone through this program.”

The eight-day tour began at NCBA headquarters in Denver, CO, where participants were given an organizational overview of NCBA and the Beef Checkoff Program. While in Denver, the group also heard from representatives of CattleFax and the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

They toured a new Safeway retail store and learned about Rancher’s Reserve brand beef marketing efforts. The group spent a day in Greeley, CO, visiting JBS Five Rivers feed yards and processing facilities.

“It is really important for the participants to see the range of beef production — from a cow/calf ranch to a feedlot and a processing plant,” Mullins said. “It

drives home the point that our industry, though composed of many sectors, is ultimately interconnected in our efforts to produce wholesome and nutritious beef.”

In Chicago, YCC participants met with the senior management of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange at the Chicago Board of Trade. They had the chance to watch the activity on the trading floor and witness futures trading firsthand. Participants also visited Otto & Sons Industries, a family-owned company providing quality products and custom solutions for the food industry since 1909. This tour offered a view of how boxed beef is turned into custom order portions for both major restaurant chains and some of the nation’s top steakhouses.

The group then traveled to Washington, D.C., where participants were greeted at a reception hosted by John Deere.

The following morning, the group received an issues briefing from

NCBA’s government affairs staff about policy issues currently facing the cattle industry.

Later in the day, these future leaders were given the opportunity to visit one-on-one with members of their state’s congressional delegation, expressing their viewpoints regarding the beef industry and their cattle operations. During their congressional visits, participants focused on issues including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing, trade and overreaching regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The group then traveled to Aldie, VA, for a tour and barbecue at Whitestone Farms, one of the nation’s elite purebred Angus operations.

For more information on the YCC program or to nominate someone for next year’s tour, contact your state cattlemen’s association or Marvin Kokes at 303-850-3339 or mkokes@beef.org.

NJAS teaches youth carcass value Juniors participate in 2011 NJAS Carcass Steer Contest A total of 16 Angus juniors entered 21 steers in the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Carcass Contest, July 12 in Harrisburg, PA. Contest sponsor, Dr. Curtis Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, MO, says the carcass contest teaches juniors what they are raising — quality Angus beef.

The contest was established in 1985 in an effort to increase awareness among Angus juniors of the important role that Angus cattle play in the beef industry. To emphasize the contest’s significance, cash prizes for the top 10 entries are supported by Long and his wife, Ann, through their permanent endowment fund administered by the Angus Foundation.

“Participants need to know the results of their cattle, so they can learn, go home and make a better product for the consumer,” Long said.

The steers were harvested at JBS, Souderton, PA, and carcass data was collected by USDA graders. The data was then sent to CAB headquarters, Wooster, Ohio, and tabulated. After evaluation, nine steers quali-

fied for Certified Angus Beef®.

Cattle meeting Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) carcass specifications received an additional 25 percent in premiums.

Entries meeting the contest’s Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) requirements also received a 25 percent premium.

“The contest ranks the steers using a very realworld fed cattle pricing grid,” said Mark McCully, CAB assistant vice president of supply development. “This grid represents the premiums and discounts that cattle feeders market their fed cattle on every day. In the end, the highestranking carcasses in the contest would be the same carcasses that bring back the most dollars for a cattleman.”

2011 NJAS Carcass Contest champion honors go to CFF Objective 363 entered by Michael Cropp, Damascus, MD. The steer had a live weight of 1,240 pounds and a ribeye area of 14.1 square inches. The April 2010 son of S S Objective T510 0T26 graded Prime, with a Yield Grade of 2.47.

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in the showring, but the carcass contest exposes him to the true value of his cattle.

“We are the business breed, so it makes sense to me to participate and go for the gold in the carcass contest,” Cropp said.

Reserve champion goes to H E W Mr Prime 058 entered by Hannah Wright, Spring City, TN. The steer had a live weight of 1,360 pounds and a ribeye area of 14.4 square inches. The January 2010 son of Boyd Prime Plus 4122 also graded Prime, with a Yield grade of 2.27.

“This contest gives juniors an education on what determines economic success in the cattle feeding business — pounds, quality and cutability,” McCully said.

“Satisfying the consumer must be a point of focus for all beef producers.”

Visit www.angus.org for more information, including videos, show results and photos. Coverage is also available on the National Junior Angus Association Facebook fan page. Backdrop and candid photos are available for purchase at www.angus.digitaleventsonline.com.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Landi McFarland, a fourth-generation Angus breeder from Ellston, Iowa, was one of more than 50 young cattlemen and women selected to participate in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) 32nd Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC).

The YCC program is a comprehensive, nationwide tour of beef industry sectors, created to enhance leadership skills in young beef industry professionals.

Dave Mullins, former regional manager for the American Angus Association, also participated in YCC after being selected by his fellow producers to participate in the 2011 class.

“YCC is a prestigious and competitive program designed to foster the future leadership of our industry,” said Forrest Roberts, NCBA chief executive officer. “The participants selected to at-

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With the continuing heat wave stretching across most of the country, is your refrigerator keeping its cool?

Storing animal health products at the correct temperature is one key aspect of beef quality assurance (BQA) programs, because improper storage can cause products to lose their effectiveness. Refrigeration at 35-45°F is recommended for many products, with some exceptions based on the unique nature of each product. Most farms do a good job of keeping products refrigerated, but how often are those refrigerators checked to be

sure the temperature is in the right range? A study done by University of Arkansas scientists revealed that most farms’ refrigerators did not meet the needed recommendations.

Temperatures were recorded at 10-minute intervals in 191 refrigerators, representing all styles and ages from less than five to over 15 years and located in a variety of environments from kitchens to the area near cattle-handling facilities.

Only 27 percent of refrigerators maintained a temperature between 35° and 45°F during more than 95 percent of the 48-hour test period (the

BQA goal). Even worse, 24 percent of refrigerators maintained that temperature for less than 5 percent of the test period. Refrigerator type and age did not affect ability to keep a constant temperature, but location was important. Refrigerators in temperature-controlled environments maintained the optimum coolness range better.

Have you checked the temperature in your refrigerator lately? The thermostat may need to be adjusted, or perhaps you need to do some general maintenance.

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bined with the current Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, such a supply management program would provide a fiscally responsible way to manage risk in dairy production at minimal or no cost to the American taxpayer; • A refundable assessment collected on all milk at all times, not only when margins are low, and adjustment of the current Dairy Product Support Price Program to reflect an adequate safety net level; • Implementation of a variable make allowance. When the market price is strong, the make allowance would increase correspondingly. When depressed, the make allowance would shrink so both farmers and processors have an incentive to raise milk prices; and • Maintain the existing federal milk marketing order system with the addition of a price discovery mechanism such as a Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula.

“It is encouraging that the issue of reform in the dairy industry is being taken up in Congress, but it is clear that this legislation is not the answer,” said Johnson.

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NFU Board of Directors passes resolution in response to dairy proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors passed a resolution on July 18 in response to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Collin Peterson’s recent dairy reform proposal. The proposal, based on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposed “Foundation for the Future,” attempts to resolve a number of critical issues that prevent the current dairy safety net from functioning adequately.

“While we are very appreciative of Ranking Member Peterson’s proposal to initiate meaningful and necessary dairy reform, our Board of Directors feels that the proposal in its current form is inadequate,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“The current proposal would not provide a safety net for all dairy farmers, particularly family-sized operators.

A fundamental problem with this proposal is that it appears that the largest farmers will reap the greatest benefits at the expense of smaller family farms.”

The resolution outlines several solutions that would benefit all U.S. dairy farmers, including: • An effective supply management program that utilizes a fixed base, which is critical to reforming the current dairy safety net. Com-

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Beef Cattle MURRAY GRAY Bull, excellent, super nice, $2,000. 3/4 Red Devon yearling heifer, polled, $1,000. 518-329-2405 REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050

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Dairy Cattle 20 CERTIFIED Organic Jersey cross bred heifers, due July-August, AI sired, asking $1,800. 518-638-8357 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

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

Herd Expansions

NICE SPRINGING Holstein heifers or dry cows from tiestall herd for sale. 518-6869883

FOR SALE Registered Ayrshire 40 Cow Herd Call for more information

802-274-0179 WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

WANTED

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

All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 NEEDED

HOLSTEIN FREESTALL DAIRY HERDS

Also groups of Holstein Heifers from 700-800 lbs.

Daniel Z. Stoltzfus

610-273-2285

315-829-2250 Beef Cattle

Dairy Cattle

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Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

Beef Cattle We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

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Barn Repair

Dairy Equipment

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

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

Dairy Cattle Building Materials/Supplies

TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 to 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST

Metal Roofing

Great group of cows. Mainly grass based freestall herd.

Cows never pushed and work well in ties.

Cut to the INCH 16 s Color

Agricultural Commercial Residential

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Wiin Haven Farm 978-874-2822 978-790-3231 Cell Westminster, MA

Cattle REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cows/calf pairs, bulls, heifers exhibition steers. See them www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814

High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC Cows are vaccinated, health tested, trimmed and ready to go.

Asking $1,400 Each

Located in Connecticut 860-268-2979

ALWAYS AVAILABLE: Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER LIVESTOCK SALES, INC. Middletown, NY (845) 344-7170 buycows@warwick.net

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Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

SUMMER B A R GA I N S

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

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

Dairy Equipment

BERG-BENNETT, INC. RD #2 Box 113C, Wysox, PA 18854

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

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

Tumble Mixers

NEW & USED PARTS FOR ALL KINDS OF TRACTORS

Tie Rail Stalls

Conveyors

Check our web site for more good deals!

Comfort Stalls

Feeders

MACFADDEN & SONS INC.

Cow Comfort Pads

Ventilation

WE OFFER PARTS & COMPONENTS FOR EVERY CLEANER

BETTER PRICES ~ BETTER SERVICE Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT TEED N A R A GU

1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com Dogs BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES: Working Homes Only. Call Caleb at 413-824-2869 or visit: mapleshadefarmbordercollies.yolasite.com

Farm Machinery For Sale 1954 JD 40 UTILITY, wide front, 3 point hitch. 518-2563169 CASE IH Chopper, 300 FHX, 9’ hay head, 3 row corn head, metal alert, excellent condition; (2) H&S forage boxes, 16’, all steel. 518-236-7445 FORD TW15 2WD tractor; 2 self-unloading wagons; 3 choppers (NH 782, NH 790, Gehl 750); Badger blower/ rollermill. 315-823-2664

Questions? Call us. PH#

Farm Equipment

SKOTT FARM & EQUIPMENT NEW FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE • Salford Tillage • Amco Disks • Stoll Hay Equipment • Macerator by Agland Industries • Farmco Feeders & Bale Wagons 1 Used Available • MDS Loader Attachments • Corn Stoves and Furnaces • Vermeer Hay Equipment • Tanco Bale Wrappers - 1080 in Stock • Artsway & Miller Pro Equipment

• Quick Attach 6 foot Rock Buckets in stock $1,200 • Salford RTS for Conservation Tillage in Stock

Buskirk, NY

(518)488-2696

Sales@skottfarmandequipment.com www.skottfarmandequipment.com

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Farm Machinery For Sale Ford/ NH TC45, 4WD, ldr., backhoe, $18,950; Case Int’l 695, 4WD, ldr., ROPS, F/R, $13,500; Ford 1520, 4WD, w/ldr., $6,500; Krone 4013, 13’ center pivot, flail cond. mower, exc., $8,200; JD 1207 MoCo, exc., $2,800; NH 477 haybine, $1,800; JD 327- 346 sq. balers w/ kickers, nice, $4,800 ea. Full line of farm equipment available! 802885-4000 INT’L 826 turbo, cab, runs good, $6,500; NI #483, dry, round baler, $5,500; JD 680 manure sprdr, 220 bu., $1,800; 4’-7’ bush hogs, ready to mow! 802-376-5262 IRRIGATION PUMP: 6” inlet & outlet, diesel, on trailer, $1,800. 518-695-6180 JD 2940, 90hp, ROPS, canopy, $6,000; Kelly backhoe, 6’, 20-40hp, exc., $3,400; 24’ hay elevators, $650. 802376-5262 JD 6310 4x4 w/640 loader; JD 6405 2WD loader; 5320, $13,000; 986, $8,500; NH 575 baler w/thrower; NH 311 baler w/chute; JD 336 baler w/kicker; JD 530 & 730; JD B; Farmall 300; JD & IH front & rear weights. Augur Farms, 203530-4953 JOHN DEERE 2630 diesel, new paint, runs and drives good, $7,000. 518-695-6180 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 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 30+ Tractors

4x4’s/Loaders & More

4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Kubota Ldr & Belly Mower Deck 20HP Dsl, hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,950 Used Bush Hog Rotary Mowers 5’ & 6’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575 & $595 Landpride RCR2510 10’ Rotary Mower (3) gearboxes, hard rubber tires, chain guard kits, demo model (New List over $7,000) . .Our Price $5,950 3Pt Snowblowers: 4’-8’, new/used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .starting at $975 PTO Generator Dayton 50/25KW on nice trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450 Farmi Log Winches new & used 4x4 Ford 545D w/Full Factory Cab & Ford Heavy Duty Ldr 3pt live PTO, wheel wts, 1000 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 2000 NH 545D w/Full Factory Cab w/Heat & AC low hrs, PS 3pt live PTO, outlets, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 ‘06 4x4 NH TC45D w/NH Ldr 40-45HP Dsl, 1500 hrs, hydro w/outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

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

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA See our ad in the Aug. 8th EFD insert. Visit us @ Lot #108 @ EFD’s.

We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

CUT THE HEAT and become one of our smallest partnerships with a tree spade! See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com NEW HOLLAND bale wagon parts available for all models.

Sodbuster Sales, Polson, MT. 406-883-2118 NEW HOLLAND tandem axle running gear with mounted all-metal hay racks and floor, 19’ long, 8’ wide, 8’ 6” tall, 12.5Lx15 tires, all in very good shape. $2,800 FIRM. 203-272-7457

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

LANDPRIDE 72” finish mower, 3pt. hitch, good condition, $800. 518-695-6180

814-793-4293

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Kiotii DK-55 4x4 with Industrial tires, loader w/self leveling quick attach bucket, shuttle shift, double remote hydraulics, comes with a 4 Year Warranty 0% for 60 months OR $4,000 off price for cash Call Orchard Hill Farm Equipment for A Super Deal!

413-253-5456 • 413-478-9790 (cell) Or See Our Web Site www.orchardhillsales.com

For Sale Bulk Feed Body with Auger Unload System

$4000 OBO

518-537-6509

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Free Stalls

Farm Machinery For Sale

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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 Wanted

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

MORRISON'S

CUSTOM F E E D S Quality Organic and Conventional Feeds

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

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME Delivered by the Dump Trailer Load

Call For Price

413-268-7095

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 4’x5’ ROUND BALES first cut, good quality. Picked up or delivered. Augur Farms 203530-4953 AMARAL FARMS 1st cutting good quality hay, round bales 4x5. Call 860-576-5188 or 860-450-6536 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

Combine Salvage

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

www.morrisonsfeeds.com

802-633-4387

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

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

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DO YOU NEED

HEN MANURE FOR YOUR

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 800-836-2888 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

SPLASH TRUCKING Turner, Feed, Seed, Feed, Seed, 2Corn 0 7 - 7 5 4Grain - 1 &8Corn 53 Maine Grain &

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

For Sale

TINGLEY

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers* #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots* #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr

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FOR SALE

WILL DELIVER

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

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

(888) 223-8608

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Naples Distributors www.NaplesDistributors.com

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

“BUYERS OF GRAIN” “Call for Market Information and Bids” 518-272-7212 or 800-833-3636 Clayton Charles - Ext. 131 - Corn • John Maloy - Ext. 102 - Soybeans Matt White - Ext. 115 - Oats

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

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Hay - Straw For Sale

Help Wanted

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

High Indexed Jersey Dairy 150 Milking Cows Jersey and Holsteins Including All General Farm Work Opportunity for Partnership with cows.

Call 518-784-3515 or 518-755-7645

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

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Can be shipped UPS

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw Wanted

WANTED

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

Parts & Repair

WANTED:

2000 HARLEY SOFT TAIL, low miles, excellent condition.

Two tone blue and grey. $9900. 518-673-3736

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON with recent experience to work on large

Northern Vermont Dairy Farm Housing Package SEND RESUME TO:

m32rhs@yahoo.net WORKER FOR HORSE, SHEEP & BIRD FARM on Hope Island, Caso Bay, Maine

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION Texas through Montana 2011 Season

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

402-364-2222

5 days, weekends a must.

Non smoker, kind, dedicated. Only the hardy need apply. Salary, apartment, gas & electric provided.

Send resumes in detail including previous jobs held with telephone number and address where to reach you.

Parts

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

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 Poultry & Rabbits

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Day Old Chicks Broiler, Layers Turkeys

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

mrs.c@gmbny.com

Write or call for prices & availability

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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

Horses

Don’t Miss Out!

Knowledge of the industry a must.

September Mane Stream

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Sell Your Horse, Hay, Trailer, Truck, Equipment, Real Estate, Etc.

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

For as little as $9.00 place a classified ad

Help Wanted

Deadline Fri., August 19th Call Peg at

Alltech is currently looking for Territory Sales Representatives for Vermont and New York. Alltech sales people are highly motivated professionals who provide a natural link between marketing, research and the customer. Alltech ranks among the top 10 animal health companies in the world. The company has experienced consistent growth since it was founded in 1980. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech has a presence in over 110 countries with distributors around the world. Today it employs 2,600 people and growth continues at a rate of 20 percent.

Keyy responsibilitiess include: • Regularly visit our industry partners (feed companies, consulting nutritionists, veterinarians, producers, government agencies, etc) across the territory to manage existing relationships while cultivating new relationships • Drive sales by identifying customer needs and finding solutions • Attend industry events and tradeshows to showcase Alltech in a positive, professional manner

Thee ideall candidatee should d have: • A strong technical background: BSc, MSc or higher • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Interest and experience in the animal health or nutrition industries • Self-motivated and proactive • A valid driver’s license Alltech h

| Pennsylvania 1860 0 Charterr Lane,, Suitee 203 Lancaster,, PA A 17601 Fax:: 717-393-9774 4 • mgast@allltech.com

518-568-5322

Horse Equipment

800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 classified@leepub.com SMALL Black Percheron 12 year old gelding, rides under saddle and street safe to drive. Also, 6 year old light dapple grey Percheron-cross gelding, rides under saddle, will stand quiet when hitched.

315-493-1051

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

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

AUG 9-10 New Hampshire Breed Show for Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Milking Shorthorn Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster, NH. Fitting and showing will start on Aug. 9 at 6 pm and the Type Breed Show will start at 8 am on Aug. 10. Contact Michal Lunak, 603-787-6944 or michal.lunak@unh.edu.

AUG 11 From Cow to Consumer: Producing Raw Milk for Direct Sale Farm, Washington, VT. 11 am - 3 pm. $10 for rural Vermont members, $20 for all others. Applicable to goat, sheep and cow dairies. Bring a bag lunch & we’ll provide milk and cookies. Contact Shelby Girard, 802-2237222 or e-mail shelby@ruralvermont.org.

AUG 12-14 37th Annual Summer Conference UMass Amherst. 200+ exciting workshops on organic farming & gardening, land care, food politics, health & nutrition and sustainable living. Also special workshops for kids and teens.

Exhibitors and vendors, old fashioned country fair, Contra dance, Zydeco band, drumming, teen dance and DJ, farmers and crafters market, delicious organic meals, affordable accommodations and camping. Online registration opens May 1. Contact Ben Grosscup, 413-549-1568.

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AUG 15-18 Certified Wool Classing School Land Mark College, Putney, VT. 8 am - 4 pm each day.

The cost of the school is $150/student and includes all supplies, manuals, a DVD and wool education publications. Contact Lisa Letendre, 802-387-4841 or e-mail lisaletendre@yahoo.com.

AUG 20-21 Wool Handling School Town Hall in Tunbridge, VT. 8 am - 4 pm each day. Focus on wool fiber growth and development, fiber characteristics, wool traits, wool value traits, marketing options and wool trends. The cost of the course is $35/student and all materials will be provided by ASI including the manual, a DVD, wool education handouts and wool samples. Contact Jane Woodhouse, 805592-3062 or e-mail vsga.jane.w@fairpoint.net.

SEP 10 Scaling Up: Producing and Processing for the Larger Regional Market SE VT Community Action & Westminster Meats, 91 Buck Dr., Westminster, VT. 10 am - 3 pm. Contact Chelsea Lewis, 802-828-3360.

SEP 15 A Local Harvest Dinner & Auction to Benefit CISA The Garden House at Look Park - Florence, MA. 6-9 pm.

Tickets go on sale August 10.

On Internet at www. buylocalfood.org 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.

OCT 1-2 13th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival Forster’s Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd., Orange, MA. 10 am - 5 pm both days. Rain or shine. $5/day for adults,

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #721 - Dairy/Horse/Hobby farm w/213 A. - 120 tillable, 35 pasture, 50 woods - will qualify for Organic farming - high tensil fencing - intensive grazing paddocks - 2 story barn w/52 ties, 2” pipeline, barn cleaner, bulk tank, 2 box stalls, covered manure rm.

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This farm is an ongoing operation, can be purchased with cattle, machinery, and feeds. Owners are retiring. Askingg $750,0000 bare 22733 - Jeffersonn Countyy Genttleman'ss Farm. 170 acres. Excellent hunting. 2 story 5,000 +/- sq ft. Victorian Home. 7 bdrm, 2 bth. 2 new enclosed porches, roofs and siding have been re-done. This is a very nice move in home for someone who likes spacious living. 2 story dairy barn used for hay storage or beef and horses. 2 story barn for additional storage. 3 stall garage. 24x30 woodworking shop with loft.

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MARKETPLACE COMFORTABLE COWS ARE PRODUCTIVE COWS

Testimonials below are from some of the many farmers tested for Stray Voltage in 2010: States the source of the Stray Voltage. Results customer saw after the Stray Voltage was corrected.

K. Drasher, Nescopeck, PA. Fence System and Off Farm: "When the Stray Voltage was corrected, I saw a very positive change in the parlor flow and an increase in milk production."

G. Jackson, Westmoreland, NY. Fence System: "Cattle are much calmer in the parlor. I recently had a light fixture short out and the Stray Voltage Detector alarmed to tell me there was Stray Voltage present."

J. Weaver, Canandaigua, NY. Fence System and Off Farm: "Cut SCC in half, stronger heat signs, increase in feed consumption, and a gradual continuing increase in milk production."

D. Fisher, Strasburg, PA. Fence System: "We saw a gradual decrease in SCC and the milk production is increasing."

L. Horst, Constable, NY. Fence Systems and Barn Lights: "Increase in milk production and an improvement in breeding."

J. Rudgers (Synergy Dairy, LLC) Wyoming, NY. New Barn Lights: "Milk production increase of 8 pounds per cow, on 600 cows in just over one week."

M. Nolt, Myerstown, NY. Fence System and Off Farm: Stronger heats, dramatic decrease in SCC, and a continuing increase in milk production."

N. Zimmerman, Himrod, NY. Fence System: Less kicking during milking, Butter Fat increased, and the SCC decreased.

Stop in and ask about Stray Voltage at Empire Farm Days (Booth 38). You can also see the new Stray Voltage Detector. If you cannot make it to the Farm Show - you can see it work on the Web site: www.strayvoltagetesting.com Click on the Fence Detector link then the video link.

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MARKETPLACE Versatility, Performance and Efficiency Get the Gandy Orbit-Air© application system. It lets you spread fertilizer, seed or small grains plus granular chemicals. Designed to handle multiple applications, it will be one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on your farm.

Economically mounts directly to field cultivators, chisel plows, planters, row cultivators, trailers, high-clearance units or other delivery systems. Your choice of hopper capacities and outlets to fit the way you farm.

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Our Drill: shaped slot 1-5/8” wide prunes competing roots. Creates soil tilth, increasing access to soil nutrients. Retains 8x more moisture and 3x more oxygen than other planting systems. Clean, smear-free, cocoon-shaped, ideal mini-seedbed, yields consistent, uniform stands.

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MARKETPLACE Agricultural plastics can now be recycled in many parts of New York

To learn how and where to recycle plastics in New York State, check out the following schedule of events where the Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP) will be providing information and demonstrating how a BigFoot plastics baler can compact piles of discarded plastic into neat, stackable bales ready for shipment to recycling markets.

Most of these demonstrations of how the BigFoot works and what it can do will be followed by an in-depth training in baler operations and safety. Farmers and others interested in using the BigFoot on their farms or in their communities are invited to stay an additional half hour or so for a training. Trainings of this type, and signing of a Trainee Release form, are required before the BigFoot or other plastics baler can be used in conjunction with any of New York State’s RAPP programs.

RAPP works closely with County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SW-

CDs), Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations, and other partners to implement plastics recycling across New York State. Most of New York State’s BigFoot balers were purchased by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for use in conjunction with the New York State Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP). A few other balers are owned privately or by County SWCDs. Contact RAPP’s New York State Field Coordinator to find out how to participate, and for information about other BigFoot demonstrations and trainings: Nate Leonard at 607-2167242 or at nrl3@cornell.edu.

Contact your county SWCD for local details.

Schedule of RAPP events at New York State county fairs and Empire Farm Days: • Aug 9-11: EMPIRE FARM DAYS, Route 414, just south of Seneca Falls.

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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. 614. 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 607-272-2292 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.

Where’s the Beef? At August 9-11, 2011 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY – For livestock farmers, the New York Beef Industry Center at the Aug. 9-11, 2011 Empire Farm Days is a great place to learn about the latest beef production practices and pick up tips and materials for direct marketing beef products.

For consumers, the Center offers the opportunity to learn how to identify different cuts of beef and collect recipes.

Live cattle displays are a highlight of the Beef Center found at Lot 202 across from the New York Beef Producers Association Barbecue tent at the 300-acre event at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in

For livestock farmers, the New York Beef Industry Center at Empire Farm Days is a great place to learn about the latest beef production practices and pick up tips and materials for direct marketing beef products.

Photo courtesy of Empire Farm Days Seneca Falls.

Visitors can chat with producers and gather information and resources on the major beef breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and White Park.

“Beef is New Yorkers’ favorite protein,” says New York Beef Industry Council Executive Director Carol Gillis. “Empire Farm Days is a great place for aspiring and current beef producers to learn what kinds of beef products consumers are looking for and how to market to them.”

The Beef Check-Off program display shows how the financial investment New York beef producers make in the program is helping to increase demand for their New York beef products through activities with consumers, retailers, and health professionals.

Producers can pickup information on how to become certified by the Beef Quality Assurance Pro-

gram that teaches cattle handling and transporting techniques and other production management practices to improve the quality, safety, and wholesomeness of beef.

Gillis says. “Every producer should be involved in the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It is a combination of technology, common sense, a concern for animal wellbeing and a consumer-oriented production system.”

New York Beef Producers Association and Cornell University information on programs to help new and seasoned producers increase the profitability of their beef operations will be available at the New York Beef Industry Center.

Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Michael J. Baker will offer proper cattle handling demonstrations daily at 11:30 a.m. at Lot 301.

More Information: Carol Gillis, 315-339-6922, cgillis@nybeef.org

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