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So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.

For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:18

Grain Marketing Training Sessions scheduled New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine announced on Aug. 19 that seven training sessions have been scheduled to help grain producers learn more about post-harvest marketing of their crop.

Winning the Game one-day workshops will focus on post-harvest planning and pricing, using real-life examples to illustrate the pros and cons of different pricing and marketing approaches. Post-harvest pricing tools include three choices: sell

grain at harvest, hold grain in storage to sell later, or hold grain in storage and “sell the carry.” How do you decide? Participants will get an update of the current market situation, within the context of long-term market and price trends. Participants will learn how to compare options and will test and improve their marketing skills with a fast-paced simulation exercise. John Berry, Pennsylvania’s grain marketing Cooperative Extension agent, will lead the sessions.

Registration is required. A fee of $20$30 (depending on the location) secures a place at the workshop and includes refreshments and lunch.

Four daytime sessions are scheduled: • Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Richfield Springs (Otsego County). Tally Ho Restaurant, Richfield Springs, NY. Preregister with Kevin Ganoe at 315-866-7920 or khg2@cornell.edu • Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Geneva (Ontario/Seneca Counties).

Experimental Station,

Jordan Hall, 630 North Street, Geneva, NY. Preregister with Cathy Wallace at 585-3433040 x138 or cfw6@cornell.edu • Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Batavia (Genesee County). CCE of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street, Batavia, NY. Preregister with Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 x138 or cfw6@cornell.edu • Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auburn (Cayuga County). CCE of Cayuga County, 248 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY. Preregister with

Daniel Welch at 315255-1183 x234 or dlw56@cornell.edu Two twilight workshops have also been scheduled. These will be presented at host farms and will focus on post-harvest marketing plans appropriate to corn and soybean growers. Registration fees vary by location.

• Aug. 30, 4 to 7 p.m.

Sackets Harbor (Jefferson Co.). North Harbor Dairy, 14471 County Route 145, Sackets Harbor, NY. Preregister with Corey M. Hayes at 315-788-8450 x260 or

cmh298@cornell.edu • Sept. 8, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cortland (Cortland County). Red Dragon, 222 Tompkins Street, Route 13, Cortland, NY. Preregister with Sharon VanDeuson at 607-7535078 or shv7@cornell.edu These sessions are part of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Crop Insurance Education program, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency.

sprayers will continue to be available for online purchase, which include 25 gallon ATV and Spot Sprayers, backpack sprayers, and their popular new 40-60 gallon ATX line that can be configured for 3pt Hitch, UTV, or pull-

type. The convenient access to a wide range of over a thousand sprayer items should be of significant benefit to the farming community.

More expansions are planned for the near future.

PaulB launches full sprayer buying site PaulB hardware has launched a new e-commerce site at www.PaulBParts.com to help farmers keep their sprayers running at peak efficiency. A “beta” site has been up for a few months with 12 volt sprayers; sprayer parts have been added that

now include GPS Guidance, Nozzles and Boom Components, Fittings, Valves and Couplers, 12 Volt Pumps, Spray Guns, Strainers and more. Some recognizable brand names are TeeJet, CropCare, Hypro, and Shurflo.

Local dealerships

don’t always stock replacement sprayer parts, which can make access more difficult.

“We wanted an interactive and easy to use Web site to help farmers research what they need on their own time, anytime,” said Parts Manager Kory Musser.

“They can visually see the products they might need.” With same or next day shipping, and the rush shipping as an option, this site is also designed to help farmers who are stuck with an immediate problem.

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Learn about silo safety at free Penn State webinar UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Silo safety will be the topic of the next session of the Technology Tuesdays webinar series offered by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team.

Scheduled Sept. 13, “Silo Safety” will explain how producers can keep employees and others on the farm safe around silos.

“This is a good time for all farm workers, managers and their advisors to stop and consider the hazards involved with working around silage and silos,” notes Dr. Robert Graves, agricultural engineer, Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. “Review this webinar with your workers and identify the possible inhalation and physical hazards involved with silage making and storage on your farm and

learn procedures to eliminate or avoid injury.

Make working safely the first goal of all your farm SOPs.” During the webinar, Dr. Ken Griswold, a specialist with Kemin Industries, will share his personal story of being exposed to silo gas and the treatment that followed. Davis Hill, senior Extension associate in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, will discuss rescuerelated issues around silos and other confined spaces.

The Technology Tuesdays webinar series is offered free of charge to dairy producers, their employees, and agri-business professionals. The webinar format permits participants to enjoy an educational program, in real-time, from the comfort and convenience of

their office computer or laptop. This year’s series will focus on cow-centered housing and other dairy-related topics, such as silo safety. All dates and topics are listed below. Each session is held from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Eastern Time.

• Oct. 11 — Cow-Centered Housing Series: Introduction to Cow-Centered Housing. Dr. Dave Wolfgang, Penn State Extension veterinarian, will discuss why we need to be interested in animal well-being and how we can measure it. John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineer, will introduce a risk management worksheet to help evaluate dairy facilities.

• Nov. 8 — Cow-Centered Housing Series: Aerial Environment — Fresh Air and Plenty of It. Ventilation systems, properly

designed and managed to maintain desirable moisture gas and pollutant levels during all seasons, are essential to the health performance and well-being of dairy cows. Presented by Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension engineer, and Dr. Robert Graves, professor, Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

• Dec. 13 — Solar Energy. What are the options out there for use of solar energy technology that could be used by today’s dairies? Presenters to be announced.

• Jan. 10, 2012 — CowCentered Housing Series: Feed and Water System Design and Management.

Dry matter intake and water consumption are essential in maximizing production of the dairy herd. Proper design and

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critical animal well-being issue. The design and treatment of both the flooring and the resting area have a direct influence on the overall foot health of the dairy herd.

Program lead by Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension veterinarian.

Although there is no fee to participate, advance registration is required no later than noon the day preceding the first session you wish to attend. To register, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Team toll-free at 888-373-7232 or register online at www.das.psu.edu/dairyalliance/education/technology. Participants must have a high-speed Internet connection and speakers on their computer in order to see and hear the presentation.

This webinar series qualifies for SmartStart credits through AgChoice Farm Credit, as follows: • Participate in 2-4 webinars — 1 SmartStart credit; • Participate in 5-6 webinars — 2 SmartStart credits; • Participate in 7-8 webinars — 3 SmartStart credits.

USDA makes funds available to meet urgent credit needs of producers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that a high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds has prompted USDA to transfer appropriated funds between programs as authorized by law, to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, including beginning and minority farmers and ranchers.

“Demand is strong for direct operating loans and guaranteed farm ownership loans, while demand for subsidized guaranteed operating loans has stabilized,” said Vilsack. “With these funds, we can help thousands of producers establish and maintain their family farming operations and obtain longterm credit assistance through a commercial lender.”

The transfer will make an additional $100 million in loan funds available for the direct operating loan program, providing 1,600 small, beginning and minority farm-

ers with resources to establish and maintain their family farming operations. In addition, $400 million in loan funds will be made available for the guaranteed farm ownership loan program giving an additional 1,000 family farmers access to commercial lending backed by USDA. Both programs had run out of funds resulting in a backlog of approved but unfunded loan applications.

This measure will allow all of the backlogged loans to be funded and provide sufficient funds to meet the needs of new loan applicants for these programs while at the same time leaving sufficient funding for the subsidized guaranteed farm operating loans program to meet the expected demand for fiscal year 2011. Producers needing additional direct operating or longer term guaranteed farm ownership loans funds are encouraged to make application at their local Farm Service Agency office.

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The 406 Series from Bush Hog are just about the toughest rotary cutters you can hitch behind a tractor. Offered in a choice of lift or pull models, these 6-foot units take on brush and saplings up to 4-inches thick. Round blade holders, heavy duty gearboxes and slip clutches provide protection when operating in adverse field conditions. 1/4-inch thick steel decks and side bands, along with extra welding at high stress points, assure greater durability.

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management is needed to ensure consistent access to high quality feed and water. Program led by Tom McCarty, Penn State Extension educator, and John Tyson, Penn State Extension Engineer.

• Feb. 14, 2012 — Hot Weather Management in Freestall and Tie Stall Dairies. Now is the time to start considering modifications to housing to address upcoming summer heat events and their impact on milk production and herd health. Presented by Dan F. McFarland and John Tyson, Penn State Extension engineers.

• March 13, 2012 — Cow-Centered Housing Series: Design and Management of Quality Resting Areas. Clean, dry and comfortable describe the essential elements of a proper resting surface for dairy cows. Guidelines for the design and management of freestalls, tie stalls, and bedded pens will be discussed. Program led by Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension engineer.

• May 8, 2012 — CowCentered Housing Series: The Relationship between Flooring, Footing and Lameness. Lameness is a

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By Judy Van Put

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Historic blacksmith shop restored Recently I visited our friends, Steve and Audrey Forrer, at their weekend home in Lew Beach, NY. Steve had extended an invitation to come up and see the historic blacksmith shop he had restored, and he related the story of how he first became familiar with the shop and the forge, and how, many years later, became the proud owner of it.

Back in the late 1950s -early 1960s, Steve’s parents had a farm in Stamford, NY, and during the summers the youngster worked for Charlie Merwin, who had an apiary in nearby Prattsville, NY. Steve would help him with the bee yard… and attached to the honey house where they kept their equipment was a stone building — a blacksmith shop. He recalled that it was “as if someone had just turned the key and left it.” At that time, the bellows were still there, the hearth was still standing, and the Merwins had fond memories of the place. No longer in service, they used it for storage.

Time passed, and over the years, Steve got married, and he and Audrey had three children.

The family lived in Maryland, but they would visit the old Merwin farm from time to

time, bringing their children to see Charlie, who lived to be just about 100 years of age when he died, in the 1970s.

One day Steve decided to take Audrey up to Prattsville to see the honey farm. They found that the old blacksmith shop was still standing — although all that was left were the stone walls.

Steve contacted the man who owned the property where the shop was located, and asked what he had planned to do with the stone. The man replied that his plan was to sell the stone for building stone walls.

Feeling strongly that the structure needed to be preserved, as it had a long history, Steve offered to buy it — and after some negotiation, the deal was done!

He hired a couple of youngsters from Margaretville, and the group spent the next two weeks dissembling the stone from the walls, and moving it onto pallets and moved them to the top of his hill in Lew Beach, some 50 miles away.

Steve painstakingly numbered all the stones and took “thousands of pictures” in order to be able to rebuild the hearth exactly as it was.

As he became more involved with the project, he began to do research on the shop. He found that the original owners of the blacksmith shop

Steve Forrer near the old bellows in the historic Merwin Blacksmith Shop he restored.

Photos by Judy Van Put

had a long genealogy, and the shop itself had a “big history” — documentation was found that the shop was established by a Merwin who came over on the Mayflower! The first Merwin to come to the area migrated over from Connecticut and was the town’s pioneer blacksmith. In 1790, he moved to Grand Gorge.

At the time, members of the original Hardenburgh family (of the Hardenburgh Patent) established a mill, and around the mill grew a settlement.

Stephen Merwin established his blacksmith shop there to support the mill and the settlement. It was active in the 1800s, and today parts of the old stone buildings and other structures of the settlement can still be seen.

Through the years, there was a whole succession of Merwins who were blacksmiths. In 1831 the building (and shop) burned down. At that time there were two Merwin sons; one was left handed and one was right handed — and both wanted to become blacksmiths. And so a forge was built to accommodate both sons, David S. and Joel, at the same time. This forge was the first two-man forge (one for a left-handed and one for a right-handed blacksmith) ever built in the United States. It was unique in that the brothers could work together with their two forges simultaneously.

Steve and Audrey did

some research at the Historical Society in Cooperstown, and learned that they had in their collection original hand-written journals of the family dating back from 1808. When the Merwin family died out and everything was sold, someone bought the journals and gave them to the Historical Society. The Forrers were allowed to take photo copies — finding interesting snippets of information along the way. They documented the earliest journal back to 1808 which revealed that at the time, the Roxbury area was heavily settled by people from Connecticut, who would return to that state in the winter because the winters in upstate New York were so severe.

Thanks to the research uncovered by Steve’s quest, information on the shop is preserved on a historical marker that Steve has hanging proudly on display next to the old two-man forge.

Steve and Audrey decided they wanted an old barn to complement the forge and blacksmith shop (although typically a blacksmith shop wouldn’t be associated with a barn because of the fire hazard) and embarked on the hunt to find just the right barn that might be available for sale that would suit their needs. He found a beauty — the Livingston Barn built around 18101820 in Central Bridge, NY. An old winnowing

tray and thresher, similar to that used by the Livingston family, hangs on the barn wall, along with other period pieces of antiquity.

Steve relates that the whole project has taken about four years to complete, with a bit of a hiatus, and was a major project, involving a lot of research and painstaking work. He’s carefully stocked the shop with all original blacksmith equipment and bellows from that time period, and he’s even got a col-

lection of historic anvils.

Today it works as an early 1800s forge. Steve uses it to make tools other items, and enjoys showing the shop and forge to others.

He confesses to have thoroughly enjoyed the project from start to finish. And on days when he is at his weekend place in Lew Beach, he enjoys spending much of his free time in the old barn and Blacksmith Shop, which are filled with many happy memories.

Steve Forrer working at the old 1817 Foster Anvil. The restored forge and walls of the blacksmith shop are seen in the background.

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Ag Progress Days 2011, Rock Springs, PA, Aug. 16-18

Anthony Ambrosio, left, sales specialist for AgriService LLC of Hagerstown, MD, and John Baker from Delaval with Delaval's Robotic Milker.

Photo by Bruce Button

Pete Miller, far left, talks with Dr. Hubert J. Karreman, VMD at the Organic Valley exhibit as a group of visitors heads their way.

Photos by Jon M. Casey

Sales Representative Scott Morrison of Cummings and Bricker (facing the camera), talks with visitors near a Vicon Rota Flow RO-EDW Twin-disc Fertilizer Spreader.

Time for a break! As a visitor attempts to get a closer look inside the cab of this New Holland combine, an unidentified spectator watches from a distance.

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As the day begins to wind down, this trio heads through the T.A. Seeds demonstration plot on their way to the next exhibit.

Spectators took time to get a closer look at how the equipment performed following one of the hay mowing demonstrations.

Networking, country-style — a group of folks gather amidst New Holland’s equipment display to discuss the new equipment on display.

Decked out and ready to go, the six-horse hitch of David and Linda Hershey’s Spring Mount Percherons heads out for a trip around the show.

This Takeuchi TL 230 Series 2 track loader attracts a lot of attention among this group of shoppers.

Baling demonstrations were the order of the day on Wednesday afternoon. Here, a CLAAS Variant 360 pops out a round bale of freshly raked alfalfa.

Cash cheese prices crashed the third week of August as they anticipated July milk production data but did the market overreact?

The block cheese price

closed that Friday at $1.90 per pound, down 12 1/2-cents on the week, but still 25 1/4 cents above a year ago.

Barrel closed at $1.8625, down 21 3/4-

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cents on the week, and 24 3/4-cents above a year ago. Six cars of block traded hands on the week and 13 of barrel. The lagging NASSsurveyed U.S. average block price jumped 3.6 cents, to $2.1476, while the barrels inched up 0.6 cent, to $2.1611.

It was the third week in a row of declines in the blocks which totaled 25 1/2-cents.

Class III futures slipped as well with the September contract taking the brunt of the losses.

Prices for the last six months of 2011 were averaging $19.25 per hundredweight as of late Friday morning, down from the previous week’s $19.42.

The impact of $2 plus cheese is beginning at the retail level, reports Jerry Dryer’s Dairy and Food Market Analyst, and orders from international buyers have slowed dramatically.

But he adds that several Upper Midwest manufacturers have told him they are unable to fill all of their orders.

“The domestic foodservice business seems to be doing well as supported by same-store sales data,” Dryer wrote, and “These cheese companies are also faced with a reduction in their milk supply; a situation that is prevalent throughout the Eastern two-thirds of the country. He cited the extreme heat of several weeks ago as the reason why and admits that a good recovery is

underway but the milk supply is still 5-8 percent below a year ago.

He concedes that further erosion in cheese prices near term but remains convinced that “prices will spend a lot more time over two bucks than under two bucks between now and at least the end of this year.”

Heat and humidity in July took a toll on milk production in the Midwest and Northeast, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest preliminary data, but Western output was up.

July output in the 23 major states totaled 15.45 billion pounds, up just 0.8 percent from July 2010. Production in the 50 states, at 16.55 billion pounds, was up 0.7 percent. Revisions subtracted 5 million pounds from the June total, now put at 15.4 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent from a year ago.

July cow numbers in the 23 states were estimated at 8.47 million head, up 8,000 from June, and 93,000 more than a year ago. Production per cow averaged 1,824 pounds, down 5 from a year ago.

California production was up 4.4 percent from a year ago, thanks to 22,000 more cows and a 60 pound gain per cow. Contrast that to Wisconsin which was down 3.5 percent on a 65 pound loss per cow.

Cow numbers were up 1,000 head. New York was off 0.2 percent on a loss of 1,000 cows but

tures market because it “tends to foreshadow sentiment going forward.” He adds that with all markets, from the Dow to milk and corn, “August is typically a very quiet month and we start to see more activity step in these markets as we roll past Labor Day.” “That hasn’t been the case this year,” he concluded, “August has been extremely busy, extremely volatile, and we’re just trying to find the best possible price we can and, as weather cools off here in the Midwest particularly, we have this kind of bearish bias on these dairy prices going forward, not to mention the weakness in international prices that we’ve seen over the past few weeks.”

Speaking of the international market; the CME’s Daily Dairy Report warned that prices continued to weaken in Tuesday’s Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction.

The Milk Producers Council reported in their August 12 newsletter that increased export volume in the first half of the year along with increases in the percentage of production exported, were recorded for five of seven major U.S. dairy products. The exceptions were dry whey and whey protein concentrates, with lower volumes and lower percentages of production.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council estimates total dairy product exports in June represented 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production, and 13.1 percent of year to date production.

The increases in volume from last year range from 26 percent for nonfat dry milk to 70 percent for cheddar cheese.

MPC tipped its hat to the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program for its “persistent support given to their members in that most important of milk price setting dairy products.”

Other percentage increases are 42 percent for cheeses other than cheddar and 59 percent each for skim milk powder and butter. The largest volume category continues to be nonfat powders, which total 481 million pounds so far this year. The second largest category was whey protein prod-

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output per cow was unchanged. Idaho was up 4.8 percent, on 13,000 more cows and 50 pounds more per cow.

Pennsylvania was down 3.2 percent on 1,000 fewer cows and a drop of 50 pounds each.

Minnesota was down 6.6 percent, on a 115 pound drop per cow.

Cow numbers were up 1,000 head.

The biggest gain was in Texas, up 8.3 percent. Cow numbers were up 20,000 head and output per cow was up 60 pounds. Florida was up 8 percent and Washington was up 6.6 percent. The biggest decline was in Missouri, down 8.4 percent, on a loss of 50 pounds per cow and 4,000 fewer cows. Iowa was next, down 7.1 percent, followed by Minnesota.

Increased prices on fluid milk won’t help demand. The September Federal order Class I base price is $21.78 per hundredweight, up 35 cents from August, $6.28 above September 2010, the highest since September 2007, and equates to about $1.87 per gallon. The 2011 average now stands at $19.23, up from $14.83 a year ago and $10.95 in 2009.

The NASS-surveyed butter price averaged $2.0852 per pound, up 5.6 cents from August.

Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5804, down 7.7 cents. Cheese averaged $2.1529, up 2.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 56.39 cents, up 1.7 cents.

The jury is still out on what’s ahead in cash butter which closed August 19 at $2.0875, up 1 1/2-cents on the week and 4 3/4-cents above a year ago when it jumped 12 1/4-cents to $2.04, eventually reaching $2.2350. Weather was a big factor last year as well. Five cars were sold on the week.

NASS butter averaged $2.0941, up 1.3 cents.

NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5889, up 1.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 56.48 cents, up 0.2 cent.

Buyers appear to be waiting for the butter price to fall more before the heavy end of year holiday sales season arrives, according to USDA. eDairy broker, Dave Kurzawski, warned in Tuesday’s DairyLine that butter could fall below $2 within a couple of weeks. He said the cash market looks at the fu-

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Mielke from A15 ucts which total 379 million pounds. Cheese was the third largest, with 263 million pounds. Butter exports totaled 75 million pounds, 8 percent of the amount produced, “a significant percentage of total demand.”

Historically, exports have been used as market clearing sales, the lowest of the low, but that appears to be changing, according to the MPC. The estimated average prices received for exports this June was 50 cents per pound for dry whey, $1.63 per pound for the nonfat powders, $2.18 for butter, and $1.86 for cheddar cheese and the MPC said “It’s gratifying to note those prices were in reasonable relationship to the prices reported by manufacturers for the month.”

U.S. exports continue to be supported by the weak U.S. dollar and rising global demand, but MPC warned that “recent international unrest and economic uncertainty appears to be affecting both, not for the better.”

Speaking of exports; the CWT program accepted six requests this week for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 2.9 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa. The product will be delivered through December and raises total CWT cheese exports to 60.5 million pounds to 20 countries and is the equivalent of 605 million pounds of milk, the annual production of 28,000 cows.

The Agriculture Department’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook predicts milk production will continue to rise this year and next and fats basis exports will rise in 2011from last year but soften slightly in 2012. Skims-solids export will show slight increases both this year and next. Higher milk production and slower growth in exports will pressure prices in 2012, warns USDA. Corn prices continue their upward trajectory, according to the Outlook, with August forecasts for 2011/12 raised from July to $6.20-$7.20 per bushel. Soybean meal prices were raised as

well, to $355-$385 per ton. Alfalfa prices are expected to remain high into 2012.

The most recent Cattle report estimated that producers were retaining 4 percent more replacement heifers than last year. The retention, combined with a 1 percent higher dairy cow inventory on July 1, led to an increase in the dairy herd forecast for 2011 and 2012. The U.S. dairy cow herd was forecast at 9.195 million head in 2011 and 9.190 million in 2012.

Milk per cow is forecast to increase fractionally in 2011 to 21,275 pounds as higher feed prices and hot weather take a toll on output.

Output per cow in 2012 is forecast to increase to 21,630.

Milk supplies remain tight in most Eastern and Central states as well as Arizona, according to USDA, though volumes partially rebounded from recent heat stressed levels.

Fluid interest is steady to occasionally heavier where additional schools are reopening.

Manufacturing schedules are slightly heavier as a result.

Weather remains generally conducive for milk production in California, Idaho, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest and, with added cows in some locations, receipts remain seasonally strong and often at above year ago levels.

I reported last week that cold and snow visited New Zealand. Reports indicate that some dairies had to dump milk but the volume was likely small. eDairy economist Bill Brooks says the snowfall probably won’t cause dairy production problems unless cold, wet weather extends into calving and pasture season.

In politics; Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) says he will introduce his dairy reform proposal after the August recess.

The legislation mirrors key elements of National Milk’s “Foundation for the Future” package. Speaking in a DairyLine interview this week, Peterson said he’s in the process of gathering additional sponsors and wants to keep it bipartisan but that has slowed the process because he wants an even number of Democrats and Re-

publicans on board and have representatives from all parts of the country.

He praised National Milk for its work on the plan but warned that there’s a lot of work ahead and that producers are not 100 percent united, which he admitted they never will be, however he hopes to get as much of a consensus as possible. He said he knows processors and perhaps others will be opposed to the measure so it’s important for producers to be united as much as possible.

Senate colleagues may soon be on board as well, according to Peterson. He has met with Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) who initially were skeptical of moving so early in the Farm bill process but, after explaining what he is attempting to do, have since said, “Get this moving in the House and if you can get some movement on this, this fall, we will then move in the Senate.”

He added that the budget issue is also complicating and slowing the progression and putting the Farm Bill process in question but he fears that the fundamentals in the 2008 dairy market prior to the collapse in 2009 are currently being seen and, “while prices are relatively good now, we could have another down turn and the existing system just does

not provide the safety net that we need if we have another collapse in prices like we had in 2009.”

He also admitted that some dairy farmers in his own district are questioning the plan.

“The folks that are questioning it are the people who were actually in favor of supply management 10 years ago,” Peterson said, “And the people that were against it in California are now in favor

of it, so it’s flipped around.”

“Part of the reason,” he explained, “Is that when feed prices were cheap and we were subsidizing corn to keep feed prices cheap, Cali-

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He added the caveat that supply management is not written in stone, admitting that he too has questions how it is structured, and warned that supply management may not survive in the committee.

It’s a “small part of things,” he concluded.

“The way it’s set up, it’s kind of a blink on and off. So I don’t think it’s going to be that huge of a factor in the whole scheme of things.

What’s more important is that we get this mar-

gin insurance established, and we get some descent order reform to try to come up with a better order system in the country.”

Meanwhile, National Milk reacted in a press release this week to recent charges that the market management element of the legislation being readied for introduction in Congress would not have been active in 2010 or 2011. Details are posted at www.futurefordairy.com.

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“Now, if the feed price is high and the Midwest is growing a lot of their feed, they feel like they have the advantage. So, to some extent, this is kind of a battle between different regions in terms of trying to maintain or increase their share of the dairy market. I don’t think people should look at it that way. I think they have to look at the big picture.”

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall Why aren’t all farmers living to 100 years old?

They say that if you exercise moderately 15 minutes a day, three days a week, you could live three years longer. If that’s the case, why aren’t all farmers living to 100 years old? As my editor commented, farmers have no clue what moderate exercise is.

Our friend V.K. a retired farmer who will be 102 this year, is the exception, considering what he had to survive to ac-

complish this feat.

We asked him in church last Sunday if he was going to do any hunting and trapping this year. He replied that there comes a time when you have to just slow down. When we asked him how he survived his two bull attacks, he said that they weren’t the worst injury. He recalled the time, 25 years ago, when he climbed over an operating PTO shaft and all he remembered when he woke up was he only had on his shirt. He

climbed back onto the tractor and drove back to the house, where he instructed his wife to get a coat and lay it on the car’s front seat. She raced to the hospital where he was required to have some reconstructive surgery, but not until he’d lost enormous amounts of blood. He said, with a stern look on his face, “That was the worst one.”

This week, some caution flags have been inserted into the mix. The first is that we have been put on alert that as the 9/11/01 anniversary approaches, we should be prepared for more terrorist attacks. It’s sad that this is the legacy that we have to pass on to our offspring. We are re-

minded of another warning that was ignored 70 years ago and the consequences were catastrophic.

On 11/17/1941, the U.S. ambassador to Japan warned President Roosevelt that Japan may attack the U.S. On 11/27/1941, Commanders of the Pacific forces were warned that a Japanese carrier force left Japan and that an attack may be imminent.

Ten days later on 12/6/1941, President Roosevelt appealed to the Japanese emperor to keep peace. And the rest is history.

The second warning is that beef and vegetable prices are going to rise significantly this year. It has something to with

the weather around the country. I would have to say that this has been one of the most challenging years, weather-wise, for us in the last 50 years. I believe that when reality hits, there will be many disappointed people out there.

Even though there may be record acreage planted, the weather has not cooperated.

Another thing of interest we’ve heard is that a higher number of Americans are not abusing their credit sources as much as in the past and are keeping their spending closer to their incomes.

I commend everyone for their caution and foresight. It means that they will be better able to weather

the storms that are sure to come. If everyone, including our elected officials, were to follow this example, our country’s financial problems might have a little more hope of being rectified.

On a melancholy note, our first great-grandson left to go back to Colorado to see his daddy, who was up in the Rocky Mountains on a survival training session with the Department of Wildlife Division. Personally, I don’t think his one month visit was long enough. He leaves our arms empty and our hearts full, but I know he is in very good hands.

You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

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Agricultural biotechnology driven by American innovation

by John Hart Throughout history, a spirit of innovation has characterized the United States of America. From the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the space race to the computer age, Americans have always been innovators. And innovation has always found a home on the American farm.

Take a look at a modern combine or tractor, and you will see American innovation at its best. But innovation on the farm doesn’t end there. It can be found in the seeds farmers plant and in the products they use to protect their crops and nurture their livestock. However, the hallmark of American innovation may well be found in agricultural biotechnology.

Thanks to the wonder of biotechnology, more farmers now plant insect-resistant seeds that require far fewer chemical inputs than conventional varieties. Because of the use of biotech seeds, farmers can increase productivity per acre and reduce the need for pesticides. In addition, the adoption of biotechnology has en-

couraged the use of notill cultivation, which reduces both herbicide use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Moreover, biotechnology ensures a more affordable and reliable supply of food and fiber for consumers.

The evidence is clear that biotech crops currently on the market are safe to eat and pose no environmental harm. In testimony in June before a House Agriculture subcommittee reviewing the opportunities and benefits of agricultural biotechnology, Dr. Roger Beachy, president emeritus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO, drove home the point that biotech crops are safe.

“Since regulations were first put in place for the products of agricultural biotechnology in 1987, more than 2 billion acres of crops have been grown and harvested in a least 29 countries around the world,” Dr. Beachy testified.

“These crops have been grown by 15.4 million farmers, 14.4 million of who are small, resource poor farmers in

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Many scientific bodies attest to the safety of biotech crops. Studies by The National Research Council confirm that there has not been a single instance of harm to

human health or the environment due to the use of biotech seeds. In Europe, the Joint Research Centre has concluded that biotech products currently on the market in the European Union are safe.

Based on the evidence to date, the benefits of commercialized biotech crops far outweigh the risks. After a thorough and rigorous safety and environmental review, U.S. regulatory agencies have proven that biotech sugar beets and alfalfa are safe for commercialization, yet the use of these valuable products has been challenged in court.

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Conservation Farm of the Year announced at the 2011 Conservation Farm Tour

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On Friday, Aug. 19, the Conservation Farm of the Year award was presented to Reeves Farms of Baldwinsvile, NY, during the luncheon at Smith’s Tre-G Farm in Pompey. Owners and operators of Reeves Farms, brothers, Brian, Mark, and Andy Reeves were recognized for their contributions to conservation and outstanding stewardship in Onondaga County.

This fresh market vegetable and berry farm has been in the family for four generations and actively participates in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and initiatives like Buy local — Pride of New York.

The Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District hosted its

Brian Reeves presented the award.

annual conservation tour, marking the District’s 25th year of this outdoor excursion. On the tour, farmers, agricultural professionals, State and Federal agency representatives, and local elected officials interested in environmental stewardship had a “hands on” opportunity to look at various conservation practices that the District designed and constructed on the Smith farm. These projects are part of New York State’s efforts to implement its Agricultural Environmental Management program.

Water quality improvement projects that were showcased on the farm included: • Rotational Paddock Grazing system

Natalie Strub, Grand Supreme Dairy Animal Champion.

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for heifer dairy animals with animal laneway and gravity water system in the pasture. Improved conservation of soil, nutrients, labor, and forage.

• Farmstead Best Management Practices (BMPs) including clean water exclusion, barnyard runoff management system, and milkhouse waste treatment system.

• Manure Transfer & Nutrient Management including soil and manure nu-

trient testing, manure nutrient recycling on crop fields, improved soil health In keeping with the ‘green’ theme, a “local foods” luncheon was prepared and served on site at the farm tour.

Onondaga County Dairy Princess, Mary Burgett, served local ice cream. Members of the Cazenovia Aggies — Future Farmers of America (FFA) also participated by serving as event staff.

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Erie County Fair 4-H Beef Show results announced On Thursday, Aug. 18, the Erie County Fair was pleased to host the 4-H Beef Show in the Livestock Arena. The judge was Sarah Buchanan of Ontario, Canada. The results are as follows.

Senior Showman: Kirby Dygert, Elma Intermediate Showman: Allison Gowanloch, East Aurora Junior Showman: Nathan Hoelscher, Eden Novice Showman: Jennifer Hoelscher, Eden Champion Female Beef Cattle Showman: Shannon Keele, Arcade Champion Showman: Kirby Dygert, Elma Master Showman: Shelby Kelkenberg, Clarence Center

Breeding Class competition: Champion Beef Heifer: Libby Kelkenberg, Clarence Center Market Steer Show: Grand Champion: Scott Gowanloch, East Aurora Reserve Grand Champion: Kirby Dygert, Elma Highly Commended: Shelby Kellenberg, Clarence Center Commended: Lila Hansen In the 4-H Born, Bred, and Raised Beef Show, all of the animals shown must have been completely raised in New York State. There were 26 participants in this year’s show.

Champion: Pamela Spoth Reserve Champion: Kyle Witkowski

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Local businesses help jump start 4-H for 2012!

JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H is a program designed to help local youth ages 5-19 learn by doing. 4H members experience a variety of activities and learn valuable life lessons.

As the economic times are changing funding becomes a continual struggle for all youth serving organizations in Chautauqua County and throughout New York State.

Chautauqua County 4-H annually serves over 500 youth in long-term programming (over six hours) and over 1,000 additional youth in short term programming. 4-H operates with only two paid staff and over 200 volunteers at all levels. In the past 4-H membership dues have been able to remain very minimal and affordable to many families at only $15 for the entire year.

Chautauqua County 4-H Programming is researched based through Cornell University, however it is publically and privately funded at the county level. Recently funding has been compromised. On an already very slim budget 4-H in Chautauqua County cannot continue to receive cuts to funding without seeing a direct cut to programming.

Chautauqua County 4-H has already reallocated fundraising proceeds which previously funded youth recognition programs to the 2012 operating budget for 4-H. The 2011 4-H Market Animal Sale also made history. For the first time ever, one percent of commission will be used to help support the 2012 4-H operating budget.

Marked awareness has also resulted in local businesses beginning to help 4H for 2012. At the 2011 4-H Market Animal Sale, many local businesses donated animals for resale to help the 4H financial situation in 2012. Chautauqua Patrons, Lesch Farms, Reed Farms, Lamb and Webster Inc., Gramco Inc., Decker Oil, Chautauqua Energy Inc., Rammelt Farms, and Z and M Ag and Turf, together donated enough to fund 10 percent of the 2012 4-H budget. Their support is greatly appreciated and will help jump start the funding for 2012.

Other funding initiatives are being investigated to ensure the continuation of the 2012 4-H program. The local 4-H Tail Waggers Club, and Little Brokenstraws Club both ran successful fundraisers to help financially support

the 2012 4-H program. Additional coin contributions were made by fair goers and collected by the 4-H Teen Ambassadors.

On average, 4-H members are involved for over three years in the Chautauqua County 4-H program.

Championship Beef Heifer: Libby Kelkenberg.

Photo courtesy of Erie County Fair

Youth experience essential positive youth development elements such as mastery, belonging, independence and generosity. Chautauqua County youth from throughout the County are involved in 4-H. Currently there are 30 clubs throughout the county and 525 members.

Chautauqua County 4-H is still in need of $90,000 in funding to operate

successfully without additional program cuts in 2012. Cornell Cooperative Extension is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 and all donations are a charitable contribution. To learn more about how you can financially support Chautauqua County 4-H or how to become involved in Chautauqua County 4-H you can contact the 4-H Office at 716-664-9502 Ext. 212.

Ontario County Fair 4-H Animal Shows Ontario County 4-H members doing animal science projects recently participated in animal shows at the 2011 Ontario County Fair. These shows were certainly worth seeing this year as they were fun and entertaining, with a wide range of animals, and many exhibitors.

Starting the week off with the 4-H Beef Show, we saw Denise Button from Stanley take home Best of Breeds Grand Champion, and her sister, Audrey Button, win Grand Champion Steer. This year's beef showmanship champions went as follows: Katharine Wesche from Shortsville as Novice Showman, Audrey Button as Junior Showman, Denise Button as Senior Showman and recognized as Master Showman, and Katharine Wesche as Reserve Champion Showman. Audrey Button received an Honorable Mention.

Next was the 4-H Sheep Show. Showmanship awards went as follows: Junior Showman to Clay Allison from Hemlock, Reserve Showman to Madeline Kinnear from Canandaigua, Senior Showman was Abbey Allison from Hemlock, and Reserve Senior Showman went to Ethan Kennedy from Canandaigua. Abbey Allison took it all for Grand Showmanship. Also taking home ribbons were Abbey Allison for Supreme Champion Ewe and Champion Market, Ethan Kennedy for Champion Ram, and Madeline Kinnear for Reserve Champion.

The 4-H Goat Show was bright and early on Thursday morning of the fair.

Melyssa Shively of Canandaigua took home Best Doe of the show, and Luke Shively had Best Wether. For Showmanship, we had Victoria Shively of Canandaigua as Junior Showman, Madeline Kinnear of Canandaigua as Reserve Junior Showman, Melyssa Shively as Senior Showman, and Luke Shively as Reserve Senior Showman.

Melyssa Shively was named Master Showman.

A little later in the day came the 4-H Dairy Show. Our Novice Showman was Will Raes from Geneva, and Reserve Novice Showman was Claire Raes also from Geneva. Junior Showman was Robin Smithling from Stanley and Reserve Junior Showman was Jacob Maslyn from Farmington. Robin Smithling was named Master Showman.

Grand Champion for the Brown Swiss breed was Morgan Smithling from Stanley. Elizabeth Maslyn from Farmington took home Grand Champion Holstein while Anna DeBoover from Phelps took home Reserve Grand Champion Holstein. Claire DeBoover of Phelps won Grand Champion Jersey and Jacob Maslyn took home Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn. Best of Breeds went to Morgan Smithling.

The 4-H Swine Show was extremely entertaining and exciting this year in the new swine area at the Ontario County Fair. Junior Showman was Hammond Raes from Geneva, Reserve Junior Showman was Corrine Brown from Clifton Springs, and Senior Showman was Ben Korpiel from Canandaigua. Ben Korpiel also was named Master Showman. Grand Champion Market Hog went to Ben Korpiel and Ben also won Grand Champion Gilt.

With all of the exhibitors for the 4-H Poultry Show, the champions were divided by showmanship and bird type.

Starting with showmanship, we had: Mackenzie Lill as Novice Showman, Lily Jensen from Canandaigua as Reserve Novice Showman, Richard Lawson from Clifton Springs as Junior Showman, and Jenifer Washburn from Honeoye as Reserve Junior Showman. For the Bird Classes we had: Melyssa Shively for Champion Production Hen, Luke Shively for Champion Waterfowl and reserve champion hen, Richard Lawson for Reserve Champion Waterfowl, champion cockerel and for Champion

and Reserve Champion Peafowl, Kathryn Lawson had the Champion Hen, reserve champion cockerel, and champion rooster, Mackenzie Lill for Reserve Champion Rooster, Lily Jensen for Champion Pullet, Victoria Shively for Best Pet Quality Poultry, Jacob Maslyn for Champion Turkey, and Jenifer Washburn for Reserve Champion Turkey. Also, Champion of the poultry show went to Kathryn Lawson. Reserve Champion of the show was Gracie Nicol from Victor, Senior Champion was Kathryn Lawson, Reserve Senior Champion was Melyssa Shively, and Grand and Reserve Champion went to Kathryn Lawson and Melyssa Shively respectively.

4-H horse exhibitors at the Ontario County Fair in 2011 were Samantha Stryker, Rose Richelson, Bobbi Smith, Oliver Storie, Levi Storie, McKenzie Griffin, Lina Zulick, Meg Varricchio, Shayla McClung, Rachel Demkowicz, Sara Kelly and Melissa Klemens of Canandaigua. Ciera McCarthy of Stanley, Brittany Burke, Garrett Burke and Max Burke of Phelps, Heather Dunton of Rushville, Samantha Wilcox and Katie Carrier of Victor, Sara Chauby from Bloomfield, Hannah Smith and Laura D'Amico of Clifton Springs, Nicole Sauter of Bloomfield, Lisa Bush of Geneva, Sarah Parshall of Naples, Allie Mack of Middlesex, Sarah Newcomb of Farmington and Sarah Anderson of Shortsville also showed horses at the fair this year.

The 2011 Ontario County Fair 4-H Animal Shows were outstanding. Ontario County 4-H members showed off their hard work and dedication to their animals, and have earned ribbons and recognition for their hard work. Congratulations to all Animal Show Participants!

For more information call 585-3943977 any time or visit our Web site at www.cceontario.org.

Grain Marketing Training Sessions Winning the Game Post-Harvest Grain Marketing Workshops Winning the Game one-day workshops will focus on post-harvest planning and pricing, using real-life examples to illustrate the pros and cons of different pricing and marketing approaches. Corn pricing tools include forward contracts, selling futures contracts, hedge-to-arrive contracts, and buying put options. Soybean pricing tools involve selling at harvest, holding unpriced grain, selling at harvest and re-owning with call options, and price windows.

Participants will test and improve their marketing skills with a fast-paced simulation exercise. John Berry, Pennsylvania's grain marketing Cooperative Extension agent, will lead the sessions.

Registration required. A fee of $20-$30 (depending on the location) secures a place at the workshop and includes refreshments and lunch.

August 31, 2011, 10am to 3pm Richfield Springs (Otsego County) Tally Ho Restaurant, Richfield Springs, NY Pre-register with Kevin Ganoe at 315-866-7920 or khg2@cornell.edu September 1, 2011, 10:30am to 3pm Batavia (Genesee County) CCE of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street, Batavia, NY Pre-register with Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 x138 or cfw6@cornell.edu

September 2, 2011, 10:30am to 3pm Geneva (Ontario/Seneca Counties) Experimental Station, Jordan Hall, 630 North Street, Geneva, NY Pre-register with Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 x138 or cfw6@cornell.edu September 6, 2011, 10:30am to 3pm Auburn (Cayuga County) CCE of Cayuga County, 248 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY Pre-register with Daniel Welch at 315-255-1183 x234 or dlw56@cornell.edu

Grain Marketing Twilight Meetings What pricing tools are available to grain marketers after harvest? These sessions will be presented at a host farm, along with other topics. The grain marketing portion will review post-harvest marketing plans appropriate to corn and soybean operations. Corn pricing tools include forward contracts, selling futures contracts, hedge-to-arrive contracts, and buying put options. Soybean pricing tools involve selling at harvest, holding unpriced grain, selling at harvest and re-owning with call options, and price windows. John Berry, Pennsylvania's grain marketing Cooperative Extension agent, will lead the sessions.

Registration is required. Fee varies by location.

September 8, 2011, 6:30 to 9:30pm Cortland (Cortland County) Red Dragon, 222 Tompkins Street, Route 13, Cortland, NY Pre-register with Sharon Van Deuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu

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August 30, 2011, 4 to 7pm Sackets Harbor (Jefferson Co.) North Harbor Dairy, 14471 County Route 145, Sackets Harbor, NY Pre-register with Corey M. Hayes at 315-788-8450 x260 or cmh298@cornell.edu

USDA SIRE SUMMARY

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Holstein

PTA PTA REL PTA ProNM$ Milk Fat NM$ tein lbs lbs lbs

ID

NAAB

Name

HOCAN000106347766

054HO00565

JOLICAP HIGHWAY

923

70

1224

93

44

HOUSA000068656227

001HO10218

DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET

887

71

854

64

43

HOCAN000011113977

200HO02699

MISTY SPRINGS SPEECH

882

69

1866

79

57

HOUSA000068977120

007HO10849

LADYS-MANOR PL SHAMROCK-ET

881

69

2225

78

57

HOUSA000140255326

011HO11000

FUSTEAD ALTASAMOA-ET

874

68

1712

94

57

HOUSA000065801539

001HO09800

KINGS-RANSOM ERDMAN CRI-ET

852

70

1192

78

41

HO840003004269577

007HO10690

B-HIDDENHILLS PLAN 1023-ET

849

69

1669

60

59

HOUSA000066591071

001HO10085

CO-OP UPD PLANET YANO-ET

839

71

1463

60

51

HOUSA000068769438

011HO10996

AIR-OSA-EXEL ALTAAIRNET-ET

827

69

1675

66

62

HOUSA000069473967

200HO06333

DE-SU BIG BANG-ET

827

69

2065

76

53

HOUSA000066636657

007HO10721

DE-SU 521 BOOKEM-ET

816

71

1499

62

60

HOFRA005008238457

001HO03070

ECOYNE ISY

816

70

1798

65

66

HOUSA000065917481

007HO10606

DE-SU OBSERVER-ET

814

71

1504

61

47

HOUSA000064633877

029HO14335

CLEAR-ECHO NIFTY TWIST-ET

813

70

1065

57

44

HOUSA000066591084

001HO10226

CO-OP UPD AL PERRY 410

812

68

1134

64

51

HOCAN000011104016

250HO01002

GENERVATIONS EPIC

810

70

2237

75

70

HOUSA000066626086

200HO02704

REGANCREST LERO

807

69

1559

56

56

HOUSA000064966739

007HO10524

ROYLANE SOCRA ROBUST-ET

804

71

1429

87

47

HOUSA000069258330

007HO11059

SPRINGHILL-OH PATRIOT-ET

803

71

1701

44

53

HOUSA000068988032

007HO10848

LADYS-MANOR RD GRAFEETI-ET

803

68

698

78

37

HOUSA000068731832

100HO11246

SANDY-VALLEY CANON-ET

801

69

1899

77

51

HOUSA000140331158

011HO10928

DEN-K ALTAGREATEST

796

71

2549

82

72

HOUSA000068656296

007HO10989

DE-SU KRAMER 715-ET

795

71

757

85

37

HOUSA000066757469

001HO10245

WELCOME ABRAHAM-ET

793

69

730

25

25

HOUSA000066796464

001HO10296

NED-EL MAN-O-MAN BOYOBOY-ET

789

72

1263

66

51

HOUSA000068656210

001HO10213

DE-SU CASSINO FATHOM 629-ET

787

68

220

64

38

HOUSA000064700377

007HO10356

DE-SU WATSON

785

71

1068

75

54

HOUSA000066762643

029HO14768

BERRYRIDGE JEEVES JIVES-ET

782

69

1656

59

54

HOUSA000066631918

151HO00569

POTTERS-FIELD PAVETHEWAY-TW

782

68

1662

69

53

HOUSA000068585469

001HO10257

WEIGELINE FRED SAUGATUCK-ET

778

68

1190

39

44

ID

Jer sey

NAAB

Name

REL NM$ NM$

PTA Milk lbs

PTA PTA Fat Protein lbs lbs

JEUSA000117222740 029JE03761

ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET

685

54

1460

65

61

JEUSA000117013483 001JE00770

SUNSET CANYON DOMINICAN-ET

655

56

1485

69

52

JEUSA000067138527 007JE01134 OOMSDALE LOU CC CHARNESA-ET

647

49

1570

72

52

JEUSA000067107510 029JE03756

HAWARDEN IMPULS PREMIER

640

56

713

69

42

JEUSA000116844046 001JE00768

PF LENNOX HENDRIX

636

58

1186

56

40

JEUSA000117222807 029JE03762

ALL LYNNS LEGAL VOLCANO-ET

632

54

1620

61

52

JEUSA000117217618 011JE01098

SCHULTZ LEGAL CRITIC-P

630

55

1065

50

46

JEUSA000067181589 007JE01069

MVF DALE TEN SIXTYNINE-ET

627

52

1893

71

63

JEUSA000115883929 200JE00060

BW RENEGADE-ET

626

57

485

79

38

JEUSA000117221011 147JE06198

GABYS VALENTINO ARRIVAL-ET

624

53

1150

51

44

Stud 1 Genex Cooperative/CRI 100 MBC Drive•P.O. Box 469 Shawano, WI 54166 715-526-2141 genex@studcodeone.com Stud 7 Select Sires, Inc 11740 U.S. 42 North, Plain City, OH 43064 614-873-4683 info-line@selectsires.com Stud 11 Alta Genetics USA, Inc. P.O. Box 437•N8350 High Road

Watertown, WI 53094 920-261-5065 Stud 14 Accelerated Genetics 828 South Main Westby, WI 54667 608-3568357 info@accelgen.com Stud 29 ABS Global, Inc. P.O. Box 459, DeForest, WI 53532 608-846-3721 mailbag@absglobal.com Stud 54 Hawkeye Breeder Services 32642 Old Portland Road, Adel, IA 50003 515-993-4711 Stud 97 CRV Holding B.V. P.O. Box 454 Arnhem 6800 AL The Netherlands 31-26-3898591

USDA SIRE SUMMARY Ay r s h i r e PTA Milk lbs

PTA PTA Fat Protein lbs lbs

Name

NM$

REL NM$

REDNK000000036412 236RD00061

R Fastrup

876

60

1855

84

73

REDNK000000036099 236RD00034

R David

826

74

2344

73

74

SRSWE000000092104 249SR02104

GUNNARSTORP

812

69

1536

69

57

REDNK000000036324 236RD00060

R FACET

798

61

1143

60

53

SRSWE000000092303 249SR02303

TOMTEBY

781

67

1996

79

66

ID

NAAB

Brown Swiss PTA Milk lbs

PTA PTA Fat Protein lbs lbs

ID

NAAB

Name

NM$

REL NM$

BSUSA000068115385

014BS00350

TRASKVIEW VIGOR GOLDEN BOY *TM

615

48

1017

43

37

BSUSA000000199362

014BS00341

OLSON MEL SCIP EMERGENCY *TM

584

51

1024

59

38

BSUSA000068118669

001BS00589

R HART V A ALIMONEY ET *TM

551

48

673

22

27

BSUSA000068118627

054BS00485

HILLTOP ACRES MICHELOB ET *TM

541

43

945

29

24

BSUSA000000199072

054BS00447

OLSONS MEL ZEUS MOJO ET

538

57

1179

58

37

Guernsey PTA Milk lbs

PTA PTA ProFat tein lbs lbs

ID

NAAB

Name

NM$

REL NM$

GUUSA000000604761

007GU00398

SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR

506

74

1146

49

25

GUUSA000000604312

200GU00109

PINE RIDGE DOUBLE L

454

74

105

32

0

GUUSA000000604588

200GU00111

MYOWN POKER BINGO-ET

449

69

780

46

30

GUUSA000000604960

007GU00405

GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY

429

71

718

43

25

GUUSA000068006130

001GU00434

GOLDEN J LES GEORGE

376

62

620

50

16

Milking Shorthorn ID

NAAB

Name

MSUSA000360012428

014MS00112

GE PANORAMA ROYAL TREBLE

574

51

1647

97

64

MSUSA000370012479

007MS00346

KULP-GEN JURIST ACE-ET

433

46

953

77

41

MSUSA000000456414

007MS00344

BLISSFUL DIAMOND SAM

96

84

159

6

-2

MSUSA000000454274

200MS07112

GLENBROOK STORM RULER

-160

63

-749

-8

-13

Red and White PTA Milk lbs

PTA PTA Fat Protein lbs lbs

ID

NAAB

Name

NM$

REL NM$

WWNLD000530106845

097HO09995

FASNA ASTERIX

560

67

276

50

38

WWDEU000113878473

624HO02393

Jerudo

498

71

268

60

33

WWNLD000345645432 097WW06014

HEIHOEVE ARNOLD-RED

497

71

-617

34

12

WWNLD000396647605 097WW06923

DELTA FIDELITY

404

71

87

61

49

HEIHOEVE DELTA SPENCER

373

79

-451

19

31

WWNLD000341882275

097HO05372

Stud 147 Androgenics 11240 26 Mile Road Oakdale, CA 95361 209-847-1101 Stud 151 Trans-World Genetics W7652 Hwy 151 South Fond du Lac, WI 54935 920-921-6029 Stud 200 Semex Alliance 130 Stone Rd West Guelph, ONT N1G 3Z2 519-821-5060 Stud 236 Viking Genetics International Ebeltoftvej 16 Assentoft DK-8960 Randers SO Denmark TEL 45-8795-9435 FAX 45-8795-9401 Stud 249 Svensk Avel ek. För Ornsro, Skara 532 94 Sweden ( Mailing address : Box 64, 53221 Skara) (46) 511 26700 Stud 250 Sire Lodge, Inc./ Division of GenerVations Hwy 501 South Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Tel 403.653.4438 Fax 403.653.3700

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PTA PTA PTA REL NM$ Milk Fat Protein NM$ lbs lbs lbs

Stud 100 JLG Enterprises Inc. P.O. Box 1375 Oakland, CA 95361 TEL 209.847.4797 FAX 209.874.5874

A Milestone for Stoll In early August, Stoll celebrated 10 years of sales activities in North America. To mark the occasion, Stoll North America invited selected dealers to join the celebration at its North American Headquarters in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Neal, Managing Director of the North America Group, along with his manage-

ment team welcomed the group on Aug 5 and 6. “It was a perfect time to join together with our dealer partners, to show off our newly completed loader line up,” said Mr. Neal. The Management team from Germany was also on hand to support the event.

The Group introduced the ProfiLine, EcoLine and Compact Line.

Marking the completion of the line-up.

ProfiLine At Agritechnica in November 2007 in Hanover, Germany, STOLL introduced the first FZ models to a huge public. These were the largest loaders in the range, designed for tractors of up to 300 HP. Stoll has been building on the line-up

The North America 10th Anniversary was celebrated by dealers nationwide.

Photos courtesy of Stoll

since. September 2011 marks the completion of the line with the introduction of the FZ8.

The FZ “ProfiLine” is suitable for tractors from 60-300HP. CompactLine Also introduced by STOLL was the new FC “CompactLine” for Compact tractors”. The three sizes in the FC range fits tractors from 15 to 50

HP. Behind the new launch is recognition of substantial development and future sales possibilities in this market segment. Promise is also seen in opportunities through expanding cooperation with OEM partners (Original Equipment Manufacturer) as well as a higher market penetration especially in the USA

where alone over 60,000 compact tractors are sold annually.

“We feel that we have the strongest line-up in the industry. Stoll has invested heavily in product development and we have increased production dramatically,” said Neal, “We are in a great position to move forward to the next Milestone.”

Stoll shows its newly completed loader line-up to dealers.

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Commissioner announces grant to promote local foods Federal matching grant promotes local foods through bed and breakfasts A federal matching grant will boost local food producers and tourism by encouraging bed and breakfast operators to feature locally produced food and agricultural products. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine announced the $73,824 grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)

Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP). New York is one of 19 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to receive 25 grants.

The Department will receive the grant in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County, which will lead the twoyear project, NOFA-NY, the Empire State B&B Association, Central New York Bounty, the New York Small Scale Food Processors Associ-

ation and the University of Illinois Extension.

“This continues our efforts to boost locally produced food products in New York and to encourage agri-tourism,” said Commissioner Aubertine. “This is another market channel for our local producers that will help them build their business.”

“FSMIP provides our state partners with matching funds to explore new and innovative approaches to marketing U.S. food and

agricultural products,” said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. “USDA supports state and local projects ranging from research to retail to ensure that quality American products are marketed efficiently and effectively.”

Steve Miller of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County said, “This is a great opportunity for New York producers to have visitors from outside the State, as well as

New Yorkers, to be able to taste the high quality foods we have to offer and to be able to bring some of these back home with them. The project stands to benefit both the tourism and agriculture industries.”

The program will encourage B&B operators to feature locally produced food and agricultural products in meals served to their guests, carry shelf stable local products such as jams, maple syrup and sauces, and to measure

the economic impact on producers of sales made through this specialized marketing channel.

All producer organizations and B&B owners are encouraged to participate in the project which will begin this Fall. For more information on how to participate: contact Steve Miller at sgm6@cornell.edu 315-684-3001 x127 or Jonathan Thomson at jonathan.thomson@ag mkt.state.ny.us.

Congressman Owens announces USDA disaster designation for upstate farmers Assistance to help local farmers affected by spring flooding PLATTSBURGH, NY — Congressman Bill Owens on Aug. 16 announced a secretarial disaster designation for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Oswego, Oneida and Lewis counties. The designation from USDA immediately triggers the availability of low-in-

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terest emergency loans from the Farm Services Agency (FSA) and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) to eligible agricultural producers in all primary and contiguous counties to help them recover from production and physical losses. Physical losses include, but are not limited to, dead livestock and collapsed

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“This is good news for family farms in communities that were affected by severe weather earlier this year, and I encourage all those who qualify for this assistance to apply. There are still homeowners and small business operators that need additional assistance from FEMA and the SBA, and I plan to continue

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sda.gov/locator/app?st ate=ny&agency=fsa This designation also allows the SBA to issue Economic Injury Disaster Loans. These low-interest loans will be made available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private nonprofit organizations to assist them in paying their operating expenses. Organizations can submit their applications by visiting www.sba.gov/content/e conomic-injury-disaster-loans.

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my work with state and local emergency management officials to ensure that all of those affected receive the assistance they need to return to normal,” Owens said.

The SURE program compensates qualifying producers for a portion of losses that are not eligible for an indemnity payment under a crop insurance policy. Producers and farmers in eligible counties should visit their local FSA county office, which can be located online at http://offices.sc.egov.u

8th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show/49th Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers Reunion & Show

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The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association has announced the 8th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show will be Sept. 10 and 11 at the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds - on Ohio 519 (Stumptown Road), between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio, just over 1 mile west of New Athens, Ohio.

Antique trucks, construction, and surface mining will be on static display and in operation throughout the weekend. A Marion 111-M dragline, Insley L dragline, and Lorain 80 shovel located on the grounds will be in operation.

Equipment owned by the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park (HCRHP), members of the HCRHP, members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association, and other organizations will be displayed or in operation such as draglines, shovels, trucks, crawlers, dozers, and more. Show runs Saturday from 9 a.m.-dark and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Equipment will be in operation around 10 a.m.-evening Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The Silver Spade operators cab and bucket are located on the grounds.stumptownsteamthreshers@y

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A shuttle will run from the Stumptown grounds to the 8th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show.

For 8th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show information contact the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association at 330-618-8032, 740312-5385, e-mail: oldiron@hcrhp.org.

All antique trucks, construction, crawler, and mining (surface or underground) equipment are welcome. Machinery, volunteers, and equipment operators have came from Western Pennsylvania, Columbus Ohio area, Northeast and Southeast Ohio over the past years. Bring your antique trucks, crawler, construction, mining equipment for some digging fun or static display. Exhibitor camping available on site. Pending transportation in time for the show a Caterpillar D9 cable blade dozer and a Euclid R27 truck could be two new additions to the show.

Admission is $2 per person.

The event is being held in conjunction with the next door 49th Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers Reunion & Show. The 49th Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers

Reunion & Show will be held at the Stumptown grounds 1 mile west of New Athens.

The Stumptown includes steam traction engines, antique tractors, gas engines, oilfield engines, antique lawn & garden tractors, crawlers, antique cars, antique trucks, tractor contest, slow engine race, saw milling, corn meal grinding, shingle making, straw baling, kiddie pedal tractor pull contest, kiddie coin hunt, flea market (Not accepting new flea market vendors), entertainment, food, and more.

Antique gas & oil field engines will be in operation. Antique gas engines will be used to power equipment such as pump jacks, butter churns, cream separators, and washing machines. Steam traction engines will be in operation. Steam traction engines will power an antique saw mill sawing boards and power an antique threshing machine.

Saturday events: Show opens at 9 a.m., slow engine race at 1 p.m., kiddie tractor pull contest at 3 p.m., and Saturday night entertainment at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule begins at 9:30 a.m. with opening prayer & flag raising ceremonies. Saturday’s schedule includes saw milling, corn meal grinding, shingle making, Noon Bill Flowers whistle blow, crown-

ing of queen & thresherman of the year, slow engine race (subject to change), bailing-threshing, kiddie pedal tractor pull, and evening entertainment.

Sunday’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. with church services & gospel music, saw milling, corn meal grinding, shingle making, Noon whistle blow, tractor contest (subject to change) at 1 p.m., baling-threshing, ladies

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auxiliary quilt drawing at 2:30 p.m., awards for oldest man & women attending show, kiddie coin hunt at 2:45 p.m., and ends with the grand parade of equipment through the grounds at 4 p.m. The Stumptown event is located 1 mile west of New Athens or 5 miles East of U.S. 22.

Stumptown admission is $3 or $6 membership good for all weekend and includes badge. All

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Kubota sells 1.5 million units in United States Approaching its 40th Anniversary, Kubota Tractor Corporation reaches significant sales milestone As Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, begins to celebrate 40 years in the United States, the global equipment manufacturer hits another milestone as its U.S. distributor Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, CA, announces it has retailed

1.5 million Kubota units in America.

“We are thrilled as an organization to reach the 1.5 million mark for sales to our valued customers in the United States,” said Yuichi “Ken” Kitao, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation. “Our network of outstanding Kubota dealers and the greater Kubota family of customers reflects the acceptance of Kubota’s

engineering and innovative products over the past 40 years across America. In this time of growth for our company, Kubota has proudly created many jobs in the U.S. including positions in our manufacturing operations, corporate and field offices, as well as producing local business opportunities for Kubota dealers.”

In early July, Kitao and other Kubota man-

agement staff celebrated with Kubota customer Jeremy Nafziger, Marietta, PA, at his B.N. Excavating, Inc., business location to mark the 1.5-millionthunit sold. Nafziger purchased a Kubota M series ag/utility tractor for his agricultural, commercial and residential excavating business from his local Kubota Dealer, Messick Farm Equipment, Eliza-

bethtown, PA. “I’ll be using my new Kubota tractor for mostly mowing and snow removal,” explained Nafziger. “I have owned other Kubota tractors and I appreciate the service I get from my dealer.

Messicks had recommended this particular tractor to me and I had worked out the details, just the previous week, to buy the tractor — I

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was surprised and happy to find out we would be honored with a visit from Kubota Tractor Corporation’s President.”

During the visit Kubota recognized the customer and presented Messick Farm Equipment with Kubota’s prestigious President’s Kaizen Award, recognizing the dealership as one of Kubota Tractor Corporation’s top dealers for 2010.

“Kubota takes great pride in designing, manufacturing and marketing quality Kubota products that our customers love to operate. We believe Kubota’s reputation for offering versatile, dependable, efficient products at a great value, has earned the loyalty of customers across the country just like Jeremy Nafziger,” adds Greg Embury, Vice President, Kubota Sales and Marketing.

Kubota Tractor Corporation began marketing in the U.S. in 1972, with an initial introduction of a 12-horsepower, compact tractor. In 1974, Kubota brought its trademark orange compact tractors to the forefront of the U.S. market by adding a 4wheel drive compact tractor. Although 4wheel-drive was common in larger American tractors, at that time it was unheard of for the compact sector, and the Kubota compact became a standard for the industry.

Today, Kubota is the industry leader in the under 40-horsepower tractor segment. With the 2004 introduction of the RTV900 — Kubota’s first utility vehicle — and the recent introduction of the M135X agricultural/utility tractor, Kubota Corporation has greatly expanded its product offerings in recent years.

In fact, in 2010 Kubota joined the compact track loader market, introducing 75- and 90hp models of the Kubota SVL75/90. Kubota also holds the number one market share in world-wide excavator sales in the 0- to 6-ton weight class, according to estimates provided

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Case IH 863 corn 1990 U17336 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . $6,995 Case IH 2208 corn head 8R U17269 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . $27,200 Case IH 1020 17.5 ft flex head, plastic fingers U17989 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 Case IH 1020 flex head, 2005 U17938 (B) . . . . . . . . . . $15,873 Case IH 2408 8-row 30” (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000

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1991 JD 5830 U15558 (AC) $44,900

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Case IH MX100C, 2000yr, LX550 loader, european quick hitch U17862 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900 JD 2440 1981yr, 6811 hrs, 2WD JD146 loader, 84”bkt U15274 (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,250 IH 1486 1978yr, cab, 2 remotes U17886 (H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 Case IH 7120 1988, soucy tracks available U18636 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 Case IH 7120 1989 U17990 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500 Case IH 7120 1992 U17996 (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX135, 2000yr, 5978hrs, cab, MFD, U17885 (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,250 Case IH MX120 Pro, MFD, bar axle, 3100 hrs, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 50%, 14.9x28 50%, with Stohl F15HD loader & 84” bucket U10924 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,813 Case IH MX240, 1999, 3126 hrs, U17392 (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,000

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Field day focuses on soybean pests

by Kara Lynn Dunn HENDERSON, NY — At a recent field day program hosted by Dennis and Carol Forrester of Forrester Farms, Henderson, NY, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist Keith Waldron and Cornell University Plant Pathologist Gary C. Bergstrom spoke about soybean crop pests and diseases, and farmers had a chance to scout a field with 16 varieties of soybeans.

Soybeans were introduced into the U.S. in the late 1800s, Waldron said, “with Rutgers University and the Cornell University Agricultural Experimental Station among the first to conduct research on how to fit the new crop into Northeastern agronomic practices.”

“Soybeans have been a boom crop over the last two decades in New York, with a tenfold increase in our acreage,” Waldron said. “Nineteen thousand acres of New York soybeans were harvested in 1980; 279,000 acres were harvested in 2010.”

Soybean aphids are able to overwinter in buckthorn, which is prevalent in Jefferson County and throughout New York state.

Commercial soybean aphid-resistant varieties became available for use in the U.S. this year. Canadian growers planted their first commercially-available varieties last year. In New York, Cornell University is evaluating and breeding aphid-resistant soybean varieties in research plots in Aurora.

The pest that does not have a lot of natural enemies. The soybean aphid can hatch 14 to 18 generations in one growing season. Waldron urged growers to plant early and to be diligent in scouting fields and to intensively monitor fields from R1 first bloom to R5 early pod stages.

“Ladybugs, lacewing and syrphid fly larvae are among the beneficial insects that can help reduce soybean aphid populations when the balance of populations is right,” Waldron said. “This

year we have seen fewer aphids across the state than was expected. In some areas planting was delayed due to adverse weather. We do not know if this or other factors are a direct cause of the reduction.”

He noted that there was also a buildup of beneficial insects that prey on soybean aphids last fall.

Waldron said the best advice for growers is to scout fields and, if possible, “let the ladybugs and the soybean aphids’ other natural enemies work — they can do seriously good work in just a week’s time.”

He said infestation should be 250 aphids per plant before considering insecticidal treatment.

“If your plants reach 250 aphids per plant that is the time to watch fields closely and perhaps get your sprayer lined up for action before populations reach the 660 mark that has been shown to cause economic impact,” Waldron said.

The good news for Forrester Farms is that the field day scouts found no problems in the crop that should show strong yield at harvest.

Dennis Forrester said he is pleased with this year’s crop.

“We planted CruiserMaxx treated seed on May 31st and we have not had any problem with aphids. This field has easy dirt to farm and it has never disappointed us,” Forrester said.

Waldron and Cornell University Plant Pathologist Gary C. Bergstrom spoke about preventing diseases in soybeans.

“We know soybean rust exists in North America, having arrived in the southeastern U.S. as spores borne by Hurricane Ivan in the late fall of 2004.

Some years rust has survived winters as far north as the Gulf Coast, and parts of Northern Mexico, Florida and southern Texas. It does not survive our harsh northern winters and retreats to areas that maintain green leaf tissue for the winter,” Bergstrom said, “however, there will be a year when we will see rust here in the late season following

Farmers of all ages were keen-eyed on scouting for soybean pests at the Forrester Farms field day event.

Photo by Kara Lynn Dunn summer increase of rust on soybeans in situations.

“A lush canopy of soybeans and huthe southern states.”

Bergstrom said the threat of soybean midity creates a heaven for white mold rust has mobilized the development and rot and fungal survival structures can registration of chemical treatments la- persist in the soil for several years makbeled for it. ing a short rotation ineffective. You can Bergstrom said that most of the soy- drop back on your seeding rate to create bean diseases in Midwestern crops are a less dense canopy. The best control is also in New York, however, while Septo- to avoid the disease by using good weed ria brown spot is the most prevalent of control, rotation with cereal crops, and those diseases, it is not currently caus- scouting,” Bergstrom said. ing substantive damage to the New York Field day organizer Mike Hunter with crops.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of JefferSoybean cyst nematode (SCN), dam- son County said, “In the past three to aging in its own right and the most im- four years we have had problems with portant pathogen of soybean in states severe white mold in soybeans here, but where it occurs, can aggravate the fun- this year things are quiet on the soygus-induced sudden death syndrome. bean front in Jefferson County which is SCN has not yet been confirmed in New good for the growers.”

York State; however, vigilance is warFor more information on soybean ranted. production and dealing with pests and Bergstrom said some varieties of soy- diseases contact your local Cornell Cobeans show some tolerance to white operative Extension field crops educamold rot and some fungicides can help, tor. Find Integrated Pest Management “but are not magic for solving the prob- strategies for New York online at lem. In the Midwest timely application www.nysipm.cornell.edu. For more onwith a Cobra herbicide has shown some line information on plant diseases, visit promise in reducing white mold and the Cornell University Department of protecting yield under high disease sit- Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biat www.cals.cornell.edu/ uations, but it also can reduce the yield ology of the soybean crop under low disease cals/plpath.

Achieving goals is topic of new webinar for dairy advisory teams way to gain new skills and to network with other team facilitators and members. There is no fee to participate in this online series, thanks to a grant from the Center for Dairy Excellence.

“Facilitation and leadership skills need to continually be honed to be most effective,” notes Holden, who is coordinating the forum series with Robert Goodling, Penn State Extension educator.

“Finding new ways to motivate your team, to set and achieve goals or to apply management tools make you a more valuable asset to your teams and your clients,” Holden explaianed. “Sharing ideas about successes as well as struggles with other facilitators will help you learn how others are managing their teams and making progress with their dairy clients.”

One forum will be held each month, September through March, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Each session will feature a 20- to 30-minute presentation about a team-related topic followed by discussion among participants. The complete Friday Facilitator Forum includes: • Oct. 21 — Making Data Count: Managing Information for the Team. This in-

teractive session will delve into the sources, reports and tools that help teams synthesize information from the vast amount of data available to them.

Learn ways to more efficiently manage and report key data and information that fit your teams’ goals. Instructor: Robert Goodling.

• Nov. 18 — Bringing the Right People to the Table. Much expertise about business operations exist outside of our usual agricultural industries. Learn how SCORE representatives have successfully integrated into dairy teams in Pennsylvania for the benefit of both farm and team. Instructor: SCORE representative, to be announced.

• Dec. 16 — Understanding Team Dynamics. Key to any successful teams is recognizing and managing the various team dynamics that can arise from time to time. His session will present a series of evaluation tools and team management styles that help to address various team dynamics and help prevent potential pitfalls before they arise. Instructor: Robert Goodling.

• Jan. 20, 2012 — Dealing Effectively with Difficult Team Members. Work with teams long enough and you will bump into that well meaning team

member who simply can’t keep quiet or the one who never quite remembers all the details for their assignment or the team member who is never on time.

This session will present a series of short examples of various difficulties and discuss some strategies for managing these “difficult” team members. Instructor: Lisa Holden.

• Feb. 17, 2012 — Confidentiality, Liability, and Legal Tangles. A session about “best practices” for avoiding negative legal consequences when working with teams. Guest Instructor: Ross Pifer, director of the Penn State Agricultural Law Reference and Resource Center.

• March 16, 2012 — Topic to be announced Although there is no fee to participate, advance registration is required by noon the day before the first session you wish to attend. To register, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, toll-free, at 888-373-7232 or register online at: www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/forum. Participants must have a high-speed Internet connection to access the training site, as well as a microphone and speakers to participate in the discussion.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State Extension Dairy Team is resuming its successful Friday Facilitator Forum webinar series for dairy advisory teams in September. “Staying on Course: Helping Your Team to Achieve its Goals” will be presented Sept. 16 by Dr. Lisa Holden, associate professor, Penn State Department of Dairy and Animal Science.

This session in the series will offer strategies that dairy advisory teams can use to break long-term goals into manageable chunks that can be monitored and completed. In addition, new tactics for refocusing goals for long-term teams to revitalize and energize team members will be explored.

The Friday Facilitator Forum is designed for dairy advisory team facilitators, as well as team members. The goal is to provide useful information about popular topics related to successful team operation. Participants join team members from across the United States in a one-hour format featuring interactive presentations from experienced team facilitators followed by questions and discussion among fellow team leaders from various states.

The forum’s real-time, web-based format offers a cost-effective and efficient

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New York hay donation for Texas You may be aware or have been part of the conversation regarding the efforts in Chenango, Broome and other counties to donate hay to Texas ranchers and farmers who are experiencing one of the worst droughts in the history of their state, with agricultural losses estimated at about $5.2 billion thus far. To all involved in the “Hay for Texas” effort, the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) commends your hard work and generosity.

Yesterday (Aug. 22), NYSDAM and Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) officials spoke with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) officials regarding the potential use of state resources to assist in the delivery of the donated hay. The Texas officials conveyed their great appreciation for the offers of hay they have received from New York as well as other states and private citizens. At this time, however, they have suggested the first option listed below to responsibly manage donated hay from all parts of the country.

Should Texas officials decide to take additional steps, they can access the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), of which New York State is an active member. This program provides a rapid way for states to communicate their needs during times of crisis to all 50 states. It has been used successfully for many disasters and in 2008 New York State sent specially

trained personnel to assist Texas after a hurricane ravaged their Gulf coast.

Texas officials assure us that they will reach out if they identify that need.

We understand, however, that some farmers, whether in Texas or New York, may wish to communicate on this issue.

We have two suggested options based on our meeting with TDA officials: • The TDA’s “Hay Hotline” page on its Web site has been revised to manage donated hay. Traditionally, this page was offered to help buyers find sellers (and vice versa). The page has been retooled to handle data regarding hay available for donation and information about available hay transporters. TDA respectfully prefers that all seeking to donate hay coordinate such efforts through the Hay Hotline page as this will allow them to maintain accurate information regarding donations for all stakeholders. This will allow ranchers who would like to receive donated hay coordinate the delivery directly with the donator. Here is a link to that page: www.texasagriculture.gov/agr/program_render/0,1987,1848_5410_0_0,00.html?c hannelId=5410 • In the 1980’s, several Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associates coordinated a hay donation effort via rail to Texas. In that scenario, the rail service (at the time it was Conrail) agreed to donate the transport costs associated with the effort. It may be possible for Extension Associates with contacts at

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rail or trucking companies to arrange a similar and cost effective agreement for getting hay to Texas or (in the future) other states in need.

Lastly, key contacts at CCE and New York Farm Bureau have graciously offered to circulate this message to all county-level executive and field staff to make sure all receive the same level of communication.

In closing, I speak for the New York

State Department of Agriculture and Markets as well as our partner state agencies when I say “thank you” for your time and energy and, as always, for your support of agriculture in New York.

Sincerely, Bill Ketzer, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10-B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235.

A better dairy program It has been nearly three years since the combination of declining milk prices and escalating input costs devastated the dairy industry. Many producers were forced out of business while others just barely managed to survive.

The dairy safety net did not work in 2009 and it won’t work if similar events occur now. Current dairy programs are not keeping pace with the challenges facing today’s industry. In fact, the current levels of support will actually decrease in September of next year.

I recently put forward a discussion draft of proposed dairy reforms that I believe will offer better protection, create stability and inspire growth in the dairy sector. The dairy industry can be a very diverse and divided industry, and for the first time I have seen agreement that the current system is hurting American dairy producers. We can’t let this opportunity pass us by.

Releasing a discussion draft, rather than legislation, gives the dairy industry the opportunity to weigh in and perhaps offer other suggestions. The reforms outlined in the discussion draft are not written in stone and there will certainly be changes before legislation is introduced.

Working together I believe we can create a safety net that will provide the support all sectors of the industry need while also being mindful of the current budget situation.

We all know that this country is facing a budget crisis. In today’s budget cli-

mate it is simply not realistic to suggest dairy program changes that cost more money than current programs. Congress has repeatedly targeted agriculture as part of efforts to reduce the federal budget deficit. Dairy, like all agriculture programs, won’t be immune from future budget cutting pressures.

The discussion draft’s reforms provide savings and put us on the right path.

We need to act sooner, rather than later, with real solutions not just heated rhetoric. The symptoms leading up to the 2009 dairy crisis are again presenting themselves and I fear we could lose half our dairies if we have another collapse. That would be devastating not only to the entire dairy industry but also consumers in this fragile economy. With the continued uncertainty in Washington, this is our best chance to act.

Releasing the discussion draft was a first step. I look forward to building consensus. I plan to introduce bipartisan, cost-effective legislation in the coming weeks. I’ve appreciated the feedback from the dairy industry thus far and am hopeful that producers and processors can come together in a constructive way in the best interest of our dairy industry.

We have the best dairy producers in the world. We need to ensure that they have the backing and the safety net they need so they can continue to provide for American consumers.

Collin C. Peterson, D-MN, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member

Opportunities to voice ideas Opportunities to voice ideas and opinions and be heard by someone in a position to act on them come few and far between. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-NY) is offering U.S. dairy farmers desperate for dairy policy reform just such a rare chance in the run-up to the drafting of the dairy portion of 2012 Farm Bill.

At a stop in Westfield, NY, on her statewide agricultural listening tour, the Senator spoke of her intention to introduce a proposal to reform the U.S. milk price formula and other dairy policy, “within the next few weeks.” The Senator urged any dairyman who has an idea or opinion regarding the reform of milk pricing or any other national dairy policy to forward them to her Agricultural Aide, Jenna Smith at Smith@gillibrand.senate.gov for consideration and possible inclusion in her upcoming initiative.

As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Gillibrand is in an excellent position to be heard and influence farm policy. The Senator: “It helps, it really does, to have a seat at the table while we (Congress) are writing the Farm Bill.”

The Senator noted that current dairy pricing policy is long outdated and for frequent extended periods, does not even recover the farmer’s production cost. She advocates an overhaul of the milk price formula to deliver a fair

price with an improved transparency to foster dairymens’ faith in the price calculation methodology.

Given the gross inadequacies and ongoing controversy over the 2012 Farm Bill dairy reform proposals currently before Congress something better is not a particularly high bar to overcome. The chance of the Senator successfully crafting a more appropriate national dairy policy certainly seem excellent. If she can accomplish this she will be advancing desperately needed reforms for America’s long suffering, financially hard pressed dairy farmers.

The Senator concluded the Westfield session with this: “I have great hopes we can really begin to reform and revise speciality crops and dairy in this country to support your farms. So, thank you so much for being here and helping to shape these policies.”

Senator Gillibrand is going the distance to offer U.S. dairymen a chance to stand up and be heard. They need to get busy and respond with a will. The future of U.S. dairy farming is hanging in the balance. With Congress gearingup for the upcoming debate and ultimate implementation of the dairy portion of the 2012 Farm Bill, the Senator’s call for grassroots input is far too significant an opportunity for concerned U.S. dairymen to neglect.

Nate Wilson, retired dairyman, Sinclairville, NY

Government and Industry Day Luncheon reflects budget changes at the state level

by Jon M. Casey If there was any doubt about what the topic of the day was going to be at the Ag Progress Days 2011 Government and Industry Day Luncheon Aug. 17 in Rock Springs, PA, it only took a moment to realize that the one thing that was on everyone’s mind were the cuts in the 201112 state budget.

More importantly, the message that came through loud and clear was how the agricultural community is going to adjust to reduced funding. Since the national economic downturn has affected virtually everyone, the need for a state budget based upon reduced revenues has hit the agricultural community especially hard.

Areas that have suffered most at the university level are research and cooperative extension activities, both experiencing reductions in manpower and programs statewide.

According to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, his administration’s efforts to produce a budget that was fair and at the same time considerate of the needs of the state’s largest industry, was a challenging task. Just the same, he said that because of his commitment to agriculture, his administration, along with the work of the Pennsylvania Legislature, passed a budget before the deadline, for the first time in many years.

“It’s easy to lose track of where we’ve come to,” Corbett said. “It also becomes too easy for government to lose track of everything that (farmers) do that goes into farming. That is why I appointed a Secretary of Agriculture (George Greig) who knows what it is like to be praying for rain or milking a cow early in the morning.

“When we first came into office, we only had six weeks to craft a budget,” Corbett said. “It wasn’t an easy budget. You can’t spend more than you have. When you have a $4.2 billion deficit when you walk in the door, you know you have a problem. I want to see our state grow and I can’t think of any better place to start than with agriculture. Agriculture (and the development of) the Marcellus Shale is going to grow jobs and is going to grow

Pennsylvania. I want to see you create jobs. We in government do not create jobs.”

Dr. Graham Spanier, Dean of Penn State University, continued the theme of fiscal conservation by saying PSU has worked diligently to help keep the outlook for Ag students “bright.” Citing USDA data suggesting that jobs in the ag sector and in renewable energy will be in demand in greater number than the number of qualified graduates coming from U.S. schools, he commended Bruce McPheron for his efforts as School of Agriculture Dean.

Since his appointment two years ago, McPheron has encouraged the faculty to continue with the research agenda despite reduced funding. Just the same, the university has received grants to help offset the reductions in local and state tax collection. These grants are being used to explore areas like food safety, pollinator health, Marcellus Shale activities, stinkbug control and energy research.

“Penn State’s Extension has provided homeowners, communities and others, the unbiased educational information regarding gas exploration (in the Marcellus regions),” he said. “Since Penn State began offering gas leasing workshops … 85,000 landowners in Pennsylvania have attended our workshops.” Spanier noted that in the past five years, this translates to an increase in lease values to Pennsylvania landowners of more than $250 million over offers the landowners had received before the workshops were presented.

Dr. Bruce McPheron called attention to the strategic planning that Penn State’s Ag Department has been doing to assure students and industry that PSU graduates will meet the nation’s demand for trained workers. He said that Penn State leads the nation in this regard.

“Declined productivity is the last thing we need,” he said, referring to the need to feed a world population that continues to grow at an alarming rate. He stressed the importance of continuing Ag research at the university despite lower funding levels.

Penn State Dean Graham Spanier, second from right, and Gov.Tom Corbett, at right, enjoy a humorous moment during the Aug. 17 luncheon.

Photos by Jon M. Casey Quoting Stephen Naylor, a Christmas “We intend to establish 20 administratree farmer and county commissioner, tive districts around the state that will McPheron said, “Agricultural research handle the routine functions (of and extension is our first line of Extension}. This will allow us to reduce our administrative overhead and focus defense.”

McPheron went on to say that his our scarce resources on educators who staff has been preparing for the serve (a reduced number of) proreduced funding that resulted from the grams.”

He concluded by saying that PSU is loss of federal stimulus funds and lower revenues from the state. Despite working to help eradicate the stinkbug these efforts, the department’s budget that has infested the state and in like still has a $4.5 million shortfall, which fashion, continued work is going on to will result in further cuts yet to be prevent the demise of the honeybee determined. In spite of staff reductions population, a concern in recent years.

With the continued increase in applithrough voluntary retirements, there is still a need to reduce the payroll by as cations and enrollment at PSU, educamany as 70 to 100 jobs in the coming tors still have a bright outlook.

“We received more than 120,000 months. He said that this would result in the loss of a total of approximately applications for enrollment in this aca200 of the 800 positions under the col- demic year,” he noted. “Our enrollments in agricultural majors have lege’s Ag Department structure.

“Our desire is to maintain a presence increased by 42 percent over the past throughout the state,” he said, refer- five years. Students want to come to ring to the cuts that will be necessary Penn State.” in the cooperative extension program.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) accepts Master Gardener Certification from Dr. Bruce McPheron, Penn State Ag Dean, for the Pollinator-Friendly Lancaster County orchard owner Tom Haas, closest to camera on right, presents a PowerPoint gardens at the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, PA. With two beehives summary to the Joint Informational Meeting of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Agriculture onsite, visitors to the Mansion find the presence of the plants and the bees and Rural Affairs Committees, highlighting the damage and associated costs that the Brown surprising.

Marmorated Stink Bug has caused at Cherry Hill Orchard.

Attention: Livestock, Equine and Hay Producers

Hay & Pasture Crop Insurance for 2012 Enrollment deadline: September 30, 2011 Known also as Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index (PRF-RI), the program insures against lack of precipitation. For hay and hay crop silage of established perennial forages, PRF offers up to $306 of protection. For pasture, the policy can provide up to $60 of protection per acre.

Key features • Policy covers a single peril, lack of rainfall.

• Producers select acreage and months for customized coverage.

• Policy is available in all NY counties.

• No historical production records are required.

• USDA/RMA subsidizes 50 to 59% of premium costs.

• Indemnity payment, if due, is mailed automatically.

• Premium payment is due July 1, 2012.

• Program also applies to apiculture producers.

How it works Step 1:

With the help of a crop insurance agent, locate your farm on a PRF map available at www.rma.usda.gov/policies/pasturerangeforage divided into 12 square mile grids. The program uses historic rainfall data to determine normal rainfall for each grid.

Step 2:

Select at least two non-overlapping two-month periods most important for grazing or hay production to insure against below-average rainfall in the grid area. You can insure between 10% and 70% of your acreage in any one 2-month period.

Step 3:

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Decide the crop value you want to insure. Your selection of value can be between 60% and 150% of the county base value per acre. For hay, the base value is about $226 per acre. Pasture base values vary by county in New York, from $15 to $44 per acre. You can decide whether to insure your land as hay or pasture if the land can be either. Apiculture value is approximately $87 per colony.

To learn more and to enroll by the September 30 sales closing deadline, contact an approved crop insurance agent.

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant (Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com)

Reverse sunscreen Early today I telephoned one of my customers who boards replacements, in addition to raising his own heifers. James told me that something happened to one of a customer’s breeding age Holsteins... something that I would have to see to believe. With his initial description of the heifer’s problem, I wasn’t sure she was still alive. He said that part of the animal’s hide on her back was hanging loose, looking like something had tried to gnaw away at her, darn near skinning away that part of her pelt.

James thought at first that two or more coyotes had attacked her (coyotes rarely do their dirty deeds alone).

James had a veterinarian look at the injured heifer. Her diagnosis was that the animal has suffered photo-

sensitization, most likely caused by ingesting a toxic plant with just the wrong package of chemicals. These are chemicals which become really obnoxious when activated by solar ultra-violet (UV) radiation. Incidentally, many of these toxic plants can inflict their damage through dermal contact, also. The vet felt that most likely that the guilty plant was Saint John’s Wort, a plant famous in its role as an herbal medicine which combats depression in people. Hypericin is the chemical compound which, in low doses, helps combat depression in many humans. In higher doses it can be clearly problematic in livestock.

When James first told me about the photosensitive heifer, my initial reaction was two-fold.

One, I had just written

(a couple weeks earlier) about such a problem which involved the weed wild parsnip, whose causative chemical culprit is furocoumarin. So I asked James if that weed might be responsible for the heifer’s misery.

He said he wasn’t aware of the wild parsnip’s photosensitive issues, but that he’d seen lots of that weed around, mostly by the roadsides. I would think that with a complex, and expensive, tissue sample analysis, from the hurt heifer, it might be possible to determine whether Saint John’s Wort or wild parsnip (or maybe some other plant) caused her problem. If it is a plant that is guilty, since UV rays are necessary to complete the attack, the poor animal’s condition is correctly referred to as phytophotodermatitis (say that three times quickly).

And the second thing that went through mind was that whatever chemical compound had attacked the poor animal, if it were rated as a sunscreen it would

have a minus 50 rating.

According to A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers (by R.W. Blowey), photosensitization is a condition seen in grazing animals caused by an accumulation of light-reactive pigment in the skin.

When the skin is exposed to the sunlight, the pigment absorbs radiant energy, triggering a chemical reaction leading to the release of histamines, which in turn cause excessive skin damage. Photosensitization is usually caused by the animal actually eating the photosensitizing compound. Examples include chemicals contained in Saint John’s Wort and buckweed (not buckwheat).

James e-mailed me a picture of the animal suffering from photosensitization. The picture showed a Holstein heifer, approximately 85 percent white, with hide peeled down from her withers about 18 inches; the wound ceased precisely at a big black spot. (Compare this to humans, where those with little

or no pigment in their skin sunburn much worse than those with more pigment.) The top layers of skin were gone, very similar to when someone peals the outer layers of bark off a birch tree (which I believe is illegal, at least in New York). Underneath the bottom layer of skin is another layer called the fell, which lies right against the muscles. The fell is a thin tough membrane covering a carcass directly under the hide; what I recall from my meat and slaughtering course in college is that you don’t want to cut the fell when skinning the carcass.

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual such animals should not be exposed to sunlight, thus only allowed to graze at night. The severe stress of phytophotosensitization and extensive skin necrosis can, left untreated, be highly debilitating and increase mortality.

Corticosteroids given in the early stages of the ailment may help. Secondary skin infections should

be treated with basic wound management techniques, and fly strikes should be prevented. The good news is that the skin lesions can heal remarkably well, even after extensive necrosis. Often such affected animals can return to normal productivity.

After talking to James, I talked to the heifer’s owner. He says that she is doing well, having been treated with wound dressing and therapeutic antibiotic. She is being kept inside (away from UV radiation), unless it’s raining... almost as if she were an albino. Her liver enzyme tests came back within the normal range. She and her pasture mates have been fed, and continue being fed, kelp meal. This dried marine vegetation, with its high levels of natural vitamins and colloidal trace elements, has been shown to help prevent and help cure other dermatological issues like pink eye and ringworm.

We’re optimistic that kelp meal will help score a similar win against phytophotodermatitis.

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson School: another year on the horizon Can it really be time for school already? I had just had this thought when my children voiced the same sentiment. Our family liked summer vacation because of the flexibility it allowed. The children did not have homework and they did not have to get to bed early. We could camp by the pond or just go on walks. Yes, summer was certainly a favorite time.

It seemed that the last year just ended and now it was time to begin once again. I no longer had to prepare for a new class, but once a teacher always a teacher. When September rolled around it was time for school.

While I went to kindergarten, my husband’s education began with first grade. In those days there were no kindergarten classes around this area. At least we climbed out of the dark ages even offering a full kindergarten session. Hurray!

One year when I was teaching preschool there was one precocious

young man who decided he did not like to come to preschool. His mom delicately informed me that he did not intend to come when the second semester began.

While I agreed it was her right as a parent to withdraw her student, I asked her what she intended to do next year when he asked to be withdrawn from kindergarten. She admitted that she and her husband never considered that. That young man attended for the rest of the term and did not seem upset about it either.

I advocated that parents get acquainted with their children’s teachers as soon as possible. It was when teachers and parents worked together that education happened at its best. When parents supported the teacher there was no end to what can be accomplished.

Most teachers have the best interest of the students at heart. It took a certain type of person to go into the educational field. Although I backed in the door because I could not afford to attend a university away

from home, it was what God meant for me to do.

There was no chance involved in my becoming an education major.

God’s hand was on my life the whole time.

The years I spent teaching the children of this community were some of the happiest of my life. I looked forward to going to work each day. I looked forward to taking the educational journey with each and every class no matter what grade I taught.

Every class was different. The needs of the group dictated the methods of instruction. Oh, I covered the same basic things, but I used the methods best suited to that class. I moved at the best pace for the class.

Since I changed grade levels often I worked

hard. Each shift of grade meant a lot of work, but I did not mind. I looked at it as a challenge that kept me fresh. For those of you not familiar with my tenure as a teacher, I taught everything from preschool through grade six for an extended period of time. There were things that I liked about each grade level, but my favorite grade to teach was kindergarten. I loved the enthusiasm of the children as they began their educational journey. I loved the fact that I was on the ground floor instructing students in work habits and methods of study.

There was always a love for school within my personality. I loved it as a student as well. My years in school were not boring. I loved to learn. I

still love to learn. I chose television programs where I learned something. I liked the shows that tested my skill, too.

There were some things that I had no idea why I remembered them, but I was always thankful for an excellent memory.

I attended school in a small town. Some of the teachers that I had in school taught my mother or at least knew her.

Some of the teachers went to the same church that I did. They shopped in the same stores and took part in the same entertainment.

As I taught year after year the pattern repeated itself. I had the children of former students.

That created a different type of respect entirely.

Pray for the safety of the teachers and stu-

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NCGA seeks growers for action teams, committees The National Corn Growers Association is seeking applications from members interested in working on an NCGA action team or committee in the 2012 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. This service provides growers an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of their industry and to become a part of the national agricultural leadership community.

“As a grassroots organization, NCGA relies on its members to step forward and take an active role in developing the policies that will lead our industry forward,” said NCGA First Vice President Garry Niemeyer. “This year, we have opportunities in every area the organization touches that will allow members to take their involvement to the next level while explor-

ing in great depth the areas which interest them the most.”

Positions are available on all teams and committees: Production and Stewardship Action Team, Research and Business Development Action Team, Public Policy Action Team, Grower Services Action Team, Ethanol Committee, Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team and CornPAC. Action team and committee applications are available online at the NCGA Insider Web site. Deadline for receipt of applications in the NCGA St. Louis office is Thursday, Sept.

1. Interested parties can contact Kathy Baker at the NCGA office with questions, at 636733-9004.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, Aug. 2

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dents as they move back into the school buildings. Today we deal with different factors than we ever had before.

Our school doors are locked to keep out those who are not supposed to be there.

Around this area that really hit home when “Bucky Phillips” was at large. The children were not allowed out that day at all. Everyone was on high alert. He killed once, so he would not hesitate to kill again to save his hide.

Let us get on with the business of education.

Educating the next generation is one of the most important things that we do.

Ann Swanson writes from her home in Russell, PA. Contact at hickoryheights1@verizon.net

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Strengthening American agriculture

by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack At the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we are looking for new ways to help America’s producers succeed every single day. We want farmers and growers with operations of all sizes to be profitable and to make the decisions that are best for their land and their families.

We know that when agriculture is healthy and rural America is healthy, it helps support our nation as a whole.

That is why we have

worked to help strengthen American agriculture by expanding markets for our goods and supporting innovation.

With our global trading partners, we work aggressively to break down trade barriers — and we are reaching out to producers and enterprises of all sizes with information about how to tackle the export market and financing to make it happen.

You may not know it, but this year should be the best ever for American agricultural exports. They’ll top $137

billion dollars and support over one million American jobs.

At the same time, we are looking to expand opportunities for producers to sell their products regionally and in their own communities. Making these sorts of connections — so a farmer can sell to a local school, hospital, or a family just a few dozen miles away — helps keep wealth right here in America, and is creating good paying jobs in our rural communities.

I was lucky to partici-

pate in a celebration of Maryland’s agricultural economy. You may not know it, but this relatively small state is one of the top producers of poultry in the nation.

And like many other states such as Michigan, Oklahoma, Vermont and Oregon, they have embraced local and regional markets, and celebrated them with a ‘Buy Local’ week and awards to folks helping create jobs through regional and local food systems.

Finally, we are working to drive innovation

through cutting edge research. In the past few years alone, USDA has helped reveal the genetic blueprints for a host of plants and animals including corn, soybeans, pigs and turkeys to help combat diseases and increase productivity.

This builds on our longstanding partnership with American farmers — which has helped them double, triple and even quadruple yields of major crops in my lifetime.

As I travel the country, I love to hear from

farmers, ranchers and growers who are doing new and exciting things with their operations and helping create jobs in their communities.

They are breaking into new markets at home and abroad, becoming more productive, and benefitting from efforts to produce renewable energy here at home.

Here at USDA, we will always work to support good markets and innovation so that we have a stronger agriculture industry and rural America to pass on to the next generation.

Rodney Farms Auction HERNOOR ORCHARDS MACHINERY AUCTION Tuesday, September 6 • 5:00 PM Selling Horses, Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Tack, and Barn Equipment Thursday, September 8 • 4:00 PM Middleport, NY Located 4 miles northwest of Middleport, NY just south of the corner of 620 Scottsville-West Henrietta Road, Carmen Rd. and Rt. 104 Having sold the farm will sell: TRACTORS: John Deere 2550 MFWD tracScottsville, NY 14546 tor with John Deere 245 self leveling loader with forks and bucket; John Deere 2855N orchard tractor with 2 remotes; John Deere 2240 diesel tractor; Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor (needs work); Farmall Super A with cultivators; TRUCK & TOWMOTOR: Clark 2 stage towmotor; 1988 Ford Superduty truck with 14' van body; ORCHARD & MISC: SpeedSprayer LV 400 orchard sprayer; FMC OS210 offset rotary mower; Troybilt 4' walk behind sickle mower; pull type and 3 pt. orchard fertilizer spreaders; Ford 4 bottom semi mounted plow; 10' cultipacker; John Deere 8' transport disc; 3 pt posthole digger; Briggs & Stratton 5550 generator; 2100 psi power washer; PTO seeder; (3) 3PT orchard sprayers for parts; orchard trailer; 40 apple boxes; 3 pallets of new 1 bu. cardboard boxes; air compressor; 7 1/2 HP cooler compressor; 3 pt. mower for parts; hand tools and more!

CONSIGNED: 1987 Ford F700 dump truck, diesel; Turf tires for compact tractor; 72" mower deck;

UPCOMING AUCTIONS 8/30/2011 at 5:30 PM Estate of Paul Hrusa Real Estate Auction 27 Vanderbilt Ave, Depew, NY

9/6/2011 at 5:00 PM Hernoor Orchards Machinery Auction Middleport, NY

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9/7/2011 at 4:30 PM Louis & Ida Capamaggio Tool, Yard, & Household Auction 4733 North Byron Road, Elba, NY

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Terms: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or check. All items sell "AS IS"

Selling: HORSES: broke to ride & drive, watch for more information! VEHICLES: 1963 Cadillac Coupe Deville, used as the starting gate at the Ben White Raceway in Orlando, Florida; GMC 8500 fire truck; FARM MACHINERY: John Deere 2020 tractor with John Deere 48 loader, 3 buckets, 16.9x28 rubber, needs clutch; Allis Chalmers 6060 tractor, 15.5x38 rubber, needs clutch; Case 930 tractor, diesel; Allis Chalmers 5040 tractor, for parts; Allis Chalmers 5020 tractor, MFWD, does not run; Haybuster 1206-3 no-till seeder; Pequea 710 tedder; (2) metal basket wagons; Calhoun 450 fertilizer spreader; New Idea manure spreader, needs floor; New Holland 155 elevator; John Deere rake; New Idea rake; John Deere crimper; 5' & 6' rotary mowers; 10' cultipacker; V harrow; running gears; 3 pt snowblower; Ontario drill on steel; Ontario drill on rubber; TACK & EQUIPMENT: Quantity of trunks, pails, halters, harnesses, blankets, & more! Safe T Mill horse treadmill; sulkies; pony cart; 2 horse truck mount starting gate; tilt table; USTA SIRES & DAMS-1960's thru 2000's BARN & MISC: (4) 7 ton hopper bins; Lawn Vacuum; ExMark Turf Ranger riding mower, needs work; steel truck rack; round bale feeder; stand feeder; feeder rack; steel gates; stall gates; quantity of wheel barrows; quantity of hand tools; torches; string trimmers; fans; heaters; hand trucks; hand carts; pallet jacks; tire chains; feed carts; tire rollers for narrow front end tractor; jumping jack tamper; game tables; round tables; assorted furniture and much, much more!

Watch for more details and photos!

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or check.

All items sold "AS IS". Nothing to be removed until settled for.

Scorching weather may call for creep feeding calves

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in the Northeast thinking about using creep feeding for beef calves, according to an animal scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Creep feeding — which is simply a way to increase weaning weight by supplementing grass and milk for unweaned calves or to supplement milk production in periods of nutritional stress for cows — is a valid option now, said John Comerford, associate professor of dairy and animal science.

“However, the decision to creep feed or not to creep feed is a difficult one for producers,” said Comerford, who coordinates Penn State's beef programs. “Like most other aspects of the beef business, it's a complex decision and one that has to be analyzed year after year.

“This management decision has lots of variables and responses that are not always predictable.”

Each producer has to weigh independently if creep feeding is financially feasible for them, noted Comerford. The logical questions to ask before creep feeding calves, he said, are “How much will it cost?” and “How much does it pay?”

“Creep feeding, of course, implies there will be purchased feed pro-

vided for the calves, usually on a limited basis,” he said. “This implication also includes facilities, equipment and labor to provide the feed.”

Comerford offered this sample calculation: Cost 40-calf creep feeder costing $1,000 with a 10-year life — per calf cost: $2.50 Feed at $0.20 per pound x 3.5 pounds/day x 100 days: $70.00 Interest on feed at 4 percent: $0.16 Total estimated cost per calf: $72.66 The payoff Additional weaning weight of 0.6 pounds/day (total 60 lbs. at $1.45/pound): $87.00

Net return to labor and management: $14.34 But creep feeding does not always pay off, Comerford cautions. “It appears on the surface that creep feeding would be a profitable management tool at any time, but there are other considerations,” he said.

“The total weight gain should not be used as the predictor of additional value of calves. Additional weight on calves usually also implies a lower value per pound when they are sold, so the total value of the calf should be considered.”

Comerford cited the following example: An examination of feedercalf values in the Northeast from fall 2005

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shows an average value of $1.12 per pound for 500-pound calves (total value of $560), and a value of $1.22 for calves weighing 440 pounds (total value of $536.80).

“The difference in total calf value must be sufficient from feeding to add the additional 60 pounds of weight,” he explained.

“For calves in which ownership is retained

through the feeding period, there usually will be no advantage in weight.

The non-creep calves eventually will ‘catch up.’”

Other factors involved in creep-feeding calculations include feed efficiency, feed palatability and cost, carcass grade, marbling accretion, preconditioning programs and weaning.

“Costs and returns

should determine the decision to provide creep feed,” Comerford said. “Consider all the variations in calf value and management plans in making the decision.

But if the current searing heat continues, perhaps turning into a drought — and causing stress to cows — creep feeding is an option to be considered.”

POTATO AND GRAIN FARM AUCTION JABLONSKI BROTHERS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 @ 4:00 P.M. 10897 County Road 92, Wayland (Steuben Co.) New York 14572

From I-390 Exit #3 at Wayland turn north off exit ramp onto State Route 21-15 and almost immediately make right onto Rte. 415 south (toward Cohocton) follow 1 mile along 415 to 1st road right (County road 92) follow 92 a short mile to farm on right.

Ray passed away in 2002 and Jim is retiring. The farm is sold! Selling will be: THREE MF DIESEL 2wd TRACTORS: MF 1155 cab tractor V-8 engine, 2 remotes, 24.5x32 tires; MF 1135 cab tractor, 6 cyl. Perkins, 2 remotes, 10.8Rx38 tires; MR 90 fender tractor; IH Industrial 2404 gas tractor with model 2000 loader plus rear counter weight; Cub Low Boy 154 with belly mower; GRAIN and GENERAL PURPOSE TOOLS: Tye “Pasture Pleaser” 7 ft. no till seed drill with dry fert. box, big and small seed boxes, planted 400 acres lifetime!; Lockwood low profile stone picker with rear collector hopper (model L06630); Farmstead/Adasco small grain seed cleaner; 8 in. x 7 ft. grain auger with hopper: High Cap 40 squirrel cage grain cleaner; Bush Hog 15 ft. model 2615L batwing rotary mower, 6 hard tires, 540 p.t.o.; Bush Hog 20 ft. batwing mower, 6 pneumatic tires, 540 p.t.o.; Two (2) MF 510 diesel combines with grain heads (never corn), both have straw choppers; JD 8350 grain drill 21x7 plus grass seeder; MF 3 pt. balance head sickle bar mower; Little Giant app. 36 ft. transport bale/grain elevator, motor driven; Two (2) MF 6-b. hyd. reset semi-mt. plows; Koenn 3 pt. tire track eliminator; 12 ft. pull behind dry lime/fert. spreader; Calhoun trailer type fert. spinner spreader; Unverferth gravity box wagons; Caroni 5 ft. 3 pt. finish mower; Almost new Agri-Fab pull behind lawn vacuum; 3 pt. 12 ft. fert. top dress applicator; App. 1000 gal. poly nurse tank; Flat rack wagon; Homelite portable transfer pump; Two (2) MF quick hitches; Lincoln 225 DC portable welder/generator; Vintage Polaris snowmobile; etc.!

POTATO/VEGETABLE SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT: John Beam 25RCTR 500 gal. air blast sprayer; John Blue 300 gal. stainless tow behind sprayer, 25 ft. booms, J. Blue Piston pump; Hyster elec. forklift with turn head and charger; Hyster 40 lp forklift; Haines potato seed cutter (model 200) 2-3-4-5 cut, very, very low use!!; Lockood Mark Aire 2 row harvester with Ford industrial gas power unit, on air head; Haines 24 in. pallet box filler; Haines 24 in. brusher; Haines 12 in. wide x app. 28 ft. conveyor on scissor wheels; Ideal 26 ft. corrugated belt conveyor on adj. height scissors; 5 ft. produce scoop bucket; Haines elect./ hyd. power unit; Old Holland 2 row transplanter; Lennox “Prairie Schooner” (big) salamander type warehouse heater; Boggs (real nice) wooden potato grader; Iron Age 2 row potato planter; Qty. of bushel produce baskets; Antique wooden bear lugs; 100 plus of good nestable wooden pallet boxes!

DOZER and TRUCKS-BULK BODIES: AC HD 6 diesel dozer, direct start, straight blade; 1999 Chevy 1500 4x4 pickup, 72,000 miles, auto trans., with Western snow plow; 1976 GMC 6500 s/a truck with van body; Dodge truck with van body; Ford 800 Big Job with dry. fert. body; Ford Big Job tandem axle dump truck; 1978 (rusty) Dodge Diesel pickup; Plus the following (5) 18 ft. Bulkl Body Trucks: ca.

1973 Louisville gas ten wheeler; ca 1962 Chevy 80 s/a; IH cab over s/a: GMC 6500 (has grain auger); ca. 1954 Ford Big Job F-8 s/a; NOTE: All 5 are Haines good 18 ft. bodies (narrow rear opening) with grain pans and will sell separately from the trucks!

Machinery has been stored indoors. Lunch and comfort facility on site.

ALSO some household furnishings will be sold at same time!

TERMS: CASH. Honorable personal checks will be accepted from known persons in good standing. UNKNOWN persons paying by check will need current bank letter addressed to this auction for immediate removal privilege. Otherwise plan to leave purchased item(s) until check is cleared or otherwise verified positive. Acceptable ID required for bidders card.

Owned by Jim and the late Ray Jablonski dba/Jablonski Brothers Farm.

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

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

45th Annual Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Rally scheduled Sept. 8-11 The 45th Annual Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Rally will be held on Sept. 8-11 at 10400 Gillate Rd., Alexander, NY 14005, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Take a step back in time, Lots and lots to see, come for the whole day. This years’ feature will be Steam Engines and Domestic Gas Engines. Lots of working demonstrations with equipment from the past, such as antique tractors, steam engines, log sawing, gas engines, treshing, working models, woodworking, tractor pulls, flea market

and parades.

Consignment auction Thursday at 1 p.m. and at 5 p.m.

There will be a Light and Heavy Horse Pull and Mini Horse Pull.

Friday evening at 7 p.m. a large variety of trucks and tractors pulling throughout the night including steamers, an evening of enjoyable entertainment.

Saturday 11a.m. Semi Antique - 1959 and older tractor pull, garden tractors and team pulls.

Sunday at 12 noon Farm Stock and Team Pulls.

Live entertainment each day. Thursday & Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Shopkeepers, Friday evening 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Rawhide, Saturday 1 p.m. Alexander Firemen’s Band and 7:30 p.m. Kelly’s Old Timers with square dancing, Sunday 1-3pm.

Niagara Frontier Fiddlers Club.

Sunday - Antique Car Display.

Delicious food, and beverages available on ground each day such as Pasta Dinner, Fish Fry, Chicken BBQ, Roast Beef Dinner, and

much more.

Don't miss this entertaining event for the whole family to enjoy.

Sponsored in part by: Ed Arnold Scrap Processors, Frey Well Drilling, Farone Heating & Cooling, LLC and Attica Sand & Gravel Inc. For health and safety reasons, no pets or glass bottles please.

More information can be found at www.alexandersteamshow.com.

The Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Associatio is a Not-ForProfit Organization. All events are subject to

cancellation without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Member-

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, August 29 • 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, 585-584-3033, 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: 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 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Private Consignor. Trailers - ‘06 Heavy duty flatbed trailer sold with a transferable registration & Mallard travel trailer w/gas, electric, cable.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - Farm Tractor - ‘50’s Ford 8N farm tractor. Near perfect body; everything original. Starts & runs just fine. Keys are available.

• 6:15 PM - Private Consignor - Grand Cherokee - ‘97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Lots of new & replaced parts. Formerly owned by a school teacher. Keys & clean title.

• 6:20 PM - Private Consignor - Sports Cards - Thousands of Baseball, Football & Hockey trading cards. Pinnacle, Donruss, Fleer, Score, Topps & Upper Deck. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 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.

• 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.).

Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction.

Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Christian Central Academy. Surplus Assets - (12) Solid Oak laminate doors, (30) 2 bulb fluorescent fixtures, children’s chairs, Minolta copier & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 31 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St.,

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

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

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, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104 Thursday, September 1 • Oakfield, NY area. Farms for Sale Sealed Bid Auction. Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thurs., Sept. 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process.

Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid.

10% Buyer’s Premium in effect. Willard Pengelly & Craig Wilcox, Brokers. Call 585-4941880 between 8 am and 11:45 am Mon. Fri. and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US

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Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 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, 800321-3211.

Friday, September 2 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal & Added Consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, September 3 • 9:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 792 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Monday, September 5 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-6993637

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, September 6 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: City of Poughkeepsie . Police Autos & SUV’s - ‘02 Land Rover Freelander SE, ‘97 Ford Explorer, ‘01 Ford Focus SE, ‘92 Nissan Sentra GXE & (2) Honda Accords. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, September 8 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillete Rd., Alexander, NY. Western NY Gas & Steam Engine Assn.

Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, September 9 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Pine Hollow Dairy Herd Reduction Sale. 150 head freestall Sire ID young Holstein Cows & Heifers. 25 1st & 2nd calf springers, 15 fresh 1st calf heifers, 50 bred heifers, 60 open breeding age heifers. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Deer Park. Trucks & Office - ‘01 & ‘95 Dodge Ram 2500 pickups, ‘98 Chevy CK31003 dump truck, copiers & fax machine, monitors, printers & cartridges.

Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563.

www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Monday, September 12 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer Sale. Snowtop sends 6 registered heifers sired by Monument, Buckeye, Alliance, Pacific, Damion, Airraid, 3 bred & 3 open ready to breed. 15 outstanding bred heifers from Carl & Deanna Tice-New Berlin send 8 Holsteins, 7 Jersey X all in excellent condition from short bred to springers. A group of 8 open heifers and a few cows from one farm; Another group of 10-12 2nd calf springers. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-6993637 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, September 13 • 9:30 AM: Holderness, NH. Selling tractors, equipment and shop tools to help settle the estate of Harrison A. Sargent. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802785-2161 Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner.

Co-managed by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Friday, September 16 • 10:30 AM: 1226 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 5 Properties and 6.76 +/- Acres to be offered. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com • The Pins Farm, Barton, VT. 149th Top of Vermont Invitational and Dairy sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer reg Lussier 802-626-8892.

Saturday, September 17 • 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, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA. Fraley’s Annual Fall Consignment Auction.

Tractors, farm & construction equip., trucks and farm related items. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.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, 585-396-1676 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 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732

Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 22 • Cadiz, OH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 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, 315-633-2944 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 518-569-0503, Harry Nererett 518651-1818 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.

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S 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

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

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

802-334-2638 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

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

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

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

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

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

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

August 29, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 5

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

Auction Calendar, Continued

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(cont. from prev. page) www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com 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, 607746-2226 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 • 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, 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: Showaker IH Sales & Service, 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept.

30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale.

Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. 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 • Martinelli Construction, 234 Thomaston Rd., Morris, CT. 2008 IH 4400 Truck

w/rolloff, Komatsu CK30 Track Skidsteer, Kubota Track Excavator; Utility & Equipment Trailers; IR 642 Lull Lift & Manlift; tools. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 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, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms. Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 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, 585-394-1515. 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 607-6993637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-8226087 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, 315633-2944 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. Vision-Gen & Partners Elite Offering. Hosted

by Vision Genetics. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 22 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds). Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, October 27 • Moira, NY. Complete Dispersal for Carl Bilow. 100 High quality dairy cattle sell. Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr, Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989 Ford Service Truck, Tire and Service Equipment, Office Equipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-5696421 • 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, 607746-2226 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, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-6993637 www.hoskingsales.com 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, 607746-2226 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, 585-394-1515. 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 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational and Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer reg Lussier 802-626-8892.

Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 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, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. . Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 22, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .25-.30; 6175# .40-.46; 76-90# .52-.55; 91-105# .60-.65; 106# & up .70-.80.

Farm Calves: 1-1.30 Started Calves: .22-.28 Veal Calves: .90-1.55 Heifers: Open .74-1; Beef .6350-1.05.

Feeder Steers: .75-1.15 Beef Steers: .70-1.0350 Stock Bull: .85-1.40 Beef Bull: .78-.85 Sheep, ea: 100-125 Lambs, ea: 95-210 Goats, ea: 75-150; Kids ea 40-65.

Canners: up to 63.50 Cutters: 64-68 Utility: 69.50-75 Rabbits: 3-14 Chickens: 4-17 Ducks: 5-24 * Open Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Sale as usual.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 17, 2011 Cows: Canners 30-56; Cutters 57.50-66.50; Util 67-77.

Steers: Ch 111-114.

Calves: 4.50-85/ea.

Goats: 34-161/ea; Kids 2166/ea.

Sows: 55-56.50 Boars: 28-31 Chickens: 1-4.50 Rabbits: 1-11.50 Ducks: 1-16 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 16, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-24; 61-75# 17-52; 76-95# 3955; 96-105# 14-55; 106# & up 46-59.

Farm Calves: 60-280/cwt Start Calves: 215/cwt Feeders: 69-123/cwt Heifers: 58-79/cwt Steers: 86/cwt Bulls: 67-91/cwt Canners: 25-62/cwt Cutters: 63-72/cwt Utility: 73-80/cwt Pigs: 45-57/ea.

Lambs: 125-265/cwt

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 23, 2011 40 Calves .20-1.20, Avg .69; 37 Cows .40-.80, Avg .69; 13 Feeders 300-600# .45-1.54, Avg .80; 3 Heifers .74-.83, Avg .77; 8 Bulls .48.5-.95, Avg .81; 13 Steers .57.5-.91, Avg .80; 2 Hogs .48-.49, Avg .48; 10 Roasting Pigs (ea) 16-73, Avg 48.60; 3 Sows .48-.54, Avg .57; 34 Sheep .401.55, Avg .88; 24 Lambs (es) 44-86, Avg 64.25, 104 /#) .80-2.48, Avg 1.86; 8 Goats (ea) 60-180, Avg 90.63; 68 Kids (ea) 2797.50, Avg 54.04. Total 384.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .75-1.85; Leghorn Fowl (ea) 5; Roosters (/#) 1.70-2.35; Bunnies (ea) 1.50-4.25; Ducks (/#) 1.50 Rabbits (/#) 1.50-2.55; Pigeons (ea) 3-5.50; Guineas (ea) 5-12.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.70; Brown Jum XL 1.80; L 1.77; M 1.05.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 7 Alfalfa 2.50-6.50; 13 Mixed 26.70; 1 Timothy 4.50; 10 Grass 2.10-4.60; 2 Oats 9.75; 1 Lumber 25. Total 34.

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

Grower Bulls over 92# .501.15; 80-92# .40-1; Bob Veal .35-.85.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.80; Lean .45-.65; Hvy Beef Bulls .72-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 850-1200; Springing Cows 800-1250; Springing Hfrs. 900-1350; Bred Hfrs. 800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 850-1200; Open Hfrs.

500-900; Started Hfrs. 200400.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1; Beef Steer Sel .75-.90; Hols. Steer Sel .75-.85.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder .80-2; Market .75-1.50; Slaughter Sheep .30-.65.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100200; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 22, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# .90-1.25; 80-92# .65-1; Bob Veal .38-.46.

Cull Cows (/#): .71-.76; Lean .55-.64; Hvy. Beef Bulls .76-.80.

Beef (/#): Feeders .901.08.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.60-1.85; Market 1.401.60; Slaughter .64-.76.

Goats (/hd): Billes 140160; Nannies 90-120; Kids 55-70.50.

Swine (/#): Boar .20; Sow .34.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY August 17, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 3; Grower Bull over 92# .80-1.05; 8092# .40-.95; Bob Veal .05.45.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.76; Lean .48-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .83.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Cows 1100; Springing Hfrs. 12001500; Bred Hfrs. 10001450; Fresh Hfrs. 1400; Open Hfrs. 700-1150; Started Hfrs. 250-500; Service Bulls 700-1375.

Beef (/#): Beef Ch 1.05; Sel .95; Hols. Ch .93-.96.

BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY August 18, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2; Grower Bull Calves over 92# .50-1.15; 80-92# .40-1; Bob Veal .35-.85.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .62-.80; Lean .45-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .72-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 850-1200; Springing Cows 800-1250; Springing Hfrs. 900-1350; Bred Hfrs. 800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 850-1400; Open Hfrs.

500-900; Started Hfrs. 200400.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1; Steer Sel .75-.90; Hols.

Steer Sel .75-.85.

Lamb/Sheep; (/#): Feeder .80-2; Market .75-1.50; Slaughter Sheep .30-.65.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100200; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY August 18, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1.753.85; Grower Bull over 92# .70-1.25; 80-92# .40-.70; Bob Veal .15-.39.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .74-.80; Lean .60-.76; Hvy. Beef Bulls .72-.79.

Beef (/#): Feeders .771.10.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY August 18, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2;

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY August 18, 2011 Calves (/#): Growers 2.50; over 92# .90-1.25; 80-92#

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

.50-1.10; Bob Veal .05-.45.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .63-.78; Canners/Cutters .45-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .80.

Beef (/#): Sel .85-.88; Hols.

Ch .88.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY August 17, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 58-77.50; Canners/Cutters 40-72.

Dairy Bulls: HY Util 77-93.

Calves: Slaughter Bobs 95-110# 30-50; 80-95# 2547.50; 60-80# 20-45; Vealers 250# & up 70-88.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull ove 95# 45112.50; 80-95# 40-110; 7080# 35-75; Hfrs. 100-245.

Holstein Steers: Ch 88100; Sel 76-86.

Hogs: US 1-3 62-95; Sows US 1-3 68-70; Boars US 13 22-26; Feeders US 1-3 20-41.

Slaughter Sheep: 40-64 Lambs/Goats: Market Ch 80-100# 125-200.

Goats (/hd): Billies L 110# & up 80-170; Nannies L 75112.50.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 17, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 7-26 Beets (bunch): .75-1.55 Blackberries (pt): 1.102.80 Blueberries (pt): 2-2.60 Broccoli (hd): .35-1 Butternuts: .70-1 Cabbage (hd): .70-1.10 Cantaloupes: .20-2.05 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 2-14 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 2.256.50 Eggs (dz): .75-1.60 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 313 Lettuce: .40-.65 Nectarines (8 qt): 1012.50 Onion (bunch): .12-.67 Peaches (1/2 bu): 7.50-30

Peppers (1/2 bu): 1-16.50 Pickles (1/2 bu): 2-16.50 Plums (peck): 12-18.50 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 12-14 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .501.30 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 1524 Sweet Corn (dz): 1.754.50 Sweet Potatoes (1/2 bu): 5-14.50 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 2-12.50 Tomatoes (25#): 10-41 Watermelons: .45-3.75 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 4-10.50 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 22, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.78; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .75.84 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.10; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.15.

Lambs: 62-73# 1.72-1.88.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA August 17, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 71.7574.25, hi dress 79.50, lo dress 65.25-68; Boners 8085% lean 67.25-73.25; Lean 85-90% lean 64.5068.25, lo dress 54-63.75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1030-1415# 76-82.75, lo dress 965# 66.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

290-492# 75-88.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 610-820# 74-75.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-120# 97-117; No. 2 95-105# 75-87; 80-90# 6080; No. 3 80-100# 40-60; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-105# 195-300/hd; No. 2 80-100# 70-165/hd.

Vealers: Util 60-90# 11-45.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220# 155/hd; 45-50% lean 350# 170/hd; Sows US 1-3 400# 155/hd.

Feeder Pigs (/hd): US 1-3 20-55# 23-46.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 130-200; 70-105# 150-185.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 105-155# 60-87.50.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 under 20# 20; 35-45# 50-80; 50-65# 77.50-90; Nannies Sel 1 100-130# 95-110; Sel 2 90130# 45-95; Billies Sel 2 120# 142; Sel 2 130# 122.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 23, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch full 1265-1390# 112-113.25; Hols. dairy types full/thin/old 1325-1810# 79.50-97.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 74-78.50; Boners 72-74.50; Lean 68.50-74; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 5969.50; Shelly 58 & dn.

Bulls: 1230-1460# 7882.75.

Feeder Cattle: Steers beef type 1045# 91; Feeder Bulls Jersey w/horns 675# 74; BWF X 970# 77.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-115# 117125; No. 2 90-115# 80-115; No. 3 80-95# 50-78.

Sows: 310-470# 65.50-68; 525-605# 67.25-70.25; cpl thin 315-445# 52-63.50.

Boar: 570-635# 36.

Goats: L Billies 142-196; Fancy Kids 127-135; Fleshy Kids 87-120; Small/Thin/Bottle 25-84.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-70# 167-185; 70-90# 170-178; 100-115# 162-170.

Sheep: all wts. 42-122.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Aug. 26.

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 23, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .30.55; Cutters .52-.65; Util .65.78; Bulls .75-.88; Hols.Steers .75-.88; Heifers .60-.80.

Calves: Growers 1-1.55; Veal .75-1.05; Heifers 1.502; Other .75.

Hogs: Roasters 100180/ea; Sows .45-.59; Boars .25-.30.

Sheep: .70-.90; Lambs 1.50-2.

Goats: 100-130/ea; Billies 180-230/ea; Kids 40-75/ea.

Sheep: 45-140/cwt Goats: 21-220/ea.

Rabbits: 1.50-7.50/ea.

Poultry: 1-12.50/ea.

Hay (6 lots): .45-5/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., Aug. 30. * Note: Tues., Aug. 30 - First time away from home: 30 hd Beef X Steers & Hfrs. 400500#.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 23, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: 1.7512.50 Chickens/Chicks: 1-7 Guinea Keets: 3-6 Geese: 6-6.50 Quail: 2-3 Ducks: 2-11.50 Mice: 6 Rabbit Families: 25-28 Guineas: 5 Turkeys: 7-11 Guinea Pig: 2-2.50 Golden Pheasant: 18 Ducklings: 2-3.25 Pigeons: 1-2.75 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA August 22, 2011 Cows: Prem. White 7275.50; Breakers 69-71; Boners 66.50-68.50; Lean 6366.

Bulls: 77.50-80.50.

Calves: 129. Bulls No. 1 95120# 115-132.50; 80-92# 85-110; Angus 86-102# 160-175; Hfrs. 92# & up 275-310; 80-92# 200-260.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 30# 46.

Goats (/hd): 40-60# 90110; 60-80# 115-137.50.

Lambs: 54-66# 167.50182.50.

Hay: 2 lds, 150-170/ton.

Rye: 1 ld, 8/bu Oats: 2 lds, 5.35/bu.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 180210/ton.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 22, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8284.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-77; Boners 80-85% lean 70.50-73.50, hi dress 75.50-76, lo dress 67-69; Lean 85-90% lean 63.5069, hi dress 71, lo dress 5963.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1625-1985# 79-84.50, few hi dress 88-94; YG 2 10651785# 73.50-79.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400500# 127.50-139; 500-700# 117.50-123; 900-1000# 98101; M&L 2 250-400# 105112.50.

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Eighty-Four Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 250-300# 130; 300-500# 116-127.50; 500-700# 103112.50; 700-900# 78-85; M&L 2 300-500# 107.50118; 500-700# 86-105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 250300# 135; 300-500# 118132.50; 500-700# 112.50; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 90-92.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 105-120; No. 2 90-130# 80-100; No. 3 85120# 40-75; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95-100# 195-235; Beef 85-110# 110-117.50 Vealers: Util 65-120# 12.50-32.50.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 210# 65.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 115125# 100-102.50/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-90# 163-182.50; 100-130# 156-162.50; Ewes Util 1-2 155-200# 6775.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 105-107.50; 75-100# 120-142.50; Sel 2 52-68# 67.50-87.50; Nannies Sel 2 100# 110; Billies Sel 1 90# 125.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA August 22, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1232-1622# 116119; Ch 2-3 1126-1500# 111-115.50; full/YG 4-5 1198-1550# 109.50-112; Sel 1-3 1062-1374# 107110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1348-1450# 98.25-98.50; Ch 2-3 1154-1468# 91.7594.25; Sel 1-3 1168-1326# 87-90.25.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1376# 115115.50; Ch 2-3 1094-1452# 109-111.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 74-76; Breakers 75-80% lean 7175.50, hi dress 75-78.75, lo dress 68-70.50; Boners 8085% lean 67-71.75, hi dress 72-73.50, lo dress 62.5065; Lean 88-90% lean 6267, hi dress 67.50-69.50, lo dress 57-61.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1

Fredericksburg, PA August 16, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77; Boners 80-85% lean 62-68; Lean 85-90% lean 55-60, lo dress 44-51.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 95-115; 8090# 50-70; No. 2 95-120# 60-100; No. 3 90-120# 3060.

Vealers: Util 60-100# 1040.

1130-1958# 79.25-86.75; YG 2 1224-1334# 75.2576.75.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 314394# 100-115; L 3 Hols.

418-940# 80.50-86.75.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 320-500# 111-117; 606# 115; M&L 2 344-482# 92.50-104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 402438# 130-141; 577-642# 107.50-120.

Vealers: Util 70-122# 2550; 60-68# 5-25.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 94-120# 117.50127.50; 80-92# 52.5067.50; No. 2 94-124# 100120; 80-92# 48-57.50; No. 3 94-120# 48-90; 80-92# 4452.50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 96# 230; No. 2 84# 170; 74-78# 70-80.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 54-69# 170-187.50; 76-89# 180-200; 120-134# 92-108# 182.50-192.50; Ewes Gd 12 80-152# 79-97.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 65-75; 40-60# 90115; 70-90# 120-137.50; Sel 2 20-40# 48-60; 40-60# 65-87.50; 70-90# 115-125; Sel 3 20-40# 35-50; 40-50# 55-65; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 112.50-121; Sel 2 80120# 82.50-107.50; Sel 3 80-120# 55-80; Billies Sel 1 140-200# 165-205.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 one lot 35# 40.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA August 20, 2011 Alfalfa: 6 lds, 255-355 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 115-250 Timothy: 2 lds, 185-210 Grass: 5 lds, 140-245 Straw: 3 lds, 145-170 Oats: 1 ld 4.75/bu.

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA August 19, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1220-1630# 115-118; Ch 2-3 1185-1600# 112116; Sel 2-3 1090-1350#

109-113; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1300-1625# 96-103; Ch 23 1245-1695# 93-100; Sel 2-3 1190-1680# 89-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1070-1370# 109-113 Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 7378.50, hi dress 78.50-84.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 7275.50, hi dress 75.50-78.50, lo dress 64.50-70; Boners 80-85% lean 66-74, hi dress 74-77, lo dress 62.50-67.50; Lean 85-90% lean 61-67, hi dress 67-73, lo dress 52-61.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon.YG 1 1365-1405# 89-95.50, lo dress 105-1825# 84.50-89; Bullocks 870-1190# 89-93, hi dress 950-1585# 95-100; lo dress 845-1320# 84-89; Thurs.YG 1 1105-1890# 8387.50, 2030-2230# 69.5072.50; hi dress 1280-1540# 88-93, lo dress 1205-1900# 78-81; Bullocks 850-1320# 88.50-91, lo dress 880-975# 78-81.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 100-120; 75-90# 75-90; No. 2 95-105# 75-90; 75-90# 65-75; No. 3 95-120# 50-70; 70-90# 40-50; Util 70-110# 20-32; 60-70# 11-15; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 75-95# 180-220; non-tubing 60-95# 11-50; Tues. No. 1 pkg 121# 112; 95-112# 127-137; pkg 90# 92; 73-80# 30-47; No. 2 102113# 130-138; 95-101# 122-132; 90# 80-91; 75-84# 30-50; No. 3 93-109# 60-70; 83-85# 42-47; 71# 25; Util 82-110# 40; pkg 72# 12; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 94103# 360-370; pkg. 82# 220; No. 2 pkg 81-92# 235320; non-tubing 62-92# 1242.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 120; 98118# 138-141; 90-96# 104124; 86-88# 75; No. 2 98128# 117-130; 94-96# 113119; 80-92# 67-80; No. 3 100-130# 89; 90-98# 67-70; 80-88# 45; 72-78# 20; Util 80-88# 20-40; 60-78# 15;Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 85105# 250-330; No. 2 75105# 100-200; non-tubing 70-90# 15-30.

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LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA August 17, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1175# 114.50; Ch 24 1010-1465# 109.50-112; Sel 1-3 1165-1185# 102108.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1580-1630# 104-108; 1705# 99.25; Ch 2-3 12001460# 90.50-97; Sel 1-3 1105-1320# 82-85.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 3-4 1250# 112.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 71.50-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6669.50; Lean 85-90% lean 60-64.50, hi dress 6667.50, lo dress 56-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 2205-2320# 77.50-85.50; YG 2 1725-2270# 70-75.50.

Feeder Bulls: L 3 Hols.

486-505# 67.50-72.

Vealers: Util 70-110# 22.50-42.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120-130; 8090# 70-75; No. 2 95-115# 95-122.50; 80-90# 5567.50; No. 3 95-115# 7082.50; 80-90# 35-52.50; Jersey Xbred Hfrs. 70-95# 110-150.

Lambs: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 3060# 207.50-212.50; Ch 2-3 45-60# 150-167.50; 70-85# 162.50-177.50; 125-0130# 175-185.

Goats: Sel 60# 112; Sel 2 10-30# 40-47.50; 40# 5572.50; 50-60# 60-85; Sel 3 10-30# 10-30; Nannies Sel 1 130# 121; Sel 2 100-120# 87.50-96; Sel 3 80-120# 6986; Billies Sel 1 140-160# 172.50-175.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 16, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1335-1480# 117119.50; Ch 2-3 1130-1590# 112-117; Sel 1-3 10401515# 107-112.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1420-1585# 100-103; 16501675# 97-97.50; Ch 2-3 1345-1605# 93-98.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1605-1320# 110.50111.50; Ch 2-3 1010-1160# 107-110; YG 4-5 11101225# 100-105.50; Sel 1-3 1115-1345# 103.50-106.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 77.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 71-

73.50, hi dress 75.50, lo dress 67.50-70; Boners 8085% lean 67-71.50, lo dress 64-65; Lean 85-90% lean 62-66.50, lo dress 55-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1165-1655# 76-86; YG 2 1410-1425# 73.50-74.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 413452# 137-140; 535-730# 92-114; 810-910# 95-100; M&L 2 285# 125; 400# 97; 540-785# 75-105; L 3 Hols.

430-442# 73-78; 550-950# 69-79.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 417-433# 127-130; 580765# 97-105; M&L 2 205270# 90-93; 307-460# 87112; 522-760# 72-102; 810870# 82-95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 330495# 94-130; 560-750# 8893; 846-887# 83-86; M&L 2 225# 96-122; 305-450# 8595; 525-735# 70-97; L 3 Hols. 320# 67; 905# 76.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 97-132; 90# 80-87; No. 2 95-110# 70100; 85-90# 62-77; No. 3 75-105# 40-70; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 105# 250; No. 2 7580# 77-135.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 1247.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 220-275# 75.50-79; 45-50% lean 235-285# 7476.50; 330# 76.

Sows: US 1-3 420-485# 67-70; 500-540# 69.50-74.

Boars: 310-730# 31.50-37; Jr. Boars 270-305# 58-60.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2045# 31-60; 60-80# 61-69; Roasting Pigs 172-180# 8794/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-70# 150-192; 9095# 152-165; 120-165# 120-162; Ewes Gd 2-3 135155# 67-70; 225# 40; Rams 185# 92.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 60# 155; Sel 2 under 20# 10-25; 20-40# 30-52; 45-60# 6590.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 90-140# 90-102; Sel 2 90100# 60-80; Sel 3 70-90# 35-57.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 22, 2011 Cattle: 73 Steers: Ch 106-112; Gd 100-105 Heifers: Ch 105-110; Gd 98-104.

Cows: Util & Comm. 65-72; Canner/lo Cutter 64 & dn.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 70110; Bulls 70-105; Hfrs. 75105.

Calves: 83. Ch 110-125; Gd 80-100; Std 15-50; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 50-120.

Hogs: 54. US 1-2 72-75; US 1-3 70-72; Sows US 1-3 6065; Boars 22-40.

Feeder Pigs: 19. US 1-3 20-50# 20-60 Sheep: 65. Lambs Ch 165185; Gd 125-150; SI Ewes 60-80.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Goats: 25-175 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 22, 2011 Alfalfa: 210-250 Alfalfa/Grass: 180-265 Timothy: 165-180 Lg. Sq. Bales: 140-155 Rd. Bale: 75-130 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 22, 2011 Roosters: 4-6.75 Hens: 1.50-5.75 Banties: .25-2 Ducks: 4-5 Bunnies: .50-6.75 Rabbits: 4-10 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 22, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1625# 116118, few up to 120; Ch 2-3 1185-1470# 112-115.50; Sel 2-3 1100-1350# 109111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1350-1625# 96100.50; Ch 2-3 1245-1695# 93-96; Sel 2-3 1190-1680# 89-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1070-1370# 109-113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 74.5078.50, hi dress 80-84.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 7275.50, hi dress 76.50-78.50, lo dress 64.50-68; Boners 80-85% lean 69-74, hi dress 74-77 lo dress 62.50-67.50; Lean 88-90% lean 62-67, hi dress 68.50-73, lo dress 5761.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1105-1890# 83-87.50, 2030-2230# 69.50-72.50; hi dress 1280-1540# 88-93; lo dress 1205-1900# 78-81; Bullocks 850-1320# 88.5091, lo dress 880-975# 7881.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 120-128# 120; 98118# 138-141; 90-96# 104124; 86-88# 75; No. 2 98128# 117-130; 94-96# 113119; 80-92# 67-80; No. 3 100-130# 89; 90-98# 67-70; 80-88# 45; 72-78# 20; Util 80-88# 20-40; 60-78# 15.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-105# 250-330; No. 2 75-105# 100-200; nontubing 70-90# 15-30.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA August 17, 2011 US 1-2: 57, 20-30# 115155, mostly 130-155; 11, 30-40# 115; 80, 40-50# 8095; 88, 50-60# 85-90.

US 2: 88, 20-30# 110-125; 86, 30-40# 80-110, mostly 80-85; 85, 40-50# 80-105, mostly 80-85. *Next Feeder Pig sale is Wed., Sept. 7.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 22, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 208-222; 60-80# 194-210; 80-90# 184-198; 90-110# 188-202; 110-130# 174188; 130-150# 164-179; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 4060# 178-198; 60-80# 169190; 80-90# 170-185; 90110# 176-191; 110-130# 172-173.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 101-116; 160-200# 108-123; 200300# 102-114; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 85-100.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 116-130; 60-80# 128152; 80-90# 140-154; Sel 2 30-40# 77-86; 40-60# 6487; 60-80# 112-136; Sel 3 30-40# 60-75; 40-60# 6487; 60-80# 84-100; 90-100# 88-103.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 115-130; 130-180# 132-146; Sel 2 80-130# 122-136; 130-180# 122-136; Sel 3 50-80# 72-

82; 80-130# 92-106.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 168-182; 150-250# 179-194; Sel 2 100-150# 139-154.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary August 22, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold steady to .05 higher, wheat sold .05-.10 lower, barley sold .15-.20 higher, oats sold .10-.15 lower & soybeans sold .30 to .40 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 3 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.20-8.60, Avg 8.38, Contracts 7.39-7.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.307.80, Avg 7.12, Contracts 6.82-7.45; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.50, Avg 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.40-14.30, Avg 13.91, Contracts 13-13.20; EarCorn Range 235.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.90-8.60, Avg 8.30; Wheat No. 6.25-6.30, Avg 6.27; Barley No. 3 Range 5.10-6.50, Avg 5.80; Oats No. 2 Range 3.85-4.75, Avg 4.20; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13-14.30, Avg 13.60; EarCorn 235.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.71-8.29, Avg 7.78; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.40-6, Avg 5.78; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.68; Oats No. 2 Range 3.204.90, Avg 3.75; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13-14, Avg 13.56; EarCorn 155-160, Avg 157.78.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 8.25-8.55, Avg

8.38; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.35-7.50, Avg 7.42; Barley No. 3 Range 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14, Avg 13.58; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.80.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.718.60, Avg 8.21, Mo. Ago 8.12, Yr Ago 4.26; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.40-7.80, Avg 6.51, Mo Ago 6.37, Yr Ago 6.11; Barley No. 3 Range 46.50, Avg 4.93, Mo Ago 4.70, Yr Ago 2.42; Oats No. 2 Range 3.20-5.20, Avg 4.09, Mo Ago 4, Yr Ago 2.21; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14.30, Avg 12.97, Mo Ago 13.90, Yr Ago 10.41; EarCorn Range 155-235; Avg 204, Mo Ago 217.60, Yr Ago 114.50.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.99, Avg 7.48;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.76; Oats No. 2 Range 34.75, Avg 3.70; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.14.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary August 22, 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, 110 lds Hay, 40 Straw. Alfalfa 130-390; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100325; Timothy 135-355; Grass Hay 115-250; Straw 120-175 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: Aug. 15, 28 lds Hay, 12 lds Straw. Alfalfa 130390; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 117-325; Timothy 165-355; Grass Hay 115-350; Straw 120-165 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: Aug. 19, 29 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 152-250; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100300; Timothy 155-195; Grass Hay 125-265; Straw 142-167 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: Aug 18, 23 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 240335; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-275; Timothy 180-260; Grass 200; Straw 150-175 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: Aug. 17, 30 lds Hay, 10 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-250; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 165-270; Timothy 135-200; Grass 167-210; Straw 140-175 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 91 Loads Hay, 12 Straw.

Alfalfa 170-300; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 75-250; Timothy 100-210; Grass 120-245; Straw 125-170 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: Aug. 10, 19 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa 285-322.50; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 100200; Timothy 100-190; Grass 80-192.50; Straw 105 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: August 15, 5 lds Hay, 0

Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 75-200.

Greencastle Livestock: Aug. 15 & 18, 11 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 72.50-147.50; Timothy 105115.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: Aug. 20, 22 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-255; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 115250; Timothy 185-210; Grass Hay 140-245; Straw 145-170 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: Aug. 16, 9 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 100-220; Straw 130145.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: Aug. 13 & 16, 25 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 170300; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 75250; Timothy 145-165; Grass 2277; Straw 90-145 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: Aug. 19, 3 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa 220; Timothy 150; Grass Hay 200; Straw 145.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA August 22, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1510# 115-119, mostly 115-117; Ch 2-3 1125-1580# 112-115; Sel 23 1080-1420# 108-112; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13751600# 100.50-104.50; Ch 23 1290-1480# 95-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1065-1325# 112113.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1285# 109.50-112.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 70-75% lean 6971.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 67.50-69.50, lo dress 60-65.50; Boners 80-85% lean 62.50-66, lo dress 5962; Lean 85-90% lean 59.50-63.50, lo dress 55-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 100-115; 85-90# 70-80; No. 2 95-105# 70-90; 80-90# 50-65; No. 3 70115# 40-60; Util 60-105# 1240. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sept. 9.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 18, 2011 Loads: 30 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 240-335 Timothy: 6 lds, 180-260 Mixed Hay: 13 lds, 160-275 Grass: 1 ld, 200 Straw: 5 lds, 150-175 EarCorn: 1 ld, 250 Oats: 1 ld, 5.60/bu.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA August 24, 2011 Loads: 31 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 222-225 Mixed Hay: 16 lds, 226-385 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 189190 Grass: 7 lds, 170-200 Straw: 3 lds, 187-220

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary August 19, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 116119.50; Ch 1-3 112-115.50; Sel 1-2 107-113.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 96-103; Ch 2-3 93-97; Sel 1-2 85-92.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 111115; Ch 1-3 107-112.50; Sel 1-2 103-106.50.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77; Boners 80-85% lean 66-74; Lean 85-90% lean 62-68.25.

Bulls: YG 1 81.50-95.50; YG 2 73.50-80.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 118-140; 500-700# 117.50-136; M&L 2 300500# 105-122; 500-700# 105-114.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 109-130; 500700# 97-123; M&L 2 300500# 87-112; 500-700# 92107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 94-140; 500-700# 93.50-140; M&L 2 300-500# 85-119; 500-700# 70-97.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-45.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 95-137; No 2 95-125# 80-130; No. 3 80120# 30-70; No. 1 84-105# 250-370; No. 2 80-105# 100-235.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 74-81; 45-50% lean 220-270# 73.50-75.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 6770; 500-700# 68-73.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 115-155; 30-40# 115; 40-60# 80-95; 50-60# 8590; US 2 20-30# 110-125; 30-40# 80-110; 40-50# 80105.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 190210; 60-80# 187-215; 80110# 176-199; Ch 1-3 40-

60# 174-192; 60-80# 165183; 80-110# 166-183.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 98104; 160-200# 94-109; Util 1-2 120-160# 72-87.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 89-124; 60-80# 122-141; 80-100# 128-144; Sel 2 40-60# 72-98; 60-80# 100-118; Sel 3 40-60# 6181; 60-80# 71-93.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 100-116; 130-180# 103118; Sel 2 80-130# 98-113; Sel 3 50-80# 56-71; 80130# 66-79.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 168180; 150-250# 186-201; Sel 2 100-150# 128-143.

New webinar series to focus on business opportunities related to Marcellus gas UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A series of webbased seminars aimed at helping local businesses prosper from natural-gas drilling and development will be offered this fall by Penn State Extension’s Marcellus Educational Consortium.

“Your Business and Marcellus Shale: Moving Forward 2011” is a five-part program intended to help local businesses understand and take advantage of

the opportunities arising from development of the Marcellus Shale.

“Participants will expand their knowledge of the opportunities that exist in the market and learn how to make connections and plan for doing business in this growing industry,” said Jonathan Laughner, extension educator in Beaver County who is moderating the sessions, one of which will be held every other week. Each webinar will

feature speakers who are experts in the field.

“Our webinar speakers will include naturalgas industry representatives, local business people successfully responding to opportunities, financial specialists and business-development representatives,” Laughner said.

“Anyone interested in learning more about this aspect of the industry is welcome to attend.”

Each session will last

approximately 75 minutes, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Following is the webinar schedule: • Sept. 13, “Local Business View: Experience in the Northeast” • Sept. 26, “Industry View: What Does Industry Look For?” • Oct. 11, “Local Business View: Experience in the Southwest” • Oct. 24, “The Process: How Do You Sell Into Industry?”

• Nov. 8, “The Work Plan: Financial and

Planning Suggestions” This webinar series is for educational purposes only, Laughner cautioned. No part of the presentations is to be considered legal advice.

“Please consult with your attorney before signing any legal document,” he said. “Where trade and/or company names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied.”

The Web site for the webinars is https://meeting.psu.ed u/marcellusbiz. Webinar access requires a free Friends of Penn State account, which can be obtained at https://fps.psu.edu.

For more information, contact Carol Loveland, Penn State Extension energy development and special projects coordinator, at 570-4333040 or by e-mail at cal24@psu.edu

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Soybean genetic treasure trove found in Swedish village

by Don Comis The first screening by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists of the American ancestors of soybeans for tolerance to ozone and other stresses had an eye-opening result: The world superstars of stress resistance hailed from a little village in far northern Sweden, called Fiskeby.

The screeners, geneticist Tommy Carter and plant physiologist Kent Burkey, are with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Raleigh, NC. Carter works in the ARS Soybean and Nitrogen Fixation Research Unit, and Burkey is in the agency’s Plant Science Research Unit. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

After analyzing thousands of soybean types to generate the family tree of North American soybeans, Carter found 30 ancestors, which together account for 92 percent of the genetic material in North American soybeans.

He screened these ancestors first for salt tolerance.

Two lines of vegetable soybeans, Fiskeby 8407-3 and Fiskeby III, were the most salt tolerant.

Carter screened for aluminum tolerance, and again the Fiskeby plants stood out — and the same thing happened when he screened for tolerance to drought and high ozone levels. The Fiskeby plants also were found to be resistant to iron deficiency and toxic soil aluminum.

The scientists searched breeder pedi-

gree records and found that only a few U.S. cultivars trace their ancestry to the Fiskeby stress-tolerant types.

This indicates that there is great potential to increase tolerance to ozone and other stresses in North American soybeans by adding genes from Fiskeby.

Burkey, Carter and Jim Orf, a geneticist at the University of Minnesota at St. Paul, have

crossed Fiskeby III with ozone-susceptible Mandarin Ottawa soybeans and developed 240 breeding lines from the offspring.

With the help of funding from the United Soybean Board of Chesterfield, MO, the team is mapping the genes in these lines to see which are connected to resistance to ozone and the other stresses.

The Swedish soy-

AUCTION ~ Tractors ~ Percheron Horses ~ Equipment ~ Tools ~

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Partial Listing: John Deere 4020 Diesel 1969 Model Shift w/side console w/158 loader (nice); John Deere 3010 Diesel (needs work); New Holland 316 baler (nice); New Holland 479 Haybine; New Holland Side Delivery Rake; John Deere Side Delivery Rake; Fahr 4 Star Hay Tedder; 3 kicker wagons w/wide gears; John Deere 36’ hay & grain elevator (on wheels), 3 running gears; John Deere #10 belly mower; Oliver 4 bottom 16” semi-hitch plow; John Deere 4 bottom 14” 3pt hitch plow; International 10’ disc; 10’ cultipacker; Ontario single 15 hole disc grain drill; 3pt back blade; 3pt post hole digger; dump trailer; 3 old manure spreaders for wood trailers; John Deere flail chopper & NH haybine for parts; 2 water troughs; drill press; wagon of misc. small items. Horses & Equipment: 3 Registered Percheron Horses: Bred & raised on farm 2 Mares, 1 Gelding, 2 Grays & 1 Black Head-Up and Prompt, Stylish & Show Quality, Good Broke, Draft Horse 5th wheel show wagon has high wooden wheels built about 1900 in mint condition, one of the nicest show wagons in NYS. Sells w/history, Champion Wagon Works, Owego, NY; nice buggy-single seat, cutter, 2 wheel breaking cart for driving horse w/long phils & new high wooden wheel, 3 rubber tired wagons w/spring seats, 1 w/double grain box & bows for covered wagon, 6’ IH mowing machine Big 6, IH 10 hole grain drill, John Deere 999 2 row corn planter, 2 sulky plows John Deere & Oliver, 1 wire walking plow, New Idea side delivery rake which also teds hay, 3 fore carts, log cart, log sled, 2 sets of bob sleds 1 w/box & spring seat, 8’ long sleigh, stone boat & training boat made of steel, 2 walking cultivators, IH 2 horse sulky riding cultivators, 2 horse potato hiller, dirt flop scraper, antique Leroy drop reaper in good condition (Leroy, NY), 2 New Idea 206 manure spreader aprons, shoeing stock all made of steel, 1 extra wagon spring seat, 5th wheel from big heavy dray wagon, wipple trees, neck yolks, tongues, new horse shoes, harnesses & collars, 2 anvils & forge blower, and much more!!

Note: Gary & Robin are retiring from the farm work, they have put a lot of time & pride in their farming. A great auction for some great folks - Come join the fun. For more info, call Gary or Robin at 315-626-6738.

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beans appear to have an even more pronounced resistance to ozone than to the other stresses. Understanding the ozone effect may be key to unraveling the secrets of the broad

stress resistance of the Swedish soybeans.

Read more about this research, which supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security, in the July 2011 issue of

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About 150 quilts and wall hangings in a great selection of patterns and a rainbow of colors dominate this auction, proudly presented, mostly from the local Mennonite and Amish Settlement!

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NOTE: LABOR DAY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 @ 9:00 a.m. regular produce auction!

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Agricultural Research magazine.

Burkey and Carter published a paper on this research in Field Crops Research, a peerreviewed international journal.

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Beware of silo gas — it could be common this summer UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A unique set of circumstances could lead to a heightened threat of deadly gas being created in silos across the Northeast, according to a farm-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

The dangerous phenomenon may have started with the scorching heat wave the region experienced in July — which has some areas on the edge of drought conditions, according to Davis Hill Sr., extension associate in agricultural

and biological engineering. The gas could develop if the region receives normal amounts of rainfall through the rest of the summer.

“There is now a lot of drought-stressed corn, particularly on manured fields,” he said. “If this crop receives sufficient rainfall later in the season, there will be a potential for higher-thanaverage nitrates to build up in the corn plants just prior to harvest. This condition can lead to high gas levels in silos.”

During the fermenta-

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chute and other structures of the silo may be stained yellow, orange or reddish from the gas.

This gas is heavier than air, which means it will settle at the surface of the silage instead of rising to the top of the silo, exiting through the fill door. This is an important factor, Hill pointed out.

“The highest concentration of gas will be at the surface of the silage, which is where a person will be going if he or she needs to enter the silo for any reason,” he said.

“Also, if a silo door is open near the surface of the silage, the highly concentrated gas could exit the silo through this door, flow down the chute and settle at the base of the silo in the feed room or into the barn area.

“If there is little ventilation in the barn area, a dangerous buildup of silo gas can occur, which can affect livestock or people who enter the area.”

The presence and concentration of silo gas is dependent on the storage structure and the quality of the forage material that is chopped.

Those crops that have received nitrogen fertilizer (corn) and those crops that have suffered prolonged drought — or, in particular, prolonged

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

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., Aug. 31st • 10:30 AM **SALE ORDER** 1. Recently fresh 1st & 2nd calf heifers Some milking towards 100 lbs.

2. Springers & bred back cows due this fall, some w/fancy udders 3. Service age bulls - both registered & grades 4. Close up springing heifers due Sept.-Oct. 5. Bred heifers down to weaned calves All Consignments Welcome COWS - HEIFERS - BULLS

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drought conditions followed by rain just prior to harvest — often are prone to high gas production.

That could happen this summer, Hill worries. “It appears that this year, with the long droughty period that much of the state endured — which stunted the corn crop — there will be more corn harvested for silage, and that will be done fairly early,” he said.

“The high levels of nitrates in this crop will lead to higher -thannormal concentrations of silo gas produced during the ensiling process. Operators need to be aware of this and take precautions.”

These precautions include ensuring that all spaces at the base of the silos are well ventilated and that silo doors are closed well above the level of the silage surface.

People should stay out of the silo for three weeks after it is filled and always should ventilate the silo with the silo blower for at least 20 minutes prior to entry (however, this is effective only if the silo is more than half full).

Hill also advises producers to consider leaving the lower 10-12 inches of stalk in the field (chop higher than normal), as this part of the plant may have the highest level of nitrates accumulated.

Individual reactions to silo gas depend on the concentration of gas that is inhaled and the length

of exposure, Hill explained. Very high concentrations of gas will cause immediate distress, which will result in a person collapsing and dying within minutes.

“When gas levels are this high, normally the individual will not be able to withstand the symptoms felt and will vacate the area quickly,” he said.

Lower concentrations could cause upper respiratory congestion, watering eyes, cough, breathing difficulty, fatigue and nausea. “If symptoms are mild, an unsuspecting individual may stay in the area to finish the job at hand,” Hill said.

“This can make the effects of silo gas worse, as these effects can last for many hours in the body, causing symptoms to become progressively worse over the course of the next day or two.”

People experiencing any of these symptoms when inside or near a freshly filled silo should immediately exit to fresh air and leave the task for another day. They also should immediately go to their doctor or a hospital emergency room and report having a serious “silo gas poisoning” exposure, Hill advises.

“One after-effect of silo gas poisoning is fluid in the lungs leading to chemical pneumonia, and perhaps death, if not treated promptly,” he said. “The effect of fluid filling the lungs may not present itself until several hours after the exposure — and then it may be too late.”

ESTATE AUCTION

FRI, EVE. SEPT 2ND • 5:30 PM ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. INGALLS 9063 BRADLEY AVE. CUBA, NY 14727

We will offer the complete contents of Mr. Ingalls home and business at public auction. Turn off Rt. 305 onto Bradley Ave., just past large block barn. Watch for R. G. MASON AUCTION arrows TOOLS & EQUIP. * Scaffolding; Alum. fiberglass ladders; Homelite 4400 watt generator; Air tools; Lincoln 225 welder; Bull float; Come along; Grizzly jointer; Berger transit level M200; 20" Planer; 10" table saw; Contractor bits; Paslode finish nailers; Makita. DeWalt, and brand name contractor tools; Sm. torch set; Stihl TS 400 Concrete saw; Pressure washer; Tripod light; Cut off saw; Bosh biscuit cutter; Sander; Kreg Gig; Delta 6" jointer; Porta cable; Bar clamps; Saw all; Tool box; 12" Delta drill press; Stihl power weed eater; Trash pump; Buffer; Scroll saw; Vise; Power nailers; Battery charger; Router; Nuts & bolts; Carpenter tools; Cub Cadet snow blower; Portable air compressor; Coil nailer; Floor jack; Reddy salamander; Comm. Portable air compressor; Portable table saw; Makita power miter saw; Pro Stihl 036 chain saw; Chains; Garden & barn tools; Air nailers; Power wood splitter; Farm carts; MOTORCYCLE * (dirt bike) 2008 Yamaha YZ250F nice ANTIQUE & HOUSEHOLD * Super ornate brass mirror rare; Dresser & mirrors; Household; Hutch shelf; Christmas items; China cabinet; Table & chairs; Single bed; Oak stands; Office desk & chair; Couch & love seat; Planer; Platform rocker & stool; Lg. early mirror & frames rare; BBQ grill; Milk cans; Outdoor furniture; and more.

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

Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Aug . 22nd sale - Cull cows ave. .55 top cow .78 wt. 1345 $1042.38 (10 head over $1000 up to $1135.16) Bulls up to .84 wt.

1166 $979.44, bull calves top $1.10, heifer calves $1.12. Lambs up to $1.8750.

Friday, Sept. 2nd - 11:30AM - Certified Organic Dairy Dispersal for Dan Kurtz with added consignments. 40 Head-18 milking age, 11 bred heifers, 8 open heifers. Consignment #2: 13 milking cows all stages of lactation. Consignment #3: 20 head of bred & open heifers mostly Holsteins & Jersey X. We will accept consignments up until sale time.

Organic paperwork must be in order at time of arrival. Sale held at sale barn.

Friday, Sept. 9th - 11:30 AM - Pine Hollow Dairy Herd Reduction Sale.

150 Head of Freestall Sire ID young Holstein Cows & Heifers. 25- 1st & 2nd Calf Springers, 15-Fresh 1st Calf heifers, 50 bred heifers, 60 open breeding age heifers. Sale held at sale barn.

Monday, Sept. 5th - Labor Day we will be closed we will be open Tues, Sept. 6th.

Tuesday, Sept. 6th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale - Note sale day. Call to advertise.

Monday, Sept. 12th - Monthly Heifer Sale. Snowtop sends 6 Registered heifers sired by Monument, Buckeye, Alliance, Pacific, Damion, Airraid, 3 bred & 3 open ready to breed. 15 outstanding bred heifers from Carl & Deanna Tice-New Berlin; send 8 Holsteins, 7 Jersey Cross all in excellent condition from short bred to springers. A group of 8 open heifers and a few cows from one farm; Another group of 10-12 2nd Calf springers.

Saturday, Oct. 15th - Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Club Sale - 11 AM. Chairman - Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087. Watch for future ads.

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tion process of silage, a number of gases are given off, Hill explained. Of particular concern is a family of gases called oxides of nitrogen — often referred to as “silo gas.”

“The formation of these gases peaks in one to two days after filling and can last for 10 days to two weeks after the fresh, green forage is chopped and blown into the silo,” he said. “This is a naturally occurring process and is necessary to ferment the forage so it is usable feed for livestock and for long term storage.

“Sometimes, gas production is so great that it is mistaken for a silo fire,” Hill said.

Farmers and fire personnel need to realize that it would be nearly impossible for a silo fire to start soon after filling, Hill noted. “This is why we always talk of attempting to locate the actual fire location within the silo before any attempts at extinguishment proceed.”

Silo gas sometimes has a bleach-like odor and under certain conditions can be visible as a fog from a distance — and thus be mistaken for smoke. If the gas is concentrated enough, this fog will appear to be yellow to reddish brown, and the silage surface, silo wall, base of the

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You The ABC’s of after school nutrition (Family Features) — During the busy school year, it can be a challenge to maintain sound nutrition and quality together time for the entire family.

By planning ahead and making resolutions about smart snack and meal choices, it’s easier to have everyone reconnect, recharge and relax.

Often times a more casual evening provides the best opportunity to reconnect. Here are some tips for making the most of those treasured afterschool hours.

• Families that eat together, grow together. Regular family dinners have long been touted as an important component of a well-rounded childhood.

Include everyone during dinner prep by having them set the table or prepare a side salad.

• Think outside the bag. Take lunchtime as an opportunity to teach your children about nutrition and help them pack their lunches the night before. Reinforce good eating habits by encouraging them to create a well-balanced meal that they’ll enjoy. Think of combining proteins, fruit, and whole grains to keep them energized. A trail mix snack made with Nestlé Raisinets provides real fruit antioxidants and 30% less fat than the leading chocolate brands. Or for a special treat, try this Whole-Wheat Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies recipe made with Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate

Morsels. It has the chocolate taste kids love, and the addition of grated zucchini and whole-wheat flour make it mom-approved.

• Make every sip count. What your kids are drinking daily has a big impact on overall nutrition. Made from 100% fruit juice with no added sugar, Nestlé Juicy Juice 100% Juice is a delicious, easy way for you to ensure your kids get at least one of their daily recommended servings of fruits. Pack their favorite flavor in their lunchbox and check out www.juicyjuice.com for product information, tips and recipes.

Whole-wheat dark chocolate zucchini brownies 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels, divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium) PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Line 9inch-square baking pan with foil.

COMBINE flour, cocoa, baking soda

and salt in medium bowl.

MELT 3/4 cup morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture; fold in zucchini. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup morsels over top.

BAKE for 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Lift brownies from pan; cut into 16 squares. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Farm & Agriculture Night Marilyn Lamb the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess recently attended the Farm & Agriculture Night at the Tri-Cities Valley Cats Game to promote ReFuel with Chocolate Milk.

Marilyn was escorted to the pitcher’s mound by Dean Casey, president of the Rensselaer County Farm Bureau where she had the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, which was a strike! She also rode around the field and tossed out Got Milk T-shirts to the Valley Cat fans.

Marilyn and her court would like to remind everyone to get their 3 Servings of Dairy Everyday! The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council and the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars.

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School bus safety For 23 million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. The greatest risk is not riding the bus, but approaching or leaving the bus.

Before children go back to school or start school for the first time, it is essential that adults and children know traffic safety rules.

Drivers • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school.

• When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.

• Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood.

• Slow down. Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops.

• Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

• Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state. Learn the “flashing signal light system” that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: • Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.

• Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting

on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.

Children • Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

• When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street.

• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.

• If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.

• Use the handrails to avoids falls.

When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don’t get caught in the handrails or doors.

• Never walk behind the bus.

• Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.

• If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.

Parents • Teach children to follow these common sense practices to make school bus transportation safer.

Source: www.nhtsa.gov/people/ injury/buses/kidsschoolbus_en.html

Marilyn Lamb was escorted to the pitcher’s mound by Dean Casey to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Pictured are Alternate Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Ambassador Olivia Logue, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Marilyn Lamb and Rensselaer County Dairy Ambassador Isabella Wiley.

Calf Preconditioning: The Best for Both Worlds 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 pro-

grams 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

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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 un-

known 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

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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.

Pasture Walk planned on Sept. 13 TRUMANSBURG, NY — There’s no better way to learn about a beef operation, or pick up a few pointers, than to visit one. Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team are planning a pasture walk on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. High Point Farms, LLC, the home of Bob and Tina MacCheyne, will host the event at 9448 State Rte. 96, Trumansburg, NY, Seneca County.

The MacCheynes

graze beef, pastured poultry and egg-laying hens through the summer months. They have made extensive fencing and watering system improvements with the assistance of the conservation district. They sell their meat and eggs through CSAs, local stores and an on-farm store.

Come and join us rain or shine on Sept. 13.

Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion. The event is sponsored by the GrazeNY program. To register for the walk, call Jim Malyj, Seneca SWCD at 315-568-4366.

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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, castration, water and feed bunk training, and weaning prior to sale day.

To help ensure saleday premiums for producers and healthy feeder calves for buyers, producers should look for programs that include all of these practices and are third-party verified, demonstrated and backed by a trusted company.

Additionally, choosing programs that offer flexibility for calves,

Bad summer for silo fires UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — In the midst of a scorching heat wave that has been record breaking in some areas, a farm-safety expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is warning about the danger of silo fires.

Many crop fields are drought-stressed, meaning that the crop is low in moisture to begin with and will dry down very quickly once it is harvested, according to Davis Hill Sr., extension associate in agricultural and biological engineering.

“This year’s silage might be too dry and be more prone to silo fires,” he said. “Internal combustion of silage material can occur if the silage is put in when it’s too dry for the silo. For anything to burn, you need three ingredients — a heat source, air and fuel.”

With silage, the heat source is the heat generated as the material goes through the fermentation process, Hill explained. This occurs naturally and happens with any material being stored. Proper moisture

levels help keep the material from getting too hot.

“Air is trapped in the chopped forage during harvest and when blowing the material into the silo,” he said. “The drier the material, the more air that is trapped; conversely, the wetter the material, the less air that is trapped.”

The fuel is the forage material itself. Generally it is not a good source of fuel from a burning standpoint, because even material that is too dry for good silage is too wet to burn quickly.

That’s a good thing to keep in mind when discovering a silo fire, Hill noted, because when a silo burns, a farm operator can lose a tremendous investment and be faced with an unmanageable cost to replace ruined feed.

“If you have a 20-foot diameter by 60-foot high silo that contains 400 tons of corn silage, and you had to purchase that 400 tons of feed, it would cost you nearly $20,000 — $50 per ton,” he said. “Good hay-crop silage would

be considerably more.

“The key to managing a fire inside a silo is locating the fire area and controlling that area without affecting the rest of the material.

Better to lose a few tons than a few hundred tons” Hill said that limiting the fire while protecting the unaffected silage is difficult but not impossible. “The earlier you detect a fire, the easier it is to control, so it’s important to regularly monitor your silos for a good three weeks post harvest. This is a critical time when natural fermentation and heating are taking place inside the silo.”

Another common cause of spontaneous combustion in silos is putting new silage on top of old silage. Old silage can be quite dry, Hill explained.

“Remember, the dryer the material, the more air that can be trapped in that material,” he said. “When fresh material is put on this older material, the natural heating that the new material will go through could be too hot at this

location. It also will not pack down as tightly, leaving more air. This would be the first place to look if a fire does occur.

“Likewise, if you know that some of the material you are blowing into the silo is drier than ideal, you might make a mental note of where in the silo that is placed,” he continued. “If your silo was two-thirds full when you put fresh material in it, and a fire is discovered a few weeks later, you and the fire company should concentrate efforts to determine if there is more heating going on at this two-thirds level.”

Silo fires occasionally can start from the outside, Hill said. These external blazes most frequently start in the chute from either a shorting-out electrical wire or from an adjacent barn fire. Dried material in the chute then can catch on fire and burn through one or more wooden silo doors.

“Once the fire burns through the doors, the material inside the silo can begin to smolder

and burn,” he said.

“Another less common way that a silo fire can occur is from exposure of the silo to the direct heat of a barn fire.

Tremendous heat is generated from a barn fire, and if the side of the silo is exposed to that heat long enough, the heat will transfer into the silage and cause it to ignite.

Hill said there often is not much that can be done in such cases. “By the time a fire company arrives to fight a barn fire, resources for keeping a silo cool are very limited. Once a silo is heated, it is best to keep water away from it.”

A silo fire usually is discovered when smoke comes from the top of the silo, when charred silage or burnt silo doors drop down the chute, or when a burning smell is evident. The initial decisions made can mean the difference between salvaging a viable crop or ruining it, according to Hill.

“Remember, a fire inside a stack of silage in a silo does not have adequate air to burn aggressively,” he said.

“This means you don’t need to panic. The fire is not going anywhere in a hurry, so you have time to evaluate what you have, to report it to your local fire company and seek out additional expertise if needed.”

Some fire companies around the state have been trained to extinguish silo fires, but many have not. For advice on proper procedures, Hill recommends what he termed “an excellent printed resource,” “Extinguishing Fires in Silos and Hay Mows” (NRAES-18, 2000 Revision).

“Several technical experts are available throughout Pennsylvania to help farmers and firefighters think through the many management strategies when dealing with silo fires,” he said. “This emergency information can be found by calling 814-865-2808 during working hours or 814404-5441 after hours.”

Information about managing silo fires also is available at the following Web site: www.farmemergencies.psu.edu

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JAMESTOWN, NY — Although the birds are in cages, the 4-H Poultry Project members are ‘flying high,’ with over 143 birds on display in the County Fair Poultry Barn. 4-H members had ducks and turkeys and chickens in the July 26 4-H Poultry Show, judged by Rick Hare and Joel Henning.

Hare not only judged the Showmanship Classes, but educated the youth and the crowd on the specific breed standards and many interesting facts about poultry and advice about caring for poultry.

While judging the Poultry Show, Henning gave the youth the opportunity to hear educational comments about their birds while judging the quality of each bird.

“The birds were well prepared for the show today and I always enjoy coming to your show,” said Hare.

Best in Class American — Jeremy Thuman Asiatic — Mylissa Becker

English — Tessa Warner Mediterranean — Emily Pfleuger Continental — Tessa Warner Other — Katelynn Gierlinger Best Egg Production — Jospeh Thuman Best Meat Production — Katelynn Gierlinger Best Bantam — Billy Eskeli Best Turkey — Derrick Becker Best Duck — Jeremy Thuman Grand Champion Large Fowl — Jeremy Thuman with his Rhode Island Red Reserve Champion Large Fowl — Jeremy Thuman with his Golden Laced Wyandotte.

Showmanship Class: Senior Showman Champion: Jeremy Thuman Junior Showman Champion: Billy Eskeli Novice Showman Champion: Emily Pfleuger Cloverbuds participating in this year’s show were: Jared Dorman, Amelia Sprague, Kendall Steward, and Gracie Pfleuger.

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Program will be hosting a Potato Varieties, Insect and Pest Management and Water Management Meeting on Aug. 31, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Williams’ Farm in Marion, NY. 1.5 DEC plus CCA credits will be available.

White, red and specialty fresh market varieties and lines will be discussed plus a review of new materials on Colorado potato beetle and survey of what’s working for growers.

Cornell Professors Tom Zitter and Bill Fry, Department of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, will be available to answer all of your potato disease questions.

There will be a review of the Late Blight Decision Support System and how it can give you advance warning of blight risk by e-mail or text. In addition, expect a discussion on the progress in muck water management.

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The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published the 2010 Agricultural Chemical Use survey data for vegetables on July 27.

The data includes statistics for on-farm use of commercial fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and integrated pest management practices from producers of targeted vegetable crops.

These agricultural chemical use estimates focus on the acreage treated with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other pesticides.

Information is provided from a survey funded by the USDA Pesticide Data Program. The purpose of the Pesticide Data Program is to provide reliable pesticide use statistics and to enhance the quality of information on pesticide residues in food. This data series addresses the increased public interest in agricultural chemical use and provides the means for government agencies to respond effectively to food safety and water quality issues. The data includes chemical use information for 23 targeted vegetable crops in 19 States. The New York Field Office of NASS interviewed 284 growers about information for six vegetable crops — snap beans, cabbage, sweet corn, cucumbers, onions, and squash.

In New York, herbicides were applied to 92 percent of the fresh sweet corn acreage and

insecticides to 79 percent of the acreage.

Fungicides were applied to 7 percent of the fresh sweet corn acreage.

Herbicides were applied to 94 percent of the fresh snap bean acreage, insecticides to 91 percent of the acreage and fungicides to 91 percent of the acreage.

Herbicides were applied to 97 percent of the processing snap bean acreage, in-

secticides to 88 percent, and fungicides to 89 percent of the acreage.

Herbicides were applied to 86 percent of the onion acreage, insecticides to 99 percent, and fungicides to 96 percent of the acreage.

Additional details for all targeted vegetable crops in all states are available through Quick Stats at the following Web site: www.nass.usda.gov.

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30 COW ALL AI JERSEY Herd, young herd with a lot of pregnant cows. Will sell whole herd or any amount. 717-2843562

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TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 to 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC Great group of cows. Have never pushed.

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

August Test Results 49# Milk, 4.8, 3.7, 190 SCC

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

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315-269-6600 SMALL HOLSTEIN HERD family farm over 45 years. super milk award! average 65 lbs. per tiestall, nice cows. Call Roger 518-569-1954

WANTED 300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

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

Dairy Equipment 60 STAINLESS STEEL cow stalls, new; Patz gutter cleaner 18” clockwise, 300’ w/10’ SS chute; 98B Patz 16-20’ unloader; Big TMR drum mixer. 315-536-8718 6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

585-732-1953

WANTED: Heifers 200# to Springing. 570-561-8488

FOR SALE: 240 cow waterbeds, $100.00 each. With brisket boards. Will sell one or all. 585-749-6557 Brian, 585749-6559 Bradley

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment

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

• 3000 Gal.Girton D5 • 3000 Gal.Storage • 2000 Gal.DeLaval • 2000 Gal.Mueller OE • 2000 Gal.Mueller OH • 2000 Gal.Mueller O SOLD NH OH • 1500 Gal.Mueller • 1500 Gal.Mueller OH • 1500 Gal.Mueller OHF • 1250 Gal.DeLaval • 1000 Gal.Mueller O • 1000 Gal.Mueller M • 1000 Gal.Mueller OH • 1000 Gal.Sunset F.T.

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

• 500 Gal.Mueller MW • 500 Gal.Mueller M • 500 Gal.Majonnier • 415 Gal.Sunset • 400 Gal.Jamesway • 400 Gal.Majonnier • 375 Gal.Milkeeper • 300 Gal.Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal.Sunset SOLD MA • 250 Gal.Jamesway • 200 Gal.Sunset SC • 180 Gal.Milkeeper • 150 Gal.Mueller RH

HEAT EXCHANGERS • TUBE COOLER

Cattle REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cows/calf pairs, bulls, heifers exhibition steers. See them www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814

Herd Expansions

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7 VACCINATED HEIFERS due Sept-Oct., 8 Nov.-Dec., $1,500. 585-394-7576

New York Custom Processing, LLC

.50¢ per Lb.

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

70 COW FREE STALL HERD all AI, very good type and production. 717-468-1561

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

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

Custom Butchering

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

300-6000 Gal Storage Tanks

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Sales 717-626-1151

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Equipment NEW YORK STATE approved 150 gallon pasteurizer with recorder, $12,000; 400 Gal. Girton Milk Tank w/ compressor, $1,800; Heat exchanger, $1,600; Complete Mini dairy bottling system, $2,200; 4’x5’ cooler w/ new compressor, $3,500; 3 Door reach in cooler, $1,400; High Temperature washer for bottle washing, $3,500; Milk pump, $950; New Milk Bottles for sale. 518-2793362

Farm Equipment

1996 JD 750 15’ no-till drill, nice, $16,900. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

2008 Keenan Klassic 170 Mixer Wagon for sale, good condition, $13,000. Contact Mike (508) 320-8151 ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, over 14,000’, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594 FEEDER WAGON: Pequea Heavy Duty. 36 stalls. Good condition. Asking $2,500. Call 607-336-5151

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

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

INT. 4386, 200+ hp; new tires, paint, engine, rear end; Asking $20,000. 585-993-2173

$1,000 OFF Most All Corn Heads & Grain Heads. Huge selection of quality later model heads. We guarantee corn head gear boxes for 1 year.

Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA. 800-919-3322

@ 585-584-9210

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

dba AFR Electrical Service

1998 CASE/IH 8920 MFD, FRT WTS, 20.8-42 duals, 18spd. Pwr shift w/4 revs, 3 rems, 185HP, clean good running tractor, 12k hrs.

BARGAIN PRICE. 607-7764714 (2) NEW Farm dump trailers, asking $2,800 & $3,100. 315536-8446

Lower your feed cost!

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

’07 JD 5325 ROPS, 4WD, 146 hrs., nice .$24,800 JD 7410 cab, 4WD, PQ, 11,000 hours . . .$23,800 JD 6410 canopy, 2WD, PQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 6310 canopy, 2WD, PQ, 4,000 hrs. . . .$14,500 JD 6400 ROPS, 2WD, syncro, 2800 hrs. .$11,500 JD 6400 cab, 2WD, syncro, works good, high hrs. $9,000 Penn Yan, NY 315-536-8919

John Deere 6950 Harvester 4x4 KP 630 Hay Head, High Arch Spout, Rear Hydraulics.

Autolube, Inoculator 3300 Hours. Option to Purchase 688 Corn Head With or without package.

Field ready, Possible, partial financing.

Bargain Price!!!

607-382-7722

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(6) JD 6620 & (3) JD 7720 combines priced under $15,000.

Great Values.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

1-800-982-1769

IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS FD 7710 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads. . $2,000 JD 4-8R corn head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . .$3,750 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 Case 8430 Round baler . . . .$5,000 Degelman 14’ Sil. blade . . . .$6,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call New Cat 4 cyl. eng. . . . . . . . .$5,400 Kewanee cultipacker 24ft . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . .Call IH 100# Front End wgts.. . . . .$105 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

Alternative Parts Source Inc. 315-687-0074

MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

315-687-7891

CASE IH 1020 20’ flex head, new 3” knife bar & guards, good shape; IH 1460 combine, very good condition with 810 16.5 grain table. 585-5482277, 585-414-1811

JD 8320-R • JD 8420 • JD 7930 • JD 7830 • JD 6115-D JD 2555 • JD 2550 • JD 720

CASE IH 15’, 17½’ & 20’ 1020 grain heads in stock, $1,000 off. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322 CAT D5 AG CRAWLER, 540/1000 PTO, dual remotes, rebuilt motor, good U/C, good condition, $13,000/OBO. Call Lawrence 518-358-9910 FOR SALE: JD 920 Discbine, parts or repair. Also need the following motors: International D282, D361 or DT361, D407 or DT407, all good running takeouts. Also 630 Case tractor for parts. 413-528-4150

IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 4420 COMBINE w/213 rigid bean head, chaff spreader, $9,500; JD 915 flex head, new poly last year, $6,500.

315-256-4343

JD 6600 diesel combine, very good, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, $2,600; have used combine and head together to harvest beans. JD 443 low corn head, $3,800; 400 bu.

UNVERFERTH grain cart, $4,800; JD 8300 double disc drill, 21x7, excellent, $2,400; (6) new freestall loops, $100; Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 JD 925 25’ poly grain head, $12,900; (8) JD 920 flex heads, 20’; (5) JD 918, 18’. All $1,000 off. Zeisloft Eq. 800919-3322 GLEANER A combine with 2 heads, 12’ grain head and 3 row corn head, $2,900; MF 1745 4’x5’ round baler like new approx 900 bales $12,500. 716-795-9276

JD TRACTORS

CASE IH TRACTORS Case IH 335, 275, MX 120 NH TD5050 C/A, 4x4 w/Ldr; NH 8160; Ford 7740; 3910 & Ford 3000 Oliver 99 hard to find, nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 NH BR740 round baler, net, silage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 NH 575 square baler, #72 thrower, nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900

Lots More to See at www.andrewsfarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450

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 KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 KRONE BIG-M 30’ mower, 4WD, 1,380Hrs.; (5) 4WD tractors, 100-200HP; Case 1450B dozer, new tracks; JD 490E excavator. Call 315-5368718

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THINK SUMMER

H&S 14 wheel V-rake $3,900; JD 347 wire ejector $2,900; JD 336 ejector $2,400; JD 328 chute $6,500; JD 338 ejector $7,900; NH 315 thrower $2,250; NH 853 $2,200; NH 648 like new $12,500; Sitrex tedder $2,450; Deutz-Fahr 2 Star tedder like new $2,400.

Nelson Horning 585-5266705

JD 4960 MFWD new engine & JD 4760 MFWD only $47,500.

Duals. Using both on farm.

Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322

(4) Used JD, Woods, Bushhog 15’ batwing mowers.

Zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

(7) CASE IH 1640 & 1660 combines. Most late models.

Starting @ $13,800. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 443 corn head, $2,500; adapter plate and screen for 5000 series JD chopper.

Auger extension for Knight mixer, make offer; Also, 30 hp 3-phase motor, make offer.

585-591-1658

2002 CASE/IH MX 270 Magnum, MFD, 20.8-46 duals, FRT & RR Wts, 4 Rems, quick hitch, excellent cond. Must sell.

1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

Chittenango, NY •

Farm Machinery For Sale

802-782-9058

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist

JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . .$28,500 Case IH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 Black Stripe, new engine, exc. cond. . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,450 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . .$6,500

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

1995 NH 8670 tractor, 145HP, 6,800Hrs., $27,500; Balzer Silage Table, like new, $10,500. 607-972-3486

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc.

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale 4x4 Kubota L3410 Fully Heated Cab 3540HP Dsl, w/nice 3pt snowblower package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,850 4x4 NH TC45D w/NH Loader 40-45HP Dsl, w/hydr. outlets, ROPS, rabbit/turtle control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 2000 NH 545D Full Factory Cab w/AC & Heat 65+ HP Dsl, hydr. outlets, low hrs. .$9,750 4x4 Ford NH 545D Full Factory Cab w/Heat & FNH Loader 1000 hrs, wheel wts. .$12,900 Landpride RCR2510 Rotary Mower 10’ cut, trailer type, demo model w/chain guard kit, just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Int 450 (3) Bottom Plow spring reset $1,450 Disk: 8’, 10’, 12’ Transport & 8’ 3Pt . . . . .Call Dayton PTO Generator on nice cart, 50/25KW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450 3Pt Snowblowers: new/used, 4’ thru 7 1/2’

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

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

See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage Partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com Compare our front PTO tractors, speed, options, and prices.

Mitsubishi MX230LC Excavator, 8,800 hours, 25 ton, good condition, $12,000. 585-5267133 MODERN MILL FEED FACTORY, (4) 10 Ton bins. 315822-6883 NEW AND USED PARTS for New Holland 782, 790, 890, 892, 900; John Deere 3940, 3950, 3960. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts.

Closed Sundays. 607-2438151

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NEW EQUIPMENT New Holland Hay Equipment, Round Balers, Discbines, Rakes New Holland Tractors, Skid Steers Kioti Tractors & Loaders Bush Hog Rotary Cutters, Blades H&S Manure Spreaders, Forage Boxes, Rakes Claas Rakes & Tedders

570-673-5143 HESS FARM EQUIPMENT INC. Rt. 414 2 miles East of Canton, PA

www.hessfarmequipment.com NEW TRACTOR & COMBINE Parts for all makes. Save 4070%. We ship & stock. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 570-437-3440

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets, Pallet Forks, Manure Forks, Round Bale Grabbers, Bale Spears, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch

Smiley’s Farm & Ind Equipment

MARTIN’S WELDING

315-536-8854

NH 499 haybine, 12’ hydraswing, excellent condition, $5,500; 1997 Volvo road tractor, Cat engine, 10Spd., good condition, $6,000. 585-7214162 NO ONE HAS A BETTER Guarantee on combines than us! Some of highest quality combines in East, and we back em. 3.8% Fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA. 800-919-3322 ONE OF the Largest Selections of JD & Case IH Combines in East. 3.8% Fin., low trucking rates & 1 year 100% parts warranty on combines, motors & trans. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com OVERSTOCKED! (6) 693 JD poly 6 row corn heads. (27) JD 643 6R corn heads.

Largest selection in East. $1,000 off this month. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 PATZ 180 stationary verticle mixer, 3 years old; 4 self unloading Badger wagons w/table extensions; New Holland 166 inverter; International 600 blower; John Deere 443 4 row corn head; John Deere 213 13’ rigid platform head; 100+’ Rissler taper board feeder; 3 18” belt conveyors. 607-382-5660 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

Skid Steer Attachments •Buckets •Pallet Forks •Bale Spears •Rock Forks •Grapples ~ Call for Price Burkholder Repair LLC

315-536-8446

WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 1-800836-2888 SLURRYSTORE 45’ dia. 20’ high, is dismantled, $2,000 OBO. 315-754-6350 evenings STOLTZFUS headlock feeder wagon for sale, brand new condition. 845-294-5797

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 Loaderhoe, $9,500; Case Loaderhoe, $6,000; MF 4x4 Hoe, $10,000; IH diesel Dump Truck, $4,000; GMC pickup, $1,500; JD Lawnmower, $600; 4x4 Ford, $4,500; Hesston 4x4 & cab, $8,500; JD 4230 Tractor, $12,500; 1020 JD, $4,500; David Brown, $3,500; New Dump Trailer, $5,000; 9 Ton Trailer, $1,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up; Brush Hogs, Discs, Harrows, Plows & More.

CORP.

8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490

“NOW SELLING” CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL

Buying Machines Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 THE LARGEST SELECTION of QUALITY JD & Case IH corn heads & grain heads in East. zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

“NOW BUYING” CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.

FOX 6244 self-propelled chopper, 4WD w/3 row corn head, 7’ hay head, 4,500Hrs., lots of new parts, $8,500. 585591-0551

CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

GREAT PLAINS 15’ no-till grain drill, $5,000. 315-7250139

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WHITE 6045, 45hp PTO, Well maintained, Low Hours, Loader w/Bucket & Plow, $12,000. 315-926-5642

Farm Machinery Wanted 20 TON Tag along equipment trailer; Also, combine tracks for IH combine. 585-526-7133

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

BUYING Mold & Heat Damaged Grains. Also high moisture corn. Auburn,NY. Call Ralph 315-729-0918

RYE: $7.50 bushel; $9.00 bushel cleaned & bagged.

585-746-5555

Fencing

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 25 acres standing corn for silage. Is at dent stage. Stanley,NY 585-5265913

1-800-836-2888

To place a Classified Ad

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

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

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

For Sale JD 7020, $10,000; IH 3588, $10,000; 1984 GMC 7000, $2,000; 6-WHEEL truck trailer, w/ hoist, $1,500; 500 gal.

Burkholm sprayer, 45’ booms, $2,000; Wooden basket wagons, $800; Allis Chalmers C, make offer. 315-871-7632

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers BUTLER 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7½hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, nice, $9,800 torn down; 18’ bin w/drying floor, 3,500 bushel, $3,500 torn down. 570-966-9893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Now Taking Quantity Commitments Various Grades and Bale Sizes Available from Grass Hay, Wheat Straw to 200 Test Alfalfa CONTACT

Nick @ 845-901-1892 or Joan @ 845-609-7317

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

H AY

WANTED

Farmer to Farmer

Hay & Straw - All Types

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers

STRAW

WANTED

Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Hay - Straw For Sale

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Hay For Sale

Call for Competitive Prices

First Cut, Second Cut, Timothy and Alfalfa

519-529-1141

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

WE DELIVER

519-604-8683 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Clyde, NY

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771 Heating

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

Help Wanted

2 Positions Available

Help Wanted ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER: High appraising, show winning, 60 cow Registered Jersey herd. Opportunity of partnership and or purchasing of cows. 518-762-2375 or 518-248-9294 ASSISTANT to the herd managers position available at Aurora Ridge Dairy near Aurora. If you would enjoy working with talented people, responsible for the care of 1,800 dairy cows, we offer an enjoyable workplace with good pay and benefits. Call 315-364-7069 or email kelly@auroraridge.com FULL TIME MECHANIC Needed. Crop farm looking for full time mechanic to repair and maintain farm machinery, trucks & tractors. Clean drivers license and CDL required.

Welding skills a plus. 585-5384925

On Our Northern Vermont Dairy Experienced Energetic Milker, And Assistant Herdsman.

Years of Experience Required, Housing Package Available.

802-782-9058

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

Heating

Heating

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

Portege and Main, a well established North American company with over 35 years experience building and improving outdoor wood, coal, and biomass stoves is now offering a fully automatic chip/biomass stove for large heating needs; greenhouses, businesses, warehouses, schools, etc.

Easily adaptable to any established heating system.

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Alltech is currently looking for a Territory Sales Representative with a strong dairy background for Pennsylvania. 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.

Key responsibilities 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

The ideal candidate should 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 E-mail resumé and cover letter to: mgast@alltech.com

Alltech | Pennsylvania 1860 Charter Lane, Suite 203 Lancaster, PA 17601 Fax: 717-393-9774 • mgast@allltech.com

August 29, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 23

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

Hay - Straw Wanted

adenbrook.com

CALL STEVE

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

Dairy Hay for Sale

519-482-5365

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Hay - Straw For Sale

Also Square Bales of

Generators

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

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

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

Help Wanted

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

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

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

Parts

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

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

SMALL black Percheron gelding, rides the best under saddle and drives safe in traffic.

Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

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Miscellaneous Horse Equipment 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

Parts & Repair

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

Motorcycles 2000 HARLEY SOFT TAIL, low miles, excellent condition.

Two tone blue and grey. $9900. 518-673-3736

Parts & Repair

COMBINE PARTS

New, Used & Rebuilt Combine, Corn Head & Grain Head Parts!

BRYANT COMBINE PARTS U.S. 27, Bryant, IN 47326 • 800-255-1071 www.bryantcombineparts.com

ORDER NEW AFTERMARKET COMBINE & TRACTOR PARTS ONLINE 24/7

WE SHIP UPS & TRUCK FREIGHT DAILY

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

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

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Poultry & Rabbits RAINBOW RIDGE FARM New 5-A licensed facility processing chickens, turkeys, ducks and more. 607-8692287 7:30-8am.

Real Estate For Sale FARM SALE IN WALWORTH, NY: 88 acres, 60 tillable, 43 cow newly renovated dairy barn, 2 heifer facilities w/full concrete, machine shed in garage, w/beautiful 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house. 315730-3312

• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

ART TIMMEL

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

Sheep SMALL FLOCK of Big Horn Sheep. Contact Paul Miller, 3825 Wing Street, Bliss,NY 14024

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Binghamton Location (Kirkwood Area) Please apply in person or mail resume to:

TIESTALL DAIRY FARM: 40 cows, full time position, $3,000 per month, housing available. Indiana, Pennsylvania. 724-397-2876

e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

Services Offered

Are you looking for a challenging career that will offer you a bright future with training opportunities along with ways to test your skill level? We are a family owned business with a need for talented people that have a desire to succeed. We are currently looking for an individual with experience in Diesel engines, Hydraulics, electrical systems and welding. Technology in our industry is changing every day and we need an enthusiastic talented hard working individual to help our customers succeed in the farm and construction industry. This is a full time position with full benefits package available including 401K, Health & Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays and more. This is an hourly position and pay will be based on experience.

Horses

ROOFING & SIDING

607-642-3293

Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician:

Help Wanted

Roofing

PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE

Great Opportunity for a Talented Service Technician

Monroe Tractor, 6936 State Route 434 Apalachin, NY 13732, Attention Jeremy Palmer (607) 754-6570 or email jpalmer@monroetractor.com

Roofing

Real Estate For Sale

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos • Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

585-526-6575

FOR SALE: 14’ & 20’ silo roofs, excellent condition, best offer. Also, 40’ silage conveyor, approximately 80’ 9” silo blower pipe with 2 distributors, and approximately 100’ hay conveyor. 585-492-3042 or 716-480-6219

NEW JAMESWAY Unloaders In Stock. Sales, Parts and Service on Jamesway, VanDale, J-Star and Big Jim Unloaders. Converting Harvestore silos to top unloading.

717-768-7456

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2254 - Showplace Madison County Dairy Farm with a large modern home. Neat, Clean, & Turn-key. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drained tillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent.

Balance mostly pasture, some woods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for dry cow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story 5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. Farm is located near the beautiful Town of Cazenovia.

Just south of Syracuse NY. This is truly an exceptional farm that has everything. Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty of machinery storage, and enough supporting lands. Farm recently appraised by leading Ag Bank at close to $550,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We're asking $550,000, cattle, machinery, and feed available.

2286 - 2286 - 450 +/- acre Jeffferson County Dairy Farm. 200+ tillable, good soils, fields are large and lay nice. Land is also partially certified organic. Lots and Lots of additional land close by to rent, if needed. Very nice 118 stall free stall barn, patz TMR mixer, and shovel feeder system. Dbl 6 milking parlor, 2 good machinery buildings, additional 2 story barn for young stock. A very nice 2 story remodeled

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

The NEW

SILO Corp.

Arcade, N.Y.

(585) 492-1300 • Precast Bunk Silos 6’x8” to 13’-4” High • Silo Repair Service • Salt Storage Structures

11’ center wall

10’ side wall

13’4” side wall

11’T wall

Real Estate For Sale

5 bdrm home with additional 2 story older 5 bdrm home included. 2 houses great barns lots of land all close by.. . . . Asking $600,000, farm can be easily made into 2 farms with a 3rd farm available. Call for details or see 3rd farm #2273 on our website.

2285 - Great Buy! Western NY Free Stall Operation located on a quiet road. 560 acres of land 315 acres tillable growing corn and hay.

Decent growing season. Additional 440 acres available to purchase. 3 good free stall barns with 300 stalls. Manure lagoon, 30x90 machine shop, 5 bunker silos with 7,000 ton capacity, Double 6 herringbone parlor. Good 2 story 4 bdrm 1 bth home in good condition. This farm is an ongoing operation, can be purchased with cattle, machinery, and feeds. Owners are retiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $750,000 bare.

2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Gentleman's Farm. 23 acres 15 acres tillable balance pasture. 35 acres additional land to rent close by. Good 2 story 58 stall barn with 28 new stalls. Side addition for 25 head of heifers. Shop and machinery building. 4 run in sheds.

Nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This farm has a very pretty setting. 20 mins south of Utica and Herkimer. Nice little farm for someone who wants to raise beef, horses or milk a small dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reasonably priced at $179,000.

2275 - Madison County Gentleman's Farm. 190+/- acres. 60 well drained high lime tillable acres. Balance woods and pasture. 2 large machinery buildings. 50x70 loose housing livestock barn. Also an older 72x175 Free stall barn. Good completely remodeled 2 story Victorian home. House is ready to go for two families but could easily be changed to one 5 bedroom home. Farm has a great location, 25 mins to Syracuse. Beef, horses, or gentleman farming. Farm has been reasonably priced to sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $300,000

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

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Trailers

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

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

Best prices, largest selection.

585-243-1563

Tractors

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Available With Sandmaster Agitation Kit

19777 HEIL L 7,500 Gal. Aluminum Tanker, 4 Interior Baffles, Virgin Pump & 8” Transfer Boom, Can Field Spread, Mint Condition

$36,000

Call 585-734-3264 Located in NY

ALLAN HART & SONS

800-425-7094 • www.harttractor.com

TRACTOR PARTS NEW & USED

• We Have Over 7000 Parted Tractors • Many Late Models • New & Used Parts • UPS Daily *Nationwide parts locating service*

Anderson Tractor Supply Inc. 20968 TR51 • Bluffton, OH 45817

800-391-5462

PARTS •

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

Tractors, Parts & Repair PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

Tractors, Parts & Repair

WEST 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

JD 7600 4x4, 110HP

Calendar of Events

1995 Great Dane 28’x96” Reefer SA, 2003 F/L FL70 SA Reefer Truck Thermo King SB-111 TC, Dual Unit, 3126 Cat, 6spd, Spring Susp, Roll up Door, Curb Door, Pull Out 25,500GVW, 20’x102” Reefer, TS 200 Ramp, Cools Good but has a fuel leak, Unit, Lift Gate, Air Brakes, 193k mi.

24081 hrs. $3,900 $16,900

JUL 19 - AUG 31 The 7 Threats to Your Family Security 5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY (1st Floor Conference Room). Topics include: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, staying in control of your “stuff” & protecting it from the govt., nursing homes, lawsuits, taxes, children’s divorces, creditors & “predators,” paying for quality care in your home/assisted living facility without losing your business and/or lifetime of assets, qualifying for Medicaid/ VA Benefits, keeping personal information private and much more.

There is no cost or obligation to attend this workshop, however, registration is required due to limited seating. Call 315-446-3850.

AUG 29 New York Agri-Women Soons Orchard, 23 Soons Circle, New Hampton, NY. The cost for the event will be $20/person. The event will be held in conjunction with the local Rotary Club.. Contact Rincker, 212-427-2049 or e-mail newyorkagriwomen @gmail.com. On Internet at www.newyorkagriwomen.com

888-497-0310

Trucks

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

Tractors, Parts & Repair FOR SALE: Farm machinery parts and older tractor parts.

DON’s PLACE, formerly Knapp’s. 585-346-5777

Trucks INT. 4700 16’ grain and silage box, exc., asking $12,000.

585-993-2173

Trucks

2006 Mack CXN613 Flat Top Sleeper, 460hp, 10 speed, single bunk, 214” wheelbase, 439,000 Miles $32,900

(Qty 3) 1998/99 Ford LT9513 Day Cabs, (1) w/Cat, (2) w/Cummins power, 13 speed, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 16 feet of double frame behind cab, new rubber. $29,900 each SHARP TRUCKS

2007 Western Star 4900 Tri-Axle Dump, 460 hp, 8LL, 18’ J&J steel body with tarp, 20k front axle, 46k rears, polished aluminum wheels, 241’ wheelbase. $95,000

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2004 KW T800B Daycab Cat C-12 w/EB, 18 speed, air ride, 46k rears, 886k miles, aluminum wheels, 197” wheelbase. Clean truck $31,900

1999 IH 9400 Eagle Cummins 460 hp, 10 speed, 700k miles, Wetline, 14,600# front axle, 46k rears, Aluminum wheels, good rubber, very clean truck $27,900

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AUG 29 & 31 Financing a Farm Enterprise Informational Session • Aug 29 - Dundee Fire Hall • Aug 31 - Howard Fire Hall.

Both sessions will be held at 6 pm. Please register by Aug. 25. No cost for attendance.

Light refreshments will be available. Contact Jody Ross, 607-776-7398, ext 2.

AUG 31 Fresh Market Potato Varieties workshop Williams Farm, Marion, NY. 5:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $5 for current CVP enrollees; $10 for non-enrollees. DEC/CCA credits if you attend the entire meeting - bring your card. Pre-register for dinner.

1.5 DEC plus CCA credits will be available. Dinner with pre-registration. The complete agenda and directions are available at http:// blogs.cce.cornell.edu/cvp/fil es/2011/08/Agenda_Potato-Var-Mtg1.pdf.

Contact Carol MacNeil, 585-3138796 or crm6@cornell.edu.

SEP 1-2 Winning the Game Workshop • Sept. 1 - CCE-Genesee Co., 420 E. Main St., Batavia, NY • Sept. 2 - Jordan Hall, 630 North St., Geneva, NY. 10:30 am - 3 pm for each location.

What pricing tools are available to grain marketers after harvest? This program will use two different post harvest marketing plans to illustrate the pros and cons of pricing tools for both corn and soybean harvesters.

Cost: $30/person, includes lunch, refreshments and handouts Registration deadline is Aug. 26. Contact John Hanchar, 585-658-3250 ext.

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SEP 7 Master Gardener Training Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY. 9 am 3:30 pm. Held on Wednesdays. The fee is $150. Register by Aug. 10. Call 585-3943977 ext. 427 or e-mail nea8@cornell.edu.

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Calendar of Events SEP 13 Pasture Walk High Point Farms, LLC, 9448 State Rte. 96, Trumansburg, NY. Rain or shine. Light refreshments. Contact Jim Malyj, 315-568-4366.

SEPT 14-17 Red Angus National Convention Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, NC. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium is free of charge, but participants must contact Johnny R. Rogers, 336-598-5835 or

Martin Morgan, 828-6839935 to reserve a ticket.

Convention attendees should reserve their room at the Sheraton Imperial at 800-325-3535 by Aug. 24 to receive the special Red Angus convention rate. To pre-register for the national RAAA convention, visit the Web site at redangus.org or contact Charlie Tigart, 940387-3502, charlie@redangus .org.

SEP 16 & 21 14th Annual All Dairy Antiques & Collectibles Show Dairy Activity Center, PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Fri. noon - 5 pm. Sat. thru Wed. 8 am - 5 pm. Free parking, free exhibitor space & free admission. Featuring Hol-

stein breed items, but all dairy related collectors and invited and encouraged to attend. Antique Consignment Auction Tues., Sept.

20. Contact Gary Gojsovich 717-635-5067 or Lolly Lesher 717-787-2905.

SEP 17 Art in the Garden & Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens Bus leaves at 6:30 am from the Cracker Barrel parking lot on Upper Front St. in Binghamton, NY. Tickets are $75/person. Pre-registration is required. Deadline is Sept.

1. Contact Carol, 607-5849966.

SEP 17 Elk County Field Day Rolf Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.

Includes lunch & refresh-

ments and will cover native warm season grass planting and establishment; early successional habitat establishment and management, riparian area restoration, wetlands/shallow water areas for wildlife, conifer and native tree/shrub planting.

NRCS incentive programs.

Deadline to register is Sept.

9.

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SEP 18-20 2011 New York State Maple Tour The tour will feature visits to a variety of maple operations. Tour stop information will be available soon at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com.

SEP 21 21st NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting Rod Stettner’s Farm, east of Bergen, NY & Bob and Dan Duyssen Farm, Stafford, NY. 4:45-8:30 pm. 1.6 DEC plus CCA credits have been requested. Bring your card.

Registration: $5 for current Cornell Vegetable Program Enrollees; $10 for all others.

Contact Carol MacNeil, 585313-8796 or e-mail crm6@ cornell.edu.

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.

SEP 24 Woodlot Management Workshop The Nature Conservancy, West Branch Forest, Clinton, PA. 9 am - noon. On Internet at extension.psu.edu SEP 25 Genesee County 4-H Horse Open Game Show Genesee County Fairgrounds, Rte. 5, Batavia, NY. Genesee County 4-H Horse Open Game Show. Contact Barb Sturm, 585-343-3040, ext. 122 or e-mail at bbs28@cornell.edu.

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animals will be concentrating, such as near water troughs.

Horse Pal This trap is specifically designed to attract and catch horse, deer, and stable flies by mimicking the underside of a cow. Flies land on the surface of a swaying dark sphere, migrate up toward the light in the screened area, and are ultimately trapped in the jar on top. The collection jar is removed periodically and emptied. Begin by placing 1 to 2 traps in the field and increase as necessary. Traps should be placed near, but out of reach of curious animals to prevent damage.

Epps Trap Biting flies, such as

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stable, horse, and deer flies, are attracted to the large shape of the Epps Trap made to resemble a cow. Biting flies tend to circle their host before landing for a meal and perceive the clear plastic spaces of the trap as open space under the animal. They fly into the clear plastic and ricochet into trays of liquid where they drown.

Maintain the trap by skimming dead insects from the liquid and replacing the liquid when fouled. Mow weeds beneath the trap to preserve the contrast between light areas and dark. Traps work best placed in a sunny part of the pasture near historic fly problem areas.

Use one trap per 20 acres of pasture, or place in a sunlit spot outside stables. Placing the trap out of reach from curious livestock is highly recommended.

Information on pasture fly management including pictures of various fly traps can be found in the publication Integrated Pest Management Guide for Organic Dairies (http://nysipm.cornell.ed u/organic_guide/default.asp). For more information see Pest Flies of Pastured Cattle and Horses (http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/dairy /default.asp) Source: NYS IPM Field Crops Weekly Pest Report for July 30

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Thurs., Sept. 8, 2011 • 1 PM 1st day of Show - September 8-11, 10400 Gillette Rd. 3/4 mi. N of Rt. 20, 1 mi. W of Alexander, NY Selling modern and antique farm, construction equip., gas engines, steam equip., parts, signs, toys, related items.

Consignments accepted at Gillette Rd. parking lot site Mon., Sept. 5, 9-1pm, Tues.-Wed. 8-6pm and Thurs. 8-12 Noon.

Info: Ron Rodgers 585-519-1638 Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check auction day. Payment w/Visa, MC, Dis 3% fee.

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN, 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., Sept. 10, 9 AM Estate of Max Hutchinson, 2227 Burgess Rd., Waterloo, NY. JD 2040, CIH 685, Ford 2000, Golden Jubilee, 8N, Case 580C, ‘05 Dodge Caravan, ‘89 Ford F-350 dump w/plow, 3pt equip, small tools Sat., Sept. 17, 9AM Equipment Consignment Auction, Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 Mi. S. Penn Yan. Call by Sept. 3 to advertise major items.

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FARM & COMPACT TRACTORS: Kubota MX 5000 4x4 w/ldr.; Kubota L185 4x4 w/ldr.; Kubota M5030 4x4 w/ldr.; NH 3010 tractor; John Deere 2955 cab tractor; JD 790 w/300 ldr.; Satoh Stallion w/ldr.; Zetor 10741 w/cab Forterra 4x4, 101 hp, 650 hrs; JD 50 WFE SKID STEERS & ASSYS: Case 95XT; OMC 320; NH 555 deluxe; Kubota RTV900 4x4 ATV w/canopy; NH 553; Assys: sweeper bucket, pallet forks; plates; etc.

EQUIPMENT: BALERS: square & round NH 315 w/thrower; NH 273; Gehl 1470TC; JD 385; Vermeer 804 HDS; Massey Ferg. etc. MOWER COND. & DISC MOWERS: 1360 discbine; Fella 3 pt disc mower; NH 451 sickle bar mower; Hesston PT 7 SELF UNLOADING WAGONS: Gehl 970; Knight 17-7 3 btr & roof, tandem; FORAGE HARV.: JD 38 w/heads and others RAKES & TEDDERS etc.: Sitrex, Fahr & Kuhns; new PT Yermeer wheel rake; NI rolabar; hay elevator; grain augers; steel bale wagon; plus others MANURE SPREADERS: NH 304 slinger; NI 243 box; ROTARY MOWERS: 15 ft batwing/ new 5’ Int.; flail mower plus many others 5’-12’; BAGGERS: (2) Kelly Ryan 8 ft; plus TILLAGE: discs, plows, cultipacker; corn planters; IH 510 grain drill; Rite Way RR 10 rock collector; plus more: Patz round bale grinder; generators; welders; snowplow; NH 357 Grinder Mixer; Ficklin gravity wagon; Diesel Wood chipper; Ford Ranger w/firewood processor FARM LINE FROM ONE FARMER: John Deere 4400 diesel combine w/2 JD 443 corn heads, JD 213 flex head (1 low tin, 1 high tin); NH 900 Forage Harv. Tandem axle, Metal Alert II electric controls w/824 corn head & 900W P.U. head; Wilrich 3pt 3 shank spring reset sub soiler; JD 4 btm hydraulic reset plow; Brady 1000 3pt 10 shank chisel plow; Allis Chalmers 12’ transport disc; Brillion 12 ft cultimulcher; (2) 16ft kicker wgns; Gehl 970 S.U. Wagon parts MISC: new Easy Kleen 15hp hot water 4000 PSI washer; lawn & garden; 4 wheelers; welding tables; racking; steel; fuel tanks; mortar mixer; (2) Surge Alamo 100 milker pump FROM REX GORSLINE Windham, PA: a collection of antique farm hand tools; lanterns; broad axes; scythes; planes; over 100’s of pieces!

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is usually a large auction with something for everyone.

Starting at 9:30AM in the building w/small items; 10:30AM second auction team going outside. Large machinery around noon, followed by the farm line; come planning to spend the day with us.

the numbers of horse, deer and stable flies, all common biting flies that attack and cause stress to animals on pasture.

Alsynite (Biting Fly) Trap A cylindrical alsynite fiberglass sheet reflects light in a way that is particularly attractive to stable flies but will attracthouse flies also.

Sticky translucent fly paper is wrapped around the outside and replaced when saturated with flies. Place out of reach of animals in a sunny location since they attract flies by visual means.

The trap should be set 1 to 2 feet above the ground and placed about 10 feet from building walls or on pastures in those areas where the

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Heavy Equipment: 1999 Bobcat w/Cab, A/C, Heat, High Flow JD 310D 2WD Tractor Loader Backhoe 1941 IH “M” Tractor/Grader Henderson Salt Spreader Sweepster 3 pt. Hitch Broom Early Consignments: Miscellaneous: Trucks: Air Compressor 2004 Sterling S/A Tractor 2002 Volvo T/A dump, Cummins, plow/wing, 106K, (2) Rockwell Jointer clean!

Powermatic Lathe 2001 Volvo T/A C&C w/plow/wing CR ONSRUO Model 2003 Router 2001 Volvo S/A Whiteman Walk Behind Saw 1998 IH 2674 T/A Dump Rockwell Band Saw 1997 IG 380 Bus Sun Vat 40 1989 GMC 7000 S/A Dump, Diesel Tables 1988 F-800 Sand Truck, Diesel, 10’Stainless Steel Misc. Office Equipment Spreader Sony Camera 1984 Mack Stone Slinger Minolta Camera Trailers: Advance Wet Dry Vacuum 2010 Landscape Trailer Hunter A111 Wheel Aligner Interstate Equipment Trailer 1993 Trailer Rockwell Planer

R.B.I. Panel master II Delta X5 Radial Arm Saw Rockwell Scroll Saw Rockwell Drill Press Building Materials Filing Cabinets Doors Walk in Cooler 7’ x 7’ 1997 Brush Bandit EXP 250 Chipper 1997 Brush Bandit EXP 200 Chipper 1999 826 Cub Cadet Walk Behind Snow Blower ONAN 60 Generator, Allison Diesel Eagle ETC-600N Tire Machine Pickups, Cars,Vans: 2008 Ford F250 4WD pickup, 20K 2002 Ford F250, 8’ Flatbed 2006 Toyota Tundra, Extended Cab 2005 Ford Excursion, no reverse 2005 Ford Expedition, SUV (2) 2001 Chevy Cavalier

2006 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4WD, 56k 2001 Ford F350, V10 (2) 2001 Dodge 3500 Van (3) 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, Sedan

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Plain old-fashioned hard work, experience and market knowledge make this the team to choose for successful auctions. Now is the time to call for a no obligation consultation or appraisal. There are many options available to market your business assets. We would be pleased to discuss the auction methods with you. Give us a call today. If you are looking for clean, well-maintained municipal equipment and trucks, at absolute public auction, here are some tentative dates to keep in mind. Please also visit www.teitsworth.com SATURDAY, SEPT 10, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. MUNICIPAL SURPLUS & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION TOWN OF LANSING HIGHWAY DEPT. RTS. 34 & 34B, LANSING, NY

SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. LAMB & WEBSTER USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM TRACTORS & MACHINERY ROUTES 39 & 219 SPRINGVILLE, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. ONONDAGA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT SYRACUSE, NY (NYS FAIRGROUNDS)

SATURDAY, SEPT 17, 2011 • 8:00 A.M. SPECIAL FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TEITSWORTH AUCTION YARD FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HEAVY & LIGHT TRUCKS CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME 6502 BARBER HILL RD. GROVELAND, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. MONROE COUNTY MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CARS & TRUCKS 145 PAUL RD. ROCHESTER, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. EMPIRE TRACTOR RELOCATION AUCTION FARM TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURAL PARTS, STORE INVENTORY, STORE PICTURES 5563 EAST MAIN ST. BATAVIA, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 9:00 A.M. MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION HAMBURG FAIRGROUNDS, HAMBURG, NY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. SPECIAL WINTER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TEITSWORTH AUCTION YARD FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, HEAVY & LIGHT TRUCKS CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME 6502 BARBER HILL RD. GROVELAND, NY

THURSDAY SEPT. 22, 2011 • 5:00 P.M LAKELAND EQUIPMENT AUCTION LAWN TRACTORS COMPACT TRACTORS, SKID STEER LOADERS & LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT 185 RT. 31F (MACEDON CENTER RD) MACEDON, (FAIRPORT) NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. CONTRACTOR RETIREMENT AUCTION LAPLUME EXCAVATING 119 NEWTON RD. PLAISTOW, NH

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