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Grazing g dairy y heifers s increases s profits s ~ Pagee A-2 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,” Psalm 95:6-7

Three days of grazing knowledge

by Troy Bishopp KINZERS, PA — To say Roman Stolzfoos of Springwood Organic Farm is curious about all the diverse facets of grazing management would be an understatement.

This inquisitive spark has been a driving force in bringing outside knowledge, away from the status quo, to the farming community of Southeastern Pennsylvania for years. With the family farm having over seven uniquely stacked enterprises from composting, pastured poultry

and a large grazing dairy, it’s always experimenting with different ways of doing things toward the farm goal of “producing good food from good farms that’s good for any community and will have a good effect on everyone downstream from us,” said Roman.

The thirst in learning about different and unique grazing paradigms for their operation has also extended to neighbors, agency professionals and out-of state farmers in the form of workshops held at the

Cody Holmes leading a discussion in the pasture.

Photos by Troy Bishopp

farm. One such event held in May with 160 people attending, led by IanMitchell-Innes, a South African rancher, focused on teaching terms from holistic grazing planning like; ‘judging percent trample,’ ‘building the haystack,’ ‘taking the top third of the plant’, ‘capturing free solar energy,’ ‘making green food for earthworms and brown for fungi’ and ‘adopting a no one grazing recipe for all’. According to Roman, “I could not help but realize that we are standing on the edge of the greatest opportunity to improve the soil and the food supply, plus make money, that I have ever witnessed since I first heard about intensive grazing 32 years ago”.

It was this passion and quest to build a ‘knowledge pyramid’ that brought together forward-thinking grazing practitioners, Cody and Dawnell Holmes from Missouri and Abe Collins of Vermont for a three day intensive grazing workshop at the farm once again. The purpose of the three day seminar was to help folks really understand the laws of nature when it comes to growing the best grass for your livestock plus learning how to manage your farm instead of your farm managing you.

Cody’s charge was teaching holistic systems

Abe Collins talks with Dwight Stoltzfoos about soil quality as Roman looks on.

from setting family, financial and environmental goals to managing pastures and soil health for a multi-species operation and ‘closing the gate’ on buying outside genetics and feed and fertilizer inputs. He said, “We need to think more about why and what we’re doing instead of resting from what you’re doing and realize everything in nature works in wholes”.

He also led pasture walks looking at biological activity and plant diversity, animal grazing behavior and figuring out practical paddock sizing in addition to financial planning and enterprise analysis. Dawnell on the other hand taught simple cheese making, soap making, fat rendering, marketing and managing a small raw milk dairy from their 1,000 acre Missouri ranch.

Dairy and beef grazier,

Abe Collins detailed how to plan your grazing to achieve improved animal performance, forage production and soil function.

He shared practical tips on grazing tall with high density grazing, planting cocktail cover crops, fall and spring grass management strategies to increase production by 50 percent and Keyline landscape design.

He also led a pasture walk to measure plant diversity and water holding capacity of the soil as well as sharing insights on Keyline subsoil aeration to increase soil organic matter and all the on-farm research he has tried over the years. Abe commented, “I’d rather pay for a gallon of fuel to subsoil an acre of ground and build topsoil for the next generation than spent it to go to the movies.”

To complement the

workshops, there were three days of homemade food served ranging from pastured pork provided

by Cody and Dawnell to chicken and gelato from Roman’s family and all the fixins’ provided by local neighbors in the community.

Roman summed up his passion: “We want to develop extensive networks in different communities so we can work together after the school and help each other practice these things and perfect these practices on our farms and share the experiences. Gaining knowledge never gets old.”

To learn more about holistic systems for stockman go to www.rockinh.net or to access information on grazing strategies described by Abe, go to www.grazinghandbook.c om and www.Keyline. com.au

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Grazing dairy heifers increases profits

by Peter Callan, Extension Agent, Farm Business Management, Culpeper County The dramatic rise in grain prices over the past six months has dairymen wondering how they can get the most bang for their buck. Producers are working closely with their nutritionists to maximize the use of home grown forages in rations to reduce ration costs. Over the past 20 years increasing numbers of dairymen have started to intensively graze pastures to maximize pasture as a source of feed.

Pasture lands are an underutilized and under managed resource on many farms. Rotational grazing is a management intensive system that concentrates animals within a relatively small area (paddock) for a short period of time e.g. 12 hours - 4 days for dairy cattle. A pasture may be divided into multiple paddocks. The cattle are then moved to another paddock while the other paddocks are allowed to recover and grow.

Animals are moved according to a flexible schedule based on number and weight of animals, the amount of land available, quality of forages in the paddock and forage consumption. Continuous grazing is use of one pasture.

Stan Pace, Agronomic Crops Agent with the Mississippi State University

Extension Service, explained that “Cows are selective grazers. When put in a selective forage situation, they'll overgraze some spots and undergraze others. Over time, you will have poor quality grass and less total forage production.”

Forage utilization efficiency is the percentage of forage grazed on a pasture. Pace declared, “Using rotational grazing can increase efficiency up to 75 percent over conventional grazing's 30—35 percent percent efficiency. He said moving the cattle every three or four days yields a 50—60 percent forage utilization efficiency. To increase efficiency to about 75 percent, I'd move them every day.” To make the best use of rationally grazed pastures and optimize animal growth rates, supplementation may be needed.

Due to a lack of rainfall in the summer months, many pastures may not grow enough forage to meet the animals’ dry matter intake levels. Based on forage quality and quantity and desired rates of gain, many producers supplement the grazing heifers with silages, bypass protein, vitamins and minerals, etc. The goal is to achieve 1.75 lbs. rate of gain that is needed for dairy heifers to freshen at 24 months and weigh 1,250 lbs.

Soil fertility plays a major role in deter-

mining the quantities of forage produced on pasture.

A current soil test takes out the guesswork and prevents the producer from under or over-applying lime and fertilizer, either of which will decrease your efficiency and profitability. The type of grazing system implemented on a farm has major implications regarding pasture fertility.

Missouri researchers estimated that grazing animals recycle 75-85 percent of forage nutrients consumed. An even distribution of manure throughout a paddock is required for productive plant and animal growth. Intensity of grazing rotations affects the manure coverage in paddocks. In a rotational grazing system there is an even distribution of manure because the animals are forced to consume forage in the paddock before being moved to another paddock. The Missouri researchers calculated that under continuous grazing practices, 27 years would be needed to obtain one manure pile per every square yard within a pasture. Conversely, the pasture was divided into paddocks and a two day rotation was used; then two years would be needed to achieve an even distribution of manure within the paddock.

In times of surplus forage in a pasture, the hay can be baled and sold or stored for future use. Kentucky researchers have estimated that a ton of grass hay (fescue, orchard grass) removes 12 lbs. of phosphate and 50 lbs. of potash from the soil. If these nutrients are not replaced soil reserves will be depleted over time. Consequently, there will be a reduction in crop yields.

Soil testing determines the amount of fertilizer that needs to be applied to maintain hay yields.

Cooperative extension agents can assist producers in the design of grazing systems for their farms. Numerous grazers have stated that the greatest challenge in implementing a grazing program on their farm is taking the first step which is splitting a pasture in half using temporary fence. Once they see how easy it is to move the cattle from one paddock to another, they never look back. How many times on a dairy farm do the dairy cattle harvest their forage and distribute their manure for free? In an era of high grain, fuel and fertilizer prices, grazing heifers provides producers the opportunity to reduce their operating costs in a simple user friendly management system.

Source: Dairy Pipeline, July/August 2011

Northern New York research leads to commercial seed project

by Kara Lynn Dunn BELLEVILLE, NY — Invasive alfalfa snout beetle (ASB) research on Northern New York farms has produced a tandem of solutions for controlling the destructive insect known to exist in nine New York counties and in Canada.

The research, funded long-term by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP), was conducted by a team of farmers, Cornell University scientists, and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators.

Growers at an August field day at Sheland Farms in Belleville, NY, learned the result of the most recent field trials at the dairy farm owned by the Shelmidine family. The Shelmidines have hosted field trials to evaluate both the use of ASB-resistant varieties of alfalfa and the use of nematodes as a biocontrol for ASB. Researchers suggest that the combined use of the nematodes and ASB-resistant alfalfa varieties offers the best opportunity for controlling the pest.

The variety trial plot at Sheland Farms has five alfalfa populations showing resistance to ASB plus four varieties without resistance as a comparison. The results of ASB-resistant variety trials at Sheland Farms and other Northern New York farms have shown enough successive improvement that Seedway has initiated seed increase of an ASB-resistant Cornell experimental line, said Seedway representative John Uveges at the field day organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.

Cornell University Entomologist Elson Shields and Cornell Plant Breeder Donald Viands have led the research teams that have developed the combination strategy. Shields told the growers, “The biocontrol of the nematodes is needed to drop the ASB pressure; the resistant varieties help maintain the beetle at low pressure.”

Cornell Plant Breeding Forage Project and Research Support Specialist Tony Test has collected the beetles by the

thousands on Northern New York farms each spring for use in greenhouse trials at the Cornell lab, where Shields and Testa developed a successful screening method used to identify alfalfa seedlings with roots free from ASBfeeding damage.

Research Support Specialist Jamie Crawford has grown more than 150,000 seedlings over the past 10 years, selected resistant plants, and completed the breeding work needed to develop the strongest alfalfa populations for field testing. Seed from selected seedlings was planted on Northern New York farms for field trials.

Viands and Cornell Plant Breeding & Genetics Senior Research Associate Dr. Julie L. Hansen have planted many ASB-resistant variety trials across Northern New York, but, Hansen said, “We have not had a site with the type of pressure we found here at Sheland Farms in 2008. Today, we are very heartened by how good these trials look.”

“We have seen consistent yield gains and less root feeding damage over several cycles of selection. We are excited about an increase of two-tenths of a ton over two harvests and think that this difference will continue to increase with more breeding work,” Hansen added.

Hansen discussed the characteristics of some of the five varieties under trial at Sheland Farms. She said, “The Seedway 9558 selection is one of the varieties showing the highest ASB resistance. This variety has shown the ability to recover from root injury and generate a new root system. This root trait alone will not make a plant resistant to alfalfa snout beetle, but is a good starting place for the ASB breeding program.”

Shields said alfalfa snout beetle’s major feeding period occurs throughout September and early October. The pests’ larvae that have been deep in the soil will rise to the surface as soil moisture increases.

“Look closely at this trial (at Sheland Farms on the Mixer Road) in early to

Dr. Elson Shields of Cornell University holds an alfalfa plant showing good root development and no damage by alfalfa snout beetle at a farmers’ field day event at Sheland Farms in Belleville, NY. Photo by Kara Lynn Dunn mid-October to see the differences in The farmers attending the field day the varieties,” Shields suggested. included cranberry growers from OsThe blue flags at the trial represent wego County interested to learn if the varieties that have been selected six to application Shields developed for rearseven times; the red/orange-flagged ing and applying ASB-predatory nemavarieties have been through four selec- todes could be applied to help control tion cycles. black vine weevil in their berries.

Seedway representative Mark Eddy The New York Farm Viability Institute grew up near Great Bend and the John and the Cornell University Agricultural Peck farm, the first farm to host Experiment Station have provided Shields and his team of ASB re- funding in recent years for the ASB-researchers in the 1990s. sistant forage breeding trials in North“I remember seeing the patchy spots ern New York. Learn more online at in the field when we did not yet know it www.nnyagdev.org. was a result of alfalfa snout beetle. ToField day organizer Michael Hunter, a day, those fields look great and show field crops educator with Cornell Coopthe results of the work done here in erative Extension Jefferson County Northern New York,” Eddy said. says, “Northern New York has a lengthy “These results are valuable far out- and well-known history of alfalfa snout side this region,” Shields noted, “be- beetle. It is very encouraging to see that cause alfalfa snout beetle will become the ASB control research is at the point established elsewhere in time. We are where farmers will soon be able to begin seeing rapid spread of ASB in Canada using control methods that are effective where they have not addressed it with in controlling this pest. The support of any research of their own. We expect the Northern New York Agricultural Dethe growers there will be calling soon velopment Program and the Cornell and we will have the results of the University researchers, and the cooperNorthern New York research available ation from local host farms made this to help them.” good work possible.”

Farm Bureau assessing Irene damage age as well. Long Island experienced crop damage as well.

Damage to roads and bridges could also create problems for dairy farms that need to haul milk on a daily basis.

State agriculture officials are working on those issues.

A conference call this morning between New York Farm Bureau, officials from the Department of Agriculture and Markets and other farm leaders determined that the needs for agriculture will likely be extensive.

Farmers are encouraged to carefully document all damage and report to the Farm Service Agency for possible emergency aid and for crop insurance claims.

Farm Bureau is currently working with the government to get damage assessments in order to receive disaster declarations necessary for crop insurance and Farm Service Agency loans.

New York Farm Bureau urges farmers with power to reach out to neighboring farms without power to make sure their emergency needs are communicated to the proper authorities.

If farmers have questions or concerns they are encouraged to contact their county emergency management office, or the NYFB state office at 518-436-8495.

Farmers continue to assess damage from Irene on Aug. 30 New York farmers continue to recover from the damaging flood and winds of Hurricane Irene, which has left some farms completely stranded and others with complete loss of crops, buildings and equipment.

“As the information pours in, this appears to be one of the worst weather disasters for farmers in many years,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau.

“We will continue to help coordinate damage assessments and make sure farmers are connected with county, state and federal agencies in positions to help,” Norton said.

In the Schoharie Valley and the Mohawk Valley, agricultural damage appears to be severe. Emergency management and state agriculture officials are working to get feed, fuel and milk trucks

to dairy farms isolated by washed out roads and bridges.

Crop losses in the Schoharie and Mohawk regions, the Black Dirt region in Orange County and sporadically throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills seem to be highly based on anecdotal information.

Farmers are urged to carefully document crop losses and report those losses to USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

Damage to buildings and equipment should also be documented, if possible with use of digital cameras and video.

State officials are also working to get milk trucks to dairy farms. Farms have limited storage capacity for milk. Cows need to be milked daily. Some milk dumping has occurred in some locations.

Meanwhile, fruit crops appear to be largely spared from significant damage.

Isolated farms saw extensive damage, but losses were limited in most orchards.

Grape crops on Long Island were also let largely undamaged by Irene.

Crops affected consist mostly of corn for silage, onions and other vegetables.

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Many farms completely underwater; damage to field crops could be extensive ALBANY — New York Farm Bureau assembled a team on Aug. 29 to assist in emergency situations on flooded and wind-blown farms and assess overall damage from Hurricane Irene to agriculture, which appears to be extensive in some areas.

“Today, we are coordinating through our vast member network to reach out to our farmers that are in immediate need of help,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau.

Stranded farms, stranded livestock, infrastructure damage and power issues appear to be the immediate concerns.

“In the coming days we will be collecting damage assessments and making sure that information is delivered to county emergency management offices in affected areas,” he said.

Crop damage appears to be severe in areas around the Schoharie Valley and Mohawk Valley. Other areas in the Hudson Valley are seeing considerable dam-

An important decision on this year’s corn crop Assisting your decision with choosing which fields will mature for grain versus harvesting for corn silage This article is taken from some information Bill Cox supplied to a question from an agricultural educator about corn maturity in 2011 in late August when asking a question about corn maturity consider some of these comments about corn maturity and selecting fields for grain vs. silage. It looked like we had dodged a huge bullet when June opened up for us and we could plant corn and soybeans from June 1-June 15, almost on a daily basis. Even better, it stayed warm throughout June and things weren’t looking too bad by July 4, given the wettest or seconnd wettest April-May period ever. Unfortunately, for most of us, July turned exceedingly dry (second driest ever at Aurora, NY) and hot so the earlyplanted corn (May 9-12

window) was pollinating during July 17-23 and the late planted corn (June 1-10) was reduced greatly in stature.

So where are we now?

Well, August has been somewhat cooler than July but it still is about a degree warmer than normal so far. Even better, it has been somewhat wet.

So this is what I would consider if I was wondering which fields to harvest for silage or grain that was planted in May or June The May 9-12 planted corn has reasonable stature but small ears with very poor tip-fill (but I am amazed that we had as good a pollination that we did, given the physical appearance of the corn). I would harvest the May 912 planted corn as silage because we only lost maybe 5 percent in stover yield and 35 percent in grain yield for a total silage yield loss of 40 percent. So our corn silage plots at Aurora (our 8695 day material was very

well-dented with moistures probably 68 percent on Friday, Aug. 19) are weighing about 40 percent less than normal.

The June-planted corn was in the silking stage about Aug. 1 (we have 98 and 99-day hybrids at four seeding rates on farms in Cayuga, Seneca, Livingston, and Orleans County. planted on 5/29, 6/1, 6/2, and 6/6, respectively, and both hy-

Cover photo by Sally Colby A grazing workshop presenter demonstrates how to divide a pasture into multiple paddocks so that the cattle can be moved to one paddock while the other paddocks are allowed to recover and grow.

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brids were silking from July 31-Aug. 2 at all sites).

A 100-day hybrid usually requires about 1,100 Growing Degree Days (GDD) in New York from silking to black layer formation when planted in early May but probably about 1,050 GDD if planted in early June (with delayed planting, corn development is accelerated so it usually silks about 50 GDD earlier than normal and finishes up about 100 GDD earlier than normal). The June-planted corn is really short but it pollinated well and should fill-out well. I would estimate only a 25 percent hit on grain yield for Juneplanted corn. I would also estimate probably a 30 percent hit on stover yield for June-planted corn because of the very shortstature of the crop for a 55 percent hit on silage yield.

So I would harvest the June-planted corn for grain, if it makes it!

Will it make it? So, a 100-day hybrid will require about 1,050 GDD, a 95-day hybrid about 1,000, and a 90 day hybrid about 950 GDD, if planted in June. Table 1 shows the accumulated GDD from Aug. 1-21, Aug. 5-21, and Aug. 21-Sept.

30 at different sites in New York. I have also listed the total number of GDD from Aug. 1 or from Aug. 5 until Sept. 30 at these sites, if we receive normal GDD from Aug. 21-Sept. 30. I am also assuming no killing frost at these sites until Oct. 1 but who knows what will happen.

Based on the data, I would predict that 95100 day hybrids that were in the silking stage by Aug. 1 will make it to black-layer formation at

the listed locations west of I-81 (the first six sites listed in Table 1). At the remaining sites east of I81 (bottom five sites in Table 1), 85-90 day hybrids should make it. For hybrids that did not attain the silking stage until Aug. 5, 90-95 day hybrids have a good shot at making black layer formation at sites west of I-81, but hybrids would have to be 80-85 day in length to make it at the listed sites east of I-81, provided we have normal GDD from here on out and no killing frost before Oct. 1.

So there is hope for hybrids that attained the silking stage by Aug. 1-5 to make black-layer formations as long as the correct hybrid maturity was planted. I would be less bullish for any hybrids that were in the silking stage after Aug. 5.

Strategic Marketing Workshop for Livestock Producers The demand for locally raised meats and livestock products continues to grow. Strategic and specific marketing efforts can help you take full advantage of the local foods market. If you want to sharpen and focus your marketing skills, or just don’t know where to begin developing a marketing plan, Cornell Cooperative Extension can help! The Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting the workshop series in two locations. Participants will learn the basics of strategic marketing, including how to identify a target market and focus your farm’s marketing efforts. You will also learn how to choose the markets that meet the needs of your farm, such as CSA, farmers’ market and wholesale.

Each participant will develop components of a marketing plan and create marketing materials.

While this series is tailored specifically to the marketing of meats and other livestock products, any farm would benefit by improving their marketing efforts.

The four part series costs $10 per farm (up to two people) per session or $30 for the series of four workshops.

Pre-registration is required by the day prior to plan for materials.

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p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, and 29, with a follow up session at each location, date TBD. • Session 1, Sept. 15: Introduction to Strategic Marketing: Identifying a Target Market • Session 2, Sept. 22: Communicating with Customers • Session 3, Sept. 29: A Guide to Marketing Channel Selection • Session 4, date varies by location: Review and Critique of Your Marketing Materials Locations: • CCE of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88 North, Newark. Registration contact: 315- 331-8415 x 117 or e-mail Judy Glann at jmg358@cornell.edu with your name, address and phone number.

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Farmers urged to document damage from Irene ALBANY, NY — New York Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers affected by Hurricane Irene to carefully document their damage and report to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

“We’re telling our farmers to take photos, take notes and make sure they have a record even if they don’t know the full extent of the damage,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau.

The New York Farm Bureau Web site www.nyfb.org and the FSA Web site have a list of the federal agricultural relief programs that are available.

New York Farm Bureau is working with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Governor Cuomo’s office on attaining federal disaster declarations specifically for agriculture for the counties that need it.

Farm Bureau is also hoping for quick restoration of ruined roads and bridges in rural areas where farms have daily transport needs for feed, fuel and milk hauling.

Federal disaster declaration status is necessary to access the disaster assistance program from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Small Business Administration (SBA).

In general, FSA provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding or other natural disasters.

Emergency loans may be made to farmers who: • own or operate land in a county declared a disaster area or a contiguous county; • are established family farm operators and have sufficient farming or ranching experience; have suffered at least a 30 percent loss in crop production or a physical loss to livestock, livestock products, real estate or chattel property; • have an acceptable credit history; • are unable to receive credit from commercial sources; • can provide collateral to secure the loan; and • have repayment ability.

Loans for crop, livestock and non-real estate losses are normally repaid within 1 to 7 years, depending on the loan purpose, repayment ability and collateral available as loan security.

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Hurricane Irene causes variable damage to fruit and other farm crops from Hurricane Irene were especially troubling for growers of Gala and Honeycrisp apples, who had just begun harvesting the crop. Schupp says heavy rains also caused some apples to crack, while the wind uprooted trees. “Damages vary widely from farm-to-farm and even from one section of a farm to the other. Some farms were hardly touched, while others have fruit losses of 50 percent,” said Schupp.

Corn growers in parts of eastern and central Pennsylvania incurred damage from high winds that caused corn to lean, get tangled or flattened.

“Some of the crop is lost, while the storm damage will make it more difficult to harvest. We’ll need to use special heads on our equipment to harvest the corn. We probably won’t be able to assess total losses from the storm until after we harvest the crop,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer, who is a full-time farmer from Columbia County.

Farm Bureau notes that outreach to farmers, Pennsylvania’s Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture, Lancaster County Extension and other sources all report intermittent crop damage due to strong winds, but no reports of loss of livestock or extensive flood damage.

“Crop damage and losses from Hurricane Irene are varied from county to county and even from farm to farm. It will probably take weeks before we learn the full extent of the damages,” concluded Shaffer.

Northeast Icelandic Horse Club show cancelled The Northeast Icelandic Horse Club has announced the cancellation of its horse breeding evalua-

tions at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds on Sept. 16 and 17 due to damages from Irene.

indemnity and some other programs.

NYFB is exploring additional avenues that could provide assistance to affected farmers and will continue to update the Web site with any additional information.

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To the Editor: On Aug 10, I attended the National Milk Producers Summer Grassroots Tour in Syracuse.

The first thing they did was show a 10 minute video explaining their Foundation for the Future dairy proposal. I keep asking the question, “whose future are they looking out for”? Certainly not ours.

In the video they state that if Foundation for the Future is made into law, it will give the processors the “opportunity” to pay us more for our milk. It didn’t say that they would, only that they could. Does anyone believe in the tooth fairy? It seems to me that they had plenty of “opportunity” to pay us more for the two years that they made record profits and we made record losses. I was told point blank that our milk goes to _____ and they are owned by _____, and they aren’t going to do a thing for you.

Also, component pricing would be done away with. We have a mixed dairy and that extra money for components is our survival money. What about all Jersey dairies who have really high components?

Then there’s the margin protection deal. Their take is that the government would save money by doing away with MILC and that the government would cover the cost for the first $4 of insurance. If you wanted enough coverage to cover more of your costs, then you could buy it. The government is broke, so how

much do you really think they are going to subsidize us for insurance?

For their supply management plan you would have your “base”. if you produce more than your base or more than the market needs, you will be “taxed” accordingly... Half of that “tax” money will be used to purchase dairy products to be donated to food pantries. The other half would go directly to the federal government to reduce the deficit. I think that we’ve all been “giving at the office”.

One thing that was not mentioned is the MPC issue. Their take is that MPC’s can now be made domestically and MPC’s are not an issue. What??? There is absolutely nothing in their proposal that says that if we get nailed down to a supply management program that the processors wouldn’t or couldn’t import more and more MPC’s to displace our domestic supply of milk, and kill the price we are paid for our milk.

Finally, some are trying to say that the make allowance would be done away with. In reality, it would not be done away with, it just would not be announced and would stay hidden.

Please, please call your Senators and Congressman and tell them to just say NO to the Foundation for the Future. There is nothing in it that is looking out for our future. Ask them to please say YES to the Federal Milk Marketing Act of 2011. It is our only salvation.

Gretchen Maine, Waterville, NY

Gillibrand gets it!

For those advocating for America’s hard pressed dairy farmers, the last several years have often seemed a futile struggle to convince Congress to put aside the misconceptions and outright disinformation swirling around this nation’s ongoing dairy crisis. U.S. dairymen have desperately needed someone in Washington to think out of the box...

The National Milk Producers Federation, seems bemused by a bizarre sort of Alfred E. Neuman, “What, me worry?” attitude. Absurdly, this dairy co-operative lobby has clung to the fiction that it represents the opinion of 80 percent of America’s dairy farmers. It ignores the theory the crisis might have its basis in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s cheese trading and the Exchange data that the USDA formula uses to set national minimum milk prices.

Senate Agriculture Committee member, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-NY) correctly identifies this calculation as the underlying cause of the crisis and is calling for comprehensive reform of the USDA milk price formula.

On Aug. 15, in opening remarks to a group farmers and ag. industry people in New York’s Chautauqua County, Gillibrand made the case for price formula reform: “There is no transparency or honesty in the pricing mechanism at

all, I want to push the envelope that there is a disconnect between the price of milk and how we come up with it through the price of cheese in Chicago.

I think there is a lot of corruption and anti-trust behavior that is there to keep (farm) prices down. I think we’ll push back on that.”

No transparency or honesty... corruption and anti-trust behavior? Yep, Senator Gillibrand was definitely looking at U.S. milk pricing. She has made an honest, bold and factual assessment of the USDA milk pricing formula and the cheese trading in Chicago that underpins it and the inherent chicanery therein.

The Senator is preparing a draft bill on milk price reform and other national dairy issues to be completed in the next several weeks. She has called on U.S. dairy farmers to pass their ideas and opinions on dairy reform to her through her Agricultural Aide, Jenna Smith, at Jenna Smith@gillibrand.senate.gov for consideration and possible inclusion in the Senator’s upcoming 2012 Farm Bill dairy initiative.

U.S. dairymen owe a debt of gratitude to Senator Gillibrand. She can think out of the box... even in Washington.

Nate Wilson, retired dairy farmer, Sinclairville, NY

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CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) says early reports indicate that high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have caused sporadic damage to farms and orchards in several areas of Pennsylvania. The most common problem cited by farmers is that field corn was leaning or flattened by strong winds, while apples and other fruits fell to the ground during the storm.

“The largest and most mature fruit fell off the trees. We estimate that about 20 percent of our fruit is on the ground, which is a significant loss,” said Brad Hollabaugh of Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm and Market in Biglerville, Adams County.

Hollabaugh says losses could have been much worse, but his team of workers managed to harvest most of the farms Gala and Honeycrisp apple varieties in the three days prior to the storm. Unfortunately, high winds caused losses to a variety of Asian Pears, early Fuji apples (when the trees were pushed over) and more than 50 percent loses of golden delicious apples using a new trellis system.

“There is nothing more disheartening than looking at apples on the ground, after you’ve put your heart and soul into growing and nurturing the fruit throughout the season,” added Hollabaugh.

Meanwhile, Jim Schupp, the director of Penn State’s Fruit Research and Extension Center, confirmed that winds

are normally repaid within 30 years. In certain circumstances, repayment may be made over a maximum of 40 years.

In addition to loans, disaster declaration will make farms eligible for livestock

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson How do you celebrate Labor Day? This weekend marks the end of summer. Wear your white shoes and carry your white purse because when the weekend is done they must be put away. As I researched for this article I found nothing about the wearing of white aspect.

I am not sure how that started, but those of you who are my age certainly remember the rigid rules that developed about the wearing of the color white.

I think of this last weekend of summer as being time for the family. Whether your family plans a picnic or another type of outing, it is the last fling before the children have a full week of school with all that it entails.

Our family usually went to my aunt and uncle’s cottage for our picnic. There are many photographs that include at least four gen-

erations of relatives there. The cottage was on Lake Erie. There was a wooden stairway that led to the beach. It was not a very sandy beach, but one with a lot of slate. We’d find a spot to put our towels, then, wade in jumping up and down in the waves.

None of us were great swimmers so we stayed close to shore.

We often had hot dogs and hamburgers along with the traditional picnic fare. Since all of the families contributed to the food supply we always had plenty to eat.

During my research on a government Web site I found out that the current Secretary of Labor is Hilda L. Solis.

When I was going to school I could recite all of the heads of the cabinet departments, but these days they change so frequently that I do not pay much attention.

The labor movement who described them-

selves as “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American workers” were the driving force between setting aside a holiday to honor the American worker. More than a century after the first observance of the holiday, the origin remains somewhat of a mystery with conflicting facts documented.

Some credit Peter McGuire with the idea suggesting that it was during his tenure as secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners that he insisted it was time for the nation to honor American workers.

Others suggest it was Matthew Maguire that proposed the holiday in 1882. The Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a commission to plan a demonstration and a picnic for Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882.

In 1884 the first Monday in September was made the official day for a “workingman’s holiday”. The first state to pass a law setting aside a day to honor laborers was Oregon.

Other states followed suit until the day was recognized

as a national holiday.

I suggest at this point that few people really realize what Labor Day was intended to be. It is nothing more than a holiday at this point.

There are no public celebrations that pay homage to the American worker. It is just a day off for many while others work so that the ones who are off can enjoy their day of freedom from work.

In the years that we were farming, Labor Day was like any other day.

There was no day off. We got up, milked the cows, and did whatever else needed to be done. We seldom celebrated.

Sometimes the men were taking in second cut hay. I was busy getting things ready for school. We started the week before the holiday so usually I had papers to correct and plans to make for the next week.

Since I was a working mother, I also cooked big meals over the weekend. I wanted to be sure I had leftovers to heat up to last for most of the week. Now there is even a television show devoted to cooking for a week. I was ahead of my time. I did

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that 40 years ago.

I remember one particular Labor Day. The day was warm and sunny. By evening the air was cool, but very pleasant. I wanted to be with my husband so I walked down to the barn. By then the children were off to college so it was just the two of us at home. It was a beautiful time to walk with the sun a brilliant orange slipping below the horizon. I walked slowly taking note of all of the changes happening in the fields. The pallet of the wildflowers changed from the summer offering to the autumn asters and goldenrod. I listened to the crickets chirping. I found a chrysalis on a stalk of milkweed and rescued it to take to my classroom the next day.

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In my room science was all about doing things in a hands-on manner.

Savor the end of summer as it comes your way. Soak up the sunshine — it has to last for a long while. Get ready to enjoy the colorful show the Lord provides in the season we call autumn. I absolutely love the change of seasons. I must admit though that fall is not as exciting as spring. Spring is filled with anticipation while fall is filled with dread.

All too soon the plants will be dormant and will be covered with a mantel of white. At least we cannot say that we did not have a summer this year!

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by Phoebe Hall

Memories At the family reunion last week, someone brought out old pictures and papers that they thought everyone would be interested in.

One in particular caught my eye. It was memories written by my husband’s oldest sister

who passed away this summer. She was the oldest of the 10 siblings, comprised of five girls and five boys. She had been born in this house on the last day of 1924 and was delivered by the same doctor that brought her parents and all 10 of the chil-

dren into this world.

She remembered in which room and what house all 10 of the kids were born. As an example; one brother was born in the parlor in this house during the winter of 1930. Their mother was required to stay in bed for two weeks, while a hired nurse housekeeper, kept everything up to speed. Four out of 10 were born in this house, while three younger ones were born in the tenant house

next door.

Another brother had been born down the road one mile at the grandparent’s home during a scarletfever epidemic. The youngest two were delivered in the hospital in a town 15 miles away during World War II. She recalled playing up in the haymow in the cow barn when she was young. One day she fell into a large hole in the hay that was all black and later told her parents about it. After further investigation

they determined that the hay had been too wet when it was stored away, but since no oxygen was present, spontaneous combustion did not occur, thankgoodness!

The next July 3rd, however the barn did burn. They were able to get all the animals out except the big OLE ornery bull. The hired man decided to go into the burning barn to get the bull out. He took a hammer with him, opened the door and

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started hitting the bull until it found its way to daylight. They say the bull took off like a bullet and never stopped running until he was all the way down to the woods a half mile away.

He stayed down there for a few days until they had time to round him up. Her father always said that he was the first to have his hay in the barn and he was the first to have his barn burn down.

After that, she said they went to small bales. She told about having to sit on the four -man wire baler and feeding the wires through the wooden block. Since she wasn’t able to pick up those heavy wire bales, she was drafted to drive the old 1930 Ford model A truck as the brothers loaded.

She didn’t know how to shift it so they put it into gear for her and told her to just drive. If she was getting too far ahead, she was told to push in the clutch. She said that on more than one occasion, she stopped too quickly and her poor brothers were thrown off the truck, along with the hay. She was reprimanded often for her ineptness.

After graduating from high school during WWII, she went off to nursing school when our country was desperately in need of nurses. A few years later she met and married a farm boy who also helped here on this farm for a few years.

But he always felt his calling was full time missionary work. She had just completed her 50 year as a missionary this spring.

I’ve always felt that a farm is a good place to equip any young person for any job.

This is one of her favorite Bible verses!

This is day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

(Psalms 118:24) NIV

Alltech supports local ag education with donation of microscopes

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LANCASTER, PA — Alltech® Pennsylvania has donated 36 microscopes to be placed on each of the six Mobile Ag Ed Science Labs managed by the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation.

The 100,000-plus students who utilize the lab during each school year will have the opportunity to perform a variety of experiments to create a more meaningful and enhanced agriculture learning opportunity and the microscopes, provided by Alltech, have added a new scientific element to their curricula.

Alltech, a global company, has a local office in Lancaster, PA and is focused on scientific solutions to animal health and nutrition challenges.

“One way to overcome some agriculture challenges is through education. Delving into scientific experiments builds curiosity and interest in agriculture for youth. Using tools, such as the microscopes and lesson plans from the Alltech Kidzone Web site

will have an everlasting effect to their educational experience, and we are happy to partner with the Friends of Ag Foundation to benefit Ag Education,” said Stacy Andersen, Alltech PA marketing coordinator.

“We at the Friends of Ag Foundation are so grateful for Alltech's generosity in donating microscopes for our mobile agriculture education science labs. The students will now be able to enhance their lab experiments and in doing so, they will participate in a more meaningful hands-on opportunity while understanding agriculture with a stronger vision," said Sandra Wagner, fundraising and development director for PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation.

Alltech is committed to helping build interest in animal and agricultural sciences. A personal passion of the company's founder and his wife, each year Alltech builds and installs elementary school laboratories, outfitted with

science equipment and supplies in local communities. Alltech also encourages ag education through the Alltech Kidzone Web site, which teaches kids about food, farming and

healthy eating. With worksheets, games and quizzes, the Web site provides kids with a unique and fun platform for learning about the origin of their food.

The Web site also in-

cludes videos that explain various careers in agriculture in a kidfriendly way, profiling a day in the life of farmers of all species in agriculture.

For more information

on Alltech Kidzone, visit www.alltech.com/kidzone . For more information on Alltech, visit www.alltech.com or contact the local Pennsylvania office at 717393-9545.

The Friends of Agriculture Foundation is gearing up for the school year with 36 new microscopes for the mobile labs. The microscopes were donated by Alltech Pennsylvania.

Islip, NY, declared free of the asian longhorned beetle Eradication efforts demonstrate success, additional areas targeted ISLIP, NY — The trees in Islip, NY, have been declared free of the destructive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).

The announcement was made Aug. 23 at a special event hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. It was welcome news in the fight against this beetle, which has the potential to wipe out most of the nation’s hardwood trees.

The ALB was first detected in Islip in September 1999. Its eradication was possible because of an 11-year cooperative effort between APHIS, the NYS Department of Agriculture and

Markets and various partners at the state and local levels, as well as the concern and involvement of the public.

“Efforts of this magnitude can only succeed when we all work together and are vigilant in helping to report and stop the ALB’s spread,” said Darrel J. Aubertine, Commissioner, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. “The biggest thanks go to the citizens

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added Christine Markham, APHIS National Director of the Asian longhorned beetle cooperative eradication program. “Eliminating the ALB required the continued communication between government agencies and the public, and a united commitment to eliminate the pest.”

To celebrate the accomplishment, government officials at the event, held in East Islip, presented a certificate of appreciation to the Town of Islip. They also planted a commemorative tree in Brookwood Hall Park, which was donated by the New York City Parks and Recreation.

In all, 181 infested and high-risk host trees were removed in Islip between 2000 and 2002. In addition, just over 23,000 surrounding non-infested host trees received treatment applications from 2001 through 2004. Now that Islip is ALB-free, APHIS will issue a federal order and the Department of Agriculture and Markets will revise its regulations, to rescind the seven-square-mile quarantine. This will reduce the regulated area in New York from 142 to 135 square miles.

“We have been happy to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to eradicate this dangerous threat to Long Island’s ecosystem,” said Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan. “I am proud to join in declaring the Town of Islip officially cleared of the Asian longhorned beetle, and I thank everyone for their hard work in this lengthy undertaking.”

“This beetle is a serious threat to our maple trees and we are excited to hear about the progress being made in eradicating it from New York,” said Helen Thomas, Executive Director, NYS Maple Producers Association. “New York is the second largest maple producing state in America and the Asian longhorned beetle is one of the leading threats to our future.

This is a very important announcement.”

“The Asian longhorned beetle poses a major threat to our trees, particularly our sugar maples — the

trees largely responsible for our beautiful fall foliage and home grown maple syrup,” added Troy Weldy, Director of Ecological Management for The Nature Conservancy of New York.

“This eradication effort exemplifies what our federal and state agencies can accomplish when the necessary resources are provided.

These agencies need our full support as we look towards fully eradicating this destructive beetle from New York.”

“New York’s forest products industry contributes $4 billion to the State’s gross economic output annually,” said Eric Carlson, President and CEO of the Empire State Forest Products Association. “The livelihood of some 60,000 people is jeopardized by this beetle and we are very encouraged by the progress in the fight to eradicate it from New York and the U.S.” “More areas are starting to win the fight against this pest,” said Rhonda Santos of the ALB Cooperative Eradication Program at APHIS. “We’re hopeful that when people hear of the successful eradication in Islip, they’ll be on the lookout for the ALB and report it when they see it. That way, efforts can be made to quickly contain and isolate an area from future destruction. We also want people to remember to not move firewood, which is the number one cause of the spread of this beetle.”

The ALB was successfully eradicated from Chicago, IL, and Hudson County, NJ, in 2008. Islip marks the third successful eradication in the U.S. Currently, portions of Manhattan and Staten Island, NY, and Middlesex and Union Counties, NJ, are undergoing a survey process that, if successful, will eventually declare them ALBfree in 2012 (Manhattan) and 2014 (Staten Island and New Jersey).

“An area is declared free of the ALB after all the infested trees are eliminated and surveys are negative for active signs of beetle activity or the presence of the ALB,” explained Santos.

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of Islip, whose support was critical. Some allowed us to cut down several of their trees in the process to eradicate the beetle, and they can take pride in knowing that without their help, we would still be battling it today.”

“The successful eradication of ALB from Islip would not have been possible without the solid partnership between federal, state and local governments,”

The Henry family, Mifflin, Mifflin County, receives the Century Farm award from Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

The Scott and Amy Ilgen family, Centre Hall, Centre County, receives the Century Farm award from Agriculture Secretary George Greig.

Century Farms receive recognition from agriculture secretary

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Four Pennsylvania farms were honored for being Century Farms by the Commonwealth’s Department of Agriculture on Aug. 18 at Ag Progress Days.

The farms are owned by the Henry family of Mifflin, Mifflin County; the Samuel and Evelyn Gray family of Halfmoon Township, Centre County; the Tobin Shank family, of Pequea, Lancaster County; and the Scott and Amy Ilgen family of Centre Hall, Centre County.

The Department of Agriculture recognizes Pennsylvania families

who have been farming the same land for 100 and 200 years through the Century and Bicentennial farm programs.

The same family must own the farm for at least 100 (Century Farm) or 200 (Bicentennial Farm) consecutive years. A family member must live on the farm on a permanent basis; and the farm must consist of at least 10 acres of the original holding or gross more than $1,000 annually from the sale of farm products.

Applications must be completed, notarized and mailed to the De-

partment of Agriculture for review. Certificates are then either presented or mailed to the recipient.

The idea of a Century Farm Program, aimed at emphasizing the importance of Pennsylvania’s economic and rural heritage and traditions, was initiated in the New York Agricultural Society in 1937.

Farms in the same family for more than 100 years were honored in ceremonies at Albany as members of the Order of Century Farms.

In 1948 the Bradford County Historical Soci-

ety of Pennsylvania began its own program, similar to the one in New York.

Due to growing interest in a Bicentennial Farm Program, and a constant effort to promote the agriculture heritage in the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture began to administer a Bicentennial Farm Program in 2004. The Bicentennial Farm Program is ruled

by similar standards to that of the Century Farm Program. Farms that have been in a family for more than 200 years are presented with a certificate of recognition and are often presented with other awards from organizations at the county and/or local level. The information on the applications and other information supplied by the applicants is filed in the Archives of the

State Historical and Museum Commission.

The Century and Bicentennial Farm Programs have been created to recognize those farms and farm families that have done so much to contribute to Pennsylvania's heritage. The farms and families have greatly varied histories, yet all have the common denominator of a durability and love of the land that is our heritage.

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Juggling plates On April 15, 2010, the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajoekull erupted violently, and continued doing so for several days, terminating air travel in, from, and to Europe. Jet aircraft may not be flown anywhere near a volcanic ash cloud. Jet aircraft engines “ingesting” volcanic ash melt the ash into glass. Volcanic ash’s melting point is about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (F). But a jet engine operates at temperatures about 500 degrees hotter. Because jet aircraft power plants lack air filtration systems, the bits of glass tend to melt onto the fuel nozzles and turbine blades.

With any major volcanic eruption, questions arise about what extent that seismic event can impact climate change. Some global warming skeptics insist that carbon dioxide (CO2) from volcanoes is largely responsible for driving climate change. Few mainstream seismologists and climatologists embrace this theory.

Possible links between seismic events and climate change become a question similar to

“which came first, the chicken or the egg?”

Rising global temperatures could increase risk of geological activity like earthquakes, by influencing sea levels and oceanic distribution of water in a way that increases pressure on geological fault lines.

In addition to minute ash particles, volcanoes produce CO2, a greenhouse gas. Historically, the net cooling effect caused by volcanoes has outweighed the warming. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatabo in the Philippines lowered global temperatures by about 0.8-0.9 F. But Pinatabo seriously dwarfs Eyjafjallajokull, so by comparison, the Icelandic eruption didn’t amount to a hill of beans. Then five days after that small volcano blew its top, the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded atop its oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

The latter man-made calamity turned out to cause more environmental damage than the natural disaster with the hard-to-pronounce name.

Within the last week, as I write, seismic events became front

page news. No volcanoes, but four earthquakes, spanned the lower 48 states: their epicenters were in Virginia, Colorado, California, and Saratoga County, New York. The New York quake was kind of a peewee with a 2.8 Richter rating. With the idea that ash and CO2 spewed from a volcano can lower global temperature measurably, more and more scientists are asking the converse question: “Does climate change cause seismic events?”

According to Bill McGuire, head of the Benfield Hazard Research Centre at University College London: “In relation to anthropogenic (human-influenced) climate change, modeling studies and projection of current trends point towards increased risk in relation to a spectrum of geological and geomorphological hazards in a warmer world, while observations suggest that the ongoing rise in global average temperatures may already be eliciting a hazardous response from the geosphere”. I take that for a “yes”.

If McGuire and his colleagues are right, rising temperatures can indeed lead to more and larger volcanic eruptions (and earthquakes, of course).

One major line of thought explains how global warning can increase the chances for “geologic events” (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis). Large gla-

cial loads generally suppress earthquakes, but rapid deglaciation (melting) promotes earthquakes. Think of how a mattress rebounds when a person gets off of it. The postglacial rebound stress that is available to trigger earthquakes today is not large enough to rupture intact rocks, but is large enough to reactivate pre-existing faults that are close to failure.

The most famous geologic fault is San Andreas (in California). A geologic fault is the boundary between two tectonic plates, in this case, the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. Seven major plates and 12 smaller plates comprise the lithosphere, the Earth’s hard outer layer. Thus, both postglacial rebound and past tectonic plate behavior play important roles in recent intraplate earthquakes in eastern Canada and eastern U.S. Intraplate earthquakes occur in the middle of tectonic plates, away from the edges; most quakes result as two separate plates engage each other at their borders.

Postglacial rebound stress triggered the intraplate earthquake known as the New Madrid earthquake of 1811. That massive New Madrid quake, with its epicenter near St. Louis, realigned part of the Mississippi River bordering Tennessee to form Reelfoot Lake.

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lesser known threat, a new kind of dead zone, if you will. Most of the agricultural soils in the Mississippi Basin have lost 50-75 percent of their original virgin organic matter and humus. Lost organic matter intensifies drought, but also makes the injured fields unable to handle precipitation overloads. The bulk of this surplus moisture cannot be sponged by downstream soils, so the torrents keep gushing down to the Louisiana bayou country and through the mouth of the Mississippi. No wonder this region seems to get “century floods” every 25 years or so.

Huge quantities of topsoil from Big Muddy’s basin settle out in the Delta region below New Orleans... approximately 500 million tons per year. Siltation… which has become seriously intensified in the last 200 years of “modern agriculture”… would be expected to fill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf doesn’t fill up, because these displaced Heartland soils just pile up. Their weight pushes the earth’s crust down and outward so as to keep allowing space on top for more soil to land.

According to isostasy, changing one thing here causes an equal change elsewhere. This impacted crust blends into the surrounding tectonic plate (in this case the North American Plate), causing it to sprawl faster into a neighboring tectonic plate: one such plate, to the south, is the Caribbean Plate. At some point such shifting results in seismic activity — like volcanoes and earthquakes.

Haiti is located on the northern edge of the Caribbean Plate.

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state of gravitational equilibrium between the layers just under the earth’s surface.

One high school earth science text used the concept of isostasy to establish how megatons of silt and clay eroding from the Mississippi watershed impact the Gulf of Mexico: a case of very poor soil husbandry. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “isostasy”: “the general equilibrium in the earth’s crust maintained by a yielding flow of rock material beneath the surface under gravitative stress”. Isostasy is the principle of buoyancy observed by Archimedes in his bath, where he saw that an immersed object displaces an amount of water equal in volume to that of the object.

Let’s bring this displacement concept closer to home. The Mississippi River is nicknamed “the Big Muddy.” Its drainage basin is the world’s second largest, draining 1.83 million square miles, including parts of New York. Each spring, the rush of nitrogen and other chemicals flowing into the Mississippi River watershed ultimately turns more than 8,000 square miles of the Gulf of Mexico into a “dead zone,” a condition known as hypoxia.

But dead zones are reversible. The Black Sea dead zone, previously the world’s largest, mostly disappeared between 1991 and 2001; fertilizers became too costly to use following the collapse of the Soviet Union. With the waning of chemical farming in the watersheds that fed the Black Sea, fishing has again become economically vital.

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NIGERIAN DWARF Goats, 2 does, 1 black and white with blue eyes, 1 tricolor, 2 bucklings, both tricolor. $200 each. 315-4047019.(NY)

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GEHL 120 grinder/mixer, NI 2R super sheller, (2) Kill Bros. gravity wagons, white 435 10 shank dise chisel, NI Blower. 315219-9090.(NY)

05 VERMEER 840 disc pro 9’ 6w iron rolls less than 300 acres, new condition, $17,800 OBO. 7300 White Combine. 315200-6329.(NY) (2) CASE W7 loaders for sale, $3,500 each. Both run and drive. 585-7383967.(NY)

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HAY FOR SALE: 150 plus round bales, approx. 100 stored inside, $25 each, rest $20 each. Burdett, Schuyler Co. 607-5465588.(NY)

AVCO New Ideal Model #327 2 row corn picker, wide row with 12 row husking bed, good condition, $2,800; 315-7764590.(NY)

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CARDBOARD produce bins, 1’ & 2’ tall, good cond., full trailer loads avail. $3.50 each plus delivery. 1077 Hall Rd., Lyndonville,NY 14098

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After 6 PM 607-566-2349.(NY) MUELLER 1500 gallon milk tank, $5,000 OBO. 2 inch SS pipeline, $2,500 OBO; Vacuum pump, $1,000 OBO. 585-5357878.(NY) HAYBUSTER Rock picker for sale. Alfalfa haylage wanted. Penn Yan. 315-5361091.(NY) McCormick deering corn binder in good condition; Two row International Potato Planter with hydraulic lift. Leave message.

Stuben Count. 607-295-7578.(NY) FOR SALE: 1 Firestone Field & Road, 18.4-38 tire on 16” double bevel rim, 90% tread, $595. WANTED: snow jet snowmobiles, 315-942-4069.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 851 round baler, field ready, $2,500; IH 1456 fender tractor, ex. cond., $10,900. 585-451-8096.(NY) WANTED: 12.4/38 tractor tires, good shape and PTO hydraulic pump and 8 bolt hole rims, size 20 inch and tires 315-2503248.(NY)

22 FT. Pintle hitch trailer, 10 ton, vgc, $3,500; GT 570 grain dryer, for parts or fix, $500 90% complete. 518-332-8116.(NY)

JD clover sieve for 6620, $200; White 14’ disc $550. IH 800 corn planter, $3,000. NH 28 Silo Blower, $750 315-536-7634.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND BR730 round baler, excellent condition, $10,000 OBO. 315855-4757.(NY)

HEADGATE, $300; SS 1 1/2 milk pipe, $200; Bucket attach spear, $125.; Gravely snow blade, $200; 4x5 round bales, $40.

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258 New Holland rake, $1,700; Agri metal 530 silage cart, $500; Agri metal bedding chopper, $500. 315-348-8243.(NY)

WANTED: Looking for a nice Oliver Super 66 or 660 to restore to add to my collection. 607-532-8512.(NY)

INNES Bean windrower 4 row field ready, wheat, straw, small squares, twine, assorted roughcut lumber, dried. 315-9451923.(NY)

SKID STEER 1840 good runner, looks rough, $4,500; Well built Stoltzfus round bale carrier (12). Low. NEW $2,800. 585526-5685.(NY)

TAMWORTH BOARS, registered two year old $300, Registered weanling, $200. 607657-2860.(NY)

QUARTER HORSE 2 and 3 year olds, cow bred; Also, thoroughbred gelding and filly.

Australian Shepard puppies, priced to sell.

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ELECTRIC GOLF CART, Club Car brand, nice shape, good for golfers or tractor shows, $1,500 located near Cooperstown.

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CULTIPACKER 14’ farmhand transport, JD disk 201, 12’ both good condition. 717-6374887.(PA)

FARMALL “C” Model, restored, new tires, paint, decals, pulley PT like new, $1,900 OBO. 716-942-3994.(NY) NH 499 haybine, bad rolls, $1,000; Good rolls available. Farmaster tumble mixer w/ beam scales. Double axle wood deck trailer. 585-554-4255.(NY)

2005 QUALITY Gooseneck 10 ton trailer, dual wheel, $5,000; JOHN DEERE 2440 high tow new engine, new rubber, $7,500; 315-866-1131.(NY)

JD 435 RD Baler, twine and net wrap, $7,000; NH Hay rake, $1,000; (2) Dion Forage wagons. No Sunday Calls. 585-5543962.(NY)

ROUND BALES of hay, good quality, early cut, quantity discount, $35.00 - $40.00 413-238-0117.(MA)

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2011 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Conference 2011 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Conference: “Capitalizing on Group Action & Alliances to Improve Marketing Returns”, sponsored by the Agricultural Marketing and Management Program Work Team, will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 (Monday and Tuesday), in Hyde Park, NY. Consumer interest in ‘local’ foods and other products has increased sharply in recent years, prompting substantial changes in food supply chains. Accessing markets can be particularly problematic for smallerscale businesses who lack sufficient volumes of products to feasibly attract and retain larg-

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encing only two total inches of rain. Unfortunately, others suffered greatly. A current Corn Board member who farms in North Carolina is reported to have received more than 20 inches of rain, which may have flooded or otherwise damaged a large portion of his corn, cotton and soybean crop. As of press time, the member was still without power and could not be reached for further details.

“In light of this tragedy, we also rededicate ourselves to educating our legislators and regulators on the incredible importance of crop insurance and risk management programs,” said Niemeyer.

“These tools provide critical emergency assistance to farmers experiencing devastating losses due to conditions well beyond their control including adverse weather, crop disease and volatile markets.

While we always pray for a smooth, safe growing season, it is imperative that we protect one another and ensure our ability to plant again the next year.”

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Monday, Aug. 29

sion of Jefferson County and the Farmers Market Federation will present a training session on a brand new curriculum developed for farmers and producers on food safety issues in direct marketing venues.

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NCGA extends prayers to growers affected by Hurricane Irene The National Corn Growers Association sends its collective prayers to farmers affected by Hurricane Irene, which devastated many farms along the East Coast just as harvest begins. With some growers experiencing more than 20 inches of rain in an extremely brief period, the storm highlights the unpredictable role that the weather plays on farms every day.

“We extend our heartfelt prayers to everyone affected,” said NCGA First Vice President Garry Niemeyer. “Over our lifetimes, farmers experience a vast array of difficult weather conditions. We pray that our fellow growers’ safety and that they are able to recover from this tragedy quickly.

Despite such catastrophic conditions, we know that farmers will draw upon their innate resilience and strength of character to weather this storm and great the next crop year with renewed dedication.”

Hurricane Irene affected several members of NCGA top leadership.

Former Corn Board member Jamie Jamison, of Dickerson, MD, was fortunate, experi-

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Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County will hold its Second Annual Fresh Food Face-Off: Local Chefs Compete for the Best Taste of Broome on Thursday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., at the Cutler Botanic Garden, Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County.

The second annual Fresh Food Face-Off features six local chefs and restaurants competing to find out who will create the “Best Taste of Broome”. This signature fundraiser for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County highlights local products, including produce, meats and cheeses as chefs create tastings for attendees to enjoy.

The following restaurants will be represented: California Grill, Down to Earth Whole Foods, Nezuntoz, Remlik’s, Vestal Hills Country Club, and the Binghamton Senators. Down to Earth Whole Foods and Vestal Hills Country Club will be defending their titles of “Best Beef Dish” and “Best Pork & Vegetarian Dishes”. Vestal Hills Country Club will be represented

by Patty Russell, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Enjoy your tastings as you wander through gorgeous Cutler Botanic Garden and sample New York State wines and

cheeses while perusing the silent auction tent.

Auction items include: BU Mens & Women’s Basketball ticket fourpack; Binghamton Mets ticket vouchers; gift certificates for restaurants, carpet cleaning, tennis lessons, facials, Sam’s Club, the Oakdale Mall and much more; golf clubs; gift baskets from L’aveggio Roasteria,

Mary Kay, M&D R Nuts, Tom’s Coffee, Cards & Gifts, landscaping (Hillside Garden Center & W&W Nursery), Soap Studio Brookside, and much more.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $50 per couple. They can be purchased online by visiting http://wbngtv.ticketfill.com/, by visiting the

CCE-Broome offices at 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton or by calling 607-584-5014.

Sponsorship for this year’s event provided by: Roossein Financial Advisors, Sodexo, Tom Ellis Heating, RVSA Advertising, Sunstream Consulting, NBT Bank, and the Bell Group. Entertainment provided by the Rhythm Gypsies.

Trioliet introduces new mixer

The new VLH-K model has a flat front chain conveyor designed for flat floor feeding either left or right.

Trioliet Mullos B.V. the world’s largest manufacturer of vertical TMR mixers is continuing to meet the needs of markets around the world with the introduction this summer of another addition to the VLH series! The new VLH-K model has a flat front chain conveyor de-

signed for flat floor feeding either left or right.

For a number of years, Trioliet has offered single, twin and triple auger mixers with front cross conveyor belts that would feed both left and right. Trioliet also offers a flat chain conveyor on mixers 860 cubic foot and

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larger. Last year Trioliet introduced the VLH-C series which has a curved front cross conveyor chain that discharges left and right, but also elevates to feed into bunks when it is side shifted on mixers from 280-860 cubic foot.

Now in 2011 Trioliet adds yet another option to 280-860 cubic foot mixers with the introduction of the VLH-K series. This is a flat front cross conveyor chain that discharges left or right and has the option of side shift to prevent driving on the feed. All Trioliet chain conveyors use our time proven roller chain; the chain rolls around the conveyor instead of being dragged. The roller chain is quieter, requires less maintenance, wears the conveyor frame less while lasting longer than simple flat drag chains found on other mixers.

The VLH-K comes standard with the unique design of the Twin Stream Auger, Patented Trioform Knives, heavy sidewalls with an additional wear ring and Patented Offset Inserts in the Solomix 2 range.

Whether you desire a heavy duty machine with a consistent mix in the dessert, the artic or anywhere in between, Trioliet builds a mixer that will work for you!

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Annual Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival in Hemlock on Sept. 17 and 18

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“Fiber: it’s not just for breakfast any more!!”

When it comes to fiber it’s important to “think outside the box” — outside the cereal box, that is! Say the “f-word” to hundreds of local artisans, and what comes to mind is not wheat bran but wool, not apples but alpaca, not flaxseed meal but the bast from the

stem of the flax plant that is spun and woven into linen.

Speak of “fiber” to area knitters and weavers, and their eyes sparkle in anticipation of the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival slated for Sept. 17 and 18 at the Hemlock Fairgrounds in Livingston County. Sponsored annually since 1994 by the Genesee

Valley Handspinners Guild, the festival is the largest of its kind west of the Hudson Valley in New York State, drawing almost 3,000 visitors each year. Featured at the fest are exhibits, workshops and demonstrations of a wide variety of fiber arts including knitting, crocheting, weaving, handspinning, felting, lacemaking, rug

hooking, and basketweaving, as well as almost 100 vendors selling supplies and equipment to support all these crafts and more!

Delightful options abound, too, for those who are not looking for their “daily dose” of alpaca, llama, mohair, rabbit, muskox, flax, cotton, bamboo, or shiny manmade fibers!

Free demonstrations of the skills of sheepherding dogs will astound, and free horsedrawn wagon rides permit the footsore to ride from one display area to another. Families young and old will enjoy free demonstrations of the history and craft of fiber production that take place throughout the festival. In addi-

tion, one-of-a-kind finished goods handcrafted by local artisans are available to thrill the shop-a-holic and suit every budgetto be given as gifts or treasured as mementos of a lovely fall weekend in the Finger Lakes.

Those who are already addicted to playing with fluff — from beginner to expert — will find every possible type of equipment available at the festival to boost their skills, from spinning wheels to sweater blockers, buttons, looms, and dyestuffs. Fiber can be purchased freshly shorn-some sheep will even be shorn at the fest!

— or washed, combed and dyed in a rainbow of colors; or spun into a multitude of yarns, and even worked into unique handmade works of wearable art.

In-depth workshops are offered at the festival for knitters, weavers, spinners, dyers, and felters of all levels. The 2011 festival will feature a rare opportunity to learn the craft of processing flax fiber into linen from visiting authors Christian and Johannes Zinzendorf. Also this year, visitors can watch a team of guest spinners from Toronto race to turn a freshlyshorn sheep’s fleece into a finished shawl made of handspun, handwoven yarn in just a few hours!

Hundreds of local craftspeople will have handcrafted items on display as they vie for awards in knitting, spinning, weaving, felting and other competitions.

Dozens of local shepherds will bring their finest wool fleeces for judging and sale; some also offer their locallyraised lambs’ meat for sale. Fairground favorites like kettle corn and funnel cakes will be available to satisfy hungry tummies — along with lamb burgers, fried artichokes, and hot and cold beverages.

Admission to the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival is $5 per day; children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is also free; however, NO PETS are permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds. For further information on the festival go to www.gvhg.org/fest. html or phone 607-5224374.

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:

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

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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.

Study shows Marcellus Shale benefits economy, but questions remain UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A new study examining the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom in Pennsylvania suggests that, although development of this resource is having a positive economic impact in the state, the net benefits may be more modest than previously reported.

Summarized in a publication, “Economic Impacts of Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania: Employment and Income in 2009,” the study was conducted by the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center, a partnership between Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.

Timothy Kelsey, professor of agricultural economics in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and a lead author of the publication, said the study looked at several aspects of Marcellus Shale natural-gas development in Pennsylvania that had not been considered in previous research and assessed how these factors affected the overall economic impact.

“For instance, we examined where leasing and royalty dollars actually are going and how they are being spent,” Kelsey explained. “The economic impacts will be very different depending on how many dollars go to Pennsylvania house-

holds, to state and local governments, and to nonresidents.

“In addition, how many of those dollars are immediately spent by residents and how many are saved also will affect the impact, as will the proportion of wages being paid to out-of-state workers.”

The study included surveys of landowners, local businesses and local government officials, as well as a GIS analysis of land-ownership patterns among Pennsylvania residents, nonresidents and the state. The researchers combined this information with industry spending data to estimate the spatial distribution of natural-gascompany spending over time. They then entered the data into economicanalysis software to model the state’s economy and estimate multiplier effects.

The results suggest that in 2009, Marcellus Shale development supported between 23,385 and 23,884 jobs in the state and generated around $3.1 billion in economic activity. This included about $1.2 billion in labor income and nearly $1.9 billion in added value.

“These results are about half the size of those estimated in previous Marcellus economicimpact studies,” Kelsey said. “But this isn’t surprising because we had more detailed informa-

tion about leasing and royalty income. Our results confirm that where leasing and royalty dollars are going significantly influences the estimated overall impacts.”

Kelsey explained that only about half of the land in counties with Marcellus activity is owned by residents within those counties. Twenty-five percent is owned by residents living elsewhere in Pennsylvania, and nearly 8 percent is owned by out-of-state landowners. The remaining 17 percent is owned by the public sector, primarily the state.

“This would imply that a large portion of the economic benefits immediately leaves the communities being impacted by drilling,” he said.

Similarly, the study looked at wages paid by the industry and where they are going. “A recent Marcellus workforce study indicated that about 37 percent of Marcellus workers are nonPennsylvania residents,” said Kelsey. “We estimated two alternative scenarios — 25 percent and 50 percent — for how much of the payroll going to non-Pennsylvanians is sent back to their home-state communities. We also accounted for how their spending likely differs from typical resident workers.”

In addition, the study found that the amount of lease and royalty payments spent or saved af-

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Tioga County celebrates 10 years of local food Sept. 9 will mark the tenth anniversary of Tioga County’s annual local food event the Taste of Tioga. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County originally organized the event in 2002 as CCE Tioga’s buy local culinary festival and fundraiser. Over its 10 years the event has evolved in size and scope, what started as a dinner with one chef in the 4-H youth building has grown to over a dozen chefs and bakeries. The mission however, hasn’t changed; Taste of Tioga is meant to establish a connection between local farms, restaurateurs

and everyone who eats.

This year’s event will take place at the Owego Treadway Inn on Friday, Sept. 9, from 5:308 p.m. The dinner features locally sourced delectable, tapas-style dishes including main dishes, soups, salads and desserts. Restaurants are paired with local farms to create gourmet dishes that feature one or more local items, often fruits, vegetables, cheese and/or meat.

In addition to the lovely fare guests will enjoy live music from Molly and the Motonix and even try their luck on a variety of raffle items.

If you are interested in buying local you can start by enjoying a locally harvested meal at Taste of Tioga and get to know the wonderful farmers right in your own backyard. And at your next trip to the grocery store you may find yourself asking, ”Where did this come from?”

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County located in the Tioga County Office building at 56 Main St. Owego, NY 13827 (607-687-4020) right next to the DMV. Or you can purchase tickets online by visiting www.tasteoftioga.com.

fects the gas play’s immediate impacts. The researchers surveyed landowners in Bradford and Tioga counties who live within 1,000 feet of active Marcellus wells.

The results suggest that lease holders save or invest about 55 percent of leasing proceeds and about 66 percent of royalty payments in the year they are received, rather than spending them immediately.

“This means a significant portion of leasing and royalty dollars are not spent in Pennsylvania in the year received, reducing the potential economic impact in that year,” Kelsey said.

The researchers also looked at the Marcellus boom’s fiscal impacts on local governments. They found that the effects on municipal coffers so far are minimal.

All 494 municipal governments in 12 Marcellus counties were surveyed, with 293 responding. Only about 18 percent of governments experiencing Marcellus activity said their tax revenues had increased,

and about 26 percent said costs had increased, especially related to road maintenance.

“To have a complete understanding of the impacts of gas-development, you have to consider both revenues and costs,” Kelsey noted.

“These findings contrast with previous economic studies that predicted large local tax impacts but did not verify what actually is occurring.”

Local businesses in two counties surveyed as part of the study described positive impacts, according to the authors.

About a third of all responding businesses in Bradford and Washington counties reported increased sales due to natural-gas development, and only 3 percent reported a sales decline.

“Businesses across the economy reported positive effects, though hotels, construction companies, transportation concerns, eating and drinking places, wholesalers and financialservices firms were most likely to report higher sales,” Kelsey said.

The researchers did not try to quantify other important but difficultto-measure costs of Marcellus development, such as effects on the environment and health. They said they hoped that future studies can look at such issues as better information becomes available about their prevalence and extent.

“The long-run implications of Marcellus Shale development are still unknown,” Kelsey emphasized. “We believe our results must be viewed as a preliminary, short-term view of the impacts of Marcellus Shale and should be placed in the broader context of these other important concerns.”

The report is available online at the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center website at www.msetc.org and at the Penn State Extension Marcellus Education Team Web site at http://extension.psu.ed u/naturalgas (under Quick Links, click on Publications).

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Trucks ATA applauds historic large truck fuel efficiency standards ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations praised the Obama administration for their work to set, for the first time, fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavyduty trucks.

“Today’s (Aug. 9) announcement by President Obama is welcome news to us in the truck-

ing industry,” ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. “Our members have been pushing for the setting of fuel efficiency standards for some time and today marks the culmination of those efforts.”

In 2007, ATA endorsed a six-point sustainability program that included a proposal to

set technologically feasible efficiency standards.

“While it is too early to know all the potential effects of this rule, we do know it sets us on the path to a future where we depend less on foreign oil, spend less on fuel and contribute less to climate change,” Graves said. “ATA is pleased that President

Obama, Secretary LaHood and Administrator Jackson have taken this historic step, but we believe these new standards are just one tool we should be using to cut fuel use by the trucking industry.”

Graves said in addition to the standards, the U.S. should implement a national speed

limit of 65 miles per hour for all vehicles and issue rules requiring trucks to be electronically governed at that speed; efforts should be made to reduce congestion, which leads to increased idling and wasted fuel, and provide incentives for technology that reduces idling while

trucks are off the road; the federal government must continue its support of the incredibly successful EPA SmartWay program and finally, Congress must reform federal truck size and weight limits in order to allow the industry to operate its most productive and efficient vehicles.

ATA urges governors to reject toll hike ARLINGTON, VA — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves called on Governors Chris Christie of New Jersey and Andrew Cuomo of New York to reconsider an “ill-conceived and unprecedented” toll hike which was recently approved, at their request,

by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

“We urge you to veto this proposal, which will not only devastate trucking companies who serve the New York City area, but will also increase the cost of doing business in a region already regarded as among the most expen-

sive in the nation,” Graves, the former twoterm governor of Kansas, wrote in an Aug. 25 letter.

Graves added that ATA, along with the state trucking associations in New York and New Jersey, were vehemently opposed to a plan where “a majority of new revenues

will subsidize projects with no benefit to those paying the tolls.”

“The trucking industry is willing to pay its fair share for the roads and bridges we depend on,” Graves said. “But this increase will primarily pay for the Authority’s other operations, notably the re-

construction of the World Trade Center.”

In his letter, Graves said the proposed tolls will be nearly three times higher than for comparable bridges nationwide.

Furthermore, Graves said the combined effect of toll increases in the region must be considered by policy makers

before moving forward.

For example, if these, as well as other proposed increases in the I-95 corridor are implemented a truck hauling goods from Baltimore to Manhattan will see its toll burden rise from $114.25 today to $209.25 in just three years.

USDA announces recipients of Pennsylvania Conservation Innovation HARRISBURG, PA — State Conservationist Denise Coleman has announced the winning Pennsylvania proposals for the national and state 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG).

Twelve projects, totaling

$5.5 million will be funded by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to develop innovative conservation technologies and approaches that address a broad array of existing and emerging

natural resource issues.

These proposals are among more than 52 grants that were recently awarded by USDA NRCS to help some of America's top agricultural and conservation institutions,

foundations and farmers develop unique approaches to enhancing and protecting natural resources on agricultural lands. “The grants will help to spur creativity and problem solving to benefit conservation-minded farmers and ranchers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Everyone who relies upon the sustainability of our nation's natural resources for clean water, food and fiber, or their way of life, will benefit from these grants.”

Grants have been awarded to the Pennsyl-

vania State University, Cornell University, Rodale Institute, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, SureHarvest, American Chestnut Foundation, and Twin Springs Fruit Farm Inc. to benefit Pennsylvania.

CIG grant winners can get up to 50 percent of project costs. At the state level, recipients can receive up to $75,000 for projects of local interest.

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demonstrate the effectiveness of new ways to reduce manure odors, establish tree plantings on reclaimed mining lands, manage nutrients in organic no-till systems, expand alternative fuel use on farms, and use new stewardship marketing tools to increase conservation practices on small farms.

A summary of these proposals is available atwww.pa.nrcs.usda.go vprogramsCIG_Awards. html The NRCS administers CIG as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

Grants are awarded to state and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, nongovernmental organizations and individuals.

NRCS uses CIG to invest in innovative, on-theground conservation technologies and approaches with the goal of wide-scale adoption to address water quality and quantity, air quality, energy conservation, and environmental markets, among other natural resource issues.

For more information about NRCS conservation programs online, visit: www.pa.nrcs.usda .gov or contact the nearest USDA Service Center in your area.

10th Annual Central Pennsylvania Woodlot Management Workshop The 10th Annual Central Pennsylvania Woodlot Management Workshop will be held on Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at The Nature Conservancy, West Branch Forest, Clinton, PA. Penn State Extension, the Nature Conservancy, and their partners are providing this workshop to assist forest

landowners in making good decisions about the management of their woodland. The information provided will help you achieve desired outcomes when implementing landmanagement practices for both timber and wildlife.

The West Branch Research and Demonstration Forest

is situated within the Pennsylvania Wilds Region in the heart of the High Allegheny Plateau.

The forest serves as one of the Conservancy's primary research and demonstration properties and is used extensively for developing and demonstrating sustainable forestry techniques.

In 2008 the West Branch Forest was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, the global gold standard for certified forest management. Conservancy foresters and staff have implemented many activities designed to restore degraded forest conditions and develop high-

quality early and latesuccessional forests.

Participants will view many of these activities, including woody biomass harvest, understory competing vegetation control, mowing, prescribed fire, herbicide treatments, warm season grass plantings, tree enrichment plantings, tree

shelters, and a hybrid American chestnut research orchard.

The course is for private forest landowners, natural resource management professionals, and others interested in learning about woodland management opportunities.

For more information, visit extension.psu.edu.

Subcommittee examines largest portion of farm bill budget: nutrition programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 21, Representative Jean Schmidt, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, held an audit hearing to examine Title IV nutrition programs. This is the seventh hearing in the series on farm policy that is designed to provide oversight of current spending to ensure programs are de-

livered effectively, while minimizing waste, fraud, abuse, and duplication. It also provides Members of the Committee with a comprehensive view of farm programs.

The nutrition title accounts for more than 75 percent of the entire farm bill spending. The primary nutrition assistance program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assurance Program (SNAP), formerly known

as food stamps. SNAP helps supplement the food budget of low-income households and is designed in such a way that it expands to help those households during economic downturns and contracts as the economy improves.

Participation in SNAP has risen by nearly 70 percent — from 26 million in 2007 to more than 44 million in April of 2011. The U.S. spent $33 billion on SNAP in

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White House Council stablished to address rural policy The new White House Rural Council, established by President Obama this summer, is the first entity of its kind to focus on policy initiatives for rural Americans. The National Corn Growers Association hopes that it will help residents in rural areas to see improved programs and services that provide the maximum benefit possible, thus creating vibrant communities that will help attract the next generation of farmers back to farming communities.

“Today, most farmers operate near rural communities suffering from above-average poverty rates and decreasing populations,” said NCGA President Bart Schott. “We applaud this effort to bring opportunities back to our communities and revitalize the rural areas that have contributed so much to our country’s heritage.”

As outlined in the Executive Order, the Secretary of Agriculture serves as chair of the council.

Membership includes the heads of: the Department of the Treasury; the Department of Defense; the Department of Justice; the Department of the Interior; the Department of Commerce; the Department of Labor; the Department of Health and Human Services; the Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Energy; the Department of Education; the Department of Veterans Affairs; the Department of Homeland Security; the Environmental Protection Agency; the Federal Communications Commission; the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Science and Technology Policy; the Office of National Drug Control Policy; the Council of Eco-

fiscal year 2007 and spending has more than doubled to nearly $69 billion in fiscal year 2011.

“This dramatic growth in SNAP participation and cost has strained our resources.

Given our current budget situation, we have a responsibility to examine whether we can reduce the funding without compromising the integrity of the

SNAP program,” said Chairman Jean Schmidt (R-OH).

“In these difficult economic times, federal nutrition programs like SNAP, TEFAP, and the Commodity Supplemental Foods Program are the primary safety net between hunger and health for millions of Americans.

This hearing was an important opportunity to explore the current effec-

tiveness and efficiency of these programs. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the upcoming farm bill to ensure adequate nutrition continues to be available to the neediest Americans, including our seniors and underserved populations, in the most efficient manner possible,” said Ranking Member Joe Baca (D-CA).

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As the White House Rural Council conducts its work, it is inviting local stakeholders to stay connected to its efforts and provide input and ideas on the future of rural America. Details on Council activities are available online at www.WhiteHouse.gov /issues/rural. The Rural Affairs team can be reached by e-mail at RuralAffairs@who.eop.gov.

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

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Enhancing welfare in livestock production explored by industry leaders at 2nd Annual Novus University Day Dr. Temple Grandin leads screening and discussion of Temple Grandin Movie Novus International Inc. hosted its second annual Novus University Day, focused on Fostering Welfare in Livestock Production, on July 26, in St. Louis.

The day-long event, attended by Novus employees from around the world, industry experts and Novus affiliates, friends and families, provided a neutral forum for six nationally recognized

experts to discuss the innovative solutions being developed by academia and industry to address the issues and public perceptions about the handling and treatment of livestock by today’s producers.

The event also included a private screening of the EMMY Awardwinning HBO film Temple Grandin, followed by a panel discussion

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Distinguished presenters and panelists at Novus University Day included: • Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Extension Specialist at the University of California-Davis, who provided an overview of animal welfare issues and solutions industry-wide;

• Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, who discussed a practical approach to improving animal welfare; • Kathi Brock, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the American Humane Association, who discussed the dynamic of third party animal welfare audits; • Dr. John McGlone,

Professor of Animal Science at Texas Tech University, who provided an overview of innovations in husbandry and transportation to improve pig welfare; • Dr. Lindsey Hulbert, Post-Doctoral Scholar in Animal Sciences at University of CaliforniaDavis, whose presentation titled One Size Solution Doesn’t Fit All reviewed housing devel-

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Dr. Giovanni Gasperoni, Chief Administrative and Strategy Officer for Novus, moderated the presentations.

NRCS receives additional funds for technical assistance HARRISBURG, PA — Denise Coleman, State Conservationist, recently announced that the Pennsylvania USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has received an additional $400,000 of technical assistance funds.

“This additional

funding will be used to further enhance partnership opportunities to accomplish our shared conservation goals and objectives,” said Coleman.

“We requested this extra funding in order to begin or continue a total of eight initiatives

with local conservation partners,” Coleman added. The initiatives include outreach to special groups, such as minority farmers, nonparticipating producers and landowners, grazers, and organic producers, and will help provide engineering as-

sistance and conservation planning.

One initiative will enable NRCS and partners to work one-on-one with landowners to educate them about conserving weeds that provide significant wildlife food and habitat and valuable pollinator benefits.

Conservation technical assistance is the help NRCS and its partners provide to land users to address opportunities, concerns, and problems related to the use of natural resources and to help land users make sound natural resource management de-

cisions on private and other non-federal lands.

NRCS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's principal agency for providing voluntary conservation technical assistance. For more information, visit www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov on the web.

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Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair Horse Show results For 2011, Cayuga County 4-H members had two horse show opportunities to participate in and qualify for state fair. Several Cayuga County 4-H members participated in these two events. Our first horse show was held at O’Brien’s Farm and Stables in Moravia, NY and our second horse show was held at Birchwood Stable in Auburn, NY. Members entered and received awards in the following categories:

2011 Horse Show Results at O’Brien’s Farm & Stables The first Cayuga County 4-H Horse Show was held at O’Brien’s Farm and Stables in Moravia.

Twelve 4-H members participated in this event.

Fitting and Showmanship Juniors: Blue: (1st) Meghan Kennedy (2nd) Emily Bates; Red: (1st) Kelsey Vierow (2nd) Tatum Werner (3rd) Madison Becker

Tatum Werner with Legacy doing a Gymkhana Course at the 2011 4-H Show on June 11.

Photos courtesy of Cayuga County Cornell Cooperative Extension Nalley-4 blues Champion Fitting and Podolak-3 blues; Michelle Costume Class (All Showmanship: Meghan Robinson-3 blues receiving Kennedy; Reserve: ReaWestern Division participation ribbons) gan Emerson Junior: Madison BeckWalk-Trot: Mackenzie Trail Course er-1 blue, 2 reds, 1 white; Paylor; Taylor Petty Several youth partici- Brooke Hammersley-3 Cloverbud Showman- pated in the trail course blues, 1 red; Meghan ship and Cloverleaf Bar- event.

Kennedy-4 blues rels (participation ribJumping Division Pony: Emily Bates-2 bons): Payton Youngers Senior: Reagan Emer- blues, 2 reds 2011 Horse Show son-1 blue, 2 reds; Sarah Walk-Trot: Olivia NalResults at Birchwood Belz-2 blues, 1 red; Kelly ley-4 blues Stable Giannone-3 blues JuCongratulations to all The second Cayuga nior: Makenna Rozelle-3 of our Cayuga County 4County 4-H Horse Show blues; Leah Stahl-3 blues; H participants in the was held at Birchwood Michelle Robinson-1 blue horse division. We hope Stable in Auburn. ThirEnglish Division that everyone had an enteen 4-H members particSenior: Reagan Emer- joyable experience and ipated in this event. son-3 reds; Rachael are gearing up for the Fitting and Podolak-3 blues; Sarah State Fair competitions!!

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Emily Clark getting ready to show in Fitting and Showmanship Class at the 2011 4-H Horse Show on June 11.

Cayuga County 4-H members receive comments from Judge, Jenny Groen at the 2011 4-H Horse Show.

Taylor Petty with her horse Freckles holding her blue ribbon at the 2011 Horse Show held at O’Brien’s Farm & Stables.

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Pony: Red: (1st) Emily Clark Walk-Trot: Blue: (1st) Taylor Hettinger (2nd) Mackenzie Paylor; Red: (1st) Taylor Petty (2nd) Olivia Nalley (3rd) Brooke Hammersley Champion Fitting and Showmanship: Mackenzie Paylor; Reserve: Emily Bates Trail Course Several youth participated in the trail course event.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Classic Comfort

(Family Features) Ah, comfort food. Simple, hearty dishes full of flavor and good memories. There’s nothing quite like sitting down to one of these family favorites after a long day. Somehow, it just makes everything seem better.

These recipes take some classic comfort foods and make them a little easier to prepare - which means you get to enjoy them even more.

1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Salt and black pepper to taste 8 prepared biscuits Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned.

Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk.

Cook gravy until thick and bubbly.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over biscuits. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Cheesy Chili Mac Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 to 6 hours Makes 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Italian Sausage Roll 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2inch pieces (9 ounces) 12 ounces ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (12 ounces) 2 jars pasta sauce (26 ounces each) 1 tablespoon dried parsley Spray interior of slow cooker with non-stick vegetable spray.

In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place in slow cooker.

Add noodles, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, pasta sauce and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Five minutes before serving, top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover to melt cheese.

Cheesy Chili Mac Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup green pepper, diced 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces) 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup elbow macaroni 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 bunch green onions chopped (optional) In large saucepan, over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage, onion and green peppers until sausage is browned.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Recover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Serve topped with cheddar cheese.

Slow cooker tips

Sausage Gravy

Sausage Gravy Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes 4 servings

• To cook food safely, manufacturers and the USDA recommend that the slow cooker be filled between half- and two-thirds full.

• Ground meats, poultry and sausage must be completely cooked before you place them in the slow cooker. Brown in a skillet over medium heat.

• Don’t open the lid during the cooking process — each peek adds an additional 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time.

• Dairy products tend to break down in a slow cooker, so only add them during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

• For high altitude cooking, add an additional 30 minutes for each hour of time specified in the recipe.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 pound Bob Evans Zesty Hot Sausage 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ sauce 4 10-inch flour tortillas 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Sour cream Salsa In skillet over medium heat crumble and cook sausage and onions until brown. Stir in BBQ sauce.

Lay 2 tortillas on a flat surface. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.

Divide sausage mixture between the two. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat bottom of skillet. Cook one quesadilla at a time until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Make a better after-school snack (NAPSA) — Between school, homework, sports practices and other after-school activities, families have a lot to juggle. With such busy afternoon schedules, kids may need a quick and appetizing snack before dinner.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to choose tasty snacks that the entire family will love. Here are a few simple ideas: • Serve a group of youngsters a time-tested favorite — “ants on a log.” Kids will have fun filling their stalk of celery with peanut butter and topping it with raisins. Parents can try mixing up this recipe by offering a variety of different ingredients for each child’s taste, letting them make their own snack creation. As an alternative to peanut butter, try cream cheese or hummus. Use granola, peanuts, dried cranberries and sunflower seeds for the “ants.”

• Keep precut fruits, veggies and cheese in the refrigerator so snacks are ready at a moment’s notice. Kids will have fun using a toothpick to dip slices of fruit into yogurt or using their fingers to dip veggies like carrots or celery into hummus or veggie dip. Also, cheese slices are great to munch on with whole grain crackers.

• Create homemade trail mix that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for a quick, on-the-go snack.

Combine items such as kids’ favorite cereals, dried fruits, nuts, mini whole grain crackers and even a few chocolate pieces.

Biodiesel industry producing record volumes, fueling job creation Industry success in weak economy shows power of productive federal policy WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. biodiesel production reached a new monthly high of 81 million gallons in June, according to the latest EPA statistics, marking a third consecutive month of record volumes and continuing a remarkable turnaround in which biodiesel production in the first half of 2011 has already eclipsed production for all of 2010.

The new numbers — coming after Congress reinstated the biodiesel tax incentive this year — demonstrate the power that strong domestic energy policy can have in helping create jobs and economic activity.

Despite the weak economy, the biodiesel industry is on track to produce at least 800 million gallons this year, more than double biodiesel production of 315 million gallons last year, when Congress allowed the biodiesel tax incentive to temporarily lapse. According to a recent economic study, this year’s rejuvenated production will support more than 31,000 U.S. jobs and generate income of nearly $1.7 billion to be circulated throughout the economy. It also is expected to generate an estimated $345 million in federal tax revenue and $283 million in state and local tax revenues.

“We’ve dramatically increased production and doubled our number of

employees at a time when many industries are shrinking or treading water,” said Ben Wootton, owner of Keystone Biofuels in Camp Hill, PA. “It’s like night and day from 2010. I think that’s a testament to biodiesel’s staying power as an advanced biofuel and also to strong federal policy.

We’re a young industry, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the tax incentive — and a lot more people would be standing in the unemployment line.”

Added Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board, the industry trade association: “Policy makers should take a look at our experience over the last couple of years. It’s a textbook case in how sound

F UEL energy policy equates to sound economic policy.

Congress should not allow the biodiesel tax incentive to expire again at the end of this year. In this kind of economy, we need every tool we have.”

Since the introduction of the $1-per -gallon biodiesel tax credit in 2005, U.S. biodiesel production climbed steadily until 2010, when Congress allowed it to lapse temporarily as the health care debate overshadowed other issues. Production immediately plummeted from a record of about 700 million gallons in 2008 to about 315 million gallons in 2010.

The industry has bounced back quickly this year, after Congress reinstated the tax in-

centive in December 2010 and the EPA included biodiesel as an Advanced Biofuel in its new Renewable Fuels Program (RFS2), requiring minimum volumes of biodiesel use in U.S. fuels. In the first six months of this year, U.S. biodiesel production already has exceeded 375 million gallons.

The tax credit is again slated to expire in December of this year, threatening industry momentum and jobs.

Senators Maria Cantwell, D-WA, and Charles Grassley, RIowa, have introduced S. 1277 to extend the tax incentive for three years. Representatives Aaron Schock, R-IL, and Collin Peterson, DMN have introduced a

similar bill, H.R. 2238, in the House.

Biodiesel is America’s first advanced biofuel — a renewable, cleanburning diesel replacement that is reducing U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum, creating green jobs and improving our environment. Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as agricultural oils, recycled cooking oil and animal fats, it is the first and only commercialscale fuel used across the U.S. to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition as an advanced biofuel. It is produced in nearly every state in the country and can be used in existing diesel engines.

DOE updated study highlights potential of next generation biofuels Know-how is there but political will is needed, says AEC An update to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Billion Ton Study first conducted in 2005 reaffirms the belief that America possesses ample biomass resources (grasses, ag wastes, wood wastes, energy crops, etc.) to more than meet our national goals to replace increasing volumes of oil and other

fossil fuels.

The 2010 Billion Ton Study update states that under its baseline scenario, sufficient volumes of biomass feedstocks would be available for conversion into ethanol and other biofuels and capable of meeting the goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).

The DOE study states,

“This potential resource is more than sufficient to provide feedstock to produce the required 20 billion gallons of cellulosic biofuels. The high-yield scenario demonstrates potential at the $60 price that far exceeds the RFS mandate.” The 2022 RFS requirements for advanced and cellulosic biofuels (i.e. those fuels

not derived from corn starch and meeting the greenhouse gas reduction requirements) is 21 billion gallons.

“America has both the resources and the know-how to break our addiction to foreign oil,” said Advanced Ethanol Council Executive Director Brooke Coleman.

“What is lacking is the

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That means continuing investment in new technologies, expanding refueling opportunities for domestically produced, non-petroleum fuels like ethanol, and protecting the integrity and the intent of the RFS.”

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political will to stand up to oil special interests and level the playing field for all biofuels, including next generation ethanol, to compete.

Scores of promising technologies are ready for commercial deployment, but are being held up by an unstable and unpredictable policy climate.

In order to deploy these technologies to harness the potential of Ameri-

Agriculture secretary announces funding for 900 renewable energy projects

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced grants for more than 900 agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the country to implement renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in their operations.

Vilsack made the announcement Aug. 17 as part of President Barack Obama’s rural economic bus tour in the Midwest, where he highlighted efforts under way to reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil.

“These investments enable our farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners to develop renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements that will save them thousands of dollars in energy costs each year,” Vilsack said. “This funding is an important part of the Obama Administration’s plan to conserve natural resources, create jobs and lead our country on the path to becoming more energy independent.”

The grants are being provided through the

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a 2008 Farm Bill initiative. REAP offers funds for farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements. These federal funds leverage other funding sources for small businesses. In all, USDA announced more than $11.6 million in energy grants.

The REAP program is helping many agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption. For example, Simpsons Brothers Greenhouses LLC in Ovid, MI, was selected to receive an $18,000 grant to make energy-efficiency improvements to its greenhouse operations, including installing greenhouse energy curtains that are designed to reduce energy consumption. These improvements are expected to reduce the company’s energy purchases by 42 percent and save more than $12,000 in annual energy expenses.

A family farm in Scales Mound, IL, will use an $18,439 grant to install photovoltaic panels that will generate solar electricity for a dairy barn.

The farm operates 234 certified organic acres in the rolling hills of Northwestern Illinois to raise corn, oats, hay and 45 milking cows. The solar system will power the lighting in the barn during milking, the vacuum pump, the milk cooler, and the fans. The system

will offset about 49 percent of their annual farm energy consumption.

Kraft Fertilizer Inc. in Princeville, IL, will use their $13,250 grant to install a geothermal system in new warehouse.

The new building is replacing a similarly sized warehouse that is currently heated by a propane furnace. The geothermal system will circulate a water-based solution through a buried loop system that takes

advantage of the constant 55 degree ground temperature. The new system will use only about 9 percent of the BTUs used by the current system.

In Jackson, MI, Lindale Farms LLC was selected to receive a $6,000 grant to assist with the cost of installing a 4.3 kilowatt photovoltaic solar generating system to produce electricity that will be sold directly to the local utili-

ty. It is estimated that the new system will produce about 5,000 kilowatt hours annually. The owners expect to recoup the cost of this project in about three years.

Funding of each award is contingent upon the recipient meeting the conditions of the grant agreement. Grants can finance up to 25 percent of a project’s cost, not to exceed $500,000 for renewables and $250,000 for efficiency.

Forest owners to defend EPA’s final biomass deferral rule Will urge court to not interdict science review WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) commented on a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and others in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit seeks to roll back the EPA’s science and policy review of the regulation of biomass energy carbon emissions.

NAFO supports the EPA’s scientific and policy review and the three-year deferral of regulating biomass carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act to allow time for the review. David P. Tenny, presi-

dent and CEO of NAFO, said, "Biomass carbon emissions are fundamentally different than fossil fuels emissions, and EPA policy should reflect that scientific fact. That is why NAFO supports EPA’s decision to take a step back from treating the two identically and conduct a science and technical review. We will support EPA against an attempt to undermine this process, because it is the right thing to do."

Tenny emphasized that, while NAFO supports the scientific and policy review by EPA, it is important that, "the EPA and other key agencies, like the Department of Agriculture and the Department

of Energy, work together on a review free of arbitrary assumptions or parameters that could distort well-settled science. For instance, the review should recognize the well-established scientific fact that the forest carbon cycle is a dynamic, ongoing process occurring across broad landscapes with no specific start or end date. Arbitrarily limiting areas and timeframes when accounting for biomass carbon emissions, as some have tried to do, inevitably skews the forest carbon picture."

For more information on renewable biomass energy from wood, visit www.renewablebiomass.org

RFA submits comments to EPA on proposed 2012 RFS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) provided comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposed rule-making for 2012.

In 16 pages of comments, the RFA addressed both the proposed levels of renewable fuel use for 2012, as offered by EPA, as well as reissued calls for EPA to address fundamental problems it created when crafting

the RFS. “Ensuring the integrity the RFS is strengthened and the intent with which Congress created it is honored is absolutely critical to the growth and evolution of domestic ethanol production,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “EPA officials have done yeomen’s work to get this groundbreaking program up and running, but work still remains. The RFA is committed to working with EPA to make sure

the RFS, and the implementation of E15 to help refiners meet the RFS requirements, are successful.”

Three key areas of focus in the RFA comments included the cellulosic biofuel requirements of the 2012 RFS, the “small refiner” de facto waiver issued by EPA, and the continued inclusion of indirect land use change penalties against corn-based ethanol despite reams of scientific data proving EPA’s data and modeling are out-of-date, to say the very least. A summary of these key areas is as follows: • “EPA should finalize the 2012 cellulosic biofuel standard at the high end of the proposed range and should reject any suggestion that future annual cellulosic biofuel standards be based on past production levels.”

The RFA is urging EPA to set the cellulosic biofuel standard at the high end of the range it proposed — some 15.7 ethanol-equivalent gallons (EEG). Setting the

standard in this aggressive manner “provides a strong policy signal that will support development of cellulosic biofuel technology. By setting the standard near the high end of expected industry production, EPA will provide certainty to projects under development and assist the industry in meeting the increased production requirements of the RFS2 over time,” the RFA wrote.

• “Because the proposed ‘small refiner exemption’ actions are inconsistent with the statutory requirements and the RVO requirements, EPA should take appropriate steps to ensure that the total RVO is maintained for both 2011 and 2012.”

The issue here is a May 2011 ruling by EPA that exempted 13 of the nation’s 18 smallest refineries from being obligated under the volume requirements of the RFS. All told, this represents 3.27 billion gallons of fuel, or 327 million gal-

lons of ethanol market at the standard 10% ethanol blend. Under EPA’s May 2011 decision, it did not reallocate those gallons to other obligated parties, such as larger refineries. This action by EPA amounts to a waiver of the RFS outside of the very specific language instructing EPA on how it can waive RFS requirements. The RFA suggests a number of changes to this process, including allowing for public comment and transparency, as well as making sure the volumes “waived” by EPA are recovered elsewhere in the market.

• “RFA strongly encourages EPA to re-evaluate and refine the indirect land use change (ILUC) analysis that was conducted for the RFS2 Final Rule, taking into account newly available studies, modeling results and data.”

The RFA has criticized EPA’s inclusion of so-called ILUC penalties against corn-based ethanol since it was first proposed by EPA in

its RFS2 rule-making in 2008. As pointed out in RFA comments, several new scientific analyses have been completed that better demonstrate to what extent, if any, such land use changes are occurring and those factors that are responsible for such changes.

As such, the RFA strongly encourages EPA “to honor its commitment to reassessing its own lifecycle GHG analysis based on advances in the science.

The agency should evaluate the new studies referenced herein and develop plans to revise its lifecycle GHG analysis to reflect the best available science.”

RFA’s comments also addressed a number of technical changes proposed by EPA as well as market-expanding issues such as the Renewable Identity Number (RIN) carry-over precisions from year to year.

The entirety of RFA’s comments can be read at http://renewablefuelsassociation.createsend1.com/t/y/l/sldkuk/hyutwfu/o/

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Making tomorrow’s bioenergy yeasts strong

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by Marcia Wood Cornstalks, wheat straw, and other rough, fibrous, harvest-time leftovers may soon be less expensive to convert into cellulosic ethanol, thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists’ studies of a promising new biorefinery yeast.

The yeast — Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain NRRL Y-50049 — successfully ferments plant sugars into cellulosic ethanol despite the stressful interference by problematic compounds such as furfural (2-furaldehyde) and HMF (5hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde) in fermenters, according to molecular biologist Zonglin Lewis Liu with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Liu works at ARS’ National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. Liu’s research supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.

The troublesome compounds, created during dilute acid pre-treatment of the crop leftovers, inhibit yeast growth and reduce ethanol yields. In particular, they damage yeast cell walls and membranes, disrupt yeast genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and interfere with yeast enzymes’ fermentation abilities.

In research that began in 2003, Liu and coinvestigators have worked with dozens of strains of S. cerevisiae, a species already used to make ethanol from plant starch. Using a laboratory approach known as “evolutionary engineering,” the scientists speeded up the microbe’s natural adaptation to the hostile environment created by the inhibitors. NRRL Y50049 was one result of these studies.

The scientists are discovering more about the genes and the multiple networks of genes that are likely responsible for the notable tolerance that this yeast has shown in laboratory tests with a 2-liter fermenter.

Their research suggests that, of the nearly 7,000 genes in the S. cerevisiae genome, more than 350 may be involved in counteracting stress. For instance, Liu and colleagues determined that a gene called YAP1 acts as a master gene, orchestrating interactions of many related genes, so that they work together to reduce the impact of furfural and HMF. Peer-reviewed articles in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics and Genomics, and other scientific journals document the studies.

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

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One of the challenges that face businesses from all sectors is that of waste disposal. Many companies, whether in agriculture, forestry, feed production or manufacturing, have to deal with trying to dispose of a by-product after processing their primary material. In many cases, this is costly and time consuming.

Through use of the LM-72 series of pellet systems, Lawson Mills Biomass Solutions provides a means to turn waste materials into

useable, often saleable products. While many people associate pellet mills with the creation of wood pellets, these systems are much more versatile, allowing one to produce fuel pellets from wood waste, fuel crops, straw, hay, paper, commercial crop residue… virtually any biomass.

But fuel pellets are just the tip of the iceberg. Because the LM-72 series of mill are designed to produce minimal heat and are able to combine multiple ingredients, the Lawson Mills

systems are used by feed producers to create specialty, value added feeds and fertilizers. Farmers and others can produce bedding that can be used in farm and pet applications. Compost companies and recycling companies use the systems for creating a wide variety of products. Universities and research facilities can do batch testing without needing tons of material. Some businesses even use the mills strictly for the purpose of densifying materials for easier shipping, as is done by hops producers.

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MF 8270

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MF 8450 $112,000

We have parts in stock for your harvesting season.

2008 Lexion 585R 1221 hrs, 665 separator hrs U17772 $261,250

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2009 Lexion 575R 770 hrs, 458 separator hrs U17744 $264,900

TRACTORS 100HP to 174HP 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 ldr & 84” bkt U10924 (C). . . $64,813

TRACTORS 40HP to 99HP 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

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2009 Lexion 585R 824 hrs, 670 separator hrs U17580 $299,900

We have Lexions with a loaded 75 hour factory warranty.

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Choppers and combine deals.

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2003 Claas 890 597 hrs U17684 $119,000

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2002 Claas 890 2268 hrs U17764 $133,333

2003 Claas 900 3605 hrs U19429 $129,995

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Double K Livestock Sales, Inc.

LEID’S NURSERY FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AND NURSERY STOCK AUCTION

FALL MACHINERY AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 2011 AT 9:00 AM

Saturday, September 17th @ 10AM

Earlyy Consignments : JD 6200 4WD tractor (Power Quad) 8000 hrs. Case 1845C Skidsteer, 2 seated Mennonite carriage. Ford 5000 Tractor-good rubber, dual power, dual remotes w/ROPS. White 508 4 bottom spring reset plow. 849 New Holland round baler, good condition, automatic twine tie. 20’ Kewanee rock flex wing disc. 2 4’ cultipacker pups.

LEIDS will be accepting quality consignments of FARM M MACHINERY,, LAWN N & GARDEN N EQUIPMENT T LIGHT T CONSTRUCTION N EQUIPMENT and related tools and support equipment There will be a nice selection of nursery stock including (but not limited to) shade and fruit trees, perennials, ornaments, shrubs & hedge material.

To have your items listed in ad please call Laurence at 315-536-6406 or fax 315-536-6460 by Sept. 12.

Held at Sennett Livestock Sales Barn located on Rt. 5, 4 miles East of Auburn, NY, 20 miles west of Syracuse, NY and 4 miles south of Exit 40 of the NYS Thruway

Taking Consignments of all types of farm machinery, vehicles, lawn mowers, tools and much more.

If you would like an item advertised please call us

By September 6th (9AM) For more information or trucking call Sale Barn 315-253-3579 or Kalan 315-374-3428

Receivingg datess aree Fri.,, Sept.. 23rdd alll dayy orr byy appointment.

AUCTIONEER: L.W. HORST 315-536-0954

www.leepub.com HERNOOR ORCHARDS MACHINERY AUCTION Tuesday, September 6 • 5:00 PM Middleport, NY Located 4 miles northwest of Middleport, NY just south of the corner of Carmen Rd. and Rt. 104 Having sold the farm will sell: TRACTORS: John Deere 2550 MFWD tractor 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; Terms: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash or check.

All items sell "AS IS"

Congratulationss too thee Wyomingg Countyy 4Herss forr theirr outstanding successs att thee 2011 1 Wyomingg Countyy Meatt Animall Sale..

The auction was well attended and the kids did an excellent job! The sheep averaged $4.39 per pound, the beef steers averaged $2.23 per pound, the dairy steers averaged $1.51 per pound and the hogs averaged $3.93 per pound. The champions were:

Please visit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for more information and photos!

Estatee off Samuell Anthonyy LaScalaa Auction Thursday, September 15 • 4:00 PM Chaffee, NY SELLING: Farm machinery, vehicles, antiques, household and more!

"Samuel Anthony LaScala was one of the true icons of our time, whether it was buying complete farms and dispersing the cattle, machinery and real estate or doing the same with homes. Over the years he has accumulated a vast amount of antiques, furniture, and collectibles as well as the balance of his own farm machinery. Those of us who remember the larger than life gentleman and those who did not be at Genesee Road in Chaffee, NY on the 15th of September for an outstanding collection with something for everyone."-Bill Kent Watch for details, photos, and a complete listing!

Selling Horses, Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Tack, and Barn Equipment

Thursday, September 8 • 4:00 PM

620 Scottsville-West Henrietta Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546 Selling: HORSES: 12 head of Standardbreds, Appaloosas, Thoroghbreds, & Palomino! Geldings & Mares! Some broke to drive & ride, some green broke! Horses will have Coggins test. 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 our website, www.williamkentinc.com, 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.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS 9/6/2011 at 5:00 PM Hernoor Orchards Machinery Auction Middleport, NY 9/7/2011 at 4:30 PM Louis & Ida Capamaggio Tool, Yard, & Household Auction 4733 North Byron Road, Elba, NY 9/8/2011 at 4:00 PM Rodney Farms Auction 620 Scottsville-West Henrietta Road, Scottsville, NY 9/11/2011 at 12:00 PM Byron Kiwanis Benefit Auction & Beef Barbeque South Byron Fire Hall, South Byron, NY 9/13/2011 at 5:00 PM

Stafford Real Estate Auction 6513 East Bethany-LeRoy Rd.,Stafford, NY 9/15/2011 at 4:00 PM Estate of Samuel Anthony LaScala Auction Chaffee, NY 9/17/2011 at 6:00 PM “Bidding on A Brighter Future” Gala & Benefit Auction Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY 9/22/2011 at 5:00 PM Danny Moore Farm Machinery & Tool Auction Holley, NY 9/30/2011 at 10:00 AM Atwater Farms Fall Consignment Auction Barker, NY

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Sheep - Grand Champion: Emelyn Bell, Pavilion NY-$8.75/lb bought by Kohler Awning Reserve Champion: Robert Goewey, Silver Springs NY-$6.75/lb bought by APEX Beef Steer - Grand Champion: Anthony True, Warsaw NY-$3.00/lb bought by Gardeau Crest Farms & Agri-Fab Reserve Champion: Drew Wiseley, Pavilion-$2.00/lb bought by Erie Niagara Insurance & Co-Vista Farms Dairy Steer - Grand Champion: Evan Reisdorf, Strykersville NY-$2.50/lb bought by Broughton Diversified Farming Reserve Champion: Colin Reisdorf, Strykersville, NY-$2.00/lb bought by Reisdorf Brothers, Inc. & Harvest Patch Farm Hog- Grand Champion: Zachary Heaton, Varysburg NY-$6.00/lb bought by Drasgow, Inc. Reserve Champion: Kellen Bell, Wyoming NY-$3.50/lb bought by Lamb & Webster, Inc We salute the hard work done by everyone involved and a special thank you to all the buyers who continue to support agriculture in Wyoming County. Well done!

Rodney Farms Auction

CropCare rolls out 1000 gallon sprayer CropCare has been producing Ag Sprayers for decades. An exciting addition to their 2012 equipment line is a 1000 gallon model, the TR1000, that enhances productivity by reducing refill trips for farmers that spray mid- to- larger size acreages. CropCare has been perfecting these larger sprayers to be models of durability, simplicity, with features and enhancement options that stay well within the budget.

Features include a 1,000 gallon “total drain”

tank, Big Wheel Axle assembly, and either a PTO or Hydraulic-driven pump. The TR1000 has an adjustable wheel base from 62”-120”.

CropCare uniquely offers a “Built to Order” capability to tailor a sprayer for an individual farmer’s specific needs, increasing comfort and efficiency in usage — but staying within or below prices charged by other sprayer manufacturers.

Just a portion of options include automatic rate control, freshwater rinse with power wash system,

chemical induction, quick fill, safety lighting, hydraulic boom height adjustment, and precision GPS guidance systems that will keep you on the cutting edge of application technology.

CropCare’s careful engineering and high-quality American manufacturing produces a highperforming machine that’s easy on the pocketbook, and backed by our strong customer service standards and full-service sprayer parts division locally based in Pennsylvania.

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Horsing around: 4-H Horse members continue to compete at the County Fair JAMESTOWN, NY — 4H Horse Project participants were judged by Heather Oakes in the 4-H Western Horse Show.

Youth participated in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Pleasure classes. In Showmanship, horses are shown in-hand and the youth are judged on handling skills, and how well they work with and know their animal.

In Horsemanship classes riders must perform a pattern and work their animals on the rail, (the pattern is 75 percent of the overall evaluation). In Pleasure classes horses are evaluated on ease of handling and judges look for the animal and rider that are having the most fun and performing to the best of their abilities.

At Thursday’s Western 4-H Show, Jennifer Dahlgren took the honors of Senior Grand Champion with Emily Swanson taking Senior Reserve Champion. For the Junior Division, Kendra Hockran took Junior Grand Champion with Brandon Decker taking Junior Reserve Grand Champion. In the Amateur Division, Mikayla Reynolds received Amateur Grand Champion with Carissa Peterson receiving Reserve. In the Walk/Trot Division, Taylor Samuelson received Grand Champion with Melissa Fiebelcorn taking Reserve Champion.

Grand Champion Showman for 2011 is Jennifer Dahlgren and Reserve is Monica Buck. The State Fair Western qualifiers in the Senior Division are Jennifer Dahlgren and Monica Buck, and for the

Junior Division is Branden Decker and Morgan

29th Anniversary

Morrisville College

Autumn Review Sale Satur day, September 10 at 11 AM Madison County Cooperative Extension Center, Morrisville, NY

Hand Selected & Top Quality Reg. Holsteins Sell

100 Full Lots Picks of Flushes Embryo Packages SALE MANAGED BY/CATALOGS

DAVE & MERRY RAMA 4236 County Highway 18, Delhi, NY 13753 Ph: (607) 746-2226 Fax: (607) 746-2911 email: daveramasr@cattlexchange.net Web site: www.cattlexchange.com

For More Information Contact Beth Keene, Dairy Club Advisor (315) 684-6743 Or Any Member of the Dairy Club or Dairy Management Program.

Visit Our Online Catalog at www.cattlexchange.com

Kincaid. The alternates is Emily Swanson.

FEEDER CATTLE SALE

Sat., Sept., 10, 2011 • 10 AM PLEASE BRING CATTLE IN ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 9TH

Also Selling 70 Black Cows 35 w/Calves. Cows have been on poor pasture. Cows will be vet checked.

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Cash or good check day of sale, nothing to be removed until settled for, Announcements day of sale take precedence over advertising Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sat., Sept. 24, 2011 @ 10 AM

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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, September 5 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

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

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

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 • 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.

• 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.

• 6:30 PM - Town of Mount Hope Highway - Tahoe - ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV w/Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI gas engine. Good mechanically. Sold with keys & clean title.

• 6:35 PM - Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES - Surplus Assets - ‘96 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, commercial washing machine, Kellogg-American air compressor, Snap-on tire balancer & more.

• 6:50 PM - Putnam County - Surplus Vehicles ‘83 Caterpillar 930 loader, ‘87 Mack CS300P fuel truck, Mack R685T dump trucks, ‘85 FWD plow truck, SUV’s, autos & more!

• 8:10 PM - Village of Scarsdale - SUV’s & Autos - ‘04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, ‘96 & ‘01 Chevy Tahoes, ‘00 & ‘06 Chevy Impalas & ‘00 Ford Crown Vic. • 8:40 PM - Bethpage Fire District - Brush Fire Truck - ‘70 AM General 2.5 ton dual axle ‘Stump Jumper.’ Includes tank, Darley pump, new booster hose, front mounted winch.

• 8:45 PM - Yates Co. - Pickup & Sanders - ‘99 Ford F550 XL Super Duty pickup w/plow & many other extras, plus (3) Air-Flo stainless steel sanders.

• 8:55 PM - Town of Virgil Highway - Dump Truck ‘99 Vovlo White/GM dual axle dump truck w/one way & wing plows. New clutch, pressure plate, rear brakes. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, September 7 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves

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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

followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 6:00 PM: Town of Eaton. Plow Truck & Equip. ‘93 White/GMC/Volvo WG64F dump/plow truck, ‘81 M-B 53M power broom/sweeper, air compressor & garage door.

• 6:10 PM - Village of Morrisville - Street Sweeper - ‘84 Elgin Pelican S street sweeper. Has new undercarriage for elevator. Comes with instruction book & parts book.

• 6:15 PM - Town of Clarkston - Vehicle Auction ‘89 Ford L8000 dump truck, ‘88 Ford L8000 cab & chassis, ‘97 Ford F150 pickup, ‘99 custom trailer, Crown Vics & more.

• 7:40 PM - Rockland Community College - Assets - ‘01 Dodge Ram 2500 rack truck, ‘97 Ford F700 dump truck, ‘88 Dodge Ram B350 van, computers, furniture & more.

• 8:15 PM - CIL Asset Recovery - National Liquidator - NEW Electrolux stainless steel range hoods, huge lot of vacs & miscellaneous, Craftsman pressure washers & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, September 8 • 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.

• 1:00 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 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A,

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Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: Metropolitan Water Board. Surplus Assets - John Deere 318 tractor, MTD lawn mower, Rockwell saw, Motorola radios, trash pumps, DC battery charger & more.

• 6:15 PM - East Syracuse Minoa CSD - Vehicles - ‘00 Dodge Ram 1500 van, ‘92 GMC K2500 pickup w/plow, ‘90 Dodge W350 dump truck w/plow & tow behind trailer.

• 6:35 PM - Sparkill-Palisades Fire District - Cutter - Hurst Model 0150 Hydraulic Cutter Tool. Item needs servicing & sharpening but is in working condition. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, September 9 • 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). 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.

• 6:20 PM - Town of Amherst Youth/Recreation Vans - ‘87 & ‘90 Ford E350 3 door Super Club wagon vans w/4.9L I6 EFI gas engines. Sold with keys & clean titles.

• 6:30 PM - Orange Co. Jail - Frymaster & Beds -

THESE

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Frymaster model FPH450SD commercial fryer, in working condition and (100) metal beds, in usable condition.

• 6:35 PM - Private Consignor - 1978 Corvette & CR-V - Silver Anniversary 1978 Chevy Corvette Coupe w/many updates & new parts and ‘98 Honda CR-V LX. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 7:00 PM: Fraley’s Dairy Complex, 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA. Dairy Cattle Auction. 125 head Holsteins. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.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 • 10:00 AM: Treadwell, NY. Public Auction of Farm Equip., Trailers & Industrial, Antiques, Horse Drawn Equip. Clyde Kellogg owner. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auctioneer Frank Walker, 607-829-5172, 607-434-0042 (cell)

Sunday, September 11 • 6:00 PM: Onondaga Co. Pickup & Equipment ‘91 Chevy W/T 1500 pickup, Tennant floor buffer, Coleman Powermate 2750 generator, Sherwin Williams paint striper & more.

• 6:15 PM - Onondaga Co. - Syracuse Police Paintball equip., cameras, gaming equip., car stereos, amps & speakers, tires & rims, bicycles & more.

• 6:30 PM - Onondaga Co. - Industrial Pumps - (3) Penn Valley Diaphragm/Positive Displacement pumps for use in food processing, dairy, paper mills & wastewater treatment. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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. Dairy Dispersal for StoxDairy - Bainbridge, NY. 40 Milking Age Reg. & Grade Holsteins, 6 Reg. Brown Swiss. 30 heifers from newborn to springing. 20 Holsteins, 6 Brown Swiss, 4 Swiss Holstein X. 2 started Service Bulls.

Holstein: Atwood son x OutsidexCarlow Leader.

Brown Swiss: April Baretta x Top Acres Pedigree.

Sires represented Holstein: Zenith, Atlanta, Dundee, Pronto. Parlor milked & on pasture both ends of the day. Also Consigned: Snowtop sends 6 Reg. 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 ex. condition from short bred to springers. A group of 8 open heifers & a few cows from one farm; Another group of 10-12 2nd calf springers. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Wallkill. Vehicles & Equip. - ‘96 Ford 555D loader/backhoe, ‘00 Talbert trailer, ‘01 Salsco 813 chipper, ‘02 Ford F250 XL SD pickup, Ammco brake lathe & more.

• 6:35 PM - Orchard Park Central Schools - Buses - (4) International 3800 buses, (4) Chevy Express 3500 buses, ‘99 GMC Savana G3500 bus & ‘95 Ford E350 bus.

• 7:25 PM - City of Cortland - Diesel Generator Massaro Detroit Diesel Allison Model 400DRLR60 diesel electric generator. Has been stored inside; came out of a hospital.

• 7:30 PM - Village of Painted Post - Gas Storage Tank - Gasboy 1000 gal. gas only storage tank with pump (S/N 8142679). 110V. In good, working condition; no leaks. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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, 802-785-2161 • 6:00 PM: Tonawanda Machine. Retirement Sale - ABSOLUTE: Haas Model HL-4 CNC turning center, Tur 710 Lathe, Fosdick radial mill, Monarch engine lathe & tons more!

• 8:25 PM - Schyler Co. DA - Seized Vehicles - ‘99 Jeep Cherokee, ‘97 Ford Ranger XL pickup, Mongoose CX24V450 electric bike & Diamondback grind bike.

• 8:40 PM - Wappingers CSD - Van & Equip. - ‘00 Dodge 2500 Ram van, ‘98 Toro 325-D mower &

Ford V8 engine w/Lincoln All American Eagle stand. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, September 14 • Enosburg Falls, VT. Selling all Holstein cattle and equipment for Meadowbrook Farm. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 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 • 4:00 PM: Chaffee, NY. Estate of Samuel Anthony LaScala Auction. Selling a large collection including farm machinery, antiques, household & more!.

William Kent, Inc., Sale Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.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 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 149th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 10:30 AM: 1226 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 5 Properties and 6.76 +/- Acres to be offered. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

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, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

• 8:00 AM: Fraley’s Dairy Complex, 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, 585-3961676 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

Monday, September 19 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Call with consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 6:00 PM: Madison Central School. School Buses - ‘03 Ford E450 school bus & ‘99 Chevy G30 school bus w/(2) wheelchair stations. Both with keys & clean titles.

• 6:10 PM - Town of Yorktown Water Dist. - Vehicles - Komatsu D38E bulldozer, ‘01 Kobelco 330LC excavator, ‘78 Bomag roller, ‘08 Ford F350 pickup, Crown Vics & more.

• 7:43 PM - Village of Whitehall Police - Crown Vics - ‘98, ‘99, & ‘05 Ford Crown Vic 4 door Police Interceptor w/4.6L V8 EFI gas engines. Sold with keys & clean titles. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.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

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

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HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Thursday, September 22 • Cadiz, OH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 4:00 PM: Holley, NY. Danny Moore Farms Machinery & Tool Auction - Selling a full line of farm machinery including Ford & IH tractors, nearly new NH baler, plus other NH hay equipment, tillage equipment, Snap-On tools and more.

William Kent, Inc., Sale Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

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

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

Monday, September 26 • 6:00 PM: Military Memorabilia Private Collection. WWII Studebaker M29C Weasel, ‘55 Dodge M43 ambulance, ‘42 Dodge 1.5 ton truck, ‘67 Kaiser M52A2 semi tractor & more!. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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

Wednesday, September 28 • Hardwick, VT. Mapleview Jersey Dispersal. 110 head of top quality registered Jerseys. RHA 15,035 M, 4.7%, 3.6 protein. Art & Sharon Ling, owners. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 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.

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., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Barker, NY. Atwater Farms Fall Consignment Auction- Featuring very sharp John Deere 9500 combine with 3 head, JStar 7200 tanker, JD skid steer and much more! Now accepting consignments. William Kent, Inc., Sale Managers and Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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

Saturday, October 8 • 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, 413-5696421 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

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

Friday, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms.

Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 5:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, October 19 • Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors,

Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, October 20 • Darlington, PA. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed

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

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

Saturday, October 22 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

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

Thursday, October 27 • Moira, NY. Complete Dispersal for Carl Bilow. 50 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, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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

Saturday, November 5 • Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr, Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989 Ford Service Truck, Tire and Service Equipment, Office Equipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

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

in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 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, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Free turkey for every buyer. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 14

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, December 15

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

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

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 22, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .25-.30; 61-75# .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 31, 2011 Cows: Canners 31-64; Cutters 64.50-70; Util 7179.50.

Steers: Ch 108.50115.50; Sel 101-107; Hols. 84-86.50.

Heifers: Ch 113.50-115; Sel 108-111; Hols. 7481.50.

Calves: 2-74/ea.

Feeders: 51-108 Goats: 41-200/ea; Kids 36-84/ea.

Sows: 52 Feeder Pigs: 11/ea.

Roaster Pigs: 79-93/ea.

Chickens: 2-6.50 Rabbits: 2-15 Ducks: 2-18.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 30, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 5-21; 61-75# 20-51; 76-95# 4165; 96-105# 50-60; 106# & up 44-61.

Farm Calves: 70-85/cwt Feeders: 58-110/cwt Heifers: 68/cwt

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 30, 2011 19 Calves .14-1.10, Avg .66; 31 Cows .51.5-.75, Avg .65; 14 Easy Cows .12.5-.55..25, Avg .37; 2 Feeders 300-600# .80-1, Avg .90; 7 Heifers .65.85.5, Avg .77; 6 Bulls .76.5-.88.5, Avg .82; 8 Steers .59.5-1.10.5, Avg .91; 2 Roasting Pigs (ea) 20; 2 Boars .18-.19.5, Avg .19; 1 Sow .54; 19 Sheep .62-1.08, Avg .89; 3 Lambs (ea) 65-86, Avg 77.50, 64 (/#) .95-1.96, Avg 1.73; 25 Goats (ea) 60-180, Avg 99.90; 22 Kids (ea) 40-85, Avg 53.75. Total 225.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .65-1.05; Pullets (ea) 4.50-6.50; Roosters (ea) 4-14; Bunnies (ea) 6.25; Ducks (/#) 1.95 Rabbits (/#) 1.20-2.10; Pigeons (ea) 2-4.25; Guineas (ea) 2.50-9.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.70; Brown Jum XL 1.80-1.85; L 1.77; M 1.05.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 4 Alfalfa 1.60-6.30; 11 Mixed 2-5; 2 Timothy 2.50-3.20; 8 Grass 2-3.75; 1 Mulch .25; 2 Oats 7. Total 28.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 29, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# .70-.85; 80-92# .45.60; Bob Veal .38-.46.

Cull Cows (/hd): 7073.50; Lean 59-66; Hvy. Beef Bulls 79-84.

Beef (/hd): Hols. Steer Sel 69.50.

Lamb/Sheep (/hd): Feeder 180-220; Market 160-

210; Slaughter 50-70.

Goats (/hd): Billes 150170; Nannies 45-70; Kids 50-70.

Gouverneur

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY August 31, 2011 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 58-76; Canners/Cutters 40-72; HY Util 67-83.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 30-50; 80-95# 25-47.50; 60-80# 20-45.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 60147.50; 80-95# 55-145; 70-80# 50-90; Hfrs. 180225.

Beef Steers: Ch 96-114; Sel 84.50-93; Hols. Ch 88.50-95.50; Sel 76-83.

Hogs: Slaughter US 1-3 77-85; Sows US 1-3 5459; Boars US 1-3 21; Feeders US 1-3 22-60.

Lambs: Feeder Ch 5080# 167.50-190; Market Ch 80-100# 85-160.

Slaughter Sheep: M 62.50-85.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 87.50-110.

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

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 29, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.78; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .78.8250 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .80-1.25; up to 95# .10.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.80.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK

MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 30, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 116.50-118.25; Ch 1220-1565# 111-116; Sel & Lo Ch 1135-1780# 101112; Ret. to feed 9401245# 88-93; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1520-1580# 100101.25; Ch 1425-1625# 95.50-99.75; Hfrs. Beef cow type 1385-1595# 90100.50; cpl Std. Hols.

1285-1430# 80-90.

Slaughter Cows: Boners/Lean 66.50-71.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 62.50-69.50; Shelly 61.50 & dn.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L 1 340-490# 109-127; Beef Dairy X 295-665# 96-123; Hols. 328-490# 90-109 w/horns 65-76; Hfrs. Char 665-870# 82-89; Beef dairy X 300-420# 94-105; Bulls Beef/Dairy X 230415# 89-114; Char 870980# 84-88; cpl Hols. 230255# 83-84; 1 Hols. 865# 75; Herefords X 700-770# 41-52.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 117-124; No. 2 90-120# 90-115; No. 3 80-105# 5087; Util 47 & dn; Hols. Hfr 110# 170.

Sows: 235-270# 64.5068; thin/weak/rough 3060.

Boar: 570-635# 36.

Goats: Thin Nannies 6677; Fleshy Kids 78-118; Small/Thin/Bottle 24-75.

Lamb: Gd 65-75# 147160; 80-175# 137-157.

Sheep: all wts. 67-86.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed & Feeder Cattle Sale Tues., Sept. 6 & 20.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 30, 2011

Rabbits & Bunnies: 19.50 Chickens/Chicks: .25-8 Chicken Family: 2.50 Guinea Keets: 3-6 Ducks: 2-13 Guinea Keets: 4-5 Rabbit Family: 11 Turkins: .50-2.50 Pigeons: 1.85-3 Ducklings: 1-2.50 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA August 26, 2011 US 1-2: 34, 24-29# 115130; 69, 34-39# 116-125; 26, 42-49# 110-123; 47, 52-59# 107-118; 48, 6063# 85-101; 111, 70-72# 90-114; 56, 85-132# 8491.

US 2: 12, 25# 109; 65, 30-39# 72-122; 31, 4048# 92-116; 91, 51-59# 101-112; 97, 60-69# 90110; 55, 72-80# 75-96.

As Is: 12, 25-40# 59-61; 12, 52-58# 20-59; 13, 63100# 56-75. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Sept. 16. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA August 29, 2011 Cattle: 104 Steers: 1006-1288# 102106.

Cows: Breakers 68.75-71; Boners 62.75-65.75; Lean 50-61.50.

Bulls: 1114-1794# 74-80.

Calves: 135. Bulls No. 1 94-120# 117.50-135; 9092# 100-112.50; 80-88# 85-92.50; No. 2 80-88# 85-92.50; 94-128# 105122.50; 78-92# 60-85; 94118# 75100.; Hfrs. 92# & up 290-320; 82-110# 180240.

Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10# 23-36/hd; 50# 50/hd.

Sheep: Ewes 142-222#

72.50-80.

Goats (/hd): Kids 20-30# 22.50-25; 70-80# 5557.50; Nannies Sel 1 120140# 100-105; Sel 2 100130# 65-75; Sel 3 80-120# 50-65.

Hay: 7 lds, 105-270/ton.

EarCorn: 3 lds, 215225/ton.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 29, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 78.50-81; Breakers 7580% lean 73-76.50,lo dress 69-70; Boners 8085% lean 68.50-71.50, hi dress 73-75.50; Lean 8590% lean 58.50-66.50, hi dress 68-68.50, lo dress 54-57.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1185-1765# 79.50-81.50; YG 2 990-1765# 75-78.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 99-119; 9001000# 92-96.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 112-120; 500700# 95-106; 700-900# 80-96; M&L 2 300-500# 100-115; 500-700# 86-97.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 250300# 128-130; 300-400# 124-132; 400-500# 118124; 500-700# 110-112; M&L 2 250-300# 92.50107.50; 300-500# 107114.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 102.50-125; No. 2 90-130# 80-100; No. 3 85-120# 52.50-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 205-215; Beef 95-215# 107.50-122.50 Vealers: Util 65-120# 1035.

Barrows & Gilts: 45-50% lean 255-325# 61-64.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-80# 167-181; 80-110# 167.50-176; Ewes Util 1-2 119-160# 65-82.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-50# 62.50; 65# 101; 102# 127; Sel 2 67# 72.50-77.50; Nannies Sel

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 30, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners 3554; Cutters 50-65; Util 6578; Bulls 70-89; Hols.Steers 105-110; Heifers 78-85.

Calves: Growers .50-.88; Veal .78-1.10; Heifers 1.50-2.50; Other 1.

Hogs: Roasters 110165/ea; Sows .40-.58; Boars .20-.24.

Sheep: 70-105; Lambs 1.30-2.

Goats: 80-130/ea; Billies 125-180/ea; Kids 50110/ea.

Bulls: 75-87/cwt Rep. Heifers: 1000/ea.

Canners: 25-68/cwt Cutters: 68.50-72/cwt Utility: 73.50-80.50/cwt Sows: 59/61/cwt Hogs: 92.50/cwt Shoats: 97.50-135/ea.

Lambs: 125-240/cwt Sheep: 37.50-117.50/cwt Goats: 26-177.50/ea.

Rabbits: 1-10/ea.

Poultry: .50-11/ea.

Hay (10 lots): 1.50-5/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

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2 80-90# 65-70.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA August 30, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1545# 9496; Ch 2-3 1340-1505# 90-93; Sel 1-3 12201480# 86-90.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1440-1580# 83-86; Ch 2-3 1370-1570# 79-83; Sel 13 1330-1518# 70.5076.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 one 1350# 192.75; Ch 2-3 10781444# 86-90.50; Sel 1-3 1100-1258# 81-85.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 62.25-65; Breakers 7580% lean 58.50-61; Boners 80-85% lean 55-59.50, hi dress 60.50-62.50; Lean 88-90% lean 47-53, hi dress 54-57, lo dress 42-45.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1678-2084# 65.75-73.75; YG 2 1128-1502# 55.5063.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 106-126; 10201110# 86.50-92; M&L 2 500-700# 86-97; 800900# 75-88.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 105-111; 500700# 87-97; M&L 2 300500# 99-105; 700-900# 67-76.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 97-112; 500-700# 92-107; M&L 2 300-500# 84-90; 500-700# 86-90.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 96-130# 135162.50; No. 2 94-112# 85135; 82-92# 65-80; No. 3 94-112# 40-90; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 96-102# 175195; No. 2 76-80# 120135.

Vealers: Util 58-116# 1040.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean lt. wts. 180-200# 57.5058.50; one 135# 84; 4550% lean 235-280# 57.5061; Sows US 1-3 one 376# 37.50; Boars one 668# 29.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 80-80# 125-149; 80-120# 127.50-142.50; Yearlings cpl 115# 115; Ewes Gd 23 85-120# 62.50-70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100# 98-135; Sel 2 40-60# 35-59; 70-90# 60-82.50; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 87-105; Sel 2 80130# 80-87; Sel 3 80-130# 48-57; Billies Sel 1 one 150# 167.50; Sel 2 100150# 85-145.

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

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Kutztown, PA August 27, 2011 Alfalfa: 5 lds, 100-230 Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 95-208 Timothy: 1 ld, 225 Grass: 4 lds, 110-200 Straw: 4 lds, 155-200 Rye Seed: 1 ld 11.50/bu.

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA August 26, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1590# 115119; Ch 2-3 1125-1580# 111-115.50; Sel 2-3 10801420# 108-112; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1600# 97.50-104.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1550# 94-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1065-1325# 112113.50; Ch 2-3 11001285# 109.50-112.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 7479; Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-74, lo dress 65-67; Boners 80-85% lean 6873.50, lo dress 65-68; Lean 85-90% lean 63.5068, hi dress 69-70, lo dress 55-62.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1455-1585# 87-93.50, lo dress 1450-1725# 84-87; Bullocks 800-1255# 8993, hi dress 980-1300# 95-104; lo dress 7701410# 83-88; Thurs. YG 1 1450-1890# 85-89, 20602080# 73-77; Bullocks 730-1240# 91-96, lo dress 880-975# 88-91.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95120# 122-136; 80-90# 80100; No. 2 95-115# 110122; 75-90# 60-80; No. 3 95-125# 50-90; 65-90# 35-55; Util 60-100# 12-35; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 few 8595# 240-365; No. 2 few 70-100# 130-220; nontubing 60-80# 12-40; Tues.

No. 1 pkg 120# 112; 95112# 127-138; 85-90# 7082; pkg 80# 42; No. 2 95113# 125-136; 75-90# 5575; No. 3 74-109# 45-65; Util 72-105# 12-40; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93110# 345-360; pkg. 84# 230; No. 2 91-103# 320330; 73-83# 100-210; nontubing 60-81# 12-40.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 120-128# 105; 94-118# 119-130; 9092# 102; 86-88# 75; No. 2 112-128# 105-109; 94110# 125-140; 80-92# 4055; No. 3 72-130# 30-40; Util 60-110# 15-25;Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 85-105# 330-340; No. 2 75-105# 190-240; non-tubing 7090# 11-25.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA August 24, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1545# 114.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13101525# 94-98.25; Sel 1-3 1285-1410# 84.50-87.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 7576.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 67.50-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 62-66, hi dress 67.50-69.50, lo dress 56.50-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 975-1430# 78-86.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

8840-990# 64-76.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 22.50-35.

Feeder Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 125140; 90# 90-117.50; No. 2 95-115# 110-127.50; 8090# 60-72.50; No. 3 95115# 50-90; 80-90# 35-60; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 75# 110.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 55-67# 200-217.50; 75-90# 180192.50; Ewes Util 1-2 95105# 75-79.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 98; Sel 2 20-30# 50-52.50; 65# 102; Nannies Sel 1 120# 122.50; Billies Sel 1 130-200# 152.50-187.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 50-54% lean 268292# 70.50-72.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 23, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1160-1545#

114.50-118.50; Ch 2-3 1150-1500# 110.50-114; Sel 1-3 1085-1380# 107110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1290-1540# 100-105; Ch 2-3 1115-1560# 95-99; Sel 1-3 1135-1480# 9094.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1170-1305# 115116.50; Ch 2-3 10401350# 108.50-113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 7074, hi dress 75-80.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 6770, hi dress 70.50-73; Boners 80-85% lean 6668; Lean 85-90% lean 6265.50, hi dress 66-67, lo dress 57-61.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1215-1795# 80-88.50; hi dress 1100-1345# 9293.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 515-790# 104-108; L 3 Hols. 325-470# 65-77; 525-800# 67-77.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-425# 110-112; M&L 2 385-455# 87-98; 590885# 85-97.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-475# 115-140.

Feeder Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 120132; 80-90# 85-105; No. 2 95-125# 100-120; 80-90# 72-90; No. 3 95-120# 6095; 80-90# 40-67; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 80-100# 225282; No. 2 80-85# 85-195.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 2747; 60-65# 7-22.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30# 210; 35-50# 150-177; 57-62# 157-180; 70-85# 152-175; 90-100# 152-175; Gd & Ch 1-2 4062# 192# 80-90; 190-230# 70-75.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 2040# 60-75; 40-60# 82-100; 60-903 115-130; Sel 2 2040# 40-55; 40-60# 7087.50; 70-90# 102-107; Sel 3 20-40# 25-45; 40503 35-67.50.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 90-150# 115-125; Sel 2 80-120# 85-95; Sel 3 80120# 50-77.

Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 142-165.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1530# 37-50; 65# 72; 100# 70 Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 220-290# 75.50-78; 45-50% lean 240-300# 71-75.

Sows: US 1-3 360-465# 63-65; 570-625# 6769.50.

Boars: 225-300# 59.5061; 310-346# 50-58; 420755# 35.25-36.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 29, 2011 Cattle: 107 Steers: Ch 105-110; Gd 100-104.

Heifers: Ch 104-109; Gd 95-103.

Cows: Util & Comm. 6673; Canner/lo Cutter 65 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 75-85 Bulls: YG 1 75-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 75110; Bulls 70-100; Hfrs.

65-90.

Calves: 90. Ch 105-115; Gd 70-90; Std 15-50; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 50-115.

Hogs: 39. US 1-2 72-75; US 1-3 70-72; Sows US 13 55-65; Boars 23-40.

Feeder Pigs: 4. US 1-3 20-50# 30-60 Sheep: 26. Lambs Ch 150-170; Gd 125-145; SI Ewes 50-65.

Goats: 30-140 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 29, 2011 Alfalfa: 175-215 Grass: 175 Mixed: 75-140 Rd. Bale: 60-185 Lg. Sq. Bale: 150-180 Straw: 170-185 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 29, 2011 Roosters: 1.50-4 Hens: .50-2.75 Banties: .30-1.75 Ducks: 3.50-7 Pigeons: 1-1.25 Guineas: 4.50-6.50 Bunnies: 1-3.50 Rabbits: 4-8 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1325-1590# 115.50-118; Ch 2-3 12151485# 111-115.50; Sel 2-3 1095-1370# 109-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1350-1570# 97.50102; Ch 2-3 1235-1535# 94-97.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 75.50-

78.50, hi dress 80-82, lo dress 70-74; Breakers 7580% lean 73-76.50, hi dress 77.50-79.50, lo dress 69-70; Boners 8085% lean 70-74, hi dress 75.50-77.50, lo dress 6469; Lean 88-90% lean 6369, hi dress 69.50-72, lo dress 57-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1450-1890# 85-89, 20602080# 73-77; Bullocks 730-1240# 91-96, lo dress 880-975# 88-91.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols. No. 1 120-128# 105; 94-118# 119-130; 90-92# 102; No. 2 112-128# 105109; 94-110# 125-140; 8092# 40-55; No. 3 72-130# 30-40; Util 60-110# 15-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-105# 330-340; No. 2 75-105# 190-240; non-tubing 70-90# 11-25.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report *Next Feeder Pig sale is Wed., Sept. 7.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 29, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Nontraditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 174-210; 6080# 168-185; 80-90# 170185; 90-110# 157-172; 110-130# 149-164; 130150# 138-153; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 158177; 60-80# 156-177; 8090# 157-172; 90-110# 148-162; 110-130# 140155; 130-150# 126-141.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 78-93; 160-200# 84-99; 200300# 76-84; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 62-76.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 68-104; 60-80# 101123; 80-90# 118-132; 90100# 130-134; 100-110# 141-149; Sel 2 30-40# 6266; 50-60# 67-82; 60-80# 74-100; 80-90# 90-96; Sel 3 30-40# 45-60; 40-60# 51-79; 60-80# 68-80.

S l a u g h t e r Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80130# 100-115; 130-180# 118-124; Sel 2 50-80# 6274; 80-130# 74-89; Sel 3 50-80# 44-59; 80-130# 60-74.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 142-158; 150-250# 146-160; Sel 2 100-150# 116-131.

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

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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 7.397.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.30-7.80, 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. 6.256.30, 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 1314.30, 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 45.20, Avg 4.68; Oats No. 2 Range 3.20-4.90, Avg 3.75; Soybean 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 4-6.50, Avg 4.93, Mo Ago 4.70, Yr Ago 2.42; Oats No. 2 Range 3.205.20, 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 Weekly Livestock Summary August 26, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 115-119; Ch 1-3 110.50115.50; Sel 1-2 107-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 98-104.50; Ch 2-3 94-99; Sel 1-2 90-94.50.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3

113.50-116.50; Ch 1-3 108.50-113; Sel 1-2 98.50-108.50.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-75.50; Boners 80-85% lean 67-71; Lean 85-90% lean 59-66.

Bulls: YG 1 80-93.50; YG 2 73.50-79.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 127.50-139; 500-700# 117.50-123; M&L 2 300-500# 100-115; 500-700# 105-114.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 111-127.50; 500-700# 103-115; M&L 2 300-500# 92.50-118; 500700# 86-105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 118-141; 500-700# 107.50-120; M&L 2 300500# 105-117; 500-700# 90-92.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1040.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 105-140; No 2 95-125# 80-130; No. 3 80-120# 30-60; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 245360; No. 2 80-105# 130240.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 74-78; 45-50% lean 220-270# 72-74.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 69-73; 500-700# 70-74.

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# 80-105.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 208222; 60-80# 194-210; 80-

110# 184-202; Ch 1-3 4060# 178-198; 60-80# 169190; 80-110# 170-191.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 101-116; 160-200# 108123; Util 1-2 120-160# 85100.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 116-136; 6080# 128-152; 80-100# 140-154; Sel 2 40-60# 82112; 60-80# 112-136 Sel 3 40-60# 64-87; 60-80# 84100.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 128-143; 130-180# 132146; Sel 2 80-130# 115130; 130-180# 122-136; Sel 3 50-80# 72-82; 80130# 92-106.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 168-182; 150-250# 179194; Sel 2 100-150# 139154.

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 135150 clean; Mulch 45-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 110 lds Hay, 40 Straw. Alfalfa 130-390; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-325; Timothy 135355; 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 165355; 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 100-300; Timothy 155195; 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 180260; Grass 200; Straw 150-175 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: Aug. 17, 30 lds Hay, 10 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-250; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 165270; 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 75250; 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 100-200; Timothy 100-190; Grass 80192.50; Straw 105 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: August 15, 5 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 75-200.

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VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA August 29, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1220-1615# 115117; Ch 2-3 1080-1495# 110.50-114.50; Sel 2-3 1205-1305# 108-110.50; Hols. Ch 2-3 1175-1340# 93-97; Sel 2-3 13001470# 86.50-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1100-1475# 111113.75; Ch 2-3 10751345# 108.50-111.50; Sel 2-3 1100-1295# 102.50107.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 67.5068.50; Boners 80-85% lean 63.50-66.50, lo dress 56.50-59.50; Lean 8590% lean 62-64.50, lo dress 52-59.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 100-115; 90# 95-102; No. 2 85-110# 6075; No. 3 85-110# 40-50; Util 70-115# 12-35. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Sept. 9.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 25, 2011 Loads: 320 Timothy: 1 ld, 255 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 165 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 115-185 Grass: 2 lds, 150-240 Straw: 6 lds, 125-187 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 195 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA August 31, 2011 Loads: 47 Alfalfa: 4 lds, 155-217 Mixed Hay: 24 lds, 132355 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 87225 Grass: 3 lds, 120-145 Straw: 11 lds, 152-200 Rye: 1 ld, 11.75

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Aug. 15 & 18, 11 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 72.50-147.50; Timothy 105-115.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: Aug. 20, 22 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225255; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 115-250; Timothy 185210; Grass Hay 140-245; Straw 145-170 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: Aug. 16, 9 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 100220; Straw 130-145.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: Aug. 13 & 16, 25 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 170-300; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 75-250; 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.

Penn State professor takes reins of international dairy group UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Robert Roberts, associate professor of food science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, recently assumed the role of president of the American Dairy Science Association.

Roberts began a oneyear term during the organization's annual meeting this summer in New Orleans. He had served as vice president during the previous year.

According to the association's Web site, the international group consists of “educators, scientists and industry representatives who are

committed to advancing the dairy industry with a keen awareness of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive and health requirements of the world's population.” The organization publishes the Journal of Dairy Science, the topranked peer-reviewed dairy science journal in the world.

Roberts — who teaches a number of courses, including “Introduction to Food Science,” “Chemical Methods of Food Analysis,” and “Science and Technology of Dairy Products Processing” to seniors in the Food Sci-

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

by PRX, domestic and international livestock continues to be the No. 1 use for U.S. corn, totaling approximately 7.7 billion bushels per year.

An estimated 1.5 billion bushels of corn, or 80 percent of projected U.S. corn exports, was used for feed overseas in the past year. Additionally, U.S. livestock consume totals 6.2 billion bushels, 5.0 billion in whole corn and an additional 1.2 billion bushels of corn displaced by ethanol coproducts.

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

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

When discussing corn usage by livestock it is completely inaccurate to disregard the critical role played by distillers grains and other ethanol coproducts in livestock feed blends, or the use of exported corn as feed.

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

fuel.

“Corn farmers, many of whom also are livestock producers, realize the importance of the livestock and poultry feed markets to our industry,” said Schott. “Through new technology, improved practices and our increased ability to utilize corn in many ways, we are meeting all needs for feed, food and fuel even as demand continues to grow for all uses."

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

ence major — is responsible for dairy-foods-processing outreach efforts at Penn State.

In this role, he organizes and directs the 118year-old Penn State Ice Cream Short Course, Ice Cream 101 and the Penn State Cultured Dairy Products Short Course.

With a research program focused on the microbiology and technology of fermented dairy

products, Roberts has authored or co-authored 40 refereed manuscripts and has advised 12 master's and seven doctoral students. He has spoken at International Dairy Foods Association Ice Cream Technology and Cultured Dairy Products Technology meetings and is a regular speaker at the annual meeting of the National Ice Cream Mix

Farm Auction

Fri., Sept. 9, 2011 • 10 AM LOCATED: 193 Russell Road, Fredonia, PA 16124. Go South on Main Street 3/10 Mile To Delaware, Go East 2/10 Mile Turn Right onto Russell Road, 1/2 Mile to Farm.

From Mercer, PA, Rt. 19, 4 & 1/2 Miles North, Turn West onto Roger Hill Road, 1/8 Mile, Turn North onto Russell Road, 1 Mile to Farm.

S.P. HARVESTOR: J.D. 5830, 4WD, 6 Cyld., Diesel, 3350 Hrs., SN: ORBMDX75131, 7 ft. Grass Pick Up Head. EOOOHPX683, J.D. 4-Row Head, ROX714167 (this head needs work), Kemper Champion 3000 4-Row Head, SN: DBP322686; Keneral Processor, 23 in. Rollers.

BACKHOE-TRACTOR: Case 580E Construction King, Back Hoe/Loader, 4WD, Extenda Hoe, 6996 Hrs., SN: 17-41689; I.H. Farmall 1066 Turbo, SN: 2610172U02?032, Diesel, 6681 Hrs., ROPS, 18.4x38 Rears.

HARVESTING EQUIP.: N.H. 1495 S.P. 12 ft. Hydrostatic, Perkins, 1965 Hrs., SN: 472069; N.H. 782 Chopper, Grass and 2-Row Corn Head; Richardson 700 Side Dump Wagon; Gehl 99 Twin Spin Silo Blower, 540 PTO; N.H. 25 Silo Blower; 20 ft. Hay Conveyor.

TILLAGE-PLANTING: I.H. 735, 5 x Vari. Width Semi-Mount Plows; Case/I.H. 24 ft. Transport Wing Disc.; J.D. 7000 4-Row Corn Planter, Dry Fert.; J.D. 13 Hole Grain Drill; Kil Bros Gravity Box on Univerth R.G.s. and Univerth Hyd. Auger; 3 PTH Fert. Spreader.

OTHER EQUIP.: N.H. 680 Tandem Manure Spreader w/Hyd. End Gate; 18.4x34 "T" Rail Duals; MILKING-BARN EQUIP.: Surge 1000 gal Bulk Tank, Model 80710, SN: BB05112; Bou-Matic 5 HP Vac Pump; DeLaval 2 in. S.S. Line & Glass Receiver (Calf Style Set-Up) and Extra Line; (3) DeLaval Auto Takeoffs; Other Related; Zimmerman 4 Sections of 2-Heads/Section Head Locks; 50 Free Stall Loops; Barn Fan. NOTE: Very Few Smalls.

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2227 Burgess Rd (CR106) at corner of Saloman Rd., 1/4 mi. N. of Waterloo, NY, 1/2 mi.

E of Rt 96, 1 mi. W. of Rt 414, 3 mi. S. of Rt. 318 & I-90 Exit 41 Parking on Saloman Rd. Tractors: JD 2040, 16.9x24 turf, ROPS, side mtd highway 6’ sickle mowers; CIH 685 mfwd, ROPS, side mtd. highway 6’ sickle mower; Case 580CTLB, 12, 18 & 24” buckets; Ford 2000; Ford Golden Jubilee; Ford 8N w/ front blade.

3 Point Hitch Equip: 1B & Ferg 2-14 plows; 5’ disk; Ford cultivators; Woods RM 59 lawn mower; Howse 5’ & Farm Force 6’ rotary mowers; Kubota 5’ box blade; 6’ blade; 6’ yard rake; post hole digger.

Vehicles: ‘05 Dodge Caravan, 86000mi.; ‘89 Ford F-350, 7.3, 5 spd., AC, 2WD dump box w/ 2yr old Curtis SnoPro 3000 9’ blade, 100310mi.; ‘87 Ford F-350 6.9, 2WD, steel flatbed; ‘96 Polaris Xplorer 500 4x4 ATV; ‘85 Honda Interceptor; Hallmark 16’ boat w/ Johnson 60 & Shoreline trailer.

Lawn & Garden Equip: Ferris 320, B & S 20hp, 60”; Cub Cadet 124 w/blade; Case 226 & 446, not running; Troybuilt Pony & Ariens rototillers; garden seeder.

Misc Equip: 2 Shelter Logic 12x20’ portable storage buildings; Fermont 3 kw Kohler portable generator; concrete mixer; misc lumber, plywood.

Shop Tools: Lincoln 3 ph welder; welding table; Wells metal band saw; Stone space heater; air compressor; HeinWerner 57 pedestal jack; 1 T chainfall; pipe threading machine; hand & power tools; quantity shop small items.

Household: living rm. suite; hutch; table; microwave; Hoveround scooter; hospital bed.

Info: Tim Hutchinson 315-745-0885 Preview: Fri, Sept. 9, 12-7 PM & Sat. 8 AM Sale Order: 9 AM household; 9:15 shop tools; 10:30 tractors, large equip, vehicles, remaining small items Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check, auction day. Payment w/Visa, MC, Disc 3% fee.

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Sat., Sept. 17, 9 AM - Equip. Consignment Auction, Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equip accepted on site Thurs-Fri Sept. 15-16, 9-6 PM.

Association.

A recipient of awards for teaching and student advising, he also has presented internationally on dairy products processing and dairy microbiology in Australia, China, Germany, Mexico and Ukraine.

Roberts received his bachelor's degree in

dairy technology from the University of Vermont, his master's degree in dairy science from South Dakota State University and his doctorate in food science from the University of Minnesota. He joined the Food Science Department at Penn State in 1991.

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., Sept. 7th • 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 Consigners please provide sire ID, birth dates, dam’s records, current S.C.C., milk wts., etc.

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WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK 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 . 29th sale - Cull cows ave. .60 top cow .79 wt. 1537 $1214.23 (13 head over $1000 up to $1664.02) Bulls up to .8250 wt. 2017 $1664.02, bull calves top $1.25, heifer calves $1.80.

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, we will not be taking consignments for this sale.

Monday, Sept. 5th - Labor Day we will be closed we will be open Tues, Sept. 6th.

Tu uesdayy, Sept. 6th - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale - Note sale day. Call to advertise.

Monday, Sept. 12th - Monthly Heifer sale. Dairy Dispersal for Stox-Dairy Bainbridge, NY. 40 Milking Age Registered & Grade Holsteins, 6 Registered Brown Swiss. 30 Heifers from newborn to springing. 20 Holsteins, 6 Brown Swiss, 4 Swiss Holstein Cross. 2 started Service Bulls - Holstein: Atwood son x OutsidexCarlow Leader. Brown Swiss: April Baretta x Top Acres Pedigree.

Sires represented Holstein: Zenith, Atlanta, Dundee, Pronto. Parlor milked & on pasture both ends of the day. Also Consigned: 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 TiceNew 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.

Monday, Sept. 19th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Call with consignments.

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The award is in honor of Charles “Charlie” Eastin, DVM, who passed away earlier this year and played a fundamental role in Farm-City activities. A board member for many years, Charlie was especially active in planning and initiating Farm-City events in the Lexington, KY, area.

Nominees to the Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award can be any person over age 25 who actively has support-

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The award will be presented to the recipient at the National Farm-City Symposium and FarmCity Week kickoff luncheon on Nov. 17, in Lexington, KY. The winner will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Those interested in nominating an individual should go to the National Farm-City Council Web

site at www.farmcity.org for nomination rules and the application form. The completed application should be forwarded by Sept. 30 to the state Farm-City contact identified on the Web site.

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The National FarmCity Council works with local organizations with educational programs about people who grow their food. For those interested in organizing a local Farm-City event, go to the National FarmCity Web site at www.farmcity.org or call 202-406-3706.

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NFU urges EPA to clarify rules, discourages overly burdensome regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments to the Water Docket of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking for clarification on how the agency will identify waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (CWA) under a new proposed guidance rule.

“We are concerned that as currently written, the application of the ‘significant nexus’ test for determining jurisdictional waters presents an unclear and potentially inconsistent standard for field assessments,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“By making determinations with broad tests and assumptions such as considering waters of the same resource type or

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NFU urged the EPA to defer to state laws to regulate bodies of water that are fully contained within a state and are not suitable for transportation.

“NFU policy opposes broadening the definition of what waters are considered jurisdictional,” said Johnson. “We oppose any efforts by the federal government through the usage of national water policy to usurp the rights and prerogatives of the individual states, and therefore we oppose provisions in the proposed guidance that would seek to assert jurisdiction over waters that are neither navigable nor interstate in nature.”

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As part of the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS), USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Economic Research Service (ERS) will gather data on farmers’ chemical use, pest management and irrigation practices for barley and sorghum.

“Conducted every fall, ARMS serves as the primary source of information on the production practices, resource use and economic well-being of America’s farm operations and farm households,” said Kevin Pautler, director of the Pennsylvania NASS Field Office. “The survey results help agricultural leaders and decision-makers better understand how producers cope with risk, adapt to policy changes, and make decisions about chemical use, new technologies and many other aspects

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NCGA outlines concerns with expanded regulation in comments on Clean Water Act guidance In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency on the draft guidance that identifies which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act, the National Corn Growers Association outlined concerns including the new proposal could expand EPA’s authority over isolated waters such as ditches and farm ponds.

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NFU submits comments opposing regulations on small leafy green growers WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments on July 28 in opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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CHEESE PRICES RALLY WILL IT HOLD? Issued Aug. 26, 2011 Cash cheese prices saw a third week of sharp decline the week of August 22 but ended on an up note. The blocks plunged to $1.73 but regained a nickel on Thursday and a penny on Friday, to close at $1.79 per pound, down 11 cents on the week, down 36 1/2-cents from its July peak, but still 9 1/2-cents above a year ago. A penny movement on cheese equates to about a dime on the milk price.

The barrels rolled down to $1.6925 but also rallied and closed Friday at $1.7225, down 14 cents on the week, 41 1/4 below its peak, but 5 3/4-cents above a year ago. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price slipped a penny and a half, to $2.1322, while the barrels averaged $2.1489, down 1.2 cents. Twelve cars of block traded hands on the week and 25 of barrel, 13 on Friday.

University of Wisconsin emeritus professor Dr. Robert Cropp said in Tuesday’s DairyLine that cheese could come back up in October but $2 was not sustainable even though milk production was impacted by the weather in July and August.

Looking for the “silver lining in the dark cloud,” eDairy economist Bill Brooks said in their August 25 Executive Edition that “while the declines in cheese prices occurred more quickly than many expected, lower cheese prices could spur demand and get product moving. The industry could see better fourth-quarter sales now than had cheese prices remained above $2.”

Butter closed the week at $2.0925, up a half cent, but 8 3/4-cents below a year ago when it had jumped 14 cents.

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NASS butter averaged $2.0668, down 2.7 cents.

NASS powder averaged $1.5537, down 3.3 cents, and dry whey averaged 57.08 cents, up 0.6 cent.

The $2 butter price is more understandable, according to Bob Cropp,

because butter stocks remain fairly tight, though they have increased some, but sales are good.

He warned that the price could soon fall below $2 as there’s more cream available with schools reopening, thus more milk going to fluid use, and there’s less ice cream being produced. Our guess is that buyers are likely holding off holiday butter purchases, hoping the price will slip.

High corn, soybean, and hay prices will keep a lid on milk production, according to Cropp, especially for those who have to buy most of their feed. The drop in July output per cow is reflective of those high feed prices, he said, and he believes output per cow will remain on the low side and you may see a slowdown in cow numbers which have been building every month since last October.

He sees U.S. milk output remaining close to a 1 percent increase from a year ago which he said will maintain a “reasonable milk price;” not $20 plus but $17 or $18 is realistic, he said. USDA revisions, lowering its corn and soybean crop estimates impacts things as well, he said, along with the international market, which is expected to be a little soft, he concluded.

Speaking of cow numbers; USDA estimates 207,100 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in July, down 18,800 head from June and 12,000 less than July 2010. JanuaryJuly dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 1.665 million head, up 69,600 from the same period in 2010.

Looking “Back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.54 per hundredweight on July 8, $19.29 on July 15, $19.75 on July 22, $19.92 on July 29, $19.75 on August 5, $19.42 on August 12, $19.18 on August 19, and in the neighborhood of $19.32 late morning August 26.

USDA’s July Cold Storage report says butter inventories declined 2.6

million pounds after increasing 48.6 million in May and June. Stocks totaled 187.7 million pounds, down 1 percent from June, and 3 percent below July 2010.

American type cheese amounted to 648.6 million pounds, up 30.9 million or 5 percent from June, and just 9.1 million or 1 percent above a year ago. The CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) said this was the largest onemonth increase in 17 years. The total cheese inventory, at 1.084 billion pounds, was up 34.8 million or 3 percent from June, and 14.6 million or 1 percent ahead of a year ago.

Meanwhile; fluid milk continues to struggle in the beverage market.

The Agriculture Department estimates June sales totaled 4.1 billion pounds, down 1.3 percent from June 2010 after adjusting for calendar composition. Conventional fluid sales were down 2.1 percent while organic sales were up 10.4 percent.

Retail milk prices in the April to July period were up 10.7 percent from a year ago and July’s consumer price index (CPI) for milk was the highest since September 2008, according to the DDR. The April to July cheese CPI was up 6.3 percent from last year and butter was up 22.3 percent. Interestingly, butter sales were up about 5.5 percent in the first half of 2011, though prices closed at or above $2 in all but three weeks of that period.

Back on the farm; USDA reports that temperatures have moderated across all but the Southern tier of states and milk production is slowly recovering from the excessive heat of recent weeks. Schools are reopening across many parts of the country resulting in Class I capturing more of the milk supply.

Florida imported its first loads of milk for 2011.

Manufacturing milk supplies in the East and Central regions are tight in many cases. The Eastern seaboard awaits the arrival of Hurricane Irene and it many impacts. Western milk supplies are above year ago levels thanks to moderate temperatures and increased cow numbers.

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though transportation costs are a hindrance.

Increased Class I demand has made more cream available. Demand is mixed as ice cream production slows and other Class II products begin to increase.

Looking abroad; milk production in Europe continues to decline seasonally, although overall volume is running heavier than last year at this time. Some traders and handlers are reporting that, although it is the summer holiday season and Ramadan is ongoing, sales activity is more active than anticipated.

Sales, especially to the Middle East, are being reported, according to USDA. Traders report that international interest might be resuming as buyers feel that European prices for some products might be at the bottom and product is available for immediate and future shipment.

Much of current demand is to fill 4th quarter needs.

The winter season continues in New Zealand as cold temperatures and heavy snowfall blanketed areas of the North and much of the South Island. Auckland received snow for the first time in many years. The question that milk producers and handlers were asking is how long the snow will remain on the ground and what impact will this have on early season grass growth and the start of the new milk production season.

Conditions are much the same as they have been for the current winter season in Australia.

Wet conditions in some dairy regions of Victoria continue to concern producers and handlers.

Elsewhere within Victoria, temperatures start to warm, but then a cold snap arrived to quickly curtail an early arrival of spring. Although there are negative conditions in both New Zealand and Australia that potentially will impact output, producers and handlers remain optimistic about the season.

The Cooperatives Working Together program (CWT.) accepted seven requests this week for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 1.8 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The product will be

delivered through December and raised CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 63 million pounds.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that it will amend its 4a and 4b milk pricing formulas. The changes follow hearings held June 30 and July 1. The 25 cent per hundredweight whey factor will be replaced with a sliding scale that floors the whey factor at 25 cents and caps it at 65 cents.

Make allowances for butter and nonfat dry milk were increased.

Cheese was unchanged.

The Daily Dairy Report says, “Had these changes been effect from May 2006 to April 2011, the five-year average price of Class 4a, 3 and 2 would have been 16 cents per hundredweight lower and the 4b would have been 15 cents higher.” The new formulas are effective on September milk.

In dairy politics; Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that “One point of emphasis of the Obama Administration was targeting antitrust activities, and the largest U.S. milk processor, Dean Foods, and largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, were squarely in their sites.” Three lawsuits alleging antitrust activities

by Dean Foods were underway at the same time, according to Natzke, and are in various stages of being resolved.

In a class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Vermont on behalf of dairy farmers in 11 states, Dean reached a $30 million settlement.

The deadline for dairy farmers to submit claims and gain a portion of that settlement, after $6 million in attorney costs, was August 23.

In a case filed in a Wisconsin U.S. District Court, one provision of an out-of-court settlement called for Dean to sell a fluid milk processing plant in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Dean purchased the plant from Foremost Farms in 2009. In an announcement earlier this month, OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Dean’s plant and related assets, including the Golden Guernsey brand name.

Resolution of another class-action lawsuit, filed in the Eastern Dis-

trict of Tennessee, remains less clear, Natzke said. Dean originally agreed to a $140 million settlement with dairy farmers in the Southeastern region of the U.S. After that settlement was announced however, members of Dairy Farmers of America, who make up well over a third of the dairy farmers in that part of the country, were exempted as members of the “class,” because DFA is a co-defendant in the lawsuit. As a result, Dean vacated the settlement, and is considering other options, Natzke reported. A trial date has been set for September 13. Dean Foods has admitted no wrongdoing in all three cases, Natzke concluded.

Finally; the Milk Producer’s Council’s Rob Vandenheuvel reminded his members in his August 19 newsletter that October 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program. He wrote that, while efforts are underway to reform and improve dairy farm “safety nets as it stands now, the MILC and the Dairy Price Support programs continue to be our main safety nets.”

While there is no indication that the milk price will be low enough to trigger an MILC payment in the near future, he warned that, “given the volatility in dairy markets, we simply don’t know whether the program will trigger in for any of the months between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012.”

The MILC program limits the payments made under the program to 2.985 million pounds, which is only about 3 months worth of production for a 500 cow dairy producing 65 pounds per head per day.

Larger dairies may only be collecting payments for weeks or months, he warned, so it’s important to choose months with the highest payment rates in order to maximize the amount received under the program. “Do the math and check with your banker,” he concluded. “You have until September 14th to make changes.” Contact your local Farm Services Agency office for complete details. Have a “dairy good” week!

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’

315-687-7891

Includes Motor & Wheels

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

KRONE BIG-M 30’ mower, 4WD, 1,380Hrs.; (5) 4WD tractors, 100-200HP; Case 1450B dozer, new tracks; JD 490E excavator. Call 315-5368718

JOHN DEERE 6400 MFWD, PTO 540/1000, dual hyd., $14,500; Brillion 27’ X-fold packer, good cond., $9,200.

315-536-3807 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

Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

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

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•4430 qd, cab 6420 burnt •JD L3020 dsl PS •E4020 •3010 •2630 •2950 4WD •L4020 PS •2640 •2010 •JD 5400 4WD burnt We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS 800-730-4020 315-536-3737

MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston

Farm Machinery For Sale

Vermeer 3550A Trencher w/ Front Blade low hrs, Dsl, ROPS, stants/runs/operates the best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 Sander for Rear of Pickup w/ all controls Very good cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650 4x4 Ford NH 545D w/ Loader & Heated Cab 65+ HP, Dsl, 1000 hrs., wheel wts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 4x4 Kubota L3410 Fully Heated Cab 30+ HP, Dsl, Hydro w/ 3pt. snow blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,850 package 3pt. Snowblowers 4’ thru 7.5’, new/used Front Snow Pushers 7’ thru 15’, new/used (for loader or skidsteer) Farmi model 601 Log Winch (used) for 70150HP Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,150

Lots More Tractors & Equip In Stock

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

Wet fields? Make land tile application a part of your crop rotation @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com Compare our front PTO tractors speed, options, and prices.

Meyers Tower Grain Dryer Model 750

315-568-2071 Mitsubishi MX230LC Excavator, 8,800 hours, 25 ton, good condition, $12,000. 585-5267133 MODERN MILL FEED FACTORY, (4) 10 Ton bins. 315822-6883 MORE COMBINES JUST ARRIVED! Largest selection of JD & Case IH combines in East. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

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

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

“BUYERS OF GRAIN” “Call for Market Information and Bids” 518-272-7212 or 800-833-3636 Clayton Charles - Ext. 131 - Corn • John Maloy - Ext. 102 - Soybeans Matt White - Ext. 115 - Oats

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

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

MARTIN’S WELDING

315-536-8854

NEW TRACTOR & COMBINE Parts for all makes. Save 4070%. We ship & stock. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 570-437-3440 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 NOW ORDER Aftermarket Tractor & Combine Parts on our web. www.zeisloftequip.com or call store 570-437-3440.

Zeisloft Equip. 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

Smiley’s Farm & Ind Equipment 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.

Buying Machines Dead or Alive

518-634-2310

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

“SMOKED” NH FX60 CHOPPER Burnt Cab Good C-15 Cat Motor Full Cutter Head Assembly Hydro’s & Transmission 4 Wheel Drive Unit

Fencing

For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

R & R FENCING LLC

INNES 4-row bean windrower, G.C. Wheat straw, small squares. Assorted rough cut lumber. 315-945-1923(CNY)

H AY

• • • •

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

Make a Hot Offer CROP PROCESSOR

(315)) 549-82266

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

6 Row Rotary Corn Head Model 336 14’ Pickup Head All in Good Shape

RYE: $7.50 bushel; $9.00 bushel cleaned & bagged.

585-746-5555

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats Romulus, NY 14541

518-829-7790

Kersch’s Ag

THE LARGEST SELECTION of QUALITY JD & Case IH corn heads & grain heads in East. zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

WANTED

GYPSUM

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

CERTIFIED ORGANIC barley, cleaned and bagged, 50 lbs., $16. Also have combine run barley and cleaned red clover seed. 315-568-6544

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081

SILAGE FOR SALE. 1000 ton available. $50/ton. Van Slyke’s Dairy Farm, LLC 585-7393761

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

Wet and Dry

TINGLEY

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers* #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots* #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

Naples Distributors (888) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

LIME

Call for Price

Farmer to Farmer

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

Generators

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

1-850kw diesel generator all set up in enclosed trailer, 1700 hrs.; 1-80kw diesel generator, 10 hrs., excellent condition; Dayton generator 50kw surge 25 continuous, like new; 585-732-1953

Call for Competitive Prices

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

USA Gypsum Bedding Reduce your bedding costs!

And Improve Soil - Naturally!

Gypsum Bedding

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry

• Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

• Reduce mastitis & cell Gypsum dissolves. counts.

• Use less! More • Use in place of absorbent than lime Hydrated Lime. products.

• Improves your soil Try Grip X1 Today!

• Available in bulk. www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379

Also Available at: Dealers wanted in select areas Genesee Valley Nutrition, Piffard, NY, ph 585-243-9597 Himrod Farm Supply, Penn Yan, NY, ph 315-531-9497 Homestead Nutrition, New Holland, PA, ph 888-336-7878 Levi Fisher, Honey Grove, PA (Juniata County), ph 717-734-3145 Martin’s Ag, Shippensburg, PA, ph 717-532-7845 Elam Miller, Fort Plain, NY, ph 518-993-3892 New Bedford Elevator, Baltic, OH, ph 330-897-6492 Norm’s Farm Store, Watsontown, PA, ph 570-649-6765 Robert Rohrer, Millmont, PA, ph 570-898-1967 Steve B. Stoltzfus, Lykens, PA, ph 717-365-3804 Walnut Hill Feeds, Shelby, OH, ph 419-342-2942

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

BUTLER 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7½hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, $7,500.00 torn down; 27’ 10,000 bushel grain bin, floor, fan, 8” unload auger, torn down, $7,500. 570-9669893

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

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SILO DOORS for Harder and Empire Silos; High Tensile fence tools, wire, posts, etc.

607-836-4502

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 Hay - Straw Wanted

Help Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED

2 Positions Available

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Help Wanted

Horses

Horses

Parts & Repair

Don’t Miss Out!

SMALL Black Percheron gelding, has been used for weddings and carriage rides. Erin C. Lundy. 315-493-1051

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

October Mane Stream

On Our Northern Vermont Dairy Experienced Energetic Milker, And Assistant Herdsman.

Years of Experience Required, Housing Package Available.

Sell Your Horse, Hay, Trailer, Truck, Equipment, Real Estate, Etc.

802-782-9058

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

For as little as $9.00 place a classified ad

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

800-836-2888

Deadline Fri., September 16th Call Peg at

or 518-673-0111

Help Wanted

WANT TO Hay & Straw PLACE A 717-222-2304 CLASSIFIED AD? WANTED CALL: HAY & 1-800STRAW Trailer Load Lots 836-2888 Janowski Bros.

All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell Buyers & Sellers

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

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WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Heating

DAIRY FARM looking for person to feed cows on weekends, day shift. Must have experience. Call 585-5384925 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

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

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

Parts

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

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

classified@leepub.com Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

WANTED

Miscellaneous

Retired from dairying?

Work on your own anywhere in NYS Farm Agency needs sales people. Must have some farm exp., ambitious, do email, honest & friendly.

Get your lic. online.

Contact: ourfarmstead@yahoo.com Let's talk!

TIESTALL DAIRY FARM: 40 cows, full time position, $3,000 per month, housing available. Indiana, Pennsylvania. 724-397-2876

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

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.

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

BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

ZERO

BULK TANK REPAIR PARTS For All Makes & Models

MARSHALL ELECTRIC Venice Center, NY

315-364-8452 Real Estate For Sale 250 Acre Farm in Central New York With 70 Holstein milkers, 40 young stock, including 1 month old up to 2 years old. Beautiful land with lots of opportunity. Buildings include renovated barn with spacious cow stalls, tiestalls w/mats, addition on barn houses heifers & dry cows.

Big spacious 5 stall garage.

Big 5 bedroom, 1½ bath farmhouse. Must see property. Tons of equipment in excellent shape and wellmaintained.

$650,000.00

315-489-0742

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

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

CHITTENANGO, NY: 122 acre farm for sale ($349,900) or rent. 95 tillable acres. Organic certifiable. Hay, grain, corn, beef, dairy. South-facing, welldrained, loam soils. Two barns.

Electricity, water (Artesian spring). Newer 3 bedroom house. dubach@ymail.com or 720-381-0475 FINGERLAKES FARM: 64 acres, can qualify for organic, 30 acres electric fence. Main house & income potential with 2 apt. guest house. 2928500 PC620116 nothnagle.com/ R152923 Lisa Chantra, Nothnagle Realty, 585-389-4012

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

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

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2273 - Jefferson County Gentleman's Farm. 170 acres. Excellent hunting. 2 story 5,000 +/- sq ft. Victorian Home. 7 bdrm, 2 bth. 2 new enclosed porches, roofs and siding have been re-done. This is a very nice move in home for someone who likes spacious living. 2 story dairy barn used for hay storage or beef and horses. 2 story barn for additional storage. 3 stall garage. 24x30 woodworking shop with loft. Quiet road minutes to schools, shopping, and hospitals. This would make a tremendous hay farm. Close to I81, easy access to markets. Farm has been priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $324,000 2286 - 450 +/- acre Jefferson 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 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.

2272 - Herkimer County 123 acre Gentleman's Farm. Currently used for beef, hogs, and veggies but could be Dairy again. Very conducive to vegetables. Phenomenal deer and turkey hunting. 2 story dairy barn w/65 tie stalls. Enclosed manure room. Side addition for 20 additional

Real Estate For Sale

Services Offered

NORTHERN NY FARMS Operating 450 Acre Farm incl. main farm w/68 stall barn w/12 heifer stalls & 3 box stalls. 3 BR house.

Also 2nd 3BR House & small barn. Can be sold separately or together.

Everything for $695 or Main Farm for $495 118 Acre Farm has 3-4 BR home. Barn has 58 stalls plus 20 heifer stalls.

Pipeline.

$239,000

Wm E. McClain Realty 218 W. Main St. Malone, NY

518-483-2663

• 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

Real Estate For Sale

heifers. Large drive-in hay mow 10,000 bale capacity. Good 60x80 machinery building w/8x14 cooler for vegetables. Good 28x48 Greenhouse with water and power. Nice 2 story 3 bdrm home w/1.5 bth.

Newer windows and furnace. Large attached 2 story 2 car garage. Over 1500 ft of frontage on West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and kayaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced froom $320,000 to $300,000 2293 - Chenango County. 34 acre Gentleman's farm w/ the mineral rights. 15 acres tillable ground, all in hay. Will grow row crops or vegetables. 7 acres of pasture w/ year round trout stream. Balance woods. Lots of firewood & good hunting. Good 2 story 30x40 drive through barn.

20x20 tack building used for storage, wooden floor, would make a nice wood shop. 22x44 greenhouse. 2 story 4 bdrm home. Has been completely remodeled from the bottom up in the modern timber-frame style.

Lots of exposed beams and timbers. New $35,000 poured concrete foundation. New siding, windows, kitchen, bathroom & floors. Farm sits atop a small valley. Very quiet & scenic. Close to shopping, hospitals, schools, yet in the country. Would make a very nice hobby farm, raise beef or horses, grow a big garden, & enjoy hunting & fishing. Laid back country living at its' best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $199,000 2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Genntleman'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

Tires & Tire Repair Service

Tractors, Parts & Repair FOR SALE: Farm machinery parts and older tractor parts.

DON’s PLACE, formerly Knapp’s. 585-346-5777

FARM AND FLEET TIRE SERVICE 3165 Route 246 Perry, NY 14530 585-237-2124

CALL FOR YOUR PRICING NEEDS Your Firestone Farm Tire Headquarters

• Radial • Implement • Bias • Flotation

• Front • Rice & Cane • Rear • Specialty

2259 - Herkimer County - 50+/- acres mostly wooded. Power and telephone. Awesome deer & turkey hunting. Would make a very nice place to make a hunting camp or build a home. Mins from the Adirondack Park.

Mins from I90, hour to Albany. He has placed a very reasonable price of $59,900 for this good property. Which is an AWESOME buy anywhere!

Make an appointment to see this property soon.

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment 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

REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

Sheep SMALL FLOCK of Big Horn Sheep. Contact Paul Miller, 3825 Wing Street, Bliss,NY 14024

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Trailers Tractor Parts

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

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

Tractors

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 Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Tractors

JD 7600 4x4, 110HP

11’T wall

$36,000 ALLAN HART & SONS

800-425-7094 • www.harttractor.com

NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

Trucks

Trucks

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Roofing

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

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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.

The Great Debate: Wills versus Trusts Wayland Library in Wayland, NY. 3-5 pm & 6-8 pm. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Contact CCE, 607-664-2300.

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Collecting Slurry Manure Slotted Floor The simplest manure collection arrangement for slurry manure is the slotted or perforated floor over a manure collection tank. In this scenario excreted manure simply falls through openings in the floor on which the animals stand and collects in a tank below.

Scrapers Slurry manure can also be collected using scrapers. In this case the manure is usually confined in an alley (dairy freestall barn) or gutter under slats (swine confinement building). A scraper moves along the length of the alley or gutter and deposits the slurry manure in a reception pit or tank at the end.

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Transporting Slurry Manure Tankwagons Tankwagons can be used to transport or move slurry manure from one point to another, usually from a manure storage facility to a crop field.

Tankwagons are available in a variety of sizes from small (1,000 gallons) to quite large (12,000 gallons).

Tankwagons typically serve the dual function of transporting slurry manure to a crop field and spreading or injecting the manure into the soil for crop nutrient uptake.

Pipelines Since slurry manure

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and deposit it into a tank. This approach eliminates the need to pump the slurry manure

Partnership pays off for water quality and more

How effectively farmers recycle farm nutrients influences water quality and the farms bottom line.

“Until this year we were spreading nearly 16,000 gallons of manure just about every day,” said Dave Dickey of South Town Dairy in Butternuts. “Now, with the new storage system, we can spread it when it is drier and more favorable to the environment and in time with our planting. That protects the water in the Unadilla River and saves us a lot on fertilizer purchases.”

The newly installed 300,000 cubic foot storage system is the product of a three-way partnership between local, state and federal agencies. “Good water is a high priority to the peo-

ple in this area,” said Scott Fickbohm, District Manager of the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District, “and to get these types of projects done and improve local water quality you need good partners.

This project would not have happened without the support of our state and federal legislators and especially the folks at the Natural Resource Conservation Service.”

“Leveraging multiple funding sources is an efficient approach,” added Tony Capraro, NRCS District Conservationist, “and it is our responsibility to the public to see that distributed funds are used in a fiscally sound manner. By leveraging NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program with the

State’s Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement and Control Program and landowner funds we were able to reduce the amount each source contributed and leave funds available for other projects. It is a great partnership that we plan on continuing as long as we are able.”

As supporters of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state, Senator Jim Seward and Assemblyman Peter Lopez were present to award Dickey with a sign recognizing the farms commitment to the environment.

“Our Soil and Water Conservation Districts do a fantastic job in balancing complex goals and community priorities” said Assemblyman Lopez. “Even as this

project protects water quality in the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers, it also provides important support to our farm families. We’re very fortunate to have Scott Fickbohm and his staff as our partners in Otsego County.”

“This is an example of something done right,” added Senator James L. Seward (R-C-I Oneonta).

“By leveraging funding from multiple sources we were able to complete a project that helps the environment, protects the Chesapeake Bay, and improves the efficiency of a local farm. I look forward to additional successes like this that will boost the local economy and further enhance our state’s number one industry — agriculture.”

“We are able to do all of

From left: Assemblyman Peter Lopez, Otsego District Manager Scott Fickbohm, Dairy Farmer Dave Dickey, Senator Jim Seward and NRCS District Conservationist Tony Capraro.

Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Peter Lopez this because of the “For us in Otsego we’ll framework provided by have two other big projthe Agricultural Environ- ects done by the end of mental Management the year and have three Program,” said Fick- more farms on-line to bohm. Districts across begin work next year,” Fickbohm the state use the AEM continued program to assess envi- “the AEM program beneronmental concerns on fits our farms, our comfarms, create a conser- munities and helps provation plan and then im- tect our natural replement practices to mit- sources. It’s a win-winigate those concerns. win scenario.”

manure into the soil to reduce odor, conserve

nutrients and minimize runoff.

Some injection units are designed for sod with

minimal surface disturbance.

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Slurry from B25 has fluid properties it can be pumped through pipelines from storage to crop field as an alternative to hauling with a tankwagon. Pumping is a “continuous flow” process whereas hauling is necessarily a “batch” process. Hence pumping can offer significant advantages over hauling in moving large amounts of manure in shorter lengths of time.

Tankwagons are generally used to move manure over longer distances although pipelines have been used for distances up to five miles.

Rigid aluminum irrigation pipe has been used for pumping slurry manure in the past. However the labor advantages of using flexible “layflat” tubing for pumping make this type of pipeline more attractive in many cases.

Long lengths of this tubing can be stored on reels and placed overland with much less labor than is required with rigid tubing.

Slurry Manure Land Application Field or land application of slurry manure requires that the application devices place the manure in the proper location and at the proper rate for good nutrient management practices.

Devices which inject or incorporate manure into the soil are generally preferred since the following advantages are associated with this practice.

1. Odor is reduced 2. More nutrients are retained 3. Runoff potential is reduced Injection units place

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Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa; and Eric Walker, Morrison, TN. The October Hereford World will include complete bios on the candidates.

AHA has seats blocked for the American Royal Rodeo Saturday night featuring Reba McEntire. Watch for more information in Hereford eNews and the October Hereford World about purchasing tickets.

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