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Penn State Dairy Science Club tops Quiz Bowl The Penn State Dairy Science Club received national recognition when it was named the Outstanding Chapter for the fifth straight year at the American Dairy Science Association/American Society of Animal Science Student Affiliate Division annual meetings held in New Orleans, July 11-14.

The award is based on an annual report of chapter activities, participation in the ADSA Student Affiliate Division, club publications and Web sites.

In reacting to this extraordinary success, Philip Bachman, Ulysses, PA, president of the Club, said, “I believe that Penn State's continued success nationally is a testament not only to the quality and integrity of the program and professors at Penn State, but also to the quality and integrity of the students it attracts.”

The dairy quiz bowl team placed first, capturing the ninth quiz bowl title in 11 years. Members of the quiz bowl team included Bachman; Stephen Bond, Jim Thorpe, PA; Daniel Hartzell, Slippery Rock, PA; and Kilby McIntyre, Sugar Grove, PA. Amy Yeiser, Arnold, MD, was elected 2011-2012 president of the ADSA Student Affiliate Division. Yeiser, a senior animal sciences major with a business management option and ag business minor, said, “I am really excited for the opportunity and for the challenge.” She will work closely with Robert F. Roberts, Ph.D., associate professor of food science at Penn State, who became president of ADSA. Other recognitions for the Penn State Club include: The Penn State Dairyman yearbook edited by Sarah Caldwell, Beaver Falls, PA, was named first place digital yearbook, and the club’s paper version placed third.

The Penn State Dairy Science Club Web site (www.clubs.psu.edu/ up/dairyscienceclub), coordinated by Rebecca Shaw, Williamsburg, PA, placed second.

Yeiser placed second in the Dairy Production Undergraduate Presentation Contest with her talk, “Genetic selection for feed efficiency in dairy cows.”

Sarah Weimer, Emlenton, PA, earned third place in the Dairy Foods Undergraduate Presentation Contest with her talk, “Dairy super foods: antioxidants could make the difference.”

Ashlee Brigham, Waterloo, NY, competed in the Original Research Undergraduate Presentation Contest with her project, “The associations of conductivities and California Mastitis Tests on a robotic dairy farm.”

Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science, said, “It is a truly incredible honor for the Club to be named the Outstanding Chapter for the fifth consecutive year, a well-deserved recognition of the members’ tremendous commitment and dedication to excellence. It is also reflective of outstanding support and leadership from a truly caring and committed faculty. Placing high is so many categories of recognition is exceptional — I congratulate the entire club for its diligence throughout the year.”

Ten members participated in the national meeting, including: Bachman; Bond; Brigham; Hartzell; Billie Jo Kiel, Portage, PA; McIntyre; Weimer; Hannah Wentworth, Quarryville, PA; and

Derek Wasson, Centre Hall, PA; and Yeiser. Advisers for the club are Chad Dechow, Associate professor of Dairy Cattle Genetics, and Dale Olver, instructor of Dairy and Animal Science, who accompanied the students to the national meeting.

The Penn State students joined approximately 100 students and advisors from other universities in addition to the more than 3,000 professionals and guests who participated in the meetings from the United States, Mexico, Canada and around the world.

Olver said, "The ADSA Student Affiliate Division meetings provide an outstanding avenue for the students to network with dairy science students from other universities as well as to meet industry leaders and researchers from around the country. Our delegates gain valuable ideas that help to enrich and improve the events offered by the Penn State Dairy Science Club."

The students took part in business meetings, various contests including the Undergraduate Paper Presentations, a career symposium and an awards luncheon. Students also attended oral and poster sessions presented by professional members of the

Penn State Dairy Science Club members who traveled to ADSA meetings in New Orleans, are, from left, Philip Bachman, Daniel Hartzell, Kolby McIntyre, Hannah Wentworth, Billie Jo Kiel, Ashlee Brigham, Amy Yeiser, Stephen Bond, and Derek Wasson. Sarah Weimer is not in the photo.

Photo courtesy of Penn State organization.

The students attended the meetings as members of the American Dairy Science Association Student Affiliate Division (ADSA-SAD). The ADSA-SAD is a division of the parent organization that works to develop leadership and promote scholarship among students interested in the dairy industry, and to encourage

students toward careers in dairy science.

There are more than 500 undergraduate student members in ADSA. ADSA was established in 1906 as a scientific and educational association to serve the dairy and dairy-related industries. It facilitates the discovery, application and dissemination of dairy science knowledge and information.

New York Farm Viability Institute/New York Farm Net helping to keep farms in business

Doreen Barker is on a mission — actually, two missions.

She wants to make a success of her own nascent business, Broome Biomass, and create a successful market for neighboring farmers in and around Lisle, in New York’s Southern Tier.

“We’re going to directly impact 20 people, and that doesn’t include secondary impacts,” Barker says when talking about the farms that ultimately will supply her ag-based fuel facility. “That’s 20 people who are currently on the unemployment line or getting ready to sell their farms out because they can’t manage.

“It’s not about us. It’s about economic stability and keeping money in the state. It’s about local sustainability.”

To achieve those goals, Barker and business partner Richard Barrows founded Broome Biomass to create “economical, feasible products that will give consumers an alternative, environmentally friendly combustion fuel while increasing the agricultural economy in our region by assisting landowners and farmers with an economic alternative for fallow lands and agricultural waste products,” according to the company’s mission statement.

Barker and Barrows have help in completing their mission, an active partner in the process is NY Farm Net, a 9-year-old initiative funded, in part, by the New York Farm Viability Institute.

“The first time I talked with (NYFVI’s) Dave Grusenmeyer was in August of 2009,” Barker said. “In November of that year, I called him again because I had tried to work with (another agency), and I did not like working with them. The guy came out and told me to hire Hondurans because I could save money. I said, ‘Our economy is poor. We need to put people to work. Hiring Hondurans is not the answer.’

“I called Dave (Grusenmeyer) and said there are things I don’t know and don’t understand about business planning.

He told me to contact Farm Net, and I got a call from Jeff Perry.”

Perry is New York Farm Net’s business planning coordinator, and he has proven to be an invaluable resource as Barker and Barrows have developed a business plan that they can present to potential investors and lenders, she said.

Perry said entrepreneurs like Barker and Barrows can be an invaluable catalyst to the local economy.

“From the word ‘Go,’ the two of them were gearing it toward the region,” he said. “The whole objective was to develop a product so the farm community could have a potential market for hay they don’t have to pay that much attention to. With one cutting, the yields are decent and the price is decent.”

Barker said she and her partner started developing the idea for Broome Biomass after looking at their own 80 tillable

acres that were going unused. Barker, who grew up on a family farm, and Barrows, a sixth-generation farmer, started doing research into renewable energy — taking in a seminar at Cornell University and visiting Enviro Energy, a pellet-making company in Unadilla that was adding grass pellets to its offerings.

The pair was excited but soon discouraged to learn that the market for ag-based biomass is limited due to the amount of ash produced by burning the fuel.

On the other hand, Barker said their research found that ag-based biomass was suited to use in large-scale cogeneration facilities that use a single fuel source to produce both electric and thermal energy.

“We started contacting combined heat and power facilities to find out their specifications,” Barker said.

“During that process is when I got in touch with Farm Net. It was an evolving idea, and it continues to evolve, and Jeff has been a crucial part of that evolution.

“When we got into the commercial scale, we started looking at alternative ways to produce a usable product. We stumbled upon the production of a cube that was within (power plants’) specs for moisture content, chemical composition and sizing and built a plan around that.

“It was rather time consuming.”

Barker said that she and Barrows have spent almost 10,000 hours over the last few years developing a business plan. They also would have spent thousands of dollars on consulting services were it not for Farm Net. Barker has worked in sales and marketing for 20 years, but, she said, “When it comes to doing financial analysis, I don’t know that stuff. That’s not my background. We would have had to go out and hire, probably, an accountant to do that. Farm Net is a one-stop shop. It’s so convenient.”

Perry said that while much of his work with ag entrepreneurs involves financial planning, he sees his role as that of a coach who continues to be part of the process long after the business plan is printed.

“It’s not just three or four weeks, put together a plan and we’re done,” he said. “Doreen’s hit a lot of speed bumps. Most of them, she can get through, but just needs a sounding board.”

Barker is grateful that Perry and the NY Farm Net team has been there to listen.

“We’re very, very grateful that we connected with Farm Net,” she said. “It’s a hell of an organization. ...I talk with Jeff, probably, once a week.

“It’s right in our business plan that we’re going to give back to Farm Net when we start turning a profit. We have to keep these small farms in business.”

Pennsylvania Grange names new representatives The month of July was a busy one for the Pennsylvania State Grange. The month began with Youth Camp, held July 1-3 in Howard, PA. This lead right into Junior Grange camp, July 3-9.

Most recently the Grange held its ninth annual Family Festival in Centre Hall, PA. At each of these events, the Grange named its new representatives for the coming year.

The Youth members, ages 14-21, will be represented by Samantha Gourley of

Hookstown Grange No. 1980 in Beaver County and Tyler Sattazahn of Marion Grange No. 1853 in Berks County, both were named 2011-12 Youth Ambassador at youth camp.

Gourley will be a junior at Shippensburg University where she is majoring in middle school education. Sattazahn recently graduated from Conrad-Weiser Junior-Senior High School and is currently working for Dutchway in Myerstown, PA. Samantha and Tyler

Matt and Miranda Irons of Warren, PA, have been named the Pennsylvania State Grange Young Couple.

From left to right are Pennsylvania State Grange Youth Ambassadors Tyler Sattazahn and Samantha Gourley, and Junior Grange Prince and Princess Derek Snyder and Katarina Darmofal. will represent the youth of Pennsylva- Grangers from across the state to come nia at events across the state in the together and spend time together withcoming year. out the pressures of the fast paced The Junior Grange members also world in which we live. This event is for chose their “royalty” at their annual the whole family to enjoy the fun and camp in July. Katarina Darmofal, a fellowship of the weekend. Events inmember of Kutztown Junior Grange in clude workshops, crafts, day trips, the Berks County and Derek Snyder from talent contest and the naming of the Valley Junior Grange in York County State Grange Young Couple. This couwere named the 2011-12 Junior ple will represent the Grange at events Grange Princess and Prince. Katarina across Pennsylvania over the coming is the daughter of Steve and Jane Dar- year. This year that honor goes to Matt mofal of West Chester, PA and will be and Miranda Irons of Watson Grange in the ninth grade at Rustin High No. 1068 in Warren County.

School in the fall. Derek is the Matt and Miranda have been married youngest son of James and Susan just over two years and reside in WarSnyder of Boiling Springs, PA. He will ren, PA. Matt is a high school science be a 10th grader at Boiling Springs in teacher at Tidioute Community Charter the fall. Katarina and Derek said they School and Miranda is employed by are both very excited to serve the Northwest Savings Bank. Miranda has Grange as the Junior Grange repre- been a lifelong member of the Grange sentatives and look forward to attend- and Matt became a member when he ing as many events as possible to met Miranda. Both are active in their lospread the Grange message. cal Grange and serve in positions at the July ended with the State Grange’s State level. Matt and Miranda said this ninth annual Family Festival at the is a great honor and they look forward to Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds in meeting many new people during their Centre Hall, PA. The event is a time for travels.

American Guernsey Association selects Roland Ripley of Cortland, NY as its 2011 Master Breeder volvement with the Guernsey breed.

His most respected “master” attribute that I have observed is his priority to his faith first, his family second and the Guernsey cow as third with great attention to all three.”

A local fellow New York State Guernsey breeder from Dryden, Richard Church, relates these remarks, “Roland developed Ripley’s Guernsey Farm from the ground up.

His father, Charles, died when Roland was still in high school. Following graduation, he married his wife, Patty, who became a valuable partner supporting the developing farm with her labor, family and faith.

In 1974, Roland was presented the Outstanding Young Guernsey Farmer award. Ripley Farms has been home to many outstanding animals including more than 30 homebred Excellent Guernseys. Many animals have excelled under the prodding of Roland, including Ripley Farms G Conni Rose, who is a prime example of the master breeding at Ripley Farms combining show winning type with elite produc-

tion. She was named Grand Champion of the New York State Fair in 2007 and earned an All American nomination.

Ripley Farms has shown successfully at the state and national levels earning multiple All American nominations nearly every year. In 2009, Ripley Farms earned Double Gold Star Breeder recognition for the first time. Roland has always been driven to breed cows that will produce in the show ring and in the milk string. He takes great pride in his animals, recently receiving both Premier Breeder and Exhibitor at the 2009 New York State Fair.”

Roland has always supported and been involved in dairy activities. He is a member of the American Guernsey Association and the New York State Guernsey Breeders serving as secretary for more than 30 years. He is also a PDCA approved judge and has been privileged to judge the National Guernsey show in Louisville, the Canadian Royal Winter Fair and the National show in Australia, as well as many local and county shows in the Northeast. Roland has always been a staunch supporter of

New York Guernsey sales and has spent many long hours on the road picking animals for the sales. When animals were in short supply, Roland has been known to return home and sell more of his own as well as support youth in show ring endeavors by leasing them Guernsey heifers. He and his wife were also awarded the Purple Ribbon Loyalty Award in 1997 for their valuable support of the Cortland County Junior Fair each year.

Ripley remains in high visibility at the home farm and at local, state and national shows and sales. He is often found instructing one of his 22 grandchildren or three great grandchildren on the fine points of exhibiting dairy cattle at the various shows. His daughter, Christel (Ripley) Axtell commented “If there is one thing I can say about Dad, it’s that he is always willing to help out another fellow breeder or child on their quest for excellence in the show ring. He has a passion for making others successful, even if it is his or his children’s competition. It is a quality I hope to continue to pass on to the next generation.”

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Story submitted by Christel (Ripley) Axtell Roland Ripley of Ripley Farms, Cortland, NY, was selected as the 2011 American Guernsey Association Master Breeder Award recipient. The award is given annually to an individual or farm that has made a significant lifetime impact towards the genetic improvement of the Guernsey breed through careful and successful breeding of Registered Guernseys. It was presented to Roland at the recent Annual National Guernsey Convention held in Colliersville, IL. The presenter of the award, Blaine Crosser, Vice President of Select Sires, had the following comments concerning this year’s recipient. “Today I have the privilege to introduce the 2011 Master Breeder recipient. Words like these come to mind when we think of a “Master” — dedicated, hard working, caring, encouraging, successful at meeting goals, willing to share ideas and knowledge with others and having high standards of ethics. Our recipient has exhibited these characteristics throughout his life and during his years of in-

Pennsylvania Young Farmers attend Summer Conference Thirty-one members of the Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association (PYFA) attended their summer conference, joining with the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators (PAAE) who hosted the meeting at Athens Area High School in Bradford County.

Members held a business meeting and toured many industrial and agricultural sites in Bradford County, including the site of a gas drilling operation and a windmill operation. They also visited Masco Cabinetry, Vulcraft Metal Truss, Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority, Hagens Dog Food Plant, Antler Ridge Winery, C.C. Allis and Sons sawmill, Bradford County Conservation District and Cargill Packing.

At the PAAE Awards & Recognition Banquet, Denise Sanner, past president of PYFA, was given the Oustanding Cooperation Citation for her outstanding support of agricultural education and her efforts to forge a closer relationship between PYFA and PAAE. Tyler Claypool, 2011-12 Pennsylvania FFA Sentinel, New Galilee, attended the meeting as the new FFA representative to the PYFA Board. He will join Benjamin Shughart, Carlisle, who is serving the second year of his term, and replaces Caleb Wright, Alexandria, who has completed his service.

PYFA members visited the Troy Fairgrounds, enjoying the Historical Society’s Farm Museum, the oldest living

Bradford County Conservation District Ag team leader Tony Liguori talks with members of Pennsylvania Young Farmers and Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators when they toured a wetlands educational exhibit.

Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association farm museum in the country. A picnic production, marketing and processing of food, feed and fiber. dinner was held there.

For more information, visit www.payThe mission of PYFA is to educate and promote the environmentally appropriate oungfarmers.com.

Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo adds third day You asked for more sessions, and you’ll get them at the 2012 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo and Direct Marketing Conference, Jan. 24 - 26, 2012 at the On Center in Syracuse, NY. This coming winter, due to overwhelming demand, the planning committee is adding a third day of concurrent educational sessions and trade show.

“The 2011 Expo was a huge success.

Attendees asked for more sessions and session coordinators asked for more time. So the planning committee decided to go to a three-day format,” explains Jeanette Marvin, New York State Vegetable Growers Association Executive Secretary and Expo Director.

More than 1,500 growers, researchers and industry professionals

flocked to the 2011 Expo featuring educational seminars and a large trade show.

2012 sessions will include: Flower Production, Flower Marketing, Labor, Potatoes, Tree Fruit, Tomatoes & Peppers, Cultural Controls, Direct Marketing, Pesticide Safety, Vine Crops, Leafy Greens, Cover Crops, Soil Health, Reduce Tillage, Berry Crops, Cabbage and other Cole Crops, Food Safety, Onions, Garlic, Peas & Snap Beans, Greenhouse & Tunnels, Pesticide Safety, and Sweet Corn.

“If you include the Becker Forum on Jan. 23 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY, we are actually four days of programming,” said Expo Planning Board Chair Stephen Reiners of Cornell.

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The 2012 Becker Forum will focus on: Farming in a Non-Farmer World: Building Trust, Engaging Communities and Finding Common Ground.

Expo Welcomes Flower Industries, livestock marketers and dairymen Joining the Expo this year will be NYS Flower Industries Inc. “We are excited. We definitely will have to start thinking about changing our name. With the addition of Flower Industry sessions, and the Direct Marketing sessions bringing in a speaker on livestock direct marketing, plus our labor sessions which will also be important to dairymen, the name Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo 2012 just doesn’t cover it all,” laughs Marvin.

NYS Flower Industries will conduct two, two-hour sessions focusing on growing challenges and marketing opportunities. Keep your eyes open for the full conference agenda with more specific details.

“The past several years, we’ve covered labor issues at the Becker Forum. In 2012, we are bringing the labor discussion to the main Expo site at the On Center. This will give those interested in labor a chance to attend DEC and CCA eligible sessions as well as a chance to visit our amazing trade show,” adds Marvin.

Hotel deals — book early This year, the best hotel deal in town will be at the Genesee Grande, located just blocks from the On Center Expo site and Syracuse University. A special Expo rate of $85 per night is bound to book the hotel early, so be sure to make your reservations now. The Grande features complimentary wireless internet, fitness gym, free outdoor parking, complimentary airport shuttle, and on-demand shuttle to the Expo. Visit www.reservationspage.com/C00264/H01405/be.ashx? pc=ESFVG to book or call 800-365HOME. Tell them you’re coming for the Expo.

Other featured hotels are: The Holiday Inn Syracuse - Liverpool home to the Becker Forum and located

right off the NYS Thruway. This hotel boasts a pool, and regular shuttle service to the Expo main site. Show special $92 per night. Call 800-Holiday to book.

Staybridge Suites, Liverpool - attached to the Holiday Inn. Suites start at $102 per night Expo special. Call 800-Holiday to book.

The Crowne Plaza Syracuse - located just blocks from the Expo site and Syracuse University. Shuttle service available upon request. This hotel has undergone extensive renovations featuring an upscale contemporary design reminiscent of a Park Avenue hotel. Expo special $93 per night. Call 800-2276963.

Expo Web site launch The Expo Web site will have a new look and so much more this fall.

The Web site for the 2012 Expo will be hosted under the NYS Vegetable Growers for the first time. But that’s not the only change. The Web site will be able to process registrations and take credit card payments from attendees!

“In the past, registrations were all done by hand. Imagine typing in over 1000 credit card numbers!,” notes Marvin. “Registration will also be easier for attendees. Click, click, click, payment accepted and we’ll see you at the show!”

The website will include a complete listing of Expo partners and their hosted sessions, hotel information and directions. The new Web site is scheduled to be launched on Septe. 1. Be sure to visit www.nysvga.org.

The 2011 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo is sponsored by the New York State Vegetable Growers Association, Empire State Potato Growers, New York State Berry Growers Association, New York State Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, New York State Horticultural Society, Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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Cover courtesy of Christel (Ripley) Axtell Roland Ripley of Ripley Farms, Cortland, NY, was selected as the 2011 American Guernsey Association Master Breeder Award recipient. He accepted the award with his wife, Patty.

Owens meets with Deputy Secretary of Labor to fix H2-A program Congressman continues fight with Rep. Slaughter to ease burden on upstate farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — in mid-July, Congressman Bill Owens met with Upstate fruit and vegetable growers and Deputy Secretary of Labor Seth Harris in an ongoing effort to ease the process that helps to supply local farmers with seasonal workers. The two-hour meeting, organized by Representative Louise Slaughter (NY-28), included several other Members of Congress as well as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, top level Department of Labor staff, local growers and advocacy organizations.

“Upstate New York farmers grow

seasonal crops that support thousands of jobs in the region, and it is critical to the area’s continued economic recovery that we do everything we can to support them,” said Owens. “The H-2A program needs streamlining and it is important that growers who work with the program to adhere to the law have a seat at the table when that happens. I am pleased to work with Congresswoman Slaughter on an issue that is important to all of Upstate New York. We must find a way to craft a plan that will allow farmers to succeed, hire and expand.”

A top concern among Upstate New York farmers is access to seasonal workers. The practice of approving

Cornell receives $2.5 million in national project to teach food safety said.

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

Wiedmann expects to train at least 400 high school teachers through intensive one- and four-day workshops, as well as an additional 1,500-2,000 through presentations at annual meetings, such as the Science Teachers Association of New York State. His goal is to equip them with knowledge about food safety and provide them with activities they can use in classroom to raise awareness about food science among their students.

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

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

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

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

Aug. 2 “Show and Tell” field programs fit farmers and conservationists BELLEVILLE, NY — Field research being conducted on Northern New York farms is helping dairy businesses, crop growers, and conservationists. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County has organized three Aug. 2 programs in the Belleville-Henderson area to highlight successful field trials with crops suited to commercial agriculture and natural resource habitat enhancement.

Five Cornell University researchers will travel from Ithaca for the free rainor-shine “show and tell” presentations of the latest research findings in fields that prove the points.

Field day organizer Mike Hunter, field crops educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, says the Aug. 2 Summer Field Day programs provide “an opportunity to not only hear about the latest research but to see actual field results and side-by-side comparisons of crops being grown in the Northern New York environment.”

Registration for the drive-it-yourself field day is not required. People can attend any or all of the programs. For more information, contact Hunter at 315-7888450.

At 10 a.m. at Sheland Farms, Belleville, Julie L. Hansen of Cornell’s Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics will discuss alfalfa varieties showing promise for alfalfa snout beetle resistance.

Cornell entomologist Dr. Elson Shields has called alfalfa snout beetle the most destructive insect pest of alfalfa in Northern New York since the 1990s when he began the battle to develop a solution for the insect that can destroy entire fields of the valuable dairy and livestock forage in one season. On Aug. 2, Shields will discuss the cost-effective, easily-implemented-on-farm ASB-predatory nematode treatment that 16-year-old Belleville-Henderson FFA member Erik Shelmidine has successfully applied at Sheland Farms.

At 11 a.m.. at the Dennis and Carol

Forrester dairy farm on County Route 78, Shields and Dr. Gary C. Bergstrom of Cornell’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences will talk about how to scout for aphids and other soybean crop insects and diseases. The soybean demonstration plot there shows varieties with varying levels of aphid resistance.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist John Keith Waldron will talk about how to deal with crop pests, diseases and weeds in environmentally-friendly ways that integrate biological, organic, cultural, mechanical and other options.

At 1 p.m., Belleville-Henderson Central School’s warm season perennial grass trials are expected to attract people wanting to enhance wildlife habitat as well as farmers interested in bioenergy crops. Hunter says, “We are seeing a surge in interest in conservation practices by individuals and such groups as Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.”

Shields, Hansen and Dr. Hilary Mayton of Cornell’s Biofuel Perennial Grass Project will speak on the varieties of switchgrass, big bluestem and other grasses as a commercial biofuel crop and for conservation enhancement plantings.

These field trials have been made possible by funding and support from Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Cornell New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program, the New York Farm Viability Institute, agribusinesses and Northern New York farmers. Learn more about Northern New York agriculture online at www.nnyagdev.org or contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension association: • Clinton County: 518-561-7450 • Essex County: 518-962-4810 • Franklin County: 518-483-7403 • Jefferson County: 315-788-8450 • Lewis County: 315-376-5270 • St. Lawrence County: 315-379-9192.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

requests for seasonal workers by the Department of Labor has become inconsistent, burdensome and time consuming in recent years, and this is the latest in a series of efforts by Owens and his colleagues in Upstate New York to restore certainty to the process.

“The H-2A program is vital to the apple industry in the Champlain Valley, and we strongly encourage the Department of Labor to be more consistent to review these applications,” said Adam Sullivan, Orchard Manager at Sullivan Orchards in Peru, NY. “We appreciate Bill Owens for his hard work concerning this issue and we believe growers in the region have an excellent voice in our Congressman. This meeting was instrumental and a good step forward in providing a legal workforce for us growers.”

Upstate New York’s agriculture industry remains a major driver of local economies, employing thousands in the region. It is further estimated that each job in the agriculture industry supports

up to three jobs off-the-farm. In New York, this means 59,000 agriculture jobs and over 150,000 related off-thefarm jobs are reliant on a reliable H-2A program. These jobs can be threatened when growers do not have reliable access to seasonal labor.

“Farmers are the biggest gamblers on earth. Every year they put everything on the line with the hopes that the weather will cooperate. They’ve told us that they need this labor to keep their farms profitable and local fruits on our shelves, so we have to do everything in our power to help them,” said Rep. Slaughter. “This was one of the best meetings I’ve had in my time in Congress and I want to thank my friend Deputy Secretary Harris for coming with his staff to listen to our growers. Together we were able to have a very productive discussion about the inconsistencies growers face as they apply for seasonal workers and were able to explain the very serious consequences of not having the labor they need. Farmers have told me that without the necessary labor, they have been forced to pull up their crops, and if that means fewer crops are grown in Upstate New York, then we need to help them. This is a matter of American jobs.

Our Upstate farmers cannot afford to play Russian Roulette, hoping that their paperwork is filed on time.”

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson We need rain As I walk through the yard to the mailbox, the grass crunches beneath my feet. We need rain!

The fields that my son removed hay from have not begun to regrow. Although he got a great quantity of hay per acre, he fears it will not be enough to see the animals through this winter. He contacted other farmers and purchased hay because he thinks he will have to start feeding early this year.

Who would have thought as we endured the never-ending rain this spring that we would be in a drought?

Webster’s defines drought as prolonged dry weather. We have certainly had that. I have not had to mow my lawn during the month of July. Couple that with the scorching temperatures that we have endured this past week and it spells disaster for the crops.

What I notice around here is that those who planted their seeds and plants between the rain-

drops of spring have decent growth. Crops that were planted after the danger of frost was passed this year are not having much luck.

The tomato plants that I have were volunteers from last year’s crop of cherry tomatoes.

I thought that might be a good thing since the root systems were well established by the time I saw the sprouts. It does not seem to be the case. The plants are surviving, but not thriving. They have grown little.

As for the flowers I planted they, too, are alive, but not in prolific bloom. I have an old stone watering trough that I use for flowers.

Since this is made of stone it usually provides an excellent place for plants. This year I planted marigolds in there to discourage the rabbits.

The flowers are still alive, but, in spite of my adding water from the house dehumidifier, they are not thriving.

I am truly thankful for a good well. When we moved into this farm-

house we were told that water was always a problem. The house was fed by a series of springs.

They were used to being without water during the summer.

Before we moved in we drilled a well.

The well is more than 100 feet deep and is a more than adequate supply for this household.

Water is something that many people take for granted. I do not feel that way. The only thing that feeds my water system is run off from the hills behind the farm.

When the oil guys visited with their leases and tried their best to persuade us to lease our land, I held out. The water supply of the farm is of prime importance. I did not wish to have anything done that might destroy what we had.

On the nearby farms where they drilled, the ugly tanks and apparatus take center stage.

These drilling eyesores are very near the road so as to be easily accessible. We did not want that for the farm either. No matter how inviting the salesmen were, and we had several visit, my family decided against leasing. No, we do not get help with our taxes, but we do not worry about the water either.

The situation of the dryness around here is

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Marcellus Shale Commission issues final report HARRISBURG — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley has released the final report of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, taking the first step toward developing a comprehensive and strategic plan for responsible natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

The unanimouslyadopted report contains 96 policy recommendations that include tougher regulations for drilling, doubling fines for violations, creating jobs in related industries and promoting the use of natural gas vehicles.

“Pennsylvania is taking an important, first step toward creating tens of thousands of jobs and leading the nation toward energy independence and doing so in an environmentally responsible way,” said Cawley.

Some of the key recommendations the panel made to Governor Tom Corbett include: • Increasing the distance between gas well sites and streams, private wells and public water systems; • Posting more informa-

tion online for the public.; • Tougher civil and criminal penalties for violators; • Assisting PA companies to do business with natural gas industry, and; • Training Pennsylvanians to work in the industry.

• Developing “Green Corridors” for vehicles powered by natural gas.

“This commission brought the industry, environmental groups and local government leaders together to the same table where we methodically and publicly worked out these comprehensive recommendations,” said Cawley.

Corbett formed the 30member commission in March, giving them 120 days to develop recommendations on all aspects of natural gas drilling.

The commission held 21 public meetings, heard 60 expert presentations and reviewed more than 650 e-mails and letters from the public.

To see a copy of the report or for more information, visit: www.por-

tal.state.pa.us/portal/ser ver.pt/community/marcellus_shale_advisory_co mmission/20074.

serious at this point. I fear that a lot of cattle will flood the market this fall unless we get a good amount of rain soon. We had a small shower this past weekend, but it was

not nearly enough to do any good. Everything was dry by morning.

I know the Lord is in control, but at this point I am anxious. Lord help me to have faith that all

things work for the best, but, please Lord, let us get some rain — soon!

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

Agriculture counts!

by Kevin Pautler, Director NASS-PA 2011 small grain production survey There was no shortage of challenges for U.S. farmers this year as historical weather patterns brought unpredictable growing conditions to many parts of the country. Now with the harvest of small grains in Pennsylvania nearly complete for the 2011 growing season, NASS will measure U.S. farmers’ final production of those grains, including wheat, oats, barley and rye.

During the first two weeks of September, we will contact more than 1,100 producers statewide as part of the September Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey.

Results will provide the basis for official USDA estimates of 2011 acreage, yield and production for small grains.

“This is one of the most important surveys NASS conducts each year,” explained Kevin Pautler, Director, NASS Pennsylvania Field Office. “Not only will we be gathering final data on 2011 small grains production, but we’ll also be collecting information on quantities of grains and oilseeds stored on farms statewide. “Data from the September Agricultural Survey benefits farmers by providing timely and accurate information to help them make critical year-end business decisions and evaluate the success of the growing season,” added Pautler.

NASS will contact selected Pennsylvania producers by mail, telephone or in person and ask them to provide information on their 2011 production and on-farm stocks of winter wheat, barley, oats, old crop soybeans, and grain corn. As

with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law.

“NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only stateand national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” Pautler said.

Survey results will be published in several reports, including the annual Small Grains summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on Sept.

30. These and all NASS reports are available on the agency’s web site: www.nass.usda.gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Pennsylvania Field Office at 800-498-1518.

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acreage are expected to increase from last year.

Less acreage harvested is expected for oats, soybeans, and all dry hay.

In Pennsylvania, growers expect to harvest 930,000 acres of grain corn, up 20,000 acres from last year; 480,000 soybean acres or 4 percent less; 1.45 million acres of dry hay, down 3 percent of 50,000 acres from last year.

U.S. soybean planted area for 2011 is estimated at 75.2 million acres, down 3 percent from last year. Planted area decreased in 21 out of 31 states, and is the lowest since 2007. Area for harvest, at 74.3 million acres, is also down 3 percent from 2010. PA soybean acres planted is estimated at 480,000 acres, down 4 percent from last year.

U.S. farmers planted 92.3 million acres to corn, up 5 percent from last year, and the second highest planted acreage in the United States since 1944, behind only the 93.5 million acres planted in 2007. Growers expect to harvest 84.9 million acres for grain, also up 4 percent from last year. Planting got off to a slow start in 2011 due to unfavorable planting conditions across much of the major corn-producing region during April.

Keystone small grain acreage for harvest is expected to be 180,000 wheat acres or 20 percent more than last year; 80,000 acres of oats or 27 percent less than last year; and 50,000 barley acres or 11 percent above 2010.

U.S. oat seeded area for 2011 is estimated at 2.59 million acres, down 18 percent from the previous year and the lowest total

on record. Growers expect to harvest 934,000 acres, down 26 percent from 2010 and a record low.

U.S. farmers seeded 2.82 million acres of barley for the 2011 crop year, down 2 percent from the previous year and the lowest seeded area on record. Harvested area, forecasted at 2.48 million acres, is up fractionally from 2010, but if realized, will be the second lowest since 1883.

All acres for harvest of dry hay in Pennsylvania are estimated at a record low 1,450,000, down 3 percent or 50,000 acres from last year; alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures for dry hay, at 450,000 acres, are down 10 percent from 2010; and all other dry hay, at 1,000,000 acres, is unchanged from last year.

With the end of the federal tobacco quota program, this is our seventh year of growing Burley tobacco and harvested acreage is forecast at 5,000 acres, compared to 4,200 last year and 4,100 in 2009. Maryland type harvested acreage is forecast at 3,000 acres, compared to 2,200 the previous year. Pennsylvania type tobacco is at 1,700 acres, compared to 2,100 the previous year.

Nationally, all harvested tobacco acres is estimated at 336,050 acres, slightly below the 2010 crop.

Crop forecasts Here are the latest results for the 2011 crops in Pennsylvania based on crop conditions as of July 1.

Oat yield in Pennsylvania is expected to be 53 bushels, winter wheat 57 bushels, and barley 65 bushels per acre.

After combining these yield forecasts with

acreage statistics from the June Acreage Survey: Pennsylvania wheat production is expected to be 16 percent above 2010, oat production down 38 percent, and barley production down 4 percent from last year.

Based on July 1 conditions, the Pennsylvania peach crop is expected to be 25,400 tons, a 20 percent increase from a year ago. Some counties were hit hard by the heavy spring rains, tornados, and storms which damaged trees and fruit. In other areas, producers reported a good set with a heavy crop.

Tart cherry production in Pennsylvania is forecast at 3.20 million pounds, 39 percent above last year’s production of 2.30 million pounds but down 18 percent from 2009. The national crop is forecast at 266.1 million pounds, up 40 percent from the 2010 production but down 26 percent from two years ago.

Sweet corn for fresh market at 13,800 harvested acres is down 2 percent from last year.

Wet spring conditions delayed planting, however, some growers report good crop development. Snap bean processors have contracted 13,100 acres, 12 percent above last year’s 11,700 acres.

The next crop report with forecasted yields as of Aug. 1 will be published on the Internet at 8:30 am, Aug. 11. All yield forecasts assume normal growing conditions for the remainder of the season.

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NFU Board of Directors passes resolution in response to dairy proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors passed a resolution on July 18 in response to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Collin Peterson’s recent dairy reform proposal. The proposal, based on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposed “Foundation for the Future,” attempts to resolve a number of critical issues that prevent the

current dairy safety net from functioning adequately.

“While we are very appreciative of Ranking Member Peterson’s proposal to initiate meaningful and necessary dairy reform, our Board of Directors feels that the proposal in its current form is inadequate,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “The current proposal would not provide a safety net for all dairy farmers, particularly family-sized opera-

tors. A fundamental problem with this proposal is that it appears that the largest farmers will reap the greatest benefits at the expense of smaller family farms.”

The resolution outlines several solutions that would benefit all U.S. dairy farmers, including: • An effective supply management program that utilizes a fixed base, which is critical to reforming the current dairy safety net. Combined with the current

Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, such a supply management program would provide a fiscally responsible way to manage risk in dairy production at minimal or no cost to the American taxpayer; • A refundable assessment collected on all milk at all times, not only when margins are low, and adjustment of the current Dairy Product Support Price Program to reflect an adequate safety net level;

• Implementation of a variable make allowance.

When the market price is strong, the make allowance would increase correspondingly. When depressed, the make allowance would shrink so both farmers and processors have an incentive to raise milk prices; and • Maintain the existing federal milk marketing order system with the addition of a price discovery mechanism such as a Consumer Price In-

dex (CPI) formula.

“It is encouraging that the issue of reform in the dairy industry is being taken up in Congress, but it is clear that this legislation is not the answer,” said Johnson. “We will continue working with policymakers to ensure that any proposed dairy policy reforms do not exacerbate an already dire situation. We must be certain that the cure is not worse than the disease.”

Farmers flock to the fields to learn about Cornell research

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by Bethany Liebig More than 120 people flocked to the fields of Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY, on July 14, to learn about research conducted at Cornell during an annual open house.

The event was one of several organized by the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES) to showcase the work on its 14,000 acres of farms, forests, greenhouses and other facilities by scientists from Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Earlier events allowed farmers and community members to tour the Hunter C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville and the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center, where they learned about potatoes, grapes, flowers, weeds and seeds.

Upcoming events include the Innovations in Organic Research Field Day in Freeville on Aug.

4 and the Plant Science Day in Long Island on Sept. 8.

At the Musgrave Field Day, participants learned about the latest research on field crops, soil and pest management for corn, soybeans, grains and forage.

It has continuously attracted hundreds of crop consultants, producers, industry people and Cooperative Extension agents for more than 35 years, according to organizer Larissa Smith.

Plant breeder Margaret Smith, assistant director of the CUAES, led a talk showcasing the commercial corn grain hybrids for New York. She pointed to her own test plots as examples, although the stalks were not quite as high as they usually are at this point in the season.

“Everyone had a rough start to the growing season this year, and our plots were no exception.

We planted late,” Smith said.

She outlined land preparation, weed control, pest resistance and population density, and introduced the Cornell Guide as a resource for multi-year reports in hybrid evaluations and options.

Participants also learned about Fusarium head blight in wheat from Gary Bergstrom, professor of plant pathology and plant-microbe biology, and about planting dates and yields for corn and soybeans from crop and soil sciences professor Bill Cox, who apologized for the potential information overload as he handed out a 9-page packet containing results from numerous research projects.

“I just love data — amount of rainfall, batting averages, corn yields and soybean yields,” Cox said.

Other presentations covered weed control, potassium management, nitrogen application, and field crop pests such as

SUNY Cobleskill starts Agriculture Business Development Center Initiative SUNY Cobleskill has begun an initiative to develop an Agriculture Business Development Center with the mission to assist regional agricultural businesses and facilitate a vibrant, sustainable food and fiber economy. They feel there are considerable opportunities for producers to increase their profitability through new relationships with markets and by developing sound production and financial management systems.

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For consumers, the Center offers the opportunity to learn how to identify different cuts of beef and collect recipes.

Live cattle displays are a highlight of the Beef Center found at Lot 202 across from the New York Beef Producers As-

sociation Barbecue tent at the 300-acre event at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls.

Visitors can chat with producers and gather information and resources on the major beef breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and White Park.

“Beef is New Yorkers’ favorite protein,” says New York Beef Industry Council Executive Director Carol Gillis. “Empire Farm Days is a great place for aspiring and current beef producers to learn what kinds of

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Producers can pickup information on how to become certified by the Beef Quality Assurance Program that teaches

cattle handling and transporting techniques and other production management practices to improve the quality, safety, and wholesomeness of beef.

Gillis says. “Every producer should be involved in the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It is a combination of technology,

common sense, a concern for animal wellbeing and a consumer oriented production system.”

New York Beef Producers Association and Cornell University information on programs to help new and seasoned producers increase the profitability of their beef operations will be avail-

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Both organizations are members of the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, the largest professional pulling organization in the country.

These unique machines pull a sled that uses a system of gears to create a drag of 20 tons or more.

General admission event tickets are $20 for teens and adults; $15 for children 12 or younger. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 22 at the Fair’s Box Office which will be open for regular hours from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fans can also buy tickets online through Ticketmaster or order and pay by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or 866448-7849. Admission to the Fair on the day of the show is included with the advanced purchase of a Grandstand concert ticket.

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“Motorsports have been an integral part of the State Fair for much of its history, and we are proud to continue that tradition by featuring the state’s best tractor pullers at our grandstand,” said State Fair director Dan O’Hara.

“If you like big tractors and the sound of rumbling engines then this is the place to be.”

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

Rain to drought As I write, it is the middle of July 2011 and we are half way into our growing degree-days for the year. The biggest difference between this year and last year is that we are now in the middle of a drought. I can’t believe that after all that rain this spring we are now droughty. We are told that we are still above average in total rainfall for the year, but it’s hard to believe when you haven’t received significant moisture in 45

days, with this heat. The water has held up so far for us, but now the crops are starting to show stress. Many of the crops are shallow rooted from the early rains and haven’t the root systems to go down to find the moisture. There is much talk about developing more drought tolerant crops, but I’m wondering if they can develop both drought and excessive moisture tolerant varieties, too?

The late planted corn and soybeans look like

late-planted corn and soybeans, trying to make it but not getting much cooperation from the weather. Remember last year’s when a new standard for our crops was developed? A seasoned farmer told us, that when the weather is good, it won’t last and when it’s bad we hope it doesn’t.

The sweet and sour cherry growers around here have to contend with lighter than normal crops this year. The local sour cherry plant isn’t even going to start up, for lack of production. One grower told us that he was going to shake his crop and sell it for juice. I guess we’ll have to be content with only cherry juice in our

cherry pies. Some farmers are already irrigating tomatoes and cabbage knowing that their crops will be a disaster without it.

One good thing is that I don’t have to mow the lawn as often, just enough to take down those stray weeds. I always marvel they are able to put forth seeds in these droughty conditions. Maybe we can learn their ways and produce more vigorous crops for any kind of weather.

I guess we’re pretty fortunate, because as we checked back into mid July, 100 years ago in 1911 and there had been virtually no rain since the first of April. There would be no hay avail-

Collect DNA samples now Plan ahead so there’s time to evaluate information As fall sale season quickly approaches, producers utilizing DNA technology should begin the sample collection process as soon as it’s practical, says Kent Andersen, Ph.D., associate director global technical services, Pfizer Animal Genetics.

“If producers want to present DNA information on sale cattle, it’s imperative they plan ahead for two reasons,” he said. “First, there needs to be enough time for samples to be processed and results returned to the breeder. And, second, both sellers and buyers need time to evaluate

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“Given that DNA testing has become a mainstream seedstock production practice, incorporating sample collec-

tion from all animals into routine cattle processing, such as preconditioning, pregnancy checking, etc., ensures that stored samples are available for convenient submission whenever they are needed,” Dr. Andersen said.

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able for all those horses that were used back then. It also stated that it looked like the fruit and vegetable crops would be very sparse.

However, the drought sure hasn’t hurt the woodchuck population very much. We are in a constant battle with trying to reduce the numbers in our hay fields or my husband will tip the tractor over as he is trying to harvest this light crop of hay.

It seems that as long as we’ve farmed here,

there have always been droughty years to contend with. I suppose that if we’ve survived all those years that were thrown at us, we should be able to survive this year too!

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Crop Comments

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

Corn futures Grain supplies and costs continue to plague livestock people. We need to remind ourselves that ruminant digestive systems are designed to process roughages first, then grains second… a distant second. I dug up prices for commodity grains on the Chicago Board of Trade (September futures), converted from bushels to tons. As of July 26, these are the prices per ton which I consider most relevant to dairy farmers. Understand that these are Chicago prices, but that their relative costs give producers useful information for feeding management decisions. Soybean oil meal at $362, soybeans at $457, shelled corn at $244,

and wheat at $231.

However, there are three major unknowns, for future grain prices that would affect dairymen. First, will China go on a major grain buying binge like it did earlier this year? Chinese powers-that-be say they have achieved their sought-after grain reserves and are able to maintain them at desired equilibrium with their own anticipated domestic grain harvest, particularly corn... but that situation could change overnight.

Secondly, just how overly optimistic are USDA grain yield forecasts? Official, albeit unwarranted, hints at impending bumper crops tend to keep current and future commodity prices lower

than they should be. In reality, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service showed some pretty dismal starts for spring plantings, and even some pretty miserable over -wintering scenarios for fall-planted small grains. Most recently, government crop forecasters seem to ignore the massive destruction wrought by Missouri River floods on hundreds of thousands of Midwest crop acres.

Thirdly, there’s cornbased ethanol, a variable which is very much up in the air. An excellent article in the June 25 issue of The Economist, a British weekly, was titled “Fiscal sobriety: A bipartisan vote to end ethanol subsidies is a small but heartening sign”. Since 2004, blenders have received a credit, now worth 45 cents, for each gallon of ethanol they mix with regular gasoline. This benefit reaches farmers… as well as the many non-farm mem-

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will want to replace some of that concentrate with more forage at a much lower cost per pound of dry matter. Another thing to consider is that the lower producing cows often stay in the herd longer enough to outproduce the higher producing cows on a lifetime basis.

Second, pasture dairy cattle as early as possible in the spring, and as late as possible in the fall. Fall-planted winter small grains green up in the spring much earlier than perennial pastures.

(Remember to supplement these early winter annual pastures with magnesium, since they tend to be low in this nutrient.) In mid-summer plant a grazeable Brassica, like kale or turnips, to stretch late grazing way past first snowfall.

Intensely grazing cattle tend to milk quite well and consume much less grain than their confined counterparts.

Third, row cultivate corn even if you’re not organic, because this mechanical secondary tillage not only goes after weeds which escaped the herbicide, it effectively aerates the soil. The fluffed up soil helps capture dew when weather turns dry, plus it will help surplus topsoil moisture evaporate.

When the soil is too cool, the introduction of warmer air adds heat to the soil. Oxygen provided by aeration is greatly desired by most crops and actually discourages many weeds. Classic Cornell research just after World War II showed that sprayed corn, as well as unsprayed corn, both showed a 17 percenrt yield improvement caused by two passes with a row cultivator. That’s research which chemical companies would just as soon ignore.

Fourth, maintain a diverse portfolio of grains in the milking cow’s diet. Each different grain (and forage for that matter) requires a different team of rumen microbes to digest it.

Keeping a little of each commodity in her diet will ensure those different microbial populations get what they want and don’t go dormant. If economics suddenly favor wheat strongly, it would be

better to increase pounds of wheat per ton from 100 to 500, rather than from zero to 400. Ten pounds of wheat is nutritionally equal to nine pounds of corn and one pound of soybean meal. It’s important to remember that we’re feeding ruminant micro-organisms who then feed their bovine host.

Fifth, keep your soil organic matters (O.M.) over three percent.

Continuous row-cropping, particularly corn, tends to run organic matter down, and thus the ability of affected soils to hold moisture.

USDA data has shown that 100 pounds of dry soil with five percent O.M. can hold 195 pounds water, equal to six inches of rain. Conversely, 100 pounds of soil with two percent O.M. only holds 45 pounds of water, equal to 1.5 inches of rainfall.

Soils with less than two percent O.M. tend to experience a lot more nutrient loss through leaching.

Sixth and last: Don’t throw away the cob! Researchers over 40 years ago at the University of Wisconsin and Cornell University showed that, pound for pound, dry ear corn supports as much milk as shell corn. Five pounds of ear corn, if shelled, yields four pounds of kernels and one pound of cob. Thus, one can sensibly calculate that four acres of ear corn supports as much milk as five acres of shelled corn. A respectable yield of ear corn would be five tons per acre.

When combined, that acre will place four tons of kernels in the combine bins, and will take back one ton of cobs dropped through the trash. That 2000 pound mass of cobs will have to be replaced by a ton of shelled corn at $244!

We need an increased understanding of the ability of the dairy cow to utilize feedstuffs indigestible to simplestomached animals, like ourselves. This understanding will help her feed managers dodge bullets in the form of unstable grain supplies and prices…. uncertainties thrust on them by supply/demand imbalances, most of them political and/or weatherbased, and many of them international.

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bers of the various corn lobby groups (such as Archer Daniels Midland). Also, a 54 cent tariff on imports keeps out ethanol made more cheaply from Brazilian sugar cane. Finally, on June 16, U.S. senators from both parties voted by sizeable margins to repeal a tax credit and tariff on ethanol.

Ethanol produces about 30 percent less energy than petroleumbased gasoline and requires the burning of fossil fuels in its production. How soon the House of Representatives will follow the Senate’s attack on ethanol remains to be seen.

Controversial laws establishing the subsidy and tariff in question are scheduled to run out at year’s end.

What all three of these unknowns emphasize is dairymen’s need to maximize use of forages (minimize the use of concentrates), and maintain a diverse portfolio of grains fed to their cows.

I am making six proposals (to counter three uncertainties).

First, back down on grain fed to milking cows. If you have the barn space, plenty of good, preferably home grown, forage, and ample cow numbers, you will be able to feed less total grain to five cows averaging 60 pounds of milk than to four cows averaging 75 pounds of milk. A 60 pound cow can usually be fed one pound of grain for each four pounds of milk, while a 75 pound cow normally requires one pound of grain for every three pounds of milk.

Therefore the five cows end up requiring 25 pounds less grain than the six higher producing cows. Total milk production is the same for each group, but the lower -producing cows

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USDA reinstates farm labor survey WASHINGTON, D.C. — In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will resume its Agricultural Labor Survey after the U.S. Department of Labor agreed to pay its costs.

NASS suspended the survey in April due to budget constraints.

“We are very pleased to be able to reinstate this important agricultural survey and provide the Department of Labor with the information it needs,” said NASS Administrator Cynthia Clark. “The Agricultural Labor Survey is critical in helping U.S. farmers and ranchers hire the workers necessary to grow and harvest the food and fiber we need each and every day.”

The Agricultural Labor Survey provides information on the number of agricultural workers, hours worked, and wage rates at the national and regional levels. Prior to the survey suspension, NASS interviewed nearly

12,000 farmers and ranchers every quarter to gather the information. According to the July 2010 Farm Labor Survey, more than 1.2 million hired workers were employed on U.S. farms and ranches, with an average wage of $10.82 per hour.

The Department of Labor uses the survey information for its H-2A Program, which is a provision under the U.S. Immigration and Control Act. This program allows the department to issue certificates to agricultural producers, allowing admission of temporary non-immigrant alien farm workers for seasonal farm labor. To make accurate decisions, the department relies on NASS’ agricultural labor data to analyze the farm labor supply and demand and establish the need for additional certifications.

“The information from this survey is crucial to the Department of Labor’s H-2A temporary agricultural program,” said Department of La-

bor Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Jane Oates. “It is the only reliable data available for the department to use in determining an appropriate wage to be paid for both H-2A program participants and U.S. employees working in corresponding employment positions.”

To provide the Department of Labor with accurate and updated information, NASS will once again survey producers beginning in July. The survey data from July will be published on Aug. 18, in the Farm Labor report.

The report will ensure that the Department of Labor and the U.S. agriculture industry have accurate information available through the end of 2011.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service is committed to providing timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. All NASS reports, including Farm Labor, are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

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New York State ROPS Rebate Program funding restored for 2011

by Barbara Bayes, ROPS Project Coordinator In April, funding for the New York State ROPS (rollover protective structure) Rebate Program was restored when the state budget was voted on and approved. This is good news for farmers needing rollover protection as the funds had run out and a wait list had been created. The program rebates 70 percent of the entire cost of the retrofit up to a maximum rebate of $765.

Over 900 New York farmers have received assistance from the program including Madison County farmer, Kevin Sykes, who recently retrofitted his John Deere tractor.

“The ROPS Program made it financially feasible to retrofit our tractors,” Sykes says.

In 2003, a worker died in a tractor rollover on his farm. After the incident, Sykes began retrofitting all of his tractors.

Strong support for the program came from the New York State Agriculture Committee.

“I have supported and worked to keep funding intact for the ROPS

Program for the safety and well being of our farmers,” states New York Assemblyman Bill Magee. While New York Senator Jim Seward says, “Agriculture is our state’s number one industry. Ensuring our farmers have proper safety equipment is crucial and that is why I have strongly supported the ROPS Rebate Program since its inception.”

Tractor overturns are the primary cause of farm fatalities and permanently disabling injuries. The use of ROPS and a seatbelt is 99 percent effective in preventing death or serious injury in the event of a tractor overturn.

Seatbelts are an important part of using a ROPS protected tractor.

Recently, a Greene County man flipped his ROPS protected tractor and was not wearing his seatbelt. The man was thrown off, pinned underneath the rollbar and died.

Through follow up surveys, 70 program participants have reported life threatening incidents on their newly protected tractors and

have escaped without serious injury.

For more information and assistance, call toll free 877-ROPS-R4U (877-767-7748) or visit www.ropsr4u.com.

Source: Healthy Horizons, Summer 2011

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June Dairy Month milk production in the 23 major States slipped to 15.4 billion pounds, according to the Agriculture Department's preliminary data, up 1.4 percent from June 2010.

May output totaled 16.1 billion after revisions added 20 million pounds to last month's estimate, up 1.6 percent from a year ago. The 50-State total for June, at 16.53 billion pounds, was up 1.1 percent from 2010.

Cow numbers in the 23 states, at 8.46 million head, were up 11,000 from May and 106,000 above a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,819 pounds, up just 2 pounds from June 2010.

California production was up 3.4 percent from a year ago, thanks to 19,000 more cows and a 45 pound gain per cow.

Wisconsin was down 1.6 percent on a 35 pound loss per cow.

Cow numbers were up 4,000 head. New York was up 0.3 percent on a

5 pound gain per cow.

Cow numbers were unchanged. Idaho was up 5 percent on 16,000 more cows and a 40 pound gain per cow.

Pennsylvania was down 2 percent on a 40 pound loss per cow.

Cow numbers were up 2,000. Minnesota was down 4.6 percent on an 80 pound loss per cow.

Cow numbers were up 1,000 head.

The biggest gain was in Texas, up a Texas-sized 10.3 percent, thanks to 24,000 more cows and a 75 pound gain per cow.

Colorado was next, up 6.8 percent, followed by Washington, up 6.3 percent. Minnesota showed the biggest decline, followed by Ohio, down 4.2 percent, and Illinois, off 3.7 percent.

USDA reports in its weekly update that California production has declined in most areas, being affected by hot weather. Heat is also impacting Midwest and Eastern output as the

"heat dome" covered 1 million square miles of the U.S. USDA's latest Livestock Slaughter report morning shows 219,000 dairy cows were culled under Federal inspection in June, 1,000 head less than in May, but 5,000 more than June 2010. A

total of about 1.46 million cows were culled in the first six months of 2011, up from 1.37 million in 2010.

The August Federal order Class I base milk price is $21.43 per hundredweight, up 40 cents from July, $5.66 above August 2010, the high-

est since November 2007, and equates to about $1.84 per gallon.

The 2011 Class I base average now stands at $18.91, up from $14.74 a year ago and $10.95 in 2009. The Class III advanced pricing factor became the "higher of" in driving the Class I value

and National Milk's Roger Cryan does not predict a MILC payment for producers.

The NASS-surveyed butter price averaged $2.0291 a pound, down 10 1/2-cents from July.

Nonfat dry milk averaged

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Cheese averaged $2.1308, up 33.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 54.7 cents, up 2.7 cents.

Cash cheese prices strengthened the third week of July, particularly the block price. It closed Friday at $2.1550 per pound, up 9 3/4cents on the week, reversing three weeks of declines, and is 55 1/4cents above a year ago.

The barrels closed at $2.1250, up a penny and a half on the week, and 56 1/2-cents above a year ago. Nineteen cars of block traded hands on the week and only one of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.1336, up 2.3 cents, while the barrels averaged $2.1243, up 2 1/2-cents.

Jerry Dryer wrote in his July 15 Dairy & Food Market Analyst that "Sub-two-dollar cheese prices are not too likely too soon." He reports that demand is "holding up much better than almost everyone had thought" and that "Mother Nature is now starting to take a bite out of the milk supply and the solids content of the milk." One of his sources told him; "The block price will move through the previous high ($2.28) with ease as reality settles into the marketplace this summer. That reality: There will not be enough cheese to go around this fall."

Cash butter closed a penny higher on bids, at $2.04, 24 cents above a year ago. Nothing was sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $2.0250, down a penny.

The California Milk Producers Council (MPC) newsletter says "There's increased interest in cream for manufacture of soft and frozen products, which gives some butter plants the option to sell cream rather than build butter inventories. Buyers are having to roll the dice," says MPC, "Buy now for the fall and be sure of a full supply or wait until prices come down."

It adds that USDA's Dairy Market News reports butter sales are "about normal for this time of year, a surprising observation considering the level of retail prices and the listless restaurant business." May butter exports were slightly higher than the year before, but MPC warned, "There are signs that the end of the global short-

age of butterfat may be in sight."

Prices continued to weaken in the July 19 Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction. The CME's Daily Dairy Report shows the weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.58 per pound, down 20 percent from the June 1 event. Whole milk powder, at $1.58 per pound, was down 11 percent, anhydrous milkfat was $2.09 per pound, down 19 percent. Cheddar cheese for industrial use debuted on the auction and garnered an average winning bid of $2.10 per pound for September delivery and $1.86 for October.

Speaking of the international market; Cooperatives Working Together accepted six requests this week for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Darigold to sell 1.6 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in North Africa, Asia, and Central America.

Grade A nonfat dry milk headed the opposite direction closing Friday at $1.5250, down 8 1/2-cents on the week. Extra Grade remained at $1.61.

NASS powder averaged $1.6510, down 1.4 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.21, up 1.1 cent.

The MPC reports that "Buyers of dry whey may be more interested in looking ahead than are manufacturers. Supplies are tight in the eastern part of the country and in balance elsewhere.

Demand is steady from domestic users while exports in April and May were lower than the year before as well as the two preceding months. Production is being controlled by the rate of cheese manufacturing, which is being influenced by the amount of milk that is available, which is being affected by the weather."

Looking "Back to the futures;" the Federal order Class III contract's average for the last half of 2011 was $18.34 per hundredweight on June 10 and 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, $18.54 on July 8, and $19.29 on July 15.

Milk production continues to rise despite high feed prices, according to USDA's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Climbing domestic commercial use and ex-

ports act to keep milk and dairy product prices high, the report said.

Cow numbers were forecast to fall slightly in 2012, but production is expected to continue to climb. Higher milk production will likely lead to lower milk and product prices in 2012, according to the Outlook.

The June Acreage report indicated that producers planted 92.3 million acres of corn, up 4.1 million acres from last year, and the second

highest since 1944. The prospects for a larger crop in 2010/11, coupled with larger beginning stocks, resulted in lower expected corn prices compared with last month's forecast.

Corn prices were forecast at $5.50-$6.50 a bushel. Soybean meal prices were lowered from last month's forecast to $345-$375 a ton. While corn and soybean prices in 2011/12 are likely to be lower than earlier season expectations, for-

age prices could remain near record highs.

Nationally, alfalfa prices set a record high in May. The June Acreage report confirmed expectations that the harvested area of alfalfa hay and alfalfa mixtures had declined from 2010. The expected harvested area decline, along with severe drought in parts of Texas and the southwest and excessive wetness in parts of the northwest (which adversely impact-

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"On balance, the change in feed ingredient prices will offer only scant relief for dairy producers," says USDA, "As the benchmark 16-percent protein ration will likely remain well above 2010 for both the balance of 2011 and 2012."

May fluid milk sales totaled about 4.4 billion

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change that trend no matter what we do. He warned however, that we can't reverse that trend until we do what our competitors are doing, be they bottled water, soda, or other beverages.

Modern packaging and modern market techniques are a couple areas, Pelzer cited, and he said we need to tap into the value added market such as what McDonalds has done with fluid milk sales to build its beverage business. He mentioned their latest additions, lattes, Frappes, Smoothies, and now Liquados, a Mexican drink targeting the growing Hispanic population.

"Milk is a prime ingredient in those beverages," he concluded, "Plus the market prowess that McDonalds has and you can see the potential for increased sales."

The Alliance of West-

ern Milk Producers reported in its newsletter that, in response to the scoring of National Milk's "Foundation for the Future" (FFTF) dairy policy proposal by the Congressional Budget Office, that two changes had to be made in order to have a program cost that is less than the current system.

First: when the Margin Protection part of the program is activated the percentage of a producer's production base milk that will be paid the guaranteed minimum margin will be reduced to 75 percent from 90 percent.

Second: whenever the Milk Stabilization program is in force and there are penalties paid by producers who produce in excess of their bases, 50 percent of that penalty money will be paid directly to USDA.

The other 50 percent will be used to either buy product from the market place for distribution to the needy or will be invested in enhancing markets for dairy products. The balance of the FFTF program will remain as proposed.

The National Farmers Union weighed in on last week's draft legislation which incorporates key elements of the FFTF, made available by the House Agriculture Committee's ranking member, Collin Peterson (D-MN.) NFU President Roger Johnson said, "While we are very appreciative of Ranking Member Peterson's proposal to initiate meaningful and necessary dairy reform, our Board of Directors feels that the proposal in its current form is inadequate."

He said "The current proposal would not provide a safety net for all dairy farmers, particularly family-sized operators. A fundamental problem with this proposal is that it appears that the largest farmers will reap the greatest benefits at the expense of smaller family farms."

Dairy Profit Weekly reports that, through the first two quarters of 2011, Minnesota milk production has been down 1.1 and 3.2 percent, respectively.

Yet, the Minnesota Milk Producers Association contends its members would have been penalized under the proposed FFTF Dairy Market Stabilization Program.

In addition, MMPA says the "margin insurance" safety net provision of the plan "falls far short of current Milk Income Loss Contract program benefits; and federal order reforms benefit areas with higher Class I (fluid milk) utilization, further discriminating against Upper Midwestern milk producers."

And, Editor Pete Hardin of the Milkweed blasted the FFTF. It's posted on his website at www.themilkweed.com .

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pounds, according to USDA data, down 1.9 percent from May 2010 after adjusting for calendar composition. Estimated sales of total conventional fluid milk products decreased 2.4 percent while total organic fluid products increased 21.9 percent.

The slippage in milk consumption has long plagued the industry and was the topic of conversation in Monday's DairyLine with Dairy Management Incorporated's David Pelzer. Per capita consumption has fallen for all but one of the past 25 plus years, he said, but total milk sales continue to grow because the U.S. population is growing.

Milk consumption per person is slipping, he admitted, but DMI does not agree with those who believe that we can't

NMPF statement in response to criticisms of Foundation for the Future legislative proposal made by the International Dairy Foods Association The following statement was made by Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation: “While everyone is entitled to their own opinions about the best approach to reforming dairy policy, no one should be allowed to misrepresent the facts or make unfounded assertions.

There are several misleading claims that were made in the July 13 statement from IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton regarding the release of a legislative draft by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN).

These include: • The U.S.’s ability to export dairy products will be severely hindered or jeopardized.

FACT: Dairy farmers have invested millions of dollars in building and fostering an export capability, through the creation and continued funding of both the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Cooperatives Working Together program. We are fully aware that foreign sales of U.S.made dairy products are crucial to the current and future health of our industry, and don’t want

policies that would detrimentally affect our export capabilities.

In fact, we believe export opportunities will be enhanced with the elimination of the Dairy Product Price Support program, which is contained in this proposal. Currently, the price support program acts as a government-funded buyer of last resort for a limited list of commodities, including cheddar cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk powder. Unfortunately, this program also acts as a disincentive to exports.

Once this program is eliminated, markets during periods of surplus will clear more quickly.

Product manufacturers will no longer have the incentive to make dairy foods intended only for the government, and every incentive to sell those products on the world market. The price support program has hindered our ability to fully develop and capitalize on foreign markets, as was the case in 2009, when U.S. dairy exports dropped and government price support purchases surged. Foundation for the Future (FFTF) changes this for the better.

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Hazards of flowing grain demo coming to 2011 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — The hazards of working with flowing grain are not as well known as some other types of farm hazards. To help educate farmers on how to be safe when handling flowing grain, the Aug. 9-11 Empire Farm Days is welcoming a new exhibit from Penn State University.

The Hazards of Flowing Grain demonstration trailer is a 16-foot-long exhibit with a model grain bin and gravity flow wagon. Davis E. Hill, program director of the Managing Agricultural Emergencies Program at Penn State, will offer daily demonstrations at the event at Rodman H. Lott & Sons Farms in Seneca Falls.

“The demonstrations explain how and why people may become engulfed in flowing grain and how quickly a person can become entrapped. It is difficult to

pull a person even partially entrapped out of the grain.

The demonstrations at Empire Farm Days will include information on the proper approach to rescuing someone entrapped in grain.”

Davis says approximately half of the flowing grain incidents in Pennsylvania over the past 20 years have resulted in fatalities. Victims have ranged in age from 2 to 78.

A.N. Martin Grains Systems and Sukup Manufacturing are sponsoring the flowing grain exhibit. The demonstrations are part of the New York Center for Agriculture Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) Education/Outreach activities at Empire Farm Days.

For more details, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham: 877-6977837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

• U.S. farm-level prices could become distorted and out of alignment with world prices.

FACT: While the triggers contained in the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) are tied to margins, not price, the FFTF program was designed to account for the possibility that periodic discrepancies could occur where the U.S. farm-level milk price is above the world price, creating an imbalance that could incentivize more imports, and/or hinder exports.

That’s why this proposal contains an explicit clause that prevents the DMSP from kicking in if U.S. prices are 20 percent or more above world prices for cheddar cheese and skim milk powder. This clause will ensure that any market stabilizing slowdowns in milk production don’t unintentionally distort the relationship between U.S. and world prices.

• The program contains new taxes on farmers.

FACT: Any revenue collected from the DMSP will help ensure two things: one, that commercial products are purchased and used for feeding programs that benefit needy consumers; and second, that the costs of this overall package are mitigated through the DMSP revenue collection. The money collected is not a tax on consumers; it’s a user fee paid by farmers which will, only as needed, be used to help stimulate demand, and help defray the overall costs of the Foundation for the Future program. Similar fees are already collected from farmers to pay for the operation of the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Dairy farmers understand the importance of this approach in order to keep government expenses down in a period when reducing federal spending is a key priority in Congress. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office calculates that the savings of this program will amount to

$166 million over five years, a 25 percent reduction from the current federal dairy program budget.

• The proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order reforms are insufficient.

FACT: This proposal establishes only two prices for milk: a Class I price for bottled milk, and a manufacturing price for all other forms of dairy products. There is no longer a minimum price for four separate classes of milk, as there is today under the current system. Under the new program, the manufacturing class of milk will be determined by a competitive pay price, and not tied directly to Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices for commodities such as cheese, whey, butter and nonfat milk powder. This evolution is the most significant change in milk pricing in a generation, and will eliminate controversial elements such as endproduct pricing and make allowances.”

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In praise of All-American food

by Stewart Truelsen Isn’t it about time we praised All-American food, the food we like to eat at a picnic or outdoor barbecue? We’re talking about hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, sweet corn, potato salad, fresh fruit, ice cream and many other favorites.

Yet, we are often made to feel guilty about enjoying our favorite foods.

The cheeseburger has become the graphic image for any news story about overeating and obesity. The potato, a staple of the American

diet, has been unfairly criticized and threatened with withdrawal from school nutrition programs. Snacking is considered a bad habit and heaven forbid you should want an Oreo cookie.

The drumbeat of negativity in the media about American food and eating habits is nothing new, of course.

Throughout the nineteenth century, critics railed about condiments of all things.

Mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper and cinnamon were thought to be too stimulating. Sylvester

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Graham, the food critic of 150 years ago, said, “The stern truth is that no purely stimulating substances of any kind can be habitually used by man without injury to the whole nature.”

Today, of course the culprits in the diet are pegged as fat, salt and sugar, and certainly there is scientific evidence to cause us to monitor our intake. But books and articles that roundly attack American food and the way we grow it simply go too far and sound remarkably like Graham and other critics from the past.

Dr. David A. Kessler, a former FDA commissioner, has written a bestselling book, The End of Overeating. He takes some of the usual swipes at food companies and marketers, but he adds, “The only eating plan that will work for you is one built around the personal likes and dislikes you have accumulated over a lifetime.”

Kessler sees nothing wrong with eating a reasonable-size hamburger or strips of bacon. The problem for Americans is with what he calls “hypereating,”

or indulging too much.

One suggestion he has is to substitute the rewards of healthy exercise for the kind of rewards we get from eating highly palatable foods.

Fortune magazine recently honored the hotdog as one of the “100 Greatest Things about America,” a well-deserved accolade. We should do even more to praise the All-American foods that are such a source of pride at family gatherings around picnic tables or backyard grills. These are the foods that have

become part of the American dream and create so many happy memories.

Summertime brings out the very best of these All-American food choices, including a wide array of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s time to stand up for All-American foods and drop the guilt and negativity.

Stewart Truelsen is a regular contributor to the Focus on Agriculture series and is the author of a book marking the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 90th anniversary

PaOneStop Web site to aid in nutrient management, conservation UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Pennsylvania farmers looking to meet the state’s regulatory requirements for erosion and sediment control and nutrient-management planning can find help at PaOneStop, an online service from Penn State Extension that enables farmers to produce required maps of their farms.

Developed in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Conservation Commission, the state departments of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the National Consortium for Rural Innova-

tions in America, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, the service is a suite of online tools being developed for nutrient management and erosion and sedimentation-control planning.

The first module of PaOneStop, currently available for use, enables farmers to create maps required for completion of nutrient balance sheets for imported manure, and nutrient-management plans as required by Pennsylvania’s Nutrient Management Act. Additional modules, now under development, will pro-

vide conservation tools to help farmers develop or update their own erosion and sedimentation plans.

“Recently, state environmental regulations have been revised, increasing the number of Pennsylvania farmers who need to complete nutrient-management plans, erosion and sedimentation plans, and nutrient balance sheets for manure transfers,” said Rick Day, associate professor of soil science and environmental information systems.

“State regulations require completion of nutrient balance sheets for manure transfers to pro-

tect water quality,” he said. “The state conservation commission estimates that more than 50,000 nutrient balance sheets are completed annually.

“The balance sheets require maps as part of the submission process, and that’s difficult for most farmers — the maps and plans should include field boundaries, acreages, stream and water features, wells, application setbacks and buffers, soils, aerial images and more.”

PaOneStop users can access color aerial images of their farm; outline boundaries and calculate acreages of their

plans in compliance with DEP’s Chapter 102 regulation.

“The current rate of plan development is much too slow, partially because farmers lack tools to develop and modify their own erosion and sedimentation plans,” he said. “PaOneStop will increase the rate of plan development and bring more farms into regulatory compliance.”

For many farmers, current management systems may be acceptable and no changes will be required. However, current regulations state that an erosion and sedimentation plan must be completed, even if current management is acceptable, so this procedure must be done for all farms to be legally compliant with regulations.

To get started, visit the PaOneStop Web site at www.paonestop.org, create a user name and password and start mapping. For online assistance or additional information, call 877722-4724, or e-mail Rick Day, rday@psu.edu, or Bob N e i d e r e r , rjn11@psu.edu. Penn State Extension will be conducting training sessions on the use of PaOneStop in the near future.

“Currently there are more than 350 users of the system who have mapped more than 1,000 different farms,” Day said. “We also will have numerous training events coming up.”

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fields; access Natural Resource Conservation Service soils maps and data for fields; and record such farm features as wells, sinkholes, ponds and streams.

They also can access topographic maps, determine manure setbacks and buffers, and produce hardcopy maps needed for regulatory compliance.

There is no charge for use of PaOneStop and no special software required. All farm information entered into the system is kept confidential and consultants or managers of multiple farms can map as many farms as needed under a single log-in.

A PaOneStop module is currently under development to help farmers develop erosion and sedimentation plans, which are meant to minimize soil loss and thereby protect rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. The new module will estimate annual soil loss for each field under its current management system and provide tools to evaluate alternative management practices if soil losses are too high.

It will use many of the mapping features in the current system, so fields only need to be mapped once.

An erosion and sedimentation plan, Day explained, is like a “mini” conservation plan and is required in the Department of Environmental Protection’s Chapter 102 requirements. He says of Pennsylvania’s approximately 59,000 farms, up to 40,000 lack current

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AIC - Agricultural Instruments Corp • 316 Agri-King • A Agri-SC • 126 Agrotain International • 144 American Farm Products • 504 Animat, Inc • 528 Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau • 127, 128 Beverage Tractor • 100, 102, O-4 Binkley & Hurst LP • 210 C&C Farm Supply • 134, 135 Cargill Animal Nutrition • 145 Channel Bio, LLC • 517 Charvin Farm Ag Plastics • 315 Chemgro Seeds, Inc • 139 Christian Farmers Outreach • 522 Cloverdale Supply, Inc • 216 Conklin Agrovantage • 313, 314 Country Folks Farm Chronicle • 146 Countryside Organics • 138 Croplan Genetics / Neodak Seeds • 518, 519 Cummings & Bricker, Inc • 105, 106 Dew Eze Manufacturing • O-11 Easy Way Cattle Care • 131 Ed Hoover Construction • 534 Emm Sales & Service, Inc • O-2A Farm Credit • 125 Farmer Boy Ag • 118, 119 Fetterville Sales • 143 First Bank & Trust Company • 166 Fisher Auto Parts • 329 Garber Farms • O-7 General Fertilizer Equipment, Inc • 103 Grassworks Weed Wiper • 330, 331 Growers Mineral Solutions • 155 GVM, Inc • 122 H&S Manufacturing • 200, O-1A Hamilton Equipment, Inc • 109 Haybuster / Duratech • 532, 533 Helena Chemical Company • 150 Hoard’s Dairyman • 147 Houff Feed & Fertilizer • 130 Huffman Trailer Sales, Inc • O-1 IBA, Inc • 112 Inland Tarp & Liner • 501 IntelliAir • 531B Iva Manufacturing • 300, 301, 302 James River Equipment • 530, O-17 Kioti Tractor • B, C, D, E, F Kuhn North America, Inc • 529 L Cubed Corp dba Tam Systems • 123 Lancaster Farming, Inc • O-12 Lanco-Pennland • 309 Lawrence Ag Equipment • 104

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Forestry, wildlife habitat and weed control field days The Headwaters RC&D Council will be sponsoring three Forestry, Wildlife Habitat and Weed Control Field Days on: Aug. 20 — Centre County Field Day, Hosted by the Centre

County Woodland Owners of Centre County at the Harry Pionke Stewardship Forest in Moshannon, PA. This field day will run from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., includes lunch and refresments and will cov-

er forest restoration followingy gypsy moth salvage harvest; tree planting-hickory, conifers, and aspen; Completing plant control-herbicides; deer exclosures and controls.

There is also an option-

al afternoon tour that will cover vernal pools, wildlife pond, field habitat for wildlife, butterflies and hummingbirds, and fruit trees — contact Dave Jackson, Penn State Extension at 814-355-4897 or drj11@psu.edu for more information.

Deadline to register is Aug. 15.

Aug. 27 — Jefferson County Field Day at the Bob Schmidt property in Brookville, PA. This field day will run

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Deadline to register is Aug. 18.

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Orleans County 4-H Horse Camp gets high praise The Orleans County 4H Horse Program held a two day camp at the Fairgrounds on July 13 and 14. Although the 23 4-H youth participants ranged in age from 5 to 17, the one thing they had in common was an interest in riding horses. And the two day horse camp gave these 4-H members not only the opportunity to ride horses, but also the opportunity to become better riders while learning proper care and handling of their horses.

Plus it was just “fun to work with the horses” ac-

cording to Paige Derisley, an 8-year old member of the Hooves and Heartbeats 4-H Club. But, according to Paige, she also learned the importance of giving the horses attention in order to get their best behavior.

The idea behind the horse clinic was to give riders who are participating in the Orleans County 4-H Fair a chance to condition themselves and their horses in addition to getting an idea of what to expect at the Fair, both on and off their horses. Additionally, according to Bar-

bara Southcott, president of the Orleans County 4-H Horse Program Development Committee, the clinic was another chance to provide “a program that embraces kids from the county.” Barbara believes that the 4-H program is a “worthwhile educational program that can teach anyone from beginners to advanced.”

Loren Beam, a 9-year old rider from Albion agrees and says the horse clinic helped her to understand patterns in the games classes, and gave her practice in riding Eng-

lish. Loren’s favorite part was learning to stay calm even when her horse was misbehaving.

Many of the participants will be participating in the horse shows during the Orleans County 4-H Fair. The Fair will give them the opportunity be evaluated by a judge to determine how well they have put what they have learned about horse care and horse riding into practice. For a full schedule of horse event, visit the Orleans County 4-H Fair Web site at www.orleans4hfair.com

Excitement in the air at Chautauqua County Fair

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H youth exhibited animals and projects at the opening day of the Chautauqua County Fair.

JAMESTOWN, NY — Rides whirled about, children laughed, and 4-H members showed on July 25 as the 130th Chautauqua County Fair opened in Dunkirk. The fair kicked-off with a boom, as the annual cannon ceremony sounded off at 10:30 a.m.

Representatives from the Chautauqua County Legislature in attendance were Keith Ahlstrom, John Gullo, Richard Babbage, Dave Himelein, Jerry Park, Steve Keith, Lori Cornell, Doug Richmond, Mark Tarbrake and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, along with County Executive Gregory Edwards.

4-H Teen Ambassadors, young leaders who are skilled, enthusiastic and have a passion for

promoting 4-H, led these esteemed VIPs on a tour of the 4-H animal barns ending in the 4-H Building where refreshments were served and tokens of appreciation were distributed.

In fact, Mr. Edwards commented on “the value of 4-H is about these kinds of moments.” ...talking to a 4-Her who came up to him, looked him in the eye and shook his hand. Mr. Edwards was impressed with the knowledge that 12 year old Jack Penhorlow of the 4-H hog project, and his sales pitch to come to the Market Animal Sale on Friday. The county Executive, with 40 years experience with 4-H, went on to compliment the youth — “that whether involved in one project or six projects each youth learns and shows the capacity to develop their projects, and obviously the importance of agriculture, 4-H, arts and crafts projects, judging animals, presenta-

tions and the 4-H building — from beginning to end a huge value to our youth.”

Throughout the day 4H members made public presentations on a variety of topics. 4-H Public Presentation participants learned the research process, gained the ability to think and speak in front of a group, developed poise and self confidence, and experienced “Mastery,” all essential elements that enhance public speaking skills. 4H presentations are 5 to 15 minutes in length depending on age and experience. Each presenter is evaluated on a number of criteria. The delivery and subject of the speech are judged on proper use of equipment and visual aids, efficient organization, proper grammar and vocabulary, understanding of the subject matter, and that the presentation has one main theme with logical steps. The presenter is also evaluated on neatness & appropriate

dress, eye contact, volume and rate of their voice, posture and poise, and enthusiasm. Today’s Presentations were judged by Joyce Edwards and Brandon Boyer.

The July 25 presentations were given by: Joseph Thuman, Country Critters Brandon Baron, Forestville Teddy Bears Kevin Rogers, Forestville Teddy Bears Stephanie Rogers, Forestville Teddy Bears Alissa Graziano, Forestville Teddy Bears Mia Hannagan, Fredonia Fireworks Ashley Holt, Fredonia Fireworks Caelin Holt, Fredonia Fireworks Claire Stokes, Fredonia Fireworks Gwen Stokes, Fredonia Fireworks Thomas Stokes,

Attached picture: Katelyn Spierdowis, age 9 of Albion, at the Orleans County 4-H Horse Clinic with the she will be riding at the Orleans County 4-H Fair, Finnigan. Katelyn felt the horse clinic gave her the opportunity to learn responsibility and respect for her horse.

Photo courtesy of Orleans CCE Fredonia Fireworks Andrew Waag, Fredonia Fireworks Melinda Waag, Fredonia Fireworks Mathew Walters, Levant Live Wires Carleigh Seeley, Little Brokenstraws Katheryn Sheldon, Lone Member Sarah Nomes, Paws N Pals Tessa Gibbon, Silver Creek Grapestompers Timothy Manning, Silver Creek Grapestompers Emily Wright, Silver Creek Grapestompers Hewitt Meeder, Tail Waggers Elise Schack, Tail Waggers Aubrey Cunningham, Fredonia Star Riders Danyelle Harding, Fluvanna Farmyard Friends Kendra Hockran, Fluvanna Farmyard Friends Carissa Peterson, Fluvanna Farmyard

Friends Ashley Crandall, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Ashley Gens, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Rachel McCarthy, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Mikalya Reynolds, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Kaelyn Richardson, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Heather Walker, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders Ashley Gens, Holly Leaman Bobby Davis Jack Penharlow Lucy Knappenberger Jennifer Dahlgren Andrew Miller Magie Jones Abby O'Brien Kate Ewer Kevin Gleason

New York’s dairy royalty train for the year to come Nearly 40 county dairy princesses from across New York came together for the Annual New York Dairy Princess Training Seminar held at White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY, on July 7 and 8.

The princesses learned basic techniques they will need to promote the dairy industry throughout the next year. During their reigns, these spokeswomen for the industry will visit schools, attend events and meetings, write newspapers articles, and record public service announcements on the radio to spread the word about the importance of including dairy in one’s diet. The young women are also being challenged to extend dairy checkoff’s complete child wellness program, Fuel Up to Play 60, by signing up schools in their region, and to get active in social media, telling their farm stories via outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.

“The dairy princess program has proven itself year after year as being an essential way to convey the health benefits and versatility of dairy products to consumers and their families,” states American Dairy Association and Dairy Council’s Corporate Communications Specialist Melissa Osgood. “Their hard work, love for the industry, and endless energy makes them an essential part of our dairy promotion team.”

The American Dairy Association & Dairy Council, Inc. is proud to sponsor the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Programs. ADADC, Inc. is the local promotion and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. We work closely with Dairy Management Inc. and are responsible for increasing demand for U.S.-produced dairy products on behalf of New York, northern New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania area dairy farmers.

New York State Dairy Princess List: Back Row — Broome - Mykalene Gerst, Wyoming - Kassandra Johnston, Madison - Emily Livermore, Cortland - Megan Poole, Delaware - Haley Groat,Washington - Suzanne Foote, Livingston - Cali Hauslauer, Lewis - Sarah Gerow, Ontario Allison Strub, Wayne - Emma Andrew, Columbia - Danielle Ooms, Jefferson - Emily LaClair, Ulster - Savannah Baker, Left Side: Saratoga - Kayla Marois, Cattaraugus - Taylor Jo Dechow, Franklin - Sylvie Choiniere, Steuben - Brittany Trumbul, Montgomery - Gabrielle Brownell, Middle Section: Chenango - Katlin Smith, Cayuga, Melissa Pinckney, Herkimer - Jennifer Hula; Schoharie - Brittany Hagadorn, Tioga - Kristy Alexander, Onondaga - Mary Burgett, Oneida Jasmine Wratten, Tompkins - Abigail Teeter, NYS 2nd Alternate - Chelsea Jones, NYS 1st Alternate - Kaitlyn Guptill, NYS Dairy Princess Madeline Kuhlman, Right Section: Chautauqua - Alex Ormond, Fulton - Danielle Bartlett, Rensselaer - Marilyn Lamb, Niagara-Orleans Patricia Ketch and Allegany - Sarah Bentley.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You The Kitchen Diva

by Angela Shelf Medearis Beautiful Blackberries Blackberries are one of the great gifts of summer. The berries bloom from mid- to late June, and in most parts of the county, start ripening toward the middle of July. Ripe and unripe blackberries frequently appear on the plants at the same time. The berries are small, green, hard and sour at first, becoming larger, juicier and sweeter as they ripen. Here are some great blackberry facts, tips and a recipe to help you with your summer berry picking and eating!

Blackberry Facts: • Select plump, firm and fully black berries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.

• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase, as blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature and only last a few days in the refrigerator.

• You easily can freeze berries that you can’t use right away — just wash, cut the hulls off and spread the berries out on a baking pan. Place the berries

in the freezer. When frozen, place them into a re-sealable bag, pressing out as much air as possible, and then freeze the berries.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.

• A cup of blackberries, not packed down, weighs almost one-third of a pound.

• Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.

• The blackberry leaf also was used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to “maketh the hair black.”

• Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to “go blackberrying” to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.

Seasonal vegetables add a splash of color and fresh flavor (NAPSA) — Vegetables are an ideal canvas for showcasing sunny and seasonally inspired flavors, including fresh citrus, garlic, ginger and fresh herbs.

The experts at Campbell’s Kitchen have made it deliciously simple to enjoy eating vegetables. Following are two recipes to try.

Visit www.CampbellsKitchen. com for more recipes, cooking solutions and tips.

Blackberry, honey pecan and goat-cheese salad This salad beautifully showcases the best blackberries of the season. It’s also a refreshing accompaniment to grilled or spicy barbeque dishes.

1/4 cup pecan pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 package (6 ounces) salad greens 2 packages (4 to 5 ounces each) fresh blackberries, washed and drained 1 large avocado, diced

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3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 1. In a small, non-stick skillet, add the pecans and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of the honey. Stir and saute until the nuts are lightly browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Cool and set aside.

2. In small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey, garlic, mustard, salt and the black and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

3. In salad bowl, toss together salad greens, blackberries and pecans. Add the avocado and goat cheese on top.

Sprinkle with the lemon or lime juice.

Pour on dressing and toss gently.

Serve immediately. Serves 4. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Summer camp kids appreciate cows

Chilled shrimp gazpacho Savory Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts of 6 chilled serving bowls. Top each serving of soup with about 2 shrimp and additional basil for garnish, if desired.

Submitted by Mariah Tompkins, Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador Recently I visited with nearly 90 kids at the Choconut Valley School Summer Camp celebrating “Cow Appreciation Day.” I talked to the kids about dairy farmers and their cows. I ask the kids how many different dairy products they could name and reminded them they need to have 3 servings of dairy every day of milk, cheese or yogurt.

Our dairy promotion committee asked Bill Goff of Goff Farms just outside of Montrose to bring a calf for the kids to get acquainted with. Some of the kids had never been this close to a baby calf and were very excited to pet the calf.

The kids were full of questions. The kids each received “Got Milk” bracelets.

We concluded our visit with treating the kids to ice cream sandwiches. Ice cream is always a big hit on a hot summer day. So go ahead and treat yourself to your favorite ice cream product.

Savory spinach with blue cheese and walnuts Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings (1/2 cup each) 1 tablespoon butter 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 3 cups) 3/4 cup Swanson Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic) 1 bag (11 ounces) fresh baby spinach Ground black pepper 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces) 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Heat the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook until they’re tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the tomatoes, broth and spinach. Cook for 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Season with the black pepper. Sprinkle with the cheese and walnuts, if desired.

Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador Mariah Tompkins is joined by a few camp participants celebrating “Cow Appreciation Day” at Choconut Valley's Summer Camp.

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Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 3 hours Makes: 6 servings (11/2 cups each) 2 cups Swanson Vegetable Broth (Regular or Certified Organic) 3/4 cup V8 100% Vegetable Juice 1 slice Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Soft Hearty White Bread, torn into pieces 4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup diced cantaloupe or Cavaillon melon 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 fresh basil leaves, cut into very thin strips 1/2 pound cooked small shrimp Additional fresh basil leaves (optional) Place the broth, juice and bread in a blender. Cover and blend until the mixture forms a paste. Pour into a large bowl.

Stir the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, vinegar and basil in the bowl and season to taste.

Place 1/2 of the broth mixture into a blender. Cover and pulse about 5 times for a partially blended mixture. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl.

Repeat the blending process with the remaining broth mixture. Stir into the pureed mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until the soup is cold.

Ladle 1 cup of the gazpacho into each

• Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants, which help to fight cancercausing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!

• This delicious Blackberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad showcases the sweetness of the berry while providing the crunch and smoothness of the pecans and goat cheese. It’s the perfect summer salad!

NORA 2011 Partnering Award honors research on Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Rebate Program

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The Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health, based in Cooperstown, and partnering organizations on the ROPS Rebate Program recently received the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Partnering Award 2011 for a collaboration that represents exemplary teamwork, innovative thinking, and strong science in conducting and applying research for the prevention of work-related tractor injuries.

The award was presented July 12 at NORA Symposium 2011, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental Health, and the University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center. The symposium convened researchers and practitioners from government, industry, labor, and universities who partner to design, support, conduct, and use the products of occupational safety and health research under the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA).

The winners were partners from the farming communities, manufacturers, academia, government and insurance.

The ROPS Rebate Program Partnership was launched in 2006 to increase the use of RollOver Protective Structures (ROPS) in order to reduce the number of fatalities due to overturns of tractors in agriculture. Although tractor overturn fatalities have been virtually eliminated in other developed countries through a combination of legislation and financial assistance, these mandates do not exist in the U.S. Consequently, roughly half of U.S. tractors lack ROPS protection. Repeated education interventions and more recently proposed policy interventions have failed to successfully promote installation of ROPS. The program focused on small crop and livestock farms that data showed accounted for 86 percent of farms with none or only one ROPS protected tractor.

The program used advertising and social media to educate and motivate farmers to make changes in order to prevent injury to themselves, their family or their employees. It also established a toll-free hotline to assist farmers with identifying the various ROPS options for their tractor.

Grant funded rebate programs were established for the

cost of retrofitting to address the considerable cost of purchasing and installing ROPS ($700–$1,000).

Other partners such as the New York Farm Bureau, the Northeast Equipment Dealers Association, and Farm Family Insurance helped promote the program through mailings to memberships, and free advertising and articles about the ROPS program in their newsletters.

Results showed that at the end of the initial 12 months of the program expansion over 900 farmers had contacted the hotline, with roughly 300 committing to order a ROPS kit. After four years, 840 farmers have installed ROPS through the program and 63 potentially fatal incidents have been documented among roughly 500 of these participants.

In 2010/2011 the program expanded into VT, PA and NH and several other states, such as IA, MD and OH, have indicated interest in launching the program.

Recipients of the NORA Partnering Award 2011 are: • John May, MD and Julie Sorensen, PhD from the Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health, a program of Bassett

Healthcare Network • A team effort from the Small Crop and Livestock Farmer Advisory Group: John Lyons, Jim Judski, Carl Taber, James Minn, Ed Gates, Richard Carrier, John Pronko, Bruce Banks, Ted Teletnick, Steve Sinniger, Jeff Martin, Alan Pullis, and David Collins • Ralph Gaiss from the Northeast Equipment Dealers Association • Rosemary Shader from the Farm Family Insurance • Collaboration with Pennsylvania State Uni-

versity researchers, Dennis Murphy, PhD and Aaron Yoder, PhD; and George Cook along with Matt Myers from the University of Vermont Extension • Lorraine Merrill with the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food • Julie Suarez from the New York Farm Bureau • Mike DeSpain with John Deere and Company • King Whetstone from the National Agricultural Statistics Service • John Strand and Bithiah Lafontant from

the Academy for Educational Development (AED), Center for Social Marketing and Behavior Change To learn more about the Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health, as well as the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, visit: www.nycamh.com More information about the project, the NORA Partnering Award 2011 and NORA is available at www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora /symp11/award11.html .

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day, the 19th and 20th of September, the tour will feature visits to a variety of maple operations. We will visit some maple sugarhouses with very modern technologies and others that operate with more traditional or even old fashioned practices, each attracting a following of customers.

Both larger and smaller sugarhouses are included.

We will be visiting one of the Cornell Sugarbush Thinning Plots.

This plot allows maple producers to see the results of managed thinning in the sugarbush where the forest was thinned 40 percent and 20 percent to compare to where no thinning occurred. These plots were cut in 2006 so see what five growing seasons have done in this previously over stocked

sugarbush.

We will visit the American Maple Museum; see the improvements that have been added in the last couple of years along with the unique historical equipment and displays. A lunch time visit to the Oswegatchie FFA Camp is also part of the fun.

Sites include innovative wood handling practices, interesting marketing, energy saving

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Tuesday, Sept. 20 Breakfast, 6:30-8 a.m.

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These visits come toward the end of the third annual Corn Farmers Coalition campaign in Washington.

Featuring informative messages on family farming and the truth about agriculture, this campaign reaches legislators, regulators and staffers over a two month period in venues such as Metro public

transit stations, legislative directories and over the radio.

Recently, NCGA followed up on these efforts by delivering copies of the 2011 Corn Fact Book to each legislative office, part of the Corn Farmers Coalition program.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Monday, July 18

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Bringing grower concerns to Capitol Hill While farmers across the United States join the National Corn Growers Association for a variety of reasons, most members value the representation the organization provides in Washington. Legislation and regulation that supports agriculture is essential to the longterm success of the agricultural industry but, with less than 1.5 percent of the population engaged in agriculture, these issues often fall to the wayside.

This is especially true given the partisan political climate prevalent at the federal level. As the polarized parties deal with critical economic issues, growers must now remain in constant contact with their state’s representation in order to draw legislative focus to how these issues affect our nation’s farmers.

Recently, the grower leaders and state staff participating in Corn Congress, held in the nation’s capital, did just that. Many cornproducing states sent delegations to Capitol Hill where they spoke with their state’s members of the House and Senate and their legislative staff on issues from government support for ethanol and infrastructure to pending free trade agreements and environmental regulations.

“Time and time again, research has shown that farmers are their own most trusted spokespersons,” said NCGA President Bart Schott. “It is essential that growers build upon the work that NCGA does on their behalf to

make grower voices heard on Capitol Hill every day.”

With so many freshman legislators and new staffers this term, sustained educational efforts are of special importance. The work done by these farmer leaders and their state and national staff helps ensure that, as these new members prepare to draft key legislation including the 2012 farm bill, they understand how their work affects agriculture and the key role this industry plays in their state and the national economy.

“Meeting personally with our representation on Capitol Hill is incredibly important for us as farmers because it allows us to explain how their work impacts agriculture in a personal, direct manner,” said

Douglas Melcher, the vice president of the Colorado Corn Growers Association and a grower from Holly, CO. “Many staffers understand the importance of the economic contribution of our industry to the state. By explaining how proposed legislation impacts us, we are able to aide them in ensuring the best possible outcome for both farmers and the state as a whole.”

Melcher, along with state CEO Mark Sponsler and Don Rutledge, a grower from Yuma and director for the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee, visited many of their federal legislators, including Reps. Scott Tipton, Cory Gardner, and Mike Coffman and Senator Michael Bennett, over the two-day period. The delegation addressed

issues important at the national level, pushing for ratification of the pending Free Trade Agreements and stressing the importance of ethanol, in addition to addressing the particular issues impacting Colorado growers, such as trucking restrictions.

To supplement these efforts, the delegations left behind information on the issues important to their states and NCGA’s membership.

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committee approving two key pieces of legislation to improve economic growth, fulfilling its oversight responsibility with numerous hearings, and preparing for the important task of writing the next farm bill.

The full text of Chairman Lucas’s opening statement is below: “We’re here today to approve our activity report for the first quarter of the

112th Congress.

“Six months ago, when we held our first business meeting of this Congress, I noted the extraordinary number of newcomers to the Agriculture Committee. Since that time, we’ve worked together on some important initiatives and I believe we have all gained valuable experience.

“We passed H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory

Burdens Act, through the House. As you know, this legislation would eliminate costly and duplicative permitting requirements for pesticide applications. The Senate Agriculture Committee just voted that legislation out of committee, and we are working with our counterparts on the other side of the Hill to bring it to the Senate floor without delay.

“We also reported H.R. 1573 to the House. This bill will ensure that regulators have the time they need to implement DoddFrank correctly. It allows for more stakeholder input and prevents regulators from rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines.

“Since January, Congress has passed not one, but two appropriations bills affecting agriculture. With lower

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budgets and tighter spending, we’ve faced some difficult decisions, but we’ve done so under regular order, with open debate.

That’s how democracy is meant to work.

“We have also held seven full committee hearings, five business meetings, and 16 subcommittee hearings. During these hearings, we heard testimony from Administration officials on sixteen occasions. We worked hard to fulfill our oversight responsibility, asking challenging questions and requiring detailed, accurate answers.

“I believe that the hearings, mark-ups, and legislation we are including in our committee report today were all important in their own right. But they have also helped lay the foundation for the work ahead of us.

“The 2012 Farm Bill will be a challenging task, but one that is of utmost importance to our farmers and ranchers. We will kick off the process of developing the Farm Bill tomorrow, with the first Subcommittee audit of farm programs on crop insurance.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to remind all of my colleagues how important it is to use these audits to learn both the detailed operations of individual farm programs, as well as to develop an idea of how each program fits into the larger picture of farm policy.

“Earlier, I mentioned how many new faces we had at the start of the 112th Congress. Today, I’d like to welcome one more — Congresswoman Kristi Noem of South Dakota joins us today for her first Agriculture Committee Business Meeting.

“Ms. Noem is a lifelong rancher, so she brings practical experience and firsthand knowledge of farm life to our discussions. I know she will be a strong voice for our farmers and ranchers and a valuable addition to our Committee. And don’t worry — you’ve joined us just in time to get down to work.

“I’m pleased with what we’ve accomplished in the past six months, but our work has only just begun. I hope the next six months see us continuing with the same dedication and commitment to progress that is evidenced by the report we are discussing today.”

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Crops and Soils Field Day Thursday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Borderview Farm 46 Line Rd, Alburgh, VT This year’s theme is Cultivating a Healthy Farm! From the ground up, we will highlight healthy soils, healthy crops and healthy people. Come and see over 2,000 research plots focusing on reduced tillage and cover crops, long term cropping systems and integrated pest management, as well as cropspecific research evaluating different annual forage systems, wheat, barley, oats, flax, oilseed crops, and hops.

New this year, a health and wellness tent. We have a new addition to the field day this year — a farmer wellness tent that will include activities to improve health and reduce stress (think massage!) as well as local health care and farm safety providers to answer your individual questions.

Our organic research hopyard is growing right before our eyes! Highlights will include weed control, mulches, timesaving irrigation methods, pest management, fertility management, and plans for a hop harvester, oast and baler. For the brewing enthusiasts, Christian and Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt will teach us the process of malting grains, featuring their prototype malter. Enjoy some malted ice cream from Island Homemade Ice Cream!

Rick Kersbergen a nutritionist from University of Maine Extension will talk about enhancing forage rations with small grains. Learn from the results of our mini silo experiment that is evaluating the forage value of small grains blended with haylage.

Much of our research this year is focused on farming for a healthy lake.

Learn about our cover cropping research from

planting dates and seeding rate to termination methods. Hear from farmers who have participated in our reduced tillage planter clinic, and learn how they have modified their planters.

See a demonstration of new equipment such as a no-till grain drill and strip tillage implements.

Learn how to convert a tractor to run on straight vegetable oil or biofuel, but not before you see the various oilseed crop research trials! Tour the sunflower variety trial, seeding rate by nitrogen rate study, winter and spring canola variety trials and planting date studies as well as soybeans grown for biofuels. Don’t forget to

watch our oilseed press demonstration as well as learn how to pelletize oilseed meal into grain.

Of course we have something for bakers and grain growers! Tour the several winter and spring wheat and barley, oats, and flax trials, all geared towards food grade products such as flour, oatmeal, and malt!

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Report confirms flaws in government Chesapeake Bay analyses WASHINGTON, D.C. — An updated report on the science surrounding Chesapeake Bay water quality confirms that serious and significant differences exist between the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Bay Model” and the model authored by the Agriculture Department. Left unchanged these differences could lead to farmers in the watershed paying a steep price for nutrients and sediments that have been mistakenly attributed to them, according to the American Farm

Bureau Federation.

The analysis, conducted by LimnoTech and commissioned by the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, shows there are vast differences between the EPA and USDA Chesapeake Bay models in the areas of land use, total acreage of the Bay watershed and data and assumptions about farmer adoption of conservation and farming practices.

“It is clear to us that the EPA’s TMDL water regulations are based on flawed information,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

“Due to the fact that farmers and others in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed are being directed to incur extreme costs and even take land out of pro-

duction to comply with EPA’s harsh new regulations, those regulations must be based on reliable information. Currently that is not the case.”

As a result of the federal agencies’ disagreement in key areas such as conservation and farming practices used by farmers in the watershed, and the number of acres that fall within watershed borders, there is a wide discrepancy in the nutrients and sediments being attributed to agriculture.

Given USDA’s superior knowledge of agriculture and farming practices, Stallman said EPA’s disregard for USDA information is not acceptable.

“We all want a clean Chesapeake Bay,” Stallman said. “Farmers in

the watershed have made tremendous investment to put conservation practices in place to protect the bay, and they are doing more every day.

“While we need EPA and USDA to work together to resolve these key differences, ultimately we believe that the types of regulations put in place for the bay by EPA are unlawful. This is a job for our state governments, not the federal government. But, since federal regulators are pursuing restrictive regulations on our farms, they should at least base their actions on credible facts.”

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by Stephen Wagner Kingsway Manufacturing was born “five or six years ago,” according to its entrepreneurial overseer, Ben King. That was when King came up with the idea of creating, “for anyone who wants them”, customized composting tumblers. In doing that, the Lancaster County, Pennsylvaniabased Amish farmer is nurturing a thriving side business, having sold 22 of his specialized creations last year and 12 so far this year. These tumblers are designed to specifications for a wide variety of farming and business interests ranging from farms, packing houses, butcher shops, you name it. Even a prospect as unorthodox as a detention center in Wisconsin was looking to buy one for food waste.

Back in the day, King would borrow a neighbor’s manure spreader, with manual components. It was while working with this equip-

ment that his mind began to turn over possibilities of composting applications, more automated, in designs of his own. Shortly thereafter, Kingsway was born.

Composting itself is almost as old as time, employing any number of ways to accomplish what has to be composted. Formal writings first appeared in ancient Roman writings in the first few decades of Anno Domini. In the 1920s, composting was modernized in Europe as an organic farming tool. A friend of mine composts livestock on the farm, a process that takes nearly six months from start to finish. King’s method abridges the process to about two weeks. Just two weeks? “If you don’t stir it at all, yes, it does take up to six months.

You can get the right bacteria in there,” King says, “to make it go fast.

With this, it turns four times a day and there’s plenty of oxygen there

for bacteria to really work at it.”

We talked about popular trends in composting such as horse manure.

“Anyone with a couple of horses can use this model,” he said, and showed me the model in question. “It’s good for six to eight horses; all the manure produced by six to eight horses is about 2000 gallons. We have one ready for a man in Lebanon, PA.”

Stepping over to another compost tumbler, he said that “this one is going for mortality in a chicken house. All mortality go in here and a little bit of litter or straw; it’s better to use straw than litter. If you have the right kind of carbon with the chicken and if you have enough moisture (not too much), in two weeks there are hardly any bones left. If I let it in there a little while longer, by getting a bigger tumbler, there will

be nothing.”

“We’re getting into dairy manure for bedding,” King said. “You’ve got to have a reception pit, and from there it goes through the solids separator.” King also sells the solid separator.

“And from there it goes into the drums with the liquids going out into the big lagoon. Solids go into the drums where they stay for 24 hours, just enough time to sanitize it.” According to the Cornell Waste Management Institute, the amount of manure composted on a livestock farm is often determined by cleaning schedules, land availability, and weather conditions. Each type of manure has its own physi-

Ben King inspects the finished composted material.

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Cattle and horse manures, when mixed with bedding, possess good qualities for composting.

Swine manure, which is very wet and usually not mixed with bedding material, needs to be mixed with straw or similar raw materials. Poultry manure also needs to be blended with carbonaceous materials - preferably those low in nitrogen, such as sawdust or straw.

For more infomation on Kingsway Manufacturing contact Ben King at 717-385-4769.

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by Bobbie Harrison, Seneca County CCE, Agriculture Economic Development Specialist Throughout the summer, Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked to bring together local farmers and valueadded producers with local consumers, chefs, and cooks.

Seneca County CCE assists with the Seneca Falls Farmers Market held each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peoples Park in Seneca Falls and provides cooking techniques for recipes featuring locally grown produce to residents throughout the county.

As a means to build relationships between farmers, value-added food producers and local chefs Seneca County CCE in cooperation with the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Farm to Chef Meet and Greet. In a research survey of nine restaurants conducted in Columbia County, NY, it was found that 56 percent of restaurants said that buying local was very important and 33 percent of restaurants found it to be important.

All felt that the use of local food products was important to support the local food movement and support local producers.

On average restaurants purchased from eight individual farm businesses with some purchasing from as few as two farms

to as many as 20 farms.

Farmers made an average of two deliveries per week to as many as eight deliveries per week. In addition to deliveries, chefs and cooks obtained products from roadside stands and farmers’ markets as well. Once inside the restaurant, 29 percent of the dishes prepared contained mostly local products and over half of the dishes prepared had some local products.

Restaurants represented at the Farm To Chef Meet and Greet included the Hotel Clarence, Bull’s Run Grille & Alehouse, River Park Grille, and Pure Catering and Events.

Kris Smalldone of the River Park Grille in Waterloo was looking for farmers with local products for the restaurant and farmers willing to be part of a farmer’s market. On the supply side, Muranda Cheese and Kriemhild Dairy Farms, LLC brought aged cheese and butter samples from pastured dairy cows to share. Montezuma Winery and Hosmer Winery expressed interest in serving the local market.

Tina Hazlitt brought her Cabernet Frank VevJuice (non-alcoholic) drink. NY Natural Chevon showcased goat meat, Summer and Italian sausage and Kidz stixs. South Seneca County was well represented by Dave and

Rita’s Farm Market and Bakery, a source of delectable yeast and quick breads, muffins and cookies and by Copper Beacon Herb Farm known for its production of fine culinary herbs.

Luke Houghton of Pure Catering shared that, “Local products in my dishes are the expectation of my clients.”

The diversity of the farm and food sector was recognized at the Celebrate Seneca County Agriculture event held on the opening night of the Seneca County Fair along with the 100th anniversary of the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. The purpose of this event was to connect local businesses

with local consumers and recognize the work of Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Seneca County wine sector was represented with tastings through the Seneca Lake Winery Association, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and Zugibe Vineyards. Meadville Pumpkin Patch shared homemade donuts to promote their upcoming fall events and corn maze.

Allan Buddle provided information on his organic Orchardland beef and samples of beef were provided through Ellen Ten Eyck by the New York State Beef Industry Council and pork by the Hartman’s representing the New York State Pork

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100th Cornell Cooperative Extension Anniversary cake at Celebrate Seneca County Agriculture, Seneca County Fair. Left to right: Ave Bauder, Seneca County CCE Executive Director, Al Green, former Seneca County Executive Director and 4-H, Youth Development Program Leader, Board members: Tom Challen, Mark James, Sue Sabol, Steve Churchill (Seneca County Board of Supervisors), Mike Heusler, and “Doc” Malchoff, Assistant Extension Agent, Seneca County 1947-48.

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Three new Regional Economic Development Councils for Upstate New York announced by Governnor Statement from Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau on Governor Cuomo’s announcement on July 26 of three new Regional Economic Development Councils for Upstate New York:

“NYFB is grateful to Governor Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Duffy for including farmers and food industry leaders in the three Regional Councils unveiled today, which demonstrates the com-

mitment of the Administration to agriculture, a critical economic development and employment sector in New York State.

“We have been saying all along that in order to revitalize New York’s

economy, a good place to focus is on agriculture, which for generations has been the backbone of our rural economy.

“Farmers look forward to contributing ideas and support to these new Regional

Economic Development Councils, helping bring back New York’s strong heritage in being a leader in the production of food and creating new jobs in farming and food processing.

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tential to become a national and worldwide hub of food processing technology and innovation, and farmers look forward to participating in the Councils to help jump start that process.”

(voted USA Today’s #1 ice cream parlor in New

York State) was especially busy that evening.

Sean Agate, Chef of Vineyard 108, Hotel

Clarence provided wings dry-rubbed with his spe-

cial seasonings and samples of four dipping sauces. He said, “I had fun. These events are a great way to meet other people and learn what’s available.”

The plant sector was well represented with beautiful lilies from Ruth Charter’s Little Red Barn and plants and gift ideas from the Lilac Farm. New to the area is Good Shepherd Wool and Insulation, a company that processes wool fleece into home insulation. Besides these businesses, Muranda Cheese, Dave and Rita’s Farm Market, Tastefully Simple, Seneca County Farm Bureau, and the Seneca County Soil and Water Conservation District were on hand to showcase their products and services and to join in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension. In thinking about the last 100 years of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ave Bauder, Executive Director said, “Seneca County CCE connects local residents to the land grant system. We look for research-based information that can meet local needs which will ultimately improve the lives of county residents and strengthen the communities in which they live.

We look forward to the next 100 years.”

The next event to showcase the Finger Lakes wine and culinary experience will be the Cork and Fork event to be held Sept. 16-17 at the Rodman Lott and Son Farm south of Seneca Falls. If interested in participating as a vendor, please call the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce at 315-568-2906. If not a vendor, celebrate the good taste of Seneca County and the bounty of the Finger Lakes region by purchasing a ticket to attend.

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

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

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

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

“The soybean industry has changed dramatically in the past 20 years, and USB needs some changes as well,” said USB Chairman Marc Curtis, a Mississippi soybean farmer. “We took a step forward moving USB toward the organization it needs to be to address the modern world.”

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

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

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

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

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

“These will be markets U.S. soy is not currently in and we can focus on and make an impact.”

Farmer -leaders also determined the direction of USB’s fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, with specific recommendations for each of the checkoff’s program areas, including Communications, Domestic Marketing, International Marketing, Production Research and New Uses Development.

“USB adopted a new strategic plan, adopted high-impact projects and made steps in other areas,” said Curtis. “USB approved the two projects that represent the most tangible things we can put our hands on right now.”

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit us at www.unitedsoybean.org

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National Biodiesel Board supports EPA renewable fuels proposal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest renewable fuels proposal will provide stability for the U.S. biodiesel industry while helping to create jobs, improve the environment, and bolster U.S. energy security, National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe testified July 12.

Speaking at an Environmental Protection Agency hearing, Jobe said the EPA’s proposal represents a modest and sustainable level of growth in the Biomassbased Diesel program that is consistent with the availability of the diverse feedstocks used to make biodiesel, such as vegetable oils, recycled cooking oil and animal fats. He noted that biodiesel is the only EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel being produced on a commercial scale across the country, and he commended the EPA for supporting the industry’s growth.

“While we believe

these are conservative targets for the U.S. biodiesel industry, we applaud the EPA for proposing a reasonable increase,” Jobe said in a statement after the hearing. “As America’s only EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel to reach commercial-scale production nationwide, we are ready to meet the challenge.”

So far this year, biodiesel is demonstrating its ability to achieve the EPA’s 2011 standard of 800 million gallons.

Biomass-based Diesel production has averaged some 75 million gallons in recent months, with a high of 82 million gallons in May, putting it well on track for meeting or exceeding the target.

The EPA’s latest proposal calls for increasing the Biomass-based

Diesel volume to 1 billion gallons in 2012 and almost 1.3 billion gallons in 2013.

(Biodiesel makes up nearly all U.S. Biomass-based Diesel production.) Because it qualifies as an Advanced Biofuel, biodiesel is also eligible to exceed the Biomassbased Diesel targets and help meet general advanced biofuels requirements under the program.

“We’re confident that we can meet these production goals. In doing so, we’ll help cure America’s oil addiction with a clean-burning renewable fuel while creating goodpaying American jobs,” Jobe said. “This program was developed to wean the country off foreign oil with cleaner homegrown fuels, and we believe it’s working as intended.”

Biodiesel is a renewable, clean-burning 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 feedstocks, it is the only commercial-scale fuel used across the U.S. to meet the EPA’s definition as an advanced biofuel. Its production, distribution and use will support more than 31,000 U.S. jobs in 2011 and replace nearly 1 billion gallons of imported petroleum diesel.

Biodiesel is used in existing diesel engines and meets strict specifications of ASTM D6751.

NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry in the United States.

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between milk income and feed costs.

SPR release avoidable with stronger domestic renewable fuels policy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even as gas prices have moderated during the summer driving season,

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the Obama Administration’s decision to release 30 million barrels of oil (the volumetric equiva-

lent of 1.25 billion gallons of ethanol) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) underscores

the continued volatility and uncertainty in the world oil market.

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) took the opportunity to emphasize the need for greater Obama Administration efforts to increase production and use of domestic renewable alternatives to imported oil. Unlike corn, switchgrass, ag wastes, and other feedstocks for renewable fuels which are regenerated each year, supplies taken from the SPR are gone forever and can only be replaced by buying more oil.

“The need to release supplies from the SPR could have been avoided

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if American fuel policy allowed for more ethanol to be used in a standard gallon of gasoline,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “American ethanol producers could supply the 1.25 billion gallons of ethanol equivalent to the 30 million barrels of oil released right now, spurring economic opportunity, creating jobs, and weakening the hold imported oil has on our nation. Instead, American ethanol producers are forced to export excess supply as domestic fuel regulations and infrastructure limit ethanol’s place in the market. While releasing oil supplies may be nec-

essary, this move needs to be coupled with a renewed commitment to the increased production and use of domestic renewable alternatives like ethanol.”

Domestic ethanol production is the only alternative to oil that is putting downward pressure on gasoline and oil prices today. A recent study from the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development found that the 13.2 billion gallons of ethanol available in 2010 helped keep gasoline prices an average of 89 cents lower than they otherwise would have been.

The impact of ethanol has also gotten the attention of OPEC nations, including Saudi Arabia.

In confidential 2010 U.S. Embassy cables recently uncovered by WikiLeaks, Ambassador James Smith stated that the Saudi assistant petroleum minister had expressed concern that Saudis could be “greened out” of the U.S. fuel market by biofuels like ethanol.

According to the cable, “Prince Abdulaziz (the Assistant Minister of Petroleum) noted that in 2009, the U.S. for the first time consumed more ethanol domestically than Saudi oil.

Saudi officials watched the ethanol debate with great interest…”

Palletized Bluestone / Flagstone Auction

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(500) Pallets of Cut Stone / Landscape Stone For: Endless Mountain Stone Co. Susquehanna, PA 18847 (Great Bend Area)

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(500) Pallets Of Quality Bluestone, Pavers, Landscape Stone, Etc. (500) Including: Lg. Qty. Of Natural Cleft Pattern; Tumbled Pavers; Tumbled & Non-Tumbled Drystack Wallstones; Bluestone Slabs; Treads / Sills; Landscape Boulders; Bluestone Tiles; Bagged Gravels; Specialty Items Including: Waterjet Murals; Bluestone Patio Kits; Benches; Bluestone Welcome Stones / Gift Items; Many Other Items; Palletized Stone To Be Sold By The Pallet Or By Square Ft. And Take The Pallet Full.

Alike Pallets & Types Will Be Offered By The Pallet And Buyer Can Take Multiple Pallets. Selling Arrangements Will Depend On Types, Varieties And Way Stone Is Palletized. Decorative & Specialty Items Will Be Sold Individually. Types, Sizes, Selling Terms & Other Pertinent Info Will Be In Detailed Catalog, Which Will Be On Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com, After July 28th.

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Smaller Items & Specialty Items Selling First.

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

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

“Telling this story is essential at a time when consumers want to know

how their food is produced,” said John Miles, Land O’Lakes FARM implementation leader.

“The FARM program helps us reach out to customers, consumers, and the entire marketing chain. It sends a strong message that Land O’Lakes member producers work hard caring for their animals and producing quality milk.”

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

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

passion and allows them to speak with one voice as they market nationally and internationally.

The pace of participation has surpassed our expectations.”

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

Participating producers are provided comprehensive training materials and undergo an onfarm evaluation conducted by a trained veterinarian, extension educator, co-op field staff member, or other FARMtrained professional.

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

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

diting company with more than 10 years of experience verifying onfarm animal care, has been selected to conduct all third-party evaluations and will begin that process this summer.

In addition to Land O’Lakes, participating cooperatives and proprietary producers include

Agri-Mark, Inc., Hilmar Cheese Company, Foremost Farms USA, and Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers (MDVA) Cooperative.

“In today’s society we have to prove that animal care is important to all dairy farmers in a manner that our neighbors and customers can understand and respect.

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

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

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The free trade negotiations (which should be FAIR trade) appear to be leaving our American dairy farmers holding the bag.

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The proposal supports what Senator Casey alludes to with the problems with the present TPP trade agreement.

The new proposal, like the former Specter Casey bill, is the only proposed legislation that determined the value of raw milk at the farm level. This is accomplished by using the National Average Cost of Production as determined by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

The current proposal clearly illustrates the profitable margin that dairy farmers can receive, without any government funds!

Again I want to congratulate our friend Senator Casey regarding the trade agreements.

However, again we urge the Senator to take the immediate lead in introducing the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011.

Thousands of dairy farmers and scores of thousands of consumers are supporting a new pricing formula for dairy farmers based on their cost of production.

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Specter from Pennsylvania, attempting to curtail the amount of casein coming in the USA. Casein can be used for industrial use (non-food), and it is also used in food products in the USA. One of the main uses for casein is in the manufacturing of imitation dairy products. This practice has always raised the dander of many United States dairy farmers.

Reportedly, milk protein concentrate is used in hundreds of food products, but some people claim MPC is DUMPED into cheese vats to extend the yield of cheese from 100 pounds of milk.

I certainly applaud Senator Casey’s efforts on behalf of all American dairy farmers.

However, at the same time we publicly urge Senator Casey to take the lead in having the former Specter-Casey bill reintroduced in the U.S. Senate.

The new proposal, identified as the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011, has been reported out of the Senate Legislative Counsel and is now in proper form waiting to be introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Biodiesel achieves stunning 5-to-1 return on fossil energy

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New study shows America’s Advanced Biofuel has sharp upward trend in energy efficiency Americans can feel more confident than ever in biodiesel’s ability to meet today’s energy needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to do the same.

A new study shows production continues to be astonishingly energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating, demonstrating its longterm sustainability.

Newly published research from the University of Idaho and U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that for every unit of fossil energy needed to produce biodiesel, the return is 5.54 units of renewable energy. This energy-in, energy-out ratio is called “energy balance” or “fossil energy ratio.”

“This study shows the clear trend that biodiesel production continues to improve when it comes to efficient use of resources,” said Don Scott, director of sustainability for the National Biodiesel Board. “No other fuel available in the U.S. comes close to such a high energy balance.”

Scott noted the most recent data available for this study was from 2006. “Using data from 2009 or 2010 would likely show an even greater gain in energy efficiency,” he said.

Biodiesel, made from agricultural co-products and byproducts, has always had a relatively high energy balance.

This is partly because the main energy source used to grow crops is the sun, which is “free energy.”

The U.S. Department of Energy and USDA completed the first comprehensive lifecycle assessment for biodiesel produced in the U.S. in 1998. That study found a 3.2-to-1 energy balance. The energy inventory for this analysis was updated in 2009 using 2002 data, finding the ratio had improved to 4.56-to-1.

In the new study, three things are primarily responsible for the leap in biodiesel’s energy balance number: 1. New data from USDA and the National Biodiesel Board show that soybean crushing facilities and biodiesel production plants have become increasingly energy efficient 2. Soybean farmers have adopted energy-

saving farm practices, such has minimum tillage 3. Increases in soybean yields “In addition to improved energy efficiency at processing facilities, soybean growers have accomplished greater yields with lower inputs of water and fertilizer per bushel, even as cropland has declined,” said Jim Duffield, USDA senior agricultural economist, who co-authored all three life cycle analysis studies. “Biodiesel deserves some credit for this progress — the demand it creates is helping to drive the new technologies that make American agriculture more efficient.”

Specifically, in comparison to the 2009 study, the new study finds: • The energy input in soybean agriculture was reduced by 52 percent

• The energy input in soybean processing was reduced by 58 percent • The energy input in biodiesel production (transesterification) was reduced by 33 percent, per unit volume of biodiesel produced • Overall, the energy input reduction was 42 percent for the same amount of biodiesel produced • The addition of secondary inputs, such as farm machinery and building materials, did not have a significant effect on the fossil energy ratio Biodiesel is a diverse fuel made from a wide variety of agricultural byproducts and coproducts. Its powerful greenhouse gas reductions compared to petroleum diesel make it the nation’s only commercially available, advanced biofuel produced in the U.S.

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United Ag Services update Pulse of the Market — The blend price of milk increased again during June. This is great news. May’s blend price for the Federal Order I, former 201-210 zone, was $20.04 which was a $.41 increase.

The increase is better than April’s.

Milk production for April in all 50 states was up 1.3 percent.

This is according to the USDA’s Milk Production Report. The percentage

of increase has been decreasing over the last few months. This means milk will be tight in the fall. This will be good for dairy prices. Cow numbers are increasing. In all 50 states cows were up 81,000 head more than May 2010. Over all milk per cow isn’t increasing as much as last year. This will help keep production in check.

Block cheese is up to $2.11 per pound which

is great news. Butter prices are staying above $2 per pound. As of the first of July, Butter was at $2.03 per pound and non fat dried milk is staying at $1.61. Prices on the New Zealand bimonthly auction for powdered milk have been dropping some but with cheese prices up and butter prices staying up this will have minimal effect on our prices. That is as long as prices don’t drop too

much. The forecasts that I have seen are calling for $21 to $23 blend milk prices for July to September of this year. Prices beyond September will depend on what block cheese, butter and powder milk prices do.

Exports are very important to keep our prices up. CWT is working to keep exports moving. CWT’s total cheese exports at this time, for 2011, total

45.9 million pounds.

What CWT’s money does is help pay the shipping costs to make our cheese competitive on the world market.

There are currently two important export issues. One is with Mexico on the trucking issue. As I understand it, Mexico and the U.S. made an agreement so that Mexico’s truckers can haul into the U.S. and the tariffs on U.S. dairy products to Mexi-

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co will be dropped. The other issue is the free trade agreement with South Korea, Columbia and Panama. If this agreement is passed by Congress it will mean millions of dollars for U.S. dairymen in dairy product sales. It will not hurt beef prices either.

Currently South Korea is our number one beef export market. If the free trade agreement passes, sales could increase even more. The more products we can sell by exports, the better off we all will be.

Don’t forget about the Dean Foods Class Action Settlement that must be mailed by Aug. 23. This is only for dairy farms where the milking barn is in the boundary of Federal Order I. You must furnish your production records from January 1, 2002 to May 23, 2011. Do what you want to, but if they are going to put this money out there you might just as well have it. If there is a settlement the lawyers will take their money off the top... But you must send the letter back in with your production records.

United Ag will put your production records together for you for $10 for the period of time you shipped with one of our coops. If you want the production records call or write the office and they will be glad to put the information together for you.

Addison Milk Producers Coop members, in the Addison bulk tank area, need to get ready for a USPH inspection.

It will happen between now and the end of December. So get junk picked up and painting done while the weather is good. This is a very important inspection and we must pass if you want to ship Grade A milk.

With a number of milk plants expanding in the Northeast, milk is going to be tight. If you want to expand, there is no problem selling additional milk. We can sell all the good quality milk we can ship!

Just take time to be safe with all the long hours that you folks are working this summer.

Safety can’t be taken for granted, so PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Source: United Ag Services newsletter for June 2011 by Ginny Carman

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Peterson moves forward with dairy reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 13, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-MN, made the following statement after releasing a dairy reform discussion draft that would offer protection, create stability and inspire growth in the dairy sector. The draft language is based on reform proposals put forward by the

dairy industry.

“I released this discussion draft now because we need to act before the next farm bill. If we have another dairy crisis like we had in 2009, we could lose half our dairies. The discussion draft allows us to keep the ball moving while continuing to have a dialogue with the dairy industry.

“Current dairy programs aren’t working;

they’re not keeping up with the challenges facing today’s dairy industry. This proposal addresses these challenges. The proposal creates a strong safety net that will provide the support all sectors of the diverse industry need during tough times.

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tion that will ensure Americans continue to have access to a safe and abundant supply of fresh milk,” Peterson said.

Peterson’s proposal consists of three main components — a margin protection pro-

gram, a Dairy Market Stabilization Program and reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. These proposals would provide a safety net based on margin protection, rather than price; and replace both the Dairy

Product Price Support Program (DPPSP) and the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reviewed the discussion draft and determined it shows savings.

Trucking executive urges Congress to advance safety initiatives ARLINGTON, VA — In testimony before a Senate subcommittee on July 21, Dan England, chairman and president of C.R. England Inc., and

vice chairman of the American Trucking Associations urged Congress to adopt several ATA-suggested initiatives to improve highway safety.

Specifically, Mr. England urged Congress to raise the bar for new companies entering the industry by requiring them to successfully

complete training and an examination before being permitted to operate — and to undergo an initial safety audit within six months of commencing operations, not 18 months which is the current standard.

In addition, Mr. England called for improvements to the agency’s new safety monitoring and measurement system, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA).

“ATA has supported CSA from the outset,” said England, “However, the integrity of the system is hindered by underlying data quality and methodology issues. As such, its use as a system to reliably identify unsafe carriers and drivers is somewhat limited.”

Mr. England also urged

Trucks Congress to look beyond the current enforcement and compliance system as the primary means to improve truck safety.

Specifically, he pointed to the need to create a national system to provide employers with timely notification of drivers’ moving violations and a drug and alcohol test result clearinghouse, as tools to help “leverage the size and power of the industry to achieve the mutual objective of improving highway safety.”

Mr. England reiterated ATA’s support of a federal mandate for electronic logging devices (ELDs), but stressed that such a mandate should be coupled with retention of the current hours of service rules. He pointed out that the industry’s safety

record has improved dramatically since the current regulations were put in place in 2004, and that given these improvements the most appropriate course of action is to improve compliance with the current rules, rather than change them, by mandating electronic logging devices.

Finally, Mr. England stressed the need to broaden the focus of truck safety initiatives to get at the most prevalent causes of truck crashes. “…the single largest factor impacting truck safety is the behavior of other motorists,” said Mr. England, “hence, focusing almost exclusively on motor carriers and their drivers directs attention to a small part of the equation.”

ATA Truck Tonnage Index jumped 2.8 percent in June ARLINGTON, VA — The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8 percent in June after decreasing a revised 2.0 percent in May 2011. May’s drop was slightly less than the 2.3 percent ATA reported on June 27. The latest gain put the SA index at 115.8 (2000=100) in June, up from the May level of 112.6 and the highest since January 2011.

The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by

pick up that freight. As a result, it is close to a net wash and does not end up in a false increase. Nevertheless, some carriers are picking up freight from failures and it may have boosted the index. Due to our correction mentioned above however, it should be limited.

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 67.2 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 9 billion tons of freight in 2010. Motor carriers collected $563.4 billion, or 81.2 percent of total revenue earned by all transport modes.

ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. This is a preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued around the 10th day of the month. The report includes month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic comparisons, and key financial indicators.

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry.

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the fleets before any seasonal adjustment, equaled 122.3 in June, which was 5.3 percent above the previous month.

Compared with June 2010, SA tonnage jumped 6.8 percent, the largest year -over -year gain since January 2011. In May, the tonnage index was 3 percent above a year earlier.

“Motor carriers told us that freight was strong in June and that played out in the data as well,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said. Tonnage recovered all of the losses in April and May when the index contracted a total of 2.6 percent.

“After growing 5.5 percent in the first half of the year from the same period last year, the strength of truck tonnage in the second half will depend greatly on what manufacturing output does,” Costello noted. “If manufacturing continues to grow stronger than GDP, I fully expect truck freight to do the same.”

Note on the impact of trucking company failures on the index: Each month, ATA asks its membership the amount of tonnage each carrier hauled, including all types of freight.

The indexes are calculated based on those responses.

The sample includes an array of trucking companies, ranging from small fleets to multi-billion dollar carriers. When a company in the sample fails, we include its final month of operation and zero it out for the following month, with the assumption that the remaining carriers

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Chairperson’s Corner

by Judy Wright, Chair, Northeast CCA Region What a turn around in the weather since I wrote last in May! What I thought would be a cool wet growing season has really turned the corner into one with plenty of heat and now needing rain. Who would have thought less than two months ago we would have been looking for rain?

In central New York we had a good second cutting of hay, the winter wheat is almost ready for harvest and corn is starting to tassel in some areas. I now have my fingers crossed for any rain to hold off until the winter wheat is harvested to prevent sprouting and then it can rain to ensure any potential drought stress will be reduced and good pollination of the corn crop will occur.

Last I looked prices from the commodity grains still looked good. According to the May 2011 New York Crop and Livestock Report acreage of winter wheat in New York was up slightly over 2010, yet yield is expected to be down slightly to 64 bushels compared to 2010 and the national winter wheat crop is down from 2010. Let’s continue to keep our fingers crossed for favorable harvest conditions. I have been surprised to see a few oat fields that some how got planted this spring now also ripening for harvest! I spoke with our local dairy feed supplier and he was not expecting to

receive any locally grown oats this year.

Our fresh vegetable growers, however, are seeing the effects of the wet cool spring planting weather. In some areas the change to hot dry conditions have allowed some crops to respond favorably while other crops did not develop the deep root system needed to withstand the current hot dry conditions. I am personally holding out for the local sweet corn to come to market which also was delayed because of the wet soils. The farm market I buy from has planted all the acreage and is expecting sweet corn into October this year — such a treat!

With most of the difficult decisions behind us for this growing season, now is the time to think about cover crops to hold those nutrients not used by the current crop for next year. Your Certified Crop Adviser is available to help with these important decisions and can offer you some timely information.

I just became aware that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for grants to provide economic assistance to independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives and agricultural producer groups through the ValueAdded Producer Grant Program. The maximum grant amount for a planning grant is $100,000 and the max-

imum grant amount for a working capital grant is $300,000. The application deadline is Aug. 29. If you are interested you find more information at www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2011/06/0281.xml Be sure to contact your Certified Crop Adviser to learn more about how they can be a partner in your decision making process today and what programs are available to keep farmers and agricultural advisers up to date on Best Management Practices, environmental stewardship, and any future regulatory measures. Together we can keep New York agriculture a strong part of the local economy and help revitalize our state’s economy.

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Crop Meetings and Field Days for Farmers and CCAs Note; Many of these meetings offer pre-approved CCA Continuing Education Units August 2011 Aug. 4: 6th Annual UVM Extension Crops & Soils Field Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Borderview Research Farm, 146 Line Road, Alburgh VT. Contact Heather Darby heather.darby@uvm.edu Aug. 5: CCA Exams, 9 a.m.-noon and 1- 4 p.m., Skaneateles Lake Watershed Program Offices C/O Soil & Water Conservation District of Onondaga County, 2571 US Rt. 11, 2nd Floor Lafayette, NY 13084, 315-677-4630, or contact Janet Fallon 315-696-0167.

Aug. 10: Exploring New Ideas at the Choiniere Dairy Farm, Highgate Center VT, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Choiniere Family Dairy, 2465 Gore Road, Highgate Center, VT. Owner and operator Guy Choiniere will talk about grain production and innovative ways to integrate small grains into a dairy ration, as well as using bedded pack compost to improve pastures and extend the grazing season, and growing tillage radishes to reduce compaction. Contact Heather Darby heather.darby@uvm.edu, phone: 802-524-6501 Aug. 16: New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association Summer Crops Tour featuring Ken & Isaac Ferrie, Crop Tech Consulting and Scott Stewart, Stewart-Peterson, Inc., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Du Mond Farms, 5083 White Road, Union Springs NY 13160; Contact 518-783-1322. Cost per person $40 before Aug. 7, $50 after Aug. 7.

Aug. 25: Soybean Grower Field Day Southeast PA Ag Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction

Road, Manheim, PA 17545, Contact Del Voight at dvg1@psu.edu Aug. 25: UVM Extension Hop Harvester Showcase, Northfield MA, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Four Star Farms - 496 Pine Meadow Road, Northfield, MA Join growers and brewers for a workshop on harvesting, preserving and packaging hops to maintain the highest level of quality. Contact Heather Darby heather.darby@uvm.edu Aug. 26: UVM Extension Hop Harvester Showcase, Borderview Farm, 146 Line Road, Alburgh, VT Learn more about hop harvesting, including the determination of harvest moisture and readiness and the maintenance and use of a hop harvester. Also check out our research roaster, used for drying small quantities of hops. Contact Heather Darby heather.darby@uvm.edu September 2011 Sept. 1: Southeast PA Crops Conference Field Meeting, Contact Bob Leiby rel5@psu.edu Sept. 20: Processing & Storing Small Grains Field Day 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Butterworks Farm, 421 Trumpass Road, Westfield, VT. This workshop, hosted by Jack and Anne Lazor at Butterworks Farm, will highlight post-harvest techniques for cleaning, storing, and processing small grains. Contact Heather Darby heather.darby@uvm.edu FALL (Date TBA): Oilseed Production and Biofuels Processing Field Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Rainbow View Farm, Orwell, VT. Mark Mordasky will host an oilseed workshop at his farm and describe his processing equipment and op-

2011 North East Region Certified Crop Adviser Board Members Judy Wright, Co Chair Farmland Protection Consultant, jlw4220@yahoo.com Auburn,NY Quirine Ketterings, Co Chair, Cornell University Qmk2@cornell.edu, Ithaca, NY Jeanette Marvin, Administrative Assistant, JFM Solutions, jmarvin@rochester.rr.com, Macedon, NY Ryan Akin Hemdale Farms, rakin1@rochester.rr.com Canandaigua, NY Carl Bannon DuPont Crop Protection, carl.d.bannon@usa.dupont.com Amherst, MA

Brian Boerman Farmland Environmental, bib@acsoffice.com , Ithaca, NY Rich Bonanno U Mass Extension, rbonanno@umext.umass.edu Methuen, MA Mike Contessa Champlain Valley Agronomics Inc., fieldteck@aol.com , Peru, NY Heather Darby U of Vermont Extension, Heather.Darby@uvm.edu , Vermont Matt Eckhard Capital Area Ag Consulting, mreconsulting@hotmail.com Stephentown, NY

Janet Fallon Dairy One, janet.fallon@dairyone.com Tully, NY Dale Gates NRCS , dale.gates@ny.usda.gov , Marcy, NY Jessica Heim SWCD-Madison County jessica-heim@verizon.net Hamilton, NY Doug LaFave Hewitt Brothers dlafave@a-znet.com , Locke, NY Joe Lawrence CCE-Lewis County, jrl65@cornell.edu , Lowville, NY Jeff Ten Eyck NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets, jeff.teneyck@agmkt.state.ny.us Groton, NY

eration, as well as detailing his on-farm biofuel production. The Mordaskys raise field crops for their livestock and produce fuel for their own farm using recycled farm equipment.

Nov. 5: Fall Hops Conference and Annual Northeast Hop Alliance Meeting, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Brown’s Brewing Co., 417 River Street, Troy, NY. The Northeast Hop Alliance (NeHA) will meet to discuss ongoing research and hop production, plan events for the coming year, and get together to celebrate hops in our region.

Nov. 21: Cornell Field Crop Dealer Meeting, one day event - Details to follow SAVE the DATE! Jan. 20 and 21, 2012: 16th Annual VT Grazing & Livestock Conference, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin

CCA Winter Training Event Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, Double Tree Inn Syracuse, NY The 2011 Annual Training for Certified Crop Advisers is scheduled for Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at a new location in Syracuse. The Double Tree Inn will host this year’s three day event with topics on Pest Management, covering topics on Scouting, disease management in corn and using tillage for weed control.

Crop Management topics will include presentations on Using GIS and remote sensing organic field crop management and growing hops. Soil and Water topics will include manure management for difficult weather conditions, cover crops, prescribed grazing and nutrient placement and protected streams. Nutrient Management presentations will include precision manure management, corn starter nitrogen, potassium trials in alfalfa and feed management planning.

There will be a joint session focused on developments in agricultural environmental management looking at 590 standard, managing for the Chesapeake Bay and winter manure spreading. Professional development training will also be available on farm safety and how to respond if you are first on the scene of a farm accident and a panel presentation on how to conduct on-farm research.

More information will be available early fall and can be accessed on the CCA Web site. Contact Jeanette Marvin, JFM Solutions, NYSABA/NRCCA, PO Box 268 Macedon, NY 14502, 315-986-9320 or Fax 315986-8534.

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Pennsylvania’s 2011 Machinery Custom Rates

by Adam W. Pike, Agricultural Statistician The custom rates shown are averages from voluntary reports by custom operators and farmers throughout Pennsylvania. Most of the rates are stated per acre, cwt., ton, bale, or bushel rather than per hour to reduce the variation due to machinery size.

The rates shown include the cost of hiring machine with fuel and operator and exclude the cost of seed, fertilizer, and other materials used unless otherwise specified. Individual rates vary due to differences in working conditions, services performed, or even the operator’s eagerness to do custom work. Therefore, the average rates shown should not be considered absolute indications of fair charges.

Average rates are shown separately for two regions of the state, labeled “Mountain” and “Valley”. The differences in rates between regions reflect differences in terrain, soils and alternative opportunities for the labor and equipment used. Figures labeled “State” represent the straight average

of all reports used regardless of geographic location.

Of the 82 rates reported with yearto-year comparisons, 52 increased, 24 decreased, and 6 are virtually unchanged from last year. Overall, custom rates were up 1.88 percent compared to the previous year. Because of the potential variation in size and overall productivity of equipment, a range of reported rates for each job has been included. The range represents the middle 80 percent of all reported rates for each job, thus the lowest 10 percent and the highest 10 percent of all reported values were excluded.

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Keith Severson, CCA, Cayuga County CCE I am Keith Severson and I was delighted to learn that I can once again claim to be a card carrying Certified Crop Adviser. This might be confusing to some considering I have worked in an advisory capacity as an educator with responsibilities in agronomy with Cornell Cooperative Extension for over 30 years. I became CCA certified nearly 25 years ago when I was working in Oswego County but found it very difficult to keep current with the continuing education unit (CEU) requirement while working and attending classes to obtain an MBA. Shortly after obtaining the MBA, I took an administrative position with Chenango County for Extension and staying current with my CEU’s became even more challenging so I decided to let my CCA expire. Seven years later, I retired as a Federal employee, married Roberta Harrison, another long time CCE Extension Educator, and moved to Onondaga County, where we currently reside.

I decided to renew my CCA and Pesticide Certification when I accepted an

opportunity to work as a Field Crops extension educator in Cayuga County. I prepared for the exams, found them more challenging than before, and am participating in training opportunities to remain current in both categories.

I can honestly say that today’s requirements ask more of an educator and service provider than they did in the past, considering the volume of research and discoveries that have developed over the years. Technology now provides new methods to obtain and verify that training has been completed but the body of knowledge in today’s world is ever expanding. One of the items that I have always appreciated while working for Extension is the ability to receive training opportunities from the researchers that are determining the future of the science we will work with. I have always enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a fashion that allows me to provide more accurate recommendations and greater options for agricultural producers to manage their business.

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6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

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15’ RIGID GRAIN HEAD, fits an L&M Gleaner combines, excellent, $1,200. 607-5662390.

1954 JD 40 UTILITY, wide front, 3 point hitch. 518-2563169 1974 FORD LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 20’ forage or grain box, 3208 Cat automatic transmission, floatation tires, well maintained, good condition, $25,000. 315-380-9905 1978 JD 8630, 4WD, with 3 pt. hitch & PTO, good condition, Ontario Co., 585-506-5948

Canandaigua, NY Gleaner F2 diesel with 313 flex head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 White 2-70 diesel fender, 38” rears, Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Oliver 1750 gas fender tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 Bushog 2515 15’ batwing, 2 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 John Deere 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 Ficklin 435 gravity box & gear, 15” top ext. . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 New Idea 5209 disc bine, gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 White 588 4x18”, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 White 378 12 row cultivator Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 John Deere 825 6 row cultivator, Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 J&M 350 gravity box & gear, 20” tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 EZ Flow gravity box & gear, sharp box . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Used Kill Bros. auger for gravity box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 New Idea 40’ hay elevator, transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 IH 1460 combine diesel & 15’ flex head . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 IH 1010 15’ grain head, Very Nice head . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 18-4-38 trail duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 White 435 9 shank disc chisel, Just In . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 11-2-28 tires & rims, 550 oliver, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 18-4-38 tires & rims, double bevel rims (choice) . . . . . $250 ea Ford 100 lbs weights, front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 ea 2 White 588 5x18 reset plows . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 & $2,500 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

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3 - 2010 J. Deere 8320 R’s, 50” rear-dual, 4-remotes, wts, Qhitch, G. Star ready, warranty, 0 hours, Call for Great Price!

2 - 2010 Case IH 335’s c/a, MFD., 50” R. duals, 38” ft. duals, loaded, 3 PTO’s, leather, 5-remotes, wts, Q-hitch, 200 hrs. Call for Unbelievable Price!

JD 8420 c/a MFD. U. nice one w/2650 hrs JD 8130 c/a MFD. like new w/750 hrs JD 7830 c/a MFD. fancy w/1600 hrs JD 7830 c/a 2 wheel w/400 hrs JD 7230 c/a MFD w/673 ldr, 300 hrs JD 7130 c/a MFD w/ 1240 hrs NH TD 5050 c/a MFD w/ldr, 400 hrs * NH BR 740-A Rd baler, silage special, net wrap & harvest teck applicator, Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 * NH H 7450 discbine, 13’6” G Pivot, Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500

Farm Machinery For Sale INT. 1460 COMBINE for parts.

1020 flex head, 15’. Case 70 & 90 series tractors for parts.

Parting out NH 900, 892 & 770 choppers. 585-732-1953

Farm Machinery For Sale JD 8420, 8200 2WD, 4955, 4560, 7700, 7405, 7210, 5500. JD corn head green.

New & used tires and rims of all sizes. 585-732-1953

JD #30 hydraulic bale kicker, $1,100; (2) Killbros gravity boxes 1/350, 1/375, w/extensions, 12T gear. 315-5363807

JOHN DEERE 6400, 4WD, open station, good condition, $14,900; big M&W 400 bushel gravity bins w/center dividers & 2 doors, 12 ton M&W gears w/16.5L/16.1SL tires. 315536-3807

Farm Machinery For Sale

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ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC.

Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450 or 573-3344

MABIE BROS., INC. See the Krone Difference for Size, Strength and Unmatched Durability

3186 Freshour Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4691

Dealer For Mensch Manufacturing FULL LINE IN STOCK

Rubber Manure Scrapers Feed Alley Scrapers Bedding Fluffers Bucket Side Shooter Trailer Side Shooter (Sand or Sawdust) Please Give Us A Call For All Your Mensch Needs

MABIE BROS., INC.

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0% for 48 Mos. OR 2% for 60 Mos.

$140/Mo. w/ 15% Down

On Rakes, Tedders, Mowers

Used New Idea 5209 Disc Mo.Co.

2010 Krone SW38T Rake

Call For Price

Ask about the new Krone VP 1500

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New MF/Hesston 1734 39x52

0% Financing + $900 Rebate

MF TD 1620 2 Basket 8’ Tedder

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315-687-7891

JOHN DEERE 6620 combine, w/13’ rigid head; Jamesway silo unloader, 16’, w/tripod & electric winch. 315-539-3996 JOHN DEERE 920 Mo-Co discbine, very good condition.

607-836-4502 JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: New & used. New Miller bale wrappers, basic, $7,200; with cut and hold, $8,400. New Super Crimp hay conditioners, $4,200; 8’, $4,626. New bale grabbers, $1,750; HD $1,950.

Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 Landpride 10’ Rotary Mower (Demo) Model RCR2510 Trailer Type w/(3) gearboxes, hard rubber tires (New List $7000) Our Price $5,950 Farmi Log Winch Good used Model 601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,150 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Kubota Ldr & Belly Mower 20HP Dsl, 800 hrs, hydro ‘06 4x4 NH TC45D w/NH Loader & Bkt 4045HP Dsl, hydro w/rabbit/turtle control. Well maintained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 Ford NH 4630 full factory cab, 55-60HP Dsl, 1800 hrs, dual outlets, clean inside & out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 Pequea 175Bu Spreader Demo (List over $8,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Our Price $5,950 4x4 Ford 2120 w/Ford Ldr 40HP Dsl . .$10,750 Pequea 710P Fluffer (never used) . . .$2,250 Disk Sets 8’, 10’, 12’ (6) In Stock Dayton PTO Generator on nice cart, 50/25KW (like new) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” 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 L2 GLEANER COMBINE, 16’ flex & 16’ rigid head, good condition, $15,000 OBO. 585721-7684

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA See our ad in the Aug. 8th EFD insert. Visit us @ Lot #108 @ EFD’s.

We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

CUT THE HEAT and become one of our smallest partnerships with a tree spade! See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com MANURE LINE 16” steel, 200’ of line; Vacuum Pump, DeLaval, with parts; 3pt.

Hitch Pallet Forks. 315-4800250

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale NEW AND USED PARTS for New Holland 782, 790, 890, 892, 900; John Deere 3940, 3950, 3960. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts.

Closed Sundays. 607-2438151 NEW HOLLAND bale wagon parts available for all models.

Sodbuster Sales, Polson, MT. 406-883-2118

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 STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,799. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $2,999. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170 NH 648 round baler, like new, $12,500; NH 315 Baler #70 Thrower, $2,250; NH 853 Round Baler, $2,200; Sitrex RM5200 4 Star Tedder, $2,450; Duetz-Fahr 2 Star Tedder, like new, $2,400. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 NH ROUND BALER 644, net wrap, asking $10,000.

315-521-2552 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com SKID LOADER Attachments: 72” rock bucket, $650; 48” pallet fork, $500; Lower profile & snow & litter buckets, call for price 315-536-0268

Skid Steer Attachments •Buckets •Pallet Forks •Bale Spears •Rock Forks •Grapples ~ Call for Price Burkholder Repair LLC

315-536-8446 Farm Machinery For Sale

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New MF 1512 12 Wheel V Rake

Farm Machinery For Sale

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

Smiley’s Equipment Square Balers, $750 up; Round Balers $1,500 up; Haybines, $750 up; Discbines, $3,000 up; Rakes, $350 up; Tractors, $1,000 up; 4x4 Rater, $1,250; Chevy Pickup, $1,750; Sickle Bars, $350 up; Backhoes, $3,000 up; Dump Trucks, $2,500 up; dozers, excavators, pavers, seal outfits, blacktop rollers, tedders, brush hogs, hay elevators, mixer wagons, hay wagons, finish mowers, post pounders, post hole diggers, sickle bar mowers.

Hundreds of Tractors, Thousands of Parts

518-634-2310

SPECIAL: White 4 or 6 row cultivator, was $1,050, now $950; JD 4400 & 6600 diesel combines, low hours, very good, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, pipe reel, super, $3,800; 20’ homemade head carrier, $1,500; JD 348 baler, no kicker, $3,000; (5) 20.8x42 radial tires, 25% tread, $200 each.

Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424

CORP.

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394 Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales)

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL

“NOW BUYING” CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS. CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

YOUR SOURCE FOR: Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Massey Ferguson

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

814-793-4293

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WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

BUYING Mold & Heat Damaged Grains. Also high moisture corn. Auburn,NY. Call Ralph 315-729-0918

WE HAVE (27) JD 643 corn heads in stock, 9 more 693 poly heads. $1000 Off most heads during August. 800919-3322. Zeisloft Farm Eq.

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

Fencing

IH 544 HYDRO excellent condition, 3023hrs, WFP, 3pt, dual hydraulics, 15.5-38 excellent condition. 585-5543799

LOOKING FOR 12 row squeeze pump; also front mount liquid tank to fit on John Deere 4450. 585-2454739

“NOW SELLING”

Custom Roasting Your Soybeans, Corn, etc.At Your Farm

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WANTED

814-793-4293

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

See Us at Empire Farm Days Southwest Main Tent

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Serving All of NY

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS

WANTED

• Corn Meal • Minerals

(315) 549-7081

TAPER BOARD Badger feeder, 60’ long, exc. shape, dismantled, ready to go, $1,000; parting out 1440 International combine, 4WD, good tires.

315-252-0344

Farm Machinery Wanted

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490

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Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

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POST POUNDING

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Generators

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Grain Handling Equip.

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Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

315-923-9118

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

SMALL ROUND BALES, 40x48, good hay, from the field. Lodi, NY 607-582-6739

WANTED

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION

Hay & Straw - All Types

Texas through Montana 2011 Season

We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

Hay-Guard©

STOP THE WASTE!!

• • • •

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Can be shipped UPS

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

For Sale

Buyers & Sellers

402-364-2222

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

WANTED

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

TOO MUCH HAY?

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

Naples Distributors (888) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

Generators

Help Wanted

Model SD250 GRAIN DRYER

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Hay - Straw Wanted

315-523-0763

585-349-4119

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Hay - Straw For Sale

Generators

Hay - Straw For Sale 250 BALES of excellent BARLEY STRAW. Call For Pickup.

Auburn, NY. 315-383-7710

PTO Generators See Them At Empire Farm Days At Tudor & Jones Booth #820 Show Special OFF

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

First Cut, Second Cut, Timothy and Alfalfa

519-604-8683

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.

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

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We Service All Makes and Models.

Large Selection of Used Generators.

Witmer’s Electric (315) 549-7612

3759 Rte. 414 • Seneca Falls, NY 13148

519-482-5365 ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

Heating

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

WE DELIVER

Round & Square Bales

See More at Our Facility Just 3 Miles South of EFD’s

Heating

STRAW WANTED: Large square or round bales. Located in Phelps,NY (Ontario County). 315-573-0287 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

have over 40,000 readers split among 4 geographic editions covering from North Carolina to Maine.

Give us a call today to place your ad and reach as many of them as you wish!

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Livestock For Sale

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WRITERS WANTED

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

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

Poultry & Rabbits RAINBOW RIDGE FARM Business Wanted: Have new meat processing 5-A licensed facility for poultry, ducks, turkeys. Also Broilers available, any size, dressed or alive. 607-869-2287 7:308:00AM

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Real Estate For Sale

Parts & Repair

Knowledge of the industry a must.

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For All Makes & Models

MARSHALL ELECTRIC Venice Center, NY

315-364-8452

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

Horses

WANTED:

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ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON with recent experience to work on large

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802-782-9058 SEND RESUME TO:

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Parts & Repair

COMBINE PARTS

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

Attention Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

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MORGAN PERCHERON MARE: 5 yrs. old, 16 hands, rides and drives. 607-7530300

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

SMALL Black Percheron 12 year old gelding, rides under saddle and street safe to drive. Also, 6 year old light dapple grey Percheron-cross gelding, rides under saddle, will stand quiet when hitched.

315-493-1051

Livestock For Sale PA PERFORMANCE RAM and Boer Buck Test Sale and Invitational Female Sale.

Saturday, August 6, 2011, PA Livestock Evaluation Center- 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com

BRYANT COMBINE PARTS U.S. 27, Bryant, IN 47326 • 800-255-1071 www.bryantcombineparts.com

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New, Used & Rebuilt Combine, Corn Head & Grain Head Parts!

Building Owners

Deadline Fri., August 19th

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Parts & Repair

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Performing structural renovations and general construction since 1965. With having been involved in over 30,000 projects we feel confident we can solve your problems

Woodford Bros., Inc. Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM Miscellaneous C A M PA I G N P O S T E R S : Very reasonable prices. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

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Services Offered

• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

ART TIMMEL

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

Sheep

Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos • Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE

585-526-6575

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

20x50 UNADILLA WOOD SILO for sale. 518-256-3169

Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

• We Have Over 7000 Parted Tractors • Many Late Models • New & Used Parts • UPS Daily *Nationwide parts locating service*

Anderson Tractor Supply Inc. 20968 TR51 • Bluffton, OH 45817

800-391-5462

PARTS •

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Trailers

Trucks

Trucks

DORSEY DUMP TRAILER: 1979, 30’, excellent condition. 315-521-2552

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR

Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

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• 1 pm - Belleville-Henderson Central School’s warm season perennial grass trials are expected to attract people wanting to enhance wildlife habitat as well as farmers interested in bioenergy crops.

Registration for the drive it yourself field day is not required. People can attend any or all of the programs.

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AUG 3 Berry Picking Bus Tour Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 10 am. You will pay for what you pick. After picking, the tour will travel for lunch. The cost is $25 for a family of four, or $15/couple and includes lunch and a tote bag. Contact Carol, 607584-9966.

AUG 4 Organic Research Field Day Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, Freeville, NY. 4-7 pm. Contact Betsy Leonard by e-mail at bai1@cornell.edu. On Internet at http://blogs.cornell .edu/hort/2011/05/18/org anic-field-days-at-freeville

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AUG 6 Small Scale Woodlot and Sugarbush Management Workshop A Wood lot off Ketchum Road in the Town of Canandaigua, NY. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 2 and costs $15 per person. To register or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, 585-394-3977 ext. 427 or e-mail your name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu.

AUG 10-12 31st Annual National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association Show National Pike Steam, Gas, & Horse Association Grounds, 222 Spring Rd, (4 miles west of Brownsville off US 40), Brownsville, PA. Antique farm, construction, mining equipment, trucks and more. Contact Louis McMaster, 724-356-2307.

AUG 13 Farm City Day Jerry Dell Farm, Freeville, NY. 11 am - 4 pm. Contact CCE Office, 607-257-2292.

AUG 20 Centre County Field Day Harry Pionke Stewardship Forest in Moshannon, PA. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Includes lunch and refreshments and will cover forest restoration followingy gypsy moth salvage harvest; tree planting hickory, conifers, and aspen; Completing plant control herbicides; deer enclosures

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2007 Mack CXN613 E7 460hp, 18 speed, 14k front, 46k rears, air ride, 417k miles $47,900

1998 Kenworth T800 Daycab, Cummins N14 435hp, 8LL, Air ride, 20k front axle, 46k rears, Wetline, only 403,000 Miles $28,500

(Qty 3) 2000 Western Star 4864FX Dump/Plow/Sander Trucks, Cat C12 410hp, 8LL, tri-axle, 20k fronts, 44k rears, 12’ plows, 11CY sanders, 14’ bodies $35,000 each

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(Qty 5) Freightliner FL112 Daycabs Cat C13 125hp, 10 speed, 12k axle, 46k rears, Average 510k miles, 185” Wheelbase $32,500 each

1999 Cat D5M X Engine just rebuilt, 70% U/C, 6 way blade, OROPS. $45,000

John Deere 9500 4WD, 30.5x32’s at 90%, Straw Spreader, 3794 Sep. Hours $30,500

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AUG 22 Genesee County CCE Board of Director’s Meeting Extension Center, 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY. Call 585-343-3040, ext. 123.

AUG 24 Tri-County Graziers Twilight Pasture Walk Brett and Maria Chedzoys Angus Glen Farms, LLC. Discuss “Silvopasture” development on their farm and show the results of winter “bale grazing” and soil building efforts on converted hay fields. Bring a grazier friend! An RSVP is appreciated. Contact Brett Chedzoy607-742-3657, bjc226@cornell.edu or Kerri Bartlett 607-664-3211, ksb29@cornell.edu.

AUG 25 2011 Grower Research Field Day Landisville Research Center.

9:30 am - 3 pm. Advance registration required. Contact Delbert Voight, 717270-4391. On Internet at extension.psu.edu/lebanon AUG 25 - 28 Cornell Maple Camp Cornell University Arnot Forest near Ithaca, NY. Open to all maple producers and those wishing to become maple producers. Registration information is available by going to www.CornellMaple.info and selecting Cornell Maple Camp.

AUG 27 Jefferson County Field Day Bob Schmidt property in Brookville, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.Includes lunch and refreshments and will cover enhancing and creating wildlife habitat, invasive plants, problems and control; herbicide control of plants. Deadline to register is Aug. 18. Contact Gary Gilmore, 814-849-7463 or ggilmore@state.pa.us.

SEP 16 & 21 14th Annual All Dairy Antiques & Collectibles Show Dairy Activity Center, PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Fri. noon - 5 pm. Sat. thru Wed. 8 am - 5 pm. Free parking, free exhibitor space & free admission. Featuring Holstein breed items, but all dairy related collectors and invited and encouraged to attend. Antique Consignment Auction Tues., Sept.

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SEP 17 Elk County Field Day Rolf Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.

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Section C

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Plan now to attend International Symposium on Managing Animal Mortalities next spring The 4th International Symposium on Managing Animal Mortalities,

Products, By Products, and Associated Health Risk: Connecting Re-

search, Regulations, and Response will be held on May 21-24,

2012, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI. This symposium will

include four days of plenary, breakout and poster sessions to dis-

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cuss, learn and share information with researchers, producers, policy makers and regulators on carcass disposal technology, planning and policy. Included in these days will be hands-on workshops and demonstrations of available carcass disposal options.

Topics include: • Carcass management in response to routine mortalities, accidental deaths, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks; • Food of animal origin containment, disposal and decontamination in response to disease and emergency events; • Research and public policy on carcass disposal and the direction of future research and resources; • International, Federal and state agency response and training experience; • Carcass treatment (management) options; • New and emerging technologies for euthanasia, carcass treatment, and disinfection; • One Health Initiative; • Global considerations; • Final product use and disposition.

Who should attend: veterinarians, animal industry, government, academia, cooperative extension, food and agriculture emergency managers, public health managers, food animal processors and the rendering industry.

Watch for registration material, Call for Papers and Posters, and Vender information.

Coming soon.

Visit http://umaine.edu/byp roducts-symposium.

For more information contact: Jean Bonhotal: jb29@cornell.edu; Mark H u t c h i n s o n : mhutch@maine.edu; Dale Rozeboom: rozeboom@msu.edu: Gary Flory Gary.Flory@deq.virginia.gov.

Angus releases heifer pregnancy EPDs Whether you have 20 or 2,000 cows, success in the U.S. cattle business lies in your herd’s reproductive ability; however, those traits are among the most difficult to characterize from a genetic standpoint.

But after years of collecting breeding records, the American Angus Association® has introduced a genetic selection tool to help Angus breeders and their customers better identify animals with desirable reproductive ability.

The heifer pregnancy expected progeny difference (HP EPD) will meas-

ure the chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant during a normal breeding season.

“One of our research initiatives has been to characterize reproductive traits in the Angus breed.

Now, after much time in the research phase, we’ve developed a database that allows us to provide EPDs for the reproductive complex,” said Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer (COO).

The HP EPD isn’t a new concept. The Association began reporting heifer pregnancy research values in its bian-

nual Sire Evaluation Report in 2007.

In June 2011, the Association Board of Directors approved moving the HP EPD from research to reality. The EPD now appears weekly alongside other maternal trait EPDs such as calving ease maternal (CEM), maternal milk (Milk), mature weight (MW), mature height (MH) and cow energy value ($EN).

“Angus breeders and their customers continue to recognize the value of selection tools available through the Association,” said Sally Northcutt, Association director

NMPF welcomes release of draft legislative version of Foundation for the Future dairy policy package Discussion draft paves way for further Congressional consideration of dairy reforms

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The effort to make dramatic improvements in U.S. dairy policy took a big step forward with the release of draft legislation incorporating the key elements of NMPF’s Foundation for the Future program.

The discussion draft

text has been made available by the House Agriculture Committee’s Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) at http://democrats.ag riculture.house.gov/ “This is a long-anticipated and very welcome next step in the process

of upgrading dairy policy to better provide farmers with protection, stability, and the opportunity for growth,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “We appreciate the attention

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of genetic research. “The weekly heifer pregnancy evaluation will provide more real-time EPDs for improving the probability of successful heifer breedings in the herd.”

Heifer pregnancy EPDs are developed using breeding records, pregnancy-check and calving data, as well as pedigree information. The unit of measure for the EPD is a percentage — a higher EPD is more favorable.

“In this case, when

comparing two sires on heifer pregnancy EPDs, a higher-EPD sire would be expected to have daughters with a greater probability or chance of becoming pregnant than a sire with the lower EPD,” Northcutt explains.

Although reproductive traits are challenging to measure and tend to be more lowly heritable in comparison to growth and carcass traits, Northcutt says the Asso-

ciation is spearheading an aggressive push to expand the breeding database, with first-calf heifers as the initial target for selection tools.

Visit www.angus.org to learn more about heifer pregnancy or other EPDs. The American Angus Association releases National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) EPDs every Friday, providing the most rapidly available selection tools in the beef cattle industry.

NMPF from C2 that Congressman Peterson has brought to this issue, and we will be working with him and his colleagues on Capitol Hill to help advance and implement the concepts of Foundation for the Future.”

The legislative language is termed a discussion draft, rather than a bill, as it now provides members of Congress with the opportunity to allow fellow congressmen, key stakeholders, and constituents the opportunity to view the language prior to the offi-

cial introduction of a bill. It also allows backers of the draft to seek cosponsors who wish to affix their names to the bill, prior to it being formally introduced.

Kozak noted that the economic impact of the reforms contained in the Foundation for the Future proposal will save the government money, compared to current dairy program spending.

Such a development “becomes a critical part of the effort to help us move it forward, because all of the talk in Washington lately has

been about cutting spending, and specifically, which farm program expenditures can be reduced,” Kozak said.

“We now have a good answer to that question where dairy programs are concerned.”

The Congressional Budget Office has evaluated, or scored, the legislative draft to assess its budget impact, and that process necessitated two changes, compared to the original Foundation for the Future package as proposed by NMPF (which can be reviewed at

www.futurefordairy.co m/pdfs/NMPF_FFTF%2 0Magazine-6-11.pdf).

With respect to the Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, the amount of basic (no cost to the farmer) margin coverage has been adjusted to 75 percent of a producer’s production history.

This change saves money, compared to the current baseline for dairy.

However, the DPMPP supplemental coverage option remains at 90 percent of the producer’s production history, as NMPF had proposed.

In addition, due to a number of issues that deal with tax provisions and the overall federal budget deficit, CBO has determined that 50 percent of any dollars collected as a result of the implementation (i.e. “triggering in”) of the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) will be remitted to the Treasury, rather than being spent to purchase dairy products. This provision ensures a measure of cost savings sufficiently significant to reduce the overall cost of FFTF. Kozak said that NMPF

will spend the coming weeks building support for the legislative draft, in anticipation of the subsequent formal introduction of a bill in the House, “with an emphasis on obtaining bipartisan support from across the country for this critically-important improvement in dairy policy. We also hope the Senate will take up the charge, so that we can get the legislation passed and implemented as soon as possible.”

For more on NMPF’s activities, visit our Web site at www.nmpf.org.

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, August 1 • 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, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Misc. produce & small animals @ 12:30 pm. 1 pm dairy, lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following the dairy. Calves & cull beef approx. 4:40-5:30 pm. Monthly Feeder & Fat Cattle Sale. All times are approximate.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Windham. Pickup & Equip. ‘02 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup with plow, push mowers, pole saw, weed eater, air compressor & Police car dividers.

• 6:10 PM - Onondaga Community College Assets - Nexlink computer towers, Colex Studio M 50 film processor, conference table & chairs, Tandum lab table & more. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 2 • 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, 800321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: National Grid MA . Culvert Cylinders - (4) various sized, 2-oz/610-gram cylinders: (1) 30” diameter x 6’ L, (1) 40” x 15’ L, (1) 60” x 18’ L, (1) 84” x 23’ L. . Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 3 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104 Thursday, August 4 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef.

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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

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

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

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:30 AM: Tuscaloosa, AL. Complete Dump Truck & Truck Tractor Liquidation plus Construction & Logging Equip. for SLG Trucking. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: 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, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 6 • Edison, NH. Retirement Auction. High Quality Construction, Paving Equipment, Snow & Sander Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 415 Dewey St., Churchville, NY. Evelyn (Sorce) Pengelly Auction. Quilts, machinery, lawn equip., barn items, livestock, nursery stock, 1950 silver quarters. Harris Wilcox Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers 585494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Saturday, August 6 • 10:00 AM: Farmersville, NY (Cattaraugus Co.).

Raisin Acres Farm Auction. 5th Wheel Camper, Cattle Handling System, Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Sunday, August 7 • Detroit, MI. Complete Liquidation of Construction, Agricultural Equip., Support & Vehicles.

Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

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Monday, August 8 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale.

Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637 or 607-972-1770 Tuesday, August 9 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: Canaseraga Central School District .

Equipment - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w ‘03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Fleetside 4X4 pickup, metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks. . Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: West Haven, VT. Complete Dispersal of Oak Creek Farm including 200 free stall Holsteins, complete extensive line of equip., 100 tons of corn silage. Wrights Auction Service, 802-334-6115 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 2:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Grounds, Gehan Rd, off Rts. 5 & 20, 5 mi. east of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Associations 3rd Annual Consignment Auction. Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 11 • Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show.

Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 6:00 PM: Town of Fishkill Police - Crown Vic. ‘03 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor. In overall good condition. New motor at 50,000 miles, everything works. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

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

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

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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Friday, August 12 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Saturday, August 13 • 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY. Over 50 Cars Sell! Corvette Extravaganza!

Corvettes & Other Classics. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Monday, August 15 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-9721770 • 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com Wednesday, August 17 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, August 18 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special

Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

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

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

• 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip.

Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-9721770 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585738-2104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more.

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

www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 26 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 Saturday, August 27 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-5696421 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com Tuesday, August 30 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.).

Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 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.

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

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

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com

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

Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 8-16 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer, Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-2431563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, September 23 • South Bend, IN. 2 Auctions in One Day! Complete Liquidation of Late Model Construction, Support Equip. & Large Job Completion of Late Model Construction, Support Equipment & Large Job Completion of Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com Saturday, September 24 • Betty & Nelson LeDuc, Champlain, NY. Dairy Dispersal. 180 head. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503, Harry Neveett 518-561-1818 www.nnyds.com • Woodward, PA. Houserdale Holsteins Dispersal. Featuring 100 registered Holsteins. David Houser & family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction of Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation.

Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, 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 and Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, September 28 • Hardwick, VT. Mapleview Jersey Dispersal.

110 head of top quality registered Jerseys. RHA 15,035 M, 4.7%, 3.6 protein. Art & Sharon Ling, owners. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 29 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,). Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation.

Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 8 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-2431563. 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, 607776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation.

Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality regis-

tered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, October 19 • Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, October 20 • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, October 20 • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Friday, October 21 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. VisionGlen & Partners Elite Offering. Hosted by Vision Genetics. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange and Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 26 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607746-2226 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, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.com Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale.

100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637 Saturday, November 12 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation.

Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • Maidson, 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 Wednesday, November 16 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, November 17 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607776-2000 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, 585394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, December 15 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, December 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 25, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .24-.28; 6175# .30-.35; 76-90# .40-.50; 91-105# .55-.60; 106# & up .65-.72.

Farm Calves: .75-.87 Started Calves: .25-.32 Veal Calves: .70-1.47.5 Heifers: Open .50-1.05; Beef .77-.97.

Feeder Steers: 65-82.50 Beef Steers: .65-.98 Stock Bull: .79-.95 Beef Bull: .80-.96 Replacement Cows: one @ 636 Lambs, ea: 85-165 Goats, ea: 30-165 Kids, ea: 50-85 Canners: up to 65.75 Cutters: 66-71 Utility: 72-77.50 Chickens: 4-16 Ducks: 5-18 COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA July 27, 2011 Cows: Canners 25-68; Cutters 68.50-73; Util 71-77.

Bulls: 71-77 Calves: 18-87/ea.

Feeders: 61-97 Sheep: 103-105 Goats: 57-197/ea; Kids 1888/ea.

Boars: 15.50 Hogs: 30/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 48-71/ea.

Chickens: 2-6.50 Rabbits: 1.50-18 Ducks: 3-15 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

July 26, 2011 46 Calves .05-1.16, Avg .42; 36 Cows .46.5-.83.75, Avg .69; 14 Easy Cows .23.5.63.5, Avg .48; 1 Feeder 300-600# 1.32; 2 Heifers 1.10-1.28, Avg 1.19; 4 Bulls .74.5-.99, Avg .87; 8 Steers .69-1.46, Avg .93; 15 Sheep .50-1.02, Avg .82; 8 Lambs (ea) 27-64, Avg 41.25; (/#) 1.26-1.88, Avg 1.70; 13 Goats (ea) 35-120, Avg 71.15; 13 Kids (ea) 11-75, Avg 45.08; 1 Alpaca 100.

Total 223.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (ea) 2.50-5.50; Chicks (ea) 1-3.50; Pullets (ea) 26.50; Rosters (ea) 3; Rabbits (/#) 1.40-2.05; Pigeons (ea) 3.25-15; Guineas (ea) 13-16.50.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.30; L 1; M .80; Brown Jum XL 1.45-1.50; L 1.40; M .95.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 2 Alfalfa 5.70-6.10; 8 Mixed .363.40; 1 Grass 6. Total 11 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 No report

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA July 26, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 14-18; 61-75# 23-55; 76-95# 3455; 96-105# 41-55; 106# & up 43-50.

Farm Calves: 60-240/cwt Start Calves: 130/cwt Feeders: 47-81/cwt Heifers: 64-77/cwt Steers: 40/cwt Bulls: 88-90.50/cwt Canners: 34-66/cwt Cutters: 67-70.50/cwt Utility: 72.50-76.50/cwt Sows: 41-51/cwt Hogs: 56-57/cwt Boars: 5/cwt Pigs: 50/ea Lambs: 160-210/cwt Sheep: 55-117.50/cwt Goats: 30-155/ea.

Rabbits: 1-34/ea.

Poultry: 1-6.50/ea.

Hay (12 lots): .504.90/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 20, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 64-80; Canners/Cutters 42-74.

Bulls: Dairy 72-86.

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

Steers: Beef Ch 94-113; Sel 79-85; Hols. Ch 85-104;

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 27, 2011 Beans (1/2 bu): 8-20 Beets (bunch): .60-1.80 Blueberries (pt): 2.10-2.55 Broccoli (hd): .35-.65 Cabbage (hd): .85-1 Cantaloupes: .65-1.95 Cauliflower (hd): 1.30-1.85 Cherries (peck): 16-22 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 2-12 Eggplant (1/2 bu): 7.5010.50 Eggs (dz): .35-1 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 4-11 Lettuce: .25-.80 Onions (bunch): .27-.70 Peaches (1/2 bu): 22-27 Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-10 Pickles (1/2 bu): 2-25 Plums (peck): 10-22 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 9.5015.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .251.95 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 1620 Sweet Corn (dz): 1.40-4 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 3-14.50 Tomatoes (25#): 11-45 Watermelon: 1.05-5.25 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 3-15.50 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY July 25, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .79.88 Feeders: Dairy .50-.82 Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs.

Hols. under 100# 2.40.

Dairy: Gauquie Herd Avg. 1198; Milking Age up to 1900; Bred Hfrs. up to 1400; Hfr. Calves up to 230.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 20, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 68-72.75; Boners 80-85% lean 62.2566, lo dress 57-62.75; Lean 85-90% lean 58.75-63.75, lo dress 54.75-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1555-2075# 82.25-82.50.

Feeder Steers: S 3 Jerseys 325-330# 72-73.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 75-92; No. 2 100-110# 70-75; 80-90# 5065; No. 3 95-105# 40-55; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-100# 120-145/hd; Beef X 75-115# 50-72.

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Vealers: Util 65-100# 2046.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-270# 145-190/hd; 45-50% lean 230# 130/hd.

Sows: US 1-3 400-450# 140/180/hd; 550-600# 210230/hd.

Boars: 300# 60/hd; Jr. 230240# 70-90/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1555# 27-66; 60-100# 53-80; Roasters 150-200# 78112/hd.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 30-65# 90-170; 75-95# 125170.

Slaughter Yearlings: 8595# 50-75.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 95-185# 35-50.

Slaughter Rams: 125# 70.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 100# 150; Sel 2 under 20# 3-14; 30-45# 22.50-60; 5060# 45-70; 70-90# 87.50120.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 2 110-120# 50-80; Sel 3 80100# 40-47.50.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 160# 195; Sel 2 90-150# 115-170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 26, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1305-1515# 109-114.25; Hols. Ch full 1480-1600# 95-99; cpl Sel 88-94.75.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 71.50-78; Lean 68-76; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 58.50-67.50; Shelly 58 & dn.

Bulls: Hols. 1670# 76.50.

Feeder Cattle: Hfrs. X colors 180-275# 123-150; Bulls Jerseys 160-175# 90-95.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 102112; No. 2 90-120# 75-100; No. 3 80-130# 45-75; Util 45 & dn; Hols. Hfr. No. 1 95# 190.

Hogs: 220-235# 69-70; 200# 64.

Swine: Sows US 1-3 300400# 58.50-64.50; 425490# 56-61.50; 500-615# 59-64.50; Thin/Weak/Rough

395-510# 44-52.50.

Goats: M&L Nannies/Billies 80-200; Fancy Kids 110120; Fleshy Kids 90-107; Small/Thin/Bottle 25-68 3865.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 40-75# 150-172; Thin 20-35# 100137.

Sheep: all wts. 57.

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

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale July 26, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .50-15 Chickens/Peeps: .25-7.25 Ducks: 2-11 Pigeons: 2.35-3.50 Guinea Keets: 3 Pot Belly Pigs: .22-32 Parakeet: 8 Ducklings: 1.50-2.50 Guinea Pigs: .1.50 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 5 & 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA July 25, 2011 Cattle: 82 Holstein Steers: 13701566# 95-98.50.

Heifers: 1054-1122# 106108.50.

Cows: Prem. White 75-76; Breakers 70-73; Boners 65.50-69; Lean 55-63.50.

Bulls: 1282-1480# 84.5092 Feeder Heifers: 442-554#

85.50-93.

Calves: 170. Bull Calves No. 1 94# & up 97.50112.50; 80-92# 70-92.50; No. 2 94# & up 80-100; 8092# 60-70; No. 3 80-110# 60-87.50; Hols. No. 2 80114# 160-255.

Veal: Util 30-67.50 Lambs: 50-90# 167.50187.50.

Kid Goats: (/hd) Sel 1 6090# 105-125; Sel 2 30-45# 51-67.50; 60# 70; Sel 3 3040# 34-47.50; Nannies 90120# 80-95.

Hay: 10 lds, 75-130/ton Straw: 1 ld, 175/ton EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA July 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1252-1448# 116118; Ch 2-3 1192-1440# 112.50-116.50; Sel 1-3 1080-1314# 102-107.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1498-1588# 98.50-100; Ch 2-3 15081588# 95-97; 1706-1766# 91.50-93; Sel 1-3 13261650# 86-88.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1370# 112.50113.50; Ch 2-3 1086-1264# 108-111.50; Hols. 12321530# 85-89.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 81.5085.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.25-80, hi dress 80.50-82; Boners 80-85% lean 70-75.75, lo dress 68.50-70; Lean 85-90% lean 64.50-70, hi dress 7075.50, lo dress 57-62.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1091-2066# 83-91, hi dress 1014# 98; YG 2 1270-1952# 75-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 2 300500# 110-117.50; L 3 Hols.

300-500# 84-95.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 300-500# 102.50-111; 500700# 94-97.50.

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA No report

Sel 75-84.

Hogs: St. 50-71; Feeder pigs 60/hd.

Lambs/Goats: Lambs 100190; Sheep 30; Goats 70142.50/hd.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500700# 110-115.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 110-117.50; 86-92# 50-77.50; No. 2 96116# 80-105; No. 3 94-114# 40-80; 7 Hols. Hfrs. 80-96# 160-220; No. 2 80-92# 95145.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 5-45.

Sows: US 1-3 562-604# 4852.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 172.50-182.50; 6060# 182-185; 80-100# 180187.50; Sheep Gd 2-3 7585.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 72.50-115; 60-80# 115-128; Sel 2 20-40# 5567.50; 40-60# 70-75; Sel 3 20-40# 20-35; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 95-115; Sel 2 5080# 57.50-60; 80-130# 67.50-95; Sel 3 80-130# 6275; Billies Sel 1 50-80# 115142.50; 100-150# 137.50150; 150-250# 225.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report

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KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA July 23, 2011 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 105-300 Timothy: 2 lds, 160-190 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 245 Grass: 3 lds, 80-180 Straw: 8 lds, 130-165 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 22, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1590# 114117.25; Ch 2-3 1145-1520# 109-114.50; Sel 2-3 12151485# 105-111; Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1535# 114116.50; Ch 2-3 1270-1405# 108-113; Sel 2-3 11601370# 104-108.

Slaughter Cows:Prem.

White 65-75% lean 79-81, lo dress 75.50-78.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74.5078.50, hi dress 79.50-82, lo dress 70.50-74; Boners 8085% lean 71-76.50, hi dress 74.50-77.50, lo dress 65-71; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, hi dress 69-73.75, lo dress 59.75-65.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon.YG 1 1805-1845# 85.50-88; Bullocks 920-1460# 88-92; hi dress 1080-1420# 94.5096.50, very hi dress 110115, lo dress 955-1560# 84-87; Thurs. YG 1 12601800# 88-91, hi dress 10401205# 95-99, lo dress 10451160# 81-85.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95-115# 105-120; 8090# 85-100; No. 2 95-120# 85-105; 80-90# 60-80; No. 3 95-135# 55-72; 70-90# 3242; Util 70-105# 25-45; Hols. hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 275-310; No. 2 100-115# 220-225; 65-85# 130160; Jersey X bred 75-85# 110-150; non-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four tubing 60-80# 12-44.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 90121# 75-97; pkg 85# 50; No. 2 91-115# 70-97; 84-90# 40-57; pkg 75# 15; No. 3 82110# 25-62; pkg 74# 12; Util 74-101# 12-23; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93-113# 320-340; pkg 82# 225; No. 2 pkg 108# 295; 81-90# 215-250; non-tubing 64-84# 12-47.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 94-128# 100117; 86-92# 50-95; No. 2 120-128# 95; 94-118# 105117; 80-92# 45; No. 3 100130# 80; pkg 90-98# 20-40; Util 60-110# 15-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 95-115# 300330; 90# 250-270; No. 2 100-110# 125-160; 70-90# 80-100.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 21, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-76.50; Boners 80-85% lean 7074.50; Lean 85-90% lean 62-68.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-120; No. 2 95-115# 90-100; No. 3 80110# 40-70; Util 70-105# 10-40.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 20, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1355-1460# 92.5096; Sel 1-3 1150-1435# 7685.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 4-5 1045-1250# 99-102.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 77.5081.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-77; Boners 80-85% lean 67.50-72; Lean 8590% lean 64.50-67.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 hi dress 1460-1495# 93-94; YG 2 1245-1405# 78.50-81.

Feeder Steers: L 3 640805# 63-66.

Vealers: Util 70-105# 2040.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-130# 82.50-97.50; 80-90# 60-85; No. 2 95-

120# 70-87.50; 80-90# 5065; No. 3 95-125# 30-60; 7090# 40-57.50.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 90# 270.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-45# 180-202.50; 55-65# 167.50-180; 75-95# 172.50-188; Ewes Gd 1-2 65-90# 122.50-130; 190195# 86-95.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-35# 67.50-75; 50-60# 70-99; Sel 2 10-20# 22.50-30; 30-40# 40-62.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 19, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1225-1515# 116119; Ch 2-3 1160-1585# 112-116.50; Sel 1-3 10451500# 105-111.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1370-1465# 100-106; Ch 2-3 12601605# 95-100; 1620-1640# 93-95; Sel 1-3 1395-1535# 90-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1195-1470# 112.50116.50; Ch 2-3 1085-1285# 108-110.50; Sel 1-3 9901100# 103-103.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 82; Breakers 75-80% lean 75.50-78, lo dress 69-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6974.50, hi dress 78.50, lo dress 65-69.50; Lean 8590% lean 64-69, lo dress 57-63.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9202065# 86.50-97; hi dress 1295# 100.50; YG 2 10651085# 82-82.50; Bullocls 950-1095# 101-127.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400455# 110-115; 667-850# 99-113; M&L 2 540-740# 85-100; L 3 Hols. 262-485# 71-95; 585-985# 80-92.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 450# 110; 525-670# 95104; M&L 2 395-460# 7592; 530-720# 70-96.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 625730# 85-100; M&L 2 315470# 89-105; 505-760# 722; L 3 Hols. 705# 97.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-130# 75-95; 90# 70-80; No. 2 95-115# 60-75; 80-90# 52-67; No. 3 95-

105# 45-60; 75-90# 30-50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 95# 240; No. 2 80-85# 85-157.

Vealers: Util 60-115# 10-47.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 230-282# 72.50-75.25; 282-290# 72-74.50; 45-50% lean 230-247# 68-71; 360# 62.

Sows: US 1-3 400-425# 4850.50; 540-655# 49.50-53.

Boars: 310-815# 28-35; Jr. Boars 245-280# 55-58.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1545# 41-61; Roasters 135200# 80.50-89/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 45-65# 162-205; 70105# 172-195; Ewes Gd 2-3 155-185# 62-80; Rams 245310# 62-65.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3545# 97-110; 50-75# 120140; Sel 2 under 20# 10-25; 20-40# 25-70; 45-60# 67110; 65-70# 77-92.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 110-140# 85-117; Sel 2 90110# 75-95.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 2 120# 130-137.

MORRISON’S COVE * LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 25, 2011 Cattle: 88 Steers: Ch 100-108; Gd 95100 Heifers: Ch 100-105; Gd 95-99 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-75; Canner/lo Cutter 69 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 79-89 Bulls: YG 1 72-77 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7595; Bulls 70-90; Hfrs. 70105.

Calves: 88. Ch 105-120; Gd 75-90; Std 10-50; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 60-115.

Hogs: 50. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-68; Sows US 1-3 4555; Boars 28-65.

Feeder Pigs: 5. US 1-3 2050# 40-65 Sheep: 30. Lambs Ch 180210; Gd 140-175; SI Ewes 70-70.

Goats: 20-120 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 25, 2011 Alfalfa/Grass: 220-235 Rd. Bales: 60-85

Lg. Sq. Bales: 130 Straw: 130-180 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 25, 2011 Roosters: 4.50-7 Hens: .25-2.50 Banties: .25-2 Pigeons: 1.50 Ducks: 3-7.75 Bunnies: .50-3.50 Rabbits: 4.75-8 Lg. Rabbits: 11-22 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 25, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 66.50-69.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6973.50, hi dress 74.50-76.50, lo dress 63.50-66; Lean 8890% lean 61-66, hi dress 67.50-70, lo dress 55-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1670-1905# 84-89; Bullocks 980-1425# 89-94; hi dress 995-1430# 97-100, lo dress 885-1355# 83-87.50.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 95-125# 105-122; 8090# 80-100; No. 2 95-115# 85-105; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 95-130# 50-80; 75-90# 4255; Util 70-115# 25-50.

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

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 20, 2011 US 1-2: 13 hd, 20-30# 140170; 46 hd, 135-150; 15 hd, 40-50# 130-140; 7 hd, 6575# 105-110.

US 2-3: 36 hd, 20-30# 145185; 89 hd, 30-40# 125-150; 23 hd, 40-50# 120-160. *Next Feeder Pig Sale will be Wed., Aug 3.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 25, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178-199; 60-80# 175-199; 80-90# 179-192; 90-110# 180-193; 110-130# 175189; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 40-60# 151-171; 60-80# 159-176; 80-90# 153-175; 90-110# 163-177; 110-150# 160-174.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 87-101; 160200# 88-102; 200-300# 8498; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 69-83; 160-200# 5771.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 85-99; 40-60# 109-133; 60-80# 127-165; 80-90# 163-177; Sel 2 30-40# 6074; 40-60# 77-108; 60-70#

108-122; Sel 3 30-40# 4559; 40-50# 47-61; 60-70# 63-77.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 106-118; 130-180# 118-130; Sel 2 50-80# 78-92; 80-130# 96110; Sel 3 50-80# 62-76; 80130# 80-94.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 161-175; 150-250# 177-191; Sel 2 100-150# 142-156.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 25, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .05-.50 higher, wheat sold steady to .30 lower, barley sold steady to .20 higher, oats sold .40-.50 higher & soybeans sold .10.90 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 10 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.05-8.50, Avg 8.19, Contracts 6.24-6.80; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.326.70, Avg 6.46, Contracts 6.75; Barley No. 3 Range 4.20-5, Avg 4.60; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-5.20, Avg 4.48; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.05-14.30, Avg 14.15, Contracts 13.17-13.40; EarCorn Range 220-239, Avg 229.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.10-8.65, Avg 8.34; Wheat No. 6.70; Barley No. 3 Range 4.60-5, Avg 4.78; Oats No. 2 Range 3.504.80, Avg 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.75-14.30, Avg 13.71; EarCorn 165225, Avg 209.66.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.50-8.05, Avg 7.84; Wheat No. 2 Range 57.40, Avg 6.09; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.30, Avg 4.61; Oats No. 2 Range 3-4.20, Avg 3.56; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.80-14.10, Avg 13.93.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8, Avg 7.92; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.60-6.95, Avg 6.78; Barley No. 3 Range 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.30-4.60, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.60-13.85, Avg 13.73; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.058.65, Avg 8.12, Mo. Ago 7.67, Yr Ago 3.87; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.32-6.70, Avg 6.37, Mo Ago 5.86, Yr Ago 5.49; Barley No. 3 Range 4.20-5, Avg 4.70, Mo Ago 4.84, Yr Ago 2.21; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5.20, Avg 4,

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Mo Ago 4.31, Yr Ago 2.29; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.75-14.30, Avg 13.90, Mo Ago 13.33, Yr Ago 10.03; EarCorn Range 165-239; Avg 217.60, Mo Ago 207.60, Yr Ago 114.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.10-7.50, Avg 7.26;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.37; Oats No. 2 Range 33.50, Avg 3.25; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.55.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 22, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 114118; Ch 1-3 108-115; Sel 12 104-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 97-105; Ch 2-3 9396.50; Sel 1-2 89.50-91.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110116.50; Ch 1-3 105.75110.50; Sel 1-2 103-105.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-70-80; Boners 8085% lean 69.50-76; Lean 85-90% lean 64.50-69.50.

Bulls: YG 1 86.50-94; YG 2 82-84.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 115-142; 500-700# 103-132; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 88-100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 109-132.50; 500-

700# 107-117.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102-112.50; 500700# 93-104.

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

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-45.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 95-115; No 2 95-125# 70-95; No. 3 80120# 30-70; No. 1 84-105# 205-340; No. 2 80-105# 145-225.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 66-70; 45-50% lean 220-270# 66.50-67.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 5052.50; 500-700# 52.5055.50.

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

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 208235; 60-80# 205-221; 80110# 196-216; Ch 1-3 4060# 150-177; 60-80# 175191; 80-110# 171-191.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 103-117; 160-200# 99-113; Util 1-2 120-160# 53-67; 160-200# 75-89.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 101-129; 60-80# 120-136; Sel 2 40-60# 71-

107; 60-80# 106-117; Sel 3 40-60# 56-69; 60-80# 6576.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 120-133; 130-180# 117131; Sel 2 80-130# 104-118; Sel 3 50-80# 70-84; 80130# 84-98.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 167181; 150-250# 198-211; Sel 2 100-150# 136-150.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary July 25, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 130-210; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-175; Timothy 120-160; Straw 135-150 clean; Mulch 45-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 118 lds Hay, 36 Straw. Alfalfa 170-325; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110350; Timothy 160-225; Grass Hay 110-310; Straw 127-230 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 18, 51 lds Hay, 17 lds Straw. Alfalfa 170-325; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-350; Timothy 160-225;

Grass Hay 110-310; Straw 135-185 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 22, 18 lds Hay, 7 Straw.

Alfalfa 225; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 145-310; Timothy 225; Grass Hay 157-265; Straw 145-160 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 21, 12 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 160-185; Timothy 220; Grass Hay 125-200; Straw 165-190 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 20, 31 lds Hay, 8 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-275; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 150360; Timothy 180-210; Grass 140-180; Straw 125185 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 72 Loads Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 192.50-305; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90-250; Timothy 115-200; Grass 95-175; Straw 115-220 clean.

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

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 20, 9 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 125-160; Timothy 180-347; Grass 110-130.

Greencastle Livestock: July 18, 12 lds Hay, 0 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 80122.50; Timothy 150; Straw 82.50-92.50 clean.

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

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 19, 9 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 60-255; Timothy 150; Grass Hay 75-220; Straw 90 clean.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 9 & 12, 15 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 75-160; Grass Hay 140-150; Straw 110165 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 22, 16 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Timothy 100; Grass Hay 110; Straw 120.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA July 25, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1620# 114116.75; Ch 2-3 1230-1555# 111-115; Sel 2-3 11251450# 108-111.

Slaughter Heifer: Ch 2-3

1195-1345# 108- 110; Sel 2-3 1125-1285# 105.75107.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 80-85% lean 65-67; Lean 85-90% lean 60-66, lo dress 56-59.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 100-115# 100-107; No. 2 95-120# 75-90; 85-90# 5055; No. 3 95-115# 55-65; 6590# 30-45; Util 75-105# 1535; Hols. No. 2 80-120# 95150.

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

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 21, 2011 Loads: 16 Timothy: 1 ld, 220 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 160-135; 1 Mixed old 275.

Grass: 4 lds, 125-200 Straw: 4 lds, 165-190 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 27, 2011 Loads: 32 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 260-275 Mixed: 15 lds, 193-265 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 192200 Grass: 5 lds, 193-300 Straw: 5 lds, 163-180 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 140

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Global dairy organizations unite to advance research goals Six global dairy organizations have formed the International Dairy Research Consortium for Nutrition and Health, a partnership to accelerate precompetitive research on dairy’s nutrition and health benefits.

The founding partners — all significant funders of dairy research — include: • Centre National Interprofessionnel de L’Économie Laitière (France) • Dairy Australia • Dairy Farmers of Canada • Dairy Research Institute (U.S.)

• Danish Dairy Research Foundation • Dutch Dairy Association The Consortium will advance dairy nutrition and health research by identifying common goals — including those that are supported by U.S. dairy producers — with the largest potential to increase dairy demand. It will align the knowledge and resources needed to rapidly advance these research goals.

Potential interest areas include research to better understand how major nutrients and

other components in milk may provide benefits related to various diseases.

“Dairy nutrition research is at a critical point. There is mounting evidence indicating that dairy’s benefits extend beyond good nutrition and may reduce the risk of several major chronic diseases, but more research is needed to fully substantiate these claims,” said Gregory Miller, Ph.D., president of the Dairy Research Institute™ and executive vice president of the National Dairy Council®, the nutrition communi-

cations arm of the dairy checkoff. “Building international alignment through this Consortium will accelerate our ability to firmly establish newer benefits of dairy and its position as an essential part of a healthy diet.”

Global Dairy Platform (GDP) will facilitate the Consortium’s first meeting in August and has been officially identified to manage the

group on an administrative level. GDP connects CEOs, executives, researchers, and marketers to collaborate on worldwide issues affecting dairy demand.

“The Consortium will advance dairy producers’ goal of aligning the entire industry, not just in the United States, but globally,” said Paul Rovey, Arizona dairy producer and Dairy Re-

search Institute board member. “This will bring additional resources to priorities that dairy producers have identified as important to our long-term goals.”

For more nutrition research information, visit www.USDairy.com/dairy researchinstitute.

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Owens votes to provide assistance to flood victims WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the evening of July 12, Congressman Bill Owens voted to provide assistance to victims of 2011 flooding disasters, including homeowners in Upstate New York who were recently denied individual assistance by FEMA to recover from flood damage. The measure failed on a mostly party-line vote, 181-244.

“Severe weather has caused a great deal of damage to property and local economic development in Upstate New York, and it is critical that these communities receive the assistance they need to recover,” said Owens. “This measure was fiscally responsible, as it provided assistance only to those who have paid into the National Flood Insur-

ance Program and have existing policies. It is unfortunate that even issues such as flood relief continue to be politicized in Washington. I will continue to search for practical solutions on every level to give Upstate homeowners and businesses the tools they need to recover.”

This measure would have provided coverage to help flood victims comply with stricter flood plain codes, which built on a bipartisan initiative that was established in 1994. It would have also supplied funding to homes, and granted temporary relief from flood insurance premium increases so that flood victims could focus on recovery.

Later that night, Owens also supported fi-

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nal passage of H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011.

The legislation allows families hit by flood damage to pay insurance premiums in installments, grants a threeyear reprieve for those who are required to purchase federal flood insurance, and helps to increase the role of private insurers in the process.

During the same week, Owens wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo, urging him to apply for a physical disaster declaration from the Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to provide low-interest loans to homeowners and entrepreneurs to rebuild from the damage caused by spring flooding in the North Country.

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As Corn Congress approaches, Johnson looks at importance of grassroots activism, service With Corn Congress fast approaching, corn farmers across the country are turning their attention to Washington, where delegates from their home states will convene to determine the policies and leadership that will guide the National Corn Growers Association into fiscal year 2012. Recently, Off the Cob spoke with NCGA First Vice PresidentElect Pam Johnson about her recent election to the post, the vice presidential ratification vote that will occur during Corn Congress, and her views on leadership.

Selected June 15 by the Corn Board to serve as NCGA First Vice Pres-

ident in 2012, Johnson will take office on Oct. 1.

Johnson brings to the position the insight gained through many years of service both at the national level, as a current Corn Board member and past chair of the Research and Business Development Action Team. In her home state, she is a director of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and a past chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board.

“I am honored to be selected as the first vice president-elect and to be the first woman elected to this position,” said Johnson. “I am excited to continue my service advocating for corn

growers and working with this great team. I look forward to continuing the work that we have done in the past and building upon it to meet the challenges and find the opportunities that are a part of our collective future.”

Johnson addressed the importance of Corn Congress in policy development noting that process the delegates will follow yields effective results for farmers due to its grassroots approach.

“Corn Congress is great in that it allows all of us from diverse locations and schools of thought to come together and work on behalf of

the people who grow corn,” said Johnson.

“Through my 10 years of involvement, I have watched the process as policy comes bubbling up through the grassroots. Here, the delegates can discuss and fine-tune the ideas brought to them and develop the policies implemented both in Washington and throughout the country.”

Having seen the importance of cooperation, she noted that Corn Congress is also important as it helps leadership work together to develop sound policies and speak with a unified voice. In the current political and economic en-

vironment, the ability to magnify our collective voice takes on a special importance as it increases the effectiveness of efforts to maintain and create opportunities for growers.

“During Corn Congress, we are able to determine and prioritize exactly what corn growers need from policy,” said Johnson. “Today, this is particularly important as we look at the current situation with the federal budget. We will really have to hone in on what corn growers need to participate in a vibrant industry in the future and supply a world with

a growing demand for food and energy.”

Johnson looks forward to helping lead NCGA into this future.

“I am motivated to serve because it is some of the most rewarding work that I have ever done,” said Johnson. “I have seen how when corn growers come together we can make a real difference. When we work together and speak with one voice, we can accomplish so much more than I as a farmer could do by myself.”

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Thursday, July 7

Additional federal crop insurance premium assistance available to Pennsylvania producers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers insuring their crops with a buy-up policy may be eligible for an automatic premium reduction of up to $150 per policy thanks to $1.76 million in assistance available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency.

The premium reduction assistance will be applied automatically to all eligible 2011 policies with acreage-reporting deadlines before Sept. 30.

“Crop insurance is an essential risk-management tool that can help producers balance the financial risks of rising input costs and volatile crop prices,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “An additional $1.76 million, on top of other state and other

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federal premium assistance, makes crop insurance more affordable, allowing producers to purchase higher levels of coverage that result in better protection.”

If the total producerpaid premium is less than $150, the amount of premium reduction will be capped at 100 percent of the producer premium due. Producers will receive assistance for each eligible policy, not to exceed $50,000. Administrative fees will not be covered.

Catastrophic (CAT) Risk Protection policies and policies or endorsements insured under the Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin (dairy) plans of insurance are not eligible for this financial assistance.

In total, Pennsylvania farmers are expected to receive nearly $45 million in premium assistance for the 2011 crop year, including $500,000 in state crop insurance assistance and approximately $43 million as part of the standard federal subsidy.

In the last five years, $140 million in crop insurance loss payments have been paid to producers compared to $76 million in paid premiums — a more than $1.83 return on every dollar invested.

To find a crop insurance agent, visit www3.rma.usda.gov/tool s/agents For more information on Pennsylvania’s crop insurance program, visit www.agriculture.state.p a.us and search “crop insurance” or call 717705-9511.

NFU Board of Directors passes resolution in response to dairy proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors passed a resolution on July 18 in response to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Collin Peterson’s recent dairy reform proposal.

The proposal, based on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposed “Foundation for the Future,” attempts to resolve a number of critical issues that prevent the

current dairy safety net from functioning adequately.

“While we are very appreciative of Ranking Member Peterson’s proposal to initiate meaningful and necessary dairy reform, our Board of Directors feels that the proposal in its current form is inadequate,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“The current proposal would not provide a safety net for all dairy farmers, particularly family-sized operators.

A fundamental problem with this proposal is that it appears that the largest farmers will reap the greatest benefits at the expense of smaller family farms.”

The resolution outlines several solutions that would benefit all U.S. dairy farmers, including: • An effective supply management program that utilizes a fixed base, which is critical to reforming the current dairy safety net.

Combined with the cur-

rent Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, such a supply management program would provide a fiscally responsible way to manage risk in dairy production at minimal or no cost to the American taxpayer; • A refundable assessment collected on all milk at all times, not only when margins are low, and adjustment of the current Dairy Product Support Price Program to reflect an adequate safety net level;

• Implementation of a variable make allowance.

When the market price is strong, the make allowance would increase correspondingly. When depressed, the make allowance would shrink so both farmers and processors have an incentive to raise milk prices; and • Maintain the existing federal milk marketing order system with the addition of a price discovery mechanism such as a Con-

sumer Price Index (CPI) formula.

“It is encouraging that the issue of reform in the dairy industry is being taken up in Congress, but it is clear that this legislation is not the answer,” said Johnson. “We will continue working with policymakers to ensure that any proposed dairy policy reforms do not exacerbate an already dire situation. We must be certain that the cure is not worse than the disease.”

Higher energy prices hitting farmers’ bottom line WASHINGTON, D.C. — While farmers are benefiting from positive commodity prices, rising production costs remain a concern, according to economists with the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“These are encouraging times for the U.S. farm economy,” said AFBF Chief Economist Bob Young. “Higher prices for corn, cotton, wheat and soybeans are helping farmers, but higher energy prices are impacting profit margins. It’s important to remember that farming is still a very capital intensive occupation and that high input costs affect the bottom line, even in

good times.”

AFBF economist Matt Erickson outlined the impact of high energy prices on farmers in a new white paper “Costof-Production Report: the Rising Costs of Inputs.” High oil prices will drive up the cost of production of corn, soybeans, wheat, rice and cotton in 2011, according to Erickson.

Higher fertilizer prices are also impacting net farm income.

“The effects of higher oil prices are reducing profits to the agricultural sector,” Erickson said. “From seed to fertilizer, each commodity is projected to experience higher yearly production costs from

2010 to 2011.”

USDA is forecasting 2011 total operating costs to climb 18 percent for corn, 13 percent for soybeans, 18 percent for wheat, 15 percent for rice and 9 percent for cotton, compared to last year.

Erickson said a major factor impacting these higher production costs are higher energy prices and higher fertilizer prices.

“One reason fertilizer prices have increased is demand for fertilizer given the current tight supply for grain commodities, primarily corn,” Erickson said.

“In the current situation of tight supplies for grain, fertilizer is a

necessity as acreage production in the U.S. is at a max. Similarly, high grain prices increase the demand for fertilizer in international markets.”

High diesel prices hit farmers hard at planting because farm tractors run on the fuel and it will also impact the bottom line at harvest because combines and cotton pickers also run on diesel, according to Erickson.

“With diesel a byproduct of crude oil, farm diesel prices are expected to continue to increase with projections of increased crude oil prices from the Energy Information Administration,” Erick-

son said.

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• All of the revenues generated by the fee would be deposited in a special account in the Highway Trust Fund.

The revenues would be used exclusively to restore the Interstate Highway System to a state of good repair and to expand and modernize it to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

• The fee structure would be set annually, by an independent group of experts, at the level necessary to reimburse the states in accordance with policies established by Congress for the federal share of these improvements. No higher, no lower. The fees would not be designed to control the level of traffic or to “price out” drivers from using the Interstate.

• This user fee would restore the Interstate Highway System to being

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Federal Motor Carrier User Fee. • This fee would be imposed on commercial trucks’ usage of all roads and would be collected through GPS-like systems currently being used by many trucking companies.

• Importantly, trucks would not be doublecharged for miles traveled on the Interstate; rather, those miles would be recorded through the Federal Interstate User Fee program.

• All of the revenues generated by this fee would be deposited in a special account in the Highway Trust Fund and would be used exclusively for freight-related improvements.

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“Our manufacturers and farmers are at a competitive disadvantage with other countries because of aging infrastructure that has suffered decades of neglect.

We risk losing manufacturing and agriculture jobs to overseas markets if Congress further reduces highway spending, as has been proposed in the House. With no political will by policy makers to increase the gas tax, we must look for other practical solutions that ensure the nation’s transportation needs are satisfied,” said Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

“Both Congress and the President have recognized the severity of our infrastructure problem and the need to fix it. But neither has been able to come up with a funding solution to pay for the increased investments. This proposal will provide the critically needed funding to modernize our surface transportation system, and allows Congress to increase transportation investment without raising motor fuel or diesel fuel taxes and with no increase to the debt or the deficit,” asserted Schenendorf.

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NCGA disappointed politics trumped policy on ethanol vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 16, the National Corn Growers Association expressed severe disappointment that the Senate allowed petty politics to trump prudent policy in the fight for the future of the ethanol industry.

The passage of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s amendment to immediately repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit represents a

tax increase on fuel that will kill jobs in rural America and hit all consumers in the pocketbook, NCGA said.

“Today the Senate voted against rural America and domestic, renewable energy, and in favor of more foreign oil,” NCGA President Bart Schott, a grower from Kulm, ND, said.

“Senator Feinstein has unfairly hit at the heart of an important agricul-

tural industry while remaining unified with subsidy-laden Big Oil.” Schott pointed out that one comprehensive report found that subsidies for the oil industry total up to $280 billion annually, representing up to $2 per gallon of gasoline. A recent legislative effort to eliminate $2 billion of these oil subsidies went nowhere in Congress, he noted, after organi-

zations like the National Taxpayers Union painted it as a tax increase.

The ethanol industry supports more than 400,000 U.S. jobs, contributing more than $56 billion each year to the nation’s economy and $11 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue, Schott said.

“Last year, 81 senators voted to extend the blender’s credit for one year to allow us to move

forward with a proposal to reform these incentives,” Schott said. “We have proposed such legislation and have shown a willingness to work with all parties on a solution, and we thank the senators who stood by their vote last year and stood by us in this week’s effort.”

In a victory for corn growers and the ethanol industry, the Senate rejected a proposed amend-

ment by Sen. John McCain that would have prevented the U.S. Department of Agriculture from providing grants for blender pumps.

“This is good news because we want to do all we can to encourage fuel choice,” Schott said. “Blender pumps provide options for those with flex-fuel vehicles and can help the ethanol industry grow in the years to come.”

AFBF outlines steps to ease regulatory nightmare WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress must help alleviate the burden of an ever-increasing array of federal environmental regulations on agriculture, according to Arizona Farm Bureau President Kevin Rogers, who testified on July 14 before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Representing the American Farm Bureau Federation, Rogers told the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy that the breadth and extent of the regulatory challenges facing U.S. agriculture are tremendous.

According to Rogers, the regulations cover a broad range of issues,

including: Clean Air Act requirements, Clean Water Act permitting and other requirements, restrictions on pesticides and other farm in-puts and regulatory burdens involving both crops and livestock operations.

“It is no exaggeration to say that the onslaught of federal regulations now confronting farmers and ranchers across America is truly overwhelming,” said Rogers.

“A farmer trying to manage his land and his crops knows one thing — the federal government is making it tougher and tougher to make a living from the land.”

While not all regulations can be quantified,

some can, explained Rogers, and some are substantial. He outlined the following steps Congress can take to alleviate agriculture’s regulatory burdens: • The House should adopt language in the House Interior Appropriations bill that incorporates the provisions of H.R. 910, a bill that would allow Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, to determine how to regulate greenhouse gases.

• Congress should adopt language that would prevent EPA from regulating agricultural dust, forcing many rural areas into non-attainment status.

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“These pieces of legislation effectively balance environmental concerns with those of farmers

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WANTED: Manure spreader and running gear, and hay wagon. Also, 12-4 38 tractor tires in good shape; Also, tractors, running /not. 315-250-3248.(NY) (5) ANGUS Hereford cross steers, 5 months old, (1) two year old black bull, (1) Hereford steer. 203-266-7907.(CT)

FOR SALE: 3 white male alpacas for $1,000. 315-823-1605.(NY) JD 220 20’ discs, $3,750 obo; 32’ barn beams and used galv. metal roofing; Two roof ventilators, IH bull dozer. 518-5296160.(NY)

KOVAR spring tine weeder, 20’ wide, 3 ph, 2 folding wings, 3 years old, excellent shape, $2,000. 315-788-6722.(NY)

213A Dairy/Horse farm, with milking equipment, 4 br home, 26’x80’ shop, ponds, fruit, berries, west Edmeston, NY $398,000.

315-855-4757.(NY)

About 500 bales of hay still on wagons, mixed grass, $2.05 per bale. 585-4935989.(NY)

JOHN DEERE MODEL 64 silage blower, very good condition, $500 or best offer.

518-848-4898.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 2010 forklift 5000 lb capacity, gas, $2,600; Ford 2N with extra engine, $1,200; Both need mechanical work. 315271-7198.(NY)

HEREFORD Cows, bred to calve spring 2012, $1,200. 518-332-9143.(NY) ALPINE milking goats, good disposition, milking four months. 315-268-1018.(NY)

ABASH PUPPIES: Great sheep guardian dogs, ready by August 5th, Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257(NY)

BELGIAN blue cattle and crossbred for sale, cows and heifers and bulls, no steers, 25 head, pick from herd. 802-7750546.(VT)

BOBCO 4000 tanker spread steerable rear axle, $15,570.76 FIRM. Bis square baler, Hesston 4800 4x4 Bale, $8,026.33 FIRM. 315-436-5484.(NY)

M7 65 diesel parts or repair, $1,000. 802457-2501.(VT)

3 Ton grain bin with auger, oil furnace with hot water heater.. Christ D. Zook, 546 Butler Road, Poland, NY 13431 HEREFORD heifer calf (April), daughter About Time, raised small farm good care, registered AHA replacement stock for Maine owner breeder. 207-947-5125.(ME)

2011 LARGE Square bales 700+ pounds, timothy clover, $50 each. 802-989-0479, 2nd cut $90 each. Addison, Vt. WANTED: 411 or 415 NH discbine, work or parts machine. 607-435-9976.(NY) WANTED: Grimm hay tedder, dead or alive. 518-673-5474.(NY)

JD 653 row head set up for sunflowers, $1,500; 12 ft. truck box with twin piston hoist, $800. 315-789-8859.(NY)

JD 2950 4x4, Cab, ldr.; Belarus 400A diesel w/ loader; Ford 2000 1-2-3-4 bottom plows, sickle bar mowers, potato digger.

585-457-7061.(NY)

50 HP Mitsubishi engine with radiator, runs excellent, $850 obo. 585-554-4506.(NY) JOHN DEERE 2 row corn head, green, ex. condition, $2,650. 315-420-3396.(NY)

1069 NEW HOLLAND bale wagons; gas & diesel, must see, make offer; H&S high capacity 16 wheel rake, $4,500. 315-3647936.(NY)

WANTED: Up to 20 sheep. Also, wanted: Horse drawn Mower. John J. Byler, 9311 Owens Road, Remsen, NY, 13438

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

NH 489 haybine for sale. Woeble box needs to be rebatted, stub nose guards, very good condition, asking $1,500 OBO. 315-858-1617.(NY)

REG. and grade Nigerian dwarf goats for sale. Does, bucks, and 2011 kids. For show, milk, and pets. 716-492-4351.(WNY)

(4) HEREFORD heifers, 4 black white, bred to black Angus due Aug., Sept. 607829-2837.(NY)

OLIVER 68” wide, no motor, $1,200; 40 JD Dozer, 5 roll with winch, vg, $3,500; AC C, vg, $1,500. 603-869-5819.(NH)

1991 CASE 1840 skid loader, hyd.; pump for IH 800 planter, pressure washer, 2,500 psi. New, $190.00; Pr. Bichon dogs 315536-1112.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 58 kicker bale spear manure fork with universal quick attach.

WANTED: Bale chute for older New Holland baler. 315-858-2729.(NY)

FEEDER PIGS, $50 each. WANTED: Corn binder. Samuel A. Gingerich, 34529 Zan Road, LaFargeville, NY 13656

AUTOMATIC roller mill, model 400, stationary unit, runs perfect, rolls excellent. $600.

518-332-8116.(NY)

I AM PARTING OUT my gleaner, model E combine, engine is bad, rest is in good cond., located in Boonville 315-9424475.(NY)

IH 885 tractor w/ IH 2250 loader, $8,000; NH 1465 haybine, $6,250; Finn B50 hay/straw mulcher on trailer, $5,000. 570376-3981.(PA)

TWO MONTHS OLD Jersey bull calf, dehorned, AI sired by Lexicon out of Registered Dam, $450. Can be registered.

401-640-1083.(MA)

REG. paint yearling colt, $500. Polled herefords, 3 cows, 5 steers, most approx 1,400 - 2,000 lbs., some registered. $8,000, or will separate. 315-363-8966.(NY)

CLEAN BURN multi-oil furnace. Has oil holding tank. Is 170,000 to 180,000 BTU, 2,078 hours. Like barn new, Chester. 845774-8112.(NY)

WILDEN 1 inch air operated pump, model P2R, plastic, teflon fitted, $1,000/bo; 1942 Farmall H w-4 rear weights, cub cadets 315-939-9336.(NY)

CASE 1390 tractor, fire damage outside motor, radiator, panel wires, hoses, has 1690 front axle, $1,500. Frey loader off tractor. 607-227-7334.(NY)

BEAR CAT 1101 grinder mixer, 3 Killbros gravity wagons, White 435 10 shank chisels; WANTED: AC or IH pull type combine.

315-219-9090.(NY)

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

JOHN DEERE 2440 tractor, 600 hp, newly completely rebuilt engine, Hi Lo, new rubber, $7,500. 315-866-1131.(NY)

FORD DEARBORN 14” 2 bottom plow model 14A, complete, very good cond., $400. Albany. 518-439-1547.(NY)

CASE IH 1420 combine with two heads, $12,000, good working condition; (2) 4x5 brown cow mats, like new, $800. 585-3158127.(NY)

JOHN DEERE double auger self propelled harvester box, used, rebuildable, needs repairs, save money over new, asking $500. 814-683-4383.(PA)

WANTED: Larch logs any quantity, call 585-765-2215, leave message.(NY)

JD 520 WFE tractor, new rears, p/s original. 315-684-9349.(NY)

JOHN DEERE BALER, model 24T, runs good, $1,500. Cell No. 774-200-0385 or 508-867-7608.(MA)

APPROX. 2,000 ft. 4 inch irrigation pipe with pipe trailer, 30 ft. sections and fittings, $2,100. Young Heirloom turkeys, Bourbon Red and Norragansett. 315-789-9759.(NY)

MOBILE CHICKEN HOUSE, 11’x55’, has two entry doors, great for pastured poultry, $800. Also, 1 ton brock poly feed bin, $800.

315-536-6406.(NY)

DEUTZ DX 140 4wd $12,500 B.O.; New IDea two n row corn picker, $1,600 B.O. Hesston 4600 baler, $2,800, all good cond.

716-474-8222.(NY)

WANTED: Want to buy open Holstein heifers directly from farmer. Call Bob at Sunset Farm, evenings. 207-7863324.(ME)

JD 2940wd, Hi & Lo, 8,600 hours, new clutch in Spring of 2010, Runs & drives, $6,500. Yates Co. 585-554-4577.(NY)

WANTED: Steel combine wheels, 55” - 58” tall, 24” - 30” wide, prefer rebar with rubber blocks. 315-536-0235.(NY)

DARI KOOL BULK MILK tank, 600 gallon with agitator, very good condition, $1,000.

Romulus. 607-543-0555.(NY)

WHITE ROMNEY ewe lambs for sale, in fleece, natural colored ram lamb, all registered clean flock. Call: 315-822-3478.(NY)

PIGLETS $80 each, nice size, avg. weight 80 lbs; One lge boar hog, nice, tame, $300, approx. 900 lbs. Gouvernneur 315-4080471.(NY)

NH 70’ overhead mow conveyor, Danusel hyd. post pounder, Apache 5 on a side transport creep feeder, all vg shape. 315406-5836.(NY)

BOER BUCKS for sale, 3 months old, full blood, nice, chunky fellas. $200 each. Vaccinated, Disbudded, nice temperament.

716-592-7857.(NY)

MASSEY HARRIS 50, same as MF 50, 3 pt hitch, live power, live hyd., rear tires 60%, good fronts, Hyd. remote, $2,000.

607-265-3221.(NY)

Tractor Parts - Cat D-2, D4-7U, Cat D6-9u, logging grapple (rotary), T.D. 15-15B hydraulics/clutch, Tracks/Shoes, (JD 450 D3ABC-931-D6C) 508-278-5762 Evenings.(MA)

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Improved flexion radials changing the ag tire landscape Radial tires for tractors and sprayers are helping reduce soil compaction, improve traction and boost productivity Michelin North America, the pioneer of improved flexion (IF) technology for agricultural tires, showed top agricultural journalists attending the 2011 Agricultural Media Summit how IF radials help farmers reduce soil compaction, improve fuel economy, help the environment and, ultimately, build the farmer’s bottom line.

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

“IF technology is having a strong effect on the agricultural tire industry, and for good reason,” says Michael Vandel, marketing segment manager for Michelin North America Agricultural Tires. “An IF tire has the same rolling circumference as the industrystandard tire, but it can handle the same weight at up to 20-percent less air pressure or allow for

20-percent more load at the same pressure. Running at a lower air pressure lowers reduces growers’ cost of production by improving traction and fuel economy while reducing slip and soil compaction. Ultimately, IF radials make farmers more efficient.”

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

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

“VF tires have the same rolling circumference as some ag tires, but they can carry the same load with up to 40-percent less air pressure,” Vandel reports. “That gives you a significantly better ride and better traction. And in the case of the Michelin SprayBib, it’s the only D-

rated high-clearance sprayer tire that can carry 14,330 pounds at 40 mph on the roads at 64 psi.”

Compact, but mighty The 2011 Agricultural Media Summit also gave Michelin North America the chance to highlight its newest tire in the Compact Line — the MICHELIN® BibSteel™ radials for skid steers, which deliver increased traction and durability and a better ride than less-durable bias tires.

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

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

“Whether it’s a Michelin Axiobib tractor tire that holds heavy weight at low air pressures in the field, a Michelin SprayBib sprayer tire that can withstand heavy road wear while carrying more than 14,000 pounds at 40 mph or a Michelin BibSteel All-Terrain tire that’s helping build the road, our radials are designed with the same goal in mind — helping our customers to be more

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

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

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

The 2008 Farm Bill created several new programs while expanding existing farm bill programs.

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

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

Forests. All forestry programs are permanently authorized. Most of the forestry programs have spending levels set at “such sums as necessary,” and are subject to annual appropriations.

“The farm program audits provide us a detailed, comprehensive view of these programs to ensure that each title is being carried out in a manner consistent with

its purpose. In a difficult fiscal environment, we must make efficient use of taxpayer dollars while also making certain that our farmers, ranchers, and forest interests remain competitive and are able to offer an affordable supply of both domestic food and energy. The information shared today brings us a step closer to understanding the committee’s

priorities as we draft these new titles and move forward with the next farm bill,” said Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA).

“The energy title of the 2008 farm bill was crafted to encourage a move toward advanced biofuels to ensure that Agriculture will play an important role in moving this country toward energy independence. As

we begin to discuss reauthorization of these programs, as well as forestry title programs that promote the efficient use of woody biomass and sustain healthy, diverse and productive forests, we must all work together to make certain taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and as intended,” said Ranking Member Tim Holden (D-PA).

Farm Aid President Willie Nelson to be inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame PRNewswire-USNewswire — Farm Aid and the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame announced that Farm Aid founder and president Willie Nelson will be inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Nelson will be honored in a ceremony to take place on the morning before Farm Aid’s 2011 concert scheduled for Aug. 13 at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS. “We want to recognize Mr. Nelson for his long commitment to America’s family farmers,” said Cathi Hahner, executive director of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. “To this day, he continues the work that he started back in 1985 when he, along with John Mellencamp and Neil Young, organized the first Farm Aid concert, raising millions of dollars and drawing enormous attention to the devastating economic problems faced by this country’s family farmers and their communities.”

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

“I am extremely honored and humbled to join the company of the 38 prominent inductees already in the Agricultural Hall of Fame,” said Nelson. “I have long said that family farmers are the backbone of our country. I never thought Farm Aid would need to be around as long as it has been, but we know our country needs family farmers, and Farm Aid will be here as long as family farmers need us.

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gether to keep family farmers growing.”

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

“Willie has said he realized early on that playing the guitar was a heck of a lot easier than being a farmer,” said Farm Aid executive director and long-time friend Carolyn Mugar. “The family farmer has never had a better friend than Willie Nelson; he has worked tirelessly to

stand up for family farmers and the good food we all want.”

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

Farm Aid 2011, the organization’s 26th annual benefit concert, will be held in Kansas City, KS, on Aug. 13. For more information, visitwww.farmaid.org.

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Cornell helps Welch’s perfect its purple juice

by Amanda Garris When Welch’s noticed a “green” aroma in their signature purple grape juice and puzzling color changes during processing, they turned to experts in Cornell’s Department of Food Science for answers. It’s just one of many examples of public-private partnerships in food science that are solving problems and preparing students for careers in an industry ravenous for technical expertise.

Welch’s first approached Olga PadillaZakour, the department’s associate chair, in 2008 to better understand the science behind a new processing method that preserved juice color better than their traditional method.

“We knew that a new method — one that em-

ployed concentration earlier in processing than our traditional method — resulted in better juice color, but we didn’t understand why,” said John Pacheco, Welch’s director of grape technology and the company’s newly formed Grape Center of Excellence.

Padilla-Zakour and Gavin Sacks, assistant professor of food science, discovered that the color compounds — anthocyanins — precipitated out during processing in the traditional method, resulting in juice without the vivid purple color. In the new method, they stayed.

With solid scientific grounding for the new processing method, Welch’s made new investments in their Westfield, NY, facility, result-

ing in an estimated $239,000 in savings during the first year, according to Pacheco.

In 2009, a new problem arose: The “green” aroma — reminiscent of grass or bell pepper — in their purple grape juice was sparking consumer complaints. This time, flavor and aroma specialist Sacks took the lead.

“Although the aroma dissipates with time, we initially see higher levels of consumer complaints,” said Pacheco.

“We needed to identify the root cause and ways to control it, either in the vineyard or in processing, to reduce consumer dissatisfaction.”

Sacks was able to identify the likely culprits — two compounds that were elevated in the green-smelling juice — and Welch’s is following

up with studies this year to see how its production is affected by such variables as weather and vineyard practices.

“We see working with Cornell as complementary to the work we are doing in process development, allowing us to understand the juice chemistry at a mechanistic level,” said Pacheco.

The public-private partnership benefits the Department of Food Science as well, with financial support and real world experience for its graduate students.

“It’s very fulfilling when a project comes together where graduate students can apply science to real situations and have a positive impact on industry,” said Padilla-Zakour.

“And with our land grant mission, there is nothing

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NFU leads coalition calling for a resolution to debt ceiling negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) led a coalition of organizations in sending a letter to President Obama and leadership in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives urging them to reach a timely resolution to the debt ceiling negotiations.

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more rewarding than seeing our work make a difference with our stakeholders.”

Welch’s is one of many companies partnering with food science. The PepsiCo Foundation and Kraft Foods have for years been major sponsors of the Food Science Summer Scholar program, which brings elite undergrads to Cornell for 10 weeks of research and career mentoring.

“Funds from private companies have allowed us to develop the program,” said coordinator Janette Robbins. “In return, the companies are ensuring a pool of future employees to recruit.

Many summer scholars are later hired as interns or employees at the sponsoring companies.”

According to Joe Vinci-

querra, director of business partnerships and foundation relations at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the $108 million renovation of the home of food science, Stocking Hall, offers companies and other private entities another outlet for philanthropy: naming of spaces within the building.

The first significant contribution came from TIC Gums, a Marylandbased producer of ingredients for food texture and stabilization. Their gift, in honor of Timothy Andon ‘06, business development specialist at TIC Gums, will establish the “TIC Gums” classroom in the new Stocking Hall.

Amanda Garris is a freelance writer in Geneva, NY.

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Savage to coordinate Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau

Laurie Savage will serve as the new scheduler of the Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau, jointly sponsored by Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Center for Dairy Excellence.

Laurie Savage, a dairy farmer and communications professional from Dickerson, MD, will serve as the new scheduler for the Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau, a program funded through the dairy checkoff program. More than 40 dairy producers have been trained through the speakers bureau to speak to community and civic groups about their

role as dairy farmers in the local community.

The speakers bureau is a joint effort of Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Center for Dairy Excellence. It provides dairy farmers with the resources they need to share their dairy story with local community groups, such as the Lions Club, the Rotary and

the Chamber of Commerce. In 2010, the speakers bureau reached more than 65 organizations with a positive dairy message.

A key part of the speakers bureau program is the role of the scheduler, who reaches out to community groups and schedules upcoming meeting appearances for the speakers bureau participants.

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“Laurie brings a wealth of both organization and communications experience to this position,” said Cindy Weimer, director of industry image and relations for Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and coordinator of the speakers bureau program. “As a dairy farmer herself, she also brings a tremendous understanding of the dairy industry and the need to tell the dairy story to the nonfarm public.”

Savage’s husband, Kevin, and his brother, Bruce, operate a 200cow dairy with about 300 acres of cropland in Montgomery County, MD. Savage’s two children, Catherine, 12, and James, 9, are active in 4H with dairy, meat goat and poultry projects.

Savage serves as the coordinator for the Maryland Dairy Princess Association, the secretarytreasurer of the Maryland Dairy Industry Association, and the Maryland editor of the Southeastern Holstein News.

She is also a freelance writer for several publications, including Lancaster Farming.

In her new role, Savage will work closely with the farmers enrolled in the speakers bureau to help them educate their non-farm neighbors on how dairy farmers take care of the animals and the land, provide the safest products possible, and play a vital role in the local community. Savage replaces Shirley Krall, who is leaving the post after two years to pursue her re-certification in nursing.

“The Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau has become a valuable vehicle to share a positive message about dairy and its role in the local community with non-farm residents in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas,” said Jayne Sebright, communications director for the Center for Dairy Excellence and co-coordinator of the speakers bureau. “We are looking forward to Laurie bringing an even greater level of outreach and engagement to this program.”

For more information about the Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau, contact Laurie Savage, scheduler, at 301-3490750 or dairyspeakerscheduler@gmail.com.

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