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Rolling Spring Farm hosts farm tour and open house

by Jon M. Casey The benefits of cow comfort and improved herd health were never more evident than at the Rolling Spring Farm Open House and Dairy Tour hosted by Charles “Charlie” and Denise Bean and family at their Venango County farm near Franklin, PA on July 28. The event was part of a summer series of three open house/tours, sponsored by the Center for Dairy Excellence and agribusiness supporters. The first event was held in mid-July at Kurtz Valley Holsteins in Mifflintown, PA. The third and final event was at the Walk-Le Holsteins, owned by Leroy, Brenda and Brad Walker. That event will be at 6898 Oak Lane, Thomasville, York County, PA. Rolling Spring Farm Welcoming more than 60 visitors to the rainy-day event, Charlie commented on how the addition of their new 105stall loafing barn, increased the herd’s milk production by 10 pounds per cow per day. “We saw the increase almost immediately, within the first two weeks,” he said as we entered the new barn together. “The new barn was completed in 2010.”

“We think that it has been a good investment. The cows are cooler in the summer and it doesn’t freeze in the winter. With the mattresses under the sand bedding, the cows can stay comfortable all of the time,” he said.

“We use about 6 tons of sand every 10 days, and the scraped manure goes out onto the fields in our manure spreader,” he added. “The sand is spread over Promat® Pasture Mat mattresses. That is working very well for us.”

Bean said with the sand bedding and the two new rotating cow brushes, the cows are much cleaner than they were in their old environment. “They stand in line to use the brushes,” he said. “The first thing that everyone notices is how much they use the brushes.”

During the morning presentation, Charlie’s father Dallas spoke briefly, welcoming the visitors and noting that the farm has been in the Bean family for 170 years. He said the original 193-acre farm was purchased by his grandfather William Bean, who bought the farm at a sheriff’s sale after another family member, William’s uncle, had owned the farm. He originally cleared 130 acres of land before building the original house and barn, but then failed to prosper in his farming efforts.

He said William Bean made a success of the farm and it has remained in the family until today. Charlie added he and Denise bought the farm from Dallas in 1981, and together they have

been working to improve and expand the farm. Today they farm nearly 700 acres with some of the grain being sold for cash, but most of the corn, hay, soybeans and small grains are used as feed for the cattle.

Bean said they feed all of the production cows in the freestall barn and offer no feed in the two-row flat milking barn.

A portion of the older barn is used as a hospital and birthing facility. Bean said someday, when the economics are more reassuring, he would consider upgrading to a new milking parlor. For the time being however, he is content to rely upon his retrofitted parlor and to focus on keeping the cows healthy and the production high.

The Bean family milks approximately 90 cows with Charlie, sons Matt, Steve and daughter Heather all working together to make it all happen. Bean said Heather is a full-time college student, but works with the family during the summer when she is on break from school.

Denise, who works away from the farm as a pharmacist, also spends most of her free time doing chores, taking care of the family household, and she still finds time to maintain a beautiful vegetable garden and flower gardens around the farmstead. Denise has been instrumental in working with the herd’s breeding selections and she is extremely proud of the herd’s reputation for type. She is especially proud of two prominent, prize-winning Holsteins that have come from Rolling Spring Farm: “Sugar” and “Spice.”

Paul Lehman of Cambridge Springs, PA and builder of the new facility said that the 56-foot by 254-foot structure took approximately 3 months to build.

The 14-foot high structure is laid out in such a way that when the curtains are opened, the breeze that flows from the nearby hillside naturally ventilates and cools the facility most of the time. That helps reduce the need to use the six ventilating fans at the far end of the building. Just the same, with the recent hot weather, the fans have worked to keep the cows comfortable and today’s much-needed rain gave the herd a break from the heat.

Matt Bean, who was involved all morning, answering questions about the construction of the new barn, was in agreement with his father about how the new facility has benefitted their daily operation. He said the improvement in overall herd management has made his life a little easier. “I like how much easier it is to take care of the cattle,” he said.

“The cows are happier and so am I.”

Builder Paul Lehman and Matt Bean, talk to visitors about the attributes of the new 105-stall freestall barn.

Clarion-Venango County Dairy Princess, Sandy Weiser, describes her role as an advocate among youth promoting dairy products and their benefits.

Photos by Jon M. Casey

Charlie Bean describes his successes with their new freestall barn. Joining Bean were son Steve, daughter Heather, wife Denise and father Dallas Bean.

One of the most popular attractions for cows and visitors alike, was this DeLaval rotating cow brush, an accessory that clearly keeps the cows cleaner and happier.

2011 Allegany County Fair 4-H Poultry Show results ANGELICA, NY — The Jr. Department Poultry Show took place at the Allegany County Fair on Tuesday, July 19 and the results are as follows: Grand Champion Market Bird — Kaleb Lewis, Horse Whisperers Res. Grand Champion Market Bird — Hannah Lewis, Horse Whisperers Grand Champion Show Bird — Suzanne Lewis

Res. Grand Champion Show Bird — Tyler Cline, Cuba Gold Diggers Sr. Champion Showmanship — Teven Cline, Cuba Gold Diggers Res. Sr. Champion Showmanship — Clifton Erway, Elm Valley Harvesters Jr. Champion Showmanship — Christain Lewis, 4-H’ers / 4-Life Res. Jr. Champion Showmanship — Tyler Cline, Cuba Gold Diggers

McDonald’s Sharin’ The Love with New York’s apple industry FISHERS, NY — We’re lovin’ it.

New York apple growers on Aug. 9 said that McDonald’s new plan to offer apples in every Happy Meal could lead to big gains for sales of New York-grown apples.

“If we can get them to serve as many apples as they do hamburgers, we’ll be all set,” said Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association.

Last month, McDonald’s announced plans to change its traditional Happy Meal through a new initiative called “Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choices.”

Beginning in September, all Happy Meals will now include apple slices.

This means that when a mom or dad orders a Happy Meal for his or her child, they will automatically get a small pack (about 1/4 cup) of apple slices with the meal. If the parent only wants fries, or only wants apple slices, they have to specify that option.

Until now, apple slices were only optional selections in Happy Meals.

Some industry estimates claim McDonald’s sold about 220 million of the meals in the United States last year. Of those, around 24 million were likely sold

with apple slices, based on the company’s statement that only 10 percent of Happy Meal sales saw customers requesting apples when it was optional.

The company has been sourcing apples from New York orchards since 2004, when it first introduced apple slices to its menu.

Traditional New York-grown apple varieties like Empire and Gala have been ideal for slicing, due to their high acidity, flavor and resistance to browning.

Allen said growers will be bracing for a rush of demand from McDonald’s this fall.

“Even without the new business from McDonald’s, consumer demand for our apples has been at record highs, so this will likely motivate growers to add even more trees and expand,” Allen said.

“This is big news for the industry and the rural economy,” he said.

Allen said McDonald’s move will also help secure new apple customers for the future.

“McDonald’s will give exposure to our fruit for a new generation of fans,” Allen said.

“McDonald’s reaches consumers that

The Grand Champion Market Bird was shown by Kaleb Lewis (R) of Horse Whisperers.

Presenting the award is Robert Lewis.

Photo courtesy of Allegany County CCE we never could on our own. Some kids are going to taste our apples for the very first time. We hope to get them excited and have them become lifelong customers,” Allen said.

McDonald’s will begin rolling out the new Happy Meal next month,

with the goal of having them available in all 14,000 restaurants by early next year.

New York is the second biggest apple growing state in the U.S., with an estimated 30 million bushels expected to be harvested this fall off of 700 orchards.

Gillibrand, Hoeven fight to protect consumers, U.S. honey industry from mislabeled products confidence by assuring them that they are buying a quality product.”

In a letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the FDA, Senators Gillibrand and Hoeven urged the FDA to take swift action in adopting a national standard of identity. Establishing such a definition of purity will give inspectors

the power to stem illicit imports and curb domestic tampering, while providing consumers with more assurance about the quality of honey products on the U.S. market.

The FDA has established nearly 300 food standards of identity, for everything from grape jelly to maple syrup. Codify-

ing this standard in U.S. law will allow for a common language for honey to be regulated by the federal government.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, North Dakota’s honey industry is the largest in the nation while New York’s ranked 11th in total production in 2009.

State acres for wildlife enhancement (SAFE) sign-up continues SYRACUSE, NY — James Barber, Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York State, announced that signup continues for SAFE, a continuous CRP conservation practice. The goal of this project is to use the established Conservation Reserve Program to provide incentives to landowners to convert cropland into grassland habitat for the long-term benefit of grassland bird populations.

In February of 2008, USDA unveiled 30 SAFE projects that would benefit threatened, endangered and other high-priority species in 16 states covering up to 160,100 acres. New York’s SAFE was proposed and developed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York Audubon Society. New York’s

project will benefit grassland birds such as the grasshopper sparrow, Vesper’s sparrow, Henslow’s sparrow, eastern meadowlark, horned lark, northern harrier, savannah sparrow, sedge wren, upland sandpiper, bobolink, shorteared owl and barn owl. This SAFE will provide additional significant benefits along with protection and management of grassland habitat and will also maintain open space and rural character.

“These habitat restoration projects assist farmers to voluntarily conserve habitat to help a wide range of wildlife species across our great nation — many of which have the greatest need,” said Humphreys. “Additionally, SAFE focuses on marginal, ecologically sensitive acreage, which means prime cropland can remain in production at a time when commodity prices are high. Thus,

everyone benefits under SAFE.” Like other continuous CRP practices, landowners will be enrolling acres of cropland in 10 to 15 year contracts. For land to be eligible for SAFE-CRP funding, it must be within one of the grassland focus areas and meet CRP eligibility criteria. There is a one time signing incentive payment, an annual rental and maintenance payment and could be eligible for a 50 percent cost share for establishing a permanent cover. New York’s project covers 4,900 acres that spans across 35 counties. Producers can offer land for enrollment in SAFE and other CRP programs at their local FSA service center.

NOTE: For more information about SAFE and other conservation programs, visit: www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation.

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Unfair practices by foreign companies mislead consumers and strain multimillion dollar honey industry — Gillibrand, Hoeven call for immediate reform WASHINGTON, D.C. — With deceptive manufacturing practices by foreign companies threatening domestic honey producers, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and John Hoeven called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement a national standard of identity for honey. While New York and North Dakota’s honey producers generated $53.4 million in sales in 2009, producers have been strained as cheap, adulterated honey from abroad has inundated the U.S. market.

“New York has some of the nation’s finest honey and hardest working producers,” Senator Gillibrand said. “To protect consumers and safeguard the integrity of honey products, we must adopt a national standard of identity for honey to prevent unscrupulous importers from flooding the market with misbranded honey products. The lack of regulation is a food safety concern and a bane to our honey producers.”

“North Dakota is the nation’s leading producer of honey, so it’s important that producers in our state and throughout the country are treated well and fairly in the marketplace” Senator Hoeven said. “Preserving the identity of American-made honey gives consumers

4-H Horse Project county fair champions JAMESTOWN, NY — At the Chautauqua County Fair, 4-H English Horse Show Amanda White received top honors in the senior saddleseat division.

Senior huntseat grand was received by Jennifer Dahlgren with Sarah Burgoon receiving reserve.

In the Junior English Division Ashley Crandall received grand and Morgan Kincaid reserve. Amateur division champion was received by Mikayla Reynolds with Montasna Pope receiving reserve. In the Walk Trot Division Haley Swanson received grand and Taylor Samuelson received reserve. The English Grand Champion Showman was won by Jennifer Dahlgren

with Amanda White in Reserve. English State Fair qualifiers include Jennifer Dahlgren and Danyelle Harding for the Senior Division and Ashley Crandell and Kendra Hochran for the Junior Division. Emily Markham will be the alternate.

In the 4-H Driving Horse Show Gerry Conrad was the Grand Champion Junior for the Fair.

4-H Horse Participants also compete in Gymkhana which are timed events such as barrel racing and pole bending.

In the Gymkhana Division the 2011 Grand Champion Senior was Mikaele Swanson with Jennifer Dahlgren in reserve.

Gerry Conrad, as he finished the Driving Show.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE

Junior Grand champion honors went to Rachel McCarthy with Kendra Hockran in reserve. Ama-

teur champion was won

by Ryan Dustin with Carissa Peterson in reserve. Walk Trot champi-

on was Melissa Fiebelcorn with Sarah Clark receiving reserve. Grand Champion Gymkhana

Showman was received

by Jennifer Dahlgren with Melissa Fiebelcorn receiving reserve.

Farmers markets could generate tens of thousands of new jobs with modest federal support, new report finds WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the last several decades, thousands of farmers markets have been popping up in cities and towns across the country, benefiting local farmers, consumers and economies, but they could be doing a lot better, according to a report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). What’s holding farmers markets back? Federal policies that favor indus-

trial agriculture at their expense.

“On the whole, farmers markets have seen exceptional growth, providing local communities with fresh food direct from the farm,” said Jeffrey O’Hara, the author of the report and an economist with UCS’s Food and Environment Program. “But our federal food policies are working against them. If the U.S. government diverted just a small amount

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of the massive subsidies it lavishes on industrial agriculture to support these markets and small local farmers, it would not only improve American diets, it would generate tens of thousands of new jobs.”

UCS released the report just a few days before the 12th annual U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Farmers Market Week, which took place the week of Aug. 7. According to the report, “Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems,” the number of farmers markets nationwide more than doubled between 2000 and 2010 jumping from 2,863 to 6,132, and now more than 100,000 farms sell food directly to local consumers.

All that growth happened with relatively little help. Last year, for example, the USDA spent $13.725 billion in commodity, crop insurance, and supplemental disaster assistance payments mostly to support large industrial farms, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The amount the agency spent that year to support local and regional food system farmers? Less than $100 million, according to USDA data.

In 2007, the most recent USDA figure, direct agricultural product sales amounted to a $1.2 billion-a-year business, and most of that money recirculates locally. “The fact that farmers are selling directly to the people who live nearby means that sales revenue stays local,” O’Hara said. “That helps stabilize local economies.”

Keeping revenues local also can mean more job opportunities. Last summer, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asked Congress to set a goal in the 2012 Farm Bill of helping at least 100,000 Americans to become farmers by, among other things, providing entre-

preneurial training and support for farmers markets. O’Hara’s report takes up Vilsack’s challenge and argues that supporting local and regional food system expansion is central to meeting that goal.

In the report, O’Hara identified a number of initiatives the federal government could take to encourage new farmers and the growth of farmers markets in the upcoming Farm Bill. For example, the report called on Congress to: • support the development of local food markets, including farmers markets and farm-to-school programs, which can stabilize community-supported markets and create permanent jobs. For example, the report found that the Farmers Market Promotion Program could create as many as 13,500 jobs nationally over a five-year period, if reauthorized, by providing modest funding for 100 to 500 farmers markets per year.

• level the playing field for farmers in rural regions by investing in infrastructure, such as meat-processing or dairybottling facilities, which would help meat, dairy and other farmers produce and market their products to consumers more efficiently. These investments could foster competition in food markets, increase product choice for consumers, and generate jobs in the community.

• allow low-income residents to redeem food nutrition subsidies at local food markets to help them afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Currently, not all markets are able to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

“Farmers at local markets are a new variety of innovative entrepreneurs, and we need to nurture them,” said O’Hara. “Supporting these farmers should be a Farm Bill priority.”

Cover photo by Jon M. Casey The new freestall barn was the central attraction at the Rolling Spring Farm Open House and Dairy Tour.

Central Canton Brown Swiss Show On Saturday, July 23, Brown Swiss breeders from Central New York gathered at the Cortland Fairgrounds for their annual Canton Show. Dr. Douglas Waterman from Madison, NY, placed the 56 head exhibited.

Iris Brook Brown Swiss exhibited the Grand Champion, Mallory Brook Earnhardt Aerial, the winning 5-yearold cow from the Tully, NY, herd. She was also Best Udder of the Show. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Vanillen Dairy, Ovid, NY, with their junior 2-year-old entry, Vanillen Agenda Butternut. She was also Best Bred and Owned of the Show and Intermediate Champion. The Reserve Senior Champion title went to the second place 5-year-old, Vanillen Parker Cheerio, owned by Vanillen Dairy, Ovid, NY. Reserve Intermediate Champion honors went to Trulea Merry Christmas 6295, the winning senior 2year-old, shown by Drivale Brown Swiss, Tully, NY. Topping the heifer show was Faithful

Gxy Devine-ET, the winning summer yearling shown by Faithful Acres LLC, Liverpool, NY. She was also the Best Bred and Owned Heifer of the show.

Judge Waterman tapped A Joy Supreme China, the winter calf owned

by Abbie Kuhlman of Penn Yan, NY, for Reserve Junior Champion honors.

In the youth contest, Logan Stoltman from Georgetown, NY, was named Master Showman, while Michala Kuhlman earned the nod as Reserve Master Showman. For Junior Champion honors, Judge Waterman selected Cutting Edge Sup Whistle, the summer yearling entry of Michala Kuhlman. Maddie Walrod of Georgetown, NY, exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion, her winning spring calf named Many Maples Myna.

Iris Brook Jolt Babes, owned by MacKenzie Rienhardt of Tully, NY, was named Grand Champion of the Youth Show, while the senior two-year-old entry of Payton Roundy from Locke, NY, Seven Oaks Jolt Icicle, was named Reserve Grand Champion.

Logan Stoltman of Georgetown, NY was named Master Showman of the Central Canton Brown Swiss Show, held July 23 in Cortland, NY. At right, is Michala Kuhlman, who was selected as Reserve Master Showman. Dr. Douglas Waterman, pictured in the center, placed the classes.

Photos courtesy of Kelly Drivers

Dr. Doug Waterman presents Maddie Walrod with the Reserve Junior Champion award for her spring calf, Many Maples Myna. At right is Michala Kuhlman and her Junior Champion entry, the summer yearling Cutting Edge Sup Whistle.

NY State Alternate Dairy Princess Chelsea Jones presents the Reserve Grand Champion rosette to Vanillen Agenda Butternut, the junior 2-year-old held by Sarah VanOrden. Dr. Doug Waterman, at right, presents Andrea Rienhardt with the Grand Champion award for her 5-year-old cow, Mallory Brook Earnhardt Aerial.

Dean Foods settlement final — farmers must file forms by Aug. 23 On Aug. 3, the Vermont District Court approved the Dean Foods Settlement involving the price of Grade A milk produced and sold in the Northeast.

The class action antitrust lawsuit brought by a class of northeast dairy farmers against Dean, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)

and Dairy Marketing Services (DMS) was filed in August of 2009. The farmers reached a settlement agreement with Dean Foods Company in December 2010, including $30 million in monetary damages. The final settlement had to be approved by the federal court,

which has taken over seven months.

In the final settlement, the Court awarded all of the Plaintiffs’ costs of $1.5 million but only awarded $4.5 million in fees, out of the $8.5 million requested by the attorneys for the plaintiffs. Thus, the attorneys will get $6 million or

20 percent of the settlement amount, as opposed to the 33 percent requested. The Court denied the requests for incentive awards for the class representatives and an award of accrued interest on the settlement fund. Consequently, approximately $24 million will be provid-

ed to eligible dairy farmers in the defined class.

All past and present dairy farmers in Vermont should have received a mailing regarding this settlement and the deadline is approaching for dairy farmers to determine if they will take part in the settlement or not. “It is

ELMIRA, NY — At a press conference recently, Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced he has recently sent a letter to all County leaders in the sixteen New York counties which are part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed urging their support in bringing litigation against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Santulli is proposing this litigation in response to the inequity in the pending EPA regulations regarding the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocation to New York State

and the outrageous financial burden this will place on counties.

The TMDL in effect is a pollution diet for nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment levels for the Chesapeake Bay which the EPA has allocated to the seven jurisdictions, including New York and the District of Columbia.

The EPA has developed these regulations to clean up the polluted Chesapeake Bay. “The unfairness in the EPA’s new regulations is that if the other five states that feed the Chesapeake Bay had New York State wastewater quality, the Chesa-

peake Bay would not be polluted,” said Santulli.

In Chemung County, the cost of the upgrades to our two wastewater treatment plants would exceed $30 million, with the annual operating and maintenance costs associated with the upgrades estimated at $1.8 million.

The cost estimates for the 16 counties in New York State to meet the standards is between $2 and $4 billion.

Santulli has received the support of Senator’s Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as the eight local Congressmen representing the affected counties,

but the EPA has yet to make amendments to the stringent restrictions.

“I believe the only way we can prevent this massive financial unfunded mandate from occurring is by retaining a prominent law firm which will bring litigation against the EPA on our behalf,” said Santulli in his letter.

“Even though this will be expensive, it will only be a fraction of the cost that we would spend to meet the regulations set forth by the Federal government.”

In addition to wastewater treatment plants, the EPA regulations

would have a devastating effect on the agricultural industry within the state.

Once again, New York has made significant improvements in water quality in terms of per acre loads of nitrogen and phosphorus, far surpassing that of any other jurisdiction within the Bay watershed.

Santulli is also urging taxpayers to join in this endeavor and place added pressure on our Federal officials who have the ability to correct this problem and insure that New York State is treated in a fair and equitable manner.

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Santulli urges Chemung County leaders to join fight against EPA inequity

important for all Vermont Dairy Farmers to carefully consider their options regarding this settlement,” stated Deputy Secretary Diane Bothfeld. Dairy farmers’ legal rights are affected whether or not they act. Information, claim forms and a clear description of the settlement is available at www.NEDairySettlement.com or you can call 888-356-0258 for information. If you wish to receive a payment from the Settlement you must complete and return a claim form and state the amount of Grade A milk produced and pooled in the Northeast between January 1, 2002 and May 23, 2011. The form is due

by Aug. 23, 2011. The settlement forms are very straightforward and most farmers should be able to complete them without outside assistance.

The Vermont Office of the Attorney General reviewed the settlement and monitored the proceedings, and in a letter to the Court did not object to the settlement.

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2011 recipients of Empire State Meat Goat Producers Association Kimber Hamm Scholarship and Development Award Michael Collins and Zachary and Haley Stellingwerf named this year’s recipients Michael Collins of Corning, NY, and

Zachary and Haley Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY, recently were honored as the 2011 recipients of the Empire State Meat Goat Producers

Association Kimber Hamm Scholarship and Development Program.

Michael Collins awarded a college scholarship will attend Corn-

ing Community College this fall and Zachary and Haley Stellingwerf received equipment for their goat operation.

Each year youth are

See Us in the AgChoice Building at Ag Progress Days

invited to apply for either educational funding or equipment acquisition needs. As part of the application each applicant must submit an essay describing their meat goat operation and future goals. This program is available to youth involved in the

meat goat business who are members or children of current ESMGPA members in good standing and between the ages of 8 and 21.

Further information about this program may be found at www.esmgpa.org.

The 2011 ESMGPA Scholarship winners are Zachary Stellingwerf (L-R), Haley Stellingwerf and Michael Collins.

Photo courtesy of Don and Deb Borden, Hill Place Farm

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Thoughts from an old goat herd…

Ensuring your meat goats are ready to breed Reprinted with permission from ESMGPA August 2010 Newsletter You should always contact your vet for veterinary advice. I am not a veterinarian and do not prescribe treatment. I am just suggesting some things you may wish to discuss with your vet — things that seem to work best for me.

With breeding season just around the corner this is a good time to review sound breeding practices. When a doe doesn’t breed, has single kids or aborts, it is money spent with no return to you. Sound breeding preparation which includes evaluating the animal’s size, conditioning and health, can improve your bottom line profits.

Size and Body Condition Matters - The general rule of thumb has always been to breed a doe at seven months or 70 pounds, regardless of size and scale. Vets are now recommending that a doe breeds when she reaches 70-75 percent of her mature weight. This means, if you expect your doe to weigh 150 pounds when mature, she shouldn’t be bred until she weighs approximately 105 pounds. If the doe is too small when bred she tends to produce single kids, takes longer to reach her mature weight, and, in some cases may never reach her potential size.

Additionally, her small pelvic structure may cause problems when kidding.

Conditioning is also important. If your animals are too fat they may experience difficulties breeding, conceiving, and birthing their kids.

Females that have bulges of fat on their brisket or right behind their front legs also have fat surrounding their internal organs. Fat does may not conceive as easily and tend to develop Ketosis, which is life threatening for both mom and kids. Ketosis occurs generally in the late stages of pregnancy.

A fat doe may also have problems during the birthing process. Similar problems may occur with a doe that is too thin. She may not conceive in a timely manner and can develop Ketosis as well.

A skinny doe is one whose rib cage is visible

and her backbone is sharp looking. When a doe is carrying multiple kids, she burns a lot of energy to feed her kids and with too little conditioning she is not able to care for herself, pass nutrients to her kids and may have little or no milk for her kids when born.

Body condition is also important for bucks. A buck that is too fat may not have the sexual drive to breed does or have the stamina to cover a larger number of does in short time. Bucks that go into the breeding season overly thin can be a problem also. Bucks tend to eat less when breeding does and over the course of the breeding season lose considerable weight. For a yearling buck starting the breeding season with good body conditioning is even more important.

The young buck must not only eat nutritiously for semen production and mating stamina, but to continue his growth. If the young buck is not in excellent condition at the time of breeding not only will he have more difficulty breeding the does in a timely manner but

also his growth may become permanently stunted.

Parasite Control - A heavy internal parasite load can and will wreak havoc with your breeding program. Worms are a major contributor to poor body condition and will reduce a buck’s sexual performance.

A heavy parasite load in your does will interfere with the doe’s conception, pregnancy and birthing process. When a doe is battling worms her kids are not getting enough nutrients to grow properly or even survive thus causing abortions. If you suspect a heavy worm load treat the animal before breeding or flushing.

Foot Trimming - Ensure your goats’ feet are properly trimmed two to three weeks prior to putting the buck with the does. A buck with sore or overgrown feet may have trouble covering does or may not want to mount does at all. This also applies to your does. If a doe has sore legs and feet she may not be willing to stand for the buck or her legs may not support her when the buck

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mounts her causing hip injury.

Flushing Does Flushing is done to increase the number of kids per doe. Flushing is accomplished by gradually increasing the doe’s food intake approximately one month prior to breeding. This can be accomplished by increasing her grain ration or putting the doe in a lush, nutritious pasture. By improving her nutrition the doe gains weight and her ovulation rate tends to increase.

Flushing seems to work better with does in poorer body condition than with those in excellent condition.

Minerals - It is important that your goats have continual access to the proper mix of minerals and loose salt. Both minerals and salt should be fed free choice. Breeding is stressful for both buck and doe and free choice minerals help to keep the doe’s and buck’s nutrition in balance. This is especially important for bucks to help prevent urinary calculi. The likelihood of urinary calculi

increases when the buck’s eating and drinking patterns change, as they will when breeding, and access to properly balanced minerals and salt will help prevent this.

One often overlooked mineral is selenium. It is critical that your does receive an adequate amount of selenium. Generally, the soils in the northeast are selenium deficient and if the goat does not have a sufficient amount in her system, she may die during the last few days of her pregnancy, abort late in the pregnancy or have kids that display white muscle disease, or “floppy kid” syndrome.

Vaccination - If you vaccinate, about a month prior to delivery is a good time to supplement your doe with vitamin E/Selenium as well as Clostridium Perfringes Type CDT. These supplements are passed to the kids in the womb and through their mother’s milk and help protect them, but it is recommended that newborns also receive a vitamin E/Selenium booster within 24 hours of birth.

Breeding Cycle - Does generally come in heat every 17-23 days and their heat period will last, on average, 24-72 hours. If your buck is mature and is running with 20-30 does you should plan on keeping him with the does 45 days. This will cover two cycles. A great way to know if your doe was bred is to mark your buck’s chest wall (between his two front legs) with a marking product.

When the buck mounts the doe he will leave a mark on the doe’s back.

Mark it down on your calendar, and then you have an excellent idea of when your doe will kid — generally 150 days give or take two to three days. Knowing when your doe is due to kid allows you to better monitor your does. Enjoy your goats — your enjoyment is part of the profit.

Sources for this article and for more information: www.das.psu.edu /research-extension /goats; www.cals.ncsu .edu/an_sci/extension/animal/meatgoat/pdf_factsheets/AN S 00 602MG.pdf

A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

School turns 100 years old I wonder what our school’s forefathers would say if they saw our school today? Even though we are the smallest school district in the county, no other school can boast of a

bigger heart. It all started 100 years ago when farsighted residents envisioned the need for a new school that would accommodate as many students as wanted to gain a higher education.

The 1911 building was originally a two

story, eight classroom high school with central heating and running water. A far cry from what many of the students were accustomed to in their one room rural school houses. At the time, most of the school board members were farmers, including the doctor that was the president at the time.

In 1939, with the construction of a new modern building, we became the 200th school district in New York

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190 acres. This gave the district not only a nucleus of possibilities for future expansion, but also facilities for the agriculture program that became one of the finest for 50 years. The farm was central for giving the students first hand experience, plus providing food for the school’s lunch program for years. We even had a full-fledged school fair from 1941-1956, which would have rivaled some county fairs, with attendance up to 10,000 people per year.

Today, we are fortunate to have a very modern facility with a swimming pool and sports complex. Our sports programs were recently rated by ‘Business First’ as one of the best for the bucks, in our area. Also, our academic and music programs have never taken a back seat.

But after all this, the one thing that I personally believe the area that we have excelled in the most is our Alumni Association. I don’t know of a more active one of its kind that consistently shows the real true spirit of our small rural school. They have a yearly banquet with around 300 people in attendance, where they honor in 10-year incre-

ments, all the honor classes.

They have a mailing list of over 3,500 a year that they keep in touch with. But what makes this association so remarkable are the scholarships to alumni that they give out each and every year. In 2011 alone, they gave out $22,000 worth of scholarships to deserving graduates to further their college education.

To me, that is a tidy sum for a large school, but for a school this size, it’s nothing short of remarkable. It shows the importance that is placed on attaining as much education as possible.

Another interesting fact is that a former teacher, Miss M.P., who was for years the alumni’s executive secretary, would also be 100 years old in 2012. I know that she would be proud of these folks that have carried on her dream of helping as many students as possible with advanced education.

She always stated, “You never know which one of our students might discover the cure for that dreadful disease, cancer!”

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State to be centralized by eventually consolidating 27 districts.

Since then, many other additions have been added… but all of these buildings are continuous, meaning that they are all in one location and connected for easier accessibility and maintenance.

This was all made possible by the foresight of the board of education when they purchased three connecting farms with a total of

Crop Comments

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

Poultry poo pounds petroleum My friend in Texas keeps sending me neat links to Web sites. One fairly interesting one dealt with identifying the source of airborne dust.

Kind of like on those police detective shows where dried mud on a vehicle, alleged to be used in committing a crime, showed that the subject vehicle was 99.3 percent likely to have been parked in a specific Sequoia forest in California during a sand storm three days earlier. This airborne dust link showed that dust could be identified, by its mineral and bacterial makeup, as having come from an agricultural soil or an unpaved gravel road, or even someplace else. But even more interesting was a link to this link, which was titled “Chicken Manure Biodegrades Crude Oil in Contaminated Soil”. The accompanying article appeared in Science Daily, and I’ll try to hit the high spots of

that story.

Chinese research scientists have discovered that chicken manure can be used to biodegrade crude oil in contaminated soil. Writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution, the team explains how bacteria in chicken manure break down 50 percent more crude oil than soil lacking the guano.

The term “guano” comes from a Spanish word meaning dung, or more specifically, the excrement of seabirds, cavedwelling bats, and even seals. The Chinese researchers lumped chicken manure in the guano category. Guano is one heck of an organic fertilizer. But more than that, it has unique building properties: it is a littleknown fact that a South American bird, the Peruvian booby makes its nest out of guano. We learn something new every day.

But back to China, where Huiwen Ma, Bello Yakubu, and ChuYu Zhang of Wuhan Univer-

sity, determined that contamination of soil by crude oil occurs around the world because of equipment failure, natural disasters, deliberate acts, and human error.

Conventional approaches to clean-up come with additional environmental costs. Detergents, for instance, become pollutants themselves and can persist in the environment long after any remediation exercise is complete.

An environmentally friendlier approach is through bioremediation, which uses natural or engineered microbes that can metabolize the organic components of crude oil. Stimulating such microbial degradation in contaminated soil often involves the use of expensive fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus, and may come with an additional environmental price tag, despite the “bio”, or “green”, label. Soil hardening and a loss of soil quality often accompany this approach.

Ma and colleagues suggest that animal waste, and in particular chicken manure, may provide the necessary chemical and microbial initiators to trigger biodegradation of

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crude oil if applied to contaminated soil. One important factor is that chicken manure raises the pH of soil to the range 6.3 to 7.4 which is optimal for the growth of known oil-utilizing bacteria.

In tests, the Chinese workers added chicken manure to soil contaminated with 10 percent volume to weight of crude oil to soil. They found that within two weeks almost 75 percent of the petroleum spill was broken down in soil with the use of our fine-featheredfriends’ contributions.

However, additive-free soil (with no poultry poo) was naturally remediated by just over 50 percent.

The team carried out a microbial analysis of their samples and identified 21 different microbial species known as aerobic heterotrophs. They explained that Bacillus species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the best oil-munching microbes, but of the 21 cultured micro-critters 12 could metabolize, i.e., biodegrade, components of crude oil. Although there were other microbes involved in the petroleum clean-up, the most prevalent species were in the Bacillus

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genus.

“The use of chicken manure to stimulate crude oil biodegradation in the soil could be one of the several sought-after environmentally friendly ways of abating petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in the natural ecosystem,” Ma et al. concluded.

Returning mentally to Texas, where my lead for this story originated, my mind goes much further back to my 22 months of active military duty in that state. Some people assigned with me on that particular Air Force installation, complained, wishing they had been stationed elsewhere. At the time we were involved

in a war in the Far East (right next to China).

Complainers were often told, “Shut up… you could be reassigned to Hu Flung Dung Air Base”, which, to the best of my knowledge, did not exist.

Then referring again to the Chinese researchers, who really do exist, it becomes quite evident that they were prophets as well as scientists. Ma and his buddies mentioned that, among other things, oil spills are caused by equipment failure. Their write-up appeared in Science Daily on March 9, 2009, some 13 months before the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Tips for a successful breeding season

by Dr. Scott P. Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, VA Tech The start of the fall breeding season is just around the corner. Proper management of both rams and ewes prior to, during, and after the breeding season is critical for a successful subsequent lambing season.

Ram Management Most often, newly purchased ram lambs are coming off a high plane of nutrition heading into their first breeding season (completing a structured performance test, or managed on the farm for high growth rates to optimize maturity). To prepare ram lambs for the breeding season, rams should be “hardened up” prior to introduction with ewes. This can be accomplished through limit feeding grain while on pasture.

The amount of supplementation will vary according to the ram’s body condition and pasture quality, but as a guideline 1-2 percent of body weight will suffice to achieve a moderate body condition at the start of the breeding season (not excessively fat or thin). Be certain

that housing and facilities provides adequate shade and ventilation so that rams can stay cool.

These principles also apply to mature rams, which may be new to the flock or been in use for several years. Exposure to high temperatures can compromise the reproductive soundness of rams.

Newly acquired ram lambs should not be commingled with older, mature rams either prior to or during the breeding season. Particular care should be taken if rams from different sources (of similar age) need to be commingled and all commingling should take place prior to the breeding season.

Prior to the start of the breeding season, all rams should be subjected to a breeding soundness exam by a veterinarian. The breeding soundness exam assess the physical fitness of the ram, and most importantly the ram’s reproductive soundness and capability of settling ewes. Plan ahead to allow adequate time to find a replacement ram should an existing sire be found to be a non-

breeder.

Many factors influence the breeding capacity of rams, including age, breed, nutrition, management, and environment. As a general guideline, ram lambs are capable of breeding 15 to 25 ewes during their first breeding season, and most mature rams can service 50 or more ewes. All rams, and particularly ram lambs, should be observed closely to monitor their breeding behavior and libido to ensure they are servicing and settling ewes. The use of a marking harness, rotating colors every 17 days, is an excellent management tool for this purpose. The breeding season should be kept to a maximum of 60 days for young rams. This will prevent over-use, severe weight loss and reduced libido. Severe weight loss may impair future growth and development of the young ram and reduce his lifetime usefulness. When practical, supplementing ram lambs with grain during the breeding season will reduce excessive weight loss (feeding rate of 2 percent bodyweight dai-

ly). Rams used together in multiple-sire breeding pastures should be of similar age and size.

Ram lambs cannot compete with mature rams in the same breeding pasture. A sound management practice is to rotate rams among different breeding pastures every 17-34 days. This practice decreases the breeding pressure on a single ram.

Ewe Management Some advance planning and simple management practices will assist in having a successful breeding season.

Vaccination of the ewe flock for Campylobacter (vibrio) and Chlamydia are important for abortion disease control. For ewe lambs and ewes not previously vaccinated, these products typically require an initial injection prior to the breeding season followed by a second vaccination during gestation. In subsequent years, a single booster vaccination is required. Follow product label directions when administering any vaccine. A month prior to the breeding season is also an opportune time to trim and inspect feet

on the ewe flock and perform preventative foot care. This is also a good time to make final culling decisions and sell poor producing and thin ewes.

Flushing is the practice of increasing energy intake, and therefore body condition, during the 10-14 days prior to breeding. This practice has been shown to be effective in increasing ovulation rates, and thereby increasing lambing percentage by 10-20 percent. The response to flushing is affected by several factors, including the body condition of the ewe and time of the breeding season. Ewes that are in poor body condition will respond most favorably to the increase in energy, whereas fat ewes will show little if any response.

Flushing can be accomplished by moving ewes to high quality pastures or through providing .75 to 1.25 pounds of corn or barley per head per day from two weeks prebreeding through four weeks into the breeding season. Provide a highselenium, sheep mineral free choice.

Like rams, ewes are

also prone to heat stress during the breeding seasons. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can have an effect on ewe fertility and embryo survival. To help reduce these embryo losses and resulting decrease in lamb crop, minimize handling during the heat of the day and allow the flock access to a cool, shaded area.

Ram Management After the Breeding Season Young rams require a relatively high plane of nutrition following the breeding season to replenish body condition and meet demands for continued growth. Body condition and projected mature size of the ram will determine his nutrient requirements during the months following the breeding season. Rams should be kept away from ewes in an isolated facility or pasture after the breeding season. In the winter months, provide cover from extreme weather that may cause frostbite to the scrotum resulting in decreased fertility.

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Program marks first step of “Farm New York,” a comprehensive investment in the New York State agriculture industry Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Aug. 9 announced the “New York Fresh Connect Farmers’ Markets” (FreshConnect) program, which launches new farmers’ markets and expands others around the State of New York. The program is designed to assist New York farmers by increasing the sale of locallygrown food in communities. The program will also bring fresh food to underserved communities, improve nutrition education, and help create local jobs.

The FreshConnect program marks the first step in “Farm New York,” the Governor’s new initiative to invest in the state’s agriculture industry, a vital component of the state’s economy. Farm New York will focus on ways to support and expand New York farms through farm product sales, branding, marketing, distribution, local food processing innovations, and improving the business climate by reducing the regulatory burden on farmers.

FreshConnect is designed to meet the needs of communities. In some places, new markets will serve rural or urban communities that do not have sufficient access to grocery stores; in others,

markets will provide lowincome, high-unemployment neighborhoods with healthy, New Yorkgrown produce, as well as jobs by staffing the markets with local youth. Other markets will provide residents and tourists with an array of New York farm fresh products.

“Farmers’ markets increase farm sales and revenue by bringing farm produce directly to the consumer,” Governor Cuomo said. “These markets also help underserved communities by providing fresh produce, nutritional education, and local jobs. The FreshConnect program empowers all New Yorkers to choose healthy, affordable, locallygrown food.

This program is a win-win for farmers and consumers.”

Seven new markets are in the process of being launched in Harlem, Niagara Falls, Mount Vernon, Queens, the Bronx, Utica, and Sharon Springs.

Three new youth markets, which employ local residents, are being launched in Brooklyn and Nassau County, and a community-garden farmers market is being launched in Queens. Existing markets in several other locations, including the large, well-known North Tonawanda market, and mobile markets in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Central New York, which will deliver farm produce to

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senior centers and other central points of contact, will accept EBT or food stamps for the first time, broadening the reach of these markets to underserved members of area communities.

Under the program, the state provides the following services, as needed: offer up to $15,000 in funding per market; identify suitable markets; recruit farmers to participate; assist with marketing, promotion, nutrition

education, community outreach, and other services; and coordinate with local officials and business groups.

To encourage greater consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, each market will be assisted in redeeming Food Stamps and other nutrition incentives, such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Fruit & Vegetable Checks, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons, and Senior Farmers’ Market

Nutrition coupons. The state will also provide new “FreshConnect” checks, which are $2 rebate checks for every $5 in food stamps spent at a participating FreshConnect Farmers’ Market.

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velop New York’s regional farm-food system, increase access to credit for farm businesses, expand food processing capabilities, and capitalize on emerging technologies to lower energy costs and foster the growth of renewable energy sources. Farm New York is also expected to increase distribution of New York farm products and to improve the branding and marketing of New York organic and New York grown foods.

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Empowering women to put a face on agriculture

by Terry Gilbert More than 30 percent of U.S. farmers and ranchers are women and their numbers continue to grow. Fortunately, opportunities for women involved in today’s agriculture are virtually unlimited. But some challenges still remain. That is why the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee strives to empower women to use their enthusiasm, dedication and talent to change perceptions

about agriculture, family farms and ranches and the role of women in these arenas.

Our efforts to influence perceptions include coordinating educational programs in rural communities in addition to offering leadership development programs that are open to all Farm Bureau women.

Women’s Communications Boot Camp, which we have held annually each summer since 2007, is one opportuni-

ty we provide for women in agriculture from across the country to improve their skills. All of those selected to participate share the same goal, to become better communicators.

An impressive group of 16 women participated in two and a half days of intensive training this year, pulled together by AFBF’s professional staff, who take a great interest in helping Farm Bureau Women improve their skills.

It was amazing to see a group of strangers come together, bond through sharing intense training exercises and leave just a few days later with friends that will last a lifetime.

Although we strive to keep the program fresh each time it is offered, public speaking, media training, effective use of social media and tips for seeking elected office are among the staple topics covered each year at Boot Camp.

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation One of the most exciting things about Boot Camp is hearing from the participants about how they plan to use their skills to reach out to consumers who have questions about food production and what they do on their farms and ranches.

We’re also very interested in how graduates of earlier classes are using their skills, which prompted us to launch a Boot Camp group on Facebook. It has been gratifying to see women posting in their own words about what they took away from the program and the creative ways they’re reaching out to consumers.

“It opened my eyes to just how powerful our personal experiences are to those who are several generations removed from the farm or ranch,” explained Melinda Marley Jackson of New Mexico.

“It is one of the most life-altering workshops I have ever attended. It was so worth the time!” wrote Kim Allegood Brown of Georgia.

“I am still using everything I learned,” said Cindi Allen of Nebraska.

Giving hope to those with a very common fear, public speaking, Katie Ramagos of Louisiana noted, “It’s fast-paced and a lot of information, but worth every second of it. I am now comfortable speaking to any size group and really enjoy it.”

It’s clear that women continue to be a rich resource for agriculture, Farm Bureau and their local communities!

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The July Federal order Class III benchmark milk price jumped $2.28, to a record high $21.39 per hundredweight (cwt.), according to the Agriculture Department. That’s $7.65 above July 2010, the highest since July 2007, $2.04 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to about $1.84 per gallon. The 2011 Class III average now stands at $17.68, up from $13.60 at this time a year ago, and compares to just $10.16 in 2009 and $18.24 in 2008.

The August Class III price will likely be the peak for the year at a record $21.50, if the CME futures contract is any indication. That’s what it was trading at late Friday morning.

The September contract was at $20.19, October; $19.10, November; $18.27 and December at $17.44. Those prices would result in a 2011 average of $18.36, up

from $14.41 in 2010, $11.36 in 2009, and $17.44 in 2008.

The July Class IV price is $20.33, down 72 cents from June, but $4.58 above a year ago.

The NASS-surveyed cheese price averaged $2.1243 per pound, up 22.4 cents from June.

Butter averaged $2.0304, down 9.8 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.6159, down 3.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 54.94 cents, up 2.6 cents.

California’s July 4b cheese milk price is $19.35, up 56 cents from June, $5.98 above a year ago, and equates to about $1.66 per gallon. Its 2011 average now stands at $16.20, up from $12.44 at this time a year ago, but the gap widened again between it and the Federal order Class III price.

The difference this year has varied from 8 cents below the Class III in February to $2.64 below in March. The July 4a

butter powder price is $20.07, down 72 cents from June, but $4.45 above a year ago.

Those futures prices may sound great but it’s the bottom line that really matters and that looked a little better in July as well, according to USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. Increased milk prices covered rising feed costs. The AllMilk price was estimated at $22.10 per cwt., up 90 cents from June, and the highest ever.

The cost of feed to produce 100 pounds of milk was $11.57, up 29 cents from June, according to the CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR). Corn increased 8 cents, to $6.46 per bushel, soybeans were up 20 cents, to $13.40 per bushel, and alfalfa hay was up $9, to $189 per ton.

All three were record highs, according to the DDR, which added; “Rising milk prices left income over feed costs of $10.53 per cwt., 61 cents per cwt. higher than June.” “Over the last 10 years, income over feed costs has averaged $9.09 per cwt.,” the DDR said.

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Cryan points out that “Feed costs have risen since a month ago, but so have projected Class I milk prices, driven by rising cheese values.”

As a result, Cryan does not see any MILC payments to dairy producers for this fiscal year, which ends September 30.

Meanwhile; the cash block cheese price closed the first Friday in August at $2.1325 per pound, down 2 1/4cents on the week, but 53 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $2.1350, up a half-cent on the week, and 56 3/4-cents above a year ago. Sixteen cars of block traded hands on the week and one of barrel. The ever lagging NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched a half-cent higher, to $2.1062, while the barrels averaged $2.1344, down 0.2 cent.

Butter closed the week at $2.1025, up a quarter -cent, and 25 1/4 cents above a year ago. Six cars were sold.

NASS butter averaged $2.0085, down 1.8 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5832, up 2.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.91 cents, up

0.9 cent.

California’s Milk Producers Council July 29 newsletter questions whether current butter production being affected by the hot weather plus stocks on hand will be sufficient to fully supply domestic and export demand. Heavy demand for cream for other uses is pulling product away from the churns, it said, and “While butter stocks have risen sharply in the last two months, approaching levels of a year ago, they were not sufficient last year, and prices soared.”

The MPC says “Buyers are calculating the odds that butter production will be sufficient this fall to supply their customers’ needs.”

“If they wait and the market busts like last year, they win. If they stock up now and the market busts they lose.

If they hold off buying, and the market remains tight, they may lose one way or another. The price swing last year was a drop of 56 cents per pound in four weeks followed by an increase of 60 cents five weeks later,” MPC said.

A buyer for a large

grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest shared some of the same consternation with me. “I can only wait so long to make a buy,” he said. “Do I buy now or wait for the price to fall?”

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, told me the U.S. is exporting a lot of butter right now and inventories are low.

He sees little to no price relief for several months and said that some

manufacturers have told him they expect butter to get as high as $2.75 a pound through the fall. By the way, the record high on butter was $2.81 in September 1998.

Speaking of retailers;

the June consumer price index for all food is 227.4, up 3.7 percent from June 2010. The dairy products index is 212.3, up 7.2 percent from 2010. Fresh whole milk was up 10.9 per-

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Checking the supply side; June butter production hit 140.7 million pounds, down 9.5 percent from May, but 20.1 percent above June 2010, according to USDA’s Dairy Products

report. Nonfat dry milk output, at 145.7 million pounds, was off 1.6 percent from May, but 6.4 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese output, at 364.4 million pounds, was down 1.8 percent from May, and 1.5 percent below a

year ago. Italian type cheese, at 388.8 million pounds, was down 3.3 percent from May, and 4.5 percent below a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 894.1 million pounds, down 2.3 percent from May, but 1.3 percent above a year

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Heat and humidity continue to affect the industry. USDA’s weekly milk production update says high temperatures the last week of July stressed cows and milk production declines of 10 percent and up were common.

The South has had high temperatures but production was at expected levels in most cases. Florida had no loads of milk exported that week, the first time since November.

Heat across the North Central and Eastern regions was detrimental to production. California and the Pacific Northwest were the exception from hot weather and milk declines. Lower solids restricted manufacturing along with less overall milk.

Class I needs are beginning to see increased interest as the opening of schools will begin in the next few weeks in some regions. Cream prices were trending higher due to increased manufacturing demand and tighter supplies.

But, the overall economy has many concerned as to what that means

for dairy demand.

World wise; prices continued to weaken in the August 2 Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction, according to the Daily Dairy Report.

The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.58 per pound, down 20 percent since June 1. Whole milk powder was also $1.58, down 11 percent in the last three auctions. The anhydrous milkfat price was $1.95 per pound, down 24 percent since June 1.

Cheddar cheese for industrial use received an average winning bid of $1.91 per pound, down 2.3 percent from the prior auction.

Meanwhile, the Cooperatives Working Together program announced the acceptance of eight requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery and Dairy farmers of America to sell a total of 7.9 million pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and the South Pacific.

The product will be delivered through December and raises CWT 2011 cheese export total to 57.6 million

pounds.

In politics; after “dealing” with the debt ceiling, Congress is in recess until after Labor Day. National Milk’s grassroots tour to sell their “Foundation for the Future” dairy policy proposal also took a break the first week of August. Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine radio broadcast that a roadblock in the debt ceiling debate was opposition to additional taxes, and taxes are now an added dimension to federal dairy policy discussions.

During regional meetings to explain the Federation’s reform proposal, CEO Jerry Kozak, said that Foundation for the Future is not only a better safety net for dairy farmers, but also is more budget friendly than current federal dairy programs.

He cited Congressional Budget Office analysis showing new program would save the federal government about $166 million over the next five years.

However, the processor’s International

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New York State Woodsmen’s Field Days scheduled Aug. 19-21 The 64th Annual New York State Woodsmen’s Field Days will be held on Aug. 19-21 at the Boonville Oneida County Fairgrounds, Route 294, Boonville, NY. This event is annually held the third full weekend in August, rain or shine.

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Auction to be held on Friday, Aug. 19. The auction site is adjacent to the fairgrounds across from Route 294.

The auction will begin at 9 a.m. — rain or shine — until all pieces are sold.

Food and restroom facilities are available on the auction site as well as on the fairgrounds.

Fireworks Friday Aug. 19 — 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be displayed from Park Hill in Boonville,

near the water tower.

Starting time is approximate. In case of rain, fireworks will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Free parking for cars.

Food Concessions on Fairgrounds.

Restaurants within walking distance. Limited camping on Fairgrounds, reservations requested.

Area campsites nearby.

Lodging available in and around Boonville.

Advance discount ticket sales Credit Cards accepted

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A rose by any other name is still a rose, so they say (whoever they are), but that’s not the case with milk. A popular sports drink calling itself “Muscle Milk” is not milk, according to Uncle Sam. National Milk’s Chris Galen talked about it in Thursday’s DairyLine and said it was over 10 years ago that they pressed the Food and Drug Administration to “crack down on the misleading use of terms like rice milk and soy milk that are just imitations of real cow’s milk.”

While the FDA failed to respond to NMPF pleas, the call was reinvigorated about 15 months ago, according to Galen, when they provided documents on other products that were mislabeled, “not only misusing the term milk but other terms like cheese and yogurt that are dairy specific but are not made from dairy ingredients.” The FDA has since warned the manufacturer of “Muscle Milk.”

Galen pointed out that the label has bold letters “Muscle Milk” but very fine print stating that it contains no milk. He said NMPF is

gratified the FDA has finally taken action against at least one company they believe is “playing fast and loose” with the regulations on what can and can’t be called milk.”

The law actually states that a product calling itself milk has to be from the lactation of an animal, he explained, and that cheese and yogurt are manufactured from a specific list of dairy ingredients and does not include beans, seeds, weeds, nuts, or things like that.

He said we’re seeing more of these “imita-

tors,” something NMPF warned of 10 years ago, “If regulators did not do a good job of enforcing the letter of the law.”

These products are often displayed in or near the dairy case and use

similar packaging that real dairy products use, he concluded, but he hopes this “shot across the bow will prevent others from also misappropriating dairy terminology.”

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Dairy Foods Association said the program creates new taxes on dairy farmers, by diverting a portion of assessments farmers would pay under certain conditions, to the U.S. Treasury.

“Federal dairy policy is often a contentious issue among farmers,” Natzke said, “And adding the political issue of taxes to the discussion, especially in an upcoming election year, is sure to heat up the debate.” The grassroots tour meets next in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 8; Syracuse, New York on August 10; Ocala, Florida,

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by Ann Swanson Picnic foods taste oh so good!

I am sure we all have a different list of foods when we think of picnic fare. For us, there are the traditional hot dogs and hamburgers, plus whatever else we can put together. We almost always have baked beans.

There are several different recipes I use for those but my favorite one is one that must be set overnight.

When I was a child my mother belonged to a small pinochle club.

There were usually two tables and yes, they competed for prizes.

Every summer the club had a picnic with the families included. I loved to be able to go to that because many of the members had children, too. Mrs. Nevins always made the baked beans. I remember when I asked her if I could have her recipe. She put it on a card and gave it to my mother at one of the meetings. After that we always made Mrs. Nevins baked beans.

When I say that they set overnight I meant that the whole beans had to soak in water before you could begin to cook them. They were well worth the effort.

Another thing I think of is the salads. Usually keeping things cold was not an issue for us since many picnics were held at relatives homes. Potato salad is my favorite. I make potato salad like my grandmother did, but with a couple of twists. If you are a regular reader you probably remember that I have mentioned before that while my grandmother was an excellent baker, she was just so — so with her cooking. I have tweaked the recipe and made it my own. When my children speak of potato salad they refer to my version.

I cannot wait for summer to be able to enjoy good potato salad. Part of our Christmas Eve smorgasbord is potato salad. It really does go

good with either ham or turkey. I think the reason I started making potato salad for Christmas was because I could make it ahead of time and let it set. It made my preparation that much easier after our Christmas Eve church service.

We also enjoy macaroni salad. If I need a salad quickly, I usually make macaroni because I can cool it with cold water so it can be put together faster. I make many types of macaroni salad. Sometimes I do pasta salad with Italian dressing as the mixer.

Sometimes I make macaroni salad with eggs, grated carrot, and other assorted vegetables.

Sometimes I make macaroni salad with tuna fish.

I even make macaroni salad with chicken.

When I make the chicken variety I add fruit such as grapes and apples. We do not wait for summer to arrive to enjoy these either.

When I think of the tuna salad it takes me back to a particular Fourth of July when we were not finished with the haying. There was no possibility of us getting to the local parade or fireworks. That day I mixed up my macaroni salad and planned a special treat for the children so they would not feel bad about missing the local festivities. I let them make the old-fashioned tri-corner hats, then, I involved them in a scavenger hunt. Since they were not old enough to read very well I drew small pictures for them to follow. They ran from spot to spot around the yard picking up their clues. When they got to the last one it directed them to the freezer to find some homemade root beer popsicles. It was a Fourth of July celebration they still talk about.

Quite often we have a relish tray and a plate of fruit for our picnic. The young children really like the raw vegetables and fruit.

When the children were really little I usually made rice pudding to take to family picnics —

that way I knew there was something on the table that they could eat.

We were good Swedes.

We liked our rice pudding. We usually ate it warm as part of the main course.

If the early apples happened to be ripe I made fresh applesauce. If you do not care for the store bought variety, try making your own. It is really easy to do. I especially liked the applesauce made with the early apples because it was so light colored. There were no short cuts with this though. The apples had to be peeled and cut up or thee were slivers of skin throughout.

Our picnic fare varied with our guests. Everyone brought something. Usually dessert was something simple. We might have cookies or cake squares. I have several recipes for cake squares, too. I always like to make those because they travel well. You pop a cover over the pan and you are out the door.

We are still working on our menu for the fair, but I volunteered to cook the first meal. We are having traditional picnic food. The hot dogs and buns are packed as well

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4-H dairy members win awards at the Chautauqua County Fair The 4-H Dairy Show at the Chautauqua County Fair involved 51 youth representing eight clubs throughout Chautauqua County. The judge was Larry Hill from Falconer, NY. New this year was a showmanship class for Dairy Buds, youth ages five to eight years old.

They were not judged for awards but to gain experience being in the show arena and interacting with the dairy judge.

The Grand Champion Showman was Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids, and the Reserve Grand Champion Showman was Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers.

Showmanship Results: Upper Senior Division 1st Patrick Sweatman, Sherman Kountry Kids; 2nd Kelly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kids Senior Division - 1st Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids; 2nd Mikayla Peterson, Frewsburg Junior Division - 1st Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers; 2nd Samantha Nickerson, Clymer Beginners - 1st Heidi Moss, Conewango Valley; 2nd Austin Crowell, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Junior Novice Division 1st Kaleb Steward, Chrowes Corners; 2nd Sophia Woodis, Canadaway Intermediate Novice Division - 1st Madison Woodis, Canadaway; 2nd Laken Irish, Fredonia Star Riders Dairy Bud Participants - Brason Frederes, Grace Lundmark, LynnDee Nagel, Rhett Nagel, Kendall Steward, Owen Ward, Benjamin Wolcott, Matthew Wolcott, Erma Jean Wolcott, Zachary Wolcott, and Lily Woodis Dairy Fitting Contest Winners - 1st Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids & Samantha Nickerson, Clymer; 2nd Ben Dye, South Dayton & Erma Jean Wolcott, Dairy Bud Partial results of the dairy judging contest are as follows: Grade Holstein Calf: 1st Robert Dean, Canadaway Spring Heifer Calf: Ayrshire - 1st Mackenzie Perry, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Brown Swiss - 1st Dylan Neckers, Panama; 2nd Corey Neckers, Panama Guernsey - 1st Corey Neckers, Panama Holstein - 1st Sophia

Woodis, Canadaway; 2nd Chase Crowell, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Jersey - 1st Mikayla Peterson, Frewsburg Winter Heifer Calf: Ayrshire - 1st Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers Brown Swiss - 1st Mackenzie Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Holstein - 1st Madison Woodis, Canadaway; 2nd Katie Fairbanks, Canadaway Lineback - 1st Colleen Kimball, Falconer Fall Heifer Calf: Ayrshire - 1st Andrew Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Brown Swiss - 1st Heidi Moss, Conewango Valley; 2nd Samantha Nickerson, Clymer Holstein - 1st Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers; 2nd Kelly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kids Jersey - 1st Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers; 2nd Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers Lineback - 1st Justin Dye, South Dayton Summer Yearling Heifer Calf: Ayrshire - 1st Heidi Moss, Conewango Valley; 2nd Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beaver Brown Swiss - 1st Kelsey Neckers, Panama; 2nd Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers Holstein - 1st Laken Irish, Fredonia Star Riders; 2nd Devon Warner, Frewsburg Hayseeds Jersey - 1st Mikayla Peterson, Frewsburg Spring Yearling Heifer Calf: Ayrshire - 1st Benjamin Dye, South Dayton Brown Swiss - 1st Kelsey Neckers, Panama; 2nd Mackenzie Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Holstein - 1st Emily Knight, Jamestown; 2nd Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers Winter Yearling Heifer: Brown Swiss - 1st Dylan Neckers, Panama; 2nd Mackenzie Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Holstein - 1st Patrick Sweatman, Sherman Kountry Kids; 2nd Katrina Nickerson, Clymer Jersey - 1st Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers Lineback - 1st Justin Dye, South Dayton Fall Yearling Heifer: Ayrshire - 1st Katelyn Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers

Guernsey - 1st Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers; 2nd Emily Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids Lineback - 1st Katrina Nickerson, Clymer Junior Champions: Ayrshire Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers; Reserve - Heidi Moss, Conewango Valley Brown Swiss - Heidi Moss, Conewango Valley; Reserve - Samantha Nickerson, Clymer Guernsey Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers; Reserve - Emily Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids Holstein - Madison Woodis, Canadaway; Reserve - Laken Irish, Fredonia Star Riders Jersey - Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers; Reserve - Robert Nagel, Clymer Eager Beavers Lineback Katrina Nickerson, Clymer; Reserve - Justin Dye, South Dayton Jr. Two Year Old Cow Ayrshire - 1st Benjamin Dye, South Dayton; 2nd Andrew Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Brown Swiss - 1st Katie Fairbanks, Canadaway; 2nd Chrissy Dean, Canadaway Holstein - 1st Kaleb Steward, Chrowes Corners Lineback - 1st Colleen Kimball, Falconer Milking Short Horn - 1st Kelly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kids Sr. Two Year Old Cow Brown Swiss - 1st Mackenzie Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers; 2nd Kelsey Neckers, Panama Jr. Three Year Old Cow Ayrshire - 1st Andrew Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Holstein - 1st Kelly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kids Jersey - 1st Patrick Sweatman, Sherman Kountry Kids; 2nd Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids Sr. Three Year Old Cow Ayrshire - 1st Benjamin Dye, South Dayton Jersey - 1st Mikayla Peterson, Frewsburg Lineback - 1st Justin Dye, South Dayton Four Year Old Cow (in milk) Ayrshire - 1st Andrew Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Huskers Guernsey - 1st Emily Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids Holstein - 1st Emily Knight, Jamestown Jersey - 1st Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids

4-H Dairy exhibitors proudly display their awards — screen printed Director Chairs — for winning Grand Champion in each breed in the 4-H Dairy Show at the Chautauqua County Fair.

Left to right: Roberta Starceski, Sherman Kountry Kids – Grand Champion 4-H Dairy Showman and Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eager Beavers – Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Dairy Showman proudly display their awards after exhibiting their 4-H dairy animals at the Chautauqua County Fair.

Aged Cow Creek Corn Huskers Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Brown Swiss - 1st Grand champions Huskers Kelsey Neckers, Panama Ayrshire - Benjamin Top Individual HerdsHolstein - 1st Mikayla Dye, South Dayton; Re- manship Points - 1st Katelyn Peterson, Frewsburg serve - Andrew Miller, Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Jersey - 1st Robert Cherry Creek Corn Huskers; 2nd Mackenzie Nagel, Clymer Eager Huskers Perry, Cherry Creek Corn Beavers; 2nd Mikayla PeBrown Swiss - Kelsey Huskers; 3rd Mikayla Peterterson, Frewsburg Neckers, Panama; Re- son, Frewsburg Dry Cow, 4 Years Old serve - Heidi Moss, Open Class Barn and Under Conewango Valley Herdsmanship Award Holstein - 1st Austin OrGuernsey Emily Austin Crowell and Chase mond, Chrowes Corners Starceski, Sherman Crowell, Cherry Creek Lineback - 1st Colleen Kountry Kids; Reserve - Corn Huskers Large Club HerdsmanKimball, Falconer Abigail Jantzi, Clymer Eaship Award - Cherry Senior Champions ger Beavers Ayrshire - Benjamin Holstein - Emily Knight, Creek Corn Huskers Small Club HerdsmanDye, South Dayton; Re- Jamestown; Reserve - Kelserve - Andrew Miller, ly Yaw, Sherman Kountry ship Award - Stockton Panthers Cherry Creek Corn Kids Dairy Helping Hand Huskers Jersey - Patrick SweatBrown Swiss - Kelsey man, Sherman Kountry Award - Sherman Kountry Neckers, Panama; Re- Kids; Reserve - Robert Kids 1st Year Holstein Dairy serve - Mackenzie Miller, Nagel, Clymer Eager Exhibitor Madison Cherry Creek Corn Beavers Huskers Lineback Katrina Woodis, Canadaway 4-H Best Red & White Guernsey Emily Nickerson, Clymer; ReStarceski, Sherman serve - Colleen Kimball, Holstein Heifer - Katrina Nickerson, Clymer Kountry Kids Falconer 1st Place Senior 4-H Holstein - Emily Knight, Milking Short Horn Jamestown; Reserve - Kel- Kelly Yaw, Sherman Dairy Judge - Andrew Miller, Cherry Creek Corn ly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kountry Kids Kids Supreme champion - Huskers 1st Place Junior 4-H Jersey - Patrick Sweat- Emily Knight, Jamestown man, Sherman Kountry The following special Dairy Judge - Robert Clymer Eager Kids; Reserve - Robert dairy awards were pre- Nagel, Nagel, Clymer Eager sented at the Herdsman Beavers Most Enthusiastic 4-H Beavers Award Ceremony held Dairy Exhibitor - Sophia Lineback - Colleen Kim- Saturday, July 30: ball, Falconer; Reserve Ronald C. Brown Woodis, Canadaway 4-H Dairy Members: Justin Dye, South Dayton Memorial Award - Emily Milking Short Horn - Starceski, Sherman Most Hours Worked in Snack bar - Colleen KimKelly Yaw, Sherman Kountry Kids Kountry Kids Darling Memorial ball, Falconer and Andrew Best 3 Females, Bred & Sportsmanship Trophy - Miller, Cherry Creek Corn Owned by the 4-H Family Emily Knight, Huskers For further information - 1st Kelly Yaw, Sherman Jamestown Kountry Kids Senior Golden Wheel- about the 4-H Program, Dam & Daughter - 1st barrow Award - Mikayla contact Cornell Cooperative Extension - ChauKelsey Neckers, Panama Peterson, Frewsburg Produce of Dam - 1st Junior Golden Wheel- tauqua County at 716Andrew Miller, Cherry barrow Award - Katelyn 664-9502.

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Set the tone with the right invitation, suggests lifestyle expert Amy Tobin, of Inspired Ideas. She recommends creating a hall pass, report card or certificate of achievement. You may also want to give guests an “assignment” or two: • Ask each mom to bring a photo from her school days. You can use them as part of the décor, and reminisce about the styles, trends and friends of your childhoods.

• Encourage everyone to dress in

their school colors, or spirit wear from their alma maters.

• Party with a purpose. Request that guests bring a few school supplies to help a needy child.

A menu that makes the grade No gathering would be complete without a satisfying menu. Start with Pinwheel Steak Skewers, flavorful spirals of Certified Angus Beef ® brand top sirloin or flank steak garnished with feta cheese and garden-fresh tomatoes and oregano. A breeze to put together, Tobin suggests serving the petite kabobs on small chalkboards.

Summer’s flavors continue to shine with Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad. Certified Angus Beef ®brand filet mignon is not only one of the leanest cuts, it’s the most tender, too. The salad is easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 to prepare for a party, and especially delicious served with crusty bread and herbed butter. Tobin recommends washing the lettuce, cutting the watermelon and preparing the vinaigrette early in the day, then grilling the filets last-minute and assembling the salad while the steaks are resting.

No meal is complete without dessert!

Tobin says a dessert buffet, full of bake-sale favorites like cupcakes, brownies and cookies, is sure to earn top honors. Display selections on cake stands, and top cupcakes with sweet marzipan apples. Be sure to have some brown paper lunch bags available so guests can take home any leftovers!

Pinwheel Steak Skewers 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® top sirloin or flank steak 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons red wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced 6 ounces feta cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano Rosemary as needed for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 6 metal skewers* 1. To make marinade, combine beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire, vegetable oil and Italian seasoning. Place steak and marinade in zipper-locking plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours.

2. Remove steak from bag and discard any leftover marinade. Slice across the grain into thin strips. Roll each beef strip and thread onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and grill to desired doneness.

3. To serve, combine olive oil and tomatoes, and divide among 6 small plates. Top with feta cheese and oregano. Place one skewer per plate and garnish with rosemary. *(If using bamboo skewers, soak in water one hour before using.)

Serves 6 Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad 4 (6-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® tenderloin filet steaks 1/2 serrano chile pepper, finely

Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad

diced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon 1 head Bibb lettuce, cleaned Salt and pepper to taste 1. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together serrano pepper, balsamic vinegar, honey, mint and olive oil.

2. Season filets and grill over medium-high heat until desired doneness.

Remove from heat and allow to rest.

3. For salad, toss watermelon, lettuce and vinaigrette together. Serve with filets.

Serves 4 Recipes provided by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand

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Combining honey with fruits, vegetables and whole grains can add to your total nutrition and give you a natural energy boost.

you’re at school, work, home or the gym. Combining honey with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and other healthful foods can add to your total nutrition and give you a great natural energy boost. Whether you’re looking for a surge of energy or just a sweet reward after a long workout, honey is a quick, easy and delicious all-natural energy source.

For more information about honey as a natural energy booster and for more honey recipes, visit www.honey.com. Registered dietician, Mitzi Dulan, a spokesperson for the National Honey Board, offers a few of her favorite energy-boosting honey

Makes 6 bars 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dried cherries 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, sweetened 1 cup whole raw almonds 6 dates (pitted) In a high-powered blender, blend honey, cherries, coconut, almonds and dates on high speed, stirring as needed.

Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Put mixture into the baking dish and flatten with a piece of plastic wrap on top to prevent sticking. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into 6 bars.

Honey Banana Smoothie Serves 1 1 cup 1 percent milk 1/2 frozen banana 2 teaspoons honey 1 scoop protein powder (from container) Blend and enjoy!

Registered Dietitian Mitzi Dulan’s Natural 3 p.m. Energy Break Survival Tips 1. Staying hydrated throughout the day is an essential tool for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Since honey naturally contains about 17 percent water, it dissolves easily. Just add some honey to water for a budget-

friendly sports drink.

2. Mix a nut butter and honey, or honey and light cream cheese, as a dip for fresh fruits or vegetables for a wholesome energy snack.

3. To maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day, select meals with adequate amounts of protein such as canned salmon, eggs or nut butters. Take time to prepare an easy lunch like canned salmon with mixed greens or a deviled egg sandwich on whole grain bread.

4. To keep up your energy, choose high fiber foods like whole grains (wheat, rye breads, quinoa) and legumes (beans, lentils).

5. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead.

Plain or Greek-style plain yogurt with a teaspoon of honey and a handful of nuts is a nutritious way to kick-start the day.

6. For a 3 p.m. pick-me-up, try one of Mitzi’s personal favorite snacks: a whole wheat sandwich thin with nut butter, sliced banana and honey. It is a delicious way to power through the rest of your day.

7. Always aim to eat all-natural whole foods that are easy to pronounce with simple ingredients such as honey, strawberries, avocados and spinach.

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(NAPSA) — You start your day full of energy, charge through work assignments or household tasks all morning, and then break for lunch. You intend to continue that same pace of productivity after lunch, but for some reason, at around 3 p.m., your energy level starts to dip. Does this sound familiar?

For a quick energy boost, you want something fast, flavorful and appetizing. Enter honey, a natural energy booster that’s a sweet addition to any afternoon snack.

Honey provides quick energy and is a source of carbohydrates. At approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates and 21 calories per teaspoon, it is ideal for a quick pick-me-up since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses for energy.

“Honey is composed of a unique carbohydrate composition of natural sugars and trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids, making it a smart, natural, energy-filled afternoon snack,” says sports dietitian Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, co-author of “The All-Pro Diet” with Tony Gonzalez. “In fact, for years, sports dietitians have recommended that athletes include pure honey in their pre-exercise meal or snack for that very reason.”

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Kids find fun in farming at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Agriculture is serious business in Pennsylvania, but young people attending Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 16-18 at Rock Springs, can discover that farming also has a fun side.

As one of the nation’s leading agricultural expositions, the event can be an actionpacked place for kids.

Young people can take part in interactive, science-based exhibits and other activities that combine education and enjoyment.

“Our young visitors will get to learn by doing,” said Mya Rushton, 4-H project development specialist in the College of Agricultural Sciences and coordinator for the Ag Progress Days 4-H Youth Building. “The exhibits will get youth up and moving with a variety of activities designed for hands-on learning, so youth can take the skills learned and apply them in their homes, schools and communities.”

The 4-H Youth Build-

ing displays, sponsored by such groups as 4-H, FFA, Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Promotions Services Inc. and several academic departments in the College of Agricultural Sciences, will offer several kid-friendly activities.

Young visitors can look at diseased plants under microscopes, learn about embryology and watch chicks hatch, pet rabbits and learn about spinning their wool, participate in nutrition and fitness activities, check out the world of insects, and pedal go carts around an outdoor track for fun and exercise.

Nearby, the Family Room Building, located on Main Street between West Eighth and West Ninth streets at the Ag Progress Days site, offers several displays dedicated to promoting healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and spending time together as families.

Adjacent to the Fami-

ly Room building, the Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center exhibit returns this year with opportunities to see live turtles, snakes, amphibians and birds of prey, presented during daily talks and demonstrations.

Other youth and family-oriented activities at Ag Progress Days: • 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club. Visitors can talk with young people involved in a special 4-H program that socializes puppies being raised to become service dogs and teaches them to be with people. Children can pet and interact with the puppies on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Equine Arena.

• The Kid’s Climb. Near the Equine Exhibits Building, kids can use ropes and harnesses to safely climb 40-foot-tall trees just like professional arborists. Climbs are available Tuesday and Wednesday from 9

a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• A-Maze-N-Corn.

Flanking the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent, a stroll through a one-acre corn maze will provide environmental infotainment for entire families. The maze is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

• The Farm Safety and Health Quiz Bowl. On Wednesday on West Ninth Street near the College Exhibits Building and Theatre, teams of 4-H and FFA teens will engage in a head-to-head battle of wits, answering farm-safety and health questions in this semifinal quiz bowl event. Winning teams will advance to the state finals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January.

• The Pennsylvania Equine Council’s Learning Station will allow visitors to groom a horse, visit with council mem-

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bers and learn what issues are at the forefront of Pennsylvania’s equine industry.

• At the 4-H Horse Demonstration, representatives will show the equine skills that young people can develop through Pennsylvania 4H programs.

• Very young children will enjoy the “Stick Horse Show” (sponsored by the Pennsylvania Equine Council), when they’ll get an opportunity to ride stick horse toys

and win ribbons in jumps, barrel racing and other “horsemanship” games.

• At the Destiny Horse Ranch miniature-horse demonstration, kids can see the diminutive animals up close.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.psu.edu.

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Show attendees can collect fact-based and timely information on issues related to Marcellus Shale exploration, leasing and drilling from Penn State extension educators and commercial vendors at the Marcellus Center on West 10th Street at the Ag Progress Days site.

“The development of the Marcellus Shale has impacted the agricultural community in many

ways,” said Tom Murphy, extension educator and co-director of Penn State’s Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research.

“Our focus this year at Ag Progress Days will be to present science-based information on topics ranging from the latest research on industry workforce development to remediation techniques after pipeline installation, and many other related subjects in between.”

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perts will staff a display where farmers and homeowners can ask questions about assessing current energy needs, identifying alternative energy sources and shopping for a better price.

“Energy conservation is often the smartest way to improve your bottom line and make your operation more friendly to the environment,” said Ciolkosz.

“At Penn State Extension, we are working to help people make smart decisions about energy use and efficiency.”

Ag Progress Days visitors also will have the opportunity to talk with commercial exhibitors involved in alternative-energy opportunities and conservation. They are the primary focus for this year’s initiation of the Energy Conservation Tent on West Ninth Street. The area features vendors who will showcase products, services and educational programs that help promote new energy sources and reduce the carbon footprint.

In addition, energy crops and biofuels will be the subject of an exhibit at the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent on East Fifth Street. Information will be available about several varieties of plants that can be grown by farmers in the Northeast and converted into energy.

“Our team is working to develop bioenergy cropping systems that provide value-added co-products and soil-conservation benefits in addition to bioenergy,” said Greg Roth, professor of agronomy, who specializes in energy crops. “This work will be on display at Ag Progress Days.”

Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Admission and parking are free. Free shuttle bus service between the Ag Progress Days site and downtown State College will be available.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu.

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The many faces of agriculture emerge at Penn State’s 2011 Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — In Pennsylvania, agriculture does more than fill supermarkets. It’s at once a major economic driver, a steward of natural resources and a preserver of a venerated lifestyle. So it’s no surprise that Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 16-18 at Rock Springs, brings together people with a wide variety of perspectives on the production of food, fuel and fiber.

“Whether you are a crop grower, a livestock producer, a parent, a young person, a gardener, a conservationist, or simply a consumer of food, fiber and energy, there is something here to interest you,” said Bruce McPheron, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Now in its 43rd year, Ag Progress Days showcases work done by Penn State faculty, staff and extension educators across the state to help agricultural producers, families, communities and government agencies address economic, environmental, health and quality-of-life issues. With so many di-

verse stakeholders, McPheron explained, the exposition addresses agriculture from a wide range of perspectives.

“Around the grounds, college specialists, commercial exhibitors and our government and industry partners are on hand to show you the latest technology and answer your questions about crop production, animal science, equine care, home gardening, forest resources, health and nutrition, food safety, farm safety, and a wealth of other topics,” he said.

New or special attractions at this year’s expo will include: • PA One Stop. Come to the Ag Map tent to learn more about a free online tool that lets farmers create maps required for completion of nutrient balance sheets for imported manure and nutrient management plans.

• Yard and Garden Tent potato plots. Potato farmers and backyard gardeners get to see some traditional Pennsylvania potato varieties plus some new varieties at the Yard and Garden Tent’s new

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Cornell Cooperative Extension looking for board members

by Beth Claypoole, Executive Director Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Wayne County is looking for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors and other advisory committees. This year, CCE and Farm Bureau are jointly celebrating their 100th Anniversary.

Started in 1911 in Broome County, these two organizations separated partnership in the 1950s, although both work closely together on many projects.

The Board of Directors is the governing board of CCE and works in partnership with county, state, national government and Cornell University.

These volunteers prioritize needs and help to evaluate programs. It is through the participants on the Board and committees that the entire focus of CCE Wayne County is determined.

It is required that Board volunteers be a

resident of Wayne County and at least 18 years of age. Most meetings are held once a month. Board members are expected to attend board meetings and put some time into preparation.

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal employment and program opportunities.

Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

For details, application and further information please contact Beth Claypoole, Executive Director at eac9@cornell.edu or call the CCE office at 315-331-8415. Applications can also be found on our Web site at: www.ccewayne.org .

Nominations and applications are due by Friday, Aug. 26. Elections will take place at our annual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 15.

potato plots, with 30 varieties either growing in the soil or freshly dug.

• The Learning Center.

Visit to learn about financial and business management, feed management, updated manuremanagement regulations, technological seed advances in corn production, deer management and conservation topics.

• AgBiz Masters Graduate Social. Stop by the T. A. Seeds tent on East 6th Street to learn about the AgBiz Masters education program and network with fledgling farmers from across the state,

discussing such hot topics as risk management, business management and more.

• If You Think You Know the College of Ag Sciences... Think Again.

Learn about careers in agriculture and related fields, which offer more job openings each year than qualified graduates to fill them. Faculty and staff in animal, biomedical, environmental, plant and social sciences will be available to answer questions and provide information to help prospective students see what they can do with an

agricultural education.

• Family Room Building displays and food demonstrations. Interactive exhibits cover such topics as nutrition and food safety, exercise, food allergies, family finances, youth development and family togetherness. Presentations include “Strawberry and Spinach Salad,” “Cooking with Nonwheat Pasta: Garlic, Greens, and Pasta Salad,” “Fresh Fruit Tart,” “Sukuyki: An Easy Way to Use Veggies” and “You Can Can Tomatoes.”

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Versatile compound examined in crops

by Jan Suszkiw Detergent-like compounds called saponins are best known for their cleansing properties, but U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are studying these compounds’ potential for helping protect plants from insect attack.

In studies at the National Center for Agri-

cultural Utilization Research, operated in Peoria, IL, by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), scientists Pat Dowd, Mark Berhow and Eric Johnson are “spiking” laboratory diets fed to corn earworms and fall armyworms with saponins from soybeans, switchgrass, yerba mate and other

sources to determine exactly what effects the compounds have on the caterpillar pests’ growth and survival.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

The saponin experiments are part of a broader research effort at Peoria to identify novel sources of resistance that can be incor-

porated into corn. Ultimately, this could usher in new corn varieties that sustain less caterpillar feeding damage, are less prone to toxic molds or require fewer pesticide applications.

Most grain crops, including corn, don’t have saponins in them, according to Dowd, with the center’s Crop Bioprotec-

tion Research Unit.

However, ongoing studies of switchgrass, a distant relative, may reveal dormant genes or biochemical pathways that could be activated in corn using plant breeding or genetic engineering methods.

One lead the Peoria researchers are investigating came from ge-

neticist Ken Vogel and his colleagues at the ARS Grain, Forage and Bioenergy Research Unit in Lincoln, NE. In studies there, Vogel’s team identified two saponins in switchgrass a steroidal type called diosgenin, and a related form called protodioscin that they suspect helped several germplasm lines of the promising biofuel crop resist fall armyworms.

Dowd’s team conducted follow-up experiments in which diosgenin and protodioscin were fed to the pests and compared to saponins from mate, soap bark tree and soybeans and other sources. Protodioscin, like the others, showed activity against fall armyworms, but the most effective ones seemed to be those containing a sugar molecule. Soyasaponin B, for example, reduced the growth of corn earworms by more than 50 percent. Smaller caterpillars, in turn, can mean less crop damage and easier pickings by predators.

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

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ARS scientists are looking at saponins — detergentlike compounds produced by some plants — as a potential control of insect pests like the fall armyworm (shown here).

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS LEE PUBLICATIONS, P.O. BOX 121 WEST GRAND ST., PALATINE BRIDGE, NY 13428 • (518) 673-3237 • FAX (518) 673-2699

FARMS S FOR R SALE E Sealed d Bid d Auction n (Oakfield,, NY Y area)

Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns, and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process. Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium in effect.

Willard Pengelly and Craig Wilcox, Brokers. Call 585-494-1880 between 8:00 A.M. and 11:45 A.M. Monday-Friday and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets.

HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers

PHONE (585) 494-1880 59 South Lake Avenue Bergen, New York 14416 www.harriswilcox.com

2011 New York State level land values and cash rents The Land Values Survey and Cash Rents Survey were conducted March through June of 2011. State level estimates were made for Land Values and Cash Rents while county level estimates for Cash Rents will be available in September 2011.

The United States farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $2,350 per acre for 2011, up 6.8 percent from 2010.

m Machineryy Auction Jamess F.. Daviss Farm Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM 13203 Hemlock Ridge Road, Albion, NY Auction located 1 mile west of Eagle Harbor Road and West Barre, 4 miles west of Route 98, 3 miles east of East Shelby, 6.5 miles East of Route 63, and 14 miles north west of Thruway exit 48, Batavia.

SELLING: TRACTORS & LOADERS: John Deere 8630 tractor, 3 remotes, 3 pt, PTO, 20.8X38 rubber, with 12' blade; John Deere 4230 tractor, 5,654 hours, open station, 18.4x38 rubber-Good; John Deere 70 tractor w/ pony motor, 18.4X30 rubber, diesel, restored; (2) Gehl 2500 skid loaders, gas, material & tine buckets, spear; TRUCK: 1978 Ford 800 truck w/ tag axle, gas, 20' x 6' box & hoist; HARVEST: John Deere 7720 combine, hydrostatic with JD 218 flex head & 6 row corn head; Rear end for combine; John Deere 336 baler, w/ kicker; John Deere BE300 kicker; (2) John Deere 1209 haybines, one for parts; Hesston 5800 round baler; Kongskilde pneumatic grain blower, 200' of 6" pipe; GT 2000 bu dryer; 60'x6" auger; 53'x8" auger; 32' hay & grain elevator w/ motor; 16'x6" auger; 20'x4" auger; HiCap 40 grain cleaner; Buffalo 600 cracker; mineral hoppers; New Holland flail chopper; (2) gravity wagons, need work; TILLAGE: White 24' hydraulic fold disc, rock flex; WilRich 2900MP 10 bottom 18" plow; IH 700 5 btm plow; IH 710 5 btm plow, lacking bottom; Noble 14 shank chisel plow; Noble 10 shank chisel plow; John Deere 1010 25' field cultivator, hyd fold; 6 row 3 pt cultivator; 2 row cultivator; White 6 row planter for parts; quantity of parts; BARN & MISC.: 50' Harvestore w/ sweep arm auger; grain bin; (2) 20' feeder wagons; (5) 12' feeders; waterers; 3 pt back blade; Radial arm saw; 8 ton cherry picker; (5) stainless steel feeders; 500 gal sprayer; skid steer trailer; (2) Homelite chainsaws; JD wheel weights; quantity of 6" & 8" channel iron, 20' lengths; hog equipment; 20' T-rail; quantity of railroad ties; 300 gal fuel tank; 120 gal fuel tank; HD running gear; platform scales; 34" & 38" duals; John Deere sickle bar mower; and much more!; PRODUCE: (600) bales of 2009 1st cutting hay; (150) bales of 2009 2nd cutting hay TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS".

New York farm real estate value average per acre of $2,450 was up 2.1 percent from last year. The New York cropland average value per acre was unchanged at $2,400 in 2011. New York pasture average value per acre was $1,200, up 9.1 percent from last year.

Nationally, cash rents per acre paid to landlords for cropland in 2011 rose $9 per acre, while pasture rents increased 50 cents per acre. New

York cropland cash rent per acre increased 5 percent from $43.50 in 2010 to $45.50 in 2011. Pasture cash rent, at $22 per acre, was unchanged from 2010.

Cash Rents county estimates will be released in early September 2011.

For more information about the Cash Rent Survey and the Land Value Survey, call the NASS New York Field Office at 800-821-1276 or visit the NASS Web site at www.nass.usda.gov.

Dann & Pennyy Bridgee m Machineryy Auction Farm Thursday August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM Log City Road, Elba, NY Having sold the farm the Bridge's will sell: TRACTORS: White 6195 tractor, MFWD, Cab, Duals; White 6124 tractor, MFWD, Cab, new rubber; White 2-155 tractor, MFWD, Cab, Duals; White 2-110 red stripe tractor, bought new; White 2-105 tractor; Oliver 1955, diesel; Oliver 1650 tractor, gas; HARVEST: New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 4wd, 4 row corn head & hay head; Challenger PTD12 discbine, 3 yrs old; New Holland 648 silage special baler, new belts; (2) New Holland 258 rakes; double hitch; New Holland 268 baler; flat wagon; BARN & MANURE: Kuhn Knight 3142 Roughage Maxx mixer wagon; Badger 4000 gallon tank spreader; Houle 42' lagoon pump, 3 yrs old; 30' hay & grain elevator; TILLAGE: International 20' hydraulic fold disc; Brillion 24' cultimulcher; Brillion 16' cultimulcher; and more!

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items sold "AS IS"!

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Roberston Real Estate & Contents Auction, Hornell, NY Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale, Pike, NY Ruth Slaight Farm Real Estate & Contents Auction, Dansville, NY James F. Davis Farm Machinery & Equipment Auction, Albion, NY Hinsdale Vehicle, Equipment, Tool & Household Auction, Churchville, NY

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

8/25 Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction, Elba, NY 8/30 Estate of Paul Hrusa Real Estate Auction, Depew, NY 9/1 Churchville Real Estate Auction, Churchville, NY 9/8 Rodney Farms Auction, Scottsville, NY 9/11 Byron Kiwanis Benefit Auction & Beef Barbeque, Byron, NY 9/17 Justice for Children’s Advocacy Center Benefit Auction, Batavia, NY

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UPCOMING WILLIAM KENT, INC. AUCTIONS

Locally-owned small businesses pack powerful economic punch

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Thinking small and local, not big and global, may help communities ignite long-term economic growth, according to economists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

Small, locally owned businesses and startups tend to generate higher incomes for people in a community than big, nonlocal firms, which can actually depress local economies, said Stephan Goetz, professor of agricultural and regional economics.

“Local ownership matters in important ways,” said Goetz. “Smaller, locally owned businesses, it turns out, provide higher, long-term economic growth.”

The association of small businesses with enhancing economic growth in communities, regardless of the community’s population size and density, was statistically significant, said Goetz, who serves as director of the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development. Small local businesses are standalone firms with 10 to 99 employees owned by residents or businesses with

headquarters in the same state.

The presence of large firms that employ more than 500 workers and that are headquartered in other states was associated with slower economic growth.

Big-box and large corporations have internal systems for services such as accounting, legal, supply and maintenance that are not necessarily based within the county or state. In addition to outsourcing services that were once provided by community businesses, nonlocal large companies may displace more entrepreneurial small firms.

Examples of non-locally owned large companies include retail chain stores such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy, and serv-

ice providers such as U.S.-based call centers for car-rental agencies, banks, health care providers and telecommunications firms.

According to Goetz, small businesses and startups provide more than just jobs for community members. They also can improve innovation and productivity on a local level and use other businesses in the community such as accounting and wholesalers, while larger businesses develop their own infrastructure.

The researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of Economic Development Quarterly, studied data from the Edward Lowe Foundation on the economic growth and resi-

dence status of business owners in 2,953 U.S. counties, including both rural and urban counties.

“This is really a story about startups,” said Goetz. “Many communities try to bring in outside firms and large factories, but the lesson is that while there may be short-term employment gains with recruiting larger businesses, they don’t trigger long-term economic growth like startups do.”

Goetz, who worked with David A. Fleming, graduate student in agricultural, environmental and regional economics, said the economic benefit of locally owned businesses appears to diminish as the firm grows. Mediumsized and large-sized businesses owned by res-

Food preservation workshop Aug. 17 The Cortland County Sustainability Tract will be hosting a free workshop on preserving the harvest on Aug. 17, from 7-9 p.m. at the New York State Grange Headquarters, Cortland, NY. The presenter, Chris Applegate, will be giving attendees information on “putting food by” for the

winter. Methods to be discussed include canning, freezing, dehydrating, root cellaring, pickling, and fermenting.

Mrs. Applegate is an organic grower and food safety education. Formerly, she has been a professional cook, restaurant owner, and college dining manager.

She has been putting her food by for over 35 years.

Please come join the workshop and learn how you can enjoy the products of your garden all winter long!

For more information please contact the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District at 607-756-5991.

idents are not associated with faster economic growth in later years.

Goetz said a better strategy to promote economic growth may be encouraging local businesses rather than recruiting large outside firms.

“We can’t look outside of the community for our economic salvation.” Goetz said. “The best strategy is to help people start new businesses and firms locally and help them grow and be successful.”

4-H Rabbit Show and Contest results Allegany County’s 4-H Rabbit Show and Contests were held on Thursday, July 21, at the Fair Grounds in Angelica, NY. The results were as follows: Rabbit Show results Best of Breed Californian — Ryan Mascho Best of Breed Polish — Clifton Erway, Furry Friends Res. Best of Breed Polish — Clifton Erway, Furry Friends Best of Breed Dwarf Hotot — Amanda Talbott, Furry Friends Res. Best of Breed Dwarf Hotot — Amanda Talbott, Furry Friends Best of Breed Tan — Clifton Erway, Furry Friends Res. Best of Breed Tan — David Ermer Best of Breed Holland Lop — Mary Joy Cady-Fagan, Furry Friends Best of Breed Jersey Wooly — Mary

Joy Cady-Fagan, Furry Friends Best of Breed Mini Lop — Nathaniel Sage, Furry Friends Res. Best of Breed Mini Lop — Justine Smith, Furry Friends Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf — Joseph Sherlock, Furry Friends Best of Breed Mini Rex — Erik Roulo, Furry Friends Res. Best of Breed Mini Rex — David Ermer Best of Breed Satin — Christian Lewis Res. Best of Breed Satin — Marissa Thurst, Furry Friends Best of Breed Mini Satin — Mary Joy Cady-Fagan Best Pet — Mary Joy Cady-Fagan Res. Best of Pet — Alex Faulkner Best Cavy — David Ermer Best of Show — Clifton Erway, Tan Res. Best of Show — Christian

Lewis, Satin Rabbit Showmanship Novice Division: 1st Joseph Sherlock, Furry Friends 2nd Johanna Hint Intermediate — Basic — Division: 1st Clifton Erway, Furry Friends 2nd Nathaniel Sage, Furry Friends Advanced Division 1st Marrissa Thurst, Furry Friends 2nd Amanda Talbott, Furry Friends Rabbit Knowledge Novice Division: 1st Joseph Sherlock, Furry Friends 2nd Johanna Hint Intermediate — Basic — Division 1st Jilliann Foster, Furry Friends 2nd Nathaniel Sage, Furry Friends Advanced Division: 1st Marrissa Thurst, Furry Friends 2nd Amanda Talbott, Furry Friends

Ryan Mascho is presented the Grand Champion Rabbit award at the Allegany County Fair by Travis Armison.

Photo courtesy of Allegany County CCE

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, August 15 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

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

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 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 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more.

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

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

Refurbished in 2000 with a new Hale pump & extended stainless steel front bumper.

• 7:45 PM - Vermont Liquor Control Dept. - Impalas - (1) ‘06 & (2) ‘07 Chevy Impala 4 door police pursuit sedans with 3.9L V6 SFI gas engines.

All with keys & clean titles.

• CIL Asset Recovery - National Liquidator - Large lots of electronics, like new Craftsman 2750 psi gas pressure washer, new cookware, appliances & 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: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: Buffalo Metropolitan FCU . Van - ‘07 Honda Odyssey EX 4 door wagon w/3.5L V6 MPI gas engine. A/C. Starts, runs & drives, in overall fair condition. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 17 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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 • 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,

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

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

Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 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 • 6:00 PM: Brockport Central Schools. Vans & Assets - ‘00 Chevy Venture 4 door 7 passenger wagon, new bricks & concrete block, (2) new shower units, computers & monitors.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - Generator & Equipment - All in one generator/air compressor/heater w/homemade trailer, trailer axles, truck flatbed & tool box.

• Village of Brewster - Crown Vic & Assets - ‘99 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor with 4.6L V8 EFI gas engine, (5) desktop computers & (3) flat screen monitors. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, August 18 • 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, 315-8293105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more info. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449

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www.williamkentinc.com • 6:00 PM: Private Consignor. Pettibone Loader ‘64 Pettibone Mulliken speed swing loader. Unit runs, drives & operates fine. Comes with forks & a spare tire.

• 6:05 PM - Ontario Co. Jail - Surplus Assets - Holsters & belts, cases of Xtreme Nitrile industrial gloves, computer consoles, mop ringers & dishwashing racks.

• Private Consignor - Cadillac Stretch Limos - (2) ‘00 Cadillac 60” DaBryant 4 door Stretch Limos with Northstar 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V 275HP gas engines. Keys & clean titles.

• 6:25 PM - Vintage Garland cook stove, Power Flame natural gas heads, (60) Hubbell utility lights & Xerox Workcentre Pro 232 copier. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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 • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3

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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 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles.

• Private Consignor - Trucks - ‘99 International 4900 utility/auger truck, ‘97 Vermeer bore machine & trailer, ‘01 Ford F450 crew cab utility truck & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip. Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information.

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

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

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

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

Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

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

Saturday, August 27 • North Lawrence, NY. Sid & Joan Cheney Dispersal of farm machinery, horse equipment, household and 4 tractors sell. Delarm & Treadway, Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:30 AM: 50 Old Mill Rd., New Oxford, PA. Public Auction of Real Estate and Farm Related Antiques, Tools, etc. 30+ - OR Acres to be offered separately as 12.8 and 17.6 acre subdivided lots

and together. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

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

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

Thursday, September 1 • Oakfield, NY area. Farms for Sale Sealed Bid Auction. Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thurs., Sept. 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process. Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium in effect. Willard Pengelly & Craig Wilcox, Brokers. Call 585-494-1880 between 8 am and 11:45 am Mon. - Fri. and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com

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

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

Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

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

Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

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

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

Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, September 12 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Monthly Heifer Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

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

Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed

by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Friday, September 16

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

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

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

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

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 10:30 AM: 1226 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 5 Properties and 6.76 +/- Acres to be offered. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. PA Dairy Classic Sale featuring herd reductions for Liddleholme (NY) and Schug’s Holsteins (OH). 100 head will sell. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Spencer’s Inc. of Mt. Airy, 525 Quarry Rd. (Spencer’s yard), Mt. Airy, NC. One Owner

Complete Liquidation Going out of Business Absolute Auction. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding is provided by RealtimeBid. Visit their Web site at www.realtimebid.com for more information and to bid online. Note: There is an additional 2% buyer’s premium for online bidders. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

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

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

Friday, September 30

822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, October 19

Saturday, November 12

• Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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

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

Thursday, October 20

• 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

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

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

Friday, October 21

• 9:00 AM: Showaker IH Sales & Service, 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1.

Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-464-1128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

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

Saturday, October 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-

or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, October 22

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

Friday, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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

Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

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

Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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

Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800

Wednesday, November 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 August 8, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .18-.20; 6175# .22-.25; 76-90# .30.35; 91-105# .40-.45; 106# & up .50-.60.

Farm Calves: .6250-.70 Started Calves: .25-.35 Veal Calves: .85-1.25 Heifers: Open .76-1.05; Beef .76-1.0250.

Feeder Steers: .81-.96 Beef Steers: 1.10-1.17 Stock Bull: .90-1.10 Beef Bull: .87-.95 Sheep, ea: 35-65 Lambs, ea: 32-165 Goats, ea: 47-135 Kids, ea: 35-120 Canners: up to 68.50 Cutters: 69-73 Utility: 74-77 Rabbits: 5-16 Chickens: 6-35 Ducks: 5-12 COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 10, 2011 Cows: Canners 21-61; Cutters 61.50-67.50; Util 68-75.50.

Bulls: 73-79.50 Steers: Ch 108-111; Sel 100-105.50; Hols. 68-76.

Heifers: Ch 108.50111.50; Sel 106-106.50; Hols. 74-78.50 Calves: 30-108/ea.

Feeders: 60-144/ea.

Sheep: 57-83 Lambs: 200-202 Goats: 58-199/ea; Kids 58140/ea.

Sows: 44-51 Boars: 38 Chickens: 1-4 Rabbits: 1-15 Ducks: 1-14 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA No report

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY August 1-5, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull Calves over 92# .70-1.20; 80-92# .701.15.

Cull Calves (/#): Gd .65.79; Lean .45-.69; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 10001400; Springing Cows 9001400; Springing Hfrs. 10001500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Started Hfrs. 200-500; Service Bulls 700-1000.

Beef (/#): Feeders .701.20; Hols. Steer Sel .65.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100225; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY August 1-5, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .701.20; 80-92# .70-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.79; Lean .45-.69; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 10001400; Springing Cows 9001400; Springing Hfrs. 1000-

1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs. 600-1000; Service Bulls 700-1000; Started Hfrs. 200-500.

Beef (/#): Feeders .701.20; Hols. Steeer Sel .65.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100225; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2.202.60; Grower over 92# .80.90; 80-92# .45-.65; Bob Veal .38-.45.

Cull Cows (/#): 70-75; Lean 64-69.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 81-83.50.

Beef (/hd): Feeders 75-93; Ch hfr. 70-101; Hols. hfr.

70-101; Hols. Veal 88-140.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.95-2.20; Marlet 1.401.95; Slaughter .62-.70.

Goats: (/hd): Billes 180220; Nannies 72.50-155; Kids 32.50-65.

Feeder Pigs: Sow 35-39’ Feeder 48.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1.503.20; Grower Bulls over 92# .90-1.20; 80-92# .70-.90; Bob Veal .20-.45.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .76-.84; Lean .62-.74; Hvy. Beef Bullss .75-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Open Hfrs. 690-720.

Beef (/#): Feeders .1-1.10; Beef Sel .90-.99.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1-1.30; Slaughter .40-.45.

Goats (/hd): Billies 110; Nannies 85-120.

Swine (/#): Sow .30-.35 GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY August 8, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 3; Grower over 92# .80-.95; 80-92# .50-.90; Bob Veal .05-.40.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .68-.76; Canners/Cutters .48-.69.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.10; Sel .92-.97; Hols. Ch .90-.96; Sel .85-.87.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY August 4, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2-3; Grower Bulls over 92# .75.90; 80-92# .40-.70; Bob Veal .20-.40.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .70-.77; Lean .58-.70.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.80.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.60-2.

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Goats (/hd): Billies 80162.50; Nannies 60-140.

Swine (/#): Sow .38-.51.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY August 8, 2011 Cows: Bone Util 58-77; Canners/Cutters 45-71.

Dairy Bulls: 72-86; Calves 95-110# 15-25; 80-95# 1022; 60-80# 5-20.

Calves: Ret. to feed bulls over 95# 30-132; 80-94# 25-130; 70-80# 20-100; Hfrs. 205; Beef Steers Ch 94-113; Sel 79-85; Hols.

Steers Ch 85-95; Sel 7584.

Hogs: Sows 58; Beeder Pigs 60/hd.

Lambs/Goats: Lamb 115207; Sheep 55-90; Goats 70-200/hd.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY August 10, 2011 Apples (1/2 bu): 9.50-10 Beans (1/2 bu): 11-30 Beets (bunch): 1.25-1.60 Blackberries (pt): 3.60-6 Blueberries (pt): 2.302.65 Broccoli (hd): .10-.35 Cabbage (hd): .10-1.15 Cantaloupes: .2-2.55 Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 2.50-10 Eggplants (1/2 bu): 311.50 Eggs (dz): .60-1.50 Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.25-12.50 Mums: 2.85-3.05 Nectarines (8 qt): 13-14 Onion (bunch): .07-.75 Peaches (1/2 bu): 8.50-27 Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-16 Pickles (1/2 bu): 1-15 Plums (peck): 7.50-20 Potatoes (1/2 bu): 1314.50 Salad Tomatoes (pt): .852 Salt Potatoes (1/2 bu): 14.50-25 Sweet Corn (dz): 2.555.95 Summer Squash (1/2 bu): 4.50-12

Tomatoes (25#): 9-36 Watermelons: .65-3.55 Zucchini (1/2 bu): 3-12 Produce Mon @ 10 am, Wed-Fri @ 9 am sharp.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 8, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.80; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .62.85 Feeders: Dairy .60-.64; Steers .84-.93.

Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801.10; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.62.

Dairy: Milking Age up to 1600; Bred Hfrs. up to 1450; Open Hfrs. up to 760.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA August 3, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1048-1438# 107-110; Sel 1-2 958-1280# 103.50106.25.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1054-1202# 106.50-109; Sel 1-2 964-1176# 102.50104.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakkers 75-80% lean 73.75-75.75; hi dress 76; lo dress 70; Boners 80-85% lean 67.50-70.50; lo dress 66-66.75; Lean 85-90# 6065.50; lo dress 57-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1110-1874# 83-89.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 115-118.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 123-127; 600# 108.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-120# 65-77; No. 2 90-130# 50-62.50; No. 3 90-120# 35-47.50; Beef X 104-122# 80-105.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 1530.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 200-246# 73-75; 4550% lean 235-293# 68.5071.

Sows: US 1-3 450-550# 49.50-51.50.

Boars: 800-900# 19-22.

Feeder Pigs: 35-55# 40-

50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-2 60-80# 167.50-170; Ewes Util 1-2 160# 88.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 78-84; Sel 2 40-50# 46-57.50; Sel 3 30-40# 22.50-45; Nannies Sel 1 90-120# 114-130; Sel 2 80-120# 75-87; Sel 3 6080# 54-70; Billies Sel 1 120-140# 119-132.50; 200# 190.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA August 3, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.5076.75; Boners 80-85% lean 60.75-66; Lean 85-90% lean 50-55.75, lo dress 42.50-48.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1505-1545# 72.75-78.75.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

275-360# 88-93.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 75-87.50; 90# 50-70; No. 2 95-110# 50-75; No. 3 75-120# 3850.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 10-45.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2555# 25-54; 65-85# 53-65.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 162-197; 60-80# 170-195; 80-100# 145-160.

Slaughter Goats: Sel 2 2040# 25-35; 40-60# 45-55.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 97-110; Sel 3 5080# 35-65.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 9, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers one Prem. White 81.50; Boners 67.75-74; Lean 61.50-75; Shelly 57 & dn.

Bulls: 1385-1735# 82.5089.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols. 270# 98; Hfrs. Hereford/Jersey 185-240# 118120; Bulls Hereford 370# 92.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 90-96; No. 2 90-105# 70-90; No. 3

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NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 9, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 9; 6175# 11-48; 76-95# 20-50; 96-105# 28-50; 106# & up 41-45.

Farm Calves: 55/cwt Start Calves: 90/cwt Feeders: 70-101/cwt Veal: 100/cwt Heifers: 67-78/cwt Bulls: 76-90/cwt Canners: 10-61/cwt Cutters: 62-73/cwt Utility: 73.50-80/cwt Sows: 57/wt Hogs: 30-52/cwt Lambs: 50-220/cwt Sheep: 15-160/cwt Goats: 29-165/ea.

Rabbits: 3.50-10/ea.

Poultry: 1-8.50/ea.

Hay (9 lots): 1.504.60/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 9, 2011 57 Calves .04-1.75, Avg .62; 47 Cows .28.5-.80.5, Avg .66; 9 Easy Cows .02.59.5, Avg .38; 5 Feeders 300-600# .61-.99, Avg .71; 6 Heifers .54.5-.85.5, Avg .78; 12 Bulls .55-90.5, Avg .79; 11 Steers .64-1.13, Avg .90; 4 Hogs .54-.67, Avg .59; 7 Roasting Pigs (ea) 51-61, Avg 54.14; 3 Boars 21-39, Avg 30; 2 Sows .56.58, Avg .57; 7 Sheep .761.08, Avg .92; 41 Lambs (/#) .88-2.08, Avg 1.67; 27 Goats (ea) 50-200, Avg 101.48; 32 Kids (ea) 22125, Avg 57.34. Total 270.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (ea) 3-5.50; Pullets (ea) 3; Roosters (ea) 2.7512.50; Bunnies (ea) 3-4.75; Ducks (ea) 2-8.75; Rabbits (/#) 1.95-2.20; Pigeons (ea) 3-3.75; Guineas (ea) 10.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.40; L 1.10; M .85; Brown L 1.60; M 1.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 4 Alfalfa 4.110-4.60; 14 Mixed .40-5.40; 2 Timothy 3.50; 7 Grass .50-3.60; 1 Mulch 1.10; 2 Rye Straw 1.60.

Total 30.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 85-95# 45-70; Util 45 & dn.

Hogs: 190-230# 74.50-75; 237-260# 74-74.25; 270295# 74-74.75; 335-370# 57.50.

Goats: L Nannies 102-122; Fleshy Kids 86-115; Small/Thin/Bottle 15-75.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-100# 157-182.

Sheep: all wts. 55.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., Aug. 16.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 9, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: 1-23 Chickens: .50-9 Chicken Pullets: .75-3 Ducks: 2-11 Pigeons: 2.90-3 Guineas: 6.50-7 Chicken Families: 3.50-10 Parakeet: 22 Guinea Pig: 6 Ducklings: 2.25-3.25 Turkey Poult: 8 Quinea Keets: 2.50-5 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA August 5, 2011 US 1-2: 40 hd, 20-29# 136-159’ 14 hd, 31-39# 120-138; 26 hd, 43-49# 126-129; 80 hd, 52-59# 121-131; 32 hd, 64-68# 116-124; 54 hd, 73-79# 88101; 66 hd, 81-88# 80-100; 21 hd, 90-106# 90-99; 22 hd, 113-125# 80-90.

US 2: 33 hd, 44-57# 129132; 6 hd, 77.5# 91.

As Is: 1 hd, 40# 22; 4 hd, 66# 69; 5 hd, 73-135# 6971. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA August 8, 2011 Cattle: 102 Steers: 1216-1398# 109110.50; Hols. 1298-1482# 81-86.50.

Heifers: 1104-1152# 106109.50.

Cows: Prem. White 7275.50; Breakers 69-72; Boners 64-68; Lean 54.5063.50.

Holstein Feeder Bulls: 312-456# 69-74; 500-724# 70-74.

Calves: 142. Bulls No. 1 94# & up 82.50-95; 90-92# 65-72.50; No. 2 94# 72.5082.50; 84-90# 57.50-65; No. 3 80-116# 40-70; Hfrs.

No. 1 88-110# 260-280; No. 2 86-96# 200-250.

Veal: Util 30-65.

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Feeder Pigs: (/hd) 10-20# 34-43.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 100# 137.50; Sel 2 60# 6070 Nannies 90-130# 60-77.

Hay: 1 ld, 170/ton; 3 lds 70-130/ton;l 1 ld, 32.

Straw: 1 ld, 165/ton; 2 lds, 120-155/ld.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1265# 105; Hols. Sel 1-2 1085-1495# 74-78.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 7982.50, hi dress 85.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-78.50, lo dress 7072; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-72.50, hi dress 7476.50; Lean 85-90% lean 63-67.50, lo dress 58-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1460-1910# 83-93.50; YG 2 1085-1990# 77-80.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130-144; 500-700# 115-123; 700-800# 106; M&L 2 300-500# 103117.50; 500-700# 103-115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 115-127.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102.50-115; 500-700# 88-95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 122.50-142.50; 500700# 115-125; M&L 2 300500# 100-117.50; 500-700# 91-100; 700-900# 8087.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 70-82.50; No. 2 90-130# 52.50-60; No. 3 85-120# 30-50; Beef 90-210# 95-115.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 1025.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-80# 160-170; 80110# 140-162.50; Yearlings Ch 1-3 110-130# 100; Ewes Util 1-2 110-215# 6075.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 45-55# 65-80; Sel 3 3545# 32.50-42; Nannies Sel 2 69# 87.50/cwt; Sel 3 75# 42.50; Billies Sel 1 140185# 80-85/cwt; 90# 125; Wethers Sel 1 90# 140.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1240-1528# 115117; Ch 2-3 1194-1578# 110-115.50; full/YG 4-5 1268-1460# 108-110; Sel 1-3 1038-1444# 103-110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1442-1582# 98.50-100; Ch 2-3 1306-1520# 93-98; 1680-1682# 96; Sel 1-3 1286-1574# 90-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 940-1452# 103.50-108.50; ful/YG 4-5 1186-1390# 9498; Sel 1-2 1334-1462# 9498.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 74.5077.50, hi dress 78.25, lo dress 68.25-73; Boners 8085% lean 71.50-76.50, hi dress 75-77.25, lo dress 65-71.75; Lean 85-90% lean 67-73, lo dress 5966.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1060-1856# 83.50-93.50, 2056-2196# 81.50-84; YG 2 1052-1664# 69-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 326440# 125.50-145; M&L 2 370-494# 116-120; L 3 Hols. 278-302# 92.50-99.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 231# 130; 324-402# 117.50-129; 678# 93; M&L 2 448-478# 87.50-110; 508# 94.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 232# 152.50; 400-424# 115; M&L 2 350-478# 91-110; 537642# 95-109; L3 Hols. 686# 72.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 94-126# 90-122.50; No. 2 94-116# 75-95; 8292# 70-80; No. 3 76-102# 34-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90# 220-250; No. 2 80-86# 11017; Beef X 86-110# 70-110.

Vealers: Util 68-110# 5-47.

Sows: US 1-3 320# 45.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 34-56# 150-177.50; 72106# 172.50-192.50; 110144# 182.50-192.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 104-166# 67-80; 194-208# 65-66; Util 1-3 96-149# 57.50-70; Rams 138# 72.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 100.50-125; 7090# 110-150; Sel 2 under 20# 27.50-40; 20-40# 45-

92.50; 40-60# 70-97.50; 7090# 87.50-112.50; Sel 3 under 20# 13-20; 20-50# 30-62.50; Nannies Sel 1 130-170# 105-127.50; Sel 2 90-130# 67-95; Sel 3 70100# 35-65; Billies Sel 1 160-170# 170-200; Sel 2 150-180# 150-182.50; Wethers Sel 1 170# 187.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA August 4, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1272-1392# 111.50113; Ch 2-3 1186-1444# 108-111; Sel 1-2 12301314# 102-107.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1580# 92.50-97.50; Ch 2-3 11401188# 89.50-90.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1374# 107; Sel 1-2 10241242# 102-106.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-76, hi dress 76.50, lo dress 68; Boners 80-85% lean 68.5070.50, lo dress 62; Lean 8590% lean 59-66.50, lo dress 56-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1658-1752# 79-84.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300# 117.50; M&L 2 400# 107.50.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 112.50-125.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 55-60; No. 2 90-125# 50-55; No. 3 85120# 35-45; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 108# 250; Beef Type 150200# 97.50-110.

Vealers: 70-120# 15-30.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 300-500# 41-46; Boars 242# 37.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 47-50# 177.50-182.50.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA August 6, 2011 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 185-280 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 160-280 Timothy: 3 lds, 140-240 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 160 Grass: 6 lds, 165-210 Straw: 4 lds, 145-165 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA

August 5, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1575# 113115.75; Ch 2-3 1150-1575# 110-113.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 108.50-111; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1425# 99-102; Ch 2-3 1280-1520# 95.50-98.50.

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 71-81, lo dress 70-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 70-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 63.50-72; Boners 80-85% lean 65-72, hi dress 71-75, lo dress 61-67; Lean 8590% lean 62-68, hi dress 67-72.50, lo dress 55-62.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1425-1795# 91-94.50; very hi dress 1415-1425# 112-117; Bullocks 7401385# 92-97, hi dress 1045-1425# 103-107; very hi dress 1205-1365# 107.50-109, lo dress 7701355# 84-89.50; YG 2 7001050# 78-82; Tues YG 1 1035-1690# 83.50-89, lo dress 1130-1560# 78.5079; Thurs. YG 1 13101895# 89-90.50, hi dress 1155-1790# 94.50-99, lo dress 990-1435# 84-87.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No. 1 95125# 95-115; 80-90# 85100; No. 2 95-115# 85-100; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 95130# 50--75; 75-90# 35-60; Util 70-115# 11-37; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 85-100# 240280; No. 2 85-95# 170-210; 65-85# 60-100; non-tubing 60-75# 11-25; Jersey Xbred 55-75# 11-15; Tues. No. 1 95-122# 80-90, pkg 95# 70; 85-90# 50-65; No. 2 95113# 77-92; 90# 55-65; 7484# 20-40; No. 3 73-108# 20-40; Util 72-103# 14-22; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93112# 335-365; No. 2 8191# 210-220; pkg 74# 155; non-tubing 65-93# 15-47.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs. No. 1 114-128# 6074; 94-112# 81-97; 86-92# 30-40; No. 2 112-128# 8082; 102-110# 98-100; 94100# 60-62; 80-92# 30; No. 3 72-130# 18-35; Util 60110# 15-25; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 85-100# 250310; No. 2 80-90# 70-110.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA August 2, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1335-1480# 113115.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1480# 107-111; YG 4-5 11901455# 105-107; Sel 1-3 1185-1535# 98.50-105.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3

1420-1635# 97-101; Ch 2-3 1295-1670# 92-97.50; Sel 1-3 1225-1515# 87-91.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1455# 108110; Ch 2-3 1130-1375# 106.50-108.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1510# 96-100.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72.50-76; Boners 80-85% lean 66.5071, hi dress 71.50-73.50, lo dress 64-66; Lean 85-90% lean 61-65, hi dress 67.5072.50, lo dress 54-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1210-2055# 84.50-91.50; YG 2 1020-1940# 78-80.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 130; M&L 2 300-500# 82-117; 500-700# 80-99; L 3 Hols. 300-500# 67-80; 500-700# 77-80.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 107-109; M&L 2 300-500# 87-104; 500700# 86-88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 120-135; M&L 2 500700# 84-87; L 3 Hols. 300500# 86-89.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 80-100; 8590# 65-77; No. 2 95-120# 60-80; No. 3 75-110# 4060; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 80105# 210-260; No. 2 75-95# 85-180; Beef X 80-130# 95100.

Vealers: Util 65-105# 1040.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 220-280# 73.75-76.75; 45-50% lean 275-310# 6873.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 47.50-60; 500-700# 5864.25.

Boars: 285-350# 33-61.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2040# 31-40/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 170; 60-80# 180-187; 80-100# 177-187.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 2040# 65-80; 40-60# 105115; Sel 2 20-40# 82-87; 40-60# 95-110.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 2 50-80# 70-85; 80-130# 90; Sel 3 50-80# 40-70.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 2 100-150# 170.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Cattle: 75 Steers: Gd 98-103 Heifers: Ch 100-106; Gd 95-100 Cows: Util & Comm. 68-75; Canner/lo Cutter 67 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 72-82 Bulls: YG 1 70-82 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7095; Bulls 65-90; Hfrs. 60-90.

Calves: 80. Ch 105-115; Gd 70-80; Std 10-50; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 50-110.

Hogs: 41. US 1-2 70-76; US 1-3 65-70; Sows US 1-3 45-62; Boars 20-45.

Feeder Pigs: 24. US 1-3 20-50# 10-50 Sheep: 51. Lambs Ch 170190; Gd 150-170; SI Ewes

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 35-70.

Goats: 10-160 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Alfalfa: 295 Mixed Hay: 125-185 Rd. Bales: 40-70 Lg. Sq. Bales: 160-185 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 8, 2011 Roosters: 4-6 Hens: .50-4 Banties: .10-2.75 Pigeons: 1.50-1.75 Ducks: 2.50-4 Geese: 7.50 Bunnies: .50-7.50 Rabbits: 3.50-6.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA August 4, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1233-1535# 111114.50; Ch 2-3 1075-1518# 108-111; Sel 2-3 10401330# 104-107.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1235-1568# 9699.75; Ch 2-3 1175-1500# 92-95.50; Sel 2-3 11401365# 87-91.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1232-1335# 107.50-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 77-81, lo dress 75-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-78.50, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 7072; Boners 80-85% lean 68.50-72, hi dress 72-75, lo dress 64-67; Lean 88-90% lean 63-68, hi dress 70.5072.50, lo dress 58-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1235-1895# 90-95, lo dress 1470-1650# 80-83.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 114-128# 60-74; 94112# 81-97; 86-92# 30-40; No. 2 112-128# 80-82; 102110# 98-100; 94-100# 6062; 80-92# 30; No. 3 72130# 18-35; Util 60-110# 15-25.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-100# 250-310; No. 2 80-90# 70-110.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA August 3, 2011 US 1-2: 13, 20-30# 130132; 9, 30-40# 100-134; 55, 40-50# 106-128; 19, 60-70# 106-120.

US 2: 122, 20-30# 100110; 31, 30-40# 118-128.

US 2-3: 35, 20-30# 100.

US 1-2: medically treated 190, 30-40# 58-87.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Nontraditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 5060# 198-218; 60-80# 190220; 80-90# 190-205; 90110# 192-212; 110-130# 177-193; 130-150# 171186; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 40-60# 162-193; 60-80# 179-198; 80-90# 180-195; 90-110# 168-183; 110130# 164-179.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 103-118; 160-200# 100-115; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 86-93.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 92-135; 60-80# 132153; 80-90# 156-171; 90100# 158-169; 100-110# 156-168; Sel 2 40-60# 77100; 60-80# 100-123; 8090# 112-126; Sel 3 30-40# 54-68; 40-60# 55-72; 6080# 70-98.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 104-119; 130-180# 108-123; Sel 2 50-80# 76-91; 80-130# 8297; Sel 3 50-80# 64-79; 80-

130# 68-83.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 187-202; 150-250# 190-205; Sel 2 80-100# 142-157; 100150# 146-161.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary August 8, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 higher, wheat sold steady, barley sold steady .05 to .10 lower, oats sold .10-.20 lower & soybeans sold .10-.20 lower. EarCorn sold steady to 5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8-8.71, Avg 8.31, Contracts 6.89-6.90; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.306.99, Avg 6.71, Contracts 6.45-6.70; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.40, Avg 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 3.755.20, Avg 4.47; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.68-13.90, Avg 13.65, Contracts 12.55-12.58; EarCorn Range 230-238, Avg 234.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.65, Avg 8.14; Wheat No. 6.25-6.30, Avg 6.27; Barley No. 3 Range 44.75, Avg 4.45; Oats No. 2 Range 3.80-4.75, Avg 4.18; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.30-14, Avg 13.65; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-8.29, Avg 7.44; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.32-6.80, Avg 5.92; Barley No. 3 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.62; Oats No. 2 Range 3.10-4.90, Avg 3.73; Soy-

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary August 5, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 111115.50; Ch 1-3 107-111; Sel 1-2 102-107.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 96.50-101; Ch 2-3 92-97.50; Sel 1-2 87-91.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 108-112.50; Ch 1-3 105108; Sel 1-2 98-104.75.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-78; Boners 80-85% lean 66.50-72; Lean 8590% lean 62-68.

Bulls: YG 1 83-91; YG 2 78-82.

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

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 109-132.50; 500700# 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# 1045.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 80-100, few to 120; No 2 95-125# 5080; No. 3 80-120# 30-60; No. 1 84-105# 210-365; No. 2 80-105# 70-220.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 76-79; 45-50% lean 220-270# 7276.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 64.50-65; 500-700# 64.5067.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 130-132; 30-40# 100134; 40-60# 106-128; 65-

75# 106-120; US 2 20-30# 100-110; 30-40# 118-128.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 212227; 60-80# 212-226; 80110# 198-215; Ch 1-3 4060# 174-193; 60-80# 183210; 80-110# 169-194.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 107-118; 160-200# 102116; Util 1-2 120-160# 6580; 160-200# 88-96.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 110-130; 60-80# 129-156; Sel 2 40-60# 88107; Sel 3 40-60# 69-84; 60-80# 88-118.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 110-122; Sel 2 80-130# 102-116; Sel 3 50-80# 6882; 80-130# 79-94.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 163-177; 150-250# 204217; Sel 2 80-100# 136150; 100-150# 149-163.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary August 8, 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, 121 lds Hay, 25 Straw. Alfalfa 190-325; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-365; Timothy 145-300; Grass Hay 90-280; Straw 110-185 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: Aug. 1, 51 lds Hay, 5 lds Straw. Alfalfa 190-325; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-360; Timothy 155-300; Grass Hay 95-280; Straw 140-175 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: Aug. 5, 29 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 200-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 150-330; Timothy 175; Grass Hay 120-235; Straw 110-180 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: Aug 4, 16 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 230-285; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 105-365; Timothy 180; Straw 145-185 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: Aug. 3, 25 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 125-300; Timothy 145; Grass 90-240; Straw 135145 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 95 Loads Hay, 12 Straw.

Alfalfa 185-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80295; Timothy 90-210; Grass 80-210; Straw 125-170 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: Aug. 3, 15 lds Hay, 1 ld

Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-295; Straw 160 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 27, 11 Lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80-130; Straw 175.

Greencastle Livestock: Aug. 1 & 4, 14 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 77.50152.50; Timothy 127.50147.50; Grass 92.50; Straw 40 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: Aug. 6, 18 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 185-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 160-280; Timothy 140-240; Grass Hay 165-210; Straw 145-165 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: Aug. 2, 18 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 180-245; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 110-240; Timothy 90; Grass Hay 80-210.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 30 & Aug. 2, 19 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 194-235; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80-285; Timothy 52-150; Straw 130-147.50 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: Aug. 5, 8 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa 170-210; Timothy 100-160; Grass Hay 100; Straw 140.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA August 8, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1310-1545# 113.75116.75; Ch 2-3 1250-1580# 111-114.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 107.75-111.75; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1455# 98.25-101.50; Ch 2-3 1380120# 94.50-97.25.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-75; Boners 80-85% lean 65.5070.50; Lean 85-90% lean 57-63.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 80-105; No. 2 95115# 60-80; No. 3 95-115# 30-55; Util 75-100# 15-30. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA August 4, 2011 Loads: 22 Timothy: 2 lds, 230-285 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 135 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 137-330 Straw: 5 lds, 140-175 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 27, 2011 Loads: 32 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 260-275 Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 180 Mixed Hay: 12 lds, 105365 Grass: 1 ld, 170 Straw: 4 lds, 145-185 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 120 Meadow Grass: 1 ld, 240

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beans No. 2 Range 13.2514, Avg 13.57.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 8-8.24, Avg 8.12; Wheat No. 2 Range 7; Barley No. 3 Range 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.90; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.35-13.60, Avg 13.49; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.55.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.808.71, Avg 8.11, Mo. Ago 8.06, Yr Ago 4.14; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.32-7, Avg 6.33, Mo Ago 5.93, Yr Ago 6.17; Barley No. 3 Range 45.40, Avg 4.67, Mo Ago 4.78, Yr Ago 2.31; Oats No. 2 Range 3.10-5.20, Avg 4.09, Mo Ago 3.95, Yr Ago 2.28; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.68-14, Avg 13.55, Mo Ago 14.03, Yr Ago 10.70; EarCorn Range 165-238; Avg 197.16, Mo Ago 213.75, Yr Ago 112.20.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.62, Avg 7.37;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.24; Oats No. 2 Range 34.75, Avg 3.71; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.06.

America’s Heartland launches seventh season on public TV America’s Heartland, the award-winning national television series celebrating American agriculture, begins its seventh season on public television and the RFD-TV cable and satellite channel starting the week of Sept. 5.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is the program’s only “legacy sponsor” that has supported the show during each of its seven seasons.

In addition to AFBF, two new sponsors — Farm Credit and the United Soybean Board — have thrown their support behind the program for season seven.

AFBF has supported the series since its launch in 2005, and this year its sponsorship aligns with renewed educational outreach efforts through the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.

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

President Bob Stallman.

“America’s Heartland is the only national program that shares indepth stories of America’s farm and ranch families with a key consumer audience, and that is even more important now than it was seven seasons ago.”

The show is produced

by KVIE Public Television in Sacramento.

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

The first of 22 halfhour episodes of America’s Heartland’s seventh season begins airing on more than 230 public television stations the week of Sept. 5. While each PBS station sets its own airdate and

time, RFD-TV viewers will see episode 701 at 8 p.m. (Eastern), Wednesday, Sept. 7, and again at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific), Sunday, Sept. 11 (see schedules and PBS station carriage at www.americasheartland.org and www.rfdtv.com).

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

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

The www.americas-

ALLEGANY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Located at Aaron A. Millers 4209 Telegraph Rd. Bliss NY 14024

Friday, August 26, 2011

9:00 AM

Directions: From Rt. 39 East of Arcade take Telegraph Rd. East 4 1/2 miles to Location or From Route 19 South of Perry at Pike take CR 36 - 200’ to Telegraph Rd & go West 2.2 miles to Location.

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FARM EQUIPMENT: 28 x 46 Red River Special thrash machine, 5 Mc. #9-5’-6’-7’ hay mowers, 2 are rebuilt, NH. 256 rake, 1 new and 1 like new #710 Pequea teddars, 7’ Grimm hay teddar, 2 Star hay teddar, Mc. Green Crop hay loader, Mc. 9 bar hay loader, Little Giant hay elevator, hay ride wagon, 24 headlock feeder wagon, new double stacker horse drawn bale carrier, Gehl B - ensilage cutter W/2 sets of knives, Papec ensilage cutter, 5’ PTO brush hog, Mc. 6’ grain binder like new, JD 290 corn planter, McD. cornbinder, 11 hoe grain drill, Pioneer Forecart, 14 ANL manure spreader, 110 Pequea manure spreader like new, Millcreek 50 bu. manure spreader, 2 Bobsleds in good condition, new snow plow, 14” Host. plow, 12’ cultipacker, Pioneer spring tooth harrow, 8’ harrow, IVA 2 row cultivator, 1 row cultivator, potato digger, Case riding lawn mower, Mascot gang mower, lawn mowers, garden cultivatoror, Hypro 540 PTO. sprayer pump.

SHEDS - LUMBERS - POSTS - GATES - MISC: 8’ x 10’ mini barn W/porch, 10’ x 12’ ice house on skids, 280 bd. feet American Chestnut, load of 5” treated fence posts, farm gates, load of pressure washers - weedeaters scoop shovels - garden tools, tack & lots more HORSES - CARTS - HARNESS: 7 year old 18 H. Belgian Gelding well broke, load of standardbreds from Emanuel Shelter, more horses expected by sale time - NOTE: all horses have to have current Coggins papers, new pony carts, like new leather work harness, eveners.

HOUSEHOLDS: 2 table top 5 burner kerosene stoves, milk separator, Cherry China Curio Cabinet, baby cribs, & lots more.

QUILTS: Quilt tops include Diamond Fan Star, Blue Lone Star, Rostal Garden Path, Boston Comet, 2 crib quilts, 4 Wallhangers and probably more.

SALE ORDER: Starting at 9:00 AM w/smalls & misc. - selling quilts & Furniture @ 10:30 then following w/machinery & finishing w/horses. Probably selling in 2 rings. Bake Sale - Pancake & Sausage Breakfast to Benefit Schools. Breakfast from 7:00 - 10:00 AM. NOTE: Owners or Auctioneers not responsible for accidents.

AUCTIONEERS: ANDY RABER 5345 Township Road 118 Baltic, OH 43804 (330) 893-2604 VERN YODER DAVID MILLER

TERMS: Cash or Check w/ID

LUNCH

By Amish Ladies

For More Info Contact Owners: Aaron Miller 4209 Telegraph Rd Bliss NY 14024 585-322-9978

heartland.org Web site also gives consumers easy connections to topics, educational resources, search functions and video offerings. To give viewers immediate access to stories and special segments, America’s Heartland has expanded its social networking outreach with updated features and information on Facebook and Twitter. Video plays an increasingly important role on the America’s Heartland YouTube Channel, currently welcoming more than 90 thousand visitors each month.

Currently, America’s Heartland episodes reach close to 1 million viewers per episode, or 44 million viewers per season. The series is available on public television in 20 of the top 25 U.S. television mar-

kets. It receives in-kind production support from many prominent agriculture organizations, including the National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Grains Council, American Soybean Association, FFA, National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Cotton Council of America.

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

MAPLE HILL FARM Andy & Maureen Bartlett

1028 County Rte. 10, E. Pharsalia, NY 13815

CATTLE, MACHINERY & MILKING EQUIPMENT (255) TOP JERSEY CATTLE (255)

SATURDAY AUG. 20, 2011 10:00 A.M. Directions: From Route 26, take Route 23 East 7.5 mi. Turn right on Chenengo Cty Rte. 10. Go 4.5 mi. to farm. From Norwich, take Route 23 West 16 mi. to Chenengo Cty. Route 10.

Cattle: 255) Top Jersey cattle with over 18,000 lb herd ave. 4.7F. 3.7P. (125) Mature cows, and (130) heifers from NB to springing. Super Milk Awards. Low SCC-150,000. Years of AI breeding with the best bulls. Closed herd. Cows milked in tie stall, heifers raised in free stall. This is a young dairy, with over 1/2 the herd 1st & 2nd s, and shows lots of milk. Heifers are in good condition & the right type.

Sires & born dates. All home raised. This is a year round herd with cattle in all lactations. Regular herd health.

Machinery: INT 3788 2+2, full cab. Complete overhauled engine last year. 20.8x38 tires. (Good). INT 1486 w/cab. INT 1256. INT 1066 4WD w/cab. INT 986 w/cab & Allied 695 loader & grapple bucket.

INT 766. INT 806. Bobcat 643 skidsteer, diesel. Ag Bagger G6000, 9ft. bagger, bought new. NH FP 230 Forage Harvester w/metal alert III, hyd. tongue, HD PTO, w/NH 27P hay head, like new. (6) Forage wagons. H&S Twin Auger w/tandem axle & roof. Gehl 980 w/roof & tandem axle. (2) Gehl 970 w/roof & running gear. Miller Pro 4100 w/roof & tandem axle. Meyers forage wagon w/roof & running gear.

Kuhn FC 302 Discbine w/fingers. Claas Profill Liner 880 tandem rake. Nice. Kuhn GA-4521 GTH Masterdrive rake. Kuhn GF 5202 THA Hyd. tedder. NH 315 Baler w/kicker, new knotters last year. (3) Metal Hay wagons. Mow elevator-200 ft. w/2 motors. Knight 3050 Commercial SDL Series Mixer w/scales. Knight 8118 Pro Twin spreader, w/tandem floatation tires. WIC 45 power feed cart w/5.5 Honda motor. WIC bedding chopper. Katolight 75kw PTO generator w/trailer. 500 gal. fuel tank w/elec. pump. Truck fuel tank w/pump. Arc welder. Gas welder. 80+ Norbeco # 25 waterers.

Calff Hutches: (19) Polysquare calf hutches. (4) Polydome calf hutches. (10) Agri Plastic Modularcalf box stalls. Fritsch Mfg. Calf nursery units, w/expanded plastic floors & pail holders.

Brockk Grainn Bins: 22T bin w/8" auger & free flow boot. 6T bin w/side handle. 3T bin w/4"auger & free flow boot. 1T bin w/slide handle.

Milkingg Equipment: Mueller 1500 gal. bulk tank w/washer & Copeland compressor. Heat exchanger.

600 ft. 2" SS Surge pipeline w/Compass Digital washing system and Bulk Barrel pump unit. 10 Boumatic Companion portable Auto Take-offs w/Boumatic Flow View Classic claws. Sutorbilt variable speed pump unit w/balance tank and computer unit. Plate cooler. Oil fired water heater w/ recirculating pump & thermostore unit.

Manager'ss Note: Some of the BEST Jersey's in the area. Over 20 years of breeding for dairy, type, and production. It's nice to find this many good Jersey cattle & heifers in one place. Cows raised in free stall and milked in tie stall. They should work well for you both ways. This is a good line of machinery that is serviced and maintained on a regular schedule. Every item works, and is ready to work for you.

Salee Order: Calf hutches, Grain bins, Mow Elevator, Machinery, Milking Equipment, then Cattle.

Pleasee notee thatt thee farmerr wantss to o stayy onn hiss regularr schedulee and d would d appreciatee no inspectionss untill closerr to o salee day,, orr byy appointmentt only.

Calll thee Auctionn Service

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com Advance Notice, Saturday, August 27, 2011: Estate of Carl J. DeGroat, Peterboro, NY. Antique Sale. Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Machine Shop Tools, Steam & Gas Engines, and misc.

NFU president discusses farm bill issues at Sugar Symposium WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Aug. 3, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson spoke on a panel at the American Sugar Association Sugar Symposium entitled, “Farm Policy’s Future: Weathering the Storm in Washington.”

The symposium was held in Stowe, VT. “The 2012 Farm Bill

faces quite a few hurdles, not the least of which is the budget situation,” said Johnson.

“The passage of the debt ceiling bill in Congress should help give us a better idea of how much money the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committees will have to write the

legislation. We still do not know exactly how much money we will have to write the next farm bill. Only time will tell. We do know that there will be less money available for the next farm bill, so it is critical that the agriculture community comes together to ensure that the next farm bill has

POTATO AND GRAIN FARM AUCTION JABLONSKI BROTHERS

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

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

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

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

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

ALSO some household furnishings will be sold at same time!

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

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

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung and Associates

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bill is a strong safety net to protect family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program has no funding baseline past this year, and 36 other farm bill programs, including four other disaster programs, have no funding past next year.

We must ensure that SURE and other disaster programs receive the funding they need. Between 1996 and 2002,

the federal government made $30 billion in emergency payments to farmers and ranchers because it cut the safety net from the 1996 Farm Bill, written during a time of high prices. We must not repeat that mistake. The cost to extend SURE and other disaster programs for five years is a much more reasonable $8.9 billion. In the long run, including disaster programs in the farm bill is cost-effective.”

Group responds to USDA’s update on Mandatory Animal Identification; calls USDA’s new plan a broken promise R-CALF USA Animal Identification Committee Chair Kenny Fox provided a written response in early August to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS’) recent blog article by Dr. John Clifford, APHIS’ Deputy Administrator and Chief Veterinary Officer. In that article, Clifford staunchly defended the agency’s new mandatory animal identification plan that would remove the hot-iron brand from the list of official animal identification methods universally available to U.S. cattle producers.

Fox said Clifford’s article is a perfect example where actions speak louder than words.

“Clifford claims his agency is complying with promises made by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in February 2010 and his agency recognizes the value of brands,” Fox said adding, “But, Clifford’s article indicates USDA has materially altered its position, is demoting the brand, is reducing flexibility for producers, States and Tribes, and these changes constitute a broken promise.”

Fox cited USDA’s Feb-

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Saturday, Aug. 20th - Carthage, NY sale on the farm. 10:30AM - Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 44 Holsteins, 28 milking age balance youngstock (25 Head Registered). With some show prospects. Tractors, Skid Steer, Tillage & Haying Equipment, Barn Equipment and Misc. items. Check out website for full listing and pictures.

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ruary 2010 explanation of its new plan that contains a promise to provide cattle producers with the flexibility to choose the type of identification device that works best for them, including the choice to continue using a hotiron brand.

“Under Dr. Clifford’s altered plan, the choice to use a registered brand to ship cattle in interstate commerce is no longer an option for individual cattle producers, nor is it an option for individual States or Tribes,” Fox explained.

“Instead,” Fox wrote in his response to Clifford, “the option to continue using brands to identify cattle in interstate commerce will only be available if two States and/or two Tribal Nations mutually agree to continue using the brand despite its demotion from the list of approved official identification devices.”

Fox added, “Individual cattle producers are being left out in the cold because while they may have the ability to influence their own State’s or Tribe’s decision to continue recognizing brands, they certainly have no influence over the second State or second Tribe that also must grant permission before brands can be used for identification. This is a bad deal for independent U.S. cattle producers.

“Your blog makes it clear that USDA intends to break its promise to U.S. cattle producers and we find such a dishonorable action not only unbecoming of a federal agency, but also, unacceptable,” Fox concluded in his response.

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everything we need, even if it doesn’t have everything we want.”

Jerry Hagstrom, director and executive editor of the Hagstrom Report moderated the panel, which featured Johnson, Mary Kay Thatcher, director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Rick Tolman, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association.

“One of the most essential things that must be included in any farm

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

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

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

Microsoft’s donation to FFA includes SharePoint 2010, SQL Server 2008 R2 and additional products.

“Microsoft’s generosity and support gives us the utmost confidence that the Agricultural Career Network will deliver world-class service to FFA members, their teachers and FFA alumni to help them efficiently and professionally document their educational and career progress and achievements,” said Mark Cavell, chief technical officer at the National FFA Organization. “We envision the network will be a powerful re-

source that students can use now and well into their futures as agriculture-industry leaders.”

The initial focus of the Agricultural Career Network will be to improve the quality, service and impact of FFA. Data collected through the network will help document the impact and relevance of FFA and agriculture curricula, drive FFA programming and build a growing base of support for agricultural education.

“We applaud FFA for its launch of the Agricultural Career Network” said Staci Trackey Meagher, general manager for Microsoft’s

Midwest District. “Microsoft has long believed that inside each and every person there is great potential. To continue increasing digital inclusion, we are committed to providing technology, tools and resources to these organizations and are honored we can assist the FFA with this key initiative.”

The Agriculture Career Network will roll out in phases, with the first phase being made available to FFA members and agriculture teachers this fall. Over the next two years, the network will expand, featuring additional tools and features.

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Family Farm Defenders announce support for the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 (new dairy proposal) received a real boost recently when John Kinsman, President of the Family Farm Defenders (FFD) announced that the Family Farm Defenders was strongly supporting the introduction of the new dairy proposal (formerly the Specter-Casey bill).

President Kinsman, a dairy farmer from LaValle, WI, said, “ it’s time that dairy farmers have a pricing formula based on the dairyman’s cost of production.”

According to Kinsman, Wisconsin is the second largest milk producing state in the union, but the dairy leader said, “we are losing a substantial amount of dairy farmers and this new dairy proposal is going to help eliminate the current exodus of dairy farmers.”

Fred Matthews, a dairy farmer from La Fargeville, NY, who is a member of the Family Farm Defenders said, “there are various dairy proposals being tossed around the milk shed,

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Kicking the can down the road

by Bob Gray Well, folks, since January, 2011 the single focus here in Washington has been on reducing the federal deficit. As you will recall the first actions out of the chute were the FY2011 spending bills. The federal agencies had been working on a Continuing Resolution since December, 2010 in order to keep the government running. And it took three bites at the apple late last winter and spring in order to fund the federal agencies for the rest of the current fiscal year which runs to Sept. 30. It took three short term Continuing Resolutions starting last March and on into April in order to pass a budget for the rest of this fiscal year and avoid a shut-down of the federal government.

By the time that was completed the focus was on raising the debt ceiling which, as we all know, has consumed most of the attention here in Congress for the past three months.

However, when Congress raised the debt ceiling on Aug. 2 just hours before the default deadline the results of this effort were largely anti-climatic since the resolution of the issue was again put off for several months.

The debt ceiling deal involves a modest $917 bil-

lion down payment on deficit reduction. I say modest because here in Washington it seems as if the word billion is like ‘chump change’ and until you start talking about trillions of dollars you are then beginning to talk about some real money.

The legislation passed on Aug. 2 and signed by the President sets up a Super Congressional Committee composed of six members from the House and six members from the Senate equally divided between both parties to find an additional $1.2 trillion in cuts by Thanksgiving. If the Committee cannot do this then the penalty is that it will trigger $1.5 trillion in federal budget cuts automatically should Congress not

agree upon the Super Committee’s recommendations by Dec. 23. Merry Christmas!!!

I am not trying to trivialize this process nor the need to cut federal spending which has clearly outpaced federal government income over the past several years and increased the federal deficit to well over $14 trillion.

What this means, of course, is that for the next five months the focus again will be on cutting the federal deficit and little else.

The next crisis will occur on Sept. 30 at the end of the current fiscal year.

Unless Congress passes a Continuing Resolution starting Oct. 1 we could again face another government shut-down.

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WOODELL HOLSTEINS COMPLETE DISPERSAL

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44 Holsteins (25 Registered) 28 milking age cows with 13 being registered. DHI RHA 16456 Ave. 50# cow all stages of lactation and go outside daily on pasture. Very moderate feeding program this herd is not pushed and will respond very well. 16 head of youngstock with 12 being registered. There are some show prospects in this group. A Few Special Features: **Bedbug by Dundee, recently scored EX90 EEEVE, 2-6 342 20357 3.3 679 3.3 665; bred in June to Lightening; Dams EX91 by Storm w/25450 3.7 935, GR’Dm Han-Me-Down Bugaboo EX93 3E w/178,430LT. Her 2yr. Dtr. By Toystory VG86 also sells as does her fancy March calf by Avalanche. **VG 2yr. Titanic bred 4/2/11 to Shottle, w/Dtr. By Million. Maternal sisters by Lauren & Lightening both great show prospects for the fall. **VG88 4yr. by Damion due in Sept. to Avalanche, Dam EX93 2E DOM w/5-6 365 41970 3.5 1466, 2nd Dam VG GM. **VG88 Durham 90# June Test bred 7/28 to Avalanche. FLASH Just home from Lewis County B&W Show-Premier Breeder & Exhibitor. **1st Sr. 2yr. old & Int. Champion; 1st Spring Calf & Jr. Champion - she’s big & big time good! (3 EX Dams)

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Forage: NH 790 Chopper w/corn & pickup heads; Gehl 970 Forage Wagon w/roof & tandem gear; Gehl 980 Forage wagon w/roof & tandem gear (both wagons in EX shape); Case IH 600 blower.

Barn Equipment: Knight 8014 ProTwin Slinger manure spreader; Ideal-Tandem Hydraulic dump wagon; 750 Sunset Bulk Tank; 410 DeLaval Bulk Tank; Surge Pipeline milking system, wash system, 5 units; Surge Alamo Milk Pump; Silo Unloaders: 1-20’ Jamesway Rig Drive; 1-18’ Patz Ringdrive; Barn Cleaner; water buckets (to be removed); 4 calf hutches; mow elevator; wagon load of misc. items found around the farm.

Sale Order: Misc. small items, Machinery then cattle.

Cattle will be pregnancy checked & inoculated for shipping fever.

Check out pictures on web site www.hoskingsales.com Directions: From Watertown: take Route 126 towards Carthage, in the Hamlet of Champion turn left on Rt. 47 to farm. From Lowville - Rt. 26 to Rt. 126 towards Carthage, in the Hamlet of Champion turn right on Rt. 47 to farm.

Owner: Woodell Holsteins 20420 County Rt. 47 Carthage, NY 13619 315-717-6356

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None of the major FY2012 appropriations bills have been finalized

by Congress. In fact, the Senate has not even passed a Budget Resolution outlining federal expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.

So there you have it, folks — one kick at a time to keep the can moving down the road.

Should be a fun autumn. I can’t wait.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 19th @ 11:00 AM At the auction facilities 3856 Reed Road, Savannah, NY 13146 just off Rte. 89, 6 miles north of Savannah or 6 miles south of Wolcott, NY FOR OUR AUGUST AUCTION: - a group of 6-8 fresh 1st & 2nd calf cattle in good flow of milk - some heifer calves by their sides.

- a group of 20 registered Holstein bred heifers, bred 6-7 months more details in catalog at sale time - a group of 4 close spinging Holstein heifers - a group of 12 open heifers weighing approximately 700 lbs about ready for the bull - 3 Registered Holstein service bulls from popular A I Sires and top dams - info in catalog on sale day - a group of 7-8 bred Holstein heifers handling and springing - a group of 6 Holstein heifer calves from A I Sires - a group of 15 started calves - weaned on hay & grain A I Sired with birth dates - 2 bred heifers - well grown from a top dairy - due in September Plus our usual run of fresh cows, bred heifers; open heifers and service bulls. Last month we marketed 145 head with a good demand for fresh cattle and bred heifers.

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PUBLIC AUCTION FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, FURNITURE, MINIVAN Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 9:30 AM At 765 Rte 14A Penn Yann, NY 14527 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan, Excellent Condition FARM EQUIPMENT: Deutz 5207 diesel tractor (1 owner), JD 15 KW generator on trailer (1 owner), JD 444 2x trailer plow (1 owner), JD 40 manure spreader (1 owner), JD KBA 8’ disk, Dunham Lehr 8’ cultipacker (1 owner), NI trailer mower, 4x6 trailer.

LAWN & GARDEN: JD LX 255 riding mower 42” deck (1 owner), Rissler trackdrive cultivator, Earthway seeder, wooden strawberry flats, 1/2 bu. & 5/8 bu. wooden baskets, wheelbarrows, live trap with live bait compartment, log chain, antiques bag wagon, snowfence, 275 gal. fuel tank.

SHOP TOOLS & MISC: JD battery charger, air compressor, Metaba 4 -1/2 grinder, 5m. wooden bolt bin, 32’ ext. ladder, handyman jack, digging iron, wedges, hoes, etc. (chicken nests, coops, feeders), wire egg baskets, egg cartons, 410 gauge bolt action shotgun.

APPLIANCES: Frigidaire 18.2 cu. ft. refridgerator (nice) 23 cu. ft. chest freezer (works).

ANTIQUES: Bowers sideboard, highback chair set, brass foot library stand, old pegboard game, hanging market scales coffee grinder, several kerosene lamps, old pedestal table, walking plow, old dinner bell.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC: Parlor stand, small phone cupboard, kettle set, assorted kettles, slant top desk, oak double bed with mattress and boxspring, chest of drawers, oak side board with mirror, misc. glassware (old and new), 1983 World Book Encyclopedia set, quilt frame, old singer sewing machine head, misc. books, singer treadle sewing machine, small round dropleaf table, newspapers, old magazines and books, guideposts, good old days, “The Farm” magazines, wooden chairs, vinyl upholstered (6), canning jars, glass, patio table, 8 ft. and 10 ft. benches, chifferobe, couch, misc chairs.

Available by Private Treaty: 8 Acre Property, 34’x 58’ Ranch House, Full Basement, 30’x64’ Pole Barn with 20’x30’ Concreted Garage, 30’x40’ Chicken House with Concrete Floor and 3 Ton Feed Bin. Building New in 2000. Also 11 Gallon per Minute Well. 5-1/2 Tillable Acres. Price $229,000. Phone 1-585-6634.

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Barn Repair BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

BARNS, STEEL BUILDINGS, GARAGES. We repair them!

From extensive renovations to minor repairs. 585-739-0263

Bedding

• Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483

Bedding

USA Gypsum Bedding Reduce your bedding costs!

And Improve Soil - Naturally!

Gypsum Bedding

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry

• Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

• Reduce mastitis & cell Gypsum dissolves. counts.

• Use less! More • Use in place of absorbent than lime Hydrated Lime. products.

• Improves your soil Try Grip X1 Today!

•Available in bulk. www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Also Available at:

Dealers wanted in select areas

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

1-800-836-2888

To place a Classified Ad

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Track located on Phillips Road Sempronius, NY Registration Opens at 8:00 AM Pull starts at 10:00 AM $20.00 Hook Fee

Antique Tractors

LOOKING FOR FARMS to sign on to an all-natural forage based program, for rapidly growing market, premiums being paid. No dairy influenced cattle. 315-277-0414

Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

HEAR livestock market report.

HEAR weather forecast.

TOLL-FREE 800-465-8209 NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock.

250 ($45.00); 500 ($65.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Beth bsnyder@leepub.com

LOOKING FOR Beef Steers or Heifers, 700-900 lbs., to contract with owner, to be finished at our facility and bought on the rail for top dollar. No dairy influenced cattle.

315-277-0414

COW AND HORSE bedding, clean dry sawdust, 10 wheeler load delivered. Call 716-4573811

10:00 AM

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies 2845 Rte 364 Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0944

t direc Buy ave! s And

ROCK CONSTRUCTION

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

CUSTOM BUILT

Freestall Heifer Commodity Machinery Storage Bldgs

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK

R.. & C.. Konfederath

PBR pannel

Corfu, NY

585-599-3640 716-474-3348

Standing Seam

Metal roofing available cut to your length 18 + colors painted • Galvalume • Galvanized aluminum • #1 & #2, material in stock.

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

Dick Meyer Co. Inc.

Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Construction Equipment For Sale

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Buildings For Sale Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

JOHN DEERE DOZER, 650H LT, 1440 hrs, nice, $59,990.

Trade or offer considered.

315-727-0041

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC.

Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

Professional Pole Barns

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell

ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS Can Erect & Finish

Weitz Construction

585-739-0263

Buildings For Sale

buycows@warwick.net

Custom Butchering

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

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

.50¢ per Lb. Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

No Sub Crews

Custom Services

Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

POLITICAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES available for reasonable prices.

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

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700

New York Custom Processing, LLC

Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

Custom Butchering

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cows/calf pairs, bulls, heifers exhibition steers. See them www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814

Dairy Cattle 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Dairy Cattle

Herd Expansions 100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due September & October. Had all shots. 315-269-6600 30 BIG FIRST CALF freestall heifers due by August 20th, all or part. Also 50 heifers bred 57 months. 585-732-1953

Dairy Cattle

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ALWAYSS AVAILABLE:

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

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Cattle

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Dairy Cattle

Concrete Products

Complete Renovations

Empire Rib

Dairy Cattle

Buildings For Sale

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

Dairy Cattle

NEEDED

HOLSTEIN FREESTALL DAIRY HERDS

Also groups of Holstein Heifers from 700-800 lbs.

Daniel Z. Stoltzfus

610-273-2285

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: Heifers 200# to Springing. 570-561-8488

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

315-269-6600

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 to 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC Great group of cows. Mainly grass based freestall herd.

Cows never pushed and work well in ties.

Cows are vaccinated, health tested, trimmed and ready to go.

Asking $1,400.00 Each

Located in Connecticut 860-268-2979

500 GAL. MUELLER bulk tank w/ compressor, $1,250; (12) GERMANIA E air take offs, $100 ea.; (12) GERMANIA pancake style whey jars, $100 ea.; Tops Helix o-wix Hoof trimming table, $1,500; ‘79 Chevy spray truck, 60’ booms, Ravens 440 controller, full markers, $5,000; 607-3292302

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

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

Dairy Equipment

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

• 3000 Gal.Girton D5 • 3000 Gal.Storage • 2000 Gal.DeLaval • 2000 Gal.Mueller OE • 2000 Gal.Mueller OH • 2000 Gal.Mueller O SOLD OH • 1500 Gal.Mueller • 1500 Gal.Mueller OH • 1500 Gal.Mueller OHF • 1250 Gal.DeLaval • 1000 Gal.Mueller O • 1000 Gal.Mueller M • 1000 Gal.Mueller OH • 1000 Gal.Sunset F.T.

• 1000 Gal.DeLaval • 900 Gal.Mueller OH • 800 Gal.Mueller OH • 800 Gal.Majonnier • 735 Gal.Sunset • 700 Gal.Mueller OH • 700 Gal.Mueller V • 700 Gal.Mueller M SOLD NY • 600 Gal.Majonnier • 600 Gal.Mueller OH • 600 Gal.Mueller M • 600 Gal.DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal.Sunset

• 500 Gal.Mueller MW • 500 Gal.Mueller M • 500 Gal.Majonnier

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

• 415 Gal.Sunset • 400 Gal.Jamesway

• 300 Gal Mueller M

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HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

We e Do o Tank k Repair

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

Lititz, PA 17543

Lake to Lake Energy

Dairy Equipment 2456 Rt. 14 • Penn Yan, NY 14527 FOR SALE: 240 cow waterbeds, $100.00 each. With brisket boards. Will sell one or all. 585-749-6557 Brian, 585749-6559 Bradley WANTED TO BUY: DeLaval Autocord milking machine detachers for parts. Also, DeLaval Twin Pipe, Magnetic Pulsators for pail unit. 315767-1295

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

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

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc. dba AFR Electrical Service

@ 585-584-9210

Farm Equipment

www. equipmentexplorer. com Search All of our Auction and Used Equipment Ads at One Time!

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• Country Folks • Country Folks Grower • Hard Hat News • North American Quarry News • Waste Handling Equipment News are combined into our searchable database

Milton Hurst 315-531-1007

Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

Farm Equipment

Farm Machinery For Sale

ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, over 14,000’, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Equipment

1978 JD 8630, 4WD, with 3 pt. hitch & PTO, good condition, Ontario Co., 585-506-5948

315-687-0074

BOBCO 4000 gallon liquid spreader, big tires, steerable rear axle, good shape, $15,570.67 Firm. Hesston 4800 big square baler, $8,026.33 Firm. 315-436-5484

1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

COWS SOLD, Norwich, NY: New Holland Windrower, Mod #166, Like New, $3,800; Knight Mixer Wagon, Mod #3142, with cutter knives, 3 months use, $29,500; John Deere Skid Steer, Mod #332, Joy stick control, Cab heater, A/C, New Tires, 2,750 hrs., $29,900. Call Dick 607-3365151.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

1987 CASE IH 7120, 2WD, 6900 hours, 3 rem., nice tractor, only $36,500. 800-9193 3 2 2 z e i s l o f t e q u i p. c o m Bloomsburg,PA 3.8% fin.

1990 CASE IH 5130 MFWD, new radiator, 3 Rem., cab, air, reduced to $21,500. 3.8% fin.

Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322 1992 JD 4960 MFWD, only 5900 hrs., duals, complete engine overhaul in May 2011.

We are using on our farm now. $58,500. 3.8% Fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322 1992 JD 4960 MFWD, only 5900hrs., duals, complete engine overhaul in May 2011.

We are using on our farm now. $58,500. 3.8%Fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322

JD 7410 Cab, 4WD, PQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call ’07 JD 6615 Cab, 4WD, syncro, 4786 hrs. .$26,800 (2) JD 6400 ROPS, 2WD syncro . . . . . . . . . . .Call ’07 JD 5325 ROPS, 4WD, 146 hrs., nice .$24,800 Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

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

1993 JD 4760 MFWD, duals, used on our farms, only 6700 hours, very, very good, $47,500. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 1995 CASE IH 7220 MFWD, new Firestone 18.4x42, 6900 hours, duals, runs good, $46,500. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 3.8%Fin. Also 7120, 2WD, $36,500.

24’ RING DRIVE PATZ unloader, good condiition, $800.00 or best offer. 315277-0491 3 USED ROUND BALERS, Gehl, Vermeer & JD. Priced right to move. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 (3) CASE IH 1990-1991 axial flow combines. There are the later models. Also 3 older 1660-1640’s. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

SW 42T 13’ 9” Rake

0% for 36 Mos. OR 2% for 60 Mos.

$140/Mo. w/ 15% Down

On Rakes, Tedders, Mowers

(3) JD 7720 COMBINES, lots of life left, one with rebuilt motor. All trade-ins. $13,800$15,000. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 (3) JD 9550 sidehill combines in stock. All really-really nice!

1 is 4x4. Hottest selling combine on market. 3.8% fin. zeisloftequip.com Bloomsburg,PA 17815 5 CASE IH 2366 combines in stock today. All very high quality, some 4x4. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

2010 Krone SW38T Rake

Call For Price

Ask about the new Krone VP 1500

MabieBros.Com

315-687-7891

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FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads. . $2,000 JD 4-8R corn head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . .$3,750 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 Case 8430 Round baler . . . .$5,000 Degelman 14’ Sil. blade . . . .$6,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call New Cat 4 cyl. eng. . . . . . . . .$5,400 Kewanee cultipacker 24ft . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . .Call IH 100# Front End wgts.. . . . .$105 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

Save Up To 40% On Your Propane

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IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . .$28,500 Case IH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 986 mechanics spc . . . . . . . .Call IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,450 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 w/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . .$6,500 FD 7710 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

Buy your own propane tank and save money!

We have 1000, 500, 320, 120 gallon tanks.

We also have regulators and extra supplies available Interested in cheaper propane!

Call us for details on joining our co-op and pricing on the tank.

1 YEAR PARTS Warranty on nearly all our new aftermarket tractor & combine parts. We ship! Save 40-65%. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322

THINK SUMMER

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

• 300 Gal.Majonnier

• 250 Gal.Jamesway

Farm Machinery For Sale

1-800-982-1769

• 400 Gal.Majonnier

• 300 Gal.Sunset

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

For Sale: John Deere 3150 Excellent Condition High-Low Trans.

2763 Hrs

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954

New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets, Pallet Forks, Manure Forks, Round Bale Grabbers, Bale Spears, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

$25,000 315-963-7749 See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage Partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com Compare our front PTO tractors, speed, options, and prices.

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

ELWOOD MFWD, fits IH 66 series tractors, $3,000; 2 steel forage dump wagons on heavy duty running gear, $4,000 each. 315-945-4336, 315-576-6610

JD 6620 combines; too many to list. Many are $8,900$15,000. Free used parts for 1 year if we have it. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

G-6000 AG BAGGER, Dari Kool 800 gallon bulk tank, DeLaval 5hp vacuum pump w/oil reclaimer, hoof trimming chute. 607-661-2337 GLEANER A combine with 2 heads, 12’ grain head and 3 row corn head, $2,900; MF 1745 4’x5’ round baler like new approx 900 bales $12,500. 716-795-9276

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IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD #30 hydraulic bale kicker, $1,100; (2) Killbros gravity boxes 1/350, 1/375, w/extensions, 12T gear. 315-5363807 JD 4400 dsl combine, 2800 hrs., has 12’ grain head, good shape, $5,500; JD 6600 dsl combine, 4100 hrs., we have used on our farm, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, have used, $2,600; JD 220 flex head, pipe reel, poly skids, super, $3,800, with carrier $4,500; JD 443 high corn head, $2,500; JD 443, low corn head, $3,800. Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424 JD 4420 COMBINE w/213 rigid bean head, chaff spreader, $9,500; JD 915 flex head, new poly last year, $6,500.

315-256-4343 JD 6300 MFWD with loader, very nice unit. Only $18,900.

Great buy! zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

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

NH 166 Hay Inverter w/extension, new belts, $2,250; New Idea speed wheel rake, 5 wheels, $550; Brillion seeder packer, 10’, field ready, $2,000. 315-374-2788

Farm Machinery For Sale

MARTIN’S WELDING

315-536-8854

NH BC5070 BALER, thrower, hydrofor matic, hydraulic tongue, preserve applicator, stored inside, $18,500; White 588 plow, 6-bottom, spring reset, semi-mounted, side hill hitch, $3,200; Vermeer RP78 rock picker, $5,000; 315-3918949.

PATZ 180 stationary verticle mixer, 3 years old; 4 self unloading Badger wagons w/table extensions; 20’ & 24’ Val Metal ring drive silo unloaders w/electric winches; New Holland 166 inverter; International 600 blower; John Deere 443 4 row corn head; John Deere 213 13’ rigid platform head; 100+’ Rissler taper board feeder; 3 18” belt conveyors. 607-382-5660 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com SLURRYSTORE 45’ dia. 20’ high, is dismantled, $2,000 OBO. 315-754-6350 evenings

Farm Machinery For Sale

MABIE BROS., INC.

JOHN DEERE 6620 combine, w/13’ rigid head; Jamesway silo unloader, 16’, w/tripod & electric winch. 315-539-3996 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 Dayton 50/25KW PTO Generator on nice cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450 3Pt Flail Mowers 6 1/2’ to 7 1/2’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .starting @ $975 18’ Steel Rack Kicker Wagon on good gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,550 Landpride RCR2510 10’ Rotary Mower Demo Trailer Type, chain guards, hard rubber tires, just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 Used Farmi 3pt 601 log winch for 70-150HP tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,150 4x4 Kubota L3410 Fully Heated Cab, 35-40HP Dsl, Hydro, “Ag” Tires, Complete w/Nice 3Pt Snowblower Package . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,850 4x4 Ford 2120 w/Ford Ldr 40HP Dsl, 1100 hrs, ROPS, work ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 Vermeer Trencher, Low Hrs, Dsl w/Front Blade well maintained & ready to go . .$3,500 4x4 Ford 545D Cab & Ldr 1000 hrs, 65HP Dsl, wheel wts, excellent runner . . . . . . . . .$12,900 NH (2000) 545D Fully Air Conditioned Cab (Also Heat) 65HP Dsl, low hrs, w/outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,750

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

Used New Idea 5209 Disc Mo.Co.

New MF 1512 12 Wheel V Rake

New MF/Hesston 1734

MF TD 1620

Call for Price

39x52

0% Financing for 60 mos. $250/mo. w/10% down

2 Basket 8’ Tedder

MabieBros.Com

315-687-7891

Farm Machinery For Sale SITREX 4 Star tedder, $2,450; NH tandem rake hitch, $1,000; NH 853 round baler, $2,200; NH 648 round baler, like new, $12,500; Deutz fahr 2 Star tedder, like new, $2,400; NH 315 baler, thrower, $2,250; JD 336 baler, ejector, $2,400; JD 328 baler, chute, $6,500; JD 338 baler, ejector, $7,900. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Smiley’s Farm & Ind Equipment Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 Loaderhoe, $9,500; Case Loaderhoe, $6,000; MF 4x4 Hoe, $10,000; IH diesel Dump Truck, $4,000; GMC pickup, $1,500; JD Lawnmower, $600; 4x4 Ford, $4,500; Hesston 4x4 & cab, $8,500; JD 4230 Tractor, $12,500; 1020 JD, $4,500; David Brown, $3,500; New Dump Trailer, $5,000; 9 Ton Trailer, $1,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up; Brush Hogs, Discs, Harrows, Plows & More.

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2010 JD 8320 R MFD, 50” duals, 34” ft singles, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, buddy seat, display monitor, G. Star ready, warranty, one of the last ones available w/No hours!! Compare anywhere at . . . . . . . $205,000 2009 JD 8130 c/a MFD. duals, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, Looks New w/745 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,500 JD 8420 c/a MFD. duals, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, Very Nice One w/2450 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,000 JD 7830 c/a MFD., duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, P.Q. w/LH Rev., only 1570 1-owner hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,500 2009 JD 7830 c/a 2 wheel drive, 46” duals, 20 speed Power Quad plus, LH Rev, active seat, only 400 hrs., Same as New . $94,750 Compare!

2009 JD 7230 c/a MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev., 3 remotes, 2 doors, with JD 673 loader, only 311 hours! Same as New w/ a Great Price . . . . . $76,500 2009 JD 7130 c/a MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev., 2 doors, 3 remotes, 1400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,500 JD 6615-D c/a MFD, 1400 hrs w/LH Rev., 3 remotes, 2 doors, Great Price! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 JD 720 wide ft., 3 ph., center link, remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,200 2010 Case IH 335 Mag. c/a, MFD 50” R. duals, 38 ft. duals, 3 PTO’s, leather int., big pump HD draw bar, fenders, wts, Q-hitch, AFS ready, 200 1-owner hrs, w/warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,500 2010 Case IH 275 Mag. c/a MFD, equipped same as tr. listed above, 210 hrs, warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,500 New Holland TD 5050 c/a, MFD, w/loader, 400 hrs, like new!. $38,900 Ford N. Holland 8160 c/a 2x, V. Fancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 Ford 7740 2x, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Ford 300 D 3 ph, P. Steering, remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,700 2-Miller Pro 5300 silage carts, R. unload, Hyd., like new cond. $18,500 New Holland BR740 A Rd baler, silage S., net wrap w/harvest teck applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 New Holland 575 Sq baler w/#72 thrower, hyd tension . . . . . . $10,900 NH FP 230 Chopper, “NO” K.P., 3 row & hay head . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 New Holland H-7450 discbine, 2010 model, center pivot, rolls, like new! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 New Holland 1432 Discbine, center pivot 13’6” cut . . . . . . . . . $10,500 McHale Rd bale wrapper, model 991LBER, electric over hyd. monitor, hand held remote, 300 bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 JD 9510 combine w/18’ flex head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for details!

JD 740 SL loader, with control valve & joy stick controls . . . . . . . $6,200 Case IH 710 loader, complete last on 7220 Mag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 Allied 695 loader, like new, last on 7740 ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Allied 395 Brand new with mounts for Agco Tr. but will fit others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,200

See us at www.Andrewsfarms.com

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale THIS MONTH take $1000 off most any corn head & grain head. One of largest selection area. www.zeisloftequip.com

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

Massey Ferguson

Farm Machinery For Sale 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.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WANTED

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

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WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

Farm Machinery Wanted

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

814-793-4293 WHITE 6045, 45hp PTO, Well maintained, Low Hours, Loader w/Bucket & Plow, $12,000. 315-926-5642

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

(315) 549-7081

Fencing

Generators

R & R FENCING LLC

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

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Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

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

519-604-8683

H AY Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

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Empire Farm Fence & Supply

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

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

• Corn Meal • Minerals

WE DELIVER

Farmer to Farmer

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572

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

Hay For Sale First Cut, Second Cut, Timothy and Alfalfa

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

585-599-3489

Hay - Straw For Sale

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

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

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

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

BUTLER 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7½hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, nice, $9,800 torn down; 18’ bin w/drying floor, 3,500 bushel, $3,500 torn down. 570-966-9893

CORP.

CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

CLASSIFIEDS

For Rent or Lease FOR RENT: 88 tiestall dairy farm, ready to milk. Brookside Farm, Greenville,NY 518-9664754

For Sale FIRE HOSE 50’ rolls, high pressure 1½” and 2½” and larger, $5.00/ length, several thousand feet available. 518875-6745

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

or email

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

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Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

August 15, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 19

CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.

Try Selling It In The

800-836-2888

“NOW SELLING”

“NOW BUYING”

TOO MUCH HAY? Call Peg At

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

519-529-1141

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Dairy Hay for Sale Now Taking Quantity Commitments Various Grades and Bale Sizes Available from Grass Hay, Wheat Straw to 200 Test Alfalfa CONTACT

Nick @ 845-901-1892 or Joan @ 845-609-7317

adenbrook.com

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

Heating

Heating

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

Portege and Main, a well established North American company with over 35 years experience building and improving outdoor wood, coal, and biomass stoves is now offering a fully automatic chip/biomass stove for large heating needs; greenhouses, businesses, warehouses, schools, etc.

Easily adaptable to any established heating system.

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507

Retail Agricultural Company has 2 positions available Shop/Yard Coordinator Agricultural Background Supervisory & Communication Skills Mechanical Experience Duties Include: Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance Coordinating work w/employees & management

Driver-Local Deliveries CDL Class A or B - Clean Record Bulk Loading & Unloading Spreader Truck Application

Hay-Guard©

Both Positions are Full Time with Seasonal Overtime Competitive Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resumé to Blowers Agra Service, Inc. PO Box 161 4694 County Road 5 Hall, NY 14463 585-526-6907 • 585-526-5733 Fax

STOP THE WASTE!!

• • • •

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Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Help Wanted ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

Can be shipped UPS

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

WANTED

Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers

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Help Wanted

WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-3237 ext 241

CASH CROP FARM POSITION Motivated Individual w/Agricultural Experience • Field Work • Maintenance & Repair • Grain System Operation • CDL-Class A License or willing to get Full Time - Year Round • 5/6 Day Week Excellent Wages w/Benefits Contact: LOTT FARMS LLC - Mark Lott 2450 County House Road, Waterloo, NY 13165

315-568-2071

CDL/A DRIVER

(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Experience with dump and/or walking floor trailer for feed deliveries.

Steady year around work. Good equipment, pay & benefits. Will consider owner/operator.

585-356-7421

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

WANTED

Hay - Straw Wanted

Pre Cut Rye Straw

ALWAYS WANTED

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

302-737-5117 302-545-1000 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION Texas through Montana 2011 Season

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Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

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WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD? CALL: 1-800836-2888

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Horse Equipment English Saddle Set (Complete) Wintec 500 Close Contact CAIR 16 ½” Seat Color: Caramel, 50” Professional Choice English Girth, Stirrup Straps and Irons, Leather Bridle, Reins, and Breast Collar to match, 2 Pads, Complete Gullet System, $650.00. 518673-2858

Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

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Horses Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

With 70 Holstein milkers, 40 young stock, including 1 month old up to 2 years old. Beautiful land with lots of opportunity. Buildings include renovated barn with spacious cow stalls, tiestalls w/mats, addition on barn houses heifers & dry cows.

Big spacious 5 stall garage.

Big 5 bedroom, 1½ bath farmhouse. Must see property. Tons of equipment in excellent shape and wellmaintained.

$330,000

$

For as little as 9.00 place a classified ad

Deadline Fri., August 19th Call Peg at

800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 classified@leepub.com TEAM of small Belgian Mares 9 & 10 years old, will hitch to all farm machinery, stand quiet after hitched, traffic safe and sound. Erin C. Lundy 315493-1051

WE HAVE SEVERAL CASH BUYERS FOR Organic Dairies, General Farms, Hobby & Land Northern NY Call Bruce 315-287-1651 Western & Central NY Call Frank 607-544-4632

www.farmandcountryrealty.com MAIN OFFICE

PA PERFORMANCE BOAR and Gilt Test Sale, Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

PA Livestock Evaluation Center 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.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

Motorcycles 2000 HARLEY SOFT TAIL, low miles, excellent condition.

Two tone blue and grey. $9900. 518-673-3736

FREE E BROCHURE: Farm, Country, Hunting, Lake & Income Properties NYS Big Diamond R.E. 607-843-6988 Mcdonough, NY www.bigdiamondre.com

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607) 334-9727 Cell 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2256 - Madison County Free stall Operation. 210 acres 160 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls..

Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $550,000.

2285 - Great Buy! Western NY Free Stall Operation located on a quiet road. 560 acres of land 315 acres tillable growing corn and hay. Decent growing season. Additional 440 acres available to purchase. 3 good free stall barns with 300 stalls. Manure lagoon, 30x90 machine shop, 5 bunker silos with 7,000 ton capacity, Double 6 herringbone parlor. Good 2 story 4 bdrm 1 bth home in good condition.

This farm is an ongoing operation, can be purchased with cattle, machinery, and feeds. Owners are retiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $750,0000 bare.

Real Estate For Sale

NEWLY BUILT IN 2007 56x168, 8 stall horse barn w/arena and heated tack room. Also included 2 bedroom, 1 bath home and 6.78 acres. 3604 E Main Street Road, Attica, NY. Close to the Attica Rodeo grounds. Call Cheryl 585-703-2695. Letchworth Valley Realty, LLC, 59 Main Street, Castile, NY 14427. 585-493-2337. Owners anxious!

Roofing

NOW MORE EWE LAMBS Available For Sale, N.C. Cheviot cross Dorset, well muscled, fast growing lambs.

Over 50 to choose from. 607776-7639 REGISTERED 6mo. Suffolk ram lamb. Grand Champion St. Lawrence County Fair.

Pair-A-Docs certified scrapiefree flock (codon test pending). $200. Call 315-344-7735 or cvm4@cornell.edu

Roofing

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BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

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A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

Real Estate For Sale

2287 - Oswego County Organic Dairy Farm - 95 acre farm all tillable in one field, well drained soils. 70 additional acres rented $200 per year. Good 2 story Dairy Barn. 54 cow size stalls, 14 stalls for young stock and a side addition bedding pack for additional heifers. Machinery building. Shop building with 2 car garage. Older 2 story 5 bdrm home w/new kitchen. This is a very nice set up on a quiet road w/ beautiful land, nice location within walking distance of the Salmon River world class steelhead and salmon fishing. 20 mins from Lake Ontario, schools and hospitals, machinery and feed dealers all close by.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $399,900

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment CONCRETE T PANELS: For Bunkers, 8’ tall, good condition. 607-592-1089

2284 - Herkimer County 23 acre Gentleman's Farm. 23 acres 15 acres tillable balance pasture. 35 acres additional land to rent close by. Good 2 story 58 stall barn with 28 new stalls. Side addition for 25 head of heifers. Shop and machinery building. 4 run in sheds.

Nice remodeled 2 story 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This farm has a very pretty setting. 20 mins south of Utica and Herkimer. Nice little farm for someone who wants to raise beef, horses or milk a small dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reasonably priced at $179,000.

2265 - Hunting and Recreational Paradise! 220 acres of land located on a quiet road. Good 36x100 2 story barn used for beef and hay storage. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Large beaver pond great for ducks and geese. Snow mobile and ATV trails close. Barn could be used for storage, snow mobiles, ATVs, etc. 15 mins from I81, easy to get to, 1/2 hour from Syracuse NY. Owners are retiring, property has been priced to sell at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2220,000.

FOR SALE: 14’ & 20’ silo roofs, excellent condition, best offer. Also, 40’ silage conveyor, approximately 80’ 9” silo blower pipe with 2 distributors, and approximately 100’ hay conveyor. 585-492-3042 or 716-480-6219

August 15, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 21

Livestock For Sale

By Appointment Only

Sheep

Farm & Land Owners

Sell Your Horse, Hay, Trailer, Truck, Equipment, Real Estate, Etc.

THERE IS PRESENTLY NO GAS LEASE ON THIS PROPERTY. ALL MINERAL RIGHTS WILL GO TO BUYER.

ART TIMMEL

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

$650,000.00

MOHAWK VALLEY, NEW YORK: 168 acre farm in Mohawk Valley area, Minden Township, 120 acres tillable, 10 acres woods, balance in pasture, good grazing opportunity, 40% of farm has new 2 strand hytensile fence and stream thru middle of farm.

Also 1 well & 1 spring. 42’x95’ post & beam bank barn with lots of room for hay. Currently boarding heifers. Several small outbuildings, 1500 sq. ft. (basement) house with lots of potential. New septic system. $385,000.00. Call owner at 518-993-9982

HORSE E FARM,, Afton,, NY

• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

315-489-0742

Don’t Miss Out!

145’ x 60’ with 145’x 30’ addition Amish built indoor arena equipped with 28 box stalls, utility room, tack room, sleepover area for foaling, septic and well on 82 scenic acres with 60 acres of meadows and 22 acres of woods with some marketable timber. 6 individual paddocks with three strand electric fencing. A nice trout stream runs through this property.

Services Offered

250 Acre Farm in Central New York

607-965-9955

September Mane Stream

Real Estate For Sale

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

• Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

The NEW

SILO Corp.

Arcade, N.Y.

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11’ center wall

10’ side wall

13’4” side wall

NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

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717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

Tractors, Parts & Repair

11’T wall

802-758-2396 802-349-5429 Anytime

Wanted RISSLER round bale unroller.

810-531-4619

Tractor Parts NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Trucks

Available With Sandmaster Agitation Kit

1977 HEIL 7,500 Gal. Aluminum Tanker, 4 Interior Baffles, Virgin Pump & 8” Transfer Boom, Can Field Spread, Mint Condition

REDU

1989 Autocar White Volvo, 350 Volvo, 8LL, 18,000 Front, 46,000 Rears, Double Frame, No Rust, Cheap! Priced To Sell or Trade

2000 KW T-800 Loaded, 475 Cat - Jake, 8LL, 20,000 Front, 13,200 Steerable Lift Axle, Full Locking 46,000 Rears, Double Frame, Brand New 19 1/2’ High Tencil Steel Body, 2 Way Gate, Roll Rite Tarp, Work Ready. Price To Sell or Trade

CED!

Case 450 Dozer Power Tilt and Angle, Excellent Bottom, Tight, Work Ready Priced To Sell or Trade

1984 Ravens 38’ Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Center Point Spring Suspension, Graint Chute, Roll Over Tarp, Work Ready, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757

WE DELIVER

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CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

FOR SALE: Farm machinery parts and older tractor parts.

DON’s PLACE, formerly Knapp’s. 585-346-5777

Trailers 1977 RAVANS all aluminum trailer flatbed, 42½’ long, road ready, $2,000. 518-857-9404

2002 Peterbilt 385 Daycab Cat C12 425hp, 10 speed, Air ride, Wetline, aluminum wheels, 544k miles, 185” wheelbase. $23,900

1998 Kenworth T800 Daycab, Cummins N14 435hp, 8LL, Air ride, 46k rears, Wetline, only 403,000 Miles $28,500

TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

Best prices, largest selection.

585-243-1563 2007 Mack CXN613 E7 460hp, 18 speed, 14k front, 46k rears, air ride, 417k miles $47,900

Tractors, Parts & Repair

• 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 • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

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(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

2006 International 9200i Flat Top Sleeper, Cummins ISX 475hp, 18 speed, 13,200# front axle, 46k rears, 48” bunk, 210” wheelbase, auto-lube system, Stock #3580 $40,500

1998 VOLVO ACL64BT Heavy Spec Boom Truck, 12.7L Detroit 470hp, diesel, 18 spd, engine brake, 21’, Hendrickson susp., 4.33 ratio, 266” WB, 22.5 tires, spoke wheels, tri-axle, 20,000# RA $36,900

Please check our Web site @ www.caledoniadiesel.com PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS • PARTS

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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

1995 Mack RD688 1991 Mack CH613 1995 & 1989 Ford L9000s ~ Also Available ~ International and GMC Tandem Axle Automatics

Call 585-734-3264 Located in NY

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

Trucks

Heavy Spec Tandems

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos

Trucks

Trucks

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

2004 KW T800B Daycab Cat C-12 w/EB, 18 speed, air ride, 46k rears, 886k miles, aluminum wheels, 197” wheelbase. Clean truck $31,900

1995 Ford LTS9000 Caterpiller 350hp, 8LL, engine brake, 20’ aluminum box! spring susp., 6 axle, 20,000# FA, 46,000# RA, 538k miles $25,000

1999 Peterbilt 357 C12 Caterpillar 420hp, diesel, 8LL, engine brake, 24’, Chalmers susp., aluminum composition, 22.5 tires, aluminum wheels, 6 axle, 20,000# FA, 46,000# RA, 401,926 miles, super clean $59,900

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

40-43 ft. Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailers in stock and arriving weekly.

NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

JUL 19 - AUG 31 The 7 Threats to Your Family Security 5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY (1st Floor Conference Room). Topics include: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, staying in control of your “stuff” & protecting it from the govt., nursing homes, lawsuits, taxes, children’s divorces, creditors & “predators,” paying for quality care in your home/assisted living facility without losing your business and/or lifetime of assets, qualifying for Medicaid/VA Benefits, keeping personal information private and much more.

There is no cost or obligation to attend this workshop, however, registration is required due to limited seating. Call 315-446-3850.

AUG 17 Food Preservation Workshop New York State Grange Headquarters, Cortland, NY. Contact Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District, 607-756-5991.

AUG 17 & 24 Understanding Marcellus Shale Leasing • Aug 17 - Amity Rescue Squad Center located at 5184 Route 244 in Belmont, NY • Aug 24 - Willing Town Hall 1431 State Route 19S, Wellsville, NY. Pre-registration is requested to assure space and handouts are available. Contact Lynn Bliven, 585-268-7644 ext. 18.

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 and controls. There is also an optional afternoon tour that will cover vernal pools, wildlife pond, field habitat for wildlife, butterflies and hummingbirds and fruit trees. Deadline to register is Aug. 15. Contact Dave Jackson, 814-355-4897 or drj11@psu.edu.

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 Landowners’ Update: What’s happening with Natural Gas Development in New York?

Willing Town Hall, 1431 State Route 19S, Wellsville, NY. 7 pm. This free workshop is open to the public.

Pre-registration is requested.

Contact Lynn Bliven, 585268-7644 ext. 18.

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

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Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

2000 F/L FL112 Day Cab TA Tractor, 1999 Int. 4900 SA Flat Dump, DT466E, In frame OH, 210hp, 6+1 Trans, C12 Cat 430hp, Jake, 10spd, Air Susp, Cold AC, WB207”, 14/46,000 axles, 33,000GVW, Air Brakes, Spring Susp, 20’ Flat Dump Single Frame, Quad Lock, 512k mi. $15,900 $27,500

888-497-0310 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.

AUG 31 Fresh Market Potato Varieties workshop Williams Farm, Marion, NY. 5:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $5 for current CVP enrollees; $10 for non-enrollees. DEC/CCA credits if you attend the entire meeting - bring your card. Pre-register for dinner.

Contact Carol MacNeil, 585313-8796 or crm6@cornell.edu.

SEP 7 Master Gardener Training

Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY. 9 am 3:30 pm. Held on Wednesdays. The fee is $150. Register by Aug. 10. Call 585-3943977 ext. 427 or e-mail nea8@cornell.edu.

SEPT 14-17 Red Angus National Convention Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, NC. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium is free of charge, but participants must contact Johnny R. Rogers, 336-598-5835 or Martin Morgan, 828-6839935 to reserve a ticket.

Convention attendees should reserve their room at the Sheraton Imperial at 800-325-3535 by Aug. 24 to receive the special Red Angus convention rate. To pre-register for the national RAAA convention, visit the Web site at redangus.org or contact Charlie Tigart, 940387-3502, charlie@redangus.org.

SEP 16 & 21 14th Annual All Dairy Antiques & Collectibles Show Dairy Activity Center, PA

Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Fri. noon - 5 pm. Sat. thru Wed. 8 am - 5 pm. Free parking, free exhibitor space & free admission. Featuring Holstein breed items, but all dairy related collectors and invited and encouraged to attend. Antique Consignment Auction Tues., Sept.

20. Contact Gary Gojsovich 717-635-5067 or Lolly Lesher 717-787-2905.

SEP 17 Elk County Field Day Rolf Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.

Includes lunch & refreshments and will cover native warm season grass planting and establishment; early successional habitat establishment and management, riparian area restoration, wet-lands/shallow water areas for wildlife, conifer and native tree/shrub planting.

NRCS incentive programs.

Deadline to register is Sept.

9.

Contact Ben Renner, 814-274-8166 ext. 101 or ben.renner@pa.usda.gov.

SEP 18-20 2011 New York State Maple Tour The tour will feature visits to

a variety of maple operations. Tour stop information will be available soon at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com.

SEP 22-24 3rd International Symposium on Mastitis and Milk Quality St. Louis, MO. Submission of abstracts for presentation at this fall symposium (either as a poster or orally) will be due by March 1. Watch the NMC Web site at nmconline.org for more details.

SEP 24 Woodlot Management Workshop The Nature Conservancy, West Branch Forest, Clinton, PA. 9 am - noon. On Internet at extension.psu.edu SEP 25 Genesee County 4-H Horse Open Game Show Genesee County Fairgrounds, Rte. 5, Batavia, NY. Genesee County 4-H Horse Open Game Show. Contact Barb Sturm, 585-343-3040, ext. 122 or e-mail at bbs28@cornell.edu.

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ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 41 YEARS

PH (585) 243-1563 FAX (585) 243-3311 6502 Barber Hill Road, Geneseo, New York 14454 WWW.TEITSWORTH.COM

OSWEGO COUNTY MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION August 27, Saturday, 9:00 A.M. Oswego County DPW, Oswego, New York General Public Welcome!

NOTICE - We will be selling surplus equipment for Oswego County and local municipalities and contractors. Consignments welcome! For additional information and updates visit our website at www.teitsworth.com.

2001 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader w/cab, S/N 514447333, 5000 hrs.

1999 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader w/cab, S/N 514441072, 5400 hrs.

1990 Bobcat 843 skid steer loader, S/N 503731848 1991 Bobcat 842B skid steer loader, S/N 50941138 1991 Bobcat 842B skid steer loader, S/N 50941139

1979 Kenworth TC500 T/A C&C 1966 Oshkosh T/A dump 1965 Oshkosh M-4906 S/A plow truck, Cummins diesel 1964 Oshkosh M-4817 S/A plow truck 1961 Oshkosh W-2209 S/A plow truck 1994 Etnyre RGH50TD3 low Boy trailer, frame problem LOCATION - The auction will be held at the Oswego County DPW, 31 Schaad Drive, Oswego, NY, east of the City of Oswego, off Rt. 104. SCREENING PLANTS, CHIPPER & Misc: (2) 1990 Polar tank trailers 1982 Kolberg 136-50 screening plant, S/N 4420-136-50-82, Detroit 1988 homemade trailer diesel EQUIPMENT including: 1970 Kolman 101XHD screening plant, S/N 69-403-50-30, Ford engine, SPECIALTY: WHEEL LOADERS: hour meter reads 5720 1991 Trojan 5500 wheel loader, S/N T177698, GP bucket (2) 1990 Mobil M9 sweepers, dual drive 1968 Cedar Rapids screening plant, S/N 29439B 1991 Trojan 5500 wheel loader, S/N T175700, GP bucket, 7552 hrs.

1976 GMC C30 street sweepers 1990 Brush Bandit 200T chipper, S/N 3744, hour meter reads 5400 1989 Trojan 5500 wheel loader, S/N T175635, GP bucket, 5400 hrs.

Rayco RG 1665 diesel super cutter, tow behind 1990 Trojan 4500 wheel loader, S/N T164506 1 TONS, PICKUPS, CARS & VANS: 2000 Ford F450 stake body, 4WD, V10 1990 Trojan 4500 wheel loader, S/N T164625 TANDEM & SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS,TRAILERS: 1999 Ford F350 4WD dump w/plow 1981 Trojan 3000 wheel loader, S/N 301637, GP bucket 1991 Trojan 1700 wheel loader, S/N 3825402 1995 Volvo T/A tractor 1994 Chev. 3500 4WD pickup w/plow 1991 White T/A tractor, frame problem 1989 GMC 3500 dump 1984 Clark Michigan wheel loader, engine problem, S/N 473D9134CB 1988 Ford F350 welding truck 1980 Kenworth W900 T/A tractor 2000 Volvo T/A dump 1987 Ford F350 welding truck SCRAPPERS, EXCAVATORS, GRADER, SKID STEERS: 1972 Terex TS14 scrapper, Detroit diesel, S/N 57834 1996 Volvo T/A dump 1987 Ford 350 dump 1972 Terex TS14 scrapper, Detroit diesel, S/N 57838 1995 Volvo T/A w/sander body 1999 Ford F250 pickup 1989 Case Cruz Air 1085B RT excavator, Cummins 1993 White WG64 T/A dump 1999 Ford F250 Super Cab pickup, frame problem 1983 Bantam T744 excavator, S/N 50410 (3) 1999 Ford F250 pickups 1992 Autocar T/A dump 1972 Cat 12F motor grader, S/N 13K4884 1989 Scania fuel truck 1996 Chev. 2500 pickup 2001 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader w/cab, S/N 514447331, 4300 hrs.

(2) 1995 Ford F250 pickup 1987 IH S2600 T/A dump

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Equipment: (2) John Deere 648E skidders; 2009 Wood Mizer LT-90 Hydraulic saw mill, odometer reads 19 hrs., like new!; 2006 Wood Mizer Twin Blade Edger; 1989 Champion T/A Motor Grader; Raygo Rustler roller, S/N 09E662; 1984 American; LaFrance "Century" pumper-tanker, auto., diesel, 9K; Lima Mo. 30-0-815, V-12 Diesel Power Plant Onan Diesel Generator; John Deere 345 L&G Tractor Trucks & Cars: 2008 Ford F350 2WD dump, auto., gas, 26K, lift gate; (2) 2006 Ford E-450 Diesel Buses; 2004 Ford E-450 Diesel Bus; 2000 Chevy Astro Cargo Van; 2000 Chevy 2500 w/plow; 1999 Ford Taurus; 1997 Ford F350 dump; 1997 Chevy Astro Cargo Van; 1997 Ford Ranger pickup; 1996 Ford F-250 Utility truck; 1996 Chevy 3500 Dually dump w/plow; 1988 Chevy TopKick Sander truck; 1978 IH Vac-All truck; 1977 Datsun 280Z; 1974 GMC Water Tank truck; 1970 Oshkosh Sander truck

MISC.: Exmark 48" zero turn mower, engine problem; sickle bar mower; stone spreader; sanders; "V" plows; 26' plow JRB coupler; Miller Big Blue 302P welder/generator, 240 hours; Air Products AC arc welder, diesel; more equipment coming!

TERMS - Full payment auction day, cash, check or MC/Visa, 2% buyers' premium waived with payments made by cash or check. ONLINE BIDDING @ www.teitsworth.com, 24 hour pre-approval required.

Inspection: Friday, August 26th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Equipment Removal - No later than Friday, September 2nd.

For Questions or Consignments contact Sales Manager: Cindy Wolcott, 585-738-3759

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Teitsworth August Internet Auction Opens August 17th @ 6:00 P.M. Closes August 24th @ 6:00 P.M. www.teitsworth.com

1994 Ford F250 pickup 1991 GMC 2500 pickup 1992 Chev. K1500 pickup 1988 Ford pickup 2009 Ford F150 2WD pickup, regular cab, auto., PL, PW, AC, cruise, long box, like new rubber, 47K, very good condition!

2007 Ford Taurus (3) 2000 Ford Taurus 4DSD

Lansing Municipal/Contractor Equipment Auction Town of Lansing Highway Department, Rts. 34&34B, Lansing, NY (Ithaca)

September 10, 2011 @ 9:00 A.M.

Early Consignments TRUCKS: 2002 Volvo T/A dump, Cummins, plow/wing, 106K, clean!; 2001 Volvo T/A C&C w/plow/wing; 1998 IH 2674 T/A dump EQUIPMENT: JD 310D 2WD tractor loader backhoe; Sweepster 3 pt. hitch broom TRUCKS, CARS, VANS: 2008 Ford F250 4WD pickup, 20K; 2005 Ford Excursion, no reverse; 2001 Chev. Cavalier

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. ~ Successful Auctions for 41 Years Plain old-fashioned hard work, experience and market knowledge make this the team to choose for successful auctions. Now is the time to call for a no obligation consultation or appraisal. There are many options available to market your business assets. We would be pleased to discuss the auction methods with you. Give us a call today. If you are looking for clean, well-maintained municipal equipment and trucks, at absolute public auction, here are some tentative dates to keep in mind. Please also visit www.teitsworth.com SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. OSWEGO COUNTY MUNICIPAL CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION OSWEGO COUNTY DPW OSWEGO, NY SATURDAY, SEPT 10, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. MUNICIPAL SURPLUS & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION TOWN OF LANSING HIGHWAY DEPT. RTS. 34 & 34B, LANSING, NY SATURDAY, SEPT 17, 2011 • 8:00 A.M. SPECIAL FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TEITSWORTH AUCTION YARD, GROVELAND, NY FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HEAVY & LIGHT TRUCKS CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME GROVELAND, NY

SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. LAMB & WEBSTER USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM TRACTORS & MACHINERY ROUTES 39 & 219 SPRINGVILLE, NY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. MONROE COUNTY MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CARS &TRUCKS 145 PAUL RD. ROCHESTER, NY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 9:00 A.M. MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION HAMBURG FAIRGROUNDS, HAMBURG, NY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. LAPLUME EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR RETIREMENT AUCTION 119 NEWTON RD. PLAISTOW, NH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. EMPIRE TRACTOR STORE RELOCATION AUCTION FARM MACHINERY, PARTS, INVENTORY, STORE FIXTURES

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. ONONDAGA COUNTY AREA MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT SYRACUSE, NY (NYS FAIRGROUNDS)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011 • 9:00 A.M. SPECIAL WINTER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TEITSWORTH AUCTION YARD GROVELAND, NY FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, HEAVY & LIGHT TRUCKS LIQUIDATIONS & CONSIGNMENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 • 10:00 A.M. STEVE PETZEN ESTATE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION 175 WOLF RUN RD. CUBA, NY 14727

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