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Northeastern cattlemen score bull’s eye at Denver Livestock Show

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by A. Rock For some time now cattlemen have learned to come together regionally and nationally with the best of their breeds to meet, compete, recognize, and grow their herds. While many of the finest and biggest ranches oft corner the ribbons and the markets, this year approximately 36 farms exhibiting at the Denver Livestock Show were from the Northeast and proved they could hold their own with the somewhat rare and prized American Highland cattle. Members of the Northeast Highland Cattle Association (Regional) are also in the American Highland Cattle Association (National), which is headquartered in Denver, CO. They were quite pleased with their results at this, “The Super Bowl of Stock Shows.”

The first national Western Stock Show was held in 1906 with four breeds — Angus, Galloway, Hereford, and Shorthorn. “They were the standards of the day and the foundation of the American cattle market.” With the addition of heavier cattle, the industry in America was altered, and the National Western Stock Show also evolved into a show with a wide variety of animals from the world over. Now the exhibition includes sheep, goats, rodeo, working dogs, and a youth competition as well as the best of the best cattle. The National Western stock Show is held every January, still at the original stock yards in Denver, CO. About 125 Highland cattle were shown this year with about 36 farms.

About 1/3 or 30 farmers were from the North East, according to Dick LeClar, who with his wife Joyce LeClar own Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY. “This is probably one of the largest

groups of animals and most farms that have ever traveled to the NWSS. This is our national show,” explains Dick LeClar, “and, as far as I know, the largest show for our breed.”

The Highland breed in America is now a specific breed, but its origin can be traced to Scotland where the early cattle lived in the rugged Highlands and can be traced archaeologically to the 6th century, with written records dating to the 1300s. Only the fittest survived of two early classes: a smaller, usually black Kyloe and a larger, usually reddish strain (Though yellow, dun, white, brindle, and silver also exist). The cattle themselves may no longer be imported, due to mad cow disease in the British Isles a few years ago; only semen may be.

This “Grande Old Breed” was listed in the first herd book of 1885 with records in the United States in the late 1890’s, probably accompanying the immigration of Irish/Scots during those times. The American Highland breed is still uncommon in the United States although the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) describes its existence as a conservation success story. Highlands are seen worldwide as inspiration to breeders of critically rare breeds and some of the strategies may be adaptable as well.

Dick and Joyce LeClar of the Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY, purchased Trafalgar Xerxes at the auction in Denver which is part of the multiday livestock show. This bull is a half brother to the 2012 Grand Champion.

Xerxes is himself the Intermediate Yearling Bull Champion at the 2012 Stock Show (and that’s a Bull’s eye!)

He is a 2-year old who weighs 1260 pounds. LeClar hopes to keep him two

LeClar brushes out his handsome bull named Trafalgar Xerxex.

The LeClars have been raising American Highlands since 1986 on their farm near Boonville, NY. Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz

years, and get him to 1400 pounds, while using him for breeding. Thus, the LeClars hope to enrich their herd with excellent seed stock, which is a prime motivation in attending the Stock Show.

The LeClars have attended since 1995, raising American Highlands since 1986, and in farming formerly with Holsteins and Herefords since Dick LeClar “was a kid”. Now they have 40 all Registered Highland breeding

stock; he likes their looks, hardiness, temperament, and “wanted something different”. Dick LeClar is a member and Vice President of the National Board of American Highland Cattle Association. He’s Past President of the North Eastern Highland Cattle Association.

“In fact this has been an exceptional year, one of the best years the North East has ever had,” states Dick LeClar.

All three major Grand Champions have come from the North East. Usually outstanding results are spread from Denver to Texas to Washington and Oregon.”

An enjoyable footnote for the LeClars is that this year five offspring of cattle that LeClar has sold in Denver over the years were in events. “You must be at the top end of your game, especially with bulls, to be in the Denver events,” exclaims Mr. LeClar.

The American Highland breed is known for its hardiness, vigor, easy handling, exceptional mothering and calving ease along with excellent browsing and grazing ability. It also has outstanding beef quality! Its coat is double. A long coarse outer layer gives strength to a soft, wooly inner layer. This reduces the need for expensive barns and vast shelters. Long hair over the eyes reduces incidences of pinkeye and other fly-borne diseases, according to the Association.

Since it doesn’t need a heavy layer of back fat for insulation, the breed produces lean, low fat, high quality beef. Since calf size is usually small (60-70 pounds) calving difficulty (dystocia) is less common say the experts. They have long, productive life spans.

County Ag represented at 2012 NY Farm Bureau Lobby Days & ‘Taste of NY’

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin NY Farm Bureau offered an opportunity for all New York State farmers to showcase their finest products to State Legislators on March 5 at the 2012 NY Farm Bureau’s Taste of New York Legislative Reception in Albany.

NYFB Associate Director of Public Policy & Manager of Public Affairs, Matthew Nelligan, reported that 62 booths with displays representing 21 County Farm Bureaus and other agricultural organizations were on exhibit during the event. Legislators and other attendees enjoyed a diverse smorgasbord of meats, fruits, cheeses, yogurt, maple syrup, wines and a vast

assortment of delicacies made from these ingredients.

Legislators obviously appreciated the amount of work that went into the preparation for the event.

“We received a lot of compliments the next day when we were lobbying,” noted Wayne Co. FB President & State Director, John Sorbello.

While over 500 Legislators attended the spectacular reception, approximately 250 NYFB members from across the state participated in Lobby Day on March 6.

Priority State Level Ag issues addressed included ‘Meeting the 2 percent Tax Mandate,’ which although it

NY Farm Bureau county presidents informing legislators about their county's products included, Daniel Hubbard (Steuben), Tony LaPierre (Clinton), Peter Martini (Yates), John Sorbello (Wayne), Bruce Maybury (Seneca), Lisa Grefrath (Ontario), Harvey Skeele (Onondaga), Mike Kiechle (Jefferson), Jon Greenwood (St. Lawrence), Aron Crowell (Chautauqua) and NY FB Associate Director of Public Policy & Manager of Public Affairs Matthew Nelligan.

(From left) Orleans Co. FFA Albion Chapter President Nicole Nesbitt, NY State FFA President (Jefferson Co.) J. W. Allen; NYS V.P. (Lewis Co.) Nate Lundquist; Lobby Day FB Key Speaker Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (122nd Dist.); and Albion V.P. Paige LeVandowski, discussed Blankenbush's thoughts on Ag in New York State.

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Key people in NY Farm Bureau industry (from left), Associate Director of National Affairs M. Kelly Young, NY FB Director of Public Policy Julie C. Suarez, and New York Farm Viability Institute Chairman James Bittner pause for a photo. was enacted last year, has not been applied as a cap to Ag assessed land.

According to NYFB President Dean Norton, some Ag land is being assessed with a 10 percent cap.

“This is very important to our rural communities,” stated Sorbello, “especially in this current economic climate.”

Sorbello said that the “Let New York Farm Act,” which opposes extra farm fees, paperwork and red tape was also discussed. “This would lower overhead governmental costs to farmers, said Sorbello, “as well as making some favorable changes to regulatory policies farmers are dealing with.”

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the “Let NY Farm Act.” Sorbello reported that besides meeting with representatives Assemblyman Oaks and Senator Nozzolio, “adopted” legislators from downstate were also met with. “There seems to be a sincere interest — and even a ‘we’re all in this Officers and the Board of Directors of NYS Association of Agricultural Fairs pose for a photo at the Lobby Days reception.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin together’ attitude,” he reported.

Popp awards presented at 2012 NEDPA conference LIVERPOOL, NY — Three individuals — two Cornell students and a Cornell professor — were honored with prestigious awards provided by the family of industry trend setter Richard Popp recently at the 2012 Northeast Dairy Producers Association Conference near Syracuse.

Seniors Jordan Fisher and Daniel Durfee, both active in Cornell Dairy Fellows and Cornell University Dairy Science Club, have exhibited leadership and excellence through participation in several work-related intern-

Daniel Durfee (L), Jordan Fisher (R).

Photos by Meg Gaige

ships in the industry, as well as educational trips within the U.S. and abroad. Both expressed eagerness to put their skills to work in production dairy upon their graduation, and spoke highly of their interaction with professors and advisors during their careers at Cornell. Fisher, of Madrid, NY, and Durfee, of Chittenango, NY, also praised their families for support along the way. Dick Popp challenged the Northeast dairy industry to become one of the progressive leaders in the country. He was keenly interested in dairy students and welcomed them regularly to his western New York farm until his death in 1997. The scholarship check, made possible by his wife Jan and their adult children, is presented annually.

Dr. David Galton, long-time dairy professor and winning judging coach, head of the Cornell Dairy Management Group, former director of PRO-DAIRY, and advisor to scores of students, gratefully received the Richard Popp Memorial Leadership Award. He was introduced with words of affection and respect by one of NEDPA’s past chairmen and three former students who are all active in dairy careers. Dick Popp’s daughter Aileen, also one of “Doc’s” students, sent a note of congratulations to be shared in her absence.

The dairy program at Cornell rose to

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national and international prominence under Galton’s leadership, drawing excellent faculty and students from great distances. He developed the Dairy Fellows Program which takes students regularly to the most progressive working dairy farms where they learn to analyze the businesses and enjoy the privilege of observing best management practices. Galton, of Genoa, NY, emphasizes the importance of U.S. and global travel for his students, and works diligently to place them in internships where they can put their skills and education to work while still in college.

Known throughout the industry as a hard-driving, fun-loving mentor, Galton counsels students to pursue their dreams while keeping the realities of family dynamics, economics, and the dairy industry’s volatility close at hand. Popp frequently advised Galton as he sought to raise the standards and efficiencies of the New York industry through formal education and hands-on learning. Galton demonstrates many qualities that defined Popp as a unique role model of our time: pioneering new ideas and technologies, forsaking certainty for strides on the cutting edge of the industry, and selfless support of the dairy community. For these reasons and more, Dr. David Galton joins the growing list of Popp Leadership honorees.

Dr. David Galton

Past recipients: • 1998 Don Rogers, First Pioneer Farm Credit, Enfield, CT • 2000 David Porter, Porterdale Farms, Inc., Adams Center, NY • 2002 George Mueller, Willow Bend Farm, Clifton Springs, NY • 2004 Willard DeGolyer, Table Rock Farm, Castile, NY • 2006 Rick Smith, Dairylea Cooperative, Inc., Syracuse, NY • 2008 Eleanor Jacobs, Northeast Dairy Business, Syracuse, NY • 2010 George Conneman, Cornell University (retired), Ithaca NY

2012 Northeast Dairy Producers Association Conference attracts 400 of the dairy industry’s brightest and best LIVERPOOL, NY — More than 400 of the dairy industry’s brightest and best assembled recently at the 2012 Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Conference in central New York State. Presented by NEDPA and Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY, the two-day conference provided dairy producers, agri-service personnel, educators, and students with the global perspective, hands-on strategies, and scientific facts they’ll use to propel their industry to even more progressive and profitable levels.

Guest speakers from the United Kingdom and United States explored a broad range of topics including: • How U.S. agriculture and dairy industry are impacted by a world increasingly in chaos • How dairies can capture more value from the marketplace • Why it’s critical that we speak up to support the consumer’s right to choose in the dairy marketplace • Why dairy businesses need to take more leadership in the role as educators of the public • How to minimize challenges and embrace opportunities present in today’s New York dairy industry with the latest technologies and business analysis techniques • What impact new genomic technologies have on producing herd replacements • How to use activity-based account-

ing systems to manage multiple business sites • How to employ on-farm mass balance assessments to use nutrients more efficiently • Which management tools best control incidence of “today’s” ketosis • How updated research champions dairy products’ important contribution to U.S. intake of key nutrients, debunks 1950’s failed theory that fats lead to heart disease and saturated fats raise cholesterol levels A panel comprised of Cornell researcher, veterinarian and dairy producer also shared on-farm lessons learned establishing successful grouphoused feeding systems for young calves in locations across the state.

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NEDPA is a group of forward-looking dairy producers committed to an efficient, profitable, environmentallyresponsible and consumer conscious dairy industry in the Northeast. For more information visit www.nedpa.org.

Cover photo by Jerry Waskiewicz Dick LeClar with one of his American Highland Cattle from the Double LL Farm near Boonville, NY.

New national labor posting rule may affect some farms

by Sanne Kure-Jensen The National Labor Relations Board has implemented a new rule impacting farms and businesses across America from small operations with just two employees to huge corporations.

Employees must be notified of their rights to organize and join a union.

Farm owners and managers with non-family employees who are NOT exclusively engaged in “agriculture” and who sell across state lines are subject to the National Labor Relations Act. These farms MUST comply with the new posting rule by April 30 or face stiff penalties. Most, but not all, small farms (as well as railroads, airlines and the U.S. Post Office) will be exempt.

The definition of “agriculture” is found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. “Agriculture” includes farming and all of its primary and secondary functions — cultivating and tilling the soil, producing, cultivating, growing and harvesting agricultural or horticultural commodities, dairying, the raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals or poultry, and the “secondary” functions involved in agriculture such as the packing of produce farmed by that particular employer.

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Employee Notice: The poster includes a summary of these employee rights: 1. Organize a union to negotiate with employer for wages, hours and other terms and condition of employment 2. Form, join and assist a union 3. Bargain collectively through representatives of their choosing for a

contract with their employer 4. Discuss their terms and conditions of employment or union organizing with co-workers or a union (discuss pay) 5. Take action with one or more coworker to improve work conditions raising work-related complaints directly with employer or with government agency and seek help from union 6. Alert employees where to go for help (government agency) or to file charges against employer 7. Strike and picket (depending upon the purpose or means) 8. Choose not to do any of these activities The poster does not list any of the consequences, positive or negative, that employees may encounter by exercising these rights. The poster does not mention that employers have no legal obligation to agree with terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Employers are only required to make a “genuine effort” to reach agreements.

Employers May NOT: 1. Prohibit solicitation or distribution or union-related materials, except during working hours 2. Question employees about their union activities 3. Take adverse action against employees because of union-related activity 4. Threaten to close 5. Promise benefits 6. Prohibit display of union logo or insignia 7. Spy or videotape (or pretend to) on employees who may be engaging in protected union organizing activity Posting Requirements: The poster must be printed 11” by 17”

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Moreover, where better to produce this additional milk than here in the Northeast, where grass is lush, plentiful and watered by natural precipitation. The Greek-style yogurt produced in these new plants will find ready markets near at hand, up and down the densely populated East Coast. All this was known and thoroughly factored before any of these yogurt outfits tossed the first shovel full of New York dirt.

Where New York dairymen should be careful is in gauging the market demand for this additional milk.

Optimistic statements by our senior Senator aside, prudent state dairymen would do well to await the development of a market demand before adjusting their production upward. When market demand kicks in, New York dairy farmers will see it in the prices paid by these yogurt makers and, through the workings of a competitive marketplace, the prices paid by other regional milk processors as well.

Here is why dairymen should wait: looking at the “mailbox” milk prices

auto manufacturing.

1. New York 2. Alaska 3. Hawaii 4. Washington 5. Michigan 6. Rhode Island Public sector or government workers are five times more likely to be in a union with 37 percent versus 6.9 percent in private sector jobs. Educators and library staff are the most likely to be in union jobs. In 2010, 67 percent of public sector jobs in Rhode Island were unionized, second only to New York. This includes local government workers like teachers, police officers and fire fighters.

Private sector positions with the most union workers include transportation, utility and construction workers. Sales positions have the fewest unionized employees; workers in these positions generally like individual incentives, such as commissions and bonuses, available through individualized dealings with employers.

Lori Caron Silveira, Esquire of Adler, Pollock & Sheehan presented on this topic in February, 2012 at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. If you have further questions, please see www.nlrb.gov/poster or contact Ms. Silveira at lsilveira@apslaw.com, call 401-2747200 or write c/o Adler, Pollock & Sheehan, One Citizens Plaza, 8th Floor, Providence, RI 02903.

The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 was the first modern farm bill. received by Northeast dairymen over the last two decades, it must be noted that, price-wise, the demand for milk in the Northeast has been flat at best.

Flat demand sires abysmal farm milk prices and those paid in the Northeast have been among the lowest in the nation. The all too obvious bitter fruit of this legacy is plain to see in the dark, empty cowbarns and collapsing former farmsteads that blight the region.

Currently, state dairymen are looking at a further staggering reduction of farm milk prices this spring, officially because of “market forces.” In reality these “market forces” come down to the continuing blatant corporate manipulation of the cheese trading market of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, whose sale data loads the USDA Milk Price Formula. If Senator Schumer had the best interests of his dairymen at heart he would do something less flamboyant and ultimately more useful; join New York’s junior Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, who has correctly identified this problem. She has been calling for investigation and reform of the USDA Milk Price Formula for quite some time now.

So, Senator Schumer wants more milk? This class clown turned U.S. Senator has based his assessment on

the assumption that, at some time in the future, vast amounts of new milk will be required to fuel the new Greek-style yogurt plants that seem to be popping up like mushrooms all over the upstate New York landscape.

If these new projects do come to completion he will no doubt be proven correct.

However, this is not rocket science, Senator Schumer; there is a way to ensure the availability of this milk and it doesn’t even require a single red cent of U.S. taxpayer cash. It’s called basic market economics. Let these firms investing in these yogurt facilities agree to pay the New York dairy farmers that are expected to produce their necessary raw material, (milk) fair and stable prices for their essential contribution. When that happens New York dairymen won’t need their senior Senator to advise them or a government program to fund them.

When market economics dictate an up-tic in New York milk production is needed, our senior Senator should take care to get ... out of the way, lest he risk getting run over by one of all of those new milk trucks...

Nate Wilson, Sinclairville, NY Wilson, 64, has retired after 40 years dairying on a small Chautauqua County grassland dairy farm.

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It’s not rocket science Senator Schumer!

According to published reports, New York’s senior Senator, Charles Schumer, wants more milk. More milk produced in New York State to be precise. So much so, he is proposing involving scarce U.S. taxpayer dollars in the quest. No surprise there: Senator Schumer’s general approach to problems usually involves throwing some taxpayer cash at them...

This time the question comes down, not only to his choice of a problem but if, in fact, a problem exists at all.

Schumer’s concerns have been stimulated by the construction of several new Greek-style yogurt factories in upstate New York. Up and running, these plants will need milk. The Pepsico/Theo Mueller Wave plant, under construction in Batavia, will be the largest, so far, in North America: it will need lots and lots of milk.

That New York State is capable of producing more milk is not in doubt; it could easily produce three times as much as it does and even more.

and posted in a conspicuous place where other employee notices are posted. If 20 percent or more of your labor force is non-English speaking, there must be a poster in that language as well. You can download the necessary posters at www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/ sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm.

Enforcement and Penalties: Failure to post the notice may result in a finding that the employer is unfriendly to unions. If you don’t display the poster, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may allow a disgruntled employee to bring charges that go back more than six months.

Business owners can face fines that go up daily as well as other penalties.

If there is any chance that your farm is not exclusively an “agricultural employer,” then you should hang the poster by April 30 and check periodically to be sure the poster is still up.

Union Membership: As of 2011, 14.8 million or 11.8 percent of American workers were unionized; 17.4 percent of RI workers were unionized, the sixth highest percent in America. These numbers are down from 1983 when 20.1 percent of RI and 17.7 percent of nationwide workers belonged to unions.

New York has the highest rate of 24.1 percent union workers; North Carolina has the lowest rate at 2.9 percent unionized. Among the top six states, their common or major industries are tourism, aircraft manufacturing and

Crop Comments

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

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Rumbling clouds On Thursday, March 15, I was visiting Hiram, one of my Mohawk Valley customers, whose real name is actually something different. I had accidentally left my tarp at another customer’s place on a sunny day. Rain had begun to fall as I drove next to Hiram’s barn, so his sons and I unloaded his order from my uncovered truck as rapidly as possible.

The rain continued, a nice soothing unseasonably warm precipitation. What happened next was the rattling of Hiram’s metal barn roof as it resonated with thunder. A few minutes later clouds in the distance whitened brightly, followed by thunder after another seven or eight seconds. At least this part of Central New York was experiencing its first springtime thunderstorm.

I had hoped that the first thunderstorm of the season would wait two or three more weeks, like it did last year. The reason that I had hoped that such an occurrence would hold off a little (or a lot) longer is that a half-year following the first serious electric storm in the springtime is when we expect autumn’s first killer frost. This forecast only applies to mid-latitude regions, i.e., those located near the 45 degree parallel, a line running between Watertown and Canton, NY. Vast acreages of serious farmland, heavy in dairy, are situated within five degrees of the 45th parallel. So with a serious thunderstorm striking March 15, we can predict the first killer frost on the other end of the growing season will hit six months later. This means folks should try to plant as much short season corn as possible, particularly for grain. Most crop people in the Northeast try to plant short season corn as much as possible anyway. This year that will be more of a chal-

lenge than in normal years… whatever a “normal” year is.

Last year’s growing season for seedcorn was unusually harsh (something I will address in more depth next week). For now, let me shorten that long story by saying that most corn growers will get enough seedcorn, but it probably won’t all be the varieties they were hoping for, particularly for folks waiting till the last minute. These days there seem to be more variety substitutions than there used to be. So often a seed dealer tells a customer, “we ran out of X variety, but we got you Y… which will work just as well”.

There is scientific basis for this 183 day lag between first springtime thunderstorm and the first killer frost at the other end of the growing season.

The basis for this prediction is the jet stream polar drift rule. This phenomenon dictates that one weather extreme deviating time-wise from the vernal equinox (March 20 this year… today as I write) will be followed half a year later by the opposite extreme, deviating by the same amount of time from the autumnal equinox (Sept. 22). Since the first thunderstorm hit five days before the vernal equinox, the first killer frost should hit five days before the autumnal equinox, or Sept. 17.

Again, this climatologic pendulum has scientific basis, at least in regions near the 45th parallel, which is half-way between the 30 degree latitude and 60 degree latitude. The 30th parallel, which runs near New Orleans, is home for the southern branch of the northern hemisphere jet stream. The 60th parallel, which runs near the tip of Canada’s St. James Bay, is home to the northern branch of that jet stream.

When the northern branch of our jet stream veers way north, as was the case on March 15, warm moist southern air plows through our region. At some point this air mass collided with a cold front, causing a thunderstorm. Then the opposite should happen six months later, as the northern branch of the jet stream bounces southward, allowing cold

Canadian air to spread frost through the mid-latitude regions.

Occasionally, I have backed off from making this forecast when it looks like el Niño might mess things up meteorologically. When this el Niño climate characteristic gets unruly, all bets are off the table, in terms of jet stream behavior. I was able to assess el Niño’s 2012 behavior by referring to the website of the International Research Institute (IRI) for Climate and Society. El Niño is defined as occuring when the Pacific Ocean surface areas along the equator and west of South America experience water temperature increase (compared to normal) of 1.5-3.5 degrees Celsius (2.7-6.3 degrees Fahrenheit).

Let me quote from IRI’s website: “Most of the set of dynamical and statistical model predictions issued during late February and early March 2012 predict cool, but neutral ENSO (el Niño southern oscillation) conditions for the March to May 2012 season currently in progress, although a few models do continue predicting weak la Niña conditions (as are still observed at mid-March) for the period.

Many models indicate some warming during the second half of the calendar year, but most do not call for el Niño.” (La Niña occurs when these equatorial water temperatures drop an unusual amount.) Based on IRI’s assessment, I’m accepting that el Niño remains “ruly”, and my jetstream polar drift prediction stands.

Hiram said he saw some lightning two days earlier. I asked if it was accompanied by rain; he said no. No rain meant no storm, so that was good. A Sept. 17 frost will be hard enough to take. Following my last year’s first frost prediction, my batting average with these forecasts increased to 82.35 percent. This year I hope I’m wrong with first frost dragging way into fall.

Speaking of biblical names (like Hiram) and electrical storms, I thought it would be really cool if some guy named Noah was a really good welder.

Then he could start a business with a sign out front which said: Noah’s Arc.

Farm Bill hearings get of to a roaring start

by Bob Gray It is very pleasing to see dairy being one of the first commodities out of the chute in the Congressional Hearing process for the upcoming Farm Bill debate.

Recently, seven members of the House Agriculture Committee attended a field hearing at

Saranac Lake, NY, to hear testimony from three dairy producers and other livetock and crop farmers.

The members of the House Agriculture Committee in attendance included Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chris Gibson (R-NY), Bill

Owens (D-NY), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Mike Conaway (R-TX) and David Scott (D-GA).

Dairy producers testifying included Neal Rea, Chairman of the Board of Agri-Mark; Eric Ooms, Vice President of New York State Farm Bureau and Jeremy Verratti of Upstate Niagara

Cooperative. All three witnesses did a great job. And the most important thing about their testimony was that it was consistent in terms of policy changes needed to deal with milk prices in the future. The three dairy witnesses all endorsed the Dairy Security Act, H.R. 3062,

Dairy Security Act. Mr. Verratti stressed the need for a stable and fair price for milk as a key ingredient in the financial well being of dairy producers. As a fourth generation dairy producer, Jeremy Verratti wants to stay in the dairy business. Therefore he emphasized the need for new dairy policies such as the Dairy Security Act to make that happen.

The two key tenets of the Dairy Security Act include the Margin Potection Program (dairy insurance) which serves as a safety net for dairy producers when farm milk prices decline. The Margin Protection Program replaces the current MILC program. The second piece of the Dairy Security Act is the Market Stabilization Program which would only “kick in” when national supplies of milk both for domestic use and export needs exceed demand. This key provision is aimed at mitigating dairy price volatility which has been a major problem for dairy producers for the past several years. The last dip in prices in 2009 was so severe that it placed many dairy producers in difficult financial straits. The Market Stabilization Program by itself can’t eliminate price volatility but it can if it works properly to reduce the deep valleys in farm milk prices.

At the same time the concept of injecting feed margins into the provisions of the Dairy Security Act recognize that increased feed prices have the biggest impact on the cost-price squeeze faced by dairy farmers.

Source: NDFC E-letter for March 16

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which was introduced last year by Congressman Peterson of Minnesota and Congressman Simpson of Idaho.

Neal Rea emphasized the importance of the Margin Insurance Program in the Dairy Security Act. He pointed out how margins (the difference between the all milk price and feed costs) had shrunk to just $3.66 when farm milk prices declined precipitously in 2009. Although margins recovered to $7.59 in 2011 Mr. Rea noted that they were shrinking already in 2012 and will probably average $5.80 this year. Eric Ooms covered a variety of subjects important to the dairy industry. He pointed out that overall the federal milk marketing order system has worked and that current Class I differentials are working.

He stressed the importance of dairy products in the school lunch program and how important the EQIP conservation program has been for dairy producers. And he pointed out the importance of the Capper-Volstead Act in the marketing of dairy products by cooperatives.

He mentioned that the Farm Bureau supports the Dairy Security Act because the production management provision (Market Stabilization Program) is voluntary.

Jeremy Verratti made a key point on the importance of diversity in the sales of various dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, chip dip, ice cream, whey and other products to the dairy industry. He linked this to NMPF’s development of the Foundation for the Future which ultimately became the basis for the

A View from Hickory Heights

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by Ann Swanson Spring has sprung!

With the beautiful weather that we have enjoyed for the past week it is hard to deny that spring is here.

About one week ago the crocuses in my yard were in full bloom.

Years ago when someone helped weed my flower bed they tossed my crocus bulbs out into the lawn not recognizing them. Thanks to that I now have a front lawn filled with delightful purple crocuses.

Saturday I noticed that the daffodils on my bank were showing yellow.

By Sunday morning they were in full bloom. I know this is quite early, but I am enjoying it while it lasts. The tulip leaves are already quite tall.

Who knows when they might decide to open?

The warm weather marked the end of the maple syrup season. I think producers did better than I thought they might. It looked like a very short season. Maple syrup might just be in short supply this year. There are people who say they will not pay the price for a gallon of syrup.

To those people I say enjoy your sugar syrup. They do not realize how hard the maple producers work just to produce a gallon of the amber syrup.

It takes about 40 gallons of sap to boil down to make a gallon of syrup. Once it gets close to being ready to boil, it takes a lot of watching before it can be bottled.

Temperatures have reached nearly to the 80s. The clerks in the store were complaining about how hot it was inside. Businesses are not yet ready to run their air conditioners.

The one clerk chastised herself saying, “Listen

to me. I am complaining about being hot and it is only March!”

Her sentiment I am sure is echoed by many of us. It certainly has been unseasonably warm. I have already used my sun roof to let the warm air out of my car. When I came out of church the car registered just shy of 80 degrees, but, of course that was in the sun.

My porch rocker is a great place to sit to read. I have already taken my book out to enjoy it. I am sad that it is once again Daylight Savings Time because now it is still dark in the morning when I am enjoying that first cup of coffee.

I used to enjoy taking my coffee out on the porch to listen to the birds. Now I cannot see the birds if they are there.

My dog and I took a walk the other night just for the exercise.

We both slept soundly that night. My granddaughter and I had already walked the track at the YMCA in the morning so I had plenty of exercise.

A day off of school left time for one of the grandsons to walk the trail at the Audubon with me. I had tried to do it earlier in the winter but the weather did not cooperate. The other days he had off it rained and I do not like to walk in the rain. I do not mind walking the trails in the snow. That is invigorating.

We opted for the long trail that led around the big pond. We stopped along the way to visit the lookout areas. We saw a number of birds, but little else, but then it is early. We saw robins, red-winged blackbirds, sparrows, geese, and seagulls. We did see a frog jump off the bank into one of

the ponds.

He told his father he saw an eagle — that of course, was Liberty!

She seemed to be enjoying her day on one of the perches within her cage. She was quite vocal that morning.

Neither of us recalled ever hearing her make that much noise.

There are several points of new construction at the Audubon. A dedicated team of volunteers builds to keep the trails in shape. If you have never gone for a walk up there, you need to do it. You can pick a short trail to start with so that you see what is available. It

is my favorite place to walk. There is always so much to see.

I told my grandson that April would probably be a better month to see things. The wildflowers will be out and the animals will be building nests. He remembered that we saw a goose with eggs right along the trail when we walked there one time.

He suggested that we find time to walk in April as well.

Toward the end of April they do bird banding at the Audubon. One year I took the grandchildren up to observe. They were delighted that

they each got to hold a bird that was being banded. It was fun for them to release it.

There are pictures in each of the scrapbooks so they will not forgeWe actually walked a combination of trails that yielded about a three mile walk. It was a beautiful day.

Although it was cool when we started it was close to 70 degrees when we finished. The sweatshirts came off before we went into the building.

If you are a member of the Audubon you can go into the building with no charge. We wandered through the

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When people complain that there is nothing to do around here, they do not know what things they are missing out on. Nature is a powerful teacher.

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Sullivan County Horse Council sponsors Farrier Clinic

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by Judy Van Put The Sullivan County Chapter of NYS Horse Council sponsored a Farrier’s Clinic, with free trimming of active 4-Hers horses’ hooves, on Sunday, March 11, in the huge indoor arena at the Rolling Stone Ranch in Bethel, NY. Volunteers seeking new memberships and renewals manned tables advertising the Sullivan County Chapter as well as the NYS Horse Council.

Hailing from far-away Attica, NY, clinician Kerry Brooks started Farriering in 1986 after graduating from the Eastern School of Farrier Science in Martinsville, VA, and has spent the past 26 years enjoying her job of trimming and shoeing horses. Despite living about a 4-hourdrive away, Kerry spends three days a week trimming and shoeing horses in Delaware County and another in Sullivan before returning home.

Kerry began with an interesting talk and provided lots of visuals — a table filled with various types of horse shoes, models of horse feet and hand-out sheets describing the parts of the horse’s foot.

Topics for discussion included Founder, (laminitis) which results from a shock to the horse’s system — whether that shock comes from eating a barrel of feed, heavy /lengthy exercise followed by drinking lots of cold water, or eating

too much new grass at once. And although the horse may just exhibit a ‘belly ache’ and recover the next day, this shock to the horse’s system might not show up in the horse’s feet for one to six months — and should be considered when the horse has foot problems, she explained.

Kerry showed the group a horse’s hoof that had never been trimmed — the poor animal suffered such neglect it had to be put down. The hoof had grown so long it had curved up like a horn — and it was easy to see on the model that the horse had suffered from severe laminitis. She said that ponies are especially notorious for being prone to laminitis.

Especially during this time of year, early spring, too much grass can be deadly to horses for this reason. Kerry stressed that it is most important to monitor your horse’s grass intake in early spring; as the more he eats, the more susceptible to becoming foundered and contracting laminitis.

The sugars are highest in early lush grasses on the cold mornings, especially when there is frost on the ground — horses should not be allowed to graze at will during this time of year and time of day — rather, start out 1/2 hour a day for a few days, then gradually increase their grazing time by minutes for a few more days until they have been able to accli-

Kerry Brooks trimmed hooves and demonstrated her technique.

mate their digestive system. But on frosty mornings it’s better not to let your horses graze at all, at least until the sun has burned off the frost mid-day.

Navicular is a serious problem that can also come from owner neglect. A horse with a navicular problem will exhibit the classic sign of standing with one foot pointed out in front, sometimes alternating feet, to get the weight off and make the horse more comfortable. The problem can’t really be totally fixed, she said, but with careful trimming and shoeing the horse can be made more comfortable and still be usable.

Ringbone, she explained, is identified by

Kerry Brooks measures the shoe to the trimmed foot.

Photos by Judy Van Put

a pronounced ‘bump’ on the front of the foot — it is a calcification that does not go away; it is a permanent condition.

Heavy horses, such as Spanish Barbs and Clydesdales are susceptible to ringbone if they are over-fed; their extra weight causes too much pressure on the foot.

Cushings Disease is commonly found in older horses and ponies.

The classic symptoms include a very long, heavy hair coat. Cushings is a disorder of the pituitary gland, often caused by a tumor. The horse may exhibit a cresty neck and be overweight, and exhibit laminitis. It is important to monitor the type of hay and feed you’re giving your horse if he has this condition; plain grass hay is preferred over rich alfalfa hay, and grain should not contain molasses. There are medications on the market to counteract the effects of Cushings disease.

Another word of caution Kerry gave the group had to do with dewormers. She explained that good hygiene, such as never sharing buckets with other horses and having adequate pasture area for your horse, will go a long way in preventing infestation

Attendees were fascinated to see a severely foundered foot.

of worms. She does not advocate the use of daily dewormers and says that she has had good results using dewormers twice a year — in May and October.

After the question and answer period, Kerry worked on horses that were brought to the clinic. Attendees were encouraged to look at the untrimmed, then trimmed hooves to see how it is done. She stressed the importance of fitting the shoe to the foot, and not the other way around. She also likes to keep as much of the frog as possible, as it acts as the horse’s shock absorber — and a good-sized frog will enable the foot to spread out and be healthy.

When re-shoeing a

horse she looks closely at the shoe to see how it is worn, in order to learn how the horse is traveling. For uneven hoof wear, such as a “low spot” or in the instance of one horse that had suffered from a ‘gravel’ and had a hole that had grown out to the bottom of its hoof, Kerry uses a liquid filler, “Grand Circuit”.

Lastly she discussed “dry feet”, comparing it to the dry skin many of us suffer from in winter.

Kerry likes to use Pine Tar and demonstrated how to apply the dark, sticky material with a toothbrush to the outside of the horse’s foot.

The three-dozen attendees were very appreciative of all they had learned at this clinic.

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USDA GEARING UP TO CONDUCT 2012 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE — National Agricultural Classification Survey is an Important Step toward a Complete Count: In January and February 2012, surveys arrived in mailboxes around the nation to help identify all active farms in the United States. The National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS), which asks landowners whether or not they are farming and for basic farm information, is one of the most important early steps used to determine who should receive a 2012 Census of Agriculture report form. The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them.

We are asking everyone who received the NACS to respond even if they are not farming so that we build the most accurate and comprehensive mailing list to account for all of U.S. agriculture in the census. The census is the leading source of facts about American agriculture and the only source of agricultural statistics that is comparable for each county in the nation. Farm organizations, businesses, government decision-makers, commodity market analysts, news media, researchers and others use census data to in-

form their work.

NACS is required by law as part of the U.S. Census of Agriculture.

By this same law, all information reported by individuals is kept confidential. NASS will mail the 2012 Census of Agriculture later this year and data will be collected into early 2013.

The NACS survey is the first step in getting a complete count, so we ask everyone who receives a survey to complete and return it. The census is a valuable way for producers and rural America to show their strength — in numbers.

The 2012 Census of Agriculture is your voice, your future, your responsibility. For more information about NACS, the Census of Agriculture, or to add your name to the census mail list, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov.

NASS provides accurate, timely, useful and objective statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. We invite you to provide feedback on our products and services.

Sign up at http://usda.mannlib.c ornell.edu/subscriptions and look for “NASS Data User Community.”

2012 CUSTOM RATES PUBLISHED MARCH 9: The annual Machinery Custom Rates report shows Pennsylvania average rates for over 80 contracted services including: plowing and cultivating, planting and drilling, spraying, harvesting, and more. Averages are also published for mountain and valley regions of the state.

The state average is accompanied by the range of reported charges after removing the highest and lowest 10 percent across the state. We have included the state average for the previous year for comparison purposes.

This popular report was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture but it is only possible thanks to voluntary reports by custom operators and Pennsylvania farmers. THANK YOU! The results of the Custom Rates survey can be found at www.nass.usda.gov/pa / by clicking on “Pennsylvania Publications.”

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ANNUAL MILK PRODUCTION PUBLISHED FEB. 17: Although the Milk Production report is issued monthly with the previous month’s data, the February issue also contains annual statistics for the previous year.

Pennsylvania ranks in fifth place for 2011 milk production nationwide. Milk production ranking was: 1) California with 41.5 billion pounds, 2) Wisconsin with 26.1 billion, 3) Idaho 13.3 billion, 4) New York 12.8 billion and 5) Pennsylvania with 10.6 billion pounds of milk.

Pennsylvania milk production in 2011 was 1.2 percent below last year. Average milk cow numbers remained steady at 541,000 in 2011. Milk per cow decreased slightly from 19,847 to 19,601 pounds per cow. Idaho increased production by 3.7 percent over last year; California by 2.7 percent; New York by 0.9 percent; and Wisconsin by 0.3 percent.

Due to very different herd sizes, the 2011 ranking for these same five states in the number of licensed dairy herds was: 1) Wisconsin with 12,100 herds, 2) Pennsylvania 7,240, 3) New York 5,450, 4) California 1,675 and 5) Idaho with 575 dairy herds.

2011 CHICKENS & EGGS PUBLISHED FEB. 28: The annual number of layers averaged 25.1 million birds

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for 2011, up 5 percent from the previous year.

This ranks Pennsylvania as the third largest state. Iowa was first with 53.0 million birds, and Ohio averaged 27.7 million layers to rank second.

The Pennsylvania birds produced 7.31 billion or 608.8 million dozen table eggs as well as 245 million hatching eggs for incubation.

Taken together, this averaged 291 eggs per bird in 2011, down one egg from 2010.

Pennsylvania had three of the top 25 counties nationwide for laying hens, according to the most recent Ag Census for 2007. Lancaster County ranked third nationally for the number of layers at 7.1 million birds. Berks was 18th with 1.9 mil-

lion layers; Schuylkill was 25th with 1.7 million. Lebanon County fell from 14th position in 2002 to 28th with 1.5 million layers.

2011 TROUT SUMMARY PUBLISHED FEB. 24: Pennsylvania 2011 trout production ranks third in the nation based on the value of trout sold. Pennsylvania sales account for 8.2 percent of national trout sales. Only Idaho and North Carolina had more trout sales. The annual survey contacted all known producers and hatcheries.

In Pennsylvania, production (live weight) increased from 1.59 million pounds in 2010 to 1.82 million pounds of trout in 2011 when sales were valued at $6.3 million. State level number of operations

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Pennsylvania ranks third for the value of trout distributed for conservation and recreational purposes, behind California and Washington. With a value of $9.2 million, Pennsylvania accounts for 9.2 percent of the nation’s distributed trout. This includes trout released by state hatcheries, cooperative nurseries, and private fishing clubs.

The complete report includes statistics for the 16 major trout producing states. The tables include: trout sales by size of fish, trout loses by reason for loss, distributed trout by size of fish, and trout eggs both sold and distributed.

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by Dr. Tim Snyder, Nutrition Manager, Renaissance Nutrition, Inc. Growing season, variety, chop height, maturity, moisture, (field drying), and likely other factors affect forage quality for dairy feed. With the exception of the first item, most are under your control.

Measuring quality Most dairies grow forages to provide digestible NDF (neutral detergent fiber) which allows more profitable milk production. Lab measurement of the NDF digestible at 24 (NDFD24) or 30 hrs (NDFD30) of rumen fermentation provides a useful quality measure. Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) provides a better method of valuing forage because it incorporates forage nutrient analysis and digestibility into one number. Relative Forage Value (RFV) didn’t consider digestibility. NDF percent and NDF digestibility are not highly correlated. Grass and small grain forages are more accurately valued with RFQ. Corn silage RFQ isn’t calculated and NDFD is used.

Growing season Growing season has a large impact on quality, perhaps more than some variety differences. Generally, forages grown under warm, moist conditions are higher in lignin and lower in fiber digestibility. Yield is high, quality is lower. The opposite occurs in cool, dry seasons.

Variety Alfalfa breeders continue to progress in providing higher NDFD varieties.

Varieties and hybrids are available that may lower stem to leaf ratios. Research is investigating lower lignin varieties that still perform agronomically, and/or do not solubilize as much protein in the silo, saving more usable protein. Grass varieties with higher sugar content are available. These are particularly useful for grazing. However, most sugar is retained in hay and, while lower in silage (it’s converted to acids), it may still be higher with a higher sugar variety.

Many are familiar with the short harvest window of cereal rye as a quality double crop for silage. Wheat has a longer window, but may come off too late. Newer triticale (wheat/rye cross) varieties offer a solution and are gaining popularity. Additionally, higher yielding forage oats varieties with wider leaves and higher digestibility are available. Some areas have the growing season to allow triple cropping with a combination of these. Popularity has jumped dramatically.

Brown mid-rib (BMR) corn has always resulted in about 5 pounds of milk / cow /day. NDFD is much higher than traditional varieties. Some “silage specific” varieties are also marketed with higher NDFD than conventional or dual purpose corn. The com-

pany with BMR in the market for many years has made major agronomic and yield advances. Ask for multi-year, multi-plot NDFD variety comparison results when selecting.

BMR sorghum and sudan varieties and crosses are available. They have much higher fiber digestibility than conventional types, but again differ by genetic strain. BM6 gene varieties are better than others. Multi-plot and year comparisons are best. Select varieties specifically for grazing, ensiling or baling suitability.

Harvest height Most are familiar with the positive effect on whole plant corn silage quality by chopping higher. More starch and less fiber typically results. There is a yield trade-off with chopping higher of course, but it may be a good trade in a wet growing season.

The same quality/yield trade may be worth it with alfalfa, grass and small grain forage. Cutting higher will generally leave more of the lower, more lignified, less digestible stem portion in the field. NDFD should be higher in what is harvested.

Maturity Harvest at one-tenth bloom, harvest at bud stage, if you see purple it’s too late — all have been heard as guides over the years. Alfalfa NDF increases 4-6 percent per week in spring/summer, more slowly in late summer/fall.

RFV falls 3-4 units a day in spring.

Wisconsin researchers developed the PEAQ (predictive equations for alfalfa quality) system years ago. Subtracting some loss for harvest and storage gives an idea of feeding value. You can purchase calibrated “PEAQ” sticks or use a yardstick and do the calculations.

Scissor cutting samples and sending to labs for analysis before harvest can estimate quality. This method can vary across states and seasons somewhat and is only useful for first cutting.

Check with local agronomists and find GDD calculators for your area online.

More information on these tools is at www1.umn.edu/mfgc/scissors.htm Alfalfa / grass mixes should be harvested at the best combination of both.

Cornell has a recommended harvest

chart based on the proportion of grass in the stand. Harvest grassier fields earlier. New, later maturing grass varieties are available to better match alfalfa maturity. You should be able to harvest these mixes at greater alfalfa height, maintaining quality and capturing higher yields.

More farms are no-till seeding BMR sorghum/sudan into 4th year or depleted alfalfa stands. Triticale harvested at flag leaf stage offers some the highest potential quality forage.

Moisture Moisture targets vary by silo structure.

Wetter is okay in bunkers/piles/bags. Avoid too wet (over 65 percent) in towers. Seepage losses can exceed field drying losses.

Ensiling near or above 70 percent moisture will increase protein breakdown. Ammonia increases, clostridial fermentation, butyric acid and other foul byproducts increase.

Test corn whole plant moisture by chopping stalks when near 1/4-1/2 kernel milk line. Prediction charts are available to estimate the time from varying plant growth stages till that point. Be aware with “stay green” varieties the kernels may get too dry while waiting for desirable whole plant moisture.

Applying “wide-swath” practices speeds drying by up to a day.

Overnight drying results in plant respiration which lowers nutrients harvested. Photosynthesis continues in the wide-swath during the day, reducing net losses. Wide- swathing haylage resulted in 11 units more RFQ in a multi-year WI study. Crimping can actually slow wide-swath drying of 65 percent moisture haylage. Crimping is usually beneficial if drying all the way for hay.

Intensively managed grazing may be an option on some farms, reducing the need for stored forage. Cows selectively eat the highest quality forage from the sward. Frequently moving high producing cows, follow on grazing with lower demand animals, clipping and/or harvesting excess growth will maximize quality.

Farm market regulations: what every vendor should know agers about rules and food safety guidelines for farmer vendors. Staff from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets will review the rules, licenses and regulations associated with direct marketing at farm markets and other similar settings.

Diane Eggert of the New York State Farmers Market Federation will address specific issues around food safety, and making the most of the modern farm market setting.

This session is a unique opportunity to ask questions and clarify which regulations are real and which are rumors gone wild.

The workshop fee is $15 per person or farm family. To register or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County at 607-664-2300 or e-mail sms64@cornell.edu or ksb29@cornell.edu.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will host a workshop entitled Farm Market Regulations: What Every Vendor Should Know on Wednesday, April 11, from 3-6 p.m., at the Steuben County Civil Defense Training Center, 7220 State Route 54, Bath, NY. Farm markets continue to be a popular source of local food. Consumers usually find them to be informal, friendly places to get their weekly supply of fresh farm products. In light of food safety concerns among the general public, direct marketing venues are coming under increased scrutiny by state inspectors. Farm market vendors and managers must comply with particular rules that apply to farm markets, while maintaining a casual atmosphere.

This workshop will provide updates for farmers and farmer market man-

New York Farm Viability Project to be presented at National Women’s Conference New York Farm Viability Project to be Presented at National Women’s Conference On March 27, at the National Women in Agriculture Conference in Memphis, TN, Bonnie Collins, Farm Business Management Educator at the Oneida County Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oriskany, will present her dairy discussion group as a success story made possible through the New York Farm Viability Institute.

The Institute provided the funding for the start-up of dairy industry discussion groups statewide and the development of a Farmer-to-Farmer Discussion Groups Facilitator’s Guide.

Dozens of dairy-focused discussion groups are active across New York State with more than 600 farmer-participants in 31 counties.

Collins, is among the Extension and Cornell University PRO-Dairy Specialists facilitating discussions by young farmers, small and large herd managers, graziers, Mennonite farmers, and other distinct groups.

NYFVI Managing Director David Grusenmeyer says, “The opportunity to learn from one’s peers and to engage experts in the areas of most interest to the group is a proven method of educating farmers in a timely and effective way. A host of results are customized by each participant’s use of what they learn through the group.”

Collins says the members of her dairy women’s discussion group represent conventional dairy operations; most are responsible for the farm’s financial records.

“Since our initial focus in 2008 on recordkeeping, the group has covered everything from labor management and how to present the dairy industry to a non-dairy public to peacemaking among multi-generations on the farm,” Collins says.

As a group, the women have presented information on the agricultural industry to the Oneida County legislature.

The men in the women’s lives were invited to an estate planning seminar meeting.

When the women expressed interest in on-farm safety practices, a group member who is a registered nurse taught CPR to the group. In April 2012, the members, along with the local Sheriff’s Department, fire department and emergency medical personnel will develop farm emergency preparedness plans with maps identifying the locations of equipment, flammable product storage and other critical pieces of information for 911 personnel.

Kathy Barrett developed the discussion group facilitator’s guide. She is the NYFVI Dairy Discussion Group Project Leader and a Cornell University PRO-DAIRY Program Educator

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“These discussion groups help producers measure their business performance against farm benchmarks.

One group of eight farms reported $817,189 in increased profitability, while overall 86 percent of participants statewide responding to the survey reported improved profitability, and better recordkeeping and decision making,” Barrett says.

Collins and Barrett both say group participants report that better farm management and planning have allowed them more time to spend with family.

Collins credits the training handbook and the group’s dynamics for the project’s success.

“The group drives the agenda. I facilitate the meeting places, resources, and speakers to meet their needs and interests,” Collins says. “The women do the work of coming together once a month for two hours, and then connecting one-on-one with each other, and with others in their communities and on their farms.”

The Oneida County group has met with the dairy women’s discussion group from neighboring Lewis County. A New York State Department of Labor representative presented issues of labor laws. This summer, the groups will visit farms in each other’s county.

CCE Oneida County also has a large herd dairy discussion group and a

CSA (community supported agriculture) discussion group is on the target list for development.

The Farmer-to-Farmer Discussion Groups Facilitator’s Guide with tips for recruiting members, setting goals, and hosting productive meetings is online at www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/ pdf/farmertofarmer.pdf.

Learn more about the New York Farm Viability Institute at www.nyfvi.org.

Priscilla Larry (L-R), Joanie Smith, Terri DiNitto, Sheryl Taylor, and Marylynn Mattison-Collins are members of the Oneida County Women in Farming dairy discussion group. The group will be presented as a successful model for the dairy industry at the National Women in Agriculture Conference in Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of CCE Oneida County

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Dairy Prices Inching Higher But Still Below a Year Ago Issued Mar. 16, 2012 Cash block cheese closed mid March at $1.5825 per pound, up 9 cents on the week, the third week in a row for a gain, but still10 1/4cents below a year ago when they plummeted 33 cents, to $1.6850, and barrels plunged 26 1/2, to $1.70. The barrels also closed Friday at $1.5825, up 8 cents on the week, and 11 3/4-cents below a year ago. The gains came on bids; no cheese was sold in the cash market this week. The blocks have been trading below the barrels from time to time the past few weeks.

Why is that noteworthy? The March 15 Daily Dairy Report reminds us that “Margins for block manufacturers are squeezed when the barrel price exceeds the block price.” The NASSsurveyed block price inched up a half-cent, to $1.4926. The barrels averaged $1.5146, up 0.8 cent.

FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks wrote

in the March16 e-Dairy Morning Executive Edition; “There is concern about where milk and dairy product supplies will be later this year and some buying is likely occurring for the summer grilling season.”

In some heavy trading, cash butter closed Friday at $1.5150, up 6 1/2-cents on the week, but 55 1/2-cents below a year ago. Twenty six cars were sold. NASS butter averaged $1.4150, down 0.8 cent.

NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.3410, down 2.3 cents, but whey reversed six weeks of decline and regained 1.3 cents, climbing back to 61.93 cents per pound.

“Unlike the cheese market, buyers of butter have found the price level at which sellers are willing to let go of product,” says Brooks.

“There are concerns about future milk supplies and warm weather could be pulling milkfat into ice cream and other Class II products, he said, but warned; “There is no shortage of

milkfat.”

Looking “back to the futures;” the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.35 per hundredweight (cwt.) on February 3, (after factoring in the announced January and February Class III milk prices) $16.19 on February 10, $16.08 on February 17, $15.69 on February 24, $15.65 on March 2, $15.77 on March 9, and was hovering around $16.04 late morning March 16.

California’s April Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $17.21 per cwt. for the north and $17.48 for the south. Both are down 39 cents from March and $4.45 below April 2011. The northern price 2012 average now stands at $18.30, down from $18.56 a year ago at this time and $16.37 in 2010.

The southern price average is $18.57, down from $18.83 a year ago and $16.65 in 2010.

The Federal order Class I base price is announced by USDA on March 23.

Milk cow estimates were raised again in the Agriculture Department’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook; although herd size contraction is still ex-

pected later in 2012.

Milk per cow was also raised above earlier forecasts.

Feed prices are expected to be higher during 2012 than last year.

The corn price is expected to average $5.90-$6.50 per bushel for the 2011/12 crop year, an increase from the $5.18 average in 2010/11. Soybean meal is forecast higher than in February at $310$340 per ton, but lower than the $346 in 2010/11.

The increase in the soybean meal price forecast this month is due to reduced supplies from South America.

The higher feed prices expected this year will continue to pressure the milk-feed price ratio. The preliminary February milk-feed price ratio was 1.58, well below 2.01 posted in February 2011. This producer profitability indicator is unlikely to improve as the effect of higher feed prices will be exacerbated by forecast lower milk and dairy product prices this year.

Prices for replacement heifers which will enter the herd during 2012 and into mid-2013 were also above expectations, suggesting that there is demand for dairy replacements and further expansion.

forecast February’s cow numbers were increased to 9.2 million head for the year and production per cow was raised to 21.7 million pounds. Most of the gain in cow numbers is expected to come in the first half of 2012. The relatively mild winter in most of the U.S. is ideal for production, boosting yield per cow in the first half of 2012. However, weaker producer returns are expected to lead to herd contraction and lower milk per cow in the second half of the year says USDA. Milk production remains heavy in the Southwest, according to USDA’s weekly update.

California and New Mexico processing plants are working on extended schedules to handle the milk as conditions are favorable for milk cows.

Pacific Northwest milk output is well above a year ago. Milk and condensed product is being moved around the region to accommodate ongoing repairs at a

drying facility in Lynden, Washington. There are more concerns about high feed prices and future milk price projections, according to USDA. Milk production is increasing in Central region. Surplus milk supplies are being discounted at up to $4/cwt. under Class prices. Bottled milk needs are variable with some snow related storms closing schools.

Northeast milk output is increasing. Florida and other Southeastern states are also seeing milk output rise. Auxiliary plant capacity continues to be utilized to balance the milk supplies. Pastures are benefiting from rains, according to USDA. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service reports that January exports of cheese and dry whey were up from a year ago.

Exports of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder fell just behind

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Cheddar cheese exports increased 27 percent, or 2.4 million pounds, to 10.8 million in January versus a year ago. The DDR said “This stellar gain is due, in part, to the continual growth in Cheddar cheese exports to our neighbor, Mexico.”

Cheddar exports to Mexico totaled 2.3 million pounds, up over 560 percent from a year ago. Mexico accounted for over 21 percent of U.S. Cheddar exports during January, according to the DDR. Speaking of exports; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and

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In dairy politics; a group of South Dakota dairy manufacturers are opposing the supply management provision included in legislation expected to be included in the draft Farm Bill, according to a press release from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

The group included the presidents and

CEOs of four large dairy companies; Saputo Cheese USA, Inc., Lake Norden Food Ingredient Company (Davisco Foods International, Inc.), Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., and Bel Brands USA, and expressed concern to Senator John Thune (R-SD), pointing to the growing dairy industry in South Dakota, and called it “alarming that Congress would consider legislation that would limit milk production, increase regulation and allow government interference in free markets,” according to the release.

Thune sits on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which will consider the legislation as part of the proposed “Dairy Security Act,” expected to be included in the Farm Bill.

“The dairy industry in South Dakota has been growing tremendously in recent years,” the dairy leaders wrote.

“Our investments in

dairy manufacturing plants in the state bring new jobs as well as increased demand for milk from dairy farmers. In fact, we have been working with Governor Daugaard in his efforts to bring new milk production to our state in order to keep up with the growth in our operations.”

“It’s also important to note that the opportunity for dairy expansion into global markets is terrific for our industry,” the dairy leaders added.

“Just a decade ago, our nation was a net importer of dairy products.

Now, we export the equivalent of 15 percent of the milk produced by our nation’s dairy farmers.” They called on Thune to oppose “this approach for the dairy industry and our nation.”

Meanwhile; National Milk’s (NMPF) Board of Directors supported a resolution urging Congress to pass a Farm Bill in 2012 that contains “an improved safety net for farmers in the form of the Dairy Secu-

rity Act” (DSA). A press release said the Board does not support any extension of current farm programs and “delay the creation of a better dairy program.”

“Kicking the can down the road into 2013, where the farm bill is concerned, is neither good politics, nor good policy,” said Randy Mooney, Chairman of NMPF and a dairy farmer from Rogersville, MO. “The tough choices about budget priorities won’t be any easier next year. But more to the point, dairy farmers need a better program than what we have right now. A farm bill extension in 2012 doesn’t do us any good.”

The Federation has worked since 2009 to formulate a comprehensive economic safety net that is based on margins, rather than just the farm level price of milk, a NMPF press release stated. After developing its own proposal, the “Foundation for the Future,” NMPF worked with Reps.

Collin Peterson (D-MN)

and Mike Simpson (RID) to include those concepts into H.R. 3062, the DSA. NMPF’s Chris Galen reported on the first of four field hearings on the new Farm Bill by the House Ag Committee in Thursday’s DairyLine.

The first hearing was held in upstate New York where much of the focus was on dairy. The Federation had three dairy producers testify in support of the DSA, Galen reported.

The Senate, on the other hand, completed its four Farm Bill hearings this week. Galen said “All the cards are now beginning to line up to have something done, at least in the Ag Committees by the end of this spring or by early summer, getting a Farm Bill created.”

“The key,” he concluded, “Will be trying to get it passed through Congress and signed by the White House this year before the elections sweep away anything that can get done here in Washington.”

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This March will not be forgotten March 2012 will not soon be forgotten. We usually have three weeks of winter and one week of spring. I’ve been caught off guard this year as spring approaches, but winter is still with us according to the calendar. I know the order of the seasons, but I’m having trouble as spring arrives and winter departs. They should take a look at this year; it’s full of contradictions. A few spring-like days come, then winter hits back, then we return to spring. But don’t be fooled, because Old Man Winter is on the back burner waiting to get us when we least expect it.

A nearby fruit farmer was out calibrating his sprayer the other day and said that he will have to start spraying his apples on the 19th of March. In all the years we’ve been here, I can’t remember anyone applying their first apple spray in the winter. We also watched as he mowed his orchards in early March. Of course, daylight savings time was pretty early this year. Our lawn will need attention all too soon and corn planting will begin in around 30 days, unless? Up on the Ridge, just a few miles south of here, they already have sweet corn planted under plastic!

The snowdrops are all aglow and the crocuses are blooming while daffodils and tulips pop up.

Even the robins appear to be more plentiful this year and earlier too!

Last weekend we were watching our youngest daughter’s kids while she ran a snowshoe race, but they were having difficulty finding ideal conditions to practice on this winter and some of the races were canceled. The World’s Championship race was held one hour north of Quebec City last week and even that location was questionable as to whether or not they

would have enough snow.

While visiting a dairy farmer this week, he informed us that he’s been milking cows for 60 years. He seems to still be going strong, with only a slight limp.

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by Kelly Gates When open, the odor it emits is indistinguishable from warm, rotting meat. Its flower can reach more than 9 ft. in height, the largest flower head in the world. Its single leaf can reach 16 feet in length.

After nearly a decade of waiting, scientists at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, got to see their specimen bloom in captivity.

The plant in question is Amorphophallus titanum or titan arum.

More commonly, it is

known as Carrion Flower or “corpse plant.”

The plant only grows naturally in the rain forests in Sumatra.

“The reason the plant has this pungent odor is that it has Carrion Syndrome, a pollination syndrome that it has developed to attract a unique group of pollinators,” said Melissa A. Luckow, associate professor of Plant Biology at Cornell.

“When in bloom, the plant actually heats up and emits chemicals that translate to the scent of rotting meat.

This attracts carrioneating beetles and flies in the family Sarcophagidae, which are often referred to as 'flesh flies.'”

These flesh-eating insects commonly rest inside of the flower at night to keep warm.

While there, they continually walk around, coating themselves with pollen. When they leave the following morning to find another titan arum, the pollen is carried with them, enabling pollination to take place.

Much of Cornell's understanding of how to cultivate this unusual plant came from the University of Wisconsin.

Luckow saw a corpse plant in bloom there in 2002.

“I was at the University of Wisconsin for Botanical Congress in 2002 and I asked the greenhouse manager for seeds,” explained Luckow. “When we got them, our greenhouse grower, Carol Bader, sowed two of them and she has nursed them along for the better part of 10

years. The grower at the University of Wisconsin was very helpful with advice, but Carol is the one who put in all the work over the years.”

Horticulturists and scientists at Cornell performed an array of tests when the plant bloomed.

One of the primary studies will explore the chemical makeup of the rotten smell it propels into the environment.

The goal is to determine if there is a presence of chemical signalers that prompt the male titan arum to begin the pollination process.

During the past 10 years, Cornell's greenhouse, science and horticulture staff has closely monitor every aspect of the plant's makeup and development. According to Luckow, the Carrion Flower is rare in many ways.

“The Carrion Flower presents an inflorescence with a spadix-a stalk made up of small and anatomically reduced male and female flowers. Around the inflorescence is a spathe that looks like a giant flower petal,” she said.

“When it heats up, the spadix enhances the emission of the strong odor of decaying meat, luring pollinators from all over the rain forest.

Attention was first drawn to the Carrion Flower back in 1878 when Italian botanist and explorer Dr. Odoar-

do Beccari discovered it while traveling in Sumatra. At the time, few believed Beccari's tall tales of a giant flower that smells like death.

Today, the plant is celebrated within the growing community as select botanical gardens and universities like Cornell successfully produce flowering specimens indoors.

If the plant at Cornell blooms, it will be one of approximately 140 such cultivated blooms recorded in history.

“After this one blooms for two days, which we believe it will, the flower will die back and the plant will go dormant,” noted Luckow. “In the wild, the plant will continue flowering regular-

ly. In captivity however, it may be a decade or several decades before it blooms again, if at all.”

So far, signs point to a pending bloom.

On March 13, the unopened inflorescence measured 57 inches long. In the following days it grew around two inches daily.

Cornell opened its greenhouse doors to an assortment of guests during the exciting time.

The Carrion Flower sits in Green Greenhouse 114 at the university's Ithaca campus as part of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory collection.

There was also streaming video of the plant available for anyone to view online at www.ustream.tv/channel/titan-arum

The titan arum, also known as the “corpse plant” bloomed at a greenhouse at Cornell University on March 18.

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York Agri-Women host successful annual meeting New York Agri-Women held its second Annual Meeting in Riverhead, NY, in the North Fork of Long Island, on March 2-3. The two-day event was filled with panel discussions, a visit from the President of American Agri-Women, a Japanese cultural exchange, education seminars, and business networking opportunities.

Long Island was selected for the annual meeting due to the success of the Suffolk

and their counterparts from upstate New York.

“Educational seminar topics included immigration and employment issues, solar energy, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s role on Long Island, farm marketing” said Gruber.

She also noted the opportunity for attendees to meet with distinguished members of the female Japanese agricultural organization, Women Empowerment Life Improvement Association (“WELI”).

ence to exchange agricultural knowledge and life experiences with women from half way around the world, who are managing the same challenges as we are having here in the U.S.,” stated Crystal Cornell Aukema, an agricultural teacher from Castle Creak, NY. “The exchange proved to be an excellent opportunity for women around the world to unite in the name of agriculture and the food system.”

A panel of female en-

the Vine, and Melissa Danielle, a community chef in Brooklyn, New York. When asked what makes a successful entrepreneur, Ulla Kjarval responded with one word: confidence. “A successful entrepreneur must believe in themselves and their product,” said Kjarval. All panelists agreed that during difficult times, an entrepreneur must be able to look inside herself and trust her natural instincts for decision-making.

New York Agri-Women is a state affiliate of American Agri-Women.

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County with bringing together women interested in agriculture.

Vicki Gruber, Long Island business attorney and Suffolk County Leader noted that she “was delighted that the organization chose Riverhead as the location for its 2012 Annual Meeting and Conference.” The theme of the second annual meeting was ‘Shared Challenges and United Goals’, accurately describing the connection among New York Agri-Women members.

Highlights of the event included presentations by Montana resident Karen Yost, President of American AgriWomen and networking opportunities between farmers on Long Island

Thirty-five WELI members joined the New York Agri-Women for an evening of sisterhood during the cultural exchange. The two groups shared their agricultural heritage, views on the food system and discussed the Tran-Pacific Trade Agreement (“TPT”). “It was an amazing experi-

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Farm Machinery For Sale 1069 NEW HOLLAND bale wagon, 160 bale, gas, 2Sp., V.G., $29,500; 20.8-38 SnapOn duals, $1,500. 315-7301334.

11 HOLE Ontario grain drill, like new w/directions; New Idea hay rake, rubber tires & set of iron wheels, like new.

585-335-2789, 585-519-5604

Farm Machinery For Sale 25’ Rolling Reel Leveler Model 75, $8,000; 12 row mounted no-till coulters for JD planter, $1,200; 12 soybean seed cups for JD planter, $150; 19½’ aluminum dump box w/pump, hoist & tank, $3,000; 15’ feeder wagon, $1,200; 1,300 gallon water tank, $500.

607-776-7113, 607-765-1055

50 (Approx.) Calf Pens $200/each; 20 calf hutches, $250/each. Or Best Offer.

585-330-0014

1939 JD “B” needs restoration, asking $900.00 OBO. Geneseo NY, 585-245-4739

Best Price! Buy Now!

1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3500 engine hours, excellent condition, w/1020 20’ flex head, excellent shape, always housed, $49,500. 315420-8328, 315-382-6334

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

2007 KRONE BIG X 650, 1156 cutter head hours, 1573 engine hours, 8 row corn head w/processor, 12½’ hay head, all upgrades are done, cab camera, inoculant sprayer, $229,000. 802-373-7215 2009 CASE IH Maxxum 125 4x4 w/cab, heat, AC, power shift, left hand reverser, air ride seat, Michelin radials, only 230 hours, $65,000. 585526-4785

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. . . .

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8 YETTER row cleaners, best offer. 585-269-0698 BALE GRABBER w/skid loader hitch, $1,100. Call 315531-8672

2005 CLAAS 850 CHOPPER, 3400 engine hours, 2500 cutter head hours, PU300 hay head, RU450 6 row corn head, clean machine, $130,000. 716-789-5651

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(4) JD 750 NO TILL DRILLS; (1) JD 1560 15’ w/seeder.

Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

15’ GREAT PLAINS no-till drill, 7” spacing, like new condition, $11,900. 315-549-9949

2 BEAUTIFUL JD 9550 sidehill combines just arrived! Very high quality. Also, JD 9510 2W & JD 9510 4x4 sidehills; (2) JD 9500 sidehills. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

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• Pallet Forks - $595.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 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.

1-800-982-1769

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

CIH 2366 combine, 4WD, specialty rotor, 2300/1750 hours, 1020 grain, 1063 corn head, excellent condition.

585-721-4728

MABIES OEM PARTS Massey Challenger Allis White Krone Perkins Hesston Gleaner 315-687-7891 315-510-2400

MABIE BROS., INC.

Degleman 46-57 12 ft. blade with mounts for CaseIH MX tractor. Nice shape. $10,000 315-250-0652 FOR SALE: JD plow Model 1600, 3Pt., 4 bottom, auto reset, $3,900. Evenings 716942-3889

2009 JOHN DEERE 1750 concertill planter, dry fertilizer, 30” rows, insect boxes. Dansville, NY. $27,000 OBO. 585746-5555

FORD 5000 tractor, 772 loader, 4000 hours, 2WD, excellent condition, $6,500 OBO. 315-737-0820

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Bellima a Silage e Baler This is the machine to depend on. Featuring an extremely robust fixed bale chamber, Bellima produces bales from silage, hay and straw of brick-like densities. At the same time it is an absolutely low-maintenance machine that requires an extremely low input from the tractor.

JD 8430 C/A MFD, duals, all around, active seat, H.D. wt. package, Greenstar ready, 2200 hrs, beautiful Tr. at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,000 JD 8330 C/A MFD, 46” duals, wts, 4 remotes, warranty, same as new with 1200 hrs. . . . . . $155,000 JD 8270-R C/A MFD, duals, wts, same as new with 1700 hrs, compare price anywhere at . . . . . . .$168,500 JD 8410 C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, 4300 hrs & very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,500 JD 7230 C/A MFD, w/JD 673 SL loader, only 540 hrs as new! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,500 2010 Case IH 305 C/A MFD, Fully Loaded, including 3 PTO’s, Only 286 hrs, Extended Factory Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,500 2010 Case IH 245 C/A MFD, duals, wts, fancy w/1043 hrs, look here and compare!. . . . . . $129,500 Case IH 7140 C/A MFD, duals, wts, Q-hitch, good one w/4808 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 See Us At www.AndrewsFarm.com

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd. . Kirkville, , NY Y 13082

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 814 - 5 8 7 - 2 4 5 0

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JD 9420 4500 HRS . . . . . . . .$95,000 JD 4650 MFD NEW PS . . . . .$29,500 JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 7120 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900

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FORD 7740 loader tractor, 4WD with ROPS & canopy, good condition, $18,000. 315536-0252

IVA Manufacturing pull-type field crop sprayer, 300 gallon poly tank, PTO roller pump w/crop care foam marker kit, same as new, $2,700. 607532-8512

JD 7830 MFWD, power shift, duals, front weights, quick hitch, $105,000; JD 8220 MFWD, power shift, duals, quick hitch, front weight bracket, rear weights, $77,500.

315-447-3008

KRONE BIG-M New 30’ discbine, low hours, 27mph; 2JCB telehandlers; White 2110 4WD tractor, 120hp; Case 2670, duals, silage blade; JD 4630, 4WD, PS, $17,500; Case IH 5220 Maxxum, 4WD, Quickie loader; Ag Chem Rogator, 4WD, Raven radar controller; MF 1529, 4WD, loader, 8 hrs., Nice; 2-IH vibrashank field cultivators; NH 315 baler, w/thrower; NH 892 chopper; MF 850 combine, 4WD; Pequea tedder.

315-536-8718

FORD-WHITE 5 bottom 16” reset plow, model 152, good condition, $2,000. Fargo dump wagon, 12’, very good condition, $2,000. 585-4091693 GEHL 970 on tandem axle Gehl running gear, $4,700; 2-38” wedge lock IH 3-1/4” cast centers, $750/ea; 2-38” rims for 18.4-38, $185 ea.; front axle for 3588 2+2, $1,000 more parts available.

716-771-9199.

HARDY 500 gallon sprayer, 45’ booms, foamer, very good, $4,500; JD 8300 double disc, 21x7, good grain or soy drill, $2,400; Oliver 252 disc, good blades, $2,200; Kewanee heavy flat-fold disk, 20’, good blades, nice, $4,800; IH 490, double fold, new 22” blades, $6,500; IH 11 shank, 3pt. chisel plow, $1,600; 4 JD planter monitors, $50 to $100; JD 2700 plow 5x18, spring reset, $2,850. Mike Franklin 607749-3424 HUSQVARNA model 51 chainsaw 16” bar, starts, runs, and works excellent, two extra chains $150.00. 585-7272188 IH 600 Blower, $900; 6 single disc fert. openers for JD 1770 NT planter, $250ea; 1/4 turn chute for JD baler, $200; single seat buggy, $2,000. 315536-0094 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202

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Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 2755 cab; JD 7200 w/loader; JD 6200 w/loader; Case IH 5240 MFWD, cab, w/loader; Ford 6710, cab, MFWD w/loader; Case IH 5230 MFWD w/loader. 800919-3322 zeisloftequip.com JD 4630, nice, $12,500; JD tractor & ldr, compact, $10,500; Hesston 4x4 w/cab, $9,000; White 4x4 w/cab, 135hp, nice, $12,500; Int. 4x4, $13,500; David Brown, $3,500; Baler, $2,000; Round Baler $1,500; Corn Picker, $1,500; Corn & Flail Choppers, $1,200 up. 6 4x4 Blazers & pickups.

Several Balers; many Discbines; Hay Wagons; Hay Rakes; Tedders; Land Plows; Disks; 300+ Tractors; Several Woodsplitters; Brush Hogs, Harrows, Plows & more.

IH dsl. dump truck, $3,000; new dump trailer, $5,000; 9 ton trailer, $1,500; Excavator, $12,500; Case 450 Dozer, $8,500; JD 350C Dozer, $11,500; White 4x4 ldrhoe, $9,000; Case ldrhoe, $6,000.

Acres of Equipment Also Parts - Buying Machines Dead or Alive

Smiley’s Equipment 518-634-2310 JD 4955 MFWD nice! JD 4555 MFWD off farm sale, only 4600 hours, sharp; JD 7810 MFWD only $59,500. Lots more. Call! zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 JD 7000 corn planter, 8 row 30” liquid, end transport, $4,500. 585-269-0698

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JD 7410 cab, 4WD, PQ, trans. . . . . . . . . .$24,800 JD 7400 canopy, 4WD, syncro trans . . . . .$17,300 ‘02 JD 6605 ROPS 4WD, syncro . . . . . . .$18,500 ‘99 JD 6605 canopy, 4WD, syncro . . . . . .$17,800 JD 6400 cab, 2WD, PQ, 9795 hrs. . . . . . .$18,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,800 ‘07 JD 5325 ROPS, 4WD, dual hyd . . . . .$14,900 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500 Penn Yan, NY 315-536-8919

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BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE 10’ grain drill w/grass seeder, 12’ 3pt. drag, Gehl 2 beater self unloading wagon. All good condition.

716-782-4808 JOHN DEERE 15’ disk, fair $1650. JD 12’ roller harrow, fair $1500.Kewanee 800 14’ heavy disk, good cond. $2750. 845-590-7803 JOHN DEERE 215 disk, Glencoe 11 shank Soil Saver w/deep-till attachment. 585746-1542

John Deere 2840 w/148 loader, 80hp, 500 hrs. on new engine, tires 90%, no cracks or welds on loader, nice shape............$12,000 OBO Cat Challenger 65, 9200 hours, 75% tracks, PTO, 280hp .....................$35,000

315-725-0139 JOHN DEERE 4890 self propelled windrower, one owner, excellent condition, 2300 hours; 910 Pequea tedder, new condition. 518-843-0999 JOHN DEERE no-till 1750 6Row planter w/Unverferth zone till, dry fertilizer, insecticide hoppers, herbicide spray attachment, precision planter units completely updated.

518-882-6684 Kennedy Tractor Williamstown, NY

(315) 964-1161 “We Deliver”

2004 JD 5520 2x4 Deluxe Cab, Heat, AC, Stereo & JD LDR 2,500 hrs, 1580 HP Dual Outlets, Power Reverser, 12 Spd Super Clean $26,500; 4x4 Ford 555D TBL w/Factory Heated Cab (2) Bkts, Ready to Dig! $16,900; Trojan LDR 1700M Good Tires, Well Maintained $12,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Heated Factory Cab 85-90 HP Dsl Lots of Wts, Dual Outlets $12,500; Int 404/LDR 40 HP Gas $2,950; AC C w/ (1) Btm Plow $1,275; JD 1010 Gas All Orig $2,750; JD 2240 50 HP Dsl Only 1000 hrs!!! $8,750; Int 450 (3) Btm Plow $1,275; 3pt Howard Used 5’ Rototiller Heavy Duty $1,275; 3pt NH 451 SB Mower 7’ $1,875; Int 100 SB Mower $1,250; 3pt Landscape Rakes 6’ & 7’; Landpride 10’ Semi mt.

Rotary Mower Demo (3) Gearboxes 540 PTO $5,600 (new list over $7,000); Lots more Tractors & Machinery

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 KNIGHT Reel Mixer, Model 3300; 940 Gehl forage box for parts. 585-293-2513

LARGEST SELECTION of quality combines on East Coast. All with 1 year motor & trans warranty. Bloomsburg, PA zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 LOADER TRACTORS: Case IH 5240 MFWD, cab, loader, $32,500; Ford 6710, cab, MFWD, loader, $22,900; Case IH 5230, MFWD loader, $26,900; JD 7200, 2WD loader, $27,900; JD 6200, open, 2WD, loader, $18,900. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322

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Organic Weed Control

WANTED

Weeder w/Kovar Tines Horse Drawn 5’-15’ - 3pt. 5’-46½’ Many Options Available

Call Bob at 716-984-7442 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 PRICES REDUCED on combines for quick sale. Many recent arrivals. 800-919-3322. zeisloftequip.com RED DRAGON 12 row propane flamer for organic weeding, used one year, excellent condition, $15,000; 15’ rotary hoe, good condition, $1,500. Call Doug 585721-4728

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights USED LUCKNOW 425 mixer wagon in good condition $7,500. Call 315-486-0875.

NEW AND USED CHOPPER PARTS for New Holland 770 to FP240. John Deere 3940 to 3975. NEW Horning crop processors. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts & service. Closed Sundays.

607-243-5555

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

NEW HOLLAND BR740 round baler, silage special, crop cutter, new belts, shed kept, $14,000. 716-499-0754 NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears.

Truck Freight Available. Martin’s Welding, 315-531-8672 NH self-propelled 1047 hay stacker, $8,000; 7 bottom onland automatic reset Kverneland plow, $4,000; IH 510 grain drill, 15’, very good cond, $2,800; 10’x12’ portable greenhouse w/fan, $600. 315626-6779 PROGRESSIVE 12 row side dresser. 315-822-6883

814-793-4293

LOOKING FOR 16.9R46 or 420/80R46 rims & axle mount duals to fit JD 4450. 585-2454739 WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357 WANTED: 3pt. sickle bar mower, 6’ or 7’, good to excellent condition. 585-535-0132

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

SEVERAL LOADS of tractors just arrived, JD & Case IH, Ford. Call! 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com 3.7% fin.

Model 345 Massey Ferguson 3 bottom automatic reset plows excellent condition $1,500.00/firm. Phone 315388-4248

NEW HOLLAND 1089 automatic bale wagon, 900 hrs., fair condition. Call 315-2463455

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S WANTED GRAIN ROASTING

Massey Ferguson

814-793-4293 Case IH DCX 101 discbine . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Westgo rock picker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator . . . . . . . $9,000 Brillion 15’ cultimulcher model #ML-1803 $11,000 John Deere 635 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

(315) 549-7081

FOR SALE: Climax timothy seed, cleaned and bagged in 50 lb. bags. 585-728-2374 Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-566-9253 www.openpollinated.com

585-356-2634

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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

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Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

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

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

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Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

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

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• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

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TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

HAY & STRAW

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

For Sale All Types Delivered Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

15 bales 2nd cutting baleage 4x4, mostly grass, $28.00 each. Mike Franklin 607-7493424

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518-993-5177

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Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

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Generators

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

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

1st, 2nd, 3rd CUT BALEAGE, all types available. 315-3310633 HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

Financial Services

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

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519-529-1141

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H AY Wet and Dry

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

HAYLAGE FOR SALE. Located in Phelps NY. $75 per ton.

We can load it but can’t transport it. 1000 tons available.

Payment wanted before it leaves our farm. 315-5730287 HORSE HAY - 1000 bales of 1st cutting mixed grass hay, 60# square bales. Good quality. $180/ton. Wes Carr, Aurora, NY 315-364-7316 or 315-237-2139.

MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Dry Round, Square & Wrapped, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Delivery available. 845-9857866

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Looking for Long Term Customers Wheat Straw, Grass Hay, Mixes and Alfalfa available in large square bales.

FULL TRAILER LOADS ONLY

Call Nick 845-901-1892 Miriam 800-747-3811 or visit adenbrook.com

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519-482-5365

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

Also Square Bales of

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Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com

STRAW

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Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

Call for Competitive Prices

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HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Farmer to Farmer

REED CANARY GRASS SEED, tested for purity and germ, $2.50/lb. Pete Block 814-757-8495, 814-730-5595 please leave message, speak clearly.

WANTED: Moldy or dusty corn, wheat or beans for furnace. Ontario County,NY 585704-0687

Call Peg At

ALWAYS WANTED

E & A FENCE

“NOW SELLING”

CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

CLASSIFIEDS

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4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

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

CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.

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MONROE TRACTOR IMMEDIATE E OPENING

WANTED

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AGRICULTURE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Seeking an organized, motivated and energetic individual. Strong background diesel engine and hydraulic repairs.

Full time position with benefits

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

Email your resume to hr@monroetractor.com Or apply in person: 6936 State Rte. 434, Apalachin, NY 13732

WANTED

Join us as we move to our new location, Kirkwood, NY

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

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ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON for 400 cow Finger Lakes dairy. High production, excellent facilities, competitive compensation. Responsibilities to include fresh & sick cow care, breeding protocols, DC 305 records, calf health.

607-387-6903, 607-387-5105

HEAD FEEDER POSITION

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585-356-7421

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assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management.

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MAR 27 Pesticide Applicator Training Session Cornell Cooperative Extension, 401 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY. 8:15 am - 12:15 pm. NYSDEC requires advance registration to be eligible to take the certification exam. If you are planning to take the exam, you must first call the NYSDEC Pesticide Division at 716-8517220 to discuss eligibility.

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MAR 31 Annual Yard N’ Garden Day Yates County Building Auditorium, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY. 9 am - 12 pm. Fee is $12/person, which includes one set of handouts and refreshments. Pre-registration is required. Contact CCE Yates Co., 315-536-5123.

Cheese Curd Class Schuyler County Human Services Complex, Montour Falls, NY. 9 am, 12 pm or 1 pm, 4 pm.$50 to cover materials and supplies. Participants will need to bring with them 1 gallon of milk, a pot with a lid (that will hold 1-1/2 gallons) and a slotted spoon. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged.

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Pond Management Workshop Wayne County Cooperative Extension, 1581 State Route 88 N., Newark NY. 9 am noon.

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APR 2 Best Practices for Agri-Tourism Success Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, Binghamton, NY. 6pm. $25 per farm.

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APR 3 Season Extension: Meeting the Demand for Local, Natural Food Alfred State College Campus, Townhouse Commons Conference Room, Alfred, NY. 10 am - 2 pm. There is a cost to attend this program and preregistration is requested.

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Trading our way forward

by Tracy Taylor Grondine International trade is a cornerstone of our country. From the 18th century when Native Americans traded fur to the French along the Ottawa River to the $131 billion in U.S. agriculture exports forecast for this year, we have always

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Tracy Taylor Grondine is director of media relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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museum. After passing through, many commented on how “…this is one of the best things the Fair has done.” Some asked how they might participate in 2012 which will be the third year of the display.

Harford Fair’s mission in establishing the museum is to save and display agricultural items from the farms, farm houses, and related farm businesses of the past. These items of course would have been used by many of your ancestors in settling the region in the 1700’s, 1800’s, and 1900’s.

The earliest of these settlers were using rudimentary, hand-made, and yet ingenious tools to survive from one harsh season to the next in northeastern Pennsylvania. Even into the early 1900’s, many of the farms were small subsistence farms where the families used all that they could raise during the growing season in hopes that their families could survive until the next bounty.

The establishment of the Founders’ Hall Museum is not only to preserve as much of the evidence of our ancestors’ dedication to the land and their families as we can but also to keep that heritage alive with future generations. If you have some-

thing of this region or surrounding regions that you think could be helpful in explaining how hard our ancestors worked and the difficulties and joys that they experienced, please let us know so that it can be shared during Harford Fair week.

These items may take the form of tools, small machines/implements, photos, farm signs, farmhouse items (i.e. barrel churn, treadle sewing machine, and smaller items used by the farm wife), farm sale signs, and documents.

You may loan or donate the item(s) to the Harford

Fair. While on display your name will be placed on it with a prominent tag. You may also loan or donate in memory of someone and that will also be listed on the label.

Please call Harford Fair Directors Ron Stiles 570465-3207, Mark Pease 570-756-2307 or Ken Adams 570-434-2751 to make arrangements for something you would like to see in the museum. We will be happy to get back in touch to talk with you.

The Fair office will also receive calls at 570-4344300. Help us to preserve and exhibit your heritage at the Harford Fair.

Bruce Conklin makes final adjustments on the carriage he loaned for display in the Founders Museum at the Harford Fair 2011. Mark Pease is helping Bruce with the beautiful carriage which was a highlight of the museum display last year. The department is once again asking the public for items to be loaned or donated for display in the museum at the 2012 fair. If you have something, contact the secretary at the Harford Fair office at 570434-4300.

Photo courtesy of Cindy G. Reynolds, Harford Fair

NFU outlines less expensive, more effective farm bill plan during Senate Committee hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 15, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to discuss risk management and commodities in the 2012 Farm Bill.

“Every family farmer, rancher and consumer benefits from a strong and effective safety net for commodities,” said Johnson. “Commodity prices do not remain high and do not always return a profit to our producers. When prices fall, and we know they

will, it is critical that a price-based safety net be in place, because we know that long lasting drops in commodity prices and artificially high price peaks are harmful to the entire production supply chain, in both domestic and international markets.”

In an effort to offer Congress a plan that might be more effective and less expensive than what is currently in place, NFU commissioned the University of Tennessee’s Agricultural Policy Analysis Center (APAC), to help develop a

farm program that would moderate extreme price volatility in commodity markets while allowing farmers to receive their income from the marketplace rather than from government payments, saving the federal government a significant amount of money in the process. The plan NFU proposes is known as the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS).

“MDIS is an agricultural commodity program that mitigates price volatility,” said Johnson.

“It provides advantages to livestock producers and the biofuels indus-

try. In addition, it would reduce government expenses, increase the value of crop exports and maintain net farm income over time. The central feature of MDIS is a voluntary, farmer-owned and market-driven inventory system based on recourse loan rates set a level below total cost of production but above variable costs.”

According to the study

by APAC, during the 1998 to 2010 time period, actual government payments for the eight program crops (corn, wheat, soybeans, grain sorghum, barley, oats,

cotton and rice) totaled $152.2 billion, excluding crop insurance premium subsidy payments. If MDIS had been in place during this time, farmers would have received $56.4 billion from the government (in storage payments), while earning roughly the same net farm income over the period as historically received. Taxpayers could have saved nearly $100 billion. If current programs were continued from 2012 to 2021, government payments would total $65 billion over those 10 years.

With MDIS in place, gov-

ernment payments are estimated to total $26 billion, or 60 percent less.

“NFU will remain engaged during the coming weeks and months as more decisions are being made related to the 2012 Farm Bill,” said Johnson. “We will continue to work with Congress on coming to an agreement that will benefit family farmers in times of market crashes or when disasters strike so that the United States can continue to provide a consistent, safe and abundant food supply to its residents and the world.”

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Top ten of New York’s Best Burger Contest named New York Burger Lovers provided answers to the question “Who has New York’s Best Burger?”

WESTMORELAND, NY — In its second year, The Best NY Burger Contest generated a sizzle across the state when the New York Beef Industry Council asked the simplest of questions, “Who has the best burger?” An overwhelming 1,800 votes for over 100 restaurants across the state answered that very question.

From the results from the “Best NY Burger” survey the New York Beef Council has identified 10 regional restaurants across the state from Buffalo to Long Island.

Nominations were made between Feb. 1 and March 15 via online voting. The Top Ten Regional restaurants were the top vote getters when all the ballots were counted.

“The burger is the AllAmerican classic served in almost every restaurant from the local café to the finest white tablecloth establishments,” says Jean O’Toole, Director of Public Relations & Promotions of NYBIC. “The burger is the number one sandwich ordered in restaurants, and with that burger creativity has hit an all-time high mixing of flavor profiles to entice taste buds of eager followers!”

The restaurants (and their winning burger), in regional order (west to east) are:

Region 1: Buffalo Area — The Terrace at Alfred State, Alfred with their “Asian Twist Mandarin Beef Burger” Region 2: Rochester Area — River Park Grille, Waterloo, with their “Reuben Burger” Region 3: Syracuse Area — Ale & Angus Pub, Syracuse, with their “Power Play Burger” Region 4: Utica Area

— Crazy Otto’s Empire Diner, Herkimer with their “Cheeseburger” Region 5: Albany Area — The Spinning Room, Tannersville with their “Buckaroo Burger” Region 6: Adirondack Area — The Pickle Barrel Café, Depauville, with their “Pickle Barrel Burger” Region 7: Binghamton Area — McGirk’s Irish Pub, Binghamton,

(2nd time regional winner!) with their “Blarney Burger” Region 8: Hudson Area — AJ’s Burger, New Rochelle, with their “AJ’s Club Burger” Region 9: New York City Area — David Burke’s at Blooming-

dales with their “Juicy Burkey Burger” Region 10: Long Island Area — The Burger Spot with their “Parisian Burger” These top ten restaurants will be judged by the “50burgersorBust” team the last week of

April and the first week of May. The Best NY Burger winner will be announced on May 15.

The winning restaurnat will receive a platter and a media prize package that will include an onsite live radio broadcast.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) supports the efforts to establish payment limitations on farm programs in the Rural America Preservation Act of 2012, sponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Tim Johnson, D-SD. The bill would tighten eligibility requirements and limits the total value of payments farmers can receive annually.

“Farm bill programs are designed to help protect farmers in times of need, not to make farmers and ranchers rich,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“The Grassley-Johnson bill strengthens the definition of ‘actively engaged in farming’ by requiring substantial active management and/or personal labor on the farm operation.”

The proposed bill would cap loan deficiency payments and marketing loan gains at $75,000 each and impose a $50,000 limit on all other commodity programs. The combined limit for payments to married farm couples would be $250,000. The legislation would also improve the “measurable standard” by which the U.S. Department of Agriculture determines who should and should not receive farm payments.

“Directing farm program benefits so that they meet the reasonable needs of family farmers would reduce government costs while furthering the sustainability of our family farms, our rural communities and our natural resources,” said Johnson.

“This bill helps to direct where farm payments are going and ensure that they are going only to those who are active on farms and ranches. I encourage Congress to pass this fiscally responsible piece of legislation as soon as possible.”

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

MACFADDEN'S HUGE SPRING AUCTION SAT. MARCH 31ST - 8AM

TRACTORS - FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIP. - ANTIQUES - PARTS & MORE!!

At our yard on US Rt. 20, 4 mi. east of Sharon Springs, NY Online bidding available at www.macfaddens.com • Our best line-up of clean ready to go equipment in years!

TRACTORS: '07 NH TB120 4WD, 2000 hrs; NH TD80D 4WD w/cab & ldr 1000 hrs like new; NH TB110 4WD w/cab & ldr; NH TN70 4WD w/ldr, 2000 hrs; JD 4050; JD 3055; JD 2955 4WD w/cab & ldr; '06 Landini Powerfarm 105 w/ldr, 100 hrs; '05 McCormick C-Max 75 4WD 360 hrs!; JD 6200 2WD PowerQuad cab 4900 hrs, nice!; JD 2940 4WD, Fresh eng OH; MF 2605 w/ldr, almost new!; '04 Landini Legend 125 4WD 2900 hrs; Case IH 584 w/ROPS & canopy, 310 orig. hrs absolutely like new: '97 Landini 85F 4WD orchard w/cab; Ford TW15; IH 1086 4WD; IH 3288; IH 3688, nice; IH 966, 1066, 1466, 886; JD 2440 w/new ldr; MF 255; MF 231 150 orig hrs; Case 2094; Case 1210 3000 hrs, one owner; Belarus 525M 4WD w/ldr, low hrs; AC D17-4; AC D14; Mahindra 575 400 hrs; Case IH C80 3800 hrs; Kubota M5000 MF 231S 120 hrs; Ford 2000 w/ldr; Ford 5000; Ford 800; MF 135, restored; MF 65; & more! COMPACT TRACTORS: All are 4WD most have loaders!!! New McCormick X10.40 4WD w/ldr; NH TC55DA 4WD & ldr 1050 hrs; NH TC33DA w/ldr; Kubota B7510 w/ldr; NH T1510 w/ldr new; Kubota L3200 w/ldr; Kubota BX2200 w/ldr; Kubota B7200 w/ldr; Kubota L2900 w/ldr; NH L4330 w/ldr; Kubota BX2360 w/ldr, new; JD 4610 w/ ldr; JD 1050 4WD w/ldr; JD 1050 4wd w/ ldr & backhoe; Kubota B2150 4WD w/ldr; NH TZ22 4WD w/ldr; Kubota BX2750 w/snowblower; Bolens 244 4wd w/ldr; JD 650 4WD; (2) Kubota front blowers; several 3 pt backhoes; Plus more coming in daily!

SKID STEER LOADERS: Unbelievable selection!!!! NH L185 w/cab & AC 850 hrs like new!; NH LS170; (2) Case 75XT; Case 40XT; Hydra-Mac 2650 w/JD diesel, low hrs; Bobcat 883 w/cab & AC; Bobcat S175; Bobcat T140 track SS; Bobcat MT55 track loader; Bobcat 743; Bobcat 975 w/JD diesel; Bobcat 632 w/hoe; Bobcat 48in snowblower; Bobcat 54in sweeper; Bobcat M06 backhoe; Valby chipper for SS; Bradco trencher, like new; More coming in daily!

INDUSTRIAL: JD 3420 telehandler w/cab & AC, Bobcat 325 excavator; Sharp Cat 307 excavator; Ford 455 4WD TLB w/ ext hoe & twistowrist only 2000 hrs; IH TD8-C dozer; Case 580D TLB; NH LB620 dsl ldr backhoe; Drott Feller Buncher on tracks w/ 20in shear head & Cummins dsl; '92 Dodge Cummins DSL low miles; Kubota RTV 1100 camo like new!; Kawasaki Mule 3010 4WD 4 seats - Like new; JD HPX Gator; Cub Cadet Big Country, like new; Bush Hog 12ft batwing finish mwr; (2) 2005 Jacobsen dsl reel mowers; 8ft Harley rake; Arps 3pt vibratory cable plow, like new; New Bradco trencher for SS, grapples, bkts; 20 ton Talbert, 9 ton Interstate trailers, 20ft Hillsboro; & much more!

TILLAGE & PLANTING: JD 1560 10ft NoTill drill w/seed-Very Nice!; Kinze 6R narrow dry fert planter; Case IH DMI 530B EcoloTiger 5 shank-like new!; Case IH 900 9X18 reset plows; White 598 6X variable width; IH 720 5X reset; IH 720 5X reset completely rebuilt; White 508 4X reset completely rebuilt; Kverneland 4X; CIH 6500 9 shank disc chisel, sharp; IH 13 shank disc chisel; Glencoe 7 shank disc chisel; Many more plows all sizes; Haybuster Rock EZ 106 rock picker-very low acres; DMI 7 shank disc-ripper; Brillion 15ft Land Commander; IH 6500 9 shank disc-chisel-like new; Krause 7400 27ft rockflex disc; White 272 30ft rockflex disc; White 273 23ft rockflex discs; Tuffline 16ft rockflex disc; JD 210 & 215 discs; JD 220 20ft rockflex disc; (10) other discs 6-16ft; JD 7200 6R planter; Sharp JD 7000 4R planter; Kinze 4r NoTill planter; Case IH 900 4R planter; Case IH 5100 21X7 press wheel drill w/seed; Case IH 5300 21x7 drill Springfield Tractor Rts. 20 & 80, Springfield Ctr. NY w/seed; IH 5100 drill; Moore No till drill; Marliss 10ft drill-nice!; Excellent Brillion 21ft cultimulcher; Nice 200+ pcs like new garden tractors, compact tractors, toy collection & more! Brillion 13ft & 15ft cultimulchers; New Brillion 6ft cultimulcher; 5 ton tandem fert. spreader; More plows, discs; The nicest tractors for sale anywhere, all will sell w/no minimums or reserves planters, HAY& HARVEST EQUIP: Our best selection ever! JD 5440 4WD forage harvester-new knives; NEW Kuhn 7922 double rotor 25ft rake; New Kuhn 6622 22' double rotor rake; Kuhn GA4120 Rotary Rake-nearly new; Nothing like it anywhere else!!!!!!!

Kuhn GF5001 tedder-nearly new; NH H7330 discbine-nearly new; (2) NH 1432 discbines; NH 1441 discbine; 21 COMPACT TRACTORS & UTILITY VEHICLES: Kubota L5030 4WD w/ldr & backhoe, 500hrs; (2) Cub Cadet (2) NH 1431 discbines; NH 1412 & 1411 discbines; JD 946 discbine; Gehl 2330 discbine; Nice 2006 NH 575 8404 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet - Yanmar EX 3200 4WD w/ldr; (2) Cub Cadet EX 2900 4WD w/ldr; (3) Cub Cadet EX baler w/thrower; NH 326 baler w/thrower; ROUND BALERS: Claas 180; JD 446; NH 638; Hesston 856A 2400 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7254 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7265 4WD w/ldr; Cub Cadet 5234 4WD w/ldr; Kubota w/net wrap, like new; Hesston 540; NI 484; Deutz-Allis 280; Kverneland 806S round bale chopper, like new; B2400; (3) Cub Cadet Big Country 4X4 utility vehicles, all low hours; Kawasaki 2510 Mule 4X4 low hours; Case 1150 SQUARE BALERS: '06 NH 575 baler w/ thrower; NH 570; (2) NH 315; Sharp NH 311; JD 336; NH 273 B dozer, very good cond; JD 450C crawler loader, very good cond; IH 656 tractor; Oliver 1550 w/ldr; Farmall M; More w/thrower; JD 946, 930, 1460 discbines; NI 5209 & 5212 discbines; JD 7ft disc mower; Krone 36ft tedder, traded by auction! like new; Kuhn 8501 8 star tedder; (6) Claas, Fahr, & NH 4 star tedders; Kuhn GA4100 rotary rake; NH 166 50+ CUB CADETS: (10) Cub Cadet 3000 series 16-25 hp w/mowers, power steering & some w/snowblowers; (4) Cub inverters; Gehl 1075 FH w/2 heads & kernel processor; Agripac 9100 round bale tuber; JD 3970 FH w/ corn Cadet Super garden tractors; (27) Cub Cadet 2000 series 16-25 hp-many like new; (15) Cub Cadet 1000 series 10-18hp; head-new knives-excellent!; NH 1499 SP haybine; NH 489; Hesston BP25 bale processor; JD 3970 FH-excelSeveral older Cub Cadets including a 100; 107 & more traded in by auction day. lent; Schulte S150 15ft batwing; Bush Hog 3715 15ft HD batwing; Nice Little Giant 32ft elevator; (4)skeleCOMMERCIAL MOWERS: (8) Late model Cub Cadet Zero-Turn mowers 44-48-54-60 inch; Toro 4500D commer- ton elevators; (3) NH 256 rakes; (2) NH 258 rakes w/NH tandem hitch-like new!; NH; NI; Case IH rakes; sicklebar mwrs; NI 2R picker; more coming in!!!! cial mower; JD 525; NH LS45 & more coming in!

50+ TRACTORS OTHER BRANDS: (26) John Deeres 8 - 25hp including 425; 345; 312; 314; 316; 317; & many oth- OTHER FARM EQUIP: Brock 10 ton grain bin-like new; N-Tech 4000 gal tank spreader w/brakes; Husky 4000 gal tank spreader; Calumet 2500 gal tank spreader; Kelley 60 10ft 3pt backhoe; Woods 3pt backhoe; ers; Plus at least 25 more tractors various brands!

200+ PCS MISC NEW & USED EQ.: tillers; dump carts; push mowers; chippers; baggers; generators; log splitter; 3pt Caretree 24" 3pt tree spade; JD 450 HydraPush spreader; NI 3626 spreader; NI 213 spreader, mint! Several hitch implements including mowers, blades, York rakes, snowblowers; (10) pallet lots of misc. parts, owners manuals, smaller manure spreaders; Stoltzfus & H&S feeder wagons; (4) Cultipackers 8-14ft; PTO irrigation pump; Jacto airblast sprayer; (10) rotary mowers 4ft-15ft; (3) 3pt snowblowers; Keenan FP80 & 140 mixer wagons; parts equipment row & much more!!!

(2) Gehl mixer wagons; (5) Used loaders; (20)Farm gates; NI 5623 spreader; (20) New tractor tires 24-38 Selling 10 AM Sharp!!! inch; Belsaw PTO sawmill - 48" blade; M&W dyno; lots of 3pt equipt including tillers; snowblowers; backAntique Cub Cadets - Pedal Tractors & Toys hoes; rakes; plows; rotary mowers + more!

Iver is reducing his collection: LAWN & GARDEN: JD X475 w/bagger; Kubota ZD28F-72P dsl Zeroturn; Kubota ZD331 dsl Zero Turn; (2) 1961 Original Cub Cadet tractors, one electric start, one recoil both restored. 1976 Cub Cadet Spirit of '76 Cub Cadet M72 & M60 Tank ZT mowers; Ferris ProCut 72-like new; Grasshoppper ZT; (2) Jacobsen LF3400 restored. (7) Pedal Tractors: Original open grille Farmall H; IH 400 w/ cart, original, 1986 Kubota 8950, new, dsl comm'l mwrs; & more!

(2) JD 4020 w/wide front; (2) IH 1066; plus approximately 50 farm toys all NIB ANTIQUE TRACTORS: (Selling after 2pm) JD 820 diesel w/ 3200 orig hrs original tires-restored and near Come early & have some fun!!! perfect!! Cockshutt Blackhawk 35, restored; Ford 8N restored S/N 167; JD 435 GM dsl; JD 530; JD 430W TERMS: Cash or good check only! All items sold "as is." List is subject to change. w/PS, mwr, super low hr, orig! Cockshutt 30 restored; JD GP; Wallis 12-20; Rare Ferguson 40 LP gas 1 of 6; NOTE: The best selection of clean Cub Cadets anywhere! Auction under big tent, rain or shine. This auction features AC CA w/WF, low hours orig; (2) JD L; JD unstyled B; MM G100LP-orig; Rare MM Jetstar 3 dsl; Oliver 70 top quality equipment and you set the price!! These tractors are all reconditioned and ready to mow. Many have snow- restd; Orig Ford 9N on steel; 1939 Worthington; 7hp Economy eng; Complete 3pt for Oliver 770 & at least blowers, tillers, cabs, etc. Iver says business has been good and it is again time to clean house for a big spring season. 10 more antique tractors Auctioneer's Note; Most of this clean ready to go equipment is here on a one way ticket with no reserves Plan to attend, a great opportunity!!! or minimums! Be ready to buy! Starting early with 2 auctioneers for the first 3 hours; Big equipment starting at 9 AM! Owner: Springfield Tractor (315) 858-2578 TERMS: All items sold as is, where is. All sales final. List is subject to change. Consignments taken til Fri, Auctioneers: MacFadden & Sons, Inc. March 30th. Trucking available anywhere. All purchases must be paid for on day of sale. Within 72 hours for online bidders. Buyer's premium for online purchases 10% for payment with credit card. 5% for cash, check Rt. 20 Sharon Springs, NY • (518) 284-2090 or wire transfer, $25.00 fee for all wire transfers. Buyer's premium capped at $750.00 per item. Onsite buyer's Pictures at www.macfaddens.com premium 5% for payment with credit card. Onsite premium is waived for payments by cash or good check.

15TH ANNUAL LAWN & GARDEN AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH - 10AM

1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 (518) 284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

March 26, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 1

MACFADDEN N & SONS, , INC.

Represent your state in Washington, D.C. Plans for the annual spring trip to Washington, D.C., are well underway. Members of the American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Legislative Action Council, along with memberstate sheep association leaders, will be in Washington May 1-3.

The purpose of the vis-

it is to bring the message of the sheep industry to the nation’s capitol and coordinate updates on wool, lamb, trade, sheep disease and protection programs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Visits with federal policy makers regarding legislation and meetings with agricul-

ture and land management agencies about programs that affect the business of sheep producers in this country are being planned.

Topics of interest for these meetings include appropriations for top sheep programs at USDA including Wildlife Services, which was the

Grzemski named Regulatory Affairs Coordinator for Agri-King, Inc. Anthony Grzemski was recently named Regulatory Affairs Coordinator.

Grzemski will be responsible for all products and ingredient regulatory matters both nationally and internationally for Agri-King, Inc. He was previously with Emerald Performance Materials LLC, Cheyenne, WY. Grzemski completed

his BS in Chemistry at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Institute of Food Technologists, Enzyme Technical Associations, Regulatory Affairs Professional Society and the Defoamer Industry Trade Association.

Grzemski, his wife,

Mary and their two children, Ann and Abby, and his daughter, Lillian, reside in Albany, IL. Grzemski’s other three children reside in Texas.

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subject of a full House vote last year; an extension of the language prohibiting the federal land management agencies from reducing sheep grazing due to wild sheep; defending sheep and wool research that is being threatened by

budget cuts; the U.S. Forest planning rule; and sheep priorities in the next Farm Bill.

The much anticipated American lamb barbecue for congressional and administration representatives will again be hosted

by ASI on Wednesday,

May 2, in Alexandria, VA. Producers interested in participating in this event should contact their state association or Peter Orwick at porwrick@sheepusa.org.

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly March 16

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DON MAMMOSER FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 AT 10:00 AM

4584 State Route 20A West, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York

Schuster Road, Eden, New York

Auction to be held at the corner of Dick Road and Route 20A, 2 miles west of Warsaw and Route 19, 1 mile east of Route 238, 25 miles south of NYS Thruway exit 47 & Le Roy, and 24 miles south of NYS Thruway exit 48 & Batavia;

Auction to be held on Schuster Road, just west of East Eden Road, approximately 5 miles south of Hamburg, 5 miles west of Route 219, 9 miles east of Thruway exit 57A.

HAVING DISCONTINUED OUR DAIRY OPERATION WILL SELL: SELLING: TRACTORS: JD 8640 w/ duals & 6 way Coontz blade; IH 4586 w/ 855 Cummins engine; IH 4568 w/ 855 Cummins engine; IH 1066, blackstripe; IH 4166; IH 1086; IH 826 w/ IH 466 engine; IH 766 w/ IH 360 engine; JD 4030; IH 584; IH 574; Ford 4000; Farmall Cub; LOADERS: NH L455 skid loader; Trojan 1700 pay loader; TRUCKS: '93 IH w/ 466 Diesel & 18' silage box; '84 Ford w/ 3208 Cat & 18' silage box; '83 IH w/ 466 Diesel & 16' silage box; GMC Astro road tractor; IH S1900 liquid fertilizer truck; 1986 GMC 1 ton spray truck w/ 300 gal. tank & 45' booms; HARVEST: JD 6810 Forage Harvester w/ 6 row JD 676 Kemper style corn head & 14' Mezogeph hay head, all new cutter head in 2010 & rebuilt hydraulics; Kuhn 4000 discbine, used one season; NH 1432 discbine; NH 1431 discbine; Kuhn GF7822 MasterDrive rake; Kuhn GF7601 tedder; 2 12' Dump Chief dump carts; TILLAGE: JD 12 row 7200 Conservation planter, liquid fert., finger pickups, soy cups; Krause 21 shank chisel; WilRich 4411 13 shank chisel; DMI 32.5' crumbler; 35' field cultivator; AMCO 30' disc; Miller 14' offset disc; JD 2800 8 bottom plow; JD 2800 6 bottom plow; IH 450 4 bottom plow; Brillion 23' cultimulcher; Simonsen N-52E fertilizer spreader; Westgo rock picker; BARN & MISC: 1973 OshKosh all wheel drive truck w/ Husky 3,500 gal tank; 1970 White 4000 truck w/ Husky 4,400 gal tank; 1975 Mack truck w/ 4,400 gal tank; Husky 3,850 tank spreader w/ flotation tires; Knight 8032 V spreader; JD 780 hydrapush spreader; Husky agitator; Schutte Hammer mill w/ hydraulic auger; Automatic 1200 roller mill/blower; (2) Knight 3450 mixer wagons; (2) sawVisit our website, www.williamkentinc.com, for more information and photos! dust shooters; Haynes 21' stock trailer; 52' house trailer; 8' disc, 6' bushog; drag, misc. small tillage equipment CONSIGNED: Estate of Alan Mammoser: JD TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. 13% buyer's premium, 3% discount for cash 8960 w/ duals; 1999 Ford F150, needs transmission; OTHER: NH 273 baler; NH or check. All items sold "AS IS". Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out of state buy256 rake; 4 star tedder; (2) snow plows; flat wagon; 16' stock trailer. Visit our ers must bring a bank letter of credit made out to William Kent, Inc. website, www.williamkentinc.com, for more information and photos!

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SELLING FOR THE ESTATE:

VEHICLES: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 pickup truck, 30,000 miles, extended cab, 4X4, automatic; 2006 Kia Spectra SX sedan, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, 4 door; 1980 International 6 wheel truck, 16' box with hoist; TRACTORS: New Holland TB100 tractor, 583 hours, ROPS, 18.4X34 rubber, LIKE NEW!; Massey Ferguson 573 tractor, 200 hours, ROPS, 16.9X30 rubber, shuttle, LIKE NEW!; Ford 4610 tractor, 2,215 hours, with Ford 776F loader, cab, 16.9x30 rubber-good; HARVEST: Gleaner F2 combine, diesel, 4 row corn head, 14' grain head; Fox FA forage harvester, 1 row head; (2) Fox forage harvesters for parts; New idea 310 picker; (2) New Idea pickers for parts; New Holland 38 flail chopper; International 990 haybine; New Holland 275 baler, string; International side delivery rake; (2) older side delivery rakes; (5) wood basket wagons; 325 bu gravity wagon; 250 bu gravity wagon; older gravity wagon; 42' hay & grain elevator; Seifert self unloading wagon; blower; running gear; TILLAGE: International 56 planter, 4 row; Case 308 plow, 3 bottom; 3 bottom full mount plow; International 16 hoe drill; Ontario drill; older drill; Oliver 16' transport disc; McCormick Deering cultipacker; 12' drag; Baltic fertilizer spreader, 3 point; BARN & MISCELLANEOUS: H&S manure spreader; 3 pt snowblower; dump cart; trailer log splitter; snowmobile trailer; Coleman 60 gallon 7 hp air compressor; 3 pt back blade; 14' P&D unloader; 14'x40' silo; 4 ring grain bin; YardMachines 20 hp riding mower; Troybilt rototiller; boat & trailer; Johnson 9.9 motor; older Arctic Cat snowmobile; and assorted tools! PRODUCE: Approximately 500 bales of 2010 grass hay; 200 bales of older hay; Quantity of corn; HOUSEHOLD: Antiques, furniture and more! CONSIGNED: Ford 3000 tractor, 4,275 hours.

Much of this equipment was rebuilt and repowered by Alan Mammoser in his shop. Not new paint but equipment that will go out and work for you!!

TERMS: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Out of state buyers must bring a bank letter of credit made out to William Kent, Inc. All items sold "AS IS"!

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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, March 26 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 10:00 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. We will start this sale at 10 am due to the amount of small animals. This date is the last week of March.

Group of Boar cross goats from one farm; 2 Boar cross Billy Goats. 25 - 100% Boar kids from one farm. Group of sheep from one flock. Group of 68 lambs from one flock. We expect a good run.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 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, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy.

Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, 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, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, March 27 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols.

X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. 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.

Wednesday, March 28 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 12:00 Noon: East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Dairy/Feeder & Consignment Sale. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx. 5 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock, 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. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill

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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

Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Thursday, March 29 • 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. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Tim Miller, 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 • 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.

Friday, March 30 • 10:00 AM: Warsaw, Wyoming Co. Estate of Ronald Milcarek Auction. Selling vehicles, farm machinery, tools & household including ‘07 Chevy Silverado, NH TB100 tractor, MF 573 tractor and more! Watch our website for a complete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 11:00 AM: Rt. 5, Coventry, VT. Organic Farm Auction of 135 head organic Holsteins and B.C., Full line of equipment for Paul Lehoullier. Roberts Auction Service, 802-334-2638

Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

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www.cattlexchange.com • 205 Hanley Rd, Nassua, NY. Estate Auction.

Case-IH 685 4x4 Diesel w/loader, JD 4030, Oliver 1755 tractors, Befco C50 15’ Batwing finish mower, Wood Working & Mechanics tools, Horse equip. & Tack, Lumber, Cattle Show equip. & gates, Asst furniture & collectibles. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.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: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefiled, CT. Lamb & Goat Sale. This sale will have over 250 lambs, goats, kid goats and sheep to choose from. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, res.

860-346-8550, sale barn 860-349-3204 or e-mail sscirpo35@comcast.net • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Horse & Tack Sale.

Starting with tack at 10 am. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Lamb, Sheep and Goat Easter Sale. All animals taken Fri., March 30 from 8 am - 5 pm.. Also accepting until 10 am day of sale. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220

Sunday, April 1 • 9:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefiled, CT. Lamb & Goat

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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 Sale. This sale will have over 250 lambs, goats, kid goats and sheep to choose from. Middlesex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, res.

860-346-8550, sale barn 860-349-3204 or e-mail sscirpo35@comcast.net

Monday, April 2 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Eden, NY. Don Mammoser Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including John Deere and IH tractors, trucks, tillage, harvest, barn and more! Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies, registered and grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-7298030 • 5:00 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 10:00 AM: Alfred, NY. Alfred State College Spring Fling. All Breed Sale featuring choice cattle of all ages! Watch our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Spring Premier All Breed Sale. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating. Watch our website for complete catalog on line. (Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing). Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 AM: Independence Township (Allegany Co.) New York. Complete Line of Good Farm Machinery and Livestock Handling and Support Equipment for Lyon View Farm. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 11:00 AM: Champlain, NY. Betty & Nelson LeDuc Farm Machinery Auction. Full line of machinery: Case MX120 w/ldr., Case IH 8920, Case 5130, NH TB110 w/ldr., Ford 6610. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com

Monday, April 9 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Friday, April 6

Tuesday, April 10

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

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

• Westport, NY. Pat Bennett Equipment Dispersal.

Full line of equipment including 2 2010 John Deere Tractors. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

Wednesday, April 11 • The Pines farm, Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892

Friday, April 13 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. 151st Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. 2 Day Sale April 13-14. 13th: 300 top quality AI sired free stall heifers. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503 www.nnyds.com • Batavia, NY. 2012 Spring Consignment Auction to benefit Agriculture Education. Sponsored by the Farm Burewau. Now accepting quality consignments. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600 • 6:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. NY Spring Color Breed Sale. Held in conjunction with the NY Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, April 14 • B&R Dairy, West Chazy, NY. Farm machinery & tiling equipment. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com

• Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • Canton, NY. Machinery Dispersal for Mark Brown Farm. Case 1896 & Case JX80 (both 4WD) & full line. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3003 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 • 8:00 AM: Farm of Don & Betty Duska, 1820 Co. Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 4:00 PM: Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale. Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, April 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, April 20 • Pennellville, NY. 2012 Twin Brook Farms Machinery & Equipment Auction to settle the estate of Eugene Blumer. Full line of farm machinery including John Deere & Case tractors, John Deere forage harvester plus harvest, tillage and barn equip. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 9:00 AM: Melvin Miller, 240 Phillip Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Equipment & Tools. Benuel Fisher

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HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 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

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

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

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

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

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HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

607-699-3637 Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

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

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Auctions, 518-568-2257

Saturday, April 21 • Dekalb Junction, NY. 12th Annual Machinery & Equipment Consignment. Call for info or to consign. Willis Shattuck, Sales Manager & Auctioneer 315-347-3005 with H&L Auctions, Malone, NY. Ed Legacy 518-483-0800, Scott Hamilton 518-4838787 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction. Accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference. Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Comanaged by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:25 AM: Newton, PA. Inventory Reduction.

Farm tractors & equipment. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721 • 9:00 AM: Allegany Fairground, 15 North Main St., Angelica, NY. 22nd Annual Spring Extravaganza Auction. Call now to consign for advertising. 585-567-8844 or 585-261-8844 • 9:00 AM: Gerry Rodeo Grounds, RT. 60 Gerry, NY. Chautauqua County Area, Municipal & 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 on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: Argyle Livestock Station, 8 McEachron Hill Rd., Argyle, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Franklin Used Equipment Sales Inc., Frank Walker Auctioneer 607-829-5172 • 10:30 AM: Dalton (Livingston Co.) New York. Dr. Lonnie and Donna Meeusen Retirement Auction.

Clydesdale Horses, Show Wagon, Tack, new JD Tractors, haying line & general purpose line! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Monday, April 23 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Boardwalk Holsteins 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592.

SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR. Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Page 6 - Section B • COUNTRY FOLKS West • March 26, 2012

Tuesday, April 24 • 11:00 AM: Paul & Darcy Graves Farm, Comstock Rd., Adams, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal. Watch future ads and our website for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

Wednesday, April 25 • The Pines Farm. Barton, VT. Annual Equipment Auction. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

Friday, April 27 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI sired dairy cattle. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Machinery Consignment Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, April 28 • Rising Sun, MD. 40 plus tractors. Watch for future ads. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721

• 172 Marsh Rd., Litchfield, CT. Farm Auction for Bill Butts. Hay & Tillage Equipment, Tools & Cattle Support Equipment. Jacquier Auctions, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • Heifer Haven, North Bangor, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 42nd Annual New York’s Favorite Consignment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Townline Equipment Annual Spring Used Equipment Sale. C. W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: 796 No. Cream Hill Rd., Bridport, VT. Jim Ferguson Farm Machinery & Small Equipment Sale. All machinery like new. Wide selection of tractors, tools, hay & farm equip. Well maintained. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802-388-2661 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 11:00 AM: On the farm Otego, NY. Gretna Acres Registered Brown Swiss Complete Dispersal. 100 Head sell. This is a long established breeding herd (50 years) DHI tested, AI sired. Regular herd health program. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:00 Noon: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Spring Dairy Cattle, Feeder Cattle & Machinery Consignment Sale. Good listing f cattle & machinery already. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

Tuesday, May 1 • 5:00 PM: Greenwood (Steuben Co.) New York.

“Warrinerdale Homestead.” The estate of Wayne Warriner, Sr. Farm Equipment. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Friday, May 4 • Ron Paro Farm, Heuvelton, NY. Complete Dairy Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. Watch papers for complete listing. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220

Saturday, May 5 • Rt. 125, East Middlebury, VT. Annual Spring Machinery Auction. Addison Co. Commission Sales E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 800-339-COWS or 802388-2661 • Burke, NY. Complete Dispersal. 90 head AI sired, many red & whites plus equipment for Nate & Krista Beachy. Also selling machinery for Don & Jo Eastman, 4 JD tractors, JD discbine & other equipment. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518483-8787, 483-8576, cell 569-0460, Ed Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 832-0616, with Willis Shattuck 315-347-3003 • 9:00 AM: Fraley Farm Complex, Muney, PA. 4th Annual Lawn & Garden Event. Everything for your farm, cabin, river lot, garden & home. Shrubs, trees, 100’s of hanging baskets, flowers, plants, lawn furniture, lawn tractors, RTV’s, trailers, campers, boats, tools, etc. Fraley Auction Co. 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Also selling Trowbridge Angus Bulls. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George Family.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, May 12 • Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consignment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257 • 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY. Estate of Tom Oliver. Excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Estate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay & 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 AM: Langdonhurst Farm, 1601 Rt. 7A, Copake, NY. Buildings, Dairy, Cattle & Milking Equipment, Case/IH 5240 & Ford 7700, (2) Mack Trucks & Dump Trailer, Hay & Manure Equipment.

Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Wednesday, May 23 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Friday, June 1 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Saturday, June 9 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. .

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

Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 22 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518568-2257

Saturday, October 6 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 27 • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

Saturday, November 3 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Friday, July 13

Saturday, November 10

• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Tuesday, May 8

Friday, August 3

• Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Wholesale Flower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-5682257

• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal.

Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, December 1 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT March 19, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .40-.50; 6175# 1.35-1.40; 76-90# 1.451.50; 91-105# 1.55-1.60; 106# & up 1.65-1.70.

Farm Calves: 1.80-2.30 Started Calves: .60-.72 Veal Calves: 1.10-1.30 Open Heifers: .72-1.60 Beef Heifers: .88-.90 Feeder Steers: .71-1.2750 Beef Steers: .95-1.1750 Stock Bull: .76-1.56 Beef Bull: 1.01-1.03 Sows: 1 at .34 Butcher Hogs: .75-.85 Feeder Pigs: 60-75 Sheep (ea): 120-150 Lambs (ea): 145-260 Goats (ea): 80-255; Kids 8090.

Canners: up to 83.50 Cutters: 84-86 Utility: 87.50-90.50 Rabbits: 10-46 Chickens: 6-35 Ducks: 12-36 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT March 19, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 95-100; Breakers 8095.50; Boners 78-86.50; Lean 60-83.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 90-220; 80-92# 85205; 70-80# 80-145; Vealers 100-120# not well tested; 90100# 70-90; 80-90# 60-88; 70-80# 65-87.50; 60-70# 5066.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA No report NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA March 20, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 15-56; 61-75# 41-72; 76-95# 20-85; 96-105# 49-80; 106# & up 66-90.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwt

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ March 20, 2012 Livestock Report: 44 Calves .35-2, Avg 1.47; 49 Cows .38-.90, Avg .78; 6 Easy Cows .02-.69, Avg .42; 20 Feeder 300-500# .461.30, Avg 1.13; 12 Heifers .58-1.09 Avg .88; 10 Bulls .70-.95, Avg .86; 22 Steers .74-1.02.5, Avg .90; 2 Hogs .65-.74, Avg .68; 3 Roasting Pigs 68.50; 1 Boar .48; 2 Sows .50-.54, Avg .52; 23 Sheep .38-1.40, Avg .85; 2 Lambs (ea) 95, 18 (/#) 1.583.10, Avg 2.22; 9 Goats (ea) 75-170, Avg 144.44, 25 Kids (ea) 42-165, Avg 68.96. Total 248.

Poultry & Egg Report:Heavy Fowl (ea) 5.75; Pullets (ea) 10.50; Roosters (/#) 3.25; Bunnies (ea) 2-10; Rabbits (/#) 1.503.10; Pigeons (ea) 6-7.75.

Grade A Eggs: White Eggs Jum XL 1.25; Brown Jum XL 1.20-1.25; L 1.05-1.15; M .85-.90.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 29 Mixed 2.50-6; 4 Timothy 3.70-4.30; 4 Grass 3.604.60; 1 Mulch 2.30; 1 Wheat Straw 4.60; 1 Ground Corn 10.25; 1 Firewood 15; 1 Cedar Post 30. Total 42.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY March 15, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .50-1.25; 8092# .40-.85.

Cull Cows: Gd .64-.78; Lean .45-.63; Hvy Beef Bulls .62.80.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 700-1500; Springing Cows 750-1400; Springing Hfrs. 800-1350; Bred Hfrs.

700-1100; Fresh Hfrs. 6001300; Open Hfrs. 300-800; Started Hfrs. 100-300.

Beef: Feeders .40-.95; Hols.

Sel .80-.90.

Lamb/Sheep: Market .751.50; Slaughter Sheep .30.55.

Goats: Billies 75-170; Nannies 70-100; Kids 20-80.

Gouverneur

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 110-150; Grower over 92# 185-220; 80-92# 200-240; Bob Veal 71-76.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-87.50; Lean 74-80.50.

Dairy Replacements: Service Bulls 73-78.

Beef:Feeders 128-163; Hfrs.

74-84.50.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 225270; Market 180-215; Slaughter Sheep 70-78.

Goats: Billies 140-190; Nannies 120-162.50; Kids 40-60.

Swine: Sow 62-65; Boar 50; Feeder Pig 63. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY March 7, 2011 Calves: Hfrs. 170; Grower Bulls over 92# 1-1.375; 8092# .975-1; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .635-.755; Lean .60-.75; Hvy Beef Bulls .795-.835.

Dairy Replacements: Open Hfrs. 550-710.

Beef: Feeders .50-1.37; Ch .95-1.25; Hols. Ch .85-1.02.

Goats: Kids .80-1.25.

Swine: Hog .51-.56 DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.10-1.60; 80-92# .751.15; Bob Veal .10-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .66-.76; Lean .58-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .68.71.

Beef: Feeders .70-.86; Hols.

Ch .94-1.04; Sel .82-.89.

Goats: Billies 120-160; Nannies 60-90.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.30; Grower over 92# .80-1.70; 80-92# .65-1.10; Bob Veal .25-.53.

Cull Cows: Gd .63-.79; Lean .55-.72; Hvy Beef Bulls .75.855.

Beef: Feeders .80-1.40 Calves: Hfrs. .50-1.40; Grower Bull over 92# 1-1.90; 80-92# .70-1.20; Bob Veal .40-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .62-.765; Lean .55-.70; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.80.

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY March 19, 2012 Calves: Grower over 92# .90-1.425; 80-92# .40-1.10; Bob Veal .30-.40.

Cull Cows: Gd .67-.79; Lean .59-.70.

Beef: Hols. Ch .88-.98 Goats: Nannies 132.50.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY March 15, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.201.35; 80-92# 1-1.25; Bob Veal .20-.65.

Cull Cows Gd .66-.79; Lean .55-.64; Hvy Beef Bulls .70.77.

Beef: Feeders 1.10-1.18.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.501.65; Slaughter Sheep .40.50.

Goats: Billies 100-140; Nannies 75-110; Kids 20-25.

Swine: Sow .47-.55; Boar .10-.20.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY March 21, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 88; Canners/Cutters 74.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 86.50-98.50.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 90; 80-95# 87.50; 6080# 85.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 113198; 501-700# 102-187; 701# & up 96.50-140.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Farm: Bull over 95# 217.50; 80-95# 227.50; 70-80# 190; Hfr. calves 200; Beef calves bull over 95# 90-145.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-132.50.

Slaughter Hogs: US 1-3 4567.

Hot House Lambs: 40-50# 177.50-222.

Market Lambs: Ch 147.50167.50.

Rams: Ch over 130# 102.50.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 160-182.50; Nannies L 97.50-142.50.

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

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY March 13 & 16, 2012 Hay: 85-305, 1st cut; 90365, 2nd cut; 245, 3rd cut.

Straw: 180-200 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY March 19, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.88; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .98.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1-2.55; up to 95# .10-2.40; Hols. under 100# 1.60.

Dairy: Milking Age up to 1225.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA March 14, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 76-79.50, lo dress 73.50; Boners 74-77, lo dress 69.50-72; Lean 70-73.50, hi dress 76-76.50, lo dress 6066, very lo dress 52.5059.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 62-67.50, lo dress 5557, very lo dress 36-50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1438# 82.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 780-950# 89-94; Hols. L 3 300-500# 94-108; 500-800# 73-91; Bulls M&L 2 350# 92; 860# 79.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 225-245; 84# 225; No. 2 94-116# 185-220; 8690# 185-210; No. 3 80-116# 100-185; Util 56-116# 10-70.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90# 150/hd; No. 2 80# 130/hd.

Holstein/Beef X Calves: 126# 150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 250-270# 175-180; 45-50% lean 250# 130.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-50# 12-54; 60-80# 50-68.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 44-64# 130-220; 70-108# 130-215; 114-120# 137-165; Yearlings 140-156# 116-127; Ewes Gd 2-3 116-122# 95107; Rams 192-312# 67-88.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 34-52; 60# 135; Nannies Sel 1 160# 130; Billies Sel 2 140# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA March 20, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1450-1590# 130-133.50; Ch 2-3 14101570# 127-29; Ch 4-5 full 1535-1645# 119-126.50; Sel 1210-1300# 17-123; Ret. to Feed 108-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1440-1620# 113.50123; Ch 2-3 1095-1725# 104.50-112.50; cpl full 103.50-106.50; 1 Swiss 1475# full 95; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1275-1415# 129-131; Ch 2-3 1250-1380# 127-129; Thin & Sel 1160-1235# 111124; Ret. to Feed 98-110; 1 Hols. full 1285# 95.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 87-92; Boners 82-89; Lean 75-86.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 63-77; Shelly 62 & dn.

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA March 21, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-81; Cutters 81.50-85.50; Util 86-91.

Bulls: 89.50-106 Steers: Ch 121-126.50; Sel 85-120.50; Hols. 100.

Heifers: Ch 120; Sel 114118; Hols. 96 Calves: 51-118 ea.

Lambs: 181 Goats: 123-222 ea.

Kids: 35-86 ea.

Sows: 50-53.50 Hogs: 69-75.50 Chickens: 5.50-21 Rabbits: 6-25 Ducks: 7-22 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

Start Calves: 106-110 Feeders: 69-80/cwt Heifers: 40-88.50/cwt Canners: 20-71.50/cwt Cutters: 72-82/cwt Utility: 84-93.50/cwt Sows: 48-53.50/cwt Hogs: 66-72.50/cwt Feeder Pigs: 55 ea.

Lambs: 160-315/cwt Sheep: 30-100/cwt Goats: 30-235 ea.

Rabbits: 3-11.50 ea.

Poultry: 3-17.50 ea.

Hay: 24 lots, 1.50-5.30/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Bulls: 1475-2235# 86-104.

Feeder Cattle: Steers BW Face 465-875# 115-127; Hols. 325-400# 107-112; 975-1120# 94.50-97.50; Feeder Hfrs. L 2 240-885# 78-104; M&L 1 fleshy 620875# 97-116; 1 hd 1025# 78; Bulls Hols. 465-1015# 73-93; Dairy type stags 545-1070# 82-112.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 240-260; No. 2 70-120# 215-242 No. 3 70-140# 135-205; Util 125 & dn; No. 2 Jerseys 90-115# 115-125.

Swine: Hogs 235-300# 62.50-64; Sow 365-555# 55.50-58.75; Boars 670# 32.

Goats (/hd): Nannies/Billies 129-167; Fleshy Kids 129145; Small/thin/bottle 30-87.

Lambs: Ch 90-115# 210217.50; Sheep all wts. 80112.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Apr 3-17. * Complete Easter Sale March 30.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA March 13, 2012 Rabbits: 14-20 Bunnies: 1-9 Rabbit Family: 42 Chickens: 2-14 Ducks: 8 Guineas: 9-12 Guinea Family: 7 Turkeys: 14 Pigeons: 3.50 Guinea Pigs: .50-1.50 Cockateil: 14 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.50; L Brown 1-1.35; M Brown .75; Sm. Banty .30; Fertile Chicken Eggs 1; Fertile Turkey & Goose Eggs .80-1.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving from 7:30 until 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC March 19, 2012 Heifers: 1280# 120 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 83-85; Breakers 8183.50; Boners 80.50-83.50; Lean 71.50-82.

Bulls: 1140-2068# 92-98 Feeder Heifers: 400-600# 107.50-117.50.

Feeder Bulls: Hols. 300500# 105-115.

Calves: 185. Bull Calves No. 1 94-122# 222-250; 80-92#

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 220-247; No. 2 94-122# 200230; 78-92# 185-217; No. 3 94-120# 145-200; 80-92# 130-180; Hfrs. No. 1 88-120# 230-300; No. 2 70-12# 120205; Util 70-100# 25-90; 5868# 10-37.

Sheep: Lambs 50-70# 255275; Ewes 116-154# 70-75.

Goats: Kids 30-50# 50110/hd; Billies 100# 160180/hd.

EarCorn: 6 lds, 175-200/ton Hay (/ton): 32 lds, Timothy Grass 135-215; Mixed 80330; Grass 170-325; Alfalfa/Grass 250-340.

Straw: 5 lds, 160-300/ton.

Round Bales: 3 lds, 22-75.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-2 1080-1315# 109-110.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 95-99, hi dress 101-102.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 87-91, hi dress 93; Boners 81-86.50, lo dress 79; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78, hi dress 79-80, lo dress 70-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12502095# 94-100; hi dress 107.50; YG 2 1000-1820# 87-89.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 163-177; 500-700# 157-158; 700-800# 12; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-500# 137.50160; 500-700# 135-147; 700900# 115-125; M&L 2 300500# 111-133; 500-700# 111-130; Bulls M&L 1 400500# 147.50-167.50; 500600# 150-163; 700-900# 114-128; M&L 2 300-400# 139-162.50; 400-500# 113133; 500-600# thin type 135.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 85-120# 225-255; No. 2 80-120# 180-210; No. 3 80120# 110-170; Util 70-120# 40-75; Beef type 155-175# 150-225; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100-165# 135-150.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 180-225# 72-74; Boars 800# 16.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3

45-50# 240-262.50; 80-100# 192.50-215; Gd & Ch 1-2 7580# 172.50-182.50; Yearlings Ch 2-3 115-120# 117.50160; Ewes Gd 1-2 118-185# 70-74.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 88; 65# 125; 72-75# 120-141; Sel 2 60-65# 90112.50; Nannies Sel 2 80100# 75-80/cwt; Billies Sel 1 95# 132.50; Sel 2 115# 95/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1586# 129-133; full/YG 4-5 129.50; 1696# 127.50; Ch 2-3 11501562# 124-129.50; full/YG 118.50-123; Sel 1-3 11941452# 118-123; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1404-1596# 109.50113.50; Ch 2-3 1308-1574# 102.50-108.50; 1722# 102; Sel 1-3 1196-1428# 99101.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1406# 128.50; Ch 2-3 10981422# 119-123; full/YG 4-5 118; Hols. Hfrs. 1436-1488# 96.50-100.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 91.25; Breakers 75-80% lean 8487.50, hi dress 90, lo dress 81-83.75; Boners 80-85% lean 79.75-85, hi dress 85.75-89.50, lo dress 7479.50; Lean 85-90% lean 7379, hi dress 81-85, lo dress 68-73, very lo dress 59.5066.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 70-75, hi dress 7879.50, lo dress 59.50-67.50, very lo dress 50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11642102# 96-105; hi dress 105.50-106, lo dress 91.50; YG 2 1472# 89.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 350-450# 160-180; 730# 140; M&L 2 300-500# 126137.50; 500-700# 127.50131; L 3 Hols. 380# 83; 6501140# 82.50-105.50; Hfrs.

M&L 1 300-450# 135-165; 550# 137.50; M&L 2 300500# 122.50-145; 500-750# 98-135; Bulls M&L 1 300-

500# 140-190; 500-700# 130-145; 750-900# 111-120; M&L 2 300-500# 131-150; 500# 117.50; Hols. Bulls L 3 Hols. 300-500# 77.50-115; 650-1020# 74-100.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 94-118# 240-262.50; 80-92# 242.50-262.50; No. 2 94-116# 205-250; 80-92# 215-245; No. 3 74-106# 100190; Util 54-84# 10-92.50; Hfrs. No. 1 80-94# 155-200; No. 2 68-96# 95-155; Hols/Beef X 80-112# 175250.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50-65# 225-240; 75110# 192.50-230; 110-140# 170-207.50; Yearlings 98196# 95-122.50; Ewes Gd 23 84-196# 65-95; 278-284# 52.50-55; Rams 260# 65.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 97.50-145; 45-60# 105-147.50; 70-90# 145-165; Sel 2 under 20# 5-45; 20-40# 47.50-102.50; 45-50# 85107.50; 70# 157.50; Nannies Sel 1 100-170# 147.50182.50; Sel 2 110-130# 122.50-140; Billies Sel 1 170# 240; Sel 2 100# 127.50-142.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA March 15, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1388-1488# 125.25-126; Ch 2-3 11981484# 121.50-124.50; Sel 12 1274-1366# 118-121; Hols.

Steers Ch 2-3 1238# 99.50; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 1374# 119.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites hi dress 94; Breakers 75-80% lean hi dress 89.50, lo dress 82.50; Boners 8084.50, hi dress 85-85.75, lo dress 79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-74, lo dress 71.50-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1346# 100.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-400# 120-140; Hfrs.

M&L 1 500-600# 125-145; M&L 2 300-400# 120; 500700# 112.50-120.

Ret. to Farm Feeder

Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 85120# 200-230; No. 2 80-120# 170-190; No. 3 80-120# 120160; Util 70-120# 30-50; Beef type 82-110# 80-110; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 90-120# 150-210.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 214-288# 69-73; Sows US 1-3 600# 56; Boars 400# 21; 600# 24.50; Feeder Pigs 30-50# 37.50-50/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 60# 215-260; Ewes Gd 1-2 154-184# 80-92.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 115; 70# 167.50; Sel 2 30# 62.50; Nannies Sel 2 140# 160.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA March 17, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 160-190 Mixed Hay: 17 lds, 120-335 Timothy: 7 lds, 170-260 Grass: 8 lds, 120-250 Straw: 7 lds, 145-175 Firewood: 4 lds, 60-85 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA March 16, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1635# 125-130; Ch 2-3 1160-1590# 122-126; Sel 2-3 1130-1475# 117-121; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 34 1410-1580# 111.50-114; Ch 2-3 1285-1695# 102108.50; Sel 2-3 1290-1580# 99-102; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1480# 123-126; Ch 2-3 1180-1425# 124-127, late week sales 118-121.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 83.5089, hi dress 90-94.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-88, hi dress 88-94, lo dress 78-81; Boners 80-85% lean 79-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 72.50-79; Lean 85-90% lean 73-81, hi dress 81-85, lo dress 66-73.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9001835# 93-100; hi dress 100108, lo dress 83-93; 21002355# 94.50-99.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 197; 110118# 249-260; 94-108# 261270; 80-92# 245-255; No. 2 120-128# 228; 98-118# 240252; 94-96# 220-225; 80-92# 237-252; No. 3 90-130# 197207; 80-88# 237; 72-78# 150; Util 60-110# 17-40; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 90-100# 180-270; No. 2 80-110# 80150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA March 13, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 86.5089; Breakers 75-80% lean 78-81.50, lo dress 74-75; Boners 73.50-77.50; Lean 85-90% lean 68-72.50, lo

dress 62-66.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 220-240; 80-90# 200-220; No. 2 80-120# 175210; No. 3 95-120# 150-175; Util 65-130# 30-80.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA March 14, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-3 1265-1430# 124.50-127; Sel 2-3 1220-1565# 117.50122.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1380-1610# 106.50-110; Ch 2-3 1335-1670# 103-107.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 89.50-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-86, lo dress 78-81; Boners 8085% lean 79-83.50, hi dress 84-86, lo dress 74-76; Lean 85-90% lean 72-78, hi dress 79.50-84, lo dress 64-68; Light Lean 88-92% lean lo dress 55-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12801565# 97-99.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 96-124# 235-265; 8094# 255-290; No. 2 96-124# 190-235; 80-94# 205-245; No. 3 96-124# 120-170; 8094# 195-230; Util 65-130# 50-120; Hfrs. No. 1 215-270; No. 2 75# 185; Jersey Hfrs.

55-70# 75-145.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50# 265; Gd & Ch 12 75-80# 195-232.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 215# 75.

Goats: Sel 2 30-50# 55-85; 60# 90-100; Nannies Sel 2 80-130# 127; Sel 3 80-130# 109.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA March 13, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1515# 129132.50; full/YG 4-5 128.50129; Ch 2-3 1225-1540# 124-128.50; Sel 1-3 11401460# 118.50-124; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1335-1585# 110-113.50; Ch 2-3 12951560# 104.50-109.50; Sel 13 1235-1535# 101-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1225-1485# 127129.50; full/YG 4-5 125; Hols.

1340-1380# 100-105; Ch 2-3 1090-1440# 121-125; full/YG 4-5 117-120; Sel 1-3 11251295# 114-117.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83.50-87, lo dress 78.50-82.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84, lo dress 75-79, very lo dress 7073.50; Lean 85-90% lean 72.50-78.50, hi dress 80, lo dress 65-72.50, very lo dress 60-65; Light Lean 85-92% lean 70-74, lo dress 60-65, very lo dress 49.50-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13051785# 89-100; hi dress 102.50; lo dress 81.50-87.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 420# 167; 500-550# 135-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 150; M&L 2 350-500# 122142; 500-700# 120-128; 850900# 115-125; L 3 Hols. 350500# 95-112 600-1000# 7287; Hfrs. M&L 1 250# 160; 300-500# 132-150; 500-600# 122-132; M&L 2 300-500# 125-127; 500-700# 95-125; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 140165; 500-600# 130-155; M&L 2 250-400# 135-137; Herefords 112-120; Hols Bulls L 3 340# 87; 800# 65.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 220-245; 8090# 222-250; No. 2 95-120# 190-235; 70-90# 190-230; No. 3 65-110# 115-185; Util 60-100# 15-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 100# 195; No. 2 75-90# 100-130.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 235-277# 72-78, singles 80; 280-325# 71-75, singles 78-80; 280325# 71-75, singles 78-80; 45-50% lean 220-265# 65290-325# 67; Sows US 1-3 525-740# 60-69; Boars 825# 30; Jr. Boars 235-370# 5659.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10-35# 39-58; 80# 61; Roasting Pigs 110-190# 55-63/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-65# 180-252; 72# 165; Ewes Gd 2-3 150-175# 72-92; 200-205# 80-85; Rams 270# 185.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-45# 130-127; 80# 165; Sel 2 under 20# 30-55; 2545# 105-125; Nannies Sel 1 100-140# 130-160; Sel 2 8090# 95-110; Billies Sel 2 130# 155.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 150-225 Alfalfa/Grass: 240-275 Grass: 150-200 Timothy: 120-205 Mixed Hay: 95-165 Round Bales: 70-150 Lg. Sq. Bales: 135-230 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA March 15, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1295-1635# 126-130; Ch 2-3 1220-1535# 122-126; Sel 2-3 1130-1350# 117121; Hols. Ch 2-3 12951540# 100-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1180-1425# 118-121.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 86-89, hi dress 90-92, lo dress 83-85; Breakers 75-80% lean 83.5088, hi dress 88-89, lo dress 78-83; Boners 80-85% lean 82-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 74-80; Lean 88-90% lean 75.50-81, hi dress 8285, lo dress 69-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9101830# 95-100, hi dress 103105, lo dress 88-93; 21002355# 94.50-99.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 197; 110-118# 249-260; 94-108# 261-270; 80-92# 245-255; No. 2 120128# 228; 98-118# 240-252; 94-96# 220-225; 80-92# 237252; No. 3 90-130# 197-207; 80-88# 237; 72-78# 150; Util 60-110# 17-40.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-100# 180-270; No. 2 80100# 80-150.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA March 7, 2012 US 1-2: 25 hd,, 30-40# 140175; 46 hd, 45-50# 130-150; 4 hd pkg 82# 95.

US 2: 62 hd, 20-30# 160200; 85 hd, 30-40# 160-180; 4 hd, 60-70# 75-110. *Next Feeder Pig Sale is March 21.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA March 19, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 230-250; 4050# fancy 275-288; 60-80# 208-230, fancy 60-70# 250258; 80-90# 190-210; 90110# 176-191; 110-130# 170-183; 130-150# 153-170; 150-200# 164-170; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 217230; 60-80# 178-221; 80-90# 168-183; 90-110# 144-160; 110-130# 142-154; 130-150#

137-152.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 88-105; 160200# 84-102; 200-300# 96100; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 78-94; 160-200# 65-80.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 125-140; 40-60# 127158; 60-80# 160-174; 80100# 162-179; 100-110# 184-198; 110-120# 188-198; Sel 2 20-40# 78-96; 40-60# 100-134; 60-80# 125-156; Sel 3 20-40# 56-73; 40-60# 64-89; 60-70# 101-108; 80100# 108-134; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 147-163; 130-180# 170-180; Sel 2 80-130# 135-150; Sel 3 50-80# 92-107; 80-130# 111-126; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 177-193; 150-250# 222-245; Sel 2 100-150# 151-168; 150-250# 172-189.

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 Compared to two weeks corn sold .05 to .10 higher, wheat sold .05 to .10 lower, barley sold steady to .05 lower, Oats sold steady to weak & Soybeans sold .15.20 higher. EarCorn sold 1-2 higher. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.13-7.45, Avg 7.27, Contracts 5.75-5.80; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.617.15, Avg 6.85, Contracts 6.40-6.44; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-6, Avg 5.40, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-5.10, Avg 4.76; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.63-13.07, Avg 12.95, Contracts 12.99-13.50; Avg 13.25, Contracts 112.6412.70; EarCorn Range 208210, Avg 209.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.95-7.56, Avg 7.18; Wheat No. 2 6.61; Barley No. 3 Range 5.30; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.30, Avg 12.78; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.23, Avg 6.95; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.50-7.03, Avg 6.74; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.13; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.50, Avg 3.91; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.8713.24, Avg 12.99; EarCorn Range 190.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7-7.32, Avg 7.19; Wheat No. 2 Range 7.45; Barley No. 3 Range 6; Oats No. 2 Range 4.60; Soy-

beans No. 2 Range 12.5013.38, Avg 12.99; Gr. Sorghum Range 6.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.56, Avg 7.17, Month Ago 7.02, Year Ago 6.92; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.50-7.45, Avg 6.88, Month Ago 6.56, Year Ago 7.05; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-6.25, Avg 5.33, Month Ago 5.29, Year Ago 4.44; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.10, Avg 4.41, Month Ago 4.36, Year Ago 3.06; Soybeans No. 2 Range 11.50-13.30, Avg 13.01, Month Ago 11.67, Year Ago 13.07; EarCorn Range 195-220; Avg 204.60, Month Ago 205.71, Year Ago 171.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.20-7, Avg 6.55; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.37; Oats No. 2 3-4.85, Avg 3.87; Soybeans No. 2 13.29.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary March 16, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 126-132; Ch 1-3 122126; Sel 1-2 117-121; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 110-115; Ch 2-3 103-107; Sel 1-2 99-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 123-130; Ch 1-3 118125; Sel 1-2 113-117.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 80-88; Boners 80-85% lean 77-84.50; Lean 85-90% lean 73-78.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 103-114; Avg dress 95-100; lo dress 83-92.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 170-187; 500-700# 144-175; M&L 2 300-500# 135-170; 500-700# 120-160.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 140-170; 500-700# 135-160; M&L 2 300-500# 120-145; 500-700# 114-135.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 140-175; 500-700# 130-155; M&L 2 300-500# 120-150; 500-700# 127.50136.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-80.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 220-270; 8090# 245-290; No. 2 95-120# 175-220; 80-90# 185-255; No. 3 90-120# 120-200; 7090# 185-240; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-287; No. 2 80-105# 130-225.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 65-71; 45-50% lean 220-270# 6367.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 54.50-58; 500-700# 57.5059.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 30-40# 140-175; 45-50# 130-150; US 2 20-30# 160200; 30-40# 160-180.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 247-295; 60-80# 217-251; 80-110# 194-221; 110-150# 161-188; Ch 1-3 40-60# 204-235; 60-

80# 203-228; 80-110# 184209; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 86-101; 160-200# 84-100; Util 1-2 120-160# 85-100; 160-200# 82-96.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 82-125; 40-60# 115158; 60-80# 152-171; 80100# 162-182; Sel 2 40-60# 110-137; 60-80# 125-147; Sel 3 20-40# 52-74; 40-60# 70-94; 60-80# 94-101; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 160-176; 130-180# 178-188; Sel 2 80130# 139-154; Sel 3 50-80# 93-108; 80-130# 113-128; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195218; 150-250# 245-267; Sel 2 100-150# 155-170.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 175-325; Mixed Hay 170325; Timothy 150-260; Straw 110-180; Mulch 60-90.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 267 lds 36 Straw; Alfalfa 90405; Mixed Hay 100-440; Timothy 150-370; Grass 120340; Straw 130-265.

Diffenbach Auct, March 12, 110 lds Hay, 13 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 170-405; Mixed Hay 140-440; Timothy 170-370; Grass 120-330; Straw 130250, mostly 145-180.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: March 16, 43 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 155-335; Mixed Hay 160-355; Timothy 195260; Grass Hay 120-295; Straw 180-265, mostly 180195.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: March 15, 37 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 240-250; Mixed Hay 145-400; Timothy 150335; Grass 140-340; Straw 160-205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: March 14, 77 lds Hay, 10 Straw. Alfalfa 90-310; Mixed Hay 100-365; Timothy 215260; Grass 160-300; Straw 140-167.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 243 Loads Hay, 40 Straw.

Alfalfa 110-385; Mixed Hay 100-400; Timothy 115-260; Grass 95-335; Straw 122200.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: March 14, 43 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 250-265; Mixed 112.50-260; Grass 280; Straw 200.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: March 12 35 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 200-290; Mixed Hay 130-400; Grass 95-335; Straw 160-225.

Greencastle Livestock: March 12 & 15, 14 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Mixed Hay 100152.50; Timothy 122.50-180; Straw 122.50-140.

Kutztown Auction, Kutz-

town: March 17, 35 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 160-190; Mixed Hay 120-230; Timothy 170-260; Grass Hay 195250; Straw 145-175.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: March 13, 51 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 110-385; Mixed Hay 85-340; Timothy 115-215; Grass 85-165; Straw 140-190.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: March 3 & 6, 65 lds Hay, 17 Straw. Alfalfa 132300; Mixed Hay 95-365; Timothy 140-265; Grass 115280; Straw 100-190.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: March 16, 49 lds Hay, 3 Straw. Alfalfa 100-235; Timothy 190-210; Grass 185-190; Straw 115220.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES March 13, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1285-1550# 103-108; Sel 2-3 1350-1405# 99.50102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215-1480# 123-126.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 75-80% lean 83.5084.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-85, hi dress 86.50-88.50, lo dress 78.50-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79-84, hi dress 85-87, lo dress 73.50-79; Lean 88-90% lean 75-79, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 6872.50.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 215; 104-113# 235-243; 90-95# 247-257; No. 2 104-114# 227-235; 84-103# 240-247; No. 3 109-110# 195-200; 9394# 200-219; 82-83# 235242; Util 73-103# 20-50.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-111# 270-287, pkg 85# 225; No. 2 90-100# 205225; 82# 150; non-tubing 7283# 55-77.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA March 15, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 240-250 Timothy Hay: 7 lds, 150335 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 290340 Mixed Hay: 20 lds, 145-400 Grass: 5 lds, 140-175 Straw: 6 lds, 160-205 EarCorn: 2 lds, 205-225 Firewood: 1 ld, 40 Corn Fodder: 2 lds, 85-115 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 175 Alfalfa Baleage: 2 lds, 4055.

Mixed Baleage: 2 lds, 6070/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA March 14, 2012 Alfalfa: 16 lds, 90-310 Mixed: 42 lds, 185-260 Grass: 13 lds, 160-300 Straw: 10 lds, 140-167 Fodder: 3 lds, 70-125 Firewood: 2 lds, 35-50

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Cattle: 83 Steers: Gd 108-113 Heifers: Gd 105-110 Cows: Util & Comm. 78-89; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 91-101 Bulls: YG 1 85-90 Cattle: Steers 110-140; Bulls 100-135; Hfrs. 90-135.

Calves: 78. Ch 110-125; Gd 90-105; Std 20-90; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 150-240.

Hogs: 44. US 1-2 73-75; US 1-3 65-72; Sows US 1-3 4257; Boars 22.50-65.

Feeder Pigs: 10. US 1-3 2050# 40-80 Sheep: 58. Lambs Ch 160180; Gd 140-160; Sl Ewes 65-75.

Goats: 15-160

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA March 19, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-8.50 Hens: 2-4.50 Banties: 1-4 Pigeons: 2 Guineas: 6-14 Ducks: 4-4.50 Bunnies: 3-8.25 Rabbits: 7-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

Gillibrand announces legislation to support New York apple growers, ease regulations on exports to Canada Bill would streamline U.S. Apple exports to Canada, offer savings to growers, allow more flexible distribution schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of her ongoing commitment to help New York’s farmers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, on March 20 introduced legislation that would

help New York apple growers streamline operations and save money.

The bill, endorsed by New York Apple Association and U.S. Apple Association, would exempt bulk shipments of U.S. apples to Canada from inspection required by the Apple Export Act, offering growers immediate savings of approximately $300 per truckload, and allowing grow-

Graduate Student Grant proposals due May 25 Starting April 15, the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program will accept proposals from graduate students who want to conduct research in sustainable agriculture under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The deadline is midnight, May 25.

Awards will be announced in August.

Proposals should address issues of current or potential importance to Northeast farmers, agricultural researchers,

and farm service advisors.

Instructions on how to apply are posted to the Northeast SARE website at www.nesare.org. You can also read brief descriptions of previous awards to get an idea of the wide range of topics compatible with this grant.

If you have questions that aren’t answered on the website or in the application materials, send them to nesare@uvm.edu or call 802-656-0471.

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USDA warns of fraudulent letters WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA officials learned late Friday afternoon, March 16, that fraudulent letters are being sent by FAX to individuals and businesses in at least four states. The letters purportedly come from a USDA procurement officer and seek personal information.

These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and financial information. The fraudulent letters bear USDA’s logo and seal and are signed by an individual identified as “Frank Rutenberg” using

a title of “Senior Procurement Officer”. Letters have been received

by FAX in Alabama, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but may have also been sent to other states. Recipients should not respond and should not supply the requested information.

USDA is investigating this matter through the Office of the Inspector General.

If you suspect you have received such a letter or have questions please contact USDA at: procurement.policy@dm .usda.gov or call 202720-9448.

DRIVING & DRAFT HORSE AUCTION

ers to create their own distribution schedules, eliminating costly afterhours inspection procedures.

“New York State is home to some of the world’s best apples and hardest working growers,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Our farmers play a vital role in the economic development and food security of the state.

This bill would ease burdensome regulations

Small Amount of Tack at 6pm Horses Promptly at 7pm Noah J Shetler Auctioneer Dan Johnson, Owner/Auctioneer (716) 761-6167 / (716) 499-0611

addition, the exemption would expedite the exportation process of more than 500,000 bushels of apples from New York to other countries by freeing up staffers to perform the required inspections on exports to other countries.

New York is the second highest producer of apples, behind Washington State. In 2010, New York produced 1.26 billion

pounds of apples, generating approximately $227 million in revenue.

Currently, the Department of Agriculture requires the inspection of all apple exports under the Apple and Pear Export Act of 1933. In 1999, the law was changed to exclude pears. A similar version of the bill was introduced in the House last month by Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23).

7thh Annuall Springg Flingg Consignmentt Sale Friday April 6, 2012 11am Under the BIG TOP at Alfred State College, Alfred, New York.

Watch for Signs on Sale Day! ALL BREEDS! Show Prospects-Deep Pedigrees-Over 2000 GTPI Families!

Maternal Grand-daughters from Rud ZIP, Royal Rosa, Renita-Red, The Roxys, Broker Mandy Intermed. Yrlg from Windsor-Manor Maternal Lines!

A March 2012 Grand-Dtr SELLS!

Advent Summer Yrlg

2nd Dam-Pinehurst Royal Rosa-ET 91 2E Dam: Emerling Goldwyn Rosary-ET Just Fresh!

Sire: PineTree Sid-ET Emerling Farms, Perry, NY 585-237-6094

3rd Dam-Stelbro Renita Ranger-Red 2E-94 Dam: Carrousel SStorm Roylnn-ET VG 87 Records to 26, 150M 757F 685P Sire: KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET Erinwood Genetics, Geneva, NY 585-721-6656

2nd Dam-Windsor-Manor Rud Zip EX 95 4E GMD DOM Lifetime: 203,770M 8620F 6841P Dam-Windsor-Manor Z Orchid-ET VG 86 DOM Records to 29,190M 1132F 966P Sire: Laeschway Jet Bowser-ET Sam Potter, Union Springs, NY 315-729-5378

A 2011 NY State Fair Winner!

Her Red Marker Maternal Sister SELLS!

SHAMWOW! A HIGH GENOMIC SHAMROCK Dtr out of UFM-DUBS Sheray Family!

Kuszmar Zinger Zelda-RC VG 89 256d 16,575 3.6 599 486 ME 24,386 3.7 895 744 Her maternal sister born in December, 2011 sells right for the show season!

2nd Dam-UFM-DUBS Sheray-ET 50K GTPI +2099 Dam: UFM-DUBS Shechez-ET 50K GTPI +1851 Sire: Lady’s Manor PL Shamrock-ET 50K GTPI+2455 This calf’s FULL SISTER sold for $11,000 in the Ohio Fall Sale!

Kevin & Barb Ziemba, Lisbon, NY 315-730-0201

More Windsor-Manor Blood!

Her Roylane Jordan Dtr. Sells!

Windsor Manor Magna Zoom-ET EX 90 4-09- 305d 26,550 3.3 885 783 1-11 365d 26,480 3.2 842 784 2nd Dam is the famous Rud Zip EX 95 2 maternal sisters to Zoom: Windsor-Manor Z Delight-ET EX 92 (Topped the 2008 Reagancrest Sale at $94,000!)

Windsor-Manor Zeroyal-ET EX 92 Tim Ludwick, Sugar Grove, PA 814-757-5767

Kuszlyk Cattle Company, Batavia, NY 585-343-4800

ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR SPRING LINE-UP! Young Cows & Calves with show potential from: Hills Valley Farm, LLC -- Cattaragus, Roc-Ells Farm -- Hilton, Jackson-Hill Farm -- Greenwood, Brown Brook Farm -- Randolph, Lynn Telaak -- Little Valley, Kuszmar Cattle Co -- Bativia, Wall Street Dairy -- Sherman, Landcrest Farm -- Canisteo, NY, Grace Farm -- Lowman, NY

Check our Websites for added Holstein & Colored Breed Lots!

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and allow our apple producers to streamline operations, cut costs and continue to grow their businesses.”

Last year, more than 1.5 million bushels of New York apples were exported to Canada.

Every year, 1,500 trucks each export close to 1,000 bushels of apples to Canada, so the inspection exemption would save growers close to $450,000 annually. In

BRING YOUR SEMEN TANK! Sale Managed by William Kent Inc. Stafford, NY (585) 343-4559 www.williamkentinc.com

Annual Semen Sale will be held at the start of the sale! Popular Sires from Genex, Select Sires, Semex, ABS and Alta AI Studs!

HAVE SOME FUN at the popular SILENT AUCTION of Donated Items and Gift Certificates from Local Sale Sponsors!

Sale Sponsored by Alfred State Collegiate Agricultural Leaders (CAL Club): Club Advisor: Dr. D. Fitzsimmons 315-729-2075 www.alfredstate.edu

Biodiesel statement on White House Energy Blueprint NBB calls for continued growth in renewable fuel standard WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Biodiesel Board released the following statement March 12 regarding the Obama Administration’s update to its Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future, which highlighted the success of the Renewable Fuel Stan-

dard in increasing domestic fuel production: “The U.S. biodiesel industry had record production last year of more than 1 billion gallons, thanks in part to the Renewable Fuel Standard. That translates directly into jobs and improved energy security,

and it is exactly what we need if we are ever going to reduce our exposure to this endless cycle of oil price spikes that are so damaging to our economy,” said Anne Steckel, vice president of federal affairs at the National Biodiesel Board. “The

Obama Administration should continue this progress by raising the volume standard for biodiesel next year as the EPA has proposed. Thousands of jobs in our industry as well as improved U.S. energy stability depend on that decision.”

The Obama Administration is reviewing an EPA proposal to grow the biodiesel volume requirement under the RFS to 1.28 billion gallons in 2013. Late last year, the Administration delayed the decision, saying it needs further review, and

the EPA could issue a final rule within weeks. Recently, a bipartisan group of 60 members of Congress from across the country signed letters to the White House urging the Administration to follow through with the proposed increase.

Complete e Dispersall off Farm Equipmentt & Barn n Equipment Pat Bennett Farm 63 Decker Road Westport, NY 12993 Directions to Farm: I-87 to Exit 31 to Rt 9 South to Rt 22N to Decker Road.

From VT: 8 miles south on Rt 22 from Charlotte Ferry to Decker Road or 24 miles north on Rt 22 from Champlain Bridge to Decker Rd, 1/4 mile to farm.

TUES. APRIL 10, 2012 11 AM SHARP Outstanding line of late model equipment

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check! www.lussierauction.com for pictures and mailing list Sales Manager’s Note: Sale of the Year! This is one of the best lines of equipment we’ve ever sold. Farm equipment will be sold first followed by barn equipment.

Owner: Pat Bennett 518-962-2281 • 518-637-4072 cell

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2010 John Deere 7130 deluxe cab, 4x4; JD 741 loader, 115 HP, 24 speed power quad plus left hand reverser, 1150 Hrs., 460/85R38 rears, 380/85R24 front; 2010 JD 7330 deluxe cab, 4x4,135 HP, 600 Hrs., 20 speed power quad, 3 remotes, left hand reverser, front weights, 18.4R42 rears, 16.9R28 front; 1997 JD 8100 4x4, 16 speed power shift, 180 HP, duals, 3 pth, quick hitch, 4 remotes, 8100 Hrs, 20.8R42 rears, 420/90R30 front; New Holland L170 skid steer with heated cab & new tires; 2011 PJ gooseneck flat bed trailer, 34’ bed, 22,400 lb. GVW, ramps; 2010 JD 946 MoCo disc mower; 2010 JD 348 baler with kicker & preserver; NH BB940 tandem large square baler with crop processor, less than 22,000 bales last bale eject, preserver; 2011 Anderson SB-780 remote control square & round bale wrapper, Agland 6610 Macerator (conditioner); 2011 Kuhn GA 4521 GTH gyro rake; 2010 Kuhn GF 8501 MH, 3 pth, 32’ tedder with hyd foldup, Kuhn 7922 double gyro rake (needs work), bale spears, bale grabber, Generac 40kw generator, JD 340 offset harrows with 22” disc, Brillion ML148-1 cultipacker, Pequea tandem steel kicker wagon, 5 steel kicker wagons, round bale wagon, Vicon 3 pth fert spreader, NH solid bottom elevator on wheels, 2 Strick 53’ box trailers with air ride, 1500 gal poly tank, 18..4-26 tractor tires and rims.

Dairy Kool 2000 gal bulk tank complete, DeLaval 1000 bulk tank (bad comp.), Mueller plate cooler, Brock 68 gal oil fired water heater, oil tank, Sutorbilt 7.5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval 5 hp vacuum pump, DeLaval double 7 parlor, some gates, head locks.

From a neighbor’s farm: John Deere 510 Loader Backhoe Power Shift, Reverser, Heated Cab (small reserve), Little Giant 60 ft. solid elevator on wheels; Taylor Way 12’ Disc Harrows; NH 256 Rake; John Deere Model 320 portable, oil fired, hot water pressure washer; New Holland model 451, 7’ Sickle Bar Mower.

Senator Schumer introduces legislation to help dairy farmers meet the growing demand for increased milk production

by Bob Gray On Wednesday, March 14, Senator Schumer (DNY) introduced legislation to help dairy producers meet the growing demand for yogurt pro-

duction. Included here is a excerpt from the Senator’s press release.

Schumer: New York has got milk, now we need more “Today, U.S. Senator

Charles E. Schumer announced that he is introducing new legislation that will provide New York dairy farmers, who wish to expand their operations to meet the de-

Impact of Greek and other yogurt products spurring new demand for increased milk production

by Bob Gray This is very good news and it is certainly going to strengthen the economic underpinnings of the dairy industry in the Northeast. We haven’t seen this kind of upturn in demand for some time.

Most recently Greg Wickham, the CEO of Dairylea Cooperative, Inc., pointed out that the “yogurt phenomenon” is changing the dynamics of the Northeast dairy in-

dustry. Wickham noted that Greek yogurt has been the driving force behind the increased growth. He estimated that the Greek yogurt market will use 6 percent of the total raw milk production this year in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

One of the main advantages our Northeast Region has over other regions of the country is

our closeness to major population centers.

However, Greg Wickham also pointed out that this continued growth in Greek yogurt sales could result in raw milk shortages in the short term.

So this is going to be a challenge for our dairy industry in the Northeast. However I believe our dairy producers are up to this challenge.

Source: NDFC E-letter for March 16

1ST ANNUAL CHEMUNG VALLEY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 7TH @ 10:00 AM At Chemung County Fairgrounds Horseheads, NY 14945 Sponsored by 5 County Farm Bureau's from Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler; Tompkins and Tioga Counties Bring your excess Farm Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Tools, Lawn & Garden to be sold at a reasonable commission rate TO CONSIGN and to get in on the advertising campaign call Ashur Terwilliger 607-733-3957 or Cory Vondracek 607-481-1142 or HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON, SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

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FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Saturday, March 31 @ 10:00am At the former Baldwin Saw Mill located at 11142 Cooper St., Conquest, NY. From Cato take NYS Rte. 370 west, turn left (west) onto Townline Rd to left onto Cooper Street.

TRACTORS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, GARDEN TOOLS, BARN EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, & MORE! CALL HUNTER TODAY AT 315.604.7453 TO CONSIGN YOUR ITEMS John Deere 9500 combine w/4WD (clean), Mustang skid loader, John Deere 4630 w/ full cab (clean), John Deere 4240 FWD w/ full cab (clean), 1997 International 4700 w/ 18’ USA body & hoist (clean), 1100 Massey Ferguson diesel (new engine), 1950 diesel D4 CAT Dozer, John Deere 7000 6 row Corn Planter (narrow), John Deere 7000 4 row, no-till Corn Planter (narrow), International 510 Grain Drill 21 spout, soy bean special, 800 gallon Hardy Sprayer w/60’ booms, 2-John Deere 2-bottom trailer plow, 2-wooden hay wagons, aluminum 48’ storage trailer, WilRich 3 pt. hitch 6 row Cultivator, 20’ 3 pt. hitch Tine Weeder, 1997 International diesel 3800 School Bus DT466, 824.5 x 32 forestry tires and wheels w/ JD bolt pattern, 1000’ Poultry Feedline (30’ section), 700’ Poultry Waterline (30’ section), 1988 Yamaha 350 Induro motor cycle (like new), push mower, snow blower (like new), all kinds of hand tools & electric tools (some with cases), mechanic tools, tool boxes, drill press, wrench, meters, work bench, table saw (new), all kinds of power tools, bows & arrows, gun cases, and more.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Consignments coming in daily. Preview; Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

TERMS: Cash, good NYS check or credit card day of auction. ABSOLUTELY NO BUYER’S PREMIUMS OR PENALTIES when paying with cash or good NYS Check. VISIT DEAN ONLINE AT WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM (auctioneer #4840)

Hunter Cook, Auction Manager - 315-604-7453 Dean D. Cummins, Auctioneer - 315-626-2248

mand being fueled by the Greek yogurt boom, with the financial tools they need. Thanks to new plants, including the Pepsi Project Wave plant, Alpina, Fage, and Chobani, the New York Farm Bureau predicts that New York’s dairy farmers must be able to expand their output by 15 percent in order to take advantage of the opportunity that Greek yo-

gurt presents for our farmers. To help dairy owners who wish to expand, Schumer plans to introduce legislation, the DAIRY (Dairy Augmentation for Increased Retail in Yogurt products) Act, that will allow farmers who purchase cows that are already in production to write off the cows as a capital expense, lowering their overall tax burden.

Schumer’s bill would also

establish federal savings accounts targeted to farmers to help them save and grow during booms and to weather market downturns. The accounts would be structured to reward savings during periods when business is strong and defer taxes on those savings until farmers must withdraw funds to cover new expenses or manage cash flow.”

31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale "Where Quality Cattle Are Always In Style" Saturday, March 31, 2012 • 11 AM • Cobleskill, NY

Held at the Hanger Stable at the SUNY Cobleskill Ag Complex 100 Lots Will Sell • 15 Cows • 15 Bred Heifers • 65 Calves & Yearlings • 5 Lots of Embryos • 40 Sell From EX Dams! Also selling a MVE-AL30 semen tank with over 300 units of semen included!

By far, one of the most exciting groups we have ever sold at this sale. Many will show and go on to become tremendous cows. All cattle will be pregnancy examined, inoculated for Shipping Fever and tested for immediate interstate shipment.

Sale will be held at the Hanger Stable on the west end of the SUNY Cobleskill campus.

From Rt. 7, turn on Schoharie Parkway and follow signs for parking.

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Sale Managed By/Catalogs Salee Host SUNY Y Cobleskill Dairy Club Advisor: Dr. John Tryon 518-332-0458 Sale Chairman: Jesse Phillips 607-857-2933

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Subcommittee examines ways to save with rural development programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 21, Representative Timothy V. Johnson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture,

held a public hearing to identify duplicative federal rural development programs. There are at least 16 federal agencies which operate more than 88 programs relating to rural development in communities across the

country. Subcommittee Members questioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Undersecretary for Rural Development and the Director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the efforts be-

Cattle Exchange Managed Auctions are a symbol of Quality!

For catalogs, visit our web site at www.cattlexchange.com or email Daveramasr@cattlexchange.com. Serving the dairy industry from coast to coast.

The sales below will offer the finest Dairy Cattle to sell all year. The herds and consignment sales we manage afford buyers an opportunity to buy cattle that will surpass your expectations!

March 30th: Siemers Holsteins Spring Showcase, Fond du Lac, WI. 110 lots featuring contract heifers and show age heifers! (Auctioneer)

May 2nd: Ocean-View Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Windsor, CA. One of America's greatest breeding establishments! 600 head in one huge day! Co-Managed w/Burton Assoc.

March 31st: 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. 100 special offerings!

May 5th: Northeast District Classic, Harford, PA. 11:00AM. Dave RamaAuctioneer. 75 lots. Show calves & heifers, 4-H projects & more!

April 13th: NY Spring Colored Breed Sales, Syracuse, NY: Held at 6:00PM at the NY State Fairgrounds. Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Short Horns & Ayrshires! (A great place to buy Junior's fancy show winning heifers for the 2012 show season!)

April 14th: NY Spring Holstein Sale, Syracuse, NY: Held at 4:00PM at the NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contract heifers, deep pedigrees, show prospects, fancy Red & Whites & more!

April 21st: Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Quarryville, PA. Landis Weaver & Family. 11:00AM. Fantastic dispersal with 50% Red or Red factor & one of the highest type herds to sell all year! CoManaged w/Stonehurst Farm.

April 26th: Genesee-Hill Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Avon, NY. 11:00AM Complete Dispersal of all cattle owned by Genesee-Hill Holsteins, Mulligans & Larry & Beanie Hill owners. 240 head will sell!

Free Stall, parlor trained & sensational breeding!

April 28th: Delaware County Calf Sale, Walton, NY. 11:00AM. Hosted by the Delaware County Holstein Club. Dave Rama-Auctioneer.

May 11th: Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale, Arcade, NY. 11:00AM. Russ George & Family. 120 Outstanding Free Stall Cows & heifers!

June 12th: Kueffner Kows at Cowtown, Derby Line, VT. Dispersal of all Holsteins owned by Ernest Kueffner! 150+head of the breeds finest!

July 21st: NY State Holstein Picnic & Reflections of Maple Downs Sale, Middleburgh, NY. Hosted by the Lloyd Family.

Aug. 18th: Lebanon County Showcase, Myerstown, PA. (Assisting) Sept. 8th: 30th Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by SUNY Morrisville College Dairy Club.

Oct. 27th: NY Holstein Harvest Sale, Ithaca, NY. 100 of the greatest NY & the Northeast have to offer! Hosted by Cornell Univ. Dairy Science Club.

Nov. 29th: Destiny Road Holsteins Complete Dispersal, Lampeter, PA. Jay Stoltzfus & family. 150 Registered Holsteins.

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ing made to streamline duplicative programs and improve coordination among agencies that administer programs.

“Given our limited resources, it’s critical now more than ever that government programs operate as efficiently as possible. Today, Subcommittee Members pressed the administration for insight on how they are working to leverage current resources to benefit more communities in a tight fiscal environment.

My colleagues and I want to craft the best policy possible to benefit rural America. Making these

programs work better for our constituents is our top priority; clearly, much progress is needed,” said Chairman Tim-

“... it’s critical now more than ever that government programs operate as efficiently as possible.”

~ Timothy V. Johnson

othy V. Johnson (R-IL).

“Rural America faces different challenges than

those of urban communities in promoting economic development so the public-private strategy for addressing those needs often requires a distinctive approach.

USDA Rural Development, with field offices throughout rural America, is well-positioned to help rural communities, businesses and entrepreneurs drive economic development. As we move forward with the 2012 Farm Bill, we must ensure that the needs of rural America are effectively and efficiently met,” said Ranking Member Jim Costa (D-CA).

FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY MARCH 31ST @ 9:30 AM At Visscher Farm Rte. 282 (1400 S Main St) - 1 1/2 miles south of the Village of Nichols, NY 13812 use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte. 17/I86)- 20 miles north of Wysox/Towanda, PA area via Rte. 187 (bridge now open) Compact & Farm Tractors: Ford 5000 w/cab & 777F loader; Case IH 1594 4x4; Allis Chalmers 200 w/cab; Kubota M4700 4x4 w/LA1001 loader; Ford New Holland 1630 w/794 hours; and 7308 loader; Ford 3910; Allis Chalmers "B" w/tools; AC 190XT w/ ldr.; AC 190 (for parts); Farmall 400; MH 44; Ford 9N Construction: John Deere 490 Excavator w/thumb; Dresser TD8 Dozer w/6 way blade new tracks; Int. TD8 w/6 way blade; NH E27SR Mini Excavator 715 hours; Takeuchi TB 125 Mini Excavator; Diesel wood chipper Skid Steers: Bobcat 553; John Deere 240; NH LX885; Case/IH BHX 1102; backhoe attachments for S.S. or compact plus S.S. attachments: grapple bucket; pallet forks; bale spears; snow plow; brush grapple FARM EQUIPMENT: Balers: Gehl 2580 silage special round baler "nice"; Massey 146 round baler; Hesston 5330 w/crowder wheels; New Holland 273 - 268 & other balers Disc & Mower Conditioners: New Holland 1432 discbine w/flails 13' hydro "nice" shed kept; JD 1360 w/flails; Hesston 1014 hydro swing; NH 469; Hesston PT 7; Tedders: 4 star Vicon Fanex 400; Pequea 710 "new"; Hay Rakes; Plows: White 508 spring reset side hill hitch + coulters; JD 4 btm hydraulic reset 3 pt 5 shank chisel; Int 3 btm plow; JD 2 btm 3 pt; Forage Harvestor: Hesston 7155 - 7140; Tillage: IH 18' model 45 field cultivator; Grinder Mixer: Gehl 170 Mix All, double auger, hydraulic drives "nice"; Gravity Wagons: E2 flow w/ext. sides; Grain Drill: JD 8300 double disc w/grass seed; Rotary Cutters: Bush Hog 3 pth; Woods model MD 172 pull type; Int. 6' "new"; Alamo 8' rotary mower 3pt; 5 ft brush mower; offset 8' rotary mower w/tongue; plus other 3 pt & pull type; NI 5 ft brush hog; Corn Planters: JD 7000-4 row w/dry & liq fert, monitor, track eliminator; Case IH 900-4 row cyclo; IH 56 2 row; JD 484-4 row; Rototiller: Bush Hog mdl RT NR60 3 pth; Bale Shedder: Case IH 8610; Manure Spreaders: NI tandem box spreader; Oliver Superior "nice" 4 whl horse drawn Vehicles: 2000 Ford F250 pick up; 2002 Ford F150 pick up 4x4 w/XT cab; 1987 Chevy Toter 83,000 miles; Freightliner tractor; 2004 Honda Civic Si; Trailers: 1988 custom deck over tandem dual HD; tri axle trailer; drop deck trailer; Misc.: pallet forks loader; auger Timber Wolf Firewood Processor Pro CMX; "new" 8'x8' shed-chicken coop-outhouse-bridge-bird houses-planters; 8x8 18ft long landscape timbers; Hale water pump; bale grabs; discs; flotation tires; (13) 2x2x6 concrete blocks; MIG welder; welding cart; "new" electric winch; Farmi winch; rolling ladders (3); "Sharp" NI hay loader; cultivators; sickle bar mowers; drags; 3 pt blades; (4) 20.5x25 loader tires; Grouser S.S. tracks "new" fit 10" tires; Fencing; grain cleaner; Snap On 4 point car lift; service body; 100 gallon 3 pt crop sprayer; 4000 gallon fuel tank; plastic 250 gallon totes; new Titan tires for front backhoe & 4x4 compact; ATVs: John Deere 620 XUV w/280 hours; Bush Hog TH 4400-Honda powered; (2) Kawasaki 610 Mule 4WD; '94 Honda Mdl 300 4 wheeler; plus Nursery Stock: trees, bushes, etc.; tools and smalls in barn

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK

LUNCH AVAILABLE

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON www.visscherauction.com SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY 607-699-7250

Seward: “Buy from the Backyard Act” to boost local agribusinesses ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate on March 19 passed the “Buy From the Backyard Act” to promote the purchase of locally grown or produced food.

Senator Seward cosponsored the bill (S.2468) which requires state agencies with food contracts to buy at least 20 percent of their food from New York sources.

“Agriculture is New York’s number one industry,” said Senator Seward. “In recent years, agribusinesses have taken on all shapes and sizes — large dairy farms, small alpaca ranches, roadside vegetable stands — encouraging the use of their products will help our upstate economy grow.”

The bill expands upon existing law, which creates a program that encourages the purchase of local food products by state agencies. Under the new legislation, at least 20 percent of the food purchased by mental health facilities, prisons, universities and other state institutions that have food contracts with the state, would be required to be grown, produced, harvested or processed in New York State.

“Farmers markets are extremely popular throughout my district.

It’s an opportunity for consumers to buy a quality product from their neighbors, knowing that their purchase will help build the local econ-

omy. The “Buy From the Backyard Act” extends that concept to New York State and will help cultivate our many agribusinesses,” Seward concluded.

Senator Seward is a member of the senate agriculture committee and a consistent recipient of the “Circle of Friends” award from the New York Farm Bureau.

He recently voted in favor of the senate budget which restores funding for several vital farming programs including the New York Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Rebate Program, the Farm Viability Institute and Cornell Farm Family Assistance.

The bill was sent to the assembly.

CATTLE, HEIFER, & MACHINERY SALE HARDWAY FARMS DAIRY

FRIDAY MARCH 30, 2012 10:30 A.M.

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Salee to o bee heldd att Jackk Wood'ss Salee Barn,, locatedd inn Cincinnatus,, NY.. 2 Miless north, justt offf off NY YS Routee 26.. Watchh forr auctionn arrows.

Hardwayy Farms,, Hamilton,, NY: After 48 years of farming, selling a good, clean herd, AI breeding, low SCC-120,000, 4.1F, 3.27P. (45) Head dairy, with (15) recently fresh, and (14) due from April to June.

Good cows milking, and safe in calf for this fall. Cattle milking 80-90 lbs, with top 2nd calf heifers in this herd. Several Black Crosses, (4) Jersey's, & (1) R&W. Cows go outside daily, milked in tie stalls.

Sires used include, Amateur, Flint, Thane, & Boomerang.

(20) Head consigned. Good 1st calf heifers that are springing or fresh by sale day. Good cows selling as they bag up or freshen. (3) Jerseys and (4) Crosses in this group.

(30) Head from one place. (10) Bred heifers from short bred to 7 mos. (20) Open heifers from 500 lbs. to breeding age. Heifers have been handled and easy to work with. Shots up to date.

(10) Nice Open heifers from another consigner. Used to free stall.

Machinery: JD 4450, 4WD, Cab, power shift. White 2-135, 4WD, cab. JD 4240 w/cab. JD 3020, side console, w/loader. (Gas). Farmall 400, hyd. & 3 pt. hitch. JD 446 Round baler w/ silage kit. (Nice).

NH 848 round baler, w/auto tie. NH 263 baler w/kicker. (Works Great). NH 499 12ft. haybine, hydro-swing. NH 256 rake, NI 4150 rake. Wooden hay wagon. Kuhn 4 star tedder. H&S round bale wagon low profile.20 ft. Brillion, hyd. fold up drags, 20 ft. McConnel, hyd. fold up drags. Ford 241 fold up disc 18 ft. JD 12 ft. disc's. JD Harrow/conditioner, 12 ft., 3pt hitch. Brillion seeder w/double roller. 12 ft. roller. NH 900 chopper w/metal alert II & 990W grass head. JD 3950 Chopper, 2 row corn head, & hay head, elec. controls. NH 28 blower.

(2) Patz barn cleaner units, w/motors. Barn cleaner chain, 100 ft. w/12" paddles. 14 ft. belt conveyor. NH 185 spreader w/tandem axle. NI Manure spreader. King Kutter 7 ft. back blade. Finishing mower, 4ft. (New). 4 ft. york rake. 4ft. box scraper w/rippers. Bucket for GEHL skidsteer. Round bale knife. Round bale feeders, NEW. Wooden feeder rack. Shaver post pounder. Fransguard #4000 log winch.

Milkingg Equipment: Mueller HO-1000 gal. bulk tank w/compressor. (Ser. #15730). Alamo vacuum pump w/5hp. MVE SC 33-26 Semen tank. (Like new.)

Kato-Light 1JA6E generator, 12kw, 540 pto. Winco generator. Potsy steam jenny.

(200) fence posts. 10 Hp. motor. Gates from 4-12 ft. Tires: (2) Titan 14.9-24. (2) Titan 9.5-16s. SS pen6x8. (4) Cow mats. (14) bales plastic twine. More items being consigned daily.

Recreational: Kubota 500 RTV, 4x4, windshield & roof. 600 hrs. E-Z-Go golf cart, gas. Ski Doo GZX 550 snowmobile, w/reverse. (Nice).

PUBLIC AUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012 9AM

STITZEL'S FARM EQUIPMENT INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE LOCATION: 207 Krick Ln. Hamburg, PA 19526 DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 78 take Exit 29 (Hamburg), go South on Rt. 61, turn left at Ford Dealer toward Hamburg. From Reading Take Rt. 222 to Rt. 61 North to Hamburg, turn right at Ford Dealer, then take the 4th road right (Windsor Castle Rd) follow 2-1/4 miles turn left on Krick Lane. Watch for Sale Signs!

TRACTORS (APPROX NOON TO 3PM) TRACTORS: JD: 8760 4WD, 4255 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 7810, 8630 4WD, 8640 4WD, 8400, 8310, 8100, 7700, 7400, 6420 4WD, 6410, 6310 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 5210 w/Ldr, 4960, 4955 4WD, 4955, 5205, 4755 FWD, 4840, 4640 FWD, 4455 FWD, 4450 FWD, 4440, 4850, 4850 FWD, 2350, 2355, 2440, 2510 Dsl, 2520, 2630, 2640 w/L, 2840 w/L, 2940, 2950, 2955 FWD, 2955 FWD, 300, 3010, 3020, 3020 Gas, 3155, 3155 FWD, 4000, 4010, 4020, 4020 w/L, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4230, 4240, 4250 FWD, 4430, 4520, 4620, 4630, 4650, 5020, 5400, 7410, 830, 2550, 4320. CASE IH: MX270 4WD, MXM130 4WD, 5120 w/Cab 4WD & Ldr, 7240 4WD, 7150 FWD, 7140 FWD, 7120 4WD, 7110, 5250 w/Cab 4WD Ldr, 5240 W/L, 5140, 2096, 2594, 3220 4WD, 3588 2+2, 986, 995 w/Forklift. IH: 7110 FWD, 3289 FWD, 3294 4WD, 3388 2+2, 3688, 3788 2+2, 1566, 1486, 1066, 1086, 1586, 5088, 5288, 5488, 84 Hydro, 100 Hydro w/L, 140 w/1R Cult, 274, 3288, 485 w/L, 544 w/L, 574, 595 w/L, 656, 674, 686, 756, 786, 786 w/L, 806, 826, 886, 966, 986 w/L. NH: TS100 4WD w/L. FORD: TW 30 FWD, 8830 FWD, 8210 FWD, 8600, TW-25, 7710, 4610 w/Cab, 2000, 2600, 3000 w/L, 340B w/L, 400, 4000, 5000 w/L, 9600. CASE: 2294, 2390, 2470 4WD. KUBOTA: M9000 w/Ldr. WHITE: 2-105, 2-135, 2-155, 2-85. OLIVER: 1650, 770 w/L. MF: 165 w/L, 2675, 2705, 35 w/L, 3505, 65 w/L, 8140. MM: 602. AC: 6080, 7040, 7030, 7010, 7580, 7060, 185, WD45 w/L, D17. DEUTZ: DX630 FWD. FARMALL: 1566, MTA Gas, Super M, Super C, 200, 300, 460, 560, 806, H, MTA, Super A w/Cult. VERSATILE: Versitile 500 4wd. 2 CYLINDERS: JD A, JD B, JD D, JD G, JD 730 DSl, JD 720, JD 630, JD 620, JD 60, JD 520, JD 50, JD 40. INDUSTRIAL: JD 3400 Telehandler, JCB 505 Telehandler, Case 580K w/Cab 4WD Trac Ldr Extend-A-Hoe, Case 585E Forklift, JD 313 Skidloader, JD 260 Skidloader, JD 250 Skidloader, JD 240 Skidloader, JD 110 TLB, IH 250 TLB, Gehl 4625 Skidloader, Gehl 3Pt Backhoe, Case 40XT Skidloader, Case 1845 C Skidloader, Case 1840 Skidloader, Bobcat 853 Skidloader, Bobcat 843 Skidloader, JD 450 Crawler/Loader, JD 675B Skidloader, NH 840 Skidloader, NH LS180 Skidloader, NH LX885 Skidloader, Vermeer M-470 Trencher Hoe. COMBINES: JD 4420, NH TR70, Gleaner F2. TRUCKS: 1997 Chevy 2500 4x4 Utility Body Myers Plow, 1997 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4 Dsl Dump Truck.

EQUIPMENT 9 AM BALERS: CIH LBX331 Big Sq, NH 575, JD 100 Big Sq, NH 565, Hesston 4900 Big Sq, NH 570, CIH 8545 Inline, JH 348, JD 347, JD 338, JD 337, JD 327. ROUND BALERS: New Hesston 855 Rnd Baler, CIH 3450, CIH 8420, Gehl 1870, Hesston 530, Hesston 5580, JD 375, JD 410, JD 447, JD 535 w/Net Wrap, NH 664, NH 847, NH 855, NH BR730, NH BR740, NI 484, Vermeer 505I. STACK WAGONS: NH 1049 SP, NH 1037, NH 1033, NH 1010. FORAGE WAGONS: Gehl 970 TA, JD 716 TA, NH, NH 716 TA, New Kasten Forage, Gehl 970 TA. MIXER WAGONS: Knight Reel Auggie 3700, Oswalt 250. WAGONS: New Round Bale Carrier Wagon, Parker Bin, Richardton 700 Side Dump, United Farm Tool Side Dump. INVERTERS & TEDDERS: Deutz 4Star, NH 162, NH 169 6Star, Pequea 910. RAKES: Kuhn GA7301, Kuhn GA7302, Miller Pro 1100CIH 86, CIH 860, JD 660, Kuhn Rotary, New 4Star Folding Rotary Rakes, NH 256, NI, Niemeyer Dbl Rotary, Vicon Twin Rotary. DISCBINES: NI 5209, Vicon 9', NH 1431, NH HW340 SP, NH 411, Kuhn 4000, JD 956, JD 955, JD 945, JD 1360, JD 930. HAYBINES: NH 1495 SP, NH 2450 SP, NH 489, NH 1465, JD 1219, Hesston 7', JD 820. SICKLEBAR MOWERS: IH, JD 350, NH 450, NH 451. MOWERS: (2) 15' Batwing, Ford 6', Hardi Disc Bank, JD 3Pt Disc, Volunteer Rotary, JD 12', Rhino 15', Bush Hog 12', JD 6', Land Pride. FLAIL MOWERS: IH No. 10, NH 38. CORNPLANTERS: JD 7200 6R, JD 7200 4R, JD 7000 6R, JD 7000 4R, IH 900 6R. SOIL SAVERS: Glenco 9Tooth, White 445. PLOWS: DMI 5B Reset, IH 710 & 720 5B & 6B, JD 2800 5B Reset, JD 2800 6B Reset, JD 3B, Ford 3B, White 549 5B Reset. CHISEL PLOWS: JD 1600 14 Tooth P/T, JD 11Tooth Chisel. DISCS: JD 215 12' Flex, JD 630, JD 634, JD 638, JD, Rhino, White, Bush Hog, Krause 1824' Rock Flex Folding. PACKERS: 14' Transport, 24' X Fold. V-RIPPERS: Brillion & Sunflower 5' & 7' Shank, M&W 7 Shank Ripper. CULTIVATORS: Brillion 6R, IH 183 6R, JD 6R. CULTIMULCHERS: Brillion 15', JD, CIH 12-15', Bearcat 16'. GRAIN DRILLS: CIH 5300, CIH 5100, JD 8200, JD 8300, CIH 510, Tye. NO TILL DRILLS: JD 750 15', Lilliston 9680,Marliss, Tye 15'.

GRINDER MIXERS: NH 357, NH 358, 355, 354, PAPEC 880. MANURE SPREADERS: Badger TA Manure Tank, NH 155, NI 352, NI 3639 TA, NI 3743 Tandem Axle, Pequea, Steiner Liquid Manure Tank. CORNPICKERS: NI 325 2R, NI 323 1R, JD 300 2R. LOADERS: Ford, IH 2000, IH 2200, IH 2250, JD 148, JD 245, JD 48. HARVESTERS: JD 5440 SP AWD, JD 5730 SP AWD, NH FP240, NH 900, NH 790, JD 3970, JD 3960, JD 3950, IH 8730, CIH 8525, Gehl 1060, Gehl 1265, Gehl 760, IH 830. ROCK PICKERS: 3 Pt Stone, Degleman, Leon. MISC: Brillion 10' & 12' Transport Seeder, Fox Silage Dump Station, G600 Ag Bagger, H&S 40' Hay Merger, IH 50 Stalk Shredder, JD Grain Cart, JD Heavy Front Tractor Blade, Land Pride Box Scraper Blade, Loader Forks, NH 166 Inverter, Peerless Grinder/Blower, Sdi Sprayer, West Field 60' Grain AugerBale Wrapper, Kidd Bale Chopper, Brillion 6R S-Tine Cultivator, Hay Jaw Bale Chopper, Arts Way Stalk Shredder, CIH 600 Blower, Easy Trail Model 500 Dump Cart, Grove Dump Station, JD 15' Stalk Shredder, JD 85 6R Folding Cultivator, JD Roll Bar, Canopies, Killbros Gravity Bin-New, NI 48' Elevator, Parker 375 Bu Gravity Bin, Sm Gravity Bin, UFT Grain Cart, Westfield 51' Grain Auger, Wic TA Liq Tank, Brillion Seeder, Bale Spears, Loader Forks, Loader Buckets, Tractor Cabs.

COMPACT TRACTORS AND LAWN MOWERS (APPROX. 3 PM) (MOST COMPACTS ARE 4WD W/LDRS AND EQUIPMENT) COMPACTS: JD 3203 w/L, JD 4300 TLB, JD 4700 w/L, JD 670 TLB, JD 4200 w/L, JD4100 w/L, JD 955 w/L, JD 850, JD 955, JD 1050 w/L, New Kubota L3940 w/L, Kubota M4050, Kubota L3650, Kubota L2850 w/L, Kubota L2550 TLB, Kubota L4150, Kubota L2900 TLB, Kioti 2204 w/L, NH TC485 TLB, NH TC40 w/L, NH TC30, CC 8454 4WD TLB, CC 7254 w/L & Belly Mower, CC 8404 w/L, Farmall Cub 185, Ford 1920 w/L, CC 5254.

LAWN AND GARDEN: JD 455 Dsl, JD 445, JD 425, JD F935 w/Cab & Mower, Kubota G3200 Dsl w/Blade, Kubota T1600 Dsl, Kubota T1670, Wheel Horse 520H, JD 420, JD 400, JD 330 Dsl, JD 3235A Reel Mower, JD 322 Dsl, JD 318, JD 317, JD 316, JD 1435 Front Mower, JD 112 w/Snowblower, Bolens ST140, CC 1315, CC 1440, CC 1862, CC 1863, CC 2182, CC 2186, Kubota F2100 Front Mower.

ATV/4-WHEELER: Kubota RTV900, Polaris 700 sportsman, Polaris 500 Explorer, Polaris 400, JD 6x4 Gators, Dsl & Gas. ABSOLUTE ROW: JD 4040 Tractor, JD 4240 Tractor, IH 3788 2+2 Tractor, Ford 3600 Dsl Tractor, IH 560 Tractor, Ford 800 Tractor, Farmall M w/Mounted Picker, Farmall M, CIH 1594, 89 Ford Pickup 4x4, Ford & Chevy Pickups.

TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Loading facilities available!

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Attention Farmers & Dealers: BE PROMPT! Equipment - 9AM! Tractors- approx. 12-3PM, Compactsapprox. 3PM Selling with Two Auction Trucks! Bring a friend! This sale is an inventory reduction the result of Paul & Kevin's purchasing a lot of nice equipment and Brian trading a lot of equipment. They need room. Come take advantage of this opportunity to buy!

Food available! Porta Johns! Not responsible for accidents!

List subject to change due to daily business. Some items may be added and some may be deleted prior to the sale date.

Sale Managed By:

SALE FOR: STITZEL FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Email: Stitzelfarmequip@aol.com • 610-562-8377

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION LLC (#2357)

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com Advance Notice: April 20, 2012: Top dairy & machinery already consigned.

717-656-2947 • FAX 717-656-6011 http://www.wolgemuth-auction.com email: wolgemuth-auct@juno.com Auctioneers: Dennis Wolgemuth & Blaine Rentzel

Farmer Veteran Coalition: supporting America’s heroes Three more Farmer Veterans have been accepted into FVC’s Fel-

lowship Fund The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has

The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a national organization connecting military veterans with opportunities for employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. Parties interested in providing support to the fellowship or general support to FVC can reach us at info@farmvetco.org or call 530-756-1395.

Photo courtesy of Farmer Veteran Coalition

added three veterans to the Fellowship Fund program, to support their farm businesses and ease their transition into agriculture. The Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund is a program that assists veterans starting their food and farming careers through mentorships, donated equipment and supplies, and small grants. In addition to the small grants, FVC provides veterans with personal assistance through farming and financial mentorships.

Justen, an Army veteran and current National Guardsman, owns and operates Veteran Compost LLC, the only permitted facility in Maryland for composting food waste and the only producer in that state of vermicompost and compost worms. Justen hopes to establish additional composting facilities across the East Coast and hire veterans to run these satellite fa-

Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction

Thurs., April 5, 2012, 11am 2324 Ridge Road - 1/2 mi. N. of Himrod Rd., 1 mi. N. of Milo Center, 3 mi. E. of Penn Yan, NY Tractors: IH 986, C/A, ex. 18.4x38, 5000 hrs., 1 owner, always stored inside; 18.4x38 snap on duals; 1950 IH “H”, 1 family owner.

Tillage: White 435 7 shank chisel plow, 1 owner; IH 16’ disk with spike tooth leveler; Dunham Lehr 3 section 16’ cultipacker, 6’ and 2-5’wings; Case 16’ field cultivator with tine leveler Planting: IH 5100 21x7 Soybean Special drill, DD. Packer wheels, grain only, grass seeder; IH 800 6-30 plate planter, dry; Gerber pto seeder; 500 gal trailer sprayer with 30’ booms.

Combine: 1984 IH 1420, 4wd, 2560 hrs. always stored inside, field ready; IH 820 15’ flex head; IH 810 13” rigid head; IH 943 4-30 corn head.

Truck: 1995 Ford F-Series, gas, 5 spd, 53,370 mi., Parkhurst 16’ grain stake body dump.

Grain handling: Turnco gravity box on IH 330 gear; J&M gravity box on home made truck frame; 4x16’ auger; Speed King 51’ elevator; hyd. motor with hoses.

Misc. Equipment: hyd. dump 12’ flat bed on El. Wh. Gear; 2-18.4x38 tires, 1 mounted on IH rim; roll of cable; 300 gal diesel and 150 gal gas tanks with hand pumps; no small tools.

Equipment has had excellent operation and maintenance.

Info: Marvin Koek 315-536-3410 Preview: starts March 31st or by appointment TERMS: ID for bidder number, check or cash or Visa, MasterCard & Discover (3% fee)

D ANN A UCTIONEERS , D ELOS D ANN , 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat., May 12, 9am: - Estate of Tom Oliver, 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY, excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors, Oliver 1800 pedal tractor, w/plastic grill.

Sat., June 9, 9am: - Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors including 14th built G-1000, parts, 150 MM farm toys. MM & gas signs.

cilities. An innovator in agriculture, Justen is one of FVC’s first Newman’s Own Veteran Innovators in Agriculture (NOVIA) award recipients.

Army veteran Brett operates Serenity Valley Farm, outside Pittsburg, PA, where he and his wife grow vegetables, fruit trees and are starting a beef cattle herd.

Due to a high demand for locally raised meat products in his area, Brett plans to expand his operation to include meat rabbits and broiler

hens. The NOVIA grant has allowed Brett to purchase a hoop house, which will protect the animals year round and also offer space for starting vegetable transplants.

Anna served eight years in the Army before beginning Chestnut Ridge Farm in North Carolina.

Chestnut Ridge Farm is a 10-acre family farm comprised of a fruit and nut orchard that integrates pork, chicken and turkeys into their agro-ecosystem. As our first female fellow in

the 2012 Bob Woodruff Grant, Anna will receive assistance to purchase fencing for her orchard and finance a water management project.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a national organization connecting military veterans with opportunities for employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. Parties interested in providing support to the fellowship or general support to FVC can reach us at info@farmvetco.org or call 530756-1395.

Pro Ag attends Farm Bill Hearing

Dairy farmer members of Pro-Ag discuss the Farm Bill at the Saranac Lake, NY Hearing: (from left to right) Brenda Cochran (PA), Gretchen Maine (NY), Ken Dibbell (NY), Robin Fitch (NY), Congressman Chris Gibson (R-NY), and Arden Tewksbury (Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization).

Photo courtesy of Pro Ag

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS

Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM 2456 Route 14 Penn Yan, NY 14527

18 mi. south of Geneva, 18 mi. north of Watkins Glen right along Route 14 Specializing in registered and grade dairy cattle, Jerseys, complete dairy herds, heifers, and service bulls. Set up for interstate transportation. Reasonable commission rates. Great dairy location. Licensed and bonded. Auction held every first Friday of the month. Excellent ventilation, all cattle vaccinated upon arrival and vet checked by Keseca Vet. 1.) 30 cow Holstein dairy from Bob Nipper from Fulton NY. Herd consists of 30 mature cows with large majority comprised of first and second calf heifers, and 4 springing heifers. Cows are in excellent condition and show lots of milk with great udders with 4.2 fat and 3.2 prot. Cows are all AI sired & bred. A few are bred to a pure bred bull out of a 92 point dam, Cows are milked in tie stall and housed in free stall. (Bob and Rhonda are great dairy farmers and it will show) 2.) 45 head Jersey herd from Jim Young from Fleming, NY. Herd consists of 30 cows, 5 bred heifers, 9 younger stock, and 2 young bulls. This is a pure bred herd that didn’t keep papers up to date. Cows have a 4.3 fat and 3.6 prot. Cows are in great condition and show good milk. This is a pasture herd and have a lot due this spring and early summer.

3.) A few pure bred Jerseys from Meadow Brook Farms 4.) 5 fresh top heifers from overstocked farm 5.) 3 pure bred fresh heifers from Bill Brown (nice). Watch next weeks ad for pedigrees 6.) 2 pure bred Jersey Bulls 7.) This is an early listing. Expecting large auction. Call Elmer Zeiset, Jay Martin or Ray Zimmerman to get in next weeks advertising.

Strong demand for quality dairy cattle, last month we sold 140 head with the sale topping out at $1,900.

We have a specialty mix we feed with grass hay to make transitioning smooth for milking cattle.

FOR TRUCKING AND CONSIGNMENT CALL: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • Jay Martin 315-521-3123 • Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.

Auctioneers note: If you’re in the dairy industry, you will want to be here!

For maximum price vaccinate 2 weeks prior to auctions.

Food stand by the Zimmermans.

Auction Staff: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 (Pedigrees By) John Mikel 585-356-5551 Leon Good 315-374-2788 Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521 Clarence Shirk 570-259-0032 Melvin Lee High 315-651-1924 Jay Martin 315-521-3123

Scheduling Spring Auctions - Call to discuss auction method

Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

USDA to interview certified organic growers HARRISBURG, PA — Under a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), NASS will conduct the 2011 USDA Certified Organic Production Survey to gather detailed production and marketing information on certified organic farming in the United States. The in-

formation published as a result of the survey will be used by RMA to improve Federal crop insurance programs for organic crops, as required by the 2008 Farm Bill. The data will help determine the numbers and varieties of organic crops insured and develop new insurance approaches.

This survey provides certified organic producers an opportunity to showcase their contributions to U.S. agriculture and help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of organic farming in the United States. From the 2008 Organic Production Survey, NASS reported the

2012 Farm Bill comments being accepted online until May 20 “The work of the Agriculture Committee, including reauthorizing the Farm Bill in 2012, affects every American; ensuring that our farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to produce an abundant and affordable food and fiber supply is as important to our country as national defense.”

— Chairman Frank D. Lucas Farm Bill Field Hearings Chairman Frank Lucas announced a series of field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill to take place throughout March and April. The hearings will give Committee Members the opportunity to hear firsthand how U.S. farm policy is working for farmers and ranchers in advance of writing legislation.

• New York — Held on March 9 • Illinois — March 23

• Arkansas — March 30 • Kansas — April 20 Farm Bill Feedback You may submit comments to be considered part of the Committee’s Farm Bill field hearing record by visiting http://agriculture.house .gov/farmbill_feedback.h tml. and completing the feedback form at that online address. Your comments must be submitted using that link by May 20. Information

about America’s Farm Bill 2012, as posted by the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Agriculture, can be found at http://agriculture.house .gov.

Chairman Lucas began the Farm Bill process when the Committee held 11 audit hearings on agriculture programs to look for ways to improve programs for farmers, increase efficiency, and reduce spending.

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For Daniel Kurtz 999 County Route 39, Bainbridge, NY 13733

I-88 Exit 8 turn on 206 west go to traffic circle, take Cty Rte 39 south 1 mile 10:00 AM • Saturday, March 31, 2012 Equipment: CIH JX80 4x4 open station 364 hours (tractor still new), Cub Cadet 7260 4x4 with loader 6 foot finishing mower, John Deere 250 series 2 skidsteer full cab 1300 hours 2 buckets balespear, CIH DC92 pull type disc mower (like new), John Deere 448 round baler mega wide plus (only baled 500 round bales, still new), S&H V10 wheel rake (like brand new), Taarup bale wrapper 7520 (still new), NH 163H 4 star tedder dig-a-drive, NI tandum spredder, work saver bale clamp, New round bale wagon, AC 10' pull type disc, 12' Brillion cultimulcher, 16' pull type drag, 3 feeder tubs, 3 round bale feeders, 2 bottom plow, head locks, (20) 16' pressure treated 6x6's, Belmont 24’ gooseneck trailer, 9’x16’ hardwood kicker racks, 6’ MC flail mower This equipment has been shed kept and is field ready just like new and sells absolute, be on time, not much small stuff.

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average production expenditures are higher for organic farms ($171,978) than for all farms nationwide ($109,359). Knowing the disparity in cost of production, this new information will help the USDA re-evaluate Federal crop insurance programs to ensure USDA certified organic producers receive equitable insurance rates and programs for the food and fiber they produce.

Besides RMA, USDA’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service will use the detailed data on agricultural products produced using organic practices to enhance

programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will use the information to evaluate the potential expansion of the Market Access Program to allow for more exports of organic agricultural products.

From April 2-20, NASS representatives will be conducting telephone and personal interviews of certified organic producers who have not yet responded by mail or telephone during the December 2011 to March 2012 data collection period.

Individual information is completely confiden-

tial by law (Title 7, U.S. Code and CIPSEA, Public Law 107-347).

“NASS safeguards the confidentiality of all survey responses and publishes only state and national level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated Kevin Pautler.

For more information on the 2011 USDA Certified Organic Production Survey, visit www.nass.usda.gov, or contact Mark Linstedt at 717-787-3904.

Find agricultural statistics for your county, state, and the nation at www.nass.usda.gov

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EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sat., March 31, 2012 • 9 AM Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Consigned from Estate of Gordon Boyce, Ovid, NY; 1974 AC 175 Diesel, ROPS, rear weights; 7’ pto snow blower.

Other early consignments: JD 7000 6 R planter, dry monitor, row units rebuilt 2 yrs; NH 275 baler w/ thrower; butcher shop equipment - Hobart 5700 - D meat saw, Hobart 403 meat cuber, Biro AFMG24 meat grinder mixer, Berkel 910 meat slicer, Bizerba meat slicer, Heat Seal 625A wrapper, meat lugs 8’ poly top meat cutting table, 10’ & 3’ ss meat wrapping tables, ss meat rack w/ trays, meat saw, knives, steels, general meat grinder; 46 milk cans, vg cond; new 8x12’ and 10x14’ storage sheds; new hand tools; contractor small power tools; large quantity and variety of equipment. Consignments accepted at site on Thurs-Fri March 29-30 9-6pm Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment w/Visa, MC, Disc 3% fee.

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Sat., May 12, 9AM - Estate of Tom Oliver, 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY, excellent farm collectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors, Oliver 1800 pedal tractor, w/ plastic grill.

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Sat., June 9, 9AM - Don Rice Jr. 5761 Barber Hill Rd, Geneseo, NY, 15 MM farm tractors including 14th built G-1000, parts, 150 MM farm toys. MM & gas signs.

United Nations addresses women’s role in the food system Women with knowledge are empowered, and empowered women will feed the growing population, is the message delivered

by Sheila Marshman, President-Elect of New York Agri-Women and a Morrisville State College Professor.

Marshman represented the New York Agri-Women at the United Nations, 56th Commission on the Status of Women Session: Womens’ Role in Food Security and Sustainable Develop-

ment: Partnership between Rural and Urban Women. Other speakers included officials from Japan and Nigeria. The goals of the session included the sharing of women’s role in the food system, the advances of women in agriculture, and the challenges women face in each country within the food system.

In Asia and Africa, many of the farmers are women. Women are re-

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SPRING PREMIER ALL BREEDS DAIRY SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 @ 11:30AM Hosking Sales - New Berlin, NY 155 Head Sell 110 Holsteins with 20 R&W, 1 Holstein Service Bull, 20 Brown Swiss, 20 Jerseys & 5 Guernseys - With 50 fresh young heifers and cows at peak production.

Our selections were geared to satisfy the commercial dairyman and the elite breeders alike! We'll have something for everyone - Milk, show appeal, many generations of outstanding performance and genomics. We're excited about the lineup - join us the evening before the sale for an open house and cattle viewing from 5PM - 9PM. A few Holstein sale highlights to watch for: Woodmansee, CT sends six tremendous bred heifers from famous cow families; Wisbee Farms sends a nice group of springing and fresh heifers; Genesse-Hill sends a smashing group of 10 freestall fresh cows and heifers with deep pedigrees; for the R&W enthusiast Locust-Vale sends 6 fresh cows milking up over 100# and four open heifers ready to breed - super production pedigrees; Morrill Farm sends five top young cows and heifers, other R&W consignments up to 9 generations of EX from famous cow families. Kel-Vista sends four exceptional fresh young cows; Grassland Farms sends a group of heifers and young cows. Many other deep pedigree, show calves, fresh heifers, high genomic individuals sell.

Also 1st Choice Scientific Destrys of Four IVF females from Pierstein Dundee Rosebud-ET VG88 2yr. old - 2-04 286 26959 4.4 1175 4.4 1547, 2D 2E 97 Can Thrulane James Rose 6-01 365 43120 4.1 1768 3.5 1517- All American - All Canadian Aged Cow Supreme Champion 2008. 3 #1 Embryos x Comstar Lauthroity-ET from Windy-Knoll Peace VG85 at 2yr. - 2-04 3x 365 34820 3.7 1277 3.0 1061, 2D Pledge 3E 95 GOM DOM, 3D Promise 2E 95 GMD DOM, 4D Pala 4E 94. 3 #1 Embryos Crackholm Secure from Ridgedale Riviera-RedET VG85 - 2-01 3x 365 23190 4.4 1027 3.2 742, 2D Ridgedale-T Rehema Red-ET 2E93, 7 more EX in the Roxy Family.

Jersey sale highlights: Evans sends a group of fancy bred heifers lead by a Jr. 2yr. old prospect for the fall shows sired by Verify-ET from a EX 91 Belmont w/1196f, next dam EX92 w/1161f. Lawtons sends a fancy Int. Calf by Tequila from 2yr. T-Bone, 2D VG85 and a fancy fresh 2yr. Action with Dam EX90 25,730 1256f 894P. Parkview- Jerseys sends six young cows and heifers; Underground Genetics sends a tremendous Indiana Fall Calf from an EX Duaiseoir, 2nd Dam EX91. Many more exceptional show calves, young cows - exceptional group.

Guernsey Highlights: Grassland farms sends 2 VG young cows both from EX Dams. A fresh 3yr. old Super Lux sells with her March calf sired by Natural.

Open house - viewing of cattle Friday, April 5th from 5PM - 9PM. Watch next week's ad for exciting consignments.

Catalog will be online www.hoskingsales.com Directions: (Former Welch Livestock Market) 30 miles South of Utica, 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. Sale Staff: Shaun Merrill - pedigrees 315-246-1636 Denny Ferguson 607-844-4473 Nate Osborn 315-224-2772 Jordan Thomas 315-404-5056 Lester Hosking 845-649-2063 Brian Skarka 518-369-6874 Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

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Wed. April 4, 2011 @ 11 AM * Preview Begins @ 9 AM (Note Date change) Auction On-Site: 7000 NYS RT. 91 Truxton, NY 13158 (Cortland County) For Park Family Farms * Cattle Inventory Reduction Auction

*Select Consignments Accepted* Sale Order: Machinery, Milking herd then bred heifers HERD: 67 +/- total cows (61 Milking & 6 Dry) 90% AI Bred (used to freestall & tie stall) (48 1st & 2nd!) Ave. Age 41 +/- Months! (3.8 F & 3.3 P) Young Herd giving over 70# daily, 2X, no BST w/ mostly SPRING FRESHENING! Over 30 Fresh last 60 DAYS! (32) 1st lact., (16) 2nd lact., bal. 3+. Many fresh heifers, dry cows, springers & close ups. SCC: 130,000 cattle are bred from (Autumn Ridge, Harveydale, Pooledale, Westan & Iris-Hill). Years of AI breeding. Numerous cows milking 80-100 pounds, cows in various stages, EX feet & legs w/ 1st calf fresh heifers giving 80+ #'s!

These cattle will go home & milk well for you and that's a guarantee! Beautiful udders. EX body cond. 5 Jersey cows, 4 Holstein/Jersey X's & 1 Red Holstein/ Jersey X. The rest is Reg & Grade Holsteins. Herd is being fed quality baleage & hi-moist corn TMR. REGISTERED CATTLE: Iris- Hill Fresh Heifer Sept.

Storm X VG 85 ADVENT milking heavy (NICE!); Iris-Hill Springer ADVENT x VG 87 RUBENS LAZER-RED w/ 32,000 # 1200F & 1030 P due A.I. 5/20 to PEMBROKE; Iris- Hill ADVENT X VG 86 RUBENS w/ 31,000 # @ 1200F & 1000P w/ VG 85 2nd Dam due A.I. 5/15 to MAZDA-RED; Iris-Hill ADVENT x VG 86 2nd dam due A.I. 5/16 to LAKESIDE-RED. HEIFERS: 25 +/- HiGrade AI bred heifers checked safe due MAY- OCT w/ several close ups. Some Heifers serviced AI & Some bred naturally.

Heifer & Herd Sires: CALVIN, HERO, LYNCH, LEADER to name a few. Some sires are unknown, but the quality will speak for itself. Mostly Select Sires. Don't miss out, these cattle will be AFFORDABLE! MACHINERY: JD 220 disc. 20'; JD cultivator; JD 920 MoCo discbine, Gehl 980 forage wagon & 12' field drag. VISIT Zoggbros.com for photos! Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Discover & MC. 3% buyer's premium by credit card. All cattle sold "As Is, Where Is", absolutely, regardless of price! Driver's license req. Catalog available @ Ringside. Inspection welcome anytime. All cattle have been inoculated for shipping fever.

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try, often by default, and with less natural and financial resources than men. Olayinka Adeleke, Executive Secretary, Center of Women Reproduction and Child Rights in Nigeria described the unsanitary conditions in which women are often expected to prepare and process food. As stated by Olayinka, “Food trace-

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Wed., March 28th • 10:30 AM Complete Dispersal of 40 Cows Berks Co. RHA Over 21,000 Lbs. This is a tie stall herd and completely AI bred for years with many cows bred for summer & fall calving.

Averaging 70 Lbs. in the tank, Low SCC All Consignments Welcome COWS - HEIFERS - BULLS

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Brown Swiss highlights: Hills-Valley has a smashing Dec. calf by Blessing Mort Laura Legacy from 4 Gen. EX w/big records, Dam 2E-92 5-04 365 34300 3.7 1267 3.0 1034, 2D 2E 92, 3D EX, 4D EX. Glen Moss sends a beautiful uddered Power Surge 3yr. old already VG from 2 EX dams. Dublin- Hills has a fall calf by Wonderment. Osborn Bros sends three fall showage calves sired by Total and Vigor. Empire Farm has a Wonderment bred heifer due 4/28; and also an outstanding Vigor Dec. calf from an VG88 Ace, 2nd D VG88, 3rd Dam VG, 4Dam EX. Also a VG 86 3yr. old Vigor dams 2E 91, 2D 3E 90, 3D VG, 4D is Whizzbang 5E 93 - she is due after the sale to Emory. Bruno sends a VG 3yr. old Top-Acres EP Premium-ET, D EX91 Jetway, 2D VG88. Also a Wonderment 3yr. old from 2 EX Dams. Cedar Lane Farms sends a Brothers Three Parker 2yr. old from a famous Top-Acres pedigree; and a VG 3yr. old Jade Max, DVG87, 2D 2E 92 Jetway Primo.

Many more show age calves and sound young cows.

Women from around the world gather at the United Nations for the 56th Commission on the Status of Women, on March 1. Pictured from the U.S.: (center) Sheila Marshman, Morrisville State College Professor and President Elect of New York Agriwomen.

Photo courtesy of New York Agri-women

ability from the rural to the urban women is a challenge, our country is working hard to educate women on how to best prepare, process, and deliver food from rural to urban Nigeria”. As the women of Nigeria advance and become more empowered, the food system and the rural economy of Nigeria also advances.

In Japan, 52 percent of the nation’s farmers are women. The Japanese government has been instrumental in marketing food and agricultural products developed by rural women through the creation of Antenna Shops. Antenna shops and restaurants only sell local products produced

by Japanese women and are found in heavily populated urban areas including Tokyo. According to Chieko Serizawa, with the Pan-Pacific and SouthEast Asia Women’s organization, “Antenna shops continue to increase, as they are proving to be an excellent way to empower women, encourage women to pursue careers in agriculture, and put money back

Dairy Skills Training Programs Wyoming County Dairy Institute (WCDI) and the North West New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team (NWNY Team) Collaborate on Dairy Skills Training Programs WARSAW, NY — The WCDI and NWNY Team will present two dairy Skills Training programs during April and May. The first class is an on-line course offered through The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary

Medicine, namely DAIRY COMP 305. In addition to this Level 1 offering, we will be offering two advanced courses which are BREDSUM and SOMATIC CELL COUNT. These courses are intended for those that feel they have mastered the intricacies of this herd health data management Dairy Comp 305 basic program. Registration for the Dairy Comp courses must be made by APRIL 7. The actual online class will begin April 23.

The second class offering will be on the PRODUCTION OF QUALITY MILK. This class will be taught by local veterinarians and a dairy technologist. It is intended to help milkers’, and herdsmen/women. The format for this course is four science based lectures May 1, 3, 8, 10 and an on farm “handson” learning session on May 12. Classes will be held in Warsaw and Canandaigua. Registration for the course clos-

es April 26.

All of the aforementioned courses are available for college credit through Alfred State College for an additional fee. For more information contact Amy Berry, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, at 585-7862251, ext. 132, stop by the Extension office at 104 North Main Street in Warsaw, or visit our website at www.WyomingCountyDairyInstitute.com.

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Priscilla Larry (L-R), Joanie Smith, Terri DiNitto, Sheryl Taylor, and Marylynn Mattison-Collins are members of the Oneida County Women in Farming dairy discussion group. The group will be presented as a successful model for the dairy industry at the National Women in Agriculture Conference in Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of CCE Oneida County

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into the Japanese rural economy.”

Antenna shops are a proven model that can be implemented in other countries.

In the United States an increasing number of women are becoming involved in agriculture. The 2007 census revealed that fourteen percent of our nation’s 2.2 million farms are owned by women and thirty percent of our nations farms are operated by women.

Sheila Marshman delivered the message stating that, “our combined efforts have helped U.S. agriculture become the most developed in the world. Through our production efforts we provide food and fiber for the growing domestic and international markets.

Thanks to the growing number of women involved in agriculture we are doing so with a renewed interest in social

responsibility, food safety, and environmental stewardship.” Marshman went on to say that, although women in the U.S. have advanced, there is still much work to be done, as there are more men in upper management of corporate agribusinesses than women, women still lag behind by 19 percent in salary.

The growing population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by the year 2050 and every country must make feeding their people and those beyond their boarders a top priority.

Marshman concluded her speech by stating, “We all must work together to collectively develop a safe, secure and economically viable local food model that will help women to advance socially and economically around the world.” Together, we as women we

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PUBLIC AUCTION at Fraley’s Dairy Complex 1515 Kepner Hill Road, Muncy, PA

SAT, MARCH 31, 2012 Starting 11am w/heifers Cows 12 noon Short Notice 285 head complete dairy herd 185 Holsteins - 100 Crosses Freestall/parlor trained COWS: Herd consists of 135 milking age animals, 1/4 BS/Hol or Jersey/Hol crosses, balance Holsteins. (60 1st lact, 40 2nd lact) this is a year round dairy w/45 head fresh in the last 4 months, Plant BF 4.4 Protein 3.2 Nice set of young cows w/good feet, legs & udders. Cows are a little thin but the kind that will go home & do you good.

HEIFERS: 1/4 BS or Jersey/Hol cross balance Holsteins, 150 head, 10 springers, 20 exposed to bull, 60 yearlings, 60 from 4 to 8 months.

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Monday, Mar. 19th sale - cull ave. .68, Top cow .88 wt. 1342 $1180.96, Bulls/Steers top .98 wt. 1732 $1697.36, bull calves top $2.55, heifer calves top $1.50, Dairy milking age top $1225, Goats $120, cull Sheep $1.00#.

Monday, March 26th - Note we will start this sale at 10AM due to the amount of small animals. Special Holiday Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Note this date is the last week of March. Group of Boar cross goats from one farm; 2 Boar cross Billy Goats. 25 - 100% Boar kids from one farm.

Group of sheep from one flock. Group of 6-8 lambs from one flock. We expect a good run.

Monday, April 2nd - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Thursday, April 5th - From 5PM - 9PM Open house & viewing of cattle for the Spring Premier Sale.

Friday, April 6th - 11:30AM Spring Premier All Breed Sale. 165 Head selling: 100 Holsteins, 30 Jerseys, 30 Brown Swiss, 5 Guernsey. Selections are complete the quality is the best ever. We have show calves of all breeds, outstanding bred heifers, fresh young cows that will please the most discriminating. Watch our website for complete catalog online. (Join us the evening before for open house and cattle viewing) Monday, April 9th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 3 started Jersey bulls sired by Alexander, Vete & T-Bone.

Saturday, April 21st - Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction - accepting consignments groups or single items. Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

Monday, April 23rd - Sale held at the sale barn. Boardwalk Holsteins - 50 Head of Registered Milking & Close bred heifer Dispersal. RHA 19837 3.8 760 3.0 592. SCC 126,000. No BST or TMR . Brad & Carol Ainslie & Family. 315-822-6087 Watch future ads for more details.

Saturday, April 28th - Sale held on Farm. Otego, NY. 11:00 AM. Gretna Acres Registered Brown Swiss Complete Dispersal. 100 Head sell. This is a long established breeding herd (50 years) DHI tested, AI sired. Regular herd health program.

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Area youth participate in Wyoming County 4-H Horse Bowl Horse Bowl is a knowledge contest for youth enrolled in the Wyoming County 4-H Horse Project. This year, 56 4-H members participated in the horse bowl held on Feb. 3 at the CCE Education Center in Warsaw. The highest scoring individuals are listed below:

Senior Division: Samantha Flint of Warsaw, Miranda Schiller of Alexander, Casandra Ball of East Aurora, Lauralee Glaser of Bliss, Jamie Pankow of Castile, Alison Stoddard of Silver Springs, and Brooke Schery of Pike.

Seniors Photos courtesy of Wyoming County 4-H Youth Development Junior Division: Andrea Harvey of Springville, Monica Smith of Warsaw, Grace Book of Bliss, Brianna Horvatis of East Aurora, and Andrea Flint of Warsaw.

Novice Division: Alyssa King of Alden, Deidra Hopkins of Perry, Cassidy Johnston of Arcade, Joseph Kubik of Attica, Justine Kurowski of Varysburg, Jessica Cummins of Pike, Charlotte Book of Bliss, and Zachary Russell of Arcade.

Juniors

Most of these youth will have the opportunity to compete in a fourcounty regional competition on Saturday, March 17, at Jamestown Community College on Olean, NY. Congratulations to all of the 4-H horse project members that participated in the 2012 horse bowl!

To learn more about horse bowl or other 4-H programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Wyoming County call 585-786-2251.

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A life without agriculture is useless

by J.W. Allen, New York State FFA President In a recent publication in the Yahoo news education section, writer Terence Loose, published an article titled “College Majors that are Useless.” Unfortunately for Mr. Loose, his number one useless college major hits home to the Northern New York Community. The number one industry in New York State is agriculture.

However, according to Mr. Loose, agriculture is the number one useless college degree. Not only does it irk me, it worries me. We have citizens who don’t realize nor understand where their food comes from, how our economy is impacted and how we survive.

Every morning I drink a glass of orange juice, have a cup of coffee, eat a bowl of cereal with milk, and have a slice of toast. Now granted I purchased all of those items that I eat from the local grocery store, however that is not where they were produced. All of those perishable items

come from the agriculture industry, more specifically a farmer.

Whether the farmer is producing milk, oranges or wheat, my daily breakfast is courtesy of agriculture. That’s pretty important, seeing how I am one of billions of Americans who eat breakfast every morning.

United States consumers spend just 10 percent of their annual income on food, while those in other countries spend much more. Billions of people rely on a healthy and safe breakfast to kick start their day, it seems to me that agriculture, and learning about it is extremely important.

By the year 2050, the world needs to double food production on the same amount of land.

This is a tremendous challenge that we as Americans will face. In order to ensure that we continue to have the most safe, abundant and affordable food supply in the world, we need agricultural education in our secondary schools, colleges and universities

across our country. We need agriculture, we rely on agriculture, and most of all we live on AGRICULTURE. Approxi-mately 22 million people work in agriculture related career fields. Only 10 percent of the 22 million are production farm workers, meaning that they directly work on the farm or ranch.

Currently, there are more than 200 rewarding and rigorous careers related to agriculture.

In 1940, one farmer was producing enough food and fiber for 19 people. Today, one farmer is producing enough food and fiber for 155 people.

Within 70 years, the agriculture industry has been dramatically changed to better serve the needs of the world.

As the population of people continued to grow, farmers responded. By means of new technology and advanced methods of practice, the agriculture industry adjusted.

As stated previously, we need to double our food production in less than 50 years. In order to develop new efficient

methods to increase production, we need new technologies. In order to have these new technologies, we need individuals majoring in and studying agriculture who will develop ways to produce higher yielding crops.

Products we use in our everyday lives come from plants and animals produced by America’s farmers and ranchers.

Personal care products such as, shampoo, soap, cosmetics, lotions, fingernail polish and toothpaste are a result of the agriculture industry.

Moving over to health care products, we have pharmaceuticals, surgical sutures, ointments, latex gloves and x-ray film. On the manufacturing spectrum we have adhesives, lubricants, solvents, detergents, and polymers. For our entertainment which every American loves, agriculture provides film for pictures and strings for musical instruments. For our children’s education and our everyday needs we rely on agriculture to provide us with crayons,

textbooks, chalk, desks, pencils, and paper. What do agriculture and professional sports have in common?

Agriculture provides them with uniforms, baseball bats, leather equipment, balls and shoes.

Transportation is heavily dependent upon agriculture, with the industry contributing biofuels including ethanol and biodiesel, lubricants, antifreeze, tires, upholstery and packing materials. The bottom line is we use agriculture on a daily basis and in many different aspects of our daily life.

It seems that after all agriculture isn’t useless.

As a matter of fact, it’s a necessity for our lives to continue in the comfortable way that we are accustomed to. Our country has never experienced a food shortage.

Our farmers in the United States have provided for the entire nation and world for over 200 years. Not only have they provided food and other resources, but they have provided it efficient-

ly. Its cost affordable, its products are healthy and safe. As we look to solve our future problems, avoid food shortages, and turn our economy back around, we must look to our roots, agriculture.

Without advancing technologies and more efficient methods we could be in trouble. I’m proud to say that agriculture isn’t a useless major. It’s one of the greatest majors in our educational system. After all, those who serve the agriculture industry or who are majoring in agriculture are doing their job as a citizen of the United States. They are committing themselves to serving others and making the world a better place.

So, Mr. Loose, I would like to know how exactly do you survive? If agriculture is so useless, you must not eat or take part in the daily activities that every human does. Quite frankly, you must be an exception to the human race, because we all know that a life without agriculture would be useless.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Sweet ways to celebrate the season (NAPSA) — A delightful way for your family to greet the spring can be by getting together and baking up tasty treats that signify renewal, such as Sweet Chicks and Bird’s Nest Coffee Cake:

Sweet Chicks Makes 18 chicks 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 large eggs Raisins

Powdered Sugar Glaze: 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 2 to 3 drops yellow or red food coloring 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, lemon peel and salt in large mixing bowl. Heat milk, water and butter till very warm (120° to 130°F).

Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface till smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into 18 equal pieces; roll each into 10-inch rope. Tie each into a knot, leaving one end slightly shorter. Place knots, short ends up, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Pinch short end of knot to form head and pointed beak. Insert 2 raisins for eyes. Press long end of knot down; with sharp knife, make 4 to 5 cuts to form tail. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bake at 375°F 12 to 15 minutes or till done. Cover heads with small pieces of foil if they become too brown. Remove from sheet to wire rack. Brush with Powdered Sugar Glaze: Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth.

Bird’s Nest Coffee Cake

You can hatch up a happy surprise with sweet baby chicks.

3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup milk

Here's an egg-cellent idea: A coffee cake that looks like a nest.

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1/4 cup butter or margarine 9 eggs 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon water Food coloring Orange Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, orange peel and salt in large mixing bowl.

Heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into flour mixture. Stir in 1 egg, almonds and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface till smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; roll each half to 30-inch rope. Loosely twist ropes together. Place twisted rope on large greased baking sheet; shape into circle and pinch ends together to seal. Place 7 eggs, evenly spaced, on dough, pressing between ropes in twist. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20 to 40 minutes. Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over dough (not on eggs). Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; let cool on wire rack. Brush eggs with food coloring.

Drizzle Orange Glaze over bread: Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl; stir until smooth. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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NFU delegates adopt special orders on dairy policy, Beef Checkoff National Farmers Union (NFU) delegates adopted four special orders of business, and amended a previously passed order on March 7 at the 110th Anniversary Convention in La Vista, NE. “Through the special orders passed today, Farmers Union dele-

gates have indicated the priorities of the national organization,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “The issues covered in these orders are critical to U.S. family farmers, ranchers and fishermen and we will work over the coming year with the administration and

Congress to be sure our voices are heard.”

Delegates amended a previous order related to the 2012 Farm Bill addressing interstate meat shipments. The new order reads that the livestock title should include language that deems products inspected under a

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TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE (Alleghany Co), NEW YORK (GPS address: 1700 Hallsport-Independence Rd, Andover, NY) Farm is 1 1/2 miles northeast of Hallsport, NY From Whitesville, NY or (off Rte 19) at Stannards, take State Route 248 to Hallsport and turn north onto Stout Road, follow approx. 1 1/2 miles to farm. From Andover State Rte 417 east just out of town toward Greenwood, turn up Co. Rd. 22 (Independence Rd) and keep on coming to the IndependenceHallsport Rd which is straight ahead at the hard left curve.

Very successful organic dairy herd sold, selling the following well cared for line:

state cooperative agreement, which are equal to or exceed USDA inspection standards, eligible for interstate trade.

In light of recent information stating accountability issues concerning the beef checkoff and implementation of programs, NFU delegates adopted a special order directly related to the checkoff.

“NFU supports amending the Beef Promotion Act, thereby allowing the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) to become a completely independent and freestanding organization,” the order says. “The amended Act should state that no organization may receive contracts for more than 50 percent of the total checkoff dollars on an annual basis. No beef

checkoff dollars can be used to pay for any portion of salaries or benefits of people employed by a policy/lobbying organization or of an individual consultant/ lobbyist.”

The order continues, “NFU calls for complete separation between any policy organization and the Federation of State Beef Councils to provide for complete checkoff accountability.

We also believe any increase in the checkoff should have to be tied to a two-year periodic producer referendum on the checkoff program. Finally, NFU calls for the rewrite of the beef checkoff act to house the program with other mandatory checkoff programs.”

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TRACTORS: CIH CX100 MFWD cab tractor with only 2150 hrs, 2 pto’s, 2 remotes, new 18.4-34 rear tires, original 13.6-24 front tires, outfitted with and selling complete with CIH “L550” self leveling front end loader, real sharp outfit!; CIH 5140 MFWD cab tractor, 540/1000 pto, 2 remote, 14.9-24 front and 18.4-38R rear tires, 7400 hrs; nice IH 806 diesel, wfe, 2 post canopy, M&W turbo, 3 pt hitch, 2 pto’s, 2 remotes; nice IH 756 with German diesel engine, wide front, 2 pt fast hitch, 2 post canopy, 2 pto’s, 2 remotes, 16.9-38 tires; Farmall M nfe tractor with live hyd.; Cub Cadet 1641 hydro and Husq. 2748 hydro lawn/garden tractor with mowers; Set of 18.4-38 double ring chains; VERY NICE HAY LINE: 1 yr old CIH DC102 disc mower, rubber roll conditioner; 3 yr old Vermeer 504M “Silage Special” round baler, net wrap or twine, app 3500 total bales; Vermeer (like new) WR20 8 wheel V-rake; NH 310 square baler with thrower; NH 256 rake; (2) like new matching Pequea model 8618 (18 ft) steel kicker wagons; Bale King 3000 (1000 pto) round bale shredder; Heavy duty and real nice Bush Hog 3008 3 pt semi mt (hyd. rear wheels) rotary mower; 8 bale homebuilt round bale carrier wagon; Nice round bale trailer; Ag Wrap 5x5 3 pt hitch bale wrapper; Wooden rack 16 ft bale kicker wagon; M&W 4 Star manual fold tedder; NH 36 ft bale/grain transport elevator; 20 ft skeleton bale elevator; 3 pt double bale spear/carrier; 3 bale spears (2 are 3 pt); (3) skid steer mount bale spears; GENERAL PURPOSE ITEMS: IH 510 13 disk grain drill with grass seeder; (2) gravity boxes on gears, 1 is Killbros 300; NH B124 skid steer mount backhoe unit; Ribbed stone bucket for skid steer mount; Post hole auger with skid steer mount (3 different augers); IH 720 semi-mt 4b 16 in spring reset plow with power slide hitch, coulters; IH 450 3 pt full mt 4-16 spring reset plow with coulters; Brillion 12 ft cultimulcher; AC 2300 14 ft hyd wing disk; JD 3 pt 14 in 3 bottom plow; 150 gal 2 pt fast hitch sprayer; 500 gal fuel skid tank; 1977 GMC model 6000 truck with 12 ft flat dump, 366, 5/2 trans; Selection of steel, some is new!; New 24 in x 20 ft plastic sluice pipe; Lincoln 225 welder; etc!

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HAY BALES AND LIVESTOCK ITEMS: (50) 4x5 round bales (net wrapped) certified organic 1st cut grass hay in barn (sold in lots of 10); MF 3732 tandem axle manure spreader (same as Hesston, NI, Agco) 2 yrs old and real sharp looking, with end gate and top beater; Dayton 25000 watt pto generator on cart; Shaver #10 post driver, skid steer mount; Brand new Behlen double bowl frost free waterer; JL heavy duty “hay saver” bale feeders each mounted on a tractor tire; Various round and rectangular bale feeders; 100-150 and 300 gal poly waterers; Agri Plastics calf condo unit; 6 ton taper bottom bin; (10) 10 ft poly u-trough feeders; Big selection of steel gates and corral panels; Qty high tensile fencing accessories; 3 pt high tensile 4-spool wire caddy; Misc fiberglass calf hutches; Knight 8014 slinger spreader, needs some work; 12 ft tandem axle livestock trailer (with title); 8 ft pasture drag; (5) milk bar group feeders, each feed 6 calves at once; etc!

gates passed a special order urging any changes to dairy policy acknowledge the lack of market power among dairy farmers by including meaningful supply management tools.

“If margin insurance goes forward, efforts to ensure that family dairies can remain competitive must be instituted, such as premium subsidies for the first four to five million pounds of milk to help offset the cost of the margin insurance program should be included in the program,” the statement says.

In a third special order, NFU calls on Congress to replace the fast-track trade authority with a forward-looking trade negotiating process that ensures U.S. trade expansion.

In support of beginning farmers, the delegation passed a special order that stated support for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 as a way to support beginning farmers and ranchers.

“U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has stated a goal of establishing 100,000 new farmers and ranchers,” the order says. “In order to continue to address these critical concerns, additional legislation and federal action, including the 2012 Farm Bill, must be enacted and funded to meet the unique needs and barriers facing beginning farmers and ranchers and ensure they can enter and sustain farming or ranching as a viable livelihood.”

Delegates also passed a special order supporting maintaining the current level of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) service.

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Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY Notice: One of the top dealer auctions in the Eastern U.S. This is a public auction, everyone is welcome. Great selection - Come See! Selling: Tractors: (65+) Case 1690; Case IH CX90; Case Farmall 80; Case STX375 Quad Track; Case 9380; Ford 3000; Ford 4630; Ford 7700; IH 154 w/mid mower; IH 284; IH 300; (2) IH 544; IH 560; IH 574; IH 444; IH 886 ROPS; IH 884 w/ldr; IH W-9; JD 2955; (2) JD 4020; JD 4955 w/blade; JD 5065M; JD 7800; JD 9400; JD 4030; JD 2030 w/ldr; JD 7800; JD 9400; JD 4030; JD 2030 w/ldr; JD 870 w/ldr; Kubota L4240HST; Kubota BX2350; Kubota L2900GST w/ new ldr; Kubota L3010; Kubota M9580; MF GC2310 ldr/backhoe; MF 210; MF451 4wd; MF 165; MF 210; MF451 4wd; MF 8140; NH TC45 DA w/ ldr & backhoe; NH TW 25; NH 1725; NH 3010; Oliver 1850; Steiger PT350; Yanmar 1950 w/ldr; Ford 9N Skid Steer Loaders & Dozer: Gehl 5640; Case 1530B; Case 420; JD 320; NH C175 track; NH LS 160; NH LS 180; NH LX 565; NH LX665; NH L150; NH L170; NH L465; Prime; Bradco skid steer mount backhoe; JD 40 crawler Choppers: Claas 900 S. P.; Dion 1224; JD 3950; Loftness 30'; New Idea 680; NH FP230; NH FP 240; NH FX28 S.P.; NH 1900S.P., NH 790; NH 900; Gehl 72 flail chopper Round & Square Balers: JD 457; JD 430; NH BR7060; NH 648; NH853; Vermeer 5400RB; Claas 1150; NH BC5070; NH316; NH570; NH 575 Plow & Tillage: IH 10 Furrow; IH 710 5F; IH 720 4F; JD 1450; JD 145 4F; JD 950 mulcher; (2) IH 4500 field cultivator; Kongskilde field cultivator; AC 2000 disk; Case 30' disc; (2) IH 475 disc; IH 496 disc; Krause 4966; Krause 4991; Case 475 disc; Brillion 44' x- fold packer; Brillion XXL144 packer; Case IH 415 mulcher- 30'; Case IH 415 mulcher 25'; Unverferth 6 shank zone builder; Dunham 16' mulcher; IH 315 16' mulcher; 2 f plow;

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